The Sun. — London, England, 1847-05-22 00:00:00

• New Burlington-street, May 22, 1847. Mr. BENTIfEY begs to announce that he has this day PUBLISHED, In Three Volumes, HOME AND ITS INFLUENCE. By the Hon. ADELA SYDNEY, Whlch may now be had at all the Libraries. HER 1.14..TES CY'S THEATRE. First appearance, this season, of %I dile. Carlotte Grisi. THIS EVENING, Saturday, May 22, will be performed NMl rettl's Opera, utltlod LUCIA DI LAM3IERMOOR. Nude, Mad. Castellan; Edgardo, Signor Fraschini; Bidebeut, Signor Solari ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti. To eondlado with the revive EtS Ballet (by M. Perrot), entitled LA MERALDA. The principal characters by 3idlle. Carlotte Griii (her first appear ance), 3idlle. Copere, and 3ldme. P. Stephan. M. St. Leon, M. Goaselin, and M. Perrot. Pie ficcets may be obtained, as usual, at the Office of the Theatre, price 10s. 6d. each. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re spectftilly Informed, that a grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on THURADAT next, May 27, when will be performed (first time 111 this country) Donizetti's Opera, entitled LA FIGLIADEL REGGIMENTO. Mama, 31cIlle. Jenny Marchese di Ilerkenfield, Mdme. Solari; Suplizio Sergente, Signor F. Lablace ; and Tonio, Signor Gardoni. _ To be followed by various Entertainments in the Ballet Depart ment,. combining the talents of Mdlle. C. Grist, Mdlle. L. Grahn, Mdlle. C. Rosati, Mdme. P. Stephan, and 3ldlle. Cerito. M. Perrot, and M. St. Leon. The Free List is suspended, the Public Press excepted. The doors epee at Seven. The Opora to commence at Half-past Seven o'clock. ROYAL I lALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN. In consequence of the indisposition of Mdme. rersiani, the Opera of " II lisebleri di Seviglil" is postponed. THIS EVENING, Saturday, May 22, will be performed the Opera of I PURITAN'. Principal characters by Madame Grial, Signor Mario, Signor Tam burin!, and Signor Marini. To conclude with the new grand Ballet, in three Acts, entitled LA SAL \ MANDRINE. (Composed M. Blasis, the music composed and arranged by Signor Curmi, the scene!, by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin.) Principal characters by Wile. Fanny Elssler and Mdlle. Dumilatre ; also Mdiles. Benin, Neodot, De Mehsse, Delechaux, O'Bryan, and M. Potipa. Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes to be obtained at the Box-office, Bow street ; and at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street. The Doors will open at Half-past Seven o'clock, and the Opera will commence at Eight. THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee. THIS EVENING Rill be performed a new Comedy, called TEMPER. Slr Marina duke Topple, Mr. Farren ; Sir Charles Tempest, Mr. Hudson ; God frey, Mr. Tilbury; Emerson, Mr. \Webster ; Cyril Tempest, Mr. Howe ; Lady Tempest, Mrs. Seymour ; Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Glover ; Florence Wilmot, Mrs. Fortescue; Miss Pi:Ming, Mrs. Ilumby-. After which, the FOUR HUNGARIAN INSTRUMENTAL VO CALISTS will give their imitations of various instruments, with the Lips only. . _ To conclude with tha A3tronomical Extravaganza, cane,' THE NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin out of Place. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. Under the direction of Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING Will be performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap Jclln, Mr. Wright ; Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leybourne, Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ; Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzvrilliain ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding. To be followed by the Opera Bun Sketch, called JENNY LIND. Principal characters by Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, Lambert, Selby, Cullentord, and Miss Woolgar. To conclude with the Farce, called THE DOUBLE-BEDDED ROOM. Dulcimer Pipes, Mr. Lambert ; Major Minus, Mr. Selby ; Spigot, Mr. Cidlenford ; Joseph, Mr. Worrell ; Mrs. Deputy LOMELX, Mrs. Laws ; Nancy Spigot, Miss Chaplin. PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS. Duke of Silesia, Mr. Bodda ; Albert, Mr. Allen ; Fredolus, Mr. Leffler; Bertha, Miss. S. Flower; Giselle, Miss Anne Romer. Between the second and third Acts, and after the Opera, the company of NATIONAL lILTN,,AR.IAN DANCERS will perform a variety of characteristic National Dances. After which, the new Farce, entitled A WIFE FOR AN HOUR. Principal characters by Mes,rs. Walton, Granby, Vining, Cowell, Compton, Mrs. Hughes, and Miss E. Stanley. To be followed by•THE KRIKUSEN; or, Polonaise. By the Hungarian Choreographic Artistes. To conclude with the Farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE. Sp4kespur, Mr. Granby; Crocus, Mr. Compton; Dorothea Danvers, Mrs. Fosbroke ; idy, Miss Laporte. THEATRE ROY.IL, LYCEUM. Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley. Last Three Weeks of the present Management and Company. THIS EVENING Will bo performed PERSON.; ABOUI' TO MARRY. Characters by Messrs. Mathews, igen, Turner, Kinloch, Mrs. Woollidge, Mrs. W4 - an, and A den. After which a new Farce, called WANTED A HERMIT. in which Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Kinloch, Keeley, 3liss Arden, and Mrs. Keeley wdl perform. To be followed by the new occasional Dramatic Sketch, called JENNY LIND AT LAST ; or, The Swedish Nightingale. Charac ers by Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Klnloch, Mr. Bellingham, Mr. Bender, Mr. Yarnold, and Mrs. Keeley. To conclude with the new Burlesque Extravaganza, called THE WOOD DEMON ; or, One o'clock, In which Messrs. Keeley, A. Wigan, F. :Matthew:, Bellingham, Kinloch, Silver, Miss Dickinson, Miss Daly, asset Mrs. Keeley will appear. FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Lessee, Nr. John Mitchell. MONDAY EVENING Will be performed the Comedic of LE MANTEAU ; on, Le Reve du Ma•t. Darliere, M. Langeva. ; Gillot, M. Tourillon ; Mathilde. Mdlle. Vallee; Emclic. Mdlle. Denain; La Raronne, Mille. Angelo. After which, the Comedic of LE M.tRI A LA CA MPAGNE. Colembet, M. Reg Mer ; tirsule, Mdlle. Denain. To conclude with the principal Scenes of the Petite-Comedie, en titled LE MARRIAGE FORCE. Pancras, M. Regnier ; Dorimene, Mdlle. Angele. Boxes, fis. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 31.; Gallery, 2.5. Boxes and Stalls may he engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 78, Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open daily from Eleven till Five. ETHIOPIAN iERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. CLOSE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT. The nobility, gentry, and the public are respectfully informed, that the popular Entertainment given by the Etlropian Serenaders, Pell, Harrington, \Visite, Stanwood, and Germon, will be positively ter minated at the end of the ensuing month of June, previously to the fated departure of the Company for the Continent, on the sth of July. Since the commencement of this Entertainment, more than four hundred performances, public and private have been given in London ; and, notwithstanding the numerous vulgar imitations which have been recently attempted in the metropolis, the unapproachable superiority of the above party is established by their undiminished popularity and success. During the few remaining weeks of their engagement, the performances will be continued every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, and a Morning Performance will take place every Wednesday. The entertainments of th , . Thursdays during the month of June will he appropriated for the separate Bene fits of each member of the Company. And, in order to produce an agreeable souvenir of the unparalleled popularity of these perform ances, it is intended to ;)resent to every visitor of the private boxes and stalls a portrait of the beneficiare in his private appearance, and also in his professional capacity, illustrating some favourite melody. Such portraits will be executed from the life, in the finest style, by IL Maguire, Esq., and are already nearly completed. The benefits will be arranged in the following order: — Thursday, June 3, for the benefit of Germon (tamborfne), Thursday, June 10 ditto Stanwood (accordion), Thursday, June 17 ditto White (banjo), Thursday, June 24 ditto Harrington (banjo), Thursday, July 1 ditto Pell (bones) previously to the last Farewell Performance, en Saturday Evening, July 3. Bexea and Stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, and at the Box-otllce of the Theatre. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, Proprietor and Manager. Mr. William Batty. Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal Family. fast nights of the grand Equestrian and Dramatic Spectacles, pre vious to the Whitsuntide splendid productions. THIS EVENING Will be performed Lord Byroti:s Dramatic Poem of THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS ; or, The Corsair. Unequalled SCENES in the CIRCLE, with the performances of the Arabian horse, Diamond of the Desert ; the four Mexican Antipo dean Artistes ; and the celebrated Clown. Mr. W. F. Wallet. To conclude with ZARAII ; or, The Gipsy Tribe of Bohemia. Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot. Stalls, ss. ; Boxes, 48.; Upper Boxes, 33 ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Upper Gallery, 6d. Commence every evening at Seven o'clock, ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING Will be performed lIU .H ; or, The Lass that Loves a Sailor, Bernard, Mr. hicks ; Ruth, Miss Vincent. After which, the Farce of the LOTTERY T ICIiET. Wormwood, Ntr. Gardner. to conclu , le with THE WIZARD OF THE WAVE ; or, The Ship of the Avenger. Captain Faulkner, Mr. Hicks. Boxes, Is.; Halt Price, 6d. Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d. ROYAT. SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDEICS. Under the patronage of her Majesty, ins Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Queen Dowager, &c. Open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Ad.nlsslon, One Shilling. . . The Proprietor begs to announce that he - has, at a considerable axpense, erected a new Entrance, and a magnificent Walk, with lower borders, statues, and a Central Fountain, in front of the grand Pictorial Representation of THE TOWN .iND BAY OF GIBRALTAR. The Menagerie contains many specimens, Including the Giraffe, Gazelles, &c. The Promenade Concerts, conducted by Godfrey. A representation of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge of Statues. The grand Pyrotechnic Display, representing the SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR. Showing the oommencement of the Bombardment, partial destruc tion of the Town, and Blowing up of the Battering Ships. During the season, M. JULLI EN will give a series of Concerts; the ,Sand will consist of one ivndre. Performers. The Royal South London Floricultural Society will hold their Grand Spring Flower Show, on Wednesday, May 26. WEATHER.--SuN OPTICS, MAT 22. THERNOMETZR, Lowest, 51 ; Highest, 68 ; Noon, 69. BAROMETER, 30. 1. —WIN D W.; fi ne. lIIJR WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY. 311rning .. 13 minutes after 7. I Evening .. 42 ninatts Ole, 7. 1,,,,,, .•" 4 *-P - s ) - r .• ..: .....„.u• ~.....s., ~.., m,,, .\....,... .-;,„, •,..„,,.....„.,-.. ~,, ~,..,..„),,4 . ~,. .. " 11111 k kf"T t ;v, , . .q- z ~ WAT) 7 -7,... qP ET . • ,10. ',. r :• 0 : 4 " • 4 ;-; " ~ . ." ." 4IS u '1 _ i ,,i0 10 ' 51i !),“, , ,,, , •:' ~,,,- ~.,. irtra:l44 LONDON, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1847. Parliament is so nearly approaching to its last gasp that even the temporary respite of a vacation must be peculiarly agreeable and consoling to . its Members. The Whitsuntide almst recess which has just commenced is, in everybody's estimation, the preliminary to a general dissolution. th It is, therefore, with unusual curiosity that movements of the Legislature are scrutinised as the eses l si l on advances nearer and nearer to its terminatpioren:enti u u ch has un doubtedly been done by the towards the fulfilment of its promises, wise remains unaccomplished. So absorbing like wise the internal difficulties of the kingdom, that th e e Executive has been almost entirely engrossed by the consideration of the most rapid and efficient reme dies. The destitution in Ireland has not alone pressed heavily upon the State, it has been simul taneously attended by the general deficiency of pro visions throughout the country and the extra ordinary involvement of the money-market. In striving to Diminish the pernicious consequences of these afflictions, the Legislature has been compelled to postpone the consideration of many important re forms altogether, and to deal with others by a merely cursory introduction. The sanatory measures have n this manner been made the subject of one or two I desultory allusions, counting among these even the explanatory speech of Viscount Moemet. The an ticipated modifications in criminal jurisprudence have been confined merely to certain casual changes, though several of them promise to exercise a remark able influence when they are ultimately interpolated as portions of a more comprehensive alteration. The question of national education, in like manner, has not had afforded to it sufficient time for its due delibera tion. It alone, as has been already observed, would afford ample occupation for a whole session, and con sequently its agitation at the mere fag-end of a session has miserably cramped both the Ministry and the Parliament in its regard. A general dissolution will bring all these matters Prominently before the people. An opportunity will be afforded to the electors for sending to the new Parlia ment only such men as coincide entirely with the dif ferent constituencies upon the multifarious questions of social and political reformation. The cause of the multitude will then be at the disposal of the enfran chised million ; let them use with discrimination this golden advantage. Let them ensure their own hap piness, and the happiness of their children, by sending to the House of Commons an overwhelming ma jority of liberal representatives, whose votes may at once open the floodgates of a benevolent and bene ficent reform. Let them remember that the death of Party and the discomfiture of Faction is only, in the language of Prince TALLEY RAND, " the beginning of the end ;" that the triumph of the free-trade principles was only the forerunner of a countless number of equally inestimable victories ; that if the people are only earnest, and persevering, and unanimous, the preju dices and evils of a blundering system of legislation may be permanently and speedily removed. Among the habitual croakers many doubts were expressed on the retirement of Sir ROBERT PEEL from office whether his successor could remain in power beyond a fortnight without encoun tering an ignominious expulsion, or being com pelled to appeal immediately to the country. Those lugubrious expectations have been so far from fulfilment, that Lord JouN RussELL has maintained the authority of his Cabinet in the midst of an un wonted turbulence, and has obtained for his various measures fluctuating, but usually triumphant majori ties. Had the Prime Minister been one jot less effi cient, less resolute, or less active, the Administration must infallibly have fallen to pieces. The Parlia ment must have been dissolved, and a general elec. ion, months back, have ensued. Supposing these ;kings had really taken place, the consequences to he community would have been frightfully calami tous. Lord JOHN RUSSELL, then, has a title to the gratitude of the country for continu ing stedfastly at the helm when the dark- ness around us was increasing and the breakers were sounding most boisterously. lie has carried the vessel of State through a very perilous period, and that with only such an extent of sacrifice as is insignificant when compared with what would have been inevitable had he not presided in an efficient manner over the destinies of the nation. Amidst all the toils and miseries of office there are at least these consolations. Long as was the period that elapsed after the over throw of NAPOLEON on the plains of Waterloo before :he British army was called upon to uphold its former tame in the face of a numerous, well-disciplined, and dauntless foe in the East, and much as it was univer -ally regretted that the machinations of other Powers 'lad rendered it imperative upon us to " let slip the dogs of war," yet are the feelings of national pride and enthusiasm fresh in the recollection of all, which were kindled upon receiving the intelligence of the series of bril liant victories achieved by the British and Indian armies under the distinguished leadership of a lIAR DINGE, a GOUGH, a NAPIER, a SALE, and a SMITH. The Crown and the Parliament cordially entered upon the satisfactory duty of uniting to confer their respective and signal marks of approbation for the skill, the perseverance, the discipline, the indomitable energy, the unflinching valour, and the remarkable enius which these accomplished heroes had, one and all, exhibited throughout their arduous and terrible campaigns. Such, however, is the deep gratitude with which the English people regard any extraor dinary services rendered by their countrymen, in either the naval or military professions, for the main tenance of the honour and interests of the British empire, that after the prerogatives of the SOVEREIGN and the beneficence of the Legislature had been mu tually called into requisition for rewarding the tri umphant efforts of the different military commanders to whom we have alluded, a feeling of dis appointment crossed the minds of many that, in two instances at least, more substantial honours had not been conferred. It ill consorts with the generous sentiments of a grateful people to be told that precedents and technical considerations stood in the way of recognising in the most elevated manner the unique gallantry of the conquerors of Sinde and Aliwal. The handsome eulogiums passed in Parliament, and especially by the Duke of WELLINGTON, upon the renown recently acquired by these heroes in the East, in addition to what they ' , lad respectively acquired years ago in the most memorable war of Western Europe, whilst they must have proved highly gratifying to Sir C. NAPIER and Sir 11. SMITH, only rendered the public more sen sible that something was yet to be done before it could be said that they had been fairly requited for the glorious victories which they had gained, and which are now imperishably recorded in the military mnals of their country. This feeling is rendered the more apparent by the enthusiastic reception which is severally given to these gallant officers as they are occasionally found returning to their native land. Such was the case when the lamented hero of Jella labad arrived from India, to which he so soon returned to expire upon the field of battle. Such, again, is the case now that we have Sir IlAnwr SMITH among us. The general rejoicing with which his presence is everywhere greeted reminds us for cibly of the days when the brave NELSON appeared in England fresh from the glories of the Nile, and when the iron Duke himself re-appeared from the conti nent after his complete mastery over the most power ful enemy that ever any country, ancient or modern, had to contend against. The British soldier is as humane as he is brave, and, convinced of this, we regard with unmixed feelings of delight the demonstrations of public admiration which are being daily made in honour of the distin guished career of Sir 11. SMITH. Frequently in Parliament has the Duke of WELLINGTON adverted in terms of painful recollection to the dreadful inci dents of war ; and it serves to heighten (if possible) our esteem of Sir H. SMITH when we find him de claring, in connexion with his hope that the blessings of peace may be continued, that " the profession of arms is a damnable trade, and if it must be that we have to act, let it be carried on with the utmost mitigation of its horrors." This is a noble sentiment ; it ever animates the British officer. Viewing war as at times a neces sary evil, victory is ever glorious ; but when it is gained, unalloyed by any trait of inhumanity, its merits are enhanced to the utmost extent. The Irish Party are about to be reorganized under another name. Most sincerely do we hope that they may avoid the shoals and quicksands on which the usefulness of their predecessors was wrecked ; that they:may cordially co-operate together for the general improvement of the social condition of their countrymen, without seeking to fight merely class battles ; that they may devote their attention to the best manner of meeting the present difficulties and emergencies by which they are environed, with the means within their power; that they may rather seek to apply those means to the best advantage, to direct them into the moat favour able ch anne l s, an d to diff use th e a tt a i na bl e b e nefits throughout all parts of th e country, in every district, than remain niele in v helpless of the sloth and apathy,because en a refusing s to avail e they ca nno t o b tain all they proffered assistance desire or demand, and re vdtng the Government because it cannot achieve original impossibilities. O n t h e formation of the Irish Party, we lo o k e d forward with x c obtained e v d us hope to the result of their labour s ; we could readily n tie vast national advantages that wou l d be obo fr > m the cordial co - operation of men of all classes,t c 'eeds, and pa rties, for the benefit of th eir common country. That such men should lay aside their petty animosities, their innumerable points of difference, and combine together, in order to preserve their poorer brethren from the destitution and misery under which they were suffering, appeared to be a feasible project. It would certainly require a considerable degree of self-control, the sacri fice of many fondly-cherished prejudices, and a total abandonment of every selfish consideration ; but it was practicable, and the magnitude of the emergency, the urgency of the danger required it. We did believe that these concessions would have been made, but, we regret to say, that we were disappointed. The Irish Party was formed, but they speedily degenerated into the advocates of landlordism, whose sole exertions were directed against the establish ment of an efficient poor-law. They sought not to do away with the necessity for such a mea sure, by inducing the landowners voluntarily to perform the duties incidental to the possession of their proper ties, but vainly endeavoured to weaken and impair the strength, to deaden the effects of a law demanded by the public voice. Many who had joined their ranks fully determined to perform their parts, and punctually to fulfil the conditions imposed upon them by the national compact, found how grievously the con federacy had departed from the principles upon which it was called into existence, and silently seceded from the body, which speedily sunk into a state of lethargy and inaction. The first great error committed by the managars was, the determination that their deliberations should be conducted privately, that no publicity should be given to their proceedings. This was a fatal mistake. It enabled the members of the predominant party to carry out their own peculiar views. The protests of those objecting to such a course were unheard. It ceased to be a national assemblage, directing the public attention to things beneficial to Ireland, but was changed into a clique of some dozen or two of coun try gentlemen, speculating on what would be most for the benefit of their own elms ; of course their opinions carried with them no weight or authority, and speedily went for nothing. We are rejoiced to find that a new attempt is to be made, that the first false step has been retraced, the resolution for privacy rescinded. A number of influential gentlemen, of every grade and variety of political feeling, have met together, and decided that for the future stated meet ings should be held for conference and discussion, to which the press should be admitted. Orangemen, Conservatives, Whigs, Radicals, Old Irelanders, and Young Irelanders, agreed to forget their own disputes, and to watch over the interests and prosperity of Ireland. A glorious opportunity is opened to them. They cannot suppose that anything they can put forward can influence the Legislature during the present session; let them strive then to provide useful employment for the people, to induce the owners and occupiers of land in every locality to draw together, and each to perform his own part, and not seek to evade his portion of the common burden. By not attempting too much they will make themselves really useful. They are now fully warned. They must be aware of the causes that have led to the failure of their exertions hitherto, and they ma;- feel perfectly certain that efforts will he made to lead the new body into similar errors, which, if successful, must deprive them of all utility, and render them a curse in place of a blessing to their country. Letters from Genoa announce that, in consequence of the publication of the decree relative to the press recently published by the GRAND DUKE of TUSCANY, some disturbances had broken out at Pisa. It is said that the decree was torn publicly in that city, and that even the bust of the GRAND DUKE was broken to pieces by the populace. We hope that these rumours are false, or at least that there is exaggera tion in the account. It can scarcely be comprehended that a concession which had excited a general en thusiasm at Florence could have been received in such a manner at Pisa." In the sitting of the Prussian Diet, on the 12th, the Marshal presented a communication from the KING, expressing his entire approval of his conduct with respect to the motion of several Deputies of the Duchy of Posen, relative to the Polish language and nationality. His MAJESTY based his approbation on the rule of the Diet which forbids the introduction of motions concerning the interests of only one pro vince. The KING added, that he would willingly have consented to the desire of the Marshal to allow the motion to be discussed by orders, if it were not a manifest violation of the law. lie, however, gave an assurance that, if the persons who signed the motion will address themselves to him, either through the next Provincial Diet, or directly, they may be certain that their demands will be carefully examined.—Some observations having been made on a bookseller having pretended that he had the right to reprint officially the debates of the Diet, the Royal Commissioner said that in such a case the censorship must be employed, but the word " censorship" ex cited great opposition. The Grand Duke of MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN has given orders that all grain imported by sea to the ports of Rostock and Wismar shall be free of duty up to September 1. The Austrian - Government has just invited the Governments of the other German States, as well as the Post-office Director of the Prince DE LA TOUR ET-TAXIS, to name delegates to meet at Dresden in the course of next month, for the purpose of entering into a general arrangement for a uniform system for the conveyance of the mails in Germany, and for the reduction of the postage of letters. Madrid papers to the 15th have been received. It was reported that ESPARTERO, LINAGE, and several other Spanish exiles, resident in London, had petitioned the QUEEN for permission to return, and that the Progressista leaders were zealously supporting the prayer of the petition. The KING continued at the Prado, passing his time in praying in the Palace chapel and sporting in the Palace grounds. The QUEEN returns from Aranjuez to Madrid at the latter end of May, and proceeds immediately after wards to La Granj a. A letter from Barcelona, dated May the 18th, an nounces that Colonel BAXECOS, on the 15th, came up with the band of the Carlist leader TRISTAN; and after killing 22 of their number, succeeded in captur ing Tais'rANr himself, who was shot the next morn ing. The fall of TRISTANT is considered as the death blow to Carlism in Catalonia. The Bolsa was closed in honour of the Feast of S Isidro. We have received the Paris papers of Thursday. The Moniteur Parisien publishes a telegraphic dispatch announcing the death of Mr. O'CONNELL, at Genoa. The dispatch itself will be found in another column. Some of the other French papers mention the circumstance. The Journal des Debats announces that the Duc DE MONTEBELLO has signified his acceptance of the office of Minister of the Marine, and was to leave Naples for Paris on the 20th at latest. Notwith standing this acceptance of office by the Due DE INIoNTEBELLo the Ministry is anything but firm, and a Ministerial crisis is expected daily. The sudden return of M. DUCHATEL from Havre proves this fact. On this subject the Union Monarchique says— " It appears certain that the sudden return to Paris of M. Duchatel must not be attributed, as some journals have done, to new embarrassments in the foreign policy, but to certain political difficulties at home, which, al though of a secondary nature, have raised some serious inquietudes and sown seeds of discord in the bosom of the Cabinet. Among these difficulties, one of the prin cipal is said to be the choice of a successor to M. Jayr, in the important prefecture of Lyons, and the energetic opposition made by Sauzet to the nomination of M. Azevedo, the present Prefect of the Basses•Pyr6c6 , s, who, in the opinion of M. Duehatel, is au excellent ad.. ministrator, but unfortunately has the reputation of pro fessing in matters of religion certain ideas totally in compatible with the Catholic principles professed by the great majority of the people of Lyons." Here we find the parti pretre again interfering in the nomination of official personages. This is another retrograde step towards the principles of the restoration. Little did those who accepted Louis PullarrE as la meilleure des republiques, in 1830, ima gine that the day would ever come when the parti pretre would have a voice potential in the nomination to offices under the Government of the revolution. The following article from La Presse, on the sub ject of the corn trade and the harvest, will be read with interest : " The situation of the markets remains always the same, the price of corn varies from one week to another, according to the quantity of the arrivals and the appear ance of the weather; but definitively the average of prices does not notably decline. It is evident that we must not calculate on foreign corn for the regular supply of France. The new law presented by the Minister pro duces, so to speak, no material effect; its greatest advan tage will consist in preventing forestalling in the inte rior, it will keep the gamblers for high prices in check, and tranquillise the people as to the future. That is suf ficient to cause the Chamber to vote it without hesita tion. Yet we meat not be under illusions as to the bear ing of this law; it is a very feeble palliative, of which all the ♦irtue lies in the imagination of timorous people, or people little acquainted with questions respecting he supplies. The trader will not incur the risk of hazard ing new purchases in the countries of great production so long as the prospects of our own harvest shall not be ascertained, and we are still far from the period at which sound conjectures as to the yield of corn and potatoes can be formed. If the harvest be good, the price of corn will immediately decline ; the farmers who possess threshing machines will suspend all their labours to thresh grain, and convey it rapidly to the market, in order to profit by the exaggeration of prices ; on the other band, the private individuals who have made reserves will also hasten to sell them, because they will no longer have any interest to conserve them. There will, therefore, result a prompt depreciation in the price of that merchandise. Nov, however feeble ' that reaction may be, it will suffice to render the effect hoped for by the suspension of the protecting tariff im possible. The present prices of foreign corn have risen so much, that they will be higher than the average of our own markets, as soon as the new grain shall enter into consumption. The trade knows well what to think on this subject ; it will only pur chase abroad what it will be very certain to sell again before the harvest, or very shortly after. At a later period, when the decline which will take place at home shall have reacted on Egypt, Russia, and America, the importation will resume its course, if the interior de ficiency shall leave it a sufficient margin, and especially procure it good profits ; for it is only on this condition that the trade consents to speculate in corn. It re quires premiums of from 4f. to 6f. per hectolitre to be tempted ; and it has the right to exact a good deal when it engages its fortune in a description of affairs of which the most perspicacious mind can never see the results with certainty. If the trade decided to profit by the law proposed by the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, it would be a sad presage, and one of the highest gravity —it would be the proof of a new deficiency in our har vest—the announcement of a new scarcity. Has the Goverament foreseen this crisis, and what does it pro pose to combat it ? It demands that the Chambers should confide to it the right to act as it may think right, according to the circumstances. That is little as suring, when one remembers that it did not foresee the scarcity of 1847, that it closed its eyes in order not to see it when it was shown to it, and that it denied it at the very moment at which it invaded the whole country. We now know how formidable are questions of supply ; shall we continue to abandon the study and solution of them to clerks, whose ignorance, presumption, or some thing else, have already cost us this year upwards of 50,000,000 ?" The prospects of the coming harvest throughout are, we rejoice to say, most cheering. The Chamber of Peers have adopted the St. Denis Chapter Bill by a majority of 109 to 39. The Constitutionnel contains a severe and not altoge ther undeserved attack upon the Ministry for their con duct in stimulating, instead of repressing, the railroad mania, and for the egregious ignorance they have dis played of the commonest elements of calculation in the ridiculously low sum at which they estimated the cost of the construction of the various lines. The police have discovered a plot of the " Material ists," one of the secret societies of Paris, for carrying into effect an organized system of plunder : one of the tenets of this sect is, that all property is a spolia tion of society, and that robbery, therefore, is essentially virtuous, being merely a recovery of spoil illegally extorted from the producing classes. The members, h. wever, quarrelled; and in furtherance of their prin cii les, they of course robbed each other, and thus the police acquired a knowledge of their existence. An investigation was the consequence, in the course of which it was discovered that several of the members of this society were also members of a political society, having for its object the assassination of the KIaGA by throwing shells into his carriage on his road to Neuilly. M. CONSIDERE, and ten ether persons, have been arrested on this charge. Queen CHRISTINA embarked at Toulon on the 11th in the Panama for Naples. Don ENRIQUE dined with her before she sailed, and they had a long in terview together after dinner. Don ENRIQUE re turned to Marseilles immediately afterwards. For the sake of our common humanity we trust that the following statement which appears in several of these papers is incorrect : "Prince Jerome Bonapate, eldest son of the youngest and laq surviving brother of the Emperor, Jerome, ex- King of Wesphalia, died lately at Florence, aged thirty three. This young man had long been suffering from a disease of the spine. Dr. Lallemande, who was con sulted when the affection was first discovered, gave some hopes of recovery, if the patient could be allowed to go to Vernet (Bisse Pyren62s), to take the waters. The Prince's father and his uncle, the King of Wurtemberg, hastened to apply to the French Government for the necessary permission. This was refused without any reason being assigned. On receiving this refusal the question occurred—where will stop this blind animosity, this want of judgment in persecuting with so much in veteracy every being who bears the name of Napoleon? This young man died in the arms of his father and his brother, lamenting that he could no longer hope to see that country which he loved so much, and was so willing to serve." The Journal du Havre of Wednesday has the fol- lowing :—" The whaler, John Cockerill, Captain RENOUFF, which at this moment is coming into the harbour, touched at the Society Islands, where she was detained twenty days by Governor BRUAT. She sailed again on Feb. 7, and brings for the Govern ment the news of the submission of POMARE. At the departure of the John Cockerill, the QUEEN, who had come in a steamer which was sent for her to Raiateia, was at Morea in conference with the Governor, and she was daily expected at Papeite." The Paris Bourse of Thursday was feeble. Little business was done, and generally speaking at reduced prices. The Three per Cents. closed at 77f. 80c. the Five per Cents., 115 f. 55c. ; the Orleans Railroad Shares, 1,218 f. 75c. ; Rouen, 9331. 73c. ; Havre, 632 f. 50c. ; Great Northern, 5901. ; Avignon, 7121. 50c. ; Vierzon, 5751. ; Bordeaux, 502 E 50c.; Boulogne, 4001. •, Basle, 1851. • Dieppe, 3151. ; Paris and Strasburg, 4171. 50c. ; Tours an d Nantes, 4071. 50c. ; Paris and Lyons, 4361. 25c. ; Lyons and Avignon, 4451. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 450 f.; Spanish Three per Cents.. 354. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, MAY 21. Boulogne and Amiens, 16—Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Cette (Constituted), 24—Namur and Liege, 3 4—Northern of France, 11—Paris anti Rouen, 3514, THE COURT.—Her Majesty and Prince Albert, and the Court are expected to leave Buckingham Palace about three o'clock this afternoon, for Claremont, where the royal party will spend a few days, and will then return to the metropolis. Notice has this morning been received at the Bishop of London's Registry that the assessors have decided that the Sub-Dean of St. Paul's has not proved his right to the vicarage of St. Giles's, Cripplegate. Archdeacon Hale will hold the living. OVERLAND MAIL TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH. We have received the Moniteur Parisien of Thursday night, with the following telegraphic dispatch:— " The news brought by the Indian Mail comes to the 14th April. " Lord hardinge arrived at Simla the 27th March. Sir Frederick Currie arrived at Calcutta on the Ist of April, and took the oath as third member of the Indian Council. " Sir Willoughby Cotton, C o mmander-in-Chief of the Bombay Army, had arrived at his post, and im mediately taken the command. " The Governor-General had allocated GOO/. per annum for establishing schools in India. " The Punjaub was perfectly tranquil, and nothing new had occurred in Affghanistan. The death of Akbar Khan was still attributed to poison. " Considerable disturbances had broken out at Undh and the neighbouring districts. The Govern ment of Nizam had given rise to complaints." INISTERIAL MOVEMENTS.—Viscount Palmerston ' left town y esterday for Broadlands R a nts, for the holi days. Th e N o bl e Viscount who was accompanied by her Ladyship, returns to town on Tuesday or IVednes day next. Lord John Russell leaves Chesham-place to day, fur Richmond, to pass the holidays with Lady John Russell arid family. hi s Excel l ency t h e E a rl of Claren don is expected to leave for Dublin at the close of the ncxt, or early i n the following week, to enter on the outies of his new appointment. The Countess will ac company the Noble Earl. The Earl Grey, accompanied by the Count ess , purposes to reside at t h e i r sea t n ear NVindsor during the holidays. The Noble Earl, as . Secretary for th e C o l on i es, will entertain the Duke of Wellington a n d a distinguished party, on Thursday next , in et. lebration o f h er Ma j esty ' s birthday. Henry Labou c h ere w i ll return from D u bli n in about a week. The Right lion. REMOVAL OF THE EXCISE OFFlCE.—Yesterday the Excise Import Office rcmov:ll from the prend,es in Lower Eat Smithfield, near Sc. liitherinc . 6 Docks, to Tower-hill, where in future the business of that de partment is to be Conducted. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. In the Liverpool Cotton market a good deal of business has been done this week for export, but not much for the trade. The sales are 29,490 bales. Stock 531,580 bales, against 791,620 at this time last year. Railway shares were at advanced rates,,as it was stated that the leading companies would carry on their works most cautiously, and restrict their "calls" to the nar rowest possible limits. The Share Market continues flat and depressed; but although the sale of Railway Shares yesterday, by Messrs. Lantond and Co., was not very spirited, many shares sold at very fair prices. The following are a few of the principal sales : Manchester and Southampton £0 10 0 North British, Thirds Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A) 2 12 6 South Yorkshire, Doncaster, and C3roole._ 1 6 6 Reading, Guildford, and Reigate 4 16 0 Leeds and Thirsk, Halves 4 15 0 Cornwall ...... 2 7 6 Eastern Counties ..........• ... ... ........ ... 18 14 0 Eastern Counties, York Extension ... 5 15 0 South-Eastern and Dover, No. 4 4 13 0 East Lancashire (Scrip) .. 1 3 0 Newmarket and Chesterford North Staffordshire, New Scrip Royston and Hitchin There are accounts to-day by a direct arrival, to January 28th, from Port Phillip, but we have advices as late viii Sydney. There is a more cheerful appearance in the Money and Stock Markets to-day. and the " splendid" weather, together with the accounts from the provinces, the flat ness of the grain markets, the facilities offering by the Bank, and the idea that even the exportation of two or three millions of specie would not be regarded with apprehension, provided our harvest was likely to prove propitious, serve to encourage a better feeling generally. The Bank of England returns for the week to the 15th instant are also favourable, as will be shown by the subjoined analysis:— Notes issued £22,967,540 Increase Public deposits increase Other deposits decrease 179,157 Seven-day and other bills increase 10,257 Government securities increase Other securities increase Notes increase 596,795 Active circulation decrease Bullion 9,861,993 Increase . 289,234 The Stock Market has been rather improving, not withstanding the absence of many of the jobbers, and the Hebrew holiday of the Pentecost. Consols have ad vanced to 87 and 874 for transfer next week, and the same for account. Exchequer-bills have been par to is. premium. Bank Stock is quoted 189. The New Three and-a7Quarter per Cents. are 87i 4. Consols Scrip is 2i discount. There has not been a single bargain in the Peninsula Securities to-day. Mexican are dull at 194, and Brazi lian at 824. Railway Shares have been better supported, though not generally higher in demand. BRITISH FUNDS. ONE CLOSINQ O'CLOCK. PRICES. Bank Stock .. .. • • 189 190% Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities .. .. 86 85% 85 Three per Cent. Consols Annuities .. 87 1 ,E 87 87X 8714 New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anus. 87% % 87% New Five per Cent. Annuities .. .. 112 112 Long Annuities, Expire .lan. 5, 1860 .. 15.16 8 15-16 Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10, 1859 • • Bsy Ditto, 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 .. • • 9% 3-16 9 3-46 India Stock .. . .. 240 240 India Bonds, 1,0001. .. 2 dis Ditto. under 1,000/. .. .. par par Consols for May 27 .. •• • • .. 874 87% Three per Cent. Consols, Scrip •• •• • 2% dis 2% dis Exchequer Bills. I%d. 2d. 1,000/... 1 p par 5001. . .... 3p Ditto, Small •... 2 6 p ONE FOREIGN FUNDS. O'CLOCK. Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent .. 82% Ditto, New, 1843 .. .. Danish, 3 per Cent • . •• 833{ 84 Mexican Bonds, 1546, 5 per Cent .. 19% Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent .. .. -- Ditto, 4 Der Cent .. .. Russian Bonds .. 109% Dividends on the above payable in London. Belgian Four-and-a-Halt per Cent .. 91% CLOSIN(, PRICES. 824 83% 84 19N 331 i 1092 PRICES OF RAILWAY SHARES. BUSINESS • CLOSING PAID. DONE AT PRICES. ONE O'CLOCK. Aberdeen.. .. .. .. .. .. 30 .... 24 .......... 24 Amber., Notting., Beston, and Eastern Junction .. • 2% Birmingham and Oxford Junction 10 .... 16% firming., Wolver., and Dudley.. b .... 9% Caledonian .. 30 .... 23% 3i Chester and Holyhead .. 27% Eastern Counties .. 20 .... 18 Do. I'erpet., 5 per Cent. No. 1.61. 13s. 4d. • • .... • Ditto, ditto.. .. No. 2. 61. 13s. 4d. % p.... Ditto, York Extension .. 7%.... East Lancashire .. • • .. 17 •• • . Ditto New .. 7%.. • 5 East Lincolnshire .. 6% .... 8 . • Ely and Huntingdon .. .. 15 Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester .. 23y Great Northern .. .... 2 136 Great .North of England . ..100 Ditto, New .. .. 5 5834 58% Ditto, New .. .. 25 .... Great Western .. 85 ....108 .. •• .• Ditto, Quarter Shares .. 12%.... 15% 15% Ditto, Fifths .. .. 20 .... 25 .. • Ditto, New 73g%.• Leeds and Thirsk • • .• 26 •• .. •• • • 19 P : 5 h 14 3 4 714 15% Ditto, Preference 6 per nt... .......... 3% London an North-Western 100 ....170 169........ 169 Ditto, Quarters L. and B. 7 .... •• • • ...... Ditto, Fifths .. 2 .... 14% .......... Ditto, 401. Shares M. &B. .. 40 .... 65 ..... . Ditto, 101. Shares M. &B. (B) 5 .... 9# • London and South-Western 41/. 6a. 10d... 61}( •• • . • . • . • • Ditto, Scrip.. .. • • .. .. 5 .... .......... Ditto, ditto .. .• 4 .... 3% • • ........ Lynn and Ely .. .. 25 .... 26% % .... •• .. Lynn and Dereham .. 20 .... Manchester and Leeds .. .. 82 . . Ditto, Fifths 5 .... 14% 65 9% 61% Ditto, Thirds (Reg.).. 71. 45..... dis Manchester, Buxton, & Matlock 425. ...• )6 dis. )6 dis Manchester and Southampton .. 2 .... ••. • • • Midland — Ditto, New .. .. 6 .... 7U • . 7% Newcastle and Berwick • . .. 20 •• .. 2444. • .... • 24% Ditto, New .. •• .. • 5 •• • • 6 % %••• • • • • „ 6 . , W s North British . • .. . • .. 25 •• • • •••••- • • • • . 10 Ditto, Half Shares .. 1216 •• .. 13% .... 13% Ditto, Quarter Shares .." • . 34 ..-.. Ditto, Thirds .• 1 214. ... 2)4 North Staffordshire .. 7)4 .... 9)6 9.... ...• 9 Oxford, Wor'ster, & Wolvcrhamp. 22% 131 / 4 13)4 Preston and Wyre.. .. 25 Ditto, Half Shares (A) .. 836 .... 12 .• • • 12 Reading, Guildford, and Reigate 5 .. • • 43. .......• 4% Scottish Central • • .. , . • • 17 3 6 .... 23 Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. 334.... •••• • • South Eastern and Dovor .. • . 3334.... 35 ...... •• . • 3536 Ditto. New (iss. at 321.) No. 1. 20 .... 19 .• • .. •• • • 19 Do., New (do. 101.) .. No. 4. 5 .... 416 •• • 4)6 West Riding Union • • • • .. 4/. 25... .. % die •• .. dis Windsor, Staines, &S. Western.. 425..... 36 p 3G p Wilts, Somerset, ,and Weymouth 20 .... 10x, 10)6 York and Newcastle .. 25 .... 34% )4 34 'a Ditto, New.. .. .. 10 .... -• • • l4 Ditto, Preference .. .. 4 .... 6% 636 York and North Midland .. .. 50 .... 81) 6 .• 82 Ditto, Extension • • .. 25 — 4 O Ditto, Preference • . 2 .... ••• • • • 9% FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens i 0 .... 16 ••• • • • 16 Bord., Toul., & Cette (Constituted) 4 .... 1% • • l3( Central of France (Orleans and Vierzon) • • • • • • • . .. 12 .... 14 • . Northern of France .. • • S ...... • Paris and Lyons .. .. .. .. 8 .... 5%.......... Rouen and Havre . .. Tournay, Jurbie, Landen, and Hasselt MUTES. Real del Monte, 'Unregistered .. .... 3 1. i .......... LLOYD'S SHIPPING--(THIS DAY.) LONDON, MAY 22.—Wind W.S. W., light breeze, and fine clear weather. DEAL, MAY 21.—Wind N.W. to S.W.—Sld. the whole of the outward bound. PLYMOUTH, MAY 21.—Wind S.W.—Sld. Greenock, New York. BRISTOL, MAY 21.—Arrd. Jane, St. Euctasia and St. Kitts. _LIVERPOOL, MAY 21.—Wind N.W., fresh.—Arrd. Harriet Augusta, Robinson, Philadelphia. Sailed Emily, Shanghae; Sydney, Honduras. Put back, Yorkshire, Tripp, for Quebec, leaky, having been on shore off Port Hindley. TORBAY, MAY 21.—Wind S.W.—Sld. Charles Brook, West Indies. WATERFORD, MAY 20.—Wind W. to S.S.W.—SId. Ellen, Trinidad; Alice, Tarleton, Norfolk; Rhodes, Bal timore; Juliet, Planter, Newfoundland; Junior, New York; Margaret, Quebec; Margaret, ditto, John Bell, ditto; Agent, ditto; William S. Hamilton, ditto. CORK, MAY 19.—Arrd. Swiss Boy, Perkins, New Orleans; Coverdale, Benson, ditto; Countess of Arran, Henderson, Baltimore; Pilgrim, Blanchard, Norfolk; Mischief, Grant, ditto. Sld Martha, New York. WARRENPOINT, MAY 20. —Sid. New Zealand, Quebec. SHIELDS, MAY 21.—Wind westerly.—Sld. Rokeby, Quebec. HARTLEPOOL, MAY 20.—Wind S.W.—Sld. Planet, Bahia. NEWPORT, MAY 21.—Wind W.N.W.—SId. Pollux, Havannah; M. Shallerop, Rio de Janeiro. .SWANSEA, MAY 21.—Wind S.E.—Arrd. Sir J. L. Goldamid, Pitt, Cuba. BELFAST, MAY 20.—Wind W.N.W.—Arrd. William Carson, Hutchinson, New Orleans. Sid. Glenroy, Nova Scotia; Hebron, Philadelphia. LEITH.—SId. Kingston, ilavannah. GrtExNoeK MAY 20.—The Dawson, of S un d erland, for Philadelilia, with the crew of a wrecked barque, was spoken on the 29th ult., lat. 36 N., lon. 51 W., by the Antigua, arrived in the Clyde. SuonEnsm, MAY 21.—The John Jessie, London to Leghorn, got on shore on the Warthingle Point; as sisted off, and proceeded without apparent damage. BLOCKADE OF OPORTO. The following are copies of an important official corre spondence relating to the blockade of Oporto which has been transmitted to Lloyd's. " Hibernia, at Lisbon, May 3, 1847. " Sir,—l transmit herewith for your information the copy of a letter and its enclosure which I have received from the Secretary of the Admiralty with reference to yours of 29th and 31st March last, Nos. 50 and 52, re- Lave to the mode in which the blockade of Oporto was enforced. (Signed) " W. PARKER, Vice-Admiral. " For Captain Robb, steam-ship Gladiator." "Admiralty, April 23,1647. " Sir,—With reference to two letters from Captain Robb, of the Gladiator, dated 29th and 31st March last, Nos. 50 and 52, relative to the mode in which the blockade of the port of Oporto is enforced, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to send you herewith, for your in formation, a copy of a letter, dated the 21st instant, from her Majesty's Under Secretary :Df State for For<.ign Aff.)irs, stating that he r Majesty s Advo cate-General, to whom toe question has been referred by Vi,count Palmerston, considered that a bloik.iide, described in Captain Robb's letters, does not justify the detention or condemnation of any British or foregin vessels. (Signed) "H. G. WARD. " Sir W. Parker, Bart., Vice-Admiral." " Foreign-office, April 21, 1847. "Sir,—l have laid berore Viscount Palmerston your letter of the 7th instant, inclosing copies of two dis patches from Captain Robb, of her Majesty's steam vessel Gladiator, dated Oporto, the 29th an' 31st (Nos. 50 and 52) of March, from which it ap pears that the blockading squadron had not, at the latter date, appcarkd otf Oporto for upwards of a fortnight, although not driven or kept away by stress of weather, and stating the Lords Coin missioners of the Admiralty would be glad to know the view taken by Lord Palmerston of a blockade of the nature described by Captain Robb. lan directed by Lord Palmerston to request that you will acquaint the Lords Commissioners of the Admi ralty that his Lordship has referred the question to her Majesty's Advocate General, who has reported that such a blockade as that above described, cannot be considered as justifying the detention of any British or other ves sels. (Signed) " E. STANLEY.' MEXICAN AFFAIRS. " Consulate of the Republic of Mexico, 3, Winchester-buildings, May 20,1847. " Sir,—l beg to accompany herewith a copy of a communication received from his Excellency J. M. L. Mora, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of her Bri tannic Majesty, which is of considerable interest to those engaged in commercial affairs with the republic of Mexico.—l am, Sir, your most obedient servant. (Signed) "J. M. MENDOZA. " Wm. Dobson, Esq., Secretary to Lloyd's." " Mexican Legation at the Court of her Britannic Majesty, London, May 19, 1847. " The Legation, in the fulfilment of a painful but severe duty, has determined that you should notify to the commercial community within the limits of your Consulate, the following resolutions:— " Ist. All foreign goods, prohibited by the Mexican tariff, and introduced into the ports which the Ame rican forces at present occupy, shall be seized at the places where they may be stopped by the Mexican au thorities. " 2d. All goods of free importation into the Mexican ports, imported through those which the forces of the United States occupy, run the risk of being confiscated by the Mexican authorities, or at least that they be made to pay the duties established by the Mexican tariff, although it may be proved that the same imposed by the American tariff may have been discharged. "In making this notification, you will endeavour to have it understood, that this is one of the consequences of the war which has not been in any manner provoked by the Mexican Republic; and that ever whilst it has lasted, its authorities have abstained from molesting in any way foreign commerce, until the American Government, by the violation of her constitution and rights, which Mexico has not lost in her misfortunes, and which belong to every independent nation, has placed her authorities under the necessity of adopting measures against the violation of said rights, by the establishment of the American tariff. " Offering you the assurances of my consideration and esteem, &c., &c. (Signed) " J. M. L. MORA. " To Senor-General Don Jose M. Mendoza, Mexican Consul in London." TRADE DECLARATION OF THE JUNTA OF OPORTO. " Office of Committee of Privy Council for Trade. " Whitehall, May 21, 1847. " Sir,—l am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, to acquaint you for the infor mation of the Committee fcr Managing the Affairs of Lloyd's, that it appf ars from a dispatch received from her Majesty's Consul at Oporto, that the Junta have resolved that wines of the Upper Douro, of the vintage of 1846, may be brought into Oporto until the 20th of June next. Upon wines of the first quality, a duty of 7,200 reis (Htout 11. 14s. 2d.) a pipe is to be paid, and the owner of the wine is to bind himself to export the same to ports in Europe. " Upon wines of the second quality, the duty is to be 600 reis (about 2 10d.). and on wine for home consump tion, 6,800 reis (about I/. 12s. 10d.) a pipe. "The entrance duty paid on wine of the first quality is to be deducted from the export duty. " I am, Sir, your obedient servant, (Signed) "J. MACGREGOR." "VT. Dobson, Esq., Secretary, Lloyd's." RELATING TO A TIMBER•LADEN SHIP, DIS MASTED AND ABANDONED. " Admiralty, May 21, 1847. " Sir,—l am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for the information of the Committee for Managing the Affairs of Lloyd's, that Commander Key, of her Majesty's steam-vessel Bulldog, has reported that on the evening of the 16th inst., not far from the entrance of the Douro, he passed close to a dismasted timber ship. which had evidently been de serted some weeks, her upper works and stern mere washed away, and that she was kept afloat by the timber in her hold. "I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, " W. A. B. HAMILTON. " W. Dobson, Eq.. Secretary to Lloyd's." MARKET NEWS.---(THIS DAY.) COVEICIT-GAR±IZN. There was an exceedingly large show of vegetables here to-day, but that of fruit was small. An extensive business was transacted, on somewhat easier terms. Gooseber ries, 4s to 7s; and Currents, 6a to 8s per half sieve ; Apples, 6s to I2s per bushel; Oranges, 9s to 16s ; and Lemons, 103 to 15s per 100 ; Greens, 2s to 2s 8d per dozen bunches ; Cauliflowers, 18 6d to is 8d ; and Summer Cabbages, is to • 2s per dozen ; Forced French Beans, is 6d to 2s per 100; Potatoes (old), 8s to 12s per cwt ; ditto, (new), 4d to 8d per lb; Turnips, Is 9d to 2s 6d; and Carrots, 5s to 7s per dozen bunches; Horseradish, Is 6(1 to 3s per bundle; and Celery, is to 2s per bundle; Aspa ragus, is 6d to 6s per bundle ; Cucumbers, 3s to 8s each ; Brussels Sprouts, 2s ; and Turnip Greens, is 6d to is 9d per bushel ; Spring Onions, 4d to is per bunch ; Radishes, 3d to 8d per dozen hands; Mushrooms, Is 3d to Is 6d per pottle ; Rhubarb, 4d to is 3d per bundle; Hot-house Grapes, 33 to 6s per lb. NZ WGATE AND LEADEN! AX.7.. The trade for 111eatw;;;gftin very active, on the following terms :—Beef, from 3s 8d to 4s 8d; Mutton, 4s to 5s 6d; Lamb, 5s 10d to 6s 10d; - Veal, 4s 6d to 5s 6d; and Pork, 4s to 5s 2d per Blb , , by the carcase. Ducks, is Gd to 2s 9d; Turkeys,4s to 6s; and Pigeons, 6d to 10d each; Fowls, 33 to 8s per couple; Eggs, 7s to 8s per 100; Fresh Butter, is ld to is 2d per lb. NEWPORT. Beef, from 3s 8d to 4s 8d iguitonis 6d to 5s 6d ; Lamb, 6s to 78; Veal, 4s 6d to 5s 6d; and Pork, 43 4d to 5s 2d per Sibs. HUNGEEPOED. We had full average supplies of most articles on sale to. day, and yet the trade was firm, at very full prices. , WILITECHAPZIL. Beef, from 3s ed to 4a 6d; Mutton, 4s 4d to 5s 4d ; Lamb, 65 Od to 6s 10d; Veal, 43.4 d to 5s 4d; and Pork, 4s 2d to 5s 2d per 81bs. BILIMINfOSMILLTE. Full average supplies of Fish were on sale this morning, and which moved off steadily at about stationary prices. BRE.A.D. The prices of Wheaten Bread inthe metropolis are from is Othd to is Id ; of household ditto, 10d to is per 41bs loaf. BIDE NICAVLILET. Market Hides, 5611) to 641 b, 2',4d to 234 d per lb ; do. 641 b to 721 b, 3d to 3 1 A r d ; do. 721 b to 8016, 3 1 ,!.d to 3N d ; do. 80lb to 8811), 4d to 4LA d; do. 8811) to Ittilb, i!A;el to sd; do. 961 b to 10411), 5 1 ,4 d to 6d ; Calf Skins, each, 4s 6d to 6s 6d ; Dorn Hides, 13s; Polled Sheep, os 6d to 6s 6d; Kent and Half breds, 4s 8d to 5s 6d; and Downs, 48 to 45 6d; Shear lings, Sd to lld ; Lambs, 2s to 2s 3d. HAY WILIIR.E.MT'S ,SMITHFIELD.— Meadow Hay, 2/ 10s to 3/ 14s; Clover ditto. 31 103 to 41 15s; and Straw, 11 lOs to 11 14s per load. Supply good, and trade very dull. CUMBEKLAND.—Meadow Hay, 21 12s to 31 165; Clover ditto, 31 lOs to 41 14s ; and Straw, 11 11s to 11 15s per load. full average supply, and a sluggish demand. WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow Hay, 21 lOs to 3/ 14s; Clover ditto, 3/ lOs to 4/ 15s ; and Straw, 1/. lOs to 1/ 14s per loaf. Trade dull, at barely late rates. REPORTED DEATH OF MR. O'CONNELL. The illoniteur Parisien of this night (Thursday) contains the following : A letter from Nice gives the death of Mr. O'Con nell on his arrival at Genoa. "On ecrit de Nice que O'Connell est wort en arrivant a Genes." Although this important statement bears no date, yet it must be observed that it is communicated through the organ of the French Government, who received it probably by telegraphic dispatch, as it is worded in the form usually adopted when giving such communications to the public. (From the Atlas.) SECOND EDITION.--We are in receipt of a private letter this morning from Florence, dated May 13th, by which we are enabled to set at rest the anxiety of Mr. O'Connell's friends respecting the above report. It gives us pleasure to state that Mr. O'Connell was then on his way to Rome, and apparently recovered from the attack which seized him at Genoa. The writer says— " Mr. O'Connell and his son, j Mr. D. O'Connell, un. with th , Rev. D r. Mile y and his private physician, have arrived at Leghorn, from whence they proceed by th e steame r to Uivita Vecchia. and Rome, where he is to remain a short time; after which he comes to Florence to pass the summer months at a villa." ,--- A L ARMING FIRE NEAR THE POST -OFFICE.—Last night, shortly after 11 ocicclt, a fire that caused consi derable alarm broke out upon the premises belonginr , to Mr. Falshaw, fa nc y box , manufacturer, situate a t No 6 8, Staining lane , St. 'M ar tin s-le-Grand. The flames origi nated from some unknown cause in the front shop, and before being perceived they had obtained the complet , . possession of the whole of the Whilst stock therei n . tl e i p e o firemen rt were engaged in extinguishing th e fl ames,a r w was raised that an elderly tercels was at the top of the house. The escape of the R. .t . alSeciety for Pro tectionascended,ever}' in of Life from Fire was immediately raised ' front of the building, and th a e n c d on ia c i l in e s c p. rushed through the smoke, not en tire, but without finding one, and it after turned out that the residents were ) re from home . when the outbreak occurred. By dint of at r. exertions the lire was confined to the lower portion the premises, but befrre it was extinguished nearly the o whole of the stock in trade was destroyed, It - could not be ascertained whether or not the property was • • before the above outbreak a fi , „ i- U , SUITCI. Shortl:, olie eii! at 13, w::tet • 100-terrace, Chelsea-coint, oi ' * ). Apted, a laundress. The loss i °ee"l'L d by NlA's. Ma:y will be covered by an in surance in the County -office. CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.) Tt,e Lord Chancel,or sat at Westminster to-day, it being the first day of Trinity Term. 13is Lordship sat at ten o'clock, in consequence of the usual breakfast to the Judges, Masters in Chancery, and Queen's Counsel, having been dispensed with. The formality of this breakfast on the first day of each term has existed forcen turies, and Lord Lyndhurst, the late Lord. Chancellor, was the first to put an end to it as far as "it respected Hilary and Trinity Terms. The present LorChan cellor thinking, as we understand, the ceremonial.agreat waste of the public time, and following in the wake of his predecessor, has discontinued the practice for the two other remaining terms, Michaelmas and Easter. His Lordship was occupied the whole morning with ap peal motions, but no case of interest came before the Court. ROLLS' COURT.—(THIS DA_ ,) This being the first day of term, his Lordship Slit WS morning, at ten o'clock, at Westminster. FOTHERINGTON V. THE SOUTHAMPTON AND DORCHESTER Y) RAILWAY COMPANY. This was a motion to restrain the defendants from erecting a station at a place called King John's Pond, near Southampton. It appeared that the plaintiff, Major Hamilton Fotherington, a portion of whose estate was traversed by the works of the defendants, had petitioned against their Bill, but had withdrawn that opposition on the faith of an agreement that had been entered into between his solicitor and the company, by which it was stipulated that the railway should pass the extion e southern boundary of Mr. Fotherington's estate, and that a screen or fence should be erected, which w ould entirely exclude the railway from view at King s Bridge House, the residence of the plainti& which would prevent the plaintiff having the prospect from his house obstructed. It was further agreed tbst. if any difference should arise in reference to the site of the station, or on any other point, it should be decided by two arbitrators, who were named. The Bill having passed through Parliament, the defendants commence their works. A difference did arise between the par ties, and it was decided by arbitration that on no por tion of a piece of reserved land, specified by the terms of the arbitrament, should the company erect any works. This, however, it was understood, the company were about to violate, being in treaty with the proprietor of the ground in question, after the withdrawal of an in junction which he had obtained at his own instance, to prevent their erecting any works there. Mr. TURNER, who appeared for the plaintiff, contended that his client was clearly entitled to the injunction which he required. His case rested upon three grounds; the very terms of the company's Bill, which limited the site of the proposed station of the company to some - place " at or near Bletchington-terrace, Southampton , the terms of the agreement, and the award of the umpire' The company could not erect the station at the Oaf ° where they proposed to do so, without violating t he terms of the Act of Parliament., it being a considerab le distance from the place specified. But even if the terns of the Act were not considered conclusive as to the validity of his client's claim, there could be no doubt as to the terms of the agreement, and Lord Cottenham bad decided that a company could not violate an agreement by virtue of their Act. By the terms of that agreement_ they had bound themselves to abide by the decision et arbitrators, who decided that upon no pretext whatever should any portion of the reserved piece of ground be • built upon by the company. Mr. BAGSLEA.WE followed on the same side. Mr. BEALY said that he would rest his client's ease - ..se upon the evidence adduced by the plaintiff. MS LORDSHIP said that he thought it would be dim' erous to rely upon such evidence, and it was ultim ately arranged that the case should stand over till Friday, t he 28th instant. VICE-CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.) This being the first day of Trinity term his Honour • d l the Vice-Chancellor of England took his sea t at ten o'clock, and proceeded to take motions. BRETT V. MASSEY AND THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPIL .1 . COMPANY. Mr. Stewart, with Mr. Webster, were for Mr. Brett; , tia Mr. Roll, with Mr. Metcalfe, for Mr. Massey; and Mr. 5 cr, Bethel!, with Mr. Heathfield, for the Electric Telegraph Company. This as an application to restrain Ma sse y and the Electric Telegraph Company from pirating a patent 0.. tained by Brett to simplify and improve the system of printing by means of electricity. As stated by the Learned Counsel, it appeared that Mr. Brett, in the month of December last, had turned his attention to the, subject of electric fluids with the view of inventing. some means to prevent the gradual decrease of power in the batteries occasioned by the imperfect construc tion of tee metallic troughs. He did discover a mode of remedying the evil, and had so far improved his inven tion by the end of January, that on the I lth of February, 1847, he was induced to take Out letters patent. It afloa rea '' chaolTe.edvaert,tthheaotffiMere. ofM a t s h se e y E h l a e ci cir i i n o the monthhofcJoaranputtanryy: arancdteerxhwiblitthedtthoatthema" afterwardsmodel patented troughTej e"gObicaP The company , at once saw the utility of the invention, and entered into terms with Mr. Massey. A formal agreement was concldded between them, dated the 25th stmllar crleittit: of January, and Mr. Massey afterwards proceeded fur ther, for on the 16th of February he (claiming to be en titled to the credit of this invention) went—and instead of apply ing for letters patent—he went and registered the invention. The Learned Counsel, under these cir cutnstances, contended that as the patent was granted to Mr. Brett, on thellth of February, and Mr. Massey had : only registered his alleged invention on the 16th, the p u the r n i d o ei r nr i t v y of d these tsieonc a r e u circumstances belonged.mffi s c ta i e n n t e l s y H ' h p ei r sm o H v a e io d nnt toaoiunrwe maintained, to m huel t dr he efo m r e e: i th t tha o t f injunction. T and Mr. METCALFE were heard aggariannstt the e application. His HONOUR granted the injunction prayed for. (Before Vice Chancellor Sir KNIGHT Banos.) This being the first day of Trinity Term, his Honour sat at Westminster. • The Court took motions during the early part of its' sitting, and then proceeded to hear arguments in a cause. already part heard, but which possessed uo interest ex cept for the parties immediately concerned. (Before Vice-Chancellor WIGRAM.) BROOKS V. PORTER. This was a suit by vendors againit purchasers for specific performance, and the plaintiff gave notice that the defendant might pay his money into Court, which, he did, and a suns of 8001. was accepted as a compromise instead of the former sum. The conveyance was pre pared and approved of, but it now appeared that two of the vendors refused to execute. The application to the Court now was, that they might be ordered to execute the conveyance within a limited time. The defendants had filed an affidavit, that the suit was commenced with out their authority. Mr. BIGGS appeared for the defendants. The former solicitor tor his clients had made an arrangement which was beneficial to himself; and had completely thrown over their interests. The suit was commenced without their knowledge. By executing this conveyance his clients would be assigning over a very considerable pro perty without any proper satisfaction. He would suggest to his Honour that he should refer the case to the Master to rupi , rt upon the conveyance. His Horiona directed the case to stand over until Friday next. This being the first day of term, a number of minor• motions were disposed of, which contained nothing of public interest. QUEEN'S BENCH.-(THIS DAY.) took (Sittings their s E eri an ts co this morning shortly Their Lordships after ten o' c lock. THOMAS V. FREDERICKS . DAMAGE BY GAME. In this case the defendant had obtained a rule in arre st of judgment, and a rule calling upon the defendant to show cause why the ver di ct which he had obtained should not be set aside, and a new trial granted on the ground of informality. Mr. Peacock and Mr. Chilton, C appeared in sup port of the verdi ct of the jury, " and against the applicv tion of the defendant. The Con • r.sel simply confinedtheir t argumen t s to he arrest of judgment. It appeared that the plaintiff had leased a manor house and land, in Carmarthen d The two to the oe.en a two for years, the purpose of shooting over it. land was stocked with game, and in th e a ent drawn up greem between the parties, it was arranged that in the event of the game doing any damage to the property of the farms , over which the ount right of shooting was let to the defe ndant, the am should be determined by two " indifferent " persons, one to be appointed by the plaintiff, and the other by the defendant. Damage to the amount of 1601. 12s. was done during the first year of his tenancy, and 183/. 70. during the second. This amount was awarded by a Mr. Moody, the plaintiff's arbritator, the defendant not having appointed one on his behalf within ten days after having received notice from the plaintiff to do so. The first objection raised by the defendant was, that the agreement was not under seal. Lord I)ENMAN said it was merely a license to sport, and did not require to be under seal. The Court of Ectiequer had so decided, and a case was tried before him at Kingston, in which an objection was taken to the validity of such an agreement, because it was not under seal ; but he overruled it at nisi prius. Mr PE said . iCOCK the second objection raised by the defendant was, that not having thought proper to ap point an arbitrator, the plaintiff had no right to go on without him; but he (Mr. Peacock) held that the de' fendant was bound to choose an arbitrator within the Specified time, and to notify the same to the p laintiff, and that if he did not do so, that the plaintiff could pro ceed to make his estimate of the damage sustained, and he proceeded accordingly, and obtained a verdict for the amount claimed. Mr. CHILTON followed on the same side. Mr. Burr appeared in s upport of the arrest of judgment, acd contended that there was not sufficient statement in the declaration to Chow that the defendant had not appointed an arbitrator. The defendant might have appointed a person to make a valuation on his part, and if he did, there was no necessity for him to give notice to the plaintiff; it was quite sufficient for wi pe d. son to to produce his arbitrator a t the time he was reqr Mr. GRAY followed (.n the same side. Lord I E.sitias considered that judg ment ought n( t tO be arrested. It was true there were grounds of de- murc,r, but they were v e r y s p ecial g rounds indeed. When two parties agreed to appoint arbitrators, iec. es Oioug aht it was incumbent up on them to exchange not!ceo to that effect. Having the arbitrator's name on p. red a t at l of paper, or in one's mind, sub j ect to be alte red t i mes , was no nomination at all. The Court could not, iherefore,c judgment. Rule discharged accordingly. tile n wioe osta ined for a new trial nee came on for argument. Mr. CHILTON said the rule bad bean obt3iLed out" • > A MI Will, dame II 1:101, lic whol Ti Mon' Fort, the li Ti cen lar t atm It a a I G e 0 hacl 04Sti inj ne l Out till lef Wa Vva pr