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

New Burlington-street, May 22, 1847. Mr. BENTLEY begs to announce that he has this day PUBLISHED, in Three Volumes, HOME AND ITS INFLUENCE, By the Hon. ADELA SYDNEY, Which may now be had at all the Libraries. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. First appearance, this season, of Mdlle. Carlotte Grisi. THIS EVENING, Saturday, May 22, will be performed Dont Zettra Opera, entitled LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR. Lucia, Mad. Castellon; Edgardo, Signor Fraschinl ; Bidebenl sigaor Solari ; and Enrico, Signor Coletti. To conclude with the revival Ballet (by M. Perrot), entitled LA ES3lattA 1,1).1. The principal characte7sb3 7 3ldielJarloite Grist (her first appear ance), Mdlle. Copere, and Mime. P. e'Lephan. N. St. Leon, ➢l. Gonelin, and 31. Perrot. Pit Pickets may be obtained, as usual, at the Office of the Theatre, price 10e. 6d. each. HER MAJ ESTY'S THEATRE, The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re specttblly 'wormed, that a grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place on THURSDAY nest, May 27, when will be performed (first time in this country) Donizetti's Opera. entitled LA FIGLIA DEL Re:GGIMENTO. Mares, Mdlle. Jenny Lind . La Marchese di erkenfleld. Solari; Suplizio Sergente, Signor F. Lablace ; and Tonio, Signor Garden!. To be followed by various Entertainments in the Ballet Depart ment, combining the talents of Mtille. C. Grisi, Mdlle. L. Grahn, Mille. C. Ros3tl, Mdme. P. Stephan, and Mdlle. Cerito. N. Perrot, and N. St. Leon. The Free List is suspended, the Public Press excepted. The doors spell at Seven. The Opara to commence at Half-past Seven o'clock. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GAIIDEN. In consequence of the ind,sp-mition of 31dine. Persiani, the Opera of " 11 Barbieri di Seviglia" is postponed. THIS EVENING, Saturday, May 22, will be performed the Opera of I PURITANI. Principal characters by Madame Grist, Signor Mario, Signor Tarn burini, and Signor Marini. Ts conclude with the new grand Ballet, in three Acts, entitled LA SAL tMANDRENE. (Composed M. Blasis, the music composed and arranged by Signor Curmi, the scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin.) Principal characters by Mdlle. Fanny Elssler and Mdlle. Dumilatre ; also Mdlles. Bertin, Neodot, De Melisse, Delechaux, O'Bryan, and Petipa. 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 Manzgement of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee. THIS EVENING Will be performed a new Comedy, called TEMPER. Sir Manna 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. Fortescne; 3fiss FLiding, Mrs. Hamby. After which, the FOUR HUNGARIAN INSTRUMENTAL VO CALISTS will give their imitations of various instruments, with the Lips only. To conclude with the Astronomical Extravaganza, called TUE NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin oat of Place. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. Under the direction of Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING Will be performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ; Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne, Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ; Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding. To be followed by the Opera Buffa Sketch, called JENNY LIND. Principal characters by Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, Lambert, Cullentord, and Miss Woolgar. To conclude with the Farce, called TIIE DOUBLE-BEDDED ROOM. Dulcimer Pipes, Mr. Lambert ; Major Minus, Mr. Selby ; Spigot, Mr. Cullenford ; Joseph, Mr. Worrell ; Mrs. Deputy Lomax, Mrs. Laws ; Nancy Spigot, Miss Chaplin. nascEss's THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. J. Ni. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS. Duke of Silesia, Mr. Bodda ; Albert, Mr. Allen ; Fredelus, Mr. Leffler Bertha, Miss. S. Flower; Gisclle, .Miss Anne Router. Between the second and third Acts, and after the Opera, the company of NATIONAL HUNGARIAN DANCERS will perform a variety of characteristic National Dances. After which, the new Farce, entitled ♦ WIFE FOR AN HOUR. Principal characters by Messrs. Walton, Granby, Yining, Cowell, Conipton, Mrs. Hughes, and Miss E. Stanley. To be folio wad by TUB KRAKUSEN; or, Polonaise. By the Hungarian Choreographic Artistes. To conclude with the Farce, entitled KEEPING A PLACE. Spikespur, Mr. Granhy ; Crocus, Mr. Compton; Dorothea Danvers, Mrs. Feshroke ; • lily, Miss Laporte. TIIEATIZE ROYAL, LYCEUM. Under the Manatfement of Mrs. Keeley. Last Three Weeks of the present Management and Company. THIS EVENING Will be perferMNl PERSON - ABU1; 1' TO MARRY. Characters by Messrs. Mathews, 't igan, Turner, Kinlocti, Mrs. Woollidge, Mrs. Wigan, and ',ling A den. After which a new Farce, called WANTED A HERMIT. In which 3lessrs. Wigan, Turner, Kinloch, Keeley, Miss Arden, and Mrs. Keeley iv:11 perform. To be followed by the new occa3ior.al Dramat'e Sketch, called JENNY LIND AT LAST ; or, The Swedish Nightingale. Charac era by Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Kinloen, Mr. Bellingaain, 31r. Bender, Mr. Yarnolit, and Mrs. Keeley. To conclude with the new Barlesque Extravaganza, called THE WOOD DiEMON ; or, One o'clock, In which Messrs. Keeley, A. Wigan, V. Matthew., Bellingham, Kinloch, Silver, Miss Dickinson, Miss Daly, and Mrs. Keeley will appear. FRENCII PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S TIIEATRE. Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. MONDAY EVENING Will be performed the Comedic of LL MANTEAIT ; ou. is Reve du Mel. Darliere, M. Langeva ; Gillet, M. 'fourillon ; Mathilde, Mdlte. Vallee; Emetic, Mdlle. Denain ; La Baronne, Mdlle. Angele. ,11tcr which, the Comedie of LE MARI A LA CAMPAGNE. Colembet, M. Re.nder ; lirsule, 3idlle. Dwain. To conclude with the principal Scenes of the Petite-Comedic, en titled LE MARRIAGE FORCE. Pancras, M. Reguier ; Dorimene, Angele. Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3i.; Gallery, Us. Boxes and Stalls may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33. Bond-street; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open daily from Eleven till Five. ETITIOPIAN gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. CLOSE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT. The nobility, gentry, and the public are respectfully informed, that the popular Entertainment given by the Eth opian Serenaders, Pell, Harrington, Waite, Stanwood, and Germon, will be positively ter minated at the end of the ensuing month of June, previously to the fixed departure of the Company for the Continent, on the sth of July. Since the commencement of ibis Entertainment, more than four hundred performances, public and private have I,,en given in London ; and, notwithstanding the numerous vulgar hnitat ions which have been recently atlempted in the metropolis, the unapproachable superiority of the above party is established by their uud•minished popularity a,al success. During the few remaining weeks of their engagement, the perthnnances will be continued every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, and a Morning Penormance will take place every Wednesday. The entertainments of the Thursdays during the month of Juan will he appropriated for the separate Bene fits of each nicaber of the Company. And, in order to produce an agreeable souvenir of the unparareled popularity or these perform - ances, it is intended to present to every visitor of the private Nexes ltnd stalls a portrait of the beneficiare in his private appearance, and also in his prolessimal capacity, illustrating some favourite melody. each portraits will be executed from the life, in the finest style, by 11. Maguire, Esq., and arc already nearly completed. The benefits will be arranged in the folloving order:— Thursday, June 3, for the benefit of Germon (tamborine), Thursday, June 10 ditto Stanwood (accordion), Thursday, June 17 ditto White (banjo), Thursday, June 24 ditto Harrington (banjo), Thursday, July l ditto Pell (bones) previously to the last farewell Performance, on Saturday Eveninz, July 3. Boxes and Stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street, and at the Box-office of the Theatre. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, Proprietor and Manager air. William Batty. Coder the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal Family. Last nights of the grand Equestrian and Dramatic Spectacles,. pre vious to the Whitsuntide splendid productions. THIS EVENING Will be performed Lord Byron's Dramatic Poem of THE BRIDE GF A.BYDOS ; or, The Corsair. Unequalled SCENES in the CIRCLE, with the porformanceq 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 ZARAH ; or, The Gipsy Tribe of Bohemia. Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot. Stalls, ss. • Boxes, 43. ; Upp er B oxes, 3, ; Pi t, 2s. ; G a ll ery, i s. ; Upper dallery, 6d. Commence every evening at Seven o'clock, ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING Will be performed RU H; or, The Lass that Loves a Sailor, Bernard, Mr. Ricks Ruth, Miss Vincent. After which, the Farce of ths LOTTERY TICKET. Wormwood, fir. Gardner. To cow:ado., with TILE WIZARD OF THE WAVE ; or, The Ship of Lhe Avenger. Capte.in Fauliai,r, Mr. Hicks. Box e 3, IS.; Half Price, Gil. Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d. ROYAL SURREY ZOOLC..:IIC XL G.IRDEXS. ruder the patronage of her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, the rzaeon Dowager, &c. Open every Monday, Tuk;'lay,dneiday, aid Thursday. Addlissicu, One , . The Proprietor begs to announce that he has, at a considerable expense, erected a new Entr,tnce, and a magnineent Walk, with !lower borders, statues, and a Central Fountain, in front: of the ,grand Pictorial Representation of THE TOWN I.ND BAY OF GIBRALTAR. The 7fenagerie contains many speciTnens, inclu !lug the Giraffe, Caxclles, &c. The Promenade Concerts, conducted , y Godfrey. A Zeprescntation of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge Of Statues. the grand Pyrot• choic display, representing the SIEGE OF GIBItA• TAR. . _ _ Showthg the commencement of the Bombardment, partial destruc tion of tne Town, and Blowing op of the Battering Ships. During the season, M. JULLIt.N will give a series of Concerts; Os Band will consist of one h• ndret rertormers. The Royal South London Floricultural Society will hold their Grand Spring Flower Show, on Wedheaday, May 26. WEATIIER.—STIN OFFICE, MAY 22. THERMOMETER, Lowest, 51 ; Highest, 68 ; Noon, 69. BAROMETER, 30.1.—WIND W. ; fine. 111011 WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAT. Morning .. 13 minutes after 7. I Evening . 42 tanutt s ant , 7. SECOND EDITION. l . .I. . . fr , \''' 4 1e ' d Xi , ,E.:;.• "..) e jlir,-A. ._% 4 ` 4 1: 4, i . 40 7. : tllir y- 1 ~•'-`. ' S =.4 .: ~,,,.. • , ..,_ ~..„.., • , , AWOL "; ~,, i 0,.. ,' Lk ir,, 40 , ~ ..,- " Wi ;SZ", ~, , ROIT .- .. li n ",x V , 7 cr:--' , . ..-., ith L°lll3o ll, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1847. rartiament is so nearly approaching to its last gasp that even the temporary agreeable respite of a vacation must be peculiarly and consoling to its Members. The Whitsnntievdeeeryrbeeess, which has just commenced is, in almost estimation, the Svis, therefore, preliminary to a general dissolution' with unusual curiosity that the ents of the , Legislature are scrutinised as the sessi on nearer and nearer to its termination. Much hvasanees d ou btedly been done by the present Govam m a l towards the fulfilment of its promises, but much like wise remains unaccomplished. So absorbing have been the internal difficulties of the kingdom, that the Executive has been almost entirely engrossed by the consideration of the inost 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 sitairrt to diminish the p4•nicious consequences of I 1 •ATSI't *ctions, the Legislature has been compelled .x. • ~.,-4 ,121 ' - ----, to-pmporle the consideration o f many important re --',. fOrrai lategether, and to deal with others by a merely cursory introduction. The sanatory measures have (- ._',, o,thisi / t r been made the subject of one or two c • sa c aa - - J~ ~ desultory allusions, counting among these even the explanatory speech of Viscount MORPETII. 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 fereet 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 milli ; 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 JOHN 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 tion, months back, have ensued. Supposing these things had really taken place, the consequences to the 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. He 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 the British army was called upon to uphold its former fame in the face of a numerous, well-disciplined, and dauntless fee in the East, and much as it was univer sally regretted that the machinations of other Powers had 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 genius 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 d+.•tferent 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 had 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 neperishably recorded in the military annals of their country. '1 his feeling is rendered the more apparent by the enthusiastic reception which i, everally 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 fr_m India, to which he so 80011 returned to expire upon the field of battle. Such, again, is the case now that we have Sir Ilmtaii SMITH among us. The general rej icing 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 1 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 without of the seekingso cialheto fig condition tionof countrymen, their 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 channels, and to diffuse the attainable benefits throughout all parts of the country, in every district, than remain in helpless sloth and apathy, refusing to avail themselves of the proffered assistance because they cannot obtain all they desire or demand, and re viling the Government because it cannot achieve impossibilities. On the original formation of the Irish Party, we looked forward with anxious hope to the result of their labours ; we could readily conceive the vast national advantages that would be obtai ne d from the cordialco for the benefitmenoperationof of of all all eo c m las m se o s n , creels, and parties, 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, vk hose 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 managers 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 class ; 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 may feel perfectly certain that efforts will be 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. IVe 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. He, 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 MECKLENTIURG-SCIIWEEIN 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 he conveyance of the mails in Germany, and for the reduction of the pottage of letters. Madrid papers to the 15th have been received. It was reported that ESPARTERO, LINAGE, and several other Spanish exiles, rehident in London, had petitioned the QUEEN for permission to return, and that the Progressistalea&rs 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 Granja. 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 TRISTANY, and after killing 22 of their number, succeeded in ccptur• ing TRISTANY himself, who was shot the next morn ing. The fall of TRISTANY is considered as the death blow to Carlism in Catalonia. The Bolsa was closed in honour of the Feast of St. Isidro. We have received the Paris papers of Thursday. The 31oniteur 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 DThats 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 Duc DE MONTEBELLO the Ministry is anything but firm, and a Ministerial crisis is expected daily. The sudden return of M. DUCIIATEL from Havre proves this fact. On this subject the Union Monarchique says— " It appears certain that the sudden return to Paris of M. Duchtitel 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-PpeuS,s, who, in the opinion of M. Duchiitel, is an 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 PHILIPPE 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 torn varies from one week to another, THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENINGr, MAY 22 1 1847. , according to the quantity of the arrivals and the appear ance of the weather; but d-finitively the average el prices does not notably decline. It is evident that we must not calculate on foreign tern for the regular supply of France. The new law pie serried by the All:lister 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 must nut be wider iilesit - ns a: to t 4 ber. ing of this law; it is a very feebU rrii all the virtue lies in the imagination of timfe - eis p .:p!e. or people little acquainted with q , be supplies. The trader will not incur the ri• c..' 'e.z..rti ing new purchases in the countries ie so long as the prospects of our oe nti Neer Ar eat be ascertained, and we tire still ;a,. Clem fte p,riod at which sound conjectures as to c; .r; and potatoes can be termed. If th e l ; h e price of corn will item, di (1, ; limners who possess threshing machines wid sie ell their labours to thresh grain, and convey it to the market, in order to pretit by the exageaea , iio prices ; on the other bawl, the private individuals who have made reserves will also hasten to sell them, hoc ruse they will no longer have any interest to coeserve them. There w.ll, therefore, re-u't a prompt depreciation in the price of that merchandise. Now, however feeble that re action 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 lenne 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 Government 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 Conslitutionnel 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 ciis• played of the commonest elements of calculation in the ridiculous) 7 low sum at which they estimated the cost of the construction of the v.triims lines. The police have dicovered a plot of the Material ists," one of the secret societies of Paris, tor carrying into effect an organized system of plunder : ore 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 s i )oil illegaiiy extorted from the producing claeses. Tn.,. 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 ICING: 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 17th 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 last surviving brother of the Emperor, Jerome, ex- King of Wesi.halia, dived lately at Florence, aged thirty three. This young man had long been suffering from a disease of the spine. Dr. Lallemande, who was con- suited when the affection was first discovered, gave some hopes of recovery, if the patient could be allowed to go to Vernet (Basso Pyrere.!s), 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 Lis 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 foi -1 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 BRUT. She sailed again on Feb. 7, and brings for the Govern ment the news ,of the submission of Pommtn. At the departure of the John Cockerill, the QUEEN, who had come in a steamer which was sent for her to Itaiateia, was at Morea in co , iference 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 r. , !iluced prices. The Three per Cents. closed at 77f. 80c. ; the Five per Cents., 1151. 55e.; the Orleans Railro4d Shares, 1,218 f. 75e. ; Rmten, 933 f 75c.; Havre, (32f. 50e. ; Great. Northern, 590 f.; Avignon, 712 f. 50e. ; z.ri. 675 f. Bo; deaux, fm.q: 50 c . ; Boulogne, 400 t.; 85t. ; Di. Hie. 31 - .1. Paris and Strasburg, 4171. 50e. ; 'Fours runt Nantes, 4071. 50e.; Paris and Lythis, 43Gf ; n.s :Ant Avignon, 44511; Bordeaux and Cette, 43W, ; spahtsh Three per Cents., 35%. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT TILE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, MAY 21. Boulogne and Amiens, IG—Bord•-aux, T ou l ouse , an d ~i Cette (C o nstit u ted), 2 -Namur €,n , l Liege, 3 1 —Northern of France, 11—Paris and Rouen, 35%. 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. W e have received the Moniteur Purisien of Thursday night, with the following telegraphic dispatch : " The news brought by the Indian Mail comes to ,he 14th April. " Lord Ilardinge 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 6001. 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." MINISTERIAL serd Mov —Vscount Palmerston her Ladyship, left town ye t Em" Ts. 1 ay for Broadlands, Hants, for the holi days. The N o bl e Viscount, who was accompan i e d by day next. Lord John Russell leaves Chesham-place to returns to town on Tuesday or Wednes day, for Richmond to the holidays with Lady John Russelland family. Pas his Excellency the Earl of Claren don is expected to leave for Dublin at the close of the next, or early in the ii.llowinp; week, to enter on the unties of hi s new appointment. The Countess W ill ac company the Nobl e E ar l . T he Earl G re y, a c c ompanied by the Coun tess , purposes to reside at the i r sea t near t••. Windsor during , ; h ! holidays. The I N otOe E , rl. as Secretary fo I:1r the --"-" , ies. w,ii rt.: :.ii ;,:. Duke of Wellington a n d a distinguished parparty'.ii ,1 nr- ,a ) tic Rt, in celebration of her Maj,:sty's bit til,;a3 . "- 1 to WO t Hon ' Henry Labouchere will return from Dublin in about a week. , REMOVAL Or TILE EXCISE OFFlCE:—Yesterd. ay the Excise Import Offi ce was repai,y.ii from the p:etnit,es in Lower Ea,t Smithfield near - St. K-Ltherine's Docks, to Tower-hill, wher e i n f uture the b us i nes s of that de partment is to be conducted. r MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. In the Liverpo. , l Cott n mark t a good deal of business has been done this week fur export, but not much for the trade. The sales are 29,490 balt s. 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 curry on their works most eautious:y, ati ,- ; restrict tl.cir "cat.s" to the nar rowest pOtiSib The Share Market continues flat and depressed; but although the sale of Railway Shams yesterday, by Messrs. Lammed and Co., was not very spirited, many shares sold at very fair prices. The followisig are a few of the principal Manchester and Southampton £0 10 0 North British, Thirds Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A) 2 12 6 South Yorkshire, Doncaster, and Goole 1 6 6 Reading, Guildtord, and Reigate Leeds and Thirsk, halves 4 15 0 Corn w all Eastern Counties 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 IZoyston and Hitchin - - There are accounts to-day by a direct arrival, to January 28th, from Port Phillip, but we have advices as late vii Sydney. There is a more cheerful appearance in the Money and Stock Markets today. 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 179,152 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 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 87f 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-a-Quarter per Cents. are 87i Consols Scrip is 21 discount. There has not been a single bargain in the Peninsula Securities to-day. Mexican are dull at 19t, and Brazi lian at 821. Railway Shares have been better supported, though not generally higher in demand. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Official List.) Bank 'Stock •• •• 189 _ Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities 8 ; 85% Three per Cent. Consols Annuities .. • • 87% 87 87'4 New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anne. 87% % % New Five ler Cent. Annuities • • • .• 112 Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 .. 8% 15-16 Ditto, 30 years, Jan 5, 1860 .. 9ty 3-16 India Stock .. • • • • • • .. • . 240 India Bonds, 1,000/. .. Ditto, under 1,000/. Consols icr May 27 .. • • Three per Cent. Consols, Scrip.. Exelloitter kiln. I%d. 1,000/. • - 1)001. - Ditto. Small -• PRICES OF FOREIGN FUN - 04; AT ONE O'CLOCK. Brazil lan Bonds, 5 per Cent • • • • 825! Danish Bonds, 3 per Cent .. •• b 3% 84 Mexican, 1816, 5 per Cent .. • • 19% Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent .. •• 10934 Dividends on toe above payable in Lomion. Belgian Four-and-a-half per Cent. 91% BUSINESS DONE 1N RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK. RAILWAYS. PAID. PM SUARE. Aberdeen .. • • • • • • . .• 30 •. 24 .... to - Amber., Notting., Boston, & Eastni Jn. 1% .. to -- Birmingham and Oxford Junction .. 10 .... 16% .... to - Biriningh am, W olver., and. Dudley . • 5 .. • • 9% .. to - Caledonian .. • • •• •• 30 „.. 23 ,',•74 .• to -- Eastern Counties .. • • • • .. 20 .. • . 18% .. to - Do., Perpetual,s per Ct. No. 1,6/. 13s. 4d..... - •• .. to -- Ditto, ditto .. .. N 0.2, 6/. 13s. 4d..... % p.. to -- East Lancashire .. • . • • .. .. 17 .... .. • • to - Ditto, New .. .. • • • • .. 73l .... 51A •• • • to - East Lincolnshire • • • • • • • • 6% 8 .. to 7% Great Northern .. ••• • .. .... 2 .... to 1% Great North of England • • • • • • 100 - to -- Ditto, New.. .• .. • . 5 .... 583,E .... to - Great Western • • • • .. 85 •• .. 108 to - Ditto, Quarter Shares .. • • • 123 Q .... 15%.... to - Ditto, Fifths .. • • • • •. 20 .. •. 25 ..., to -- Ditto. New •. •• •• • • • • 4l 7%%.. to - London, Brighton, and South Coast ••50 .. 51% .. to - London and North-Western.. • • -100 .... 170 .... to 169 Ditto, Fifths •• •• •• • • • • 2 .... 14%.... to -. Ditto, 401. Shares .. M. and B. .. 40 65 .. • to - Ditto, 101. Share 3 .. M. and B. (11) 5 .... 9% to - London and South-Western 411. 6- 10,1. .... 613 Q .... to - Ditto, Scrip .. • • • • • • • • 5 - .. ••to - Ditto, ditto .. • • .. .. 4 .... 3% .. to - Lynn and Ely .. •. .• • • • • 25 •• • • 26%%.. to - Manchester and Leeds • • • •• 82 - ••.. to - Ditto, Fifths .. • • • • .. 5 .... 83S .... to - Ditto, Thirds (Reg.) .. • • • • 71. 45... • . % die... to - If anehester, Buxton, and Matlock -• 425..... % dis... to - Midland Ditto, New .• .. • • • • • • 6 .. • • 7 1 4 •• .. to - Newcastle and Berwick .. •• 20 .... 24% .... to Ditto, New . .. • • •• .. 5 .. • . 6333 g.• to - North British .. .. • • .. • . 25 - .... to - Ditto, Half Shares • • .. .• • • 1254 .• • • 13% .... to - Ditto, Quarters .. • • .. • • • • 3% 3% •• . . to - Ditto, Thirds • • • • • • • • • • 1 .... 2ti-•• to - North Staffordshire • • •• • • • • 7%„., 9% .. •• to 9 Oxford, Worcester, & Wolverhampton 2234 .... 13 u .... to - Preston and Wyre • • .• r• • . 25 .... .- • ... to - Ditto, Half Shares (A) • • • • 8% •• • • 12 . to - Reading, Guildford, and Reigate • • b •• .. to - kaith Eastern and Dover .. • • 33/. 23.4 d. 35 .. • • to - Ditto, New (iss. at 32/.) No. 1- .20 ... 19 . to - Ditto, New (do. 'l5O No. 4 5 43 •• .. to - West Riding Linton .. • • 4/. % die.. to - Windsor, Staines, and South-Western 425... 34 p .. to - Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth.... 20 .... 10;i •• • • to - York and Newcastle .• ••• • • 25 •. • • 31% tµ .• to - Ditto, Preference .. •• • • 4 .. • . 6% to - York and North Midland .• .. • . 50 .... 8134 .... to - Ditto, Preference .. • • .. • • 2 • • 9 • to- FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens • • • • .. 20 ••• • 16 to - Bord., Toulonie, & Cette (Constituted) 4 .... 1N .... to - Central of France (Orleans & Vierzon) 12 .. • • 14% .... to - Paris and Lyons Rouen and Havre •• •• 20 •• .. 24 •• • • to - Tournay, Jurbise Landon, & Hassell 12 .. • • 6 • • • to - •• •• par •• •• 87 1 4 •• •• dis 2d. ..•• I p par •••• 3 26p MINES Real del Monte. Unregistered .. 3 1 4 .. • . to COURSE OF EXCHANGE. Amsterdam .... —C.F. 12 8 Gibraltar.... -- Ditto, at sight 12 5 Leghorn ........ ••.. • • 30 80 totterdam ...... 2IL 12 8% Genoa ...• • • •• .. 26 35 Antwerp 26 30 Milan .. • itunburgh .... • • 31.8. 13 15 Venice........ •• •• ..... Naples 39N Paris. 3 days' sight .... 25 90 Palermo, per0z........ 119 Ditto, ...... 26 30 52% Marseilles . • .... 26 40 lnorto • ••.. • • 53% 80urdeaux......... • 26 35 :io Janeiro Frankfort on Maine.... 125 Bahia Petersburgh, 3 U 5...... - ,:ilettOt , Ayres ........ .............• • --- New Y ,, rk.2l.lays'Righz effec.flo• ••• • • 10 I '1 01,4 Trieste, ditto.... • • .... 10 I 5 rale, ,IF VII 7 LLION, Pitt CZ. Madrid ••.. • • ........ 46 3 , I , oreigii hold in bars l7 9 Cadiz .• •.. : ........ 4714 Ntrw Dollars • 0 4 9% Bilbao.. •. • • .... Barcelona .0 •• . ..... Spanish Doubloons .. 0 0 0 evi11e........ • • LLOYD'S SHIPPING--(THIS DAY.) LoNnoN, MAY 22.—Wind W.S. W., light breeze, and fine clear weather. DEAL, MAY 21.—Wind N.W. to S.W.—Sid. the whole of the outward bound. PLYAIOUTH, MAY 21.—Wind S.W.—Sid. Griettoek, New York. FALMOUTH, MAY 21.—Wind variable.—Arrd. Nat wal, Laveny, Havre, for New York ; leaky and with pumps choked. Off port, Weser, Laguna. BRISTOL, MAY 21.—Arrd. Jane, St. Eustasia and Si. Kitts. LIVERPOOL, MAY 21.—Wind N.W., fresh —Arrd, Harriet Augusta, Robinson, Philadelphia. 'Sailed Emily, Shaugbae; Sydney, Honduras. Put back, Yoikshire, Tripp, for Quebec, leaky, having been. on shore off Port Hindley. TORBAY, MAY 21.—Wind S.W.—Sld. Charles Brook, West li.dies. 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, N or f o lk ; Mischief, Grant, ditto. Sid Martha, New York. WARRENPOINT, MAY 20. —Sid. New Zealand, Quebec. SHIELDS, MAY 21.—Wind westerly.—Sld. Rokeby, Quebec. HARTLEPOOL, MAY 20.—Wind Planet, Bahia. . NEWPORT, MAY 21.—Wind W.N. W.—Sld, Pollux, Havannah; M. Shallerop, Rio do 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, Sld. Glcnroy, Nova Scotia; Hebron, Philadelphia. LEITIL—Sid. Kingston, Havannah. GREENOCK, MAY 20.—The Dawson, of Sunderland, for Philadelphia, with the cr ew o f a wrecked barque, was spoken on the 29th ult., lat. 36 N., lon. 51 W., by the Antigua, arrived in the Clyde. SHOREHAM, 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 lative to the mode in which the blockade of Oporto was enforced. (Signee.) " W. PARKER, Vice-Admiral. "For tiaptain Robb, H.M. steamship Gladiator." "Admiralty, April 23, 1847. " Sir,—With reference to t wo l e tt ers from Captain Robb, of the Gladiator, dated 29iii and 31st March la-t, 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 Comnsissioners of the Admiralty to send you herewith, for your in formation, a copy of a letter, dated the 21st instant, from h er M a j es ty' s Und e r Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stating that her Majesty's Ad vo eate-Gcaeral, to whom the question has been refer. ed by 'VI-count Palmerston considered that a described in Captain Robb'a letters, does not justify the detention or condemnation of any British or foregin vessels. (Sigmd) "11. G. WARD. "Sir W. Parker, Elam, " Forign-office, April 21,1847. "Sir,—l have laid before 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 o,',orto, ate 29th anJ 31st (Nos. 50 and 52) of It arch, from which it ap pears that the bkekitdi.g squadron had not, at the latter date, app, - .ar«-d off Oporto for upwards of a fortnight, althuugh not drivt:n or kept away by stress of weather, and stating the Lords Com missioners of the Admiralty would be glad to know the view taken by Lord Palmerston of blockade of the Nature eiescrifted by Captain Robb. lan directed It) Lord Palmerston to request that you will acquaint the Lor;sCottarris•iont of the Adini rah; that hi-. Lordship ft,4S !"eft , rred ,he question to her Majestx Advec,te Gen. f hi, aho i , a. repotted that such a blockade a, that tit , Hvei described, erainot be considered as justifying the dt tettiten et any British or othor ves sels. (Si " E. STANLEY.' MEXICAN AFFAIRS. " Consulate of the Republic of Mexico, 3, Winche , ter-buildings, May 20,1847. " be to accompany herewith a copy of a communication received from his Excellency J. M. L. Mora, Minister PLuipotentiary at the Corn t of her Bri tmnnie~j..,tywh'eh is of considerable interest to those Qig,-,ged in etanmeicial affairs with the republic of Alexico.-1. am, Sir, your most obedient servant. (Signed) "J. M. NIENDOZA. " Wm. Dobson, 14'4:1., Secretary to Lloyd's." " Mexican Legation at the Court of her Britannic Maje:ty, 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 th e v i o l at i on 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, Alexican Consul in London." TRADE DECLARATION OF THE JUNTA OF OPORTO. " Of f ice of ComMittee of Privy Council for Trade. " Whitehall, May 21, 1847. " Sir,—l am directed by the Lot ds of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, to acquaint you for the infor mation of the Committee fcr Mat!Eigng tho Affairs of 1.1 hat t firp:ar, n 4041 ;t 01,4 , tcl; ieceived from her Anjesty' , , Con , ui at (tporio. tl,w the Junta hAve rtsoived that wines of the Upper 1.):!uro, of the viniegr of 1846, may be brought, into Oporto until the 20th ut Jui:e to xt. Upon wines of th. first quality, a duty of 7,200 r, is (about 1/ 14s. 2 , 1.) a pipe is to be paid, and the owner of the wine is tt., himself t, export the samc to ports in Europe: " Upon wines of tie :;econti quality, the duty is to be 600 refs (ab , tit 2 10d.)_ :And on wine for home consump tion, 6.800 rein (4 1 ),,n . t It 12s. 10d.) a pipe. The entrance dni.y I , aid on wine of the first quality is to be &Ate:F(l front the export duty. " I sin, Sir, yt,ur cbedii-nt servant, (Sign( d) "J. MACGREGOR." W, Dobson, r.sq., cretary. Lloyd's." RELNTING 'IO A TIMBER-LADEN SHIP, MS- :MASKED AND ABANDONED. " Admiralty, May 21, 1847. Sir,—l am e.:lnmanded by my Lords Commissioners of th♦• Admiralty to acquaint you, for the information of the Coniulit for Managing the Affairs of Lloyd's, that Comniander h y, of her M njesty's steam-vessel Bulldog, has reptirted that onthe evening of the 16th inst., not far froin the rntrance of the Douro, he passed close to a dismasted timber ship, which had evidently been de sert: some weks, her upper works and stern a ere washed away, and that 6be was kept afloat by the timber in her hold. "I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, " W. A. B. HAMILTON. "W. Dobson, Esq., Secretary to Lloyd's." MARKET NEWS.—(THIS DAY.) crITENT-G.A.E.Dniu 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, Cs to 8s per half sieve ; Apples, 6s to 12s per bushel ; Oranges, 9s to 16s ; and Lemons, 101 to 15s per 100; Greens, 2s to 2s 8d per dozen bunches ; Cauliflowers, is 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 6d 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 ls 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, 3s to 6s per lb. frtVGATE AND I.I3.II.IIENEALL. The trade for Meat.was again very active, on the following terms :—Beef, from 3s Sd 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 Blbs, by the carcase. Ducks, is 6d to 2s 9d ; Turkeys,4s to 6s; and Pigeons, 6d to 10d each; Fowls, 3s to 8s per couple; Eggs, 7s to 8s per 100 ; Fresh Butter, is Id to Is 2d per lb. NEWPORT. Beef, from 3s 8d to 4s 8d; Mutton, 4s 6d to 5s 6d ; Lamb, 6s to' 7s ; Veal; 4 s 6d t o 5s 6d ; and Pork, 4s 4d to 5s 2d per 81b8. ErUNGETLFORD. We had full average supplies of most articles on sale to day,-and yet the 'trade was firm, at very full prices. WIIITECHAPEZ. Beef, from 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; !Mutton, 4s 4d to .5s 4d ; Lamb, 6s Ud to 6s 10d; Veal, 4s 4d to 5s 4d; arid Pork, 4s zd to 5s 2d per 811,s. BILLINGSGIiTE. Full average supplies of Fish vere on sale this m orning, and which moved oil steadily' at about s.atioliary prices. r. 1411.1 prices - 14 eat. n Br. ad in the metropolis are from Is Ot it d to I:. Id; ,t bous,hrld ditto, hid to is p r 4lbs loaf. 8L LZ Tt:A.}(.K.t fit'. Market Hides, .)611 to 64th, o 2j4d per lb; do. 641 b to 721 b, 3d to 3 , xid ; do. 721 b t u o d ; do. 80Ib to 881 b, 4d to 4.l• Ai d • 1 do. t II L to 961 b, 1 11 , d to .5d ; do. 061 b to 11/11b, 5 1 !6(1 6tl; Calf Skirts, each, 4s Gd to 6s Gd; Horn Hides, I3s; Sheep, Os - 6d to 6s Gd; Kent and Half hreds, 4s 8d to 54 6(1 ; :and Downs, 4s to 4s 6d t Shear ling Sd to 11::; Lambs, 2-, to 2s 3d. LI.A.V >711.12.11.E TS SMITIIFIELI).--Aleaoow Hay, 2/ 103 to 31 14s ; Clover ditto. 3! 104 ti 4,15 s; and raw, 14 lOs to 11 14s per load. Supply gno.l, and trade very dull. Custm ,, LAND.—Aleatlow hay, 21 12s to 31 16s; Clover ditto, 31 tOs to 4/ 14s; and Straw, 1/ lls toll 15s per load. A lull average supply, ai,d a sluggish demand. 11 ''iirracHart:L.—Meadow Hay, 2/ 10s to 31 14s; Clover ditto, 31 lOs to 41155; and Straw, 11. lOs to 1114 s per 'oat Trade dull, at barely late rates. REPORTED DEATH OF MR. O'CONNELL. The .211oniteur 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 snort 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 w riter says—. ' " Mr. O'Connell and his con, Mr. D. O'Connell, jun e with the Rev. Dr. Miley an d his p riva te physician, a rrived at Leghorn, from whence they proceed by hav the steamer to Civita Vecchio. and Rome, wh ere h e i s to re main a short time; after which he comes t o Fl orence to pass the summer months at a villa." ALARMING F IRE NEAR THE POST- OFFICE.— L ast night, shortly after 11 o'clock, a fire that c ause d consi derable alarm broke out upon the premises bel ong i ng to Mr. Fals haw , , fancy box manufa c t urer, s i tuate at No. 8, tainlane, St. Martin's-le-Gr an d. Th e flames origi natedi n ti g om some unknown cause i n th e f ront shop, and before being perceived they bad ob ta i ne d the complete possession of the whole of th e stock therein. Whilst S the firemen were engaged in extinguiNhing the flames, a report was raised that an elderly temsle was at the top of the house. The escape of trie .yal Society for Pro tection of Life from Fire was immediately raised in front of the building, and the conductor ascended, and rushed through the smoke, and inspected overy room not cn fire, but .' ithOtitfi an) on e , an d i t after turned out that . h- wire from home when the outbreak uccurted. :!nd O. great ex.:rtions the fire was contioed to the lower portion of the premises, but before it was extinguislnd nearly the whole of the stock in tn.& was destroyed. It could not be ascertained whether or not the property was insured. shortly het' re Vie •thove outbreak a fire broke out at 13, Water l" Chel:ea-eotna:on, occupied by Mrs. Mary A; . f ed. a lau-dress. ThE, loss will be covered by all in eurance in the County-vffice. • . CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) The Lord Chancellor sat at Westrninsttr to-day, it being the first day of Trinity Term. His 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 L.rd Chan cellor thinking, as we understand, the ceremonial a great waste of the public time, and tollowing in the wake of his predecessor, has discontinued the practice for the . two other remaining terms, Michaelmas and Eas ter. ' His Lordship was occupied the whole morning with ap peal motions, but no case of intt rest came before, the Court. VICE-CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY')t This hying the first day of Trinity term o th e e loek , a nd Vice-Chancellortxuce proceeded codfhis Lion?_.ll to Engl and tak BRETT V. MASSEY AND THE ELECTRIC TELE" COMPANY. e motions. took his seat at: . . : - Mr. Stewart, with Mr. Webster, were for M. Briarett; h ; Mr. Rolt, w i th Mr. Metcalfe, for Mr. Hassey: and "„ Bethel!, with M r . Heathfidd, for the Electric T elegraY Company. a Lb°. This was an appli c ati on to restrain Massey a n , o b., Electric Tel. graph Company from pirating a Ila ten n ", o f twined by Brett to s i m plify an d improve the si s t i the printing by means of electricity. As stated ,Y , he , i Learned Counsel, it a pp eare d that Mr. Brett, ll month of December last, had turned his attention toote! subject of electric fluids with the view of inventines no° means to prevent the gradual decrease o f P ower is In the of the batteries occasioned by the imperfect construction metallic troughs. He did discover a mode o f r emedying the evil, and had so fur improved his invention by the et4d of January, that on the 11th of February, 1847, be was induced to take out letters patent. It appeared', however, that Mr. Massey had, in the month of January, called at the office of the Electric Telegraph Companyr and exhibited to them a" model trough " ot a similar cha racier with that afterwards patented by Mr. Brett. 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 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 Couns e l, un d er th ese dr- , cuinstances, contended that as the patent was granted ta Mr. Brett, on, the 11th of February, and Mr. Massey b ad only registered his alleged inventian on the 16th, th e priority of date sufficiently p rove d to w h om t h e merit , the invention belonged. .I.le maintained, therefore, that under these circumstances his Honour should grant the injunction. Mr. BOLT and Mr. METCALFE were heard against the application. . His floNoun granted the injunction prayed for. (Before Vice-Chancellor Sir KNIGHT Baum) 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 cau se already part heard, but which possessed no interest ex. cept for the parties immediately concerned. (Before Vice-Chancellor WIGRAM.) BROOKS V. PORTER. This was a suit by vendors against purch asers and the P laintiff gave the defendant might pay his money into Cour t, whi co; that the he did, and a su m of SOU was accepted as a comprom i s e instead of the former sum The en nve Lah,c e lawtatswr of e. pared and approved of, but it now appe ed noticoth f specific performance, might be ordered to execute The defendants C th o e u v rt en n cl e o w rs w re .a f s u t se t d ha t t o tehxeeyeute. The application to th e . the' conveyance within a limited time. _ o h u a t d t fi h l e e i d r a a n ut a h tla y v . it, that the suit was commenced wit h solicitor ltr . B ToGrShaispperiaernetsd hadfor the made de defendants. dan arrangementt s. wai beneficial to himself, and had completely thrown over their interests. Thu suit was commenced without t t , h: Hr •i e r iis) k ii i it io ou a Np, l ,, e rul d :Rh g teh e. edfiicir. B soeter y tt:e. executing this conveyance his clients would be assigning over a very considerable pro ma stand d o e rt over of ferminoru Master n until peity without any proper s a tisfaction. ile would suggest . to I- k : a Honour eadyy shouldatonhfeeere. term,c fe a r s the e ato cas e nsut Friday next. b n e e i x n t g . motions were disposed uf, which contained nothing of public interest. QUEE N'S BENCI-I.—(THIS DAY•) Their Lordships (S to it o t k in t g h s ei l r n s ß ea al t i s cu this morning abort', alter ten o'clock. THOMAS V. FREDERICKS.—DAMAGE Br GAME. In this case the defendant had obtained a rule in arrest of judgment, and a rule calling upon the defendant to show cause why th e verdict which he had obtained should not be set aside, and a new trial granted on the ground of informality. Mr. Peacock and Mr. Chilton, Q.C., appeared in s . er . port of the verdi c t o f t h e j ury, and aga i nst the aPPli ca tion of the defendant. The Counsel simply con fi ne d th e i r ar guments to the arrest of judgment. It appeared that the plaintiff bad leased a house and land, in Carmarthen, to the defendant for tw omanortwo years, for the purpose of shooting over it. was stocked with game, and in the agreement between the parties, it was arranged ' that in the event of the game doin g any damage to the property of the farms , over which the r ight of shooting was let to the defendant , t he amoun t should be determined by two " indifferent " persons,. one to be appointed by the plaintiff, and the other by drawn nw land up the defendant. Damage to the amount of 1601. 12s. was done during the first year of bis tenancy, and 183/. 7s. 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 DENMAN said it was merely a license to sport, and did not require to be under seal. The Court Of Exchequer 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. PEACOCK said the second objection raised by t he 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 plaintiff, and c.t at if he did not do so, that the plaintiff could pro ceed to na t jte 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. BUTT appeared in support of the arrest of judgment, and contended that there was not sufficient statement i n the declaration to show that the defendant had not appointed an arbitrator. The defendant might have appointed a person to make a valuation on his part, and if ho did, there was no necessity for him to give notice to the plaintiff; it was quite sufficient for a per son to produce his arbitrator at the time he was required. Mr. GRAY followed on the same side. Lord DENmAti considered that judgment ought not to be arrested. It was true there were grounds of de murrer, but they were very special grounds indeed. When two parties agreed to appoint arbi rators, be thought it was incumbent upon them to exchange notices to that effect. Haring the arbitrator's name on a piece of paper, or in one's mind, subject to be altered at 41 times, was no nomination at all. The Court could not, therefore, c• nsPut to arr , .t the judgment. Rule discharged accordingly. The rule which Ilact been uytained for a new trill ne?t came on for argument. Mr. CILIUM said the rule bad been obtained Ort ROLLS' COURT.—(THIS DAY)) This being the first day of term, his Lordship sa t this morning. at tf n o'clock, at Westminster. FOTHEhINGTON V. THE SOUTHAMPTON AND DORCHESTER RAILWAY COMPANY. This was a motion to restrain the defendants fro,n; erecting a station at a place called King . John s a i ror near Southampton. It appeared that the piaintin, - r i ms Hamilton Fotherington, a portion of whose estate. traversi d by the works of the defendants, against their Bill, but had withdrawn that oppositioll the faith of an agreement that had been entered into„ between his solicitor and the company, by whic 4 it vi ni a` stipulated that the railway should pass the ext,r e ge southern boundary of Mr. Fotherington's estate, an c tu a screen or fence should be erected, which w „ n ott ld entirely exclude the railway from view at .-P.ine Bridge House, the residence of the plaintiff.‘_ which would prevent the plaintiff having the prosPeet. from his house obstructed. It was further a greed the: if any difference should arise in reference to the site of had petitionead, the station, or on any other point, it should be decided by two arbitrators, who were named. The Bill Will passed through P ar li amen t, t h e d e f en d an ts commenc e( ' their works. A difference did arise between the par' ties, and it was decided by arbitration that on no pert: Lion of a piece of reserved land, specified by the terme2,_ the arbitrament, should th e com p an y e rect any This, however, it was understood, the company about to violate, being in treaty with the proprietor °f the ground in question, after tha withdrawal of an in junctiou which he had obtained at his own instance, prevent their erecting any works there. G i n Mr. Tumult, who appeared for the plaintiff, CO that - his client was c l ear ly ent i t l e d to the ililetr which he required. Hi s case reste d upon three gr th " - t he the very terms of the c o m p an y' s Bill , w hi c h limited t e site of the proposed station of the company le s°° . place "at or near Bletchington-terrace, South a/u pto . th the terms of the agreem en t, an d t h e awar d o f the ureP,l re. The company could not ere c t th e s t a ti o n at the PT,„ where they proposed to d o so , w ith ou t violating Ai, terms of the Act of Parliament, it being a considers . distance from the place sp e cifi e d. B u t even if the tertft; of the Act were not considered conclusive as to 0 validity of his client's clai m , th ere cou ld be no doubt_nd to the terms of the agree men t, an d L or d Cottenhani hit decided that a company could not violate an agreement by virtue of their Act. By th e t erms of that agre ewe of they had bound thems e l ves t o a bid e by the decisionfer. arbitrators, who decid e d th a t u p on no pretext whe t ; b e . should any portion of t h e reserve d p i ece of growl s, built upon by the company. Mr. BAGSHAWE followed on the same side. s o: Mr. BEALY sa id th at h e wou ld rest his clients c am upon the evidence adduced by the plaintiff. Ili§ LORDSHIP s a id th a t h e thought it would be dati gerous to rely upon such evidence, and it was ul timatc ye arranged that the case should stand over till Friday' 28th instant. ~~ POs w a s Cie ° h a d Ike % lien t Iv or ea rl %tot zoo te t ou t UM( or a P eril to f ( oi l; he t %pp( tietti• J, hp