The Sun. — London, England, 1847-06-14 00:00:00

btrb Utition SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock. RAILWAY COMMITTEES. (THIS DAY.) HOUSE OF LORDS. Room B. The Select Committee appointed to examine into the merits of this group, met this morning at eleven o'clock. The Bills before their Lordships were—The Caledonian Rail way (Glasgow, Garnkirk, and Coatbridge Railway Branch to Glasgow Station) and the Caledonian and Dumbarton shire Junction Railway (Deviation between Duntocher and Lime Works). The Earl of Lovelace presided. CALEDONIAN, GLASGOW, GAEN7LIZZ, AND COATI:MADGE (BILA.NCIC TO GLAS GOW, AND STATION). HOPIC opened this case for the promoters of the Bill, the object of which was to effect deviations in the line, for which a Bill had been obtained last session. The Edinburgh and Glasgow Companies opposed this de viation as injurious to their interests. The further hearing of the case was adjourned till eleven o'clock to-morrow. Room C. The Select Committee appointed to examine into the merits of the Norfolk Railway and the Herne Bay and Can terbury Junction Railway met this day, at eleven o'clock ; the Duke of Buccleuch presided. 3703trOIAIL. After entering into the merits and hearing evidence upon this case the Committee decided that the Bill had passed. BBSINZI 8.A.1t" ANB CANTERBURY. Mr. TALiscer opened the case for the promoters, and ex mined several witnesses in favour of the line. A great number of witnesses having been called and ex amined. the Committee adjourned until eleven o'clock to morrow. Room D. The Committee appointed to examine the merits of these met this day, at eleven o'clock. The Bills submitted to their Lordships were the Vale of Neath Railway, South Wales Railway', and the Swansea Railway. The Duke of Northumberland presided. VALE or NEAT'S. Sir THoxAs PmLurs opened the case of the Vale of Neath on behalf of the promoters. It was opposed by a Mrs. Tenant, who was the proprietess of the Vale of Neath Canal, which it was proposed to cross. Certain amendments were made in the Bill, and their Lordships declared that the preamble of the Bill had been proved. SOUTH WALES. After hearing a great deal of local evidence in favour of this line, Mr. Brunel was called, who underwent a long examina tion as to the merits of the line. The Committee adjourned until to-morrow, at eleven O'clock. HOUSE GROU POF COMMONS. VI. EINSTZIt GREAT WESTERN. The Committee met at the usual hour. Mr. C.E., was examined in support of the Great Western schemes, with a vi ew of showin g their superiority over the rival line of the South-Western Railway. Mr. Mills and Mr. Barlow, directors of the Great Western Company, and Mr. Smith, director of the South-Western Company, were then called and examined with respect to an agreement entered into between the two companies, with the branch ef which the South-Western Company had been charged. The Committee then adjourned till twelve to-morrow. GROUP VIII. This Committee met at the usual hour this morning. SUTTON HARBOUR IMPROVEMENT COM— PANY (POWER TO THE LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN TO SUBSCRIBE THERETO). The Committee were engaged the whole of the day with general evidence in favour of this Bill. The Committee then adjourned. GROUP X. The Committee met at twelve o'clock, and proceeded to hear Mr. Austin open the case of the EASTERN COUNTIES (X1.1 1 0E33 TO TILBURY AND SOUTHEND). Mr. WHATZLEY appeared for the Thames Haven Company, in opposition, but was objected to by Mr. Ausztx, and, after arguments had been heard on either side, The Committee decided the Thames Haven should be beard on details. Evidence was then called for the promoters. The Committee adjourned at four o'clock. GROUP XXIV. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD (EXTENSION _ ..... AT HOLYHEAD). In consequence of the engineer being under examination hi an adjoining room, the Committee adjourned till twelve eclock to-morrow. GROUP XXX. ORZAT NORTHERN (ISLE OF AXEOLME EXTENSION). The Committee was occupied during the whole of the day with hearing evidence of a general nature in favour of the line. The Committee adjourned till twelve o'clock to-morrow. GROUP X-XXIX. The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of the Bills comprised in this group, re-assembled at the usual hour this morning; Lord Charles Wellesley in the chair. LEEDS AND Tinnsic (LEEDS, DU AM AND NEWCASTLE EXTENSION). The Committee were occupied the whole of the day with the customary local and general evidence in favour of this Bill. The Committee adjourned at four o'clock. GROUP XLV. EDINBURGH AND NORTHERN (BURNT ISLAND AND DUNFERMLINE BRANCH). The Committee met at twelve o'clock, and after hearing unimportant evidence passed the preamble of this Bill,with the exceptions of that portion which referred to the Halbeath Railway. The Committee then proceeded to consider and arrange the clauses of the Bill, and then having disposed of all their business they broke up. STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE. HOUSE OF LORDS.—(THIS DAY.) Their Lordships decided that the following Bills do pass : Dundee and Newtyle Railway. Parkgate, Chester, and Birkenhead Railway. London and North-Western Railway. Newport Pagnel, Olney, and Wellingborough Branch. Bristol and South Wales Railway and Aust Ferry. The following Bills were adjourned, for want of compliance with Lord Wharncliffe's order : Dublin and Drogheda Railway—Purchase of the Navan Branch. Dublin and Belfast Junction and Navan Branch Railway. TATTERSALL'S-THIS EVENING. b'II o'cu)cx. NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE. 5 to 1 agst The Conjuror 5 to 1 agst Conspiracy $ to 1 agst Grirnston 12 to 1 agst Best of Three 12 to 1 agst Inheritress 12 to 1 agst Eryx. 14 to 1 agst Miss Sarah GOODWOOD CUP. 3 to 1 agst Hero 6 to 1 agst Wolf-dog 12 to 1 agst Fitz Emilius 20 to 1 agst Burgundy 20 to 1 agst Eryx. GOODWOOD STAKES. 17 to 1 agst Vampyre 30 to 1 agst The Questionable 30 to 1 agst Dulcet 30 to 1 agst Martext 33 to 1 agst Miss Elia 33 to 1 agst Queen Mary 33 to 1 agst iEgis 10 to 1 agst Hydrometer. ST. LEGEIL 6 to 1 agst Van Tromp 20 to 1 agst Black Dwarf 25 to 1 agst Limestone 40 to 1 agst Coningsby. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. (THIS EVENING.) HOUSE OF LORDS. The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Wool sack at Five o'clock. BURGH POLICE (SCOTLAND) BILL. On the motion of Lord CAMPBELL this Bill was read a second time. NAVAL MUTINY BILL. This Bill went through Committee. JUVENILE OFFENDERS' BILL. Lord BEAUMONT presented a petition from the justices of the peace of the West Riding of Yorkshire in favour of this Bill. CRIMINAL LAW. Lord BROUGLIAM laid the report of the Select Committee on Criminal Law upon their Lordships' table. POST-OFFICE REVENUE. Lord ELLENBOROUGII rose to move their Lord ships relatively to the revee s u s e c ipf the P os t o ffi ce . H e passed said several month s h ad since th e i r L or d s hi ps had, on his motion, ord ere d return s on the subj ec t o f t h e revenue, which were not furnished n teen theproduce d , d oo lst of June. l; Th e se returns, now that they had i n m any instances deficits whgi.c.hcooeul:z,l not o showed and asatvhee been produced unless by great ne gligence sect was one of so much importance not only n y, itocinthiriys kingdom, but to others, be thought that s o ought to be made into them.—(The Noble E arl th en entered briefly into some statistical details, none of which reached the gallery.) The Marquis of CLANRICARDE said, that many of the abuses complained of by the Noble Earl arose from the fact of the contracts having been made for the con veyance of letters at a time when the means of commu nication to foreign countries were not so easy as they were at present. The Government, however, had no objection to the appointment of the Committee as moved for.—Motion agreed to. MESSAGE FROM THE COMMONS. Messengers from the Commons brought up a consi derable number of railway Bills. JUVENILE OFFENDERS BILL. The Earl of DEVON moved the second reading of this Bill. We understood the Noble Lord, who was al most inaudible, to advise the postponem en t o f an y dis cussion on the Bill till it was in Committee. Lord BROUGHAM agreed with the recommendation of the Noble Earl, as he hoped that by slight alteration several objections, if not all that were recorded against it, might be got rid of. :TRUST MONEY INVESTMENT (IRELAND) BILL. On the motion of the Earl of DEVON this Bill was read a second time. PUNISHMENT OF VAGRANTS (IRELAND) BILL. The House then went into Committee upon the Pu nishment of Vagrants (Ireland) Bill. After a few words from Lord AIOUNTCASHEL, the olauses were agreed to, and the Bill ordered to be re ported tc-morrow. AFFAIRS OF PORTUGAL. Lord STANLEY said, that as he intended to bring forward his motion with reference to the English inter ference with the affairs of Portugal tomorrow evening, and as the subject was calculated to lead to a very lengthened discussion, he hoped that it might be under stood that the debate would commence at five o'clock, if the Noble Lord, the President of the Council, had no objection to such a course of proceeding. The Marquis of LANSDOWNE was understood to say that he should have no objection to such a course being adopted. Their Lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition.) The House resumed at Five o'clock. COLONIZATION. Lord M. HILL appeared at the bar, and stated that he had presented the address to her Majesty with which he had been entrusted, according to the commands of the House, to which her Majesty had been pleased to make the following gracious reply :—" I have taken into my consideration the address of my faithful Commons. I am deeply sensible of the advantages of colonization, and I will direct such inquiries to be made as shall lead to the adoption of such measures for that purpose as shall be free,from the evils that have heretofore resulted from hasty legislation on this subject." PETITIONS. Mr. GRANTLEY BERKELEY presented a petition from the Catholic clergymen and laymen of the county of Gloucester, praying for an extension of the franchise. Lord BROOKE presented several petitions from Stratford-upon-Avon in favour of the Health of Towns Bill. ----- Mr. DUNCOMBE presented a petition, praying for a repeal of the ratepaying clauses of the Reform Act. ANATOMY ACT. Mr. MACKlNioNpresWted7apetition against the provisions of the Anatomy Act. Mr. FERRAND also presented two petitions from Leeds and Huddersfield to the same effect. HEALTH OF TOWNS BILL. Mr. HUME presented a petition from the inhabitants of Hampstead in favour of the Health of Towns Bill. POOR-LAW—CENTRALIZATION. Mr. FERRAND presented a petition from the Board of Guardians of the Wakefield Union, complaining of the present system of centralization, and praying the House not to adopt that principle in the Poor-law Ad ministration Bill now pending before the House. EDUCATIONAL GRANTS. Mr. R. D. MANGLES presented a petition nume rously signed by inhabitants of the eastern parts of the country, complaining of the exclusion of the Roman Catholics from a participation in the grants of money voted by this House for the purpose of education. AFFAIRS OF PORTUGAL. _ _ Mr. T. DUNCOMBE gave notice that he should, upon the first convenient opportunity during the adjourned debate on Portugal, move, as an amendment to the motion of the Honourable Member for Montrose, that .Great Britain having become a party to a foreign armed interference in the affairs of Portugal, with a view of terminating the civil war existing in that kingdom, it is the opinion of this House that upon tranquillity being restored, it will become the duty of the British Government to endeavour by every just and legitimate means in its power to confer upon the people of Portugal the full enjoyment of their constitutional rights_ and __privileges.—(Hear, hear.) THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 14, 1847. ISLE OF . MAN. Dr. BOWRING gave notice that on an early day he would call the attention of the House to all the unre dressed grievances of the Isle of Man.—(Laughter.) FURTHER SUSPENSION OF THE CORN 4ND NAVIGATION LAWS. On the motion of Lord JOHN RUSSELL the House went into Committee on the Corn and Navigation Laws, and a resolution for a further suspension was agreed to. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. Mr. BANKES asked what was proposed to be the line of procedure with regard to public business on Wednesdays, and whether it was in tended to go on with the Encumbered Estates (Ireland) Bill on that day. If so, the Poor Removal Bill which he had fixed for that day would have no chance of being proceeded with. He regretted that the Noble Lord had proceeded with the suspension of the Navigation Laws to-night, as his Noble Friend the Member for Lynn would have been present had he been aware that the resolution was to be moved to-night. He wished to knew at what future stage it would be convenient that the discussion should be taken. Lord JOHN RUSSELL said that if the -- Noble Lord the Member for Lynn desired to oppose the motion, he had no objection to take the opposition on the second reading. ENCUMBERED ESTATES BILL (IRELAND.) Mr. SHAW desired to ask the Noble Lord whether he meant to bring forward the Encumbered Estates Bill (Ireland) on Wednesday next. There was very considerable apprehension entertained respecting this Bill. It was very important, and was looked to with great anxiety. 71Lord JOHN RUSSELL—I intend to bring it for ward as soon as possible, but I do not see that I can do so before Wednesday se'ennight. QUARANTINE. On the order of the day that the House go into Com mittee on the Navigation Laws, Dr. BOWRING desired to know what changes this proposed alteration would effect in the laws of quarantine? Mr. MILNER GIBSON said that ships with clean bills of lading would be admitted from any port without quarantine. WESTMINSTER HALL Mr. S. WORTLEY wished to call the attention of the House to the state of Westminster Hall. A temporary wood work had been erected by the Committee of the Fine Arts for the purpose of an exhibition. Leaving that wood work erected was most dangerous, and he trusted that it was not intended to use the Hall for the proposed exhibition this year, and that it would be removed, as it obstructed the view of one of the noblest sights in the kingdom. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that his Noble Friend the Commissioner of Woods and Forests was not in his place. He had no doubt what ever that when called upon Le would be able to give a satisfactory answer. The Noble Lord said, that in the then state of the nego tiations he could give no direct information, but that the interference, if made, would be effectual for the protection of the Queen, and for that also of the British residents in Portugal. The Noble Lord had given the same reply, and this was all the information which either the House or the country could obtain until a French newspaper published the protocol on which this interference was founded, to all Europe. In all the foreign politics of the country he (Mr. Borthwick) had always, to use the words of a Right Hon. Friend near him, adopted the plain and open course prescribed by the constitution. This was what he had advised when her Majesty was about to pay a visit to a foreign potentate, but neither in that instance nor in this had the Noble Lord adopted such a course. He could not but blame the Government for interfering with the affairs of Portugal until they had pursued the usual constitntional course of taking the opinion and ad vice of that House upon the subject, as 31r. Canning did in 1826, when a similar interference was asked by Portugal. The Noble Lord said that it was necessary to interfere for the interests of Portugal and of this country. Now, if it should be proved that the result of this interference had not been attended with these benefits, but, on the con trary, tended to alienate the affections of the Portuguese people from this country, and to disturb the peace of Europe, what then would become of the arguments and the course of conduct pursued by her Majesty's Go vernment ? (LEFT SPEARING.) SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S POLAR EXPEDITION. We understand that Dr. Kin g , the medical officer, and for a considerable period the commanding officer, of the overland expedition in search of Sir John Ross, in 1833-4-5, has addressed a letter to Earl Grey, as the principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, volunteer ing his services in search of Sir John Franklin, who sailed, in the spring of 1845, in search of a north-west passage, and has not since been heard of. The plan proposed by Sir John Richardson, and accepted by the Admiralty, does not meet with his approbation, and he has therefore sought of Earl Grey an appointment in search of Sir John Franklin, under the board of which his Lordship is the head—the board under which Dr. King acted in search of Sir John Ross. Dr. King main tains that to save Sir John Franklin's party, comprising 126 men, it would be futile to attempt to convey pro vision overland to him; and he adduces, in support of his opinion that the expedition upon which he was en gaged for the relief of Sir John Ross failed in their at tempt from the poverty of the country over which they travelled, although in that case it was only contem plated to relieve 23 men. Over that same provisionless country an overland party in search of Sir John Franklin must necessarily pass. Dr. King proposes to the Government to send out one or more vessels laden with provisions next spring to the western land of North Somerset, where he maintains, for several reasons, Sir John Franklin will be found ; and at the same time to call upon the Hudson's Bay Fur Company to store up provisions in their trading houses on the Great Slave L an a d lc b e eat an t d the Mackenzie River. He then proposes, in e t o o mpany with any officer the Government may appoint, o appear a t e h ra etmspo Slave v v de i e s 1 . ( 4 ): theh the same messenger time o t f such take news with him t Sirlndian John guides Franklin, for the conveyance of that veteran officer and his party, mayoeirth the er a iar n ki: s i tores on the Mackenzie River only person who has MILO or to the provision vessels, as —youth, health, great physical c He e strength,m ai t maintains n a s n thathe intimate t is m the ate e. r . equisites for such a journey paclacieueadinatahnecaevwyitrleistphoenC:oibilisi:•j and the Indians. He has on Earl Grey, for he does not hesitate to state that it i s the only has a ri g ht which can a fford that relief to Sir J. Franklinown to expect from the Government. Sir John Franklin, a sserts, should not have sailed in the face of the laid before the late Government ; for, to use hisctoswhne words, it was altogether " impracticable, as the exp e dition would have to take the ice '—as the pushing through an ice - block ed sea is termed—in utter igno rance of the extent of it s labours, and certainl y with n o R better prospect before it t han that which befel Sir J. oss's party, whose escap e from a p erilous p osition of four years' duratiop was admitted by all to have 0e94 almost miraculous." (Letter to Lord Stanley, February 20, 1845.) As it now stands, therefore, it is imperative on the Government to use every raearn= to save the lost party from the death of starvation, or, what is dreadful to contemplate, the necessity of feeditig upon each other. Dr. King proclaims aloud against the Govern ment for using secresy in their scientific pursuits ; for it is a fact, that beyond the walls of the Admiralty, not only the route that Sir John Franklin has taken is un known, but also the means that board are adopting to relieve him. Such a course, he observes, is scarely worthy the honourable service in which the explorers are engaged. RAILWAYS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sir,- -Your Parliamentary report of Thursday last contains, in reply to a question by Mr. Gisborne, some remarks by Mr. Strutt and Sir George Clerk, on the evidence which I had given at the inquest, at Chester, as to the cause of the failure of the Deo bridge. In this morning's report also I find that Sir George Clerk again refers to the matter, with a view, I presume, of showing that there was no sufficient justification for the statement I had made on the occasion alluded to. Although I am extremely unwilling to occupy your space or the public attention, by referring to what might have been stated by me either at Chester or elsewhere, I feel that on a subject of so much importance it becomes imperative on me not only to offer an explanation, but to remove, as far as I can, the possibility of a misunder standing. As nearly as I can recollect the words which I actu ally used, the following may be considered substantially accurate ;—" That in the public departments—viz., the Admiralty, Board of Trade, or Commissioners of Railways, less considerrtion was given to the security of the public travelling by railways than was given to the navigation or space of tidal rivers and roads which were crossed or intersected by railways, and I referred to a letter which had been addressed by myself, in conjunction with Messrs. R. Stephenson, Brunel, and Cubitt, to Lord Dalhousie on the subject of bridges, which had not been attended to." Although this statement was made at the inquest at Chester, it was distinctly admitted by R. Stephenson that the Government department was in no way impli cated in fixing the dimensions of the Dee Bridge, and no attempt was made by any one, as Sir George Clerk supposes, to lay upon them the consequences of that accident. _ _ If in the remarks which I thought it necessary to make I had merely intended to complain of the want of courtesy in neglecting to acknowledge the receipt of our communication to Lord Dalhousie, Sir George Clerk's reference to his Lordship's acknowledgment would be conclusive. My statement, however, went further, it complained that the subject matter of the letter had not been attended to, and that so far as we knew it had never been considered. The letter itself, together with the reply, are below, and I may add, that no alteration in the clause has yet been made, nor any explanation given for adhering to it. That the clause, as Sir George Clerk states, was ori ginally determined upon " after full consideration" I am not disposed to doubt ; but I would venture to add, on the other hand, that there is not a practical engineer in England accustomed to railway works who would have advised the adoption of such a clause. Sir George Clerk also states that it is limited to bridges of 35 feet span ; but this is only true when the roads are crossed at right angles. When they are crossed obliquely (which is by far the most common case), the span is increased sometimes to 60 and 70 feet. It needs no engineer surely to show that a rise of four feet for such a span is not sufficient. I have confined my remarks simply to the matter re ferred to in the House of Commons, not feeling myself called upon to enter into any further discussion. Your insertion of this communication will oblige, Sir, your obedint servant, JOSEPH LOCKE. 11, Adam-street, Adelphi, June 12. (Copy.) London, 11, Adam -street, Adelphi, bin,y 2, 1846. My Lord,—having found great difficulty in carrying ou:, the provisions of clause 49 in the Railway Clauses Consolidation Act, defining the dimensions of bridges for carrying railways over public roads, we have thought it prudent to address your Lordship in regard to it. Although we have often found that the widths required for such bridges by the Act are greater than the roads for which such bridges are required, it is not our present intention to do more than direct your Lordship's consi deration to the heights required from the surface of the roads to the springing of the arches. That height is specified to be twelve feet, thus leaving only four feet in the case of turnpike roads, and three feet in the case of other public roads, for the rise or curve of the arches. We submit to your Lordship that, for arches so wide as the Act requires, this rise is not sufficient, and our object in addressing you is to obtain your Lordship's aid in altering the springing height above the road from twelve feet to eight feet, so as to give more curve, and consequently more security to the arches. We have already found, in miny instances, that it is impossible to comply with the requirements of the clause in question without resorting to iron girders, and in those parts of the country abounding in stone and brick (where iron can only be obtained at a considerable distance), this obligation is attended with great increased cost and inconvenience. We shall be happy to give any further explanation which your Lordship may require on this matter. We have the honour to be, my Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient servants, (Signed) JOSEPH LOCKE. ROBERT STEPHENSON. I. K. BRUNEL. W. CUBITT. Railway Department, Board of Trade, Whitehall, May 23, 1846. Gentlemen,—With reference to your letter of the 30th ult., to Lord Dalhousie, drawing his Lordship's attention to the difficulty of carrying out the provision of the clause No. 49 of the Railway Clauses Consolida tion Act, in regard to the dimensions of bridges for carrying railways over public roads, I am directed by his Lordship to acquaint you that he will confer with Lord Shaftesbury and others in respect to the practica bility of making the alterations which you propose. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, (Signed) D. O'BRIEN. Messrs. J. Locke, R. Stephenson, I K. Brunel, and W. Cubitt. STAGE FOOT-LIGHTS DISPENSED WITH IN THEA.- TRES.—I had often been struck with the classical or picturesque expression thrown over the features of even a very plain and inelegant countenance by the elevation of the artificial light, when alone reflected on it, from a point exclusively above its level—not directly above the head, but immediately in front of it, at an angle, probably, of forty-five degrees, so that the expression of no feature be lost. Again, I had often admired the purity and serenity, as well as brilliancy of effect produced on colours and on scenery under the like circumstances— an effect which every one must have observed,—so jar as regards mere colours and shades, or th ese w ith forms,—in the windows of jewellers, drapers, &c. • and, —so far as regards p e r s p ec ti ve or scenery,—in picture galleries, wh e r e th e li g h t i n genera l i s also made to de scend exelsively from above. The unnatural glare of the foot-light, therefore, particularly on the faces of those on the stage, I got rid of altogether, and th a t t oo successfully, and to the satisfaction both of actors and spectators, by the bold substitution of a central con geries of lights in the very body of the house, and almost in the place usually occupied by the chandelier, with a reflector sufficiently large and powerful to turn the whole flood of light upon the stage, at about an angle of 45 degrees. A second congeries, however, was requisite within the proscenium, to aid in the proper and uninterrupted display of the scenery on the like prin. eiple, the complete design for which display compre• handed the systematic use of scenery so illuminated also from behind as to give the dioramic effect, as far as pos sible. The experiment was carried out, at all events, to a sufficient extent to prove, not only its practicability, but its great superiority to the usual method of lighting the stage; and I believe that nothing else is requisite to the most brilliant realization of this striking novelty in all its details, but the well-filled treasury of a metro politan theatre.—Correspondent of The Builder. POPE PIES IX. AND THE notice appeared lately in our columns of a rosary and an autograph letter from Pope Pius IX., which were on their way to England to be disposed of for the benefit of the suffering Irish. We are now requested to state, that this valuable gift has arrived, and is at present in possession of the lady by whose friends it was sent from Italy. The rosary consists of eleven agate beads, set in gold, with a head of the Saviour engraved on cornelian, pendant from a small gold tassel at one end; to the other is attached a ring to suspend it from the finger when used in prayer. On the letter (of which we subjoin a copy, with the translation) we need make no comment—it speaks for itself. The managers of the London Joint-Stock Bank, 69, Pall-Mall, have kindly undertaken to exhibit the rosary, and to receive subscriptions ; and the noble names of Shrews bury, Arundel, and Surrey, Stourton, M'Farline, Throck morton, Sir James Kempt, and many others, which are already on the list, leave little doubt that the hope of realiz ing 1001., in fulfilment of the intentions of the benevolent and liberal-minded Pontiff will be easily accomplished. We ought to add, that his Holiness's letter is addressed to his sister-in-law, the Contessa Mastaj :—" Amata Cognata,— Alla darns Sienese the si ha communicata sa lodevol inten zione di raccogliere un sussidio per poveri Irlandesi colpiti del flagello della fame, potiete, mandare l'unita coronaa, ac- . compagnata della nostra benedlzione estensiva a tutt i q uell ' the si occupano e contribuiscienso a questa pia opera. La pace del Signore isci con toi e con tuta to famiglia. Pio P. P. IX., Papa."—(Translation.) " Beloved Sister-in-law, —To the Sienese lady who has communicated to you her praiseworthy intention of affording some relief to the poor Irish snaring from the scourge of famine, you may send the enclosed rosary, accompanied by our full and general bless ing to all who are occupied in, or who contribute to, this pious labour. The peace of the Lord be with you and all your family. Pius P. P. IX., Pope."— Times. The accounts from the wheat markets of the French departments mention the continuance of a decline, the average fall by the latest reports being from 2f. to sf. per hectolitre. 44 TWA SUNS I' THE LlFT."—Robert Burns has long since settled the fact, that " twa means" are occa sionally to be seen in the lift, especially by the so ns of John Barleycorn who are out at e'en ; but a couple of suns is a phenomenon that was observed, we should think fo r the first time here (Aberdeen), on Saturday, since the days when our forefathers used to see armies in the heavens, and prognosti cate therefrom the coming events by shadows thus cas t be fore. Th o ph enomenon w hi c h was seen o n Saturday even ing, however, was singularly beautiful. There was first the sun, in all the quiet beauty of a summer eve, sinking in the west ; then a golden ring appeared around him, and then the a a p n p d e o a f alrasnmceolefr diameter. rtEx T i then ie north, phenomenon with a c o si n c t k in ly uedo aspectfr about an hour, and was an object of much interest to those who wituessed Scotland Gazette. THE NAVY. RULES and REGULATIONS respecting the APPOINT MENT. RANK, EXAI.!INATIO, and PAY of EN GINEERE7,, Makot3'6 Order in Council of the 27th of February, 1817. - - RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE APPOINTMENT AND RANK OF ENGINEERS. Engineers i❑ her Majesty's naval service are to be classed in three divisions, and to be thus denominated: — Inspectors of machinery afloat. Chief Engineers. Assistant Engineers. The two latter divisions are to be divided severally into three classes, namely— Chief engineers of the first class. of the second class. of the third class. Assistant engineers of the first class. of the second class. of the third class. Engineers will be considered, as at present, to belong to the civil branch of the naval service, and they will be appointed and rank as undermentioned : — Inspectors of machinery afloat will be appointed by commission, and rank with, but after, roasters of the Iket. Chief engineers will be appointed by commission, and rank with, but after, masters. Assistant engineers will be appointed by order, and rank with, but after, second masters. RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE EXAMINATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ENGINEERS. INSPECTORS OF MACHINERY AELOAT. Inspectors of machinery afloat will be appointed by . their Lordships for the responsible duties of superintend ing generally the machinery of steam-vessels attached to each station or squadron; and the candidates for such appointments must be men of experience acid acknow ledged ability, in whose judgment, integrity, and talent implicit reliance can be placed. CHIEF ENGINEER. No person will be considered qualified to hold the commission of a chief engineer who is not able to keep accounts, make notes in the log of every particular of the working of the engines and boilers, draw rough sketches of any part of the machinery with figured dimensions fit to work from, be able and willing to exert himself practically as a workman when occasion requires, either in driving the engines, or packing, repairing, or adjusting the various working parts of the machinery, and making good the defects of boilers. He must, there fore, possess a thorough knowledge of the construction and working of marine engines and boilers in all their parts, coupled with skill and experience as a practical mechanic. He must be so far acquainted with the elements of theoretical mechanics as to comprehend the general principles on which the machine works. He must un derstand how to apply the indicator, and draw the neces sary conclusions from the diagrams. hle must be acquainted with the principle of expansion, and able to prove, or at least to illustrate the advantages to be derived from the use of expansive gear. The particular class to which a chief engineer will be appointed will depend not only on the result of his exa mination, but on his character, services, &C. Chief engineers will be examined at the steam depart ment at Somerset House, by the chief engineer, and in spector of the machinery of the navy, in the presence of the comptroller of steam machinery. ASSISTANT ENGINEER. He must be able to keep accounts, and make rough working sketches of engines and boilers. He must produce certificates of servitude in a factory, or other proof of his acquaintance with engine work, and of his practical abilities as a mechanic, as well as testi monials of good conduct and character. He must understand the general principle of the engine, and be acquainted with the names of the various parts and their uses. The second class assistant engineer, in addition to the foregoing general acquit ements, must have served at sea at least one year, and produce proof of his capability to work engines, &c. The first class assistant engineer, in addition to the foregoing general acquirements, must have served at sea at least two years as an engineer, and be competent to take charge of the engine when required to do so. He must be acquainted with the principle on which the ma chine works in all its parts, be able to adjust the various working parts, and set right defects which may arise in the engines and boilers. According to his acquirements in these points, his proficiency as a workman and his general character and servitude, will depend his promotion to the higher rank of chief engineer. But he will not be considered eligible for promotion to this latter rank until he shall :have served three years in the capacity of first class assistant, or as " first class engineer" on the old establishment. Assistant engineers will be examined by the chief engineers and inspectors of machinery of the Government factories, in the presence of the superintendent of the dockyard, or such other officer as may be nominated for the purpose. In the event, however, of the exigencies of the service requiring the entry of engineers who may not have served at sea the full periods herein stated, but in other ri spects may produce proof of their qualifications. a de viation from these regulations will be &lowed by the special authority, in each instance, of the Board of Ad miralty, a notation to such effect being made on the passing certificates with a statement of the circumstances of the case. All engineers at present in the service are to be con tinued at their present rank and denomination until they shall have been examined and found eligible for promo tion into the new establishment. RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE PAY OF ENGINEERS, The pay of engineers on the new establishment will be regulated under the articles in the " Queen's Regula tions" and " Admiralty Instructions," applicable to com mission officers, except as regards the termination of their harbour-service pay, and commencement of sea pay, which will be regulated as directed in the case of warrant officers, under chap. x., art. 8. page 93, of the " Queen's Regulations." SCALE OF PAT. Harbour Rank, Sea pay per serv i ce pay month. per month. X. a. d. X. s. d. Inspectors of machinery afloat ... 25 0 0 „, 13 15 0 Firstclass... 20 0 0 .. 11 0 0 Chief engineer...... Second ditto 16 0 0 :.. 816 0 (Third ditto. 14 0 0 ... 714 0 {First class... 12 0 0 ... 6 12 0 Assistant engineers Second ditto 910 0 .. 5 4 0 Third ditto. 8 0 0 ... 4 4 0 N.B. They are not to receive any additional pay for ser vice within the tropics, nor any compensation in lieu for the allowance for the instruction of boys. When engineers borne for harbour duty may have charge of steam machinery, they are to receive sea pay. When engineers are appointed from harbour-service pay to sea-going ships, they will be entitled to receive three months' advance of pay. When engineers are employed to execute any work, not for their own ship, they will be allowed extra pay (granted under the " Queen's Regulations," chap. x., sec. 4, art.:l, page 104) according to their rank. AIARYLEBONE VESTRY. On Saturday, at the meeting of the Marylebone Ves try, Mr. Salomons stated that the sheriffs had taken the opinion of counsel on the power of a returning officer to resign his trust, and that the opinion bad been against him, lie now begged to draw the attention of the ves try to what he considered a very important subject ; that the notices and lists which had been sent him for signature from the officers of the various parishes were addressed to him as " Town Clerk of the Borough of Marylebone;" he would ask whether he was town clerk? There was another important subject, which was this:— The law compelled him to servo as returning officer, but it did not compel him to pay the expenses of the office out of his own pocket. Parliamentary returns had been called for, and when he (Mr. Salomof is) sent to the vestry clerks of the parishes, they replied that they would not incur expense, and that they had no funds at their disposal for such a purpose. He bad, therefore, paid for them himself, running the chance of getting re paid. Ilis successor might refuse to do that, and the parish'would then be placed in a strange position. He, therefore, urged the whole subject upon the attention of the vestry. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Committee. On the deferred motion coming on, which was passed on the Bth of May, for obtaining the sanction of the vestry towards the necessary arrangement for purchas ing a site for the baths and washhouses, a memorial was presented by 230 rate-payers, calling on the vestry not to sanction the expenditure of so large a sum to wards the completion of the proposed plan. A letter was read from Mr. Staunton, complaining of the statements made by Sir Peter Laurie at this vestry, re specting the establishment of baths and washhouses in the parish of St. Martin. Sir Peter had stated, that the parish of St. Martin had taken a mews for their build ing; that they were going to have water turned off from the reservoir in Trafalgar-square, after the fountains had been worked by it all day; that it would be necessary to pull down several houses; that they were involved in difficulty, and that the thing was at a standstill. All these statement s h e d en i e d most p o sitively. The ground which the pariah had rented for ninety-nine years never had been a mews. The water to be suppled was not to be that from the reservoir in Trafalgar-square. It was not contemplated to take down any houses; nor had the commissioners of St. Martin's been in any difficulties, nor had they been brought to a standstill. On the contrary, all th e i r procee di ngs hitherto had met with the unanim ous concurrence of t h e ra t e -p a y ers in open vestry. After this statement bad been read, Mr. ARMSON moved the non•confirmation of the mi nutes of the Bth of May, on the ground that the extent of land being so much curtailed, it would not be politic in the vestry to purchase the site. Sir PETER LAURIE seconded the motion, and said that what he had stated about the baths and washhouses of St. Martin applied to the baths at Whitechapel. Earl MANNERS supported the non-confirmation; and, after some discussion, the motion was non-confirmed by a large majority. - - - INQUEST ON TOE REV. MR. STARR.—An inquest was held on Monday at Llanberis on the remains of the above-named unfohunate gentleman, lately discovered among the precipices of Snowdon, and the Jury returned the following verdict :—" That the Rev. Henry Wellington Starr, in the mont h of September last, was ascending a certain mountain in th e sa id coun t y , and died on the same, without any hurt o r i n j ury h av i ng been done to or committed upon him by any person or persons whatsoever; but the said jurors are unable to state whether his death was occasioned by a fall, by cold, or how otherwise in particular, although they incline to the belief that it was caused by his acci dentally falling over a precipice during the hours of dark ness." On Tuesday last the remains of this unfortunate gentleman were buried in Llanberk the service being read by the Rey. William Wales, of Northampton. GREENOCK, J UNE 12.—Tw o logs of timber, apparently North American, were picked up, and a large quantity ;missed, by the Ravenswood, arrived in the Clyde, THE POTATO DISEASE. The reports from Ireland continue to hold out favour able tope,_ for the forthcoming ev.p. We give the fol low g resume of intelligence from v ow, parts Of the country:— DUBLIN, JUNE 9.—There is so much diversity of opi nion as to the actual state of the potato crop, that infor mation of an official and authentic character is greatly to be desired. We are happy that it is now in our power to supply such, and from a part of the country—the county of Waterford—where the disease has been represented as very prevalent and destructive. The inspector of drainage under the Board of Public Work, , , in the barony of Coshmore and Coshbridge, in that county, has addressed the following letter to the Dublin Evening Post : "Llsmore, June 1. " Sir,—Herewith I send you extracts from my reports on the subject of the potato crop, which yon can use as you think proper. You will see from the extract from the general report in March, that I was averse to ex tensive cultivation ; but every day confirms me in my opinion that we are likely to have a prolific crop.—l am, sir, your very obedient servant, "H. HUTCHINSON. " Extracts from the Reports of Henry Hutchinson, In spector of Drainage for the Barony of Coshmore and Coshbridge, County of Waterford, from the 15th day of Marcli'lo the sth of June inclusive:— " Extract from the General Report ordered the nth March, 1847. " There is a considerable quantity of potatoes planted throughout the barony, in pieces of from one to five and six acres, and I have seen more potatoes within the last month than I saw in the six preceding months, clearly showing that the seed has been saved in spite of the general failure ; and in many instances where the lands have not been dug and are opened now, the seed, though small, comes but with fresh sprouts and sound. This is almost a matter of regret, as I am afraid, if successful, it will be the means of keeping them in their former habits, and also prevent a greater breadth of other roots being cultivated. " Week ending March 20.—1 have also to report upon a large quantity of potatoes being planted in various parts of the barony, and of the discovery of seed po tatoes amongst the farmers, where a few weeks ago I suppose no such thing as a potato was to be found. " April 10.—Potato planting still goes on rapidly in the barony. " April 24.—The wheat and oats are looking remark ably well, and potato planting goes en at a rate that is truly surprising. I am clearly of opinion that scores who appeared to possess none have been sowing the seed, and in some cases it is now making its appearance. " May I.—Potato planting still goes on in every quarter to a considerable extent, and those which I have examined appear to be doing very well. " May 16.—The potatoes which are coming up are looking well. " May 22.—Setting aside the damage, by continued rain, the crops of all descriptions have improved wonder fully. Everything is looking well, particularly the potatoes, which are getting over ground. " May 29.—The whole of the crops look exceedingly well, particularly the potatoes, which, in some cases, are up from eight inches to a foot over ground—their general appearance very healthy. Potatoes are looking -well through the entire barony, strong and vigorous, and there is not the slightest appearance of disease in any part. A few patches in exposed situations were caught by the sharp winds and frosty nights, so as to curl the leaf, which is not unusual. Generally speaking, the whole are in excellent condition. I have not a doubt of their arriving at full maturity." " Extract from the Report of Thomas Waters, Sub-In- spector of Drainage in Templemichael, &c., for the Week ending sth of June, 1847. " On my inspection of the different drainage works, I find that the potato crop at the present time looks most healthful, and, from inquiries through the farmers, they say the crop never looked better at this time of the year (so say they), strong and vigorous in the stem. There are many farmers now regretting that they had not planted much more, now that the crop is looking so well; also the wheat, a prolific crop; the bare, or, as they call it here, bare barley, shot out in many parts of the country, a very fine crop indeed; the oats also doing very well." The barony to which those returns refer is termed " the garden of the county of Waterford," being far the finest and riches land in that county. Of all kinds of crops those official reports, which are probably by this time in the hands of the Government, give a most gra tifying account. But it would not, we fear, be safe to place full reliance upon the potato crop, notwithstanding, unquestionable evidence of disease has been ascer tained in various quarters. A gentleman of the greatest respectability, residing at the north side of Dublin, examined his potato fields this morning, in consequence of the circular from the Royal Agricultural Society, and, although tley exhibited a most luxuriant appearance, he found, on close examination, that the stalk between the root and the surface of the ground was marked by diseased spots. This gentleman has adopted the advice of the society, by dibbling turnip seed into the beds. We have also learned that the disease has certainly ap peared amongst the potatoes in the county of Wicklow; and that some farmers have come into Dublin, to acquaint their landlords with the fact. From most of the other counties, the reports of the potato crop are still favourable, and all accounts agree that the grain and green crops promise great abundance. But from the counties of Cork and Carlow there are accounts this morning that the potato crop is certainly infected. COUNTY or CARLOW.—Leighlin-bridge, Jane B. The plague has made its appearance in this neighbour hood, but by no means so extensive as the reports from Carlow, might lead us to imagine. So far as; our ob servation goes, the advice of ploughing them out, and substituting some other crop, is, to say the least, we think, premature. There has been a fair extent of land put under parsnips last spring here, but whether from the first attempt at their culture or old seed, many have to complain of failure. The grain crops are looking beau tifully, wheat particularly so, and with a continuance of hot weather will be harvested much sooner than was at an earlier period of the season anticipated. The turnip sowing, when finished, will be unusually extensive; it is feared too much so in very many instances with small land holders, who will not be able to procure stock for their consumption. COUNTY OF KILKENNY.--The Kilkenny Journal of June 9 contains no reference to the potato crop in that county. PROVINCE or ULSTER.—The Banner of Ulster of Tuesday thus reports on the state of the potato crop in the northern province:— " From all we can learn—from public newspapers and private correspondence—we are inclined to view the matter, in any event, as greatly exaggerated. It may not be out •f place here to remind the people that in 1839 and 1840 the miss' of potatoes was little less damaging than the disease of last year. Our correspon dence, without an exception, in the north, represents the potatoes as free from infection in the stalk, and those which have produced good-sized tubers, to be perfectly sound. From the north of the county Down we are in formed that crops of all kinds, potatoes included, look remarkably well and healthy, with the exception of flax.' From other counties in the province we have accounts not varying an atom in character, and all of them highly favourable." COUNTY OF CORR.-The Cork Constitution of Tuesday contains the following:— "Very forward specimens of the growing crops giving every promise of an abundant and early harves t , have been sent to this office ; amongst them some bere barley, well advanced, four feet in height from the root. The appearance of the potato crop in the division of Donough more is, up to the present moment, most encouraging to the farmers, who have speculated upon a healthy crop this year ; and though the quantity of land under pota toes bears but a small proportion to that occupied by this esculent in former years (probably not more than two acres upon the average of the farms in the country, and the:labourers have discontinued to set any), a considerable quantity of potatoes is planted, in various stages of maturity, and all without the slightest appearance of failure. A quantity of seed which failed upon one gentleman last year is now promising an abundant and healthy crop. "' Woodfort, Bandon, June 5.—1 this day saw dug, and eat of, a very fine sample of quarry potatoes, with out any appearance of disease, grown in the garden of J. B. Warren, Esq. They were planted the 26th of September, 1846, and manured with decomposed leaves. As Mr. Warren has tried every experiment recom mended by the best authorities, and planted them from that date up to the present time, at regular intervals of a fortnight, each of which are growing vigorously and well, it leaves room for hope that this dispensation of Providence may be lessened this year, and give us abund ance again in this unfortunate country. ." ALCOCK OTTLEY.' " The following comes to us without a name. This we regret, as, on this subject, unauthenticated communi cations are looked on with suspicion:— Tallow, June s.—The blight in the potato crop has, I fear, made its appearance in this neighbourhood. In several gardens the leaves have partly withered, which, I dread, is the commencement of the destruction of the crop. I examined my own garden this week. I found some of the leaves fast going to decay.' "We do not regard this as very bad. In our own neighbourhood a similar withering, occasioned by the sharp and biting wind, was observed a fortnight ago, and the owners of some of the gardens were in despair ; but since the weather softened and the sun shone out, the gardens have revived, and look now as flourishing as they have in any year looked at the same season. Per haps this may prove to be the case at Tallow." ARRIVAL OP SIR HARRY G. SMITU AT CHELTBN nsx.—Sir Harry G. Smith arrived in this town on Monday evening, a course of the Cheltenham waters having been recommended by his medical attendants. In proceeding from the railway station to the Belle Vue Hotel, Sir Harry passed near the College, the pupils of which were drawn up in file, and sig nalised his approach w ith l ou d cheers. S'ir Harry is a brief address thanked them for the compli ment. A considerable crowd had assembled in front of the hotel to get a sight of the hero, but as Sir Harry's party drove quietly up in a single carriage, few of the watchers noticed its arrival. The bells, however, were immediately set in motion, and continued firing at intervals during the evening. Yes terday (Wednesday) at half-past one o'cock, about a hundred of the resident gentry and tradesmen met At the Assembly rooms. They formed a procession, headed by Captain Kirwan, M.C., and accompanied by the Montpellier band, for the purpose of waiting upon Sir Harry Smith with an address of congratulation. In presenting it, Captain Kirwan said that nearly 700 sig natures had been obtained, notwithstanding the short ness of the time. Sir Barry Smith having returned an appropriate reply retired; and the deputation having given three cheers for Lady Smith, also withdrew.— - Cheltenham Chmnick IRELAND. GENERAL ELECTION. Duntrq,Ng 10 —The lion. Mr. V. •, , i fortriaily acl , iressod • , I,etors of th, city of Llineeick, soliciting their :sniff ag. 6 on principles totally divested of parties or prejudices. lle is opposed to a repeal of the legislative union, and is strongly in favour of the endowment by the State of the Roman Catholic priesthood. The repeaters have not yet pro vided themselves with a candidate to succeed Mr. James Kelly, who retires into private Te. reker, bnAher THE NEW . RELIEF SYSTEM.. The Evening Freeman pubnshes the following letter from the Rowan Catholic Arelibishup of " Oastlebar, June 8. " Doir Sir,—You may well conceive tNhat was my surprise and alarm when, on 4rriving in this town yes terday, I percoiveil numbers of he people: franoc with despair, as if the prevailing famine were aggravated with some other fresh calamity. On inquiring of tLe assembled clergy into the cause of this excitement, I was informed that the relief supplies immediately re quired for sustaining the lives of the people were ad journed on account of some trifling informality in fur nishing the estimates. " I would:not believe that the lives of the people would be sacrificed or endangered, sod the public peace exposed to I): ril, on' account suehlotnissions. This is not the only place, nor is it the first occasion, I have found the people, owing to the ignorance, or carelessness, or inhumanity of officisls, exposed to starvation. " If there are formalities deemed so essential as that without them supplies will not be furnished, it becomes the duty of the well paid functi.maries of Government to have them strictly observed in the committees; nay, do cuments of such fearful import should be posted up for general information. But if, through negligence or some more culpable cause, such formalities should be omitted, is it to be believed that in any Christian country the in habitants of an entire union will be placed in the awful position of a besieged city, threatened with all the horrors of impending starvation whilst there is abun dance of provisions outside the walls? Enough, alas! more than enough of human victims have already fallen to satisfy the most heartless of the political economists. It is therefore high time to strive in good earnest to stay the march of the angel of death from making further havoc through the lan. " Your very faithful servant, "rX JOHN, ARCHBISHOP OF TUAM." THE POTATO CROP. The accounts continue conflicting, but there is a de cided balance in favour of the appearance of the grow ing crop. The disease, however, had shown itself at Tervoe, in the neighbourhood of Limerick; and a letter from Omagh, in the county of Tyrone, asserts that the blight extensively exists in that district. It was generally reported that the disease had made its appearance in Meath, but a person who has just re turned from that county says, that the very contrary is the fact—that the crops never looked more flourishing, and a closer examination had convinced him that, so far, there was not a single symptom of the blight of last year. Tile Cork Examiner, which came to hand this evening publishes most flattering reports of the state of the crop in that county. STATE OF THE COUNTRY. The Limerick papers of yesterday ini;lish a long ca talogue of outrages—some of them of the very deepest dye—the commission of which, according to one of the local papers, is solely attributable to the facilities af forded to the peasantry for possessing themselves of fire arms, to remedy which the Legislature is called on to pass before its dissolution a Short Arms Bill, as the means of restoring confidence to the well-disposed. STOCK AND SHARE MARKET. Three per Cent. Consols, Hi ; Three-and a-Quarter per Cent. Stock, 88 84- ; Steam-chip Building shares, 44; ditto, of 251., 52 ; Midland and Great Westt-rn Railway, 61; Great Southern and Western, 22k. THE IRON TRADE, Another fortnight has passed of the most seasonable and growing weather that could be desired ; under its cheering influence short crops, late harveNts, and blighted produce are fast vanishing from the horizon ven of the most inveterate alarmists, while the returning promise of an abundant provision for man and beast is bailed with thankfu!nes, not only in our Own iavoured land, but throughout all the countries where the scarcity has hitherto been more severely felt. D. pendent mainly upon this bountiful dispensation of Providence, and the• consequent rapid retrograde movements in the corn market, has been the confirmation of the opinion warn tabled in our last notice, that the crisis of the monetary disorder was pass•:d. Such is indisputably acknowledged to be the fact; and the traces of returning commercial confidence, controlled by the judicious caution requisite to the recovery from so serious a derangement, are daily becoming more evident. Thong!' this improvement will necessarily have less immediate eff ct upon the iron trade than many others, as it has participated so slightly in the general depression, yet its interests will not re main unbenefited. Prices have all along been well maintained, and if the ironm•aster's clpital has not realised so liberal a per centage of profit as formerly, and as—in the opinion of some—might have been ob tained at the close of the last year, still a steady remuneration has been returned through the increased quantity of business done, and the punctuality with which payment has been obtained. Thus provided with the means of meeting present necessities, and influenced by the better tone of feeling in the commercial world, as well as the encouraging prospect of further improve ment, few would be disposed to undersell, even should the briskness of demand be suspended till the renewed activity in railway enterprise again calls forth the full energies of the trade. But if, on the other hand, any considerations of our relationship with other countries, and the state of foreign competition, should force upon us the policy of a temporary reduction, the low prices of provisions which will follow an abundant harvest will afford an opportunity for such an equitable adjustment of wages as would ultimately prove rather beneficial than otherwise to the interest of the trade, and might be established without exciting bitterness of feeling among the workmen, or distress in their families. The limestone getters, who were standing for an advance, as we ventured to predict, have already seen the unreason ableness of their conduct, and have returned to their work. The arrival of orders has not varied much during the last month, and sufficient are now on the books, and on hand at almost every work, to afford full employment for a longer period than is geaterally the case at this season. A rumour has reached us that the chain makers in the neighbourhood of Dudley and Stourbridge are endeavouring to enforce higher wages; but an under standing has been entered into between their masters and the merchants, that their demands shall be resisted —the wages now given being m ore than thirty per cent. higher than they were a short time since.—Birmingham Gazette. THE TRIPLE MURDER AT MIRFIELD. Up to this day it was understood that the Christian name of Mrs. Wraith was Mary, and it was stated so by one of the witnesses, and always considered so throughout the previous in quiries ; to-day, however, the Coroner stated that it was Ann, and, accordingly, in the report of this day's, proceedings, it so ap pears. Mary was the name of the first wife of James Wraith, and thus we suppose the mistake arose. Mrs. Ann Wraith had been married before she became the second wife of James Wraith ; her name was then Parker, and she had left, as we before stated, two /ions named Parker alio. It will be remembered, also, that when " Will Sheard," at Robert Town,, was asked by Charles Flint to go down on horseback, a nd inform the magistrates of what M‘Cabe had " see n " and " beard," he de murred, saying, " it was a serious matter to interfere, and he would rather be quiet ;" whereupon M'Cabe said, " don't go, Bill, don't go, Bill ; I'm going down to the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, 'lv d I can declare it myself." He did, as is now well know n, set off to go to this inn, and had got a good portion of the way when he was ap prehended. We have learnt that at lihe time he was so appre hended, he was " declaring" his etory to a woman who resides on the road-side in 'Zlirfield, along which he was passing. We are desired to annount:e that, now the Coroner's inquiry is over, the house where the murders were com mitted will be permanently closed against all visitors. The dreadful annoyance to i'hich the family now resid ing there has been put by tho thousands of persons press ing in on them, renders total exclusion absolutely neces sary.--Leeds Mercury of S. turday. THE EXPIRIN'G PARLIAMENT. As nearly six years hay e elapsed since the last general election, it may not perteitps be altogether uninteresting to our readers to be rem aided of the course that was then adopted with respect to elm dissolution of the old and the formation of the new Pe rliament. Her Majesty in per son prorogued the then Parliament on the 22d of June, 1841. The dissolution. by proclamation took place on the following day, the : new Parliament being summoned to meet, and met accor singly, on the 19th of August—. a period of fifty-eight d ,ays thus intervening between the two events. The Leigi' ilature having then assembled, the sittings continued for a period of seven weeks, namely, from August 19 to October 7, when the session, by suc cessive adjournmt nts,• vas carried over until February in the following year. St ipposing this precedent to be fol lowed on the present o,:casion, and that Parliament be adjourned on one day ar. el dissolved on the following, then allowing, as in the former instance, fifty-eight days for the elections and the interval necessary for and consequent upon the calling of a nom Parliament, the second session of the 1 lth Victoria wil, I commence on the 7th of Sep tember. On the previot is occasion, the new Parliament commenced its sittings o n the 19th August, which were protracted until the 7th c f October, principally from the tact of Lord Melbourne'rf Government having been out voted en the address in bo rh Houses, in reference to the r la n regulating wheth er theythe trade did not n i p ar agraph in the Speet .11 f rom t h e throne, calling upon corn,Parliament wit with the to viview of considerd t e t2m n s ig r uctuatious of supply, embarrass tvat derange the the natural e:r r icy, diminish the comforts and a increase the privations o f the l t Td r e, a neces sarily led to the delay and e, votes which adjournments consequent upon the formation of a new Administration. Circum stances, however have e tinged sin ce th en ; Si r H . P ee l has changed ; the eorn- . aws are all but defunct ; and it may, therefore, be presi amed that the forthcoming initia tory session, if it comm enoes on or about the 7th of Sep tember, will terminate ' in a month or fi ve wee k s f rom that period, sho u ld no me toward circumstances, foreign or domestic, intervene.-- - Observer. We understand 1 .hat some of the high Tories have been bustling ahou t this week with a requisition to Sir A. Dalrympl e to o Ter hims,•lf again as a candidate for the Borough, but we have nr , t heard whether it is his intention to compi; with it.—Brighton Herald. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, JUNK 12. STOCK k\€ .-T: • toIVIKITII nr! p.- 20-East Ise shire, New t ;ar :.•,rtuer n, ois.-Les and Thirsk, Preterence, 6s. 3 d. dis.-Liverpool, Crosby, an d Southport, 1 1,3 p.-London and North-Western , 177 1 / 4 -- Ditto, New Quarters, 10ih p.-Ditto, Quarters (G. J.), 16 p.- London, Brighton, and South Coast, 5314-Manchester and Leeds, Fifths, 34 . p.-Ditto, 32/. Shares, 1 ,,,f dis.-Ditto , L Fifths (late W. R. .), 1.4 dis.-Ditto (late Manchester, Bolton, and Bury), 17 p.-Manchester, Sheffield, and Lin colnshire, Quarters, No. 1, 2Jy p.-Midland Stock, 1202--- Ditto, 40/. Shares, 4 1 / 2 p.-Ditto, New, 3 p. -Ditto. Cs 105 0- lidated Birmingm ha ami Derby, 93-Newcastle and Berw ick , New, 2 p.-North Staffordshirs, 2I p.-North-IVestern, his dis.- Shrewsbury and Birmingham, 9/. 12s. 3d. Shares (1 3 ) , % dis.-Soutb- . Eastern sod Dover, New, No. 4, j. dig•-• York and Newcastle, Preference, :2;;:( ; p. MANCHESTER, JUNE 12. STOCK EXCHANGIC.-The sales are--Ambergate, Notting ham, and Boston, I / 4 dis.-Birkenhead, Lancahire, and Che shire Junction, 1 1 A dis.-Blackburn, Clitheroe, entials, 112 p.-Fleetwood, Preston, and West Riding, 1 9-16 dis.-Leeds, Dewsbury, and .Manchester, Branches, Halves, 7-16 p.-Manchester, Sheffield, uth- and Lin colnshire, Quarters, No. 1,2 N p.-Manchester an d So ampton, 305.6 d. dis.-Newcastle and Berwic k, New, 1 15-16 p.-Preston and W . s re, Halves (II), 7-16 p.-South' Eastern and Dover, 36 1 4-Ditto, Nu. 4, :44 ..tis.-Iludderafield and Manchester, Thirds, t p. LEEDS, JUNE 12. STOCK EXCHANGE. -Th,re has been the usual mount of business passing during the week, but wit h rather greater fluctuations in prices than we have been in the habit of ex d eriencing lately. The sales are-Amberga te, Nottingham a , nd Boston, 255. dia.-East Lancashire , N ew, 20s. c. is• -Ditto, New (scrip), 4s. cis.-East and West Yorkshire, 1 1 4 2 n. dis.-Great Northern, 1 3 ,4 n. dis.-Leed s and Tbirsk, New, 5 1 4 n. dis --Ditto, Prefelrence, dis.-Bialto n and Driffield Junction, 16s. 6d. dis.-Manchester and Leeds, 32 / . Shares, 2s. 6d. n. dis.-Ditto, West Riding U 2s. n. nion, dis.-Manchester, Buxton, 3latlock, and Midland, ss. n. dis. -Midland, Preference, 2 3 .,i p.-North B ritish, Thirds, 333. p.-Ditto, Extension, 3s. p. North Staffordshire, 21. Bs. 9d. n. p.-North-Western. 31s. a. dis. HULL, Juwi 12. STOCK ExcHallox.-The sales are-Ambergate , Notting ham, and Boston, 278.-Great Northern , 405.-Manchester! Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 3r I dis.-Manchester and Leeds ( West Riding Union), to dis.--N or th British, Qa ters, 90s. SHEFFIELD, Jurist 12. i, as ter STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-East Lincolnshire, /3.8 p.-Manchester and Lincoln Union, 335. 6 d. dis-lifancl-hefs, and Leeds (West Riding Union), dis.-Manchester, c s o 7 i s n . ) d , D li o d c la k n s, d, 4 field, and Lincolnshire (Grimsby and Sheffield), 20. S A h t r . e n t 1 / 4 4 01 d . is"-- Sha p res, itto fordshire, p.-North-Weste a/ d/2-York an rn, l is is castle (6 per cent.), 3/. p. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, Jusig 12. ner „ STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Newcastle and ' Ol . (Sheffield An- f. wick (North Shields Purchase), 31-North-Western, "` 6d. dis.-North Staffordshire, 465. 3d. dis. EDINBURGH, Just; 11. n 1 .-- STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are--Aberde en 41 , p..... North a 271 Airdrie and Bathgate, 3!. 10s.-Arbroath and o'rfar,,:.... 155.-Ditto, Halves, 154-Ayr and Galloway, IL 19s. 6 0 a. Caledonian, 29/. 155.-Ditto, New, 2/. Is, a-Caled Tr. and Dumbartonshire, 1/. 155.-Clydesdale Junction, nf,„ -Deeside, 3/. 55.-lunblane, Doune, and Callender,ll 2'71. 6d.-Dundee and Arbroath, 38L-Ditto, New , N (). I R'j, 21. IN.-Ditto, New, No. 2, 30/.-Ditto, New, No. - a nd 60.-Dundee and Northern Junction, 1/. 12s._ Dundee 0. Perth, 321. 10s.-Ditto, New, 131.-Ditto, Quart er ' 3 ' • 3 14.--- 6d.-East of Fife, IL 188.-East Lothian Central, IL Edinburgh and Bathgate, 84 -Edinburgh and Glitsg°Tdija.. -Ditto, Halves, 221.-Ditto, Quarters, 17/. 3 3 . 9d ' 201. burgh, Leith, and Granton, 181. 10s.-Ditto , Preference.", 10s.-Ditto, New, 2/. 45.-Ditto, Quarters, 125. 9d. burgh and Northern, 17L-Ditto, New, 31. 68.-Ditto, '713, port, 71. 1 s.-Ditto, ditto, New, 21.45.--Edinburgh an,a7ll,Lr (New Co.), 1/. 11s. 6d.-Ditto, Halves. 78. and Ayrshire, 1171. 10a.-Ditto, New Stock, 401. 2 5 - 64 es, Ditto, Halves, No. 1,8/. 6s. 6d.-Ditto , Halv 2`1,,°•,,,.' and Garnkirk, 2s. 60.-Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 5 38/. 10s.-Glasgow General Terminus, -Glasgow and Greenock, 17L-Ditto, Halves, 81. 10 33 % , Ditto, Preference, 84--Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardro._ 1 1 1 4/. 58.-Great North ref Scotland, - 21. 28.-Great (late Direct Northern), 41. 41.-Ditto (late London...l:: York), 1/. 15s. 6c1.-Newcastle and Berwick, 261. 123. 66 . 1 ' 00, North British, 321.-Ditto, Halves, 151. 2s. 6d.- 1) 6 1 ,, Quarters, 4/. 7s. 6d.-Ditto, New Quarters (scrip), T i o Ditto, Thirds, 2/. 10s. 6d.-Ditto, Fifths. 6 1 . 8 '• ---Se laid - Central. 271.-Scottish Grand Junction, IN....Scottish __, land, 18/. 'W.-Shrewsbury and Hereford,lo,3.-Shrewsbur2j North:II"; Oswestry, and Chester, 9/. 105.-Ditto, New, IL-StirlinF and Dunfermline, 4/. 17 s.-Stirling and Midland, 21. 55.--Wi s sh o w, and Coltness, 491.-York and .Newcastle, 371.-Ditto, 14/. 12s. 60.-Ditto, Preference, 61. 17s. 6d.-Direct bay and Madras, 2s. 6c1.-East Indian, 35.-Great 0, of India, 2s. 60.-Great Southern of M adras, 25.-3 1"r Nellore, and Arcot, Is. 60. , Jcsi 11. STOCK EXCIIAITGE.-The GLASGOW sales ar x e-Ayr and Gallo oar' 405.-Caledonian, New, 41s. &1.-Dundee and Perth, (pad tars, 645.-East Lothian Central, 365. -Glasgow , and Neilston Direct, 15L-Ditto, New, 43i-Glesg°`" or, marnock, and Ayr (5 per cent. guar.), 401,5-Gla3G`,4 Dumfries, and Carlisle, 5/. 31. 6d.-London and Ifrightons 1" -North British, Thirds, 505.-Stirling and Midland Jancti 465.-York and Newcastle, Preference, 71. ti il RICHES AND POVERTY.—That poverty is real e ni is absurd to deny, and that it is the parent of 1 '. 1 , 0 43 other evils morn no less than physical, ex perif 0 , teaches, and will for ever teach us. Not only al a4 „, P oa verty that stands between its victims and the edli,at comforts, almost the necessaries of life, is t hus Preg as s with sorrow and sin, but that too, which closes the at to r to every elegant enjoyment, and binds down " P r e the cares and worldly anxieties, the time, the thougH3 t bio whole spirit.. But to believe that the reverse of s ":,, n ee must in itself be happiness is to have little experl'n-ept of life, with all its varieties of pain and disapPou lt ,coia —of blighted hopes—of unavailing repentance. liege who have never known what it is to possess riches , h i r ing that the power of dispensing them must and doe! , for happiness; but in vain does the " widow's heart still hose joy," if no chord in the breast of her benefactor e°'''itre too the sound of her rejoicin gs—if _ lO he feels th at evils much worse than poverty. If person al regret base closed the heart to sympathy he may be benefichio, tber en‘ the blessings of beneficence do not return uP°ll daily Who knows, besides themselves, t h e lives 0 30 lo b governesses lead ? Who has tasted, ' the bitterness of the bread they eat ? The fine her foot' may not frown too severely upon her cook or her_ othe r man. They would resent it, and would seek.suresigo will re th ere place. But the poor governess ! That she u besides therm her engagement is not to be apprehended, an are her, not dozens—scores--who would be glad to sncoe in re al if she gave herself airs. There are r tith e t r ionic art, life more sad to witness than any °. hls re cireuty and the life of the daily go verness , in wea g stances, is one whole tragedy. I , --A. legal FORGERY OF A WRIT BY A i k r ArrORNE. of having by the magistrates of Sheffield. upon a charge nstllle ed practitioner, named Turner, has been committed for trial fogged a writ. It appears that Turner had bee ...50 the nr: ii 'a in November last, by the trustees of a benefit club, to 1 0 .„0 , a writ against a person who had failed to pay which he bad borrowed of the club. Before the rfr''' eat; arrived the defaulter made arrangements for writ 011 w ere day following that on which the arrangements 0, made, and he was consequently paid 253. (3° . s e r When this sum was paid he was required to deliver the original writ ; and, with some reluctarice,,„ra banded over a writ in which several erasures discernable. The writ was suspected to be a forgery6) Turner was afterwards apprehended. A clerk of ''",•. Queen's Bench office, London, stated, at the last r.s s „ (9 4 nation, that no precipo for such a writ bad been iss je in November last; and that he b e li eve d that the Pr e t i e for the writ produced in court had been issued January, 1846. he prosecutors offered to abando n hie proceedings if Turner could producea letter fron at London agent enclosing the writ or otherwise show he had really received it; but he w as unable to offer AN prcof whatever. t P r WErmoum—Rumours have been prevalen er" some time off that Captain the Hon. Frederick Vi'Hi brother the forme r member (Lord Villiers) and Butt, of the Western Circuit, wou ld come forwardt the Tory interest at the next e l ect ion ; weincline ever to the opinion that there will b e no contest. rf _ to tions are expensive things to pl a y with, and Mr. 11.„.:01's,, is safe beyond any opposition that can be offered. 6,0 mouth never had a member with so strong a hold e e '; a l e liberal part of the constituency, and if he continruto sa me manly and consistent course he has hithe.youvr sued, he need not fear any rival that may endf a ces taa 6 displace him at any future character and liberal support of all the institt.itl(noo. amusements of the place have secured } ! inl will trvi°, period. Colonel 11_ 5 an d lathy. Weymouth and Melconabe Regi 6 wi /IS erWs good liberals into the next Parliame nt. Journal On the 6th inst., at Du ß n l h ß a Tiniitodge, --7----- be w ife 01 Colonel R. M. Oakes, F, of a son. _ a On o the 9th inst., at Chelsea, the wife of the Chevaliero,, R On the Secretary of his Highness the Bev of Tunis, of t' i l A. the 10th inst., at Camberwell, Mrs. Denison ' port, of a son. , tif• Job On the 10th inst., at Waltham-cross, the la° l - , f Sharpe, Esq.. of a daughter. J. _On the 10th int., at Cambridge, the wife of the Be v ' Titcomb, of a daughter. Jolla 1314' On the 11th inst ., '. • Norfolk, t in Tavistock-square, Urs. gallay, of a son. House-terra :( of S' On the 11th inst., in Carlton House-terrace, the Vi e Alexander, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIED.OOdo On the 13th of January at Wellingto , New' Z' • °i Charles Clifford, Esq., eldes ' t son of Georgnord.l!a; ot Wycliffe Hall, Yorkshire, third deog° to Mary Ann, Jchn Hercy, Esq., of Hawthorn Hill, Berkshire• e b IJPlrll' On the 9th inst., at Woburn -plac e, Mr. Lawrencoot of Euston-square, to Catherine, elde st daughter of N3t evy, E th e sq., 10th of W inst., a t oburn-plSt. George's , Hanover-squ ace. t he L OnMurray s'si'er o, a.r Rev. Court Granville, to Lady C harlotte Murra , the Duke of Atholl. per On the 10th inst., at Cressing Church, EsseX , c oot Chambers, Esq., of the Bengal Army, to Maris , daughter of the Rev. Sir John Page Wood, Bart. Hob ert On the 10th inst., at Little worth Church, 13erks, r ~/ ja Hutchings, Esq., to Geraldine Lau ra, third daughte °` Elizabeth Baker. DIED. Ge org . On Wednesday , the 9 th inst., a t Carmarthen, totr', eldest son and heir by entail of the late Rev H al lo o o f house-Vigor. This promising youth was great g ri A lso the late Sir James Stonbouse , Bart., a wns g r eat John Taylor Gordon, Esq., M.D. Glo veo ter On the 9th inst., Samuel Housley, Esq. , 0f Joh ° nertts terrace, Regent's- park. gr. On the 10th inst., at Bishops Stortford, Slater, aged 85. A V 8( 1' 0. On the 10th inst., at Paris, as Edward Teb.r', a 13. the v• 115 On the 10th inst., at Hampste Eli ad, Emm a, Slade, Esq., aged 37. o r ill ig° e nd, .-- On the 11th inst., at New-grove, Mile-' Bayne, aged 86. • I' --- - ::/o. ~,ct ------ --- :1161 u• ',ca. - A. 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