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rr REVELATIONS OF PORTUGAL. Now ready, in 2 vols. small Svo, AN OVERLAND JOURNEY T 0 LISBON , AT THE CLOSE OF 1846; With a Picture of the Actual State of SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. BY T. M. HUGHES, ESQ. A u thor of " Revelatio ns of Spain." Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough. street. RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE. MESSRS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAY SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends and the Public fo r their continued support and patrovage, and to announce that their Public FRIDAY, Railway' Shares, &c., take place every TLEADAI and , at One o'clock, at the Hall of Commere. Threadneedle -street, London, to which place, favours, conta.iniug instructions (with a reference), are respectfully requested to be addressed. All. Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day oreviou.s to their being offered ; and advice' of results will be turwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds flame giately disposed of according to instruction. °Cloys, Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The following outline of the ARRANGEMENTS for the SEASON 1547 Is respectfully submitted to the Nobility, Patrons of the Opera, and to the Public. It is presented with the confident hope, that the successful exertions made to secure, under circumstances of peculiar difficulty, a company still more worthy of the first Theatre in Y.ar , pe, itn, l of its itstinblitihed Patrons will insure the continuation of their support. ENGAGEMENTS FOR TIIE OPERA. Millie. Jenny Lind (her first appearance in this country), Madame del Carmen Montenegro (her first appearance at this Theatre) ; 11..111e. Sanchioli, Mdlle, Fagiani, and Madame Solari (their first ap pearance in this country) ; the Contralto, Matte. Vietti and Mdlle. Osiris Nascio (their first appearance in this country) ; and Madame Castollan. Signor Fraschhii, the great Teno: of Italy (his first ap pearance in this country) ; and the favourite Tenor, Signor Gardoni, now of the Italian Opera, l'aris, having lately withdrawn, at a great pec.miary sacrifice, from the Academie Itoyale de Musinue (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor Superchi, the distinguished Baritone (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor F. Lablache; Signor Borella (his first appearance in this country) ; Signor Corelli ; the celebrated Basso Cantante, Herr Staudigl (his first appearance); and signor Lablache. In addition to the above, arrangements are pending with Signor Coletti, of the Italian Opera at Paris. That great composer, the Chevalier 3leyerbeer, has arranged to plait this country, to bring out the CAMP DE SILESIE, and another of his admired chefs-d'eenvre ; the principal parts in the Camp de Silesie, by 3ldEe. Jenny Lind and Signor Fraschini. The celebrated Dr. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy 'will likewise visit England, and produce an Opera expressly composed for her Majesty's Theatre, the libretto founded on TIIF. TEMPEST of Shskspere; written by M. Scribe. Miranda• . Male. Jenny Lind. ]Ferdinand . rt • • Caliba Prospero .................... Sig. Lablache. It is likewise announced, with great satisfaction, that Signor Verdi, saving recovered from his severe illness, has expressly composed for _hls theatre a new Opera, of which the plot is founded on the ROB ERS of SCHILLER. Rossini's Opera of ROBERT BRUCE, lately produced at the Aca 'fertile Royale, has also been secured. Mesdames Castellati, Sanchioll, and Montenegro ; Signors Gar- Superchi, and Fraschini, wlll appear before Easter. Mille. Jenny Lind, whose engagement commences in March, and extends until the end of the season, will appear immediately after Easter, Director of the Music and Conductor, Mr. RAISE. Ir. addition to the above, several Operas, new to this country, will be produced, and the repertoire will he selected fram the chefs• euvre of Mozart, Chn.arosa., Rossini, Donizetti, Mereadante, &c. 1 he Atr'ete3t attention has been pad to all the details, so that an Ensemble may he presented perfect in a .:'!parts. A NUMEROUS ORCIIEsTRA, rf the most distinguished talent and power, has been selected from Some of the best Orche,tras of Europe. THE CHORUS has been chosen with the greatest care front Italy, Germany, and England ; and will comprise upwards of Eighty Per formers ARRANG!.MENTS FOR THE BALLET. Mdlle. Carlotta Grist,lle. Lucile Grahu, and Mdlle. Cerito ; in addition to which an engagement has been made with Mdlle. Caroline Rosati (of La Scala, at Milan, and other great theatres of Italy), who will make her first appearance on the first night of the season in a New Ballet, expressly composed and arranged fur her, by M. Paul Taglioni ; Mdlle.Wautifier, of La Scala (her first appearance in this country); Madame Petit Stephan. Mdlle. lionore, Elise Montfort ; Mdlles. Thevenot, Julien, Lamoreux, Emile, Fanny Pascales, and Berlin; anti Matte. Caroline Baucourt, of the Academie Royale, and La Sc..la, Milan (her first appearance in this country). I❑ consequence o: the enthusiastic manner in which this eminent artiste was received last season, hopes are entertained that Mdlle. Taglioni may be induced to appear for a limited number of performances. 3E. St. Leon, M. d'Or, of the Academie Royale, Paris (his first appearance in this country), M. Gosselin, M. di Mattia, Sig. Venafra, M. Gouriet, M. Paul Taglioni, and M. Perrot. Composer of the Ballet Music, Signor Pugni. Principal Artist, Mr. Marshall. Maitres de Ballet—M. Paul Taglioni, M. Casatl, of La Scala ; and M. Perrot. Sous-Maitre de Ballet, M. Gosselin Regisscur de la Danse. M. Petit. An Origlitel. Grand Ballet will he produced, written expressly for ber Majesty's Theatre, by the celebrated poet, Henri Heine, on a subject selected front the Old Legends of Germany. A Novel and Poetical Ballet, for the subject of which the establishment is in debted to the kindness of a popular and distinguished Poetess, entitled EGERIA. The celebrated Pas de Quatre and Pas de Deesses will be revived, and an entirely new Divertissement, introducing another Grand Pas by M. Perrot, which, uniting all the peculiar attractions of the Pas des Deesses and Pas de Quatre, will present a novel feature of strik ing originality, and will combine the talent of all, to be entitled LA CONSTELLATION. TrIEATHE IZOYAL, DRITRY-LANE. TIIIS EVF.NING _ _ Will be performed the new Grand Ope;s. of THE BONDMAN. Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter ; Morliere, Mr. liorneastle; Ardentord, Mr. %V. Harrison; Mal-a-Propos, Mr. Harley ; Madame Corinne, Mias Romer; Urisette, Mien R. Isaacs ; Frivole, Mrs. Hughes. After which a new Ballet, called THE PRETTY SICILIAN. In which M. Croce, M. D'asis, and Mdlle. Baderna will appear. To conclude with the Last Act of DER FREISCIIUTi. Adolph, Mr. King; Caspar, Mr. Stretton ; ?Amid, Mr. Payne; Linda, Miss Messent ; Rose, Miss Isaacs. THEATRE', ROYAL, HAYMARKET. I - ntler the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee. THIS EVENING _ _ Will he performed a new and original Comedy, called THE SCHOOL FOR SCHEMING. Principal characters by Messrs. Far ten, Stuart, Buckstone, Howe, Selby, Brindal, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. llumby, Mrs. Yarnold, Miss Fortescue, Miss Bennett, Miss Rey nolds, Btc. To conclude with the Original Grand Fairy Extravaganza, called the INVISIBLE PRINCE.; or, the Island of Tranquil Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton, BIM L. S. Brickiiv4ham, Miss Reynold and Miss Julia Bennett. THEATRE ROYAL, LTCEUM. Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley. THIS EVENING Will he performed a new Comic Drama, called .£5OO REWARD. Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, Emery, H. Butler, Miss Ari:Mrs, and Miss Forster. After which a new Farce, called THE WIGWAM. Characters by Messrs. Matthews, Oxberry, Keeley, Miss Arden, Miss Turner, Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley. To be followed by the Farce of THE ETON BOY. Captain Popham, Mr. Wigan ; Dabster, Mr. Keeley ; Miss Fanny Curry, Miss Dickinson. To conclude with the Farce of MRS. WHITE. THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE. THIS EVENING Will be perfumed the celebrated Drama, called THE GREEN BUSIIES; or, A Hundred Years Ago. With the oeiginal :sag. To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet of LA OiRELT.F., entitled THE NIANTONt DANCERS ; or. the WEts little. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. I'. Bedford, 31r. 0. gtwth, Mr. Cullefford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor, 5E34 Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Lawa. PRI SC F.SS'S TII ENTRE, OX FOR D-STR E ET. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be performed Tiellint's Opera Seria entitled NORMA. Porno, If r. Allen ; Orovese, Mr. Leffler ; Flaiiins, Mr. Wynn ; Adelgisa, M sA . Romer; Clotittla, Miss Rourke; Norma, Mes BAS4II/0. In the course of the evening Professor HEMMING an 1 his ta lented CHILDREN will go through their wonderful performances. Previous to the Pantomime the Band will perform " The Ame rican Polka," introducing, "The Railroad Overture." To conclude with the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, en titled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the GOLDEN CASTLE; or, The One-eyed Geni. Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Columbine, Miss Barbidge ; Sprite, Mr. 11. Marshall ; Clown, Mr. Flexmore. FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell. THIS EVENING Will be performed the popular Drama, called LE DOCTEUR NOIR. Principal characters by MM. Lernaitre, Cartivy, Pascal, Lucien, David, Dursery, Berou, Time. Grasssu, Mdlles. Clarisse, Khin, and Vallee. Boxes, 65., Pit, 3s. 61. , Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight. Private Boxes, Stalls, and Places may be engaged at Mitchell's Library, 33, Bond-street; and at the Box-office. ETHIOPIAN RERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEkTItE The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington, White, Stanwood, and Germon, will have the honour of repeat 'mg! thetr Inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS, at the above Theatre, TO-MORROW EVENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Doors open at Eight o'clock, and the Entertainment com mences at Half-past Eight. The Programme will be varied on each occasdon. Due notice will be given of their next DAY PER YORMARCE, Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Amphitheatre, 2s. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. 'Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and other Members of the Royal Family. THIS EVENING Will he performed THE ROYAL FOX-HUNT ; or, Life's Course Of Men and Steeds. Entire change of the SCENES of the CIRCLE. To conclude with the successful Comic EquestrlanFairy Pantomime entitled THE FORTY THIEVES; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har vey ; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarini ; Columbine, Miss Louisa Waite. BOX-otree open from eleven till five o'clock.—Doors open at six awl c ,mmence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W. Broadfoot. ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge. THIS EVENING Will he performed a new Drama, entitled RABY RATTLER; or, The Progress of a Scamp. Characters supported by the whole Strength of the Company. After which, the favourite Ballet of L'AMOUR ET LA FOLIE. 'll3 conclude with TEMPTATION; or, The Fatal Brand. Box-office open from eleven till four o'clock. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING Will be performed THE BLACK DOCTOR. In which Miss Vin cent, Mrs. G. Lee, Miss L. Pearce, and Messrs. N. T. Hicks, Howard, Bird, Searle, Forman, &c., will perform. After which, BURIED ALIVE; or, The Illustrious Stranger. Benjamin Bowbell, Mr. roman. To conclude wleh - TIIL RrIN'ED HOUSE AT MILBA.NE ; or, The Murder at the Lonely Creek. Boxes, Is., Half-price , 6 d.; Pit, Gd. ; Gallery, 3J. THE WEATIIER.—SUN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 11. THERMOMETER, Lowest, 28; Highest, 34 ; Noon, 37. BAROMETER, 29.82.—W1ND W.N.W., mild thaw. 111411 WATER AT LONDON•BRIDG THIS DAY. Hornin g ~ 5 d minutes after 10. I Evening .. 34 minutes after \, -- t , . 44 , . trs l -t__J ' -0 ., • c r 4 t. ..0 .. • s t,, ~,,,,, . _ .. - • - ~ ax v •:‘' e r . ii , . ~.... ..., _ jr.,,li.i' k • flørnn~ ~~~ LONDON, FRIDAY, FEp,Ru m - t , 1547. LORD G. BENTINCWS BILL. MEETING OF IRISH MEMBERS AT LORD JOHN RUSSELL'S. A meeting of Irish Members was held yesterday at twelve o'clock, at the residence of Lord JouN RIMELL, which was con►ened by hii Lordohip to an nounce to them the determination which the Govern ment had come to with respect to the proposed measure TIIE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY MORNIN G, FEBRUARY 12, 184 7. of Lord GEORGE BENTINCIL for the advance of money to assist in the completion of railways in Ireland. The Brewing from Sugar Bill was read a third time. The Railway Commissioners' Bill was read a first time. The House adjourned shortly after Eleven o'clock. I The PREMIER stated, that in the event of there being a majority in favour of the proposition of the Noble Member for Lynn, it was the determination of himself and his colleagues to resign immediately. Such a large amount of money as has been contemplated to be advanced by Lord GEORGE BENTISCK and his sup porters, in addition to the immense sums that have already been expended in that country on Govern ment works, added to what will be required, would, in the estimation of the Government, disorder the finances of this country so much that they considered it impolitic, and even dangerous, to accede to the measure; and, as he had already stated, rather than submit to its being carried, they had unanimously determined to tender their resignations as Ministers of the Crown. Several of the gentlemen in attendance addressed the meeting, and, it appeared by their observations, that with the view of obviating the necessity fur his Lord ship having occasion to resort to the alternative which he mentioned, they would give him all the support in their power to resist the measure, which determination will be fatal to it. The House of Lords met at Five o'clock. No business of public importance was transacted, but after the presentation of several petitions their Lord ships adjourned. The Commons met at Four o'clock. Several private Bills were forwarded a stage. In answer to Mr. THORNELY, Mr. MILNER Ginsos stated that a Bill was in pre paration to enable joint-stock companies to wind up their concerns. Lord JOHN RUSSELL stated, in answer to a question, that it was the intention of the Government that the Poor-law Bill for Ireland, and the Bill for lending money to the proprietors of land, should proceed pari passe, so as to go up to the other House together. His Lordship also stated that in a few days he would propose a measure for the organisation of the Poor-law Board in Ireland. Mr. SHARMAN CnAwros.n then moved the resolution of which he had given notice, the object of which was to secure to the tenant in Ireland a sufficient permanency of tenure, or full compensation for all benefits created by the expenditure of his labour and capital on the lands in his occupation. Sir D. NORREYS thought that the stamp duties should be done away with, and that where leases were given for less than thirty years, that all local taxation should be thrown on the landlord. Mr. Tors desired that the property of absentees was as well managed as that of the resident gentry. Lord CASTLEREAGH could not support the motion of the Hon. Member for Rochdale, as it would be produc tive of the greatest mischief to the landed proprietors of L eland. Colonel CONNOLLY opposed the motion. Mr. LABOUCHERE acknowledged that the subject was one well worthy the attention of the House. Had the Hon. Member pursued the course ho had pursued on former cacasions, and proposed to introduce a Bill, the Government would not have objected to its introduction, but he considered that it would be injudicious to agree to a general resolution on the subject, more particularly when, as in the present instance, the choice was given to the House of adopting two alternatives. He also ob jected to the resolutions as vague and indefinite. It would alter the law of property to give permanency of tenure, but he conceived that the House was already committed to the principle of giving compensation to the tenant for improvements. Mr. FITZSTEPHEN FRENCH said that the tenant right was a most unfair and mischievous practice. In answer to Mr. SMITH O'BRIEN, it was stated by Mr. LAROUCHERE that the Government hoped to intro duce a Bill on the subject referred to in the resolutions before Easter. The motion was then withdrawn. On the motion of Mr. Acintolinr, leave was given bring in a Bill to amend the Commons Enclosure Act. Mr. SHARMAN CRAWPORD obtained leave to bring in a Bill fur the better collecting the poor's rate in Ireland. Mr. C. O'BRIEN moved for certain returns relating to the proceedings of Captain Wynne as an officer of the Board of Works, which, after a short conversation, were agreed to. Mr. STRUTT, as the Chairman of the Railway Com mission, then rose to move for leave to bring in a Bill fur the regulation of ra:lway business. With regard to new Bills, it was proposed that the promoters of them should deposit a sufficient sum to defray the preliminary expenses of a survey, and that then they should be authorised by the Commissioners to enter on several bonds giving the Commissioners power to award damages for any injuries occurring in conse quence of such survey. It was proposed that stakes should be driven into the Mud to mark the lino of the 1 proposed railway, and that a public officer should be sent down to receive suggestions from owners or occu piers as to any proposed deviations, which if the promoters were inclined to receive, they should have power to do, and to include such deviations in their deposited plans. He proposed that proofs of compliance with the standing orders, should be received by the Railway Commissioners, and that the officer sent down by them should report upon the deposited plans and sections. He proposed that counsel should not be i allowed to be heard, or to examine witnesses before the Commissioners. He proposed that the Commissioners should have power to report to the House upon all matters relating to tolls, fares, engineering, amount of capital, construction of the line, number of shares, and power for borrowing money, to be granted to the com pany. Ile proposed that in Committee, with regard to questions of fact, which might be the subject of dis pute, he proposed that either party might complain, and have the Bill referred back to the Commis sioners, and if the complaint should turn out unfounded that the parties so applying should boar the expenses. He did not propose to give the companies power, author ising railway companies to borrow capital, or to amalga mate, without coming to Parliament, nor did he propose to limit the rate of interest on the dividends of railway , companies. He proposed that the power of revising the rates of fares on railways, every ten years, should be given to Parliament; and he proposed that every existing railway company which came to Parliament for an ex tension of its powers should be subject to this revision of tolls and fares, and that the same power should be vested in Parliament with regard to all railways. He also proposed that when any company intended to make alterations in their fares, such company should give due notice thereof to the Commissioners, stating at the 311110 time their reasons for such alterations. With regard to the Post-office service, he thought that distinct and definite charges should be made for it, such rates of charge to be agreed on between the Post office and the Companies, and to be reported to the Companies in the same way as the rates of fares and tolls were reported to them, limiting the contract for carrying the mails to the period of five years. To ensure punctuality, he proposed that bills of the times of arrival and departure of each train should be conspicuously exhibited at every station, that they should be forwarded to the Com missioners, and that they should make an annual report to Parliament of the speed of the diffe rent trains throughout the country, calling the attention of Parliament to the punctuality or want of punctuality in the different trains run by the different companies, and their influence upon the safety of the public. He proposed that, with regard to cheap trains, the time of arrival, departure, and stopping at the different stations should be reported to the commissioners, and that at night there should be lights in the carriages ; and that in every carriage should be affixed a notice, stating the number of pas sengers every such carriage was to convey; and that any infraction of such rules should be punished by fine. He proposed also to give the Commissioners power to re gulate the time of the arrival and departure of third class trains where two companies meet, so as to answer the accommodation of the public, and to employ police it the expense of the company where their employment might be necessary to insure the preservation of the public peace. After a short debate, leave was given to bring in the Bill. On the motion for the second reading of Lord G. BENTINCK'S Bill, for advancing 16,000,000 L to the shareholders in Irish railways, Mr. SMITH O'BRIEN appealed to the Noble Lord. the Member for Lynn, to postpone his motion, in order to give time to the Irish Nfembers to consult their con stituents, as the Government had held out an un ganerouie tcharrernie. t d A motion long that they would resign sho u ld th e and angry discussion ensued, in the course of which Lor d JOHN Itussraa. declared that in the event of the motion being carried he and his colleagues would resign, and also refused to consent to any po s tp onemen t of the Bill. If itweurve to late orr towo which with it th at was r a Govern night, he would give Govern ment night, to the discussion of the measure. Eventually the second rtading way -• aupuluett till to-morrow (this day). As Lord J. RUSSELL said emphatically, at the close of Wednesday's debate, " This is not a question of principle, but of degree." The difference between twelve, eleven, and ten hours, can only be a question of degree. As far as interference is concerned, there is no principle at stake ; but as far as the fate of the measure is concerned, there is a prin ciple, and a very great principle at issue, namely— Will the Legislature forget its noblest attribute, the power of protecting helplessness ? Will the representatives of the people refuse to hear the prayers of the humble, and only listen to those who are able to protect themselves ? That such will not he the result will be satisfactorily demonstrated on Wednes day next. Session after session has the Ten Hours' Bill been brought under the consideration of Parliament. It has been repeatedly the theme of most earnest and eloquent discussion, it has bean ably and vigorously supported, it has been resolutely opposed, and, though occasionally triumphant, it has been again and again rejected. Nevertheless, though continually rejected, it has been continually increasing in strength, it has been continually acquiring new sympathy and support, and is now awaiting its second reading in the House of Commons with every prospect of a favourable result. In a few days, it will, doubtless, be the law of the land. The long protracted, hardly won victory will be achieved, and though long protracted, it will be most welcome. If ever triumph was merited by patient endurance and persevering exertion, triumph has been indeed merited by the supporters of the Ten Hours' Bill. For long years have the anxious opera tives, for whose benefit it is designed, prayed and petitioned the Legislature for assistance, but they have prayed and petitioned in vain. For long years have the advocates of the measure brought forward the most unanswerable arguments and appa rently irresistible appeals, but their arguments and their appeals have been alike unavailing. And how is this? Whence arises this determined and enduring opposition ? The cause is obvious. The opponents of the Ten Hours' Bill, beginning with false premises, have arrived at a false conclusion, namely, that such a measure would be most preju dicial to their own interests ; hence their opposition which is perhaps only natural. According to the way of the world, it is perhaps only natural, that men should oppose what they believe inimical to themselves. With this line of conduct we do not now find fault (that were indeed useless), but we find fault with the belief by which it is inspired. It is adopted on entirely mistaken grounds. A mea sure so obviously advantageous to the workman cannot and will not be found injurious to the master. The employer cannot suffer by what benefits the employed. And that the proposed altera tion will benefit the employed, has been assuredly proved beyond all power of gain saying. On an impartial investigation how does the matter lie ? what is the question at issue ? Simply this. The women and young persons em ployed in the manufactures are now compelled to work for twelve hours in the day ; they are com pelled, it is useless to gainsay it—their own neces sities render it imperative on them to obtain werk, and the masters, generally speaking, will cot, unless restrained by the law, give them work upon other terms. It is proposed, by the interference of Parliament, to relieve these " women and young persons "—for, be if remembered, it is only with these we have to deal—it is proposed to relieve them from two hour,' daily labour, and, we ask, hew will this alteration affect them ? Will it prove a blessing or a bane ? Let us descend to particulars ; let us contemplate an individual case. Let us look on the wife and mother banished from her family, wearily working the whole live-long day, and then, wearied and worn-out, returning at a late hour to her roof—to her roof shall we say ? we are almost at a loss for a word by which to designate it—we cannot call that place her dwelling, where she never dwells ; we cannot call that place a home, from which every domestic happiness is banished. Let us picture this hard life of toil, and think, all she asks from us is two hours of rest. No, something more than two hours of rest, something more than the mere interval of two hours —she asks for an opportunity to hold communion with her family, to look upon her little children, to cheer her desolate hearth, and perhaps reclaim her now deserted husband—for in two hours it will be 1 possible to effect all this. To those who consider the duties of domestic life entitled to a moment's considera tion, the proposed alteration must appear of incalculable advantage. If this view of the question bad been re garded more, the opposition to the Bill must have been assuredly much diminished. And why has it not been regarded, is it after all but a minor con sideration? When NAPOLEON inquired of Madame CAMPAN what was necessary for the good education of the youth of France, "Good mothers," she replied. I The Emperor admitted the justice of her observation. I" We have here," ho said, " a system of ! education in one word." It is this very system of education which our present factory regulations seem fitted to subvert. Their frames weakened by excess of toil, their understandings by ' neglect of culture, owing to the unceasing employ ments in which they are engaged from their youth upwards, the unfortunate factory women assume the arduous duties of wives and mothers, both morally and physically disqualified from fulfilling them aright. It has been proved by a late inquiry that out of every hundred deaths occurring in the manufacturing districts more than sixty-one are these of children under two years of age ! Does not this fully prove the terrible effects of the present system ? But these and similar arguments have been already frequently brought forward by Lord ASHLEY and others, and although they cannot fail to arrest atten. tion and excite sympathy, they have as yet been found inadequate to convince. Unanswerable as these arguments must appear, innumerable objections have nevertheless arisen. We are told perhaps that 0113 is all very well, very humane, and so forth, but that it will never do in practice, that it is against all the principles of political economy. So far, in deed, has this last objection gained ground, that this seems to be now almost regarded as a question of , Humanity versus Political Economy—an antagonism which is absolutely impossible. Let us not regard this matter, as it is too often regarded, only in a superficial light ; let us not heed the specious phraseology of those who seek to disguise their own selfish schemes under fine sounding names : never mind what doctrines the so-called political economists may put forth, let us look at the principle itself. After all, what is political economy, and what does it teach us ? Is not its first great maxim, the main object to which it tends, " the greatest good of the greatest number ?" Is not this the great ob ject ,of all Governments and of all laws, and shall we then be told that to increase the wealth of one particular class is Political Economy! No matter if the labourer suffer, if his frame be weakened, his heart withered, his intellect destroyed, no matter if he die, body and soul, so that his mas ter's business prosper—that is the great desideratum! Let his hands " produce," no matter at what per sonaltsbelevepsroafirets—freteh;i,s or depeomlititchaelmseeclvoensomreyrigt. sacrifi ce , an d l et hi s master " consume " ious ln wh t e h n e same way men " ca ll i t freedom when them is they find fault with the creed of others . C hildren o f Tuesday. We have received the Paris papers may be frightened by sh a d ows , b ut men are not to The speech of the Finance Minister Chamber be thehamber be so deceived ; the ignorant and unthinking may b e on the preceding day on the state of the French finances confounded by the specious reasoning of these poli- is thus commented on in the Constitutionnel : 7 a tical economists, but in this enlightened age their "M. Lacave Laplagne endeavoured ttoorfel3ollr to finances the ccdarseaw delusive doctrines cannot long prevail. we are t u i p o o n n s which o t tn h e d l fplorabl d s eplorable management z; g h e a m m e t i 3 a e r, from M. de Castel inclined to think that the true principles of lane, a Conserva a tiv r e a , r s t ss much as from M. o l n ' Ferdinand n t a o n d a h d o e w Las tsh Political Economy, and at the same time the ci yrie, or M. Ledru Rollin. II e , etnhdaeta;the situation is not best interests of Humanity, had never a more powerful whenWtoinmemulyovgirtohntniftto,goestheregures he succeededdt;j3id,alnltuirltiliearndne. or more accurate expounder than ALEXANDER POPE. But some few words from M. Q linseltTosnaof his, by proving He has truly and beautifully shown how the good of that the s t et () t fi a c l e d o fttohedeasutroyenthtaistiEno3 of receipts, of the defi one and the good of all are incorporate and indi- ciencies, and of the extraordinary, ss, e 'works, of represe n tingte amoun t allof visible. He has told us how "jarring interests" may the expenses oa voted since l o r t as , e i sc t was u at that period, was produce " the according music of a well-mixed upwards o r ? . two milliards ! It will of course be well understood that in such a situation the Government has state." an excellent excuse for adjourning the f re t f h o e rms so long " Where small and great, where weak and mighty m a d e solicited and expected. Wh y speak o f of conversionc To serve, not suffer • strengthen not invade; of the Five per Cents., of postal re fo r m, the mi. More powerful each' as needful to the rest, nution of the salt duty, &c. ? Can . such . t \lungs . be And, in proportion as it blesses, blessed." thought of ? If so, the Ministry 0 w in n une w d o ia rk e yprootctts s When the great principle of mutual depenuenee and the i t t h , atdefici e nt 3, which and thus it get s rid of niineasiutsres which it has never mutual co-operation is generally recognised, as it thought seriously of realising. Will . day d it be believed, nred to , we no more o f how must be at no distant shallday hear t e h v a e t r, t l i h e at co t o h s e ,Ty M a i t ts e ter a d rty Fiwnanas this" a lone capable of effecaty the contending interests of masters and men — we ing these reform s ? This em b a rrassment that the Minis shall hear no longer that Political Economy is adverse teroinmh :r s oi i a r? r e r r )d ed u i e t e d f i t n he o u r . fi n n t a r i; es I FaeFearlesslyo ifeo r lessly theaffirming : ng general that to Ilemanity. the economies of France are inexhaustible, that the purse of IVe must refer our readers to the able and eloquent the public is sufficient for everything, it has occasioned a financial crisi s w hi c h at resen t seriously injures industry and speech of Lord JOHN MANNERS for a refutation commerce en masse. To i) this crisis is added that of food, of the fallacious arguments against non-inteference. c, which .. i te it renders graver by concealing the ec gr ol e a a t t io i n nsu f fficie f n e y "Do we not interfere," he asks, "to regulate the I t nishing a andrrevmesedy. a 0 thus hm geavgernettiint greater p r speculation of the r r es em pon u s i i- - speed of vessels in the river ? Did we wait for a l.)ility of the present distress must be certainly attributed to it 1 mutual arrangement of master and men when we Such mi; in is pr t e h s e er s c it e u o a f tio a n which r w th h e ioh M h in as istr i ); ol h a a te s d prt an ced oe for o interfered to emancipate the negroes ?" It seems 1 Europe, we find ourselves i With a budget in a state of normal almost ridiculous, however, to talk about non- le %fit , n i e e n a c r y i - , n w i t o l s i finances in disorder w , o w r _ith a i loan more or interferenc e now. Why, if th e Ten Hours' Bill engage the tPur tur p e e , c a t, J i w th itiei n o o r r e m di o t u d s eeply ks sh w a h ken h : Erofoundly be rejected, because tI , P Hou.e must not interfere, 1 the speech of M. DE CASTELLANE, a Conservative of I -sass,- sits of Pe - sisal: sent which uuti.urise 1 L. - a 21.4 party, produced a great sensation in the Cham twelve hours must be repealed on th e same pri nc iple o r. Not only did he declare that the finances were in 1 In the Parliamentary — notices of motions for this etening we find the following members proposed by Mr. Rican's° to be nominated for forming a Select Committee on the navigation laws :—Mr. RICARDO, Mr. Alderman THOMPSON, Mr. HUME, Sir RODER r PEEL, Mr. MILNER. GIB SON, Mr. HUTT, Sir GEORGE CLERK, Mr. BROWN RIGG, Mr. BRIGHT, Mr. WCARTHY, Viscount SANDON, Mr. BROWN, Mr. LYALL, Mr. MITCHELL, and Mr. ThoMAS BARING. The selection appears to be made with the view of combining the services of men upon an inquiry of the greatest importance, pos sessed of great ability and high integrity. We have no doubt they will enter upon the task, intended to be assigned to them, with an earnest zeal solely directed to promote their country's good, and a consequent spirit of impartiality that will not fail to impart the greatest weight to their future views and recommendations. Whilst we recognize by the names above enumerated an intention to constitute the Committee in the fairest manner, seeing that the op posite opinions which are entertained on this subject will be respectively and advantageously impersonated, we cannot but feel rejoiced, holding the impressions we have advocated with reference to the navigation laws, that Sir R. PEEL will be invited to give his va luable aid to the Committee. Our gratification at finding his name among the proposed list is derived from the knowledge we have of his vast experience and judgment in all matters affecting our commercial prosperity, and from the certainty that, if any good grounds can be substantiated for preserving the navigation laws, either in their en tirety or in part, he will scrupulously support them ; and from the conviction, on the other hand, that if those who support the shipping interests, whether from motives purely erroneous, or purely selfish, should fail to make out their case before his search ing mind, Sir it. PEEL will ably, conscientiously, and manfully resist any report which should be calculated to sanction the maintenance of laws no longer suit able to the objects for which they were originally enacted. However tardy Sir R. PEEL was in re tracing his former errors, yet did the country feel grateful, that when he became fully persuaded of the evils attendant upon a restrictive policy in relation to our extended commercial intercourse, he determi nedly splintered into atoms the wand of monopoly, at the evident risk of being abruptly hurled from the powerful position which he held as First Minister of the Crown. In vain, therefore, as it seems to us, will the hydra of protection attempt to rear its fallen crest whilst Sir R. PEEL and Lord J. RUSSELL, with his Liberal party, shall be found uniting their splendid talents in resisting every effort to revive the crushed spirit of monopoly. One stronghold after another has been successfully besieged by the genius and indomitable energy of the British merchant, which has converted the most accomplished statesmen of the age to the enlarged and benevolent spirit, that animates its civilising and lofty enter prises ; and, in every instance, brief or pro tracted as may have been the several contests, have the enemies to freedom in trade and commerce been compelled to surrender. The friends of un fettered commerce have now fairly laid siege to the stronghold of the navigation laws ; and the day cannot be distant when their infatuated advocates will be forced to succumb, or to capitulate upon terms advantageous to our mercantile progression The history of the laws in question powerfully evi dences the weak foundations on which they were erected, inasmuch, as at different periods, and long previous to the great triumph achieved in 1846, in favour of the principles of free trade, their pernicious consequences imperiously indi cated the necessity of their being occasionally altered for the purpose of alleviating the burdens of indirect and unjust taxation, and of strengthening our mer chants in the race of competition that grew cut of the growing enterprise of commercial rivals. It is satisfactory to know, that this question has been al ready to a great extent investigated by two former committees, who were unable to complete their labours, and that therefore the inquiry will necessarily not be of so protracted a character as it otherwise would have been. Hence, we hope, that the path for Legislation will be speedily cleared by the prelimi nary information to be laid before, and digested by, the Committee about to be appointed. Iter pigro runs quasi sepes sptnarum._ A letter from Berne, dated 4th February, contains the following: — The Council of War of the ultramontane faction is per manently sitting at Lucerne. It is from that place that it directs all the movements of the league. It is thus that it has caused to be visited by experienced officers all the vul nerabl points of the canton of Lucerne, and has ordered them to be fortified. Never, at any period of their history, have the primitive cantons made military preparations on a more extensive scale, and as all these armaments are out of proportion with the_ feeble resources they possess, It is certain that they receive foreign subsidies. It is even said that they intend taking the initiative in the struggle against the great cantons. In any case the members of the league appear shortly to expect decrees of the Diet with re spect to the existence of their association, and on the subject of the question relative to the Jesuits; and they continue to announce boldly that they will oppose by force the em ployment of all means of coercion. The Grand Council of Byrne has terminated its labours without the attacks of the givethe Government. The income-tax decreed in in 0 populations have understood that, in relieving htleie adversaries of the new order of things ex rents which from the feudalstill weighed on them in tb em parts of the canton, the wants of the treasury required several w c peptr O creai n cent E ckec e tdie r pt s n.h : ican t Tt compen sa tion. That compensation will , however , not be Ne ed ine a r y onerous to the tax - payers , for the income - tax will never exceed poi/3 y per thousand of the capital." Madrid papers of the 3d have been received. Senor niatTINEZ DE LA ROSA has been appointed Chairman, and Senor BENAVIDES Secretary of the Com mittee of the Chamber of Deputies, appointed to draw up the answer to the address. These papers state that Don MIGUEL had been pro claimed King in several towns of the north of Portugal. The Portuguese Ambassador, the Condo DE ThomAa (COSTA CABRAL) had a long conference with the Duke of SoToMAYOR on the 3d, fur the purpose, it is said, of demanding an armed intervention. MADRID BOLSA, FEB. 3.—The Thr©e per Cents., 32i cash, 32k paper; Four per Cents., 20k cash; Five per Cents., 20 1346 cash, 20i paper; Passive , 6 i; Exchan g e on London, 37. a far worse position under the present Ministry than they had been under that of M. HIIMANN, and that the financial state of the country was becoming every year more unsatisfactory, but ho boldly declared that it was the duty of the new Chamber to strike at once at the root of the evil, and concluded by moving, as an amend ment, to add to the paragraph under discussion that "it is the duty of the Government to re-establish an equili brium between the expenditure and the receipt. The debate upon this amendment was adjourned to the next sitting. new forces. The illustrious General Santa Anna, by an act 1 of his life which will cover him with imperishable honour, (refused) to take upon himself the supreme command, but marched at once to San Luis, where, in the space of a few weeks, he united ani organised an army of more than 22,000 men, sections of which have already thrown them selves before, and encountered the enemy 1 On their part, the Government of the United States, pledged as they are to " conquer a peace," have given orders to General 'Taylor that he should advance. Thus, then. another encounter be tween the two nations will soon take place. From the valour and number of our troops, the etithu siasm and skill of their chief, and the jes• ice of our cause, we ought to expect a favourable result. But, however it terminates, this action will neither be the last nor decisive. Our country being invaded and occupied—nut only the ter ritory in question, but a great part o: that which never belonged to Texas—whole states over which the sovereignty of Mexico was never questioned; enveloped in a wAr for our race, and aggravated in a manner the most unjust and atrocious which the mind can conceive of, our honour and the welfare of our children—this sacred interest which nations are not able to disregard—obliges us to sustain the struggle, however prolonged and obstinate, until re spected for our valour and our eoestancy, we shall arrest the immoral ambition of our northern neighbours, and make sure the position of our race upon this hemisphere, peopled for the greater part by them, and where at no distant day their ardent and generous deeds will shine forth, brilliant as the noon-day sun. If great sacrifices are necessary for this strife, disgraceful would it be to lose the whole for the false advantages of a deceitful and fugitive peace. In a great crisis we are called upon to give illustrious proofs of our power and virtue. Our fathers fought for their independence eleven years, in a strife always disadvantageous, spilling their blood at every mo ment. Thanks to their spilt we were raised from an humble colony to the position of an independent nation. If Mexico fights with constancy and intrepidity, her's will be the triumph and the merited respect which she will acquire among the other nations of the earth. Acting on these principles, the Government has not desired to receive any propositions of peace ; the question of war remains submitted to your decision, and the Government can only recommend to Congress the urgent necessity of aiding the army with all the resources necessary for the campaign. The people of Mexico, who know end feel the magnitude of the interests which are at stake in this war, will not refuse their resource 3 for its prosecution. The strife is not one of those wars which pride so often engenders. It is the pheno menon of an object still more important and transcendental, whose motives are in their nature similar to the causes, and the extension of whose consequences it is difficult to conjec ture. The northern race has spread itself over this continent with celerity and force, unexampled in all previous ages, and now, in their growth, they threaten to extend themselves over our territory and extinguish our race, establishing the predominance of their own in its stead. This invasion will produce the same results under the auspices of peace, as in the days of war; and thus to make sure the permanency of our raze we have need of institutions which will promote our solid growth and prosperity. L [lore the President leaves the subject of the war, and goes on to review the political state of the country. He says, that since the revolution of last August, all the states have introduced the old constitution, finding that much the best. He regrets the previous loss of their democratic institutions, but rejoices that they now have a prospect of recovering them. The choice of their officers and the laws of their country, he is convinced, should be the sacred right of the people. After portraying the great Mexican nation as it once was, he describes it as it is nuw, and concludes as follows :—] I do not wish to sketch this melancholy picture, but these calamities moved my Mexican heart; they in spired me with the resolution to place myself at the head of the recent revolution, and to proclaim the return of the democratic and liberal opinions, the only ones that can make us respectable and happy. God knows, gentlemen, that no ambitious wish enters into my views. The power which necessity threw into my hands, has been held by a continual sacrifice of my aspirations. I have never harboured any thought or desire, except to see my country the conqueror of its enemies, and to enjoy in its bosom, the peace, the liberty, the glory which she merits. I have believed that the meeting of this Congress would signalise a happy epoch, and I bless this day, by me so much desired, on which, depositing the power in your hands, nothing wilt impede my n ad to the army, to share their dangers, to tight like a soldier against my country's toes. On this day the nation enters into the full exercise of its sovereign rights. Gentleman Representatives,— The revolution has cern pleted that which it promises to the people. It remains now for you to fulfil the hopes which the people have con ceived; to make certain the prayers which every Mexican at this moment oilers to Heaven for the prudence and for tune of their worthy representatives. Your patriotism, your knowledge and your virtues are the best guarantees that these sacred wishes will be fully satisfied. MARIANO SALAS. _ _ The Presse, the organ of the party of Count MoLE, thus speaks of the am. minient of M. DE CASTELLANE:- "The remarks of M. de Castellane are worthy of atten tion. Speaking, as he did, in the name of the young, en lightened, and Progressist fraction of the Conservative party, M. de Castellane is not one of those who have taken their seats on the benches of the majority, in order to slumber more at their ease. His idea is that the promises made to the electors of Lisieux should be carried out ; he calls for all the reforms that time has matured, and the necessity for which cannot be contested. Postal reform—a modi fication in the duty on salt—a reform in the octroi duties — in the indirect taxes—in our immense military systein, which embraces at present 100,000 men more than in 1833, and which absorbs upwards of 1,000,000 f. per day—these are the points which the Hon. Member expressed his desire to be first attended to. We completely participate, as our readers are aware, in the wishes thus expressed; and to those who "liege the difficulties of our present position as an argument against such c hanges, we must declare that of all the excuses that they could bring forward this is the one that can least be accepted. It is, in fact, precisely when times are hard, when food is dear, when taxes weigh the most heavily on the existence of the poorer classes, that there is an opportu nity—nay, an urgency, to adopt reforms of a nature to dimi nish their burdens. Did Sir Robert Peel wait until the situ ation was prosperous to commence his reforms? No; it was in the midst of the very crisis that he acted. If remedies are necessary, it is wizen one is ill, and not afterwards. In favourable circumstances, when living is cheap, the weight of taxea,li • easier. to beer, and we can conceive up to a certain point that such circumstances are taken advantage of in order feiViistpone'all change. But to seek in the difficulties themselves' fretrit'wbich the people suffer a pretext for not reduciag at A il the charges that aggravate those difficulties, appears:to ftitcrbe conduct as unreasonable as it is unsup portable Loargpment." It is . Aot improbable that on this financial question the Mitibitry may go out of office, and a MOLE Ministry be appointed. It was rumoured in Paris on Tuesday that, iri:fOnsequeneo of the gross and unprovoked per sonal attack made by M. GuizoT on the Marquis of NORMANDY, the latter had suspended all offi cial intercourse with M. GUIZOT, and was about to retire from Paris, leaving Lord WILLIAM HERVEY as Charge d'Affaires. All parties in the French capital are loud in their condemnation of M. GUIZOT'S conduct throughout the whole affair, and it is said that it ha , been settled in the highest quarter that Count MOLE is to be his successor, as M. GUIZOT has incurred the royal displeasure by having made an attack on the English Government in the Chambers, without orders, and without acquainting the KING of his intention so to do. It is, therefore, not improbable that this amend ment, proposed by a partisan of Count MOLE, is intended to give the coup de grace to M. GINZOT for this breach of discipline. The discussion was resumed on Wednes , day, but the Chamber had not come to any decision at the hour the post left. It would appear from the following letter from Tunis of the 14th ult., which is published in these journals, that the PORTE, roused by the imprudence of the French Foreign Minister to the assertion of its rights, is about to take active measures to reduce its rebellious vassal, the BEY of Tunis, to obedience. "Three days ago, a vessel coming from Malta brought a chiaoux of the Grand Signor, but the Bey has hitherto re fused to allow him to laud, and to receive the letters of which tie is the bearer. Last week several English steamers arrived, bringing dispatches for the Bey, and each time he demanded several days to reply. Thiy came to announce the arrival of Ow Turkish Envoy. The refusal to receive him may cause some embarrassment to the Bey, from which all the friend ship of the French Ministers may find it difficult to relieve him. The Bey was generous in France, but that was an ex ception to his general manner of acting. hlis voyage in France is consiuered here a very serious fault; and is looked on as the prelude of great disasters for his people." Cocas AUTIIENTIQUE.—PARIS, FEB. 9.—Five per Cents., 118 f. 117 f. 95c. 85c. 90c. 85c. ; Four per Cents., 104 f. ; Three per Cents., 77f. 85c., 80c. 75c., 70c., Bank Actions, 3,262 f., 50e.; Rent de Naples (Rothschild's) 101 f. 50c.; Romans, 101 E 100,if.; Belgian Five per Cents., (1840), 101;4E; Ditto (1842), 102 N; Belgian Four-and-a-Half per Cants., 95%; Belgian Two-and. a half per Cents., 54 ; Spa nish Three per Cents., 34 1 / 2 3 / 1 ; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 57 1 4; Exchange on London—one month money, 23f. 20c. ; three months, money, 25f. 2 lAc. Mexico, Dec. 6, 1846. _His Excellency Senor Sublets, President of Congress, replied as follows: Most excellent' Sir, The national represenatives have heard with plea-ure the solemn words which the Executive has spoken. The chief of the glorious revolution of August 4th has manifested his satisfaction, to see the vote of the people which was given at the capitol, complied with. The representatives of the people, desire to return, through me, the most cordial response to the chief of the people's revolu tion. The element of democracy rules through the republic, and I am able to give assurance that the fundamental laws of the country will have for their object the common welfare of all, without yielding to the exaggerated pretensions of the minority. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, FEBRUARY 10. Boulogne and Amiens, 141—Dutch Rhenish, 4% —Namur and Lie;e, 2%—Nortlsirn of France, 12!4—Orleans and Bordeaux, N. Truly difficult it is to commence this work at a time when the powerful republic of the North insults, invades, and threatens us with the absolute annihilation of our nationality; but these representatives, so far fi om being discouraged by this melancholy situation, will press forward in the midst of the combat to give all convenient organization, to the end that the integral parts of the nation may have vigour to resist. AMERICAN NEWS. SEVEN DAYS LATER. (FRox OUR CORRESPONDENT.) LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY EVENING. By the arrival of the packet-ship Queen of the West, from New York, from which city she sailed on the 23d instant, we have papers to that date inclusive, being seven days later than that brought by the Yorkshire, on Friday last.' The steam-ship Hibernia had not reached Boston on the 21st, but was hourly expected. Two packet-ships, the Rochester, from Liverpool, and the Quebec, from Loudon, had arrived at New York ; each takes out two days later news. The papers before us do not contain any very important intelligence, and that portion which refers to the war in Mexico has been almost entirely anticipated by the arrival of the West India mail. The New Orleans papers state that no apprehension is new felt for General Worth's safety. The Washington Union of December 19 contains the following : Dispatches have been received from General Taylor, dated the 22d December, near Monterey representing that he had left that place o n th e 15 t h for Victoria, having previously pat in motion the troops destined for that point. At Monte,, morelos a junction was effected on the 17th with the 2d in fantry and 2d Tennessee regiment of foot from Carnargo ; and it was intended, with the whole force (3,5 t 0 men) to march, on the 19th, for Victoria. But on the evening of his arrival at Montentorelos, a dispatch arrived from General Worth, commanding at Saltillo, with the intelligence that Santa Anna designed to take advantage of the division of force towards Victoria, and by a rapid movement,to strike a heavy blow at Saltillo; and if successful, then at General Wool's force at Parras. Under these circumstances, and with no means of judging bow far this information might be well founded, the General returned to Monterey with the regular force, in order to be in position to reinforce Saltillo if neces sary. The volunteers under General Quitman, reinforced by a field battery, were ordered to continue their march, and effect a junction with General Patterson at Victoria, while General Taylor returned to Monterey with General Twigg'a division, now increased by the 2d infantry. In the meantime General Butler and General Wool being advised by General Worth of a probable attack upon his po sition, moved rapidly to join him with all the available force at Parras and Monterey, while orders were dispatched by Ge neral Butler to hasten up troops from the rear. The latter General proceeded iu person to Saltillo and asiumed the com mand, agreeably to instructions which had been given him 5y General Taylor before his departure to meet a case like this. No, Mexico will not be less than France, who, though the legions of Europe came to invade her, conquered princes and organized her government at the same time. By good for tune the mildness of our climate, the blandness of our customs, and, if I may say it without boasting, our virtues, will cause us to work in an energetic manner, without committing the crimes, and covering ourselves with the blood which stains the history of the old world. The decision manifested by the supreme power, the in trepid valour of our army, the noble resolution of its com mander, and the reanimation of the public spirit throughout all the states, appear to be good symptoms that the epoch fixed by Providence has arrived, when the Mexican nation may be able to call itself, and to be called with truth, sove reign, free, and independent. Before the Supreme Being we were, yesterday, sworn to procure, as far as in our power, the good and prosperity of the nation. The oath will be fulfilled with all the loyalty which a sacred duty and t r i e d p a t r i o ti sm d eman d . The commercial news by this arrival is satisfactory. Ex change at New York was 106 c. to 106ic. for bills ou Lon don' but at the latter q uo t a ti on th e b us i ness was very dull. In bread stuff few transactions were being effected, and prices were advancing. AFFAIRS IN YUCATAN. (From the New. Orleans Papers of the 11th.) The following is a more particular account of an overture b_y Yucatan, mentioned in the previous accounts from the General Taylor had proceeded beyond Monterey on his way to Saltillo, when he was met on the .20th by a dispatch from the post, announcing the early arrival of General Wool's co. lump, and also that the expected concentration and move ' ment of the Mexican troops upon that position had not taken place—indeed, that their advanced posts had rather been withdrawn. Deeming the force there, and soon to be at Sal tillo quite sufficient to repel any demonstration at this season from San Luis Potosi, General Taylor did not think it worth while to throw forward General Twigg's division to that place, and after resting it a day, designed putting it again in march from Victoria, to which point he was to proceed himself. supposed oria, to whenbe then division, leis w ell on e h x is . march Gen e f r r a o l n Patterson iatam o r aas as v to Vict cept the Alabama rangers, in garrison at T am pi co , w ill b e brought together. With a force holdi n g in o b servat i on t h e passes from Tula, the garrison at Tampico may be reduced with advantage to the service. The proceedings in Congress were unimportant. An effort • had been made in both Houses to try and bring the war in Mexico to an end by negotiation, but what success ulti mately attended these peaceful movements we are not fully informed. The papers by this arrival contain accounts of the opening of the Mexican Congress and the President's Message, of which the following is an extract : MESSAGE OF THE MEXICAN ACTING PRESIDENT. GENTLEMEN RErItEsENTATIVES,-- The august act which we have assembled here to confirm is, in solemn compliance with the grand national promise, enveloped by the resolution of the month of August last. With that confirmation ceases the precarious situation which necessarily ensues between the destruction of one class of political affairs and the establishment of a new one; and by means of the body of representatives, elected by the people themselves, by their own free choice, being charged with the public safety, the nation is nowabout to decide its destiny in this epoch of a terrible social crisis, when dangers of all kinds threaten our nationality, and while there remains the heart of every good Mexican a last hope that we shall finally consolidate our political being. Deeply filled with these patriotic sentiments, as a simple citizen I giv e th an k s to Providence that He bas permitted our reunion, and I give them with more fervency because, as a public man, I have been permitted to fulfil the sacred pro mises raises which I gave in the capitol of Mexico, and now relieve ne myself of the revolution without having eviated froio of those principles which were so truly poP disap pointed one of those hopes which this of the nation awoke. It remains for you to make_ any of our revo lution the most grand and the most happrf hay passed political movements. In the short term which repugnance to since August, having overcome nay natural placed at the head the exercise of power, and having be n en to sanction the war in of the nation, my first object has been and in the result of which we found ourselves compromised, of our country which nothing less than the independence itself is involved. the una mmo n u l s a e r' n o tbusiasm The army which united with d their sovereignty, and who to destroy those who usurped of a foreign throne over our threatened the establishment completed the national movement, Country, after having danger called them, and are at marched to the spot where nemv, and under the command of this day in front of the e the republic called to the defence soldier whom an illustrious ion of our troops were quickly dis patched the people and raised itself of its nationality.. terey they awaited the attack of the and in the city already M()n knows the fatal results of that invaders. Congress ele American blood ran freely. The in which Nom encounter, amended our arms having been slur, • chiefs who "there cot inquiry, the nation remains satisfied, " court of moned to a to comment upon the judgment of d it is not for me now an tribunal. patched to the reinfAorcseetcntent of the old army of the North, the judicial this unfortunate event has thrown into t une Ole cc , ,11.116 rur s'a 4 r. he power of tee twee ) ee-t extent of territory, transltn . in: rho theatre '6° a into the heart of our leputUic. Governmeet, of the war dismayed by these disappointments, thought only of raising undismayed But worse than all, •ti A Mexican schooner, bearing a flag of truce, arrived from Campeachy on the 24th. She brought the news of a decla ration of the independence of that province from the central Government, and claiming for her ports the privileges of neutrals, which it is believed Commodore Conner refused unless they hoisted the American flsg. Merida, and the country adjacent, had refused to unite in the movement, and proposed to put it down by force of arms. The Campeachanos had marched upon Merida with a force of 2,500 men, the Meridans having 4,000. It was supposed by the captain of the flag of truce, teat a decisive battle was fought on the 21st ulihno, that being the latest date from the army, at winch time they were within a few miles of each other. The flag of truce left Anton with the answer of Commander Conner, on the 27th. AFFAIRS AT TAMPICO. (From the New ()deans Tropic, Jan. II.) The brig Hallowell arrived at the South-West Pass on Saturday morning, after a passage of six days from Tam pico. The captain reports matters quiet when he sailed, and nothing of interes: had transpired since our last dates. ARMY INTELLIGENCE. La Peoria, of New Orleans, says that H. Cox has been appointed interpreter to General Scott, and has proceeded to Mexico. (From the New Orleans Commercial Times, Jan. 11.) The officers of the British fleet at Sacrificios had heard from the city of Mexico that the finance committee in the Mexican Congress had reported that, in order to carry on the war, the Government would require 250,000 dolls. per month, and stated that the sum of 90,000 dolls. was all that could possibly be raised, which sum they depended upon the church for. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Advice! a few days later from the Gulf squadron were received at New Orleans on the 11th instant, by the arrival of the barque John Barnes. The dates by her from Anton Lizardo are up to the 31st ult. The John Adams was still blockading Vera Cruz, while the rest of the squadron were to leeward on a cruise. The only vessels at Anton Lizardo when the John Barnes sailed, where the frigate Raritan, the store ship Relief, and the steamer Petrita. The health of the officers and crews was generally very good, there being but few on the sick list. There is very little news of importance. (From the New Orleans Papers, Jan. 11.) We learn that the following ships have recentlyandstores to been chartered by Government to transport trops d Oxnard. They Mexico, viz., Ondiaka, Alhambra, Russel n c l ' Glover Sharon, Statesman, Archelauc, Medford, Oregon , are all first -class vessels—amongst the finest a in port. The steam-ship Massachusetts, which tai oa. grounded on the bar at the evening last, with troops and so i' left here on Monday u th r AV vi e s s i° t ' l l ass fo , r an t d heß remained there until Saturday afternoon, at which time she got off, and proceeded on her N A TIONAL ....DUnCe,r a s pecial to :l Lord Bishop o f con W orces ter has meeting of the memb ers , friends, and supporters e of the Worcester Diocesan Board o f holden Education, to be i olden at Worcester next week, with t h e v i e w of memorialising the First Lord of the Treasury on the propriety, in the future application of Parliamentary grants, of regarding the maintenance, as well as the eslablishinent of elementary schools, and also of renderi ng ass i stance to train ing institutions. ELECTION RuMoußs.—We are requested by Sir Howard Elphinstone's agent to state, in the most unqualified terms, that there is not the slighted truth whatever in the rumour that the lion. Baronet has resigned his seat, or that be has intimatel his intention of resigning it.—Sussex Ad vertiser. Baron Pasquier, sen., first surgeon of the King, inspecting surgeon and member of the Board of Health of the Army, and Commander of the Legion of Honour, died on Saturday, after a long illness, in his 74th year. The funeral c:.remony took place on Monday, at twelve o'clock, at the church of St. L mis d'Antin. —Paris paper. Tn E P A RKS.Wednesday the ornamental waters in St. James's and the Regent's Parks, the Serpentine, and the Long Wat and Reim(' Pond, Kensington Gardens, were completely frozen over, the ice being several Mem:B in thick nes', and perfectly safe, but the roughness of its surface un pleasant to skaters. Frotn 8,000 to 10,000 persons are sup posed 1 ,, have ventured on during the day without any accident occurring. , Letters from St. Petersburgh, dated 29th of Janu ary, g , nounce the Ertl'' , of bul,ion to the smouut. of 800,000.., and a 0 IF,.?Tl:set alteration iii the rite of excliringe, which is now 40:1-16 to 3-16. It will be remembered that the highest recent rate was 41%, which occurred on the 11ith ult. Doriug the drain of gold from England in 1339, when the estimated influx into Russia was 2,200,0001., the highest quotation was 41d. We are happy to state that, according to the latest accounts from the Madras Presidency, Lieutenant r Sir Walter Scott, whose serious seas announced thae :since, had so far reccvend as to he able to remove from Bangalore. He may be shortly expected in England, on, leave, COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen and Prince Albert, ace , mpanied by the Prine.a of Wales and the Princess Royal, went out yesterday in ar sledge, Prince Albert drivieg. In another sledge were. Count Alexander Mensdorff acd the Hon. Misses Stanley anal Dawson. The Eerl of Morton followed in a third sledge. l'he F:Tierriee in Waiting, Colonel the Ho.. Charles Grey' and Captain the lion. A. H. Gordon were in xtten lance, on. horseback. The Marquis of Lar'sdowne had an attelleasso of her Mae jesry yesterday. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, accompanied by Ceara Alexteder Meesdorff, and a teuded by Captain the lion. A. H. Gordon, visited and inspected the new palace at West in in 'ter yesterday. The Queen, attended by the Marchioness of Douro and Celonel .lie Hen. Charles Grey, visited her Royal Highness the Dueness of Gloucester yesterday at Gloucester House. Their R...yai Highnesses niece 'Alfred and the Princess Alice took au airing in the royal gardens yesterday. His. Royal Highness Prince Albert visited theiron Roy!, Ilighneeses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Wed esday at Cambridge House. The Royal dinner party at Buckingham Palace yPt,,_er d e 7 included her Ito% al highness the Duchess of Kee, (;n uns Alexander Menelorf, Lady Fanny Howard, Baroneßarone d; Spear, Lord George Lennox, and the Hon. and Bore 6 - 1 * Leslie Courtenay. Iler Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited the, Duchess of Gloucester yesterday at Gloucester House. The Duchess of Cambridge visited her Royal Highness the' Duchess of Kent yesterday at Clarence House, St. James's. A meeting of 160 Members of the House of Commons took place yesterday at the official residence of Lord John Russell, in Downing-street. Lord John Russell was accom panied by the following Members of the Cabinet:—Sae George Grey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Right Hon. 11. Labouchere, Sir John Ilobbouse, and Visconos Palmerston. The meeting was also attended by the Right lion. R. L. Shell, Sir William Somerville, Mr. H. Thine% Mr. Gibson Craig, and other Members of the Administratio n. The conference lasted one hour. A deputation consisting of the Mayor of Manchester, gr. Alderman Neild, and the Town Clerk of Manchester, Mr Milner Gibson, M.P., and Mr. Mark Philips, M.P... , . u t u" an interview with Sir George Grey yesterday at the Horn° Office. The Commissioners of Metropolitan Improvements had meeting yesterday at the office of her Majesty's Woods O a Forests, in Whitehall Place. There were present Visconti Morpeth, Sir Robert Inglis, Sir Charles Lemon, the Hon. a Gore, and Mr. A. Milne. A deputation from the rectifying distillers, consisting of Messrs. Nicholson, Seager, Grimble, and Nimmo, had so interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday at his official residence in Downing-street. A eeputation from the Manchester and Southampton Rail way Company, consisting of Lord Duncannon, M.P., Mr. James Wilkinshaw (Deputy Chairman), Mr. James Durban] , Mr. CharlesE. Deacon, Mr. Gooch (Engineer), the Solicitors , and the Secretary, had an interview with the Right Hon. • Struts yesterday, at the office of the Commissioners of Rail' ways in Great George-street. A deputation, consisting of Sir Philip Egerton, Mr. Tattoo Egerton, Mr. Trafford, and the Clerk of the Peace for the county of Chester, had an interview yesterday with Sir George Grey at the Home-office. The Mayor of Manchester, and deputation with the Tosli Clerk, and Mr. Milner Gibson, M.P., had an interview With Lord Morpeth yesterday at his office in Whitehall-place. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council* sat yester day. The appeal from New Grenada, "The House of As sembly ofGreriada v.Chief Justice Sanderson," was concluded. An appeal from Bengal, " Wise v. Kishenkooniar Boos," Ras commenced. LATEST PRICES OF SHARES. IN BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER COS PANIES' STOCK. Frain t9e Official List, lIU:LISHFI► EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY zvicarlSO" LONDON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. JOIZIV-STOCK. 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THE GREATEST PLAGVE OF LIFE; or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant,., By one who has been " Almost worried to Death. illustrated by George Cruickshank. Part I. This is the first part of a work to be (completed in si% numbers) which promises well. The idea is an excellent one, and as far as the work has gsne, it is excellently worked out. The description of the marriage of the lady is somewhat tedious, but when she gets to the " greatest plague in life," servants, she is admirable. The adventures with the drunken !!ervant, are capitally told, a.rd the illustrations by George Cruickshank, are full of fun and character. THE YEAR BOOK OF FACTS 1N SCIENCE AND ART, for 1847. By John Tim/s. This is the ninth annual volume of this useful record of dkc,,vAdes in science and art. It is twenty years since Mr. Timbs began Lis useful record of science and art by way of abstract. His first annual work of this nature was the" Arcana of Science," of which 11 iolurnes were published and at the conclusion of the series b e commenced the publicati on of th e "Y ear B o ok of Facts , b,ing a scientific record in a much more extended scab! than the " Arcana of Science." That this extension of the original design has met with the public approbatio! l may be judged o f, from the f ac t, th a t the sale of each " Year Book" has been nearly treble that of the " Means of Science." The volume for the present year is illus trated by a portrait of Le Verrier, the French mathe matician, and the cli,.‘ov , .rer of the new planet. WAVERLEY .1N 0 VcG.i. Abbztvford Edition. Vol. XIL This magnificent edition of the " Waverley. Novels has now drawn to its conclusion. It cons rises, in twelv e splendid volumes, the whale of the fictitious prow works of Sir Walter Scott, namely, no less than twenty -ei g ht novels and romances, and four sh or t t a les. It is at -,COn a graceful tribute to the genius of the great bene factor of modern literature, and a most attractive offering to l is arlmirers—to the public, we should rather say, f or the terms are surely synonymous. In ordinary ci s our commendation, more especially to the binding an . its getting up of any work, I is but a poor compliment t o author; in the present insta nce , h owe ver, any recOn l " mendation 61e sulti::et-mauve these volumes would be a very poor con,p:nn.nt P. o , ur roaders In the pre:, sent day there are f.lw indeed to whom the author o f " Waverley" remains" tho great unknown," and to those few, who are yet to have the pleasure of making' bi ll acquaintance, it wer e u se less to recommend the Abbots' ford edition—its embellishments would certainly bo thrown away. It may, perhaps, be deemed somewhatbe Diplinaelitary to an when, c;;rried away by t. .oacrest Of hi 3 narrative, we skip over h;s own kits,clll) - tious, but it would certainly not be very complimentary to Sir Walter Scott, if the reader, for the first thne-pe- Y •:, ys)