The Sun. — London, England, 1857-01-03 00:00:00

Authority," are mercilessly dissected and laid bare to observation. And they are not a few. Captain A. C. Robertson, Bth Regiment, contributes a second article on improved military training, and increased efficiency of the army. " British and American Frigates" heads a comparison of these vessels in former times, and of the Shannon and the Merrimac of the present day. The writer advises the construction of a few frigates like the Merrimac—which, to all intents and pur poses, is " a line-of-battle ship in disguise." "The Austrian Empire and the Austrian Alliance" is a de fence of Austria stripped of verbiage. It amounts to :this—Austria cannot afford to be otherwise than she is save in the matter of municipal government. A convenient plea for lack of good faith, tyranny, and spoliation. Is there in all rascaldom a knave that can ? A glance at the past history and recent condition of " Herat" will repay perusal, and is likely to be acceptable at the present time. " Crimean Sketches" are continued, and " Re miniscences of the War in the East, by a Military Chaplain," brought to a termination. In the latter we are introduced to Mrs. Seacole and her humane services to our suffering soldiers in the East are cordially recognised. A. variety of ar ticles of a purely professional character as usual contribute to the value of the number. The editor in his " Portfolio" informs us that the premature disclosure of certain contemplated arrangements affecting the staff has caused a painful sensation at Head-quarters, and led to some alterations in de tails. Why ? The most rational course would be to visit on the offender his breach of trust, if there has been any, and he, as is intimated, is known. The order of the Admiralty, checking the expenditure of the midshipmen's mess, is described as a " measure for which Sir Charles Wood may take high credit." " The Duke's Justice" in Lieutenant Deanes' case meets with the warmest approval. The distribution of three colonelcies to deserving veterans, adds point to the irony with which the gift of a colonelcy and the promise of future favours to Major-General the Hon. George Anson, is announced. But what has either " the Duke" or Lord Seaton done to merit being created a field-marshal The Editor is inconsistent. There are far more deserving men than either of them, or both put together. Bentley's Miscellany.—A glance at " How The World Wags" is followed by the commencement of a new story, by Dudley Costello, entitled, " The Millionnaire of Mincing-lane ; a Tale of the Times," from which the reader of Bentley will gather what he is to expect. " Anecdotes of the Parisian Theatres" will be found interesting to the general reader as well as the lovers of theatrical literature. "Doing the Dun" describes a dodge all the more amusing for the creditors being ultimately paid. " The Second Congress" gives us biographical sketches of Baron de Bourqueney, Lord Cowley, Baron Von Hubner, and the remaining members. To the indefatigable pen of the prince of roman cists, Dimas, and the labour of a translator, we are indebted for " The Enchanted Hare of Ardennes," a tale of diablerie as wild and stirring as can be desired. "Surface Life, by Mater Familias," " What we Saw and Did in a Trip to Baktchi Sarai, Tchoutfout-Kaleh, Simpheropol, and the Alma," and "The Taking of the Wasps' Nest," a metric.l effusion, will repay perusal. A Mr. T. P. Grinsted promises a " Gallery of Theatrical Portraits," and, by way of instalment, introduces us to " William Farren." "He was not," it is said, "an actor of impulse ; . . . but he had wonderful art, and though deficient iu the mel lowness claimed by others, his rivals could never 'lurch his brow of the garland.' " Mr. Collier's new volume is reviewed, and described as " on the whole a contribution as welcome as it is late come to our stun of Shakspearean and Cole ridgean literature." " The Spendthrift" is con cluded, which is just what we should like to say of the exhibition of the questionable moral, or rather fact as a moral, "a reformed rake makes the best husband." The New Monthly.—The opening article in this number is the longest and most remarkable. It is a criticism on " The Memoirs of Marmont, Duc de Raguse," recently published in Paris. The ex tracts given are interesting, though the author appears inclined to display himself to the best ad vantage. The critic justly censares his manner of depreciating his comrades, the Marshals of Napo leon. "O ur impression as hitherto been," he says, " that the reason why Napoleon was so suc cessful in his campaigns was, that he impressed his generals with that degree of confidence he felt him self, and had a species of prescience when he came across any man likely to be of use to him. To be lieve the Duc de Raguse, the great difficulty Na poleon had to contend with was repairing the faults committed by his subordinates ; we only trust Mar mont was never guilty of any mistake himself." Though disparaging the marshals, Marmont renders many tributes of admiration to the General, and his critic coincides in his opinions, as the following paragraph proves The character of Napoleon is becoming gradually brighter as it is handed over more and more to the his toriographer, and passion no longer influences us, when we speculate on the conduct of that wonderful man. Till very recently we have been too apt to concentrate our attention on the spots disfiguring the disc, without remembering the brightness diffused by the luminary which render those maculce the more distinct; but aAtro nomers will tell us that this is not the restricted method in which they judge of the effects of our greatest lumi nary." In allusion to an extract from the memoirs, in Which the marshal renders himself full justice, the writer remarks--," So Marmont won the battle of Marengo. It has generally been supposed that Desaix was the hero of the day ; but we were mis taken. We must even resign those beautiful words which Desaix is popularly supposed to have uttered on receiving his death-blow, for he was shot through the heat and fell without saying a word." Another instance is thus added to the many that have lately appeared contra dicting all our generally received ideas. If this continues it will soon be a more arduous task to unlearn our historical knowledge than to extend it. We cannot now say to the departed great— " Rest with your still and solemn fame," as it is extremely probable that some adventurous and inquiring individual will question th e i r r i g h t to it. Following this interesting paper is a story entitled " Lost and Found," by th e c l ever author of " Ashley." Though there is nothing very ori ginal in the plot, it p o s sesses th a t sp=rit and anima tion which usually characterise hie tales. The recent discoveries in the Holy Land afford the sub ject for a paper, which will be attractive to those Who desire to extend their information on that subject. Two articles are translated from the Swedish — one i s a tale entitled " The Magic Bell, " and the other the continuance of " A Voyage Round the World," by Mrs. Bushby. "The Talker and the Worker" proceeds with more inte rest than formerly, and the " History of the News paper Press" is also carried on. A criticism on Thackeray's novel s i s wr i tten in a spirit of cor dial appreciation. "An Italian Sketch" by Flo rentia," and the description of a modern French novel, are among the remaining Articles. The Art Journal. —The larger illustrations for the present month consist of two engravings from pictures in the Royal Collection, and a third from a bust of the Queen, by Joseph Durham. The pictures selected are " Charity," by J. Van Eycken, and " St. Mark's—the Bucentaur," by Canaletti. The British artist subjected to criticism and illustration is William Edward Frost, A.R.A. The illustrations comprise wood engravings of four of his pictures, including " Sabrina." Noticeable among the literary features of the number is Part I. of a n ill ustrated essay) by Christopher Dresser, on " Bot any ; as a d apte d to the A r t s and Art' Manufactur e ." "Th e C r y s tal Palace ; a Teacher from Ancient and early Art," by the Rev. Charles Boutell, M.A., Part 1., is also deserving of atten tion. rBE SUN, . LON thiiN, SA TURDA EVANING, JANUARY 3 1857 take care to have no circumlocution offices within their control ; but constantly on the watch for im provement, set about it with business-like dis cretion and energy, courteously inviting, instead of bullying, the public into the adoption of such new regulations as, not their own ease, but the common good may seem to demand. Co-operation with public officers like these, we do not hesitate to say, is a positive duty. Among the principal alterations of the quarter is a reduction of the charge on letters to different places abroad, and a new regulation with regard to Australia and New Zealand, all letters to which colonies, after the 12th inst., must be prepaid. The Post Magazine Amanack, (W. S. D. Pate man, Wine Office-court, Fleet-street), maintains its claims to the countenance and support of all parties requiring an almanack and useful informa tion respecting assurance companies. The latest changes are recorded, and following on a list of " Projected Assurance Associations," we have the names of those offices which have ceased to exist, or been transferred, during the past year, and also of those which are beil.g wound up in the Court of Chancery. Thus the results of over-speculation during 1856 appear to have had but little benefi cial effect on assurance projectors. It is to be hoped whatever new companies are started will bo commenced on such principles, and under such management, only as are likely to command success. The Triennial Diary, Almanack, aLd Bill Due Book for the Years 1857, 1858, and 1859. W. Mitchell, 39,Charing-cross. Printed and published for the Mercantile Gua rantee Assurance Company, and well adapted for the purposes described. The paper is good, the size a small quarto, and the getting up creditable to all parties. The mercantile community and others haying business to transact will appreciate its value. The Medical List. 1857. Lane and Lara. Intended and calculated to supply an acknow ledged want of the profession, viz., the means of distinguishing between the legally qualified practi tioner and the pretender to professional honours and privileges. Mr. Lara informs the reader he has sought the required information in independent quarters, and is desirous to make the List as per fect as possible. SHARE MARKETS-(This Day.) shr. I e s'id AILW .^fI,WA Ira. Closing Prt, es this day. Nottrig. lioet . ani Ensti. Junct.. jolfast & Ifallymena Wolvorh Stour Valicy 11 fiirkeithd. Lancsh. Cheshire Janet__ . Do. Chesh. is Birk., do. kll Blackburn ill ,ilytl.l &Tyne origin,. £25 (issd. at X 4 - )0 riristol and Exete,... .:.laledonian. )0 Chester es Holyhead 611 ,Cork and Bandon.. 6 . 1 ! Cork, Black, di Pam, 611 Cornwall .11 Do. A 8 Do. B 15 . DublindsßelfastJunc 6 1 1 Dun. P. Zs Aber. Jnc. )0 East. Anglian 41 1 Eastern Counties )0 , East. :Tniqn, A et! ▪ Be., B. Stock....„ Do., New .7.: East Kent 0 East Lancashire 1 East Suffolk 4 . Do. )0.. Edinburgh dc (Mango 11 Edinb. and Peebles.. ▪ lEdin.Prth eDunde• .11 Forth & Ciyde Jan )0 Furness )0 Glasgow &S. Westrn 11 Great N. of Scotlnd. )0 Great Northern )0 Do., A. Stock )0 Do., B. Stock . Gt. nth.&Wost.(lre ). . Great Western )0 Do. Stour Val. Rail . Gum.. Stk 611 Irish South-Eastern 11 TeEncaster & Carlisle Third 5........., . 2 !Do. New Thirds 501 i a 1 ,) f 3 27.~~ r: 25 al ?bra] it. 1,.k it. 1( St. 10 5U al 20 al al it. !I-0 al 1.0 11 tt. 1.( 26 25 11 it. 10 10 1 a 3t.i101 LO 3t. !I,q st. St. lb it. 1C 3t. 1.0 it. 1J 3t. 10 4 t. 10 2 Al 16 .1! .4. w lAncssh.andYorksh . 1. Da., Wst. Riding Un. .11 Do. Sonthr or t 20 al ii al it. WI - .lt. WI 20 .11 4.f: I 11 25 al St. 01 ►ll London & Blackwal' 1 0 Lond. Bright & S.Cst Lond. and N. Westn .6 IDo. Fifths 2A; Do. lighths, Ituoiness done this day 62 37i 194 38 !OG LondoziandS. Westn. 611 4ndndiTy4Coleraine 11 Atdndrr7. & Ennisk IQ vlancli.Shef.& Lineln 1 Aetropoli tan 1 Do. J. L. Ricardo's _ arrangeraent,....... Kidlan - d 00 ►o. Birmug. & Dorb all Aidld. G. West. (Ire all )o. Half Shares zll ioweastle& Carlisl; all gwpt.Aberg. &Hrf. I 8 "evrry & Euniskillo Jewry, Warrenpoint 93 i 91} 1221 106 1 7 1076 f st. j i 41. LI St. 1.1 st.ll , r 31. i 83 2/ 54 tlir. 1 Business this day PREFERENCE SHARE. pm POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.) MANSION-HOUSE. . THE SAWARD FORGERY GANG.—This afternoon, the further examination of Seward and Anderson, remanded for forgery and uttering a 1,0001. bill of exchange, was resumed at the Mansion-house, before the Lord Mayor ; and created intense interest, in consequence of Saward's connection with Agar, the gold robbery, and the alarm ing ext e nt t o w hi c h A gar an d o th e rs belonging to the same gang have, victimised the bankers of Lon don. Several of the principals of the large banking firms were present, and had the satisfaction of making the personal acquaintance, for the first time, of men who for a lengthened period have drawn on them without the usual and necessary introduction, and wbo, up to this time, have baffled all attempts at detection. At the last October sessions two men (one an elderly man, a returned convict), named Hard wicke and Atwell, were convicted of forgery and uttering checks to a heavy amount, which they got cashed, and in conse quence were transported for life. Flom the dis closures. they made after their conviction, it ap pears that they were in connection with the two prisoners Anderson and Seward, and it was their disclosures that led to the latter's apprehension. The prisoners were deseribad on the police sheet as follows :—James Anderson, of Freehold-street, Durham-road, Hoxton, servant, for forging and utter ing on the 14th of June, 1856, a bill of exchange for 1,0001., with intent to defraud Messrs. Heywood, Kennard, and Co., bankers, 4, Lombard-street, and James Townshend Seward, of Villa-house, Walworth- Common, barrister-at-iaw, on suspicion of being con cerned with the above James Anderson in forging and uttering the above bill of exchange. Anderson was apprehended on last Friday fortnight, and was privately examined on the following day, and the infor mation then given led to the apprehension of Seward by Huggett, a City detective. He went to a back room in John-street, Oxford-street, and inquired for Mr. Hop kins, the name by which he had heart Seward was living there, and he was informed he was gone to a public-house in Oxford-market. He went to Oxford market, leaving Moss, another detective, behind, and on his return he found Seward in Moss's custody. Saward denied all knowledge of Hard wink, Atwell, and Anderson, and said he was not the person of whom the officers were in quest. Huggett, however, refused to listen to his statement, being certain he was the man he wanted, and he accordingly took charge of him and conveyed him to the police-station, and his first exami nation took place on last Friday week, when sufficient evidence only was given to justify his remand till to-day. Anderson on last Saturday was examined before the Lord Mayor in reference to other forgeries, it being deemed prudent that the examination in reference to the 1,0001. bill of exchange should not be gone into until both prisoners were present. The evidence on that occasion adduced against, Anderson was that on Saturday the 16th of August last he uttered successfully two forged checks on Messrs. Hankey and Co.—one for 1001. and the other for 50/ , and the plan he adopted was this : he went to the White Hart in Bishopgate-street, entered the coffee-house, and desired the boots to be sent to him, on which he gave him a check to get cashed. He then went to the Four Swans, in Bishopsgate-street, and repeated his con duct with reference to the other check. He then re turned to the White Hart, received the money of the boots, and then immediately went to the Four Swans and received that also and decamped. Another charge was entered into against him on the above day, that of giving a man named Roberts, residing in St. John's wood, a check to get changed, but in that case the bankers refused to pay it. The plan adopted by Ander son was the same as that followed by Agar, that of get ting a stranger to present the checks, which allowed them to make off it any difficulty was experienced in cashing the documents. MONE Y MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE CITY, Two O'CLOCK. Advices from Liverpool state that the Cotton Market yesterday closed steadily, and a good busi ness was transacted, at a slight improvement in prices. The sales were estimated at 15,000 bales, 5,000 of which were taken by the speculators, and 5,000 by the exporters. The Railway Share Market closed firmly, and prices were well sup- ported. The Bank of England Return, completed to the week ending the 27th ult., exhibits some important changes. The bullion has declined, though per haps to a smaller extent than might have been expected, considering the drain which took place at that period in Ireland. The extraordinary demand for money, and the advances which have been obtained on Stock, have caused a large decrease in the revenue, with an augmentation of upwards of a million and a quarter in the other securities. At the same time, however, there is a satisfactory ad dition to the private and public deposits, and, as the general appearance of the balance sheet, pub lished next Friday, is likely to be more satisfac tory, the present statement is not accepted as an index to the future probable progress of the Money Market. The following table exhibits the princi pal changes in the various items of the present balance-sheet Active Circulation Increase £18,656,075 143,035 10,230,311 283,512 Rest Increase Public Deposits Increase Other Deposits Increase Seven-Day and other Bills 771,639 Decrease Government Securities Increase Other Securities Increase Notes unemployed Decrease Bullion Decrease The dividend declared at the half-yearly meeting of the London Dock Company was 26 per cent. for the half-year. The Income Tax would be deducted from the dividend on this occasion, owing to the diminution of the Company's profits during the half-year. The number of loaded ships which en tered the docks in the six months was 542 ; in 1855 it was 504. The amount of earnings was 249,466/. ; in 1855, for the corresponding period, they were 261,6701- The stock of goods in warehouses was 101,031 tons. The first ■tone of the new works at Shadwell had been laid. After a few observations the report was agreed to. The official return of the exports of the precious metals from the port of London for the week end "cg Thursday last is as follows : Gold Coin „ Bars silver Coin Boulogne ... 4,300 Ozs. If „ Bars 11 ff The exact sum which will be taken out by the steamer Colombo from Southampton to-morrow is 430,1961. Of this total 119,4951. only is for China, the rest being sent to India—principally• Bombay. In the rates of Continental Exchange yesterday afternoon there was no change of importance, but in some instances they were rather heavy. In Lombard-street and at the Bank of England the applications for discounts are less numerous, and the best descriptions of paper are negotiated at 54 per cent. The bills maturing to-day, there fore, are provided for, and tbis mass of liability being removed from the market, there is no pro spect of greater ease being experienced. It is scarcely probable, however, that the Bank Direc tors will be in a position to make any immediate alteration in the minimum terms of discount. The first dividend of ss. 6d. in the .pound is now in course of payment to the creditors of the Royal British Bank. One creditor at a time is allowed to enter the establishment in Threadneedle street, and it is almost unnecessary to mention that all kinds of remarks are made by the numbers assembled outside, relative to this defunct institu tion. Of course, the directors form a lively sub ject of conversation, and the severe observations made are by no means of a pleasant character to any of their friends who may be passing through Threadneedle-street. The thoroughfare is greatly obstructed by the depositors, who are eager to peruse the following notice akxed to the doors : NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Threadneedle-street, 3d Jan., 1857. IN BANKRUPTCY-RR ROYAL BRITISH BANK. • Forthe;;;;;Odat,;;n — of creditors all dividend warrants delivered out by the official assignee in the above matter on this Saturday, the 3d, and on Monday next, the sth of January, will be paid hero until four o'clock on the above days (instead of at 82, Basinghall street), upon being presented at the counter. „ The Funds opened flatly, but they now present a firmer appearance. Speculation continues dull, and the Bank ~eturn has not induced the time dealers to extend their operations. Consols were 93i to 94, and they officialiy closed at 94 to 941 for the Bth inst., being rather firmer. The February price is 941 I. The New Threes are 944 the Reduced 94 to I ' and India Bonds, under 1,0001., 2s. premium to 2s. discount. Exchequer Bonds have advanced Is., being par to 3s. premium. Foreign Securities are dull and heavy. Turkish 6 per Cents. have been 95 to 95/, and they are now 95i s. Spanish Deferred are 23n • Sardinian 89_; . Russian 41 per Cents. 961, and Mexican The following are the nominal prices of Foreign Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 6 7 ; Mexi can, 21ft ; Peruvian 41 per Cents., 77 9 ; ditto 3 per Cents., 55 6 ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 43 5 ; Russian 5 per Cents., 106 8 ; ditto 4i per Cents., 95 7; Spanish 3 per Cents., 40i 401 ; ditto Deferred, 23i ; ditto Certificates, 51 4 ; ditto Passive, 5i 6. There has been a moderate business done in Rail way Shares this morning, and a decline of about ss. to 105. has taken place in the shares of the fol lowing lines :—Great Northern ; Great Western ; North Western ; South Western ; Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln ; and Midland and Shrop shire Union, 1/. Caledonian, Eastern Counties, North Stafford, and South Eastern were about ss. higher. Grand Trunk of Canada advanced 10s. In Joint Stock Bank and Miscellaneous Shares there is little alteration to report. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Offictot List:) Bll9tlloBb done Bank Stock 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities 94 1 'caw 3 per Cent. Annuities Leag Annuities, expire sth Jan. 1860 — Ditto 30 Years, expire sth April, 1885 lB [nila Bonds, £looo Ditto, under £lOOO 1 p 2 d Consols for Account 94 3i 4 .. Exchequer Bills, 24d. £lO00. £500 email,,.,._ .. PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK Brazilian Fonds, 5 per Cent.. — Ditto Small . lO3l tilexican 3 per Cent — Ditto Account 2li Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent., Con. 1841 Ditto 1853, 3 per Cent 44 i d Russian Bonds, 1522, 2 St., 5 per Cent — Ditto, 4i per Cent. o6i x d Ditto Small Sardinian Honda, 5 per Cent. Ditto Account B9 Spann h Bowls, 3 per Cent — Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent. Turkish Bonds, 6 per cent — Ditto Account 951 5 .iii,, wends on the above payable in Lonaou. TWO O'CLOC 6. Cons;ols Ditto Account Ditto (February) 941 i MISS BURDETT COUTTS IN THE "FAR EAST."-- 1 0n Thursday evening (New Year's-day) upwards of 200 of the paupers of the populous district of St. Peter's, Step ney, and 250 children, were by the munificent liberality of Miss Burdett Coutts regaled with a substantial Christ 1119A supper of roast beef and plum pudding, and excel lent malt liquor, in the New Church Schools in Essex. street. At a meeting of the London Dock Company held yes terday. Mr. Cattley in the chair, a dividend of 21 per c3nt.,less income tax, for the half-year was declared, and the report was adopted. According to the financial advices from Paris the new year seems to have opened heavily. At Hamburg the rate of discount is again 7 per cent., a further amount of silver bars having been taken from the Bank. Loss OF LIFE IN THE RIVER THAMES.—TWO men belonging to the Comet, Madeira packet, were drowned on Thursday night in attempting to get on board that vessel, lying off Fresh Wharf. Their names are James Le Lacheur, belonging to Guernsey, and Patrick, shipped , at Portsm outh. They went on shore early in the even ing, and were returning to the ship at midnight, the worse for and, although cautioned, persisted in jumping from one st eamer to another, when they missed their footing, went overboard, and immediately disap peared. The body of Le Lacheur was dragged up near the spot yesterday naming, MISCELLANEOUS. Tait's Edinburgh Magazine has an unusually extended table of contents, which includes a variety of subjects. The first is the Political Past and Future, - which at the present time is not a very cheerful topic. A paper on " The Winter Amusements of London " affords matter for re flection to the thoughtful observer of metropolitan life. "An Adventure in Kaffirland," and "A Peep into Bohemia," are both, as their titles imply, the records of travellers. An essay on " The Pres.mt Condition of the Church of England" draws some striking pictures of the position of the poorer clergy. The poetical contributions are numerous, but by no means of a high order. A sketch called " Tangled Talk" is worthy of perusal. —7 he Eclectic Review is not particularly attractive this month. Its first paper, on " Palestine," contains some informations collated from the nu merous works of travel that have recently appeared. " Reynard the Fox," of old renown, gives the subject to a n ar ti c l e . A no ti ce o f " Th e Logic of the Christian Faith" renders full credit to the powers of the author. The remarks on the present disrelish for the sterner systems of inductive philo sophy are striking. The usual " Review of Science and Literature" is appended, and in the next num ber, we ar e t o ld, tL e fi rs t " Q ua rterly Review of American Literature" will be given.—The .Na tional Magazine has many attractive names among its contributors. Westland Marston, Holme Lee, Shirley Brookes, Miss Power, and many others of equal reputation, are in the list. Westland Mar ston bas an interesting story, called " The Wife's Portrait." Several tales and sketches appro. priate to the season are also met with. Among the illustrations are a portrait of Douglas Jerrord, and a woodcut ~f Millais's picture of "The Rescue."— The Monthly Review has several able and spark ling criticisms, containing, however, a full share of satire and severity.—Charles Knight' s u se f u l an d popular productions are continued with credit. Two numbers of The English Vy c l opce di a h ave recently appeared, which brings down the bio grapby to the family of Medici.--Newton's London Journal has its usual useful record of inventions and improvements, and is especially suited for manufacturers and agri cu lt ur i sts. —L e F o ll et has its ordinary illustrations of the fashions.—The Commercial travellers have commenced a magazine of their own, which, it is to be hoped, will meet with due encouragement from that class.—The Educational Times, with which The Governess is now incorporated, gives full reports of the Com mittee of Council of Education and all educational institutions. All to whom this important topic is a matter of interest will find attraction in this publication. MARKET NEWS.—(phis ray.) COVENT GARDEN. The supplies of fruit were limited, of vegetables large for the time of year. About an average business was doing at last week's prices. FRUIT. Pine apples, per lb. 5s Od to Os Colomu I do., ea. Os Od to Os Od Grapes, per 1b....2s Od to 12s Foreign do Os Od to Os Od Melons, each 3s Od to 5s Od Peaches, p. d0z.... 3s to Bsod Nectarines, do. 2s Od to 8s Od Apples, p. h. sv. 3s Od to Ss Od Pears, per d0z....8s to lOs Od Oranges, per 100.4 s Od to lOs Lemons, p. doz. Os 8d to is 3d Ap:icots,p. doz. 2s Od to 6s Od Cherries, per lb. Os to Os Od VEGET Filberts, per 1b...10d to is 3d Cobs., p. 100 lbs. 115 s to s Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od Walnuts, per 100 6d to is Od Figs, per doz is to 3s Od Strawberries, per pottle Od to Od Gooseberries, per half sieve ... Os Od to Os Od ' Currants, p. do. Os Od to Os Od Plums, per do. 2s Od to 5s Od Green gages,do. 4s Od to 7s Od Raspberries, p. potl. Od to Od 'ABLER. Greens, per doz. Shallots, per lb.. ..... 4d to 6d bunches 9d to 2s Od Horseraddish, p. bun. 2s to 5s Cabbages, per doz 9d to is 6d Parsley, per do. 3d to od Savoy do., p. do. 1s Od to 2s Od Celery, per do Os 9d to 2s Od Cauliflowers, do.ls Od to 4s Od Beet, per doz. is Od to 2s Od Brocoli, per bundlels to is 9d Parsnips, per do. is Od to Os Potatoes, per ton 90s to 126 s Small salad, p. pun. 2d to 4d New do., per do Osto 0- Mushrooms, p. potl. is 6d to Os Peas, per quart ...9d to is Od Artichokes, each ...4d to 8d Turnips, per bunch 3d to Li Cab. lettuces, per Carrots, per bunch 4d to 6d score Os 93 to is 3d Cucumbers, each 2d to is Od Endive, per do is 3d to 2s Od Garlic, per lb 4d to Os fisd Radishes, per doz. Spinach, p. sieve 3s Od to 4s 01 hands is to 2s Od Sorrel, per sieve Od to O Tomatoes, p. hf.sv. 4s to 6s Od Brussels sprouts, per Walnuts per 100...0s 8d to is do 48 Od to 03 Oc: Chillies, per 1001 s Od to is 6d French beans, p. d 0 . 03 Od toth Capsicums, per 1001 s Od to 2s Old onions, p. bus. 5s 6d to 7a Rhubarb, p. bundle Od to Od New do., per bunch Od to Od Asparagus, per 100 Os Od to Os Leeks, per d 0......... ld to 3d Sea kail, per pun. Os Od to Os NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL. Turkeys, 5s Oct to 183 Od ; G3ese, 5.s Od to 8s Od each • Ducks, 2s Od to 3s Od ; t ame ra bbi ts, is 01 to 2s each ; wild do., 10d to is 2d ; Pigeons, 7d to is 3d each ; large Surrey Fowls, 6s to 12s ; barn -door do., 3s 6d to 7s ; Chickens, 5s Od to 8s Od per couple ; Capons, Os fid to Os Od ; Hares, 2s 6d to 3s 6d ; Grouse, 2s Od to 3s Od each ; Pheasants, 3s to 4s 6d ; Partridges, is 6d to 2s 6d; Woodcocks, 3s to 3s 6d ; Snipes, is 6(1 to Is 9(1; Teal, is to Os ; Wild Ducks, is 6d to is 95 ; Widgeons, is Od to is 3d ; Plovers, 101 to is each ; Guinea Fowls, is 9d to 3s Od ; Roasting pigs, 6s Od to lOs Od each. Ostend fresh butter, —s to -- sOd ; English do., 15s Od to 18s Od per dozen lbs. ; English eggs, 12s Od to 14s ; French do., lOs to Os per 120; Leverets, Os each. NEWPORT. Beef, from 3s 6d to 4s 8d ; mutton, 3s 10d to 4s 10d ; veal, 48 Od to 4s 8d; pork, 4s Od to 5s 4d per albs., by the car case. WHITECHAPEL. Beef from 3a 6d to 4s 8d; mutton, 38 lOcr to 4a 10d ; veal, 38 10d to 48 8d ; pork, , Is Od to 53 4d per 81b8., by the carcase. BILLINGSGATE. ----- Turbots, 2s 6d to 15s ; Mills, 2s Od to 103 each; Salmon, Os Od to Os Od per lb ; Cod Fish, 2s Od to 12s each ; Soles, 4d to 2s 6d per pair ; Eels, 8d to is per lb ; Lobsters, 6d to 3s Od; Crabs, 6d to 2s Od ; Whitings, 3s Od to 10; per doz. ; Common Oysters, 12s to 16s ; Natives, 503 to —s per bsh. ; Mackerel, 50s to —s per 100 ; S me lt s, i s Gd to 3s Od per doz.; Skate, 6 d to Od per lb; Shrimps, is 6d to 2s 6d per gallon ; Bloaters, 5s Od to 8s Od per 100 ; Fresh Herrings, 8s to Os per 100 ; Scotch do., Od ; S pra t s, 5 3 Od to Os Od poi bushel ; Doreys, is Od to 7s each • Haddocks, 4s to 15s per doz.; Pike, Od • Sturge on , Gd per i lb ; Prawn s, 5s Od to Os; Mullets, 6d to is 6d. each • Plaice, 4d to i s eac h; • Halibut 6 d per lb ; Flo un d ers, is 6d to 2s Od per doz. '; salt fish, Od per lb. British Postal Guide. A-_.new edition of this exceedingly useful com• fs e s na d ium of postal information has just been for_ the quarter commencing January 1 , !-13..5uelTeleatThe principal, or rather the most notice 13t ure of the present issue is a list of the Public streets and places in London and its neigh bourhood with bel ongs. ' the postal district to which each tri _,_ The division of the metropolis into dis eal'",(ten In number) is a measure so obviously or e n u e la se te a d_ to insure a speedy delivery, that littl doing th r e r r be entertained of men of business ma ti t ees. ... ene par p t towards carrying out the Post edition. will enable s design. This the present and theeni_lracita.ble them to do without difficulty, different P lonaliite'e of marking the districts of the pondenee Will soles with which they have cones memory, r. fix the required initials on the 4-0 others whose Correson not engaged in business, or de: e we would ur g ently i.e is not of an extensive nature, work, at all events eommend the purchase of this the working of whiche adoption o f th e p l an , f or di the necessary; strnetie the Postal Guide contains master-General i s so evi s d - The object of the Post benefit, and his requiretneently to confer a public those who do not care fora little so small that even an act of gratitude, to lend bliittle delay ought, as . APOTIIECA.BIES' - HALL. — The following are the names press on their correspondents, i l l: their aid, and im- of gentlemen who passed tbeireramination in the scienc e the country, the propriety of folio in London and and practice of medicine, and received certificates to ample. It were well if all our following their ex- practise, on Thursday, Jan. 1, 1857 :—John Skipper, deserved as well of the publi Public depavtinents Dalston ; Robert Charles Knott, New Zealand ; Thee: caa the Pose Office. dore Grant Cresy, her Majesty's ship Dreadnought , The Postmaster-General and X "D re Rowland Hill William Preston Goodall, Market Drayton, Salop. REA. - The prices of wheaten b B read in D the metropolis are from 9d to 9d ; of household ditto, lid to 80 per 4 lb loaf. RIDES AND SKINS. sid to sad ; 801 b to 881 b, sid to 6d ; Market hides, 561 b to 641 b, 4id to sd; 641 b to 721 b, 5d 961 b to 1041 b 64d to 7d ; 1041 b to 1121 b, 7d to 7id ; upwards, —d to —d ; horse hides, Market t 6 o d B t o o l b 6, d ; 98 Od to lOs Od ; Calf skins, light, 48 01 to NOd ; ditto full, 9s Od to Os Od ; Polled Sheep, N Od to Ils Od ; Kents, B ° B 1 5 b d to ; 7s 64 to 9s Od ; Half-brads, 7s 6d to N Od; Downs 58 9d to 6s 9d ; eSh arlings, N Od; Lambs, Os Od . , HAY MARKETS. -- . SMITHFIELD.—Meadow nay, 2/ 12s t o 4/ Os clover do., 3/ 103 to 51 Os; and straw , 1/ 3 s to 1/ 9s per load. A fair average supply and a sluggish demand. CUMBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 2/ 15s to 41 4 s; clove r do., 31 Ws to 5/ Os ; and stra w, 1/ 4s to 1/ 9, per load. Supply moderate and trade rather dull. WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 2/ 126 tc 41 Os : clover do., 3/ 106 to 51 ss; and straw, 1/ 3s to 1/ 93 per load. Both hay and straw moved off slowly, at about stationary prices. _ and kostrevor:... forfolk 3/ 4 'orthn.Counties Ur )0 North British )0 nth. Devon Rail Ai . Dock Stock O 90., A Stock O /0., 13 Stock I.Kaatern—Berwi , k ►o. do. Extension [6i ..)o. do. G.N.E. Throb 611 Do. Leeds )o. York Yorth London Wetrn. ,Ham , stead, and City Jn,. 7 4 forth Staffordshir e .. d forth Westorn—„,. dl . 1 . &S. Westrn,Jun. rt., Wore., & Wolv. [4 ~rt,i-donth 9 Ithymney 0 ,ottisti Central... I) Scot. N E.Abrdn St. I( Do. Scot. Mid. St )() 1 --c,pßhirt , rfrin, 2 Sitingbournok,Sheer, 'nth Devon ionth Eastern .ouch Wales ;:Yrksh. Riv. Anr .0 11 ; alnes,Tirok. &Wol. Stockton & Darling 2? ) Do., do., 1854 3 Do.; do., 1855 .ti 4 itoekton & Hartlop , VI ['fa Vale )0 )a. Prof., No. 1 `2 Plumes Hay. D.& R. I I Vale of Neath .11 Waterfd. bt Kilkenn .ll Naterford&Litneric , 11 West Cornwall__ 11 Aiest End of Londor and Crystal Palace.. 11 Do. A 11 Do. B Ai West London ,11 Do: First. Class 611 Do. Second Class .11 WimblednAgOrovAnr 9 rowbay.isaroda,&no Con.lndia, g. 5 p. c COLONIAL. 41 8i 9 19i -- 20 174 - 18 13i -14 t 93 - 94 61i - 62, 37 • 39 ..• ""7 • •• . ••• ..... 6' ... 19 2Q 9i -i cr 38 • 40 25 27 - 5 93 - 95 - 55 35 lo 94 - 96 7 - 7 ! 91 92 76 78 [2O 125 10 112 68 68 - 4 54 67 i 5 6 i 97 • 97 - 7 ill -. 113 106 i - 107; 21 - 21. 10j .7 10. - f 107 - 108 82k 83i 53 - 55 ... .. ""." a. 13a 14g 50 - 52 3i - 39. r• . N• I 844 -85 i 4i - 3t,i 3 - 2i 18} -18 i 60i 61 96 -99 4i 71 10 -- 11 28i - 291 - 108 70 , 72 49 51 ... 1 171 18 74 - 75 B:3k - 844 5 - a 3 3 - 2' 14 16 37 39 ••• 3i : 24 • ... 6 - 8 2 - 4 5 - Si - - •• 7 - - •• 9 1 - 11 ih = ii 113 - 115 21 -21 Pi se ""' .. 21 - 224 54 - 56 80 - 22 - 22} 11 !IP 25 2i , - SIP 99- 1 00 118 - 123 118 - 123 108 - 110 ' 20 -- 20 22i .- 22i a 1 - qp 21 -23 P -- 1 2 p lf "ip 5 5i 32} 3 2 9 -- 10 par P ..- 5 51 ••• -... ••• ...a 600 a 6 P ?I I : 10 8 - 8i 19. - 19* 371 - 371 8 1 - 8 54i - 55 51 •- 53 i a pl 1 - 1. 9 - 9 9 - 9 2 P " tif - § - 10 33 - 34 - lip at BANKS. 98 -- 100 id -4ii pa: 61 63 ••• ........ :::d 1 d 68 -- 70 ... - ... 17/ -17 i 18} - /9, 18i - 19. ••• .-- ~ .. - ~ Yl. • • .... , •r ..... 38 39 2i= 2dl , ... •M .... . 35 - 37 65 - 67 7 - 9 10 8d 6, rict LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTALS. ~ 2 , a , t, RAILWAYS. 11M) 1 1 0 ! all 1100 all all ,100 3 100 LettM,' COrilpats, London & N. We-t. L.&N.W. Caledon... Ept.l.dtE.Cl E. Count. Caldouinu. Do Gt. Wesin Yk. Now. & Borw. Y. &NM Do D 0.., 1 8. East3rt Do Peto Co & Do Norfolk 'Do L.& N. ',V & Midid. %Atm Darlingt. ,Midland.. En. Conn. E. Count Do Do.. L.SiN.W Do Gt Northn ncashdo Yorksh. T. Brassey M. Masan Stockt. Dar iingt Do OtWestn Closing Prices then Aay. 96 - 98 98 - 102 11 - 13 133 - 135 4 11cs 12i - 13 22. -23 112 - 114 I 1p 2i - 91 - 93 r - 58 132 -: 13 5 8i 33 34 89 91 BlythandTyno 10pel 0. prof. (issd. at 601 Eris. & Ex. 4 p. u. St Do. 4 p. c. Shares ... Caledn. .£lO 4f p.c., Ches.& Elo.Gn. - 5; p, Do. do. Prof. 5 per c. jCork 4tiandonbp.o Dua,Prth .6; Abor.J. Ft, Anglian Cie. A Sb Do. de. Cls. B 6 p. e. Do. do Cls. C 7 p. c gas. oo.E.K,spcNo. Do. No. 2 . Do. New 6 p. o. St East Un., G. 6 p. c Do. .51. 10 per cent, Do. 1t 1. Delientr.St, Do. do. 4 per cont. East Lancs.l 6 .ctt' E. kW. York. J. sth, Edin. & Gi. 5 p.c. sh Ed. Prth. kOnn.4p.c Farness, 5 p. c.... , Gies.&S.W.U.sp.c Great Northn. 5 p. c Do. 5 p. 0. Redeem. at 10 p. c. prom. Do. 4 4 ; p. c. Do. sp. c., Red. at f P. c. pm. • • ..... Gt. N. of Scot. lst Pi% Gt. a. *W. (Ireland Do. 4per C. Prof. S Gt. W.(B.k.ll.Exspc Do. con. red. 4 p.c. De. con. red. 4 p. c. Do. irrcrl e 4p. c. Do. 5 p. c. red. prof Do. Birm. Pref. Sh Do. Chester 8 p. c. P. Do. do. 5 p. c. do Do. Birm. Glna. Bth Do. Ches. Qua. Sh.. Do. do. do Do. do. de....... .. Lan. &York. F. £2O Do. 6 p. C. Stock Lon.&B. G. 5 pc. No.l Do. P., 5p c. St.No.2 Do. New Guar.6 v. Do. do. 5 p. c.,N0.4 Gon..StN. W., Coy. & Nuneaton 5 p 4 et... Lon. AL S. W. 7 per et late 3d Shares ...I L ndy. & Color. Sh. Lundy. & Ennis. Sh Nr..S.,St L. 6p. Cent Do. do. do. £6 ... Do. do. 34 per cont. Aarypt .& 001.4 p c Do. 4 per cent Do. do. Aid. Consol.6 p.c St 1)0, Con.Er.l7;ir. 6 pc Do. 4i p. c. Pref. t Ditto L. & H.Pref. St New., Aber., &c., pr. 5 p. a. red. 5 p.c. pm. Do. Perpet. 6 p et. with optn. till '66 Norfk. Dob, 4 p.c. eh Do. Pref. 5 p. o. 8t; (;; Do. 5 pc. Ext.,1846 De. 5i per c.pf ,1847 D0.WY.V.5pc.,184 North British Do 71. Preference „. N. E. Berw, 4 p.c. P. Do. do. do Do Leeds 6 p.c Do. do. Qre.,1848... Do.YorkEL& Pnr. North Staffordshire. Ox, WodzW., R pc._ Do. 6 p.c. Redeem. Scot. Cent. ,New Pref Sc.N. E. Aber. g 6 pe Do. d0.,7 p.c. pf. Do. do., 34 p.c. pf. south Devon Do. fixed, 46 per cent S. Eastern (Reading Ann.) of £1 Os. 6d. Do. 44 per cent Do. Fixed 4i p o eh S. Wales Gtis..4 p. o, Do. do. 4i p. . S.*orksh.4i.c.Onar. itock.& Dar., 5 p. c. Do. do. do. Stock. & Hartl. g. 5 •p. a. till July '56 Waterfd. & Kilk. 6 pc 95 - 100 - 4} - 5 6 6A 94 r- 98 109 - 113 LP, !2 - 12,1 75; - 76 17 - 119 09 - 111 .01 -1( 3 62 - 64 9i - 10; 6 - 6 95 - 97 85 - 87 99 101 10 - 104 16f - 171 10 - 10! 73 - 74 19i - 20 9i - 141 -15 i ••• --- ;37 139 139 142 118 - 120 ... -"' .. - 159 .•• -- ••• 6 - I 60 - 70 ... 137 - 98 89 } *** BOW-STREET. St. St. St. St. St. ti Bt. 12 1.21 St. St. 10G ,100 10U 100 100 100 106 4l 100 all 10 100 100 100 100 139 - 100 - g 1 102 -104 92 —94 1 d 20 126 25 20 - St.l a - p 1107 109 114 - 116 105 - 110 IT. -- 18 100 all 100 100 all all - 24 102 - 105 10i 10 see -''"" ... St. 20' 25 25 12i 281 2 - 3 p 3 - 31 MINES. LOs all 'Anglo Californian . 20 7 Australian 5 1 all Baden (Gd. Duchy of) ... 50 all Bltenar. Iron & Coal •.• 20 14 British Iron 75 8 5 35 265 Brazilianlmp.(iesued at £5 pm.) 30 all Do. Cocaes 3r Galati, 3i 3 ' 20 15 Do. St. John Del Rey 15 17 1 5 Clarendon Cons. Min Co. of Jamaica p iP 40 all Cobre Copper 56 58 5 11 Colonial Gold — St. all. . Copper Min. of Eng 30 35 25 all Do. Pref. 75 p; cent 25 27 ... 1C Copiapo . it all Fortuna 5 id 20 iall Gencial — .1 I all. Gt.NuggetVeinßeg, I • 41, all Great Polgooth 5 all Gt Wheal Vor Unite l 51 5i 1.1. all Liberty — •.. 3 all Linares. Bl 85 5 15 Lusitanian ld p . 1 all idariquita — 1 all New Granada 1 all . Nouveau Monde 2) all Pontgi.Sil.& Le. Min 8 10 5 1 Port Philip " • ••• 1 all Quartz Rock ... 225 3 2 50 all Rhymney Iron. 22 24 15 all Do. New 7 9 30 155 Santiago de Cuba l5 2 . 6s. Sort. Cons. Min. Co. 15 15 1 all South Australian 1 all Do. Scrip • - ... 1 1 all Do. 10 per cent Prof S. ti; L. Min. Co.l 10 9 Tin Croft 281 ail United Mexican 3 4 1 all Waller . • •.. all West Mariposa • • • V 1 12s. Worthing Mining of Australia KISOELLA NROTTS. 25 19 ,ustrailan 24 3 10 .J 1 Anstraln. Royal Mail .. -- 10 all rierlin Water Works 45 51 50 40 -Wt. American Land 40 45 38 100 3 .:5 Canada 1.30 - 140 137 St. •00 G. Go.6p.c. Jan&july [lO 111 1105 1 d v St. 100 Do. 6 p.c. Feb & Aug St. 100 De."6p c. Mar & Sept .. 5 all Crystal Palace 2 21 25 5 all Do. Preference. 55 55 4 all Crystal Pal. of France 1 5 Duston Iron Ore 20 155 Eastern Steam • • St. 100 idectric Telegraph 93 92 1 all Electric Toleg. of Ir — 5 all En.ezAus Cop Sm Co 15 11 25 all Gen. Ir Sc Col (lim.) 15 14 Gen. Steals Navigat. . 11 all General Screw Steam 6 i,7 20 5 London Discount 4 all Lond. Gen. Omnibus 35 31 35 20 10 Magdalena St. Navin. 10 all si e diteran. Elec. Tel. 10 all 'Aexican&S.Amerien. 35 25 5 Nat. Discount Co A _ 3 . 4 p 25 1 Do. New - 10 5 Netherlands Land 1 15 10 all Do. Do. 5 3 Do. 8 pcPissatld fp 5 1 Do. Do. 100 80 New B. & N.S. Land S.W. Gov. sp. c. D. . 1 all N. B. Australasian 5 5 20 175 Nrth.ofEuropeSteam 4 3 d 1 all Oriental Gas ll 1 2s. Do. "New Shares" Po 5 5 all Peel Rr. Ld. & MinrL 25 25 6 0 all Peninsular& Oriental 66 68 67 50 10 Do. New 4• 5 100 60 Royal Mail Steam 67 69 1 • %II Scot. Austral. Inv mt. 15 15 1 all Ditto New ll 13 25 all South Austral... Land 36 38 1 al; Submar: Tel. Scrip... 5 _,l 1 al. Do. Registered. 20 Trust& 1,. 4: 1 0.17. flan. ••• 18 100 . ...Pi Van Diemen's Land 16 ***- % V. 46p.u...Tandanly ""--* ••• AN UNLICENSED THEATRE.—This morning, Catterell (the proprietm),Belasco, Pointer, Riley, taootheryoung men, and two females, Christiana Belasco and Susan Catterell, were placed at the bar charged with acting at an unlicensed theatre. Superintendent Hannent, of the E division of police, said, in consequence of the number of complaints from the tradesmen, and other information received by the Commissioners of Police, of the existence of a penny theatre in Holborn, orders had been issued to suppress the nuisance. Last night he entered the premises, 167, High Holborn, and found it fitted up as a theatre. The place was lighted with gas, and was capable of holding nearly 300 persons. The audience consisted principally of boys and girls. By his orders the place was taken possession of by the police, and the parties at the bar were taken into custody, and charged with keeping an unlicensed theatre. Police-constable 67 E said—About half past 7 last night I went to 167, High Holborn, in compliance with my orders. I was in plain clothes. I paid a penny for admission, and received a check, which, on being pre sented in another portion of the house, admitted me into the theatre. The performers on the stage then were three boys, with their hands turned behind them. They .n) were kneeling on the floor and eating bread and treacle ••• from plates. This part of the performance was conducted by Belasco. 1 li. Belasco—What performance Witness—The bread and treacle business. The boys were not in costume. Belasco—l was merely giving the boys the bread and treacle. Mr. Henry—Was there scenery, and did you see the curtain rise ! Witness—No, your worship ; but I saw it fall. When it again rose the prisoner Pointer came upon the stage dressed as Selim, in Blue Beard ; and shortly afterwards the prisoner, Christian Belasco, altered, and sang a song, from which I learnt the performence was to be pantomimic. A dance then took place among the whole prisoners, and then there was what was called the transformation scene, in which the female prisoner Belasco is the fairy queen, transformed four of the prisoners into a harlequin, clown, pantaloon, and columbine. At this stage of the performance the superintendent and the police entered. Mr. Henry—Did you see all the prisoners on the stage. Witness—Yes, your worship. Mr. Henry—Did you see Riley on the stage? Witness—Yes, your worship, he was dressed as clown. The prisoners declined to ask witness any question. Inspector Checkley said—ln obedience to the ordtrs of the superintendent I entered the prisoner's house, 167, High Holborn, with 10 constables. There was a stage, and it was lighted with gas. I ordered the con stables to arrest the performers. Belasco I did not see. I took hold of Catterell and his wife, and be said, " For God's sake don't take this person, she's my wife—l'm the nmster of the place." I said it is unlicensed, and you must all go to the station. He said, "I know that." One of the constables took possession of the treasury, which contained ISs. 4d. in pence, 6s. in silver, and a number of admission checks. The prisoner Catterell rented the premises. Weaver, one of the musicians, said he was engaged by Catterell. Mr. Henry—ls there any bills of performance or ad ♦ertisements issued. Witness—No, your worship. Mr. Henry—Then how do people outside know it is a theatre? _ _ The Inspector—A man is employed to stand outside and invite the people to " walk in." Mr. Henry—Row long have you been employed at High 1161 born ? Weaver—About a fortnight. Mr, Henry—l suppose the audience is comprised chiefly of young boys? Witness—There is always a great number of grown up persons present. Mr. Henry—Yes ; but the audience generally is composed of young boys / Weaver—Yes. Catterell, who had been out on bail, was about to put Fome questions to the witness, when it was dis covered he was intoxicated. Mr. Henry—Why, that man is intoxicated. case must be adjourned until he is sufficiently recove to understand the nature of the evidence. On the case being re-called, Mr. Greer, High Holborn, said, the place was fre quented by the "lowest of the low," and was an intoler able nuisance—so much so, that he had been compelled to occupy private apartments away from the spot. The solicitor to the owner of the premises said he was as anxious as anybody to put down the nuisance. Catherall, the lessee of the place, said, if there bad been any speaking on the stage it was against orders. The performance was strictly confined to dancing and ballet business. The utmost precaution had been taken to keep the place respectable. No boy under a certain height, or known bad characters, were allowed to enter the place. It having been intimated to the magistrate that there were other persons in custody connected with the affair, either as actors or spectators, they ware ordered to be brought in. Amongst them was an elderly man named Lee, who said he was the father-in-law of Catherall. Mr. Henry said, the Act of Parliament emp9wered him to inflict upon Catherall, as the owner of the place, a penalty of twenty ponnds, or two months' imprison ment ; and upon each of the other s a fine offorty shillings for being present and assis tin g at a perform anced. He should, at an unlicensed theatre. penny theatres were a great nuisance and must be p ut own therefore, fine Catherall 201 . for keeping such a pl ace. Lee he would fine 40 5. , and the rest of the prisoners must enter into their recognisance for 10/, not to repeat the offence. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. C.A.IITioN TO Doc STEALERS.--A NARROW ESCIAPE.— Ch t' was brought befo re M r . B ing h am , a tall young man, who described him self r g i fancier,- b charged with attempting to steal a va l ua bl e d og , th e a as ries a g property o f Mr. Northam Gray, 27, King-street, Cheapside. The prosecutor stated that about 10 o'clock on the previous night he was in the Palace stores, Pall-mall, partaking of some refreshment, having at the time a pet spaniel dog with him, when the prisoner came in and called for some liquor, with which he was supplied. While he was drinking it, witness observed him put his handkerchief to his face with his left hand, while with his right hand he broke off from a lump of meat which he had secreted in his handkerchief a large piece which he slyly threw behind him. Witness kept his eye upon the prisoner, who as soon as be saw the dog had eaten the meat, walked towards the door, followed by the dog. Prosecutor at once called his attention to the fact that he did not want to feed his dog, and re quested him to let it alone. The prisoner seeing his attempted theft failed then became very abusive, and ' said he supposed he (prosecutor) was some d---d groom, and knew well enough, no doubt, how to drug a horse. Prosecutor endeavoured to avoid an altercation with such a character, but as the prisoner became . n. tolerably insolent be was obliged to give bun ir,to custody. At the station-house he was searched, and a large piece of prepared liver, such as used by dog stealers, was found upon him. The prisoner, in defence, said he had no idea of steal. ing the gentleman', dog, and if he did use any bad. language why he was " werry " sorry for it. Mr. Bingham said he had no doubt on his mind the prisoner intended to steal the dog, but fortunately for himself his design was frustrated ; and bad it not been for his foul abuse of the prosecutor he would not have been locked up at all. The prisoner had bad a narrow escape, and be (Mr. B.) would caution him not to make a second appearance before him. The prisoner was therefore discharged. THAMES. TOBACCO SMUGGLING ON 130ARD THE RAINBOW STEAMER.—John Rust, a Dutchman, was brought up on remand before Mr. Yardley, charged with smuggling 10Ibs. of foreign manufactured tobacco, and 31bs. of cigars. The prisoner and his wife, a woman about 23 years of age, were originally before Mr. Yardley on Tour&lay, when Mr. Rust, a tide-surveyor of Customs, stated that the prisoners were passengers by the Rain b )w, General Steam Navigation Company's steamer, from Rotterdam, and that upon examining two trunks belonging to them, he found they contained false bot toms. Between the real and the false bottom of each trunk he di , covered in all 71bs. of compressed tobAcco an !cigars. The female prisoner was searched by a wenian and 4! hs. of tobacco and cigars were taken from her. While he Yves going over Tower-hill with the prisoners John Rust took from his pocket a halt pound of tobacco and gave it to a labourer, who returned it to him ( t h e officer). The husband was searched at the station house and more tobacco and cigars were found in his boots, in his hat, and in i is pockets. Mr, Yardley discharged the wife and remanded her husband. Mr. CuMberland, from the Customs Solicitor's office, with Mr. Claridge, Queen's appraiser of condemned goods, now preferred a written 'nformation against John Rust, for snuggling 10 bs. of tobacco and cigars, to which he immediately Meade f guilty, and Mr. Yardley sentenced him to pay a fine of 1001., and in default of payment, six months' imprisonment. Mr. Cumberland said he was instructed to proceed against the wife. Mr. Yardiey—l shall acquit the wife. You would scarcely proceed against her. Mr. Cumberland said there was a c'auee in the act of Parliament rendering married worse i liable to the same penalty as their husbands for smuggling. Mr. Yardley said the woman was not before him, and when she was he would decide upon hea case if an information was exhibited. He could scarcely believe the Board of Customs would prosecute the wife after they had obtained a conviction of the husband. Suffi cient for the day was the evil thereof. The case might not come before him at all. His colleague would most likely have to decide it. He was under an impression married women were not liable. Mr. Cumberland—Yes, sir ; married women can he convicted, and I have been directed to proceed against her. Mr. Yardley—l shall be very much surprised if she is proceeded against. I decide nothing now, either on the law or the facts of the case. Mr. Cumberland—l will report what you say to the board, sir. Mr. Yardley— R,collect that. " Surnmum sue, summa injuria." LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.) LONDON, Jan. 3.—Wind this day at noon, S S.W.; moderato breeze and fine, after a heavy fall of rain dur ing the . PLYMOUTH, Jan. 2.—Wind W. to W.NW.—Araived— Huntley, from , for Algoa Bay. Sailed—San Fernando, for San Francisco. RAMSGATE, Jan. 2.—The schooner Concordia, from London, for Riva. de Sella, which sank off Deal on the 27th ult., arrived in tow outside the harbour. GLOUCESTER, Jan. 3.—Arrived—Elise, from New York; Savannah and Samos, Shediac. SUNDERLAND Jan. 2.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Rox dale, from Pictou. SWANSEA, Jan. 2.—Wind W.N.W. —Arrived —Ga ss mere, from Coquimbo. BERWICK, Jan. 2.—The Tunes ' of and for Arbratb, from Shields, struck on the Plough, but has been got into Holp Island, where she was partly sunk, but will be raised. The Adelaide, of North Sunderland also struck on tho Plough, but got off with damage to hull, and into Holy Island. _ _ _ LISBON, Dec. 29.—The Cygnet, from Ibrail, for Eng• land, put in yerterday leaky, and with damage to huil, kc. 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Arrived, Jan. 2.—Admiral, from Alexandria, N.S. ; Mary Wylie, Memel ; Unction, Guernsey ; Nonpareil, Jersey ; Raven, St. Übes ; St. Lawrence, Dantzig ; Netta, Memel ; Planet, Hamburg. DEAL, Saturday, 9.45 a.m. Wind S.S.W.; strong. Passed, 2d—Eclipse, from London, for Cienfuegos ; In. domitable, screw steamer, from London, for Melbourne ; Vesta, screw steamer, from London, for Oporto. Anchored—Sarah. from London, for Leghorn. ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF A GOVERNESS AT BATH.-- The hearing of this case was yesterday resumed in the Bath County Court, when the defendant, M. Roche, who was suffering from ill health, roost directly contra dicted the statements of the plaintiff and of his witnessep. Mdlle. Koch was also exatniu-d, and her statements were confirmatory of those of the defendant, whom she stated had always behaved as a gentleman to her. TIE CONFESSION OF A IVIIIRDERER.—The following is the confession of William Jackson, who has just been executed at Chester :—" I was walking about fortwo d tys without food, aid at night I slept under a haystack until I began to feel poorly. I then went and told Mrs. Rogers, who keeps the Coach and Horses, in Hanbridge, how I was situated. She told me I could sleep by their fire side, as it would be better than sleeping out of doors. I thanked her for her kindness. I had not been there more than three days when my sister's husband sent the two children to me ; it was on the 27th of Sep tember ; it was a very wet day ; it rained all day long ; he sent them without shoes or stockings, in the rain, and told the girl who brought them to turn them into the house where I was stopping and leave them. I told the girl she should net have brought them there, but to take them back, but she ran away. I ran after her, but could not catch her. I bad been drinking, so I was quite done over at the time. Mrs. Rogers said she could not have them there ; I said I did not want her. My feelings were quite done over. I then went out of the house, and went up to the garden and saw the pit. A thought struck me—the children would be better there than to be starved and knocked about, and the winter coming on. I then went back to Rogers's. I got a small knife out of the jug on the shelf, and sharpened it. It is a small knife that Mrs. Rogers got of a militiaman. You will easily know it, because it is the only one of the kind in the house, and it has marks on the handle. I took the little girl and went up Eaton-road, and across Halden's field to the pit. I then cut her throat and threw her into the hole ; there was some water in it ; I am sure she was dead before I put her down ; she struggled a little. I then went back and fetched the boy ; I took him the same road to the pit, and cut bis throat ; I then put him on the top of his sister, and covered them with some soil. I pulled three apples off a tree and put them in my ha t ; I then went back to Rogers's, and pet the knife in .a jug, and gave Mrs. Rogers the apples. And many times did I eat my dinner with the same knif e afterwards. I could not rest day or night. I have bee n to the p it man y times a t 10,and 11 o'clock at night, and three or four times a day. Until I was taken, all my thoughts were to give myself up, and happy was the day I was taken, and more so when I was condemned, as I knew it Ras a just reward for my sins. I hope it will be a warning to others to avoid coming to such a wretched end as mine." oss ,veasisamsse.) SIGHT AND HEARING SPECTACLES, POWDRFITh TELESCOPES, OPERA, RACE, AND PERSPECTIVE la ssEs.—Messrs. S. an d B . S olomons; optic i ans, 39 , Alb ° . brilliant Telescopes, By her Majesty' s R oy extraordinary improveeammepnt,s marle-street, Piccadilly. Ob serve—oppos i te t h e Y or k H o t e l. Ronal Letters Patent for valuable and spective Glasses, to k now th e di s t a nces. These telescopes Raincectohuersme,osOtpepowerful d Paeurd possess such extraordinary powers that some three and a-half inches, with an extra eye-piece, ail'. show distinctly Jupiter's moons, Saturn's ring, and the double stars. With the same telescope can be seen a person's countenance three miles and a half distant, and an object from 16 to 20 miles. They are of larger and all sizes, with increasing powers accordingly.—Too Royal Exhibition, 1851. Valuable, wly-invented, very smal' • powerful waistcoat-pocket glass, the size of a walnut, by whin a person can be seen and known 1i miles distant ; they answer every purpose on the race-course, and at the opera houses, country scenery, and ships are clearly seen at Byi 10 miles. They are invaluable for shooting, deer-stalking, yachting, to sportsmen, gentlemen, gamekeepers, and tourists. Opera, =ace-course, camp, and perspective glasses, with wonderfi.l power. Newly-constrz;ted Spectacle Lenses of the great est transparent power. The valuable advantage derived from this invention is, that vision becoming impaired preserved and strengthened, and very agod persons ar e enabled to employ their sight at the most minute occr pation—can see with these lenses of a much less magnify ing power—and they do not require the frequent changes to the dangerous effects of further powerful assistance. Persons can bo suited at the most remote part of the world, by sending one of the glasses out of their spectacles in a letter, and stating the distance from the eyes they can read small newspaper print with it; and those who have not made use of spectacles by stating their ago. D • ness. New Discovery. The Organic Vibrator, an ex- Unordinary powerful, small, newly-invented instrument for deafness, entirely different from all others, to stir Po's n be any thing of the kiad that has been, or probably eve , produced. Being of the same co lour as the akin, s per- ceptible ;it enables deaf persons to hea r distin ct a n ly t_ cot singing hurch ' and at public assemblies; the unpleasant s ensation of noises in the ears is entirely removedeol; and it affords all th e . assistance that possibly could be desired.-39, Hotel. 39 Albemarle. met, Piccadilly. Obeerve --o pp om Yte the St. 1.1( to 20 I i :q) t ou I a 20 I I 5 I i► SIGN. 69 121 i