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Now ready, In ONE OLUMZ (compwith ng oo Eng as much matter as twenty ord velum's), ill us trated I,sravings of Arms, an. a. lia r B 8 PEERAGE and BARONETAGE, FOR 1847. NEW and REVISED EDITION; Corrected threaahout to the present time, from the persolal COM ittanicatione of the Nobility, Su., and CORTAINIIG all the NEW CREATIONS. ' The meet comple te, the most convenient, and the cheapest work he kind ever offered to the public."-Bun. Heart Colbarn, Publisher, 13, Great Ifarlborough-itreet. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. THIS ETEXIING will be performed Verdi's highly successful New Opera I DL'E FOSCAIU. Lucrezie, Mille. Montenegro,; Pisano, Madame Solari ; Jacopo Power!, Signor Freachini ; Loredano, Signor Bouche ; and II Doge, Signor Coletti. Between the Acts of the Opera, a Divertissement, in which will be presented the fallowing Dancea —Deutchen Rhein, by Corps de ballet ; a new Pae de Deux by Mdlle. C. Rosati and M. P. Tagl.onl ; and!a new Pee, composed by M. P. Taglioai for Mdlle. Marie Tagl.oni. entitled Poens.nis, or Dense Polonaise. Alter the Opera will be presented an entirely New Ballet Diver tissement, by M. P. Taglioni; the Music by Sigr. Pugni ; the Scenery by Mr. C. Marshall. entitled ORITHIA ; cu, Lea Camp des Amazones. Orithla, Mdlle. Luc le Grahn; Martheria (lalteine des Am:manes), Copere; Isapathe, Mdlle. Montfort; and ileeis , (Sc7ll2ian Prince) M. Taglioni. Le retour au C:.mbat, Marche Dansante. by Mdlle. L. Grahn, Mdllea. Monore and Cassau ; L'Amazsnia, by Mdlle. L. Grahn, Mdlles. Vonore, Cassan, and the Ladies of Corps de Ballet ; Danse Pyrrhique, by the Ladies of Corps de Ballet ; Scene de l'Abandon, by 111,111 e. L. Grahn, and M. P. Taglioni ; La Course Guerriere, by the Ladies of Corps de Bullet ; Le Trophee, by Mdlle. L. Grahn, Mdlies. Montfort, Honore, Cassai, Thevenot, Bertin, Julien. Lamoureux, and Corps de Ballet. Mayeriseer's Opera of ROBERT° IL DIAVOLO is in rehearsal for the first appearance in this country el Mdlle. Jenny Lind, wii. is Immediately expected. Mdlle. Cerito.'3l. St. Leon, signor Vietti, Herr S'aucligl, and Perrot, have arrived, and will appear forthwith' HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The Nobility, isubscrtbers• and the Public, ar , erespec rrid tfully wi oil Thursday ly- Ormed. that there will ha a drus D EXTRA N aezt, April 22 , w h e n will be pertornied Donizetti's Opera, L'ELISIR D'A3IORE. Adins, madam e 'Castellan ; Nemormo, Signor Gardoni ; B e l core, yignor F. Labiache; and Dr. Dulcomara, Signor Lablache. Isetween the kola of the Opera will be presented a favourite Pas de D e uz by Wile. Caroline itocati and M, Perrot (inn firs'. appear this aeasen); and the new Pas,. compoeed 31. P. Taglioui, entitled roenanis. , by Mdlle. After the Opera, a favourite Divertissement, In which Mdlle. Cerito and M. St. Leon (their first appearance this season) will appear. After which, the Third Act of I DUE FOSC To conclude with ORITHA. THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. THIS EVENI-NG Will be performed Balfe's Grand Opera Serie, entitled The DAUGH fXR OF ST. MARY. Lusignano, Mr. Burdini ; Andrea Cernaro, Mr. Borrani ; Moncealgo, Mr. Weiss ; Adolphe de Csurcy. Mr. W. Harrison ; Catarina Cornaro, Miss Rainforth. After which the New and Original Oriental Spectacle, called THE DESERT; or, The Imaun's Daugkter. In which the Two Elephants, upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear. The Imatin I j , ePh. Mr. Howell ; Haiez, Mr. Rafter ; Barek. Mr. W. H. P , .yne ; Fuel Oola, Mr. Harley ; Maleck, Mr. T. Matthews ; Ahabeck, Mr. Hutchison ; Kuzliraga, Mr. L. Lee ; Princess Iponaaye, Miss.Messsent ; Xileht, Miss Collett ; Girgee, Miss R. Isaacs. To conclude with the First Two Acts of MASANIELLO. Masa niello. Mr. W. Harrison ; Don Alphonse, Mr. Rafter; Loreruso, Mr. Hodges ; Pietro, Mr. 5, Jones ; Elvin,. Miss Messent ; Finella, Mdlle. Giubilei ; In's, Miss Collett. THEATRE ROYAL, LIA.YMARKET. ender the Management of Mr. B. Webster, solo Lessee. THIS EVENING Will be revived, Sheridan Knowles's celebrated Comedy of THE LOVE CHASE, with new scenery , dre sses, and appointmenta. Sir William Fondlove, Mr. Tilbury ; Master Waller, Mr. Howe ; Widow Green, Mrs. Glover ; Constance. Mrs. I•. , Tisbett. After which the Grand Astronomical Extravaganza, called THE NEW PLANET; or, Harlequin out of Place. To conclude with the Co mic Drama, called THE IRISH POST. Principe characters by Messrs . Tilbury, Braid, Hudson, Bland, and Mrs. Humby. 7-TRE ROYAL, ADELPRI. under the direction of Madame Celeita. THIS EVENING will lro performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ; Jahmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchln, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne, Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel. Miss Woolgar ; Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwiillam ; Lady Agnes, Nliss Harding. To conclude with the Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet of LA GtSELLE. entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; er, the Wills Bride. Principal characters by Air. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford, Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor, Mi-s Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws. PRINCESS'S THE_t TRE, OXFORD-STREET. J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be presented Scribe and Auber's celebrated Comic Opera, in Three Acts, called THE BARCAROLE. The principal characters by Messrs. Walton, Bodde, Lefler, and Allen; Miss E. Runner and bliss Anne homer. By desire, Shakepere's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The principal characters by Messrs. H. Hughes, Ryder, J. Vining. C. Fisher. Wynn. and Compton ; Miss Winstaniey Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. H. Hughes, Miss S. Flower, Miss lune homer. Miss Marshall, at.d Miss Smithson. THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEL.7.M. Vnder the Management of Mrs. Keeley. THIS EVENING will be performed a New Drama, ealled THE CREOLE. Characters by Messrs. F. Mathews. Leigh, Murray. Emery, Kinloch, and Keeley, Miss Dickinson, Miss May, Miss M. Keeley, and Mrs. Keeley. After which, an entirely new occasional Dramat , c Sketch, called JENNY LINT) AT LAM'; or, Tile Swedish 'Nightingale. Charac ters by Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Kin'och, Mr. Belling Mr. Bender, Mr. Yarnold. and Mrs. Keeley. To be followed by the New Vaudeville Extravaganza, called CRLSOE THE 3E( ON1). Character) by Messrs. A. Wigan : Keeley ; Miss Dickenson, Miss Tunic'', and Mrs. Keeley. To conclude with MRS. WHITE. Characters by Mes-rs. Oxherry Turner, Kinloch, .M.iss Villars, Miss Arden. and Miss 'flamer. FRENCH PLAYS. --ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Lessee, Mr. John MiLchell. Sixth Appearance of Meemoiselle ROSE CHERI. THIS EVENING the performances will commence with LES HERITIERS ; ou, Le Nefrage. Antoine Kerlebon, M. Dumery ; Jaeques Kerlebon, it. Cartigny ; Henry, M. Beton ; Duperren, M Masquillier ; Madame Kerlebon, Madame Dunuery ; Sophie, Mdlle. Cordell. After which a new Comedy, entitled UN ROM AN ISTIME ; on, Lea Lettres Du Mari. Edouard Dus,euil, M. Rhozevil; Albertine, Mdlle Rose Cheri. To conclude with (first time in this country) IRENE ; ou, Le Magnetietne. 31. pe Bricune, M. Langeval; Le Vicomte de Cler mont, 31. Rhozevil; Irene. Mdlle. Rose Cheri. Boxes, 6s. ; Pit. 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3..; Gallery, 2s. Boxes and Stalls may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 22, Bond-street; and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which is open daily front Eleven till Five. ETHIOPIAN gERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. THIS EVENING Doors open at Eight. Day performance on Wednesday morning, April 21, commencing at Hair-past Two. The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington, Willie, Stanwood, and Germon, wilt have the honour of repeating their inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS at the St. James's Theatre. The evening performances will be continued every Tuesday, Thurs. day, and Saturday, Boxes and stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEAME, ruder the patranage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal Family. Proprietor and Manager. Mr. W. Batty. THIS EVENING, AND DITRING THE WEEK, Lord Byron's Dramatic Poem of THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS ; or, THE CORSAIR, introducing Mr. Batty's numerous and highly trained Horses and Fairy Ponies, living Elephants, Camels, Zebras, and other Novelties, with magnificent Costume, Scenery, Panorama, and Appointments, forming one of the most brilliant Spectacles ever produced. Entire change in the Scenes in the Circle. Feats of Horsemanship Mons. and Madame Dumos, Mr. Bell, Mr. Powell, Herr !emigre, and Laurenta Wolff. To conclude with a laughable Afterpiece. Acting and Stage Ma nager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot. Box Office •pen from Eleven till Four. Box Book-keeper, Mr. Sheffield. Performance commences every evening at Seven o'clecb, doors open at Half-past six. ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. U ater tits Management of Mrs. Frances Davidge, Lessee. SECOND WEEK of the truly wonderful BEDOUIN ARABS, from the Theatre Port St. Martin, Paris, their Seventh Appearance in England. THIS EVENING The performances will commence with a new Drama, called THE BRIDGE OF NOTRE DAME; or, THE PARRICIDE'S CURSE. Noel Charnpinon, Mr. Neville ; Master Legris, Mr. Heelop ; Godfrey Mervin, Mr. J. T. Johneon ; Melanie, Mrs. 11. Vining. After which, a grand OIiIENTAL FESTIVAL in the HALLS al ABD-EL-KADER (the Emir of the Desert), introducing the won derful and !level Yeats peculiar to the Native Bedouin Aral, Tribes, Attended by their Yarahouts (Priests), &c. In their national costume. To be followed oy a naw Farce, by Mrs. rlimi, entitled KISSING GOES BY FAVOUR. Duke de Bassomplare, Mr. Tindall , Marchio ness de Lanny, Mrs. Ware. To conclude with JANE SHORE. Lord Hastings, Mr. Johnson Duke of Glo'ster, Mr. Fredericks ; Jane Shore, Mrs. Ware. Boxes, 25., 11t, IS.; Gallery, lid. Doors open at six, commence t Half•past Six. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING JACK LONG OF TEXAS; or, THE SHOT IN THE EYE Jack Long, Mr. Hicks; flinch, the Regulator, Mr. Searle ; Ben Small. Mr. Gardner; Noah Gibbs, Mr. Dale; White, Mr. Bird; Hector, Mr, Howard ; May Gibbs, Mies Vincent, &c.. &c. After which THE MAY; J{' , FOOL. To conclude with THE FORGER S VOW ; or, S;IDI BAROSSA, the BEDOUIN CHIEF OF JARRA. Principal characters by Miss incent, Miss Lydia Pearse, Miss Julia Johnson, Mrs. G. Lee, Mrs. Cooae ; Mr. N. T. Mr. Dale, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Searle, Mr. Bird, kc. Boxes, Is.; Half Price, Gd. Pit, 611. , Gallery, 3d. Private Boxes Parties of Four, from 10s. 6(1.; and Parties of Eight, It. Is. I'HE WEATHER. --Styx °rows, Aran. 17. TWZRIIIOIIKTE7I, Lowest, 29 , H 7 hest, 45 ; Noon, 44. BARONZTER, 29.83 E.; fine. 111 , a7 WATFR AT LONDOI4-111LIDGF. THIS DAY. - Morning 4 minutes after 3. F.Yening 26 mirTitz , .fter E. • T., • '"C a 1 ; co- • It, • • 4 r • , • • - SECOND EDITION. g 4" tritnila 11 eltil; LONDON, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1847. • The Lords met at Five o'clock. Several petitions were presented, and The Army Enlistment Bill was read a first time, after which their Lordships adjourned. The Commons met at Four o'clock. On the motion of Ma. HUME, the Speaker was requested to prepare, and lay before the House, a table of fees payable to the officers of the House on Private Bills, as recommended by the Committee on Private Business. In reply to Mr. HrmE, it was stated by Lord J. RUSSELL that the education grant this year would be given according to the former rules, and the minute of December, 184 G. In answer to Mr. Murcrz, Lord J. RUSSELL said that her MAJESTY had determined to mark her sense of the gallant conduct of the Spanish captain, who had rescued the survivors from the wreck of the Tweed, by directing Lord AUCKLAND to propose to him the acceptance of a medal, on which should be recorded the services he had rendered to the survivors of that unfortunate shipwreck, and to offer him at the same time the sum of 5001. Mr. B. Escort abandoned his Bill for the remission of the duties on butter and cheese. On the order of the- day for the third reading of th e Poor Relief (Ireland) Bill being read, 111 r. CORRY declared that he should give his decided opposition to the Bill. The House was subsequently addressed by Mr. F. French, Lord Jocelyn, Mr. Trelawny, Sir W. James, Mr. P. Scrope, Colonel Verner, Sir E. Cole brooke, Mr. Adderley, Mr. Villiers, Mr. Morgan John O'Connell, Mr. Labouchere, Mr. Goulburn, Lord J. Russell, and several other Hon. Members. Eventually the Bill, as amended, was read a third time and passed. The other orders of the day having been disposed of, the House adjourned at Half-past Twelve o'clock. Exactly one week ago we commented upon the distinguished gallantry and the humane promptitude evinced by Captain BERNARDINO CAMP, in rescuing the survivors of a British steam-ship from their peiilous situation on the Alacranes. In expressing our admiration for the behaviour of that young officer, we likewise expressed our solicitude that his brave and magnanimous conduct should receive some acknowledgment, however inadequate, from the Government of these islands. We conceived that some testimony for services of such spontaneous and gra tuitous generosity was required, both as a proof that the character of BERNARDINO CAMP was appreciated in this coun try, and that its inhabitants sympathised to the uttermost with those emotions of gratitude which tilled the bosoms of the individuals saved from destruc tion. We anticipated that some mark of approbation would proceed from the Executive worthy at once of Great Britain and of Captain CAMP. Our expecta tions have, in a great measure, been fulfilled, and we rejoice—cordially and heartily rejoice—that they have been fulfilled with such alacrity. BERNARDINO CAMP requires no panegyric, no commemorative marble, no remunerative gold. Whatever substan tial recompense he could receive, at all adequate to his magnanimity, he has long since acquired ten ' fold ; he has received the internal consolation of having proved himself a true-hearted man, and has acquired for his name a very enviable celebrity in both hemispheres. That is the consolation which he has already obtained in abundance. But some thing more than this was required for the credit of our common humanity ; some expression of admiration, if not of gratitude, was demanded from the English Government. It has been readily and nobly pronounced by the lips of the Prime Minister in the Commons' House of Parliament. " Her MAJESTY'S Government," said Lord Jour; RussELL, " has received with the greatest satisfaction the ac count of the heroic conduct of Captain BERNARDINO CAMP, and Lord AUCKLAND has been charged by her MAJESTY to express to that Spanish captain the great satisfaction with which her MAJESTY has heard of his conduct, and to pro pose to him to accept a medal, upon which shall be recorded the service he has rendered to the survivors of the unfortunate ship Tweed, and stating the date of the transaction." The announcement thus made by the Premier was welcomed with the applause it merited, and the cheering became " loud and con tinued" when Lord Join; added to the foregoing— "lt is also proposed that a grant of 5001. shall be made to Captain CAMP, in any shape which may be most acceptable to himself, to show the feeling en tertained by her MAJESTY'S Government of the con ,luct of that most excellent and gallant officer." This is well. It is precisely what was demanded by the occasion, and is as gracefully done as it is ad mirably deserved. Other authorities are endeavouring, by the presenta tion of purses and medallic offerings, to convey to the Commander of the brig Emilio, to his worthy mate Don VILLAVERDE, to his subordinate helpmates, and nis crew, some notion of the admiration which they have severally and collectively excited. From pri vate individuals, from public companies, from the Parliamentary representatives, from the Ministers el ;he Crown, from our Most Gracious SOVEREIGN her self these sentiments of admiration have proceeded, and through the medium of the press they have ob tained utterance and diffusion. It is well that some legree of enthusiasm should be exhibited in circum stances of this description ; it is well, because an enthusiasm so commendable and beneficial must act as an incitement in all future; cases of - peril, while it must, assuredly, convey to the susceptible disposition of such an one as BERNARDINO CAMP a peculiar and supreme satisfaction. And who would be solicitous to diminish by one iota the satisfaction of so brave and gallant a sailor ? Who would not be desirous to aid, though it were but in a degree correspondent to the thickness of a hair, to the pleasurable emotions derivable therefrom ? It is left to the selection of Captain CAMP, as the First Lord of the Treasury observed, in what manner the Government grant of 5001. shall be applied to his advantage. We would suggest that, preferable to any pecuniary bounty whatever, would be his advancement (if possible) to rank in the Spanish naval service. Similar promo tions have frequently rewarded meritorious officers in the English merchant service, and the Admiralty have thereby ensured more than once an appreciable accession to the talent and valour of the royal navy. We are satisfied that a single communication to the marine administrator of Queen IsABELLA 11. would lead directly to the proposed advancement. Under all arrangements, however, Captain BERNARDINO Came has been rewarded by the acknowledgments of her Britannic MAJESTY; and, beyond that, he has ensured respect and affection for his name wherever it shall henceforth be pronounced. The House of Commons was again last night chiefly engaged on the affairs of Ireland, as it has been, with very few exceptions, since the opening of Vat-lament. Two measures of no ordinary import ance to the welfare and prosperity of the sister king dom received their third readings and the finai sanction of the representatives of the people. Witt, the exception of some few amendments and alterations, proposed by the Home Secretary in pursuance 01 pledges given by him during the progress 01 the measure, and which were carried sub silentio, there was no change in the " Irish Poor-lay, since the report of the Committee was brought up, neither was there any division, or attempt tA, throw it out or to weaken its efficacy. The Membei for Dublin was indeed anxious to have introduced t%4 o clauses, in order to provide a remedy for a grievance to which his constituents might be sub jected, but at once yielded to an intimation from the Speaker of the irregularity of imposing a new burden on unions which had not been instituted by any exist mg clause of the Bill at that stage of the proceedings. The subject, too, was one of peculiar difficulty, and one ou which the greatest variety of opinion exists, in volving that vexata questio, the law of settlement. The Secretary for the Hume Department assured the ilon. Gentleman that the subject should engag the serious attention of the Government. Some provi sion, indeed, is required to prevent cruel and heartless men from driving to destitution and misery their pauper tenants, or casting upon other and more humane persons the duties and responsibilities from which they would gladly free themselves by any means, per fas ant nefas. The extraordinary expenditure that has now to be borne by the people of Liverpool, in consequence of that which has been justly termed the Irish invasion, and the 'great pro bability that similar burdens will fall upon the rate payers of the principal seaport towns on the eastern side of Ireland, afford the strongest proof of the absolute necessity for attentive consideration and well-matured legislation on the subject. Many Mem bers, however, took occasion to enlighten the House and the country with their opinions, and the usual differences were manifested. The chief points introduced during the discussion that took place were, first, the principle of out-door re lief under any circumstances, which was condemned in the . s t rongest terms by the Member for the county of more l Tyrone, e, who de c l are d" t h at t h e measure was conce i ve d the reckl ess sp i r i t of a gambler than w i th the calin n this sweepisnsgofinvaesottiavtees:aw a end n.fi I'et that, notwithstanding has obtained the all but unanimou;olitsiucplportf of persons p of ocke e t v s ery are partynot diraencdtly interested. eellitngwmouwtildh,osoef course, have been impossible to resaimatzgatte the p rivalng a subject. The golden .apple flung deities on Mount Ida was not more certain of exciting dissension, than the topic of out-door relief introducedg into an assembly which numbered amongst its Members a sprinkling of Irish °landlords. The opportunity was not thrown away, and at least a dozen speeches were made on the subject during the evening. The Home Secretary most ably defended the clause that empowered the granting of such relief, and proved the good effects of its adoption to the House, by the exertions that have been already made in order to afford increased employment to the people, and passed a well-merited eulogium on the address recently issued by the Landlord and Tenant Association of the county of Wexford, to which we have already directed the public attention. The Premier also vindicated the Bill from the attacks made on it by the Archbishop of DUBLIN, and proved that his Grace had wholly mi-conceived the nature and purport of the law, and "had frighted the isle from its propriety" without any sufficient justification. His Lordship also showed that the clause proposed by the Noble Member for Lynn, although it might answer in this country, would be wholly unsuited for Ireland, and that practically the tenant would have to pay the full rent, with the burden of the poor-rate in addition. Some useful remarks were made by Captain FITZILAURICE on Irish affairs in general, although scarcely relating to the subject of the dis3ussion. The Landed Property (Ireland) Bill was the other measure which occupied the House. Two amend ments were proposed, for the purpose of bringing the erection of corn-mills with the necessary build ings and water-courses, and also substantial farm houses and buildings, within the scope of the Bill ; but each proposition was negatived by a considerable majority. The first would certainly appear rather an undue interference with commercial speculation, although the estates of individual proprietors might possibly be benefited. Neither provision would come within or attain the great object of the measure, viz., " the permanent improvement of the land throughout th• country." The Army Service Bill was on Thursday read a third time in the House of Commons. So far as the representatives of the people are concerned, there fore, the principle has been fully recognised and adopted, notwit'lstanding the unmitigated hostility and the strenuous opposition exhibited towards it in , every stage of its progress, and on every possible opportunity, by some of the military Members in tt.e House. Many others, however, who have served efficiently, and were fully competent to decide on any question relating to the service, rendered the most valuable aid in its progress, and bore their strongest testimony to the propriety, justice, and expediency of the proposed change. The chief feature in the proceedings was, that the Secre tary-at-War divided the Bill into two parts; for the present omitting all relating to the deferred pen sions and the regulations respecting the enrolment and duties of the pensioners. The Bill now merely relates to the limitation of service. It provides that no persons shall be permitted to enlist for more than twelve or ten years for the cavalry and infantry re spectively—that on the expiration of these terms they may, if approved of by the commanding officer, or other competent military authority, be re enlisted for a further term of twelve or eleven years, and that the soldier's term may be prolonged for such further period not exceed ing one year in time of peace, or two years in time of war, as shall be directed by the commanding officer on any foreign station. Any soldier, however, may be continued in the service so long as he shall desire; and for three months after he shall have served notice on his commanding officer, of his wish to be dis charged. The part relating to pensions is, however, only postponed, as it will be brought forward as a separate Bill ; and from what fell from the PREMIER in the course of the debate, we may hope that additional advantages will be conferred in the shape of pensions on deserving soldiers. It was satisfactory to hear that the present was only one of many measures by which the Government hoped to inake the condition of the soldier more satisfactory to the men who entered the army, and more in confor mity with the improved spirit of the age. This is a cheering announcement. The Ministry have, indeed, already afforded the strongest proofs of their anxiety to improve the service; they have effected many valuable reforms, and it is satisfactory to hear from the highest authority that they intend to persevere in their improvements and amelioration. They have practically abolished the degrading and infamous practice of corporal pu nishment—they have promoted a larger proportion of meritorious men from the ranks, than had ever for merly been the case : thus holding out that induce ment to good conduct which is far more efficacious than the most stringent regulations and severest pu nishments; and by the present measure they have brought forward a system calculated to obtain a bet ter class of men—persons who will maturely consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of a soldier's life, and who will be willing to try the ex periment, because they will be aware, that in case they should dislike it on trial, they may look forward to a time when they can demand their discharge, as a matter of right, while their strength is yet in full vigour and maturity. Surely a person of this description is more desirable as a soldier, and far more likely to be satisfied with his position, than one who has reck lessly and inconsiderately taken a step by which he is bound for the full term of his lite, and who, if discontented with his lot, either becomes addicted to intemperate habits and nearly useless, or deserts, from a feeling of despair at his hopeless situation. The Hon. and Gallant Member for Liverpool again brought forward his thrice repeated, and as many times refuted objections to the measure. The Gallant Officer who seconded the amendment, used the hack nied argument, " that none but military men were competent to form an opinion on the subject," and went even to the length of asserting " that a drummer of 14 years of age, was just as competent to give an opinion on a decision of the Lord Chancellor's, as the House of Commons, on matters relating to the discipline of the army." This ridiculous assump :ion was well answered by the Secretary at War, who exposed the obstinacy with which every altera tion has been resisted; and added, " that officers nust forgive him for saying, that he would mention several instances of changes which had been adopted much to the improvement of the army, but which, when proposed, had received very unequivocal oppo sition from the older officers of the service." It now remains for the House of Lords to pronounce their fiat on the measure, and, doubtless, they will, before so doing, hear from the Iron Duke himself, his opinions on the subject—opinions which are entitled to much weight, and which the greatest exertions were made to bring to light prematurely. We trust that those who asserted, that if those opinions should be in accordance with the provisions of the Act, it would be conclusive in its favour, may not forget their own declarations during its progress through the Upper House. Last night the Bill, as finally settled in the Com mons, was introduced to their Lordships, and had its first reading. The discussion on the second reading was fixed for Monday week. The Augsburg Gazette has the following from Turin, dated the 3d :—" Count MORTIER, the French Ambassador, has addressed to our Government an energetic remonstrance against the sending of arms to Catalonia for the Carlists." We learn from Rome, 3d instant, that great dis tress continued to prevail amongst the poor of that city, in consequence of the high price of bread. The POPE, however, had just ordered the sale of wheat at a much lower r a t e th an th e mar k e t pr i ce , p a ying th e difference from his own purse. The Infante Don HENRY had arrived in that city, and assumed the incognito of Viscount D'ALCOLEA. He was still ac companied by Mdlle. DE CASTELLAR and her brother. Intelligence has been received from Lisbon of the 10th, and from Oporto of the 11th inst., by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Mon trose, which arrived at Southampton on Friday evening. The expeditionary force which sailed for Oporto under the command of SA DA BANDEIRA, landed at Faro on the 31st ult. It consists of 1,500 men, and SA DI BANDEIRA, who commands it, has been ap pointed by the Junta Commander-in-Chief of all the forces south of the Tagus. The forces under hip command in Alenitdo will not fall far short of 5.000 4titonvi at t s men. 11e was to ma r c h f rom F aro on E vora on th e h ins A . u de h ta e c s n mh have fallen t of the b g ac u k E u x p is s r Ze P i l taoin sta. consequence o f a d vances of insurgent forces under bisz&N Two of th. Minister', th• count TosA4 and Don MANOEL DE PORTUGAL, waited on the British Ambassador on the 9th, and stated that they every moment expected a popular outbreak in Lisbon, and that if the British marines were :not landed to quell it, the Government must fall. It is said that the reply of the British Ambassador was, that the pro tection of the British forces would be readily given to the Royal Family, should any attack be made on them, but that they would take no part in opposing any movement having for its object a mere change in the administration, without menacing the existing dynasty. The Black Cat, laden with arms and ammunition for the forces of the Junta, had arrived at Oporto. She brought six pieces of heavy ordnance and 1,500 stand of arms. The price of bread in Lisbon was from 55 reis to 60 reis per lb., and the discount on the Bank of Lis bon notes, 52 per cent. Madrid papers of the 10th have arrived. A Board of Agriculture and Commerce, under the Presidency of the Minister of Commerce, has been appointed. General SERRANO left Madrid on the 10th for Adenine, near Malaga. One of the papers states that ESFARTERO has been nominated a senator, and that it has been determined to recognise all the ranks and decorations which he had accorded to him during his Regency. MADRID BOLSA, APRIL 10.—The Three per Cents. closed at 32; for cash ; the Five per Cent,. at 201 ; the Debt without interest at 6; and the Coupons at 17. We have received the Paris papers of Thursday. The National attacks the Government with extreme bitterness for having permitted the execution of the three men who were sentenced to death for the corn riots at Buzengais. The sentence was carried into effect on the 12th instant at Buzencais, which was occupied during the day by a large military force. The elections of Quimperle and Quimper are over. M. DE Cearix was returned for Quimperle, and M. JCBELIN for Quimper. Both Deputies are Minis terialists. It is reported that General DE LA Co7scHA has succeeded in bringing about an arrangement between France, Spain and England for a joint intervention in Portugal. " On Tuesday," says the Union Monarchique, "M. Guizot returned to Lord Normanby the dinner which his Lordship had offered to him a month ago, after the adjustment of the difference which had long existed be tween those two personages. Amongst the persons in vited were Lord and Lady Granville, Count and Countess de Tanearville, M. de Kisseleff, Chargé d'Affaires of Russia, the Grand Chancellor Pasquier, M. Sauzet, Pre sident of the Chamber of Deputies ; and M. Bresson, Ambassador of France at Madrid. Everybody was struck with the amiability and polite attention evinced by the latter towards Lord Normanby and the other English guests of M. Guizot. M. Bresson's demeanour on that occasion was held to confirm his reported desire to replace Count de St. Aulaire in London." It would seem, however, that the desire of M. BRESSON will not be gratified, as it has been decided that the Due DE BROGLIE is to succeed the Comte DE ST. AULAIRE as Ambassador at the Court of London. " The price of wheat," says the IWortne. " increased by 3f. er 4f. per sack in the Paris market on Wednesday. That article now sells from 63t. to 70f. per sack, or from 42f. to 46f. 66c. per hectolitre. In several districts ad joining the capital it reached 48f. 50c. The price of rye, barley, and oats, had likewise augmented. The Atmospheric Railway to St. Germains was opened on Wednesday. The Three per Cents. closed on the Paris Bourse, on Thursday, at 78f. 20c., the Five per Cents., 115 f. 85c.; the Orleans Railroad Shares, 1,228 f. 75c.; Rouen, 8881. 75c.; Havre, 6791. ; Great Northern, 627 f. 50c.; Avignon, 777 f. 50c. ; Vierzon, 563 f. 75c. ; Bordeaux, 508 f. 75c.; Bou logne, 430 f. ; Basle, 195 f.; Dieppe, 5251.; Paris and Stras burg, 428 f. 75c.; Tuurs and Nantes, 425 f.; Paris and Lyons, 433 f 75c. ; Lyons and Avignon, 4501. ; Bordeaux and Cette, 4331.75 c. ; Spanish Actives, 32i; Spanish Passives, 5. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, APZIL 16. Boulogne and Amiens, 16%—Demerera , 4—East Indian, 1 4—Northern of France, 13'/—Paris and Lyons, 5% — Sambre and Meuse, 6. CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) The LORD CHANCELLOR at in his Court at Westminster to-day, and heard appeal,. MOSELEY C. ALSTON.—THE OXFORD AND BIRMINGHAM JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY. Sir FITZROT conclude,d his argnments to-day, in support of the demurrer put in to the bill filed by the plamtitYs. 'Ai.. STUART followed on the same side, and occupied the Court the wnole morning. THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, A P L 17, 1847. ROLLS' COURT.-(THIS DAY.) GREENWOOD V. PENNY. This was a suit instituted against the widow and the infant heir-at.law of a Mr. Greenwood, who died intestate. It appeared that the intestate was brother to the late plaintiff; who was entitled to a legacy of 3,000/. ; 2,500/. of which had been paid into a private bank to the credit of the intestate, as well as 400/., which had been paid into a bank at Exeter, to the credit of the same parry. Mr. Rogers and another Learned Gentleman appeared for the. plaintiff ; and Mr. Khmersley for the defendants. An order for inquiry was granted. The Court was occupied during the remainder of the day with the arguments in a part-heard caue. EXCHEQUER.-(THIS DAY.) (Sittings in I3anco.) MAYBURY v. ATCIIESON. This was an action tried at the last assizes for the county of Stafford, before Mr. Justice Maule, when a verdict was entered for the pl:tintiff for the sum of 6001. Mr. WHATELY moved for a rule to show cause why the verdict should not be set aside and a new trial had on the ground of the misdirection of the Learned Judge. It was an action on a contract, by which the plaintiff agreed to sell and the defendant to purchase 2,000 tons of merchantable railway bars, the section of the bars to be of any length the buyer might require, and to be delivered before the let of March, 1846. 8001. to be paid to the plaintiff on or before the 20th October, 1845. the plaintiff was an iron manufacturer in the county of Stafford, and the defendant a merchant, in the City of London. It appeared that the defendant gave a section in the specification rather differeat from that which the plain tiff agreed to furnish by the contract, and the Learned Counsel contended that the Learned Judge in putting the case to the jury, misdirected on the point as this addition to the section did not nullify the obligation imposed on the plaintiff to supply the bare referred to in the contract. The COUILT would take time to consider. ALEXANDER v. BOOKER.. This was an action tried before the Lord Chief Baron, on the 16th of February last, at Guildhall, when a verdict was given for the plaintiff. Mr. WATSON moved for a rule to show► cause, why the verdict should not be set aside, and a nonsuit entered ; and why the verdict should not be set aside, and plaintiff pay defendant the cost of the trial of, and occasioned by awards, the declaration with liberty to defendant to plead de novo, or why a new trial should not be had. This was an action which arose out of a sale of Egyptian beans by defendant to plaintiff, but which plaintiff contended were not Egyptian beans, nor of a merchantable ality. Rule Granted. COMMON PLEAS.--(THIS DAY.) SITTINGS IN BANCO. NICHOLLS V. LOSS. This was an action brought on the infringement of a patent for a braiding machine, and was tried at Guildhall, when a verdict was entered for defendant on some issues, and for plaintiff on others. The Arronzinv-GENatiAL moved for a rule to show cause why the verdict on the first and third issues rhould not be entered for the plaintitf.—Rule granted. MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.) COVZNT-GELRiIZIN. Apples, 6s to 1481e11;uShe1; --- 6aliei, lOs to 15s ; and Lemons, 9s to 14s per 100; Savoys, 8d to is 4d per dozen ; Greens, 2s to 3s 3d per dozen bunches ; flrocoli, Is 3d to 2s per bundle ; Forced French Beaus, 2s 3d per 100 ; Potatoes, is to 12s 6d per cwt; Turnips, is 8d to 2s 6d; and Carrots, 4s 6d to 7s per dozen bunches ; Horseradish, Is 6d to 3s; and Asparagus, 4s to 8s per bundle; Cucumbers, 4s to 9s each ; Brussels Sprouts, 2s 6d to 3s 6d ; and Turnip Greens, 2s 3d per bushel ; Leeks, 2s to 4s per dozen bunches; Parsnips, 6d to is 6d per dozen ; Onions, 8s to lOs per bushel ; Celery, 10d to 2s 3d per bundle ; Forced Straw berries, 123 per oz ; Forced Potatoes, 6d to is per lb. N ZIWDATE AND 3621ADEN1IAL.L. Prime Beef, Mutton, and Lamb sold freely at full prices. In other kinds of meat comparatively little was doing : Beef, from 2s 10d to Ss 8d ; Mutton, 3s 8d to 4s 8d; Lamb, 5s 2d to 6s 2d ; Veal, 4s to 4s 10d ; ano Pork, 3s 10(1 to 5s per 81bs. by the carcase. Ducks, is 6d to 2s 6d; Rabbits, is to Is 9d; Turkeys, 3a 6d to 6s; and Pigeons, 6d to 10d each ; Fowls, 3s 6d to 8s 6d per couple ; Eggs, s to 8s per 100; Fresh Butter, is ld to Is 3d per lb ; Wild Ducks is to 2s 3d each. 111INGENIFORD. The supplies of most articles here were moderately good, while the trade was firm, at but little alteration in the quota tions. 721b,:4345dd:4tt80def134tt14040 NEWPORT. Beef, from 3s to 38 8d ; Mutton, 3s 8d to 4s 8d ; Lamb, 5s 6d to 6s 4d ; Veal, 4s to 5s ; and Pork, 4s to 5s per 81bs. WSITECIIAPEL. Beef, from 2s 10d to 3. 8d ; Mutton, 33 Ed to 4s 8d ; Lamb, 5s 2d to 6s 2d ; Veal, 4s to 4s lOd; and Nrk, 3s 10d to 51 per 81bs. BILLINGSGA TE. Turbots, lOs to 134; Brills, 2s 6d to 4s 3d ; Cod Fish, 2s. to 75 ; Haddocks, Vet to is 4d ; Whitings, 4d to 8d ; and Lobsters, Is to 3s each ; Soles, Gd to 3s 3cl per pair; Eels, 4d to Is, and Crimped Scate, 9d to 10d per lb ; Mckerel, lOs to 24s per 100; Salt Fish, 2d to Sd per lb. BBEA.D. 4108re : dbi h b : prices of Wheaten Bread in the metropolis are from 9 1 / id to 10d ; of household ditto, 8d to 9d per 41bs loaf. HIES DIABILET. Market Hides, 561 b to 641 b, 2 1 ,4 5 d to 3d per do. 641 b to 6 d ds ; 4; ddd Calfoo ;.. 7 8a 28n11dbsb Skins, ono :: : 6e b s bc 3 31 : 4, 4 : d 4:gdd t o 6ttdo 3: ts4eds cl 6; 8; 6s 9.d; 9. d o:d o 9s B 6 o hul 1 beboa Horn 13s; Poll e d Sheep, 5s ld to 6s 6d ; Kent and Half ling.!, 6d to 91. UAY MA:' XZTB Ssurtiristn.— Meadovv Hay, 2/ 12a to 3/18s. ' (*lover ditto 8/ 158 t o 41 188 ; an d Stray.. 1/ 12i to li 163 per load. :rade rather dull, at but little variation in prices. CUMsitttLaxia.—bleadow-flay, 2/ 15. to 41; Clover ditW. 3/ 14, to 41 ♦ erie oteocli (I=6 ll * 14a ; and Straw , II 12a to 11./61 Inc loaf. Agl - Fr P3P10 7) s a t a WiirrmlAPEL.—Meadow Hay, 21 16s to 31 18s; Clover ditto, 3/ 15s to 5/; and Straw, 1/ 12s to 1/ 15s per load. Supply good, and trade rather dull. LLOYD'S SHIPPING—(THIS DAY.) LONDON, APRIL 17.—Wind E., moderate breeze and fine clear weather. OFF DUNGENEMI, APRIL 14.—Zeepard, Batavia; Esther (of Stockholm ). New York ; both for Rotterdam. DEAL, APRIL 16.—Wind E. to N.E.—Sld. Ramilies, New Zealand; John Bartliff, Adelaide; Lochnagor, Launceston, New South Wales; Lochlib a an d P rogress , Quebec; Severn, St. John's, New Brnnswick. SOUTHAMPTON, APRIL 16.—Arrd. Montrose steamer, Gi braltar, &c. PLYMOUTH, APRIL 16.—Wind S.—Sld. Emma, Quebec. TRIG: MOUTH, APRIL 15.—Wind Harak, St. John'. GLOUCESTER, APRIL 16.—Wind N.—Sld. Galatea, Quebec. EivicitrooL, Arnit, 16.—Wind S.S.E. to S..S.NY ~ fresh.— Arrd. Charlotte. Cartar, Mauritius; Mary, Carter, Brass River; Broad Oak, M'Grath, Bahia; Cou n t ess o f Durham, Hogg, Havannah ; Thomas, Lawson, ditto; Tay, Langwell, Charleston; Paoli, Baltimore; Hanover, Rogers, Philadel phia. 51d.14. Ariadne, Calcutta; 15, Bohemian, Hong Kong ; Richard Cobden, Bombay ; Mersey, Apalachicola; Sea King, New Yerk ; Elizabeth Porter, St. Andrew's, N. 8.. 16. Sou ter Johnny, Shanghae; Serampore, Canton; Jena, St. Do mingo; Murray, Jamaica; Flor-Barino, La Guayra, Monte zuma and Sardinia; New York, Howard, Staten Island; Diana, Boston; Ann, Dingwall, Quebec; Ajax, Rory O'More, Montreal ; Irene, Sylla, Phcenix, Cartarille, and Frances, Newfoundland. Off port, Windsor Castle. The Snowdon, for this port, grounded on the Bar of Brass River 20th January, and was got off leaky, and ex pected would have to put into socie port to repair. The Mary and Elanor (brig), of Cardigan, abandoned dismasted and waterlogged, was passed 6th instant, lat. 45 N., long. 25 W. by the Charlotte arrived here. The Sar a h, N ew Y or k to Belfast, was spoken 21st ult., lat. 37, long. 58, bearing up for Bermuda, having sprung a leak. OFF POIRTSMOUTII, Aran. 16.—Hendrick Hudson, Moore, New York, left 20th ult. OFF THE WIGHT, APRIL 14.—Ellen Bryson, Jones, Hon durao ; Achilles, Lountzen, Bahia; Kleine Maria, St. Croix. OFF TEM START, APRIL Kirsting, Charles ton, for Hamburgh. PADSTOW, Amu. la.—Wind N.E.—Sld. Clio and Eagle, Quebec. NEWPORT, APRIL 13.—Wind E.S E.—Sid. Marquis of Bute, Quebec. CLYDE, APRIL 15.—Arrd. Verona, Ross, New York. Sid. Isabella, Moulmein, London, Pictou ; Helena, Demerara. MARGATE, Aram. 16.—The Wizard, London to Lisbon, is on shore on the Hayland Rock, but expected off this evening. CORE, APRIL 14. —Wind N.E.—Arrtl. Canton, Norfolk; George Thacker, Freeman, Boston ; Rother, New York. Irttituas., Aran. IR.— lila. Prirnrcma. Ouebee : Cel.to, New York. BELFAST, APRIL 10.—Wind N.—Arrd. Niger, New York. Sid. Swatara, Philadelphia. SHIELDS, APRIL 15.—Wind N.E.—Std. Weatherley, Que bec. Put back, Grenville Bay, for Quebec. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. The sales of Cotton in the Liverpool market yester day were 10,000 bales, making 66,160 for the week. The stock is 495,930 bales, against 765,390 bales at this time last year. The rise in prices this week bas been about id. per lb. Shares have been dull. The sale of Railway Shares yesterday, by Messrs. La mond and Co., was well attended, and a fair business was done at about the same prices as last sale. The following are a few of the principal sales:— East Indian ... Cork and Waterford Leicester & Bedford, Exchange Certificate 0 11 0 Great Western of Bengal 0 4 0 Lond., Brighton, & South Coast, Fifteenths 3 8 8 Reading, Guildford, and Reigate 4 15 0 Great Northern North British, Extension Ambergate, Nottingham, & Boston, ex int 1 IS 0 Liverp. Manch. and Newcastle-upon-Tyne 0 19 0 Buckinghamshire Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham . 6 10 0 Louvain ala Sambre North Staffordshire Calcutta and St. George's Point 0 2 • The following are the principal items in the Bank of England return : Notes issued Decrease nest decrease Puoltc deposits decrease Other deposits increase Seven-day and other bills increase 27,268 Other securities decrease Notes decrease 866,785 Bullion 379,357 Decrease Government securities, banking de partment Increase The Bank, therefore, has increased its active circula tion by 548,485/., having out 20,403,4251. in notes pay able on demand. Its liabilities on account of seven-day and other bills have also been rather increased, and there is a large augmentation of private deposits, as is often the case after the dividend payments. On the other hand, it has less bullion and a smaller reserve of notes, but has obtained a transfer (from the Savings' Bank Commissioners it is stated) of a large amount of stock as security for its advances to Government, which is evidently still heavily drawn upon by 'retard, besides having had the dividends to pay. We shall see by next Friday's return how much of the 1,584,3651. of stock thus added to the creditor side of the Banking account has been sold or lent, and whether the Bauk has received payment to any extent in its own notes. The Funds have been flatter to-day. Consols have realised 86k to 86t for transfer next Tuesday, and 86i to 87 fur account. Exchequer-bills have been Is. dis count to ls. premium. Bank Stock is quiet, at 194. New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. are 86i to 87k. The Foreign Bonds are heavy. Spanish Five per Cents. realise 25 and the Three per Cents., 368. Mexican Stock is worth 20i. Portuguese Four per Cents. are 34i to 35. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have been quoted 581 to Railway Shares do not vary much. BRITISH FUNDS TIIIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Official List.) Bank Stock • . • • • • • . 194 Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities • • 86%% Three per Cent. Consols Annuities • • 86% 4 New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anne. 87% 86y. 87% Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 • • 9 Ditto, 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 .. 9 3-16 % South Sea Stock .. • • .. .. Ditto, Old Annuities .. .. • . 85% Consols for May 27 .. • • .. • • 86% 87 Exchequer Bills. i d. 2d. 1,0001. • • .. .• .. • • par 1 die 1 p PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. Mexican, 1846, 5 per Cent • • • • 20% Ditto. for the Account . • 20% Portuguese Four per Cent .. .. 34y. % Ditto, for the Account .. 34% 35 Russian Bonds, 5 per Cent .. 109% Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent. .. 25% % Ditto, Passive Bonds • . .. .. 5%1., Ditto, Deferred •• .. • • • • 17 Ditto, Three per Cent .. •• • • 3 6 % Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. 58%% Ditto. 4 per Cent. Certificates 89% BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK. RAILWAY.. PAID. PER SHARE. Amber.. Nottizig.,Boston, & Eaatrn Jn. .... I % ex int. to Caledonian • • .. .. • • .. .. 30 - 25%.... to • - Eastern Counties • • • • • • • • •• 20 •• 18K .. to Ditto, York Extension .• • • 64 •• . • 4 - to Great Northern . • • • • • 3% •• • • 3!{, .... to Great North of England .. •• • • 100 ....230 .. ••to Leicester and Bedford •• •• •• 16s. .... ells. to Leeds and Thirsk .• .. • • 2314 Do., do., Preference, • 6 per Cent . • 33 •• • • 4f4.... to London, Brighton, and South Coast •• 50 . 51.14 .... to 524 London and North-Western • • • • 100 •• • • to Ditto, 401. Shares .. M. and B. .. 40 .... 664 •• to London and South-Western { ll. G.. 10d. 644 .... to 65 Ditto, Tenths (Consolidated) . .. 50 .. • • 5334 .... to Ditto, Scrip .. . • • • • • S .. • . 47, .. •.to Niancheater and Leeds . . ....102 .... to Manehester, Buxton, and Matlock . 425. p.. to par anchest•zr and Southampton .. 2 .... 1 •. to 1 tto, New • Ditto, New .. •• • .. • • •• to Newcastle and Berwick •• 20 .• 26 .• . to Norfolk .. • • .. .• —lOO . •.130 n•• to North British .• •• •• 25 Ditto, Quarters • • • • •• •• •• 2 •• • • 3% 14 •• to Ditto, Extensioa • • •• • • • • %•• • • to Ditto, Thirds • • • • • • • . •• .• 3% •••• to North staffordshire .• •• 5 .. • • 734.. • . to North Western • • .• • • • . 4 ...• 3 .. ••to t word, Worcester, & Wolverhampton 22% .... 13U .... to 14% Scottish Control • • • • •• 1734 .. • • 25 .• • • to Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A) • • 3k, ...• . to Ditto, ditto (B) • • •• • • .. 3 .. • 2 to South Eastern and Dover . • • • • 33/. 23. 4d. 36M ... to Ditto, New (do. 331. Gs. Bd.) No. 2.. 12 ... 12 Yi to Ditto, New (do. I 51.) No. 4 • • 5 •• • • 5!.i ...• to .4outh Wales .. .• • • •• .. 10 • 7} s , .... to West Riding Union .. • • 4/. 25.... • 1 p.. •• to (l p York and Newcastle • . •• • • to Ditto, Preference .. .• •. •• 4 .. • • 7 .. ••to York and North Midland •• -• • 50 .... 82 .... to Ditto, Extension 25 .... 40 .. •• to FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens • • .. 20 .... 16% ... to fiord., Toulouse, & Cette (Constituted) 4 .... 1 .... to Demerara .. 2 to Dendre Valley .. .. 4 •• • . 1 ,1 N. •• " Louvain a la Sambre G to Norilieni of France .. .. 8 .. • • 123 i jy ••to Paris and Lyons 8 .. 5%. • • to MINES Real del Monte, Unregistered •• • • " 3 / 4 "•• 113 - COURSE OF EXCHANGE. Amsterdam ...... C.F 12 6 Ditto, at sight .. Rotterdam . .•• 2 U l2 6% Antwerp 26 10 11amburgh ......M.B. 13 12 Paris, 3 days' sight .. 25 76 Ditto, 3 months 26 10 Marseilles • . • • • • • R o urdeaux ... ••• • . . • • 26 10 Frankfort on Maine Petersburgh, 3 U 5.... • I;erlin — Vienna, enc. flo ••• • • • 10 7 Trieste, ditto.. • • Madrid ••.. • • 35 , Cadiz .. 36 8i1ba0............ Barcelona . . • . ....... • • • • Gibraltar.. • • • • ...• 30 Leghorn . • • • • • . • • • • • • • Ge H oa.. ••• • • . ••.. •• . • 26 IS Milan .. • ..... .. Venice... • • • . • • • • • .• Naples ...... •• _ 40 Palermo, per os l2O . • .. Oporto •••••••• • • • • • • • 64 % Rio Janeiro ••.. • • • • • 27 Bahia Buenos Ayres — New York, 21 days' sight Philadelphia • . .. • • . • TIMES Or BULLION, PIM oz. Foreign Gold is bars ...£3 17 9 New Dollars .. •• • • 0 4 10% Portugal Gold Coin 00 0 Spanish Doubloons .• 0 0 0 Silver in bars ...... 0 0 0 ALARMING EXPLOSION IN ST. JOHN'S -STREET. Yesterday morning, between one and two o'clock, consider able alarm was created in St. John's -street, West Smithfield, in consequence of an explosion of gas, of a serious character, taking place on the premises belonging to Mr. Barlin, cigar manufacturer and tobacconist, situate at No. 48, in the above_ named street. It appears that the gas had escaped from the burner to such an extent as to fill the front drawing-room. One of the inmates, not knowing that the vapour had es caped, entered the apartment, when the gas exploded with fe.frful noise, blowing the windows to the opposite side of the road, knocking the man down who had the light in his hand, and doing serious mischief to the apartment. Fortunately no person was at all injured. Mr. Barlin was insured in the Sun fire-office. The escape of the Royal Society and the engines attended very early, but their services were not required. TAX CoMPOslTlON.—Parties who compound for their assessed taxes, and lend any article of establishment compounded on, the judges Wive decided that the borrower is liable to pay for them also. The composition contract is one for the party comp.unding only. ESTIMATE OF USED MATERIALS IN WESTMINTER. PALACE.—The materials already used include from eight to nine hundred thousand tons of stone, tweuty-four miljjolis I of brick h and Os tltonsend tons of irou.—Mts /ha*. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. EPSOM RACES.—.FRIDAY. The Spring Meeting on Epsom Downs, the second under a assuagement which seems resolved upon doing things on a grand scale, " came off" yesterday with the most brilliant success, a result ascribable in some measure, no doubt, to the fineness of the weather, but chiefly to the extraordinary improvement in the character Of the stakes offered for competition. On the sport, we need not deli here, it will be stets that, notwithstanding the abuse so liberally bestowed upon the :andicap, a large field of horses came to the post, and that, although not of the highest grade imaginable, they offered as good and exciting a race as if one and all had boasted the blood and capabilities of an Eclipse. The attractions of the list were nut confined to this rich prize; it was backed up by Sir Gilbert Heathcote's Trial plate, a respectable two-year-old stake, and two other races in heats, composing a bill of fare that of ample scope for speculation, and left the most ravenous turfite nothing to wish tor. Previous to entering into the details of the business of the day, two or three al terations which have been made since our last visit to the Downs should be noticed. The Metropolitan Han dicap, as run for last year, was a stake of 10 sovereigns each, p.p., with 300 added, and the distance run, starting near the house of Sir G. Heath cote's trainer, and finishing at the usual place, one mile and a quarter. The race brought to an issue yesterday was assimi lated to the great handicaps at other meetings, being a Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft; only 5, if declared, &c. The bonus contributed by the innkeepers of the metropolis and their friends, amounted to 5001.; and the net value of the stake to the winner, clear of de ductions fur second and third horses, &c., realised 1,6451., exceeding the stake in 1846, by 8201. The course, too, was different, instead of one mile and a quar ter, it was two miles and a quarter. The horses starting at the winning chair, proceeding up the course to the road, turning out of it to the right, going over the hill, with a wide sweep, and into the old course again at the mile post, thus running in sight all the way. We have heard opin.ons expressed in favour of the course run last year. We contess to a leaning that way. The new one is not only trying for horses, but of necessity gives experienced joekies an immense advantage over the light weights. The company, however, appeared to be quite satisfied with things as they found them, and certainly a more generally interesting race has not been witnessed, even on Epsom Downs. It had the effect of nearly filling the grand stand, and of attracting the most numerous assemblage ever seen on Epsom Downs on any other than a Derby or Oaks day ; the lessee was thus enabled to realise a trifle towards a very heavy outlay fur improvements in the stand and on the course. The " executive" was the same as last year. Mr. Clark occupied the chair he has so long and so honourably filled ; Mr. Hibbard was starter, and Mr. Manning clerk of the scales. This staff is now engaged at almost every meeting of note, and to mention that their several duties were sa tisfactorily performed is not merely an act of justice to them, but is necessary in order to show stewards and race committees how easy it is to propitiate the owners of race-horses by availing themselves of the services of those who are above all suspicion, and of whose capacity not a doubt can be entertained. One minor feature in the arrange ments remains to be noticed—we mean the refreshment department, hitherto intrusted to that experienced caterer, Mr. Carless; this is now un d er t h e contro l o f Mr. Lumley, of Epsom, whose "initiative" was highly creditable to himself and satisfactory to the public. The racing commenced at half-past one, half-an-hour later than was originally proposed. Owing to this, the heats, and the loss of time occasioned by the restiveness of Pell Mell, it was nearly seven before the company were enabled to commence a dusty and bitterly cold journey homewards. Time will not permit us to extend our remarks further than to observe, that Ch rmont proved how different running in dirt is from running on good ground, by winning the Metropolitan Handicap, after a remarkably fine race with Wolfdog and Brother to Stitch, and netting for his owner and party a large sum in bets. Amongst the company congregated in the stand, were—The Duke of Richmond, Lords March, Chester field, Maidstor.c, A. Lennox, G. Lennox, H. Lennox, Suffield, Strathmore, G. Manners, H. Fitzroy, and E. Russell, Count Bathyany, Hon. Captain Rous, Colonel Anson, H. Pitt, G. Byng, E. Mostyn, Colonel Peel, Colonel Knox, Messrs. Greville, Panne, Meiklam, Pal mer, Neville, G. Fitzroy, Des Veaux, Higgins, S. Stanley, G. 11. Moore, Pettat, S. L. Fox, Rush, Cronamelin, &c., &c. The Trial Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added, for three year olds ist, and four 9st. One mile. (9 Subs.) Mr. Mostyn's Gabbier, 3 yrs (Kitchener) 1 Mr. O'Brien's Rob Roy, 3 yrs Count Bathyamy's Tragical, 4 yrs The following also started, but were not placed :—Sir G. Heathcote's Bellerophon, 3 yrs—Mr. Drinkeld's Mistress Jean, 3 yrs—Mr. Winch's Jumble, 3 yrs—Mr. Drew's Cameo was weighed for, but did not get to the post in time to start. Betting -7 to 4 and 2tol on Gabbler, who made running from end to end, and won easy by a length; Rob Roy beating Tragical by a length. The others were beaten off early. Run in 1 min. 45 sec. The Great Metropolitan Stakes of 25 toys. each, 15 ft, and 5 only if declared, &c., with 500 added; the se cond to receive 100 soya, and the third 50 sovs. out of the stakes; the winner to pay 30 sovs. towards ex penses; the winner of the Newmarket Handicap or the Great Northamptonshire Stakes to carry 51bs, if both 7lbs extra; two miles and a quarter. Mr. Gregory's Clermont, 3 yrs, sst 31b (including 51b extra) (Treen, jun.) 1 Mr. Moore's Wolfdog, 5 yrs, 9st 81b (including 51b extra) Lord Chesterfield's Brother to Stitch 3 yrs, 4st 121 b (Dockeray) 3 The following also started but were not placed :—Mr. Hamsbottom's Pine-apple, Mr. E. R. Clarke's Little Jack, Mr. J. Thompson ns The Magnet, Lord War wick's Gwalior Mr. C. Marson's Rufus, Sir G. Heath cote's b c by Amata, out of La Fille Maligarde, Lord Chesterfield's Jenny Wren, Mr. Stephenson's Sneraton, Mr. Weoley 's Headsman, Mr. Dickenson nd The Correct Card, Mr. IL C. Ibberton's Pimento, Mr. S. Fox's Han nah Raine, Mr. Mostyn's Crozier, Mr. O'Brien's Eme rald Isle, Mr. Herbert's b f by Elis, out of Odessa, Mr. Pisyne's Marquis of Conyngham. Betting-5 to 1 agst Jenny Wren, 7to 1 agst Cler mont, 7 to 1 agst Sheraton, 7 to 1 agst kmerald 10 to 1 each agst Crozier and Odessa filly, 12 to 1 agst Wolfdog, and 15 to 1 each agst Gwalior, Pose-apple, and Rufus. Brother to Stitch cut out the work at a good pace, followed by Hannah Raine, and the Erseral Isle, Cro zier, Pine apple, Clermont, and some other light weights lying up, and the heavy weights in the centre ; very little change was observable until they came round the turn near the mile Post, where Hannah Raine gave way, and the Emend Isle running out to the left knocked down two or three of the posts. got the rope under her legs, and only by a miracle escaped falling—this put her out of the race. Brother to Stitch still led at a good pace, followed by Pine-apple, Clermont filling the third place to the distance, where Pine-apple giving way he became second. Wolfdog, who had been drawing gradually towards the front after making the turn was third half of the distance, and at the stand, simulta neously with Clermont, challenged Bro. to Stitch; a very exciting race ensued, Clermont winning it by a neck only, and Wolf-dog having just the same advantage over Brother to Stitch, Gwalior finished an indifferent fourth, Crozier a bad fifth, and Pine-Apple sixth; the others beaten off. Run in 4 mm. 22 sec. The Two year-old Stakes, of 10 sovs. each, with 25 added. Colts, Bst 61b; fillies, Sat 31b. (11 Subs.) Mr. Sadler's Antelope (A. Day) 1 Mr. Mostyn's Chippeway Mr. Wooley's Grist 3 The following also started but were not placed:— Count Bathyany's Ptolemus, Mr. Francis's Little Red Riding Hood, and Mr. Gratwicke's Awkward. Betting-6 to 4 agst Antelope, sto 2 ugst Chippeway. and 3 to 1 agst Ptolemus. Little Red Riding Hood made the running, followed by Chippeway and Awkward to the distance, where he declined, and Grist and Chip peway went on together, Antelope waiting on them. At the stand the latter challenged, and after a pretty race, won by a length, Chippeway beating Grist by half a length ; the others were well up. Run in 53 seconds. The Railway Stakes of 5 sOvs, each, with 25 added ; for three yrs old, 6st 31b ; four, Bst 71b ; five, 9st 21b ; six and aged, 9st 816; mares and geldings allowed 31b; heats, one mile. Mr. Worley's Headsman, 4 yrs (Sly) 1 2 1 Duke of Richmond's Pell Mell, 3 yr 5.......... 2 1 2 Mr. Death's Guaracha, 4 yrs . Sir G. Heathcote's cby Velocipede, 4 yrs 3 dr The first heat was won by a length, the second by a neck, and the third by a length. Half-an-hour was lost before the second heat came off, in consequence of Pell Melt having thrown her jockey, and run to Headley be fore she was caught. The Surrey Hunt Stakes of 3 sovs. each, with 20 added, for three year olds, Est 91b ; four, Bst 51b ; five, Bst 131 b ; six and aged, 9st 31b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; heats, half a mile. (12 Subs.) Mr. Isidore nd. Dean Swift, 5 yr 5,.,... _Den man 1 1 Mr. Drinkald's Hyderabad, 3 yr 5...... Hutchinson 2 2 Both heats won cleverly. The following also started:—Mr. Drew's Beggar Girl, Mr. Death's LA Dansetzse, Mr. J. Mitchell nd. Black Bess, Mr. Woodward ild. Pug, Mr. Larnsden's Tyrant, Mr. E. Parr's Arkwright, Mr. R. Drewett's Clemauthe, and Mr. Mostyn's Chippeway. BETTING ON THE DOWNS. 2,000 GUINEAS STAKES. 7to 4 agst Planet i 3to 1 agst Conyngham. CHISTIIt CUP. 11 to 1 agst Dulcet 13 to 1 agst the Lamb—(taken) 15 to 1 agst Clarmont. DERBY. 11 to 2 agst Planet '2s to 1 agst Wanota- 7 (t.) 7 to 1 abet Van Tromp 30 to 1 agst Mr. Martin 14 to 1 agst Conynghatn 30 to 1 agst Cossack. 20 to 1 agst The Liberator (RECEIVED THIS DAY.) BETTING AT MANCHESI ER—PIM:UT. The bettnig was confined to the Great Metropolitan Handicap, for which Emerald Isle was backed at 6 to 1, Rufus at 7 to 1, Crozier at 8 to 1, Jenny Wren at 10 to 1, Sheraton at 11 to I, and Hannah Raine at 15 to 1, and the winner not mentioned. The quotations upon the other events did not vary from the London prices of Thursday. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Pytchley hds., Wed., Boughton House ; Fri., Pip/vell; Sat., Weldon— to 11. Lord Redesdale's hda., Wed., Fair Speer; Fri., Cornbury Park 10%. Tredegar bdr.. Wed., Caatleton ; Fri., Cleppa Park-11i. Bedale hde., Thurs., Jerveaux Abbey-11. Durham County hdi, Wed., Coekeu ; Fri, Alaide.4 Lase —loi. 'll2dals 144 Thum ) dourlgur—iv. Essex and Suffulk hds., Tues., Gol Grove ; Fri., Lattingford Stablee-101. Tiverton lids., Tues., Lanacre Bridge; Wed., The Rook Inn, Eton ; sat., l'undington-101. F. B. hds., Fri., Ibbe r t on P ar k Wood. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS• (From the rotes and Proceedings of the House of Cominoxs.) FRIDAY, APRIL 16. NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PiiIVATE BILL-OFFICE• The Select Committees on Groups Nos. 7, 25, 31, 41, 4Z 43, and 49, will be :elected from Panel No. 4, which will be in attendance during the week commencing Monday, AlsY 3* PANEL No. IV. Mr Ackers Mr. Leslie Sir T. D. Acland Mr. 'l'. Mainwaring Viscount Alford Mr. Marshall Mr. Bramston Sir Charles Morgan Mr. Broadwood Mr. Morris Mr. C. Bruce Mr. Muntz Mr. Burroughes Colonel Alure Hon. S. Carnegie Mr. Joseph Neeld Mr. Christie Viscount Newport Lord A. Churchill Mr. Mark Philips Viscount Clive Sir R. Pigot Sir T. E. Colebrooke Hon. C. F. Ponsonby Colonel Connolly Mr. Protheroe Mr. Cripps Lord Charles Russell Mr. Cartels Colonel Reid Mr. Dashwood Mr. Repton Mr. S. Davies Lord Seymour Mr. Divett Right Hon. F. Shaw Sir John Duckworth Hon. F. Tollemache Viscount Dancannon Mr. Tomline Mr. Milnes Gaskill Sir John Trollope Lord R. Grosvenor Sir T. Troubridge . Lord C. Hamilton Mr. Turner Mr. Horsman Hon. T. Vesey Lord Hotham Mr. Welbv Hon. E. Lascelles Lord C. Wellesley Sir Charles Lemon Mr. C. Wyndham Lord Charles Lennox Mr. Redhead Yorke. RAILWAYS. Select Committee on Group No. 5. added Mr. Traill discharged; Hon. K. G ore se l ec t e d, and to the Committee. Select Committee on Group No. 28. and Mr. Aglionby discharged ; Mr. T. D. A c l an d selected, appointed Chairman of the Committee. Select Committee on Group No. 51. god Mr. Hutt discharged; Mr. John Toll e m ac h e selected, added to the Committee. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. (From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of FRIDAY. APRIL 16. LANDED PROPERTY (IRELAND) BILL. Read a third time; Claus e a dd e d ; A men d ment proPnee d ; - press 6, line 13, a ft er th e wor d " stones, " at the end 040, Clause, to add the words " erec ti ng an d makin g corn P with the necessary buildi ngs an d watercourses for t he tise l the same, or otherwise, in the opinion of the said Coe tie , sinners, permane n tly i mprov i ng L ands i n Ireland :"";W,rtio tion put, " That the p ro p ose d wor d s b e t h ere a dd e d.' House divided : MINORITY—AYES, 31. Allis, J. P. Fitzmaurice, W. Archdall, Captain French, F. Newry, Viscotnn, Arkwright, George Gore, Montague Bennet, Philip Granby, MarqulS of N P O o 'eC l 1 7 1 n nd gengeeoal O'C o nnell , 31. : :1:4.:11. Bantinck, Lord G. Grogan, E. Renton, G. 1 Y.,.• Ileresiord, MAjor Halsey, T. P. V erner, sir ". MO lirooke, Lord Hill, Lord E. W o r c eater , Aforq - Chichester, Lord J. M'Carthy, Alexander Christopher, H. Lawless, Cecil '11:1.1.115. . Clive, Vise. M anners, Lord J. Rawdon, Colonel Dawson, T. V. March, Earl of Crawford, W. 5 ' Dick, Q. Maxwell, lion. J. P. BUJ °HUY—NOES, 100. Acland, T. D. Fielden, John Morgan, O. ot Adderley, C. B. Forster, Mathew Morpeth, yisco Anson, Colonel Frewen, C. H. 31orris,•,..Davi d .,.id Arundel, Earl of Gibson, Thomas M. Napier, Sir CS. Austen, Colonel Gill, Thomas .Nicholl, J. Bailie, Walter Gisberne, Thomas O'Conor, P O2 Bannerman, A. Gladstone, J. N. Ogle, S. C. _. Baring, F. T. Gore, W. R . 0 . Palmer,lltobers ‘ . Bateson, Thomas Gore, Robert Parker, John Bellew, R. M. Goulburn H enry Perfect, Bober' , r . .. Berkeley, Craven Greene, Thom as Ponsonuy, 4-- Berkeley, Captain Grey, Sir G. Rice, E. R. Berkeley, H. Grosvenor, Lord R. Rich, Henry ~ , Blackburne, J. I. Hall, Sir Benjami n Bumbold, C. ord J '''. Bodkin, J. J. Hamilton, W. J. Russell, L ' Bouverie, E. I'. Hamner, Sir Joha Rutherford. i t Me Breadley, Henry Hastie, Archib a ld S eyme r, Henry Brotherton, Joseph Hawes, Benj. Seymour, Lot Busfeild, William Hay, Sir A. L. Shell, B. L. , • Cardwell, Edward Henley, J. W. Smith, Ver 11 .?,,, n yr, Colebrooko, Sir T. Hindley, C. Somerville, S" Cowper, I. F . Ilobhouse, Sir J. Stanley, W...,.., 0 ' Craig, W. G. Howard, P. H. S utton , Ilelug Davies, D. A. James, Sir W. C. Talbot, C. s• Deedes, W. Jervis, Sir Jokn ThornelY , l' ' a nd so Dickinn, F. IT. Jones, Captain T Douglas, Sir C. E. Labouchere, Henry Vivian, uir'e .lt dlll7 Duckworth, Sir J. Langston, J. H. . Ward, LI. "' ~, Duncan, Lord Le 31archant, Sir D. W a wn, d T. Dundas, Admiral Lindsay, Colonel Wyse, 1.12Q11'.- Dundas, F. M'Donnell, J. M. Dundas, David K'Neill, Duncan . 0 1.01 1 * East, J. B. Maitland, T. Tufnell , a Ebrington, Viscount 31au1e, Fox Hill, Lord Mgr'''. Evans, William Monahan, J. H. Amendment proposed, press 6, line 13, " stones," at the end of the Clause, to add the w nuat ioli erecting substantial farmhouses or buildings • ''' Liguil put," That the proposed words be there added. The divided:— after tohredswoorcloc MINORITY—AYES, 30. • Jinx, J. P. Deedes, W. 3/.Curthir Ala Archdall, Captain Dick, Q. Arkwright, Douglas, Sir C. Earl of Austen, Colonel Fitztnaurice, W. Bennet, Y. French, F. Bcntinck, Lord G. Frewen, C. H. Brooke, Lord Gordon, lion. Capt. I Ni3j;:era Verner, nP'"vt:dirlhYn:.r7' .jt Chichester, Lord J. Gore, Montague Worcester, Mall * Christopher, It. A. Granby, Marquis of riff.Lafts. Clive, Viscount 21 al sey , T.:P. Beresford, )laJ Crawibrd, W. S. Hill, Lord E. Newdcgate, N. MAJORITY—NOES, 86. 1 Acland T. D. Gibson, T. M. Morris, David Adderley, C. IT. Gill, Thomas Napier, Sir C. Anson, Colonel Gisborne, Thomas Nichol!, John Arundel, Earl of Gladstone, Captain O'Connell, M. J . • 13aine, Walter Gore, Robert O'Conor, Don Bannerman, A. Goulburn, Henry Ogle, S. C. Baring, F. T. Greene, Thomas Parker, Jobe Bellew, Se. 31. Grey, Sir G. Perfect, Itob irl . Berkeley, Craven Grosvenor, Lord R. Ponsonby, C. ' Berkeley, Captain Hall, Sir B. Rice, E. R. Berkeley, 11. F. Hamilton, W. J. Rich, Henry .‘,. Ishickturne, J. I. Ilanmer, Sir J. Rurnbold , C.. ' Bodkin, J. J. Hustle, Archibald Itutherfur i t t: Bouvurie, E. P. nt Hawes, Benjamin Seyer, , Bowring, Dr. Ilay, Sir A. Seymour, LOT Brotherton, Joseph Henley, J. W. Shell, B. L. Busfeild, W. 'Hadley Charles smith, R. v • yr, i r Cardwell, Edward Hothouse, Sir John Somervpie ,S 0. Colebrooke, Sir T. Howard, P. 11. Stanley, Vi ' 0, C• Cowper, W. F. James, Sir W. Stallsfield , _ . IV ' Craig, W. G. Jervis, Sir John Talbot, C. ;Z Dickinson, F. 11. Labouchere, Henry Thernelb, ,t,,, ti ed Duckworth, Sir J. Langston, J. II T ur ner, k.“ , .. , J• ll' Duncan, Viscount Le 3larchant, Sr D. Vivian' G . Dundas, Admiral Lindsay, Colonel Ward, -cli T. Dundas, F. WDonnell, J. M. WOO' Dundas, Sir David Maitland, Thomas Tra gi t Ebrington, Lord Maule, Fox we; "I'r ... Evans, William Monah a n, J. H. a•T u fnell, ~, e d Forster, Matthew llorpeth, Viscount Hill, lA'r EMIGRATION To TEXA S, O f° The extensive sale of lands so long announcell;tiss' calls dnb r n yee e nw n icn t efd o obi frvyi somev id world,in- individuals c albs h nyst .o hasofr embarking remarkteh frequently meas t place by Mr. Robins, on Thursday next, the a ; . 101 01 1; o h th a e d i g p r u a r t p i (i o n s e . of The map realising a p a r, h il i n , iii bea"' e p l p ipt e rt a loe r s e pp d erco i tp n (e)rfr o :y u rn r es iti edo . a . titul country, published by Mr. Robins, sho-iore examined by everybody, from which it Will b e for diately perceived that Texas possesses extr i '. t hatr a advantages; and when we hear from all quarto 0t 1.1 , - , more luxuriant country and charming clicaate,":4 PO: named, we are not surprised that emigrants sn. °I, Or, their thoughts towards this "Land of Pronm! e ' • iiih;: introductory observations given by Mr. Robi ns ,' w e n" particulars of sale, seem so apt and sensible thsk 0 30 0 not hesitate to publish them for the benefit of nu r h r „, e o the r who may think of makin r their fortunes on t "" side "The the Atlantic:— l ' let I . Messrs. Frankland and Co., of Texas, following lands are offered to public stole, in Texas, and besides being a house of h w ig h h o r a e r P e;te d ' ; l3 ; opulence, are large planters of sugar and other Pr? 9 of they have, therefore, more than common facilit.i! t bsi aiding their countrymen who desire to settle , In .t the promising country, and their engagement to perie,t' w • 0 titles by registry and otherwise, according to the 1 ,1 el Texas, unties safely relied on. le i " The cn of Milani and Boxer have'been se ~; , q, as the most remarkable for their salubrity and fertil:;ll The evergreen or live oak, mentioned in the 00 patents , " ce , i grow on the best soils only —a sure test of The streams are numerou s and of singular purity! 0 atmosphere far surpasses t hat of En g land—indee° ts excelle ° expression can do it justice. wit h all appliances, they must expect much toil and prol.„ re gof " Persons emigrating should bear in mind tl?s is l tio ph content h with the simple necessaries of life, as for a time, and unless they are bravely prepared to iv a be for a few years, some of their habitual luxuries, 0100 can they have done, they must not exPe, c ,, t l, itt ey ever attain, the eas circumstances vi o- s op America are the sure rewardof . lief ells f frugality, per and industry. • so , " The sellers absolutely decline to interfere 1°;,,:li• subscription plan for emigrants, but will cheerfully ' fl iies cate, on their arrival, the sources from which surs o t o be obtained, and will not hl s tet and conveyance may at all times to lend every exertion to further and to I° r iot the enterprise of English settlers; and the agricult°o and grazier, if they start with a small capital, nzel,,,e, others nor tertain no doubt of its leading them on to indepenonc. but for mere tradesmen and artisans the prospect of ' cess is not so promising. a PO' " Much exaggeration as to railroads, cities, an 0 111 lation in Texas, has been used, and provoked cq,, r ce* unfair allegations against the country and its te se : 0' It is quite clear that if the country were Ea_ii ? . ." e d for proved and peopled, the choice estates now oile' oun srl sale would not be in this market; indeed, the c _, c on' may be considered in its infancy. and in its preseT o e ve dition presents more advantages to emigrants, ;, not daunted by difficulties, than older settlemento .--.............. iti lle° FRENCH PLATS.—Her Majesty and attended by Lady Mount Edgcumbe the ilon. Dli cg tO s General Wemyss, Lord Byron, Lord deorge Lennox,e ,retic Seymour, and the Hon. Captain Gordon, honoured tb ee , olif Plays with their presence last evening. There w t b ' e rlo o ; present Prince Louis Napoleon, the Duchess marquis a' di the Duke and Duchess of Cleveland, the --, 0 1. - 0 Marchioness of Douglas, the Marchioness of Denitiat ° „, Baron and Baroness Rehausen, the Countess of niel , c ine/ ou nt .WO and the Misses Power, the Earl of Chelsea,. N isc oil d the Earl of Sandwich, Lady Fitzroy Belly, 132,r e 0 a u rg° All M. KadrofLki, M. Canofari, Lady Jodrell, Sir LI Prince.s9 0: or , hoe 0 Miss Talbot, lion. Mrs. Anson. ....an ..-- K e r ‘‘'AKEEIELD CORN MAREET, FRIHAI _, •- up s it ° ii° continuance of small supplies. The quant i t y of Wi-_';', d 0 0 4 , 0 ing is quite inadeqnate to the wants of the trade; a it , tO o , vance of 3s. per quarter is readily obtained. Ba lleY t OA rerin es ' 10 at 2s. per quarter more money. Oats in good ~. per improvement of ld. per stone, an shelling At '7* b rigbr,,A Beans are held snore firmly, and are ls. per quote' str ge NEw STEAM-BOAT funt.--The newly fit. Y• steam-boat pier,„/ at St. George's-square, Tban3o_, lico, was opened on Thursday, free of toll . ; to p K. - and ombratiag to% itsara-bott. ...