The Sun. — London, England, 1847-06-17 00:00:00

FINE ARTS. °R/G/NAL DRAWINGS BY MODERN pl etsur Auesda ARTISTS. y we experienced very considerable w in viewi ng th e or i g i na l d raw i ngs —i n crayons tlotgartter colours —now hangin g in the rooms of Mr. qth e in the Hay mar k e t. They comprise some i rk% test productions of some of the most eminent N r i ts n ow livi ng . Th ere are mar i ne d raw i ngs by tios e i c : rl .,Sianfield, landscapes and architectural exte kthit "avid Roberts, wooded views by Leitch, CatEtural interiors and dramatic scenes by George 1 4ei t 7 i tie) and scenic sketches by Thomas Cres- Ittolittinese productions are the originals of the kbli s h• graphic engravings, in the periodical now Whi c h in g, entitled " Scotland Delineated, and tted.splendid serial we have already ourselves no -414 Words of merited commendation. At present opportunity of doing more than indivi -144 three of these embellishments, but they are °f such exquisite beauty, as to be equivalent to „ mod .. 4 e. First of all, by priority of merit and 74'nf ie t ce of genius, there is a delicious 'Qs a delineation of Edinburgh, from 4 311 Leith Roads. The whole view has i ll it a salin e f res h ness utt er ly indescriba- I llikli ec l an t goage; and the variety of the sky is only the dazzling undulations of the water, Ittrd L r inonising exquisitely in tone. Such a sea hticlseTY of Edinburgh is pleasant to look upon ; ":)°, is the vi ew t a k en f rom th e p a r a pets of the liPi e Zt.ne hist or i c cas tl e —b y R o b er t s . Th e r e is ler ed luls remarkable sketch ; the distances are ren itith no forgetfulness of the increased depth of itß;Pliere which intervenes at each removal. Look 4Zstlis drawing by Roberts, the magnificence of I lith i ; le rn capital bursts upon the imagination with p etibj i pleasantness of novelty • and the mind irre- Il ie calls to recollection that poetic sentence of lth erp i tte Victor Hugo, in his "Notre Dame de Paris," titll e ee, is describing old Paris from the roof of the u t ino o rl4 , -- " At night, it is the breathing of the city; 1 4i h t e l_lt is the talking of the city ; and now, while . tloL 4 in the church turrets are ringing in li ele - '4l it is the singing of the city." Either of 4 4 6 . 1113 1 k it be while looking at the panorama of 13- 'by Roberts. One drawing by George l e, t is in its peculiar style, of equal merit 4 _4 Nee two admirable works; it represents a deed de w In a bed-chamber—a man is being stabbed I N%, by armed soldiers, who have burst into the 4 41:7 - another group is parleying by the antique tttic7r, and a man, towards the centre of the corn- Ord. clambering between the posts of the huge ~..klithe ' k h e grouping, the colouring, the animation, Tti n management of the chiaroscuro are all sur- Stßesides these, we observed some graceful t 'lith, 11 , 0 the Ducal Palaces of Saxe-Coburg and Piphi',.9r the late Douglas Morison ; a collection . of h ,044.e,slcetches of the characters seen at a Spanish 4 rtf Lg rn 4t Lake • Price • besides some partially 1 1 4 °11 m -118 and partially terrible ' sketches in Ireland mpetlkiotlinight Browne, the industrious and inex it'4 Phiz. A drawing of an Irish cabin in tkehh i d eplorable squalor, with a couple of nude k e s : gambolling among the dung-heaps, would ether under the category of humourous or ter b'ttliillajad 8 0 would a more elaborate sketch called " Re;; g from the Funeral, after a little refreshment." w on hors e b a ck, who has just dropped ni xoneernedly into a ditch, from the pillion, itits ed . t LtlY, through all his apparent nonchalance, 11 b" 4 thig a comfortable gallop over the hills and tilt i l l' , to take off the fumes of the whisky. Our b lii ° , l , t he rooms of Mr. Hogarth altogether afforded ••'" gratifiction. The E 'AI NAVIGATION LAWS. act Committee appointed by the House of • snat ° inquire into the operation of these laws met — ` 4 l ,,a3r, whe n th e f o ll ow i ng Members were pre .1.4.14".P. Milner Gib son ( c h a irman), Mr. ,Ricardo, L ion A mdell, Sir uGe ge Clerk, Mr. Alderman I homp -4i?og,4del]rairal Dundas, r Sir 11. Douglas, Mr. Lyall , Mr. th AN_ abdi„.....r. Villiers, Mr. Thomas Baring, Mr. M'Car • a s ',„ r • Hume. ." 4 ... " 4u ee the witness who was under examine t/11 Thursday last, was recalled, and examined by t ea llutt . °ll in Thompson . —He proceeded in his fed, ton of the policy pursued by England in be the United States, by which the latter L t he b ,,Y had • gained so much at the expense both of 1044;°'enies and the mother country. Of the ii i4 eati," B en gaged in the American foreign trade, six h•qt 4 — ..! Were in the British trade, which showed that c etliZ er ieans had very little foreign trade except with found that the Americans were increasing kb l i nage at a much greater rate than the English. k L 10 4 411(1 bad g . d e encouragement to her own Lgtion-B,„Canada would lven at this moment have had a popu -400;,.°1 10 , 0 00,000, with a trade in proportion. The tnjof America in 1839 were 20,000,000 of dollars, 014,4 ei The in the same year were 29, 000 , 000 of t7e f amount of American tonnage engaged in 1 1 4 18, ° 1gn trade, inwards and outwards, was 1,6 00 , 000 ati lv oZ ie ,the amount of foreign tonnage engaged in ,t wade was 800,000. The foreign trade was a ▪ tirrefitrible one to the Americans, because it "ise ezPortation of their own domestic productions, totn a gricultural, which required a large amount ga t b e ,, a ge to convey them—which employed great ..'teigh,' s Of the people—which obtained full and large "rti e k's , and which enabled them to pay for foreign Oh 41, Chiefly luxuries, which they required, with their lopereductions for which they would otherwise have . bliO3:, to specie. The operation of the American navi- Pt o " laws therefore, was to increase in every way the Perity the United States, by confining to their ration the carriage of their own pro d uc ti ons . ttz! an !. rising navy showed how this commerce was re.- th e u_g their naval s t rength. In further proo f of this i,:yrtnesa was proceeding to read some extracts from a 1 / 9 . 4 . 9f . Mr. Webster, delivered in February last, when ta,Z.,yilliers protested against his doing so. Sutcah ita thesZL' l llg was unusual, and if a stop was not put Itvlisi b "ftld be no end to this inquiry. The session was Ns a t . a close, and it was necessary that they should I ttio ri e n / Vence only which bore immediately on the oper- t the navigation-laws. The committee were.no ktid ' e d to • „ go into the whole question of protection, „Ni ta could not see what a great portion of . the . muri.l: w e given by the witness had to do with the naviga & tit A S ,' Vtt th' — "denizen Thompson said his object was to show '°;ie k -e q P r osperity of the United States had increased , ais - 7 ,7e operation of the navigation-laws. .•lesi,l*Eititchell also objected to the reading of Mr. Web "44o,Peeeh, and submitted that the evidence of the Th e Was irrelevant to the inquiry. k ueUnlination was then proceeded with. - A r. Alderman Thompson—The trade carried on gidi 83 b e e Alt erieans with the British colonial possessions 4 iu to e j l n early doubled in the five years from 183 . rilli tn ' L la C onsequence of the increase . of the provision • uer trades between the United States and the 414 red Colonies, Ireland especially had been very much t he Re was decidedly of opinion that the rep . al -441 e have laws would prov e prejudicial to British 111 ats g en erany ; that it would be ruinous to our Ne b. g Inte rests kis and conseuently deprive us of the k r. of efficiently manning our our navy. Vecl eunana ing• an underwriter at Lloyd's, was next t and examined, j 4 Mr. M itchell—He considered that the table of er rice rates handed in by Mr. Young was decidedly , la Wed' a e b et ",_,lle had never known Prussian, Bremen, of 'oh 1— snips to have been insured for a twelvemont r h a s voye• The rate of insurance on British ships for Nut fr om London to Java and back during the th e , h ad been 70s, per cent. He did not think that ttN i e Were more than twenty Prussian ships insured . for i p t e months in this country. They had been insured bs e ; ° ln 10 to 14 guineas per cent. There had always Bti,l , 11 difference in the rates of insurance pai d on of 1141: 8 ° and on foreign ships. The general opini o n in fo"r`ivriters was that a difference should be made n b'ottr of the former. Six per cent. was usually paid o 'itch ships trading between Holland and Java. k"Y Mr. Liddell—He thought that an A 1 British ship, niding for nine years, on Lloyd's regimter, for a voyage Canton and back, would be insured at 90s. per ce3tal! ,Zgat a little lower rate for voyages to Bombay and yutt e .. 131 taj M r. . Alderman Thompson —lt was, of course, tor foreigners to insure their ships in their own tq t Zt r Y, mad it was qui te true that . when .t foreigners came % n ails country to insure their ships, was . generally of".Ught that there was a screw loose, and a higher rate 4,‘lsorance was, therefore, asked, 'Lle Committee adjourned. kb:ITEMPTED ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN JOHNSTON I .— te kit IA three weeks since the notorious Captain Johnston,a u _ hi;ter of „. the Tory, whose trial for the murder of several ct f hie attracted so much attention, endeavoured to e ti7aPe from Bethlehem Hospital, and all but succeeded c e attempt. To facilitate his plans, it appears he had they all the wires connected with the alarm bell, anc all in 1 : 1 10 p h te sPeets made his arrangements with admirable skill. elieciteur runs that he had bribed a person in the esta thet 'atilt to wink at his attempt by a promise of 20/., and hir e toe latter, not finding the money forthcoming, allowed go on till the last moment, when he gave information.. d f reep e ß Chancellor of the Exchequer has receive for W." one-half of a Bank of England note for 500/. tell o ,'"? Use of her Majesty's Government." The Chan 's I,- of Ule Exchequer has also received 10/. from "R. 8.," 1 4) g""Yolent for duty upon income that has been overlooked, 4 p si counted for in the regular way." The amount will d into the receipt of the Exchequer. I:NLENSIVE ROBBERY IN A PUBLIC-HOUSE.— VkiiiiimbaY i nformation was received by the police that_ Mr. 4 ° l o ' an le , of the Blakeney's Head public-house, Bar b ',LIT-close, had, whilst in the Golden Lion Tav f er 3 n, be t , l iven., 0 . v I Glasshouse-yard. been plundered o _. 20/ t Ire la to Soverens, eiht 5/., two 101., seven 20/., and of th„•., Junk of E ngland notes. Several of the constables otts e4 ii i k , division were called in, but although a most rigor- I ltlrab e rel l Was instituted the money could not be found. The Tu ra of the notes are known. th at . • 434 E - LAws.—lt is now a well-known fact, toule the tl e _ r the n keepers of prisons have been required tc. trans t - s e — ° ,ll e Secretary of State copies of all commitmend i nistr th ! reuir, ationgarne-laPrP, country magistrates have, in the of those laws exercised more mercy. The c u llovr re Live Proceedings whic ' h used to be not unfrequent, ar a e treat !,ely heard of. ' Public opinion will assuredly citu"the earns natteration in the iniquitous game-laws, as also in 11r ser system. t eat AILw AT tw Oa enema COLLISION.—The train leaving Haat -een, L ay morning at half-past seven A.m., when be ft the r ail ses and Palmer, was retarded by the slippery state_ which oh 011 the incline. An assistant eligine was sent after e:tasi o , l 7 running upon the train too quickly, caused a con - el lt Several kas th e f sengers received bruises, and some were . °rum BELGIUM. Alarming rumours are afloat as to th•: state of the health of the King of the Belgians. The Union Mo narchique of Paris publishes a letter from Brussels, in which it is stated that his Majesty's case is hopeless, that he is afflicted with a complaint in the liver, and that the German waters, so far from ameliorating his condition, greatly aggravated the complaint. We find nothing in the Brussels papers to confirm these reports. On the contrary, the King, Queen, and the Royal Family are described as pursuing their daily avocations as if nothing were the matter, and the Independence Beige of Monday says that his Majesty was, on the following Sunday, to attend the public inauguration of the gal leries of St. Hubert; and the Emancipation says that the King is about to pay a visit to London. Belgium appears to be on the eve of a change of Mi nistry. The Independenee says:—" We have but little to add to-day to what we have already stated relative to the Ministerial situation, but we can confirm the leading fact—the retirement of the Cabinet. Nothing, however, is yet known as to the precise period of that event, and just as lirtle as to the men who are to compose the new Cabinet." AMERICAN AFFAIRS. NEW YORK, MAY 31.—The Mexican war, which is the all-absorbing topic, progresses slowly. In every conflict, whether great or small, the Mexicans are de feated—sometimes with great slaughter. The truth is, while they evince devotion to their country and firmness of mind, they have neither the military discipline nor the physical strength to cope with their enemy. They are badly armed, and destitute of the means to procure a better armament. What, under such circumstances, must be the result of the present war? Nothing short of an unconditional surrender of their country—their whole country. Although denied by those in power, I entertain no doubt the intention of the Administration is to pursue towards the Mexicans precisely the same policy which this Government has heretofore adopted in relation to the several tribes of Indians—purchase the most valuable part of their territory at a nominal, paltry sum, and then drive them into a sterile wilderness, where they must ultimately perish, and, as a nation, become extinct. Every movement indicates a fixed determination to appropriate all the revenue that can be levied and col lected in Mexico for the support of an army of 20,000 or 30,000 men to be stationed in that country. How long the American people will submit to such a revolting state of things as the Government is rapidly approach ing, I will not hazard a prediction, because it presupposes an abandonment of all principle. I am aware that such suggestions are but little con fided in, and that they are calculated to arouse unkind feelings in certain quarters. Be it so. Let them be re membered. It is my wish to call the attention of every moralist, every upright man to this subject. Most ar dently do I hope my country may escape the infamy and disgrace which I fear hovers around her. None living will rejoice more sincerely than your correspondent, should he discover that his apprehensions were un founded. No ordinary circumstances, however, have excited them. It may, hereafter, become necessary to speak more plainly. If it does, it shall be done fear lessly, and in a tone worthy the advocate of justice and humanity. Our latest accounts are, from Jalapa the 11th, and from Vera Cruz the 13th of May. General Scott has issued a proclamation, dated Jalapa, the 11th of May, addressed to the Mexicans, in the hope of influencing them. The impression is very general that he is now in the city of Mexico. There are those, however, who entertain strong doubts of his attempting to enter that city until he has been joined by reinforcements, now on their way to head-quarters. While the United States army are advancing, General Scott, Commodore Perry, and Mr. Trist, are endeavour ing, it is said, to produce peace, but will not suspend hostilities until a treaty has been actually signed. In other words, the United States will consent to no treaty but such as may be dictated at the cannon's mouth; and this, I have no doubt, is the determination of the Admi nistration. The prevailing opinion in this country is, that we shall shortly have an end of the war. It may be so, but I see not the least prospect of such an event. The character of the war is about to change. It is highly probable there will be no more field fights. The Mexicans will hereafter adopt a guerilla system of war fare. Whether the Americans can be induced to re taliate, I pretend not to speak with certainty, but think they will not go further than to put to death captured Mexican officers. We are in constant anticipation of a sad explosion in the affairs of the Reading Railway Company (Pennsyl vania), from which it is apprehended that the most serious embarrassments will ensue. Understanding that British capitalists were largely interested in the success of this enterprise, I have felt it to be my duty to give you such rumours in relation to it as are current in the United States, and believed to be correct. A bill, praying for an injunction, and the appointment of a receiver, was filed a few weeks since, charging gross mismanagement, and in several instances fraudulent issues of bonds, to raise funds to sustain heavy specula tions. The company commenced with a capital of oue million of dollars, and is now in debt more than eleven millions. In each year its business increases, but the revenue by no means keeps pace with the outlay. In April, 1845, the Legislature of Pennsylvania passed an Act to legalise all previous negotiations, however usurious, and under the guise of this indemnity bonds have been since issued bearing date July, 1844. It will thus readily be imagined that the exposure of such an operation should affect most injuriously the credit of the company. These peculiar issues were for 3,000,000 dollars, and though put into circulation in 1846, no mention or reference is made to them in the annual re port of January, 1847. To cover this transaction a negotiation was set on foot to sell 2,000,000 dolls. of bonds at a discount of 30 per cent., with a semi-annual coupon attached, payable in July next, making the company pay 650,000 dolls. for the use of 1,350,000 dolls. The bill of injunction has, however, put a stop to this bargain, and a new list has been "subscribed," stated to be for 1,500,000 dolls. at par, which subscription is represented to be made for the purpose of discharging the floating debt, without dis count, bonds of 1844 included. The capital of the company, as reported in January, 1846, was 2,020,000 dolls. ; and in January, 1847, it is stated to he 3,434,000 dolls. The indebtedness of the road at the first period was 10,328,500 dolls., and at the latter, 11,580,600 dolls., exclusive of the 3,000,000 dolls. antedated bonds. In the fiscal year of the company ending the Ist of December, 1846, the quantity of coal transported was 1,188,256 tons, yielding a revenue of 1,600,000 dolls., at an average rate per ton of 1 doll. 35-100 c. ; and, according to a recent statement, it ap pears that 414,967 tons have been transported in five months ending the Ist of May, at the rate of 1 doll. 15-100 c., against 295,546 tons, during the corresponding period of last year, charged at 1 doll. 35-100 c. The floating debt of the company has been annually increasing over 1,200,000 dolls., which has been succes sively paid off by the sale of stock, or the issue_of bonds, of which most of those put into circulation are ante dated. It is charged, that the concern is managed by stock speculators, and now only lives through the ease in our monetary affairs. If we had any tightness in the market, its failure would be inevitable; in fact, it is thought to be only postponed. I regret the necessity, in my opinion, of stating the preceding details, which have been carefully collected, and which I have no doubt will be found substantially correet. A New Orleans paper of late date states, that General Patterson " thinks that we ought not to look for, or solicit a peace, but proceed to conquer and occupy the whole of Mexico." 40,000 men are deemed adequate for this purpose. The General adds, " When we have gone to work, and shown the Mexicans that we are in earnest, and determined to seize the whole country, they will soon be brought to their knees, and will be ready to ac cept of any terms we may offer." In the public journals which accompany this letter, you will find a speoch of Colonel Benton, delivered at St. Louis. It abounds in egotistical remarks, but not withstanding is well worth a perusal. It contains a brief statement of some historical events not generally known or understood. The Colonel, however, studiously avoids expressing his opinion of Mr. Polk's policy in making war upon Mexico. The design of the speech is evident to the most superficial observer. It was prompted by hostility to senator Calhoun, of South Ca rolina, and intended to assail him in an unsparing man ner. Between these two distinguished statesmen there is an impassable gulf, so that reconciliation is next to impossible. Their virulence towards each other is there fore more likely to increase than subside, as will be seen during the next session of Congress. At the last accounts from Mr. Webster, it was an ticipated that he would reach Charleston in a few days, and embark on board the steamer Southerner for this city on the 31st (this day) of May. It will afford the numerous friends of this distinguished man at home and abroad great pleasure to learn that his health has much improved. The receipts of flour at Albany by canals during the last week has been 145,093 barrels. The receipts in the city of New Yoalt continue to be unusually great on a falling market, as prices are checked. The great bulk of sales is now at 8 dolls. 12-100 c. to 8 dolls. 25-100 c. per barrel. Sterling exchange at moderate demand at 6i to 7i. •Tintes. A GENEVESE TRAVELLER. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. (From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Common.'.) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9. TENANTS (IRELAND) BILL. Order read for resuming adjourned Debate on Amend ment proposed to Questio❑ (28th of April), "That the Bill be now read a second time ;" and which Amendment was to leave out the word " new," and at the end of the Question to add the words " upon this day six months :" Question again proposed, " That the word now' stand part of the Question 7 —Debate resumed :—Question put. The House divided : • ___ MINORITY-AYES, 25. Barron, Sir IT. W. Fielden, John O'Connell, M. J. Blake, Martin J. Fitzroy, Henry Pechell, Captain: Bodkin, J. J. Law, Hon. E. C. Perfect, Robert Bowring, Dr. Lawless, Cecil Scrope, G. P. Boyd, John M`Carthy, Alex. Wawn, J. T. Castlereagh, Vise. Mitchell, T. A. Yorke, H. It. Collett, John Morris, David Colvile, C. R. Norreys, Sir D. TELLERS. Corbally, M. E. O'Brien, J. Crawford, W. S. Escott, Bickham O'Brien, Timothy • Roche, E. B. MAJORITY-NOES, 112. Adderley, C. B. Frewen, C. H. Monahan, J. IL Allix, J. P. Fuller, A. E. Mostyn, E. Arkwright; 3. Gaskell,t.j. lil. ~ Mundy, B. X. Bankes', George Gibson, T. M. Norreys, Lord Baring, F. T. Gill, Thomas O'Brien, A. S. Bentinck, Lord G. Gladstone, J. N. Pakington, Sir J. S. Blackstone, W. S. Goring, Charles Plumridge, Captain Bodkin, William H. Graham, Sir James Polhill, F. Bollero, H. G. Granby, Marquis of Rashleigh, William Borthwick, Peter Greene, Thomas Rendlesham, Lord Brown, W. Grey, Sir G. Repton, G. W. J. Browne, W. Grogan, Edward Rice, E. R. Buller, Charles Halsey, T. P. Richards, Richard Buller, Sir J. V. Hamilton, W. J. Rollesion, Colonel Bunbury, W. Hamilton, Lord C. Romilly, John Burke, 'l'. J. Hamner, Sir John Ross, D. R. Busfeild, W. Harcourt, G. Round, J. Byng, G. S. Harris, Hon. Capt. Russell, Lord J. Carew, W. 11. Pole Hastie, Archibald Rutherford, A. Christie, W. D. Hawes, Benjamin Seymer, Henry Ker Clifton, J. T. Heneage, G. Shaw, F. Clive, Viscount Henley, J. W. Smith, R. V. Codrington, Sir W. Hodgson, Richard Trelawny, J. S. Cole, Hon. H. A. Houldsworth, T. Verner, Sir W. Corry, 11. Howard, C W.G. Vesey, T. Craig, W. G. Howard, P. H. Vyvyan, Sir R. R. Deedes, W. Hudson, G. Walpole, S. H. Denison, J. E. Hughes, W. B. Walsh, Sir J. B. Dennistoun, J. Hussey, T. Ward, H. G. Dick, Q. Jollifre, Sir W. H. Wilshere, T. W. Dickinson, F. H. Jones, Captain Winnington, Sir T. Duckworth, Sir J. Labouchere, Henry Wodehouse, Edmund Duncan, George Lefroy, A. Worcester, Marquis East, Sir J. B. Macaulay, T. B. Young, John Farnham, E. B. Mainwaring, T. Ferguson, Sir R. Marshall , Will i a m TELLESS. Tuihell, H. Floycr, John Maule, Fox Forbes, William Miles, William Parker, John 1 Forster, Matthew Mitcalfe, H. REGISTRY of BIRTHS and DEATHS DURING THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 12. 1 Deaths registered in the week. Births registered in the week, Males ... •• • ... 440 Males ... ... "' 582 Females ... ... 400 Females ... ... 595 - Total . . 840 Total ... 1,177 ASYLUM FOR AGED FREE • MASONS. The twelfth anniversary festival in aid of the Asylum for Aged Freemasons was held last evening in the Free masons' Hall, Great Queen street, Lincoln's Inn-fields, Rowland G. Alston, Esq., in the chair. The festival was very numerously attended, and the gallery was filled with ladies. Amongst the distinguished members of the masonic order present v%e observed — Major Shute, P.G.M., of Bristol; Major-General Cooke, the Rev. Erskine Neal, the Rev. S. Rumsey, Dr. Cru cefix, Captain Chappell, R.N., Mr. Secretary Whitmore, Brother Bigg, and several others. The usual loyal toasts having been disposed of in a most enthusiastic manner, The CHAIRMAN proposed what he considered em phatically the toast of the evening, namely, "Prosperity to the Asylum," and in doing so took occasion to remark that some very sophistical objection had been raised against the establishment of this most benevolent in stitution, and some jealousy had been excited amongst the order,from an erroneous impression that this society would interfere with the Freemasons' Annuity Society, but, in his opinion, it was calculated to advance rather than re tard the progress of that admirable institution in its good work of charity and benevolence. The lion. Gen tleman, in an able and eloquent address, urged the claims of the society to the support of ,the masonic order at large, and concluded by proposing " Success and pros perity to the Asylum for Aged Freemasons." The toast was drunk with the usual honours, as were also the healths of the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of the Order ; Lord Southampton, President of the In stitution; the Dukes of Athol and Leinster, Grand Masters of Scotland and Ireland; General Cooke, Grand Master of the New York Lodge; and Dr. Crucefix, the Treasurer of the Institution. Dr. CRUCEFIX, in responding to the latter toast, took occasion to read the report of the committee of manage ment of the institution, from which it appeared that the funds in hand amounted to the sum of 4,1161., and the committee therefore thought no time ought to be lost in purchasing land for the erection of an asylum for de cayed and aged Freemasons ; and at the forthcoming meeting of the society, in July next, the managers of the institutions would be prepared to submit a resolution to that effect. The report appeared to give great satisfaction, and was of course received with great applause. A liberal subscription was then entered into, amount ing to upwards of 500/. The evening's proceedings were considerably en livened by the clever performances of the Distan family upon the Sax horns, and the vocalisation of Mr. Binge, the Misses Turner, and Mr. Bluett, who sung a number of songs selected from the• most popular operas of the day, and elicited a good deal of applause. On every occasion of their appearance the Distan family were en thusiastically encored, while the taste and beauty of the singing of the disses Turner and Mr. Binge, added greatly to the conviviality of the evening. It would be an act of injustice to omit to notice the admirable man ner in which Mr. Hasken fulfilled the office of toast master, or to overlook the sumptuousness of the enter tainment, which did great credit to the casine of the Messrs. Bacon. THE GREAT BElTAlN.—Several large cases, ca , pable of carrying thirty or forty tons of sand or other mate rial, are made. or in progress of being made, on the sand op po-ite this noble ship, and a number of balks are being fitted with large sheaves. The Great Britain has been raised seve ral feet, without any external application, except the lifting forward, by four large spars and penchans, and t he ti g hten ing of the vessel herself. It was said that the spars and tackle b ewer e been improved to r h o a v v e e d buepeonncontinued, arrivalbut thisof p plan e e appears e t r o have , and ' Mr. Patterson, the builder of the ship, the bo xes .r being intended to supersede penchans. After the ship's bottom has med ior a m re of to the act L a t s canals, inasmuchseen, as s h t e h e b 3 o , x a e r s e , b i e t v i i s lie rlre dt s o u the and are intended to float her off. The foundation of the oil break water is being dug up preparatory to this; which, it is said, will not be attempted unt il the hi g h tide in next month. Numbers of carriage s and other vehicles, conveying the curi ous, daily attend the Great Britain, and great activity seems to prevail under the superintendence of Captain Claxton, who, we understand, is quite confident as to her being floated, when everything is ready and the prudent time arrives.— Downpatrfeh Reporter. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN THE STRAND. This morning, a few minutes after midnight, a destructive fire broke out in Angel-court, which runs off the Strand between Norfolk-street and Surrey-street. It appears to have originated at the bottom of the court, in the factory of Messrs. Leighton and Son, bookbinders, and to have ex tended thence on both sides of the court, but principally on the side next to Surrey-street, along which the . premises of Messrs. Leighton run. That portion of the building occu pie,l by the factory has be en completely destroye . d, and the upper portions of the rang e of buildings next it reaching towards Surrey-street, have also been burned. The fire from its situation, and the slight construction of the dinary hpuses (there being no party-wall), spread with ex t he rapidity, and, in less than half an hour from its first ap pearan-ce, had attained a mos t formidable appeaFa six nce po . Afuls sistance, however, was rapidly procured, and wer engines belonging to the Brigade. two from thc C.o ines, unty and the West of England, be s id es three paris eng were quickly pouring an enormous body of water on the burning pile. After the lapse of an hour the efftorts of the firemood, en, e under the skilful direction of Superinendent Braldw were crowned with success, a nd the tire was st.tingulshed. Messrs. Leighton and Sons are, we understand, insured in the Imperial and and the Sun Fire offices, but not to the full ex tent, if certain portions of the machinery used by been them and the iron safe in which their b ooks were deposited have destroyed. We were unable to ascertain how the fire originated, but we are happy to say that, whatever may have been the destruction of property, no lives have peen lost. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CHATHAM, JUNE 16. This morning, at 6 o'clock, the undermentioned non-com missioned officers left this garrison, en route for S9uthampton. From thence they proceed, by the West India mail pvia.cket, for r the purpose of joining 'their respec tive corps, z. ; West India Regiment—Regimental Sergeant Major Thomas Kinna, for Jamaica; 2d West India Regiment—Regimental Sergeant-Major James Gabriel, Company Ser g eant-Major Thomas Kelly, Company Sergeant-Major Ph ili p Beck, and James Donaldson, orderly-room clerk, with thre e women and six children, for Honduras. MR. 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'UE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY .._EVENING?, THE RIVER PLATE. MONTE VIDEO, MARCH 25.—Colonel Rodrigues, ex- Minister of Bolivia, was found the other morning on the beach at Buenos Ayres, killed by a deep sabre cut on the head. His dress and valuables were untouched. _ _ It was generally believed in Buenos Ayres that the same will which had caused so much blood to flow in that unhappy city had also ordained the forcible death of Colonel Rodriguez. The Dictator has taken no steps either to remove those suspicions, and from this circum stance an inference unfavourable to his innocence is drawn. It cannot be forgotten that the deceased, as charged with the affairs of Bolivia, was one of those public agents who surrendered themselves entirely to the will and service of Rosas. To the discredit of his public cha racter, he occupied, gratuitously, a house which the Dictator had confiscated from its rightful owner, and placed at his disposal : he was one of those who served Rosas with their-testimony in the protest against the declaration of the Anglo-French blockade ; he extolled him in the most servile manner in his documents pub lished even in Buenos Ayres ; he at length went so far as to declare to Rosas' Minister, Arena, that the Boli vian Government, which he represented, " had done very wrong" in naming General Guilarte Minister Ple nipotentiary to Buenos Ayres. Neither can it be forgotten, that while Rodrigues was doing all this, he was writing letters to Monte Video, in which he classified Rosas' as " an assassin Government," and declared that he himself was influenced to certain acts by his fears, because in Buenos Ayres " none—not even those public agents who had cannons '—were safe from the knife of an official assassin." The man who wrote so has been found dead in the streets of Buenos Ayres, with his head smashed in pieces. Bow fatally has he proved a true prophet! The police gathered up the body as they would that of the most obscure or common person; and, after under going an examination, it was sent to the cemetery in a common cart, without a funeral attendance, without a demonstration of any kind. When the packet left Buenos Ayres four days had passed since the body was discovered, and yet, extraordinary as it may seem, the Gaceta (Rosas' official paper) had not s o much as an nounced the event. Judging from its silence, one would say it was ignorant of Rodriguez's death. The British Packet is the only paper which mentioned it four days afterwards. For some weeks past there has been a very active demand for all description of goods suitable for the winter season, which is now approaching. The bulk of the purchases have been made for the Buenos Ayres market and the enemy 's camp. The stores are com pplaeitde,lyin emleaanreydcaosfmthseuirchasass the mercb ants chose to, and the pric es demand; Frei such o i w s th e e xc p ee au d cit t y of hela sa te pp h li ig es h of g s u u o i t t a a t b io le n g s, oods. the shipping in port not being at all adequate to the necessi ties of the purchasers of produce. The rates freely paid are :—Salted hides, 85s. to 905.; dry hides, 110 s. to 1205.; tallow, 90s. to 955.; bales of hair, 655. to 705.; ditto of wool, 60s. to 655. Even conde►r:ned ships are in active requisition,. some of them have adopted the national flag, changed their names, and are now filling. Exchange is firm at 45d. Salt is worth 16 to 17 reels on board, per fanega. Some English and French steamers passed to the eastward yesterday, conveying, it is supposed, the rem nant of Rivera's army, and the general himself, from the island of Martin Garcia to Maldonado. This city remains quiet, under siege, as usual. THE PENINSULAR MAIL. - - SOUTHAMPTON, JUNE 16.—The Peninsular and Ori ental Company's steam-ship Madrid, Captain Weeks, arrived a little before midnight la s t ni g ht. Her dates are—Gibraltar, the sth; Cadiz, 6th; Lisbon, 9th ; Oporto, 11th; and Vigo, 12th. She brings as passen gers:—Lieutenant Saunderson, 66th Regiment; Measrf• Harmony, Gunner, Clarke, Carter, Williams, Rose, Cook; fourteen seamen and discharged convicts; Ser geant Mitchell, 72d Regiment; Sergeant Smith and child, Royal Artillery; Captain Bowles, unattached Royal Artillery; Lieutenant Noble, Royal Engineers; Messrs. Bewliel and Son, Castillo, Lublink, Holcroft, Dilbo, Mendoza, Ransa, Zalnides, Pope, Brassieur Blanco, Castle and Son, Sandinha, Mrs. Burr, and four children, Messrs. Schipa, Beiron, Schalk, Garcia. Her freight comprised five packages of specie, 159 boxes of lemons, 187 boxes of oranges, 67 boxes of almonds, 9 boxes of saffron, 2 Admiralty boxes, 2 casks of wine, 38 barrels of potatoes, 10 baskets ditto, &e. The following were the stations of her Majesty' s ships:— Her Majesty's steam-ship Virago at Gibraltar; her Majesty's ships Superb and Sidon at anchor in Caseaes Bay, in charge of insurgent squadron of three steamers, one corvette, and four transports, with 3,000 prisoners confined in St. Julian's (N.B. They have been ordered up into the Tagus, and are now in -8th); her Majesty's ships Hibernia, 104; Trafalgar, 120; Canopus, 84, Gladiator and Geyser steam-frigates; Bulldog and Jackal steam-ships; Nautilus, 10; in the Tagus. The Phcenix steam-ship, and Recruit, 12, St. Übes. The latter sailed the Bth; Jackal, Vigo, 12th. Off Oporto, her Majesty's ship America, 11th. STATIONS OF VESSELS OF WAN OT FOIRSION BrATEIL —The Lepanto steam-ship Isabella Segunda, 30; Con stitution, 60; Brazilian frigate Bayonnaise, 30, with an Ambassador, for China, sailed on the Bth; Constitution, Brazilian frigate, 60 guns, Lisbon; Donna Maria, 30, Lisbon, shifted her wounded foremast after her action with steamer Don Luis; Serra de Pilar, 24; Vasco de Gama, 74; Insurgent steamers—Don Luis, 6; Mindelho, 4; Porto, 4, and usual Portuguese fleet at Lisbon. Off Oporto, Villa de Bilbao, 30; Le Cygne, 22; Conde de Tojal steam-ship; Douro, 14; at Vigo, Fernando schooner, 8. _ _ _ At Oporto the English Consul had sent off all his family, and was likely to follow himself, and it was not deemed safe to land the mails until communication was had with him. Das Antas and Salter were on board one of our ships ; but the people in Oporto said that there were substitutes to be found for them as soon as the British force was out of the way. In fact, as it was said, the embers might be concealed from view, but they were there still, and the flames would not fa il to burst forth on the first opportunity. Groundless and absurd reports of all kinds were afloat at Lisbon among both parties. An encounter had taken place near Valenca, on the frontiers, at the beginning of this month between the Spanish regiment of Bourbon, commanded by Colonel Puente Pita, and some of the insurgents, and it was said that fifty of the latter were killed, and some thirty prisoners taken, and marched into Spain. An English barque, the Pathfinder, had been prevented from entering Oporto by the war steamer Conde de Tojal, which was cruising off the bar. The Jackal steam ship left Oporto as the Madrid was entering, and was again met by her at Vigo, coaling. It was stated that an attempt was made on board the Junta's steamer Don Luis (late Royal Tar) to sink her by opening the lee cocks after her capture. The discovery was not made till there were five feet water in the hold. The engineer a Frenchman, was arrested for a second attempt of the same kind at Lisbon. MR. COBDEN AT FLORENCE. During Mr. Cobden's stay at Florence, Monsieur Fenzi gave him a dinner at his country house a few miles from that city, at which upwards of thirty ladies and gentlemen were present; on which occasion Signor Zamrini delivered, in Italian, an improvise poetical address to Mr. Cobden, which we are told create d a great sensation in the minds of his susceptible and enthusiastic auditors. The following is a free para phrased translation from the pen of a gentleman of this town:— Cobden! thy far-known and self-honoured name We hail with pleasure and with gratitude* 'Tis link'd with patriot-zeal, and the warm wish To serve the common cause of all Mankind. Albion's new day-star! thou diffusest light In realms by mental darkness long obscured, And brighter times dost herald through the world! Victorious champion in the glorious war 'Twixt Reason and tyrannic Ignorance, Which once bore sway within thy native shores, Accept the tribute of our heartfelt praise, In which all Europe bears a willing part! Unsought-for praise be thine in every clime, For wheresoe'cr thy footsteps may be led The triumph of Free Trade shall be proclaimed. In fair Etruria Commerce first was freed From vassal bondage:—Leopold the wise Thus wrote in characters indelible .‘ This for the World"—and for the world it MIL In thee, illustrious Stranger! is displayed The glory of that noblest civil right, When exercised by great and generous minds! Freedom and Fame in every land, And every age—move hand in hand. But Italy was the elect of God, In this his glorious plan;—for she maintained More than a century, 'midst darkest clouds, And direst foes, the glorious principle Of " unrestricted trade for mutual good, Throughout the habitable globe." Where Freedom—Nature's law—has spread, And aided Commerce, it has shed < A thousand blessings on a thousand realms. Yes! palaces and temples have been reared By the donations of commercial wealth; While knowledge has diffused its light sublime, And bade defiance to the power of Time! If, honoured Visitor, thou should'st pursue Thy course through other districts of our realm, Although thou must in sympathy lament The cruel degradation of its bonds, Yet wilt thou its surpassing beauty own; And the benignant power of Commerce hail. Etruria, Flora's garden and delight, Like a new Eden will entrance thy sight, Or, like the Elysium of departed times, Will realise the dream of heaven on earth. LI Cobden! we thank thee from our inmost hearts For the delight thy presence here imparts: We hail thee, like a long-known, long-lov'd friend, Or cherished Brother,—sure, in every spot That variegates the Wanderer's shifting lot, To find community of heart and soul: Thus may the truth extend from pole to pole! Till one expansive law of Christian love, Shall govern earth below, and Heaven above! —Manchester Guardian. BALLOON ASCENT. (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) Mr. Hampton made an ascent in his splendid balloon, the " Erin-go-Bragh," from Stoke-upon-Trent, on Monday last, accompanied by Mr. G. Wise Filcher, of Shelton. Three other gentlemen were prepared to ascend, but from a slight accident at the gas-works, Mr. H. was not able to get a sufficient supply for such purpose, or the balloon would have been capable of ascending with six persons. Although the weather was wet many thousand persons attended to view the ascent; the balloon is about 40 feet diameter, and w hen the car is attached about 90 feet high. We left the ground at seven o'clock, and after remaining in view half an hour, we entered a dense cloud and remained obscured about ten minutes; during this time the cold was intense, and the altitude could not be less than three miles; the ran fication of the air was so great that the balloon , which could not have been more than half-filled with gas on leaving the earth, filled out to her full size, and was dis charging gas rapidly from the lower valve for some time, and Mr. Hampton was obliged to open the upper valve to allow the gas to escape. At thi s ti m e the prospect was most splendi▪ d from the mountains of fleecy clouds under us, and occasionally we caught a glimpse of the earth; here we had a full view of the setting sun, which gave the clouds an appearance of chalky moun tains. Mr. Hampton commenced his descent, which was very gradual, passing through the clouds, which were so thick that we could not se e each oth er i n th e car, and at other times appeared l ike a thin gauze be tween us, until at last we came in view of the earth, at which time the prospect was most lovely, surrounded by woods and hills, although the la tter could s carce l y b e distinguished until near th e lan e—the different waters ve by the flappi ng of me I must p repare glittering like silver, the roads appearing lik e c h a lk l i nes marked out, and the di▪ fferent villages app eare d lik e small dots, which, from the sublime appearance, ma d e me loth to descend and much wished to rema i n i n the At w t this orst time as h r e . H. could peinformedreel the silk, caused by the condensation of the gas , th at air. for th there was a strong breeze blowing near th e eart h , an d . ordered me to sit in the bottom of the car while he re gulated the descent; from the grapnel not at first laying hold we received several violent shocks, but the balloon was soon brought up by a large tree, but not before it was dismembered of several large branches of at least ten inches diameter. Several persons then came to our assistance. On inquiry we found ourselves at " Meg lane," about three miles from Macclesfi e ld, an d must h a ve travelled not less than thirty or forty mil es , f rom the different currents of air, which took th e b a ll oon i n different directions. We were in the air about three quarters of an hour. Many of the country p eop l e h a d followed the balloon for miles. The advices received from Newfoundland by the American packet are more favourable than was anticipated respecting the seal fishery. The latest arrivals brought large cargoes. Distress among the poorer classes i s , how ever, much complained of. From Miramichi the intelli gence on the state of the weather is unfavourable, and agri cultural labour was much in arrest . . The lumberers were in full activity, having been exceedingly successful i n getting their timber afloat. PUBLIC WORKS (IRELAND). — The gross total num ber of men employed on public works in Ireland during the week ending Saturday, the sth of June last, amounted to I 118 687 and the fetal expe to 49,8701. I JUNE 17, 1847 . COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen, attended by Lady Caroline Cocks, took an airing yesterday in en open carriage and four. Lord Alfred Paget, Equerry in Waiting, attended on horse back. His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out on horse back yesterday, attended by Colonel Bouverie, Equerry in Waiting. Her Majesty and Prince Albert left Buckingham Palace at half-past nine o'clock last evening, to honour the Duchess of Sutherland with their company at the State Ball given by her Grace at Stafford House, St. James's. The Royal suite consisted of the Marchioness of Douro, Lady Caroline Cocks, Hon. Miss Paget, Baroness de Speth, Lord Byron, Lord George Lennox, Major-General Bowles, Admiral Sir Edward Codrington, Captain Francis Seymour, Lord Alfred Paget, Colonel Bouverie, and Dr. Meyer. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, at tended by Lady Augusta Cadogan, honoured the Duchess of Sutherland with her company at the ball last evening, at Stafford House. Their Royal Highnesses the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Saxe Weimar, attended by the Countess of Assenburg, honoured the establishment of the Messrs. Garrard with a visit yesterday, and inspected the model gallery. The Heleditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Saxe Weimar, attended by the Countess of Assenburg, Count de Beast, and Baron de Zigesar, honoured the Russian Minister and the Baroness de Bruunow with their company at dinner, yesterday, at the residence of the Legation in Dover street. In the evening their Royal Highnesses, attended by their suite, went to the State Ball given by the Duchess of Sutherland at Staf ford House. The Earl of Fingall had an interview with Earl Grey yesterday at the Colonial-office. Captain Fitzgerald, R.N., had also an interview with his Lordship yester day. A deputation from the Leeds Central Station Com pany, consisting of Messrs. Atkinson, Dibb, Derbishire, Marshall, Cash, Eddison, and Pritt, accompanied by Mr. W. Beckett, M.P., Mr. Denison, M.P., Mr. Aldam, M.P., Mr. Entwisle, M.P., had an interview yesterday with the Right Hon. Edward Strutt, at the office of the Commissioners of Railways in Great George-street. Dispatches were sent off last evening from the Co lonial-office for the Governors of the West India Colonies. A MIRACLE.—M. Alcan and M. Rene, a print publisher and printer were indicted before the tribunal at Paris for having, without being duly authorised to do so, printed and published an engraving, accompanied by letter-press text, giving an account of " the Apparition of the Holy Virgin to two Children on a Mountain of Sallette, on Saturday, the 19th September, 1846." The account sets forth how two children, employed in watching cows in the mountains, beheld a vision of the Holy Virgin, who was weeping upon a rock. She called and spoke to them, making sundry complaints of the irregular manner in which masses had been said to her, and if matters were not mended, threatened a continuance, with increased severity, of the potato disease, which she said was owing to the carelessness and inattention shown to the rites of religion, which were left to the care of old men, while the young ones amused themselves and scoffed at its mysteries. If the potato disease did not suffice to turn them from the error of their ways, she threatened the world with an utter failure of the corn crops the following year ; if that did not do, with a com plete famine the next year ; and if all these measis did not do, she would kill all children under seven years of age the following one. But if men turned to her with true repentance, corn and potatoes should flourish as they had never done before, and the world would prosper. She commanded the two children to relate to every one what had occurred. She walked talking with them for about half an hour, and they observed that the grass did not bend beneath her feet; she then gradually faded away in mist till she was gone. They gave a very accurate account of her dress and appearance. Since then, a confirmatory account of l the first statement had appeared, which further declared that a spring of water had sprung up where she sat, and that the rock had been en dowed with certain miraculous properties. Some officers of the neighbouring garrison had experimented upon a piece of it at their quarters. On striking it with a knife, it burst open with a loud noise, displaying a head of Christ with a crown of thorns. The deposition of the two children was taken in the presence of five ecclesiastics, and a number of laymen, and had made a great impression in the neighbourhood where the vision occurred. Judgment on the printer and publisher has been postponed.—Gazette des Tribuneaux. ANNOYING AND ASSAULTING ADMIRAL BOUCHIER. —Mark M'Cormack was charged on Tuesday, at West minster P, lice-court, with attempting to break into the bedroom of one of Admiral Bouchier's female servants, and also with assaulting the Admiral. Admiral Bou chier occupied a suite of apartments in defendant's house, and during the last few days he and his servants had been subjected to considerable annoyance by the defendant. About eleven o'clock on Monday night Jane Isaacs, one of the Admiral's servants, met the defendant on the drawing-room stairs and asked him where he was going, when he replied, to the drawing-room, as it belonged to him. As the drawing-room was in her master's occupancy, she told him that ho could not enter there, at the same time informing him that a female servant was sleeping in the room. He replied, with an oath, that he did not care, and endeavoured to enter the room, which was locked. The servant, alarmed at the noise he made, came out in her night clothes, and was proceeding to call the police, when the defendant knocked her down in some way and very much bruised her. 'The admiral, who had retired to rest for above an hour , heard the melee, and left his room to ascertain the cause of the disturbance, when defendant abused him in the vilest manner, upon which he called in a police con stable, and for a short time all was quiet. The defen dant's violence continued, and, at the request of Ad miral Bouchier, a gentleman, a next door resident, who had been alarmed by the cries of " Murder," came in to protect the Admiral's lady and family whilst he went for a police-constable. On his return, he en deavoured to obtain an entrance, when the de fendant struck him a blow with a candlestick on the chin, after which he grasped him so firmly by the throat that the complainant imagined he was going to strangle him. Mr. Byers, the gentleman alluded to, who had been left in charge of the family, fortunately came up at the moment, and with great difficulty re leased the Admiral from defendant's hold. Defendant entered into a lengthened rambling story, having no im mediate reference to the charge, and said that having heard some reports prejudicial to the Admiral, as re garded his non-payment of little matters, he was de sirous that he should leave his house, and acting under an impression that ho should not get his money of the Admiral, admitted that be was very much excited and unguarded in his language, but denied the assault. The Admiral, who had previously stated that it was only his wish that defendant should be held to bail to keep the peace towards him, positively denied the assertions contained in the prisoner's defence to his prejudice. Mr. Broderip ordered the defendant to find good bail to keep the peace. The Honourable Lady Elizabeth Susan Percy, who died at Rome on the 7th of April last, has left funded and personal property in England, and within the province of Canterbury, estimated at 20,0001. Her Ladyship made her will at Rome, on the 22d of April, 1845, which was witnessed two days afterwards, and has bequeathed to her faithful man-servant and maid-servant each an annuity of 601., free of duty; and to the Rev. James Hutchinson, whom she appointed one of her executors, but is not acting, she leaves 2001. as a mark of esteem. Her bro ther. in-law, A. M 'irummond, Esq., is alone the acting executor. All the rest and residue of her property she bequeaths to her two nieces, Emily and Eleanor Drum mond, to be divided equally between them. It was her Ladyship's wish that wherever she might die there to be buried, privately, and not in a vault. STArrow.—Alderman Sidney, of London, to the great surprise and regret of his friends in Stafford, has declined offering himself for the representation of this borough. Family and local connections, it is thought, would have insured his return. SALMON.—The salmon appear to have entered the rivers at last, and in great numbers, several stations having had as many last week as for any month since the commencement of the season, prices are conse quently greatly reduced, and should fine weather con tinue, a further reduction may be expected.—Caledonian Mercury. JENNY LIND IN MANCHESTER.—The Manchester Theatre Royal is to have the enviable distinction of being the only one in the provinces, within whose walls the bewitching notes of the Swedish nightingale are to be heard. The furore excited in the metropolis by this celebrated cantatrice seems still unabated, if we may judge by what we hear of the high prices paid, of the coats and dresses torn, hats and shoes lost, and the crushing and faintings at the entrances of her Majesty's Theatre, every night that Jenny Lind appears. As soon as the theatre closes this ex traordinary songstress and actress—for she is both to an extent approaching perfection—is to give two perform ances in our Theatre Royal. This engagement has been made by the proprietor, on such terms that he can only be remunerated by full houses, at prices of admission considerably above those usually taken; but we have no doubt that, whatever the price of admission, the house will be crammed on each occasion. Manchester Guardian. FATAL ACClDENT.—Yesterday morning, between twelve and one o'clock, as the fine ship Harrison Chil ton was about to proceed on her voyage to Bombay, a very serious accident occurred on board, which, we are sorry to say, has unfortunately proved fatal. It appears that, at the above hour, the vessel was being hauled out of the Prince's Dock Basin, when suddenly the hawser connecting her with the steamer slipped its " bight." The steamer started forward at that instant, pulled it taut ; but, unfortunately, Joseph Parr, the chief mate, going forward, was caught by the rope, and became jammed between it and the anchor. He was squeezed so tightly that his breast and back were severely contused. He was, however, released from this situation, and assistance being at hand, conveyed him to the Northern Hospital. He never spoke after the ac cident. He died in about an hour after arriving at the hospital. The ship was obliged to haul into dock again in consequence of the accident.—Liverpool Courier. CENTRAL ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHIC STATION. — On Monday, the dispute between the Electric Telegraph Company and the parishes of St. Christopher-le-Stocks and St. Bartholomew, respecting the alleged infringement on the churchyard boundary, was amicably arraen tra nged l ; Stati and thecom ex cavations for the Company's Great C on - menced in Lothbury, on the ground formerly the site of Founders' Hall. From this spot the electric wires will be con d uc ted, through the medium of the principal railways, into all the country towns of Lngland, eventually connecting the entire island into this focus, from whence instantaneous information may be conveyed or received from one end of Great Britain to the other. IRELAND. REPEAL ASSOCIATION. DUBLIN, Ji3XEl4.—The usual weekly meeting of this body was held today, at one o'clock, in the Conciliation Hall. Mr. John Reynolds, T.C., in the chair. The CrrAirtmAN addressed the meeting at some length, and in the course of his observations stated that he had lately been through the country, where he ascertained that such was the distress in many districts, notwith standing the measures adopted by Government to give relief, that the poor people were obliged to gather weeds and boil them with a little salt to save themselves from the most horrible of deaths.—(Hear, hear.) Mr. O'HEA, barrister, spoke upon the same subject, and then proceeded to refer to Mr. O'Connell's death, in doing which he took occasion to express his surprise at the bigotry which existed in the British House of Com mons, when a writ was moved for the county of Cork, that neither Sir Robert Peel, Roebuck, or Lord John Russell, had the :manliness to get up and pay a deserved tribute to the talents of their late beloved leader. Mr. J. O'CoxNELL, M.P., read the following letter, which was ordered for insertion on the minutes : " Ballymahcn, June 12. " My clear Friend—l enclose 21. 10s. towards the funds of the National Repeal Association, three of which are my own renewed subscription for the present year. Tne annexed paper contains a list of the contributors, who desire me to assure you that this sum is but a very feeble mark of their attachment to your own respected person, and their unlimited confidence in the wisdom, purity and efficiency of the true repealers of Concilia ticn-hall. In these sentiments they are earnestly joined by every honest and good man throughout the diocese. " In the present awfully distressed state of Ireland, it cannot be expected that contributions from any one lo cality will be of large amount. Still, I am thoroughly convinced that even in this season of fearful destitution, all that is required for the triumphant support of the cause of Repeal and Old Ireland is—organisation. For this paramount object let the detailed and persevering exertions of every true lover of Ireland be immediately directed, and the National Treasury will soon be filled with the voluntary offerings of a misgoverned and op pressed, but determined people. The minions of a hos tile Government—the hypocritical writers in certain would-be Liberal papers—and our country's worst enemies, the Chartist Repealers, may use their little in fluence and treachery as they please, but I repeat that if our virtuous and - devoted people be properly organ ised, they will cheerfully supply abundant funds for all national purpose:. I may here give the outlines of a plan I have lately submitted to our clergy on this sub ject, and which met the fullest approval. It is as fol lows : " Ist. Each priest to impress upon his people, for some Sundays consecutively, the absolute necessity of maintaining Conciliation hall in full activity, as being the only assembly able or honestly willing to expose to the civilized world our manifold grievances, and pro tect our religious and civil rights against the open op pression of one class of enemies, and the hidden trea chery of others. " 2. The people being thus duly prepared, all the pious and staunch repeal wardens of the parish to as semble at the parochial-house, under the presidency of the parish priest, and with the aid of the curates, to adopt such means as may seem best calculated to subscriptions in their several districts ; such meet ing to take place at the parochial house once in every month. "3. Each priest in the parish, as also every other proper repeal warden, to keep a repeal account book; to proceed from house to house among all the well affected and solvent inhabitants, both in the towns and rural districts, and give each an opportunity of entering in this book, with his own hand, the amount he is willing permanently to contribute by the month. Any sum, even Id. or less, will be thankfully received ; and no authority or other undue influence to be directly or in directly used on these occasions. " 4. A particular day to be named, on which all the warden collectors together assembled would pay into the hands of the treasurer the several sums collected, and see the proper entries made in a parochial repeal account book, to be kept for this purpose by the parish priest. This duty could be most conveniently performed in the chapel yard after mass on Sunday; after which the next day for payment should be fixed upon. In forwarding the subscriptions to the Association the names of the parish and diocese to be given. " I do not offer this plan as anything approaching that perfection to which organisation might be easily carried even in the days of wretched destitution ; but such as it is if steadily acted upon it would be found, I am sure, quite sufficient to insure a great repeal fund, without encroaching in the least on the political feelings or pecuniary distress of any one Irishman. All depends on the priests. May the Almighty reward those among them who will give their pious energies to the charitable and glorious undertaking. "I remain, my dear friend, "Ever devotedly yours, " f W. O'HIGGINS, Bishop of Ardagh." The Learned Gentleman said ho knew that his Rev. Friend's letter would be the object of the ribald jest of the English press, and particularly of the felon Times— (Cheers) —but they cared nothing what either that pub lication or the Young Ire Landers said, for when they found that their actions were approved of by their hierarchy and clergy, and the Irish people under their spiritual care, they were satisfied to bear any amount of abuse and misrepresentation.—(" Hear," and cheers.) In conclusion, Mr. O'Connell impressed upon the Irish constituencies the necessity for increased exertion to prevent the return to Parliament of any but " Old Ire laud Repealers.—(llear.) Mr. M. O'CONNELL, M.P., having also addressed the meeting at some length, was followed by several other of the minor fry, who kept it up until nearly five o'clock, when the rent was announced at 361. 11s. 91d. ' The meeting adjourned to next Monday, The late Major- General Sir John May, K.C.8., K.C.H., has bequeathed to the National Gallery eight pictures, which are to be given to the trustees of that institution on the demise of Lady May. The following are the subjects:—" The Descent of the Virgin, or Giving the Rosary," by A. Veronese ; "The Adoration of the Shep herds," by J. Bassen ; " Still Life," by Gerhard Donro; " Bleaching Ground," by J. Ruysdael ; " Dead Game, " by Weenix ; " A Private Concert," by Gaspard Netsch ; " View of a Chateau, with Mecklin in the distance," by David Teniers ; " Portrait of Francis Mieris," by himself. Sir John had executed his will in August last, and died on the Bth of May, at the age of sixty-seven. After making a few bequests, leav ing to each of his godchildren a legacy, and to his ex ecutors, Major IL Brown, of the East India Company, and J. Jackson, Esq., of Coates-terrace, Edinburgh, 1001. each, who are acting in conjunction with Lady May, and providing annuities for two of the upper ser vants, and legacies to the others, he leaves the whole of his real estate and the residue of his personal pro perty to Lady May, 4,0001. to be invested and held in trust, and, at her Ladyship's demise, divided between his four sisters and brother William, in equal shares. We have heard that Dr. Candlish is likely to suc ceed the late Dr. Chalmers as Principal of the New Col lege. In this event it is possible that Mr. Macnaughtan of Paisley, will follow Dr. Candlish in St. George's Free Church, Edinburgh.—Montrose Review. BIRTH AT WORSHIP-STREET POLICE-COURT. — Yesterday afternoon Alderman, the gaoler of the Court, in formed Mr. Broughton, the sitting magistrate, that one of the prisoners, a young woman who had been brought up from the Westminster Bridewell for re-examination upon a charge of robbery, appeared to be on the point of giving birth to a child in the cell in which she was locked up. Sin gularly enough, Mr. Burchill, a medical gentleman, resident in the Kingsland-road, happened to be present with his as sistant, and was in the act of applying for a summons against some person who had committed an offence against the latter, when the communication was made to the magistrate, by whom he was requested to proceed to the cell, and render the requisite professional aid, a service which he readily under took. In no great length of time afterwards he again ap peared before the magistrate, and announced that parturition had taken place, resulting in the addition of a fine healthy boy to her Majesty's subjects. Mrs. Fitzpatrick, the house keeper, and Mrs. Glibbery, the wife of the office-keeper, at tended, and it is needless to say that every care was bestowed and every comfort provided which a birth, under such cir cumstances, could possibly receive. By a fortunate coinci dence, Mr. Thomas, the master of the Shoreditch workhouse, in which parish the Court is situate, happened to be present, and long before the closing of the Court he had the mother and infant conveyed in a litter to the workhouse. It was stated that no such occurrence had been previously known at any of the Police-courts, although several have taken place in police station-houses. The mother in this case is a young woman 25 years of age, named Elizabeth Hayes, who was charged with robbery in a dwelling-house. ATTEMPTED MURDER.—On the afternoon of Fri day last, a man named Archibald Buchanan, keeper of the Loans toll-bar, made an attempt to shoot his wife with a pistol, and afterwards to destroy him self, but fortunately without success. Buchanan and his wife have been separated for some time, he living at Prestwick, and she retaining the toll-bar. On Friday, whilst Mrs. Buchanan was at Ayr, he entered the dwelling-house at the bar, and remained, in apparently good humour, with his daughter, until the time when his wife's return was expected. He then set out to meet her, which he did, and on making up to her fired a pistol at her head, saying, " I have got a warrant for you now." Happily the ball glanced aside, Mrs. Buchanan having instinctively laid hold of his hand at the moment of firing, but her face was severely scorched. Buchanan then pulled out another pis tol, and fired at his own belly. The shot bruised him much, but did not penetrate, probably from an insufficient charge of powder. Meantime, a little boy, son of the unfortunate pair, who had accompanied his mother, had escaped, and his cries bringing some parties to the spot, Buchanan made off, but he was promptly apprehended, within a mile of the spot, by Mr. Gemmell, the Duke of Portland's officer at Troon. 29 bullets, as many percussion caps, a quantity of powder, and the brace of pistols, were found upon his person. He was lodged in Ayr gaol next day.—Ayr Advertiser. MEMOIRS Or LADY SUNDON, AND THE COURT OF QUEEN CAROLINE, CONSORT OY GEORGE IL—Some idea of the amusing and interesting nature of this work may be formed from the following list of the principal per sonages mentioned in its pages :—George 11. and Queen Caroline ; Frederick, Prince of Wales ; the Duke of Cumberland ; the Princesses Anne, Amelia, and Louisa; the Prince of Orange ; the Dukes of Dorset, Leeds, Grafton, and Buckingham ; the Duchesses of Kent, Marlborough, Dorset, Bolton, Buckingham, and Kendal; Lords Harvey, Carteret, Pomfret,Lymington, Tyrconnel, Sussex, Somerville, Ilchester, Cowper, Oxford, Grange, Chesterfield, Russel, Widringt on , O rrery, Cork Halifax, Radnor, Lovat, and Mar ; L a di es Kinnoul, Oxford, Russel, Chesterfield, Windsor, Macclesfield, Hervey, Cowper, Sandwich, Grange, Pembroke, Deloraine, Hamilton, Powlett, and Granville ; Archbishop Wake ; Bishops Clayton, Headley, Hervey, Sherlock, Berkeley, and Talbot ; Doctors Bentley, Samuel K. Alured Clarke, Middleton, Waterland, Woodward, Sacheverell, Delany, and the Sons of Bi s h op Burnet ; Sir Robert Walpole, Sir Isaac Newton, Addison, Steele, Swi ft , Co n g reve, Savage, Somerville, Thomson, Sir J. Thornhill, Mrs. &QIN% 8/c. 8m HOP INTELLIGENCE. MAIDSTONE —Our hop bine is now as vigorous as could be wished at this time of the year, but it is fol lowed up by the fly and lice to such an extent h.,t in all probability it will shortly giro way to their attacks. The blight, as usual, is more particularly at the outskirts of the grounds, and in confined situations. The large plantations are much more clear, but they are more in danger from the effects of the latter fly. Duty, 170,0001. to 175,0001. FARLEIGIT.—Our hops look well, but there is some in crease of fly. BOXLEY, ATLESFORD 9 AND Bußnem.--The hop bi ne in these parishes has not grown so much during the past weck ; hut it is very full for the time of year, looking healthy, with scarcely any fly. STAPLERURST.—The plant is looking healthy, al though in some grounds the fly is still numerous. The cold nights this week have rather retarded its progress. WROTHAN, PLAXTOL, IGHTRAM, AND SHIPBOURNE. —The hop plant in the above named districts continues to grow vigorously, notwithstanding the cold winds, and the unfavourable nights of the past week. There is to be found considerable fly in the grounds, aild the hail storm has decapitated many of the bit,es, but opOn the whole there are at present prospects of a good crop.. TICERURST.—The hop bines in this . parish are look ing well ; but a great many fly at places, particular ;Y where the bine is weakly. BATTLE.—The hops continue to thrive in this neigh bourhood, There has been some talk of vermin. but it is thought by many good judges that the plant is in so fornard a state that it will be able to w ithstand Any attach that may be made upon it. BURWASH.—For some time post the growth of the hop bines here has been rapid. To keep pace with tht m the tiers have had to work incessantly. Their services are now, however, nearly at au end. Fostered by the late easterly winds, we have considerable fly, which seems most prevalent iu low situations. It does not, however, appear materially to retard the progress of the plant. EASTHOATHLY.—The fly on most of the bine in this district were for a time completely eradicated, but they have since made their appearance in increased numbers yet the bine in most instances looks strong and vigorous, and at present bids fair to overcome all its enemies. FARNHAII.—The hops have made very great progress; they reach in some places to the top of the poles. They never looked more healthy, and continue free from fly and blight of every description. GOUDHURST.—The hop bine in this neighbourhood is looking strong and healthy, and is generally beyond the tier's reach. The fly during the past week has made its appearance in some of the grounds, while others are quite exempt. LIORS3IONDEN.—Our hops are still very foul, but the presence of fly is certainly more partial than it was ten days since. The biases are growing fast, but not so ra pidly as they were, in consequence of the very reduced temperature we have experienced for the last week. MIYFIELD.—The cold nights of the past week have retarded the progress of the bine, but it still looks in a growing state, and to all appearance doing pretty well. The bine is still very full of fly, and should the weather become more congenial they will overcome any ill effects the vermin has had upon them. PEISMARSIL—Our hops are growing rapidly, and of good colour. Since Saturday fly has made its appear ance and increased daily; upwards of fifty on a leaf have been seen, and from three to ten generally through the ground. RYE.—The cold of the last few days, while it has checked the hitherto vigorous growth of the hops, has also had the effect of checking the ravages of the fly. Previous to the late cold nights this insect was very much upon the increase. CRANBROOR.—We have a great deal of fly still, but the bine continues to prosper. LITTLE CHART AND PLUCKLEY.—The bine is grow ing very fast, and looks very promising, with but very little fly. Some of the grounds in Pluckley were never looking better than at present. BETHERSDEN AND SMARDEN.—The bine is generally growing well and at present bids fair for a good crop. Some of the grounds are rather backward. The bine io mostly clear of fly. BIDDENDEN.—The bine is looking very healthy, and some pieces have a good deal of fly. TUNBRIDGE.—We have plenty of bine, but it is not free from insect, although daily improving. ALTON ♦ND COUNTRY DISTRICTS, JUNE 14.—Some plantations have suffered from the cold nights, and we have a considerable quantity of fly and vermin. The plantations which produced such large crops last year appear to a certain extent to be exhausted, and we do not expect a heavy crop in the ensuing season. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, JUNE 16. STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The sales are—Birmingham and Dudley, 4% p.—Blackburn, Clitheroe, &c., Preference, IN p.—Chester and Birkenhead, 40 1 4—Eastern Counties, York Extension, 3 / 4 dis.—Edinburgh and Northern, 1 p.—Glasgow and Dumfries, par—Lancaster and Preston, Quarters, 13% —Leeds and Thirsk, Preference, :% dis.—Liverpool, Crosby, and Southport, 4 p.—London and North-Western, 178— Ditto, Quarters, 16 1 / p.—Ditto, New Quarters, 11 p.—. Ditto, Quarters (G. J.), 16% p.—Manchester and Leeds (late Hud. and Sheff.), 14 p.—Ditto, 321. Shares, Ditto, Fifths (late W. R. U.), par—Ditto, (late Manchester, Bolton, and Bury), 18 p.—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lin colnshire, Quarters, No. 1,2% p.—Ditto, Eighths, F% dis. —Midland, 123—Ditto, 401. Shares, 5 p.—Ditto, New, 3 1 4 p. —Newcastle and Berwick, New, 2 1 % p.—North Stafford shire, 2% —Shrewsbury and Hereford, 1 dis.—South -Eastern and Dover, 36 1 ,4—Ditto, New, No. 4, 1 / 4 dis.—York and Newcastle, Preference, 3N p.—York and North Midland (East and West Riding Extension), 10 1 / 2 p . MANCHESTER, JUNE 16. . STOCX EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Ambergate, Notting ham, and Boston, 1 1 4 dis.—Birmingham and Oxford Juin. tion, 7 p.—Blackburn, Clitheroe, &c., Preferentials, 1 9-16 p.—East Lancashire, New, 54—Ditto, New (scrip), par— Fleetwood, Preston, and West Riding, 1% dia—Huddersfield and Manchester )sway and Canal, p. n. —Leeds and Thirsk, Preferentials, 9-1 G c. dis.—Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction, 1% dis.—London and North- Western, 179k—Ditto (Manchester and Birmingham), Quarters (B), 6 c. p.—Manchester and Leeds Fifths, 41,4 p. —Ditto, 32/. Shares (late Extension), par—Ditto, Fifths (late West Riding Union), par—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lin colnshire, Quarters, No. 1, 2 3 4 :p. —North Staffordshire, 2N p.—Shropshire Union, 2 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, No, 2, par—Ditto, NO. 4, 5-16 dis.—York and Newcastle. Preference, 3 1 ,4 p.—Y ork and North Midland, 86. LEEDS, JUNE 16. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Ambergate, Notting. ham, and Boston, 245. dis.—Eastern Counties, 20%-..-E as t Lancashire, New, S,g c. dis.—Ditto, New (scrip), par—East and West Yorkshire, 325. dis.—Great Northern, 335. dis.— Leeds and Thirsk, 5 3 / 4 dis.—Ditte, New, 4% dis.—Ditto, Preference, 12s. dis.—Malton and Driffield Junction, 15s. dis.—Manchester and Leeds, 321. Shares, U 3 n. p.—Ditto, West Riding Union, Is. p.—Manchester ' Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 3s. dis.—Newcastle and Berwick, New, 2/. 3s. 6d. p.—North British, Thirds, 335. p.—Ditto, Quarters, n. p.—North Staffordshire, 21. 13s. 9d. p.—North, Western, 295. a. dis. SHEFFIELD, Juwz 16. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Manchester and Lin coln Union, 325. dis.—Malton and Driffield Junction, % dis. —Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 1 4 dis.— Manchester and Leeds (West Riding Union), Is. 6d. p.— Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincelnshire (Grimsby and Sheffield), 121. 10s. Shares, 31s. dis.—Ditto (Sheffield and Lincoln), 31. dis.—York and Newcastle (late N. and D.), 6 per cent., 314,p. HULL, JUNE 16. STOCK EXCE ANGE. —The sales are—Hull and Selby, Halves, 51 3 / I —Mahon and Driffield Junction, 15s. dis.— Manchester and Leeds (West Riding Union), 2s. p.—New. castle and Berwick, New, 2 1 A p.—North British, Quarters, 92s.—Ditto, Thirds (scrip), 535. 6d.—York and Newcastle, Preference, 314 p. EDINBURGH, JUNE 15. STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Aberdeen, 301.- Airdrie and Bathgate, 31. 105.-Arbroath and Forfar, 271. 155.-Ditto, Halves, 151.-Ayr and Galloway, 21.-Caledo nian, 291. 15&-Ditto, New, 2/. 25.-Caledonian and Dum bartonshire, 11. 155.-Clydesdale Junction, 424 108.-Dee. side, 3/. 55.-Dunblane, Doune, and Callender, 1/. 7s. 6d.- Dundee and Arbroath, 381.-Ditto. New, No. 1, 271. 101, -Ditto, New, No. 2, 304-Ditto, New, No. 3,3/. 2s. 6d. -Dundee and Northern Junction, 1/. 1 la.-Dundee and Perth, 321. 10s.-Ditto, New, 131. -Ditto, Quarters, 31. 53. -East of Fife, IL 18s.-East Lothian Central, 11. 155.- Edinburgh and Bathgate, 81.-Edinburgh and Glasgow, 691. 10s.-Ditto, Halves, 221.-Ditto, Quarters, 171.35. 9d.-Edin. burgh, Leith, and Granton, 181. lOs.-Ditto, Preference, 201, 108.-Ditto, New, 21. 4e.-Ditto, Quarters, 13s. -Edinburgh and Northern, 181. 55.-Ditto, New, 31. 165.-Ditto, New. port, 7/. 10s.-Ditto, ditto, New, 21.95. 6d.-Edinburgh and Perth, (New Co.), 11. 35.-Ditto, Halves, 65.-Glasgow and Ayrshire, 117/. 10s.-Ditto, New Stock, 401. 55.-Ditto, Halves, No. 1,8/. 6s. 6d.-Ditto, Halves, No. 2, 61. 2s. 6d. -Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 5/. 45.-Glasgow and Garnkirk, 38/. 10s.-Glasgow General Terminus, 121. 155.-. Glasgow and Greenock, 171.-Ditto, Halves, Si. 155.-Ditto, Preference, 81.--Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan, 41. sa. -Great North of Ecotland, 21. 25.-Great Northern (late Direct Northern), 11. 78.-Ditto (late Londen and York), 1/. 15s. 6d.-Newcastle and Berwick, 26/. 12s. 6d.-North British, 32/. 10s.-Ditto, Halves, 151. 2s. 6d.-Ditto, Quar ters, 4/. 125.-Ditto, New Quarters (scrip), 15s. 6d.-Ditto, Thirds, 2/. 13a-Ditto, Fifths, 6/. Bs.-Scottish Central, 271.-Scottish Grand Junction, 195.-Scottish Midland, 181 10s.-Shrewsbury and Hereford, 10s. -Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Chester, 91.10x.-Ditto, New, U.-Stirling and Dunferm.. line, 51.-Stirling and Midland, 21. 58.--Wishaw and Colt. ness, 491.-York and Newcastle, 371.-D i tto, New, 14/. 128, 6d.-Ditto, Preference, 71.-Direct Bombay and Madras, 6d.-East Indian, 2 s. 9 d. - Great North of India, 2s. Great Southern of Madras, 23.-Madras, Nellore, and Arcot, Is. 6d. GLASGOW, Juxic 15. S 'sales are—Caledonian, N ew , 43s.—Dundee and Perth, Quarters, 65s.—Edinburgh, Leith, a nd Granton, Quarters, 13s.—Edinburgh and Northern, Newport, 7/. 12s.—Edinburgh and Perth, 245.--Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr (5 per cent. guar.), 120/.—Ditto,, 40 3 / 4 —Ditto, Halves, No. 1, 83 —Ditto, No. 2, 6 1 / 2 —Glas. gow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 5/. 65.-111idland, Halves, North British, Thirds, 54s.—Ditto, New Quarters (scrip), 168. BuNN v. LlND.—This action has been made by the plaintiff a special jury cause. It cannot be tried before the sittings after Michaelmas Term, which sittings will hot commence before December next. As already stated, the plaintiff has laid his damages in the declaration, for the al leged breach of an engagement signed by Mademoiselle Lind to sing at Drury-lane Theatre, at 10,0001.; and on the part of the defendant several pleas have been plead ed, in riu w e b ip i clq pleas the alleged agreement forms, of cours e , o t he p 4 c leaa' haelinas "(l feature. The plaintiff has demurred to on m e enti t a he al ii the demurrer has been set down _f o o v r e a m rgu ber. The counsel Term—namely, on the 9th of N Sir F. Kelly, Mr. Cockburn,n -General, Sir F. en gaged in this memorable caseci.ocn,aenpdagro.fptehageoeplkai;nantiffdark: Thesiger, and has y been brought in the Court of the defendant, Mr. Noggins. The action Queen's Bench. the Attor ney-General, Letters from Marseilles announce the suspension, of theh ou se of Rayolles and Bellone, very largely engaged in the orn trade, and of whose solidity no previous doubt had been entertained. At Trieste and Genoa also some die , quiet appears to prevail in consequence of the speculative commitments which are known to have been entered into, From St. Helena we have news of the arrival there of a Chinese junk manned by a native crew, freighted Nv",th cu riosities, the destination of which is stated to be LO v adon. The vessel had been about four months on her passar o f rom Canton uu to the date of her reaching St. Helena,