The Sun. — London, England, 1847-04-13 00:00:00

eribtrb tun S UN OFFICE, Secen o' Clock LATEST PRICES OF SHARES, IN BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER COM PANIES' STOCK. From eze Official List, rJBLISISED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENING. LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 13. JOINT-STOCK BANKS. Dividend Amount , Name of Company. per of Paid. Price Annum. Share. ' s. d. s. d i/Australasia ...• .• •• • • 40 0 0 40 0 0 - Britsh).iorth American 51. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 - Commercial of London , 61. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 •••• - Londn and Westmingr j 61. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 London Joint-Stock ••• ' 61. per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0 Metropolitan Provincial of Ireland.. , Si. per colt. 100 0 0 25 0 0 - Ditto, New ••• . ; 8/. per cent. 10 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 - National of Ireland 5, 0 0 1 51. per cent. 0 35 0 0 - Nat. Provncial of Eng. 151. per cent. 100 0 10 0 0 ' - Ditto, New. ... •• • 51. per cent. Colon of Australia I 61. per cent. 2205 o 0 25 0 0 - Cnion of London... .. M. per cent. • 0 0 10 0 0 1 2 iNSITSLABCC33I 002111pA.XCIES. Dividend A mount 1 of Paid. Price Name of Company. atrium. Share. A s. d. I s. d. 31. 105. 500 0 01 50 0 0 73 Albion • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 per cent. Alliance Brit. and For. ,1 1 00 00 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 8 1 1 Ditto Marine... 61. per cent, 138.6 d. pr sh. 30 0 0 5 0 0 15 AU" •• • • '''' • • • •• •• 75 per share 50 0 0 0 0 7 B r i t i s h Commercial ; • Clerici,Med.& Gen.L fe 51 . • per cent. 100 0 0 210 0 25 3/. 100 0 0 10 0 0 County .............. 125. 50 0 0 5 0 0 - 65. 50 0 0 5 0 0 5% Eagle • Scot_ • • Law • ' • • • • • Eng.& - opea n Life ••• • • • SW, per cent. 20 0 0 All paid. - t ur re ercasone .•••• • • • • 51. per cent. 20 0 0 3 0 0 61. per cent. Stock. 130 Guardian Imperial Fire •••• • • • • 61. and. bouns'soo 0 0 50 0 0 220 Imperial Life •••• • • •• 125. 100 0 0 10 0 0 15 indemnity Marina.. • • 11. sh. & be. 1100 0 0 513 - Law Life.......• •• .. 11. 55. 1 100 0 0 10 0 0 - ,egal and General Life 50 0 0 2 0 0 - Tandon Fire ........ 105. 25 0 0 12 10 0 15 andon Ship 105. 25 0 0 12 10 0 15 marine • • ••••• • • • • 51. per cent. 100 0 0 15 0 0 - Med. Invlid&Gen.Life 4y. per ct. 50 0 0 2 0 0 2S, National Lean Fund.. 51. per cent. 20 0 0 210 0 - National Life........ 8/. per cent. 100 0 0 1 5 0 0 Collodium Life • • ••• 51. per cent. 50 0 0 2 0 0 415 sd 'phcenix - - ,"rotector Life.... 3/. per cent. 20 0 0 I 1 0 0 11. Sc. 'rovidentLife- U. ss. 100 0 0 10 0 0 - Rock Life 4s. 500 i 0 10 0 4% loyal Exchange Si. per cent. Stock. Sian Fire Ditto Life ....... 11. 65. Universal Life CANALS. z i 1 t Dividend ' Names of 1 .. Dividend .„,,,,.. Names of .., per Price. Companies. \ per I' • " Companies. Is Ann .,. , , Annum. ''' ---....-i ---- 1 , - X Ashtn & 01.1 h 97.52.55. p e 70 Monmouthshloo 101. I - Ashby-d-la-Z,113' 41. 1, - 3intgomrysh 'lOO, 51. - Barnsley • • ..1160 121. 1 180 Macclesfield. 1001 - _ Basingstoke.l ,100 - - Neath ••• . .. 100. 201. 3 4 0 firkuk&Abrg 1501 5/. ,85 'Nottingham. 150 121. - Cromford.... 1001 14Z. - Peak Forest. 78 3/. 40 Dudley .• • ... 100 4/. - Regent's.... 33 11.45. 19 Derby ••• • • ,100 61. 63 Rochdale .... ,85 41. 54 Ellsmre&Chs'l33 41. 55 Shropshire • •1125 81. - E:ewash •.. 100 321. - Somrset Coal 150 71. 10s. 130 Forth & Clyd 1001 4/. , - Do.LkFd St; 12 61. p. c. - GrandJunetn,lool 6/. 1 76 1 ;•;, .Stffrcl & Worc; 140 28/. 275 l.rand ljnion.loo, 11. 103. - Shrewshury..ll2s 151. Glamorgnsh.'l72 l 13%1. 1 - Stourbridge.. 145 201. 305 14istr & Brkly,loo - - . &nth' on Av 79 IL 10s. i - Grantham • • .150 121. - ISevern and 26 I ' 82 Huddersfield.; 57, - - Wye Rail.] " --* 1 - Kennt & Anil 39' 7s. fid. 1 5 Tint & Mr- Lancaster, ...1 47' 11.10 s. I - seyni . 50 30/. ! - Lee,...1,3& Lim), 100 1 341. 420 Thasi Med 19 - - Leicester ... • 140 i 101. 75 Worcstr & - 1 Leicstr &Nth 831 41. 136 Birming. j7B 2/. 41 Loughborogh 142 70/. 530 IWllts 4; Brksj 67 1/. 11 LIST OP SCOTTISH CODIPILIfrZS' POLICES Dividend Amount Name of Company. per of Paid. f Price Annum. Share. s. d. £ s. d Bank of Scotland ••. • • 61. per cent. I 100 0 0 169 . Royal Bank of Scotland 61. per cent. 100 0 15,q British Linen Company 81. per cent. 100 0 0 209 Commercial Bank •• • • 61. per cent. 100 0 0 165 National Bank 6l. per cent. 10 0 0 131.11 s Union Bank of Scotland 7%1. pr sent. 50 0 0 90 Western Bank • • ... North of Scotland Bank 61. per cent. 5 0 0 7 1 4 Clydesdale Bank •• Eastern Bank .... .• • • 5/. per cent. , 10 0 0 12 Caledonian Bank Reliable Glasgow Bank 61. per cert. 5 0 0 61. 14s City of Glasgow Bank . 51. per cent. 10 0 0 127 , ,, Scottish Union Ins. Co. 51. per cent. 20 0 0 1 0 0 235. Hercules Insurance Co. 71. per cent. 100 0 0 10 0 0 13% Incur. Co. of Scotind— 5/. per cent. 10 0 0 All paid. 9•74 Korth British Incur 5%1. pr cont. 200 0 0 10 0 0 27 Caledonian Fire Incur. 101. per cent. 100 0 0 10 0 0 22% Edinburgh Life Incur. 61. per cant. 100 0 0 12 10 0 18 Edin. & Glen. Railway 11.10 s. per s. 50 0 0 50 0 0 78 Ditto, 1 4 Shares.... 78.6 d. p. s. 12 10 0 All paid. 17N, Edin., Leith, k Grantn r2O 0 0 20 0 0 21 Glaszw Se Ayrshir Rail. 71. per cent. 50 0 0 All paid. I 62 ';',laegvo Greenck Rail. 21. per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 16% sgw St Garnkirk Rail. 51. per cent.. 25 0 0 All paid. i 39'A Dundee & Arbroth Rail. 6/. per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 37 eltandard LifeAasrrnca.l 51. per cent. 50 0 0 210 0 9 NVItT E It. -VT 0 IMS . Dividena 1 Amount :Tame of Company. per I of raid. I Price. Annum. Stare. £ s. d. 81. 100 0 0 East London..• • • • • • • • (band Junction .• •• •• 37. 10s. 41 13 4 31. 100 0 0 Vauxhall • ...... • 100 0 0 West Middlesex . . . 51.105. pr cut. 63 12 9 DOCZII. same sf Company. Dividend Amount per of Paid. Price. Annum. Share. X s. d. £ a. d. Commercial ......... V. per cent. Stock. East and West India... 61. pr cent. Stock. East Country • • .••••. 1/. per sh. 100 0 0 -... 1 I mdon 51. pr cent. Stock. 107 St. Katharine •• •• .. 5 per cent. Stock. Southampton •••• • • • • 2/. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 30 COURT-MARTIAL. (THIS DAY-BY EXPRESS.) (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) PORTSMOUTH, TUESDAY.—A court-martial was held this morning, at nine o'clock, on board the Victory, in Portsmouth harbour, on an able seaman of the iron brig Recruit, named James Smythe, fur deserting from that ship on the 24th of last November, when in the harbour at Devonport. The following officers composed the Court :—Rear- Admiral Parker, President; Captain Pasco, of the Vic tory; Captain Chads, of the Excellent; Captain Codring ton, of the Thetis ; Captain Milne, of the St. Vincent ; and the Judge-Advocate, George Greatham, Esq. There was no evidence to prove that the man had deserted on the day laid in the charge, but direct evidence to show that he was on board the ship and attending to his duty on the 25th, the day after the charge is laid—in the face of which, however, the charge was declared " fully proved," and the poor fellow adjudged to receive fifty lashes, to be imprisoned twelve months in Winchester Gaol, and to forfeit all pay due to him by time of service. RAILWAY commirrEEs (THIS DAY.) HOUSE OF COMMONS. GROUP I. The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of the Bills comprised in this group re-assembled in Room 30 this morning, fur the first time after the ho lidays ; Lord Granville Somerset in the chair. TIM SOUTH-EASTERN SCHEMES. Mr. AUSTIN completedTheQ; Fo;;;;;Tines by putting in a number of returns and documents relating to the electric telegraph, and the passenger and parcel fares to be charged on the lines. Mr. AUSTIN intimated that, now that the South- Eastern case was closed, according to the practice of Parliament, the time had arrived for going into the land holders' opposition. The CHAIRMAN said the Committee were not disposed to pursue that course in the present instance. They had to decide between the merits of the two competing lines, and the Committee were of opinion that the case for the Brighton Company ought now to be gone into. He had, therefore, to call for the report of the Railway Corn misioners upon these schemes. Mr. TALBOT replied, that as yet the report was in the bosom of the Hon. Mr. Strutt. The enatamAN said, the Committee then had no choice but to go on with the landholders' oppos ition. Mr. TALBO T said, all the returns had long since been made to the railway board, and the report would have been laid upo n the ta table of the House yesterday had not into the error of thinking that the Com mittee would resume their labours on the 15th instead of the 13th. Mr. W. 0. ST ANLEY said, before they went into the cases of the landholder s ha wished to have the room cleared. Strangers were accordi ng l y ordered to for a f ew uti to withdraw, a n d the Committee having consult e d to nutes, the parties were recalled, when The CHAIRMAN announced that the of the land holders, Committ ee h ad determined to proceed with the opposit ion holders, but the Committee thought it right t that they did not wish to go into the ease oi ) ll na p a r t r : perty lying between Maidstone and Chart, as they - , of opinion that no case had been made out to supp ort 2hc preamble of the Bill for making the line from Maid stone to Chart. LANDHOLDERS ' OPPOSITION. Mr. MELLOn Was heard in opposition to tho North Kent line, on behalf of Mr. Nawson and the inhabitants of Bexley, who complained that their interests would be seriously injuzed by the construction of the proposed line. Mr. HOPE stated that Sir Percival Hard Dyke was in negotiation with the South-Eastern Company, for de viating their line so as to avoid the injury it would do to Lullingstone Castle, but the arrangements as yet had not been finally closed ; and he must, therefore, request the Committee to allow Sir Percival ' s case to be post poned for a few days. Witnesses were called and examined by Mr. Talbot, to " Drove that the proposed Croydon and Bromley line would totally destroy the property of Mr. Russell, merchant, of Croyden. \\,...._ 'G\---";,--.--N------1 '-:/r4H <-; --;-.,- 1 7. - -- - Li .- , "4, -..-. - .:--,......-• -;:k..0;- N . , a , S. THE SUN, LONDON 2 TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1847. Mr. TALBOT was heard on behalj of Lord Bexley, who complained of the injury the Mid-Kent line would iuflict upon his properly at Foot's Cray. Several other landholders' cases were gone into, but it was elicited that the injury dune in each was matter for pecuniary compensation. The Committee adjourned shortly after four o'clock. CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) APPERLEY V. PAGE. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition.) His LORDSHIP, after hearing Mr. Speed on behalf of the appeal, stated his present impressionagainst it, but said that he would take time to consider his judg ment. VICE-CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.) (Before the VICE-CHANCELLOR Of ENGLAND.) MOSELEY V. ALSTON. In this case his HONOUR, at the conclusion of the arguments, gave judgment, overruling the demurrer. SUPPRESSION OF TRADING IN SEDUCTION AND PROSTITUTION. (THIS DAY.) A numerously attended and respectable meeting of gentlemen was held this day, at the King's Arms Hotel, New Palace-yard, Westminster, to support Mr. Spooner's Bill for the suppression of the trade in seduction and prostitution, which is to be read a second time to-mor row in the House of Commons ; Captain Gladstone, M.P., was called to the chair. Prayers having been offered up by the Rev. Mr. Craig, The CHAIRMAN said he was sorry that it had not fallen upon his Henourable Friend Mr. Spooner to oc cupy the position in which he had been placed. He was sure that they were all obliged to that gentleman for the excellent manner in which he had introduced his mea sure to the House. The speech he then made did credit to both his head and his heart, and he hoped that no formidable opposition would be offered to that mea sure on its second reading. He had heard only of two objections having ever been made to legislative inter ference on this subject. The first, that it was extremely difficult to legislate on a subject so delicate as the one which they had met to consider. That objection ap plied to several other questions. Now it was very difficult to prevent bribery, but that had not prevented the Legislature making enactments from year to year. The next objection was, that by legislating on this subject they were giving an injurious publicity to the question, but he thought that by making public the means that were used towards those who were the objects of seduction, it might be of great service, by producing greater vigilance on the part of those who had the custody of females. He would conclude by calling on Mr. Hansard to propose the first resolution. Mr. L. J. HANSARD said he came there not to address the meeting, but to subscribe 1001. towards the object which they had in view, even if it were the last farthing he possessed. It was for them to consider whether the resolution which he would propose would or would not have their approval. It was to this effect—" That the meeting deplored the existence of a trade in seduction and prostitution to an immense extent." The Rev. M. LUSIGNIN seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. The Bishop of NORWICH, in proposing the next reso ' lution, said—He came there' rather to show himself friendly to the principle, and to promote a measure tiv hich had a tendency to correct one of the greatest evils that existed in their country, and which reflected on the very civilisation of their country. From what he learned himself, from unquestionable sources, the evil which the Bill proposed to remove was far worse than it was represented to be. Cases had come before gentlemen who had proofs clearly of the guilt of the parties, whose names be would not for obvious reasons mention, but they had found such a difficulty in bringing them under the operation of the law, that they were obliged to drop all proceedings, and the criminals escaped. Though he did not believe that an Act of Parliament would prevent w hat they all deplored, it might effect much good. There were ramifications in this subject which could never be conceived but by a person acquainted with all the details. Human nature actually revolted from the conduct of some who called themselvr s gentlemen. He would conclude by moving the second resolution. Mr. BAILLIE, M.P., seconded the resolution, which stated that the meeting considered it the duty of Go vernment to enact efficient laws to put a stop to the trade in seduction and prostitution. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Rev. CHARLES CLAYTON proposed, and the Rev. DANIEL CooKE seconded, a resolution, approving of the principle of the Bill emanating from the Associate In stitution, and earnestly hoped that it might be passed into a law, which was carried unanimously. The Rev. Mr. MUIR proposed the following resolu tion : " That the cordial thanks of this meeting are hereby presented to Mr. Spooner for his efforts in this cause ; and that a petition in favour of his Bill be signed by the chairman, in the behalf of this meeting, and forwarded to Mr. Spooner for presentation to the House of Com mons to morrow." Mr. LASCELLES seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Mr. SPOONER, M.P. said he was deeply affected by the display of approval that was shown to his measure. It was one that was extremely difficult to be brought forward, and which required moral courage on the part of its proposer. Ile had always had a conviction that it only required that the subject of the Bill should be brought before the House and the public to insure its sue cess. He had also a deep sense of the responsibility that at tached to a person holdinga seat in the House of Commons, and it was acting upon those feelings that he had intro duced his Bill. It was a matter of regret to him that the gallery had been cleared, and that the public were de prived of an opportunity of having had brought before them matter of a most essential na. ture.*He believed that Mr. Berkeley was actuated by goad motives, but in his (Mr. Spooner's) opinion, it,would have effected considerable good if publicity had been afforded to his statements. It was, owing to the good sense of the House, rendered unnecessary for him to enter into details, for when he applied to them, and stated that he was prepared to do so, they were satisfied with his mere assertion that a great trade was carried on in the bodies and souls of their countrywomen. The manner in which they had received his bumble efforts was such as would always be remembered by him with gra titude. He was quite convinced of the ultimate success of the measure ; and Sir George Grey had asserted that the subject to which it referred was one that was entitled to every consideration. After some further observations, the Hon. Gentleman concluded. A petition to Parliament, praying the adoption of the Bill, was then agreed to. Thanks were voted to the Chairman, and the meet • ng separated. SALE OF RAILWAY SHARES BY AUCTION.—(THIS DAY.) The market for shares was dull and inactive to-day. We subjoin a few quotations of the principal sales by Messrs. Lasnond and Co. : East Indian Great Western of Bengal 0 6 0 Manchester and Southampton 1 2 6 North British Extension Liverp. Manch. and Newcastle-upon-Tvne 0 19 0 Shrewsbury and Birmingham (B) 0 17. 6 Taw Vale Extension and Dock Ipswich and Bury Extension Newport and Abergavenny 1 5 0 Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Ambergate, Nottingham, & Boston, ex int. 1 17 6 Eastern Counties, York Extension 4 3 0 Great Northern Buckinghamshire . ... 5 14 0 South Yorkshire, Doncaste7, and Goole ... 1 16 6 COURSE OF EXCIL Amsterdam ......C.F. 12 5 1 ,4 Ditto, at sight • • .... 12 23 Rotterdam •• 2U. 12 6 Antwerp• • ............20 3 flamburgh ......M.B. 13 113 j Altona ...• Paris, 3 days' sight 70 Ditto, 3 months...... 26 Marseilles • • •• • • • • . 26 10 80ardeaux......... .. 26 5 Frankfort on Maine.... 121 N, Petersburgh, 3 U 5..... Berlin — Vienna, effee.tlo.. • • 10 6 Tricate, ditt0....... 10 6 Iladr id 36 LINGE.-(TIIIS DAY Gibraltar... ..... • • .. Leghorn .... Gonoa ... ......... 2t; 10 Milan . . Venice Naples 401,4 Palermo, per uh .... Lisbon.... •••••• • • • • • • 53 Oporto. • ...... • • Rio Janeiro ..... 27 Bahia .......... Buenos Ayres .. New York, 21 days sight Philadelphia .. r. • ..:.. PRICER OP lICLLION, PER OZ, FOrelgn Gold 1a bars.. £3 17 9 Cadiz • • •.. : Barcelona .. .......... Seville.. • New Dollars -• .. 0 4 10 53 Portugal Gold Coin .. 0 0 0 Spanish Doubloon .. 0 0 0 Silver iu bars U MARKET INTELLIGENCE. (From the London New Price Current of April 13.) SUGAR.—To-day the inactivity in the market for all descriptions of raw Sugar much increased; for, although there was a desire manifested by merchants to realise, still exporters and the home trade operated with great reluctance, and a further fall in the value occurred. Of West India Muscovado, the quantity sold in the private market was limited, and did not exceed 300 hhds and trcs, elthough the rates accepted were 6d per cwt under those of Friday, and the assortment at market being good; at auction 105 hhds 10 trcs 31 brls and 1 bag Antigua were offered, but a small part only sold. REFINED.—To -day the home trade purchased Refined Goods with much caution, and prices are still lowering. Bonded Crushed Sugar is little wanted. MAURITIUS. —This afternoon there was very little desire shown to operate in Mauritius Sugar, and 1,292 bags at public sale were all taken in at nearly the former value. By private treaty there was t.carcely any bu siness transacted in either grocery or refining de scriptions. loloLassEs.—Although all kinde of West I&.ia can be obtained upon rather lower terms, still the amount of business transacted by private contract has been to a small extent, not exceeding 200 puns. At public sale 56 t i o E n were T i INDIA,—This I& taken 1 1' hhlls A o s t* Bengal Molasses were sold. middlin g d amp Sugar, and the FonzioN.—' are ecs sellers oprcn extremely.ratheri, h ii i a s ndr a aa f ts te s3 rn u,g o s o a6 n rd the demand was ex ceedinglynaPrY,Valeaw, which is abatoonvde4otl hsoe69d2 value.bagsfor l low suc tion -1 amounytthofezuwas no public sale of Foreign hliimsuinatcreerrnf thhroenanrlsi rates s done by private treaty that exi , a t l e t a h o p u r g e I v i i o t u h s e l r y e . Coffee met with 1 pu t rpo t ses, little attention, and 23g600btialmesidadtoleinhauactt were taken in at 73s to 753, bales were, above the value, viz. bold triage 525, and broken brown 50s; however, sold at 72s for good middling l 7 ' Ceylon the market is quiet, and good ord'ienaor;.nartiover can be obtained at 41s per cwt. SPICES —To-day at public sale 586 bags Malab ar Pepper all sold at full rates, viz. — fine heavy at Std, s ea damaged first class 31d, second ditto 3d; 83 bags of white were taken in at 4fd for good middling bold, and one lot 4iid, being rather lower rates; 15 bsgs of Bourbon Cloves sold at 9d for good, which is rather cheaper. EfcE.—To-day Bengal Rice was not so much in re• quest, and the sound of 2,837 bags at public sale, was taken rather above the worth ; but the sea- damaged sold. TEA.—The medium descriptions of Congou have been operated in v. ith more freedom ; still no improvement can be quoted in the value, as the supply is good, the low, good, and superior qualities met with little atten tion, although they can be obtained upon rather lower terms, and there is a plentiful supply. Souchong is little wanted, and there are sellers of inferior at 9d to Is Bohea is worth about 2d to sd, but there is still no de mand. Notwithstanding the cheapness of scented Teas, the trade cannot be induced to purchase more than their present wants require. The good and fine qualities of Green are held fur the previous value, but have been sparingly dealt in; there are, however, ready sellers of the low and mid sorts upon low terms, but the demand in consequence has been good. SPIRITS.—The stock of all descriptions of Rum has been further increased, and the homo and export de liveries continue upon a small scale ; nevertheless prices are much above those of this time last year. Leeward Island is offered at a further reduction iki prices, still the purchases made have been trifling since this day week. East India is heavy of disposal. At auction, one hundred and sixty-seven casks of Madras were taken in. The shipping orders are trifling for all sorts of Jamaica, and the home trade operate with caution, taking only sufficient for their immediate wants ; prices are on the decline. For Demerara of strong quality the rates asked are 4s 10d to 5s 2d for 30 to 38 per cent. over proof, but there are few buyers to be met with, and the quantity on offer is on the increase. For arrival all kinds of Rum are offered under present rates. Holders are much surprized at the scanty demand for Ireland and Scotland. The stock of Brandy has been further increased, and the purchases made for all purposes having been limited. Geneva is not much wanted for exportation, and prices are on the decline. British Corn Spirits and Gin are in good demand. TURPENTINE.—A further demand of 6d is demanded for American rough ; the stock being very limited, 12s 6d has bee❑ paid for small parcels. Spirits continue firm, and. support the recent advance. For British the demand has been good at 55s to 565. American 53s 6d for tinged to 56s 6d for fine, casks included. Rosin is ranch in demand, and prices are on the rise, yellow selling at Gs to 6s 6d, and amber 5s 6d to 6s per cwt. Oats.—For Palm the market has an improving ap pearance, a good business having been transacted by private treaty, at prices fully equal to those of this day week. Olive met with little attention. Rape Seed Oil has been sparingly dealt in, and prices are looking down. Holders of Cocoa Nut Oil submitting to reduced rates, occasioned the demand to be good. Linseed Oil is little wanted, and the stock is accumulating. Lard Oil is dull of sale, and offered at 433 to 475. CUd is held for 271 to 27/ 103 per tun, but the purchases made hare been of little consequence. Seal is dull of sale. For Sperm the market has a firm appearance, the demand having been good and the supply small. TaLLow.—Holders of Russian here are yet anxious sellers, and submitted to a further reduction in prices of 3d to 5d per cwt. For delivery i❑ the last three months of the year there arc seller at 45s 6d to 465, still few con tracts have been concluded. Home made met with little attention, and prices are going down. Other sorts of Tallow are little wanted, and a further fall in the value took place. i'llE LONDON GAZETI`E. (THIS EVENING.) FOREIGN-OFICE, APRIL 10. The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. John Groom, as Consul at Harwich for his Majesty the King of Hanover. WHITEHALL, Manca_2o. The Lord Chancellor has appointed Richard Boughey Monk L.ngard, of Maidstone and Folkstone, in the county of Kent, Gent. to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery_ BANKittiPTS. William Knight, wine merchant, Reading, April 20, at half-past twelve, and May 28, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Pennell, official assignee ; Holmes, Great James-street, Bedford-row ; Clarke, Reading. Charles Stewart, builder, Little Saint Jamey's-street, Saint James's, April 23, and May 28, at one, at the Bankruptcy Court. Pennell, official assignee; Angell, Dean's. court, Doctors'. commons. Thomas Denman, stone mason, Quadrant, Regent street, April 20, and June 5, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Follett, official assignee, Sambrook-court, 13asinghall-street; Lewis and Lewis, Ely-place, Holborn. Edward Tibbey, diamond merchant. Frith-street, Soho, April 20 and June 3, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Johnson, official assignee, Basinghall street ; Teague, Crown -court, Cheapsidc. Hu=h Hill Facey, builder, Exeter, April 29, at one, and May 19, at eleven, at the Exeter District Court. Hirtzel, official assignee, Exeter; Fulford, Exeter; Coode and Co., Bedford-row, London. Edward Pettet and William Newton, commission agents, Lancaster-place, Strand, April 22, at half past one, and May 20, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Johnson, official assignee, Basinghall street; Coote, Bucklersbury. John Dearman Dunnicliff, lace manufacturer, Not tingham, April 23 and May 21, at eleven, at the Bir mingham District Court. Bittleston, official assignee, Nottingham; Camm, Nottingham. Edward Rogers, licensed victualler, late of Great Homer-street, Liverpool, April 27 and May 25, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Turner, official assignee, Tristram-buildings, South Castle-street, Liver pool ; Johnson and Co., Temple, Loudon ; Dewhurst, Liverpool. Mary Elizabeth Bell, newsvender, Finch-lane, Corn hill, April 23, at one, and June 1, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's place, Old Jewry; Johnston, Chancery-lane. Peter Furlong, merchant, Liverpool, April 27, at twelve, and May 14, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court. Morgan, official assignee, Liverpool; Corn th waite and Co., Old Jewry chambers ; Pemberton, Liverpool. Richard Smith, butcher, Kenn, Devonshire, April 21, at ten, and May 18, at eleven, at the Exeter District Court. Hirzel, official assignee, Exeter ; Turner, Exeter; Cowlard, Lincoln's Inn-fields. Robert Dickinson, maltster, Poulton in the Fylde, Lancashire, April 27 and May 25, at twelve, at the Liverpool District Court. Bird, official assignee, Liver pool ; Appleby, Harpur- street, London ; Liddell, Poul ton in the Fylde ; Thompson, Liverpool. IMPERIA C PARLIAM ENT, (THIS EVENING.) HOUSE OF CONIMONS.. The SPEAKER took the Chair at Four o'clock. RAJA OF SATTARA. The letters and General correspondence with reference to the business of the Raja, of Sattara were placed upon thii table. SHIPLEY GAS BILL. This Bill was read a third time and passed. EDINBURGH AND PERTH RAILWAY. Mr. T. S. DUNCOMBE presented a petition against this Railway Bill, after which he proceeded to give the reasons why he opposed the second reading. The evidence, he maintained, did not warrant the conclusion which the Committee had come to, as it contained many discrepancies and contradictions. The Hon. Member here proceeded to quote the evidence in support of the allegations which he had made. a ß t „gu u et t . on rt i e t pt N i. v ho o ec ud b e l ed Committeeede t o defend observed sh owe h d y h his howt case eHousehe comported how evidence h t h e l a i ms takenw e himself in reference to these two companies. There was also a Mr. Douglas, who was asked whether ho had entered into any agreement between the old company and the new. He answered that he had been a party to no agreement for the transfer (that was, of these papers), except verbally. He was asked whether there had been a verbal agreement? and his answer was, that there had been a verbal agreement for the plans and notices of the former company. Did he hold any claim against the old company for these plans, and other papers ? His answer was, " No." So, there fore, this agreement between Mr. Douglas and some other party, turned out to be an agreement with Mr. Douglas and no one else ; Mr. Douglas came to an agreement with himself, and there it ended. There was a Mr. Macrieff called before the Committee, both secretary and treasurer, and he trusted to make out an agreement between the old company and the new. But his evidence would be seen, upon examination, to be something very extraordinary. Now he (Mr. Duncombe) would admit, for argument's sake, that all this about the agreement between the old company and the new was correct—that the parties understood each other, and were clear and definite as to the object of their ar rangement. But he denied the right which either party bad to proceed with a company under Lord Dulhousie's Act, or the standing orders of the House, and to take up the old plans and papers. The Hon. Member then quoted a section of the Railways Dissolu tion Aet, and proceeded to ask how, when an Act of Parliament had been passed regarding the dissolution of companies, that Act could possibly not extend to the whole company or partnership and all their affairs—how it was possible that any parties with the consent, much less without the consent of the old company, could go on with any of these contracts ? He, in these circumstances, would like to have the opinion of the House how these parties could proceed when their proceeding was in violation of the standing orders of the House, and espe cially where there existed an Act of Parliament against them. He must, moreover, remind the House that there was a suit pending before the Superior Court of Scotland bearing upon these parties proceeding with the old plans and papers. Now he admitted that the house always retrained from interfering with a ease which stood fur decision in a court of law. They invariably abstained from an opinion on a case so situated. There was then such a suit in the present case before the Supreme Court. It might be decided soon, and decided against the parties proceeding with the Bill before the House. And if such a deci snultthleir the p r l o l c o e u e s d e . , ic i j o g, n n w t Ao e f r ar e an ro g sp i m v n e i u n o s , nt every one would deprecate. He now, therefore , ‘ t h‘ i lo e d‘ t ve i : h b ‘h' situated i u t u lad a s i t ( e a d dn, c i n t ict - a position which o' asked the House to throw out the Bill on the second reading. That was not a ques tion which could be raised before the Committee on the Bill. The questions he had raised could not be brought before that Committee. He a s a c i t d era t e h s a t anian their procedure. to his Hon. Friend near him. And if the Ho use a ll owe d o f th e ir proceeding the effect would b e , th a t an y se t o f men c ould come in and c l a i m the sanction of that House to their procedure. Now, he would contend that, under the Act of Parliament, neither company had a right to proceed, and he quoted the terms of the Act to show this. He would contend, therefore, in the face of this Act, that there was a direct inculcation that both the companies should be dissolved, and he would remind the House, moreover, that there was an action at this time penning in the Supreme Court of Scotland on this matter. He need not remind the House that it was the unalterable custom not to interfere in any matter which was at the time litigated in the courts of law. Ile would again protest that he had no interest what ever in this line ; but he could not refrain from impressing upon them that this matter was at the present moment under consideration before the Standing Orders' Committee, and if they sahctionod su c h a p ro c e eding they would be giving an indirect premium to every species of disorder and fraud. The movers in this matter had seen the advertisement in the Gazette, and they therefore knew that the company had been regularly dissolved. Yet, notwithstanding all this, these parties had deliberately taken possession of all the papers of the panics who had expended large sums in obtaining them, and they rightly sought relief for the injury from this House. He must: say that it was not without rea son that they made their complaint, and he should, therefore, move that this Bill be read a second time this day six months. He could not agree that other parties should take possession of the notices and other documents, and use them for other purposes than those originally, intended. If the standing orders were worth anything they ought to be made avail able for the purposes for which they were originally intended, and not to be violated in the manner they had been in the present case. He did say that if they passed the present Bill they would be establishing a dangerous precedent for all future Bills, and therefore he trusted the House would step . in and put an end to such a system. In pursuance of this he hoped they would throw out the present Bill. Having said so much, h e wou ld s it d own , by moving that the Bill be read a second time that day six months. Mr. D. BROWNE seconded the motion. Sir W. HEATHCOTE said that, as the standing orders had been so pointedly alluded to he wished to make a few observations in answer to those who opposed the Bill. The decision which the Committee had come to had been impugned, and as this was rather a peculiar case he felt desirous of making some explana tion of the course which they had taken. The parties who now opposed the Bill were desirous of applying the letter of the law in one respect, and the spirit of it in the other. Now, he admitted that if they went by the letter of the law, they might object to the progress of the Bill; but, on the other hand, did they take a liberal view of the case, did they interpret the standing orders in a comprehensive spirit, they could not object to the parties proceeding with the Bill. Now, what were the real facts of the case? How did the question come before the Standing Orders Committee? Why, the subscribers to the pre sent Bill were substantially the same as those to the prk vioue company. The great proportion of the ,tirec tors were the same. The people of the original corn piny had been overwhelmed by another coni• pany, and had been obliged to give up their ori gival scheme; and having done so, on the first tavourable opportunity, they brought forward the present scheme. Now, the decision of the Standing Orders Committee being impugned, be hoped he would be allowed:to say a few words in justification. The Com mittee, when they examined into the matter, found the shareholders in the new company were in fact the share holders in the old, or at least the great majority were so. But before the old company broke up the directors issued a formal report, stating the reasons which had induced them to do so, and urging the shareholders to come forward again in the new one. The latter having been organised, they made arrangements with the old company for the use of the plans and sections for which they had paid a sum of money. They had in fact paid 1,0001. for them to one party, and 2501. to another. lie would not further trouble the House, but he must observe that he considered the present opposition altogether uncalled for, as the spirit of the standing orders had been complied with. The standing orders were instituted to guard parties against fraud, and for the protection of landed proprietors ; but in the present case there could be no violation of them, as the landed proprietors were generally favourable to the scheme, and no party would be injured by the Bill being allowed to proceed. He hoped, having made this explanation, that the Bill would be allowed to be read a second time, that they would not consent to interfere with the deci sion of the standing orders, without better reasons than had been stated in the present discussion. Mr. B. ESCOTT wished to say a few words. He had for many years been connected with the Standing Orders Committee, and he could not allow the present matter to pass by without:some observations. As to the merits of Use present Bill, he knew nothing of them, and had no desire to give an opinion on it ; but in regard to the decision of the standing orders, he though no injustice, on any party, would be inflicted, if the Bill was allowed to proceed. It appeared that the great body of the landed proprietors were in favour of the scheme pro posed, and he saw no reason why the Bill should not go on. Great stress had been made by the Hen. Gentle man who moved the amendment about the proceed ings of the Committee being a violation of the standing orders. Now he had carefully considered the matter, and though the letter of them might not have been strictly complied with the spirit had, and as no party would suffer from the Bill being allowed to go forward, he should vote for its second reading. The gallery was then cleared for a division, when there appeared— For the second reading Against Majority in favour of the second reading —54 SANATORY MEASURES. Lord MORPETH moved that no private Bill relating to town improvements or to public cemeteries be further proceeded with by this House before the Ist of May next.— Agreed to. EDINBURGH AND NORTHERN RAILWAY. Mr. GREENE moved that the Edinburgh and North ern Railway (Branch from Burntisland to Dunfermline Branch, &c.—No. 2) Bill be read a second time, not withstanding the Breviate has not been laid on the table one clear day, provided the breviate shall be laid on the table previous to such reading.—Agreed to. CAMBRIDGE, ST. NEOT'S, AND BEDFORD JUNCTION RAILWAY. 'The HoN. GENTLEMAN also moved that the order made upon the sth day of March last, for referring the Cambridge, St. Neot's and Bedford Junction Railway Bill to the Committee of Selection, be read and dis charged: that the Bill be withdrawn.—Agreed to. HUDDERSFIELD AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY. Mr. SPOONER presented a petition in favour of the Huddersfield and Manchester Railway. EXETER, YEOVIL, AND DORCHESTER RAILWAY. Mr. TRELANVNY presented a petition in favour of . the Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester Railway. NATIONAL EDUCATION.' Mr. BUSFIELD presented — petitionsfrom various Dissenting congregations in Halifax, York, and other places, against the Government scheme of education in England. Sir G. STAUNTON presented a petition from the congregation of the Ebenezer chapel, Scuthsea, to the same effect. SEAMEN'S ENLISTMENT BILL. Sir C. NAPIER gave notice that, on the 25th instant, he should move for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Seamen's Enlistment Bill. GREECE. Lord J. MANNERS gave notice that he should renew his motion with respect to the condition of Greece this day fortnight. NAVAL ARCHITECTURE. Mr. lIUME gave notice that on Thursday he should move for a copy of the instructions issued by the Board of Admiralty to the Committee, appointed to in quite into the state of Naval Architecture ; also for copies of the several reports with respect to ships in the course of construction. NATIONAL EDUCATION. Mr. DUNCOMBE gave notice that, on Monday next, on the motion for going into a Committee of Supply for the purpose of voting the educational grant, he should move that,previous to any grant of money being voted by the house for the purpose of carrying out the scheme of national education, as stated in the minutes of Council agreed to in August and December last, which had been presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of her Majesty, a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the justice and expe. diency of such a scheme, and its probable annual cost. Also whether the regulations proposed would not endow the Crown with too much power over the people, and at the same time interfere with the religious opi nions of her Majesty's subjects; and that the Committee report the result to the House. THE EX-RAJA OF SATTARA. _ Mr. ITUME gave notice that on this day week he should move for the production of the correspondence which had taken place between the authorities of the East India House and the Governor-General of India with respect to the Ex-Raja of Sattara. CURRENCY. Dr. BOWRING said that he could not but feel regret at not having an opportunity of bringing forward his motion respecting a decimal system of currency. How ever, ho would take the earliest opportunity of bringing the subject under the consideration of the House. THE NAVY. Sir CHARLES NAPIER said that he would wish to a s k t h e Gallant Admiral whether there was an y objection t o ca ll on Admiral Parker for his report on the squadron under his command. lie be lieved a copy of such a report was forwarded to the late Admiralty Board. He would also take an opportunity to ask the Secretary for the Ad niiraitY, whether there was any objection to produce the order, suspending the construction of the ninety two-gun ships, which had been alluded to on a previous night, and also to report whether it was obeyed or not. Admiral DUNDAS said that he was not prepared to answer the question at the present moment, but that he would he ao on Wednesday. DETENTION OF VESSELS. Mr. HUDSON desired to ask the Secretary for the Admiralty, whether there was any order which em powered revenue officers to board a vessel and detain it for any length of time, which did not contain merchary disc? In coming over from Boulogne the vessel in which he was in was boarded, and the passengers were detained three quarters of an hour. Mr. WARD said that the question was one which belonged more to the Customs than anything else ; but he would inquire, and answer the question on to-morrow. TBE GOVERNMENT SCHEME OF EDUCATION Mr. BROTHERTON presented three petitions against the scheme of national education as proposed by the Go. vernment. Mr. MUNTZ presented several petitions from diffe rent bodies in Birmingham, in favour of the national educational scheme. CATHOLIC DIS.:BILI PIES. The HON. MEMBER also preavnted a petition from the inhabitants of Litchfield, in favour of the Bill for the removal of the penalties upon Catholics. Ordered to lie on the table. Mr. IL BERKELEY and Mr. H. BARING also pre sented petiticns against the Government scheme for National Education - . Mr. BARING also presented a petition from the Ca tholics of Bristol, in favour of the Bill brought is by the Hon. Member for Kinsale, to remove the pentiltics from Catholics. POOR REMOVAL ACT. Mr. COMPTON presented a petition from the chair man and board of guardians of Lumley, praying for the alterution or repeal of the Poor Removal Act. Ordered to lie on the table. ilr76llll7Ep;t,se;:Cej.7p - :tition from tne Justices of Sslop against the Custody of Offenders' Bill. Mr. BROWN presented seven petitions from Man chester against the Government scheme of education. Lord LINCOLN presented a petition from iladding ton against the Sc..tch Registratio❑ Bill. Mr. WATSON and several other lion. Members presented a number of petitions in favour of the Bill for the Rmnoval of Religious Disabilities on Rowan Ca tholics. Captain PECHELL presented a petition from the guardians of East Preston, praying for the repeal of the Poor Removal Bill. Mr. C. BRUCE presented a petition against the Scottish Registration Bill. ROMAN CATHOLIC'S DISABILITIES BILL. Mr. B. ESCOTT presented petitions from places in Staffordshire in favour of the Roman Catholic's Disabi lities Bill. NATIONAL SCHEME OF EDUCATION. Mr. emusTlE presented two petitions from Wey mouth against the national scheme of education. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. Mr. WALPOLE, in rising to ask leave of the House to bring forward a Bill to amend the law for the regis tration of persons entitled to vote in the election of members to serve in Parliament for England and Wales, pursuant to suggestions contained in the report of the Commitiee on rotes of electors, said teat he be lieved that no opposition would be offered to its introduction, and he would therefore defer any remarks which he might have to make until a future opportunity. Still, he considered that the House ought to be put in possession of the alterations which he intended to make on the present measure. That alteration consisted principally in the doing away with the vexatious interruptions which were at present offered to electors who had once registered; and he in tended that a penalty should attach to such vexatious objections, where they were proved to arise from a mere desire to give uneasiness. The registering would still be kept correct and pure, although these vexatious objec tions would he put down. He would not trouble the House aith further observations at that time, but reserve further remiirks until the Bill came on for the secoml reading. The Bill was then read a first time. RETAIL BREWERS IN THE MIDLAND COUNTIES. Mr. MUNTZ begged tbr have to bring in a Bill to enable retail brewers in the Midland Gatuties to keep ()Fen their houses till twelve o'clock at night, the same us the metropolitan retail brewers ; and he must say that in making this motion he was only asking for a measure of justice. lie was quite aware that in defence of the system whic`i now obtained that it was stated, that the hours of the nobility and gentry were later in London than the prcvinces. But he had never heard it asserted that the hours of the working people were later than in the country; and with this opinion, and especially as he saw no material dif ference between the retailers of beer and the licensed victuallers, he felt assured that the House would enter tain his motion. Sir G. GREY regretted that it was incumbent upon him to oppose this motion ; and although it might not be worth e bile to enter into the whole of the reasons for his opposition, yet he might state that by the 3d and -Lh Victoria, chap. 61, a clear distinction was drawn betwee:i the regularly licensed victuallers an 1 the re tailers of beer. There might be some reason for this application from those persons who were resident its Manchester or Birminghain, and towns such as those, but there was no reason for it in the gene ral aspect of the country. lie should, therefore, feel that he was doing his duty by opposing the introduction of this Bill. Mr.MUNTZ said, notwithstanding what had fallen froin the Right lion. Gentleman who had just sat down, with much of which he agreed, he felt reluctantly com pelled to stake the sense of the House on his motion. The llou;e then divided, when there appeared— For the motion 4 Against it Majority against the motion .... EXPENDITURE UPON THE NEW PALACE OF WES rmiNs rER. Mr. HUME moved for a return of the aggregate amount already paid, or agreed to be paid, to contrac tors and other persons for the purchase of land and houses for the erection of the Palace of Westminster (or, Houses of Parliament); distinguishing, under se parate heads, 1. the cost of the purchases of the lands and hereditaments ; 2. the cost of the whart ing, terrace, and foundations for the buildings ; 3. the cost of the carcase or shell already executed ; 4. The coat of the principal alterations made from time to time, stating the authority under which they were severally sanctioned ; 5, the cost of the in tt.rior finishings ; 6, the cost of the internal decorations of the Ilouie of Lords and its adjuncts, as far as they have been completed ; 7, the amount of the commission and other charges paid, or to be paid, to the architect ; 8, the amouut paid, or to be paid, to surveyors, valuers, clerks of the works, and all other persons who have been employed, and not included in the architects or builder's charge—so as to exhibit the whole amount of the expenditure of every description, under these principal heads, for work done at the Palace of Westminster and its appendages, up to the 31st tray of December 1846. Also, an estimate, under the separate heads above stated, of the sums which will be required to pay for such other lands and hereditaments intended to be pur chased for the completion of the Palace and the ap proaches thereto ; of the sum required to finish the Houses of Lords and Commons and their appendages ; of the sum necessary for the Victoria Tower, and all other works proposed to be executed to finish the Palace. Also, a copy of the several contracts made with builders or other persons for the construction of the said works, stating the conditions and amount of each original contract; and also a statement of every altera tion or deviation therefrom, and the amou❑t pa►d, or to be paid, for each such contract and alteration, and under what authority such alterations or deviations were seve rally made. Account of the sums paid each year since the destruction of the Houses of Parliament by fire, for temporary buildings, and repairs for the accommodation of Parliament. Of all sums paid each year for the rent of houses as offices, for transacting the business of Parlia ment. The amount paid each year as allowance for rent in lieu of official residences or apartments, for the officers of the two Houses ; also, statement of the time when the accommodation intended for those officers and offices %ill be ready for occupation. Also an account of the aggregate amount of all snms paid by the Treasury or Woods and Forests, on account of the new Houses, including all allowances for house rent for the use of officers, or for offices of the two Houses, from 1834 to the present period. Mr. BAILEY seconded the motion. He thought that before the building was completed, a sum of not less than two million pounds would be expended, and he thought that it was high time for Parliament to exercise some control over the expendi ture of so large a sum of money. The motion was then agreed to. QUAKERS' AND JEWS' MARRIAGES. Mr. CHRISTIE asked for leave to bring in a Bill to remove the doubts as to the Quakers' and Jews mar riages, solemnized before the 2d of March, 18,7. He was induced to bring in this Bill in consequence of the opinion that had been expressed on this subject by the judges and the Law Lords since the passing of the Act of 1833. No doubt had been cast on the marriages solennised before 1837, but u❑doubtedly some had been thrown on those which had since taken place, and those interested in the matter were anxious that a short Act should be at once passed to confirm their marriages, and he hoped no opposition would be offered to the intro duction of the Bill. Dr. BOWRING seconded the motion. The motion having been put, Sir G. GREY had much doubt as to the validity of the documents to which the Honourable and Learned Gentleman had referred, and he was assured by a high authority that, in his opinion, those doubts had really no existence. But as doubts had been expressed as to the validity of these marriages in certain quarters, he had no objection to the introduction of the Bill. Leave was then given to introduce the Bill. BENGAL CUSTOMS. On the motion of Mr. HUNIE the following return was agreed to :—Accounts of the gross and net amount of the Customs at the Presidency of Bengal (for the last year the accounts have been received) ; also, of the se veral articles imported free, and of the net amount received on each separate article paying duty in the last year for which the accounts have been received; and of the aggregate amount of duty received on each class— classing them under the following heads, viz.:-1, A list of all articles producing a less net revenue of Customs duty than 1,000 rupees each article; 2, a list of articles producing more than 1,000 rupees, and less than 5,000; 3, a list of articles producing 5,000 rupees, and less than 10,000; 4, a list of all articles producing 10000 rupees, and less than 100'000 5. A list of all articles producing more than 100,000 ropers, and less than 500,000. 6. A list of all articles producing more than 500,000, so as to exhibit the aggregate amount for each class, and the revenue of these six clases. Also, a statement of any modifications in the duties on imports since the return laid before the House, in Parliamentary Paper, No. 116, of Session 1846. Similar account for the Presidency of Madras. Similar account for the Presidency of Bombay. Similar account for the North Western Provinces. Also, a simi lar return of the several articles exported from each of the three Presidencies and North Western Provinces, under similar eksses as to amounts. Al so, a statement ' of any modifications in the duties on goods exported, classed in the same manner as for the imports. TAXAI lON OF COSTS. Mr. HUME desired leave to bring in a Bill to esta blish a taxation of the bills of costs relative to private Bills before the House of Commons. The necessity of such a measure was cry necessary for no Teas a sum than 82,331,0001. were expended upon the promotion of Bills, having for their object the public advantage. The Liverpool Dock Bill cost 31,0001. ; the Liverpool Waterworks cost 36,0181. only instances of a vast number. übjected to taxation before the 4 authorities, these extra charges could not have been nude, and the Biii which he proposed to introduce would furnish a remedy for the evil. The Trustees of the River Clyde, for clearing, preserving, and improving the navigation of that river, barn put to an enormous expense, not in purchasing land, but in forced litigation upon it. The expense they had incurred since 1836, in law proceed itigg, was 56 0001., a sum considerably greater than what was expended upon the river itself. A trifling local Act, which was to last for twenty years, having expired, a Bill was brought in to continue it. The Committee sat only one hour, and yet the attorney sent in his bill fur 1,985/. On being asked the reason for this most enormous charge, he said, that others made similar charges, and why should he not do so. Re had that morning received information from a committee at Bury. A Bill was introduced last session called the Bury Improvement Bill. The object of it v 4 as entirely sanatory, and yet the cost VOI3 3,6961.—a greater sum than was actually required to effect the purposes of the Bill. Ile thought it right that he should state these facts in authority of hi; measure. He would trust no man in tlie:.e matters, as the Reform Corporations was quite as bad as others. The Corporation o( a Glasgow was a Reform Corporation, yet it had acted F 6 better than any of the others to which he had alluded. As an ifinstra tion of the enormous costs of Railway Bill, he might inentb.n the fact that last year the London and York Bill cost 432,6201, Ile would now move for leave to bring in the Bill. Leave was then given to bring in the Bill. EXCHEQUER BILLS BILL. This Bill passed through Committee. The whole of ;he clauses were agreed to. PRISONS (IRELAND) BILL. The report on this Bill was brought up and received. After the transaction of some other business the :ouse adjourned. The Countess of Lonsdale steamer arrived in the river early yesterday morning, with the Hamburgh mail. 13omat EXPLOSIONS.—We have, before this, urged the necessity of some supervision of boilers. Scarcely a w,ek posies without the occurrence of an accident, as well with new boilers as with old ones. Every new boiler should be tested by a responsible inspector.—The Builder. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE C)1 COMMONS. April 12. ADDRESS TO HER M AJESTY.-REGULATIONS IN THE ARMY. Sir DE LACY EVANS begged, on going into Com mittee ot Supply, to bring under the consideration of the House:— 1. The treasury regulation respecting ration stoppages in the colonies, whereby the Government derives profit at the expense of the soldier, by the variations in the price of provisions in several of those colonies, contrary to the treatment of the troops stationed in the home territories. 2. Whether the treasury order or arrangement re specting the liquor rations in Australia has been of a decisive and gem ral nature applicable to other colonies. and sufficient in the judgment of the Commander in Chief to prevent any future probable recurrence of mutiny from this cause. 3. The propriety of amending the 72d clause of the Mutiny Act, containing a special provision for the " wholesome" maintenance of troops on a line of march in England, ❑o similar or proportionate allowanCe being made tur troops on the same duty in Ireland or Scot land. 4. The case of the former pensioners of the army, whose petitions have been lately presented to the House, complaining of having suffered great misery and distress during many years, owing to their having agreed to an inadequate c , tnniutation of their pensions offered by a aarrent issued titan the War Office in 1832, which they acre unfortunately induced to accept, through delusive promises emanatiug from authority—the warrant res recting which having been cancelled in the following year. 5. The omission again in this year's estimates, of any vote being proposed for improving the barrack accommo dation (especially with regard to the sleeping rooms), so requisite, in many instances, for the health of the troops, and for more suitable and decent quartering of the mar ried non-commissioned officers and privates. 6, the claim of old Peninsular officers who have sold their commissions to the medal to be granted:for that war. 7. The claim of the retired officers of the line (cavalry and infantry) who, worn out by wounds or broken health, occasioned by service with their regiments or on the staff, have reluctantly aceeleed the retired pay offered ,by the warrant of ()et ber, 1840, but who, though by seniority sufficiently eligible, find them selves excluded from the last brevet, which in their case would have cost the country nothing, although they see this favour extended to their brother officers similarly situated on the retired lists of ail the four other branches of the service—namely, the marines, artillery, engineers, and navy. S. The expediency of gradually modifying (but with all regard to the just claims of those at present filling these posts) the rules practically observed for more than a century in our army, in selection for the responsible command of regiments, whereby seniority and money, coupled with influential connexion, are almost the ex clusive grounds of appointment. 9. Why it is that general officers of the engineers, artillery, and of the East India Company's army, who may have distinguished themselves by their ability and conduct, should be deemed ineligible for appointments OD the general staff, in whatever part of the world their services may be available. 10. The inconsistency and injustice, both as respects individuals and the public, of the warrant of the Ist of May last, regulating the pay of the higher class of offi cers, which admits some as eligible to the allowance at tached to their rank, without the least proof being required of meritorious conduct in recce or war ; while it precludes others whose conspicuous and useful exertions before the enemy on many occasions may have been repeatedly recognised by their commanders and the Government. 11. The system of late years pursued in respect to the Military College of Sandhurst, the only source of profes sional education provided by the British Government for the officers intrusted with the discipline, guidance, in struction, and ultimately with the commands in chief of our armies. And to move an humble address to her Majesty, pray ing that she may be graciously pleased to direct an impartial inquiry into the foregoing matters, with a view to their correction, if such should be found beneficial. After reading those details, the Hon. Member proceeded to say that there were several other passages in the re port which referred to those circumstances, and he had to say that, in the following year the Government had endeavoured to make amends for this misgovernment. By the decision of the following year it was decreed that these men should have their pensions, but still this ap peared something like a deception, ar.d he strongly sus pected that there was not sufficient publicity given to these announcements. Now, by the decrees of 1843 and 1844, there was an evident intention to give these men their pensions, and he claimed for them a fair and equal apportionment ; and he trusted the House would give it him, notwithstanding that the Hon. Gentleman seemed indisposed to give it to him. He was quite sure that the House was anxious to contribute to the well being of the British soldier, but still he could not see how his object was to be attained. There was a vote of 5,0001. to be apportioned for the washing and ether conveniencies for the soldiery. Then what was shown as to the 'extra conveniences of their barracks. Why there was five inches between the beds. And then, as respects the delicacy of the troops, why, there was not the slightest preservation. And even in eases of confine ment for the wife—if a marrried woman—none in the least, for the only distance between those beds was nineteen inches ; and he believed that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whom he exonerated from all blame, had been sadly deficient in their provisions for the men of the army. He certainly thought that some provision ought to be made for the several members of the Go vernment. and he hoped that e supplementary list would be brought it. If he were correct, he trusted that the deficiency would be altered, and that some means would be provided for a recompense for the officers who had suffered.—(Hear, hear.) He was sorry to find that the fears of the men in the army were too well grounded, when they asserted that their pleas had received no attention, and that they bad been denied promotion of any kind. Now, it so happened that in the army generally, but especially in the Irish army, those who had served thirty-six years were en titled to promotion. The Hon. and Gallant Member then went into a comparison of the several services of :he ditla-rent members of the service. He held in his hand a return of 35 years, all of them were of about 40 year's service. The majority of those had received wounds in the service, and though others might be in clined to refrain from acknowledging their merits, yet he thought that a public acknowledgment was justly their due. Then there was another subject, and that was, the assertion that public rights were the first to be considered. To this he might say, public rights had cer tainly their due, but they might obtain much more than their due, and he was very glad to see that the service had been very ready to avail themselves of the assistance of Lord Metcalfe, who had evidently shown the benefit that the assistance a civilian might be of to the country in the regulation of the army. With regard to the general officers his Hon. Friend the Member for Montrose had told them that they were too old to be fit for service. W e ll h e a d m i tted as much, but they formed but a small portion of the commanding officers of the army. They numbered only, he believed, 305, and the majority of these were performing very thatat of active service. Th en as to expense, his Hon. Friend , se ty 4 i - (u,i,erda far to exceededthin k t h oexthpeerucseounoit.rieths,esbeutgerneearliayl his Hon. Friend was • mistaken. The expense fell short of the same item in France, while in this country it was a fact that the SOO officers of the class he was now alluding to had paid to the nation upwards of a million for their Commissions. He must now advert to the warrant of the Ist May last. It was an injustice to the army that this warrant was not given more publicity to than it received ; but above all its spirit, which admitted of any officer of high rank claiming a retiring allowance, without reference to good conduct or merit, was highly objectionable. Many officers, who had strong claims upon the country for such an allowance, were debarred from receiving it be cause they did not possess sufficient influence to have their claims brought before the country, while the same warrant deprived all officers from promotion, or retirement upon pensions, if no papers could be found deposited in the War-office supporting their claim to advancement. In some instances these papers might be lost, and altogether he considered the principle of the warrant to be most unjust. No less than 29 officers had recently been excluded from retiring allowance under this warrant, of which number nine were Companions of the Bath, while the other twenty ,f had frequently distinguished themselves in the service 0 , their country. It was his decided opinion, that all offi cers who had attained a particular rank, ought to be entitled to receive the minimum retiring alloivane! until attached to their respective ranks, and that system were established, much injustice would be done to the officers of the British aril. He saw no reason why some provision should not be, made for the education of the sons of non-commisionee, officers as well as the sons of commissioned officers. II a gentleman of private fortune sent his son to be edit: cated for the army, he had the means at his co mmas's to give that education, but with the poor man this wes t impossible, unless some increased facility were g iven 3 Sandhurst or elsewhere, for that purpose. He was 5°1.11 to trespass so long on the attention of the House, bit:: the importance of the subject was his apology, a nd f hoped the details he had given would have the effect o drawing attention to the subject. Steam had completehlfe changed everything relating to the art of war, and hosed her Majesty's Goren ment w uld direct their attenti n to improve the natiensl defences, otherwise t be _ mest disastrous results might follow should an WORM 01 k his country ever be attempted. a ll the Ai r. FOX MAULE was afraid if he alluded to dcbste his Noble Friend brought before the House, b e would take up a larger portion of their time than tb e l d would be inclined to afford him. His Hon. F r iend b referred to rations, pensions, barracks, and almost evege subject comprehended under military discipline. e ought, however, to consider that in carrying out thes• regulations the Government had to look to other consv &rations as well as the improvement of the army. 1 , 11 1 had to look to the state of the finances, and to the oar", which the other branches of the public service lied them. The first subject to which his lion. Friend called attention was rations. With regard to that, he beli er a that the mode adopted in the service might not li e cases be an equitable arrangement.—(Hear, hear.) the subject had been brought under the attention 0 ' ''..s Chancellor of the Exchequer, at the close of the lays session, but when the House recollected the manY, et o f considerations, which of late demanded the attention that Right Hon. Gentleman, they would not be surf that ho had not yet come to any decision on it. heel spirit ration he was happy to say had -- pa. done away with in every colony, with the ele"' tion of Australia and New Zealand, and he was bap"' to say that the most beneficial results had folloWe is Some discontent had been manifested by a reginl,e nt diS Australia, with regard to the rum ration. And il e sss e not think that the military authorities there had u7 s , wholly exempt from blame in reference to the ei re i ll ho stances connected with that. He trusted, however; : he t the discontent would be amicably put an end to, and `b et in future matters would proceed in that colony o n do same footing as the other colonies. With regard ta.,' - a commutation of the pension, he thought, that to r; it was an act of fraud committed on the pantie uo' was too harsh an interpretation of that commet s-° of The next question which he touched upon was tbet, barracks. He was quite ready to admit that in th e rio gress of civilization there is much fault to be feu ° saf the over crowded state of some of the barracks. the fact of the matter was, that new times were apPrrd e r ing for the army. Men of the old school did not e 0125 ,,,' ot that the soldier could be better off than at the P! ° so d moment ; but the progress of public opinion illar t o that the accommodation to the army should be gr: si extended, and that their wants should be looked 'l e e, the earliest moment. The finances of the countrP to permit.—(Hear, hear.) He would not dis'ers do away with the canteens, but he would P re , e re to put them under better regulations, and NO was no reason why the can t een room s hould not ilil one of recreation for the men during leisure hours' of , Hon. Friend complained of the accommodatientol forded to married men. It was no doubt to be reg re s er that far better provision was not afforded ; but th e H e re tion was one of a very delicate nature. If tberejilis only a certain number of married women allowed 'op army for the necessary domestic arrangement s, t hat then, he considered that they were bound to se e oat, they were maintained in a respectful manner. o' 0 0 1 with regard to those soldiers who A . without the leave of their commanding ' t it cers, he was very sorry to say ! II : is for would be most injudicious to afford itself:JAl such a practice—(llear hear)— and though u .o rieu blushed at the little convenience afforded to the "'A l a; women, yet he was not prepared to advise fill bear , ) under the circumstances he alluded to.—(Gea r ' ove r ov er With regard to another point, namely, the pass i ~ fail in the brevet of such officers as had entered or e - t ior pay, he would only say that, if it was otherwise, r t 0 0' ment upon full pay would not be permitted exeeireets der very extraordinary circumstances. With re. b e ie ts to artillery officers and engineers being inel i g i s shil l being placed upon the staff, he would obser v- o sei such was not the fact. There were 1 oilt instances to the contrary. He rememberether of case where an officer of artillery was Ge ver° o oo4; Quebec, and had many regiments under his cons d 1 0 sere ral instances of the same kind had c'e eurre otee ° Ireland. There remained only seventeen or lii n eo or cases in which any doubt existed, but of these se v eo lf eight more were granted, leaving at this taorae n e lest nine or ten officers who were promoted unde r tb thef brevet, who had not received the reward to which, th at were entitled. On his entering into office he foun d s he a warrant had been prepared by his predecessor Mote payment of these pensions. Teat warrant was at to to the public as any Act of Parlia ment, and therwiff thatth e army could warrant h n e o t rbaeyof unattached kept in suspense or doubtio o general o ~0 1 was granted. In 1814 that principle was ris forward, but was found to be too expensiv e. d 1822 an alteration was made which P l i is i c o t the system almost upon its present fg e „" Jae Several alterations were made until 1844, when Pi; 0 0 Hardinge framed a warrant with reference to the , g ol then before the House. It explained, on more detail s t itle specific terms, what the services were which would em o te , officers to the benefit of unattached pay. If tkere r f any gallant officers who did not come within tbi, a to lations of that warrant, but who were really ent) i se aoar good service pensions from the State, upon the ' so for mendation of the commanding officer, wouloft, per within its benefit as to receive the pay . Gall a 9 annum. The only other point which his s di Friend had touched upon, was the system Geis t" tion in the army. That was a wide 1 ' 0 0 0 i! discuss ; but, in the present state of the fts o ~" it would not be advisable to start so isne'lloiee" topic. His Noble Friend at the head of the G°l e ffi r tj OiC s h ; and the Commander-in-Chief, had been in eon2;: o ld w",,. tion on this subject, and in a short time step 3 '' . : eo te% taken to establish a proper examination for offlee i ' ic i, it ing a higher rank than they had -formerly h e old be Hon. Friend had further stated that there sli s e o ldie l : some place for the education of the children 0 1 9 p lsc o and non-commissioned officers. There w as „ ri p b already established where the orphans of tho se :. Oa" s ' died in action, and of those who had served thl e fle l9 ' try, were educated—that was the Royal Milita r y' ptib l ,s; There was also the Royal Hibernian Asylum i 0 lAX, which was devoted to the same purpose, fo!us. Tel was found to be most effective in its operauch et ir question, however, was one which could s t , oi l to be entertained by the Government, and Pr e s/ P e s o e ss sures adopted to effect the object which his Hi e d r o Gallant Friend so much desired. He eintr;„ -9 , trisil House to place that confidence in the Aail l '' . it P which he thought it deserved, by the meas ures kt sl already adopted. eenco Colonel LINDSAY wished to make a few r y l upon what had fallen from his Right Right Hon. Friend was wrong in saying l e o rrs c l women, or wives of soldiers, were kept in the ,",,,, in in London, for there was barely room for I , h ' i , hr , , themselves. He thought that the ventilation ill 7, 0 0 11 rack-rooms was badly effected, for the men frel,re at. „ complained of the lassitude induced by the ion ) " OP mot here in which they slept. There was also COs 9 t sait i Hon. Frietd.t eof, able difficulty in the men obtaining lodgings fe r . so' wives at a price commensurate with their ines ° "'wer many of the men, in order tosave their wives from ifi tS' lived, or starved, themselves upon bread and bad sP o et ° There was another hardship to which the soldiers o p exposed. Though the allowance to them might be 1 . 4 1 0 cient for them in a single s tate, the y had no mer E o meet any extra expense that might be incurred bf t e 0 in a married state. If a wife or child died, they we r e " the same expense as a civilian; yet there was no allow ye whatever made for the contingency. He called tr o ll!) tention of the Right Hon. Gentleman (Mr. Fox M o il to this circumstance, with the hope that he wou ld idietli remedied. He further thought that those W oa d t , whose case had been brought forward by the Woad t " Gallant Member for Westminster, were fairly eptl,,,, dr consideration and redress. He would conclude s wi's t°: serving that of all the grievances brought fern dr night, none was so much entitled to the attenti e° di Government as a E s wthieshceadsetoofmtahkeemaarferwiedobsoseldriveartsile bredP had at an earlier period o f t h e n i ght o bj ecte d to 0 ,0 5 m wou st ld tu a d p a p ir ea a r nd fro o m ne vet as an expensive and useless affair, and the fi h ° ooB l/1 one-aided . e s d pe . Gallant General objected to what he said, b a d be e , would :s._ could rseo; .fume) would say that he was as anxious as he „ 4 l i " for the real welfare of the soldiers , h ee-l ii r ' ' but e agree to the abuses which existed in the arnsi' bo t k e in the service there were 368 generals, wh ile tie . I were in active service., This ought not toe e b ; i .h ss e hoped that the condition of the soldier WOutss_,S it b e especially in regard to ventilation, ae - ivi lj e fl health of the army might be kept unimpaired • fet es or he would do all justice to the active service he Posicl or against the inefficient portion. At present theY is 'ot„,s e a the efficient service 4,175,0001, while the inem e S: "s i g le vice cost 2.150,0001., or one-half of the fornse b '; g Vi to brevet of last year alone cost 250,000 L, and i sy ss s s e f si given entirely to the inefficient service. •St,, - he P_ 4 l abuses as these that ho objected to, and wine ss i' so , se e always opposed. He entirely agreed with the of o f ty, Gallant General as to the de fe ct iv ed catie° etas e u sue army, and hoped that the Government would t"'" ti o sures to have it redressed. 1, 0 16 /0 Mr. WILLIAMS said the harmony whie - t life9res among the officers of the army in th at wag' Sa appeared most extraordinary. They seemed all ey t in that there was nothing right in its present , te e of slis The Hon. and Gallant General had complai ned it if ! present amount of half-pay, when the fact Wit nte s ; equal to one third of the whole sum paid for tl ief e kh es e tenance of the army. The Hon. and Gallant for i s l 's complained that no accommodation was war m s if '"r soldiers' wives ; he (Mr. Williams) wonder b a d eke attention of military gentlemen in that HousL•aera la been directed to the hundreds of thousands Of l's" 01 0 0 '' ora Os beings in the country, who had not only no ace,. se . . 4 tion, but who wanted the bare necessaries of iii o f tf, B (Mr. Williams) did complain that the offieen tar„ Guards were immoderately paid for t'a Oen ' , trivial services. Certain gallant men had raise fiel selves to high and honourable positions, lik e „ I '); b li o and Gallant Friend beside him (General Er:;,. 0 0 % these gentlemen of the Guards, without bays" u t 0 be a t he service, worthy of the name, without having bol e sA e out of the metropolis, were entitled to ranis,_s veterans of of the line. When a gentleman in Pe