The Sun. — London, England, 1857-10-05 00:00:00

Oa gro tga rho tare ator sing atis nent Pre nest Lull. crag 11. ) be in art- the MONEY MARKET AND C 1 1 1 71. MER el' AL Ti\TI7LLIGENO7. CITY, Two o'CLocK. Letters from Liverpool report that the Cotton Market on Saturday closed with more animation, and pikes were a shade de tree. The sales were estimated at 10,000 bales, 2,000 of whPch were taken on speculation. The Railway Share Market closed flat, at a decline in values. The New York panic appears, by the advises re ceived this morning, to havemade farther progress, since its prejudicial and alarming influence had extended to Boston and Philadelphia, where failures and gre tt monetary pressure have been ex perienced. It was impossible yet to determine when confidence would be restored, but in the me intime it was feared that numerous firms would succumb. So vast a revulsion in the state of credit - must in the natural order of things be accom panied by such catastrophes, and being aware of this fact, the merchants as well as financiers were prepared for additions to the list of failed firms. The crisis is compared to that which occurred in 1836, which many of our readers will, no doubt, remember, but it is not for a moment supposed that the results of the present disorganisation of affairs will altogether resmble those of that eventful period. The embarra-sment of old est tblished firms naturally enough produees general alarm, and aggravates the panic. It is said that the loss of the Central America had increased the gloom felt in Wall-street, as the treasure on board would have given some assistance to the Banks. These establishments were proceeding very cautiously, and a rapid contraction in their discount operations was being made. Thus their " loan and discounts," which on the sth of August stood at $120,139,582. were reduced on the 19 h ult. $108,777,421. A further retrenchment was anticipated, and in the meanwhile the authorities were getting considerable supplies of gold from the country and from California. The specie on the 19th ult. was at a higher point than for several months, viz., 513,556,186. The recommencement of gold withdrawals from the Bank vaults is likely to create some apprehen sion ; and, in addition to our remarks on Saturday, it may bo stated that a continuance of such opera tions, more than an augmented demand for money on commercial account, would tend to disarrange the existing discount regulations. A sum of 90,000/. has just been taken away, and, it is suspected, for the Bank of France, despite the favourable state ments now circulated as to the improved position of that establishment. Its shares have advanced in he Bourse, the administration have shown a dispo sition to extend their loans, and a reduction of the minimuen is considered imininen t ; but these cir cumstances afford do argument against the proba bility of supplies of gold being obtained rem this country. It is said that private arrangements have been made here for that purpose, and, if the efflux should be stimulated, it may be questioned whether the receipts from Australia will prove sufficiently large to prevent a declension in our stock of bullion. The monthly drain to the continent for the purchase of silver is, in itself, an important diversion of specie, but now there seems a prospect of a demand for India, where gold is at a premium, and for the Bank of France also. The question of an advance in the rate of discount may be said, therefore, to depend in a great measure upon the extent to which gold will thus be absorbed. At present . there are unfavourable indications only, and it would bs premature to speculate upon their results; since changes may at any moment occur to neutralise their influence with -regard to the supply and demand in the money market, there is nothing to excite uneasiness, the former being large and ample, while the latter has become quieter through the completion of the corn : - mercial payments ou Saturday. Thee engagements, it is satisfactory to know, have been met with punc tuality, but, as usual, a few weak firms have suc cumbed. Among others a house in Manchester, engaged in the silk trade, with liabilities estimated at 40,0001., is mentioned. The thastrons events in India, arid those connected with financial affairs in New York, have inflicted severe losses on some of the manufacturing firms ; but apart from this pre judic'al influence, trade remains sound, active, and prosperous. A subject that excites anxiety just now is the condition of the potato crop, which it is feared will bo almost a failure. This will tend to main tain the price of wheat, but after the almost unpre cedented results of the wheat crcps throughout the civilised world, there is little cause for complaint. The Money Market and its tendencies will be nar rowly watched during the eext few weeks, since the question of an advance in the discount quota tion will no doubt be decided within that period. Last week the imports of specie weie estimated at 802,0001., and the exports, including the Colombo, were about 600,000/. In Mark-lane to-day business is dull, and Eng lish wheat is steady at last Monday's quotations. The English Stock Market is rather heavy, bu up to this hour the variation has not been impor tant. Owing to the dulness of business a few ope rations have a decided effect, but the speculators seem disinclined to effect any large sales or pur- chases pending further advices fioni India. The uncertain appearance 'of the Money Market and its influences induce a gloomy view, and a disposition t 3 sell is apparent. The pre sent price of the funds, however, and the idea that the public would prevent them going much lower, check operations in that direction. Consols for money have been 90 to 901- and 904 1. For the account the 14th inst. they have been 904 and 901 The former quotations are now current. Exchequer Bills are 4i. d iscount, and the Bonds 98g a. India Stock is 209 to 210, and the Bonds were 235. discount. The Foreign Market is very dull, but there is no alteration in prices to report. Turkish 6 per Cents. are 95i and the 4 per Cents. 99k. Sar dinian 5 per Cents, brought 90, and Dutch 4 per Cents. 98. , The following are the nominal prices of Foreign Stocks :—Grenada Deferred Bonds, 5i 6 ; Mex can, 21i ; Peruvian 4i per Cents., 78i 79k ; ditto 3 per c-nts., 53i 54i ; Portuguese 3 per Cents., 44i 45i ; RusQian 5 per Cents., 109 11 ; ditto 44 per Cents., 97i 984 ; Spanish 3 per Cents., 40i 41.1 ditto New Deferred, 25i ; ditto Certifi- Ates, 61 1 - ; ditto Passive, 51 ssi t . The transactions iu the Railway Share Market this morning have been active, but prices generally show a slight downward tendency. Great Western, North-Western, and South Devon, have declined ss. ; Eastern Counties, Lancashire and Yorkshire, South-Western, and Midland, 10s. ; and North- Eastern Berwick, 203.; Caledonian have improved 10s.; and' North British, 103.; Chester and Holy head were flat ; Great Northern and South- Eastern were at former quotations. In the Foreign lines business was inactive. Northern of France improved about ss. to lOs , and Great Luxembourg are steady. The Canadian and East Ind;an lines are depressed. Grand Trunk of Canada have receded 1/. to 1/. 103., and East In dian barely sustained former values. Mines, Banks, and Miscellaneous Shares are dealt in to a very limited extent, and prices exhibit little variatio n from previous quotations. London Chartered of Australia, and L on d on an d C ounty have improvel about 5 and Ottoman Bank de clined ss. B ITISII FUNDS.—CLOSIXO PRICES —THIS DAS (From the Oifictal Lista /fluidness dere 3 per Cient. Consols Annuities 9O 1 901 to 4 Liao' Annuities, expire sth Jan. 1800 Ditto 30 Years, expire sth Jan., 1865 2 3-15 India Stock 209 10 svondm.• Ditto, under ElOnn Bank Stock for Account Ex begun Bills, t4(12 ''' " 4.000 00... , 23 d . 219 . 90. f 4d 5d 6 t.li • • 0000 Faenequer Bonds, 1858, 34 per Cent — Dttto, .0359 PRICES OF FWIEIGIN FUNDS—TFTS S. r liniau Bonts, 5 per Cont. . O ..... 90 89i ultb r.omtla, 3 per Gent. Ditto Now Deferred, 3 per Cen`. Ta f . ; pt. ce3; .bitto Account .. ......... oltto Guannteed, 4 per Cent. Dtto Account: ................................. I Dividends on the sh ove payable in Londoc. .. 25 951 13/4 . French Renter, 4) per Cent. .............. Ditto 3 per Cent ...CBf. 25 . c. 37ic. ex 25f. 20c, Dutch Ex par Can; , 12 Guilders Da. 4 Certilcates ....... ..... 98 a x d Ditto Account . nu • 7IIRER O'CLOCK. Console, •money Consols for account., October 14 ......... tOA ipor • SHARE MARKETS—(This Day.) ItAILW.4YS. RAILWATd. Closing rr , r ta , this 'id 7. Business done this day. Araby. Nottne.:. Bost. & Eastn. June Belfast & Ballyinen Btrtnng. Wolverh t Stour Valley Birkenhd. Lancet Cheshire Junct Black burn 5 -5, 8 - 8 65 - 67 ••• -- ••. 7i --8, Blyth & Tyne origina; £25 (iss. at £45).... Bristol & Exeter..... ;Caledonian. lei - tester do Holyhea , ' ! Cork and Bandon—. 85 - 87 851 - 86 33 - 35 7 - 9 ICork, Black. & Pass. 'Cornwall Dia A. Do.B Dublin &Belfast June !Dun. P. &Aber. June: East Anglian .. !Eastern Counties Eastern Union,A. stk. IDo. ' do. 8..... ..... 1).:). New A East Kent 3 - 5 - 9 191 - 20: 56 - 57 45 - 47 30 - 32 17 - 18 91 - 93 East Lancashire ...... 'East Suffolk Do. 'Edinburgh & GLasgow jEdinb. and Peebles Prth. &Dunde, Fortlrand Clyde June., Furness ... ....... 62 = io Glasgow & S. Western Great N. of Scotland ,Great Northern 96 - 98 8 - 9 97i -98 i 90 - 92 L2l - 123 97 - 99 54 - 5 , q 60 - 65 Do., A. Stock Do., B. Stock ..... Gt. Sth.&West.(lre.) Great Western. 'lOO !Do. Str.V.R gua.St all Irish South-Eastern. all I Lancaster &Carlisle. 14; Do., Thirds 12 Do. New Thirds 100 Lancash. &Yorkshire 6 Do., do. F £l6 ... Do., Wet. Riding Un. all Do. South 73 - 76 74 - 7 -8.; 95 - Loudon & Blackwall Lond . Bright. di S. Cst. London & N. Western Do. Fifths 5i - 5i 102 - 103 96f - 96: Do. Eighths 4 d 13 90 91 London & S.Wastery Lndndrry.&Coleraine findndrry. & Ennisk. 1 1f an eh . Shef. &Li n eln Metropolitan Do. J. L. Ricardo's arrangement Midland . • • ...... :•4 40 - ii 81i - 82 55 - 57 Do. Birming. & Derby Aidland G. West.(lr.) Do. Shares ......... Newcastle &Carlisle.. NewptAberg.&Hrfil. Newry di Enniskillen Newry, Warm/Ipoint 13 - 14 4 Rostrovor. Norfolk.. Northn. Counties tTn North British ........ GO - 62 • 34- 3j 433 - 493 North Devon, Rail. & Dock Stock Do., A Stock Do., B Stock E tstern - Berwick Do. do. Extension Do do. G.N.E.Purch. Do. Leeds Do. York North London. N. k S. Wstn., Hamp stead, and City North Staffordshire North Western N. 4:S. Westrn. June Oxfora Worcester & Wolverhampton Portsmouth Rhymney Scottish Central Scot. N.E.Abrdn. St 'Shropshire Union (Sitingbounie &Sheer :South Devon South Eastern Do. 4i per, . Shares ,Smith Wales Yorksh. Rivar Dun !Do.. 91~ - 9~, 43 - 49 77 - 94 - 96 4$ - , q 7i - 8 10 -10 A 6 31 i —32 i 7 nj LO2 - 104 24 - 25 47 - 49 3 - 2 32 - 34 65 - 66 833 -- 13i -- 144 • 5i -41 d 9 -- 11 39 -- 41 Staines,Wok.,&Wok.l ,Stockton & Darling,. Do. do., 1834 Do. do., 185 iStockton dr Hartkph Taff Vale iDo. Pref., No. 1., Thames Hay. D. &R ' Vale of Neath Waterfd. dr Kilkenny Waterford&Llmerick West Cornwall. IWest End of London and Crystal Palace ' I Do. A Do : B West London Do. First Class Do. Second Class Wmbledon&CroydonJ 20} - 21'. 7 - 9 3 - 3tV - 59 BRITISH POSSESSIONS. 100 all Atlan. and St. Law. 18 9 Bombay, Baroda, and Cen.lnd,guar. 5 p.c. 1 d l j d 18 all Do. • •. 20i 18 Buffalo & Lake Hur. • 5A 5 • d 124 100 100 Barr. , Brat. & Goich. t 100 100 6 p.c.bds., 1 Aug.,'72 f ••• Do. do., 1 July, '73 ... 100 100 Do. do., I June, '74 ... 20 2s. Calcutta and S. East. 20 2s6d Central Oude (Lim.) ... 20 lOs Ceylon A slams , 20 1 Do. B. do. 174 all Demerara 20 2s. Eastern Bengal St. 100 East Indian 971 8 20 15 Do. C Shares d 100 all D 0.44 p.c.Bnds.,'s7 100 all Do. do. do. '59, do. ... 20 all Geelong & Melbourne guar. 5 per cent. 204 —21 A St. 100 Gd. Trunk. of Canada 43 45 45 4 100 all Do. 6p. c. Deben 77 8 77 A 20 all Gt. In. Pen. g. 5 pare l9l —19 i 19 3 i 20 4 Do. New. guar. 5 p.c id p 204 all Gt. Westn. of Canada 204 21 21 1 20i 204 104 Do. New 100 all IDo. Bds., payable '57 99 101 100 all Do. do., '76, p. '6O lO7 112 100 all Do. do., '73, do. 100 all Do. do., '73, without option 103 106 20 all Madras, guar. 44 p.c 174 185 20 all Do. do., 5 per c. 19A 191 20 10 Do. 4/ p. c. Eaten. 2 ld 20 5 Do. 3d Ex., g. sp.c. Id d4B 20 5 Do. 4th Ex., do. 20 ss. Onde (Limited) 20 5 Scinde, guar. 5 per c — p 20 all Do .• FOREIGN. 10 all Aatwrp &Rotterdam 61 -- 6a 20 18 Ardennes ••• 5 all Belgian East. Junct. 1 la 20 16 &niers to Graissessae 6 all Carmeaux&Toulouse Coal Mines and Ry. 4 4i 20 12 Dutch Rhenish 20 all Eastern of France 271 —27 20 all Do. New ..., . ..•• 20 2s. Euphrates Valley 20 18 Gt, Central of France 2il -- 241 20 all Great Luxembourg , 6 a 61 6 10 4 Italian Junction 20 all Lake Const. & Bale 20 all Lierre and Turnhout . ( 1 20 6 Lombardo-Venetian 3 a 93 5 all Lucca & . 20 all 'Lyons and Geneva 20 all Lyons & Mediterran 331 all Maria Anteula • • 10 all Do. New — 20 all Namur k Liege 20 all Do. do. 6p. c. Pref lBf -- 194 16 all Northern of France 3sa 354 35i 1 10 all NorwegianTrnk.Pref 9 10 20 all Paris and Lyons 34 - 35 20 all Paris and Orleans 55 57 20 7 Recife & San Fran , (Pernam.) g. 7p. c ll ••••- 10 '7A Roma and 1 4 `ras.nti, , 20 all Royal Danish — 16 5 all Royal Swedish — 20 all Sambre and Meuse 7 71 10 all ' 5a per cent. pref. 71 9 i 20 all Southern of France 25 —25 a 81 all West Flanders 5 51 10 all Do. 5a per c. Pref . 81 94 9 20 all :W.&N.W. of France 28 —28 A 20 6 Western of Austria,.. •-•— ••• 20 all ;West. of Switzerland 6 all iWiesbaden 6 all Do.B p. cent. pref. 20 all Zealand • ••• JOINT-STOCK BANKS. 40 all (Australasia B2 84 83 2a i• , 25 1 81 Bank of Egypt LJO 50 ,B an k of London 4B —5O 40 all ißri.Col Bk &L C 50 all IBritish N. • 11. o. ... *** 20 8 Calk of American 11 1 °° 00 W 25°205 CCoe°itinm:terien:ik:l.d.•:•OA:tu..Z.ned.h 65 !- .(1 20 all Eng•Scot.&A.us.Cht lBl re/ 181 20 all Lon. Ch. Bk.of Anst lB/ 181 181 1 20 all Ditto New .... -- 50 20 London and 50 Lnd.&E.Bnkng.Corp • - •• • " 49 1 50 10 London Joint Stock. .▪ „ :• • 1 00 20 Lond.andWestminst. 100 35 National Pro. o f En g . 47a 20 10 Do. New. 2 5 0 0 a2112i NewNa s tion o a u l t ß h w ank aies 25 all Oriental Bank Corp 36 - 37 10 2 0 0 20 ,15 pr Ot o to y m in a c n a 110 all Do. New ••• ••• 5 1 R.Aus.B.&G.Im•Co • ••• n „, ofl Bank Ireland 1 ..8:1,184 a 25 all South Australia 3 2 3 /4 3 3 1 •Yzi 25 all Union of Australia soa t ... 2a Do. New 6 7 50 10 Union of L0nd0n.......- 00 50 Unity Mutual.— .. . . . 100 50 Weetrnßk of Lod. lld St. St. st. 50 St. 0 t. 0 St. St. St. St. 100 100 100 100 11i all St. 100 St. 100 20 all 10 all 12 5 100 25 all 25 all St. 100 10 1 10 i 1 St. 100 St. 100 0 all 25 , all 100 all 25 all 50 9 20 all 't. 100 50 :?4 St. 100 St. 100 S. 100 St. 100 St. 100 all 25 16.-? 50 all' St 100 St. 100 10 31.1 20 20 10 St. 100 100 100 all THE SUN, LOAN DON, MO DA Yk VENING, OCrOBEVR 5, 1857 MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.) pose their plans for the future. Individually they would be glad to give up their office, but they do not think it right to the general body of shareholders to abandon so large a property to the caprice of parties having little in terest therein. The position of the 'company stands thus :—lt owes to mortgage creditors, for money lent, 9,500/. Tb mort gaga creditors, for work and labour done, 5.000/. To general creditors about 10,5001. The directors believe that 25,000/. will cover all real demands. If the simple contr set craoi . tors will agree to accept preferential charges upon the pro perty of the company for their debts, there can be no diffi culty in arranging for the future. If they refuse to do so, the mortgagees will compel a sale, and the creditors be left to the probable surplus. The directors advise the shareholders no longer to be managers of musical entertainments. Experience has taught them that no company can cope or deal with the theatrical or musical world. They advise the shareholders to let their property for an annual rental. The amount which may be obtained for the Royal Surrey , Gardens will give an ample sum to pay interest and divi dend for the shareholders, with a surplus fund to liquidate mortgages and debt. This is the recommendation of the directors ; if acceded to, they believe it can be carried out to their mutual advantage. The directors will propose that the Commissioner of the Court to whom the petition for winding up is referred, be pleased to adjourn the hearing of the petition, with protection to the property of the com pany, until they can carry out the proposed arrangement, or see reason to abandon it as hopeless. The directors, by the concurrent testimony of all parties, and justified by proposals from various persons to take the gardens and hall, have no doubt that a valuable property belongs to the shareholders. Under these circumstances they make this report, and entreat their cabs considera tion. The directors seek to conceal nothing—the books of the company have been open to all, and everything done is faithfully recorded therein ; they have perhaps treated the charges made against them too lightly, for they des pised the calumny ; but the time has now come when they are prepared to give an answer, as they always were to challenge inquiry, and they ask only justice for their acts. Previous to the reading of the report, the CHAIRMAN said that he thought he should best consult this interest of the meeting if he abstained from making any remarks there, other than to state that the directors were desirous of giving the shareholders every information in connec tion with the undertaking—that they courtei a full and rigid examination into their past conduct. The minutes of the last half-yearly meeting were read by the Secretary, after which a discussion ensued whether this was the proper time to confirm them. The CHAIRMAN said that this was not a proper meeting for the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting. They must confine themselves entirely to the transaction of the business for which the meeting was convened. After some discussion, in which it was stated that many of the complaints to be made against•the directors would rest on those minutes, and that this was a special meeting, and not an ordinary half-yearly meeting, at which the minutes should be confirmed, it was agreed that the minutes should not then be confirmed. CORN EXCHANGE. Most of the country markets held on Saturday were but moderately supplied with wheat. Good heavy qualities sold steadily, at very full prices,and the value of other kinds was supported. Barley was less active, but all other articles were in fair requests. The near Continental markets have ruled dull and droop. ing, with increased supplies of wheat on offer. In the United States, produce has lately been taken to some extent for sbip-ient to England. Up to our market last week the arrivals of English wheat was very moderate. From abroad we received 5,814 quarters of wheat, 2,101 barley, 15,622 oats, 160 beans, 140 peas, 11,040 linseed, 4,715 rapeseed, 337 mustard-seed, 7,126 sundry seeds, 371 sacks, and 130 barrels of flour. Fresh up, to-day, coastwise, a very limited supply of wheat came to hand both from Essex and Kent. From other quarters the receipts were moderate, the supply by land carriage exhibited no increase, compared with some previous weeks. The show of samples was, therefore, small, but the general quality was good. For nearly all kinds we had a fair demand, and sales were made without difficulty at last Monday's prices. There was a fair show of foreign wheat. Good heavy samples were in moderate request at full quotations. In middlinc , and inferior parcels only a limited business was transacted, yet prices were supported. Floating cargoes of grain were held on former terms. The show of - English - barley was liberal—that of foreign moderate. On the whole, the trade was steady. In prices no change took place. We had a fair sale for fine malt, at full quotations. In ferior parcels ruled dull. The show of oats was only moderate, and the oat trade ruled firm, at full prices. The few beans in the market sold freely, at full quota tions. Peas supported last week's prices, and the sale for them was steady. Flour was in fair request, at fall quotations. There will be no market held here on Wednesday next. CURRENCY PEE IMPERIAL MEASURE. Wheat—Essex & Kent, 'Malt—Chevalier .... 76s to 78s Red •• .• new 485 to 60a Ditto • • • • .... old 575 65a Ditto, White new 583 675 Ditto ...• .... old 62s 68s Norfolk and Lin coln, Red, old 48s 57a Ditto new •• •• • • 54s 58s Rye—Old ............ T s Ts Oats Yorkshire and Lincolnsh.,Feed 20s 23s Potato • ... 22s 29s Yonghal and Cork 81ack....... 18s 223 Cork, White 19s 28s Bootch,Food.•... 20s 24s Beans—Tlck 37s 40s New ...... .• • • 32e 36s Barley—Grinding .• • • • 28s 33s Malting ... •• • • 401 423 Chevalier.... • • 429 45s Ai —Snfrolkand Nor folk.. -- • • • • • • 665 765, Br )ven 5i5 603, Kingston xad Ware 681 7751 Pigeons ...... .... 43t 463 Pus—Grey .......... 389 403 Map1e......... •• 40s 41s White... .• •• •... 40s 41s Boilers •• .. •..... 46s 52s Flour—Town-made... 48s 50s Suffolk ........ •. 403 44s Stooktn & Norfolk 40s 43s METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET. The total imports of foreign stock into London last week were 6,329 head. In the corresponding week in 1856 we received 6,354; in 1855, 7,764; in 1i54, 6,097; in 1853, 12,452 ; in 1852, 8,860; in 1851, 6,018; and in 1850, 7,352 head. IMPORTS INTO LONDON LAST AMIE. From Beasts, Rotterdam lBl Amsterdam 5 ... 1 Harlingen 263 ~, Hamburgh „ Dordt 31 Varil Tonning 39S Bremen Schiedam Antwerp ,,, Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs. 945 ... 142 ... -- ,105 50 905 ... 68 ... 86 ... 360 Another discussion took place relative to the order in which the business should be transacted; the directors contended that the consideration of the directors' report should be entertained first ; whilst several shareholders enforced the propriety of the meeting considering the objects of a requisition that had been forwarded to the directors, calling upon them to convene a meeting of the shareholders, to remove tile present four directors, and elect others in their stead. In the course of the discussion ib was urged that the directors, in putting the objecb of the requisition third on the notice paper and the directors' report first, desired to take an advantage of the meeting. Mr. COPPOCK said that the feelinge and objects of the directors had been grossly misrepresented, and the afore be for one would support the motion for taking the third proposition on the notice paper. The directors had done nothing to deserve censure, except error of judgment. The directors were the deepest sufferers, and he cou:d assure the meeting and the public that they had no interest to serve but that of the slim-Menem He did net deserve the aspersionelLhat had been cast on hire, aed those who had done so knew it full well, arid it was they who came into court with the filthiest and nastiest motives. The directors had done all they could for the benefit of the shareholders, and he was ready to take a ♦ote on the report, which he had a right to read in his speech, and Le ghoul I do so. 183 ... - ... 14 ." - - - - 70 ... Total 1,448 4,025 68 ... 302 ... 360 The yearly comparison of weekly imports is as follows : Beasts. Sheep. Lambs. Calves. Pigs. 1856 3,570 ... 395 370 1855.... 1,930 5 161 75 233 ... 355 1854 1,497 4,095 40 214 251 1853 1,873 9,565 87 526 401 185 9 1,707 ... 6,252 362 339 1851 1,701 4,480 232 190 There was a full average supply of foreign stock in to day's market, and some of the Dutch sheep were in first rate condition. Several pens realised 65g. each. From our own grazing districts tilt) arrivals of beasts fresh up this morning WOlO seasonably good as to number, but deficient in quality. As the total show was rather extensive, the beef trade ruled heavy, at a decline in the quotations realised on Monday het of 2d per Blbs. The top figure for Scots was 4s 101 per Blbs. The arrivals from Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire, were 2,500 short horns ; from other parts of England, 350 of vurious breeds; and from Ireland 450 oxen. C‘mrad Master Bangot Sluggard Mr. Ndorionns rose to object to such a course of pro ceeding. (Hear.) Mr. COMM said he had a right to read anything in his speech. (Hear.) Surely they would not, after what had been said, stop his mouth from defending himself. (Hear, hear.) For twenty-five years the finger of calumny had never dared to point to him, and he was not to be run down by men who had come there for motives he declined stating. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Coppock, in vindication of himself, then read the directors' report, and, in continuation, said that the report of the directors, that would have been read in the regular course of business some quarter of an hour ago, was now before them, Ile would move an amendment, in order to fairly put the question before the meeting, and enable them to consider and decide whether the directors had been justly charged, and whether the shareholders were determined to keep the management of the property in the bands of men of credit, The present directors were ready to retire for men of sufficient credit and station, who would not sacri fice the interests of the shareholders ; but, believing there would be a difficulty in finding such men with the necessary:qualifications, he for one should await the de cision of the shareholders before he voluntarily resigned his trust, lie moved the following amer.dinent : " That the report of the directors this day read be re ceived and approved. That this meeting confirms the pro ceedings of the previous meeting of the shareholders, believing that the conduct of the directors up to the pre sent time has been actuated by a sincere desire to promote the interests of the company. That the charges made against the directors o f ra i s i ng mone y upon bill s, and of unfair dealing with the property of the company, are, in the opinion of the meeting, totally devoid of truth, and that the accusations made against them are unjust, and brought forward by parties whose interests are in opposi tion to the shareholders. For the time of year the show of sheep was limited, and very few of them came to hand in really prime condition. On the whole. the mutton trade ruled steady, but not to say brisk, at last Monday's currency. The best old Downs were worth 5i 6,1 per Blbs. We were ♦ery moderately supplied with calves, which moved off steadily at full prices, viz., from 4s to 5s 2d per 81 bs. Skycutter Katherine Logie Bourgeois Saunterer.. Them was a steady inquiry for pig•, at fully last week's prices. De Ginkel Raven Per Bibs to sink the aisle 0. d. e. d.; s. d. s. d Entorlor Beasts.... 3 2to 3 4 PrimeSouthdown 5 2 5 6 Soccaid qaality....3 6 3 10'LArge crso. calves 4 0 4 Prime large oxen 4 0 4 4 Primo small do 410 5 2 ?rime Scots, dic. 46 4 10 1 1 Large hogs [nforior Sheep ...3 0 3 8 Stnall porkers 4 8 5 2 `second quality ...3 10 4 2 1 Suckling calves 28 0 32 0 Primp orse.-wiled.4 4 5 0 ) Quarter old pigs 27 0 31 0 FOREIGII SUPPLY. TOTAL SUPPLY: Beasts Sheep and lambs 22,300 Beasts' 2,18S Sheep and lambs . Calves Pigs 186 Calves .... 460 I Pigs A. statement and comparison of the supplies and prices of fat stock exhibited and sold in the Great Metropolitan Cattle Market, on Nlonday, Oct. 6, 1856, and this day, Monday, Oat. 5, 1857. Per Bibs, to sink the offals._ Oat. 6,1856. pet. 5,1857. s. d. s. d. a. d. 2 Bto 3 Q 3 2to 3 4 3 2 3 6j3 6 310 3 8 4 44 0 4 4 4 6 4 Bi 4 6 410 hoarse and inferior boasts ... - Second quality ditto ~, ~, ~. Prime large oxen ... ... Prime Scots, dte ~. Coarse and inferior sheep ... SO C mid quality ditto ... Prime coarse woolled ditto ... Prime Southdowu ditto Lambs Large coarse calves 1 63 6 o;3 10 44 4 05 2 Mr. CHAPPLE, the former solicitor to the company, and the gentleman who drew the dead, sec nded the amendment, from a belief that the directors were not de serving of the calumny that had been thrown on them. He believed they had been actuated by the beat motives to improve the property. _ _ _ Dr: LEVER asked if theldirectors had accepted bills, and raised money on them by discount ? Mr. COPPOCK said he was glad the question had been put. The directors had made themselves personally liable at their bankers on a bill for the use of the com pany. They owed the money and ❑ot the company. It had been entered into the accounts and when the direc tors had paid it they would have claim on the company for it. Mr. FLEMING asked if it had been paid ? Mr. COPPOCK said the directors were personally liable for it at any time. Mr. FLEMING complained that no accounts had been supplied since December last. Mr. VINING asked when and for what the mortgagee for 14,5001. were effected Mr. JONES, solicitor, said 5,0001. was a mortgage to Messrs. Scott Cornwall, for cdmpleting the buildings ; Q,5001. was for money lent by a client of Mr. Ceppock's grants d on 10th Dcc., 1858, and the 25th March, 1857. A SHAREHOLDER—The dividend was paid out of that. Mr. CorrocK--No. The dividend was paid out of the half-year's earnings. (Laughter.) Mr. VINING called attention to a pamphlet that had been issued, reflecting on Mr. Coombes's character in reference to the investigation ; and he (Mr. Tinirg asked if it were an official production ? He said in reference to theaccounts it was to to regretted that the directors had not supplied the shareholders with an account of the receipts and expenditure up to Dec. last. Following the figures given relative to the loans, it would be seen that whereas the creditors on loan in Dec., 1856, was stated in the balance-sheet to be 5,0801., 10,0001. He should eventually wove an amend ment for the appointment of a committee of shareholders to investigate the accounts before the consideration of the business on the notice paper. He referred to the pamphlet that had been circulated relative to Mr. Coombes conduct, and said that if the state ments it contained were true, it would be impossible for the shareholders to further trust him in this matter. (Hear, hear.) Mr. COOMBES complained that his letters had been improperly treated, and that if they were all read, and not the garbled extracts, a different complexion would be put upon the matter. Some of them were false state ments. He complained of its having been sent to him too late to answer it before the meeting. He expressed an opinion that the document emanated with the directors. SEEDS. Mr. COPPOCY said that curiously by the deed of set Cement, that once a year, the first Monday in April, the directors should lay before the shareholders an ac count of the receipts and disbursements np to the October previous. He supposed that was done considering the receipts would arise from the summer season. The di rectors bad kept Mr. Coombe's letters, and they con veyed, as they went along, the feeling that he could do some good to the company by floriculture. The letters were in the room and could be produced. In answer to a question from Mr. VINING, Mr. JONES said that the Music Ha 1 had cost about 23,8241., instead of 18,0001., as shown i❑ the last balance-sheet. Mr, JONES explained that that was; the sum expended up to that time. Mr. COPPOCK and the CHAIRMAN expressed their wish that the committee of investigation should be appointed, and the meeting adjourned till after their report. They adm tted they had acted foolishly, but not with disho nesty. After a long discussion relative to certain items charged and omitted from the preliminary expenses, Mr. MITCHIELL said that the committee of shareholders had ascertained that the liabilities of the company amounted to between 27,0001. and 28,0001. Mr. FLAMING objected to the course proposed, for by so doing their meeting that day woul Ibe useless. He was not surprised at the direntors jumping at the amend ment, because it would allow them to get rid of the diffi culty they had to meet—that of vacating their seats. He then went into a detailed statement of the accounts, to show that their past mismanagement of the company's affairs rendered them unfit to continue I mger at the board. He called on the meeting to remove the direr tion. Mr. COPPOCK said that in reference to the new direc tors proposed, the directors had named one of them, and admitted him a direc - or, viz., Mr. Todd. The remainder named were Mr. Spetchley, 8, Dover-road ; Mr. Slater, Kensingson ; and Mr. Coombes. With regard to the first, he was not qualified, having only 5 shares instead of 25 : the second had, and there was ❑o objection to him; but with regard to the third, Mr. Coombes, no power on earth would induce the present directors to join him. Mr. SPETCHLZY—ExpIain why lam not qualified. Mr. COPPOCK—You bad fifteen •shares regi,tered in your own name, and ten in Mrs. Spetchle)'s name, that she might have a free admission to the gard;ns• We must deal with the register, and consequently you are not qualified. Mr. SPETCHLEY—That's no fault of mine. I gave no tice of the transfer, and it was owing to the secretary's neglect that it bai not been done. The SECRETARY said it was not his place to provide transfers. Mr. COPPOCK said Mr. Spetchley could make the transfer, and he would be eligible. There would be no objection to Mr. Spetchley and Mr. Slater's being aided to the board, and they would do so if Mr. Vining's amend ment were carried. Mr. COPPOOK'Samendment was put and negatived. The proposition that the resolution for removing the directors should then be considered, was put and carried. Mr. FLEMING then moved that the directors be re moved from the board of direction. Mr. M‘DosrALD seconded this resolution. Mr. VINING they moved an amendment for the appointment of a committee of investigation to inquire into the accounts and report thereon, and that the meeting be adjourned to Nov. 2, to receive the report previous to disposing of the business on the notice paper. Mr. JONES (solicitor) seconded the amendment. The amendment was then put, and carried by a large majority. A. committee was then appointed, and the meeting adjourned. ALDERMAN CARDEN AND THE MAYORALTY. MANSION HOUSE (THIS DAY). The further hearing of the charge preferred by Alder; man Sir R. W. Carden against Mr. Rose was resumed this morning before the Lard Mayor. Mr. Lewis then proceeded to address the Lord Mayor on behalf of the defendant Rose, and contended that the whole of the proceedings on obtaining the summons were an election squabble, got np in order that certain btatements might be made in the Common Hall by the friends of Alderman Carden to influence his election as Lord Mayor. The learned gentleman concluded a speech which occupied two hours and a half in its delivery, by stating that he felt assured his lordship would dismiss the summons with costs. The Lord Mayor said he felt it was the desire of all parties that justice should be done, and he would, there- fore, not take upon himself to decide the case, but should send it before a jury. Mr. Rose was they formally committed for trial, and was bound over to appear in his own recognisance in the sum of 401. TATTERSALL'S—(This Evening.) CESARE WITCH . . 100 to 15 apt M. Dobler (taken) 11 to 1 agst Plush colt 100 to 6 agst Mary (taken) 20 to 1 agst Black Tommy 100 to 6 agst Warlock (take 20 to 1) 25 to 1 agst Aster 30 to 1 agst December 30 to 1 agst Poacher 30 to 1 agat Poodle 33 to 1 agst Tasmania 45 to 1 agst Odd Trick 50 to 1 agat Zig-zag 66 to 1 agst Prioress CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 100 to 6 agst Whistling Willie 20 to 1 agst Plush cult 20 to 1 agst M. de Chantilly 20 to 1 agst M. Dol , l-r (taken freely) DERBY. 20 to 1 agst T.xopholite (taken) 23 to 1 ag►st Ethiopian (taken) CHESTER RACES.—(This Day.) (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) WELTER CUP. Five ran. SHORTS HANDICAP. Seven ran. MOSTYN STAKES. walked over. INNKEEPERS' PLATE. Two rat). LATEST BETTING. CESAREWITOH. 20 to 1 agst Aster (taken) LITERATURE. Culinary Campaign. By A. Soyer. Routledge and Co , Farringdon-straet. In taking an impartial view (which, by the bye, is very seldom done) of the relative propensities of the two sexes, we think any competent observer must arrive at the conclusion that in the same degree as women are addicted to the indulgence of dress and personal ornament, so men are prone to feed ing and table extravagance. We are quick at twitting the ladies with their love of bracelets and ribbons and crinoline, but in return may they not accuse us of somewhat extreme attachment to "snacks," dinners, suppers, and, in short, to all that the finest stomach milliner can devise for our particular appetites ? Mantua makers and lace dealers are amply rivalled by chop-houses, taverns, and clubs ; and we have this advantage, that while muslins, silks, and poplins flutter and rustle in the public eye, attracting notice and comment, the luxurious luncheon at the Reservative Club, and the " friendly dinner" at the Stuffem Arms, may be duly enjoyed and safely concealed—tending oven to excite the affection of our better halves, who deplore our want of appetite fur the family provision, and regret that there is nothing nicer to tempt us. We " lords of the creation" certainly are bound to do justice to such a high priest of Gastronomy as Monsieur Soyer ; for he has been most indefatigable in exertion, and most fertile in invention, and, moreover, extremely benevolent in the application of his industry and skill. The man who attempts to institute public soup kitchens, and teaches starving soldiers to make wholesome and nourishing diet from the scantiest and coarsest materials, merits an honest round of applause from the people's hands, and our pair of palms shall not be silent in the ge neral greeting which is awarded to Soyer's " Culi nary Campaign in the Crimea." We can perfectly understand that Soyer was a most welcome and acceptable guest at the mess tables of the military gentlemen at Scutari and Balaklava, and that his presence cheered many a forlorn and ill-fed soldier with the prospect that something would be done to better the kitchen department. The chef intro duces us right pleasantly to Omer Pacha, Miss Nightingale, Loid Raglan, Mrs. Seacole, and a host of other celebrities associated with one of the most unsatisfactory and inglorious oampaigus ever noted in the page of history. The whole book is a curious mixture of flying shot and spicy soup, of terrible bloodshed and convivial rejoicings. Grand dinners are tripped up by an attack the enemy, and the groans of the wounded and dying are closely followed by shouts of revelry over some gallant chief's recherche wines. The following description of the festivities at Scu tari affords a specimen of a very unusual "state of things" during a serious and savage war : " Previous to entering upon this second campaign, in which my life was daily likely to be more or less in danger, my gastronomic star was, unawares to me , shining brightly. An unexpected invitatio n arrived from the Pacha of Scu tari to a grand Oriental summer banquet, to which not less than eighty guests were invited. Lord W. Paulet was to be the chairman. The day arrived, we all met at head-quarters, and the principal authorities were present. Lord W. Paulet soon joined us; we started, forming a very formidable and brilliant cavalcade, everybody being in full costume. The Pacha had sent a mounted escort to accompany us, consisting of six cavaliers. Our first halt was at Ismail Pacha's, who received us cordially at his pretty kiosque. He spoke excellent French, and invited us to be seated in his large and elegantly-furnished drawing-room, where a chibouque was presented to each guest, with the indispensable Turkish thimble-cup of coffee. We had a very interesting conversation with the Pacha about the war, and his opinion upon it; also a short review of Paris and London, as he had visited both. " We then walked under very delightful foliage, where fountains were playing, Asiatic and aquatic flowers grow ing —plants of rare beauty--orange and lemon trees, &c. We all fancied we had arrived at our destination, when the Pacha's horse was brought into the yard where ours had been left. The signal was given ; we all mounted, and started afresh. A very coquettish square kiosque erected in the garden, and well latticed round, seemed to be very animated within. It was the Pacha's harem, from whence no doubt the imprisoned odalisques were enjoying t the lively scene passin g i n th e y ar d by peeping, not exactly a la Peeping Tom, but from behind the railings, or more properly speaking, lattice. ( "Headed by the Pacha and suite, Major Sillery, &c., we amain started. In ten wi m th e L an o s rd s omWi luxurious u r t t 1 w et e , reached another kiosque, not by as the first. We alighted, andthe place we belonged.r s e n receivedin he ii garden by Hiera Bey, to whomthe The Bey and his suite joined our party, drawing-room the sameceremony of chibouques and coffee was performed. and we went to the residence of another pasha, where the same ceremony was about to be renewed, but to which we unanimously objected. His pachaship and suite, altoge ther about twelve persons, also joined us, thus doubling th e number of our cavalcade, which, as we passed a l ong the narrow lane bordered on either side by thick and high edges, had the appearance of an immense serpent stealing through the grass about to swallow its prey ; the head being represented by the Oriental corps and costume, ad• mirauly suited the effect I have described. Prey was in deed in store for the imaginary serpent. Of the truth of this my reader will be able to judge by the bill of fare which I carefully preserved, as one of my first Oriental culinary reminiscences. " The sound of strange instruments informed us that we were near our destination. A military band of about fifty were playing Oriental airs, half wild, half melodious. We were conducted through a garden towards an elegant maison do plaisance, leaving the horses at the entrance : some of them, not being partial to music, began fighting and kick• 4 T 3 10:4 0 4 8 Prime small ditto 4 0 4 6 ; 4 10 5 2 Largo hogs ...............3 8 4 2 1 4 0 4 6 sTeat small porkers ... 4 6 5 0 4 8 5 2 Beasts._ 5,410 5,745 Sheep and lambs 20,1 0 0 22,30 ) Valves 215 186 Pigs ~„ 630 460 SUPPLIES ON SALE, Oct. 8, 1855.—Beasts, 5,847 ; sheet, and lambs, 23,960 ; calves, 214; pigs, 469. Oct. 9, 1854.—Beasts, 6,451; sheep and lambs, 33,300 ; salves, 218 ; pigs, 1,490. NE WGATh AND LEADENHALL. Increased supplies of country-killed meat have come to hand since Monday last, but show of most kinds slaughter ed in the metropolis are very moderate. The trade gene rally is steady, and prices are supported. 0. d. s. d. Mutton, Inferior 3 2 3 4 Do., middling ..... 3 6 4 2 Do., prime 4 4 4 10 Veal ,3 8 4 6 Pork, small 4 6 5 4 Do., Per 8113 s by the carcase. s. d. s. d. ' interior 3 0 3 4 mi (Mit 11 g ..... 3 6 3 i , Do. prime largo 3 ( 10 4 2 Do., do. small 4 4 4 Pork. large 3 8 4 4 Canary seed continues in good demand, and prices are still on the advance. Clover seed and trefoil are less active, but not cheaper. Linseed and rapeseed are dull, at barely stationary prices. Cakes are held for last week's prices. Turnip,White,per bash. 15s to 161 Swede ••......221 24s stints rd, 8r0wn...... 18 20s White, new... • .. 16s 20s rares,Wintor, new.. • . 6s Od Os 6d Carraway .... 46,- 483 Coriander 30s 325 Elempseed , per quarter 46s 48s Linseed, Eng.iowing • • 72a 74s Crashing .. • ... .. 62s 685 Baltic •. • • • • 65s 665 Odessa .. •....... 66s 67s Linseed Cake, pr. ton — English 101 5s 10!15s Toreign,per ton 101 Os 11 e Os Rape Cakes, per ton 61 Os 615 s aapeseed, new, pr qr. 72s 76s Canary,por quarter . 100 a 115 s eye grass (new)...... 264 28s Clover,RedEng. (cwt.) 60s 743 White •• ....•• 62s 733 Foreign Red ...• •• 593 72s White.... 60s 80s 231 . 25i, TALLOW. trefoil, flew • •• •e• • • • - - Since our last report the demand for tallow has fallen off, and prices have had a downward tendency. To•day P.Y.C. on the spot is quoted at Ws. 6d. per cwt. Town tallow, 675., nett cash. Rough fat, 3s. 2id. per 81bs. 1854. 1853. 1855. 1857. Stock this day ...... I 16.555 31,368 46.476 7.963 18,318 ,( 63 6 8 49 0 0 d d 618 . 0 o d er 518 . 0d od to i7s s 6d oc t i o Price Of Y. C [1 5 5 8 4: 4 9 r Delivery last week ..! 3,571 1,450 2,746 3,155 2,433 Ditto from June 1 35,932 23,358 41,134 41,012 30,143 arrivals last week.. 725 1 093 793 3,184 4,071 Ditto from Junel.... 29,172 18,736 19,895 32,065 35,337 Price of Town ....• 162 Od 648 9d 64s Od 4 54s 3d 59s 6d STATEMENT OF TALLOW SHIPPING AT ST. PETERSBURG. 1857. 1856. 1853. Casks. Casks. Casks. . _ . . Tallow despatched from Cronstadt to the 9th Sept„ o.s. (estimated at 25 poods to the cask) In ships loading and lighters 20,359 20,228 19,543 total loaded off St. ',Petersburg 11th Sept, o.s. .......... •• . • 54,171 79,618 70,316 Loaded off from St. Petersburg after this Total at the close of the navigation. 32,477 35,807 112,095 106,123 London Liverpool ..... ......... Bristol. . Other English ports 3,829 5,601 5,002 Ireland . 544 529 337 Scotland Germany 4,831 10,209 2,873 , France.. Tota►l.. _ BOROUGH HOP. We have an extensive show of most kinds of new hops, and the demand for them is steady, as follows : Mil and East Kent pockets, 80s to 1124 ; Weald of Kent ditto, 618 to 80s ; Sussex ditto, 60a to 70s per cwt. The duty remains at 220,0001. Old and yearling hops are very dull, and almost nominal in value. The imports, last week, were 22 bales from Hambro'. BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS. Since our last report the arrivals of potatoes, coastwise and by land carnage, have been reasonably good as to quantity, but deficient in quality. Owing to the un favourable reports in reference to the disease, most kinds have been in improved request on higher terms. Fine samples hive sold to-day at from 6/. 10s. to 71. per ton ; inferior and middling, 41. to 6s. 6s. per ton. Ltst week's imports were 201 bags from Harlingen, ,10 bags from Rot terdarn, 607 sacks, 2,100 bags, 95 tons, from Antwerp; 20 tons and 333 bags from Ostend. WOOL. As the attention of the trade has been chiefly directed to the public sales at Liverpool, which are going off briskly at very full pries, we have no new feature to report in our market. The business doing in all kinds of wool is limited, yet prices are well supported. List week's im ports were 1,611 bales from Sydney, 335 from Port Philip, 112 from Moreton Bay, 758 from New Zealand, and 45 from St. Petersburg. Current prices of English Wool :—Down tegs, ls 6d to Is sid ; half-bred hoggets, ls 51 to ls ; Down ewes and hogs, is 44 to is 4id ; Kent fleeces, is 4d to is 4id ; Leicester ewes and hogs, la to is 4d; flannel wool, is ld to is 3d ; and blanket wool, 10d to is 4Ad per lb. vw bitton SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock, R JYAL SURREY GARDENS COMPANY. MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS (THIS DAY, A public meeting of the shareholders in the Royal Surrey Gardens Company was held this afternoon, at the King's Arms Hotel, Palace-yard, Westminster, for the purpose of receiving a regfirt from the directors, and the discharge of other business. Mr. T. K. Holmes, chairman of the Board of Di rectors, in the chair. The following report, which has not yet been pub lished, was read at the meeting : The directors, although not able to congratulate the shareholders upon the present condition of the com pany, are unwilling to abandon the undertaking as hopeless. They believe that means to carry out the original intent of the company, and to render it both use ful and profitable, can be devised. The last general meeting was held in April of this year. At that meeting the directors made their report, and de tailed their proposed arrangements. The directors were then seven in number, six of whom had been directors from the outset of the company, and one who had lately joined them. All their acts were approved and confirmed by that meeting ; two of the directors whose term of office had ex pired were re-elected, and the shareholders separated full of confidence and hope in the future. Considerable sums of money were expended in improve ments, and on the 15th of May last the regular season commenced. The band, at the request of M. Jullien, had been increased in numbers and coat—singers of note en gaged—the grounds, and the approaches, greatly improved —the attractions of the gardens augmented, and yet from the opening to the close of the season, a serious amount of loss accrued. The directors having assented to the various proposals made to them, and sanctioned the consequent outlay, deem it no part of their duty to blame others. Particular schemes were urged upon them as certain of success and the re sources of the company seemed to be thought inexhaus tible. The directors resisted much, but acceded to much that proved worthless. Their short experience of the season of 1856 deceived them, and when it is stated that a singer, who on one night in 1856 brought 6151., in 1857 only brought 441., others besides the directors might have been equally misled. The nightly receipts did not meet the expenditure, and the directors made advances and incurred personal liabilities in the hopes of larger returns, but when their own director of music, M. Jullien, was the first to take hostile steps, and institute proceedings which would have thrown the entire property of the company into the hinds of himself and his advisers, they saw that to go on any longer was impossible. Their number was by this time reduced to four. Mr. Beale resigned in May last, because he was dealing with the company in musical engagements ; and in the last week in July, Mr. S. A. Chappell and Mr. Wyld, M.P., resigned. These gentlemen had concurred in every direc torial responsibility, and left the board from no disagree ment with the co-directors, or disapproval of their acts. Mr. F. P. Chappell had been the solicitor of the com pany at its formation, and when he, acting as solicitor for M. Jullien, took proceedings against the, company, the legal process was accompanied by notice of withdrawal from the solicitorship. The director, at once appointed in his place Mr. Alfred Jones, a shareholder and a'gentles man of high repute. Finding that the only way to pro tect the shareholders, to give equal justice to the creditors, and to guard the property of the company, would be to stop individual activity, a petition was presented to the Court, under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1856. This petition was presented on behalf of the architect, a shareholder and contributory of the company. Its ope ration would have been to appoint an official liquidator, who, together, with another chosen by the shareholders, i Ideri, l: would be put in entire control of th e company, and place Of the directors. The direct ors did not appear on the hearing of this petition. When brought in, it was op posed on various grounds ; the directors were abused, their characters and conduct assailed ; and imputations levelled against them of the grossest nature. An adjournment took place; at the adjourned meeting the hearing of the petition waspostponed until Oct. 17, and by the orderof the court the property of the company is secure until that day. The directors without olelay intiinat3d to the gentleman who appeared for certain shar e h o ld ers at the meeting, i their desire to concur n any plan that could be reasonably proposed fi r the genet al benefit. On the sth of Septem ber a requisition was loft at th e o ffi ce o f the company, and notice of this requisition was, on Monday the 7th, giv(n to the directors. The directors caused the following reply to be sent to the requisition and notice : Royal Surrey Gardens, 10th Sept., 1857. Sir,—l beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of tho 7th instant, addressed to the directors of the Royal Surrey Gardens Company (limited), in which you state that " by order of the committee appointed by the shareholders to protect their interests, you enclose' copy •f requisition left at the office of the company in Penton-placo, and request the early attention of the directors of the Royal Surrey Gardens Company (limited) thereto," and I have further to acknow ledp the receipt of the copy of the requisition referred to, which purports to be a requisition to the said directors " to call a meeting of the shareholders of the said company, for the purpose of removing from the directorship of the com pany the four gentlemen therein named, and to appoint four other directors in their stead ; and also to elect such other g , ntlemen as directors as the said meeting shall think fit, not exceeding the number prescribed by the deed of settle ment of the said company," and you further state in your letter that the said requisition is signed by thirty.soven shareholders holding 520 shares. • The original requisition, on being referred to, is signed by thi ty-seven persons, of whom two are not shareholders, re presenting nominally fifty shares, but not entitled to sign, a requiSitions must be signed by shareholders under their hands. The directors will without delay call the meeting request ed, and will give every facility to its being held ; and if the committee appointed by the shareholders will recommend five gentlemen, duly qualified and willing to act, the directors will, if they approve them, nominate them, and appoint them at ouce, which they have power to do, and thus - avoid the delay of waiting for the extraordinary general meeting, The directors will be happy to surrender their duties to more competent parties, or to persons having the confiden ce of the shareholders, and they trust that by giving them the names of five qualified shareholders consenting to act, com petent to conduct the bfrairs of the company, and of whom the directors can approve, you will enable the directors to retire from further collision with any portion of their share holders.—l beg an early reply, I am, sir, your obedient servant, T. B. Fleming, Esq. W. ELLIS, Secretary. I❑ answer to this letter the following reply was re ceived : Trinity-square, Southwark, 12th Sept., 1857. Dear Sir,—l laid your letter of the 10th inst. before the committee last night, and am directed, in reply, to state that they are advised that tho requisition referred to is quite correct, and in conformity with the deed of settlement. There are some observations in your letter, the meaning of which did not clearly appear to the committee ; as I under stand it, the directors state that they will at once appoint any five qualified persons whom the committee may, on behalf of the shareholders, propose ; that the four existing directors will then resign, leaving the newly-appointed directors to fill up their places under the powers of the deed. This, however, was not the view taken by the committee, and they desired me t o say that t h ey w i s h th e requisition served on you to be complied with, and for that purpose the names of the candidates will be forwarded to you accord ing to the provisons of the deed. If my view of your letter should be correct, I shall be happy to mention the matter again to the committee, on hearing from you on Monday before four o'clock ; but you will please to consider the above observations are not to in terfere with or prejudice the requisition as already served. Yours truly, Thos. B. FlEntmo. To W. ELLIS, Esq. The directors acknowledged this latter as follows :- 14th Sept., 1857. De r Sir,—Your letter of the 12th instant is now before me, in which you state that the committee you represent wish the requisition served on the directors to be complied with, and that the names of the candidates for the directorships will be forwarded to me according to the provisions of the deed of settlement. The directors will facilitate the views of every portion of the shareholders as far as possible, and call the meeting re , quested.—l am, dear sir, yours truly, T. B. Fleming, Esq. WILLIAM ELLis, Secy. On that day the directors, in order to fill up the num ber prescribed by the deed of settlement, appointed Mr Todd, a holder of 40 shares, a director. On . the 15th of Fleming,convened by for adthveertplusrepmoesne of t, was held at the office of Mr. Fleming, for the p urpose of re re- ceiving a report and proposal from the committee of oshare holders. At that meeting it was found that the committee held e e r d t e a m t b t e r he , a office meeti ng, of of shareholders consisted of 7 persons, holding among them 55 shares, and the meeting dissolved without result, show ing the directors that it was hopeless to look for advice or assistance from the so-called committee of shareholders. The directors having already, at two separate gener a l mee ti ng s, discussed the formation of the company— the price given for the gardens and the l eases —th e mo d e o f payment (entirely in shares)—the dur a ti on o f th e l eases and the covenants contained in them—have nothing more to state on these points. Their conduct has been formally approved by a general meeting ; and at a large meeting called by Mr. W. A. Coombe, held on the 30th April last, no person could be found to second a vote of disapproval of any act of the directors. The deed o f settlement, which every shareholder entitled to vote in the affairs of the com pany h as signed, contains the fullest recitals on all these matters, and concealment of the truth was neither sought, nor was in possible. For more than 12 months the ques tion of renewal of one of the leases has been in agitation— the consideration to be given, being the main subject of discussion, the gentleman wh o , b e i ng a shareholder of one share, acts as solicitor for a committee of shareholders, and also as a solicitor for the landlords of one moiety, demand ing a surrender of the present lease of eleven years, and an immediate increase of rental to a very cons id era b le amount. The direct w ill submit to the shareholders whether they who studiously seek t o d eprec i ate the value of their property , . asserting at one time that the lease is valueless, and asking at anoth er a l arge premium for its renewal, can be friends of the company, and whether the motives avowed are the real ones. The directors have been charged with having expended an improvident sum upon the buildings of the hall and re freshment rooms. The amou n t i s l arge, but it has been actually incurred in the belief that the outlay would be re munerative. What lia! been done could n o t h ave b een e ff ec t e d eepauy ' has been praised by the ma at less cost,the authorised capital has not b een excee d e d, an d the directors appeal to the sharehold ers w h e th er f au lt should be imputed to them for car r yi ng ou t th e or i g i na l The mode in whi c h th e ggp g ard ens hoiaflteehnbe intent c eo o nf y r thets con ducted company, for the district in which they are situate, and the directors have kept up the character of the ga-dens in every way. The directors have been charged with raising money upon bills of exchange. This charge was only made to prejudice them with the shareholders, and the parties making it knew that it was untrue. No money has been raised upon bills. When persons to whom money was justly owing from the company wished to have an acceptance for the amount due, the secretary, by order of th e b oard, has given su banke rso f th e company, and on account ch acceptance, payable at the of the company. Such acceptances were mere acknowledgments of d ebts, actually d ue , an d c ou ld no t b e i used by the directors n any way to raise money. H av i ng alluded to the past, the directors would now pro- 5i 5 85 6 5i 331 57 6tl 54 i f 96 5! 5i 97 Gi i 90. k BP4 9CI 82 2 : 561 7 93 2 a la 2 49 I 8i 9i 774 8$ 8 II 7i 134 h 241 a 43 65k 6 5/ 3 8 4 2 5 0 5 6 ing. It took nearly an hour to pacify them and make them behave themselves. They were horses of different nations, and this was probably the reason why they could not agree. " Several were lost, which gave a little extra occupation to the Asiatic palfreitiers. Ey this time we had been re ceived by the Governor of Asia Minor and his numer ous friends, who were sitting upon divans in the open air, smoking chibouques. We were invited to do the same, which we did, forming a circle of considerable circum ference. A regular forest of long chib ouques was brought towards us, and one was presented t o each guest. We were thus, for the third time, obliged to enjoy this ever. lasting Oriental splendour ; but in lieu of coffee, raki was introduced, a liquor somewhat similar to perfumed gin ' or the French absinthe. It more particularly resembles the latter, as it turns white when mixed with water. It is much drunk in Turkey—usually before dinner. Many prefer it neat, but it is very intoxicating. The usual salu tations having been exchanged, we all drank, and the glasses were taken away by slaves. " After smoking another half-hour, I went to Mr.' Dixon, Lord W. Paulet's dragoman, and asked him to re. , quest permission of th e P ac h a f or me t o see th e kit c hen. As I knew that two whole sheep and two lambs were to be roasted, I felt anxious to see the process. He had no sooner mentioned my wish than the Pacha rose, andi offering me his hand, conducted me towards the place where the sacrifice was being consummated. We were thus again, as at Scutari, hand-in-hand, if not hand-and glove. About forty cooks were at work preparing the din.! ner. I felt much interested in their primitive way of roasting large pieces, which can only be equalled by gas. With the intestines they make a kind of black pudding f sausages, and rolls of tripe, with which they surround the , neck of the animal ; theyhave also skewers of tripe, heart; &c., tied on each side of the haunch. The Pacha ordered some to be cut off for me to taste, which I did with great gusto, and really much approved of their sound judgment in turning everything to advantage, and makingadditional dishes of what we civilised people so cleverly throw away. It was so good, that I begged the Pacha to send a small dish up for Lord W. Panlet and a few others to taste, as it was best while very hot. It had a peculiar aromatic taste which imparts a delicate flavour, and was very palatable. " The liver, which we of course use, was cut into small portions, and mixed with the intestines. The lambs were dressed in the same way, and were still more delicate they were so perfectly roasted, that every part of the ani mals was the colour of a lump of gold. " Amidst a clump of trees, situated on a plot of grass, and though so close at hand, quite out of sight, a large marquee had been erected, under which an elegant ban queting-table was covered with choice fruits, flowers, pastry, valuable ornaments, and sweets of all kinds. Eaeh guest had his place numbered. Iwas fortunately near the centre, facing the chairman, and only two from the wor thy host. The tont ensemble was charming; the various costumes, profusion of light, and the Turkish music, gave such a novel featu r e t o th is lib era l entertainment, that, for the first time, I began to understand the reality of the Oriental luxury so much vaunted by poets. ' Wine, though abominated by the Moslem, flowed in profusion. Excellent Bordeaux, Champagne, Madeira, &c., was freely passed round and quaffed with gusto, to the number, I should say, of several gross of bottles. The children of the Crescent drank as freely as ourselves. The sheep and lambs, dressed up whole, were placed upon the table, and every guest helped himself ala Turque. The meat was pulled from the animal by the Hadjißachi, with his fingers, in presence of the company, placed in a large dish, and handed round to the gourmets, who also helped themselves with their fingers. The lamb was admirable; an Apieius would have gone to Turkey to dine, had ho known such delicacies were to be obtained there. " London, or even Paris, could not have produced more effect or given more eclat to the entertainment, though, of course, in a different style. Healths were proposed, and toasts given. The speeches were short, but to the purpose. The music was very original ; the fireworks were extrewely bad, and the illuminations very tenebrous. " After five hours of eating and drinking, we returned thanks to our illustrious host, and rose to retire." Monsieur Soyer is full of gossip aud, it must be confessed, rather egotistical, but be boasts and chatters so pleasantly that we forgive him his sins, and hope he may live long to indulge his mentsl aud physical abandon. We heartily appreciate his practical reformations in the dietetics of Military Hospitals, and his receipts for the efficient and judicious cooking of soldiers rations are worthy of attention from head-quarters. Some of his " Re e - , ipts for the Needy" we are inclined to think not so favourably of as regards the expense he sets them down at - , inasmuch that sweet and solid meat is not to be generally procured at fourpence per pound, and the other materials, we fear, would cost some what more than his figures denote. However, we accept his good-will and good-works in a cordial and welcome spirit, and the first time we find our midnight appetite untickled by what is presented to us at " Simpson's," we shall call for " Lobster au Gratin," and beguile the moments ofits prepara tion in a bumper of sherry to the health of Mon sieur Soyer. POLICE INTRT.LTGENCE. (This Day.) WESTMINSTER WANTON AND DISGRACEFUL OUTRAGE BT A SOLDIER. —John South, a private in the Coldstream Guards, was charged with wilfully demolishing a large pane of plate glass in one of the new houses iu Victoria-street, West minster, and assaulting the constable who apprehended him. John Cole, 50 13, said that at half-past 3 o'clock yester day morning he was on duty in Victoria-street, where he saw the defendant walking on the other side of the way, drunk, with his belt in his hand. He suddenly stopped opposite No. 5 and deliberately struck a violent blow with the brass part of his belt at a large square of plate glass there and broke it in two paces. Witness ran over, and just arrested his arm as he was going to de molish another. Witness asked him what he broke the window for, when defendant said be would serve him the same, and struck him a violent blow on the left shoulder with the brass ornament of the belt. He made another attempt t) assault him but witness got the belt away from him. He was very drunk, and his conduct was like a madman. Mr. Thomas Banks, of New Tothill-street, Wider, said that the value of the broken glass was 4/. 10s. It was on the ground floor of one of the new buildings in Victoria -street. Defendant said be could not recollect anythingsbout it. Mr. Paynter (to the owner)—Why leave a valuable piece of glass like this without shutters or any other pro tection I Mr. Banks—The house is lot, and it was left to let a little air in. I did not contemplate that a person would wantonly break it in this way. Mr. Paynter—Twenty occurrences might happen to endanger it. It ought not to have been left exposed in this way ; there are always plenty of drunken men about. (To defendant)—Have you ever been in trouble before ! Defendant—No. Mr. Paynter—How long have you been in the army I Defendant—Three years. Mr. Paynter—You must pay the damage, 41.109., or be committed for a month. I should have given a longer period of imprisonment if the window had not been ■o exposed. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. On Saturday afternoon, Lieutenant Barton and Cornet Erchalez, two gentlemen belonging to the 7th Dragoon Guards, now under orders for India, were charged at this court with being drunk and violently assaulting police constables 34 C and 37 C, while in the execution of their duty. The evidence adduced went to show that on Saturday morning about three o'clock, 34 C was in the Hay market, when he saw the defendants, who were the worse for liquor, creating a great disturbance, and sur rounded by a mob of at least 500 persons. The con stables desired the defendants to go away. Barton, with an oath, refused, and seized hold of 34 C by the collar, and nearly strangled him ; and while he was almost insensible from the defendant's violence, the latter struck him several blows in the mouth and face, which bled very much. Richards, 57 C, went to his assistance, and was violently struck by Erchalez, who tried to rescue Barton from custody. The defendants, who had given the assumed names of Brown and Simpson, said the constable had exaggerated the case very much. The fact was they were grossly insulted by a man, and while they were remonstrating with him the officer cameup and took them into custody. They denied there being 500 people—there were not 50 present. Mr. Bingham said the defendants, who from their manner and dress he should take to be gentlemen, did not seem to feel the lamentable position in which they were placed. Instead of showing their valour by assaulting the police, it would be much better for them to be off to India and display their courage there. The police must be protected, and as he made no distinction between rich and poor, he should commit each of them for ten days to the House of Correction. de O sir n e hteeaerpinegakthteisthseeninteangcieettrhaetedienfenpdraivnattse, which Mr.expressed a Bingham refused to do. fession., and said they were under on Monday (this day). e s r e e n e d x t e li e e e m d. The defendants then gave their er r d ea e l re n f a o m r lesaainadwpirtoh their regiments, and were to key and lamented the ingly sorry for what they had' T to he p y ris t o h n e , re a f s or i e t position b w e e g e g l e d d h t e he th m e ;g rd i u s o t e in r n a e. :e Tnhoteyt were i s e n h r s r l y hi de ‘ y hat the country should be deprived under these circumstances, be were placed. lra be i nv Binghamewr of the services of two such stout gentlemen ; but before ho could alter his decision in the least be must cause sho l‘ n l inquiries to be made about them at the War-office. Just as the magistrate was leaving the court, Inspeo tor Webb, who had been despatched to make the neces• sary inquiries at the Horse-guards, entered the court, and informed Mr. Bingham that he had seen the Deputy Adjutant-Gootral, who informed him that Lieutenant Barton was under immediate orders for India, and it was necessary that he joined his regiment forthwith. Co. net Erchatez wag not unler orders at praise. Mr. Bin g h am , under thee c i rcumstances, m iti ga ted the punishment to a fine of 51. each, which was at, once paid. LLOYD'S SHIPPLNG.—(I'his Day.) lig L h O t N b D re o e i z , e aOncat.finse..—Windthisda from y atnoon, PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 4.—Wind S.W. t o W.S.W.—Ar rived Her Majesty's ship Melpomene, Pe W. :broke Emily, from Akyab for Hamburg, crew sick, and short of rovisions. Sailed- Babiana (se), Bombay, SWANSEA, Oct. 4. —Wind N.N. W. — Arrived— Breadal bane, from Quebec; Rana Fricana, Cape da Verde ; Spar tan, Brazils. CLYDE, Octt. 3.---Wind S. — Sailed—Edinburgh (ss), for New York. YARMOUTH, Oct. 4.— Anived---Stadwed, from Londctil for Soields, with damaAe, from contact with the Maid of Sent, which also receivtd damage. t is the on he fri was the that own npo' 'env' but n3 l. , ou t 1,1-0 03 0 5 1 ,ito