The Sun. — London, England, 1847-05-25 00:00:00

aerate ti bu i Li p for toe ° I ird ef' doing: ea flu the rageel ell ° tO • to Coto' prices • put P . _ , Ug h ty re" said to per ior a nt up , e abo ut aerate )ut dafa s a hear c an tls the se with )e dr o so le f Joe- een as 4 di g ' Otil itie , iteeP ing a ° 5 aub n ; t h we e., 6 , sni th e T o f te s Cla w" r 01° are mr st wanted, although even these are not bringing remun -wating prices, whilst finer qualities continue neg lected; the demand for white twills has been languid, and pr ices drooping; checks, spots, and stripe cambric:, and in fact almost all the lighter fabrics are in very mo derate inquiry, and bringing po:r prices. Imp irts in March were as follows, viz.:— White. Gray. Long C laths and Shirtings 474 packages 1,338 packages Maclupt diams Cambri es 7B 3 Jacconi its b73 256 Lappets ... 527 0 Lenoes . Book Mt %fins Mulls ant I Mediums Muslins Checks, Si iots, and Stripes 106 0 Scar& and Ctsuddurs Twills Drills - Sundries " ••• . .... . •• 69 Coloured and T ...)rinted Goods—We have no improve ment to not ice it , prints, low Bengal stripes beii.g still almost the only description bringing saving prices, owing to their beix ig, - rather light in stock. The Caubul dealers being out e f the market, Turkey red twills and cloths have agar.. been comparatively neglected, and are bring ing go o . pr tees. !rape its of all kinds in March were 361 cases. Woe Iler s—Almost all descriptions continue neglected, and only a aleable at miserable prices. Imports in March Were 31 be les. Mule Twist The demand for yarn has been ex tremely languid throughout the past fortnight, and to effect sale's a. considbrable decline on our last quotations became necessary, mere especially on Nos. 30 to 50, and has been s übmitted to on the sales effected, although, generally a peaking, resisted by holders, who appear in clined to he dd on until ari improved inquiry is experenced, ' w hich may be anticir..ated in June, July, and August ; but as the a took or, hand is heavy, and the quantity on the way quite adequate to any probable demand, we cannot say t 1 tat the prospect appears very encouraging. Imports in J 1 Jr/eh were 3,555 bales, or 1,762,3201 b. Coloured 'F.."arn—There has been some little improve tent in the demand for Turkey red yarn, which, as well as ort il age has had rather an upward tendency , although ' the business done has not bacn heavy. Imports lu garnb were as follows : Bales. lb. need ... 89 or 35,600 Orange ... 67 or 21,000 Me' ads—Business under this head is apparently quite at a I .tand for the present ; for, although holders have bee. 3 gradually reducing their demands, dealers cannot itr,duced to come forward, and we have not heard of a *.lng:le sale in either copper or spelter throughout the last fortnight, so that our quotations are necessarily ennipletely nominal, being merely the rates at which sorao parties would be willing to realise, whilst others are. still holding firmly. Iron has again lost the advance noticed in our last, and participates in the general dult, ess. lit ports in March were as follow, viz.:— COPPER. Tile Eine, ingot Sheet raid plate 2,100 „ South American Old Brazier's 6B ~ . . IRON. Bar tiolt and rod 159 9) 22 ~ Pig Nails Old 54 ~ SPELTER. 3,506 maunds. h l eer —Stocks of the old beer are now much reduced , ide rs of the favourite brands having been realising some extent, more especially of Bass, at about 50 ait / ees per hogshead, in anticipation of arrivals of the vr brew. "-capons in March were as follows, viz.:— Bass's Tenant's 1 hogshead. Feb r , xcli lNGE--On receipt of the mail of the Bth of fo r „ I ' l ar so Y, announcing the reduction in the home r ate mrglats on this Treasury, drawers showed more eliaaess, and operations in ten months date paper were ected otesaini:st, .shde as low as 2s. Oid. per rupee; subsequently, Zwever, owing to the continued tightness or money, business came forward more freely, and the moderate d. , : ec g ii i n n e, imports having limited the amount to remitted, buyers were enabled in some measure to yesterday's rates being about 2s. 0: 4 1 d. 4i. °V.,. - with more sellers than buyers. We h.. MONEY-MARKET. thi s h re: not the slightest relaxation to notice under ti nu ; ea As the banks' rates of interest and discount con ties m their highest point, and Government securi 8 ` 1 • 4 1 declining in value, as will be seen by the an h Zed whilst in Bank Stock we have scarcely :If transactions, and rates are almost entirely VALUF. OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, BANK STOCK, &C. b l ind 5 per Cent Rs. 5 0 oto 6 0 0 prm. , Z a nd ditto Lew d ditto „ 5 8 oto 6 0 0 ditto or fourth ditto „ 1 8 oto 2 0 0 ditto 14,-P r ay' rupees 4 per cent ., 13 00to14 0 0 ditto Ifta nk or Peesditto „ 15 0 0 to 16 0 0 t itto Patty , s it engal Shares Corn- Moo 1 1 ,_,_Pees 4,000 each, 2,250 to 2,300 prem. -Agraunk ~ 1,000 ditto par to 10 ditto (Agra ditto 500 285 to 240 ditto 1,000 ditto 160 to 180 ditto ank of „ S Old 190 to 200 ditto ......... 5 New 100 to 130 ditto • FREIGHTS. The somewhat u nf avo urable advices for rice received a. the last mail having checked shipments of that staple, 'and arrivals in the interim not having been quite so light as previously, rates have been rather unsettled, and .our quotations have in several instances been accepted, To London and Liverpool. d. £ s. d. . Saltpetre ... 8 0 0 to 8 8 0 per ton of 20 cwt. Suggs ... 8 7 6 to 8 12 6 do. Bice 8 10 0 to 8 15 0 do. Ridi3s 6 10 0 to 6 15 0 ••• ••• 14 cwt. Jute: ... 5 5 0 to 6 0 0 5 bales. ladi go and silk piece goods 8 0 0 to 8 10 0 50 c. feet. 40 Silk ... 8 0 0 to 8 10 0 10 cwt. • For other staples rates are almost nominal. To Mauritius. Company's Rupees... 2 10 to 2 12 per bag. • Mea.surement Goods, d 0.... 35 per 50c. feet. To China. Cotton ... $4 to 5 per bale. Opiu m 8 to 10 per chest. Saltpetre ... per bag. THE BOMBAY MARKET. Tritr itsDAY, APRIL 15.—Since the last bi-monthly report our import market has not experienced the least e rn otr"' r nent but, on the contrary, all descriptions of w fabrics, as well as most descriptions of metals , are BO to be h a d at l ower p r i ces , a nd as our purchasers for e NI; tati on t o P ers i a , A ra bi a , an d the coast, are with inawing themselves from the market, prior to the break (); up e.f the fi ne season , we must shortly expect to see vail l. ta. at ions confined for some time to the supply of local 0 1? ) at ton Manuf ac t ures —Th ere has been a larger amount thanesine.ss done in pi ece g oods during the past fortnight Pes t i ju- the preceding one, but in the absence of any th4olar demand, transactions have been brought about bef ore Y b y importers, in their eagerness to realise stocks p r i eee, the final c l ose o f t h e season , su b m i t ti ng to lower Ind 13 ; the bulk of the sales consisting of grey shirtings 40 io c h il4 aPoda.ms, more particularly of the tomer, in tid es, width, which have been forced off in large quan ties h T he demand that previously existed for domes as disappeared with the retirement of the Persian Zere, and these goods, in common with all others, ic e. now dfficult to sell, even at a great reduction in Vr Dyed Goods and Prints continue dull. Cotton Yarn—Grey is not saleable so readily as it was and shows a tendency to fall in prices. The sales of the fortnight are very trifling, consisting merely of 105 bales of 8001 b. each, as follow: Water-25 bales. No. 30 36 annas 8 9+ per lb. No. 30 40 50 Mule -80 ~ apnea 71 8 91 at 91 10 pr lb. In dyed yarn, 5,0001 b. of " Turkey red , " good qu alit y , y are said to have been sold to arrive, , at 1,1 rs. per lb. for average No. 4 0 , but in " orange ' no transactions have transpired. Woollens continue dull, but we are advised of the fol lowing sales of cloth:- 192 pieces 4,609 yards scarlet save list cloth, at Rs. 72 pieces 1,800 yarde assorted colour savelist cloth, at annas . 24 pieces 626 i yards dark blue stout cloth, at Its 2 0 0 ~ In flannel there is nothing doing that we hear of. Metals —Transactions in these have heen limited several descriptions having become difficult to move, amongst which may be numbered Bar Iron, both Swe dish and British. Of this latter kind about 1,000 can • • dies were sold early in the month at 31 rs. to 311 rs. per candy; and about 200 candies Square at 40 rs. per randy. No sales have been reported in Nailrod, Sheet, or Hoop Iron, but for the two last-mentioned kinds lower prices are being offered. In ails we hear of a sale of 200 kegs at 121 rs. per cwt. Copper — ln Sheath ing and Brazie rs we h ave to notice a decline in prices, owing tol recent arrivals; and 200, cwt. of Braziers have been sold at 60 rs. per cwt. Tiles, however, have some- What improved, a parcel of 75 cwt. having fetched 51} rig• per cwt. Speltre—The inquiry for this metal is less active wt. in smallthanit was, but we have heard of a s ale of 1,000 plates at l 2 rs. In Lead, Tin Plates, or Steel, nothing has taken place, and prices remain nomi nally as last quoted. Cochineal—A recent importation of 1,7001b5. has been gold at 'qrs. per lb., and shout 4,0001b5. to arrive have been disposed of at 41rs. and 4rs. per lb., the former price being for delivery in a week, and the latter for ar rival about the middle of next month. Saffron —The prices of this article continue to give way, owing to the lateness of the season. 50 lb. of good quality have been disposed of at 15irs. per lb. Marine Stores continue without improvement. There has been an arrival of white lead, but, being in the hands of native importers its fate has not been reported. Beer—We continue without any arrivals of the new, and have, therefore, nothing to report. Spirits—The market in general dull. We have heard of sales of -27 brandy ditto, pale di t t o *puncheon s rum . 2 4 0 1, a ppears to be neglected. EXPORTS. Cotton Wool—We have a quiet market, and prices of the new staple, arrivals of which have been very free lately, are lower than at the date of the last report. A greater reduction would, no doubt, have taken place, particulaaly in the prices of Broach and Surat, if a great portion of the supplies that have come forward of these descriptions had not been r' quire(' for the fulfilment of contracts male some time ago, but we may look for it as soon as stocks begin to accumulate, for the tendency of the market is undoubtedly to a further decline. At pre sent there is but little disposable cotton on the spot, of the new; but a good quantity still remains of the old. The Broach and Dbollera are both inferior in quality this season compared with the previous year's growth, but, on the other hand, in Oomrawutty there is an im provement. Prices may be quoted as follow: Beoaeh and Surat, New, 96rs„ old, 68rs. to 72rs. per cdy, Dhollera Ditto, 82rs. to 87rs., old, 60rs. I)itto,B6rs. Oornrawutty Compta, old, 65rs. Sheep's wool—ln this article there is very little doing, owing chiefly to the continued high rates of freight. Prices remain unaltered, being as follow : Khorassan, 108 rs. to 11Ors. per candy, of 5881 b. Mekran, BOrs. f t f f Marwar, 90rs. to 10Ors. ft Cutch, 10Ors. to 11Ors. f Persian, 130 rs. to 140 rs. ft ft Linseed—Very little doing. The price has declined 4rs. per cwt. Rapeseed—None at market. Opium—The accounts received from China not being of an encouraging nature for this drug. there is at pre sent little demand for Malwa, the price of which has fallen to i,o7srs. per chest. Very little good in the market. FREIGHTS. Several arrivals of vessels having taken place in the early part of the month, the rates of freight to Great Britain declined at once from 61. 15v. to 71. to 61. to 61.5 s. per ton, at which engagements were made to some extent, and some small shipping orders have relet even at 51. 17s. 6d. per ton to Liverpool. As we have, how ever, been some days now without arrivals, the rate has again got up to 61 . . ss. for that port, and tonnage cannot be had under. The rate to China is down to 18rs. at 19rs. per candy. EXCHANGE. On London the rate is at 2s. to 2s. 00. per rupee for China bills at six months' sight with local endorsement; and at 2s. oil. to 2s. 0;1- 3 1. for local bills. The market appears to be steady, at these rates : On Calcutta, 60 days' sight, rs. 98 at rs. 981 per rs. 100 Madras, 11 961 „ 98 „ China, „ rs. 208 at 210 per doll. 100, nominal MONEY MARKET. Money remains scarce, and Government Securities have sustaiced a slight decline in value, the following being the present current prices : Fivo per Cent. Loan of 1825-26, 103 rs. per 100 Sic rs Four per Cent. ditto, 1832-33, 90 rs. ditto. - Four per Cent. ditto, 1835-36, 85 rs. per 100 do.'s rs. Five per Cent. ditto, 1842-41, 99 rs. per ditto. Four per Cent. ditto, 1842-43, 85 rs. per ditto. Five per Cent. Transfer Loan, no quotation. Bank Shares : Bank of Bombay, 35 re. per cent. premium. Oriental Bank, 20 rs. ditto. Agra Barak, 50 rs. exclusive of the bonus divisible on June 30, 1847, of 40 rs. per share. Commercial Bank, 3 per cent. premium. PRICE OF BULLlON.—Sovereigns each, 11 rs. 4 as. ; Bank of England 1/. notes, each 10 rs. 8 as. CANTON MARKETS, MARCH 25. IMPORTS. Business recommenced shortly after the date of last month's report, and a considerable amount of imports have been disposed of, at much better prices than have for some time past been obtained. During the last few days the demand has not been so active, but as foreigners are holding their goods firmly, little or no alteration in prices can be noted. Cotton—There has been much speculation among the Chinese, who are the chief holders, and prices have been rapidly forced up. The present quotations are, for cash in two months—Bombay, 8.6 to 10 taels; Madras and Bengal, 9.2 to 10.2. The following is the monthly statement of stocks and deliveries:— Stocks same periods. 1847. 1846. 1845. Bombay, bales none 5,151 19,508 38,355 42,037 Bengal „ 622 402 3,107 4,574 10,909 Madras „ none 1,068 6,768 5,882 30,209 American „ 294 none 1,130 2,542 none Shanghae „ none none 591 none none Imptd. Deld. 916 6,621 31,104 51,353 83,155 Cotton Yarn—Has advanced. The imports for the past month are only 99 bales, the deliveries 838, and the stock 3,183, against 785 bales at the same period last year. For cash in two months, Nos. 16 to 24 are worth 30 dolls. to 32 dolls.; Nos. 26 to 32, 33 dolls. to 35 dulls.; Nos. 34 to 42, 36 dolls. to 38 dolls. Long Cloths—There was a considerable amount of business done during the early part of the month. Greys may be quoted at 2 dolls. 50c. to 3 dolls. for 60s up to 725, and whites 2 dolls. 70e. to 3 dolls. 15c. American Goods have been sold to some extent. The present quotations are—drillings, 2 dolls. 60c. to 2 dolls. 70c.; and sheetings, 2 dolls. 65c. to 2 dolls. 75c. Long Ells—There have been but few sales. Scarlets have still further increased in value, and may be quoted 12 dolls. 25c. for HH goods, and assorted about 10 dolls. Spanish Stripes—Sales have been made to some ex tent during the month, at about previous rates. Scarlets have, however, been iu more demand, and have advanced a few cents. Camlets have undergone, along with other articles, a slight improvement. No sales of English, however, have been effected; they may be quoted 19 dolls. to 22 dolls. s s 4o w lddo e la l ts a .4 s s s do p eo e .l l c . s u . 7Aos l cs. r o; o r n bt ea n dr a , ns4abi dolls. o e r ds n h4ac, actual b.eteon a i h a 6:o o i c v t dolls a l s 80c. to 5 dolls.; cash in two months. Lead—American pig is worth 7 dolls. to 7 d )11s 25c. per picul, cash in two month s , b ut t h ere i s in none first hands. Tin Plates—The usual quality imported may le quoted 7 dolls, to 7+ dolls. per box, cash in two months; but a small parcel of an extra quality has been sold at about 8 dolls. Betel Nut—None remains in importer s ' h a nds, and a s supplies most be upon a limited scale for some months, prices have materially rallied-4 dolls, can be readily obtained for decent quality. Ratans —Importers seem clear of stocks, but there is a considerable quantity in second hands. Prices have advanced, however, and a much better feeling exists. Good Banjarmassing are worth 3 dolls. 50c.; Straits, 2 dolls. 75g. to 3 dolls.; water, 2 dolls. 25c. Pepper is not so firm as it was, a few importitioas having taken place; 6 dolls. 50c. to 6 dolls. 75c. are the present quotations for good clean. Rice has advanced a little. Arracan is worth 1 doll. 50c., and cargo Manilla and Java, 1 doll. 75c. to 1 doll. 80c. Putcbuck maintains the advance last advised, good being saleable at about 10 dolls. Sandal Wood—Madras has advanced to 11 to 14 dolls. South Seas has declined to 8 dolls. 50c. to 9 dolls. 80c. OPIUM.—The stock of old Malwa is greatly reduced, the rate for the best being 520 dolls. A small quantity came on lately, for which 580 dolls, was offered and re fused. Old Patna was in good demand during the be• ginning of the month at 670 dolls., but has declined to 655 dolls., and become dull ; whilst old Benares has maintained itself throughout at 650 to 655 dolls. New Patna went up to 660 dolls. upon receipt of the news from Woosung, fell to 640 dolls. upon the arrival of the steamer, and rallied again on the face of a speculative demand to 645 dolls. New Benares has continued dull, tha few transactions that have taken place being at 630 dolls. Turkey has improved, and may be quoted at 375 to 380 dolls. EXPORTS—ON BOARD. Teas—A fair amount of business bas been done in most kinds since the departure of last mail. and gene rally at lower rates for cash , t he teamen bein g desi rous to realise that they may be enabled to make their ar rangements for the purchase of the new crop. Congou—About: 30 chops have been settled, leaving 70 or so in the market, and some 15 not yet arrived. the present quotations for cash are 12 to 13 taela for good ordinary, and 15 to 17 taels for but middling black ish leaf rather strong. Souchong of common quality is quoted at 12 taels, beat middling 16 taels, middling 20 to 26 taels, about 6,000 chests in market. Of Flowery Pekoe about 8,000 chests remain unsold, for which 16 to 24 tads is wanted. Of scented Teas the stock is now very small, about 500 half chests of Orange Pekoe at 21 to 28 taels, and Caper, 3,000 ten - catty boxes , at 17 to 20 taels. Plain Orange Pekoe may be quoted at 10 to 14 tads, and Caper 9to 11 taels. At these rates some pur chases have been made, leaving in market fully 7,000 half chests of the former, and 10,000 ten-catty boxes besides half chests of the latter. About 2,000 half chests of Ning Yongs have been settled at 16 to 18 taels for good. Stock left 2,000 half chests. Green—The stock of You n g Hyson is much reduced, and consists only of cargo quantities, the market being entirely cleared of superior sorts. We quote Taiping at 21 to 22 taels; Moyune 25 to 29 taels. Of Hyson the quantity in market is estimated at 9,000 chests; the rates paid for late purchases are 27 taels for common, 29 to 32 taels fo r fair, 34 to 40 taels ('Jr good to superior, and fine to finest 42 to 64 taels. Skin is quoted at 14 to 16 taels for cargo, 18 to 22 for superior, and fine to finest 24 to 27 taels; at these rates upwards of 3,000 chests have been settled, leaving some 3,000 in stock. Twa , ,kay continues neg lected, and is offered at rather lower rates—common ( l'aiping), at 15 taels, and good to fine 18 to 26 taels ; stock 35,000 halt chests. Imperials and Gunpowder have been in demand, and about 10,000 half chests are reported as settled at 26 to 28 taels for Taiping ; 32 to 35 and 36 to 30 taels for superior Singh) and rood Moyune kinds, and ;or fine Moyune 44 to 47 and 50 to 53 taels ; stock in market about 8,000 half chests, mostly of middling qualities. Canton torts and mixed kinds are altogether unsaleable, and the native holders cannot even get them shipped off under any advance. Silk—About 800 bales are reported as settled at from 390 duly. t 405 dolls. per picul for Tsatlee. ,ugar appears very s carce , an d a lthough the want of tonnage stops shipments, the rates have advanced rea -3 dolls.V e rm illion terially. No. 1, - doll-. England dolls. s f f r aov i; e i Nw beenob. r l t. n . • dolls. ; N 0.2, 40 dolls. 700., down to Qiick•ilvvr has advanced to 130 dolls. u c t ha to n n g n e a s_ ge ß is now becoming more abundant. sight. I FreightsE,b ut ruling at 61. 10s. to aring's credits on London at six months' gh, have been sold to some extent a t 4s . 4d. , but few other bills off ring-. Eait India Comptny's accepted bills on Benga.l sold immediately on arrival of the mail at 215 rupees. THE SUN, _LONDON, T HAMBURGH MAIL. HAMBURGH, MAY 21.—1 n consequence of the in creased prices of wheat in England they also rose here. On the other hand they have fallen pretty con siderably in Holland. Accordingly the tendency to rise was considerably checked, and wheat did not show any improvement in to-day's market. The supplies of rye are not more than sufficient for our daily demand, therefore the prices have not much re ceded; but purchases for delivery in from eight to fourteen days may be made for 10 to 15 dollars cheaper than for immediate delivery. The supplies of barley are large, and prices have fallen 4 to 8 dollars, so that the demand is dull ; it is less in demand, and may be purchased some dollars lower. DANzic, MAY 17.—Our market was again very brisk last week, for nearly a thousand lasts of wheat changed hands at last Monday's prices, namely, 700 lasts from on board, and 300 lasts from the ware houses. The highest price paid was from 800 to 865 florins. The accounts received to-day from England, again caused some excitement, and our merchants went to market with some anxiety. For the best wheat 900 fl. were asked, but only 850 were given. As the whole 270 lasts were disposed of at 840f1., and 128 good coloured for 815 to 8101 There was not much rye at market to-day and prices were high. ST. PETERSBURG, MAY 11.—After enjoying three days of the most lively spring weather, during which we had a temperature of 19 deg. R. in the shade, the change of wind to the east has brought in very cold weather to-day. The _lsaac's bridge was replaced a week since, and it is at this moment standing, as there was no appearance of ice in the Ladoga. We learn from official reports that on the 9th the sea was clear from ice to the distance of only about ten wersts from the shore. HamnußoH, MAY 19.—We learn, from good authority, that a law respecting the German press, which has been so much talked of, will be decided in a few weeks in the German Diet. The press itself has become rather quiet respecting the law in the press, though this should seem to be the moment to direct public attention more than ever to the subject. Those who looked with so much impatience for the new law on the press, have suddenly become very still. We never participated in the exaggerated hopes that were entertained of the new law, and expressed ourselves to that effect a month ago. FRONTIERS OF GALICIA, MAT 10.—The_DOMirla- tion of the Archduke Albrecht to the post of Viceroy of Galicia, with Cracow for his residence, is still spoken of, and the splendour of an imperial court in the ancient capital on the Vistula would undoubtedly be a powerful bond to attach the Polish nobility to the imperial family, especially since the death of the Archduke Charles the youthful Prince comes into the possession of great wealth, and therefore the prof fered assistance on the part of the King of Bavaria may be dispensed with.—llumburgh papers, May 21. STATE OF TRADE. NORWICII.—This city begins to feel a general de pression of trade in all its branches, owing to the state of the money market. Our mohair manufacture, which generally employs about 2,000 hands, has been, and is, partially suspended. The Albion mills are closed, Lakenham mills are doing little, and the yarn factory is not in full work. The silk mills are not working full time, and employment is also falling off in other manufactures. Both in the city and county, shopkeepers complain of the stagnation of trade, and travellers cannot obtain orders to anything like the usual extent at this season. This state of things is attributed in a great measure to excessive railway speculation. Opinions on this subject are much at variance, as opinions always will be, without a proper foundation of facts. Some who have been injured by railways consider that they will be the ruin of the country, while others, who have been greatly benefited by them, maintain, that the country could not have gone on without them. In this district, as well as in others, railways have had the effect of stimulat ing trade to some extent, by bringing buyers from a distance. The supply and distribution of goods from the laity warehouses and shops are car ried on by a far less number of persons than might at first be supposed. The railway has had the effect of diminishing rather than increasing the merely distributive and old carrying trade of the city, and the increase of railways in any direction will cer tainly have that effect to a still greater extent, be cause country shopkeepers naturally prefer going to the original markets for goods to buying from pat terns and samples. At the same time the railways have given our wholesale houses more speedy and easier access to country districts, and more particu larly to the fen district, where they do a large business. In respect to our manufactures, railways have been highly beneficial as a means of rapid transit; but in consequence of the excess of railway speculation having diverted capital, to a great extent, out of its legitimate channel, many mills in the North are now entirely closed, and some mills in this city, as before stated, are either closed or not in full work. This, considering the high prices of provisions at the present time, is a very serious matter. It is certain, however, that our fancy good; trade has very considerably revived within the last two years; that a far greater extent of business has been done than formerly, and that some of our manufacturers have not been able to execute their orders in the time required. They now produce cheap fancy goods, for which there has been a great demand, which still continues, and if designing were more encouraged this trade might be still further in creased. Norwich is unsurpassed in the excellency of her fabrics, but, as yet, has done little towards rivalling the French or Scotch designs. Our manu facturers seldom take the lead in any article ; they are too cautious to originate anything, preferring to follow in the wake of their more enterprising brethren. The trade is now hanging between the two seasons, and as yet there has been a slow demand for summer goods.—Norfolk Chronicle. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT- GARDEN.—On Saturday last her Majesty's box was occupied by the Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby. Viscount and Viscountess Barrington, the Hon. Miss Barrington, and the Hon. Percy Barrington. There were present, his Excellency the Hanoverian Minister, the Danish Minis ter, Count Reventlow, Count Kielmansegge, the Prince Francois de Lichtenstein, the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort and Lady Blanche Somerset, the Dowager Duchess of Bedford and Lady Rachel Russell, the Mar quis of Douro, the Marquis of Headfort, Earl Granville, Viscount and Viscountess Castlereagh, Viscount Canter bury, Viscount and Viscountess Maidstone, Mr. and Lady Eleanor Graham, Viscount Exmouth, Count Po tocki, Lord George Powlett, Lord Henry Lennox, M.P., Lord Suffield, Lord Alexander Lennox, Lord George Manners, Lord and Lady William Powlett, Lord Aber dour, Mr. and Lady Caroline Sanford, the Hon. Sir Edward and Lady Buller, Hon. Mrs. Phillips, Hon. George Miles, Hon F. Byron, Sir William and Lady de Bathe, lady Harley, Sir Jaques Clif ton, Sir Bellingham Graham, Sir Arthur Aston, Sir Henry Webb, Sir Clayton a nd Lad y East, LAy Jodrell, Sir William and Lady Molesworth, Lady Macfarlane, Sir Charles Kent, Sir Jasper and Lady Atkinson, Sir Jtihn and Lady Campbell, Hon. Charles Hanbury, Sir Ben jamin Hall, lion. James Byng, Sir James and Lady Ross, Sir Charles Marshall, Sir Richard Quentin, W. H. Gregory, Esq., M.P., Henry Baring, Esq • M.P., H. T. Hope, Esq., Henry Greville, Esq., F. F. Courtenay, e Esq., Admiral Mittord, Admiral Sykes, Mr. and Misses ' Morior, Colonel Thornton, Colonel Derville Colonel cohian, gMr. Mr. and ald Mrs. Mrs. Northland,. Colonel Blane, Captain Hood, John Den mhsatoruiens, Roberts, ElM Mr. and aMmrs.r. Dennistoun , * P ~ an Villebois; Mrs. Ashton Yates, H. Halsey Esq.. M rs. Crawahay, Captain Riddell, A.' Bernal, Esq .. E. Dela ,finioomsg,.. :Arthur Webster , .Esq M rs. Milner Gib son, 846: " PORTLAND • frARDODit, Cr REFUGE AND IBitictaiell' WATER —The works at Cherbourg were opened in great pomp in the presence of the French Empress, &c., &c. If her most gracious Majesty Queen Victoria would please to condescend to be present at Portland on the commencement of the great national work there, it would be a grettt satisfaction, and become an historical fact worthy of Britain's Queen —Bath Journal. The Portland Harbour of Refuge and Breakwater Bill received the royal assent on the 11th inst. We give this vselcome news, and think it is now time to suggest that, as Mr. John Harvey, postmaster, of Weymouth, has a claim on the press, to state that his exertions have been very instrumental in this great cause Of humanity, and naval and commercial interests of the nation at large, and that he thereby has a just claim of gratitude from the public, especially - in the line of railroads lead ing from Weymouth. We beg to suggest that sub scriptions be opened in his behalf, in a similar manner as for Mr. Rowland Hill.—Mid. On the 15th and 16th of May, 40,000 mackerel were caught in the west bay, Weymouth, of the best quality, in excellent condition.—lbid THE DOG AND THE ANTELOPE.—The ship Syria, Captain Symonds, which arrived on Friday last, from Bombay, brought to Liverpool a very fine antelope, which was readily disposed of to Mr. Atkins, of the Zoological Gardens, for 18/. The animal would have been imtne • diately removed to the gardens, but not having been en tered at the Custom House, some objection was made to its leaving the ship, and it was allowed to remain. On Sunday night, as the watchman belonging to the dock trust—the vessel being in the Albert Dock—was going his rounds, be boarded the Syria, accompanied by his dog, which was considered to be a very quiet and inof fensive aninvil. On passing the cage, it is supposed the antelope put his head out, and the dog instantly flew at the poor animal, seized him by the jaw, and held on stoutly. This probably being the first time that the dog had tasted venison, he seemed to relish it, for no beating or kicking bad any effect upon him, and he did not loose his hold till his eye was burst out. The owner has made a claim on the dock committee for the cost of the ante lope, less the value of the skin and carcase, which are worth about 21., and the legal adviser of the dock estate having decided that the claim is valid, it has been al lowed.—Liverpool Mercury. A letter from Dresden says that forty students of the University have been severely punished for having been present at the meetings dangerous to the State and public order. THE THEATRES. ' PRINCESS'S. Yesterday evening was presented at this theatre, Hamlet, in consequence of the engagement of Mr. Macready for a limited number of nights ; the cha racters in the piece being cast in such a manner as hest to carry out the powerful character of the great tragedian. Of the excellence of Mr. Macready's Hamlet it is unnecessary to speak, and we, therefore, turn our attention from one whose brilliant talents are already acknovNledged and appreciated, to those who sustained the other characters. Mrs. Warner, as the Queen, was excellent, and the performance of Miss E. Stanley in Ophelia was effective. Mr. J. Webster as Laertcs sustained the character well, and, though last not least, Polonius was exceedingly well represented by Mr. Granby. A more effective cast in Hamlet could not be, each part being well conceived and sustained, and the jarring effect of tame and ineffective minor characters playing to the performance of a master genius was entirely obviated. The strongest symptoms of approbation were manifested by the audience, and at the fall of the curtain, Air. Macready and Mrs. Warner were loudly called for. A very amusing farce, entitled A Wife for an Hour, followed. The many jokes and points told admirably with the spectators, and at its conclusion it was much applauded. The farce of the Sleeping Draught (for the fourth time at this theatre) concluded the entertainments, and tbrmt d an admirable wind up to them. It was well received, and the audience departed after a really good evening's amusement. SADLER'S WELLS, An overflowing house was most agreeably enter tained by the performance (for the first time) at this theatre last night of the tragedy of Bertram, and a comic drama, called Charles the Second. Maturin's tragedy of Bertram has been so frequently before the public, and so fully known and appreciated, that it needs no remarks from us to recommend it to the favourable reception of a discerning public. As pro duced at this theatre, it has certainly lost none of its attractions, and the mode in which it was put upon the stage was such as to reflect the fullest credit upon the enterprising management of Mr. Phelps. The characters were all well sustained; and, en passaut, we mention that Bertram was pourtrayed in a most masterly style by Mr. Phelps, while the the characters of Sir Aldebrand and the Prior of St. Anselm, the former borne by Mr. H. Marston and the latter by Mr. G. Bennett, were shown with the greatest truthfulness. And we shall not be consi dered as erring on flattery's side when we accord to Miss Laura Addison the fullest meed of praise to the natural and impressive manner in which she repre sented Imogine. Upon each succeeding occasion that we are called upon to express our opinions upon this very talented artiste, we notice a marked and rapid progress in her onward march to the summit of well merited histrionic fame. The inferior characters of the piece were sustained in a respectable and credit• able manner. The entertainments of the evening concluded by an amusing comic drama, called Charles the Second, in which Mr. H. Marston, Mr. Hoskins, and Miss Huddart and Wal'ack, sustained the principal characters. The tragedy of Bertram was announced for repetition this evening. SURREY. The Opera company commenced their engagement here for the season last evening. The opera was La Sonnambula, with the following cast : Rodolpho, Mr. Leffler. Elvino, Mr. IV. Harrison. Amina, Miss Rainforth. Lisa, Miss R. Isaacs. The orchestra, which was under the able direction of Mr. Tully, was fUll and complete, and did full justice to the exquisite music of Bellini. The El vino of Mr. Harrison, and the Rodolpho of Mr. Leffler, are well known to all play-goers. Both gentlemen were in admirable voice and exerted themselves to the utmost. The Amine of bliss Rainforth was very tasteful. acted beautifully, and gave the music with great feeling and pathos. The finale was splen didly rendered. We never have given Miss Rainforth credit for the possession of the power which she ex hibited in this far-famed scene. It is but justice to Miss Isaacs to say that her Lisa is the best on the stage. She made quite a part of it; and her exer tions were not thrown away ; they were duly ap preciated by the audience, and were much and de servedly applauded. This young lady is rapidly rising in her professional career. She now makes much of little parts—the time is not far distant when she will be equally great in great parts. She has a splendid career before her, and we shall watch her progress with interest. The entertain ments concluded with a new nautical melodrama from the practised pen of Mr. Fitzball, which was emi nently and deservedly successful. It is fell of in teresting situations and startling effects, and is illus trated by beautiful scenery. It is entitled Ihe Wreck and the Reef The house was crowded to suffocation long before the commencement of the opera. ASTLEY'S. The novelty provided at this theatre for the holiday folk, was a grand equestrian magical sketch, entitled The Golden Footed Steed; or, the Charmed Horse of the Black Valley—magic and horseman ship. What theatre in Europe could do justice to such a combination, save Astley's ? If asked as to the plot, we reply in the words of Canning— " Story, Lord ! bless you, I have none to tell, Sir." but the incidents are many, and interesting. The feats of the four-footed artistes are sur passingly wonderful—the scenery is magnificent, and the attention is kept up well to the end. The Golden footed Steed will, for many a night to come, bring gold to the treasury. The scenes in the circle followed, and the performances concluded with the popular melodrama of the Bride of Abydos. The house was crowded. IC7 ORIA. The holiday folk last night assembled in immense numbers at this pop u l ar th eatre , notwithstanding the intense heat of the weather or the superior attractions of more seasonable spo r ts, a n d long before the rising of the curtain the ho use f rom t o p to bottom presented one living mass of human beings. The Lonely Man; or, The Night before the Bridal, was the title of the first piece put for war d b y t h e sp i r i te d p r oprietor for:the amusement of his nu merous latrons , an d judging from the applause bestow e d u p on it, th e drama must have given universal satisfaction. It a b ou nds in the usual stirring incidents for which the nautical pieces of the Victoria have so long been famed, and the striking beauty of the marine and rural scenery aided by the excitement produced by the hair-breadth escapes of the hero a n d heroines (Mr. N. T. dicks and Miss Vincent) insured its unequivocal success. The drama which is in three acts, was admirably placed upon the stage. The various charactqrs were sustained with spirit and ability, and on the whole it bids fair to have a lengthened run. Souse exceedingly pretty and tasteful dissolving views followed, which were succeeded by a farce, and the entertainments were wound up with another original three act drama called Admiral .Sam or, Deeds of Old London. THE CROPS IN KENT.—Upon the whole, there is a promise of an abundant, if not an early harvest. On some lands, which are undrained, and in the wheat fields, which were last year clover, the plant certainly looks rather thin ; but the very warm and genial wea ther which we have experienced for the last week has given it a luxuriant appearance, and the tillering out, or extension, of the plant is taking place most satis factorily. The oats and barley are well up, and per hens in no previous year has tilt/p.*944 of abundance ISeetc greater or more encouraging. '' ' lt is an old saying ushers in a fruitful year ; and this year the two that a late spring, pr.-ceced by a severe winter. gene rallypremises having been tulfilled, we must hope that the same conclusion may occur. If the weather should continue warm, it is not yet too late for us to have a harvest not protacted beyond the average season.— Dover Chronicle. MURDER AT SHEPTON MALLET.—On the 12th inst. a coroner's inquest was held at Stoke-lane, other wise Stoke St. Michael, near this town, before Mr. Daniel Ashford, one of the coroners for this county, on the body of James Boyce, of the parish of Stoke-lane, labourer. It appeared the deceased had had some words e a n n ce d choppingith many i: s wearing he would chop their --- necks off. Hall, n oaths swore in the tap- ro om of the White H ar t b eer-house with an other man (a thatch er ) , w hom the landlord, Ri c h ar d H a ll , got out of the tap -room in to the bar, to a vo id f urt h er dispute; deceas ed bein g viole nt , he got possessio n o f th e t h atc her's hook, and followed him to the d oor o f the bar, where Hall, the lan dl ord , ordered him aw a y, an d re f used him admittance; h w ohuel,dhcooiLeevienr: and commenced d v v the door with the ho o k for the purpos e of gettin g being alarmed at his p ro ceedings, told him t o go away , or he would sh oo t h im; he accordin w ly too k a gun which was in t he room, and shot at hi m t h roug h t h e panel of the door which Boyce had cut ou t. The charge entering his forehead, he fell a life less corpse, and did not afterwards move. The inquest was adjourned till the following day, when the jury returned a verdict of " Wilful murder' Hall, for off ence, aga inst the and he was fully com mitted under the coroner's warrant to await hi s trial at the ensuing assizes. Additional Particulars.—Since writing m y letter, there bring so many different accounts of the melancholy affair, I have been to Stoke to ascer tain further particulars; and I find II:11 loaded his piece in the presence of the unfortunate men Boyce, whilst he was chopping the bar door, in order, as they say, to in timidate him. Hall stated to the jury that he only loaded the p i ece with Lowder; but alai. statement cannot be true, or else the piece was before c tare - 6 ed, and he put powder on t he betore-containi d contents; for it appeared, on a post-mortem examination which took place during the adjournment of the inquest, that above 100 shots were taken from the man's head. There was a wound in the centre of the deceased's forehead, a little larger than the bore of the piece, from which a quantity of his brain was blow out, lodging on the wall and the door which be at the time was cnopping.—Sherborne Journal. " These boats are now generally constructed of ma hogany, which is found to answer perfectly, being both light and durable.— W. A. B. Hamikon. A letter from Koenigsberg (Prussia), of the 16th, says that the proposition which has been. so often made i to st,:e Jews, and as often refused, to celebrate the Sab bath on Sunday instead of Saturday, has at last been accepted by 700 Jews of that town, who form the great majority of the Israelite community. The measure is considered one of great importance, especially in com mercial operations. Major-General Sir Henry Watson, C. 8., has been appointed to the Colonelcy of the 63d Foot, vice Dyott, deceased. Sir Henry Watson is an old Peninsular officer. He entered the service in May, 1795, and after going through all the regimental grades with tolerable rapidity, was made Major-General by the Coronation Brevet of I.B3B.—United Service Gazette. The Bishop of Exeter's friends will regret to see that the Committee have not yet published his Lame among the list of subscribers to the Poor Relief Fund It ever there was a time when persons in distinguished situations should do violence to their modest natures by proclaiming their charitable dispositions—it is on such an occasion as this.— Western Times. SUITWRECIEED FISHERMEN AND MARINERS' BENE VOLENT SOCIETY.—The eight annual' meeting of this society was held on. Friday in the London Tavern. Major• General Sir James Cockburn in the chair. Mr. Lean, R.N., secretary, read the report, which stated that the society was successtully progressing, and that not only had its number of subscribers and supporters in creased, but that the sphere of its benevolent operations had also been enlarged. Since the formation of the society, in 1839, it has relieved 14,834 persons, includinj widows, orphans, aged parents, and shipwrecked mari ners. The residue of the funds of the " Yorkshire Fishermen's Refuge," amounting to 6931., was added to the funned property, and the late Andrew Macklew, E s q., bequeathed 5001. to the charity. The receipts figured 6,3641., and the expenditure left a balance of 792/. 16s. The funded property amounted to 11,5301. The report was adopted, and the vacancies on the com mittee were filled up. After which, and a vote of thanks to the gallant chairman, the meeting separated. THE WEATHER.—Since our last the weather has been variable. On Saturday the wind veered to the northeast, and there was, consevently, several nippi - ig cold days, with a good deal of snow on Monday. On Wednesday a favourable change took place, laid, though the weather is by no means settled, the last two days have been favourable, while the weather has not been ve ry fostering for vegetation ; stillthe crops look healthy and promise an abandant return. The farmers are preparing the land for turnips, of which an unusual breadth will be sown 'this season. All the accounts of the po t a toes are flattering,--,bass-shire Advertiser, PADDLE-BOX SAFETY BOATS. The following is a copy of the reports of Captains Austin and Caffin, concerning the paddle-box safety boats (just laid before Parliament) : " Portsea, March 23, 1847. "Six,—ln concluding the duties I have been charged NN ith, that of directing the operations of heaving the Sphynx off shore, it is my duty to report to you the great value and security that has been afforded through out this service by the paddle-box boats which have bee❑ employed : namely, two of the first class, such as were fitted to the Retribution, which has conveyed more than 8i tons dead engine weight through a moderate roller; two of the second class, sloop site, employed by the riggers laying out hawsers and other rough work, as well as conveying a large propor tionate load of dead weight; and two of the siz- as fitted to the Porcupine, which were most handy and efficient. And had it not been for these boats, the weighty and valuable parts of the engines could not have been removed to the vessels in the offing, on ac count of the rollers they had to pass; nor could the hawsers have been laid out, or the communication be kept up with the security it has been (for not one accident of any kind has occurred in their use), but for them. Their lightness and buoyancy so particularly fits them for conveying weights over a topping sea, and taking a beach where there is a surf; and I desire much to impress upon you, Sir, the efficiency that would be given to all vessels by having such a description of boat, either steam or sailing vessels (the latter, if one could be conveniently placed), in addi tion to the established number of boats now carried. And further, in coast operations with the fleets, I am fully satisfied that such a description of light buoyant boat is well adapted to supersede the transport flat of the old construction, used and carried for such opera tions. I am, Sze. (Signed) HORATIO T. AUSTIN, Additional Captain William and Mary. Admiral Sir C. Ogle, Bart., &c., Portsmouth. Her Majesty's Steam-sloop Scourge, Cove of Cork, February 13, 1847. Sir—ln obedience to your letter of the 22d January, conveying my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty's directions for me to report upon the paddle-box boats, their utility, convenience, and applicability to the late various operations in which I was engaged for the relief of the Sphynx, or to services of a similar description, with any other remarks that circum stances may enable me to make respecting these boats —I have the honour to state, for the information of their Lordships, that in the operations for the rescue of the Sphynx I found these boats of the utmost value; indeed, I feel convinced that no other boats could have done the work of laying out anchors and cables, under similar circumstances of surf, which they did. I went through the surf, shortly after my cutter was capsized, in one of the Porcupine's paddle-box boats (which as surf-boats are a most handy size and build), when the surf was so high that I did not deem it prudent to allow the other (and much larger) paddle-box boats with the cables in to venture, and was obliged to buoy them outside, but which she floated over most beautifully. So persuaded am I of their usefulness, that it ap pears to me the strangest thing in the world that all steam-vessels have not got them; and, indeed, I think they ought not to be limited to steamers, as I am sure one or more would be a very great Vquisi tion to any man-of-war. My unfortunate cutter when she got into the surf, was served as all such boats must be under similar circumstances ; the surf broke over her stern, and she went down stern foremost and rolled over. This cannot (or is not likely to) happen with these boats, from their build and great buoyancy. I had once to go through the surf to seaward from the Sphynx, when it was nearly low water, and each breaker, after passing, left the boat aground. No other but such a build of boat could have stood this ; an ordinary boat would have fallen over on her side and filled with the next breaker. From the arrangement of the oars, that is, from being able to turn and face either end of the boat, and give way, there is no necessity of winding the boat, which in a surf is of the first consideration, as you may either stem the breaker or face about, give way, and keep the boat on the top of it ; thus exer cising your judgment for the safety of the boat. As for the stowage room for anchor and cables, you get a much greater quantity with a much less draught of water, as compared with the ordinary ship's launch. I found some difficulty in getting the Scourge's bower anchor, hung by Mr. Cow's plan, through the bottom of the boat, owing to the heavy rolling motion which we had at the time ; and I would recommend that all the paddle-box boats be fitted with a davit over the stern, as well as the trunks through the bottom of the boat. I would suggest that all paddle steamers, instead of having a pinnace amidships, should have a third paddle-box boat (of the same size exactly as her others) stowed there ; so in the event of losing one, or having it stove and finding it necessary to hoist it in for repairs, the spare one could take its place. The difficulty of hoisting them out and in seems to be the objection which most people have to offer against their usefulness : this ought not to operate in the least against their general adoption, as it can be readily shown this difficulty is much less than with the pinnace amidships. In smooth water it is little more than lowering a quarter boat, but in a heavy sea it is doubtless a difficult task lowering or hoisting them up ; however, under similar circum stances of weather, it would be infinitely less difficult lowering a paddle-box boat than getting the pinnace from off a steamer's booms into the water. In heavy rolling motion twe spars or boats masts must be put over, to keep the boat's gunwale from taking under the spring beam. On the 14th of April, 1846, after having exer cised at a target with the 24-pounder carronades which the Scourge's boats are fitted with, I was anxious to see how many men one of them would hold; and everybody I had on board, amounting to 77 men, I put into one, the marines and boat's crew being armed ; and these, together with the 24-pounder, left her gunwhale amidships 21i inches out of water. I embarked in them upwards of 600 soldiers, wo men, and children, with about 50 tons of baggage and four horses, at Guernsey ; and I am sure, in light marching order, I could land 150 men in each boat without inconvenience. I do not think it desirable that these boats should be too large; in fact they should be as small as cir cumstances will allow them to be. The last built are a great improvement upon the original ones, having a better bow and stern ; and it they could be given more sheer it would improve them still. The landing of the meal at Skull was wholly done by these boats ; and we put into each 100 sacks, or 12i tons, and pulled on shore without inconvenience. In conclusion, I beg again to say that I feel I can not say enough in praise of these boats ; and I would be permitted to offer one more suggestion—in order that they should be as buoyant as possible, they should be built of cedar, and not of teak or other heavy wood.* I have, &e. (Signed) J. CRAWFORD CAFFIN, Commander. Admiral Sir Charles Ogle, Bart., &c. Portsmouth. DIARY OF A RAILWAY WITNESS. The following is a copy of a diary, to appearance written very hurriedly and rather indistinctly, in a pocket-book found a few days ago on the streets of Perth. There is no date appended, but from memo randa before and after the following entries, it ap pears to have been written in London about May or June, 1846. The entries will go a great way to show the manner in which our citizens spend their precious time when they leave their business at such sacrifices, and are so very patriotic as to go to London, and give their evidence pro or con on particular rail way bills, Monday—Travelled all yesterday. What will my wife say to this, should it reach her ears? When I left home on Saturday.morning, I had to make a solemn pro mise to her that I should remain at some place on the way over Sunday. Arrived in town this morning at six. Went to bed till ten, and breakfasted at eleven. Fine hotel the Euston. Took a cab, went down to West minster. Met nearly all Perth there—amongst the rest two of our bailies, looking very sleek. We had a laugh over our 71. 7s. a day ex-expenses—will make another V. 2s. No dirty one-pound notes here plenty of gold. Took a stroll with some dozen other witnesses, and saw the Life Guards changing guards at Whitehall. Called down at the com mittee-rooms at half- past one to see if my evidence was required. Answer—Not to-day—give us a call to-morrow at twelve, and we will see. Capital time of it this; another 71. 7s. snug. Went to Black wall at five, dined there at six. Heavy bill ! Never mind, the railway pays it all. Capital wine—claret particularly good. Poor B— very drunk ; had some difficulty in getting him up to London. After we got there had oysters at the " Crown." Plenty brandy and water. Another heavy bill ! All very much knocked up. Watch stopped ; cannot say what time I went to bed, must have been about two a.m. Tuesday—Morning after a debauch—aching head ! Confound those oysters and brandy ! One would re quire to be well paid to live at this rate. Got out of bed at ten—only able to take a cup of tea. Down to the committee-rooms at twelve. Staid three hours. Not called to-day. Got on the trail of an M.P.; procured his order for admission to the House to night. Was there at seven; told strangers' gallery full, must wait ; did so for an hour—got in at last— heard part of a bright speech from Bright. The dull member asleep in the gallery, which, by the way, puts me in mind of an old story set down to the credit of an ex-M.P. of the Fair City. Some of our Perth worthies were in London some dozen years ago ; they paid a visit to the House of Commons (as I did this night), and they found their member at his post, but fast asleep. They wrote down to us Perth bodies an account of their visit, and referring us to their worthy added, " found him asleep, as usual." This is no uncommon thing. No wonder—caught myself napping repeatedly. Wednesday—Breakfasted at half-past ten. Walked down to Westminster by the Mall and the Bird- cage walk. Told that it was probable that I would be skamined this day. What a dilemma lam in! what am I to say ? However, I determined to have luncheon and some brandy to keep the spirits up. Waited about the committee-rooms until four—never called—heard the cry " Speaker at prayers," when off I set. Dined at the Tavistock---borrowed a white stack from the waiter, and went to the opera; paid los. for the pit, and ss. for the loan of an opera glass, so as to see the dancers better. I was charmed. To tell the truth, it was not to hear the opera that I went, but to see thelballet—what glorious dancing—l could have sat for ever and witnessed the corps de ballet. Saw Madlle. Taglioni—what figures ! Home to the Ship in a cab at one. Thursday.—Examined to-day in the Committee of the House of Commons. First question—How much can a horse draw in Scotland ? I answered, about two tons. The Committee opened their eyes and stared—this put me very much out—l suppose it was given as a feeler, to see what sort of a genius I was. Second question—How much I was paid a day ? This was feeler No. 2, with a vengeance. I wished that the floor had opened at this moment and swal lowed me up. They let me off after teasing me for a few moments • and when leaving the witness box I heard the laugh behind me, some words such as " Scotch dog come to feed upon English beef." Had a glorious dinner this evening—champagne and claret in abundance. Left party and went to the Lyceum—much delighted with Keeley and his wife ; saw the Marble Maiden, also Tom Thumb in a bur lesque—fine dancers here. Left the theatre at eleven, and returned to our dinner party; sat a long time until the party got regularly drunk—as bad as the rest —rose to propose a toast, when • • • Friday noon—Head like to crack, feel one of my temples dreadfully sore, as if I had got a severe knock on it. How or when I got to bed last night I cannot divine ; must ask the waiter, hs tells me that my friends carried me to bed—O conscience ! where art thou ? Sweet mornings that I used to have in Perth return to me. Another glorious din ner. Went to the Judge and Jury at the Garrick's Head this evening. Nearly burst our sides—the interrogators are very clever, and the witty sayings are excellent. Saw B— there. What would my wife say if she knew all this ? However, no fear of her knowing except B— informs, and he is as bad as myself. Got to bed at one. Saturday.—Down the river at Greenwich. Re turned to Blackwall in the evening; dined there, but not on white bait, dinner and sundries 16s. each. Returned to town at nine. Went and saw Farren and Webster at the Haymarket. Fairen excelled as Grandfather Whitehead ; Miss Julia Bennett was charming, and I was overpowered. Sunday.—The bells are tolling for service ; the busy throng crowd the streets ; the choirs are filled with the pealing anthem., and—and—here I am in bed ; lam like a giant requiring refreshment. We are to have another glorious Here the diary breaks off most abruptly, and leaves us to ponder on the hero's sojourn in London, and wonder as to how he was able to get out of the messes he was in. If he wants the pocket-book returned, he can address his request to X. Y. Z., at the Post-office, Perth, when, upon identifying his property, it will be restored to him.—Perth Constitutional. PUBLIC EXAMINATION AT SANDHURST. The usual half-yearly public examination of the officers and gentlemen cadets studying at the Royal Mili tary College took place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 18th, 19th, and 20th inst., before a colle giate board, at which were present Field 'Marshal his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, Lieutenant- General Sir G. Scovell, K.C.8., the Governor, Ma jor-General George Brown, C.B. and K.H., the Deputy-Adjutant-General of the Forces, Major-Ge neral T.. W. Taylor, C. 8., the Lieutenant-Governor. and Lieutenant-Colonel G. W. Prosser, Superintendent of Studies. At the close of the examination the follow ing officers were presented with the usual certificates o' qualification Captain H. T. Butler, 55th Regiment. Lieutenant J. E. Addison, 70th Regiment. In consequence of the superior talents and acquirements displayed by Lieutenant Addison in the highest branches of mathematical science, a special honorary addition was made to his certificate; and the high qualifications in military surveying of both officers were also particularly noticed. The following gentlemen cadets, who had com pleted their qualifications for commissions, were recom mended to his Grace the Commander-in-Chief for ap pointment to ensigncies in the line without purchase: — J. H. H. Parkes. H. C. Strickland. V. H. Close. Edmund Young. H. J. P. Booth. Francis J.Harrisson. J. L. Maclean. John Gordon. W. T. F. Wallace. Gilbert A. Amor. T. M. Moore. John T. N. O'Brien. H. 11'. Drummond. By the result of the examination, about 50 other young gentlemen were declared to have made various steps towards qualifying themselves for commissions in those branches of the mathematics which are applicable to military purposes; in permanent and field fortification, and the attack and defence of fortresses) in Latin and general history; and in the modern languages. And 17 had also, during the half-year, completed the course of professional education in military surveying, and 23 in the actual construction of intrenchments and saps in the field, pontooning, &c. SALMON FISHINGS ON THE CONON, &c.—The fish ings on the Conon, which have throughout the season been rather unproductive, is now, we are glad to learn, rapidly improving, upwards of forty excellent fish having been taken during the last eight days. From the-nu merous spawn that have during the last six weeks been daily seen passing downwards to the sea,—far m )re numerous than the oldest fisherman on the station has ever observed before—it is confidently expected that by the next high tide, the fishing will begin to get very flourishing. The same may be said with regard to tt e Beauly and Chanonry Point stations, which are also still backward. We trust these anticipations may be realiz , -d to make up for the deficiency experienced during the earlier part of the season.—Rosshire Advsrtiser. REPRESENTATION OF THE WESTERN DIVISION OF CORNWALL.—We are happy to learn that there is no probability of a vacancy occurring in the representation of this division at the approaching dissolution of Parlia ment. Both our respected Members were in the Hou-4. on Tuesday last, in anticipation of a discussion on .% r. Muntz's motion touching the Copper Ore Duties, whieh was postponed ; and although Mr. Pendarves is about to visit Cornwall during the Whitsuntide recess, it is on 1 private business, and the electors will have great satin faction in learning that thehealth of their long-tried re. presentative is so much restored as to afford them the fullest assurance that the county will not be deprived of TIE We S st A B ND A c to I n L I , ISLANDS TO THE his A val H us l b s l T e s r e a rir o i m ees T . CbyoßthPeOßGAoTvieorrinoOrFofLpoaNhpuo,N. on h proclamation was issued states that complaints had b een e 23d November, which wild cattle through the stre e e e t n s dangerous practice is mofadlonfoltuhieu,leaadnidngthciist slaughtering the anima ls att . 11 A was forbidden for the in violation ofthis ri ate.. to the custom of on or near the wharfs. This future, and " all beef slau:,htered prohibition shall, on proof of tht same, be forfeited, one-fourth to the benefit of the in lorm3nt, and three-fourths to the Government, for the support of the police of Honolulu." EXPERIMENTS with GUN COTTON- ji,v 1. (From the Liverpool Courier.) The following is the result of a series of e ' rig; ments, made on the 14th instklnt, under the dire of Messrs. Ingram and Clarke, of this town, t J.Ost , the value and utility of gun cotton in mining o • ra tions, at the works of the Woodhead Tunnel, •Flvt being carried on by G. C. Pauling, Esq., of tb • chaster, contractor. There were present to witness' the experiments, Mr. H. C. Campbell, Mr. H. J. Pauling, Mr. Sharpe, and Mr. S. Smith, of Man chester, Mr. John H:►lstead. the company's super.. irvendent, 2nd Mr. J, hn Thornton, of Woodhead, with a number of foremen and officers connected with the works. Experiment No. 1, in No. I cross drift, at west end of tunnel, the hide 3 fret 6 inches d , ep, in hard mill st,..ne grit, with a chizrg, of 10 g.unces of cotton, did more execution than :.;ny quantity of powder would have done under the sanie dr( uzmtances. Experiment No 2, in the same place and strata, the hole 3 feet 3 inches deep, 8 ounces cotton did the same execution that is g,nerally done with 3 pounds powder : m.)ved about 2.i tons. Experiment No. 3, in open face, at west end of tunnel, in the miLstone grit, hole 4 Pet 4 inches deep, 4 feet from face, with a charge of 4 pounds powder, moved 28 tons. Experiment No. 4, in the rame fare, with a charge, of 11 ounces of cotton, 4 feet from face, 3 feet 9 im— ches deep, moved 28 tons, but did not throw it about in the same manner that powder does. Experiment No. 5, in the sane face, with 8 ounces cotton, moved a great spas., but oil not break it up. Charge appeared too small-6 feet from face, and 5 feet deep. Experiment No. 6, in same face, with a charge of 3 pounds powder, 6 feet from face and 5 feet deep, the result was the same as in the former experiment, and the charge appeared too weak. Experiment No. 7, in cross drift No. 15, in hard dark shell, a charge of 8 ounces cotton, 3 feet deep, did the same execution that is usually done with 3 pounds powder. Experiment No. 8, in opep face, at east entrance of tunnel, a charge of 8 ounces cotton, 4 feet 6 in ches from face, in beds of hard sandstone, rock, and. shell, alternating the charge, placed 5 feet 6 inches deep, moved about 14 tons. Experiment No. 2, in !he same face, with 10 ounces cotton, placed at 6 tot from the face, and the hole drilled 6 feet deep, that by some mi-management the cotton was placed at the depth of 3 feet), moved about 16 tons. From the above experiments it will be seen that the results were very satisfactory. and leave no doubt that, from its superior Portability, if the price can be SP regulated as to make the cost below that of pos der, it wilt entirely supersede it in many of the operations Wliore :powder is at present required. In long drifts and headings, where the want of fresh air i* severely felt and difficult to be had, the cotton has 2 decided superiority over that of powder, as it creates no smr.ke or stench, and the men can return to their work immediately after firing, whereas with powder they are sometimes detained a considerable period before they can return, which in volves a great loss of labJur. ...,., RACES TO COME. The followinz is the list of fixtures already made for he season of 1847: Newton . MAY. 26 j Hungerford Ascot Heath Ihnipton T.-nbury Sutton Park JUNE. 1 Bi bury Club 9 St, ckbridge 10 ,N"«...i,c,t1, , 15 (!arlisle Writ,le N.,wmaTket Liverpool Nottingham Go.pcl ,, owl 27 Leominster Ainca ster ansfiel : JULY 1 6 6 12 AUG Ripon Brighton 2 .. ...... 4 10 10 11 ... 11 ... 17 Norwich Wolverhampt ,, n Chelmsf. rd R tiding ... Levi es Yarmouth U ST. 1 Y. lit * Egham 1 )erby *lt re , ord 1 *I i utiviDgcloy, :,.., ..,autk,rtairy t6t.ourbr:dge" SEPTE Warwick 8 Aberdeen Dune& ter Leicester Lichfield OCTi Stafford 5 Newmarket, S. 0 ll NOVE: Worcester ........not fixed [The meetings against terisk have not been official bability will take place at tti IRISH RACE Curragh Apr:! 20 I Tullow Mfty 4 I Bellem,town Wick low June 1 8 Curragh Killarney 3O The Heath July 5 _ _ Mallow _ - 13 Down Royal Corpora- ti an 24 24 25 26 20 Carlow 2O Ballyeigh 29 Phcenix Park Aug. 10 3U li (i ford Wa' • all Riehm. nci *Line',ln New market, F. 0. Sandbach 113E11., Newmarket, Ii 25 11 . '11 ir. ER. I Tarpotley which we have placed an a- 1y announced, but in all pro le time mentioned.] ;S TO COME. Kilcock Aug. 16 Cork Garrison Curragh Lusk Limerick Fermoy Tuam • ' 27 Cork. - Oct. 5 Curragh i)+.' 11 Royal Corpora- tion Kijumny 2l RECENT D)SCOVERIES IN AUSTRALIA. In our last we reported the return of his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governer and suite from a voyage to the head of Spencer's Gulf. We are now enabled to give some particulars of an examination of the various harbours in that gulf which have hitherto been only partially known to the public, an d th e discovery, if we may so call it, of a new harbour situated close to Mount Remarkable, in which the largest ships can load and discharge in perfect secu rity. After a careful examination of Port Germain in lat. 33 3, it was ascertained that that harbour is not only very difficult of access but is not available for shipping drawing more than 12 feet water. Port Ferguson, als.o, did not appear to be available for large ships; but it was found that that portion of the gulf immediately north of Point Lov.lv, lat. 32, long. 57, extending to the latitude of Mount Remarkable, 62 43, contains a fine harbour with a depth of from four to seven fathoms. It is sheltered on the south by a sand batik, which runs from the point (not named) opposite Point Loy, ly, and close to the latter point there is a k pr•antn-1 of seven fathoms leading into the harbour, to which therefore there is an easy ac cess. On the west site of the Gulf, near Point Lowly, the depth of this harbour is seven fathoms, and it shoals gradually towards a sandy beach on the eastern side, distant fifteen mil," from Mount Remarkable. At one mile and a half from the shore, there is an excellent well-protected anchorage in four fathoms water. The land close by the Gulf at this part was traversed b Mr. Eyre in 1839. From his report we should consider it a country favourable for land carriage. On the Mount Remarkable range the prevailing rock is a very- hard white sandstone; on tne west coast a coarse red sandstone prevails. a'he Governor was of opini.m, from the nature of the country, that the range of mountains, as fir as Mount Arden, abounds in minerals.— From the South Austra.: Tian, Dec. 8. AMUSING CASE FOR GENTLEMEN OF THE LONG ROBE.—It IS rumoured that a gentleman of this town is about to bring an action tor bleach of promise of mar riage, against a lady recently married, and who, up to the time of her marriage, was residing • with a clergy man, well known in Liver/mi. It is said, that the si e • seats which he has made to her, from time to_t_ ! , a r e very and they have been closely d i nagritnhge thec. ui s r a ts m h!p h . a a p i p e y o p %c r o i n o s d i . d f ra d ii] e b v i s e l h u e. will, li no or doubt, iett r r is be produced in court, followe d, ani us-13g p-rto I. v s lucp s.v h e as rpoo ll i nc l e ini tm es k . en place , NT —We understand LORD LIEUTENANT. - « r ' . by T tl i i: E . de N no e u vv. eni d e that the Earl of Cl•irendrm is to art ive at Du! Castlu on Wednesday n ext. On that (lOV a Council will be held, at which the Noble Earl will kie sworn in as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Ther., I. dare some ausur. rumours t t i e n h n e t t h g i i lv t :e e r w oin i p r e tt . n p te L a s 1 :7 4 . u ht r o c e 1 5: r l a t e r n . I angel ati::.llel o t her undeserving departments con tinues in the office of Chia' SueNtarbl.—"Lutblisntaist'ev'engofaotf. Post. WICK, MAY 13.—We have this week been re minded of the a,preac-11 of the herring campaign. Upwards of 150 barrcls of herrings have arrived from Stornoway, the produce of the few reviOus days, and more are looked for. These are being shipped off to the continent with all dispatch. Various opinions are ex pressed as to their quality. Stettin accounts of recent date are most unfavourable. Irish markets are not near so bad as that of Stettin, althmgh they are certainly very kw.—Ross•shire Advert:er. _ Ox bourn, of Hucknall Torkard. hosier , some time . ago CONTIJMACIOUSPIIOCEEDIGS.-Mr. William made an effigy, and placed it in his garden to frighten birds. A few days since , o ne of the famil y the garden, and, on exan2,imig the :curecrow, f oun d i n went into one of the pockets a bird s nest, ready for the reception of eggs ! FEARFUL ACCIDENT IN TUE GRAY S INN-ROAD.- Friday bborey years of age was knocked doves a nd . ' } r ° u u n thr ov o e f r " b v y elv h e orses attached to a carriage break, by a person named Richards. The poor - stiering from a compound fracture of the skull, was immediately conveyed to the R o y a l F ree H os pit a l, in the Gray's Inn r. , ad, where the operation of trephin ing was immediately and successfully performed, and the youth is now doing exceedingly well. i b i the r 0 i is the, ; 0 of 5 4 8 9 0 0 4 8 M 12 en 0. :- -. o_~