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commissioners and that the powers fc :er, wouli hands of comm respect, would be a I Raiment. And the 'I by the Birkenhe, that by the cours bill now in parlia of the opportuni deration - Of the co necessary to WI sentation of t to light Birkenhead and seventeen s, and to supply Birkenhead with :elusive privilege ; but still, if the tants of Birkenhead are of opinion, with gas, and supplying with ship, be better solely in the ;nst the bill in that their ca subject for the consideration of par n-clerk reports, that it is represented imissioners appointed by the council, tied with regard to the gas and water the commissioners have been deprived _ . 4 submitting their case to the fair consi- the commons, and now it is A before the lords, with a repre circumstances under which the bill has That in this matter the s a landed proprietor in the passed through the commons Council are concert township of Birkenhead. The minutes of the committee contained a report from the surveyor, touching the improvement of Myrtle-street. The report set forth that the present width of Myrtle-street, from Mulberry-street to Crown-street, is 13 yards. The following estimate is calculated to extend it to 18 yards wide : From Hope-street to Mulberry-street arrangements have been made, and allowed by the Court of Chancery, for setting back the houses to be built thereon three yards on present line of street ; thus leaving the 5e to house 22 yards, and the street 16 rea. Should this part of the street be le same width as Hardman-street is 11 be necessary to purchase from the Ir. Thomas 420 square yards, esti £399. Should each side from the r distance from hous yards from area to at made 18 yard intended to t executors of t mated, with t the street be cor street to Bedfoi _ ime width from Mulberry gill require the destruction of 04032 ; deducting £BOO ding £7O for paving, -street and Laurel s would be required, &c. at £390. The rth side to Crown-street ition, from which 730 yards would be the flagging and making the street the hied at £693. Total cost of the im- TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A meeting of ing, at eleven o'clocK, n as the third quarterly n belonging to such quart for the other matters. APPOINTS The Tow N -C Mr. John Pi George Snow Mr. SHEII Town Council was held yesterday morn cil Chamber, Town-hall, 11 matters ontlily council had been made appuc oods, 1.7 uttleworth question bility of the off the I responsibility, as f tageons too until a prosecu bility should h The TowN- shrink from at cations in tt approbation adoption Mr. HUGH H pointed Deputy Town Mr. MELI Mr. ISA HOLM the appoint] so if he had He ha the statements went on to argue tha avocations, it w knowledge for t been accnstome lified. Mr. He Mr. Snowball 6 crating Solicitor . Mr. R. JoN; divided, when tl Mr. Shutt Hodgson H. Holmes, Toulmin, Robir Gladstone, Proc Leigh, John Smith, G. I Alex. Smith, Harbord, ' Sheil, Evans, Barclay, E and the Mayor. For Mr. Siaowb R. Jones. For Mr. Shutt' The proceedin 6 report respecting t. before parliament. 1 a resolution of the co 7s of ti confer on the s sioners under clerk reported, ti the present commissioner lighting with gas, nor in authorising a c other townst water, was ther re appeared, lewortle—Mes FINANCE COMMITTEE r. .3 oseph consistent that em the highest It would t ecuting solicitor, 1 all the b ly commenced, the responsi- slightest wish to led certain modifi- Ch at once met with Mr. Sheil's by Mr. Gladstone, moved their BY moved that Mr. Shuttleworth be ap- lag Solicitor ntion to have moved sbould have done bad the slightest ball's letter, and from )se him. Mr. Holmes of Mr. Shuttleworth's I possess the requisite Ir. Snowball, who had better qua- roposing ihat Town Clerk I the amendment The council John Holmes, Quayle, :on, Thornhill, Case, Copeland, Wright , )r, Aikin, Woollright, H. Hornby, Yates, n, Cooper, H. Lawrence, Wood, Birkett, )r, Morecroft, Rigby, Kilshaw, Slater, Bulley Kee, lorda e n , B P o l o a t t i t l , Sir Joshua Vi/altusley, Isaac Holmes, Parker, and 'or Mr. Snowball, 3 Finance Committee embodied a and water bill now Birkenhead - - as made in conformity with that the Town- provetr erk should n the e corporation commis neat act. The Town. sting acts authorising f Birkenhead with reference to w before the lords, for five house for the value of t &c. £3307 ween Grov street is unbuilt, from which 300 with the exr remaining part 1 gs to the C required, which, wi additional width, is provement in front of the unbuilt land, £1482. There would still remain a frontage of about 225 yards now built upon, lying about the centre of the street, exclusive of the houses, 60 yards in length, before referred to, between Mul berry-street and Bedford-street. There then would remain two parts of the street, about £285 yards in length, about 13 yards wide only, unless the very serious expense is to be incurred of trnrct )us buildings which would amount to from £B,OOO to £10,00( Mr. EARLE 1, that it is to 1 Lally laid ( regretted that Myrtle- street was not origi of greater width, and that it would be inexpedient to make any purchase of houses already built, but that the Finance Committee be directed to take such measures as they may deem advisable, to widen the street to the new line from Grove-street to Crown street, by the purchase of such lands as may be vacant. Mr. Earle contendi.d that it would not cost more than £2BO to widen from Grove-street to Laurel-street, and thus a good street might be made at light expense. The remainder of the street could be widened at some future period. Mr. Earle set forth several reasons why he deemed the proposi- tion expedient. Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE seconded the motion, and ex pressed his conviction tile the measure was highly desirable, especially when so much could be effected at so small a cost. The motion was opposed by Messrs. Hugh Hornby, Bir kett, Sheil, Thornhill, Parker, John Holmes, Case, and Sir Joshua Walmsley, and supported by Messrs. Henry Law rence, Barclay, and Cooper. The opinions generally ex pressed against the motion, were, that there were many other streets in the heart of the town which it was more necessary to widen than the street in question, which had but small claim to any such favour, and that the extent of improvement now asked for was but a commencement upon which to ground a further claim. The supporters of the motion argued that the street was a great and increasing thoroughfare, and that it was expedient, as a matter of pru dent foresight, to widen it now, so as to avoid a much greater expense at some future period. The council divided, when there appeared for Alderman Earle's motion, 31, against it 18—Majority 13. Mr. BlRxErr wished to introduce a motion on the subject of the Inland Bonding Bill. The Mayor - said it was out of order to introduce a motion on a subject which was not alluded to in the report of the Finance Committee, before that report had been disposed of. Mr. Birkett persisted, and was again called to order. Mr. Birkett said he would then move that the present report be confirmed, and that it be an instruction to the Finance Committee to take the subject into consideration. It was understood that a report of the Town-clerk on the provisions of the bill would be brought forward. The Mayor again decided that Mr. Bir kett was out of order, but Mr. Birkett pressed his motion notwithstanding, and appealed to the Town-clerk. The Town-clerk thought, inasmuch as the Finance Committee watched the proceedings in all bills, and had not mentioned this, that Mr. Birkett might move an instruction on the subject. Mr. Henry Lawrence, Mr. Evans, Mr. Case, Mr. Aikin, and Mr. Hugh Hornby differed from the Town-clerk, and appealed to the standing orders. Mr. Birkett perse vered, and a long debate ensued on the subject, several members expressing their opinion, that it was unprecedented to make an appeal from the chair to the law adviser on a point of order, and Mr. Hornby showing that the council had the power of altering and making their own rules for their guidance. The Town-clerk concurred, and ultimately Mr. Birkett gave way. BIRKENHEAD GAS AND WATER BILL Mr. MOELECROFT, after some comments on the report on this subject, and arguing for the expediency of the corpora tion taking some steps for the frustrating the provisions of the new bill, proposed that it be an instruction to the Fi nance Committee to oppose it. Mr. IsnAc HOLMES seconded the motion. Mr. EvANS, alluding to the growing prosperity of the place, and to the greatness which it was probably destined to attain, said it was not proper to give a power in perpetuity to any body of men in such a community. Mr. HUGH HORNBY said, in the present state of their knowledge on the subject, they ought not to pass a resolu tion decidedly for opposing it ; but it should be an instruc tion to the committee to watch it, and to join in opposition to it if expedient. He would therefore move that it be re ferred to the Finance Committee to take the subject of the Birkenhead Gas and Water Bill into immediate considera tion, and that they be authorised to join in any measures that might appear to them advisable for the protection of the interests of the corporation as a landowner in Birkenhead. Mr. JOHN SMITH seconded this motion. Mr. MORECROFT, after some discussion, withdrew his motion, and Mr. Hornby's motion was adopted. _ . • The proceedings of the Finance Committee were confirmed CORPORATE PROPERTY AT BIRKENHEAD Mr. H. HORNBY said that there had been certain sums of money borrowed under the borough fund act, for the pay ment of the purchases made at Birkenhead, and that before those sums were obtainable it was necessary the following resolution should be adopted : " That the sum of two per centum per annum on £21,666 13s. 4d., and £2,933 Gs. Bd., the amount of the principal money borrowed for the first and second purchases at Bir kenhead, over and besides the interest of the money bor rowed, shall be set apart from and out of the borough fund of the borough, in order to form an accumulating fund for the payment of the principal money so borrowed, or of so much of the general bond debt of the borough as may be equal to, or may not exceed, the amount of the money so borrowed." This resolution having been duly seconded, was unani mously carried. THE INLAND WA REHOUSEING BILL. K read the report of the inland warehous- The Tows-CL ing bill, which stated that inland towns were to be appointed warehousing places the same as ports, with certain exceptions. Mr. BIRKETT begged to move a resolution in connection with the bill. He would not go over the same arguments he had used on a late occasion, but merely content himself with saying that the present was merely the same kind of bill which had been introduced two or three years ago. He then moved the following resolution : " That a special committee be now appointed, to oppose this bill by all means in their power ; and that the mayor be authorised to affix the seal to any petition to parliament that the committee may deem necessary. Mr. GLADSTONE seconded the resolution. Mr. EVANS said the present question had been already settled, and that the council could not consistently interfere with it again. They had committed themselves to absolute neutrality on it, and he could not see how they cou ld recede from that position with any consistency. He had mentioned on a_prmer occasion what he would then repeat, that it was u-his.,_hrli,e of the inland towns. Atter some further icluded by recommending again to stently, and not interfere at remarks, the council to (Hear.) __ Mr. G. H. LAWRE d that the people of Liverpool e nuestion, and that he would were deeprs give his vote in opposition to the bill. Mr. YATEs, Mr. Antrx, and Mr. H. HORNBY expressed themselves in opposition to the motion; and Mr. H. LAw- ReNcE and Mr. HonGsox supported it. Mr. BIRKETT replied in a speech of considerable anima tion, in the course of which he called upon the council to stand up firmly and determinedly in favour of the town. A division was come to, when there appeared — For the motion Against it Majority in favour of the motion.. The motion was accordingly declared to have been carried, amid loud cheers from the conservatives. Mr. H. HoaNBY opposed the proposition. It was unpre cedented, and if the members of the committee were to re tire, there would not be a sufficient number of gentlemen left to form a council. The MAYOR also dissented from the proposition, and said he had frequently observed that members retired to lounge about 'Change, or to get a mutton chop, thus causing great inconvenience in transacting business. Mr. ROBINSON suggested, that when the members of the council were detained all day, as they had been yesterday, lunch should be served to them. (Laughter.). . . Mr. CASE requested the Mayor to proceed to business. The present discussion was a waste of time. Mr. EVANS said, the council had gone out of its way to fix the adjourned meeting on the day which the Dock Com mittee were obliged to meet, and now the council refused the trifling concession of reading the proceedings first, in order to enable the members to perform a duty which was of equal importance with that of the council. Mr. PLATT thought the request very reasonable. Mr. H. HORNS; again stated his objections to the propo sition, and said that the Dock Committee, instead of being of equal importance with the council, were only a commitee of the council. _ _ The conversation then dropped. MARKETS COMMITTEE Mr. RA DCLIFFE, jun., read the proceedings of this com mittee, and their adoption was moved. The TOWN-CLERK read his report upon the case of Thomas Levins, whose case had been previously noticed. Levine had a stall in St. James' Market, that he went to the United States for some time, and that in his absence, the committee re-let the stall. Levins unexpectedly returned and claimed the stall, which being refused, he attempted to take forcible possession of it. He was taken before M r. Rushton, who decided that as he had paid his rent in advance, and the pe riod of his tenancy had not expired when he claimed the stall, he was justified in endeavouring to re-gain it, but that he had done wrong in attempting to take it by force. The Town-clerk was instructed by the committee to report upon the whole case ; he took the evidence of all the parties, and reported his opinion to be that the possession of the new tenant of the stall must be supported. Mr. COOPER presented a memorial from the butchers in the market in favour of Levins, which was ordered to lie ou the table. Mr. HARBORD moved, as an amendment, that Levins be replaced in his stall, or one equal thereto, and that he be re paid the rent he had paid. Mr. COOPER seconded the motion. Mr. EVANS opposed it, and said the man might have his rent back, so that there was no occasion for the proposition. He would not have made such a noise about it if he had not expected it to become a party business. In fact he had ab sconded, and had lost all claim upon the committee. Mr. ROBINSON said he could not reconcile the treatment of Levins by the Markets' Committee with his sense of jus tice. Mr. JOHN SMITH regarded - the motion as a direct attack upon the Markets' Committee and the Sub-committee which had the control of St. James's Market. Mr. Smith entered into all the facts, contended upon them that Levins had no reason to complain. Mr. ISAAC HOLMES, in supporting the motion, said, in reply to Mr. Evans, that the markets under the present ma nagement cost more than under the old system. Mr. CASE said, that Levins had broken the conditions under which he had taken the stall, and therefore he had no claim upon the council. Mr. THORNHILL and Mr. M`KEE defended the proceed ings of the Markets' Committee. Mr. GLADSTONE said, if the conditions upon which the stall was let to Levins were made known to him, he had no Mr. H. HOLMES said they were. Mr. SHELL said it was the duty of the council to attend to such complaints as these, but he should oppose the motion. Mr. KILSHAW opposed it. The TOWN-CLERK said the stall was taken originally under the old bye-laws of 1831. Mr. PARKER and Sir JOSHUA WALMSLEY supported the Markets' Committee. The question was then put, when there appeared, For the Amendment 9 Against it The amendment was, consequently, lost. Mr. BIRKETT then moved another amendment, to the effect that Levin's case be referred back to the committee. Mr. HARBORD seconded the amendment. Mr. MELLOR said be should resist the amendment, for the matter was really one of the most frivolous ever brought be fore the council. Some further discussion followed, and the matter ended in the amendment being withdrawn. TOWN-HALL ESTABLISHMENT COMMITTEE. The proceedings of this committee were read and con firmed. Mr. HODGSON asked what that proved ? Sir J. WALMSLEY said it proved that he, Mr. Hodgson, did not then object to a man who was not a member of the establishment. Mr. EARLE said it proued, besides, that when Mr. Hodg-. son found himself in a minority he bad not the moral courage to declare his opinions, but now he was backed by a few friends he could get up and express his dissent. Mr. BIRKETT complained of this sort of language being addressed by one member of the council to another. Mr. HODGSON inquired why Mr. Earle was not called to order? The MAYOR made no reply. SHILL defended the appointment, and, in the course of his remarks, said he would not take upon himself the un warrantable privilege of saying, because he did not himself agree with the religion of one man, that that man's religion was necessarily wrong. The MAYOR:then li - tit the question, and the numbers were — For the amendment. Against it Majority against the amendment.... S The proceedings were then confirmed. The proceedings of the HEALT,II COMMITTEE were next read and confirmed. SCHOOLS IN THE BOROUGH GAOL The MAT on said, before Mr. Parker proposed the motion of which he had given notice, " that the schools attached to the borough gaol be under the immediate superintendence and direction of the chaplain of the gaol," he would mention that the gaol was i regulated by acts of parliament, and regu lations, which clearly defined the duties of chaplain and ma gistrates. The chaplain had the superintendence of the schools. Mr. PARKER asked the town-clerk whether he was in order to move the resolution. The TOWN-CLERK said this motion, if carried, could be of no service, the regulation of the gaol being altogether in the justices. Mr. PARKER said he had no objection to put the motion in the form of a recommendation. .• The TOWN-CLERK repeated his statement, adding, that if there was any abuse, it was the duty of the council to bring it torward. Mr. PARKER said that would answer his purpose. Soon after he had been elected a member of this council, he went to the borough prison, and was told by the governor that there had been no boys' school there since the 25th March last, although there were 70 boys in that prison. He next asked the chaplain if he had the superintendence of them, and he said if he had he should have thought it his duty to have taken care that the school was not left without a teacher till the office of master could be filled up. He knew he should be told that the chaplain had the superintendence, but the chaplain told him if he had he should introduce some very different things; and here he (Mr. Parker) would men tion, that no books were introduced except those used in the corporation schools. He then looked at the girls schools, where he saw about 30 scholars, and the Roman Catholic mistress was expounding the Scriptures to them. Perhaps he should be told that the greatest number of the boys were Roman Catholics. He was glad of that, because it spoke a good deal in favour of our Protestant faith. Mr. ISAAC HOLM ES seconded the motion. The MAYOR stated that yesterday the chaplain expressed Russell) would proceed with the government measure upon the subject without delay. Lord J. RUSSELL said he would certainly proceed with the governtnent measure with the least possible delay. The house then resumed, and the CHAIRMAN obtained leave to sit again on the 17th of May. The house then resolved itself into committee on the Cri minal Justice bill. Mr. W. PATTEN proposed two clauses, one to confirm, in some particulars, the charter of Manchester, and the other to provide compensation for certain officers. Mr. M. PHILIPS thought the proposal an insult to the people of Manchester. In fact, they were now asked to buy off the opposition to the charter by giving some thousands of the money of the rate-payers to those who had so long per sisted in opposing it. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL and MT. C. BULLER opposed the clauses, which were supported by Mr. CRESSWELL. After some discussion the first clause was withdrawn, and the committee divided upon the second clause, which was negatived by a majority of 128 to 73. Lord F. EGERTON moved a clause to exempt Bolton from the operation of the bill. After some discussion the committee divided, and the clause was negatived by a majority of 75 to 31. The house then resumed, the other orders of the day were disposed of, and the house adjourned. HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. The South Australian bill was read a third time and passed: The Marquis of NORMANDY moved the third reading of the drainage of towns bill. The Duke of WELLINGTON moved that Oxford should be exempted from the operation of the bill, on the ground that it had already local commissioners for that purpose under an act of parliament. After some conversation the motion was agreed to, and the bill was read a third time and passed. The Marquis of NORMANDY moved the third reading of the borough improvements bill. The Earl of RIPON moved that Birmingham should be in serted in the schedule at the end of the bill, in order that the act might be carried into operation by the local commis sioners. After some conversation their lordships divided, and the motion was carried by a majority of 69 to 36. Lord LyNDBURST then moved that Birmingham should be altogether exempted from the operation of the bill. The Marquis of NORMANDY and the Marquis of LANS DOWNE opposed the motion ; but, after some conversation, the Marquis of Normanby declined to press his oppo.Ation, though he still objected to leave Birmingham out of a bill in tended to benefit every town in the kingdom. The motion of Lord Lyndhurst was then agreed to, and passed. Their lordships then adjourned. The House of Commons did not sit on Tuesday HOUSE OF LORDS.—WEDNESDAY The House of Lords did not sit to-night. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-WEDNESDAY Mr. MUNTZ gave notice that, to-morrow week, (Thursday next) he would move that the house address the Crown, praying for the removal of the Earl of Cardigan from the command of the 11th hussars. _ _ . Wheat Qrs. 1703 10350 ' 12053 Barley Qrs. 19 30 49 Malt Qrs. 30 1672 1672 Oats Rye Qrs. 11 Beans Qrs. 734 i 2438 3172 Pease. Qrs. Shelled Barley . Qrs. Indian Corn . . . Qrs. Rapeseed Qrs. Oatmeal .. . . Loads 6215 3 6218 Flour. Sacks 11 11 Ditto . Brls. 4070 litlarkets. LIVERPOOL corroN MARKET, MAY 4. A moderate inquiry for Cotton to-day, and the sales are estimated at 1,000 to 1,200 bales, at yesterday's prices. COTTON MARKET, MAY 5. A very moderate inquiry for Cotton- day, and not more than 2000 bales have been sold at previous prices, all to the trade. COTTON MARKET, MAY E. The intelligence received by express from India, overland, is quite in accordance with previous expectation, viz. of a very un certain and vacillating character, and much calculated to increase the gloom and dulness pervading our market for all kinds of pro duce. In Cotton we continue as before with very little general de mand; to-day one house has purchased 1000 bales, one half for export, and the other on speculation, which with the daily supply of 1000 to the trade, makes a total of 3000 bales, at yesterday's prices, or a shade easier in favour of the buyer. The following gentlemen toted in the division: — For the motion—Messrs. J. Holmes, Hodgson, Houghton, Isaac Holmes, Copeland, Wright, H. Holmes, Gladstone, Robinson, Toulmin, Cooper, H. Lawrence, Wood, Birkett, Bushell, Proctor, Rigby, Kilshaw, Parker, R. Jones, jun., J. Smith, G. H. Lawrence, A. Smith, jun., and Harbord. Against it—Messrs. Thornhill, Case, Mellor, Morecroft, Aikin, Sheil, Woollwright, Bright, H. Hornby, Jordan, T. Holt, Yates, Slater, M`Kee, Platt, Mather, Booth, Evans, J. llornby, Bulley, Booth, Earle, and the Mayor._ The five 'following gentlemen were then appointed upon the committee :—Mr. Gladstone, Mr. John Holmes, Mr. Freme, Mr. Bushell, and Mr. Birkett. WEST INDIA MAILS Mr. SHELL obtained precedence for his motion :—That the finance committee be instructed to apply to government, and, if necessary, to parliament, and to adopt every practicable means to obtain the appointment of Liverpool as the West India Mail Station. The motion was seconded by Sir JOSHUA WALMSLEY, and carried unanimously. OPENING PUBLIC-HOUSES ON SUNDAYS The minutes of the watch committee, embodied a recom mendation, that the metropolitan police act clause, for re stricting the opening of public-houses until one on Sunday afternoon, should be inserted in the Liverpool local acts amendment and police bill. The committee had come to a resolution, that it would be expedient to introduce the clause, unless the government should proceed to bring in a general act. It was found that no public bill could be expected, but that the government would introduce the clause into the local act. The committee had also learned that the metropolitan bill had worked exceedingly well. The MAYOR read the memorial of the licensed victuallers against the measure, passed at the meeting held by them on Saturday last. Sir Josuux WALMSLEY moved the confirmation of the minutes, and supported the introduction of the 42d clause. Mr. THORNHILL seconded the motion. _ _ Mr. BIRKErr, seconded by Mr. TOULMIN, moved that the provision be extended seven miles round Liverpool. The TOWN-CLERK said this would be fatal to the whole bill. . . . Mr. BUSHELL, in an eloquent speech, supported the intro duction of the clause. Mr. Evans, Mr. Earle, Mr. Shell, Mr. Hodgson, Mr. G. H. Lawrence, Mr. Case, Mr. Woollright, spoke strenuously in favour of the introduction of the clause. __ Mr. Jones, Mr. Wright, Mr. Parker, Mr. John Smith, and Mr. Proctor, supported the amendment. The original motion was carried by a majority of 34 to 9. The council adjourned at four o'clock to eleven on Thurs day. ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING The adjourned council meeting was held at eleven o'clock yesterday, for the despatch of the remaining portion of the business. The MAYOR presided. _Mr. BOOTH requested that, as the Dock Committee met at twelve o'clock, the proceedings of that body should be taken first, in order to enable the members to attend the meeting. EDUCATION COMMITTEE The proceedings of this committee were next read. Mr. PARKER said he had been informed riotous meetings were held in the North School every Saturday night, by con certs taking place there. He wished to know whether these concerts were sanctioned by the committee, as the people in the neighbourhood complained of them. Sir J. WALMSLEY said the concerts had been conducted very well, and formed no reasonable ground of complaint to the inhabitants. Mr. Parker must have been misinformed. The MAYOR said he had received no complaints upon the subject. It would be better for gentlemen to apply for in formation to the committee instead of asking questions publicly. Sir J. WALMSLEY said the matter brought forward by Mr. Parker was a mere clap-trap. Mr. ISAAC HOLMES objected to the salary of Miss Robin son and Miss Webster's salary being reduced £lO per an- num. The MAYOR said this matter could not now be brought under discussion, as it related to salaries. It would come before the next meeting, when the discussion might be taken. The proceedings were then confirmed, with the exception of the part relating to the reductions. COURT OF REQUESTS COMMITTEE. Mr. EVANS moved the confirmation of the proceedings of this committee, comprising the increase of several salaries agreed to at a former meeting. The proposed increase of Mr. Harris' salary from £BO to £lOO, was postponed till the next meeting.—Motion passed. The proceedings of the Gardens' Committee, and those of the Church Expenditure Committee were read and con firmed. LAW COURTS COMMITTEE A very interesting report, and a number of plans and ele vations were submitted, in the proceedings of this commit tee, from Mr. Elmes. The report stated that the entire cost of the united buildings of the law courts and St. George's Hall would be £92,000. Mr. HORNBY moved the confirmation of the proceedings, and suggested that a special meeting of the council be called to decide upon the plans. Sir J. WALMSLEY seconded the motion. _ Mr. EARLE hoped the special meeting would be an early one. Time was rapidly advancing, and indeed he thought it was expedient for a decision to be taken to-day. The MAYOR said there were several bills in parliament which would require a special meeting to be held next Wed nesday, and the decision should be taken then. Sir J. WALMSLEY suggested that the plans should be ex hibited for the purpose of the opinions of the public being taken upon them. Mr. H. HORNBY and Mr. EARLE opposed this suggestion being adopted till after the special meeting. The proceedings were then confirmed, the final decision to be taken at a special meeting on Wednesday next, and the Finance Committee were requested to report upon the financial considerations, rendered necessary by the junction of the two buildings. The Dock Committee proceedings were then read and con firmed. THE MAYOR ' S COMMUNICATIONS Several communications addressed to the Mayor were then read and referred. Mr. PLATT presented a memorial from 800 inhabitants of Toxteth.park, praying for the establishment of a slip at that end of the town, to enable them to have communications with Cheshire without the necessity of going to George's pier. Mr. BENN, Mr. BOOTH, and Mr. SANDS said the Dock Committee were now erecting a siip in that neighbourhood. Mr. PLATT said he was very happy to hear it. The memorial was then referred to the Dock Committee GAOL COMMITTEE This committee reported that they had recommended Mr. John Robert Miles to the council for their appointment to the office of schoolmaster of the borough prison. Mr. BIRKETT asked whether Mr. Miles was a member of the Church of England. _ . The MAYOR said that question had not been asked, but his testimonials were very superior. Mr. BOOTH believed he was a member of the Church of Scotland. _ ..... Mr. BIRKErr moved that the appointment be postponed till it had been ascertained whether Mr. Miles was a member of the establishment. Mr. PARKER said he should second the motion. The municipal corporation act was based upon Protestantism, and he hoped before Mr. Miles was confirmed in the appoint ment his principles would be ascertained. Mr. H. HORNEY said if this motion were adopted it would be introducing a principle which would be very inconvenient, and which was not acted upon in the legislature. It had always been understood among the magistrates that the sub ject of religious professions should not be mentioned. The TOWN -CLERK said, in this case there was no act im posing a disability on any one holding this office. Mr. HODGSON expressed his entire dissent from appoint ing a man whose religious creed was not in accordance with that of the clergyman under whom he was placed. Sir J. WALUSLEY said, on the appointment of a former schoolmaster, who was note member of'the Church of. En gland, Mr. Hodgson was present, and he did not object to it. himself perfectly satisfied wiih the regulations: Sir J. WALMSLEY said the chaplain had power to intro duce what religious books he thought proper, and that they were not exclusively those used in the corporation schools. No books whatever could be introduced in the gaol schools without the sanction of the chaplain, and the chaplain had expressed himself satisfied with the controul he had over the schools. Mr. PARKER said it was only on Tuesday last that the chaplain had shewn him some excellent books, which were very proper certainly ; but he said he did not know whether he had the sanction of the magistrates. Mr. HORNIIY expressed his intention to oppose the mo tion. The ignorance of the chaplain, as to the extent of his duties, arose from his very recent appointment. Mr. HoncsoN asked whether the controul of the books had not been given to the chaplain since the notice of this motion had been given ? The MAYOR entered into some explanations, from which it appeared that this had not been the case. After some further discussion, the motion was withdrawn. On the motion of Mr. JOHN SMITH, seconded by Mr. H. HOLMES, Mr Parker was appointed a member of the pilots' committee, in the room of the late Mr. Leatham. Mr. Kilshaw was appointed a member of the watch com mittee, and Mr. Jordan a member of the Park committee, in the place of the late Mr. Coglan. • The council then adjourned (at three o'clock) till Wed nesday next. imptrial Varltamrnt. HOUSE OF OF LORDS-MONDAY THE CORN-LAWS. The Duke of BUCKINGHAM presented 100 petitions against any alteration in the corn-laws. The petitions were chiefly from places in the county of Buckingham, Suffolk, Derby, and Southampton. The noble duke called attention to a speech on the corn-laws delivered on a former occasion by the noble viscount at the head of the government, in which the noble viscount said that any agitation or discussion on the corn-laws wouid inevitably lead to commotions danger! ous to the peace of the community; he (the Duke of Buck ingham) sincerely trusted the noble viscount would remem ber the words he had used on former occasions, denouncing all agitation on the subject of the corn-laws, and that he and his colleagues would guard against any such agitation. Viscount MELBOURNE said, having been so pointedly al luded to, he could not let the present opportunity pass with out observing, that the speech quoted and others made by him were never intended to convey the idea that the corn laws were never to be interfered with. He had, however, changed the opinion he had formerly held, that opinion being entirely based and grounded upon particular and temporary circumstances. (Hear, hear.) The Earl of RIPON said, he heard the observations of the noble viscount with deep regret. (Hear.) He did not know what the country would think of his noble friend (Melbourne) this, however, he knew, that his noble friend would never be able to carry on the government of the country. (Hear.) He should like to know upon what ground the measure was to be introduced ? Was it under a protecting duty, or by taxation—taxing corn for revenue? (Hear, hear.) If so, the noble viscount would do what no other country in the world would do, and it would be the most disagreeable mea sure that ever was forced upon a reluctant parliament.' (Hear.) Viscount MELBOURNE rose and said, with emphasis, that the principle of the measure would be one of protection.— (Immense cheering.) The Earl of WINCHILSEA denounced any interference with the present system as imminently dangerous to the peace of the country. He called upon the noble viscount, in God's name, not to adopt any measure likely to lead to a tax upon bread. (Hear, hear.) The people of this country knew their interests—they knew that cheap bread meant low wages. (Hear, hear.) To pursue such a course would be the downfal of the noble viscount's government, which, in deed, would be a blessing to the country. (Cheering.) The conversation then dropped. Lord DUNFERMLINE presented a petition from the seven clergymen of Strathbogie, who had been suspended, pray ing that the indictment against them might be laid before their lordships. A discussion of some length respecting the difference between the legal and ecclesiastical courts of Scot land ensued. The Earl of GLEN GALL then drew the attention of their lordships to the case of the falsification of the returns from the Clonmel union, and moved a resolution to the effect that Mr. Stanley, in making those returns, had been guilty of a gross contempt of the authority of the house. The Earl of WICKLOW thought the resolution was stronger than the justice of the case required. Mr. Stanley could hardly have been guilty of contempt, for, in his opinion, he had been actuated by no improper motive whatever. Even if he was culpable, he was, certainly, not the person most culpable, for he was only the secretary to the board. He was of opinion that Government was not warranted in dis missing Mr. Stanley from his situation, or rather in accept ing his resignation, until the decision of the House of Lords was heard upon the subject. Lord ELLENBOROUGH said Mr. Stanley was selected, be cause he was the only person against whom the house could proceed. The Marquis of NORMANBY said that no one could deny that the falsification of the returns was a contempt of the house, although it was clear that the only motive which in fluenced Mr. Stanley was that of concealing a defalcation of duty. The Duke of WELLINGTON was of opinion that the house must agree to the resolution, though the poor law commis sioners were the really culpable parties, for they should have prevented such an occurrence. The case should be probed to the bottom, for in several other cases there had been cor ruption, as well as in this. After some observations from the Marquis of NORMANS and the Marquis of WESTMEATII, the resolution was agreed to. The Earl of GLENGALL then moved that Mr. Stanley be ordered to attend at the bar of the house on Friday, the 14th of May. The Marquis of NORMANBY thought the dignity of the house had been sufficiently consulted in the resignation of Mr. Stanley, and hoped that in his present state of health he would not be called upon to attend at the bar. Lord ELLENBOROUGH suggested that it would answer the purpose if it was entered upon the journals that, owing to Mr. Stanley's state of health, their lordships would not press his attendance at the bar. _ _ This suggestion was acceded to, and the Earl of GLEN GALL accordingly withdrew his motion. Their lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS—MONDAY. A new writ was moved for the borough of Sandwich, in the room of the late Major-General Sir K. Donkin. THE MINISTRY Colonel SIBTHORP (as it was understood) asked the Colo nial Secretary if it was the intention of her Majesty's ministers to resign their places ?—(" hear, hear," and laughter)—and if not, whether it was the intention of the noble lord to pro ceed with the civil contingencies this evening? (Hear, hear.) Lord J. RUSSELL.—With respect to the first question of the gallant colonel, I shall decline to give any answer. (Loud cries of " hear, hear," and laughter.) With respect to the second, he wished to say that he did not intend to proceed with the civil contingencies this evening. (Hear, hear.) IRISH REGISTRATION BILL In answer to a question by Mr. S. O'BRIEN, Lord STANLEY said, it was not his intention to proceed with his Irish Registration Bill on Wednesday next; he should postpone it for a fortnight ; and he could assure the house that every member should be apprized in due time of the day on which it would again be brought forward. (Hear.) THE CORN-LAWS In answer to a question by Mr. Cartwright, Lord J. RUSSELL said, on Friday next, he should be pre pared tti state the amount of fixed duty he intended to pro pose on the importation of foreign corn. (Hear, hear.) SUGAR DUTIES. Lord SANDON gave notice that on Friday next on the mo tion for going into committee of supply, he should submit a resolution on the proposition of the Chancellor of the Ex chequer relating to the sugar dutics—(hear, hear), and he should certainly so frame it as to take the sense of the hou s e on the subject. (Hear.) Sir R. INGLIS trusted the noble lord would introduce words into his resolution calling upon the house to declare that it was not advisable to allow the importation into this country of sugar the produce of slave labour. (Hear.) PUNISHMENT OF DEATH BILL The house then went into committee on the punishment of death bill. Mr. Bernal in the chair. The second clause was opposed by Lord J. Russell, Lord Dungannon, and Sir R. Inglis; and suprorted by Mr. Hume, Mr. O'Connell , and r. Sergeant Talfourd ; and on M a division it was defeated by a majority of 122 to 110. On the proposal of the fourth clause, abolishing the punish. ment of death in cases of violation, Sir C. DOUGLAS moved an amendment, making exceptions in certain cases. The amendment was withdrawn after sorriediscussion, and the clause itself was negatived by a majority of 123 to 61; Sir R. Peel declaring, that in cases of murder, attempts to mur der, and violation, he could not consent to abolish capital punishments. The next clause, which proposed to abolish the punish ment of death in cases of attempts to murder, led to some discussion, but was ultimately negatived by a majority of 83 to 75. The sixth clause was also negatived by a majority of 100 to 73. Mr. KELLY said that he could not press his bill further that evening, opposed as he was by the government, nor would he press tt further that session if the noble lord (J. Sir G. CLERK said he had been requested by his noble friend, Lord Sandon, to state that the following would be the form of the resolution it was his intention to move on Friday, with respect to the sugar duties :—" Resolved that, consider ing the efforts and sacrifices which parliament and the coun try had made for the abolition of the slave trade, and of sla very, with the earnest hope that, by our exertions and exam ple, we might be able to lead to a mitigation and final ex tinction of this evil in other countries, this house is not pre pared, especially with the prospect of the supply of sugar from the British possessions, to adopt the measure proposed by her Majesty's government, for the reduction of the duty on foreign sugar." Lord J. RUSSELL said, in the event of the noble lord pro posing the resolution of which notice had been just given, he would move, as an amendment, " That it is the opinion of this house that it is practicable to supply the present inade quacy of the revenue and to meet the expenses of the coun try by a judicious alteration of the protective and differential duties, without any material increase of the public burdens, and at the same time to promote the interests of trade, and to afford relief to the industrious classes ; and that this house considers such a course as the best calculated to provide for the maintenance of the public faith and the general welfare of the country." Sir R. INGLIS gave notice, that on Tuesday, the 18th, he would call the attention of the house to the question of church extension. The house then resolved itself into committee on the County Coroners Bill. On the third clause, Mr.. WAELEY moved an amendment, with a view to protect thevested interests of existing coroners. A discussion of some length ensued, which was terminated by Sir R. PEEL• who suggested that Mr. Wakley's object might be attained by giving coroners a power to appeal to the privy council. The suggestion was adopted, and the clause was negatived, on the understanding that it might be introduced at a subsequent stage of the bill, in an amended form. . . . . Mr. HUME moved an amendment to the sixth clause, with a view to give the right of voting for coroners to rate-payers. Mr. F. Mn ULE supported the amendment. At present coroners were elected nominally by freeholders, but in reality by universal suffrage, for every one was allowed to vote who chose to represent himself as a freeholder. Mr. JERVIS moved an amendment, to the effect that the old franchise should be retained, which amendment was car ried by a majority of 78 to 30. Mr. JERVIS moved another amendment, the effect of which would be to confine the right of voting to resident freeholders. The amendment was carried by a majority of 75 to 27. Mr. T. EGERTON then moved that the clause be omitted from this bill ; but his motion was negatived by a majority of 73 to 48, and the clause was ordered to stand part of the bill. . . A clause, giving power to coroners to appoint deputies was rejected by a majority of 61 to 58. A clause was agreed to, increasing the travelling allow unces to coroners from 9d to Is 6d per mile—to be paid for one way only. Mr. F. MA VLE moved that no mileage should be allowed for any distance within two miles of the coroner's usual place of residence. - - - •• After some discussion it was agreed that Only 9d per mile should be allowed for the first two miles. a The remaining clauses being disposed of, the hous,e re sumed. The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the house adjourned. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.—MONDAY. THE QUEEN V. WALDEGRAVE AND ANOTHER. This case having been called on, the noble prisoner and his companion, Captain Duff, stood up on the floor of the court, when the proper officer proceeded to read the indict. ment, and afterwards a number of affidavits in aggravation. The facts of the case are already too familiar to the public to require to be repeated here. Mr. Justice Pattison delivered judgment, who, after dwell ing at considerable length on the enormity of the offence committed, said that the Court, having taken into considera tion all the circumstances of the case, the sentence was that each of the defendants be confined in the custody of the Mar shal of the Queen's Bench prison for the space of six calen dar months ; that Lord Waldegrave pay a fine of £2OO, and Mr. Duff, £2O. The defendants were then removed in cus tody of the officers of the Court. EARLY NEW HAY.—A field of meadow grass in the ripest and best possible condition has this week been cut by Wil liam Nicholson, Esq., of Ingol Lodge, near this town. The excellent quality of the laud, and the early time at which the first crop has been cut, will enable Mr. N. to have at least a second, or perhaps a third cutting from the same field. — Preston Pilot. A. • a....•••• , DRESS FOR THE QUEEN. — A dress is making in Bethnal green for the Queen to wear at the ball, iu May, for the en couragement of the British silk-manufacture. The pattern is a rich white satin ground splendidly brocaded with gold,. the brocade representing the oak-leaf with sprigs of th e teat interspersed, and the acorn attached. It will be a most costly piece of workmanship, as there is a large quantity of gold woven in the satin, which measures thirty yards. The ma chinery on which it is formed is upon a new principle, and it takes a whole day to make three-quarters of a yard. The same pattern will be generally adopted by the lady patron esses of the ball ; only, that the gold is reserved for the leaves on the royal dress alone. The weavers announce a new in vention, which is to produce portraits of the Duke of Wel lington and the Queen Dowager, in black and white silk, so admirably done as to be scarcely distinguishable from a painting. SUPPOSED MURDER AT GRAYS.—The town of Grays has been in a state of considerable excitement for some days past, from the discovery of a skeleton, supposed to be that of a man who disappeared , about 14 years since, under very mys terious circumstances. It appears that the individual in question was employed at the Grays Chalk Pits, and, after being paid his week's wages, left a public-house, called the " Sailor's Return," in company with another man (who is understood to be at the present moment an inmate of Saffron Walden workhouse), and was never seen or heard of after wards. The remains alluded to were found in the direction this person would take in going to his own home, and there is an appearance of a contusion on the skull. A few metal buttons and a shoe are the only remains of his wearing appa rel. The body was found by the river side, about three feet below the surface, in digging for a new wharf. It has created some astonishment in the neighbourhood, that so many days should have been suffered to elapse without an inquest. We trust there is no truth in the report that the parish authori ties have declined summoning one, upon the ground of ex pense.—Essea. Standard. ATTEMPT TO PorsoN.—A most diabolical attempt to poi son was detected at Grittleton House, the seat of Joseph Neeld, Esq., M. P., a few days since. It appears that some wine had been decanted at lunch, a very small portion of which had been partaken of by Mr. Nee ld, his brother, and another gentleman. The remainder of the wine was intro duced at the dinner table ; but it had undergone such an alteration in its appearance and taste, that suspicions were at once excited. It was analysed, and found to contain a large quantity of deadly poison, which must have been mixed between the time of lunch and dinner. The circumstance, as might be expected, has occasioned considerable conster nation in the neighbourhood, and a Bow -street officer was immediately sent for. We are not aware that any one in particular is suspected ; and whose life was intended thus to have been sacrificed it is difficult to say. No servants can be more devoted to a master than the servants at Grittleton house to Mr. Neeld; and surely no master deserves more the respect and esteem of his dependents.—Devizes Gazette. - • LAUNCH OF THE ROYAL WEST INDIAN STEAM NAVI GATION COMPANY'S STEAM FRIGATE TIVEED.—OD Sa turday, the Tweed, steam-frigate, of 1828 tons new measure ment, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. Thomson and Spiers, ship-builders, Greenock. This being the second vessel of the West Indian line of steam packets built at Greenock, a considerable deal of interest was excited as to the successful issue of the launch. At one o'clock thousands of all ranks and classes, and a number of ladies of the higher circles, were moving towards the scene, and at half-past one every situation that could command a view of the launch was crowded to excess. About this time a heavy shower of rain fell, arid the wind, which blew fresh all fore noon, now quickened up into a perfect gale, and made it ra ther dubious whether the launch would take place or be de ferred for a time. The gale having abated, and the vessel hardened up at ten minutes past two o'clock, it became appa rent that no time was to be lost, as she gave symptoms of being determined to go off herself. In live minutes more, while the men were clearing everything, the dagger snapped, and away went the Tweed in beautiful s tyle, into her destined element, amid the cheers of thousands and the booming of cannon. It now becomes our painful duty to state, that in the hurry, one of the shores at the stem had got fastened by a rope to a timber of the vessel, and was carried along through a crowd of the people ; and we are sorry to say,- that five men and a boy were dangerously woun ded and bruise d , and had to be carried home on boards and in noddies. T he boy has since died, and fears are entertained that one or two of the remainder will not recover. The Tweed was taken in tow by two powerful tug steamers, but she was too many for them, and drifted down on a schooner, being at the tail of the bank, and did considerable damage to the vessel. Another powerful steamer had to go to the rescue, and by seven o'clock she was safely moored alongside of the East Indian quay, where she is to get in her machinery.—Glasgotv Courier. SECOND EDITION. Standard-office, Three o'clock LIVERPOOL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY The bill of this company passed through the committee of the House of Lords yesterday; without any alteration. LIVERPOOL CORN EXCHANGE,-THIS DAY (From Messrs. R. MAKIN & SONS' Circular) From the 4th to the 6th instant, the arrivals into this port from Ireland include little more than a moderate quantity of Oats and Oatmeal; and coastwise, some parcels of Wheat, Malt, and Beans. Of Foreign Wheat, however, chiefly from the north of Europe, the import is rather large, with a few Oats thence, a fair supply of Beans from the Mediter ranean, and about 4,000 barrels of Flour from New York. Upon all sorts of foreign and British colonial produce, duties remain precisely the same as last week; which, as regards the former, importers, under present circumstances, hesitate to pay. During the above period every branch of the Corn trade was exceedingly inanimate ; and, although at our market this morning holders of Wheat evinced a little firmer feel ing, and in some instances required rather higher prices, no advance was obtainable ; we have therefore merely to repeat our last quotations, at which, in the general qualities of the Grain, sales were effected upon a moderate scale, partly to a few distant buyers and for local consumption. All descriptions of free and bonded Flour appeared to excite very little inquiry to-day, and scarcely maintained the rates last noted. Barley, Malt and Pease, being very unsaleable, were the turn cheaper; and Beans becoming more plentiful, were nominal in value. ~ Oats, upon a rather better supply than of late, were taken off very sparingly at a decline of id. per 45 lbs. ; and Oatmeal, being offered more freely and difficult of sale, receded 3d. to 6d. per 2401b5. below the terms last noted. ARRIVALS OF CORN, From the 4th to the 6th May, 1841, Inclusive 1 I IRE- COAST- CANADA' FO DESCRIPTION. LAND. I WISE. t 4 C U.STS.I REIGN. ,TOTAL 4 , 370 Into Runcorn, Ireland and Coastwise qrs. ; Oats, qrs.; Oatmeal, Ids.; Flour, —Wheat, qrs.; Beans, sacks. EXPORTS.—Foreign. Oats, 21 qrs. ; Pease. qrs. ; Oatmeal, loada ; Flour, 67 bris.--Ireland. Wheat, 423 qrs. ; Barley, qrs. ; Rye, qrs.; Beans, qrs. ; Indian Corn, qrs.; Oat meal, loads.—Coastwise. Wheat, 11 I 1 qrs. ; Barley, qrs. ; Oats, 25 qrs. ; Malt, 25 qrs.; Pease, 86 qrs, ; Beans, 25 quarters ; Plour, 137 sacks 466 barrels. Average prices of Grain, for the week ending May 3, 1841. Wheat.. 635. Bd. I Barley 31s. Bd. I Oats.. 235. Od. I Rye.. 355. Od Beans.. 38s. Bd. Pease.. 38s. Id. Aggregate average of the six weeks. Wheat 635. Ild. j Barley 325. 6d.) Oats..23s._ . Id. I Rye.. 3.55. 311. 3gs. 3d. 1 Pease.. 38s. gd Duty on Foreign Grain, &c. this week Wheat 2:35.8d. I Barley 13s. rOd. Oats. 12s. 3d. I Rye.. 16s. ga Beans 115.0 d. Pease.. 12s . 6d. I Ind. C0n5135.10d. I Flourl4s.2ld Liverpool Averages, week ending May 4. 1841. Wheat. Barley. } Oats. Beans. 1 Pease. Qrs 1 4 Prices I Id. Os. Od. Os. Od LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, 3, P.M . The demand for Cotton to-day has been very limited, and our market has even a quieter appearance than usual, and greater difficulty experienced to effect sales ; and the total amount of business is rather under than over 2000 bales. The sales of the week are 17,300 bales, of which 1200 American have been taken for export, and 1000 by specula tors ;—as to prices, we may remark, that there is no change since last Friday, except that the middling to fair descrip tions of American have been met with rather cheaper, say fd per lb. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE FRIDAY, MAY 7.—Wind S. Rain ARRIVED.—Vesta, Stephen, from Rostock—Orontes, Gardner, for Venice—Constance, , from Lisbon—Reindeer, —, from Smyrna—Caroline, Stanley, from Malta—Jane, —, from Mar seilles. --- Vesper, Keames, hence at Port Philip, in 94 days Countess Loudon, Lindsey, hence at Bombay Argyra, Reed, hence at Calcutta Hopkinson, Stevens, and Helena, Drenning, from Bombay, at Calcutta George Armstrong, Jones, sailed from Madras for China 12th March Vanguard, --, from London at Sincapore Laidmans, Scott, sailed from ditto for China 16th Feb. Earl Dalhousie, Watt, sailed from Sangor 19th Feb. ; Earl Grey, Bell, 27th; and Hindoo, Mawson, 15th March, all for this port Bland. Callan. sailed from ditto for London 19th March Pandora, Cothay, hence at Ceylon, and sailed sth March for Tutocoreen Token, Chambers, hence at Muritius Helen Stewart, from Manilla; Volunteer, M'Minn, from Mau ritius ; and London, Benu, from Calcutta, all for this port, at St Helena Memnon, Speed, from Tutocoreen at Bombay, leaky, with da mage, having been on shore off the former harbour, 21st Feb. Ellen, --, from Bombay to Liverpool, put into Pernamubuc, leaky, and discharged her cargo, principally cotton, in a damaged state, and was repaired 15th April Jamaica, White, hence at Jamaica Lee, Bowness, sailed from Jamaica for Carthagena 22nd March Thomas Battersby, Leech, and the Countess of Durham, Stone, hence at Demerara Vestal, Guffie, hence at Trinidad Eichmond, Cochran, hence at Grenada Rival, Cuddy, hence at St Thomas Royalist, , from Rio Janeiro at Pernambuco Frances, , from St. Helena, ditto Secret, from Iquique at Port I' Elena Thomas Worthington, hence at Lima Artemis, Carey, from Rio Janeiro at Paraiba Russell Glover, hence at New Orleans Caledonia, (steamer,) hence for Halifax was off the Saltees sth instant, at lo a.m. Chariot, hence for ditto, was spoken 22d ult., in lat 44, long 34 Tremont, Irvine, from Licata for this port at Falmouth Candidate, Jones, sailed from Malta for this port 14th April Tally Ho, Rowe. hence at Messina Giorgio, Scarepta, sailed from ditto for this port 16th April Mary Ann, Chapman, hence at Genoa Jupiter, , hence at Ostend Zoulda, Brien, hence at Trinidad. Bonanza, Cragg, hence at Lima. Glenarm, Grubeu, and Dryad, Rickerty, hence at Valparaiso. Robert Whiteway, Bartlett, sailed from Valparaiso 3d January, and Arkwright, Dambrell, Bth January, both for Huasco. Saracen, Pucker, hence at Almeira. Freedom, Tyrer, and Fenella, Smarden, hence at Gibraltar. R. 11. Allen, Storey, from Newcastle, at Gibraltar, and sailed for this port. Denison, Jones, hence to Antigua, was spoken 20th April, in lat. 49, long. 8. Gregory Bogosloff, Turleff, hence for St. Petersburg, at Longhope. Betsey, Ivey, from Smyrna at Gibraltar, and cleared 20th April for this port. Thomas Fielden, Smith, from Valparaiso, and Secret, Davies, from Lima, at Iquique, and were to sail for Arica 12th January. Christiana, from Valparaiso, at Iquique. Duke of Wellington, , hence at Bremen Catherine, Vaulmar, and Handelaars, , hence at Texcl Coburg, Neen, hence at Broniershaven Providence, Grave, hence at Ostend Tiber, . hence at Bahia Iklorgiana, Duncan, hence for Pernau, passed the Pentland Frith 23d April Huskisson, ----, hence for Africa, was spoken in lat 33, long 15 Victoria, of Liverpool, was spoken 18th April, in lat 44, long 2g Traveller, Russell, hence for Newfoundland at Crookhaven, leaky Lorina Thompson, Bell, from Alexandria for Clyde, at Crookhaven Minerva, Mauld, hence for Civitia Vechia, off Malaga STO RN OWAY, April 26.—The Elizabeth Ann, Lowwood, from Li. verpool to Fisherow, was driven on the rocks on this harbour during a heavy gale, 24th instant, and must discharge WEDNESDAY, MAY s.—Wind South Aanivan.—Elizabeth Grimmer, M'Kenne) , from Charleston— Independence, Nye, and Eutau, Rockett, from New York—Anne, Seagre, from Gergenti—A-la-Mode, Bartlett, from Leghorn— Tiger, Montgomery, from Palermo—Enchantress, Mensome, from Smyrna—Wave. Tugley, from Bilboa—Louisa Maria, Weeks, from Seville—Jane, Evans, from Lisbon—Mauney, Steel, from Oporto— Ashburton, Bulkelcy, from Terceira—Redbreast, Bence, from Na ples— Harmonic, , from Amsterdam—Barbara Catherine, Onruth, from Antwerp—Marquita, Boomgard, from Groningen— Hermes, Ramen, and Hans, Nieman, from Rostock—Geeziena, , from and Presto, Rogerson, from Stettin. SAILk . —Frances, Wescott, for Quebec—Oberon Hoodless, for Lima —Sphynx, Conniheer, for Gibraltar—Novo Felix, Trinidade, for Oporto—George Palmer, Hibbs, for Cronstadt—Sarth, Lowe, for Narva—Alida, Boughts, and Petrel, Allen, for Rotterdam— and Packet, Milligan, for Stettin. Commando, Pearce, and Prentice, Hopkins; hence at Boston Walter. Boyd; Sea Lion, How ; Sheffield, Porter, and Ann Mary Ann, Lane, hence at New Orleans Oswego, Thompson, hence at New York Tremont, Gillespie, hence at ditto, with bowsprit sprung, and has been very leaky, having experienced heavy weather Osego, Wood, hence off ditto Syren, Mondel, was to sail from Monte Video for this port about 21st Feb. and will bring home H.M. consul. Countess of Arran, Eakin, hence at Donegal, to embark passen gers for Qeebec Fenice, Vlsin, sailed from Trieste for this port 22nd Aprll Providence, hence for Jamaica, was spoken in lat. 40 0, long. 13. Portia, hence for Rio Janeiro, was spoken 10th March, in lat. 8 0, long. 28 0 W Antigua, hence for Antigua, was spoken 11th April, ill lat. 41 0, long. 15 0 Britannia, (steamer) Clelland, hence for Halifax and Boston, was spoken 24th April, in lat. 49 0, long. 22 0 THURSDAY, MAY s.—Wind S.S.W ARRIVED.—FuImar, Armstrong, from Trieste—Echo, Brock, from Marseilles—Active, Hutchinson, from Alexandria—Comet, , from Bilboa •Isaac Allerton, Tory, and Abeona, from New Orleans—Superb, Hamilton, from Charleston—Trinity Yacht, —, from St. Michael—Don J uan, —, from Leghorn —Rock Scorpion, , from Malaga—Donegal, —, from Oporto—Neptune, Christianson, from Liebau—Lemnos, Rowell, from Hambro'—Margaret Wilmina, Verf, from Groningen—lda Verbina, and Anna Hermina, , from Rotterdam — Louisa. , from Antwerp—Baldassare, —, from Trieste— Swiftsure„ and Betsey, , from Smyrna—Splendid, Dishon, and Libra, —, from Naples—and Elizabeth Ulrich, --, from Anclam. Superior, -, from Bombay, at this port; sailed 15th January, and from the Cape of Good Hope 6th March, in company with H.M.S. Volage, for England. The Reindeer, from Messina, at 10 yesterday morning, spoke the Caledonia, 10 miles from Tuskar W.S.W. British Queen, was spoken 22nd April, in lat. 44, long. 20 Jane, Walker, from Marseilles for Liverpool, at the Cove Azores Packet, Peters, hence for Stettin, off Falmouth . . . _ Urgent, from Calcutta to - 24 W -, was spoken in lat. 5 N, long, Lightning, from Monte Video to Liverpool, was spoken in lat. 24, long. :12 Alexander Wise, hence to Quebec, was spoken in lat. 44, long. 23 Volunteer, from Mauritius to Liverpool, was spoken lat. 31 S, long. is E Pintos; from Cuba to Liverpool, was spoken 20th March, in the Gulf of Florida _ Lintm, Gillman, hence at the Cape of Good Hope, and sailed '27th Feb. for Bombay. TELEGRAPH OFFICE, MAY 6, 1841 Wind at II olyhead S.S.W. moderate in the morning; S.W. ditto at noon, S.W. blowing fresh in the evening. Off Holyhead. at 4 30 a.m. No. 4713, Reindeer, B.Sc. ; 174, Sil. vanus Jenkins. A.S. at 2 30 p.m. for New York. ; 7063, Leo, B.S. at 5 p.m. for Montreal, and 837, Columbus, 13.13 k. at 6 30 p.m. from Pernambuco _ . _ _ East of the Floating Light, at 9 30 a.m. No. 5367, Superior, B.S from Bombay. . _ . Since Tuesday last, the arrivals into this port of all kinds of Grain. Flour, and Oatmeal, have again been very moderate. During the week a limited demand has existed for Wheat, at a decline of ld, in some instances 2d per 701bs. For American Flour the demand has been very trivial, at 35s to 35s 6d per barrel, and for Halifax at 33s 6d to 343. For Oats and Oatmeal the prices have been fully supported, and for all other articles no alteration can be noted. The duty on Wheat from foreign ports was, last Friday, increased to 23s 8d per quarter, on Flour to 14s 21d per barrel, and on Peas to 12s 6d per quarter : no other alteration. During the week pre viously to the rise in the duty, about 9000 barrels of Flour, chiefly from the. New Orleans, and about 20,000 quarters of Wheat were released from bond. Some few sales of Flour, in bond, have been made at about 235, and New Orleans at 2 ato 21s per barrel. Oats, in bond, meet a limited sale at 3s 3d to 3s 5d per 451bs. WHEAT, S. d. S. d. INDIAN CORN, p 4001 t. English Scotch 8 6 8 9 White 32 0 38 0 Irish 6 8 8 3 Bzwars, per quarter. Bonded BARLEY, per qr. Irish 40 0 41 0 English 33 0 34 0 Pans, Grey 36 0 37 0 Chevalier 35 0 36 0 White 4O 0 41 0 Scotch, per 601 b. 4 9 5 0 SHIP BREAD, per 1121 b. Irish 3lO 5 0 In bOnd l2 0 13 0 Foreign, in bond, 0 0 0 0 FLOUR, English, per 2801 b. OATS, per 451 b. Fine 44 0 47 0 English Scotch 3 4 3 6 Amer.? brl. free Irish 2 9 3 2 Sweet U. 5..... 35 6 35 0 Foreign, in liond 3 4 3 6 Sour 3-i 0 34 6 Ditto, duty free.. 3 4 3 6 OATMEAL, per 2401 b. Rim, per quarter .. 34 036 0 English - 25 026 0 MA LT, per qr. fine.. 60 0 61 0 Ditto, new 26 0 26 6 middling so 0 56 0 Scotch 25 0 26 0 PRICES OF TIMBER AT LIVERPOOL LONDON GAZETTE.---TUESDAY, MAY 4. — , ..isigar,.-- PARTNERSHIPS DISSCL\ ED W. Tarbuck and J. Campbell, Liverpool, starchmakers—J. Ogden A. Ogden, and S. Ogden, Lees, Lancashire, cotton-spinners ; as far as regards S. Ogden—E. Smith, J. Smith, and J. Wiuterbottoru, Bolton-le-Moors, brickmakers—R. Dawson S. Hodgson, Preston, Lancashire, grocers. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET, MAY 6. Holders of Hotter have become panic stricken,—the repoits from Ireland being, that the make will be most abundant, and in the mean time, supplies are daily more liberal. So rapid is the decline in price, that it is difficult to give a fair quotation. We may, how ever, venture to say that loss would purchase the most favourite brands to-day. SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET, MAY 3, The trade for Beef this day is heavy, at a reduction in price of 2d per stone from last Monday. Mutton and Lamb a pleasant trade, upon the same terms as last week. Veal and Pork no ateration. Beef 3s 4d to 4s, Scots to 4s 4d, inferior Mutton 4s 2d to 4$ sd, down in the Wool as ad, Lamb 6s to tis Bd, down the Wool 5s 2d, Lamb 6s Bd, Veal Is to 5s Bd, Pork 4s to ss. SALFORD CATTLE MARKET, MAY 5 The show of stock to-day was good, both of Beasts and Sheep. What may be called large Beef, of which the main supply con sisted, sold at 6id to 7d ; and prime brought bid to 74d. Prime Wether Mutton (Northumberland) sold at 7jd to Bd, and large Irish and Yorkshire the turn less. Clipped Sheep 6d to 7d. A few Beasts, with a considerable number of bheep, unsold. MANCHESTER AND SALFORD HIDE, SKIN, AND TALLOW MARKET. MAY 5. Sheep skins, large Irish and Yorkshire, 6s to is 6d. Northumber land, 4s 3d to 53 .wd. Scotch. 2s 6d to 3s. Pelts 9d each. •Hides. under 601bs, lls ; do, 60 to 75 lbs, 2id per lb ; do, 75 to 85 lbs, 3d per lb; do, above, 3jd per lb. Tallow, 4s 9d per stone of 14 lbs. HULL CORN MARKET, MAY 4 The duty of 22s 8d was paid in this pOrt on 10882 qrs. Wheat, leaving in bond and afloat from 20 to 25,000 qrs; present arrivals are all entering for bond. The Corn trade during the week has continued limited and drill, which has been considerably added to by the unexpected announcement from ministers that they intend proposing for consideration an alteration of the present law, by substituting a moderate fixed duty ; this startling proposition has thrown the trade here into such a state of confusion that sellers and buyers are equally at a loss how to proceed, and this uncertainty will continue to embarrass the trade until something more positive is known of the government measure. Ido not alter the value of any kind of grain, bond or free, but consider for the moment the price almost nominal. Rapeseed is more inquired for ; importers being unwilling to submit to present prices, are landing as it arrives. Linseed without alteration in price. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET, MAY 4 (From the Circular of Messrs. James Scott 6- Son.) *WOOD, Deals, 120 stand. m. duty paid Archangel . £l9 10 co. 20 0 Memel 18 0 19 0 ! Gothenburg l4 10 - • 16 0 ' Not above 16 ft Wyburg l6 10 - 18 0 F.XI9. B. P. 2. Petersburg . 16 10 - 19 10 i 21 feet. PLANKS, per foot of 2 inches thick. I 4'22.. £2 10s. Danzig, Deck British American Pine LATH WO OD, per fathom. Danzig, 4 feet £9 0 9 10 £4 ss. British American 4 10 6 10 15s. NIA H 0 OAlsi - T, per foot of 1 inch thick. . _ Honduras Cuba j 5. St. Domingo 1 0 2 0 OAK PLANKS, British American none. 15s per load. rEaawoon, per cubic feet STAVES, per 1200. Danzig, C. Pipe 4150 0 —l6O 0 Not ab. 36 in. Hhd. 7O 0— SO 0 41 3s. B.P. as. Quebec, red, li inch thick, }4s o 63 0 2 6 4s. and 5/ feet long Do. Puncheon l3 0 20 0 TIMBER, per cubic foot. s. d. s. d. Oak 2 4 2 9 Pine, British Amer. common red 1 5 2 3 per load. yellow Danzig,middling 2 2 2 3 Memel, middling 2 2 2 3 }-€2 158. VlOrld Riga,red 2 5 2 6 *There is an additional duty of 5 per cent. on ti hese rates. MEETINGS OF CREDITORS FOR LIVERPOOL. MAY. HOUR 7, Charles Hepper (Ist) - 7, Adam Walker (Ist) . 8, Samuel Stokes, (proof and div 11, Henry Keal, (2nd 11, George Pooley, Clarendon Rooms 1 Ditto, 2 Ditto, 1 Ditto, 1 Ditto, 2 15, Thomas Robson, (proof and div.) 11, Thomas Robson, (special) 13, John Tollitt, (Ist) 13, Thomas Leftwich, (15t)...... 15, George Worthington, (Ist) . Ditto, I John Cornthwaite's 3 . Clarendon Rooms, 11 Ditto, I 1 Ditto, TIDE TABLE I j Evn. I Height. jSundays, Halydays, 4-e H. M. I H. M. I F. t. Friday .. 7 0 3 020 17 0 Saturday 8 037 055 116 11 Battle of Lodi 1796. Sunday.. 9 112 129 15 s itli Sunday after Easter. Monday In 145 2 1 14 7 L'pool B.Eng. opened 1828 Tuesday 11 218 233 13 1 Wednes. 12 2 59 3 22 12 0 l'hursdayl3 347 413 11 10 GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY The following are the Times of Departure from Lime-street, Liverpool, and from Liverpool-road, Manchester : TIMES OF DEPARTURE FROM LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER TO BIRMINGHAM 3 30 a.m. First Class, joins London Train at 8 30 a.m 6 0 a.m. Mixed .. 12 8 15 a.m. First Class 10 30 a.m. First Class 4 p.m. Mixed 7 p.m. First Class FROM BIRMINGHAM TO LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER 2 15 a.m. First Class—Meets N. Union Train to Preston and Lancaster at Parkside. do. do. 1 15 p.m 4 p.m, 6 0 a.m. Mixed Train do 11 30 a.m. First Class 2 45 p.m. First Class 2 45 p.m. First Class—Meets N. Union Train to Preston at . 3 30 p.n4. Mixed 5 0 p.m. First Class On Sunday the Departures will be FROM LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER TO BIRMINGHAM, 3 30 a.m. First Class, joins London Train at 8 So a.m. 8 15 a.m. Mixed OP 1 30 p.m. 10 30 a.m. „ 7 0 p.m. „ ~ 12 FROM BIRMINGHAM TO LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER 2 15 a.m. First Class 7 30 a.m. Mixed 11 30 a.m. „ 245 p.m. , The Trains on ' Sundays stop at First Class Stations only. TO LONDON, BY TILE FOLLOWING TRAINS. ON WEEK DAYS. 8 15 a.m. First Class Passengers, Carriages and Horses. IA 30 a.m. Ditto, Ditto. 7 0 p.m. First Class Passengers only. ON SUNDAYS. 8 15 a.m. First Class Passengers, Carriages and Horses 7 0 p.m. First Class Passengers only. LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY FROM L'POOL TOMANCMXSTER First Class Second Class - Morning.. 7 0 Morning 8 45 „ g 45 „ FROM MANCHYSTRR TO L'POOL. First Class Second Class - Morning.. 7 30 Morning 0 „ 10 0 „ 11 15 „ 11 45 „ 2 0 Aftern. 01 2 45 Aftern. 5 0 „ , 5 30 „ 7 15 Evening . , 7 15 Mixed I Stop only at Newton & Prkside I ais Train does not start till Three. NDAYS. First Class Second Class 8 0 Morning.. 7 0 Mornin 5 0 Aftern. .. 5 30 Aftern. 7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed Stop only at Newton & Prkside 2 u Aftern 4 45 „ 2 30 Aftern 5 30 ~ 7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed Stop only at Newton 14t Prkside f * Except on Saturdays, when tt ON SU. First Class Second Class 8 o Morning.. 7 U Morning 4 45 Aftern. .. 5 30 Aftern. 7 15 Evening.. 7 15 Mixed I Stop only at Newton & Prkside TO PRESTON FR OM LIVE arooL. 8 45 Morning.. Mixed AND WIGAN. FROM MANCHESTER. g 0 Morning.. Mixed 11 15 „ First Class 2 45 Aftern. .. Second Class 5 0 „ .. Mixed 7 15 .. First Class NDAYS. y 0 Morning.... Mixed 5 0 Afternoon.. „ 7 15 Evening.— First Class. TCASTER. FROM MANCHESTER. 9 o Morning.... Mixed 11 15 ~ First Class 2 45 Afternoon .. Second Class 5 0 ~ Mixed )LTON. 11 0 „ .. First Class 2 30 Aftern. .. Second Class 4 45 „ .. Mixed 7 15 .. First Class 7 0 Morning.... Mixed 4 45 Afternoon.. „ 7 15 Evening.... First Class. TO LAN FROM LIVERPOOL. 8 45 Morning.... Mixed 11 0 „ .... First Class 2 30 Afternoon .. Second Class 4 45 „ Mixed TO B( FROM LIVERPOOL. S 45 Morning.... First Class 11 0 2 30 Afternoon .. Second Class 5 30 FROM MANCIIESTXR. g 0 Morning.... First Class 11 15 ~ • • • • , 2 45 Afternoon .. Second Class 5 30 IP • • • • 1, .. ON SU 7 0 Morning.... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon +WAYS. 7 0 Morning.... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon „ -11:LENS. TO ST. PROM LIVERPOOL. 7 0 Morning.... Second Class 945 11 45 PP 2 30 Afternoon.. 5 30 „ PP FROM MANCHESTER. 7 30 Morning.... Second Class 10 0 ~ 11 11 45 1/ 2 45 Afternoon .. IP 530 „ 11 BIRKENHEAD AND CHESTER RAILWAY (FROM GEORGE'S PIER HEAD.) Morning 8 0 .. 18 0•• 12 0 I Afternoon 2 0 .. 4 0 .. 6 0 FROM CHESTER TO BIRKENHEAD. Morning 8 15 .. 10 30 .. 12 15 1 Afternoon 2 15 .. 4 15 .. 8 15 ON SUNDAYS. —FROM GEORGE'S PIER HEAD Morning 0 0 I Afternoon 4 45 FROM CHESTER TO BIRKENHEAD. Morning 9 15 I Afternoon 6 0 CHESTER AND CREWE BRANCH FROM CHESTER, I 1 30 a.m. First Class, to meet 10 30 - a.m. Train from Liverpool and Manchester. 5 0 p.m. Mixed, to meet 330 p.m. Train from Birmingham and 4 0 p.m. Trains from Liverpool and Manchy , t , r. FROM CREWE. 9 0 a.m. Mixed, on arrival of 6 a.m. Train from Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham. 2 0 p.m. First Class, on arrival of 11 30 a.m. Train from Bir mingham. There will be no Trains on Sunday until further notice. INSOLVENTS May 3.—William Day and Thomas day, Gracechurch-street, Lon don, Italian warehousemen. John Andrews, Marden Ash, Essex, schoolmaster. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. Manwaring Chitty, Farnham, Surrey, auctioneer. BANKRUPTS, John Bangley Prichard and James Robins Croft, Liverpool, oil merchants, May 18, June 15. at one, at the Clarendon Rooms. Liverpool. Solicitors, Messrs. Adlington, Gregory, Faulkner. and Follett, Bedford-row, London; and Messrs. Littledale and Bards well, Liverpool. Christopher Dannit, jun., Talbot Inn-yard, Southwark, London, hop merchant. .lames Topley, Greenwich, grocer. Charles White Taylor, Epping, draper. William M'Cleave, London-road, London, linendraper. John Berkeley Davis, Tottenham-court-road, London, iron monger. Matthew Wilks Vardy, Newbury, Berkshire, bookseller, John Cheshire, Islington, London, linendraper. John Bartlett, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, grocer. James Livsey, Bury, Lancashire, cotton-spinner. Josiah Barker, Preston, Lancashire, cotton-spinner. Richard Griffiths, Newport, Shropshire, mercer. Frincis Spink, Bridlington, Yorkshire, miller. Alexander Wetzlar and Julius Wetzlar, Nottingham, lace.nianu facturers DIVIDENDS May 25, W. Parker and S. B. Parker, Deptford, colour-manufac turers—May 25, J. Hollis, New Windsor, Loudon, builder—May 27, G. Lewis, Mile.end-road, licensed victualler—May 26, J. Innes and C. S. Bracher, Earl's-court, Old Brompton, London, common brewers—May 26, W. J. Duckham, Little Love-lane, Wood-street, Cheapside, London, hosier—May 26, W. Bowles and J. C. Bowles, Store.street. Bedford-square, London, upholders—May 31, W. Hulke, B. Hulke, and J. E. Dixson, Deal, bankers—May 28, J. Dickings, jun.. Bourn, Lincolnshire, grocer —May 26, W. M. Roberts, Pembroke, innkeeper—May 27, R. Clay, Huddersfield, merchant—May 31, W. Lait, Newport, Gloucestershire, victualler —June 1, G. Blamy, Knightsbridge, Devonshire, baker—May 26, A. Lambley, Birmingham, hotel-keeper—May 26, T. R. Atkinson and C. .1. Atkinson, Huddersfield, fancy and woollen-cloth mer chants-26, J. H. Carter and C. Lawrence, Huddersfield, machine. makers—June 1, E. Jones, Wrexham, Denbighshire, ironmonger— June 2, It. D'Oyly, Moreton, Gloucestershire, scrivener—May 27, W. W. Crowder, Birmingham, woolstapler—May 26, B. Ailport, Liverpool, coffee-merchant—June 2, G. Tennant, Wigan, Lanca shire, malster—May 26, C. Graham, Liverpool, marine stores dealer—May 28, W. Stone and J. Gibson, Bristol, tailors. CERTIFICATES To be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before May 25. E. Edwards, Menai, iron-founder—E. Griffith, Tremadoc, Car narvonshire, skinner—S. Coe, Shimpling, Suffolk, malster—W. Stoker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, corn-dealer—J. Gisborne, Brinderri, Monmouthshire, cattle salesman—N. Turn ey, M illban k - street, Westminster, baker—T. Coleman, St. Alban's, victualler. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. . Thomas Archibald, Allo, manufacturer, May 6, 27, at twelve, at the 'routine Hotel, Allo. Archibald Duncan, Dundee, writer, May 10, 21, at twelve, at the British Hotel. Dundee. PRICES OF SHARES, MAY 6 'ricer. This day Last Per Share. Prices RAILWAYS, &c, Bolton and Leigh Bristol and Exeter Birmingham and Gloucester Ditto 100 paid 6o .... go paid 100 .... 31 0 0 79 10 0 77 0 0 36 10 0 19 15 0 0 0 Ii 9 0 0 7 17 6 37 5 0 and Derby Birkenhead and Chester Ditto, new Dublin and Drogheda Eastern Counties 50 paid 10 paid 23 paid Ditto, Debentures Edinburgh and Glasgow Ditto Leigh and Newhaven g paid Glasgow, Paisley, & Greenock 23 paid Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmar l 40 paid Greenock, and Ayr Grand Junction lOO Ditto half shares Ditto quarter shares (late Chester and Crewe) Quarter Great Western Ditto new shares Ditto Fifth Shares Hull and Selby Leicester and Swannington Lancaster and Preston Ditto, new Liverpool and Manchester Ditto quarter shares Ditto half shares London and Birmingham 9O Ditto quarter shares Ditto new shares Ditto 32 London anti Southampton Ditto, 10th shares Londou & Brighton 5O Leeds and Selby Manchester and Leeds 7O Ditto half shares Manchester, Bolton, & Bury Manchester and Birmingham 35 Ditto and Ditto Extension Midland Counties Ditto, quarter Newcastle and Carlisle Ditto quarter shares North Midland New North Midland Paris and Rouen South Eastern and Dover North Union York and North Midland Half Shares 3 10 0 29 10 208 0 0 105 0 0 52 0 0 .. . 28 5 0. .. 94 10 0 . . 65 0 0 . . 11 10 0 . . 43 0 0 . • 54 0 0 . . 33 10 0 . . 25 0 0 . . 200 0 0 48 0 96 10 161 0 0 23 15 0 . . 54 0 0 . . LO paid 50 .... 42 10 0 23 15 0 pat 58 10 0 ... 76 10 0 39 1.5 0 .. . . 7 0 0 18 15 0 .. . . 81 0 0 ex. 81 0 0.. . . 23 0 0 .. . . 50 paid BANKS Bank of Liverpool ..... - Borough Bank.... - Commercial of Liverpool 12 10 - Commercial of England. 5 .. - East of England lO .. - of Manchester lO .. - M'chester Y. L'pool Dsct. 15 .. ~612 lOspaid - Northern and Central lO - North and South Wales 10 - Phu nix lO - Royal of Liverpool 50f - South Lancashire - Albion - Liverpool Union lO - Liverpool Banking Co lO . , - Wilts and Dorset 7 It GAS, WATER WORKS, &e, Exchange Buildings £loo paid L'pool and Harrington Water } 350 Works Bootle Ditto Sto. L'pool Coal Gas Company Stock L'pool New Gas & Coke Co. 00 Ditto new shares are now paid up 477 10 0 3bll 0 0 176 0 0 ASSURANCE COMPANIES Liverpool Marine Assurance l 2 paid Company Ocean Assurance Company.... 0 .... 0 13 9 Liverpool Fire and Life 2 103. 2 1 0 DOCKS, FERRIES, NEW COMPANIES, &c Anderton Carrying Company .. 16 ss. 8 17 Rock Ferry Monk's Ferry Steam Tug Company Harrington Docks Apothecaries' Compan Woodside Ferry .... Egremont Ferry .... Asphalte (Liverpool) (Poloncean' 3 7 6 7 S o 6 17 6 57 0 0 6 2 6 0 IS 0 1 U U 47 15 0 .... 91 0 0 .... 69 0 0 .... 29 10 0 .... 54 10 0 .... 25 5 0 .... 5 2 6 .... 89 0 0 .... 89 22 5 0 .... 92 10 0 .... 27 15 0 .... 19 2 6 .... 14 2 6 .... 1 7 7 6 .... 3 2 6 .... 7 2 6 .... 8 16 3 with div 10 15 0 ... 0 0 0 5 0 0 .... ;25 0 o ex div 5 4 0 19 17 ti 12 5 0 8 2 5... 7 15 0 .... 155 0 U ex div MARRIED On the 21st ult., at St. James's Church, Mr. J. A. MURTA to Miss ELLEN JOHNSON, of Knowsley. On the 25th ult., at Winwick, Mr. SPEAKMAN MEE, of Law ton, to Miss EMMA KAYE, second daughter of Mr. George Kaye, of the same place. On the 2;'th ult., at Farnworth, Mr. FREDERICK FLOOD BECK, of Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, to SARAH, youngest daughter of the late Mr. PETER SHAW . of Farnworth. On the let instant, at St. Miehaers, Mr. ALEXANDER P. DOLLMAN, of London, to HENRIETTA, third daughter of Mr, PARMETER, of this town. On the 2d instant, Mr. BAMBER, Vauxhall-road, to Miss AMELIA BLUNDELL, of Bent.street. • Same day, at St. John the Baptist's Church, Toxteth.park. Mr. HENRY WRIGHT, mate of the Frances, to Miss SARAH LUNT, Gore.street. Same time and place, Mr. WM. COWMAN, of Whitehaven, to Miss ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, Grafton-street, Toxteth.park. On the 4th instant, at the Parish Church, Aughton, by the Rev. T. Bolton, M.A., Rector, Mr. JOHN MARTIN, of Ormskirk, to ELLEN, daughter of the late Mr. WILLIAMS, Prescott, Aughton. Yesterday, at Topcliffe Church, Yorkshire, by the Rev. Henry A. Hawkins, HENRY UMPLEBY, Esq., M.D., son of the Rev. John Uinpleby, rector of Yarborough, and incumbent of Armin, to MARY, eldest daughter of WILLIAM THEAKSTONE, Esq., of Bedale. DIED. At Utica, state of New York, aged 43, JAMES, son of the late THOS. PARKE, Esq., of H. M. Customs. On the 25th of November last, at Malacca, from an attack of the cholera, aged 3S, the Rev. JOSIAH HUGHES, resident chaplain to the East India Company. Mr. Hughes was a native of this town, and the eldest son of Mr. John Hughes, an elder in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Connexion here. On the 27th January last, at Monte Video, MARY, the beloved wife of HENRY E. MALDEN, Esq., and second daughter of the late Mr. HENRY JOHNSON, St. Helen's. On the 14th ult., at Newtown, Montgomery, aged 74, Mr. EVAN PUGH, uncle to Mr. John Pugh, bookseller and stationer, Mary bone, in this town. On the 17th ult., at Crosby, aged 67, ALICE PINKARDTON, widow of the late David Pinkardton, Esq. On the 18th ult., Mrs. JANE KENDALL, aged 75 years, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Kendall, of Mile End. She was much esteemed through life, and her loss will be severely felt by her numerous family. On the 20th ult., at Whitehaven, in the prime of life, 4=l BRANKS, Esq., solicitor, of Wigan, and one of the reyising• assessors for that borough. Same day, at Cheltenham, in his 82d year, THOMAS SHARP, Esq., senior partner in the eminent firm of Sharp, Roberts an d Co., Manchester. On the 52d nit , at Mickleham-hall, of scarlet fever, Lady ALBERT CONYNGHAH. On the 23d ult., at Clifton, near Bristol. aged 63, THOMAS HASSALL, Esq., brother of the late Mr. Hassell, banker, Whit church. On the nth ultimo, at the Vineyards, Bath, after a long and painful illness, JUDITH, relict of the late FRANCIS KINGSTON, Esq,. of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, aged 64.. Same day, aged 40, HARRIET, wife of Mr. CHARLES ALLEN, St. Andrew-street. Same day, at Wigan, WILLIAM WOODS, Esq., aged 62 years. On the 30th ult., at Amlwich, Miss JANE ROWLAND, the mncli respected Mistress of Arrilweli National School. Same day, at Wigan, ALICE, third (laughter of the late WM. WOODS, Esq. On the 2nd instant, aged 27 years and 5 months, JAMES BURROWS, the second son of Mr. JOHN BRISCOE, of Old Hall. street. Same day, SAMINA, relict of the late Mr. JOHN WILLIAMS, of this town. Same day, SARAH, wife of Mr. ADAM RUTHERFORD, and daughter of the late George Milnes, Esq., of Ash house, Turn ditch, Derbyshire.. Same day, at 28, Summer-seat, after a short but severe illness, ELLEN, fourth daughter of Mr. P. MACKINNEL, in the Sth ye ar of her age. . Same at Birkenhead, ELIZA, wife of Mr. JOHN ANDREWS FELL. Same day, at his residence, Blackfield-cottage , Kirkdale, Mr. JOHN HANKINSON KENYON, of the firm of Kenyon & Stone, of this town, Solicitors, aged 31 years. On the 3d inst., WILLIAM HAWORTH, infant son of WILLIAM PEEL, Esq., of Liverpool, aged 4 months. 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