The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-06-01 00:00:00

Piija,lll3o last bein g th e ann i versary o f t h e P 4 4 lited,,Yll.ltnown as " R oya l O a k D ay ,." 1 e oliday appearance. Fla d g e s , i 1 3 , 1, Ps anal spires, omnibuses were ,_ I ts Ls of various churches rang many peal' r c o w r e a r t e e d ti , y a i r n g Ith,%IIIONIAL OF RESPECT.--Last week was . 41cli',e,'• Richard Rees, by the congreLP )1411,,.31ars:den, Lancashire, a very chast kullt'',.l°4 service with an apmPri°' littitt.°! of their ' sincere ester.la— ,&;l4€a 1 labours. „..'1111:1:,13LING LOAN SOCIETY, lately t e 4; 'et, under the title of the West of i , lti llq a V i a% beer, exploded by the comm 11 41 0%„' J,atnes Harrison on the charge 'lib, 'inrn it urfalse pretences from .r e i s . , e On A,, Dicer, SlSllley-Street. t''' l lo. \z „, Mr Harrison, v , te ts ' "r) OVERSEERS.-- ' and 15s. € y'llti,,tit Windle was tined £2 . " 1 ; - '°Unt e € t bet,? , the objectWhiell a Iva render the latter -..0u being to ~tlir, "keeper. " I gi,C L Atir . AT w ~z —At the office of l a i i 41 44 1;4 on luegd.kaLTla.si, William Kilr j4til4rtel. ite Y for trial to Kirk(' Vt 'eett, l'Or i ' l the dwelling-house of ~ wl, . mi... and apy the town pre- "ape, "Walton ' 4 ll - 3 1) "`.. bacon, a money-box, and of kAtq k I , l pep; be,,°IIOTIONS AND REWARDS.—S PreSented tO the office f- c Walker, who had chary witegtll-..,'e Superintendent Quin' {;1 4 1 tritetvies of he a d-constal , ' Y. 4() has been ar nented endent c ki": 11 !N .-4 (1 4 0, 44 i, a good-1G f :t of kilnt forty-five years, °ll sla a i l b l uaraock, was commit.. "1 1 , 4 . Jo " 11 l a gold watch and ch, Penlington watch-i ' l e Ll attli` ti 9eu s uf t by false . Pretences. • el ls) "clety contain a long I i t , 11 0 1 , 1 ' 14 0 to the prisoner. i,q t ftll 4, lt ii n wNEn.—On Wednesday a 4, r ued Boyd, four years 010, , W 4t r, Oo Ft a a - Place, Wellingtor iiii.l4llkso4ler way to school, t , i t 'ht 4 n eat' 'Whitfield-street, id.. 41,,,t) thew stone into one of the pits, an. 'Jot c h p !ater. B efore ass i stance cou ld b e 44 Wes drow ne d. At l i .Z , AAq t -P Oit,-.'l,_ following ES LON VESS S TRADIN( t . official notice has b: Consulate-General, Liverpo, e ll pi ° l• 11 f March last, the Imperial C ieae'ee.d,to reduce . the anchorage dues foreign ports and the ports of `te.r ! Lon.—J. M. BRAGA, Vice-Col ,Pia s'ener I, • 4 4d. o 4 a • ktst",taor t ;"DAY MoRNING.—About tw 4 P. fire broke out in a shor . 'atof b lil, occupied by a grocer an , Is'aeland engine and the engi so ou 0 Ala °l's an the ground ; several o. t o , m ere also used, but the fire wu 6le'rallj u ost an hour. The stock wr.s i l 4 rat c Ir e Office. !i,l l) t i 4 !s, ii °ll •T' OF COMMON PLEAS, on Saturday,. a tlioS44lli ,Tubb v. Parr," a horse-trainer, was tried. yk t a(le pa jockey, in cross-examination, admitted o'7eDl g ', t er Simple for the Liverpool Grand Na. in 1851, and on being askeel k• N ss. file h by him, he said he was pron._ 0 o the fi u r ree that he should receive £25 if he was A st brook, but that he was ordered not to i44,' ee ° 2 int, and he accordingly did not win. t i ( A,. l l C OL p, b it t Op 1 , .LIERY EXPLOSION AT COPPULL, NEA!i. 4 0 1 (1 w ri daY morning, one of the miners left his into a another working with a lighted vsti vao• On his entrance an explosion took qtN 4t ,thei r- p,Pd another man were so dangerously in- Ii ?yea are despaired of. Two ItA 1(111 ° . ; d angerously. The inquest on ~daFs h e : l „ last week was held on Friday at Chorley b ; e4 uehtal death was returned. a'lit/surrn.—ln the Court of Exchequer, on N,7t brought d to recover £lOO depo kilittirli tt : '; ''; with defendant, as stakeholder, upon Dyl the plaintiff' p t , i„ , rse c'allead Flying , Cloud. This p ;' ti,', t 4 t ht "ssize s , The court above . confir , rcorpere Cresswell in receiving as evi, 1 44 4 c 8 Pent although unstamped, and th, .scharged. V i tll l 4 (l2le STEAM S HIPS. — The Royal Mail e l'Se - ;Neil Shannon, commander, sailed thelo, p.m., on Saturday, for Halifax N'elc shat usual u sual mails, and about 90 passengers 4 1 ( ,ltiectia Ntes alid Liverpool Mail steam-o , i_ t t 'iti` s it '',uev, arrived in the Mersey, VGNe 15th ''. 7 5 0, a.m., with advices fri. ~ tt lo; v o D fret Instant, 180 passengers, and . 'Wed ne g d ilt• The Baltic will leave the Mersey QI aY) for New York. 6t t ,) oro, FEAT.—The following singular feat !,tv t r,l„ , e l s: , Uesday afternoon :—A posture-master bnseCto three or four years old, who perform Pa radise -street, were compressed into il' ti k ',l4 t lll (l El) 7° feet seven inches in length, one foot I t lI tt 1) 41 11 (1i t ,"' and one foot six inches in breadth. Nt 4 contents were placed on the top of a t4ji yi n e t , and conveyed to the Old Swan, where t kt 3 lint) k to. ?tt obdi.. . aclied :it was again repacked, and 0 1 AL " 4 Y individuals were liberated in the (k c tp'Z'''''Co Monday, a shocking a have taken place at the work sek,odad Balcarres, known as the Arh. 1 ,7, t /4„,"tl ) ,N ts ',four miles from Wigan. A j oung I °ol Nic °' age named Margaret Taylor, was I t•l'l4 4 l t r t l l; ki ca ti y i en burned almost to a cinder. It ),a, ev iou ortunate woman had been ordered a \1,,))16, t t)f to close the damper, when it is 'or,; kn'ned he t the ov or b . urnity. kiln gave way, ''o‘ l l 4 -e r into tl en b n f 'mace '4 ' "t° t rel be of abo l u e t e l ig r h i t i s ig cor n e poun a te, only particles of her Joking, res sdav aft, nen, on audulent TO THE I posted vessels ne from Temple. sured in it he was d by the her men e bodies ,e rule a Wed re New accident s of the ay mine, She was 'eight ; tyVtl ti , ,_ I t to 11,,t0e,,ae house of Mr. Campbell, .Lower 1 0 'ye f - T, was entered on Monday, during the tyltki 04(11111'y, and wearing apparel stolen to house It' l 'il ilaeatd -'Oll Tuesday,about noon, the 0 1 , 0 ,, ea , •„.. i l lt,!01 1 : 0 1 th e 0 . 87, Bedford-street South, was Vt 1 V . P1 % ,,, ashpit, and about £2O worth of plate i niht, Nteipltat 'v.._s committed on W d The thieves con eitil, 0 1 , Si b thisessivra, Dale -street. i tele b, on of two gold watches, a silver . one,. , i 'll i, it o and 7 i Between six and tV1141414a IhursdatilmoTey. the house of Mr. e• 1) - , lii• on st evening, means of false Iti old reet, was enteredby Nt,, sit me% "'m abstracted. 00%, 4 C 4 , 311 101 1 '. . l ist 1 4 f cif ScßooLs, is the EVERTON.— One of r.,,lttri,i s et eatures of modern progress y (04 0, 4 14 ;, of schools in connection with eve y ;,Yr,,P:',l4!ele,,n,' light to be • for, it is, in some cases, 'Y'slisittml et;V l llan to reform ' adults, and he should, kti t ~i 401 4 4, y,,,,t'Y with the young. The congregation "ItiN Y 141 ton, held abazaar some time ago, at to t N I . f t , tit uti _ y ll y to, % 4 3 b uis, for the purpo se of increasing ),ct ttri u m , lly ki , yl ltc ,_ t o 4 14 th aos friends had forwarded could not itN'' ite; 4l te m e l imited time. A second sale 1 ,5t - 41,,, - ‘te,,, t',..' ace at the Exhibition-rooms, Post- t0!i..1k4 Witl i e4 , at which the useful and ornam . ent al ‘i gil t , i'ast A f t encroaching on legitimate prices. 1 ( 1 , h t ' 18 % 4 M I Ali t , tihol ‘lt ti •te LIVERPOOL AGRV'' , 'T TURAI kh l iA: St e?:i lt ie l ' i , ° e tt of the committee of thi , do b l sy er a oet tearked that, at the societ, tt til if t . l tli m * til (I sce,. e ber last the receipts for admissio it,t111;114,4e ti4,oll4ttle'er:nly •107 4s. 6d. being less by Warrington last year, ~' '11 ,,I ) ' 40 ° : 1 1 ! is Pl4,,lVlcatillePl-tiesstaetr in 1848 by £35 lls. 2d. l tllo. A ili tey e i ti ak e is to be accounted for by the fact p,Nr,', ha t katire,..lg held only a few days before her it,,'',tNilv Irtar '“estr. The balance in favour of LNtili aseritlvas 4:213 l3s. 7d. ; this year, from L'ittjtt. 1114.17.,°ed, the balance in favour of the OQO % h ot , In tivind• The meeting for tlie current o t , 1 ,,.t1 1 I.*, erp w. t ‘'l di's ,1 1 1 1 . , „4 : 81I.Ls AT 1 11 11 1 1 ',1 '4 e -er ---- a esterday week, the corn -1404 km e tt eke eet . ad llolyhead Bill passed tbe pre litillllll N ells ioli I°l-1 fso much thereof as related to INV,titliNt:th,\l7ta Birk enhead.—The bill of the 6lqf the to teierlern Railway Company for exte -4 e l , f er e tiry,.. enhead has been withdraw i ti p . i ON ,owe'flllead, Lancashire, and Cl' l'it'ltilJol)letst'e'ph.,,rewsrb'titr°,lease and atiaalgamat,? ow it, e,, tian } and Birmingham an ?,4,,.'1t.;,1411htit1t ,Pravw,eis• The committee ii . av it 11,,:iti tra9sed .-- he following bills kiAt.➢k..o,4 Monday •—Greo tt,i,ttlyekki?arlintallo,, and Shrewsbur. %LIN IN to N., -Aaigateation. O ll tt Y ae lp e t th e ;1' THE 4tl ~,- e utk e . ostoffice are now in a 1 4 ti c l i l o r e th _to r t h e 'nail- packet seri 1 4 0, 1 , we, e " great east staircase sto t,q, ll ' l a,rfi.ee l i st large window s in 1 11 0 1 . d . th e 1 '241 the arcade tin 11 , 01. d. „sers,, aoors are to be loe ,to sN e l:he k t. , Id other offices, t .tiet„,eelo, __Ley-carriers' offi ce is :, e QI 0 y,v, ilialtd well.lighted apar let% Ititaolasut:rt he south, 11 0vi e _ivil Li extertoet, tic, 4 k tar welch' 1-4 h at r,C,l.'liOn• ociety, s show eclared .re read estern, ,LVERPOOL P FFICE.- ; the .e long nee : it Y improved, by ight th A „ and b„:— 41 0l v~ ugbt iron° ent lor e s horse I fn t.ry LOCAL NEWS ---- , D R hroitsPaArr has been unanimously electela mem it National Academy of France. 4tltec4/Iclto CHAFFERS. a Prisoner in the Borough G 4Ol, tit tiz ea to ten years' transportation for robbery, hi tself commit suicide on Monday, by with h . • in his cell. T ilt is braces from the gaspipe __. Ta g 1 , j , E ,,_ Rta.ERY SHOP ROBBEP.Y IN MA EST E suspending NCH E "Loh ''"erY was committed be apprentice,erty. t , 13 Made a confession, and given up the prop a discharged IltJol,?,()LtsomE MEAT.—George Perry, a 1 14 pai tl " 8 tnarket, Was fined ss. and costs, on g tit g for sale 19lbs. of diseased pork. p'bi•oickl AIAN CHESTER.—On Wednesday n 6 t ti le ,: out in the cotton mill of Messrs. L NI:: and CO., but Was prom S,:‘M. atcher in riday, for extinguis THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1852. SOMMER ASSIZES, 1852.—The Judges have determined e several circuits upon which they will proceed to hold ing assizes :—Northern : The Right Hon. Lord i and Mr. Justice Wie!amen. Home : The Lord stue of the Common Pleas, Sir John Jervis, and ice Maule. Norfolk : The Lord Chief Baron, crick Pollock, and Baron Parke. Midland : Mr. Iderson and Mr. Justice Coleridge. Oxford : ice Cresswell and Mr. Justice Williams. Wes r. Baron Platt and Mr. Baron Martin. North id Chester : Mr. Justice Crompton ; Mr. Justice joins Mr. Justice Crompton at Chester. MATCH.—Last week we gave he first day's proceedings of this interesting The play was resumed on Tuesday, Messrs. 1 Parr taking the bat, in continuation of their the previous day, to the bowling of Berry and Mr. Mynn alone made the large number of he total score of the All England side in their igs was 113. The Liverpool men were not so e in their second innings, making only 47 ; the of both innings .being 140. " The Eleven" 28 to win, which they obtained cets ; and the match concluded The attendance of spectators as very numerous. The whole of the pro d off in the most satisfactory manner, and to the committee for their exertions ;RAND CRICKET required on! ing the arrangements so complete. The money bed and received for admission to the ground will ie committee a handsome surplus, after deducting rises; a portion of which will be devoted to the rarities, and the balance reserved as a fund towards enses of the next match. —On Thursday, noon, a fire broke out on the of Mr. Beaver, chandelier manufacturer, St. ne, but was soon extinguished.—Early on Wed nning a fire, supposed to have been causrd by ry, broke out in a shippon, at the extremity of -road, belonging to Mr. Davies. The sh!ppon consumed, and, being of wood, the fire burned shipuoii was an iron house, in ,r California, but recently used as a depot for • Messrs. M'Kean, M'Larty, and Co. Upon it ill fury of the flames, but they had no effect on ; for although the windows were destroyed, and s inside of an inflammable nature, the contents ljured.—On Friday, afternoon, the inmates at Greenwood's, t l's-bey, were a armed by At the time there was a number olgen , who instantly rushed up stairs, and at the back room over the kitchen was partially in They instantly set to work, and in a short time About eleven o'clock on n in the bar e devouring element night, a fire - broke out on the premises of Mr. iurroughs, Penrhyn-street, Scotland-road. The e (lone was trifling, amounting to nor more than The property was insured in the West of England GREAT BRITAIN STEAM-SIIIP.-By the Baltic, rrived on Wednesday morning, we learn that the n Great ritain reac ew York harbour on . - ultimo, thus achieving a great triumph for the The Great Britain left the the Ist ultimo, and notwithstanding very . weather, which rendered her sails nearly rnplished the passage in 13 days 53 hours. ance of 301 miles in 24 hours— 12th she hitherto unattained by screw steamers presented an address to Captain Mathews 'rich he so well deserves se compliments Of the nerfortn, They have been such as we nust call for official inquiry from the highest horities both of England and America, and that ght under the notice of the public in the most is manner." The engines of the vessel worked, the whole passage, with perfect smoothness and ty, and there was not the slightest stoppage until amer got into soundings. The Great Britain is ced to sail from New York on the Ist of June, for col ; and we understand she will leave this port n the 26th. We congratulate her spirited owners, Gibbs, Bright, and Ce., on the success of their ise, and hope that the career of the vessel will be i brilliant ROYAL MERSEYYACHT CLUB.—On Saturday the mem bers of this club held their first sailing cruise for the pre sent season. Many of the yachts being absent, the fleet consisted of the Vision, the celebrated yacht belonging to Mr. Thomas Birchall, of Preston, on board which vessel the worthy commodore hoisted his flag, the various avo cations in which, as Mayor of this ancient borough, he is engaged not permitting him this season to bring out his own well known vessel, the Queen of the Ocean, in which, it will be recollected, he was the means of saving the lives of so many of the unfortunate passengers by the Ocean Monarch, burnt in Abergele Bay, in August, 1848 ; the Bacchante, the splendid yacht of the vice-commodore, Mr. Benjamin Jones, who entertained a numerous party of d gentlemen ; and the Sea Bird, belonging - to the able honorary secretary, Mr. H. Melling, which carried the officers of the club and a party of friends. The fleet started from Birkenhead at eleven o'clock, and pro ceeded down channel, round the Floating Light, Victoria Channel, standing down to the Northwest Lightship, and back to port, where they came to anchor at New Brighton, when the party dined, and the fleet returned to their moorings in the evening. The day was spent on board the different yachts in great hilarity, and the hospitality of the owners was duly responded to by their delighted guests. We understand that there is a prospect of a good the first match of this spirited club, on the 12th instant, the prizes being two magnificent pieces of plate. PUBLIC MEETINGS THE ANN UAL MEETING of St. Silas's Church auxiliary itish and Foreign Bible Society was held on Toes clay evening, in the School-room, Pembroke-place. The Rev. S. Minton, the incumbent, was in the chair, and Mr. Bourne attended as a deputation from the parent of, the 13r POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY.-At the last meeting of the session on Monday night, Mr. C. F. Salt, the secretary, called attention to the recent boring of Green-lane. It was but a six-inch bore, yet two engines could not keep the water down. The chairman understood that the large lodgment was filled twenty feet deep in an hour by this one boring, and that there was every prospect of a supply sufficient to keep both engines going. Mr. C. J. Smitii drew attention to the Rivington and Manchester procuring supplies of water, and referred to points in which they resembled each other. H EALTH COMMITTEE.—The usual meeting of the schemeq the d'4 committee took place on Thursday. Mr. Rishton, the building surveyor, Mr. Newlands, the engineer, and esh, inspector, reported the amount of work done r various departments. The medical officer of reported that the deaths during the week had been or 19 more than the previous week, although less my of the seven weeks preceding. The consideration of paving Tobin-street, at the back of the Adelphi Hotel, was postponed for a week. Two nuisances were reported, and it was stated that no appointment was intended to be made to the vacant office of inspector of scavengers. The business was altogether unimportant. in the than a WEST DERBY GLTARDIANS.-At the weekly meeting, on Wednesday, Mr. Jeffreys moved that the salary of Mr. Reid, medical officer of Bootle, be increased 10s. There being no seconder to the motion, it fell ,round. The time for receiving tenders for the of the hospital was ordered to be extended from to the Bth of June. Henry Fisher, a lunatic, , the asylum from Toxteth-park, in December, and John Cotter, sent from West Derby on the ant, were ordered to be charged to the common per week to the g the Ist sent to A. letter was read from the poor-law board appro ving of the recommendation to allow 14 ounces of bread per day instead of 10, as formerly, to the inmates of the workhouse. A letter from Ilr. Fitzpatrick, relating to the duties of the medical officers, was referred to the me dical committee. LS IN ALL SAINTS' DISTRICT.—A meeting of the gentlemen favourable to the establishment of these schools was held on Tuesday evening last in the vestry of All Saints' Church. The meeting was called by the Rev. Mr. Marlen, the respected pastor of the church, who has taken a most praiseworthy interest in promoting the proposed schools, his object being to stimulate the friends of education to greater exertion, in order that the required balance may be raised to commence the building forthwith. The present state of the funds was brought under notice, and it appeared that about £4OO was required e committee can feel themselves justified in pro ceeding with the work. One of the committee, feeling the difficulty for want of the necessary funds, had written to Mr. Cardwell, M.P., who promptly responded to the appeal made to him by forwarding a donation of £5. Con tributions to the amount of en were made on the spot. DOCK COMMITTEE.—At the weekly meeting on Thurs day, Mr. F. Shand presided, in the absence of the chair man. A recommendation of the sub-committee of works to build an additional storey at the harbour-masters' houses at the Nelson, Bramley-Moore, Collingwood, and Stanley Docks respectively, was approved. The inden tures of an apprentice named Topham were cancelled for irregular conduct, and the resignation of a warehouse clerk was accepted. Thomas Jones, aged twenty-five, was before aprointed to fill up a vacancy i❑ the crew of the Liver. pool life-boat. A letter from the collector of customs, representing the necessity of the custom-house officers being provided with duplicate keys, in order that they 'ht have a shorter distance to travel at the Sandon Dock, was referred to the harbour-masters' sub. A letter was read from Messrs. Wm. Laird ,king for informatien, whether, if they became tenants of land at the east side of the canal locks, the - naimittee would be willing to put a boundary wall, and weighing machine, charging five per cent. on The letter was referred. This concluded 1 business. tne gentru AIEETIN OF THE COUNCIL.—A meeting will be held Wednesday), when the following subjects will -:The proceedings of the Finance Corn .• •• • —nprising, recommendation that it is expedient c Clerk of the Peace for this borough be paid by a er annum, the Corporation jnery and printing, and a proper `or the records ; the Clerk of the Peace pro clerks and assistants ; and that a further -clO,OOO be borrowed under the pro and Wash-houses Act. The at the sum of £7OO ng neces Committee, comprising, dation to build additional class-rooms for boys, th Corporation School, at a cost not exceeding ie proceedings of the Church Expenditure e, comprising, consideration of the recommen t the whole of the pews in the galleries of St. Church be appropriated as free sittings,:the con .sf ml,inl. arihianf moo e 1.., of the of the Council. The proceedings of the Library ,seam Committee, comprising, consideration of racy an um Act , and the appoint- that act, the Council may think pro'. been giv'en, a instruction to .the proceed led " The Sub-committee ogether with a list of all i from DISTRICT NEWS. --- WARRINGTON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting took place on Wednesday, at the workhouse. Fifteen guar dians were present. Mr. Hodgson, the chairman of the board, presided. OW-relief to persons and cost during past week :—District No. 1, 1065, £49 17s. hi. ; District No. 2, 237, £l2 Ils. ; District No. 3, 412, £24 17s. 3d. ; total. 1714 persons ; cost, £B7 ss. 4d. Number of inmates in theworkhouse, 120 ; and the number of vagrants lodged and relieved, 188. Compared with the corresponding period of last year, these returns show a decrease of 117 in the number relieved, a decrease of £5 143, BJ. in the cost of relief, of 1 in the number of inmates, and of 45 in the number of vagrants. Balance in treasurer's hands, £268 Bs.—The agreement for the sale of the Newton work house was signed by the chairman. There was no business of importance. COVERED MARKET.— On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held at the Music-hall, to consider whether the present market should be covered, or another site purchased for a new market. The Mayor (W. Allcard) presided. After considerable discussion, the meeting de cided that it would be better to purchase a new site. The town-councillors, by a majority of one, had previously de cided in favour of covering the present market-place. CHESHIRE AND WALES. THE BIRKENHEAD MODEL YACHT CLUB have elected Mr. Hamilton Laird as their commodore. Mr. HARRISON PACKARD, assistant to Dr. Braid, of Great Neston, committed suicide on Monday, by cutting the carotid artery, while labouring under an attack of delirium tremens., brought on by intemperance. AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH AT BIRKENHEAD. — On Friday morning early, Mr. Wm. rover, butcher, of Bir kenhead, was suddenly taken ill in bed, and, before medi cal assistance could be procured, was a corpse. BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS ELECTION. The election of Birkenhead Commissioners is fixed for this day (Tuesday). We understand there is every prospect of a sharp contest. Mr. W. Cole has ceased to be a mem ber of the board:from non-attendance. Mr. Pike, another member, has resigned. PRESENTATION OF PLATE.—On Tuesday last, the pre sident, vice-president, and committee of the Wirral Far mers' Club, met at the Rock Ferry Hotel, and presented to Mr. W. H. Ziegler, their secretary and treasurer, a very elegant silver tea service, in token of their respect for him, and approbation of his conduct as an official of the club. CHESTER CATTLE FAIR.—At the cattle fair. on Tues day, there was not much demand for any kind of stock, except good milch cows, which fetched from £lO to £l4 each; barrens from £6 to £8 each ; and beef sd. per lb. The show of horses was poor, although there was a good deal of inquiry for good ones. Fat sheep out of the wool Gd per lb.; but an indifferent show of those sheep, and little demand. WRECK OFF PENMAEN MAWR.—During a strong gale from the north-east, a few nights ago, the Union, of Caernarvon, laden with bricks, was wrecked off Penmaen fortunately the master and one man were drowned A large schooner was discovered in the bay, dismasted, and otherwise damaged. A tug-boat went to ber assistance, and succeeded in towing her into a place CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAlLWAY.—Traffic for the week ending May 23, 1852.—Chester and Holyhead Main Line ; Passengers : £1,380 18s. 4d. ; parcels, H. C. and D., £lOl 93. Od. ; goods; cattle, &c., £596 Bs. 10d. ; mails, £575. Mold : Passengers, £33 163. 4d. ; parcels, H. C. and D., £1 17s. ld. ; goods, cattle, &c., £lO6 12s. 2d. ; mails, £575. Steamboats : Passengers, £290 163.; parcels, H. C. and D., £27 3s. Bd. T0ta1,.£3,119 15.5 d. NEW CRICKET HOUSE IN BIRKENHEAD PARK.-Dur ing the past week a new cricket-house has been erected within the inclosure of one of the plantations on the mar gin of the open ground where the cricket clubs play. The style is rustic, and the building has a neat appearance, the design being in unison with the character of a park. It is the property of the Victoria Club, and has been built by Mr. Marshall, of Renshaw-street, Liverpool, from a drawing by Mr. R. Marshall. FALL DowN A PRECIPICE.--A fatal occurrence has just taken place at Pont-y-Twr, in the vicinity of Ogwen Lake, to a little boy, son of Mr. Jharles Jones, master of a school established by the Hon. Colonel Douglas Pennant. at the above place. The child missed his foot ing-and fell down a precipice upwards of thirty feet high. He was killed on the spot. To add to the painfulness of this distressing calamity, another child of Mr. Jones's died suddenly the same day. HIGHEr. BEIIINGTON.—A testimonial has been pre. sented to the late Miss Lamb (now Mrs. Mitchinson) by the ladies' committee and the parents of those children who attend Higher Bebington National School, for her most efficient service as schoolmistress during the last six years. The present consists of an electro-plated teapot, sugar bowl, and cream jug, given by the ladies' committee, and a half dozen silver teaspoons and sugar-tongs by the children's parents. EXTENSIVE BURGLARY AT CR131 , 78.-0/1 Wednesday night a serious burglary was collimated on the premises of Mr. Benjamin Cotton, draper, &c., at Crewe, when from 30 to 40 pieces of black and coloured silks, two or three dozen opera ties, several dozens of silk pocket and necker chiefs, three or four summer shawls, eight or ten light summer waistcoat pieces, and from 20s. to3os. in money, principally in copper, were stolen. The value of the pro perty stolen is said to exceed £l3o.—Chester Courant. EMIGRATION FROM WALES.—On Friday last 250 per sons left Swansea quay for Liverpool, whence they will in a few days proceed to the United States, They are prin cipally miners, and their destination is, we understand, Pynnsylvania. An equally numerous party embarked three weeks since for the Western Republic, who were all small farmers and agricultural labourers, principally from Carmarthenshire. The mania fur emigration to the gold mines of Australia is raging at Pontypridd to a great ex tent.—. North Wales Chronicle. CARMARTHENSHIRE.— A numerous and influential meeting took place on Wednesday last, in the Shire Hall of the county Carmarthen, for the purpose of deciding as to the memorial to be presented to Lord Dynevor for his long and faithful services as representative of the county during the extended period of 32 years. After some discussion, it was unanimously resolved, on the motion of Mr. Jones, of Pantglas,. M.P., that a full length portrait of his lordship be th Object selected, and that a public reception should await the noble peer on the occasion of its presentation. . - SHREWSBURY AND CHESTER RAILWAY.—A special meeting of this company was held on Wednesday last at Chester, for the purpose of considering certain bills now before Parliament. Mr. Wardell was in the chair. The first bill, authorising the company to construct additional branches, and to purchase or hire steam-boats, was ap proved of unanimously. A long discussion ensued as to the amalgamation of the Shrewsbury and Chester. and Shrewsbury and Birmingham Companies, and an amal carnation with the Great Western. After an animated discussion, in the course of which strong hostility towards the pretensions of the Great Western Company was ma nifested, an adjournment to next Saturday was carried by a large majority. THE HEALTH OF SEACOMBE.—The report of Mr. Rawlinson, superintendent inspector under the general Board of Health, on the recent further inquiry as to the boundaries which may be most advantageously adopted for the purposes of the Public Health Act, 1848, in the township of Poulton-cum-Seacombe, has been issued. After detailing the facts which have been elicited with respect to the matter, most of which have been published, Mr. Rawlinson says, " The parish of Wallasey, from its subsoil, situation, and clin.ate. is probably as healthy as any place of similar extent in England. There is scarcely a single objection to it. There are certainly no serious nuisances but such as are of man's making • and these may easily and cheaply be removed by promptly obtaining necessary powers and by carrying out proper works." BIRKENHEAD, LANCASHIRE, AND CHESHIRE JUNC TION RAILWAY.—An adjourned meeting of the share holders in the above railway was held on Saturday upon the question of amalgamation, which has so long been under discussion. Mr. Alderman Bancroft was in the chair, and moved that the terms of an agreement with the London and North-Western Railway, read by him, should be approved. Mr. Hope having seconded the motion, Mr. Harper moved " That this meeting be ad journed sine die, and that the consideration of all agree ments for the line be postponed until next half-yearly meeting." Mr. Hildick seconded the motion. Mr. Buck, of Manchester, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Bentham, and Mr. Titherington supported the amendment, which, on a show of hands, was carried by a large majority. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD.—OR Thursday a special meeting of this company took place at the Euston Station of the London and North-Western Railway, for the pur. pose of considering the provisions of a bill now pending in Parliament " to enable the Chester and Holyhead Railway Company to extend their Railway to Birkenhead, to amend the acts relating to that company, and for other purposes," by which it was proposed to make certain provisions for the regulation of the capital of the com pany, and to create preference stock to pay off the present mortgage debt of the company. A discussion took place, in the course of which various questions were put to the chairman with a view to eliciting the particulars as to the exact nature of the arrangement with the London and North-Western Company. From the answers to these questions it appeared that the amount of capital in the forfeited shares was between £300,000 and £400,000, the shares numbering 40,000. Some further conversation took place, and the chairman put the following resolu tion :—" That this meeting approve of the bill now sub mitted to them, subject to such amendments as may be made therein to Parliament." The motion was carried, and the meeting separated. THE NEW POWDER MAGAZlNES.—Arrangements have been perfected for commencing the erection of the store keeper's, assistant-keeper's, and workmen's houses on a plot of land at Brombrough. The land purchased com prises about two acres; and the buildings, which will, for the present, be about ten in number, will cost about £2,500. The powder-vessels, of which there will be three, are to be moored between Brombrough Pool and Eastham, about a mile, or rather more from the shore, a position on which the Master-General of the Ordnance is satisfies' that, in the possible event of an explosion, no material injury could be done t.o the town of Liverpool, or on the Cheshire side of the Mersey ; nor would an explosion on one vessel communicate to the others. Two of the float- frig magazines will cost £21,000; and they are now ready for launching, one from the yard of Messrs.. Clarke, and "A that of Mr. Roydon. No iron whatever -kstruction of the vessels, all being of wood so syphons, one foot in diameter, are to into every vessel, so that an enormous water can be poured in immediately in case of the approach of an enemy, for instance. No .re to be allowed on board. Lightning conductors ition of Sir W. Snow s to be on board of each is used in the co and copper. Ti be intrc quantity o .e up under the dire are to be ch of two 1113 Fr. nmense strength ; and the lee has permitted the Tian. IMPERIAL. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS.-TUESDAY. MILITARY DEFENCES OF THE COUNTRY. The Etrl of DERBY, in reply to the Marquis of BREADALBANE, declined to lay before the house the confidential communications received from military men as to the defences of the country. ENFRANCHISEMENT OFCOPYHOLDS BILL, Lord CRANWORTH moved the second reading of the Copyhold Enfranchisement Bill, and, after entering into a detail of the absurdities and inconveniences of the exist inc system, concluded by stating that the object of the bill was to enable lords to compel tenants, and tenants to compel lords, to enfranchise under certain modifications, which would not operate with hardship upon either landlord or tenant.—The LORD CHANCELLOR admitted the great inconvenience resulting from the existing system, but, thought the bill in its present shape could not with safety be allowed to pass, and therefore proposed that it be re ferred to a select committee.—Lord CAMPBELL had hoped that the bill would have become law during the session, but feared the speech of the Lord Chancellor was fatal to it.—After some further discussion, in which the LORD CHANCELLOR assured the house that the Government had no intention, when they proposed that the bill should be referred to a select committee, of throwing it over for another session • the bill was read a second ti m e, and ordered to be referred to a select committee. Some other bills were also forwarded a stage, and their lordships adjourned. THURSDAY, MAY 27, A number of petitions were presented against the grant to Maynooth. Aft,r a brief discussion on the right of Welsh witnesses to deliver their evidence in their own language, the Common Law Procedure Bill was read a third time and passed, with some amendments, suggested by Lord DENMAN. COPYHOLDS ENFRANCHISEMENT BILL Upon the appointment of the committee on the Copy holds' Enfranchisement Bill, Lord CAMPBELL made some remarks upon the danger the measure incurred by being thus referred, which elicited from the LORD CHANCELLOR an opinion that if the bill were well drawn, no delay need be incurred. THE REPRESENTATIVE SYSTEM Upon the presentation of a petition from Lord LlAR nowny, the Earl of DERBY expressed himself favourable to the principle of representation being granted to the educated intelligence of the country, learned societies, &c. CORRUPT PRACTICES AT ELECTIONS BILL. The corrupt Practices at Elections Bill was read a first time, and the house adjourned. FRIDAY, MAy 28 The royal assent was given' to a large number of bills, comprising about 30, which were local and private. MATHER. 11FIE CASE OF nin In answer to a question from Lord STANLEY of Az.- DERLEY, the Earl of MALMESBURY explained that the letter of Mr. Mather, sen., addressed to him, and which hadappeared in the morning papers, had never been re ceived by him, either at his private or his official residence. THE LATE BARONESS VON BEC Lord BEAUMONT presented a petition from the secretary to the late Baroness Von Beck, complaining of the treat ment raceived by both from the magistrates of Binning. ham.—After some discussion, in the course of which several noble lords appeared to think that the petitioner had been hardly treated,—The Earl of DERBY deprecated discussion, and expressed his surprise at the course pur. sued, after such a lapse of time, and while an action for damages was pending.—Lord BEAUMONT gave notice that he will make the case the subject of a motion for inquiry. —The petition was then laid on the table. Several bills on the table were forwarded a stage, and their lordships adjourned until Thursday nest. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-TUESDAY. _ THE MAYNOOTH QUESTION. The debate on this question, adjourned from the 19th May, was resumed at the morning sitting by Mr. Sergeabt MURPHY, who contended that an inquiry would only prove that the college had answered its original purpose, to provide a home education for the priesthood of Ireland. He opposed the motion as being unnecessary, and dic tated by a spirit of retaliation for the aggression of last year.—Mr. NAPIER contended, in opposition to Sergeant Murphy, that the teaching► at the college was now noto riously ultra-montane.—Mr. C. FORTESCUR protested against the motion, which could be justified only by strong evidence of immorality or disloyalty being taught at Maynooth.—Mr. H. DRUMMOND asked into what it was proposed by Mr. Spooner to inquire. If into the doctrines taught at Maynooth, the theologia doomatica could not be subjected to examination; the theolugia months might be; but the inquiry ought then to be restricted "so far as regards morals and politics." He concurred with Mr. Murphy that the motion was not a true one ; that the public felt that this was a continuation of the debate upon the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill. Mr. Drummond, after this declaration, surprised the Roman catholic members by an exposition of the alarming nature of the political doctrines recognised by a certain society now dominant at Rome.—Mr. FRESHFIELD moved the adjourn. ment of the debate.—A discussion of nearly two hours suc ceeded, which, though nominally upon the question of ad journment,extended to otheroutlaying topics, and admitted a reciprocation of explanations not over courteous between Mr. Reynolds and The O'Gorman Mahon, with reference to an occurrence in a previous debate. The result was, that, upon a division, the debate was adjourned until after the orders of the day fixed for that evening. —Lord PAL MERSTON moved that the house at its rising, adjourn until Thursday.—This motion was opposed by Mr. S. CRAW FORD, but was carried on a division by 190 against 47. — After another division,,the house adjourned at a quarter to six untileight. At eight o'clock there were not 40 members present, so that an adjournment took place until Thursday. THURSDAY, MAY 27, EXPLOSIONS IN MINES. On the motion of Mr. CAYLEY, a select committee was appointed to inquire i•ito the causes of the frequency of explosions in mines, with a view to prevent the loss of life arising therefrom. THE CASE OF MR. MURRAY In reply to questions put by Lord D. STITAUT and other' members, Lord STANLEY gave full details of the case of Mr. Murray, the sum of which was, that upon a charge of having connived at murders committed at Ancona he had been arrested by order of the papal government, detained in prison from July, 1849, until November, 1851, tried by a special tribunal, convicted, and sentenced to death, the execution of which sentence he was, according to the last advices, awaiting at Ancona; and that the British consul at that city had been instructed to use every effort to pro cure at least a mitigation of the sentence. THE LOBOS ISLANDS In reply to au inquiry by Mr. BAGGE, respecting the Lobos guano islands, Lord STANLEY stated that the Bri tish government had no claim to those islands ; but Sir F. BARING added that he had received an official letter (which he had handed to his successor at the Admiralty) stating that the Admiral at the station had sent a vessel to those islands to protect British trade there. THE MILITIA DILL. The report upon the Militia Bill was brought up; and, after some unimportant amendments, was agreed to, and the third reading fixed for Monday next. VALUATION (IRELAND) BILL. On the order for the second reading of the Valuation (Ireland) Bill, Lord NAAs observed that its object, like that of the bill of last year, was to provide one uniform valuation for poor-rate and county rate, but upon a simpler and less expensive plan, the details of which he briefly explained.—A short debate ensued, and upon a division the second reading was carried by 89 against 6. PATENT LAW AMENDMENT BILL Some opposition was manifested to the second reading of the bill by Mr. COWAN, Mr. MUNTZ, and others ; and it was recommended that it should be referred to a select committee, or postponed to next session. Ultimately, the bill was read a second time. LAW OF WILLS AMENDMENT BILL. The house went into committee upon the Law of Wills Amendment Bill.—Mr. BETKELL objected to the wording of the first and principal clause of the bill, and proposed to substitute an amended clause.—The MASTER of the ROLLS did not approve of either of the clauses, and re commended that the Chairman should report progress, and the bill be referred to a select committee.—The SOLrCITOR-GENERAL defended the bill, and objected to the delay of a reference.—After a debate of some length, a motion to report progresss was negatived upon a divi sion. Ultimately, the bill passed through the committee without amendment. The General Board of Health Bill and the Industrial and Provident Partnerships Bill severally went through committee. Other bills were forwarded a stage, The motion for going into Comn;ittee upon the Burgh Harbours (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill was negatived upon a division. THE MAYNOOTH GRANT On the dropped order, for the resumption of the debate on Maynooth College, Mr. FaEsnFIELD moved (it being now a quarter to two o'clock) that the debate be further adjourned until next day (Friday) at twelve o'clock.—Mr. WALPOLE felt it to be his duty to oppose this motion. — The debate, or conversation, which arose upon this ques tion was carried on with some degree of warmth for more than an hour, when it was agreed that the adjourned debate should stand over until 5 o'clock on Friday. The house adjourned at 10 minutes to three o'clock. FRIDAY, MAY 28. THE CASE OF MR : MATHER. In reply to a question from Mr. B. Osborne, as to the correctness of the statement in a letter from Mr. Mather, sen., the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said it was very inconvenient to have such questions asked of the government without any notice having been given. —Mr. OSBORNE gave notice that he would repeat the question on an early day after the recess. THE BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER stated that, on the house meeting on Thursday next, he should proceed with the New Zealand Bill, and on the Monday and Tues day following with the Metropolitan Interments and the Water Works Bills. He proposed:that the Maynooth debate should be resumed at a morning sitting on Friday next ; and on the evening of that day he should proceed with the Committee of Supply. Mr. HUME called attention to the subject of light dues levied on commercial shipping, in which he was followed by Mr. Dunca n an d M r . F or ste r .—Mr. HENLEY said it would be the duty of the government to take into their consideration, not only this matter, but the difficulty of manninz our ships, an d it wou ld b e hi s an xious duty, if he could see his way, by an equitable arrangement with respect to these dues, w ith ou t caus i ng grea te r injustice in one direction than relief in another, to assist the shipping interest; which now sought to cast a tax of £300,000 a year upon the whole co mmun ity on accoun t o f an altera tion in the laws for which the present government were not responsible.—After a few remarks from Mr. LA BOUCHERE, the subject dropped. POSTAL SERVICE TO INDIA AND CHINA Viscount JOCELYN called attention to the tenders which were accepted from the Peninsular and Oriental Company on the 27th day of February, for the performance of postal service between England, India, and China. The noble lord contended that the way in which the tenders had been accepted was calculated to shake public con fidence in the bona fide nature of such transactions. — The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he would assume all the responsibility of the transaction in question, and entered into an explanation of the reasons which in duced him to give the preference to the tender of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.— A discussion ensued, in which Mr. H. Berkeley. Sir C. Wood, Mr. Cowper, Mr. Willcox, Mr. Roundel! Palmer, aad Lord Stanley took part. THE VICAR OF FROM Mr. HORSMAN, in reference to his motion respecting the case of the Rev. Mr. Bennett, the Vicar of Frome, fixed for the Bth of June, contended that the exposition of the law of the case, as exhibited by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on a recent occasion, with respect to the government inquiry into the case, was not a correct one. —The ATTORNEY- GENERAL supported the view of the case taken by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. COAIMITTEE OF SUPPLY The house went, pro forma, into a committee of supply, the CHANCELLOR Of the EXCHEQUER stating that he would move the estimates of supply on Thursday next, instead of the New Z.2aland Government Bill. The remaining business was then disposed of, and the house adjourned COURT AND FASHION RETURN OF THE COURT TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE —Her Majesty and his Royal Highm. - Prince Albert, accompanied by their Royal Highnes.... Wales, the Princess Royal, Prince Alfred, the Princess, Alice, Helena, and Louise, and Prince Arthur, left Os borne at two o'clock on Friday afternoon for Bucking ham Palace, where they arrived at twelve minutes before six o'clock. es the Prince of The QUEEN and Prince Albert, accompanied by the Princess Royal and the Princess Alice, honoured the per formance of the French Plays with their presence on Friday evening. COURT MOVEMENTS.—On Monday next, the 7th inst., the Court will take its departure from Buckingham Palace for 'Windsor Castle. Her Majesty and the Prince Consort will entertain a large circle of distinguished visitors during the Ascot Race week, and will honour the course with their presence on Tuesday and Thursday. The Court will return to Buckingham Palace at the latter end of the Ascot Race week. The last state ball of the season will be given at Buckingham Palace on the 16th inst. It is expected that her Majesty and the Prince Consort will again visit Osborne before they take their departure for Scotland. The day the Court will leave for Scotland, according to the present arrangement, will be Tuesday, the 22nd instant. VISCOUNT AND VISCOUNTESS COMBERMERE enter tained a distinguished party at dinner on Wednesday evening, at their mansion in Belgrave-square, London. APPROACHING MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—The ap proaching marriage of Lord Newark with the accom plished and beautiful daughter of the Duke and Duchess de Coigny, was, according to the French custom, an nounced by the usual ache affixed to the first arrondisse ment, in the French capital, on Tuesday. Miss MARY PORTMAN', daughter of Mr. Wyndham Berkeley Portman, of Hare Park, Cambridgeshire, and niece of Lord Portman, is about, we understand, to form a matrimonial alliance with Mr. George Onslow Newton, of Croxton Park, Cambridgeshire, and Pyxhill Hall, North Wales.—Morning Post. ARRIVAL OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS DE MONTPEN SIER.—Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Montpensier arrived at Dover on Thursday, on a visit to the august parent of the duke. The ex-Queen of the French, with Prince de Joinville and his Excellency Signor Isturitz (the Spanish Ambassador), arrived by an early train from town, in order to receive the illustrious travel lers. The Queen Amelie (who was standing on the Quay with the Spanish Minister) rushed forward to embrace the duke, her son, whom she had not seen since the events that exiled the family of Louis Philippe from France, After the disembarkation the royal personages proceeded to the Ship Hotel, and, after a short stay, pro ceeded by special train for Claremont.. LORD CLINTON has been elected member for Sandwich, in opposition to Captain French. THE PETITION AGAINST MR. BAILEY, the sitting member for Monmouth, will not be proceeded with. SIR H. BULWER, British Minister Plenipotentiary to the Tuscan Court, arrived at Florence on the 19th. LORD CHARLES WELLESLEY, second son of the Duke of Wellington, has issued an address to the electors of Windsor, in which he declares himself to be a supporter of the present government. TESTIMONIAL TO G. F. YOUNG, ESQ., M. P.—A sub criPtion is raising by the political friends of Mr. Young, in order to present that gentleman with a testimonial, as a diark of their personal esteem " for his powerful efforts, as Chairman of the Acting Committee of the National Association for the Protection of Industry and Capital thrOughout the British Empire, which have greatly aided the recent political changes, and resulted in the formation of the present government." Mr. Young is at present on a temporary visit to the continent, with a view to the complete restoration of his health and strength, which have suffered much from his unremitting and arduous advocacy of the Protectionist cause. REPRESENTATION OF LONDON.—At a meeting of Liberals on Monday, it was agreed to support Lord John Russell. in conjunction with Sir J. Duke and Baron Rothschild, at the ensuing election, as the Liberal candi dates, and, avoiding a contest, leave the other seat to Mr. Masterman. Alderman Wire appeared half inclined to turn rusty, and with Mr. Saul, a wine merchant, who poured a little vinegar into the meeting, was anxious for another candidate in the place of Lord John. Ulti mately, they gave way, according to the printed account of the meeting, furnished by its concoctors ; and, as the doors were closed to the public, we have only this version to depend upon. VACANT COLONELCY. — Major-General Money is to have the 2nd Dragoons. Major-General Roger Parke is to have the 86th Foot.—Globe. DEATH OF THE HON. JOHN TALBOT, Q.C.—On the assembly of the committee on the Watford Water Bill on Wednesday m3rnhig, at the House of Commons, Mr. Smjeant Wrangham, in a very affecting address, stated that he was unable to proceed with the case in consequence of the death of his learned friend, Mr. Talbot, Q.C., who was also engaged in it. The information was re. ceived with deep regret by the bar and the hon. members present, and the committee almost immediately afterwards broke up. The melancholy event occurred unexpectedly at Brighton, on Tuesday night, from a suffusion of water upon the chest. The hon. gentleman left London only on Tuesday under the advice of his medical attendants, being completely overpowered by the exertions which he had been called upon to make before several parliamentary committees. The deceased was the second son of the se cond Earl Talbot, and was born in 1806. In 1830 he married the Hon. Catherine Jane Stuart Wortley, daughter of the late Lord Wharncliffe and sister of the present Baron, MAYNOOTH Mr. LAnoucrinnE thought that the Chancellor of the Exchequer had not supported the dignity of the house by allowing its time to be occupied by a motion which could produce no result whatever. He felt confident that Mr. Spooner would acknowledge that nothing could be done with a committee this session.—Mr. SPOONER admitted that they could do nothing with the inquiry this session, hut it was important that the opinion of the house should be made known to the country.—Mr. GOULBURNE sug. gested and Mr. HUME supported a government in quiry, the result of which could' be reported at the open ing of the nest session.—Mr. H. HERBERT and Sir B. HALL also supported the suggestion.—After vehement speeches from Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Keogh , the CHANCEL LOR of the EXCHEQUER said he could not see that he was oropromising the dignity of the house by proposing that debate on Maynooth should be adjourned until Friday He felt it was• expected by the country that the abuse should come to. a decision on thi L , with respect to the suggestion 1 declined to adopt it, because the government hat. th such ' an in \ill ion ; anc ilburn, ho necessary po efficiently. n, to enable it to co use. it could ith it t NU= confidence as an inquiry conducted by the favourite house of the people.—The stOiect then dropped. TliE CASE OF MR. MURRAY In reply to a question by Lord D. STUART, that the British authorities had not paid sufficient attention to the matter to insure Mr. Murray a fair trial,—Lord STANLEY contended that there was no ground for assuming that Mr. Murray's case had been neglected. At the present time every effort was being made by the British govern ment to protect Mr. Murray from being made the victim of injustice—if any injustice had been practised towards him.—Lord PALMERSTON gave his willing testimony to the zeal and activity exhibited by the British authorities in the case. The adjournment to Thursday next was then agreed to . DIPLOMATIC SERVICE. A conversation took place between Mr. W. Ewart and the Chancellor of the Exchequer upon the advisability of parties being educated expressly for the diplomatic service. LIGHT DUES ON BRITISH SHIPPINC FASHIONS FOR JUNE. (FROM LE FOLLET.) Rumours of a great revolution in the make of bodies have been heard among the introducers of novelties. It is confidently asserted that the waists will be worn shorter, and round, which appears more to nature, therefore, more graceful. Some exaggerate, and talk of having the sleeves bouffantes, with the skirt quite plain in front, and large flat plaits on the hips ; but, if this style be becoming to some beautiful figures, a less regular and perfect form would be inexcusable to adopt so extreme a fashion. The gilets will continue to be worn this season. White robes seem almost universal for evening dress, either of moire antique, ta f fetas, or grenadine, with flounces, over white silk, which, en passant, is the most distingue and newest style. Then, many robes are of muslin or organdi, with flounces, double skirts, or tuniques, more or less richly ornamented with embroidery and lace; the berthes of lace, or revers of rich embroidery descending en ccrur to the waist, and forming basques round the waist. There are some beautiful albanaises robes of mousseline de sow. white ground, with transversal stripes of shaded Young ladies' dresses of organdi have five flounces, each edged with twelve or fifteen narrow braids of pink satin and silver. The bodies are cut square, the front piece as well as the short sleeves being covered with narrow frills, trimmed to match the fl o u n ces on the skirt.. The coiffure is composed of a coronet of roses with ivy leaves and silver grass. A still younger and more' simple style is an embroidered muslin dress over pink silk, with an efchelle on either side of the skirt, of bows of pink taffetas ribbon with narrow threads of black and gold. The first piece of the body and sleeves are trimmhd to mat(' We have seen two young ladies, sisters, dressed sed in orgal robes with three edged flounces: one with pink transver lines, having the effect of ribbons, body drawn a t t waist, fastened round the waist with a blue sa other in the same style, with blue stripes. The lady with the pink lines had a white net scarf small bouquets of _roses, with a wreath of ros round the edge. Her sister wore a scarf ( description, with a wreath of blue-1 The gros de Tours, with its light the shaded ground, is much ac as are the sky-blue, pal Ils and r dinner mpas, with their bou The Pompadour style, with with ribbon, is ver nothing can be fresher,ox. prett We must not omit to mention the poplins, the use of which is s o genera l i n our t o il e tt es , sometimes plain, at others plaid or striped. A dress of this material seems almost indispensable. The icharpe Mathilde is much in vogue ; those in violet and black taffetas the most so. It is made with insertions of black Chantilly lace, edged with a narrow boder on each side of jet beads ; between the laces the taffetas is covered with rows of narrow black velvet ; and the scarf is finished with a fall of fine Chantilly lace. The galath‘e of white taffetas, embroidered with bou quets of flowers in sewing silk ; it is round behind, and the ends in front square. A splendid fringe, surmounted with a thick fancy passementerie, gives this mantelet great lezance The manteau Henri 111. is very simple and pretty, when made of Napoleon-blue taffetas, trimmed with two rows of broad black velvet ribbons and a deep blue fringe. The Marion Delortne of black taffaas, with three wide bands of black mohair braid, separated by six rows of narrow velvet ; from the second band of braid, which is i p n l d a c e e n d te d n e G a r r l e y e k i n fr i t n h g e e appearing middle of thelike a doüble e l l a deep b s at . All the laces to trim these en antalets have scalloped edges. Lace scarfs. shawls, mantles. and iar . well as 1 waistcoats, will be much worn when the weather , becomes settled and warm. Leghorn and fancy straw bonnets are worn for morning bonnets; the capotes are, however, much more universally adopted. Some are composed of bouillonne's of green taffetas, with ornaments of fancy Tuscan ; the front is of Tuscan, the crown is of two bouillonneB of taffetas, sepa• rated by rows of fancy Tuscan. The same . is slightly gathered round the crown, terminated on each side by tufts of ribbon mixed with straw ornaments. The curtain is half straw, half taffetas. Small rosebuds, mixed with tulle, form the cap, placed quite low on the cheeks. The Louis XV. bonnet meets with great success ; it is of pink tulle, with frills of blonde. The crown is enveloped in a broad pink ribbon, forming the long strings, a blonde is fastened at the edge of the ribbon, and falls over the crown ; the curtain is of tulle, covered with blonde. A. bouquet of three curled pink feathers is placed on one side; branches of snowdrops, with bouillonn6B of pink tulle, inside. We noticed a very original style of bonnet • it. is - ;n is or rice .A.t front concealed under a black lace. which is put on slightly gathered ; on either side is an ostrich feather, placed back on the curtain, and fastened by a straw bow. White and pink water lillies, with foliage and black lace, trim the inside. curtain a UarnO! _Chief .1 Combe forturit total s therefc not speal Pompadour with flounces, or the rnousselines de sine its all shades, plain or brochees, rivalling the grenadines, so much admired for their softness and freeness from creasing. The robes a disposition, so in favour at the present time, have their own particular stamp of distinction. The flounces are edged with plain satin borders, stamped, or broclie!s in harmonious shades. Some have progressive stripes, imitating elegant ribbons, covering the flounces; others have the flounces edged with wreaths, or fancy designs, suitable to the ground of the material. We have seen some very pretty demi negligees redin gotes of taffetas, with stripes or wreaths up the front of the skirt and round the body and sleeves. The new foulards—some with fancy flounces, others with printed transversal stripes —are much made into dresses for the country ; as well as the bayaderes, the robes albanaises, and checked foulards, with five broches flounces. MUSIC AND THE DRAMA '—We had an op )le portion of Mr. Hors orio, at the general rehearsal on Saturday vening, at which all the principals were present, with the , xception of Herr Carl Formes. It would be premature to criticise the work until we have heard it complete; but we shall next week be in a position to give an account of its performance last evening. In the meantime we may say that it appears to be an improvement on Mr. Hors ley's previous work, " David," and so far, therefore, the Committee of the Philharmoni c S oc i e ty will be justified in the somewhat hazardous experiment of giving a commis sion for a new work, with a promise to perform it when written. It appeared to us that the band and chorus had been carefully rehearsed ; and though the first perform ances of new works are proverbially defective, we trust that Mr. Horsley will have nothing to compiain of on its first representation. Herr Carl Formes is stated to have expressed himself very much pleased with the portions of the oratorio allotted to him, and we may therefore antici pate a spirited interpretation from him. The composer, who has himself been in town for the last week or two rehearsing, was to conduct the performance last evening. Atnom sailed from Southampton, on Wednesday, for New York. • THE NEW ORATORIO OF 66 JC portunity of hearing ley's n LUMLEY V. WAGNER.—The arguments in this case were resumed in the Court. of Chancery, on Wednesday. and after the reply of counsel, the Lord Chancellor said the case arose out of a very simple contract. It was, that the lady should sing at her Majesty's Theatre, and no— where else. The true duty and object of the court was to enforce the literal per:'ormance of every contract, and to bind all parties, as far as the court could, to perform what they had undertaken to do ; and he believed that was done in England more than in any other country. All the court had to do was to prevent the young lady from singing at Covent-garden; and the natural conse— quence would be, that she might go to Mr. Lumley, or enable him to bring his action at law. If she went to Covent-garden and sang there, she would be committed at once for contempt of court, and leave the parties their remedy at law. The court clearly had jurisdiction, and he was determined to exercise the authority, and prevent the young lady from singing at Covent-garden. After some further observations, his lordship dismissed the motion with costs. [There is therefore every probability that Mademoiselle Wagner and ber parent will reap nothing from their visit to this country beyond a toleroblst heavy bill of costs, ea a lesson time the taw is strong enough in England to check the unprincipled rapacity of foreign adventurers of every class.l ANNUAL EXA.MINATIONc,F THE CHILDREN OF THE DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION. The annual examination of the children of the Deaf and Dumb Institution took place on Thursday, at the Lecture-room of the Royal Institution. Amongst those present were Mr. Richard Rathbone, Mr. 11. Banner Mr. E. Banner, Mr. A North, Mr. A. Thompson, Mr. R. Rathbone, jun., the Rev. W. Brewster, and some of our most influential supporters of charitable institutions. A number of ladies were also present, and in the gallery were the children of the Boys' Orphan Asylum.—Mr- Richard Rathbone read the annual report and introduced to the meeting the present head teacher, Mr. David Bux ton, who, after a brief address explanatory of the mode of imparting instruction to the unfortunate class of deaf and dumb, proceeded to exhibit the various degrees of intel ligence which bad been attained by the children present. We have attended meetings in previous years, and cer tainly were never more gratified by the success which had been realized than on the present occasion. The children. as a body, looked well in health, and appeared t. i o possess a degree of intelligence, wonderful when we consider the important organs of which they are deprived the use; and it was evident that they were impressed with a feeling of respect and affection towards their teacher, Mr. Buxton. They were examined in their knowledge of the names and qualities of objects, passing thence to pronouns„ verbs, &c. and writing down, from the signs of the Prin cipal, the distinctions of number, person, tense, and mood, with perfect accuracy. Several questions were written upon the black-board, which they answered with out any hesitation—their replies being given in good plain handwriting, and spewing a creditable amount of acquire ment in general and scriptural knowledge. Some pro gress appears to have been made in teaching articulation ; several of the younger children went through a preliminary lesson, and one of the boys enumerated some words and names very distinctly, and repeated intelligibly the Lord's Prayer. Drawing has also been recently added to the subje,ts of instruction with very remarkable success. At the close of the proceedings, the chairman paid a compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Buxton, which the appearance of the chil dren showed to be well deserved. It was stated that the present management of the institution affords the com mittee the most valuable means of applying the benevo lence of the subscribers ; and that a general improvement has taken place in the school, which was never more suc cessful in carrying out its objects at any period since Its foundation. The number of the deaf and dumb under instruction is fifty, of whom one-third have been admitted. within the last twelve months. The day scholars, who are provided with their dinner at the school, as well as educated gratuitously, are more numerous than at any former period. We trust these facts will be borne in mind by our charitable and wealthy neighbours, and that an institution so deserving will meet with a continued and increased measure of public support. N ENV SOUTH WALES AND POPERY. MAYNOOTH MISSIONARIES. (FROM THE PROTESTANT MAGAZI \ E FOR MAY.) uotCinrwi eieeiratse hr b eNi e l for the - -, In the Tablet of April 10 is a letter from New South Wales, from which the following is extracted : " The Catholic religion, we are happy to say, is in a most flourishing condition in New South Wales. The census has been lately taken, according to which we Catholics are in number 56,899. This number is presided over by forty clergymen, viz., an archbishop, d bi a s n hog i coadjutor, a vicar-general, an archdeacon, priests. Sydney, * lrural our deans, future communications r an u2rn thirty-two eigew ifaoofiSouth ooirshusiet 1 ilwlaeaed imissionaryfpfioercroawpt ai oors edification to give the names of those `Vales." t I: e y * progress l w n h o a u t We would commend t to the this statem e nt .... consideration propagate a n g o a t t co ntlhyedsaemveeteedutoorsintostrthuectvethrye Protestant countrymen. If the Roman Catholics of our Protes educate and send out to one colony so of Ireland can of your Irish readers, as the . g r ea t majority of them are state—they many priests, Maynooth by the State ? Does not this show that the people of Ireland in the tenets of a soul-destroying r pn s ea i s en t , : p r e aa c sn o s Was Maynooth College intended f bu ti t 'e al S so ta t t o e to be a Alissienary College ? Is it not virtually so ? Would certain of our senators, who have hitherto voted for Maynooth on the e rfe n ul d nig s diso o n f o, the earth ? ~. , ,u nd that it was politic to educate the priesthood for people at home, vote for it upon the ground that ! . , n 1 ' "Where is the conscience of ctreattymtfle e to spre a d P opery —l r i s h Popery—through- e to the Gospel Prow ietv, the Lon( ari So- for Mayndoili ! .OM AUSTRALIA.—The influx mines has at length fairly coin tte upon a steady supply. Th( he London docks from Geeion% :5 boxes of go] gold dust from from Launcest 3 n 3 our and we may calcul 4SUla,n, Dm the br ie , 1.„... lads of £90,000. not