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I Einperial Vartiament. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-WEDNESDAY. RECOVERY OF TENfibIE.NTS BILL. Sir R. PEEL approved of the principle of the bill, but con tended that the powers of the law should, instead of being confined to tenements under £lO rent, it should be extended to tenements of the value of £2O a-year rent. After souse discussion, The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said that as he bad no particular attachment of £lO over £2O, he would consent to the amend ment proposed by the right hon. baronet He was willing to do anything that would do away with the impression that this bill was one intend e d t o benefit' the rich and oppress the poor; but he denied that it could be so considered under any circumstances, because, according to the ancient law of this country, a variety of institutions were established in reference to different amounts of money. After a few words from Mr. DARBY and Mr. AGLIONBY, the clause, as amended at the suggestion of the right hon. member for Tamworth, was agreed to. The other clauses were also agreed to without observation. The schedules were then agreed to. The house resumed. PAROCHIAL ASSESSMENTS BILL. Mr. S. LEFEVRE having moved the order of the day that the house do go into committee on this bill, a short conversa tion took place on a point of form. On the question that the Speaker do leave the chair, Mr. GOULBURN said, the effect of this bill would be to in crease the amount of the late on the rent-charge far beyond what it ever had been on the tithe. This he considered an act of gross injustice. He thought it would be highly indis creet in the house, without inquiry, without information or discussion on the subject, to pass this measure at the present advanced period of the sessions, and he begged to conclude by moving, " That further proceedings on the bill be post poned to that day three months." After a short discussion, the house divided, when there ap peared—For the original motion, 59, for the amendment,. 31; maiority, 28. Ihe house then went into committee, Mr. Pryme in the chair. The first clause having been put, Mr. GOULBURN wished to know from the hon. gentleman who had framed the bill, whether he would consent to the in troduction of a clause protecting the interests of those who had commuted their tithes by an equitable adjustment into a rent-charge. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said, that it was absolutely necessary that a measure of this kind should pass before the Tithe Commutation act came into compulsory operation ; but if the right hon. gentleman would frame a clause pro tecting the individual cases to which he had alluded, be (the Attorney-General) would support it. Sir ROBERT PEEL contended that time ought to be allowed for further consideration, as the house had not sufficient in formation to enable them to come to a sound decision on the subject. After a short conversation, the clause was agreed to, as was also the preamble. The house resumed, the bill was reported, with amendments, and the report was ordered to be received on Monday next. The house then went into committee on the Parliamentary Burgs (Scotland) bill, the clauses in which, with two or three exceptions, were agreed to with some verbal amendments. Report on Friday. The report of the Imprisonment for Debt bill was received, and the bill ordered to be read a third time on Friday. The others of the day were then disposed of, and the house ad journed at a quarter to two o'clock. HOUSE OF LORDS.-THURSDAY. OATHS ABOLITION BILL. Lord DENNI AN presented several petitions in favour of the bill which he had introduced for the abolition of unnecessary oaths. Amongst others from the Separatists, from the society of Quakers in Manchester and Salford, and also from certain inhabitants of London, all of whom stated that the ends of justice were often defeated by persons entertaining re lipous prejudices against taking oaths being compelled to do so in criminal proceedings in the courts of justice. The noble and learned lord then moved the third reading of the oaths abolition bill. After some observations in opposition to the, bill from the Earl of WICKLOW and Lord A.SHBURTON, the house divided. For the the third reading, 16; against it, 32; majority, 16. The bill was therefore lost. The Earl of WICKLOW announced his intention of bring ing in another bill, confining the relief to those parties who have seceded fiom the Society of Friends. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-THIMSDAY VESTRIES IN CHURCHES BILL. The order of the day for the committal of this bill having been read, Mr. HUMS moved that it be further cousidered that day three months. Mr. lionoEs seconded the amendment. In many parishes the bill would cause great expense—(hear) —and the whole measure was as objectionable as unnecessary. Mr. J. GRA TTAN hoped the hon. member would exclude Ireland. Colonel PEncavAL hoped the hon. and learned member would include Ireland, as he was convinced that such a bill was much more necessary for that country than England. Dr. NICHOLL said the hon., gentleman asked him to ex cept Ireland from this bill, saying it would introduce a new church rate for Ireland. He denied this. It there were any part of the empire which ouch; to be s&,:nitied to the opera tion of this bill, it was Ireland. The house divided, when there al , p,ared—For the motion, 76; for the amendment, 78; majority against the bill, 2. Dr. NICHOLL said, considering the numbers on the divi sion, he did not despair of some such .11)II. being carried in the ensuing session. TITHES (IRELAND) BILL. The house then went into committee on the tithes (Ire land) issue of Exchequer bills bill. Mr. HOME rose to move, that the grant of one millions to the church in Ireland would be highly unjust to the people of England and Scotland, and subversive of those principles on which good government and equal justice could alone be maintained. In his opinion the house was violating the best principles of good government, and was telling the people of Ireland that if they would only resist the law for one-or two years, they would have a premium for doing so; but .that those who had yielded to the law, and paid their tithes, were to be punished. Was that, he would ask, a sound state-of things? and how could those who had proposed this grant., reconcile their feelings to it? If a sum of money would settle the peace of Ireland, he would readily pay it; but what mea sures had the government not tried to settle this rpiestion? and where could be the hope of their succeeding now better than before? He should say that the causes of failure were in the pretended friends of the church, and in the other house of parliament, which had rejected three bills which had been sent there. As the house of lords bad re jected this bill, and as the government had been compelled, by the resistance on the other side of the house, to withdraw that on which alone the peace of Ireland could be settled—a better appropriation of the revenues of the church, by the re duction of the establishment, and a more equal distribution of its funds and revenues—the grant of a million would not effect the object, but hold out a temptation to the violation of the law. On all these grounds he was opposed to the propo position ; and, therefore, he would press the motion of which he had given notice. Mr. WARD said he objected to the measure, which was equally supported by her majesty's ministers and her majesty's opposition. What was the mode of proceeding now pro posed? Government was to take upon itself the duty of tithe proctor—to have an advance of £260,000. in exchequer bills, on which money was to be advanced at the Bank of England or the Bank of Ireland. A❑ account was to be opened, to 'bear the ominous name of tithe arrear advances. This might be advances. 'l' his might be opened; bat if ttie present plan was persisted in, the account would not be closed before the day of judgment. (Hear and laughter.) No one was more desirable of seeing a settlement of Irish questions than he was. It would be worth a million of money to get rid of them, because they stood in the way of every other species of legislation. (Hear, hear.) But when be looked for a settle ment, be should like it to be an honourable, permanent, and satisfactory one; and he knew no settlement could• be per manent which was not honourable, and no settlement could be satisfactory which was not both lasting and honourable in its condition. It was impossible that after the alterations which had been made in the corporation bill, any arrange ment of the three great questions could be come to. Sir R. PERL said he had made a proposition for the ad vance of a certain definite sum, to be placed under the con trol of commissioners, who were to make inquiry as to the report of the tithe-owners, the government retaining the power, in the case of refractory persons, of enforcing the pay ment of tithes; and also that of purchasing from the t►the owner should not accept that offer, then he should still have his legal remedy for the recovery of his tithes. (Hear. hear.) The noble lord, however, had not assented to that plan, but proposed another. He could vote for the resolution of the noble lord as it stoud to-night; but it was but fair he should state to him, that he could not hold himself bound to vote for any other resolution. After a long discussion, which we have not space to report, the house divided :—For the clause, 170; for the amendment, 61; mojority, 109. The Trading., Companies Bill was read a third time and passed. Adjourned. HOUSE OF LORDS.—FRIDAY The Vagrant Act Amendment Bill was read the third time, and passed. Lord PORTMAN withdrew the Highway Rate Bill, stating that he should renew it next session. Lord WHARNCLIPFE having presented a petition from members of St. John's, Oxford, for the support of the esta blished church i.Cauada, A conversation ensued. in which the Bishop of EXETER, Lord GLENELG, &c. took part. The Marquis of LANsnowNE deferred, from Monday till Tuesday, the third reading of the International Copyright Bill; and be gave notice that on that day he should move the second reading of the Royal Exchange Rebuilding Bill. The Turpentine Bill, the Prisons (West Indies) Bill, arc., were forwarded a stage. On the report of the Benefices Pluralities Bill, the Arch bishop of CANTERBURY proposed some new clauses and amendments. The Earl of CAWDOR also proposed some amendments, whi c h, after remarks from the Archbishop of Canterbury. and the Bishop of Chichester, were ordered to be printed, and considered on the third reading of the bill (on Monday). Adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS._FRIDAY. Lord SA-;D—ONpr;!sented petitions from the C;poration of Liverpool, against certain clauses in the Imprisonment for Debt Bill; also, from the Bolton and Leeds Railway Coin pans", against. the Mails on IL:lwilys The Prisons Bill was read the thii.i L in :e ata , l passed. Sir J. ataitassin4Uired whether t!;:: 12 , v,..rnne u t had de termined what course it would pursue respectiug the " E ast India Labourers (Hill Coolies) Bill?" Sir a GREY answered that it was intended to discharge the order for further proceeding to issue, in conjunction with the India government, a regulation prohibiting such engage ments with labourers in the East as contemplated emigration to the West Indies; to render invalid contracts that were not to be fulfilled within the limits of the places where they were formed; and, generally, to prevent such contracts as could not be fully understood by both parties, and having the sanction of magistrates or other local authorities. Mr. O'CoNNELL asked whether the government had seen a bill passed by the assembly of St. Vincent's for preventing combinations, settling disputes between masters and work men, which appeared to trench on the rights of the negroes; and if so, whether such bill was likely to receive the sanction of the government ? Sir G. GREY answered that he had seen it, although it had only just arrived ; but that judging from what he had ob served of it, he doubted whether it was a measure of which the goverument ought to approve. He added (in answer to Mr. Maclean's inquiry) that the authority of the special ma tristrates would cease with the act creating them; but in re ference to the next state of things that might arise, if the ex pectation that the negro apprenticeship system would cease this year were realised, the government contemplated ar ranging a plan by which some of them should be retained until a system of stipendiary magistracy could be formed and established. THE • coramittee the law ;acting tha regulation of the !wbour of cui;then factories having been found imperfect and ineffective tc purpose for which it was passed, has been suffered to coAtinue so long without any amendment." In support of tbis ma . tioc. , it tsiii be seen that his lordship entered into extensive, interesting, aLa itenrtlisiiie details of the treatment and condition .-)f the childttat euxuat j at, :flowing how vapidly the. ‘r 1409ur b d advatited within very few yeare, • r ,'~ ;' t. -it - 1 - „, )t. piro N children having now to walk in attending the working of the mills 25 and 30 miles a day, whereas the average used to be 81 miles per day; that mortality had frightfully increased; and that, in fact, the law was most defective. Mr: Fox MArLE stated that the government would intro duce a bill next session on the subject, but it would be simi lar to that introduced before by the government. There was an extended . discussion on this subject, after which the house divided on the motion for going into com mittee of supply, which motion was carried by a majority of 15; there being in favour of it, 121; against, 106. The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the house adjourned at a quarter-past one o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS-SATURDAY. The Speaker took the chair to-day at 12 o'clock. Sir IV. FOLLETT presented a petition from residents in Canada, praying for the protection of the Established Church in that colony. Petitions against the Mails on Railways Bill were present ed by Mr. M. PHILLIPS and Lord EI;STON. On the motion of Mr. R. STUART, the Land Tax Redemp tion Bill was read a third time and passed. The Spirit Licenses (Ireland) Bill was read a second time and ordered to be committed on Monday. Mr. It. STUART moved the second reading of the Gibraltar Lighthouse Bill. After a short - discussion, as there appeared some objection to the bill, the bon. member postponed the second reading until Monday : On the motion of Mr. P. MAULE, the report of the Com mittee on the Parliamentary Burghs (Scotland) Bill was fur ther considered and agreed to, and the bill ordered to be en grossed. MAILS ON RAILWAYS. Mr. LABOUCHERE moved the further consideration of the report on the Mails and Hallways Bill. On the question that the Speaker do leave the chair, Mr. W A LLACE objected to the bill, and moved as an amend ment, that it be committed that day six months. The hon. member said be was a friend to railways, and wished to see them extended to all parts of the kingdom, but he never could consent to any measure which would give them a monopoly in travelling. He wished some check to be put upon the charges of different companies, and he thought parliament ought to call upon every railway company to produce their accounts once a year, in order to protect the pvblic against imposition, and secure the cheapest mode of travelling to her Majesty's subjects. He objected to the governrwent insisting upon the mails being conveyed by railroads. H e concluded by moving, that the further consideration of the bill be post poned for six months. The amendment of the hen. member not being seconded, the house went into committee on the bill, Mr. Bernal in the chair. On the first clause being read, Mr. Lam) CC HERE said, before any new principle of legis lation was attempted relating to railroads, he was anxious to see how the present law would operate, and thus at a future session if necessary, parliament might interfere_ He thought this bill had provisions which would secure the service of the Post-office being regularly performed by railroad companies. It was his (Mr. Labouchere's) wish to make the best bargain for the public with railroad companies be possibly could. The expense of paying the mails by railroads at the present time was much greater than when they were conveyed by coaches. Since the day the mail was sent part of the way by the London and Birmingham railway, there had been an in creased expense incurred by the Post-office, on that line alone, of between £3,000 and £4,000 ; therefore, if the house was not prepared to give up the revenue derived from the Post-office, it was absolutely necessary to pass some such bill as that under consideration. (Hear.) Lord G. SOMERSET did not wish railroad. proprietors to be paid extravagantly, but he wished them. to be fairly re munerated. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL considered railways as public roads, and subject to the same kind of legislations as other roads, Troops, baggage-waggons, &c., emaged in the public service, did not pay toll on roads, and he did not think it would be contended that parliamenthad notthe power to ex empt carriages in the public service from toll on railways. (Hear.) Sir J. GRAHAM had great objections to some of the strong provisions in this bill. He considered there was a vast dif ference between railroads and other roads. It was true her Majesty's troops did not pay turnpike tolls, but if they were conveyed by canals, canal proprietors were paid for their conveyance, and he thought railroad proprietors in such a case were entitled to payment. Lord SANDON differed with the learned Attorney-General as to his opinion of the power and right of the crown relating to railroads. He considered railroads as private property, and therefore the house could not legislate respecting them in the same manner as they could as to public roads. A fair and reasonable remuneration ought to be paid for the con veyance of the mails. After-a few abservations from Mr. BAINES, The CHANCLILLOR of the EXCHEQUER condemned a par liamentary discussion of the kind which had taken place. It would be much better to discuss each question as it rose, when the different clauses came under consideration. _ After a desultory conversation, clauses up to 14 inclusive, were agreed to without amendment. On the 15 clause being read, which refers disputes to be settled by arbitration. Mr. WAR BURTON thought it would be much better to settle a fixed payment. If a company were authorised to resort to arbitration, disputes would be continually arising, which will be attended with great expense. Another (1 , -siatory t ooversation ensued. Sir J. GRAHAM said he had no interest in the railways, direct or indirect, but he thought atilt the politic siiiinio have the benefit of a quick transnaissioritf letters and papers. At the same time the interest of railway proprietors ought to be fully considered. The right hon. baronet concluded by moving a proviso to the clause to the effect that the arbitrators should be empowerad, when considering the amouut of re muneration to be paid for the conveyance of mails on rail roads, to make such compensation according to the original cost of constructing the different lines of railroads. Mr. LABOUCHRRE opposed the proviso. He was anxious that the proprietors of railways should be fairly remunerated for conveying the mails, but he objected to opening such a wide field of inquiry as ascertaining the costs of construct ing any particular line of railway. (Hear.) In the dis charge of Lis official duty fie was bound to protect the interest of the public (hear); and therefore he could not consent to a maim, which was likely to take away the revenue derived from tbe Post-office. (Here.) Lord SAN DON and Mr. HAWES supported the proviso. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that it was the wish of government to give the proprietors of railroads fair remuneration for what services they might render to the state; at the same time they were bound to protect the interests of the public. (Hear.) He wished the whole question to be left to the discretion of the arbitrators. Sir R. PEEL said, when railroad bills were passed, they had not been sufficiently considered. They had constituted a monopoly which it would not be easy to break down. Par liament ought to have said, when a bill was applied for, if we give you the right of taking possession of property, you shall undertake, if necessary, to perform the business of the public at a reasonable rate. (Hear.) He (Sir R. Peel) did not think the proviso of his right hon. friend correctly worded ; he did not think an arbitrator ought to be tied down as to the exact mode of inquiry, and be thought the biltas it originally stood was not uniqt. He thought the question of remuner ation ought to be igt to the unfettered judgment of the arbi trators, subject to revision by an umpire. He thought after what had been said it would be better for his right honoura ble friend to withdraw his amendment, and allow the original clause to pass in its present form. Sir J. GRAHAM said, if the government would let it be on derstood by the public, that the arbitrators were to be left en tirely to their unfettered opinion and judgment, he should have no o , .jection to withdraw his amendment. Mr. LA BOtie HERE could assure the light bon. baronet it was the anxious wish of the government that the arbitrators should be left to their free and unfettered judgment in deci ding the amount of remuneration. (Hear.) And great care would be taken to appoint fit and proper persons to sit as ar bitrators. Sir J. GRAHAM said, after this assurance he would with draw his motion. _ The proviso was then withdrawn, and after a few words from Mr. WALLACE, the original clause was agreed to. The remaining clauses were agreed to without amendment, and the house resumed. Mr. F. MAuLE moved the third reading of the prisons bill. Mr. LANGDALE moved a clause, by way of rider, empower ing magistrates, when a number of prisoners in any gaol for three years amounted to 50, professing the same religion, to appoint teachers or clergymen of the same religion if they think fit. On the clauses being put from the chair, Mr. PARKINSON moved that the house do adjourn. Mr. ESTCO , URT supported the motion for adjournment. After a few words from Mr. Ellis, Mr. Langdale, and Mr. O'Connel. Mr. F. MA VLE said he would not object to the debate being adjourned until Monday.—Debate adjourned until Monday. The Court of Chancery (Ireland) Bill was read a third time and passed. The other orders of the day were disposed of, and the house adjourned at half-past four o'clock. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MONEY MARKET. SATURDAY, TWELVE O'CLOCK Consols for the Account opened 441 I Money 2411. Exchequer Bills, 82 pm.; India Bonds, 811; Bank Stock, 2061 ; India Stock, 2641 2651. Spanish Active, 2214 ; Por tuguese. 361; Three per Cents. 211 ; Brazilian, 801 ; Mexi can, 251.; Colombian, 271; Dutch, 54 55k. HALF-PAST ONE. Consols for Account are at 943, Money 94i a ; Exchequer Bills lower, 8.3 81 pm.; India Bonds higher, 80 82 prn. ; Bank Stock higher, 206 207; India Stock, 2652. Spanish Active,. 22k, with coupons ; Portuguese, 362 ; Three per Cents., 241; Brazilian, 802; Mexican, 252; Colombian, 271; Belgian, 1024 3; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 54 g ; Five per Cents., 102 3 0 FOUR O'CLOCK. Consols for Aug. 28-, 941 j 4; Spanish Bonds, 22i. Portuguese New Bonds, 362. (From the Morning Chronicle. ) FRIDAY EVENING. Although the present abundance of mone observed to drive up the general share market to the extent which many of the frequenters of the Stock Exchange appear to have expected, as the results of the late payment of the half-yeart} dividends, yet a great deal of capital is going into sound and useful employment in several companies for the !.,I;laia.4 . of steam shipping for various parts of the world. t h e se above 0,000 ton,/ are about to he laid (1000 for trt I (torn lilagiand to N ew Y or k, a ll to tl , boat at thi, ti L0u . t.,1, where steam machinery is known it: ;,‘• touun more economical and perfect than in the United States. A com pany is also in progress for steam navigation on a large scale to the East Indies, by way of the Cape of G oo d H ope; and another for the establishment of iron steamers in the Ganges and its tributaries to the city of Agra, which will cover a thousand miles of the presidency of Bengal. To Br a zil th ere are steam-vessels about to depart from Liverpool, f or th e navigation of th e coas t f rom Rio de Jane ir o to B a hi a an d Pernambuco; and one i ron vesse l also is building at South ampton for the Rio Doce river; whilst a third company has obtained an exclusive privilege for the navigation, by steam vessels, of the bay of Bahia for a certain nutnoer of years. Ail these undertakings must absorb no inconsiderable amount of capital, nor can English enterprise, perhaps, be directed to auy more useful channel titan the extension of the advan tage of steam navigation to so many dietant quarters of the world. (From the official list, containing the business actually %transacted.) BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT THE CLOSE. Bank Stock, 206 7 63., India Stock, 265, , ,6 3 per Ct. Red., 94i 4 India Bonds, 80 2 3 per Ct. Con., 94 .1- South Sea Stock, 3i per Ct. Anns.lBlB, Bank Stock for Acct., 20634 334 per Ct. Red., 1021 ail Consols for 28th Aug. 94 1i a New 33:4 per Cents., 10I: 3 , i i £lOOO Ex. Bills 83 81 83 Long Ans. 1860, 157-16 1 1 £5OO do. 81 83 Ditto, 30 yrs. 1859,15 i Small do 81 83 Ditto, 30 yrs, 1860, Ditto Commt.. 'al, —, SHARES. (The quotations give the actual price, without reference to premium or discount.) rcrr.z liar, St.Jchn Del Rey. 6 A:pl,alte, 'Liverpool, Ilti!ish Iran, 10 Polonceau. Cheltenham& Great jk lif estero, Asphalte (Cid,,dge's 71 I Loudon and Greenwich, 154 Asphalte, British. ~ydon New Scrip, & Asphalt; United States, Anti-Dryrot Company, 13 13 Asphalte, Netherlands, Scotch, .Asphal,te, Swiss, I •74': MARSHAL SOULT IN MANCHESTER. (From the Manchester Courier.) Information was received on Wednesday, that it was the, intention of Marshal Simlt, Duke of Dalmatia, to visit this , town before he proceeded to Liverpool, and such arrange r meats were accordingly made for his reception as the short time would permit of. The precise time for his arrival here was announced to be yesterday, at two o'clock, and the news was quickly circulated amongst the inhabitants. By the hour appointed, a vast concourse of people, anxious to obtain a sight of the distinguished warrior, assembled in the vicinity of the railway station, in Water-street; but although many obtained access to the line, through the active exertions of the police the mass was confined to the carriage drive. The railway company had engaged to convey the Marshal from London to Manchester in ten hours by an express train. He left London a few minutes after four yesterday morning, and arrived at the station, in Water-street, at half after two at noon. The train consisted of two first class carriages, and the Marshal's private carriage, drawn by the "Stentor" en gine. The marshal was accompanied by his son the Marquis of Dalmatia, the Dukefof Viceuza, the Duke of Praslen, the Marquis of Bassano, the Marquess of Mournay,, Count de Touruon, Col. Mandet, M. de Franqueville, Admiral Napier, Col. Napier, Mr. Manby, Mr. Mackintosh, &c. &c. The visitors were met on their arrival by a deputation consisting of the boroughreeve, John Brown, Esq, and the constables, John Ferguson and David Price, Esqrs.; R. Birly, Esq., president of the chamber of commerce; Colonel emys; Major Bonsall; Major Gregory ; Thomas Sharp, Esq.; John Bradshaw, Esq. ; T. Townend, Esq.; John Brooks, Esq.; Edward Brooke, Esq.; James Birt, sq.; George Saunders, Esq.; H. Tootal, Esq.; James Derbyshire, Esq.; W. At kinson, Esq.; Richard Hall, Esq.; D. Broadhurst, Esq.; and a number of other gentlemen. The marshal and his friends were immediately conducted down the carriage way amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the multitude—which the marshal ackewledged by remaining uncovered—to three car riages which had been provided by the authorities, and were in waiting in Water -street, to convey them to some of.the principalmanufactories. Marshal Soult, the boroughreeve, and two gentlemen whose names we did not learn, occupied the first carriage, which was drawn by four horses; anst the other distinguished visitors occupied those behind. There were many gentlemen's carriages in the , procession, amongst which we noticed Mr. Townend's, Mr, R. Phillips's, Mr. Bradshaw's, and several others to the number altogether of about fourteen. The whole cavalcade then proceeded along Liverpool-road, through George-street, Lower Alosley-street, to the Albion Hotel, where the party halted for a short time for the, purpose of taking some refreshment. A dense mass of people follovred the carriages on foot. and it pioopuro to say, that no accident, as far as we have been able to learn, has oc curred. At about twenty-two minutes to four, the party pro ceeded in the same order to visit the extensive cotton-mill of Messrs. M'Connell, at A ncoats. In Oldham-street, the union jack was displayed from many of the windows. Mr. M'Con nell received the party in person at the mill, and explained every thing to them. Several times the marshalexpressed his admiration of the machinery. After remaining there for about three quarters of an hour, the cavalcade proceeded, fol lowed by thousands of people, down Jersey-street ' and here, in turning the corner, owing to the narrowness of the street, we were afraid that some accident would happen; but fortunately the drivers of the carriages, perceiving the dan ger, slackened their pace , _ and the crowd were thus enabled to pass in safety, down Port-street, Faulkner-street, to the works of Messrs. Sharp, Roberts and Co., where having examined the machine and - forge departments, they proceeded to Messrs. Roberts' locomotive works, where a number of engines were shewn in an unfinished state, so that his excel lency was thus enabled to see the whole processor the engine. Mr. - Manby, we observed, acted as interpreter. After re maining about half-an-hour, they visited the silk works of Messrs. Royle and Compton, in Great Bridgewater-street; and after having gone through the whole of this extensive manufactory, they proceeded to the mill of the Oxford-road Twist Company, which they examined • in every place that was visited, we observed that the Due de Vicenza paid par ticular attention to the explanation given; and also by his observations and examination proved that he took a deep in terest in what he saw. The next and last place visited was Mr. Dyer's card manufactory, in Store-street, each depart ment of wkich they inspected. They then proceeded to the. Albion Hotel, in Piccadilly. THE DINNER In accordance with a desire which had been expressed by the members of the Union Club, in Mosley-street, his excel lency and suite arrived there about a quarter to eight o'clock, for the purpose of dining with them, and a few gentlemen who had taken an interest in the proceedings. Previously to the dinner, we understand, that an address was presented to his excellency from the members, but we were unable to ob tain it. Thomas Sharp, Esq., was in the chair , and on his right, we observed, His Excellency Marshal Soult,Charles Manby, Esq., Marquess Mourney, (son-in-law of. Marshal Soult,) Col. Wemys, Duke de Vicenza. Count Praslen, Lieut. Col. Campbell, Marquis Bassano, Richard Birley Esq., Robert Thorp, Esq. On the left of the chair, the boroughreeve,Col. Manon, Lieut. Col. Hervey, Chef de Tinan, Col. Napier, M. de Franguivilte, Mr. Willer, Admiral Napier. The vice-chairmen were—H. Ma rkland, Esq.,—John Bag shave, Esq., H. Tootal, Esq., D. Broadhurst, Esq., and Darbyshire, Esq. After the cloth was drawn, Non Nobis Domino was sung by the professional gentlemen present. The Chairman.—The first toast which I have the honour to propose is the health of an illustrious personage. It is a long time since the throne was filed. by a female, and I am sure you will all join in wishing that her reign may be as happy and as glorious as that of her predecessors. I beg to propose the health of "The Queen, and way her reign be prosperous and happy."—(Three times tame, and one cheer more.) Song, God save the Queen." The Chairman said the next toast was the health of an illustrious personage, who, by her domestic virtues, had en deared herself to the people. of this" country.. He gave the "Queen Dowager, and the other Members of the Royal Glee. " Hail Smiling Morn." The Chairman then proposed the health of His Majesty Louis Philippe, and expressed a hope that. the present good understanding,that subsisted between the two countries would continue, and tend to promote the benefit of both.—(Great applause.) Marshall Soult returned thanks in French. He regretted that he was unable to express himself in English. He trusted that the good understanding that at preseutsubsisted between the two countries might continue, and that commerce might flourish. He assured them that such was the earnest wish of the French government. (Applause.) The Chairman said, Gentlemen, if anything could add eclat to the occasion which we have this day the pleasure to celebrate, it was the recollection of the friendly feeling ex-, hibited by the different sovereigns whose representativeslately honoured the coronation of our young Queen. I therefore, have great pleasure in proposing the health of those " Soverigns who had sent Representatives at the coronation." (Applause.) The Chairman called on the company to fill another bumper. He wished to propose the health of an illustrious individual whom they had that day the honour of meeting. (Cheers.) That individul had oeen selected to represent his king at the late coronation of our young Queen. He hoped the recep tion he had met with, would be cudsidered as a proof that this country was anxious to promote that friendship, between the two countries which would be most conducive to their prosperity. The name of that illustriousguest has, been long familiar to British ears, but nut in such a way as it had been heard that day. He felt his inadequacy to do justice to the toast. They bad endeavoured to give • his excellency, a true British welcome on his visit to this country; and he under stood that he had often expressed a wish to become acquainted with the manufactories of this country, and to-day he has been kind enough to visit some of our works; but it is a matter of regret that the shortness of his visit renders it im possible for him to examine the whole. In conclusion, he trusted that what his excellency had seen would cause him to be the advocate for the removal of all restructions on the trade and commerce of this country. He then gave the health of Marshal Soult, Duc de Dalmatia, and called on them to give three cheers, which was done accordingly Marshal Soult returned thanks in French. We understood him to say, that from his heart he thanked them for the honour they had done him. With respect to the remark made by the chairman, he trusted that the feeling of friend ship would long exist between the two countries. He assured them that his best exertions would be exerted in promoting the interest of trade and commerce. He than paid a high compliment to the industry of this great nation. He had seen what were the result of talents and industry united, and especially so in this gnat manufacturine. town. He would return to his own country, impressed wi th the value of com merce. He could never forget the reception they had' given him In France, Manchester had been celebrated as a great manufacturing town, France and England were so circum stanced, that it would be to the advantage of both to continue on amicable terms; and he assured them that it was the sincere wish of his government that such should be the case. He concluded by drinking " Health to Commerce, and pros perity to the town of Manchester." (Applause.) The Chairman then gave, "The health of those personages who had graced the coronation, and who had honoured them that night." Two of them were near the connexions of his excellency Marshal Soult, the Marquess Dalmatia, and the Marquess Mourney.—The Toast was drank with loud ap plause. The Marquis of Dalmatia said, that he most sincerely re turned them thanks for the honour they had done him in drinking his health. This was only the second time he hart been in this country. He had made the acquaintance of some of our countrymen, and had come here on the former occasion to complete his knowledge of the wealth and power of our great nation. It was a proof of what political power and an enlightened people may effect. He concluded by drinking the good health of the company. The Marquis Mourney also returned thanks, in an ener getic manner, in French. Glee, " Life's a Bumper." The 'Marquis Mourn r ey rose and proposed the health of "The Chairman, Mr. Sharp," which was drunk with loud applause. che Chairman said he sincerely thanked them for the kind manner in which they had received the toast. He was deeply impressed with the honour which had been conferred upon him in selecting him as chairman It was a proof that the part he had takn in that institution had given satisfaction. (Applause.) The compliment they had paid him had more than compensated him for any trouble he had taken, and he would assure them that present success should not cause him to relax in his exertions to promote its future interest. The Chairman shortly after rose and said, that the birth place of every individual in this world was, he believed, dear to him. They had here guests who claimed different coun tries as their birth-place; he would therefore propose the toast in a sense in which every individual present might drink it. He then gave "The Health of our Country." Marshal Souit rose, and briefly acknowledged the toast in French, after which he requested his son, the marquis, to explain it, which he did accordingly. He returned them thanks for the honour they had dune him. and informed them that on account of the I:iteness of the hour, his lathe' was .bliged to retire, in conipiance with the advice of his medi cal advisers. The marshal and his suite immediately left the room. After leaving the party, they proceeded to the warehouse of Messrs. Townend and Hickson, in Market-street, which was lighted up for the occ as i on , an d aft er in s pecting that extensive establishment, they returned to the Albion Hotel. They roceed to Liverpool early this morning. Owing to the number of coaches either tak e n o ff th e roa d or conveyed part of their journeys by the railroads great in convenience begins to be experienced by persons desirous of reaching intermediate places, to which they find no convey ance as heretofore to travel by. The premier is said to have shown some annoyance at the garter not having been forced upon him by his royal mistress, especially as his taking it himself would have spared him from the conflicting claims of the Earl of Derby and the Duke of Cleveland. STRANGE OCCURRENCE.—A man name Lynskey, formerly a resident of this town, gave himself up to Thomas E. Blake, Esq., J.P., on Thursday last, charging himself with the mur der of a young man in this town, about fifteen years hence. The unfortunate man states that since this unhappy occurrence he has been living- in the count. "" net- and that be could n')t ,„• .0 .; SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. LIVERPOOL RACES.—FRIDAY, JULY 20. The weather was again favourable, but the course but slightly attended compared with Wednesday. The arrange ments; &c. on the ground appear to have been approved of ; we except the great nuisance of gaming tables of high and low degree. Several gentlemen suffered from the proffusion of pickpockets, &c. The Stanley Stakes, of 20 sovs each, h ft, with 30 added, for two and three year olds. T.Y.C. Mr. F. It. Price's br g Captain Pops, 3 yrs ...M. Jones 1 Lord Derby names br c Wee Willie, 3 yrs Mr. bucklers ch f by Muley, 2 yrs 5t04 on Captain Pops. Won easy. The Knowsley Dinner Stakes, of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three year old colts. Once round. _ Lord Derby'sch c Ole Bull, V by Taurus ---- Lye 1 Sir T. Stanley's br c Piccarcron, by Voltaire Lord Wilton's f by Tramp, out of Bamfylde's dam Three paid. 6t04 on Ole Bull. "Won in a canter. The Stand Cup, value 100 sous, added to a Handicap Stakes of 15 soy; each, 10 ft. Once round and a distance. Lord Derby's ro c Parolles, 4 yrs, 7st 21b 1 Mr. G. Ogden's bl c The Black Prince, 3 yrs, Est 101 b Lord Stanley's b c Argante, 4 yrs, 7st 10Ib Lord Eglington's bl 11 Black Diamond, 5 yrs, 9st 51b 4 Five paid. Lord Derby declared to win with Perolles.— Even on Parolles, 5 to 2 agst Black Diamond, 7 to 2 agst Tke Prince. A crack race—won by a neck. The Selling Stakes closed the meeting a little after six o'clock, and was won easy by Mr. Dawson's Pyramid, beating a field of four. The Main was won by the Lancashire gen tlemen; Hines, feeder. Mr Robinson, of Carnaby, has refused 1500 guineas for Melbourne, by Humphrey Clinker. The Earl of Egliogton has purchased St. Martin,,3 years old, Opera, 3 years old, and bay colt by Liverpool, out of Comedy, 2 years old, of R. Jacques, Esq., of Easby, in Rich mond, Yorkshire. _ _ HOLYWELL HUNT.—By a recent resolution passed by the members of this club, the stakes will in future be open to all parties, whether members of the club or not; a measure which cannot fail to tend considerably to the improvement of the meeting. There are already thirteen subscribers to the Mostyn Handicap. MELBOURNE AND BEN NETT.—We are authorised to state, that the owner of Melbourne is ready to run St. Ben nett a match over York, at the ensuing August meeting, at equal weights, two miles, for any sum he may choose to name. NEWTON Mooa RAcEs.—\Ve understand that the spirited and wealthy inhabitants of Newton Moor, Hyde, and Dukin fiel4, ace about to establish horse races, to come off aboht the latter end of August in every year, in lieu of the festivities usual at this season. A very handsome sum has already been subscribed towards the race fund, and we doubt not, in con sequence of the support offered by several sporting gentle man, this meeting w►ll not be excelled by any other, on a similar scale, in the kingdom. _ AINTREE RACE COURSE.-It may not be generally known in the sporting world, that the magnificent stand, capacious inn, (the Sefton Arms,) the cock-pit, bowling-green, exten sive stabling, the course, and the lease of the property, was the spirited enterprise of W. Lynn, Esq., of the Waterloo Hotel, and one or two friends, at a cost of near £30,000, the remuneration for which was reaped by the letting of the booths, stand receipts, &c. &c. However, in consequence of that gentleman's continued indisposition, it is now proposed to transfer the property to a public company; and it is con fidently anticipated that, by placing the whole in the hands of the public, it will add increased attractions to the meeting. which no single individual exertions could be expected to realize. STATE OF TRADE. WAKEFIELD WOOL MARKET.—There has been a full average of sales made in most kinds of combing wools, and though spinners do not appear inclined to buy only for instant use, the staplers find no difficulty in obtaining a little more money. Short wools are rather dull, but not lower. HALIFAX, Saturday.—We are rather in an unsatisfactory state as to the amount of business actually doing, but this may be accounted for mainly through the principal manu facturers demanding such rates as the buyers generally refuse to pay, although it is understood that tbere are prders on hand. The market, or rather sales, were effected by the smaller makers, who were willing to accept a little advance, which was generally paid. Yarns are fully as dear, and no purchases made except for immediate use. HunnEitsFlELD, Tuesday.—There has been a very good business transacted to-day, and things are more healthy, speaking generally, than we have had the pleasure to notice for some time past Every department of our trade is de cidedly improving, at rather higher rates. if wool would not go any higher, but which many confidently anticipate that it will, all the great interests connected with our staple trade soon would be in a most satisfactory state. LEEDS, Tuesday.—We continue to experience an excellent demand, but goods generally may be called by no means plentiful, and manufacturers are becoming exceedingly firm in their demands. The merchants too are doing largely in finished goods—both for the home and foreign markets. On the whole things are promising BRADFORD, Thursday.—We had a decidedly better mar ket to-day, not only as it regards the amount of business done, but also as to prices, which, for some goods, were readily obtained. Common sorts of the 6-4th merinos are really scarce, and of fine not any stock worth naming. Things. comparing them at present with what they were in the spring of last year, present rather an extraordinary fea ture. Wool now much higher, as much as 15s, per cwt., with goods 4s. or ss. less in vaIue.—YARNS: The demand for yarn must be called good, and spinners readily make our last quo tations. Things are likely to advance we think.—WooL : There is much firmness shown by the staplers, but as far as we can judge, no higher rates have been given, though in some cases asked. The business done has been moderately extensive. YORK WOOL MARKET, JULY 19.--The supply of wool to this day's market has been good, but the demand very mode rate indeed. The consequnce has been that many wools are left unsold. Prices lower than our last report. Moor wool, 6d.; good inside ditto, 7(1.; locks and cots, 7d. to 10d.; ewe, 12d. ln 13d.; half-hog and ewe, 13d. to 14d.; hog, 15d. to 16d. per lb. DEWSBURY.—The blanket trade in this town was somewhat better than last Monday, and, at times, a small advance in price was obtained. Ia other descriptions of goods business was almost at a stand. . „ HECKSIONDWIXE.—The two market days this week (Mon day and Thursday) have been well attended by the merchants, and more business has been donikin consequence. The mills are t•etter employed, and although the prices given are not proportionate to the price of wool, yet it gives employment to a number of hands, and as far as that goes is beneficial to the trade. INDIGO.—The biddings were exceedingly animated at the late public sales, more particularly for the good and decided qualities, of whii'h, however, the proportion is rather small, they have generally brought 2d. to 4d. advance on the April rates. For the Madras there was much competion, and the prices obtained are , ld. to 6d. above those of the April- sales; shippers have been the principal operators. INVERNESS -WOOL FAIR.—No detailed account of the transactions of this great annual market have as yet reached us. The following fetter, however, gives the general result : —" Inverness, 13th 4uly.—Very little advance has taken" place, except up on s ki n a nd fleece, and upon those descrip tions, only Id. per lb. ; all other descriptions are at the same rate as they could have been bought at a mouth ago; buyers are not confident, and holders are, on the other hand, eager only to sell if higher prices could be got." SALFORD OPERATIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. A short time ago, the members of the above society pnani mously proposed Lord Maidstone Sir F. Burdett, and Sir George Sinclair as honorary members of the , society, which was communicated to them by the secretary of the associa tion. The following answers have since• been received from them : St. James' Place, July 17, 1838. Sir,—l have just received your very, to me, grateful and flattering announcement—the more flattering, because above all suspicion of flattery--of the unanimous election of Lord Maidstone, "3ir George Sinclair and myself, by the Opera tive Conservative Association at Salford, to be members of that body of true Englishmen. As to the circumstance to which you allude, which took place a little time back at the Crown and - Anchor, it is only an additional exemplification of what every honest lover of truth and liberty must be pre pared to expect from ignorance, violence, misapprehension, and interested resentment. The account of the election of guardians in your borough is very satisfactory; and 1 cannot help thinking, that the good sense and good - feeling of this great community is ra pidly recovering from the delusion which has for some time prevailed, and is returning to that heathful state of mind, those sound practical views and sterling good sense and in tegrity for which our forefathers were so remarkable, and from whom, I trust, whatever may be said to the contrary, we have not degenerated.—l remain, Sir, your fellow Con servative, _ -F. BURDETT. To Mr, J. Bell, Conservative Secretary. Carlton Club, July 14, 2838. Sir,—_l thank you for the enclosed copy of the declaration of Conservative opinions which you have enclosed me, as the political creed of the Salford Conservatives. I need not say that I subscribe to it most cheerfully, and that I estimate very highly the honour they have done me, in electing me an honorary member, in conjunction with Sir F. Burdett and Sir George Sinclair. I feel assured, that you and all the Conservatives of Sal ford will give us credit, for having their interests and those of Mr. Garnett always at heart. After the visit which we bad the honour of paying at your late festival, we should in deed be wanting in ardour for the cause, if we did not look upon Salford as a place where a most interesting Conserva tive battle will be fought at the nexLelection, and I need not add, with every prospect of success.—l am, Sir, your obe dient servant, MAIDSTONE. John Bell, Esq., Salford. THE NEW POOR-LAW BILL AND NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSURANCE. We have been favoured with the following corresTiondence Park-lane, Saturday, July 14, 1838. SlR.—The guardians of the Blything Union, in Suffolk, have desired me to forward to the directors of the National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society, a volume which accom panies this letter, and which I mean to leave at their office to-day, for their acceptance and information. These guardians wish also to express to the directors their cordial thanks for the prospectuses so liberally supplied for insertion in the official account of their parochial charities, and enclose a copy of the resolutions passed at the board. With best wishes to the society, I have the honour•lo be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) SOMERSET. To I'. L. Murray, Esq., Chairman of the Directors of the National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society. BLYTHING UNION. At a meeting of the Board of Guardians, held at the Workhouse at Bulcamp, on Monday, the 2d July, 1838, the following resolutions were paised Resolved, lst,—That the great design of the new poor-law is to call into exercise the prudential virtues of the labouring. classes, whereby they may be enabled of themselves to make honourable provision against the vicissitudes and casualties to which the►r employment and health are necessarily sub j _ _ _ 2d,—That it is essential to the exercise of these virtues, that the labouring classes possess the means of suitable in stitutions, the opportunity of making such provision, and that their improved habits and dispositions under the opera tion of the new poor-law necessarily create a demand for in creased knowledge and information rgarding the nature and principles of such institutions. 3(l,—That the advantages which the National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society hold out to the industious classes above the t best re A. - 1 ,benefit societies merit the atten tion of all per , - irour, of ameliorating the moral and nhvojcal se classes, and of being considered "10 :: be there , to ccuv an ant , di _..10.,, „did eSted to transmit, %nd of the chairman of that HARRY WHITE, Clerk. MISCELLANEOUS. DEATH OF SIR P. MALcomu, o.C.B.—The distinguished officer expired on Friday, at., East Lodge ; Enfield, Sir Pulteney Malcolm was promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Blue on the 10th of January, 1837. He was a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and a Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Mr. Legrand, a French chemist, has lately discovered that gold levigated to an impalpable powder, and combined with sodium, possesses in a very high degree the property of re storating vital strength, and of increasing the activity of the organs of digestion and nourishment. Quwre—Whether in the shape of sovereigns or Napoleons its virtues would not be quite as effectual ? DRAINING THE LAKE OF lIAARLEM.—We learn that the estates of Holland have declared thqmselves favourable to the project for draining the Lake of Haarlem, and, consi dering the importance of such an undertaking, have granted the sum of £60,000 per annum for ten years, each of the two parts of the province (North and South Holland) to contri bute equally. ENKE'S COMET.—It is expected that the comet of Enke will be visible in this country during several months in the ensuing autumn. On the Ist of August it will pass the meri dian about five hours A.M. at an elevation of 60 degrees; on the first of September at 3h. 45m. at an elevation of 67 de grees. From the end of September to the middle of Novem ber it will be continually above the horizon in this country, and after that hour it will proceed rapidly towards the south, and be invisible towards the end of the year. A commission of lunacy was held at the Swan Inn, Wal ham Green, last week, to inquire into the state of mind of Lady Seymour, widow of Sir William Seymour, formerly a Judge in India. Evidence was given that proved Lady Sey mour to have been occasionally insane; but, when produced before the Commissioners, her answers were so pertinent and proper, and her • behaviour so calm, that the jury would not give a final verdict without further evidence; and the inquiry was adjourned. DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.—The crier of Sherstone Magna gave notice to the tradesmen of the town on the 21st ult. that W. Sherbourne, carpenter, would not be answerable for any debts contracted by his wife. On the same day Mr. Cox, grocer, on- behalf - Of the - tradesmen - of Sherstone, cried the following, the proper functionary being from home at the time:—" Notice is hereby given, that we, the tradesmen of this parish, are wilhog to trust the wife of W. Sherborne to anv,ainonnt,- -so long as she is separated from her husband." —lpswich Journal. A handsome young Roman and a beautiful Nuuus- Tu.catt lady had been living together for some time at Perpignan in such sweet harmony that they were believed to be a new married couple in the honeymoon. Not many mornings since their telicitious union was rudely broken by the hands of an officer of justice, who seized the supposed bride and placed her in a convent to await the arrival of her father; and her . supposed husband, who is said to have taken previ ously another woman for his wife, and to be himself the rather of a family, was ordered off into Italy. M tRFIELD.—The contractors for making the Manchester and Leeds Railway through this village are beginning their operations. This with the canal being drawn off, for the pur pose of being cleaned out ; .and the farmers being busy in the hayfield causes all labourers to be pretty well employed at present. It is supposed the railway will cause a good deal of work for the next three years, especially to masons, as it will cross the river at three several places, and one of the bridges will have to be a large , one, spanning over two mill goits and the road as well as the river at Ledgard Bridge. • The ministerial scribes have broadly hinted, as an indirect apology for the " shabb" batch of - Coronation Peers, that another opportunity of repairing the deficiences will shortly occur. The event alluded to, it is not difficult to divine, has reference to the Nuptials of our youthful Queen. The sub ject is one of great delicacy, but the merest tyro in politics cannot fail to perceive that, as a matter of state Policy a con sort will, at no distant period, be selected for her Majesty. We pray most sincerely that this may not be under the influ ence of the present scandalous Ministry. A FLOCK OF CUSTOMERS.—A ludicrous scene was wit nessed on Wednesday morning at a fashionable shop at Ald gate, London. A sock of sheep, which was attended by several drovers, as with one consent, entered the shop, and dispersed themselves in different parts of the premises. The ladies screamed ; the shopmen, evidently afraid of their pretty persons, were almost as frightened as the females; while the crowd without greatly enjoyed the (for a considerable time) vuin efforts of the drivers to eject the intruders. STEAM-BOAT DISASTERS IN AMERICA.—In the last re ceived American papers, other steam-boat disasters are re corded. The North St. Louis split her steam pipe, scalded a number of persons, and caused a negro woman to be drowned. The steamer Muscoyee had been sunk. The Tomichichi burst her boiler, and injured a number of persons. The Beaver had met with a similar misfortune; and the Varen,ies had been destroyed by fire. The loss of life by the Pulaska proves hap pily less than was at first supposed. In all, 59 lives were known to have been saved out of those on board, all of whom were at first said to have perished. COLLIERY ACEIDENT.-011 Saturday last, as two persons were engaged in a basket, midway down the shaft of one of Mr. Ashall's coal pits, raising the pump trees, some stones accidently fell from the sides of the pit, and struck one of them with such force as to knock him out of the basket, and he fell to the bottom. There were about twelve Yards of water in the pit, and about three hours elapsed before he could be extricated. He was consequently brought up dead. Qn Monday, an inquest was held, before Mr. Rogerson, on the body, when a verdict of Accidental Death was returned. The deceased's name was George Bramwell, and he was 48 y ears of age.— Wigan Gazette. " WOMAN DROWNED BY HER HUSBAND.—OD Sunday after noon, au Irishman and his wife, were walkingaiong the banks of the Union Canal, when the man was observed to give his wife several unmerciful blows, and then to thrust her into the water. The alarm was instantly given, and the fellow, after a most obstinate resistance, was seized. A young lad, a baker, dragged the unfortunate woman from the water, but the spark of life was extinguished, She is reported to have been a pleasant-looking girl, about eighteen years of age; and what makes her death more to be lamented, she was far advanced in pregnancy. Her unfeeling husband is now a prisoner in Falkirk steeple.—Stirling Observer. A KIND, HUSBAND.—A lady went the other day into a shop in the Rue Richelieu to buy a Cachmere shawl, and, having a. ranged the price, took from her purse a bank note, and was in the act of handing it over to the cashier's counter, near the door, when a man, who had been observed watching her at the shot; door, rushed in, struck the lady, and snatch ing the note from her hand, exclaimed, " I have already for bidden you• to buy a shawl; but will watch you, and you shall not have one." He then 'went out of the shop, and the lady fainted away. On her revival, the master of the shop ,began to condole with her on this scene of violence. and re gi etted that she had so brutal a husband. "My husband !" cried the lady; " I never saw the man before!" It turned out that she had been robbed ; pursuit was instantly made after the audacious rogue, but it was all in vain; he had got clear off.—Paris paper. THE UNIVERSITIES.—The Oxford Herald, animadverting on Lord Rodnor's last rabid, but harmless, attack on the Universities, says—" We submit Maynooth to his lordship's notice : Maynooth has a strict monopoly—a regulation of its' system is, therefore, of public concern. Maynooth receives £9tloo. per annum from the public, without yielding one farthing in return—a regulation of its system by parliament is, therefore, matter of right. Maynooth teaches treason, persecution, impurity, and perjury, in the volumes of Dens, Devoti, and Ligori—a regulation of its system is, therefore, a case of clear necessity. But Lord Radnor will not touch Mayne oth—not he. Maynooth teaches rebellion, and the Radicalism' professed by his lordship is a branch of that science, though it may be but an auxiliary and subordinate branch." STABBMG.-011 Monday, at Hyde, before Thomas Ash ton Esq. James Fidler, a well-known desperate character, aged 75, was committed to Kirkdale, for stabbing Joseph Booth on Thursday night. It appeared that the parties live at Denton, and Booth, who' hail formerly been a constable, was called upon to quell a disturbance which was proceeding between Fidler and his landlord, when the brutal attack was made upon him by Fidler. The knife with which the injury was inflicted is about 6in. long in the blade, and from the handle tapers to a point and very sharp; in fact, a weapon only calculated for so murderous a purpose. The wound, which was inflicted near the groin, and is in depth about 2in. is likely to cost Booth his life, as he now lies without any hope of recovery. The prisoner has before absconded for a similar offence, and was out of this country for a number of years.—Stockport Advel tise , . STRANGE MISTAKE.—A short time ago, a porter conveyed to a well-known horticulturist, living a couple of leagues from Amsterdam, a barrel of herrings. M. Van D. was so much pleased with the arrival of the savoury supply that he not only gave the bearer a piece of silver, but added one of the herrings to make his breakfast upon. The man, in going away, observed on the ledge of a window a quantity of roots in a state of germination, which he took for onions thrown away, but which he fancied would make a good accompani ment to his fish. He therefore took a handful of them, and sat himself down to make his meal. He was eating and grumbling at the want of flavour in his onions, when M. Van D. came to him half furious, seized him by the throat, and accused him of stealing and eating his tulip roots, worth £lOO. a piece. The poor fellow could only plead his totalignorance of botany, and the enraged amateur was obliged to let him go with curses long andAleep at his indiscriminating appetite. A PRACTICAL JOKE.—On Friday last, a party front this town having spent the day at Dunham, were met coming out of the Park by the driver of the vehicle which brought them, with a request to allow him to return with them as soon as possible ; producing as a reason a note from agentleman who resides near Cburchgate, requesting a coach to be at Gatley at eight o'clock, to take some ladies to his house. A young gentleman in a frolic, stuck the note in the next tree. The consequence was. that, when the driver, after having brought his party home and returned to Gatley, had just shipped his cargo there, another coach was seen driving up to the door, the Jehu of which, producing the note which had been left on the tree, and which by the way of carrying out the prin ciple, it is supposed the next passer by had it conveyed to a person who let out coaches at Altringham, intimated that he was come for the ladies. The Stockport driver was as much astonished to see his note in the hands of the rival coachee as the latter was chargrined at driving his empty coach home again ; with nothing for tolls and fee, but the pleasure of his twelve miles ride. —Stockport Advertiser. GREAT NORTH OF ENGLAND RA ILWAY.—The "works of this great undertaking, at Northallerton and its vicinity, are now in full progress. The cutting down of the Castle-hills furnish immense materials for erecting the lofty mounds and batteries, and filling up all vacancies in making the perfect level of the line for a very great distance to the southwards, towards North Otteringtou. From the circumstance of Ro man, Danish, and Saxon coins having frequently been dug up in former excavations, the expectations of the antiquarian (with respect to coins) has so far been disappointed, none in this undertaking having yet been found; but nut so in other respects, for the excavators in cutting through the walls and foundations at the foot of this ancient Roman station, have met with several curious pieces of stone, one in particular, in a high state of preservation when found, being the upper part of a votive altar, with inscriptions upon it; but unfor tunately, like other stones of great antiquity, and equally interesting, it was soon demolished by the workmen, to fill up the vacancies on the north end of the first railway-bridge. Leeds Intelligencer. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AT RHYL.—A fatal and very melancholy accident happened at Rhyl on Tuesday morning last. The eldest son of the Rev. Win. Nunn, of this town, a young man about 17 years of age, went to bathe about six o'clock in the morning; and his sister occupied another bathing machine, at some distance from him. When Miss Nunn had finished bathing. and was about returning to her machine, she saw her brother in the water, apparently not in the slightest danger ; but, after she had dressed, and left the machine she was surprised at not seeing anything of him. After a little delay, she knocked at the door of the machine which he had used, and which had been again drawn upon the beach in the usual manner; but not receiving any reply, she opened the door, and was horror-struck on seeing that his cloths were there, but that he was missing. It was but too apparent; that in some way or other, he had sunk beneath Pell attempt!, to save his life , were nerfeetly use ane as not . that his ,less t ..ar the place whe?e he had last .cident happened, nobody could seven: , persons were on the beach, no one disappearance ; and it could only be con teat he had inadvertently walked out of his depth k. tor he could not swim). This melancholy event produced, as may be supposed, a very painful sensation amongst the numerous visitors at Rhyl; and bathing was almost entirely suspended for two or three days. The unfortunate young man was to be huried at Rhyl yesterday.—Manchester Guar dian, Saturday. Private letters from Greece state that King Otho labours under aberration of mind. Of feather's, the yearly importation into England from Ire and reaches the amount of £500,000. The present Duke of Leeds, late Marquis of Carmarthen, was recently summoned to the House of Peers, under the title of Baron Osborne. A magistrate was taken into custody at Ballindine Petty Sessions, Mayo, last week, for threatening a hostile message to his colleague on the Bench. The lessee of Unthank Colliery has received an order from the Russian Government, for 20,000 tons of coal, which are now shipping at Berwick. Though ministers have got rid of Lord Durham himself for a season, his ghost seems to haunt them incessantly in both houses of parliament. A grand conservative festival took place alo Shaftesbury last week, to celebrate the return of Captain Matthew for that borough. The St. George Steam:Packet Company's new steam-ship Tiger, arrived at Hamburg from Hull on Monday, having performed the voyage in 35 hours. We are happy to be able to state, that the last accounts of r. Baron Rolland are favourable.—Chelmsford Chronicle. We hear that the 10th of September is the day fixed for the opening the whole of the London and Birmingham rail way.—Railway Times We have good authority for stating, that Sir John Keane has requested to be recalled from his command at Bombay, his health being indifferent.--Morning Chronicle. The municipal council of . Dieppe have voted 3,000 francs for prizes to be given for swimming, rowing, and sailing snatches, which are to take place in the course of next month. So numerous were the departures from London the week after the coronation, that, independent of passengers by public carriages, forty-two private gentlemen's carriages were con veyed to Birmingham by the railway in one day. • FIRE AT GLOCCESTER.—An alarming fire broke out abou one o'clock on Tuesday morning last at Gloucester, on the premises of Mr. Hughes, draper, in Northgate-street. The property is consumed is stated to be £6OOO, two• thirds of which amount is uninsured LONGEVITY.—The following is a copy of an entry in the register of baptisms in the Collegiate church of Manchester— " July 6, 1665. Elizabeth, daughter to Francis Lyndley, of Manchester, Esq., whose mother, grandmother, great grand. mother, and grandmother's grandmother, were all born, and are now living, in the said parish." MAIDSTONE ELECTION. —The committee appointed to try the merits Of tha rtatifinn aprainct tha return of Mr. Feetnr, fnr Maidstone, assembled on Thursday, and after hearing coun sel, came to the resolution that the petition was "frivolous and vexatious," a decision which saddles the petitioners with costs. POSTAGE COMM trTEE:—We understand that the committee appointed by the house of commons to consider the rate of postage, decided on Wednesday, by a majority of one , to re commend a uniform rate of 2d for each letter, in all cases except to those to which the present penny post applies ; those to continue on their present footing. On Wednesday morning a number of engineers and di rectors belonging to the London and Birmingham railroad made an experimental journey from Denbigh Hall to the town of Kilsby, through the enormous tunnel leading to Kilsby. The journey was made for the purpose of trying the solidity of the road. The distance from Denbigh Hall to Kilsby is ten miles. NORTHERN CIRCUIT.—Eighty-one barristers dined to gether at the York Tavern, last Saturday, and we bear that there are about one hundred and forty barristers at the North ern bar.— Leeds Intelligencer. BRlrtsui AssociATioN.—Great preparations are making in Newcastle for the meeting of this association. The corpora tion permits the use of all the public buildings over which they have any control during the week. CAUTION To BANKRUPTS.—On Wednesday last, Mr. James Wallwork, formerly druggist and ironmonger, of Chowbent, was committed, by the commissioners, to the New Bailey prison, for not complying with the bankrupt laws.—Wigan paper. A letter from Alexandria of the 27th ult. states that a fire had broken out in Cairo on the 23d, and consumed upwards of 600 houses. The quarter inhabited by the Franks had been almost entirely destroyed. A truly appalling statement is going the rounds of the American papers, showing that, in little more than two years, there have been 3,300 victims who perished through the ex plosions and burnings of steam-boats. The number for 1838 already exceeds 1000 ! Lord Durham's family at Quebec consists of the Countess Viscount Lambton, Lady Mary Lambton, Lady Emily Lambton, and Lady Alice Lambton. The Countess appear's almost daily in an open carriage, and his Excellency on horseback. It was generally stated in and about the house of commons yesterday evening, that the present session will not conclude until the 20th of August. If so, the two houses will have con tinued sitting for nearly nine months.—Globe. Twenty-seven large cases containing machinery used in the manufacture of linen, and which were attempted to be ex ported to Rotterdam, were seized by the comptroller of her Majesty's Customs, Stockton, a few days ago. Hoe DUTY FOR 18.38.—0 n Thursday last, the annual meet ing of the hop-growers, factors, &c., took place at the horse shoes, Lower Hardres, near Canterbury, when the estimated duty (old) on the present year's growing crop was laid at £l7s,ooo,—Canterbury Weekly Journal. LONGEVITY.—There is now living in the Manchester work house, Elizabeth, daughter ofJames Barnes, who, as appears from the parish register, was baptized on the 4th of Septem ber, 1738. She is consequently one hundred and one years of age. The citadel of Antwerp is completely armed; the works added to strengthen the fortifications proceed rapidly. We have remarked that a small advanced post which is before the citadel and commands the Schelde is armed, with 12 cannon and 12 howitzers. This artillery is ready to act. —Morning Herald. SUICIDE AT WAKEFIELD. —On Monday evening week, an inquest was held at the Black Horse Inn, Wakefield, before Thomas Lee, Esq., on the body of Mary Black, bookkeeper, to Mr. Scorby, ironmonger, of that town, who destroyed herself on the Sunday previous by cutting her throat with a razor. She had been in a dejected state of mind for some time past. The jury returned a verdict of insanity. COACH ACCIDENT.—A terrible accident occurred to the Leeds, and London Courier coach yesterday morning, which was overturned by coming in contact with the Express, about five miles from the former place,- while descending Lofthouse Hill, without locking the wheels. Several passengers were hurt, and one lady was not expected to survive the day. Such is the report that has reached us, but we cannot vouch for its perfect accuracy.—Bradibrd Herald, Thursday. The United Service Gazette of the 7th of May, received on Tuesday from Madras, mentions the miraculous escape of the Hon. Captain Osborne, who, when tiger shooting, fell in with three tigers, which so alarmed the elephant upon which the Captain was riding, that he literally shook the rider off his back upon one of the tigers, and strangeto say, he escaped by the whole three tigers taking fright and running away. Marshal Soult has been heard to declare that the English, having been unable to take away his life in the field, seem de termined to kill him with kindness. The wheats, it is now generally admitted, have recently improved to an extent hardly credible, and will in many places be fit for the sickle in a fortnight or three weeks. • An old lady, remarkable for her confused idea of the mean ing of words, described a clear summer evening thus :—" It was a beautiful bright night—the moon made every thing as light as a cork.—New York Mirror. WONDERFUL, IF TRUE.—On Thursday last a young man named Wilson, of Boston, undertook, for a trifling wager, to walk fourteen miles within two hours, which he accomplished with apparent ease.—Boston Ber aid. KESWICK.—A new School-house is about to be erected at Keswick. Mr. Wilson Jackson, of Armboth, has given the ground for the site and Mr. John Crosthwaite, of Liverpool, merchant, son of Mr. John Crosthwaite, of Great Brathwaite, means to endow the school.—Carlisle Patriot. A REAL JONATHAN.—An old eccentric clerk in Philadel phia, after writing several letters, laid his pen down, and having occasion to write again, took up his finger instead of his pen, nor did he discover his error until he began to mend it. THE IMPOSTOR THOMS.—Some of this deluding maniac's disciples affirm that the ghost of their late leader has appeared in the vicinity of his death-scene. They assert that having voluntarily relinquished his connection with the flesh he can not until the lapse of a certain number of moons, again be come a sojourner upon earth! The undertakers of the Glasgow, Greenock, and Paisley Railway, have commenced operations briskly at Roslin, and at the west end of Port-Glasgow. The work going on in the meantime is cutting and embanking: but the other depart ments of the undertaking are expected to be proceeded with immediately.—Scottish Guardian. LARGE PINES.—Last week Mr. J. Boothroyd, gardener to the Rev. T. C. Heade, of Frickley Hall, near Doncaster, sent six pines of the extraordinary weight of 461bs to London, for the grand entertainment which was given at the Guildhall, on Friday, to the foreign ambassadors. The heaviest weighed Sibs lloz, and the least 61bs lloz —Yorkshireman. The Seyssel Asphaltum Company, at its own cost, has made a wooden pavement on the Quay Lamande, at Havre. The system is to lay down fir timber in pieces of the size of ordinary pavement, tarred up to six or seven inches at the sides; when properly placed, they are coated and cemented together with boiling bitumen. THE MARQUIS OF NORMANBY.--BV a happy fraterniza tion of letters, the French title of this revolutionary peer, with his baptismal initial-prefixed, reads anagramaticatly into the merit on which his claim to promotion was founded and allowed—thus--C. Marquis de Normanby runs 13v an easy transposition into " Acquired by Romanism."—D - üblin Evening It-,-appears that Lord Ward means to enter upon the sports of the held in the coming season with great spirit. His lord ship has commenced by taking one of the most celebrated grouse countries in the nortb,.extending over 10,000 acres; and a retinue of keepers, &c., are now being engaged against the opening campaign.— Wolverhampton Chronicle. THE WEATHEIL—During ,the past week, with the excep tion of Friday, the weather has been very gloomy with frc quent showers of heavy rain; in consequence the hay harves has been materially impeded in its progress, much grass having been cut. 'l' he potato crop in several places is a failure; wheat will scarcely prove an average crop; other grains are looking well; and there is every prospect of abun dant crops.—Carlisle Patriot. LORD BROUGHAM'S BEER BILL.—It proposes the total repeal )af the original bill, and enacts " that any person may, without any license whatever, sell by retail any beer, ale, porter, cider, or perry, in any shop or house, provided that the said liquors shall not be consumed upon the premises wherein or whereon they are sold, or in any outhouse or other building, or shed or tent, or summer-house, or arbour, or on any garden, or ground, or curtillage occupied along with the said premises.." EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN.—A woman died in Italy in 1835 or 6, aged 142; she had been blessed with eight hus bands. the last of whom survived her. LATEST ABSENCE OF AIIND CASE.—We have been told that a lady dropped herself into the postoffice instead of the letter, and did not discover the mistake until the clerk asked her whether she was single or not ?—Arnericart paper, of course. NEW ARRANGEMENT.—A western schoolmaster has the following sentence in round text upon his door:—" No lick ing the schoolmaster in the holidays." HEYWOOD,—Between 30 and 40 years since, the trade followed here was fustian weaving by the hand-loom—now there is not a weaver of that description in the town, the work being now woven by steam.—Bolton Chronicle. David Patterson, a parish schoolmaster, was tried on Tues day last, at the High Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh, and found guilty of " :!ulpable homicide ;" for having taken one of his scholars, named John Forrest, by the hair of his head, and swung him round the room, by which his back came into violent contact with a form, the injuries from which produced death in the course of a few days. The prisoner was sen tenced to 18 months' imprisonment. Captain Burnes had a difficult game to play at Kabool, where he has been some time resident, but has at length suc ceeded completely against the Russian emissary, who had gained a considerable ascendancy over the mind of Dost Ma homed by his exaggerated promises of support. Matters came to an issue, and the Russian envoy was dismissed the city, and British influence is again paramount.—Morning. Chronicle. THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL. MISS SHIRREFF, Mr. WILSON, Mr. STRETTON, and Mr. MANVERS, Principal Vocalists from the Theatre-royal, Covent-garden, . are engaged at this Theatre for TEN NIGHTS, and will make their Second appearance ►iiHIS present TUESDAY, July 24, when will be per formed, with the original music, composed by Bellini, and adapted to English words by Bishop, the whole of the- Italian Opera called SONNAMBUL A. Amino. Miss Shirreff. Elvino , Mr. Wilson. Count Rodolph Mr. Stretton. Alessio, Mr. G. Horncastle. Liza Mrs. W. H. Bland. To conclude with the Musical Drama of ROB ROY. Francis Osbaldistun Mr. Manvers. Rob Roy .r„...Mr. Stuart. Bailie Nicol Jarvie ' Mr. Bakers.. Rashleigh Osbaldistun Mr Gray. Major Galbraith, Mr. G. Horncastle . .. Diana Vernon Miss Shirreff. Helen M`Gregor On WEDNESDAY, (To-morrow,) will b e repeated the favzar,-- ite Opera of FHA DIAVOLO, which was most enthusiasii r eally received on Monday evening. Zerlina, - Miss Sheriff,: • Fra Diavolo Mr. Wilson. " Giacomo.... Mr. Stretton. Lorenzo,....Mr. Maevers.. - as performed by them at the Theatre-royal, Covent-garden..... To conclude with the Musical Farce of the WATERMAN. • Tom Tug,.... Mr. Wilson. Robin, Mr. Baker. Wilhelmina, Miss Sheriff: — • The new Opera of AMILIE, as performed this season at: the Theatre-royal, Covent-ijarden, with the greatest success, , is in preparation, and will be produced on FR IDAY next. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. irN consequence of the unfavourable state of the Weather 1. Last Evening, THE ERUPTION OF !MOUNT: VESUVIUS was POSTPONED ilia THIS ,EVEN.ING,,, (Tuesday,) Weather permitting: . On THURSDAY next it will he again Exhibited, us the • most extreme curiosity exists to witness this extraordinary Work of Art. TO THE ADMIRERS OF THE ,FINE Now Open at No. 8, Soto-sTnEtt,'NF'n'dodis above thd Palatine 'Club; - - A SPLENDID EXHIBITION CO PAINTINGS. BY THE OLD MASTERS,' Among which will be found oneifrontfthe . Pencil of the in- comparable GUIDO,' Value 2,000 Guineas, representing , DIANA ON HER RETURN FROM THE 'CHASE. [Life Size.] • .. ripHE PROPRIETOR feels an indescribable pleasure*. . JIL being the humble instrument of introducing to tice of a liberal and discriminating public, the inettinthble.': - : production of departed genius, whose talents, like a meteor of transcendent light; have reflected glory on the country of his birth, and shed lustre on civilized Europe, giving impetni to, and promoting that refinement of taste, veneration far.. and elevation of soul which true greatness alone inspires;;,. it is, therefore, with conscious pride that he invites - . the at--, tention, more particularly of those who, take an interest in . . improving the moral condition of mankind, by upholding • science, and giving encouragement to the Arts, the true ad mirers of which will experience a delicious treat in C,ol4i€lll. plating the beauties of this specimen, in which the Aritist has displayed those appropriate and gigantic powers of ceacep--, tions upon which he has established the immortality la hie fame; language , however impassioned, furnishes but as par verty of words to describe, and which can only be properly ; understood through the medium of its own silent eloquence... Admission, ONE SHILLING each.—Catalogues Gd. each,. Open from Ten till Dusk. •. . rye Eiberpool „tantiarZt. TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 1838. The Publication of the STANDARD commenced this morning. at 5 o'clock. THE UNITED STATES.—The Garrick has brought., • New York papers to the 3d instarit but add very little to the news which have been reCeiVed by • . the Sirius. The boundary question was attracting' considerable notice in the States, and was likely to. , lead to protracted negotiations. If we had a govern ment at home possessed of anything like firnMeSs,;We should soon witness the settlement of this very, .vex;4i" 7 ous question. As it is, we suppose that Lord Palmer ston will submit to be bearded by Jonathan much in the • same way that he has been by the Autocrat of Russia England is truly humbled in the scale of natioes, wa der the sway of the pusillanimoits whigs. WHITE SLAVERY.—THE FACTORY QUESTION.-- The negroes have been completely emancipated :.why ' should not English slaves share the same privilege Does the reader ask " why ?" We shall inform hint • of the reason presently. It is because Hume , and O'Connell, with their respective tails, will the con,. trary. It is because the Whig-Radicals in office.can not afford to lose the votes of the cotton-manufacturers:, and the other slave-masters of our large towns: ',ltiss because the charity of the abolitionists does nOt,liegint-1.; .• "at home." It is because the people of Great Britain are studiously kept in the dark on the subject of . " WHITE SLAVERY." We use these words advisedly.- Let it not surprise our readers to learn that •there : _ exists, at the present moment, within this boasted liberty, a species of slavery more degrading: in its character, more fatal in its consequences, than the bondage Of the swarthy Africans, on behalf of whom so many appeals have been made to the huma-, nity of Englishmen. This will excite no _surprise whatever, when we inform them that this slavervis perpetuated by those blatant demagogues who claim the exclusive title of liberals. Our readers must.be well aware that this despicable faction, who are always prating about freedom, are the greatest ,tyrants that, ever disgraced our common nature. Yes, the sleek, ; the ,lugubrious, the pathetic, the weeping humanity,... mongers, who have so long preached about the wrongs and cruelties inflicted upon the negroes, are, orall others, the most conspicuous in seeking to fix upon' the poor operatives of England the indelible stigma of slavery. We have said that the negroes are emancipated.. So they are in effect. In a few days the West Indian, Islands will be the scene of universal rejoicing, in consequence of the final liberation of the apprentices. And let our readers remember that the much-maligned, the insulted, the despoiled planters of the_ West Indies • have voluntarily performed this act of manumission. But what do we see and hear in England ? We are forced to witness the pale and emaciated forms of our factory slaves, doomed to all the complicated misery ; and suffering which are inseparable from. the prema ture.seserity of the toil which they have to undergo. We,are compelled to listen to the wail of the tortured infant, tasked beyond its powers by the avarice of the mill- owner and the necessity of its parents. We are forced to'ivatch the slow, but unerring, inroads of the most insidious maladies upon their constitutions, 'super induced by the preternatural exertions which they have to undergo, in order to fill the coffers of their luxurious masters. We are pained by the constantly recurring pictures of disfigured frames, distorted. limbs, and premature decrepitude, attendant upon the . infamous factory system. All this rises upon our view whenever we visit what are called the manufacturing dictricts : and yet the noisy agitators of Exeter Hall remain silent and quiescent. Surely here is a subject worthy the talents of a BroughaM, a Sturge, or a: Thompson. Here they may dilate, with . all their accustomed eloquence, upon the sufferings of the slave. Here they . may draw upon the sympathising feelings of their countrymen with every advantage : Th e . st if., ferers are near at hand. The crneltieS against Winch they will have to declaim are perpetrated at their very. doors. The evidence may be collected without ex - pe isive missions across the Atlantic. • But, no ; they are all silent. O'Connell has re ceived his thousand pounds. His tongue is padlocked. " Justice to England" is a phrase of which he knows not the meaning. The Ministry are silent, excepting in the way of promises, which, like pie -crusts, "Are only made to be broken." It is reserved to Lord Ashley, and a small but determined band of Censer vatives, to advocate the cause of the poor factory slaves. But we hope. that the exertions of these true, philanthropists will ultimately be crowned • withstic-... cess, despite of the apathy of the abolitioniati, the opposition of the mill-owners, and the trickery of tile: government. 'l 4 4 . These remarks have been elicited in consequence of the debate which took place on Friday evenirtg.,: last, in the House of Commons, when Lord Ashley once more introduced his motion on the factory quei Lion. The noble lord showed, on this occasion, the utter uselessness of the present factory regulations.. He dwelt upon the multiplied evasions of the: ?et which was passed professedly fcr tileprotection of the . children that are doomed to labour in those Worse than penal establishments. He forcibly pointed ou t the absurdity of expecting that justice s hould be done to any parties who might have to complain of andhard ships, as long as the m ill- owne rs themselves, their immediate connections, constituted the only court of appeal. Amongst the provisions of t c h i e lildrer Fac tory Act, we find one which declares children under 13 years of age shalt not be worked in factorie more than eight hours per day (which, by the bye, is about the amount of labour 'fOrmerly exacted from full-grown negro); but a regulation has - also bees