The Express.
London, England, 1853-06-13 00:00:00

THE METROPOLITAN POLICE.

On Saturday in the Marylebone Vestry Mr.
Nichohy asked Lord Dudley Stuart whether his lerdship
would bring before the house this session his motion lot a
committee of inquiry regarding the metropolitan police. It
was a question in which tho whole metropolis was deeply
interested.

Lord Dudley Stuart was most anxious for the appoint-
ment of a select committee to inquire into the constitution
and the general management of the police, and of which he
had given notice early in the session. But independent
members of parliament experienced the greatest difficulties
when they brought forward a motion. In the early part of
the session two days were granted, and late in the session
only oue day*** allowed for the motions of private mem-
bers. Then they had to ballot for the motion, when, unless
they came out No. 1, the had no chance of succeeding.
He at last came out No. 1 tor an inquiry into the police.
But when the day for making the motion arrived there
was no house, as it was the Queen's birth-day. And
on the second occasion the government so managed it
;hat the house was counted out. Not only did
Lord Palmerton declare that be would oppose the motion,
but the government actually wrote to several hon. mem-
bers, including lin honourable colleagues, requesting them
also to oppose it. And when he applied to the City Com-
missioner and the Metropolitan Commissioners for a return
of the proceedings of the police, he obtained in due time a
return from the City, while the Metropolitan Commis-
sioners delayed their report until the day after his motion
fur a commission of inquiry, which showed the determina-
tion of government not to allow it to come on. He would,
however, before the close of the session endeavour to have
the committee of inquiry into the metropolitan police force
appointed if there was sufficient time for carrying out the
objects of the committee. He reckoned upon the support of
the majority of the metropolitan members. The public
ought to know that, within the last ten years, the cost of
the police increased 100,0001. a year, one fifth of which was
paid by Marylebone. Mr. D'lllinger, jun., trusted that
his lordship would press his motion this session.

REPRESENTATION OF SOUTH DEVON.—It is re-
ported that Sir Ralph Lopes, M.P. for South Devon, is
seriously ill ; that a vacancy in the representation is con-
templated ; and that Sir Stafford Northcote, Bart., of
Pynes, is to be brought forward as his successor. Sir Staf-
ford is a disciple of the Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone, both in
respect to political and religious opinions.— Westens Times.
DEPARTURE OF Tug UNITED STATES AND CANA-
DIAN 111AIL111.—LIVEKPOOL, SATURDAY.—At noon to-day
the B h and North American Royal Mail steam•shl
Niagara, Captain Leitch, sailed from the Mersey for Bos
ton and Halitax,with the usual United States and Canadian
mails, 118 passengers, and a large and valuable cargo of
merchandise on freight. Her mails were carried out in
charge of Lieutenant Beddick, R.N., Admiralty agent.

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THE BONE CRYPT AT ROTHWELL TRINITY
CHURCII.—It has often been remarked, that while the
ends of the earth have been visited for the purpose of
gratifying curiosity, we are too apt to neglect or overlook
what is quite as interesting or u onderful at our very doors.
The Bone Caverns at RotAteell afford an example of this.
The vault in which they are deposited is a long cryptiform
structure with a low groined roof, aid the bones are care-
fully packed in alternate strata, of skulls, arms, legs, and
so forth. It is calculated that there are here 3,000 skele-
tons. They were discovered about 160 years since by a
gravedigger who, while at work with his mattock, struck
through the earth and found himself suddenly precipitated
into a dark abyss. And one may imagine his consternation,
when the dust had subsided, end his eyes had accommodated
themselves to the darkness, atdiscovering himself in this
awful assembly of past generations. Nothing is known
with certainty as to their origin, and how these remains of
the dead were thus got together. Some are of opinion that
a great battle was once fought here, and that they were
gathered from the field and here deposited ; and the facts
that they ere all those of adults, that many of the skulls
are fractured as though they had receiver( violent blows,
and that many of the bones are of the largest sire, would
seem to favour this hypothesis. Such is the excellent
order in which the bones are kept, and the cleanly condi-
tion of the vault, that although it forms a solemn it is by
no means a revolting spectacle. At the eastern extremity
of the vault is a rude painting representing the Resurrec-
tion. Rothwell was once a corporate town, and walled—
the site of which walls can still be traced. It was the most
considerable place in this district.— Leicester .11,:rcury.
TIIE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY.—His
Royal Highness Prince Albert, the Captain-General and
Colonel of this ancient Volunteer Corps, has presented the
Artillery divison with new carriages and limbers for their
six-pounder guns. On Saturday the division mustered Lt.
the Artillery-ground, under the command of Captain
. .

Robinson, and marched with horses to the Tower, to; the
purpose of fetching the guns and carriages.
SOIREE TO THE MEMBERS FOR BOLTON.—On
Friday evening a public demonstration took place in the
Bolton Temperance Rail, to commemorate the defeat of the
petitioners against the return of Messrs. Barnes and Crook,
as members for that borough. About 700 persons sat down
so tea.

IT IS A CURIOUS COINCIDENCE that three men who
have each in turn held the helm of affairs in France, and
exercised no small idluence over her destinies, now inhabit
the same street in Paris. Guixot, Mole, and Lamartine
have each town residences in the Rue de la Ville l'Eveque.
The latter of these celebriees has just quitted the tumult of
the capital for the quietude of his chateau of St. Point, near
Macon. where he intends staying until he has completed
his "History of the Constituent A.sembly,” the first
volume of which will appear forthwith in Le Siecle.—The
Press.

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1' 'LEW Clt RAILWAY TRAyFlc.—The following are the las
Mures of the grow teadpta of the principal French railways :
NORTEDIUg.—From May 28 to June 3. Passengers, 310,7314;
goods, 541,3914; total, 631,1224
Itocru.—Prom May 29 to June 4: Paarengers, 99,6684; goods,
105,7804; total, 203,1684
Havas.—Prom May 29 to June 4: Passengers, 35.0964; goods.
30,52 if.; total, $5,6164
MILIAN, MID BILM.C7I Loo.—From May 22 to June 4:
Paseen-
gem, 306,6024 ; goods, 370,9974 •' total, 677,5911.
firassauvao.—Prom May 21 to May 27: Passengers, 230;624 ;
goods, 261.1394 ; total, 496,0014
BALL—Prom May 23 to May 29 : Passengers, 20,141 f.; goods,
23,3414; W 41,34,6334
MoierwasAv.—Froas May 21 to May 3 : Passengers, 10,21134;
gooda, 15,014 f. ; total, 23,2974
LTONS.—PIan May 23 to May 29: Passengers, 29,111(.; gooda,
15,3111.: total, 54,6534
Wantan.—Prom May 34 to June S: Passengers, 131,0354; gccda,
23,2704; total, 139,3734
LoODOIII MEDITIDIANDMI.—From May 21 to May 27: Paaseagere,
6 ,4911.; goods, 110,6161; total, 147,3104

1852. 11533.

%oak ea band Osaka.. i 36,743
Delivery Midweek
Do. from lit June 1 1 ,976
time teat wren , 1,327
Do. from let June
(TM, Y. C. per ewt.

29.8.11
1.247
1,897
24
900
388.6 d.

23.79 L
1,191
1,817
691
2.293
47,.9;1.

Do. Town

Arrival forthe week end
and delivery 1,267 cahka
from St. Peterhburg;
South America; 2J6 from

141 a:

394. 6d.

495. 9d.

ing June 21, last scar, 2,903 casks
r he arrival last week comprised-
-293 from' Australia • 136 from
other places—total, 685 casks.

SMITHFIELD MARKET.-THIS DAY.
The supply of Wheat is very little larger than on Monday
last ; trade is net quite so as on that day, but rather
improved from Friday. Seep and Lambs are rather more
plentiful. Being a thorough wet day causes the stock gene-
rally to show badly. A few choice Downs make 4s. Bd.,
but too seldom to be quoted. There is more demand for
Lamb than on Friday, but we cannot quote higher. Calves
are rather lower. From Germany and Rolland, 753 Beasts,
2,900 Sheep, and 340 Calves; Scotland, 230 Beasts; and
2,500 Norfolk and Suffolk.
Per maw, of nil*. a. 0... d. I Per stone of Mts. a. •d.
24c04, Herefords.. 4 4 4.; Bast Pao d. 111.-tols. Sh 4 4 4
Best Bhorkhorns ...... 4 2 4 4 1 lkot Lung•ooolt
deetusaliqusalithrialßreosto-bm.,.. 3_4 ?_
........ 3 1.1 4id sv. tockewatl quality
plod ......... 34 4 4 Po. do. ehors. 3113 10
161.1.14 nt =ANC 4.063; eldest, and Lambs. 2.:010i.L.‘&154r0.4. LIP;
14"

2 4 4

SOUTHWARK POTATO MARKET.—THIS DAY
Since our last report the supply, both coastwise and by
rail, has been large for the season, and the weather very
warm. The demand has fallen (.4 considerably, and all
second rate sorts are unsaleable. The following are this
day'. quotations :—York Regents, 70s. to 120 s. ; Lincoln-
shire ditto, 80s. to 90s. ; Scotch ditto, Ws. to 10s.; ditto
reds, 604. t* 80s. ; Rhenish ditto, 60*. to 70s.