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The Express.
London, England, 1853-09-10

SECTION H.-CHEMICAL SCIENCE.

Pilsen were seed in this section by Professor Robert
Hunt, on the chemistry of photography; by M. Antoine
Claudet, on the practice of the daguerreotype; by Profes-
sor Johnstone, en the origin and e •miwsitien of the mine-
ral called rotten stone; by Professor Andrews, on a
simple instrument for graduating glass tubes ; and by the
Rev. Thomas Exley, M.A., on the cause of the transmis-
sion of electricity along conductors generally, and parti-
cularly as applied to the electric telegraph.

SECTION C.-GEOLOGY.

In this section the following papers were read: On the
classification and nomenclature of the Palmonoic rocks of

Great Britain, by Professor Sedgwick, F.R.S. ; on some
Ayrshire fossils, by Wyville Thompson, Esq., LL.D. ; on
refraction and cleavage of slate rocks of the county of Cork
by R. W. Townsend, Esq. ; and on the cornbrath of Glou-
cester and part of Wilts, by Professor Buckman.

SECTION D..-ZOOLOUT AND BOTANY.

Robert Itarrison, E,ti., and J. D. Tollitt, Esq., read
papers on the marine and fresh water Diatomacew found
in the neighbourhood of Hull. Papers were also read by
John Phillips, Esq., on a living specimen of Priapulus
from the Scarbro' coast; by Professor Allman, on the
structure of BursarU, a form of infusoria ; also on the
structure of the herb water Polyp. (Hynra Viridis); and
by P. Duncan, Esq., on ciliary motion; also on the mor-
phology of the pycnogouidie, a family of minute crustact:k.
SECTION Z.-. 081.10 BA PUT AND ETHNOLOGY.

This section was occupied by the reading and discussion
of the following papers, viz. :—By the Rev. G. C. Nicelay,
F.R.G.S , on the importance of places in the Pacific, in
connexion with great Oink routes and steam navigation ;
by Trelawney Sanders, Esq., F.8.G.5., on an inquiry into
the variations of climate within the tropics in connexion
with the vertical action of the sun and the actual motion of
the earth, especially with reference to the climate of the
Gulf of Carpentaria, in North Australia ; by Dr. IL G.
Latham, PALS., ethnological remarks upon some of the
more remarkable varieties of mankind, represented by in-
dividuals now in London.

SECTION E.-STATISTICS.

In this section Henry Cooper, Esq., M.D., read two
papers—one was an analysis of mortality from cholera in
Hull, in the autumn of 1819 ; and the other was on the
prevalence of diseases in Hull.
The Rev. James Selkirk, chaplain to the Hull gaol,
read his paper on the cause, extent, and preventatives of
crime.

SECTION 0.-1

In this section 3.1 r. James Oldham, C.E., Hull, M.1.C.E.,
read a paper of considerable interest on the rise, progress,
and present position of steam navigation in Hull.
Georget.ocking, Est., read his paper, containing a brief
description of Locking and Cooke's rotary-valve engine,
and its a/vantages.
On Friday evening Professor Phillips read an address on
the geology of Yorkshire in the Mechanics' Institute.
London, England, 1853-09-10

Star of England
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STRETFORD HANDICAP.

Sugar Candy _ 1
The Emperor
BILLING SLUM.
Barmaid 1 t

CHAMPAGNE STAKES, DONCASTER.—Muscovado wu
declared not to start on the sth inst., at 10 a.m., and First
Lord on the 9th, at 10.55 a.m.
IMPORTANT TO JOCKEYS.—Notice has been giver., that,
at the next general meetiO4 of the Jockey Club, it will be
proposed to make an addition to rule 67, giving power to
the stewards to suspend a jockey if they think fit, hunted of
lining him for disobeying the orders of the starter, or
attempting to take any unfair advantage.
London, England, 1853-09-10

RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

The Paris journals are dubious as to the prospects
of peace ; the Vienna journals (with the exception of
the Wanderer) are confident that peace is es good as
concluded. No importance is to be attributed either
to the despondency of the one or to the sanguine
hopes of the other. The Parisian journalists echo
the dismal news manufactured by Exchange jobbers ;
the Viennese speak the trembling wishes (not hopes)
of their court. The solitary growler at Vienna (the
Wanderer) is thus delivered :
A letter from Odessa of the 26th ult. says: "The
solution of the Eastern question is not so near at
hand as might have been expected. Our trade,
however, does not suffer from the uncertainty. We
are embexrassed by want of shipping to carry off
the large orders for corn. The armaments in the
principalities have not been suspended ; reinforce-
ments are continually being sent to the army."
A letter from Bucharest of the 23rd ult. states
that the prices of provisions there have, since the
arrival of the Russians, augmented one-thi;d.
The Patrie states, on the authority of a Black Sea
correspondent, that a part of the crews of the Russian
men-of-war which have returned to Sebastopol has
been sent on shore. These parties, it is alleged, are
all Poles or peasants from the interior—notoriously
bad sailors. As a mark of disgrace they are to be
employed in the most disagreeable harbour labours.
The sailors retained on board are said to be all
Greeks or Finlanders (also no Russians!)
London, England, 1853-09-10

CROWN-OFFICE, SEPT. 9.

The name of the Peer of Scotlend, chosen to represent
the Peerage of Scotland, in the Patliament of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, in the room of
Francis William Earl of Scofield, deceased: the 'Viscount
Strathallen.

ADMIRALTY, SEPT. 1.
Corps of Royal Marines.—Second Lieutenant John Cobb to
be first lieutsnant, Ties 11. N. Gen, deceased.

The following commiss7oJl;;;;been signed :
Adjutannt John Gilbertson, to be captain in the Norfolk
Militia Artillery.
Edward ('lough Newsome, Esq., to be lieutenant in ditto.
Charles Cory Aldria, Esq , to be surge°a in ditto.
Robert Medley, Esq., to be captain in tke lit Regiment
of West York Militia.
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Lieutenant Thomas Nelson, to be captain in ditto.
William Henry Thornton Pueabery, to be ensign in the
2nd Regiment of West York Light Infantry Militia.
[This aricle is substituted for that which appeared in the
Gazette of the 26th August.]
Ensign Valentine Hicks Lsbrow, to be lieutenant, •ice
Watson, resigned, in the 2tal Reginatut of West Riding
Militia.

Sir James George Fitzgerald, Bart., to be lieutenant in
the 3rd Regiment of the Duke of Lancaster's Own Militia.
O,win ItAker, Cresswell, gent., to be lieutenant vice
Cuthbert, resigned, in the Northumberland and Newcastle
Yeomanry Cavalry.
Henry Hind Forster, gent., to be cornet, lice Creuwell,
promoted, in ditto.
Cadogan Hodgson Cadogan, gent., to be cornet, vice
Shaft*, appointed to the Itoy.el Horse Guards, in ditto.
London, England, 1853-06-08

TO THE EDITOTI, OP THE EXPRNEB.

Sia,—ln reference to the statement imputed to
Lord John Russell (in the reported debate on Mr.
Moore's motion) to the effect that the late Mr
O'Connell desired the endowment of the Catholic
church, will you permit me to say, that Mr. O'Con-
nell was most decidedly of the very contrary opi-
nion.

May I also use this opportunity to enter my
strongest protest, as an Irish catholic, against the
assertion imputed to another member in the same
report—where ho is made to say, that the Irish
eatholics are " not loyal." There never were a
people so loyally disposed as the Irish.
Your most obedient servant,
June 6. JOHN O'CONNELL.
London, England, 1853-06-08

TALLOW MARKET.-THIS DAY.

-
The Tallow Market is firmer to day in all positions. The
delivery is gradually improving, and the continued warlike
advice' tend to make importers very cautious in selling for
future delivery. Town Tallow is quoted, 465. 6d. nett
cash; Petersburg Y.C. on the spot, 465. 9d. to 475. ; June,
465. 9d.; Oct. to Dec. (new), 475. 9d. to 481.
London, England, 1853-06-08

BOROUGH MARKET-THIS DAY.

Mears. Pattenden and Smith, Hop Factors, report
that the market is very active, and prices are
fully Os. per cwt. higher since Monday for Hops
of last year's growth. The accounts from the plantations
speak of a considerable increase of flies. Duty, 120,000/.

COAL MARKET.-THIS DAY.

Holywell, 16s 6d. ; Cmr's Hartley, 15s. 6d. ; Eden Main,
15s. Gd.; Tanfiehl Moor, 155.; Walls End Riddel, 14s. 9d.;
Walls End Haswell,, 16s. 9d. ; Walls End Stewart's,
16s. 6d.; Walls End Tees, 161. 61.—Ships at market, 113.

CRICKET.
London, England, 1853-06-08

ELECTION OP A DISTRICT StILVEYOIt.

Mr. Edmund Woodthorpe was elected ;;;:Yor for the
northern district of the City of London, iu the room of Mr.
James Montague, deceased.
The election of a surveyor for the eastern district of the
City of London, in the room of Mr. Edmund Woodthorpe,
was appointed to take place on the next court day.
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auftEitEs FOIL BEJEERS.
Alderman WIRE presented a petition from Mr. Pihe,
against whom the City Solicitor is proceeding for penalties
by the direction of the Court of Aldermen.
Alderman WIRE moved that the petition be referred to
the general purposes committee.
Alderman COPELAND opposed the motion, upon the
ground that a surety before he became bound for any one
ought to use due caution to ascertain whether the person
he wished to serve was solvent, and qualified in every
respect to act u a broker.
Alderman SIDNEY and other members thought the court
was under the circumstances bound to examine the merits
London, England, 1853-06-08

ENTERTAINMENT OF MAYORS AT THE

MANSION-HO USE.

The Lord Mayor gave a dinner last evening to
about eighty mayors and provosts of the principal cities
and towns of (treat Britain and Ireland. This, we under-
stand, is the first of several entertainments, the special
object of which is to aid the efforts of her Majesty's govern-
ment by promoting a uniform organisation throughout the
country for the diffusion of a more general and practical
knowledge of science and art among all classes. Amongst
his lordship's guests were his Grace the Duke of Argyle,
the Earl Granville, Dr. Lyon Playfair, the Rev. Dr. Booth,
Mr. Cole, Captain Owen, Mr. Redgrave, Mr. Edgar Bow-
ring, and other gentlemen connected with the government
commissions relating to science and art were invited to meet
the municipal authorities convened on the occasion.
Amongst the latter we observed the Lord Pro-
vost of Edinburgh, the Lord Mayors of Dubin and
York, and the Mayors and Provosts of Glasgow,
Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Hull, Halifax, Brad-
ford, Belfast, Wakefield, Blackburn, Huddersfield, Ips-
wich, Durham, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Exeter, Bath,
Norwich, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Limerick, Leeds,
Coventry, Macclesfield, Chester, Stafford, Gloucester, Sa-
lisbury, Truro, Southampton, Belton, Brighton, Sunder-
land, Paisley, Cork, Waterford, Dudley, Cambridge, Wor-
cester, and many others. A conference on the important
subject which has thus brought together the leading ofih
cials of so many remote British cities and towns will be
held on Wednesday, at one o'clock, and in the evening his
lordship will throw open the Mansion-house to an assembly
of the most distinguished friends of education, artists, and
literary and scientific men from every part of the United
Kingdom.
London, England, 1853-06-08

STOCK EXCHANGE ARCADE.

TO THE EDITOR or THE EXPRESS.

SlR,—Will you permit me, through the medium of
your widely circulated journal, to offer a suggestion to the
members of the Stock Exchange regarding their proposed
improvements ? They are on the point of pulling down the
old building of the Stock Exchange and rebuilding it; and
they now have it in their power to confer a great ban on the
public by opening out the blind alley called Ilercules-pas-
sage entirely through to Throgmorton-street, which might
be easily done at a trifling additional cost by the purchase
of one more house on the east side of Shorter's-court,
and its removal. The island of houses enclosed by
Throgmorton-street, Old Broad-Street, and Bartholomew-
lane has been long complained of as having no passage
through it ; and as the bank arcades, planned by Mr. W.
Barnes, architect, in 1845, are to be erected on the site of
Little Bell-alley, a connecting passage through the block of
houses would be an immense convenience to the inhabi-
tants of the neighbourhood of Finsbury-square and Circus,
as well uto persons proceeding from Cornhill, Finch-lane,
&c. Stock-brokers' offices and refreshment-rooms might

occupy one side of the passage, and the latter need not be
wider than Hercules-plumage, if more room cannot be ob-

tamed. Now is the time to effect so desirable an improve.
ment. Your meet obedient servant, ___

June 7, 1853.

T. J. M.
London, England, 1853-06-08

HEALTH OF LONDON DURING THE WEEL

The Registrar's report says :—The present return
exhibits a lower amount of mortality in the metrepelis than
has been observed in any previous week since January.
The deaths registered last week were 1,023, which is about
a hundred less than in the week immediately preceding.
In the ten corresponding weeks of the years 1843-52 the
average number was 892, which with a correction for in-
crease of population becomes 981. Hence it appears that
the 1,023 deaths now returned exceed the calculated amount
by 42.
The recent decrease is generally apparent throughout the
table of fatal diseases, but is most considerable in those
affecting the respiratory organs. This class has declined
in the number of fatal cues to 129, of which 63 are referred
to bronchitis, and 42 to pneumonia. Phthisis, which num•
bees 162, maintains its preponderance in the list. Typhus
bas declined in the last two weeks from 53 to tl ; diarrhea
from 32 to 21; measles increased from 19 to 23; with
these exceptions, cymotic diseases discover no important
fluctuation.

The following cue of cholera was registered is the week:
On 27th May, at Saint Mary's Hospital, Paddington, a
labourer, aged 49 years, from Brook•mews, Paddington,
died of " cholera (3 days, as far as known) ; only well
marked the last 25 hours " Post snort.

Last week the births of 758 boys and 686 girls,'in all
1,444 children, were registered in London. The average
number in Pight corresponding weeks of 1845-52 was 1,351.
At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean height
of the barometer in the week was 29.880 is. The mean
temperature was 511 deg., which is 41 deg. less than the
average of the same week in 38 yeses. The mean daily
temperature was below the average on every day of the
week. The wind was in the north.

NEW BILL TO REGULATE PARISH VESTRIES.--
Yesterday a bill before parliament was printed to amend
the acts for the regulation of parish vestries. The object of
the measure is to extend the right of voting at such places.
It is proposed to enact that " from and after the posing of
this act no person shall be required, in order to be entitled
to vote, or be present at any vestry meeting, to pay 5,17
rate for the relief of the poor of the parish in which such
meeting shall be held, except such 114 shall have been made
or become due within six calendar months immediately
preceding such vestry meeting."
DISCOVERY OF A COPPER MINE.—On the estate
of the Marquis of Downshire, in the neighbourhood of
Duadrum, there hasbeen lately discovered a mine. yielding
copper me of superior quality. As we have not yet beard
full particulars, we merely give the fact as it came
.to us,
but we expect shortly to be in possession of all the Weal-
stances, when we will have something to say on the sub-
jest.—Down Recorder.
London, England, 1853-06-08

THE COUNT-OUT.

Names of members in the House when counted
out at four o'clock :
Messrs. Turner Mesas. M. Gibson
Milligan J. Bright
Barnes D. Seymour
Miall Jas. Heywood
Walmsley Gore Langton
Willcoz Miles
Thornely G. Duncan
Fresbfield J. Macgregor
French J. B. Smith
Aglionby Locke King
Oliveira Blackett
A. Pellatt
Mitchell
Pugh
Brotherton

Cra aurd
Crossley
Lucie
Hume

Lord D. stun
G. Berkeley.
W. Williams

Total 33
London, England, 1853-06-08

COMMERCIAL AND MARKETS.

MINCING-LANE.-THIS DAY.

scoAn..jfe,; went off steadily.
at yesterday's currency. Wined dull of sale ; grocery lumpy
465. to 484. 61.
COME.-160 casks Plantation Ceylon were offered in
public sale, and a fair portion sold at the full prices of yes-
terday.
TEA.—The market is firm, but from the causes explained
since the low duties were received, the trade are not in the
market.

There has been a general want of spirit in the markets
and the smaller sales have gone off heavily.

BATIK-LANE.-THIS DAY.

Wheat and Flour were both held for extreme prices, and
in some instances at an advance upon Monday's rates. The
fineness of the weather however, checked the demand.
Barley was also held fir an improvement. Where sales
were made of Oats, an advance of 6d. per qr. was obtained.
Beans and Peas steady at former prices.

aItaIVELIS INTO LONDON FROM JUNE Gth to JUNE tth.
On. English. Scotch. Irish. Foreign.
Wheat....„ 180 10320
..... Barley 1670
Oats l9lO 2230
Malt
our, sacks and 3460 bank.
London, England, 1853-06-08

METROPOLITAN COMMISSION OF SEWERS.

A general court was held yesterday, at the office
in Greek-street ; Mr. It. Jaanin the chair.
. . .

A deputation 'from the inhabitants of Sydenham waited
upon the comtnissimers to present a memorial on the state
of the drainage of that district.
The CILAIRMAN said if any special cases of complaint
were reported to them, they would take them into consi-
deration, and afford any temporary relief that might be in
their power.
The deputation then retired.
London, England, 1853-06-08

of the petition, which wee referred to the committee.

The report of the committee to which the question of the
overcrowding of steam beats was referred, was brought up
and agreed to. It stated that the committee were of
opinion that the came officers who had so efficiently per-
formed the duties of inspectors durino last summer should
be appointed to perform similar duties during the present
season ; and that the City Solicitor be instructed to pro-
ceed against all parties complained against for over-
crowding.
The report was unanimously agreed to, and ordered to be
acted upon.
The City Solicitor was instructed to defend the City Com-
missioner of Police in an action brought against him for in-
terfering with the auction in the Poultry.
The court then adjourned.
London, England, 1853-04-05

MARKETS.

, COTTON—LIVERPOOL, APRIL 4.—The market closed
tamely but firmly, and, compared with the rates of Friday,
Americans were quite u dear, and everything else un-
changed. Sales-8,000 bales ; and comprise 7,000 Ameri-
cans (1,000 for export and 1,000 on speculation), 250
Penmen. and Maranham, at 6d. to ad.; 1,000 Egyptian,
at 64. to 10d.; 300 Surat, at 3d. to Sid. ; and 20 Sea
Islands, at Is. N. to 2s.

CATTLE.-Noawton, April 2.-Our market exhibited
an excellent show of short-barns and Irish, with a very few
Scots; the weather being fine, sales were both good and
num, roue, with a fair clearance, at last week's prices. The
show of fat Beasts was the largest that has been this season,
and more than oae.fourth !remained unsold, at a reduction
in price from 3d. to 6d. per stone of 141b5., the primeet
Scots nuking barely 7s. per stone. The number of hoggeu
was very large ; the buyers not being so numerous, many
lots were turned off unsold. The sales effected were from
, Is. to Is. 6d., and, in some instances, 2e. 6d. per head lower
than at the fair. Fat Sheep in their wool, 9s. ; naked ditto,
7s. to 7e. 6d. per stone. Good store Pigs, 225. to 25e. per
head ; fat Pork, 6s. 61. to 7s. Gd. per stone.
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COALS.-Loxpox, APAIL 4.-Ships at market, 47;
sold, 37.-Bate's West Hartley, 16.. . • Hartlepool West
Hartley, 16s. 3d. ; Hedley's Hartley, 15s 641. ;
17e. 9d.; Howard's West Hartley Netherton, 15s. 6d. ;
Longridge's West Hartley, 16s. 3d. • North Percy Hart-
ley, 16e.; Ravessworth West Hartley, 165.; Redbeugh
Main, lbe. ' • Stewart's Hartley, 15s. 6d. ; Tanfield Moor,
15s. ; Tanfield Moor Butes, 15e. • Tyne Main, Its. ;
Willingtoa Hartley, 15s. 6d.; W)lim, 17s. ; Walls End
Northumberland, 16e. 61.; Eden Main, 195.; Walls End
Helton, 205.; WalhEnd Stewart's, 201 ; Wane End Whit-
well, 17s. 9i ; Walls End St. Helen's Tees, 16s. 9d. •
Birehgrove Graigols, 225.; Nixon's Merthyr and Cardiff,
225. 6d.
London, England, 1853-04-05

A THIEF ON SHIPBOARD.

A thief is a disagreeable person anywhere, but in
no place more so than on board ship; where, of necessity,
personal effects are more exposed and more easily to be
taken by the dishonest, then on shore. A somewhat re-
markable instance of thieving on shipboard was exposed at
a court-martial, which was held on Friday, on board
H.M.S. Impregnable, for the trial of Jabee Whiting, a
private in the Royal Marines, on duty on board H.M.S.
Arrogant, now lying in Plymouth Sound. The court was
composed of Commodore Seymour, president, Captains
Lord Edward Russell, Arthur Lorde, F. Michel, D. S. C.
Duvet., F. H. Glasse, W. W. Chambers, C. H. M. Buckle,
and Fisher; and Mr. W. Eutlake, Deputy Judge-Advocate.
From the evidence adduced, it appeared that the prisoner
had industriously followed up the practice of stealing, for he
bad contrived in a very short period to accumulate nearly a
score different articles,the property of various men and officers
of the ship, the Arrogant, on board of which he was serving.
The articles stolen were some large and some small, and
included articles of bedding, clothing, ornament, and of
literary end scientific use—from blankets and trowsers to
watch-guards, pencils, pens, paper, and books. The charge
was very clearly proved, and not denied by the prisoner ;
and, after mature consideration, the court aljudged the
prisoner to receive 50 lashes on board the Arrogant, at such
times, and in such quantities, as the commander-in•chief
shall direct, and be imprisoned in the jail for the county of
Devon for twelve calendar months, with hard laboi.r.
Looking at the enormity of the offences proved against the
prisoner, and the sentences sometimes passed upon offences
of far less turpitude, the sentence is thought to be a lenient
one.
London, England, 1853-04-05

IIUDGET.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER gave notice
that on Friday next he should move that the house do re-
solve into a committee of V e whole house, to consider the
Consolidated Fund Bill and the National Debt Redemption
Bill. He would take this opportunity of 'lying that he
should state the intentions of the government with regard
to the finance of the country ou this day fortnight (Mon-
day, the ISth).
Mr. DISRAELI asked whether it would be convenient
to the noble lord (J. Russell) to state when he would pro-
ceed with the third reading of the Clergy Reserves (Canada)
Bill.
Lord J. RUSSELL said he proposed to take the third
reading on Monday next. and in order to do so he would
postpone the third rt ailing of the Jewish Disabilities Bill
until tl.e Friday folluaiug.
London, England, 1853-04-05

SPAIN.

At the opening of the Chamber of Deputies on the
29th, the President of the Council of Ministers reed
the bill for the referm of the constitution, which is
confined to the organisation of the senate, the exa-
mination of the budget, the standing orders of the
two Chambers, which are henceforth to be =alga- •
mated, and to some other points of minor importance.
There are henceforth to he three classes of senators,
senators er-olficif,, hereditary senators, and senators
for life. The Minister of Grace and Justice read the
draft of a bill on property transmissible to the eldest
child. The Minister of Finance read a bill for the
extinction of the floating debt by means of the crea-
tion of 30,900,090 of Three per Cent. stock, and for
the admission of the coupons not recognised to the
value of lift per cent. It was ordered that those
bills should be printed and referred to the standing!
committees for consideration. The Chamber then
continued its examination of the qualifications of
members. It was said that Bravo Murillo, whom!
London, England, 1853-04-05

low a tone that his observations could net have been heard
two yards from him. Not one word of what he said reached
, the gaVery ; but. from .the rejoinder of-'Lord
who expressed sarctioa ateorap;aaeurasee glean, the toblc
• earlpeobably pr sod the atteotion of the government
tlfi'object.
After a few woods from the Earl of ELlA:monorail, the
gostsition vrts ordered to lie on the table.
TIIE CANTERBURY ELECTION. '
The Earl of ABERDEEN gave notice that when the
evidence taken before the Canterbury election committee
was before the house he should (on Monday next) move
that the house sores to the address, praying the crown to
issue a commission of inquire
ADMISSION OF JEWS INTO PARLIAMENT.
The Earl of CLARENDON presented • petition from
Burton-upon- trent, praying that Jews mays be admitted to
seats In parliament.
Their lordships adjourned at a quarter to 7 o'clock

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-MONDAY, APRIL 4.
Tha SPEAILIIIL took the chair at 4 o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.
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THIRD RlADlNOS.—Blackburn Gas; Dudley Gas; Sun-
derland Gas; Whittle Dean Wwerworks ; Bangor Water-
works; Blackpool and Layton with Warbrick Improvement;
Bristol Waterworks; Carmarthen Markets; Cork Municipal
Corporation; Devonport Gas; Dublin and Belfast Junc-
tion It iilway ; Eastern Counties Railway (North Wool-
wich, &c.) ; Benham Bridge ; Great Yarmouth Water-
works; Lowestoft Water, Gas, and Market; Nottingham
Gas; Ormskirk Gas; Sheffield Waterworks; Stockport
Improvement ;
SRCOND RE.tumis —Charley Improvement; Glasgow
and South Western Railway (N.). 2) ; Ne wport, lawrga-
venny, and Hereford Railway (Taff Vale) ; Oxford,
Wur-
cmter, nod Wolverhampton Railway (Extension of Time,
&c.) ; Price's Patent Candle Company (N 0.2) ; Saint Mar-
garet and Saint John the Evangelist, Westminster, Ves-
tries; Wimpole, Wrestlingworth, andPottou-road; Bills.
London, England, 1853-04-05

FRIDAY.

ADEUGAVENNY STIIIPLIICIIASZ, a handicap sweepstakes
of l 6 sows. each, 8 ft, and 3 only if declared, with 100 added.
About 4 miles.
Mr. B. Land's The General (Green) 1
Mr. Mead's Dearest Mae (Debesu) 2
Mr. Golby's Ploughboy
Mr. Rolls's Pontiff (R. jun. 4
Mr. Elliott's Harkaway (Frank organ 6
Thurgartos and Physician also ran. Won cleverly by
two lengths. Physician fell at the Brook, got rid of his
rider, and accompanied the leading horses nearly two miles.
Thargarton ran very "unkindly.'
111011MOVIHIMAZ HUNT STIMPLICHASE wu won by
Bendel', Justice to England seeond, sad Giblets third.

CZOITOX Pau RAC'S THU Dot.•—H011116 arrived in
the neighbourhood Harp, Remunerator, Jaek-ia-the
Corner, Gladioli, The Moak, Humphrey, Smuggler Bill,
Margate of flee's*, The Heriot, Contender, Hero colt,
Little Kitty, &gam colt, Grapeshot, and Caurire.
CHILTRNMAM STIMPLY CUM= THIS DAY—Homes
arrived—Pear Simple, Sir Peter Luria, Vaishope. Boar-
um, Mina Mowbray. Oscar, fittinrotte, Hanna Da:ey' , Lepe-
re fl., Friendless, Dearest Mae, Guinan, Nonsuch Ball-
Ilneher, Marriott, Gaylad, Tom Gurney, Thargarton, The
Unknown, and Diana.
Trusvene-Not aad several others for italum which dosed
last night.

utmost STISPLI CHASMS. FRIDAY. —A new stake,
mad tise Grand Stand Pkte Steeple Chase of 60 eon. has
boss Mimi to the programme. The entries are to be simile
YORK SPRING ME
ACCEPTANCES FOS THE Fi
CAP. Two miles, over the
The highest weight a•
raised to ilet 710 and the

3ETINGI.—APITI. 10.
'LYING DIITCRIKAN'S HAMM-
d course. _

ig bnidi Sit 31b, it has been
I in propertied.
Age. it. lb.
Lord Fancenberg 3 6 0
Tadatoek 3 6 0
Grapeshot
Augusta 3 5 9
Hobby Horse 3 5 7
Jacqueline 3 5 7
Talfourd 3 5 4
d forfeit.

.
Nancy e 5
8 7
Indian Warrior 4 8 6
King of Trumps 4 8 0
Lough Bawn 6 7 6
Little Davie 4 6 11
Cleveland
Happy Joe 4 6 4
18 dotter

WZIORTI FOR 11111i.:0;
extra. Ona mile end half.
Aim at. lb.
Longbow
Minato
'Daniel O'Rourke 4 6
Hangerford
Nancy 6 4
Frantic
Alfred the Great 4 7
King of Tramps 4 7
Tomato
Unity
I{uricot 6 12

IZSBOROCOII Cur. Winners
Age at. lb.
St. Michael 4 6 10
Snowdon Dunhill 3 6 3
Richmond 4 6 3
Ammonia
Agnes Wicklbild 4 6 0
Broughton 3 610
Tatiana&
Augusts 3 6 6
Beech Nut 3 5 3
Talloard 3 b 3
London, England, 1853-04-05

THE POLICE COURTS.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

Moses Collins was brought before Mr. Hardwick on sus-
picion ,1
of having put some poisonous stuff into • basin of
milk which he had fetched for hie muter, Mr. Richard Sher-
vill, lodging-house keeper, No. 74, Newman-street.
The complainant, with great circumstantiality, detailed
the charge. He sent his servant (the prisoner) for some milk
for his supper. The prisoner brought the milk, and he took
it from the prisoner and poured it into a basin and drank it.
He had ne sooner done this than he felt in his mouth and
throat • burning sensation. He soon afterwards vomited
violently, and was obliged to lie down for a abort time.
Feeling his illness increase and his whole System, as it were,
on fire' he went to a doctor and paid Hs. for medical ad-
vice. He charged the prisoner with having poisoned him.
The prisoner coloured up but made no reply, and was given
into custody.
At this stage of the proceedings, a gentleman in court,
who appeared to know the complainant, handed in to Mt.
Leadley, the chief clerk, who was taking the evidence, •
couple of documents.
Complainant—ls one of the papers • certificate from Dr.
Ellis ?

Dlr. Leadley—lt appears to be no.
Complainant—Then I would ask Ton, as a reasonable
penes, a hither it's likely that a manlike me. who manages
a business which brings in 3,0004 a year, suffers under any
kind of delusion ?

The papers were handed to Mr. Hardwick, and t►ey
proved to be certificates, clearly establishing the fact of the
complainant labouring under aberration of intellect, arising
from an attack of ►ram fever.

Hr. Hardwick said the certificates satisfied him that the
charge was unfounded, and he should therefore order the
accused to be discharged.

SOUTHWARK.
John M'Carthr, a cripple, with withered legs, who
creeps about the streets seated on a stool, was charged with
being drunk and begging in the public streets.
Hr. May, a livery-stable keeper in the Southwark-bridge-
road, and one of the guardians of St. Saviour's Union, said
on Saturday evening he was attracted to a crowd of persons
in Union•street, and proceeding to the spot, he saw the pri-
soner, quite drunk, exposing his withered limbs to the
public, from whom he was demanding alms. Being one of
the guardians, he considered it his duty to all a constable
and give him into custody.
Mr. Bailey, another tradesman in the neighbourhood,
corroborated Mr. May's testimony, and added, that his
conduct in eapoeing his limbs was disgusting in the ex-
treme.

Police Constable, 93 M, said be took the prisoner int*
custody. He was intoxicated, and on searching him he
found two shillings and a penny three-farthings.
Prisoner begged his worship's pardon for being under the
influence of liquor, and said he would not do it again if
allowed to depart.
The constable said, be understood the prisoner had been
in England twelve years, and was well known as a notori-
ous beggar.
Mr. A'Seckett said he bad no doubt he was known to
the Mendicity Society, therefore should remand him
until Thursday.
The prisoner was ascordidgly removed to gaol.
London, England, 1853-04-05

BAILED.

AMNlON—from Queenstown, April 2, to London
ARABIAN (a.s.)—from Liverpool, April 4, to Constantinople
Aumao•—from Liverpool, April 4, to Halifax
ANT ANN—from Liverpool, April 4, to Montreal
lima—from Liverpool, April 4, to Oporto
BONANZAS—from Liverpool, April 1, to Lima
BARON {AT—from Falmouth, April 2, to London
Cozonstruzi—from Southampton, April 2, to .114 Town
CAlloo—from Gravesend. April i, to Quebec
Gazer Walrus—from Liverpool. April 4, to ..... .......New York
Mecum's—from Gravesend, April 4, ,to ~,,,„, Quebec
Hors—ham Falremuh, April I, to ....... Loudon
JOAILONOI—from Falmouth, April 2, to Loudon
Jess—Rem Plymouth, ;April 3, to London
10111—from Liverpool, April 4, to Drontheins
J. C. Catatonic—from Liverpool, April 4, to NeW Tort
Miueoa—from Queenstown, April I, to London
Mus—from Gravesend, April 4, to
Playa Ponce is—from Liverpoel, April 4, t 0......... ...... ...Trinidad
Puma--tram giteemdown, April 2, to London
SAIACIA—ham Newport, April I, to Madeira
SAolol—from Liverpool, April 4, to Boston
Tuonss—tram tiueenstown, April 2, to Loudon
Wu. Broesr—from Gnaresend, April 4, to Adelaids
London, England, 1853-06-30

HOLLAND.

ROTTERDAM, TUESDAY.
In the preamble to the bill for removing the ob-
structions to trade in the Moluccas—a bill just laid
before the Second Chamber—it is stated that the
original object of the Dutch in closing the above
islands to trade, was to maintain the government
monopoly in the production of the articles known
under the general name of spices. Tho supplies,
however, of those articles furnished to Europe from
other quarters, and the establishing of the free port
of Singapore, whereby the smuggling trade was
greatly facilitated, had rendered that monopoly far
leas valuable. The bill declares in favour of render-
ing four ports in the Moluccas free ports, viz.,
Ternate, Amboina, Bands, and Kajelie. Much im-
portance is attached to the making of the last-named
port a free one, inasmuch as it is already much fre-
quented by British ships (bound for China), for the
purpose of taking in water and other provisions, and
as it lies on the way to Australia. With regard,
however, to the importation of fire-arms, gunpowder,
and opium, the bill proposes to allow the Governor-
General of India, to make whatever local regulations
he may think necessary. In the preamble the
government express the hope that the Chamber
will lose no time in discussing and passing the bill.
The cattle disease still prevails in parts of Holland.
According to the Friesland Courant, the authorities
ordered last week 50 more horned cattle to be
destroyed, in order to prevent the spreading of the
longziekte (disease of the lungs). The total number
killed in that province as a precautionary measure,
amounts to not less than 8,209.
In his reply to the deputation that presented yes-
terday the address of the Second Chamber, the King
of Holland observed that he was gratified to find
that the Chamber had justly appreciated the motives
which made him anxious to maintain the liberties
and rights of all his subjects. The exiitence of re-
ciprocal confidence between the government and the
chamber, formed the strergth of the constitution.
He was happy to find the chamber desirous to in-
crease that strength, and to draw claser the bond of
union between the Netherlands and the Orange
dynasty. Such a disposition of mind would, under
Divine Providence, bring forth happy fruits for the
country.
London, England, 1853-06-30

BILL.

----
S r J. Y. DULLER Roved that tbii bill be now cm-
tiglercd.

lIHRBERT asked the ban. baronet to postpone
tLe conOderation of the bill for two days in order that they
might see the result of the committee's deliberations upon
Ow Drava and Dorset bill. It was of great importance for
purposes of the public defeure that there sh)old be a
narrow gauge line along the south mast, emnecting the
great arsenals of the country.
Sir J. Y. BULLER. coda not agree to the postpone•
meta, because it would render the passing of the bill ex-
ceedingly doubtful. It was quite absurd to suppose that
there ever enuld bee narrow gauge coast line. (Mar.)
Mr. COLLIER protested against delay.
Mr. St/THERON hoped the right hou. gentleman would
not press hi. request.
Mr. S. llEltlll.lbT accordingly assented to the consi-
dersti.,a of the bill forthwith.
After a few words from Mr. IL PILILLIMORE,

Mr. LOCKE made some g l remarks upon railway
legi.lation, and in support of the views of Mr. S. Herbert.
Mr. L. IIEYWOIMI said the legialat•re had been
bruLait into its present dilemma by not having fixed •
uniform gauge on railways.
The bill was then considered and ordered to be read a
third time.
London, England, 1853-06-30

SOUTH WARK.

John Griffith, a young fellow about 18 years of age, was
brought before Mr. Alleckett, charged with uttering a
counterfeit shilling to Rosina Langly, barmaid to Mr. Bees-
ton, landlord of the Windsor Citti. Tavern, Suffolk-street,
Southwark. _

—fhecon7Plainant said the prironer tendered her a shilling
in payment for some liquor ; and having seen a notice in
the papers about " iron shillings," she carefully examined
it, and found it to be counterfeit. She called in a constable
and gave him into custody.
Mr. A'Beckett remanded him until Saturday, for the
attendance of the Solicitor of the Mint.
London, England, 1853-06-30

INTIILLIUBNCh.

th
CASUALTIES.
Antares, Bull, from l'ort Philip to Hobart Town, strut',
on a rock hear Flinder's Feb. 19, and wa
wrecked ; two passengers only saved.
Burgermeister Bencard (Mecklenburg vessel), fluff fron
o.tcssa to the United Kingdom, got whore below
Castles of the Dardanelles, previous to June le, and re
mained at that dote.—Constantinople, June Pi.
Margaretha Maria, Kullenburg, from S.Al.rhaitn to Lon ,
don, has put in hero leaky, loving struck the mum
near the former port, and is desch,u-go,;;.—Stocklioln
June 23.
Peony, from Ilsmhay, at this port, sailed Feb. 19, on Apt,
5, in 10.30 S., ion. 49 E., was thrown on her beanies.
during a hurricane, in consequence of the wind veer':
suddenly to the southward, but received very lat:
damage.—Liverpool, June 29.
Zingari, which sailed yesterday for Boston, has put beck.. -
Liverpool, Juhe 29.
London, England, 1853-06-30

NAVAL.

D EVOSPORT, WEDNESDAY MORNING.—The intelli-
gence communicated by the Lzpress of yesterday of
the accident to Capt. ratty, of the Amphion, at Spithead,
on Monday, created considerable sensation iu this town and
neighbourhood, the gallant captain being well known and
greatly beloved for his many estimable qualities by a large
number of persons and some relations in this locality.
Capt. G. E. Patey, R.N., left by railway yesterday, to be
in attendance on his brother. The Valorous, steam vessel,
Capt. Buckle, attired yesterday evening, from Queens-
town, Ireland.
London, England, 1853-06-30

MARKETS.

COTTON.—LIVERPOOL, J nNE 29.—The market closed
firmly and cheerfully, aud, compared with Friday's rates,
prices of Americans were light, particularly good stapled
sorts, which were very scarce; all other descriptions were
unchanged. The sales have been estimated at 8,000 bales,
and comprise 7,03 Americans—speculators and exporters
taking 1,000 bales each-150 Perham and Maranhao, 7d.
to 84.; 150 Bahia, 61d.; 100 Egyptian, 6d. to 81d.; 500
Surat, 31d. to 40.

CORN.—BosToN, June 29.—Since receiving the report
of Monday's London market, ours has been in a very excited
state. Today there was a good demand for Wheats at 21.
per qr. advance . red, 50t. to 525. ;.white, 55.. No change
worthy of note in other articles.

SrocAToN•oN-TEES, June 29.—We bare to report a fair
arrival of Wheat from the coast fur the past week. To
this day's market we had a small supply of Wheat from the
growers, which sold readily at an advance of Is. to 2s. per
quarter on last week's currency. Oats and ➢eans in good
demand, and fully Is. pet quarter dearer. Imports during
the put week: Wheat, coastwise, 1,889 qrs.

CATTLE.—LEEDS. JUNE 29.—We had a gond attend-
ance of buyers and an active trade at this fair to-day.
There were for sale 660 horned cattle, and 4,900 sheep and
lambs. Beasts sold at from As. to 81.81 per stone of 16:bs ,
sheep at 64. to 61d., and lambs at 71(1. per lb.
ROMFOILD, June 29.—We had a very full market to-day
of all kind of stock, which caused the trade to be a shade
lower. Beef, 3e. 6d. to 4s. Gd. Mutton, 3s. 10d. to
4s. Ad. Lamb, Ss. to 63. Veal, 3s. Gd. to 4s. 61 Pork,
3s. 101 to 4s. thl.

COALS.-Lownow, JUNE 29.-Ships at market, 29;
sold, 27.-Rate's West Hartley, 153. 94. ; Huddle's West
Hartley, 16s. 6d. ; Chester Main, its. 64.; Heating's
Hartley, 16.. ; Hnlywell, 16.. 34.; Tanfield Moor, 15s. ;
Townlcy, lis. ; Willington Hartley, 155. 6d.; Wylem,
15s. 6d. ; Walls End Acorn Close, 15s. 6d. ; "Walls End
Harlon. 15s. 6d. ; Walls End Morrison, 1.5.. 64. ; Eden
Main, 16s. ; Wells End Lambton, 16s. 34. ; Walls End
Richmond, 15s. 9d; Walls End Rutsel's Hetton, 16s. 3d. ;
Walls End Cassop, 16s. ; Walls End South Hartlepool.
16.. 3d. ; Walls End Tees, 16s. 9d.; Walls End West
Kelloe, 15s. 6d.; Birehgrove, 275. ; Grey's West Hartley,
16s. ; Squborwen Merthyr. 275.; Sidney's Hartley, 16s.
6d. ; Watney's Anthracite, 27..
London, England, 1853-06-30

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL.

UNIVERSITY OF LoNDoN.—The following candi-
dates have lately passed the examinations for the degrees
of Master of Arts and Bachelor of Liles respectively :
Master of Arts.—Branch 1. Classics.—John Chas. Addyea
Scott (gold medal), Manchegcr (Now) and University Col.;
Rev. Thomas Clark, Highbury. Branch 2. Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.—Edward John Routh (gold
medal), University; William Gurney, University; Ed-
ward Wyndham Tarn, University. Branch 3. Logic,
M Tel Philouphy, Philosophy of the Mind, Political Phi-
losophy, Political Economy.—Robert William Dale (gold
medal), Spring ; Allred Daniel Sprange, University;
Thomas Riming, University. Bachelor of Laws.—First
division.—John Philip Green, University; George Yeilding
Maddi,hoili Queen's University in Ireland; Caleb Scott,
Airedale. Second division. Samuel Sharpe, Wesley,
Sheffield; James Walttr Smith, University of Oxford;
John Breed Winterbotham, University.
CAM BRIDG E.—ButtN EY PRIZE.—This prize,
awarded annually to the Bachelor of Arts in the first year
of his standing who shall produce the best essay "On some
Moral or Metaphysical Subject ; on the Existence, Nature,
and Attributes of God; er on the Truth and Evidence of
the Christian Religion," has been adjudged to Thomas
White, 8.A., St. John's College.
London, England, 1853-06-30

THE CAMP AT CHOMIA.M.

The fineness of the weather again attracted a
numerous assemblage of spectators to the scene of the
military evolutions yesterday. As the public begin to un-
derstand the facilities of reaching the spot, the attendance
daily becomes more certain, and it appears only to want
some authoritative announcement of the field days to en.

sure a very large gathering on the ground. This announce-
meet, through the courtesy of the authorities, we are now
enabled to supply. The appointed days for reviews are
Saturdays and Mondays, the former day having been ae-
lected on account of its being the only ono upon which li
members of the legislature can attend, and the latter
as being the most convenient for the general public.
The operations on tee intermediate days will depend upon
circumstances as they arise, but it must be distinctly un-
derstood,
should the weather prove unfavourable, no evolu-
tions will be carried out on any day, and that in all cues
after a heavy field day a day of rest will intervene.
The attraction yesterday was divided between the pon-
toon bridge at Virginia Water and Chobhsm Heath, where
a review and sham fight took place daring the morning.
The Prince Consort, accompanied by the Prince of
Prussia, is to leave town for the Camp at half-past nine
o'clock this morning, from which it may be inferred that a
grand military display will take place to-day.
London, England, 1853-06-30

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.

Agnes (barque), of Liverpool, for Demerara, June 26, lat. 49 N., lon.
8.7 W.
Aherton (bargee), steering N.W., May 7, lat. 20.26 8, len. 0.90 W.
Ann Dasbwrod, from Liverpool for Australis, June 24, lat. 47.30 N.,
100.9.10 W.
Condor (wedi.b barque), from Calcutta, June 3, let. 30 N., 1011. 39W.
L'...ineralda (French ship), Sloisy, far Londrn, June 10, lat. 39.25 N.,
lon. 13.19 W.
Emperor (brig), standing to the E., April 23, lat. 34.40 5., lon.
24.39 E.
Fortunato (Danish ship), outward hound, May 21, lat. 8.15 N., I n.
27.22 W.
pnerity !Ship)! May 3, lat.:A 40 R., lon. 14.99
.

Blida, horn Ba badoes to London, June 15. lat. 41 N., lon. 35 W.
Ms (ship), of Nantes, from Su When fur Sydni c, N,0.W., May I', lat.
4 N., lon. 20 W.
Justin thaquel, from Callao for Cork, May 30, lat. 13.13 N., ion.
34.50 W.
Jane Pratt (barque), from Calcutta, May 29, lat. 12.00 N., :on.
31.58 W.
Kennaway (raglish iibip' (probably 1 ady Kersaway), for Part Ade-
laide, with passengers, all well, May ht, lot. ti N., (on. 25 W.
Mauritius (barque), from the Mauritius, Juue IG, lat. 12,23 N., lon.
29.47 W.

M anehepter, from Cal:ao to Cork. Joie I, at 13 N., lon. 31 W., rudder
Injured, lac.. harlot' experienced heavy weather elf Cape
Peony, from llotobay tor LivErpon, May 23, lat. 3 N., lon. 25 W.
Queen of the Esc (barque), from 1135 dc Janeiro for Liverpool,
_June 6.

Rerolution, outward bound. June r,, lat. 97 N., Inn. 13 W.
Sy& ey (hinaue), from Colombo for London, April 12, off Algot BaT.
:WWI, bound S.W., June 15, lat. 12 N., lou. 13 W.
Toy (mail oteamer), monolog to the ernch and westward, May 27, lat.
..55 N., 101).27.32 W.
London, England, 1853-06-30

AUSTRALIAN ROYAL MAIL STEAM A".111(iA•
VOA' roMPAN F.

Yesterday the ordinary general meetin,, of share.
holders in this company was held at the Landow Tascro,
Mr. J. G. FRITH presihing.
The CHAIRMAN stored that, in consequt ace of the corn•
mittee of investigation appointed by the shareholders not
having yet completed their report, the present meeting
would be a merely formal one.
A report was then submitted, of which the following con-
tains all the material points:
" The company's new steam ship Victoria left the East
India Docks on the 15th inst., and, alter embarking her
passengers at Gravesend, proceeded on her vlyage, the
proposed arangemcnt of which is that she make good at St.
Vincent the fuel expended between London and the Cape
de Verds, and proceed from thence direct to Adelaide,
using her sails as the principal, and her machinery us an
auxiliary motive power, whereby it is 'epee:eel a consider-
able saving in the consumption of fuel will be (AL cted.
The Sydney, i. acing undergone a thorough overhaul and
refit, is now nearly ready for sea, and your directors have
advertised her departure for Australia on the 4th of August,
to be followed by the Australian at an early subsequent
period. The este naive repairs and improvements, reported
on the 23rd of May as being effected in the Australian, arc
fast approaching completion; and your Directors expect
that their anticipations of her perfect efficiency, as then set
forth, will be realised, thereby justifying the heavy dis-
bursement upon her. The arrival at the port of Melbourne,
on the 4th ot• February, of the Company's steam ship Mel-
bourne, was noticed in the last report. She subsequi nt:y
reached Sydney, and on her passage thither sustained some
damage to her machinery, from causes not yet reported to
your directors The repairs were completed, and she left
Sydney, homeward bound, on the 6th of March last, as per
advice to that a ff, ct received by the hoard under date 11th
of March, and her arrival may be daily expected."
On the motion for adopting the report and re-electing the
three outgoing directors,
Mr. Iloorzu moved, and Col. Miretterr, seconded, an
amendment for postponing the re-election of the outgoing
directors till after the committee of inquiry had made their
report; but on the Chairman saying that these director;
were themselves anxious to retire, and would only hold
their seats till the report was made, the amendment was
withdrawn.

Mr. HE:enkneox, the chairman of the committee of in-
•estigation, slid that although the committee had sat three
days every week since its appointment they were not yet
able to conclude their report, the subject they had to inves-
tigate being very extensive and laborious. They hoped to be
able to conclude their report in a short time. When they
had done so, copies of it would be sent to the shareholders'
and a special meeting would be convened to conaider its
contents. (Hear. hear.)
The report was then adopted, and the meeting adjourned.