The Express.
London, England, 1851-05-20 00:00:00

NEW SOCTII WALES.

Letters front Sydney to the middle of February
state that Sir Marks Fitzroy intends leaving the
tsilony in August next, but no hint is thrown out as
to his pr.ihuble MUCCI:Ma% It is also hinted that his
exe•lkney is anxious the Legislative Council should
not assemble until after his departure, and that he
will consequently endeavour to protract its sitting
until that time.

Some pirties were endeavouring to arouse their
fellow-colottists to exertion on behalf of the explorer
Leichardt and his companions. rumbling either to
start a party to cross his truck. or to procure the as-
sistance of native police, to run down the route of the
intrepid tnil eller. The Bight Rev. Dr. Broughton,
the laird Bishop of Sydney. OH behalf of himself and
the clergy of his diocese. had declined having any-
thing to do with the proposed Sydney University.
Bishop of Newcastle (Dr. Davis) has accepted
the ethic of University Senator. The vagrant act,
devised by the local iegislature to meet the evil of
con‘i,A expirism from Nan Diemen 's Land. has been
disallowed by the imperial government. The lung
pending dispute between the Boman catholic bishop
of Van Diemen 's Land and the Very Bev. Mr. Terry
was about tube settled at a misting of the Roman
catholic bishops to he convened is Sydney.

1b02."

From the Adelaide papers we learn that a meet-
ing was held on Feb. 3rd at North Adelaide to oon-
sider the propriety of proceeding to Canterbury in
New Zealand. Several speakers addressed the
meeting in favour of the measure. The discussion
terminated in adopting a string of resolutions declara-
tory of the intention of those present to proceed to
Canterbury, and a !resting co-operation from all
who intended proceeding thither.

PROPERTY QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERS OF
Putt .• —Yesterday, a bill now in the House of Com-
mons, was printed, to make property in any colony of her
Majewy, or iu any territory of the East India Company,
available as a qualification to serve in parliament. The
bill resulted from a recent case. The value of the property
is to be the same as if within the United Kingdom, and it
is proposed to make the present measure a part of the Aet
2nd Vie., cap. 48, which relates to the qualification for
members to serve in parliament.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN ANTI-SL.tVERT SOCIETY.—
Last evening:a public soiree was held at the Freemasons
Tavern, Great Queen-street, in furtherance of the prin-
ciples of this association—Mr. 0. W. Alexander presiding,
supported by Mr. I'eto, M.P., Mr. Joseph Sturge,
Elilsu Burrett. Mr. C. Gilpin, the lion. Horace Greeley
(editor of the New York Tr ibiote), and others, including
several gentlemen of colour, amongst whom were the Rev.
J. W. C. I'enningtnn, the Rev. Highland Garnett, the Rev.
Jovial Henson, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Isaac Henson, and
the Rev. A. Cromwell. The chairman, in opening the
proceedings, alluded to a tour which he had recently made
in the West Indies and America, and stated that his e Keit nee
had pointed out to him the injustice of the late legislation
on the subject of slavery in the United States, and espy-I
eially of the fugitive slave law, among the provisions of
which he noticed that it enacted that any person or persons
aiding a fugitive slave to escape, should be fined to the
amount of 2001. sterling. All the recent revisions of state
constitutions had shown a tendency to more stringent
clausal with regard to slavery. In the small state of Dela-
ware, which contained lees than a thousand clans, it had
been enacted thtt should a free coloured man venture within
it. borders, that man, with certain exceptions, was liable to be
fined a sum equal to 101. sterling, and in default of payment
to he sold into slavery for such time as would suffice to pay
the fine. The chairman having concluded by a general
condemnation of the principle of slavery a series of " senti-
ments" were delivered in support of the objects of the
society, and amongst those who spoke upon these sentiments
were the Rev. J. 11. Hinton, Mr. Joseph Sturge, and the
Rev. 11. Gannett, a fugitive slave and minister of a coloured
church at Geneva, New York, who entered at some length
into the nature and effects of slavery in America, showing
how the negro had been deprived of his natural
rights and political privileges. He next adver-
ted to the colonisation scheme, which he em-
phatically condemned; and passing on to the operations
of the fugitive slave law, he observed that the slaveholders
manifested great indignation when the fugitive slave
Simms was brought buck amongst them, saying that he
would spread thoet abolition notions whirls he had imbibed
during his absence. 'The speaker then stated that the de-
?Mind for cotton in Great Ilritain had a mist serious influ-
ence in increasing the evils of Ame• jean slavery, since an
advance of 1 per cent per lb. on cotton would produce an
inert-me of 201. per head on slue, ; and when there was
an advance of from 6 to 15 cent*. per lb. in the price of
cotton, the value of slaves would rise from 000 to
1,001, and even to 1,100 dollen. Mr. Peto, M.l'.,
at addressed the meeting, and expressed his cordial
concurrence in the views of the society. As a Christian,
he felt it his duty to exert himself to the utmost towards
the abolition of slavery, and he recommended that all
persons who were true to the religion he professed should
announce, in the most public form possible, their determi-
nation not to associate with slaveholders, or to recognise
them as Christian brethren.—The Rev. A. Crummell, a
minister of colour, expressed feedings similar to those of
Mr. Gannett. Various other gentlemen, including Mr.
Horace Greeley, successively addressed the meetim; in
opposition to the continuance of slavery, and the business
terminated.

Ain)RIGINES PROTECTION SOCIETY. Yesterday
the fourteenth annual meeting of the friends and promoters
of this society was held at Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate-street,
Dr. Lee presiding. The report set nut the object of the
society. which was to act upon public opinion, and espe-
cially on the government, in opposition to a policy of ag-
gression and annexation in the dealings of the British with
native races. The receipts of the society amounted to
:tilt 12'. 110., and after deducting the expenditure there
was a Calories of SW. 10s. Sit in favour of the society ; but
it appwrril that there were outstanding claims upon the so-
ciety which left un actual balance against them of 74/.28.4,1.
The Ike. S. Kay moved the adoption of the report, con-
demning in very emphatic tenets the policy adopted by the
government of thi. country towards the Kaffir tribe., and
alluding more especially to the recent proceedings of Sir
Harry Smith in reference to the late outbreak in Caffruria.
'the Bev. J. J. Freeman seconded the resolution, which
u.e. rank d unanimously. Mr. J. Fairbairu moved and
Mr. li. N. Fowler ra condril a resolution to the effect that
the oppressive and este numating system adopted in rein-
liove uncivilised tribes is a blot on the practical character
of the civilisation of our age and country. The motion
was agreed to and was followed by other resolutions of
formal character, after which the meeting separated.
Tut: CRYPT AT THE GICILDII.tI3..—A vast number
of the metropolitan visitors have, within the last fortnight,
been to see the Guildhall. The crypt under part of the
great hall in which the civic entertainments are given has
been completely cleaued, and the splendid columns have
been, to a certain extent, polished, and the arches, which
are considered specimens of first-rate skill, have bees com-
pletely developed. The crypt is about half the length of
the Guildhall, and Mr. Banning, the City architect,
who has superintended the removal of the mass of
rubbish by which its beautiful proportions were obscured,
is of opinion that the Guildhall was, heron, the In
of London, no larg,r than the magnificent room whisk
has been thus added to the cunusities of the gravid
tisic place of festivity. There is in the middle; of the
crypt a large red granite bowl, of enormous weight,
which hos attracted much curiosity. We copy from the
corporation jounue:s of the year 1502 the following notice
of the present made of this bowl to the City of London as
memorial of great military achievement.: " Major Cookson,
commanding the 1:oyal Artillery in Egypt, presents his
respectful complinieuu to the lord mayor and corporation
or the City of Lend ~,,, and begs to acquaint them that he
has taken the liberty to ship on board the Anacreon trans-
port. Allen Nlassinghain master, a large antique Egyptian
red granite howl, and which Major Cookson requests the
lord mayor and corporation will 110 him the honour to ac-
cept UP a testimony of his respect awl a memorial of the
British achievements in Egypt —Alexandria, lst September,

ATTACK CIN A CLERGYMAN IN LIYERPOOL.—OG
Sunday evening a remarkable attack was made in St.
Mark's Church, on the Rev. Mr. Pollock, under the fol-
lowing circunwtmees On the commencement of the
. . .

vice two men entered the church and took seats. For an
hour the service proceeded quietly ; but at the expiration of
that tune the individuals in question became apparently
paid.** and wandered annoyingly up and down the aisle.
Mr Boyd, the clerk, in order to preserve decorum, ordered
them either to sit down quietly or leave the church. In-
stantly, one of the men rushed to the pulpit, and, opening
the door, with a stick in his hand. struck Mr. Pollock twice
on the hack. Mr. Pollock, on observing the man ascending
the pulpit stairs, inquired who he was. The prisoner
cularmed, with violence, that he was " God Almighty."
Great excitement instantly pervaded the edifice,. Gentle-
men rose to their feet and ladies screamed, and Seldom,
Prrliaps, has a scene so remarkable been witnessed in any
edifice devoted to sacred purposes. Mr. Pollock, of course,
received instant assistance from the gentlemen and officials
of the congregation, and after a violent struggle, the mad-
man was carried forcibly from the pulpit and conveyed to
the exterior of the building, Mr. Pollock resuming his ser-
mon with permit calmness and composure. A police-otlicer
shortly armrest, and the assailant was pinioned and con-
ducted in custody to the station in Iliglestre et, followed by
a large concourse of spectators from the congregations of
St. Mark's and West George-street chapel, the services at
both places having terminated shortly after the occur-
rence. On arriving at the station, measures of strong re-
pression were found necessary to restrain the prisoner from
violence, suit handcuffs were placed round his wrists and
ropes round his feet. Subsequently, Mr. Gibbon and Mr.
Talbot, from the Dispensary, seated the prisoner, and
although at first insanity was su petted, it is now believed
that the act of violence mat' be traced to brain fever. After
some time had elapsed, the prisoner, who stated that his
name is Daniel Roxburgh, residing at 123, Grafton-street.
master shipwright, was conveyed to the Dispensary. A
messenger was writ to acquaint his wife with his position.
His companion, whose movements were at least of a suspi•
irons character, gave his name, but it was not thought
necessary to detain him. We are happy to state that the
Rev. Mr. Pollock was not in any manner injured.—
Lies risco/ Albion.
ANOTHER FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-011 Satur-
day, as the LIS p.m. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
train from Bolton was entering Manchester, round the
curve between Windsor-bridge and Oldtteld-lane, from
some cause inexplicable to all connected with the railway,
the engine left the rails, and after running a short distance.
swung round and turned over on one aide. The 'agog.-
van, which was next the tender, was 4crked upwards, and
mounted on the engine, but as the train was going slowly
at the time, the remaining carriages came to a stand with-
out communicating such a shock to the passengers as to in-
jure any of them. The emine driver was thrown off and
slightly injured, but had no limbs or bones fractured.
Unfortunately, Richard Ashmough, the fireman, in jump-
ing off the engine,was caught between it and the advancing
luggage Tan, and was instantly killed. On examination of
the rails they were found to be perfect at the place where
the engine went off, and it is supposed that a stone, or some
other substance. must have been thrown against one of the
rails so ea to cause the accident. An inquest was held
m=ended at high Shaky; Maned a vadia of " Acei-

COTTON.—LtvtaPooc, MAY 19.—Tho market opened
steadily, bat towards the Gloss booms lens tiro, and prices of Ameri-
can bad a slight tendaney &mantilla, the Wes, "tick include 1.000
taken on 'peculation, samosa to about 7.000 bales, and consist of
5,000 American; MOO Perna= and Manahan Ilk to 7j d. ;,100 Bahia;
7d. to lad.; 300 Surat, aid. to 44d.

COALS.—LONDON, MAT 19.—CLOSE OP THE MAR-
AZT.-WINE ins End
Wad Wylana, Ils.; Wads End
Brows, liand.; Wells Ind Lamm, las. ; Wan End Walker,
13s. 9d.; Wale Ind 11•Laan's Seer„ Ala id.; Walla End Sermons
Tees, 134. 941.; Walls End Ilona Durban, 9d.; Nixon's Mar-
tbyr and Cardiff, 216.-11h1ps at nawkel, 14; wild, IS.

HOPS.—MAIDSTONE, May 19.—The late showers and
the warmer weather have made the bine takes start, but it it at pre.
seat very unequal, and what le provincially called "platty." the
plantaUsate are clean, and generally in • healthy state. The operation
of tying ie making ra_pid progress.
SEVENOAKS.—Cho Mops in this district are growing very
strong, fa spite of the late cold sad wet weather.
CiCkERROWL.—The bine still continues in a very preca-
rious and backward state, cad ha. male but very Connie proves during
the pest week. On Candling it, there as an ueaeusl steeliness about is,
hist is anything but premising for a crop. hut very little tyehlE
has been done as yet.
CAN TE 1011:ItY.—Looking at the advanced state of the
season, the him are certainly m anything but a sathdactory stale.
There Yea sickliness is the plant, which it sequins a genial atmos-
phere to =treat. We have seen very few above two feet up the pole:,
and in • mist 'majority of the grounds in this district tying has not
oumiewseed. The prcepect at =met is unfavourable.
liarrt.t.—The hop gardens arc bristling with poles, but
although the bine has shot forth, the Lito weather has been meet un-
(Avowable for its growth.
WORCESTER, May 16.—Higher prices being asked for
new bops this Lat fortnight, owing to the ateness id the plantations,
the demand has been checked a little, and at present we have but little
business doieg.—Meidatone Journal.

CORM.—Ben[, May 17.—We had a sm.dl supply of
grain at market this day. Wheat is le , and most other deacriptioas
on from le. to 2s. per qr. higher than this day week.

Crarscursa, May 19.—There wu more \Vheat offering
at this market today. The sale was Meer ; prices reinam
about the MOW Biwa as those quoted this day week.

H A utzton, May 19.—We Lad a moderate supply of Corn
today; scarcely any%hth bat Wisest, and ail arld at hilly ate prices.

CATTLE, &c.—COLCHIISTER, May 17.—The supply of
Cheep and Lambs was good, but the unfavourable state of tine London
market. during the pest week, with regard to fst sheep, rendered
sales to-day very diglcult although prime &alined from 4s. to 5, per
head upon the rates of this day fortnight, and a still turther decline
was anticipated. Clock tiheep could not be disposed of unless at a de.
cline of from Is. to 2s. per heal upon hat weclis prime. There was
en ample show of fat beast; but the trade continues very languid,
and none but prime *xi& reelied last week'. price.. Lean stock
centlnues in slow demand, and the transactions were limited. The
Pig trade was without say material alteration. Supply: Sheep and
Lambs, 3,1120; Beasts, 347; Pigs, 310; Calves, le Home and
Pon" ES.

LiveapooL, MAT 19.—There has been a good demand
in oar market to-day, owing to the supply being shorter than last
week, The so ek o*rW consisted of 1,400 cattle; and 3,761 sheep
and Lambs, all of which were sold up at a slight advance on lost
week's pnoes, The quotations are.—tat class heifers, 34.1. to bid. ;
Ind ditto, and prime bullocks, ad. to 34d ; half tot Wiwi.s and cows,
40. to W.; sheep, Gd. to hid. ; lambs, 15s. to 275. curb.

May 17.—bur iu.irliet exhibited a large show
of recto and atiort.horns ; the weather being doe and buyers numerous
caused a great dad of busdtess to be transacted—in fact we have not
for weeks past known so sane change hands. Prices for Scots kr. Sd.
to Sa. short-honts, Ss. id. to to. per stone of I kb. when fat.
Many lots of Ileiwts were of excellent quality. Fat Beets a dull sale,
at Gs. Gd. to tis. per stone, and many unsold. The peas were not half
tilled; Sheep of all kinds horn Is. to, le. rd. per head Beare., and
quickly sold. Fat Sheep made 6s. 3d. to 65. Gd. per stuns. (toed store
rip and tat Pork remain without alteration.

Course at WWI. Strewth of Wind.
N.W. Strong Breeze.

DAY, Noon.
le of the Weather.
Clear.
1 not reach this
they therefore
play morning at

The returns from the following places d
office in time for publication yesterday
indicate the state of the weather on Sati
nine o'clock.

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CALLOW
Kiwassows (Mama) 8. Casa Overcoat
Ilu LLUglai
P.XSI.S.
Monroe &W. OISSS Memo Cloudlesa
PrriIDOSSIOS LW. Calm Partially (newly
Cassis
I CMIWAT IL Goads Breese Cloudless
' Irmo N.W. Calm Patti:illy Cloudy
Your
LICICASTIii. &E. Calm Partially Cloudy
Wainla I Calm Overman
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Winrissamits
MUM= .„„...„„ r L I Oastle brew ()must

TUE FATAL FIRE IN LOVE-MISS.—Upon making
inquiries last evening at Guy's Hospital, it was ascertained
that the poor girl who was so frightfully cut and injured
by jumping out of window was going on far more favour-
ably than was at one time expected. She, however, suffers
most acutely, but nothing fatal is apprehended by the house
surgeons of the hospital. The inquest upon the four vic-
tims of the flames is appointed fur this evening.
TUE LIVFILFOOL STATION OF TUE LONDON AND
NORTII-WPATERN RAILWAY.—Owing to the increase of
traffic at the new goods station of the London and North-
Western Railway, opposite the Victoria and Trafalgar
Ducks, the sheds have been extended over the whole urea
of the station towards Waterloo-road, and by this extension
nearly double the amount of covered room, where goods
may lx deposited and secured from the weather, is made
available. As a goods station, the Victoria station is now
the most extensive and best arranged in the kingdom.--
Liverpool Albion.
GREAT NORTII OF ENGLAND RAILWAY.—A special
general meeting for the purpose of winding up and termi-
nating its existence u a distinct. company, was held on
Wednesday last, at Darlington. N. Plews, Esq.., chairman
of the board, presided. Alter the usual preliminaries, the
report was read to the meeting. It stated that " Agreeably
to the provisions of the Great North of England l'urchase
Act, which received the royal assent July 15, 1850, the
York, Newcastle, and Berwick Company had paid, in de-
!sentare and cash, to the shareholders, the amount of their
shares, according to the stipulated price of 2501. for every
1001. share, 1001. for every 401. share, 751. for every 301.
share, and 37/. 10s. for every 151. share; the only'
.
exception being a sum of for shares belonging
to a deceased proprietor, whose representative had
hitherto declined to administer." After giving a slate
meat of the accounts, it proceeded to say that',
after the payment of all expenses there remained at the
disposal of the proprietors a balance of 1,871/. 13s. 3d., the
proceeds of the sale of some unallutted shares. This account
had been submitted to the London committee, who recom-
mended that the balance so arising should be disposed of as
follows: 1,0001. to be handed over to the York, Newcastle,
and Berwick Company, in consideration of any unlinui-
dated liabilities of the Great North of England Railway
Company,which the former company have taken upon them-
selves ; 2vo/. to be presented to N. Plews, Esq., chairman
of the company, for his unwearied exertions on behalf of the
company ; 100/. to Mr. T. Smith, of Think, another di-
rector, for a like cause ; 1001. to the secretary ; 751. each to
two clerks ; and the residue, 3961. 13s. 3d., to be applied at
the discretion of the board of the York, Newcastle, and Ber-
wick Company in aid of education and religious instruction
in the immediate neighbourhood of the line. After some
remarks from the chairman, a long and desultory conversa-
tion ensued and the report with some modifications was
adopted. After winch the final proceedings of the company
terminated.

PazNcu RAlLwat TIIAPFIC.—The following are the last
returns of the gross receits of Kw princial railways :
Msarzsour.—Prom May 7to *ay IS: Postmark 264,5 W.;
goods, 181,8211.; total, 417,4.0 f.
Ilovioi.—Prom May 4 to May 10: Parsongsrs, 92,481 f.; goods,
76,1931.; total, 164,7331.
asras.--Proatevisa 4 to Nay 10: lianspes, 30,296 f. ; goods,
111,3990.;
Oszosamt.l42ora Nay Sto ILsy 11: Prossigers, 95,K lf.; goods,
113,124 L ; toa4 11111,1461.
BORDIAOL—PaIIa Kay 4 to May 10: Paameogers, 43,071 f.; goods,
40,017 f. ; total. Kam
vi...—Pray May 3 to May It: Passengers, 41,744!.; goods.
411,14 f..
_total. MAIM
Nornosors.—Fmni Kay 3 to Kay 11: Porringers, 22,4114 goods,
16,2311.; total, 47631.
Nairroa—lts. May S to !Lay 9 : Pasoingsrs, 21,1321.; goods,
16,6481.; total. 20.117 L
66 3311
twasismis.—Prom May 7 to Nay 13 : Passeogirs, 89,1 S3L ;
~ ; total, 1344101.
Eats—Pros April 20 to Ea, 24,989L; total, 31 313 E 4 : Paassegars, 22,3951. ; goods,
,
1101112111•17.—Frou Apt 1180 to May 6: Passaogors, 13,412 f.; pads,
11.41 total, 16,9481.
311331.;
63,1r070f. April 30 to flay Piassagess. 41,135 f.; goods,
Lrona—Pram April 17 to May 3 ; Passangers, 126,0311.; goods.
Sg=inll9,ll7l.
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