biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-09

INSOLVENT PETITIONERS.

Sarah Lewis, Birmingham, milliner—William Marsh,
Birmingham, journeyman brazier—G. Andrews, Wolver-
hampton, Staffordshire, builder—R. Weston, Wolverhamp-
ton, Staffordshire, out of business—J. H. Hards, Wolver-
hampton, Staffordshire, game dealer—G. Smith, Wolver-
hampton, Staffordshire, fishmonger—R. Noake, Wolver-
hampton, Staffordshire, manager of an iron safe and box
manufactory—A. Woodward, Wolverhampton, Stafford-
shire, grocer—J. Pearman, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire,
butcher—T. Brant, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, licenscd
retailer of ale—B. Dale, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire,
file grinder—H. Lovatt, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire,
out of business—W. Morgan, Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorgan-
shire, leather dresser—M. Maley, Ryecroft, Rushall, Staf-
fordshire, licensed victualler—J. Tinsley, West Bromwich,
Staffordshire, foreman in a brickyard—E. Phillips, West
Bromwich, Staffordshire, agent to a brewer—T. S. Mill-
ward, Dudley, Worcestershire. iron roller—J. Quint, Tor-
quay, Devonshire, cooper—R. Rattenbury, Torquay, mason
-J. Coombe, Torquay, Devonshire, baker —W . Slaughter,
Brighton, grocer—R. M. Mornement, Brighton, out of
business—T. Edwards, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, plumber
—S. Bradshaw, 11, Museum-street, Bloomsbury, trainer
of race horses—S. Cradock, Frome, Somersetshire, wheel-
wright—H. Bown, Redden and Frome, Somersetshire,
bailiff to a farmer—J. R. Stanbrook, Great Berkhamp-
stead, Hertfordshire, stable keeper—C. Currie, Crosby-on-
Eden, Cumberlandshire, cattle dealer—G. Perrett, Lymp-
sham, Somersetshire, cord wainer -J. Kirkman, Bury,
Lancashire, painter—T. Klaiber, Millbrook, Southarap-
tonshire, carter—F. West, All Saints, tiouthamptonQhire,
boot and shoe maker—J. Palmer, Kingsland-place, South-
amptonshire, baker—C. Hobley, Brincklo iv, Warwick.
shire, out of business -J. Dowler, Warwick, Warwick-
shire, pump maker—H. Lawton, Wolstanton, Stafford-
shire, boot and shoe maker.
London, England, 1855-05-09

METROPOLIT.A.N RAILWAY COMPANY,
27, Great George-street, Westminster.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a SPECIAL GENERAL
MEETING of the Proprietors of the Metropolitan Railway Company
will be held at the London Tavern, in the City of London, on WED-
NESDAY, the 23d inst., at One o'clock in the afternoon precisely.
WM. MALINS, Chairman.
JOHN HENCHMAN, Secretary.

May 9th, 1855.

SANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.
The DIRECTORS of the BANK of BRITISH NORTH AMERICA
do hereby given notice that the YEARLY GENERAL MEE LING
of Proprietors will be held, pursuant to the Deed of Settlement, on
Tuesday, the ith Jane next, at the Office of the Corporation, No. 7,
St. Helen's-place, Bishopsgate-street, at I o'elock precisely, whPn
the Election of Three Directors, in the room of those going out la::
the provisions of the Deed, will take place.
By order of the Court,
C. M`NAB, Chief Clerk.

London, May 8, 1855.

THEATRE ROYAL HA.YMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstene.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the new Play, entitled THE ACTRESS OF
PADUA.

To be followed by a GRAND CONCERT.
After which. a new Extravaganza. called THE NEW HAS'
MARKET SPRING MEETING, 1855.
To conclude with SHOCKING EVENTS.

------
LOYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Cuestas KEAN.
THIS EVENING,

WM be performed the original adaptation of Casimir Delavigne',
Historical Play, entitled LOUIS THE ELEVENTH. Principa
character by Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with the popular Romance, in two acts, entitlee
THE MULETEER OF TOLEDO; or, King, Queen, and Knave.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directrea, Madame Celeste,
THIS ETENING,

win be performed the comedy of PAUL PRY. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. C. Selby and Wright; Miss M. Keeley, Mrs. L.
Hurray, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with A NEW EDITION OF THE FAIRY TALES
or MOTHER GOOSE, with numerous highly-coloured Illustrations.
London, England, 1855-05-09

THE EMPEROR'S CAPE

A New Woollen Matc,ial of very light texture, thoroughly Water-
pr.of and free from unpleasant odour
very graceful ,n appearance, as a protector from rain and dust ;
will fold in so small a space that it may be carried without any in-
convenience.
Its price (plain) is 26s ; elegantly trimmed with silk, 355.
Can only be procured at E. MOSES and SON'S Establishment
or its Branches.
London, England, 1855-05-09

LLOYD'S SHIPPING-(THIS DAY.)

LONDON, May 9.—Wind and weather this day at noon,
S. to W. ; pleasant breeze, and fine clear weather.
SHEERNESS, May B.—The Wave, from Shields to Bala-
klava, put in here yesterday, leaky, and, must partly dis-
charge to repair.
COWES, May S.—Wind, W.N.W. Arrived—Coral Isle,
from Bahia i___Adam Ross, Savannah.
OFF THE WIGHT.—Thos. Blyth, from the Mauritius.
PORTSMOUTH, May 8 —Wind, N.W. Ariived—Corn-
wall (s.s. transport 25), from Scutari. Sailed—Cornelius
Gunnel, for New York ; Tynemouth (s.s. transport 102),
for Deptford.
OFF DOVER, May B.—Condor, from Rio Grando.
SOUTHAMPTON, May B.—Wind, N.W. Arrived—F.
Yates, Buenos Ayres. Sailed—Lloyds, for Adelaide, S.A.
PENZANCE, May B.—The Adeline, from Cette to Dun-
kirk, went to pieces near the Land's End last night ; crew
landed here.
MILFORD, May B.—A Portuguese brig came on shore at
Freshwater last night, and will be a total wreck ; crew
saved.
SWANSEA, May B.—Wind, N. Arrived—Wm. Marsh-
land, from Coquimbo.

(PER ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
LIVERPOOL, Wednesday Morning.

Wind, W.
Arrived— Celerity, from Legborn ; Ark, Tarragona;
Julien, Eremen ; Speculan, Trienstadt; Joshua Wadding-
ton, Iquique.
Sailed—Lochmaben Castle, for Quebec.

QUEENSTOWN, May 7.

Wind, W.
Arrivecl—Bussorah Merchant, from Manilla; Folicita,
Alexandria.

(BY SUBMARINE AND munsu TELEGEAPII.)
GRAVESEND, Wednesday, 10.30 a.m.
Wind, W. ; tide, half ebb ; weather flue.
Arrived, Mayli—Alceste and liwrie, from Port Adelaide.
Arrived, May 9—Porsgrunkl, from Froleriel:shold.

_
DEAL, Wednesday, 10.23 a.m.
Wind, W.S.W.; light, and fine.
Paged--_-Bryn-y•Mor, from Afrioa, for London.
London, England, 1855-05-09

ROYAL OLYMPIe THEATRE.
Lease a➢d Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS ETENING.
Will be Performed TIT FOR TAT.
Attar which, THE WELSH GIRL. Characters by Messrs.
Emery, Leslie, and Danvers ; Miss Stephens, and Miss Tetuan.
To be followed by the Fairy Extravaganza. called THE YELLOW
DW &RP AND THE KING OF THE GOLD MINES.
London, England, 1855-05-09

Agua Fria ....

Anglo Austrin.
Anglo Califon]

... I. Gold ,

Aunt: lian .

Australian Cordillera
Ave Maria

Baden (Gd.Dtachy of,
Blomarvon Iron and

Coal
British Iron

Brazilianimp.(issued
at £5 pm.)
Do. Cocaes S.; Cniab
Do. St. John De!lte
flltrson's Cre.;ll.
Clarendon Cons. Min I
Co. of Jamaica

Cobre Copper
Colonial Gold

Copper Miu. of Eng
Do. Pref. 7A p. cent.
Copiapo...., .......
English and Austin.
Copper Stneltg
Fortuna.
General..

Gt.Nugget-Vebaßeg.
Great Polgooth.
Liberty
Linares .
Lusitanian

New Granada

New Linares Mininp.
and Smelting Co
Nouveau Moude

Po ntgiband Silver
Lead Min. & Smelt
Port Philip
Quartz Rock
Rhyr.aney Iron
Do. New

Santiago de Cuba
South Australian
Tin Croft ........•
United Mexican
Waller

West Mariposa
Worthing Mining
Australia

Yuba.
London, England, 1855-05-09

APPOINTMENTS.

Lieutenants—Herbert W. Wilberforce, recently serv-
ing in the Trafalgar, when on the Black Sea station, to
the Hawke, at Portsmouth • Henry Burnaby to the
Belleisle, hospital-ship, at Davenport ; James A. R.
Dunlop, to the Sanspareil • Richard P. Gresham, from
the Dragon, to the Royal William, guard-ship, at De-
vonport.

Acting-Master Charles H. E. Farrant, from the Dee,
at Woolwich, to the Prospero, at Pembroke.
Second-Master Robert Gilpin, to the Dee, at Woolwich.
Acting-Second Master Willoughby Montgomery, to
the Malacca, at Deptford.
Assistant-Surgeon Frank T. Toms to the Malta
Hospital.

Clerk's-Assistant E. T. 33,3>5, to the Atholl, receiving
ship, at Greenock.

Midshipman F. M. Kelsall, to the Royal Albert, on
he Black Sea station.

ANOTHER EXPEDITION FOR THE CRIMEA.
It is said to be the intention of the Allied Powers to
embark an immenee force immediately for the Crimea ;
such a movement is considered necessary by persons
well acquainted with military affairs. It is understood
that the expedition will comprise about 50,000 men—
cavalry, artillery, and infantry—and that its destination
will be some place near the isthmus of Perekop, in order
to co-operate with the allied army bef.re Sebastopol, by
checking the advance, or, in the event of the fortress
being carried, by cutting off the retreat of the Russians.
London, England, 1855-05-09

THE SUNDAY BEER BILL.

Mr. H. BERKELEY gave notice that he inter ded
to move fir a committee to inquire into the worhin4 of
an act passed last session for the further regulati,,,, of
the sale of beer on the Lord's-day. He proposed to
bring forward his motion on St. Boniface's day. (H or.)
London, England, 1855-05-09

Royal Swedish..

Sainbre and Kenn_
Do. 54 p. cent. Pref
Scindo
Southern of France
St. Andrew's and

Quebec (A)
West Flanders

Do 64 por c. Pref ,
Western of France 1
Wept. of Switzerland'
WiJsba.clen
Zealand
London, England, 1855-05-09

IHE BEARD, WHISKERS, and
3IUSTAC I OS. —The unprecedented success of ROW L AND'S
MAC ASAAR OIL in producing these ornaments of Manhood is uni-
versally known and appreciated and is recorded by testimonials
most numerous in themselves and certified by the highest authorities.
This Oil is pre-eminently successful in nourishing, improving, and
beautifying the human hair, in all climates and in all sta^es of exis-
tence. It insinuates its balsamic properties into the pores of tho head,
nourishes the hair in its embryo state, accelerates its growth, cleanses
it from scurf and dandriff, sustains it in maturity, and continues its
possession of healthy vigour, silky softness, and luxurious redun-
dancy, to the latest period of human life. Price 3s. 6d , 75., family
bottles (equal to four small), 10s. 6d., and double that size, 21s. per
bottle.
CAUTION.—The words " Rowland's Macassar Oil" are engraved
is two lines on the wrapper.
Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by
all Chemists and Perfumers.
London, England, 1855-05-09

The North British Review.

This Review opens with an eloquently-written
article on " Sir Walter Raleigh and his Time," by
an enthusiastic admirer of Queen Elizabeth. It is
somewhat rare to meet with so devoted b. partisan
of that celebrated 'queen ; for though her era has
always been one of the most famous in English
history, and though one of our greatest sovereigns,
she is not generally regarded with much of the
affectionate reverence with which she seems to have
inspired this author, and her vanities and selfish-
ness as a woman somewhat mar the effect of her
renown as a queen. The second article is on
" Scottish University Reform," which comes to the
Conclusion that money, as the outward symbol of
external encouragement, is almost the one thing
needful at present ; and the writer considers the
case to be much more simple and easily dealt with
than that of Oxford or Cambridge. A very inte-
resting paper on " The Life and Inventions of
James Watt" gives a brief sketch of the most
remarkable events in his history. An article en-
titled "Literary Coteries" is a review of "Lady Bles-
sin gton's Life and• Correspondence." It is written
in a fair, 'and impartial spirit, and expresses just
aud sensible views. A. paper on the melancholy
subject of " Our Military Disasters and 'Olen
Causes" concludes the number.

---
Gout and Rheumatism, and the Curative Effects of
Galvanism. By Richard Moore Lawrance,
M.A., M.D. Henry Renshaw.
A valuable handbook for the general practi-,
tioner, and an invaluable boon to those who are
afflicted with gout and rheumatism. The work is
divided into two parts. In the first we are pre-
sented with a graphic outline of the general histerh
nature, and powers of electricity, more especially
.in relation to the huMan frame. In the second the
author discourses learnedly on.tlic above painfill
diseases, in their various forms, and points out the
London, England, 1855-05-09

RUSSIA.

The Emperor of Russia, by a ukase promulgated
on the 28th ult., has, in order to expedite the de-
spatch of business in the Ministry of Marine, de-
creed the dissolution of the General Intendancy of
the Fleet, and the Committee of Accounts and of
Naval Constructions of the division of St. Peters-
burg, and has placed the Commissariat and the
Naval Constructions under the direct control of
the Minister of Marine and the Council of Admi-
ralty.
• The German Journal of Frankfort contains a letter
from Vienna of the 4th, which says :—" Intelligence
has been received from Sobastopol, via alessa, to
the 28th ult. The Russian army celebrated the an-
niversary of the bit th of the Emperor Alexander by
a solemn service. The fire of the allies was suspended
during the day. A letter from Bucharest states that
Russian agents were endeavouring to excite distur-
bances in the principalities. Insurrectional pro-
clamations had hem], found in the frontier villages
of Moldavia. The official journal of Bucharest
again calls on all Greek subjects, probably in con
sequence of that circumstance, to present them-
selves to the authorities within 30 days, and to
furnish the necessary guarantees. This is the
third time that a delay has been accorded them.
Such persons as do not comply will be considered
ill-intentioned, and be forced to at once quit the
principality."
A letter from Vienna of the 3d, in the Boerhen-
salle of Hamburg, says :—" The extensive prepara-
tions for war, lately made by Austria, have, it is
said, produced a strong impresssion on the Russian
diplomatists. It is positively stated that Prince
Gortschakoff has received new powers from St.
Petersburg, so as to be able to make the utmost
possible concessions when once Austria lays down
her ultimatum."
London, England, 1855-05-09

FOREIGN.

werpaitottorctaan
Belgian Eastn. June.
Bezi era to Cra,issemae
Bombay, Baroda, and
Central India.Serip
Central of Italy
Demerara
Dutch Rhenish

Eastern of France
Do. New
East Indian, g. 5 p.c

Do. Ey `,ension .
Do. 41 p. c. Bds., pay
'57, convertible
Do. do, do., '59, do
Gd. Tk of Can;elaA is
Do. St. Lawrence &
Atlantic do.
Do. Cert. of Deben.,
con. into Stk. till '6.3
Do. Comp. 6 p. c., do.
Gt. Central of Fran,
Gt. Indian Peninsula
guar. 5 per cent.
Do. ew 5 per cent
Do. Extensions
Great Luxembour,
Constituted Share
Do. Obligations
Gt. Western of C3.nad

Shares
Do. Bds., payable's7,
with option till '55
Do. do., '62, p. '56
Do. do., '76, p. '60..
Do. do., '73, without
option
Hamilton & Toronto
Do. 6 per cent.
Lake Const. & Basle
Lucca & Pistoja 5 p.c.

pref
Lyons and Genova
Lyons 6c Moditerran.
Madras

Do. New
Maria Antonia
Do. do. Now .

Namur da Liege (wit!
interest)
Do. (ex interest)
Northern of France.
Do .20/. Shs.late Char-
leroi and Erquelines
guar. 3 p. C. & red.
at 22A1. dur. 88 yrs.
from i Jan. 1854
Do. 201. 3 p. c Bds
(fmy.B. Ams.Shs.)
NorweglanTrunkPrei
Paris and Lyons
Ditto Bonds
Paris and Orleans
Paris and Rouen
ParisCaen &Cherbrg.
Rouen and Havre
Royal Danish
London, England, 1855-05-09

HER MAJESTY'S NEW YACHT.

A large number of hands are now employed in re-
fitting the paddle-wheel steam-frigate SAmpson for an-
other commission. This vessel, the Marlborough, 131,
and her INlaj,sty's new yacht Victoria and Albert now
engross the whole attention of the shipwright depart-
ment in Portsmouth dockyard. The cylinders for the
latter were alongside ready for hoisting in yesterday, and
large parties of every branch of artificers are engaged
below in getting ber ready for sea, by the next anniver-
sary of her Majesty's coronation (the 28th of Jane),
soon after which date she will embark the Queen and
Court for the summer cruise. The figurehead of this
beautiful vessel was affixed on Monday. It represents
a scroll shield surrounded by a wreath (the shamrock,
ro-e, and thistle.) Within this are joint shields bearing
the arms of the Queen and the Prince Consort, and on
the trailboard the cipher " V. A.", beautifully worked,
amid much ornamentation. When gilt the appearance
will be splendid. It is from a design made by Mr.
Richard Poate, artist of Portsmouth, and carved by Mr.
Hellyer, master carver of Portsmouth dockyard, &c.

Rear-Admiral Baynes is expected to put to sea with
the block-ship squadron, now at Spithead, in a few days.
The steam gun-boats attached to each of these ships have
been withdrawn for service in the Black Sea.

The Lancashire Witch sailing transport left Ports-
mouth yesterday morning, with the cavalry remounts
before reported for the Crimea.
Letters received at Plymouth from the West Coast
of Africa state that on the 11th of March Commander
Heseltine called the crew of the Britomart on the quar-
ter-deck, and inquired if they would volunteer for ser-
vice in the Baltic Fleet, when all consented immediately.
The brig will probably be home in June or July.
The steam-transport Holyrood, from London, arrived
at Plymouth on Sunday, to embark a portion of the
Land Transport Corps for the Crimea.
The brig Ellen, Captain Clasper, sailed from Plymouth
on Monday, with provisions for Balaklava.

•
The Medway steam-transport, belonging to the Royal
Mail Company, embarked at Southampton 210 horses
and a complete field battery of Royal Artillery, consist-
ing of 204 men, four 9-pounders, and two 4-pound howit-
zers, besides other appurtenances, including a large
quantity of ammunition and fodder for the horses. The
whole of the men and animals are under the command of
Captain Connell, and constitute the X Battery.
London, England, 1855-05-09

NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

Orders have been received at Portsmouth to expedite
as much as possible the fittings of the Britannia, 120-
gun ship, for an hospital ship ; for this purpose additional
workmen have been placed upon her, and they will
labour extra hours.

The Lily, 12, Commander Sanderson, sailed into
Portsmouth harbour on Monday night, and began to
strip yesterday to be put out of commission.
The Enterprise discovery ship, Captain Collinson,
C.E., sailed from Spithead for the eastward, to be paid
off yesterday morning.
London, England, 1855-05-09

E. MOSES and SON aro

Merchant Tailors, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Shirt Manufac-
turers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Owfltters for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
CAUTION.—E. MosEs and Sox beg to state they have no connexion
with any other house in or out of London, except their own Esta-
blishment,, a' follow :
London City Establishment, corner of the Minories, and Aldgate
(opposite the church).
London West-end Branch, New Oxford-street, corner of Hart-
street.
Country Branches—Sheffield and Bradford, Yorkshire.
Colonial Wholesale Branch—Melbourne, Australia.
The establishments we closed from sunset on Fridays till sunset on
Saturdays, when business is resumed till 12 o'clock.
IMPORTANT.—ShouId any article not give satisfaction it will be ex-
changed or, if preferred, the morey returned without hesitation: All
goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest price, from which no
abatement can be made.
A New Book, with lists of prices, system of self-measurement,
and other iniormation, may be had on application, or post tree.
An Illustrated Almanac for 1855 gratis, on application, or post free

Tel on parle Francais. I
Qui si parla Itaiiano.
Eller soricht man Deutsch. Aqua se habla Espagnol.

The Bath police are in future to be dressed in a frock
coat, with the additicn of a leather belt for the
waist. This new costume (says the Bath Journal) will
materially add to the appearance of the force, and pro-
mote the comfort of the men.
London, England, 1855-05-09

ARMY HALF-PAY OFFICERS.

Return of all officers, under the rank of field officers,
now upon halt-pay, who are willing to serve, and the
number who are fit for active service :
30 to 41 40 to 50. 50 to 60. Above 60.
Captains
Lieutenants
Ensigns
Cornets
Paymasters
Quartermasters

5 ... 11
8 ... 23

.., _
... _
... 191 ... 267
... 572
London, England, 1855-05-09

THZ WEATHER.—Sus Onus, May. 9.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
56—highest since noon yesterday.
40—lowest this morning and during the night.
60—this day, at noon.
BAROMETER went up to 30'09, now 3006.
WIND. S.W.—Light, with very fine sunshiny weather,
with a cloudy sky.
This morning the sky was s clear as a blue Italian sky.
London, England, 1855-05-09

GUARDIAN FIRE AND Ll FE
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
No. 11, Lombard-street, London.
DIRECTORS.
Sir WALTER R. FARQUHAR, Bart., Chairman.
FRANCIS HART DYKE, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Henry Hulse Berens, Esq. Stewart Marjoribanks, Esq.
John Dixon, Esq. John martin, Esq., M.P.
Sir W. M. T. Farquhar, Bait Rowland Mitchell, Esq.
T. Hankey, jun., Esq., M.P. James Morris, Esq.
John Harvey, Esq. Henry Norman, Esq.
John G. Hubbard, Esq. Henry R. Reynolds, Esq.
George Johnstone, Esq. John Thornton, Esq.
John Labouclv.re, Esq. James Tulloch. Esq.
John Loch, Esq. Henry Vigne, Esq.
AUDITORS.
A. W. Robarts, Esq. I Henry Sykes Thornton, Esq.
Lewis Lloyd, Jun., Esq. John Henry Smith, Esq.
George Keys, Esq., Secretary.
Samuel Brown, Esq., Actuary.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.—Under the provisions of an Act of Par-
liament, this Company now offers to future insurers Four-fifths of
the Profits, with Quinquennial Division, or a Low Rate of Premium
without participation of Profits.
The next division of Profits will be declared in June, 1855, when
all participating Policies which shall have subsisted at least one year
at Christmas, 1954, will be allowed to share in the Profits.
At the several past divisions of Profits made by this Company, the
Reversionary Bonuses added to the Policies from One-half the
Profits amounted, on an average of the different ages, to about One
per Cent. per Annum on the sums insured, and the total Bonuses
added at the Four Septennial Divisions exceeded 770,000/.
FOREIGN RISKS.—The Extra Premiums required for the East
and West Indies, the British Colonies, and the northern parts of the
United States of America, have been materially reduced.
INVALID LlVES.—Persons who are not in such sound health as
would enable them to insure their Lives at the Tabular Premiums,
may have their Lives insured at Extra Premiums.
LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro-
vided such Policies shall have been effected a sufficient time to have
attained in each case a value not under 501.
ASSIGNMENTS OF POLICIES.—Written Notices of, received
and registered.
Medical fees paid by the Company, and no charge will be made for
Policy Stamps.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.—lnsurances are effected upon evtry
description of property, at moderate rates.
Losses caused by Explosion of Gas are admitted by this Company.
London, England, 1855-05-09

Just published, New Map, 6th Edition,

QEVASTOPOL (WYLD'S NEW MAP of the
SIEGE OPERATIONS at), with the Position of the Allied
Armies, the Fortificaiions, Parallels, and Nines, Russian Outworks,
showing the Approaches and the Points of Attack. One sheet— in
sheet, 2s. 6d ; in case, 4s. ; on rol ere, varnished, 7s. 6d.
WYLD'S MAP of the CRIMEA, showing the Roads, Passes, &c ,
35., 55., and 7s. 6d.
James Wyld, Geographer to the Queen. Charing-cross East, next
door to the Post-office ; and 2, Royal Exchange.
London, England, 1855-05-09

MILITARY.

Viscount Hardinge, the Commander-in-Chief, has sig-
nified his intention of giving a commission without pur-
chase to mie of the sons of Major Falford, the governor
of the county gaol of Stafford, in acknowledgment of
his father's meritorious service during 20 years in the
Royal Artillery. His lordship has also recently con-
ferred a commission without purchase on a clever and
very promising son of a highly respectable clergyman in
this county, who is blessed with a large family, but a
small stipend_ Sir 0. Wood, also, in his capacity of
First Lord of the Admiralty, has just given a commis-
sion in the Marbles to the eon of a worthy clergyman in
this neighbourhood, two of whose ions have died in the
service of the'navy. The, rev. gentleman's claim was
instantly acknowledged by Sir Charles, and in a manner
the more flattering as it was the only commission vacant
in that branch of the service at the time. ,

Captain Thompson's company, 6th battalion, Small
Arm Ammunition Brigade, on Saturday embarked on
board the Candia, for the Crimea.

Twelve additional companies of the Rnyal Artillery
have been placed under orders to bold themselves in
readiness to embark for the seat of war.
An order has been received at Woolwich Arsenal to
send out immediately to theCrimea2o,ooo shells-10,000
13-inch shells, and 10,000 10-inch. The order was re-
ceived at Woolwich within 24 hours from leaving Se-
bastopol.

The Earl of Carlisle op Monday inspected in St.
Patrick's-hall, Dublin, a number of invalided soldiers
from the Crimea, who had arrived on the previous day
from England.

Captain Lindsay, of the Rifle Brigade, has, in addition
to his promotion for meritorious services in the Crimea,
received a staff appointment in Dublin. Capt. Lindsay,
although a very young man, fought through the Kaffir
war and was present at the Alma and Inkerman.
London, England, 1855-05-09

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

SOUSE OF LORDS-(YESTERDAY.)

The LORD Camicruton took his seat on the Wool-
sack shortly after five o'clock.
SECOND READINGS.

On the motion of Lord REDESDAILE the following
bills were read a second time :
The 'Plymouth and Stonehonse Gas, the Bangor
Markets, and Public Instruction.
THIRD READINGS. _

The following bills were read a third time :
Belfast and County Down Railway ; Colchester, Stour
Valley, Sudbury, and Halsted Railway ; Grand Junc-
tion Waterworks • Heywood Waterworks ; South
Wales Mineral Railway ; Southwark and Vauxhall
Waterworks ; and several others.
Lord EGLINTON presented a petition from the
town of Ayr against the Maynooth grant.
Lord BERNERS presented several petitions against
the sale of spirituous liquors on Sundays.
INCOME-TAX BILL.

This bill passed thioTigh committee.
VIENNA CONFERENCE.
The Earl of CLARENDON laid upon the table the
rapers and protocols connected with the Vienna confer-
see, which were ordered to be printed.
The house adjourned at 20 minutes past 5 o'clock.
London, England, 1855-05-09

PROFESSOR OF MUSIC.

'This morning the Proctors (in whom the appointment
is vested) appointed the Rev. Sir Frederick A. G-:
Ouseley, Bart., M.A., a D.ictor of Music) of Christ
Church and Dr. Heathers to be Professor of Music in
room of the late Sir Henry Rowley Bishop.

In a convocation to beholden on Thursday next, the
10th inst., at 10 o'clock, the following decree will be
submitted for the approbation of the house :—Decrevit
Academia ut si quis vanante officio Professoris Juris
Civilis Regii, vel Lecturis a Professore in locum
vacantem suffecto nondum habitis, ad Baccalaureatum
in Jure Civiti promoveri cupiat, ad -supplicandum pro
Gratia, admittatur, quamquam Lecturis prout Statuta
(Tit. VI, sec. 2) requirunt, non interfuerit.
R. L. COTTON, Vice-Chancellor.

THE GREENLAND SEAL FISHERY.—The tady Franklin,
Captain Penny, arrived at Aberdeen on Friday, from
Greenland, with 6,000 seals, yielding nearly 70 tons of
oil. - She left the ice on Monday morning, and thus made
the passage home in four days. The Lady Franklin brings k
reports of the fishery down to the 19th of April. The
Peterhead sealers had killed above 100,000 seals, which
will boil above 10,000 tons of oil. The various ships
fished as follows : Resolution, 9000; Magentheim,
7000 ; Active, 9000 ; Columba, 9000 ; Agostina, 10,000;
Traveller, 10,000 ; Dublin; full ; Gem, 1000 ; Gipsy and
dianthus, sealing ; Victor, 3000 ; Enterprise, 3000 ;
Alert, 1000 ; North of Scotland, 3000 ; Ranger, 1000.
The Melinka of Fraserburg, had arrived full ship. The
Lady Franklin sails again immediately toe the' winter
whale 4sheiy at Cumberland Straitti.
London, England, 1855-05-09

R')YAL OLYMPIC THEATItE.

Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING.

Will be performed TIT FOR TAT.
After whiCh, THE WF LQ-11 GIRL. Characters by Messrs.
Emery, Leslie, and Danvers ; Miss Stephens, and Miss Taman.
To be followed by tbe Fairy Extravaganza. called T FIE YELLOW
DIV tEF A%D THE RING OF I EIE GOLD MINES.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
tinier the direction of Miss Rebecca Isaacs.
TBIS EVENING.
Wlll be performed THE VI ;LAGE NIGEITINGAtE. I
After which, ICING QUEER AND HIS D kUGHTERS THREE
To conclude with TUE BEGGAR'S OPERA.

ASTLEY'S ROYAr, AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Brilliant reception of V.: e Ballet of Kate Kearney.
THIS EVENING.
The successful Equidrama by Nelson Lee, called, THE FIELL
AGAINST I.IIE FAVOURITE !
Atter which, the .CENES in the CIRCLE, in which Miss Ka•e
Cooke, the rearl of the Ai ens, and Miss Emily Cooke, the world's
wonder, wall appear. Mr. W. Cooke's sagackus Dwarf Elephant
will perform.
To conclute with a Ttal'et, by Mrs. G. Healey, called, KATE
RE &RNEY, or, the Lakes of Killarney.
A new Military Act Drop, painted by Fenton, hats been added to
the Embellishments.
Box-oflice open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Yirest, Acting Manager, _ Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Directo
Mr. W. Uookr, jun.

HIGH WATFR AT IA)NpO,I7

WlTTutv

T —340r0tnc.57 mtn.aftar Ev ning3smin. al.
To- oaxow - Mcruing 17 En-Molter 8 j Evenit.g 3 min. att.

TEE WEATlall.—Srs Opricrs, May. 9.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
M—highest since noon yesterday.
40—lowest this morning and during the night.
60—this day, at noon.
BAPOMETER went np to 30.09, now 30 06.
WIND. S.W.—Light, with very fine sunshiny weather,
with a cloudy sky.
This morning the sky was a clear as a blue Italian sky.
London, England, 1855-05-09

APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED.
LEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE
SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops,
and all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad,
and by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to
perfectly digest the food.
The daily use of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe-
guard to health.
Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrins, 19, Fenchurch-street,
London, and 68, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay
and Sons, Messrs, Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer-
chants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce.
N.B.—To guard against imitations, see that the names of "LEA
and PERRINS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle.
London, England, 1855-05-09

~_~

PRIcE SD.

NAVAL AND MILITARY' INTELLIGENCE.

Orders havo been received at Portsmouth to expedite
as much as possible the fittings of the Britannia, 120-
gun ship, for an hospital ship ; for this purpose additional
workmen have been placed upon her, and they will
labour extra hours.

The Lily, 12,. Commander Sanderson, sailed into
Portsmouth harbour on Monday night, and began to
Strip yesterday to be put out of commission.
The Enterprise discovery ship, Captain Collinson,
C. 8., sailed from Spithead for the eastward, to,be paid
off yesterday morning.
London, England, 1855-05-09

HER MAJESTY'S NEW YACHT.

A large number of bands are now empleyed in re-
fitting the paddle-wheel steam-frigate Sampson for an-
other commission. This vessel, the Marlborough, 131,
and her Majesty's new yacht Victoria and Albert now
engross the whole attention of the shipwright depart-
ment in Portsmouth dockyard. The cylinders for the
latter were alongside ready for hoisting in yesterday, and
large parties of every branch of artificers are engaged
below in getting her ready for sea, by the next anniver-
sary of her Majesty's coronation (the 28th of June),
soon after which date she will embark the Queen and
Court for the summer cruise. The figurehead of this
beautiful vessel was affixed on Monday. It represents
a scroll shield surrounded by a wreath (the shamrock,
rose, and thistle.) Within this are joint shields bearing
the arms of the Queen and the Prince Consort, and on
the trailboard the cipher " V. A..", beautifully worked,
amid much ornamentation. When gilt the appearance
will be splendid. It is from a design made by Mr.
Richard Paste, artist of Portsmouth and carved by Mr.
Hellyer,.master catirer of Porksoaortill dockyard, &c.

Rear-Admiral Baynes is expected to put to sea with
the block-ship squadron, now at Spithead, in a few dap.
The steam gun-boats attached to ealh of these ships have
been withdrawn for service in the Black Sea. .

The— Lancashire Witch sailing transport left Ports-
mouth yeat‘rday morning, with the cavalry remounts
before reported for the Crimea.
Letters received at Plymouth from the West Coast
of Africa state that on the 11th of March Commander
Heseltine called the crew of the Britomart on the quar-
ter-deck, and inquired if they would, volunteer for ser-
'Tice in the Baltic Fleet, when all consented immediately.
The brig will probably be home in June or July. -
The steam-transport Holyrood, from London, arrived
at Plymouth on Sunday, to embark a portion of the
Land Transport Corps for the Crimea.
The brig. Ellen, Captain Clasper, sailed from Plymouth
on Monday, with provisions for Balaklava.
The Medway steam-transport, belonging to the Royal
Mail Company, embarked at Southampton 210 horses
and a complete field battery of Royal Artillery, consist-
ing of 204 men, four 9-pounders, and two 4-Pound howit-
zers, besides other appurtenances, including a large
quantity of ammnnition and fodder for the horses. The
whole of the men and animals are under the command. of
Captain Connell, and constitute the X Battery.
London, England, 1855-05-09

APPOINTMENTS.

Lieutenants—Herbert W.Wilberforce, recently serv-
ing in the'Trafalgar, when on the Black Sea station, to
the Hawke, at Portsmouth ; Henry Burnaby. to the
Belloisle, hospital-ship, at Devonport ; James A. R.
Dunlop, to the Sanspareil ' • Richard P. Gresham, from
the Dragon, to the Royal William, guard-ship, at De-
vonport.
Acting-raster Charles H. E. Farrant, from the Dee,
at Woolwich, to the Prospero, at Pembroke.
Second-Master Robert Gilpin, to the Dee, at Woolwich.
Acting-SeCond Master Willoughby Montgomery, to
the Malacca, at Deptford.
Assistant-Surgeon Frank T. Toms to the Malta
Hospital.
Clerk's-Assistant E. T. Boys, to the Atholl, receiving
ship, at Greenock.
Midshipman F. M. Kelsall, to the Royal Albert, on
the Black Sea station.

ANOTHER EXPEDITION FOR THE CRIMEA.
It is said; to be the intention of the Allied Powers to
embark an immense force immediately for the Crimea ;
such a movement is considered necessary by persons
well acquainted with military affairs. It is understood
that the expedition will comprise about 50,000 men—
cavalry, artillery, and infantry—and that its destination
will be some place near the isthmus of Perekop, in order
to co-operate with the allied army before Sebastopol, b;
checking the advance, or, in the event of -the fortress
being carried, by cutting off the retreat of the Russians.
London, England, 1855-05-09

TOZEAU'S COPAHINE, or SACCHARATED
e, CAPSULES, approved of by the French College of Physicians,
successfully administered in the Paris and London Hospitals, and
acknowledged by them to be the best remedy for a certain disorder.
(See " Lancet" of Nov. 6, 1852).—Price per 100 4s. 6d. ; 50, 2s. 9d.
To be had of the inventor, GABRIEL JOZEALT, French chemist, 49,
Haymarket, London, and all the principal chemists.
London, England, 1855-05-09

•
METROPOLITAN RAILWAY COMPANY,
27. Great George-street, Westminster.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a SPECIAL GENERAL
MEETIN G of the Proprietors of the Metropolitan Railway Company
will be held at the London Tavern, in the City of London, on WED-
NESDAY, the 23d inst., at One o'clock in the afternoon precisely.
WM. MALINS. Chairman.
JOHN HENCHMAN, Secretary.

May 9tb, 1855.

BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
Incorporated by Royal Charter.
The DIRECTORS of the BANK of BRITISH NORTH AMERIC
do hereby given notice that the YEARLY GENERAL MEETING
of Proprietors will be held,•pursuast to the Deed of Settlement, on
Tuesday, the sth June next, at the Office of the Corporation, No. 7,
St. Helen's-place, Bishopsgate-street, at 1 o'elock precisely, when
the Election of Three Directors, in the room of those going
out by
the provisions of the Deed, will take place.
By order of the Court,
C. WN AB, Chief Clerk.

London, May 8. 1855.

TEUF.A.TP.E ROYAL HATMA.ItS.ST.
Under the management of Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENLNG,
Will be performed the new Play, entitled THE ACTRESS OF
PADUA.
To be followed by a GRAND CONCERT.

After which, a new Extravaganza. called THE NEW gAy.
M ASSET SPRING SLEETING. 1855.
To conclude with SIIOCKING EVENTS.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S r IHCATRF,, OXFORD-STREET,
Under the Management of Mr. Ca&aaaa KEAN.
THIS EVENDIG,

win be performed the original adaptation of Casimir Delavigne9
Historical Play, entitled LOUIS THE ELEVENTH. Principal
ch2.lacter by Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with the popular Romance, in two acts, entitled
THE MULETEER OF TOLEDO; or, King, Queen, and Knave.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPIII.
proprietcr, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madams Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

win be performed the cotnedy of P PtUL PRY. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. C. Selby and Wright; Miss M. Keeley, Airs. L.
Murray, and Ili, s Woolgar.
To conclude w;th A NEW EDITION OF THE FAIRY TALPS
OF MOTII El! GOOSE, with numerous highly-coloured Illustrations.
London, England, 1855-05-09

CERTIFICATES TO RE GRANTED.

J. Watney, Wimbledon, Surrey, baker, May 31—C.
and J. Heaton, 23 and 25, Lime-street, City, and 15,
White Lion-street, export oilmen, May 31—W. Winder,
Haymarket, tavern keeper—J. Howell, 2, Judd-street,
Brunswick-square, builder, May 31- J. F. Bentley, Salby,
near Welford, Northamptonshire, coal merchant, June 1—
C. H. Harben, Goulstone-street, Whitechapel, and Carl-
ton-hill-villas, Camden-road, Holloway, wholesale cheese-
monger, June I—H. G. Cable, 127, Goswell-street, Clerk-
enwell, draper, May 30—I. Pothecary and W. Symes, of
Nursling, Southamptonshire, boarding-house keepers, May
30-11. Tyler, of Wood-street, Cheapside, warehouseman,
May 30—J. A. Clarke and 3. Davison, of Cheapside, ware-
housemen, May 30—M. Shepherd, Warwick, draper, May
29 —H. Lapraik, 18, Harrison-street, Gray's-inn-road,
draper, May 29—J. Beaven, Bedminster, beer retailer,
June I—R. Barbor, Phoenix-wharf, Surrey canal-bank,
Deptford, rosin and tar distiller, May 29 J. C. Stivens
and J. Stower, Liverpool, British wine merchants, May
29—T. F. Meyrick, Wolverhampton, commission agent,
June 11—T. Hollier, of Leicester, woolstaoler, May 29
T. Charlesworth, Nottingham, plumber, May 29.
London, England, 1855-05-09

RELEASE OF SERGEANT BRODIE.

CANTERBURY, TUESDAY.—Sergeant Brodie remained
confined to his room until 10 o'clock this morning, when
the orderly-room clerk was sent to inform him that his
presence was required in the orderly-room. When the
sergeant reached the room, he found the Acting-Colonel
M'Queen, Captmin Fitswygram, and Cornet Baumgar-
ten, already there. The colonel then read a paper, the
usual preliminary form for a court-martial, and at its
conclusion informed Brodie that be was discharged from
arrest by order of the Adjutant-General, who expressed
his opinion that Baumgartieu ought not to have been on
ouch terms with a non-commissioned officer.

BARNUM'S ELEPHANT.--Passengers who travel by the
New York and New Haven cars have a grand chance of
"seeing the elephant!' Going from New York, the
cars pass the farm of P. T. Barnum, a mile or so before
reaching Bridgeport, Ct. On that farm, and in plain
view from the railroad, an elephant may be seen every
pleasant day, attached to a large plough, and doing up
the "sub-soiling " in fiat-rate style, at the vale of about
three distinct double-horse teams. The animal is per-
fectly tractable. His attendant rides him, while a
coloured man guides the plough. The elephant is also
used for carting large loads of gravel in a cart arranged
purposely for him, and in drawing stone on a stone boat
or drag, in piling up wood, timber, &c., and in making ,
himselfgengrally utafg).-JAD Pork Trauma . I
London, England, 1855-05-09

DOUBTFUL POSITION OF AUSTRIA.

A letter from Vienna thus comments on the
present position of Austrian double-facedne
agoss :
" You long learned that it was the question of
' splitting the difference' between the Russian
propositions and those of the Western Powers,
amned
wasthraetliatlreussini:olvrmasataionnxious
to agree to propose to the virto .evsesiztarenardereayotusgersitvria—en
mn as
the Black Sea.
statusthoug h
quo perhaps
aute not
beu
ui many words--the
Whether Austria will lend herself
to such
a scheme remains to be seen, but if England
and France should, after having sacrificed so much
blood and treasure, consent to such terms, they
will necessarily lose caste in Europe, and Russia
will have an opportunity of placing her foot on the
necks of Turkey and Austria a few years sooner
than will otherwise be the case. The expression
used in the last part of the foregoing sentence will,
in all likelihood, give offence here, but it is my
firm and unalterable conviction, based on a care-
ful and even painful study of the Eastern question,
that if Russia comes victoriously out of the pre-
sent imbroglio,' Austria is the Power which will
first feel the consequences. France and England
will care for Turkey, but will they be willing to
make sacrifices for Austria."
London, England, 1855-05-09

RUSSIA.

The Emperor of Russia, by a ukase promulgated
on the 28th ult., has, in order to expedite the de-
spatch of business in the Ministry of Marine, de-
creed the dissolution of the General Intendancy of
the Fleet, and the Committee of Accounts and of
Naval Constructions of the division of St. Peters-
burg, and has placed the Commissariat and the
Naval Constructions under the direct control of
the Minister of Marine and the. Council of Admi-
ralty.
The German ,Toul n a/ of Frankfort contains a letter
from Vienna of the 4th, which says :—" Intelligence I
has been received from Sebastopol, via Odessa, to
the 28th ult. The Russian army celebrated the an-
niversary
of the bit th of the Emperor Alexander by
a solemn service. The fire of the allies was suspended
during the day. A letter from Bucharest states that
Russian agents were endeavouring to excite distur-
bances in the principalities. Insurrectional pro-
clamations had been found in the frontier villages
of Moldavia. The official journal of Bucharest
again calls on all Greek subjects, probably in con
sequence of that circumstance, to present them-
selves to the authorities within 30 days, and to
furnish the necessary guarantees. This is the
third time that a delay has been accorded them.
Such persons as do not comply will be considered
ill-intentioned, and be forced to at once quit the
principality."
A letter from Vienna of the 3d, in the Boerhen-
salle of Hamburg, says :—" The extensive prepara-
tions for war, lately made by Austria, have, it is
said, produced a strong impresssion on the Russian
diplomatists. It is positively stated that Prince
Gortschakoff has received new powers from St.
-Petersburg, so as to he able to make the utmost
possibl9 concessions when once Austria lays down
her ultimatum."
London, England, 1855-05-09

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.-2 P.M.

OAKS.
10 to 1 sgst Habena (offered)

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT,

HOUSE OF COMMONS-(THIS DAY.)

The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock. Before
business was proceeded with, the right hon. gentlemni
expressed his grateful acknowledgments for the kind
indulgence which the house had extended to him on
Monday and Tuesday evenings, and expressed a hope
that the impossibility of making a horse on Tuesday
evening, which he believed was entirely attributable to
himself, had not been the cause of inconvenience to any
hon. members. (Hear, bear.)
The following bills were read a third time and passed :
—Birmingham Canal Navigations, Glasgow Water,
Kelso Bridge, Kingston-upon-Thames Improvement,
and Plymouth Great Western Docks.
The following bills were considered and ordered to be
read a third time :—Abingdon Railway ; Banff, Mac-
duff, and Turriff Railway ; Commercial-road ; Cork and
Youghal Rail way ; Leominster and Ledbury-road ; Lime-
rick and Castitcannell Railway ; Manchester Improve-
ment ; Renfrew Police and Improvement ; Swansea
Docks ; Rhymney Rail way.
PETITIONS.

Petitions were presented by Mr. H. Brown from
Liverpool, against church rates ; by Mr. Hadfield with
the same prayer ; by Mr. H. Berkeley. various petitions
from Bristol against church rates ; also from the com-
positors of the Morning Post, praying for the repeal of
the Sunday Beer Bill ; by Mr. Horsfall, from Liverpool,
against the Marriage Bill now before the house ; by
Mr. G. Berkeley, 5 petitions from Gloucester, against
church rates ; by Sergeant Shee, a number of petitions
from various parts of Ireland, praying the house to pass
the Tenints Compeosatian Bill ; by Sir G. Grey, from
the Wesleyans of South Shields, against the sale of in-
toxicating drinks on Sundays ; by Mr. H. W. Wick-
ham, 2 petitions from Yorkshire to the same effect ;
by Mr. Pellatt, a number of petitions from various me-
tropolitan parishes, in favour of the bill for legalising
marriage with a deceased wife's sister ; by Mr. Bass,
from Derby, complaining of the mismanagement of the
war.
London, England, 1855-05-09

DOUBTFUL. POSITION OF AUSTRIA.

A letter from Vienna thus comments on the
present position of Austrian double-facedness :
" You long ago learned that it was the question of
splitting the difference' between the Russian
propositions and those of the Western Powers,
and, reliable information was yesterday given
me that Prussia was anxious to induce Austria
to agree to propose to the 'Western Powers—
though perhaps not in as many words—the
status quo ante bellunt in the Black Sea.
Whether Austria will lend herself to such
a scheme remains to be seen, but if England
and France should, after havin,, sacrificed so much
blood ana treasure, consent to such terms, they
will necessarily lose caste in Europe, and ussia
will have an opportunity of placing her foot on the
necks of Turkey and Austria a few years sooner
than will .otherwise be the case. The expression
used in the last part of the foregoing sentence will,
in all likelihood, give offence here, but it is my
firm and unalterable conviction, based on a care-
ful and even painful study of the Eastern question,
that if Russia comes victoriously out of the pre
sent Austria is the Power which will
first feel the consequences. France and England
will care for Turkey, but will they be willing to
make sacrifices for Austria."
London, England, 1855-05-09

rbtrb Utittion.

SUN OFFICE, Seven o'Clock.

IMPERIAL PIMLIAMEN T.

HOUSE OP COMMONS--(THIS DAY.)

The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock. Before
business was proceeded with, the right hon. gentleman
expressed his grateful acknowledgments for the kind
indulgence which the house had extended to him on
Monday and Tuesday evenings, and expressed a hope
that the impossibility of making a house on Tuesday
evening, which he believed was entirely attributable to
himself, had not been the cause of inconvenience to any
hon. members. (Hear, hear.)
The following bills were read a third time and passed
—Birmingham Canal Navigations, Glasgow Water,
Kelso Bridge, Kingston-upon-Thames Improvement,
and Plymouth Great Western Docks.
The following bills were considered and ordered to be
read a third time :—Abingdon Railway ; Banff, Mac-
duff, and Turriff Railway ; Commercial-road ; Cork and
Youghal Railway ; Leominster and Ledbury-road ; Lime-
rick and Castleconnell Railway ; Manchester Improve-
ment ; Renfrew Police and Improvement ; Swansea
Docks ; Rhymney Railway.
PETITIONS.

Petitions were presented by Mr. H. Brown from
Liverpool, against church rates ; by Mr. Hadfield with
the same prayer ; by Mr. H. Berkeley, various petitions
from Bristol against church rates ; also from the com-
positors of the Morning Post, praying for the repeal of
the Sunday Beer Bill ; by Mr. Horsfall, from Liverri-al,
against the Marriage Bill now before the hopse ; ny
Mr. G. Berkeley, 5 petitions from Gloucester, ag,inst
church rates ; by Sergeant Shee, a number of petitions
from various parts of Ireland, praying the house to 1P ass
the Tenants Compensation Bill ; by Sir G. Grey, frian
the Wesleyans of South Shields, against the sale cl in-
toxicating drinks on Sundays ; by Mr. H. W. Wick-
ham, 2 petitions from Yorkshire to the same eff'ct ;
by Mr. Pellatt, a number of petitions from various me-
tropolitan parishes, in favour of the bill for legali-ing
marriage with a deceased wife's sister ; by Mr. Da-s,
from Derby, complaining of the mismanagement of the
war.

EDUCATION BILL.
Mr. WALPOLE gave notice on the part of Sir J.
Pakington, that that right hon. gentleman would to-
morrow move that the second reading of his bill shou'd
be postponed till the sth of June.