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London, England, 1855-05-24

NOTICE.—The Establistments will be closed on Wednesday and
Thor day next, May 231 and 24th, reopening on Friday morning, the
25th instant, at 7 o'clock.
RACES and HCLIDAYS.—and The attractions of
the Derby Day, tilt promenades excursions of Whitsun-
tide —Dress for these ns ready for inspection at the Esta. occ.sio
blishments of E. MOSES aid SON.
In the variety of Attire or the
Perby Day the Emperor's Cap,
will have a prominent piaci, and
win golden opinions on the palm-
factoring skill of E. Mosel and
Son. This Cape is an ertirely
aria inal invention, a new mac.-ial,
thoroughly waterproof, prattle
manly and elegant in dosim—a
perfect guard against rail and
dust. Price, plati, 265., trimmed
with silk, 335.
For Whitsuntide a ma-1111cent
stock of novelties in lavender
Attire is provided by E. Moss and
Son. Fabrics of unequalled ele-
gance; styles of the most artistic
design ; every taste car,fir ly
studied, and satisfaction utiver-
sally expressed.

Whitsuntide elegances in Hats,
Caps, and Hosiery Goods—the
most brilliant exhibition ever
witnessed—the fashionable, ele-

gent, seas ,nahle, and useful.
Articles of DreQs charged con-
sideraqy lower prices than at any
house in the world.
E. Moses and Son are the larg-
est Merchant Tailors, Clothiers,
flatters, Hosiers, Root and Shoe
and Shirt M anufacturers in the
kingdom. Their wh tlesale de-
partment exhibits the most ex-
tensive stock in existence, and
merchants, captains, emigrants,
and all others derive the greatest
possible hdvantages front transac-
tions at the Establishments of E.
Moses and Son.

E. MCSES and SON are
Merchant T tilers, Clothers, hatters. Hosiers, S hirt Mannfac-
turers. Boot and Shoemaken, and General Outfitters for Ladles and
Gentlemen.
CAUTION.—It. MOSES andSox beg to state theyhave no connexion
with any other house in or tut of London, except their own Esta-
blishment, as follow :
London City Establishmett, corner of the Minorles,
and Aldgate
(opposite the church).
London West-end Brant; New Oxford-street, corner of
art-
street.
Country Branches—.Shelleld and Bradford, Yorkshire.
Colonial Wholesale Bracch—Melliourne, Australia.
The establishments at e &sect from sunset on Fridays till sunset on
Saturdays, when httilness it resumed till )2 o'clock.
IntvottrANT.—Shodld any article not give satisfaction it will be ex-
changed or, if preferred, the noneyreturned without hesitation: All
, goods are marked in plain lures, the lowest price, from which no
abatement can be made.
A New Rook, with lists of prices, system of self-measurement,
•and other in maybe had on application, or post free.
•An Illustrated Almanac fir 1855 gratis, on application, or post free
Ici on parte Francais. Qui si parla Italian.
Bier sprieht man Deuech. Aqua Se habla Espagnol.
London, England, 1855-05-24

AUSTRI A.

A letter from Vienna, in the Cologne Gazette,
says :—" The reason for which the circular-de=
spatch of the Austrian Cal i:inet to the German
Courts was sent off only thr eye days ago, is that
the acts relative to the confei 7e•nces and to "the va-
lidity of the treaty of Decem )er are considered as
not yet being terminated. T his despatch contains
a copy of the protocols of th g. conference, and the
Imperial Cabinet says in it •tl iat it flatters itself
that ' its high confederates w derive from them
the complete conviction that ' the policy followed
hitherto by Austria, and whi ct i it is to follow for
the futme, was based on prop ei regard for the dig-
nity, position, and interests '43 f all the Germanic
Confederation.' The Cabinet expresses the hope
that its confederates will conseq iently, 'openly, cor-
dially, and more unreservedly i support Austria, in
order to enable her to take up a• position significant
abroad and beneficial at home. Such a position,'
says the Imperial Government , can alone prove
to the German nation and for sign countries that
Austria and Germany support the general princi-
ples of European public law, as id that their union
can only place a decisive balant e in the, scales of

war.' "

The statement of Count de Nesselrode having
resigned is not confirmed. Coil. nt Tolstoi, who was
secretary for diplomatic affairs :. to the present Em-
peror when he was heir presuri tptive, has, it ap-
pears, been nominated Secrets ry of State in the
Department of Foreign Affairs, but this does not
in any respect change the positif )n of 'the Chancel-
lor of the Empire.
London, England, 1855-05-24

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* Late Sir Robert Peel.

TEE M AIM —SOUTFIAMPTON, May 23.—The United
States' mail steam-ship Washington, Captain Cavendy,
left this afternoon, with the German, French, and Eng-
lish mails, 260 passengers, and a fair cargo of general
merchandise. The Royal Mail Company's steam-ship
Tay is preparing to convey the West India, Mexican,
and Pacific mails on the 2d proximo. The Peninsular
, and Oriental Company's steam-ship Iberia, Captain
L Christian, is expected about Thursday with the mails
from Vigo, Oporto, Lisbon, Cadiz, and Gibraltar. The
Itrzia is appointed to convey the outward mails to the
resiniiiger plat ou the Vith Wet.
_
London, England, 1855-05-24

No. 19,546.1

PUBLICATIONS.

ITURRAII FOR THE NOBLE ALLIANCE
1 In Nos 699 and 700 of the MUSICAL BOUQUET, price 6d.
Poetry by ELIZA Coos; composed by G. R. CHAPMAN. A truly
patrio is song, and the music is worthy of the beautiful poetry.
Also. Veil, White, and Blue (copyright edition), price Gd. Partant
pour la Syric, Rule Britinnia, and Clod Save tho Qicen, 31. each.
Musical Bouquet OM es, 192, High Holborn, and 20, Warwick-lane,
Paternoster-row.

Now ready, in 2 vols. post Svo., with Portrait,
MEMOIRS OF THE UT. HON.
RICHARD LALOR SHEIL.
By TORRENS M`CULLAGII, Esq.
" such a man as Shell emin,ntly deserved a biography, and Mr.
N'Cullagn has, we think, proved himself an exceedingly proper per-
son to undertake it. His narrative is lucid and pleasant, sound and
hearty in sentiment, end sensible in dissertation. Altogether, we.
to v emphaticay call this book an excellent biography."—Daily
News.
Puhlished for 11. Colbnrn, by his successors, Hurst and Blackett.

The THIRD and FOURTH VOLUMES are tow rea ly, comprising the
period from 1800 to 1810, and completing the work, of
IHE DUKE of BUCKINGHAM'S MEMOIRS
of the COURT and CABINETS of GEORGE 111., from
Original Fam ly I cuments.
Hurst and Blackett, oublishers, successors to Henry Colburn, 13,
Great ➢larlborough-street.
London, England, 1855-05-24

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London, England, 1855-05-24

BULG A.RI A.

The Pays says :_cc There -vt .-ere recently some
rumours of a movement of Tur" kish troops against
the Dobrudscha, but they ap pear to have been
withok foundation. The llas .chir Ismail Pacha
was lately at Schumla with a cc irps of froth 20,000
to 25,000 men, but no preparat ions had been com-
menced to cause it to be suppo sod that this corps
was about to march. The rul nour was probably
occasiouectby the march of a I ;mall Turkish corps
of 2,500 men from Giurgevo i Rustchuck. The
removal of this force reduced ti, le garrison at Giur-
gevo to a single battalion. Th e Turkish comman-
der in Wallachia, Hassan Paoli a, is to be replaced
by Soliman Paella, who is at S .thumla."
London, England, 1855-05-24

AUSTRIA.

A letter 'from Vienna, in the Cologne Gazette,
says :—" The reason for which the circular-de-
spatch of the Austrian Cabinet to the German
Courts was sent off only three days ago, is that
the acts relative to the conferences and to the va-
lidity of the treaty of December are considered as
not yet being terminated. This despatch contains
a copy of the protocols of the conference, and the
Imperial Cabinet says in it that it flatters itself
that ' its high confederates will derive from them
the complete conviction that the policy followed
hitherto by Austria, and which it is to follow for
the future, was based on proper regard for the dig-
nity, position, and interests of all the Germanic
Confederation.' The Cabinet expresses the hope
that its confederates will consequently 'openly, cor-
dially, and more unreservedly support Austria, in
order to enable her to take up a position significant
abroad and beneficial at home. Such a position,'
says the Imperial Government, can alone prove
to the German nation and foreign countries that
Austria and Germany support the general princi-
ples of European public law, and that their union
can only place a decisive balance in the scales of

war.' "

The statement of Count de Nesoelrode having
resigned is not confirmed. Count Tolstoi, who was
secretary for diplomatic affairs to the present Em-
peror when he was heir presumptive, has, it ap-
pears, been nominated Secretary of Stte in the
Department of Foreign Aflairs, but this does not
in any respect change the position of the Chancel-
lor of the Empire.
London, England, 1855-05-24

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London, England, 1855-05-24

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London, England, 1855-05-24

ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM.

BOROUGH OF MARYLEBONE.--A. preliminary meeting
of gentlemen connected with the borough of Marylebone
was hell on Tuesday evening at the Colosseum Tavern,
Portland-road, for the purpose of making arrangements
for a great borough demonstration io favour of the move-
ment for administrative reform.
Mr. Stockton, of St. Pancras, presided, and was sup-
ported by 11. Farrer, Esq., churchwarden of St. Pan-
cras, Jacob Bell, Esq., F. IT. Bridgman, EN., Dr. Gar-
rod Dillon, J. A. Nieholay, Esq., NI e:srs. Stephens,
Ross, M'Evily, D'lffangcr, Soder), Hulle], Freeth,
Brooks, Winter, Pallett, &-c.
It was resolved to hold a public meeting of the be-
rhoanug. hsot.f
pa Marncyr
ale, b, o‘n. eToocnontshideer3 0a tnhd
determinei inst. s taue.
ai 1 ni
a ethd elmpVlaroeniceannb:utiltrhfihyaloeyre.r.
best anode of enforcing the present demand for strong,
searching, and extensive reform in the executive depart-
boelesztasmoefthtohde Sotfaoteb,tatliineinegntitrbee obveesrtatshqrs
claims to the Government of this great coluionortfreyha,
office without reference to the party and position they
Pancras, be requestad to take the char, and
dmeanyof
soccupy.t
It was resolved that Mn Farrer,
the meeting adjourned for the purpose of drawing up
resolutions.
r._!!_._'"="7.7-7!77:777"."7!.•""""•

MEAT MARKETS.
NEWGATE &ND LEADENHALL.--We had a slow sale for
each kind of meat, as follows :—Beef, from 38 Od to 4s 2d ;
Mutton, 3s 6d to 43 841 ' • lamb, 5s Od to 6s 4d ; Veal, 3s 8d
to 43841.; Pork, 33 4(1 to 4s 4d per Sibs, by the carcase.
SOUTHALL, May 23.—The supplies of each kind of stock,
were seasonably large, and the trade ruled heavy, at barely
stationary prices:—Setif from 38 2d to 4s 61; Mutton, 31
61 to 4s 1(1(l; Lamb, 5s 2d to Os 6d ; Veal, 3s 8d to 4s 10d;
Pork, 38 4d to 4s 2,1 per Sibs, to sink the Wills.
11011rORD, May 23.—Prime sheep, lambs, and calves
moved off steadily, at very full prices. Otherwise, the
demand was in a sluggish state. Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s Gd
Mutton,_ 3s Gd to 5s Od; Lamb, 5s 4d to 6e 10d; Veal,
to 580 d ; Pork, 3s Gil to 4s 2d per 81bs. Qua.-ter old Store
Pigs, 208 to 25s each. 4s Mt
London, England, 1855-05-24

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.

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

Will be performed STILL WATERS RIM DEEP. Characters
Me•tsrs. A. Wigaa, Emery, G. Vining, Danvers, Miss Maskell
and Mrs. Aelfort.

To he followed by the Fairy Extravaganza. called THE YELLOW
Dlir tit? A. D THE KING OF 'CITE GOLD MINES.

ROYSL sTRAND THEATRE.
'
Under the direet4on of Miss Rebecca Isaacs,
THIS EVENING,

AP,llllVroriped THE LITTLE DEMON.
After which, SALLY SMART.
„To conclude with KING QUEEIt AND HIS DAUGHTERS
HREE.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS EVENING.
THE FIELD AGAINST THE FAVOURITE !
After which, the SCENES in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Ballet of KATE KEARNEY.
Mr. William Cooke announces for Whit Monday a Grand and
Magnificent Chivalric Spectacle of intense interest, to be produced oa
a scale of unparalleled grandeur and effect, combining both stage and
ring, united by the gigantic portable platform; followed by a new
and brilliant series of Scenic Acts in the Arena, invented and directed
by Mr. William Cooke.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, jun.
London, England, 1855-05-24

BULG A_RIA.

The Pays says :—" There were recently some
rumours of a movement of Turkish troops against
the Dobrudscha, but they appear to have been
without foundation. The Muschir Ismail Pacha
was lately at Schumla with a corps of from 20,000
to 25,000 men, but no preparations had been com-
menced to cause it to be supposed that this corps
was about to march. The rumour
was probably
occasioned by the march of a small Turkish corps
of 2,500 men from Giurgeve to Rustchuok. The
removal of this force reduced the garrison at Giur-
gevo to a single battalion. The Turkish comman-
der in Wallachia, Hassan Pacha, is to be replaced
by Solilan Pacha, who is at Schumla.'
London, England, 1855-05-24

THE RACE.

After taking their preparatory canter along the straight
they returned to the paddock, and were in due time
called to the post by Mr. Hibburd, the starter. The din
of tongues in the betting inclosure was gradually hushed,
and a feverish anxiety everywhere prevailed. At the
very first attempt the start was admirably effected, and
the sudden burst of commingling shouts, " They're off!"
was felt like an electric thrill by thousands of palpitat-
ing hearts.
Flatterer jumped off with the lead, but had scarcely
proceeded a Hundred yards when Lord of the Isles went
to the front, with Lord Alfred, Strood, Flatterer, Wild
Dayrell, Kingstown, Cave Adullam, and Little Brownie
clustering up ' • Dirk Hatteraick, Bylstone, and Courtenay
lying off. At the Mile Post, Kingstown obtained the
lead, Wild D%yrell going on second, Lord of the Isles third,
Lord Alfred fourth, and The Flatterer next. These posi-
tions were held to the distance, where Lord Alfred
dropped back to the beaten horses, and in the next mo-
ment Wild Dayrell deprived Kingstown of the lead, and
gallopped home an easy winner by a length ; the second
beating the third by a head ; bad fourth. Corcebus and
Courtenay were the next two. The others quite beaten
off.—Nett amount of the stakes, 4,925 sous.

The Great Exhibition Plate cif 100 sovs (Handicap), for
all ages; the winner of any race; except matches, after
the weights were published, slb extra. One mile and
a quarter.
Mr. Newman's Tom Burke, 3 yrs, sst 61b (Fordham) 1
Mr. Morris's Eulogist, 5 yrs, 7st 41b (Barham) 2
Mr. Sparrow's Master Slender, 6 yrs, Est 41b (T. Cliff) 3
Mr. Deunett's Spider, 5 y rs, 6st 41b (Roe) 4
Betting-5 to 4 agst Master Slender, 6to 4 agat Eulo-
gist, 4to 1 agst Torn Burke. Won by a length and a
half, the second beating the third by a neck, bad fourth.
The Epsom Cup of 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of
10 sovs each, h ft; for three-yr-olds, 7st; four, Bst 71,;
five and upwards, 9st ; mares allowed 51b, and geld-
ings 31b. Any horse having run in the Derby without
being placed allowed 31b. Derby course. 15 subs.
Mr. Thelluson's Rataplan, 5 yrs, 9st (J. Prince) 1
Lord Anglesey's The Nabob, 6 yrs, Oat Goater)
Lord Derby's Acrobat, 4 yrs, Bst lb...(Templernan) 3
Lord W. Powlett's Hermit, 4 yrs, Bst 71b (S. Rogers) 4
Betting-6 to 4on Rataplan, 3to 1 agat Hermit, sto
1 agat any other. Won easily by a length. Same distance
between the second and third. Very bad fourth.

The Epsom Town Plate (Handicap) of 50 110111, for all
London, England, 1855-05-24

DENMAB K.

-
The ex-Ministers of Denmark who have been
impeached, and who are to apn ,ar before the High
Court of Justice of the Kingdot n on 4th Jufie, are
six in number :—M. de Tillisd i, Minister of the
Interior ; Gen. de Hansen, )1 Tar ; M. Bluhme,
Foreign Affairs ; Admiral Steen' -Bill, Marine ; and
M. de Scheel, Justice. They an accused, first—of
having ordered, without having demanded. the au-
thorisation of the Diet, though i t was sitting, vari-
ousmeasures cousing expenses n of accorded by the
laws of finance; an esecondly, )1 haying illegally so-
licited and blamed the royal s a action for the same
measures, and having ordered t:ne payment of other
sums, without legal authorisa Lion. M. do Hansen
is besides specially accused o f having:, disposed of
sums not allowed in the budg, ii;s of 1853 and 1854.
The High Court of Justice hr Al I already been COD"
stituted, in accordance with I &i t. 72 of the Consti-
tution. It consists of sixteen judges, namely, eight
members of Folksthing, and o.7.ght members of th©
London, England, 1855-05-24

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NOTICE.—The Establishments will be closed on Wednesday and
Thur day next, May 234 and 24th, reopening on Friday morning, the
25th instant, at 7 o'clock.
RACES and HOLIDAYS.—The attractions of
the Derby Day, the promenades and excursions of Wh• tsun-
tide —Drcss for these occasions is ready for inspection at the Esta.
blishments of E. MOSES and SON,
In the variety of Attire for the
Derby Day the Emperor's Cape
will have a prominent place, and
win golden opinions on the manu-
facturing skill of E. Moses and
Son. This tape is an entirely
origin al invention, a new material,
thoroughly waterproof, gentle-
manly and elegant in design—a
Perfect guard against rain and
dust. Price, plain, 265., trimmed
with silk, 335.
For Whitsuntide a malnificent
stock of novelties in lavender
Attire Is provided by E. Moses and
Son. Fabrics of unequalled de•
gance; styles of the most artistic
design ; every taste carefully
studied, and satisfaction univer-
sally expressed.

Whitsuntide elegances in Hats,
Caps, and Hosiery Goods—the
most brilliant exhibition ever
witnessed—the fashionable, ele-
gant, seasonable, and useful.
Articles of Dress charged con-
siderably lower prices than at any
house in the world.
E. Moses and Son are the larg-
est Merchant Tailors, Clothiers,
Hatters, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe
and Shirt Manufacturers in the
kingdom. Their wh desale de-
partment exhibits the most ex-
tensive stock in existence, and
merchants, captains, emigrants,
and all others derive the greatest
bl en
transac-
tionseisfhrmomisofE.
Ps°lOss bs al
eta
and SoevnnsF

E. MOSES and SON are
Merchant Tailors, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, `hart Manufac-
turers, Boat and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
CAUTION.—E. MOSES and SON beg to state they have no connexion
with any other house in or out of London, except their own Esta-
blishments, as follow t
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 are closed from sunset on Fridays till sunset on
caturdays, when business is resumed till 12 o'clock.
IMPOILTANT.--Should any article not give satisfaction it will be ex-
changed or, if preferred, the money returned without hesitation: All
goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest price, from which no
abatement can be made.

A New Book, with Hits of prices, system of self-measurement,
and other in'ormation, may be had on application, or post free.
An Illustrated Almanac for 1855 gratis, on application, or post free
Id on parle Francais. Qui si parla Italian.
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The Successful Results of theuest last half-century have proved beyond
q
ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL
possesses peculiarly noarishing powers in the growth, restora-
tion, and improvement of the Hum in Hair, and is now universally
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tions for the Hair. It prevents it from falling off or turning grey,
strengthens weak Fair, cleanses it from scurf and dandruff, and
mal-es it be iutitullycurly, and glossy. Its operation in cases of
Baldncs. is peculiarly active; and in the growth of the Beard, Whis-
kers, Eyebrows, and Mustachios, it is untaiing in its stimulative
operation. For Children it is esnecially recollmmended, as forming
the basis of a beautiful Head of Hair. Price 3s. 6d. and 75.; Family
Bottles (equal to tour small), Its. 6d. ; and double that size, 21s.
CAUTION.----On the wrapper of each bottle are the words, Row-
LANDS' MACASSAIt OIL, In two lines.
Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton-garden, London, and
by Chemists and Perfumers.

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Patent of England, and secured by the Seals of the Ecole de
Pharmacie de Paris, and the Imperial College of Medicine, Vienna.
TRIESEMA.R, No. 1,
,s a remedy for Relaxation. Spermatorrhosa. and Exhaustion of the
y-tem, whether arising from excesses, accident, or climate.
To those persons who are prevented entering the married state by
the consequences of early errors it is invaluable.
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a Tactually, in the short space of three days, completely and entirely
eradicates all traces ot those Disorders which Capivi and Cubebs
aye so long been thought an antidote for. to the ruin of the health
of a vast portion of the population.
TRIItSE%IAR, No. 8,
Is the great Continental Remedy for that class of Disorders, which
unfortunately the English physician treats with Mercury, to the in-
evitable destruction of the patient's constitution, and which all the
sarsaparilla in the world cannot remove.
TRIESEMA It, No. 1,2, and 3, are alike devoid of taste or smell,
and of all nauseating qualities. They may lie on the toilet ta-olc
without their use being suspected.
Sold in tin cases at 1 Is. each, free by post, 2s. extra, divided into
separate doses, as administered by Valpeau, Laßemand, Roux.
‘k• c., &c.—To be had Wholesale and Retail in London of Johns
50.,6x,
Ccrnhill ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-street; and Sanger, 5
ford-street ;R. H. Ingham, druggist, 46, Market-street, Manchester ;
IT. Bradbury, bookseller, Deansgate, Bolton ; J. Prie.tly, chemist, 52,
Lord-street, Liverpool; Powell, bookseller, 15, Westmoreland-street,
Lublin; Winnall, bookseller, High-street, Birmingham.
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London, England, 1855-05-24

THE SUN; LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING-, MAY 24, 1855.

SHARE AI tt T S

LINES LFASED AT FPTED.RENTALS.

LAW' INTELLIGENCE (THIS DAY).

(THIS DAY.)

RALLWAII.

Lzasing
C2mpaiis

losing PriCCE
this :lay.

Ruatneas
this day.

COURT OF CHANCERY.
(Befcre Vice Chancellor Stuart.)

RAILWAYS.

WINTOSII V. T3E GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COUPANY.

UA

Closing Pee"
this day.

BIiSiTIOJP dons
this day.

The arguments in this important case were resumed
this morning. On the conclusion of those on the part of
the defendants, the Great Western Railway Company,
Sir F. Kelly rose to reply, but was interrupted by

22 - '23

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His Honour, who stated that he was very anxious,
considering the importance of the case, and the magni-
tude of the sum at stake, to state what his impression
were upon the point involved. The great difficulty his
Honour felt, indeed almost the only oue was upon the
suLject of the jurisdiction of the Court. His impression
was rather in favour of the decree asked for by the
plaintiff, if the Court had only the jurisdiction to make
it, upon which he had considerable doubt after the
decision of the late Lord Cottenham in two similar cases.
Now, the course he would propose to be adopted was
that Sir F. Kelly should postpone his reply till Monday,
if that day would suit his convenience, and in the mean-
time his Honour would consider the question of jurisdio-
tion, and the judgment pronounced by Lord Cottenham
in the case he had alluded to.

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Sir F. Kelly said he should be perfectly prepared, as
he was now, to reply on Monday. As to the subject of
the jurisdiction he felt no doubt, being convinced that
if the Court should come to the conclusion that it had
no jurisdiction it would be in effect a total denial on the
part of the Court to do justice between the parties.
His Honour would consider the subject between this
day and Monday, but he could not but think the (lc-
cisions of Lord Cottenham were unfavourable to the
j urisdiction of the Court. Looking, however, to the
I present case, and considering the litigation that had
I taken place, he thought it was the duty of the Court to
struggle for the jurisdiction, if it could, in order that
the parties might not be sent de novo to a conrt of law.
The further arguments in the case were then postponed
to Monday, when Sir F. Kelly will reply, should the
Court consider it necessary.

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21 - 23

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2d par
19 20

68 - 70
91 - 02
76 - 78
124 -
96 -P8
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58 - 62

Nothing of the least interest came before any of the
other Equity Courts today.

70 - 73
61 - 76
66 - 76
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COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.

Sittings in Banco, before Lord Chief-Justice Campbell,
Mr. Justice Coleridge, Mr. Justice Erie, and Mr.
Justice Crompton.)

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124 - 133
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London, England, 1855-05-24

1 D 111 IN LS TRATI PE REFORM.

BOROUGH OF MARYLEBONE.—A preliminary meeting
of gentlemen connected with the borough of Marylebone
was held on Tuesday evening at the Colosseum Tavern,
Portland-road, for the purpose of making arrangements
for a great borough demonstration in favour of the move-
ment for administrative reform.
Mr. Stockton, of St. Pancras, presided, and was sup-
ported by H. Farrer, Esq., churchwarden of St. Pan-
cras, Jacob Bell, Esq., F. H. Bridgman, Esq., Dr. Gar-
rod Dillon, J. A. Nicholay, Esq.,
Ross, M'Evily, D'lffanger, Soden, Hullah, Freetb,
Brooks, Winter, Pallett, &c. Messrs. Stephens,
It was resolved to hold a public meeting of the bo-
rough of Marylebone on the 30th inst. in the Vestry-
hall, St. Pancra', "To consider and determine upon the
best mode of enforcing the present demand for strong,
searching, and extensive reform in the executive depart-
claims to the Government of this great country, and the
ments of the State, the entire overthrow of all family
best method of obtaining the best qualified men for
office without reference to the party and position they
may occupy.
It was resolved that Mr. Farrer, as senior churchwar-
den Of St. Pancras, be requested to take, the chill-, and.
the meeting adjourned for the purpose of drawing up
resolutions.

jr ABKHT IVg 14 -( nil IS AY

MEAT MARKETS.

,LaEse .fDoEI
INO uwAs L:l.l3—eWef,efrhoamd
3ass(kilowtos4alse2facir;
lutton, 3s Gd to 4s 8d ; lamb, 5s Od to 6s 4d ; Veal, 36 8d
to 4,,gd ; Pork, 3s 4d to 4s 4d per Ms, by the carcase.
SOUTHALL, May 23.—The supplies of each kind of stock,'
Ef
" eat
were seasonabl) large, and the trade ruled heavy, at barely
h
stationary prices :—Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s Gd; Mutton,
Ew
kindo A To
Gd to 4s 10d; Lamb, 562 d to Gs Gd ; Veal, 3s 8d to 4s 10d;
Pork, :Is 4d to 4s 2d per 8113 s, to sink the offals.
ROMFORD, May 23.—Prime sheep, lambs, and calves
moved off steadily, at very full prices. Otherwise, the
demand was in a sluggish state. Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s 6d:
Mutton, 3s Gd to 5s Od; Lamb, 5s 4d to Gs 10d ; Veal, 4s Od
to 5s 0:1; Pork, 3s Gd to 4s ''d per Sibs. Quarter old Store
Pigs, 20s to 25s each.

HAY MARKETS.
3IIITiI.PIELD.-11eadow hay, 31 03 to 51 5s Od ; clover
ay., 3/ 5 to 6-; ; and straw, 11 58 to 1/ 12s per load.
A moderate supply and a steady demand.
eUmBERLAN.i... Meadow li Ly, 3! 3s to 51 5; ; clover
,litto, 3! 58 to 6! 6s ; and straw. 1/ Gs to 1/ 12s per load.
Both hay and straw sold steadily, at our quotations.
WHITECHAPEL.—AIeadow hay, 3! 03 to 5' ss; clover
ditto, 31 5s to 61 6s; and straw, 1/ 5s to 1l 12a per load.
Trade firm.

A Slam, BILL.—The Montreal Pilot of the 6th inst.
says —We understand that Madame St. Julien has in.
stituted an action against the Governor-General for the
sum
l of
'bd, and thateingMada of Madames "small
suitesmall for his Ex.
celeny during the three
days be was the guest of the city in March last. The
corporation refused to pay the mount, which they con
sidered exorbitant, aad of coarse the governor cannot
clrblo.ar
pay without giyisg offense to his how% -

J, e
London, England, 1855-05-24

COOK V. WILDE'S JUDGMENT.

This was an action brought by the plaintiff, a printer,
of Maidstone, against the Clerk of the Peace for the
county of Kent, for libel. The action was tried at the
sittings after Michaelmas term, and the cause of action
was certain remarks made by the defendant in a letter
addressed to the Finance Committee of the county, re-
lative to the printing of the list of voters of the county,
imputing to him the desire of extorting money from the
county, which the justices embodied in their report to the
quarter sessions, and which the defendant, as clerk of
the peace, read in open court. At the trial the defend-
ant's counsel pleaded the letter was a privileged commu-
nication, and that the defendant was entitled to a non-
suit. For the plaintiff it was contended that it was not
a privileged communication, and that the defendant had
exceeded his duty in making the comments he had in
that letter on the plaintiff, and that it was a question
for a jury. Their lordships were of opinion that the
letter in question was not a privileged communication,
and that the remarks complained of were not necessary
for the guidance of the committee in auditing the
accounts; but the question of malice was one for a jury.
They could not allow the verdict to stand for the plain-
tiff any more than enter a non-suit for the defendant,
and could only pronounce, with the consent of both par-
ties, that there be a new trial. As the defendant
might be thought to have exceeded his duty in doing
what he had, and the plaintiff had had the means of pub-
licly denying the imputation, their lordships suggested
that no further proceedings be taken in the case.
London, England, 1855-05-24

No. 19.546.1

PUBLICATIOI\TS.

HUB,RAH FOR THE{ NOBLE ALLIANCE !
In Nos 699 and 700 of the MUSICAL BOUQUET, price 60.
Poetry by ELIZA COOS ; composed by G. R. Cnxrmmr. A truly
pArio is sons, an i the music is worthy of the beautnill poetry.
Also. Red, White. and Blue (copyright edition), price 6d. Partant
pour is Syria, Rule Britannia, and God Save the Queen, 3.1. each.
Musical Bouquet OfiLes, 192, High Holborn, and 20, Warwick-lane,
Paternoster-rosy.

Now ready, in 2 vols. post Bvo., with Portrait,
MEMOIRS OF THE RT.
RICHARD LALOR SHEIL.
By TORRENS M'CITLLAGII, Esq.
"Such a man as Shell eminrut'y deserved a biography, and Mr.
M'Cullagh has, we think, proved himself an exceedingly proper per-
son to undertake it. His narrative is lucid and pleasant, sound and
hearty in sentiment, and sensible in dissertation. Altogether, we
m3y .emphatical,y call this book an excellent biography."—Daily
News.
Published for H. Colbarn, by his successors, Horst and Blacken.

The TIMED and FOURTH VOLUMES are now ready, comprising the
period from 1800 to 1810, and completing the work, of
THEthe DUKE of BUCABINETKINGHAM'S MEMOIRS
of COURT and CS of GEORGEEIII., from
Original Family Documents.
Hurst and Blackett, publishers, suczessors to Henry Colburn, 13,
Great Marlborough-street.

Just published, Bvo., cloth, price 93.,
THE SABBATEI(Vol.II.);
Or, an Idquiry into the Supposed Obligation of the Sabbaths
of the 'Old Testament.
By Sir W. DO MVILLE, Bart.
London : Chapman and Hall, 193, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1855-05-24

HAY MARKETS

--- - ---
BMITIIPIELD.—Meadow hay, 3/ Os to 5/ 5s Od ; clover
ditto, Si 5s to 6i 63; and straw, I/ 6s to I/ 12s per load.
A moderate supply
CUMBERLAND. Meadow hay, :3/ 3s to 5/ 5s ; clover
and a steady demand.
ditto, 3/ 5s to GI 63 ; and straw, 1/ 6s to 1/ 12s peer load.
clover
Both hay and straw sold steadily, at our quotations.
WUTTECHAP:a.—Mcadow hay, 3/ Os to si, 514;
ditto, 3/ 53 to 0/6s; and straw, 1/ 5s to 1/ 12s par load.
Trade firm.

A Susan BILL.—The Montreal Pilot of the sth inst.
says understand that Madame St. Julieu has iu-
stituted an action against the Governor-General for the
sum of 4001., being Madame's "small bill" for his Ex-
cellency's board, and that of his suite during the three
days he.was the guest of the city in March last. The
corporation refused to pay the amount, which they con
sidered exorbitant, and of course the governor c annot
pay without giving offence to his hosts. .
London, England, 1855-07-16

NEW BUDGET.

What the Cha(nl7Celnolrtlot6f EtchoenoEmxic6ht
Exchequer said in the
House of '"
k,ommons seems to have been greatly misun-
derstood. A supplemental estimate for the army and
navy will be brought forward before the close of the
session, but which it is understood will not at most ex-
ceed three to four millions. It will, however, be re-
membered that in the budget Sir George Lewis provided
for 3,000,0001. by way of a vote of credit, and 3,000,0001.
of a margin. It will not, therefore, as was suggested
by the question of Mr. Disraeli last night, be necessary
to contract any new loan ; at the most all that may be
required may be the authority of parliament to issue
early. in the next year, if required, a small additional
amount of Exchequer bills.

We learn from a local paper that the hon. and gallant
member for Lincoln, Colonel Sibthorp, who has been
indisposed for some time past, is nearly convalescent.
MURDER AT EAST RETFORD.—A man of depraved
character, named Elijah Bradley, has' been committed
to trial by the magistrates in county petty sessions at
Retford, for the murder of a single man, of a quiet
harmless disposition, named Thomas Black, aged 56.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict of manslaughter,
but at a subsequent investigation of the case before the
I justices additional evidence was produced, which
the committal of Bradley on the capital charge.
London, England, 1855-07-16

THE MILITIA.

The contracts for the new Militia encampment at Col-
chester have been entered into, and the works have com-
menced. Accommodation will be provided for 2,000
men, each hut to contain 25 men.

•
The Kangaroo has arrived from South Australia, but
her amount of gold, if any, remains to be ascertained.
says : The first
BREAKFAST EXTRAORDINARY.—The Maidstone Jour-
nal, in noticing the local swimming club, containing 79
members, first-rate swimmers, &c.,
aquatic breakfast is to take pace on Mondayin.iii:tec,i at
seven o'clock, when every member will be required to
partake of the repast in the rivers[ADVEßTlSEMENT.]—Holloway Ointment and Pills
tried ating
superior Remedies for the cure of Sores and Wounds.
—Letitia Philips,. of Langum, South Wales,
in fact, ever for oysters
that so severely when out in a boat dredging
that she was unable to use it for several month Yiste"
s after-
wards, continually suffering the most excruci •
In the hopes of deriving some benefit shepain.
after surgeon all round the country, but surgeon
to, Holloway's Oint-
ment of them
cwoausldtrhieedal
withoutthe
good a
Y available remedy
perfect cure, and the in-
euect.
and Pills were then resorted
able medicines soon effectedobas
drug-
gists, and at Professor llolleorwveady;
jured part can scarcely be and these invalu-
s Establishments
Sold by all
2/4, Strand, London ; and 80, Maiden-lane, New York:
London, England, 1855-07-16

THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Buebtene.
THIS EVENING. -
Will be performed RING RENE'S DAUGHTER.
Followed by A MOVING TALE.
First act of FLYING COLOURS.
Second act of THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY.
Followed by BOX AND COX.
To conclude with a Ballet.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STRERT.
Under the Management of Mr. Munn EnAn.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed HOW STOUT YOU'RE GETTING.
To conalade with KING HENRY THE EIGHTH. Queen Ka-
tharine, Mn. C. Kean ; Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. C. Kean.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI:
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directrese, MAdome Celeste.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed A MOVING TALE.
Followed by A NOVEL EXPEDIENT.
After which, FRATERNISATION.
To conclude with OPEN SESAME ; or, A Night with the Forty
Thieves. Characters by Messrs. P. Bedford and Keeley; Misses
Woolgar, Cuthbert, Wyndham, if. Keeley. and Mrs. Keeley.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE•
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan;

THIS EVENING,
Will be Performed PERFECT CONFIDENCE and . Characters b
yy
Messrs. F. Robson and G. Vining; Miss Marston Miss Bromle
Followed by PLOT AND PASSION. Characters by Mr. F.
Robson, and Mr. A. Wigan Mrs. Stirling, and Miss Bromley.
To conclude with THE WANDERING MINSTREL. Jem
Bags, Mr. F. Robson.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
MR. FLEXMORE and MLLE. AURIOL'S GRAND NIGHT,
And their last appearance for the provincpes), in London (revious to their departure

On WEDNESDAY, July 18,
The performances will commence with the popular Comedy of
TIME TRIES ALL.
After which, the Cavatina from Bellini's Opera of NORMA.
To be succeeded by the Operetta of the WATERMAN.
To be followed by a Petite Ballet from Flexrnore's MENO-
ItELLA.
After which the popular Farce of JOHN JONES.
In the course of the evening a variety of other Entertainments.
To conclude with the celebrated Serio•comic Pantomime of DON
JUAN-

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
THIS. AND EVERY EVENING,
In compliance with the universal wish expressed, the interesting
Spectacle. Lord Byron's MAZEPPA ; or, the Wild Horse, in which
Mr. William Cooke's highly-trained horses will appear for the first
time. The piece will exhibit all the original thrillingly electric
effects !
To conclude with the SCENES in the CIRCLE, by Equestrians of
high repute.
Box-office open from Eleven till roar. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Equestrian Director,
Mr. W. Cooke, Jun.

HUM WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tom DAT —Morning lgia'n.a:ter 3 I Evening 35min. aft. 3
I'a-lOssow - Mornint. 54 min.after 3 1 Evening 10min. aft. 4
London, England, 1855-07-16

NEW BUDGET.

(From the Economist)
What the Chancellor of the Exchequer said in the
souse of Commons seems to have been greatly misun-
derstood. A. supplemental estimate for the army and
navy will be brought forward before the close of the
session, but which it is understood will not at most ex-
ceed three to four millions. It will, however, be re-
membered that in the budget Sir George Lewis provided
for 3,000,000/, by way of a vote of credit, and 3,000,0001.
of a margin. It will not, therefore, as was suggested
by the question of Mr. Disraeli last night, be necessary
to contract any new loan ; at the most all that may be
required may be the authority. of parliament to issue
early in the next year, if required, a small additional
amount of Exchequer bills.

We learn from a local paper that the hon. and gallant
member for Lincoln, Colonel Sibthorp, who has been
indisposed for some time past, is nearly convalescent.
MURDER AT EAST.. RETFORD. —A man of depraved
character, named Elijah Bradley, has been committed
to trial by the magistrates in county petty sessions at
Retford, for the murder of a single man, of a quiet
harmless disposition, named Thomas Black, aged 56.
1 The coroner's jury returned a verdict of manslaughte4
but at a subsequent investigation of the case before the
justices additional evidence was produced, which led to
the committal of Bradley on the capital charge:
London, England, 1855-07-16

TEE OFFICIAL BOARDS OF THE STATE.
ORDNANCE SELECT COMMITTEE AND
INVENTORS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—The various difficulties in the way of introduc-
ing any discovery calculated to be of importance to the
public weal can be known only by one who may have
unfortunately made the attempt.
Let us suppose for a moment an inventor to set about
the " carrying out" process, so termed, and what has he
to do!

At the outset communications pass between first one
and then another public functionary, till at last a com-
mittee of inquiry is instituted.
If the invention be now adjudged of sufficient merit
he is required, at his own expense, to establish, by a
satisfactory trial, the particular advantage and utility
of the discovery.
I offer no protest against this proceeding, but I do say
that an inventor in attempting it frequently finds him-
self unexpectedly thwarted and embarrassed by heavy ex-
penses, in consequence of which he fails to produce evi-
dence sufficient to secure its adoption, as approval merely
does not entitle, according to the regulations of her Ma-
jesty's ordnance service, a consideration shown for any
outlay which may have been incurred.
I ask, Sir, is it fair that one member of the commu-
nity should suffer in his endeavours to benefit the whole ?
Is it right that any discovery embracing the general
good should fail of successful development, attributable
to a circumstance which is altogether an accident of the
social economy ?
I may be allowed to instance the position in which I
am at the present moment placed with respect to an
asphyxiating agent, recently brought under the notice
of the Ordnance Select Committee.

The object contemplated by the use of such an agent
in the general operations of war is certainly far more
humane than either the bullet or the sword, as it would
effect in many instances that which those could not—
conquest without the loss of blood.
Not the slightest doubt is entertained as to the prac-
tical value of the agent in question, but it remains for
me to incur all the expenses which may be required to
establish the fact to the satisfaction of the committee.
I declare, sir, in all seriousness, that I would rather
undertake to put the whole garrison of Sebastopol or
Cronstadt hors de combat, and, I believe, the chances of
my success would preponderate, than attempt to afford
satisfactory evidence in any other way.
I make these animadversions with all due respect, know-
ing that responsibility can only be partial where prero-
gative is not absolute, but decapitate that hydra-headed
monster official routine, and all complaints will cease.—
I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant,
THOMAS CATTELL, M.D.
Euston-square, July 12, 1855.