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nover, the Ladies Ashley, Lord and Lady Stanley of
Alderley and the Hon. Misses Stanley, Lord Redes-
dale, Lord and Lady Harriet Ashley, Lord and Lady
George Cavendish and Miss Cavendish, Lord and
Lady Chesbam, Lord and Lady William Compton,
Lord and Lady Colville, Lady Gertrude Sloane
Stanley and the Misses Stanley, Lord Stanley,
M.P., Lord Dankeilin, Lady Emily Ponsonby and
the Misses Ponsonby, Lady Blanche Egerton, Lord
and Lady Foley, Lord Ernest Bruce, M.P., Count
Arrivabene, Count Maffei, Count Zannini, Count
and Countess Danncskiold, Sir Anthony and Lady
de Rothschild, Baron and Baroness Moyer Roths•
child, Baron Frederick Rothschild and Miss Da
Rothschild, the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief
Justice, Colonel the Hon. James Macdonald and
Mrs. Macdonald, the Right Hon. Sir R. Peel, M.P.,
and Lady Emily Peel, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. W.
Ashley, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Eger-
ton, Hon. Miss Stuart, Hon. F. Egerton, R.N.,
Hon. Mr. and Mr.. Liddell, Hon. R. Edwardee,
Hon. E. Stanley, Hon. Alan Egerton, Hon. Gerald
Noel, Hon. Spencer Ponsonby and Mrs. Ponsonby,
Hon. Mr. Stanhope, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. John
Ashley, the Right Hon. C.P., Villiers, M.P., Hon.
Leopold Agar Ellis and Mre. Ellie, Hon. R. Meade,
Mr. W. Craven and Lady Mary Craven, Mr. Bate-
son, M.P., and the Hon. Mrs. Bateson, Hon. Mrs.
Nortcn, Mr. Baillie Cochrane, Hon. C. R. Colville,
Hon. Miss Eden, Hon. Evelyn'Ashley, Hon. Frede-
rick Byng, Hon, Kinnaird, M.P., Mr. and Lady
Elizabeth Drummond, Mr. and Lady Emily Drum-
mond, Mr. and Lady Margaret Beat►3ont, the
Speaker and Lady Charlotte Denison, the Right
Hon. Spencer Walpole, M.P., the Right Hon. R.
Lowe, M.P., and Mrs. Lowe, the Right Hon. T.
Milner Gibson, M P., the Right Hon. E. Cardwell,
M.P., the Right Hon. Frederick Peel, M.P, and
Mrs. Peel, the Right Hon. W. F. Cowper, M.P.,
and Mrs. Cowper, Sir Edward Kerrison, M.P., and
Lady Caroline Kerrison, Sir David Dundas, Sir John
Acton, Sir James and Lady Matheson, Sir Joseph
Paxton, Sir Edwin Landseer, Sir Roderick Mur-
chison, Sir Richard and Lady Mayne and Miss
Mayne, Dowager Lady Williamson, the Lord
Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, the Lord Mayor
of York, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the Lord Pro-
vost of Edinburgh, the Provost of Glasgow, the
Mayor of Southampton and Mrs Perkins, General •
Matheson, Admiral klundy, Major-General Mal-
colm and Mr Malcolm, Rear-. Admiral Charles
Elliott, Colonel Maude and Mrs Maude, Colonel
Mandy, R.A., Colonel Lambert, Colonel Chambers
and Mrs Chambers, Colonel Sykes, Colonel Marshall
and Mrs Marshall, Lieut. Colonel Maxwell, Captain
Harris, Captain Shaw and Mrs Shaw, Captain Mac-
donald, Captain Rogers, Captain Bateson, Captain
Speke, Captain A. L. Ricardo, the Accountant-
General and Mrs Russell, Mr H. Baring, M.P.,
Mr Cobden, M.P., Mr Bright, M.P., Mr Crawford,
M.P., Mr Stansfeld, M.P.: Mr Holford, M.P.,
and Mrs Holford, Mr E wart, M.P., Mr. Dalglish,
M.P., Mr Jackson, M.P., Mr Wollaston Blake,
M.P., Mr Potter, M.P., Mr Horsfall, M.P.,
Mr Seely, M.P., and Mrs Seely, Mr Laird,
M.P„ the Dean of St. Paul's and Mrs Milman,
the Dean of Westiainster, Rev. Dr., Airs,
and Miss Cumming and Mr Lean, Rev. J.
Oakley and Mrs Oakley, Rev. H. Bunsen
and Mrs Bunsen, Rev: Mr Munro, Mr Hawkshaw,
Mr Fowler, Mr Adams and Miss Adams, Mr Moon,
Mr E. Watkiu, Mr Baldwin, Mr Morley, Dr
Hawkesley, Dr Hewitt, Mr and Mrs Ferguson and
Miss Ferguson, Mr Alfred de Rothschild, Mr
Roberts and Miss Roberts, Mr 11. B. Adams, Mr
and Mrs Scott Russell, Mr Henry Greville, Mr
John Romilly, Mr an O. Mrs Henry Loch, Mr and
Mre George Bateson, Mr Semeuza, Mr John Penn,
Mr Crampton, Mr Fairbairn and Mrs Fairbairn,
Mr and Mrs M.‘Connell, Mr Matheson, M.P., and
Mrs Matheson, Mr W. Fairbairn, Mr Negretti, Mr
Negretti, Mr and Mrs Ernest Bunsen, Mr Swinton,
Mr 1). Cook, Mr James Grant, Mr Stewart, Mr and
Mrs J. C. Hope Johnstone, Mr Edmund Heales, Mr
Macgregor, Mr Haldane, Mr Higgins, Mr J Bateson,
Mr Alfred Wigan, Mr and Mrs Loch and Miss Loch,
Mr Tod-Heatly, Mr Noble, Mr Humber, Mr Merry-
weather, Mr Wilfred Howard, Mr King, Mr Thomp-
son, Mr D. Chinnery, Mr and Mrs Wright, Mr
Nicholay, Mr Victor Williamson, Mr Cumming, Mr
C. Leslie, Mr and Mrs Carr Glyn, Mr Richardson,
Mr Lowman Taylor, Mr Lewis, Mr and Mrs S.
Russell, Mr Plimsoll, Mr Engleheart, &o.

minds of men act upon one another, and in which, .01. ,• .
a resource to force, the power of higher prineiplfee 7 :-. 3,,
and recognised. That I believe the meaning of ssf ii?"-.
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pert." (Cheers.) He thought they would fin 41141*-1-1--c&
evidence of his "moral support" in the mission - Sir:e4o;
Moses Montefiore. Thera was another distinguishing fht.
ture of this mission. It was undertaken by a man who was
not a diplomatist. Perhaps it might have been partly
Owing to the fact that Sir Moses Montefiore was not a
diplomatist that his mission was so eminently successfal ;
because, not being a diplomatist, he was able to devote
himself solely to the work he had in hand.
Mr. ATTWOOD seconded the resolution.
Mr. ABEL SMITR proposed, "That this meeting desires to
express its eeep obligations to Earl Russell, her Majesty's
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, for the readiness with
which he afforded to Sir Moses Montefiore the countenance
and support of the Government, and to offer its earnest thanks
to Sir John Drummond Hay, her Majesty's Consul General
in Morocco, and to Mr. Consul Reade, and to all those who
personally aided in carrying into effect the objects, and thus
contributing to the success of his journey." lie was glad
that the meeting had associated the name of Earl Rus-
sell with the noble and benevolent efforts which had been
made on behalf .of justice and humanity. (near, hear.)
Every honour was duo to Earl Russell for his exertions on
behalf of the freedom, happiness, and progress of mankind.
(Cheers.) He (the speaker) could well imagine the cheer-
fulness and willingness with which Earl Russell would
give his assistance to Sir Moses Montefiore. (Hear, hear.)
Not given because it was pressed for, but because it wee
the impulse of a generous nature, sympathising with the
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II sufferings and wants of others. (Applause.) The course
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which the British Government had taken in the matter was
most creditable to them. As long as uprightness, honour,
and disinterested benevolence were valued, such conduct as
that of Sir Moses Monteffore must command the admiration
of his fellow-men, and be a bright example to others.
Mr. Sergeant SIMON seconded the resolution.
Mr. GoscHEN, M.P., proposed— " That this meeting,
bearing in mind the gracious reception accorded by his Ma-
jesty the Emperor of Morocco to the representations of Sii
Moses Montefiore, wishes to record its high appreciation of
the desire shown by that enlightened sovereign to extend
his protection and to insure justice to all classes of his sub-
jects, without reference to religions creed; and that this
meeting would be gratified if her Majesty's Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs would communicate this resolu-
tion to the Emperor of Morocco-, through the British Con-
sul-General at Morocco." (Hear, hear.) The Emperor of
Morocco had taught the word at large a most valuable
lesson respecting the value of civil and religious liberty.
(Hear, hear.) He (the hon. gentleman) trusted that some
of tiliose Governments which still refused to make any con-
cession ,in this respect would follow the example which had
been set them by the Emperor. (Cheers.)
Professor .1. WALRY seconded the motion.
Mr. A. COREIO proposed, and Mr. HEaTRIE IsiAcs
seconded—" That this meeting contemplates with deep
satisfaction the social &IA political equality now happily
enjoyed by all the subjects Pf his Majesty, feeling proud
and gratified in remarking how the example thus set has
contributed to induce other countries to adopt the same
beneficent principles."
The above resolutions were all carried teutellimonsly.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

Royal Geographical Society,

At the meeting of this society on Monday evening—Sir
R. Murchison in the chair—the subject of the feasibility of
colonising the northern districts of Queensland was brought
under consideration, by the reading, in the first instance, of
a paper by Mr. 3. Arthur Scott, describing an overland ox•
pedition from Port Denison to Rockingham Bay. and after-
wards by communications on the proposed new settlement
at Cape York by Sir G. Bowen, the present Governor of
Queensland. The expedition in which Mr Scott was en-
gaged occupied from the beginning of April to the middle of
June last year. He traversed the mountainous ridge that
extends along the eastern coast of Queensland, and presents
a steep escarpment on the eastern side, which is a serious
obstacle to communicationbetween the coast and the interior,
as there are only three or four openings in a range of up-
wards of 1,000 miles through which communications can he
made. The expedition came within sight of Rockinghanr
Bay, which wasabout seven miles distant, but a close jungle
on the sides of a gorge in the rocks I,oooft. deep effectually
stopped flit ther progress, as no path could be made except
by cutting through, and the supply of provisions falling
short, and the exhaustion of the party from fatigue, pre-
vented them from making that attempt. Mr. Scott described
the general aspect of the country to be fertile and well
watered, an immense track of table land, at an elevation of
about 2000 ft., being well adapted for pasturage. He came
to a beautiful waterfall that fell over rocks from a height of
5001 t., and he heard the sound of a much larger waterfall,
supposed to be 20 miles distant westward, which he did not
attempt to reach. The general appearance of the country
seemed highly favourable for settlement, and he expresso
the opinion that a road might be made to Rockingham Bay
without much difficulty by cutting the jungle. Though
within the tropics—the latitude being about 18 deg. south—
the heat was not oppressive, the thermometer not having been
higher than F. 5 deg., and the exploring party enjoyed good
health. Mr Scott mentioned having seen several crocodiles on.
his route. In the communication from Sir G. Bowen the
capabilities of the northern districts of Queensland for settle-
ment were spoken of highly favourable, nod Cape York,
the northern promontory of Australia, though only 11 deg:
from the equator, wes described as possessing great advan-
tages for emigrants from the mother country, the extensive
elevated plat eau inland and the vicinity of high mountain
ranges tending to cool the atmosphere.
In the discussion that took place after the papers had been
read, Sir Charles Nicholson expatiated on the great attrac-

tions of Queensland generally as a place of settlement, but
he expressed doubts whether the Anglo-Saxon race were
adapted to the climate of the northern districts. He consi-
dered that it would be necessary to introduce Chinese la.
bourers to cultivate the soil. Mr Crawfurd also took the
same view of the unsuitableness of the climate for English-
men, and ho contended that it would be unfitted also for
the profitable breeding of sheep, as their wool would be of
no value. Captain Richards and other gentlemen took part
in the discussion, which turned in a great measure on the
respective advantages of the inner or outer passage in navi-
gating along the eastern shores of Queensland. A ridge of
coral rocks extends for a length of 1,000 miles at a short
distance from the abort, with only a few gaps through which
ships can enter, and it was contended by some that the inner
passage along tho coast was excellent and safe for all vessels,
as the reefs form a breakwater which keeps off the swell of
the ocean. The advocates of the outer passage, on tho other
hand, asserted that that was the best line for general navi-
gation, though the inner passage might be the best for coast-
ing vessels. One of the speakers condemned the attempted
settlement at Cape York, and contended that the best moans
of opening communication with the interior of the northern
parts of Queensland would be to form a settlement to open
communication with some port in the southern coast of the
Gulf of Carpentaria.

After some concluding remarks by the president, the
meeting adjourned to the 25th inst.

STATE OF TRADE.

Cemirr, April 13.—The ceal trade at the docks con•
tinues extremely brisk, and the expedition with which the
work is done prevents many cases of demurrage. The steam
coal proprietors are well supplied with orders, and in house
qualities there is also a good demand. The Welsh v. North
Country coal question is being strongly discussed. In iron.
the market remains extremely firm at last week's quotations.
Freights aro high, . _

„ .
DUNDEE, 12th,—Flax and tow continue in limited re-
quest, but prices arc unchanged. Fiae and medium jute ara
in better demand, but common is still dull. The bettor
qualities have rather improved in value, but common re-
mains as before. The inquiry for all descriptions of yarns,
flax, tow, and jute, but especially the latter, was very active
to-day at steady prices. Orders for linens, both coarse and.
fine qualities, come forward regularly, and to an extent
quite equal to the production, which keeps manufacturers
constantly foresold. Prices of all fabrics are very firm, but
no advance can be quoted since last mullet day.

LEICESTER, 13th.—Some branches of the hosiery trade
are still active, and there is a tolerable business doing in the
warehouses. Business in the country districts continue'
quiet. Yarns are realising high rates with a fair market,
and spinners aro still working for the most part to order. Iti
wools there is no important change. There is a fair con-.
sumptive demand for material.

NOTTINGHAM, 13th.—The cotton lace trade is more quiet
than it was last week. The demand for Mechlin quillings
has fallen off, and the plain trade generally is quiet. Cotton
fancy goods also do not sell freely. Silk Mechlins are stilt
in brisk demand, and there is a fair amount of business
doing in silk quillings. Black laces and narrow edgings
meet very little inquiry. There have not been many buyers
in the market during the past few days, and purchases are
only of a limited character. The hosiery trade is quiet. There
have been several failures in the town recently, which have
created an uneasy feeling, Yarns hold firm, and have an
upward tendency.

HEALTH OF SCOTLAND pi mortality in the
eight principal towns of Scotland was extremdy
high in the month of March. The Registrar-General re-
ports an increase of typhus in Glasgow and Aberdeen. He
observes that when typhus appears as an epidemic in Scot-
land generally breaks out among the low Irish, and the
inhabitants of Glasgow should take warning in time and
make efforts to arrest the pestilence. More than a sixth of
ail the deaths in Abercen in the month of March were
caused by typhus. It seems to be almost endemic there.
Otherwise the town is one of the healthiest in Scotland, its
liability to typhus being almost its solo peculiarity, in 80 far
as diseases are concerned. The meteorclogicalretutns show
that March was a very cold and damp month. The mean
temperature was low bedand that of any March in the pre-
ceding eight years—that is, since the constitution of the
Register-office. This low temperature was rather from the
absence of warm days than any excessive rigour of the
nights. The barometer was steadily low, the humidity of
the air was remarkable, and the depth of rain fallen sensibly
above the mean.