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The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-27

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL,

ELECTION OF CITY A.IIOHITECT.
A special Court of Common Council was held yesterday,
at Guildhall, for the pe,rPOse of electing a gentleman to fill
the office of City architect, in the place of the late Mr.
Bunning.
The names of 11 candidates were upon the paper of busi-
ness, namely, Mr T. D. Barry, surveyor to the city of Nor-
wich; Mr R.Bell, architect and surveyor, Old Broad-street;
Mr F. Chancellor, architect and surveyor, Pinner's Hall,
Old Broad-street ; Mr H. Dawson, architect and surveyor,
Finsbury. 11140 ;
bar W. it. heath, architect and surveyor,
troad-street-buildings; Mr W. C. Horne, architect and
Rirveyor, Guildford-street, Russell-square ;Mr L. 11.
Isaacs, architect and surveyor, Verulam-buildings, Gray's-
; Mr H. Jones, architect and surveyor, Furnival's-inn;
Mr F. Peck, architect and surveyor, Furnival'a-inn ; Mr
J, S. Tucker, architect and surveyor, Park-street, Gros-
venor-square; and Mr F. Wallen, architect and surveyor,
Old Broad-street. There was a 12th candidate in the person
of Mr Richard Tress, but in consequence of that gentleman
having been a member of the Court of Common Council
within three months of the election, and being thus ineligi-
ble under the standing orders to accept any office under the
Corporation, his name was omitted from the list of candi-
dates.
At the commencement of the proceedings the Town Clerk
read letters from Mr Barry and Mr Horne, announcing that
they had withdrawn from the contest.
Three other gentlemen, Messrs. Isaacs, Tucker, and
Peck, were subsequently declared ineligible under the stand-
ing orders of the Court ; so that the number of candidates
who finally went to the poll was six only, namely, Messrs.
Bell, Chancellor, Dawson, Heath, Jones, and Wallen. It
was arranged that this number should first be reduced
to four, and the result of the poll was that Messrs.
Bell, Dawson, Jones, and Wallen had obtained
the greatest number of votes. Another poll was then taken
to reduce this number to two, when Messrs. Bell and Jones
were at the head of the poll. Upon the final poll, Mr Jones
was at the head of the poll, and that gentleman was conse-
quently declared to be duly elected. The contest was alto
gether a very close one ; the first numbers declared were :
Jones, 133; Bell, 130 ; Dawson, 110 ; Wallen, 109. Upon
the second poll the numbers were :—Jones, 86 , Bell, 78 ,
Dawson, 38 ; Wallen, 35. Upon the final poll the num-
bers were :—Jones, 95 ; Bell, 82.
Mr JoNEs hrieiy returned thtinks; and the Court ad-
journed.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE CONVICT TOWNLEY.

Mr. MORRITT asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department, whether it will be possible for Townley,
late convicted of murder, whose sentence was commuted to
penal servitude for life, to obtain, by good conduct or other-
wise, at any future period of his life, a licence or ticket of
leave to be at largo and free from restraint in either this or
any other country.
Sir G. GREY said the persons whose sentences were
for life, whether a commuted sentence or not, were not
entitled to any remission of their sentences. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1864-02-27

ELECTION OF CITY ARCHITECT.

A special Court of Common Council was held yesterday,
at Guildhall, for the purpose of electing a gentleman to fill
the office of City architect, in the place of the late Mr.
Bunning. _ _ .

The names of 11 candidates were upon the paper of busi-
ness, namely, Mr T. D. Barry, surveyor to the city of Nor-
wich; Mr R.Bell, architect and surveyor, Old Broad-street;
Mr F. Chancellor, architect and surveyor, Pinner's Hall,
Old Broad-street; Mr H. Dawson, architect and surveyor,
Finsbury.place ; Mr W. H. Heath, architect and surveyor,
Broad-street-buildings; Mr W. C. Horne, architect and
surveyor, Guildford-street, Russell-square ; Mr L. H.
Isaacs, architect and surveyor, Verulam-buildings, Gray's-
ir.n ; Mr H. Jones, architect and surveyor, Furnival's-inn;
Mr F. Peck, architect and surveyor, Fumival's-inn ; Mr
J. S. Tucker, architect and surveyor, Park-street, Gros-
venor-square; and Mr F. Wallen, architect and surveyor,
Old Broad-street. There was a 12th candidate in the person
of Mr Richard Tress, but in consequence of that gentleman
having been a member of the Court of Common Council
within three months of the election, and being thus ineligi-
ble under the standing orders to accept any office under the
Corporation, his name was omitted from the list of candi-
dates.

At the commencement of the proceedings the Town Clerk
read letters from Mr Barry and Mr Home, announcing that
they had withdrawn from the contest.
Three other gentlemen, Messrs. Isaacs, Tucker, and
Peck, were subsequently declared ineligible under the stand.
ing orders of the Court ; so that the number of candidates
who finally went to the poll was six only, namely, Messrs.
Bell, Chancellor, Dawson, Heath, Jones, and Wallen. It

was arranged that this number should first be reduced
to four, and the result of the poll was that Messrs.
Bell, Dawson, Jones, and Wallen had obtained
the greatest number of votes. Another poll was then taken
to reduce this number to two, when Messrs. Bell and Jones
were at the head of the poll. Upon the final poll, Mr Jones
was at the head of the poll, and that gentleman was conse-
quently declared to be duly elected. ThP contest was alto-
gether a very close one; the first numbers declared were :
Jones, 133; Bell, 130 ; Dawson, 110; Wallen, 109. Upon
the second poll the numbers were :—J ones 86 , Bell, 78 ,
Dawson, 38 ; \Yellen, 35. Upon the final poll the num-
bers were :—Jones, 95 ; Bell, 82.
Mr JONES briefly returned thanks and the Court ad-
journed.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE TUSCALOOZA.

Mr. PEACOCKE asked the First Lord of the Treasury
what were the circumstances under which instructions were
sent to the Cape of Good Hope, and in consequence of which
the Tuscalooza was seized; and whether the Government
would lay upon the table of the house the papers relating to
the subject ?
Lord PALMERS rON said that by answering the latter
part of the question he might save the house a complicated
answer in reference to the first. The Government had no
objection to lay the papers on the table.
HOUSES IN BRIDGE STREET, WESTMINSTER.

Sir J. SHELLEY asked the First Commissioner of
Works when the houses left standing on the south side of
Bridge-street, Westminster, would be removed, and whether
any decision had been arrived at as to the mode in which the
vacant ground should be utilised.
Mr. COWPER said that the freehold of four of the
houses had been purchased, and he hoped that shortly the
leasehold would be also purchased, and then would be the
time to decide on the appropriation of the site.
MALTA.

Sir J. HAY asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, if he
would lay upon the table of the house the report of Admi-
ral Sir Frederick Grey and Mr. Whitbread, upon which the
Admiralty decided upon the proposed dock at Malta as
opposed to the views of Admiral Sir William Martin and
Vice Admiral Codrington, and all other official papers and
correspondence that bear upon the subject and which was
not contained in the papers now upon the table.
Lord C. PAGET repeated the statement he had made on
a previous evening as to there having been a report of engi-
neers made, the substance of which was entered on the books
of the Admiralty. There was no report prepared for the
house, but, under the circumstances, permission would be
given to hon. members to inspect the books of the Ad-
miralty.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE BENEFACTOR OF THE SKIN.

nOLLARD,S PERFUMED SULPHUR
SOAP and CREAM for ordinary toilet purposes,
and " BAREGE' SULPHUR CREAM, for Baths, free
from disagreeable odour ; an infallible means of preserving
the skin and body in perfect health ; they are also an effectual
remedy in curing local and cutaneous affections and rheuma-
tism. Highly patronised and recommended by the most
eminent physicians ,see Testimonials). Tablets of Soap, from
Nos. 1 to 5, accord,ng to the degree of sulphur they contain,
sold at the depot, 2, Rupert-street, Coventry-street, London,
W., and at all chemists. Prospectuses and testimonials sent
on application.
London, England, 1864-02-27

WESTMINSTER.

AN AWKWARD "LARK,"--Henry Smith and Robert
Bentley, two respectable looking young men, were placed at
the bar charged with stealing a truck.
Mr. T. S. M'Clay, of 14, St. George's, New Pimlico. said
that last evening he lost his truck. It was standing at his
door between five and kix, and the prisoners took it, and
were going away with it, but from what he had heard he
thought it was taken for a lark.

Mr. Arnold—You don't think they took it with the in-
vention of stealing it. _ _

Prosecutor—No; I don't know; but of course when I
gave them into custody, and had them locked up, I thought
they did.

A Police Sergeant—Some inquiries have been made
since they have been locked up, and the result is that they
turn out to be very respectable young men, not likely at all
to have stolen such an article as a truck. One of them is
barman at the Prince Albert, Sherbourne-place, and the
other is in the same walk of life, but at present out of em-
ployment.
Prisoner Smith—Why, one of us was on the truck and
the other was wheeling him when we were stopped, and
therefore it is not very likely we should be stealing the
truck. I assure your worship it was only taken for a lark,
and it appears hard to find oneself charged with felony,
Mr. Arnold—Had the accused been drinking freely ?
The police—They had been drinking.
One of the accused—lf we had not we should not at the
present moment have been in this unpleasant scrape.
Mr. Arnold—lt was a very foolish thing to do, and if
you amuse yourselves in this way you must take the con-
sequences. (To prosecutor)—You wish to withdraw the
charge ?
Prosecutor—Yes, your worship.
Mr. Arnold—The prisoners are discharged; but I must
require them to enter into their own recognizances to keep
the peace and be of good behaviour for the neat three
months.
London, England, 1864-02-27

SPAIN.

MINISTERIAL DECLARATION RELATIVE
TO THE STEAMER PRINCESS.
MADRID, FEB. 23.

The Minister of the Inter:or yesterday replied as
follows to a question Senor Goicoerrotea relative to
the seizure of the English steamer Princess at
Malaga :
"On the 13th of this month the Princess, of
Newcastle, arrived at Malaga, her captain stating
that he had come from London. His manner, how-
ever, excited suspicion, and on the first visit three
large cases of arms were found. The governor of
the province put himself in communication with
the English Consul, in whose presence, and with
whose consent a search was made. This led to the
discovery of a quantity of arms and Effects, and
munitions of war. The declarations of the captain
and crew were taken. All said they were going
to Ancona to deliver the arms, and added that the
armourer was a M. Felix, whose address they gave,
and who was stated to be staying in Paris. Inquiries
were made at Paris, but M. Felix was not there.
He had gone to Marseilles, and from there had in-
quired of Malaga whether the Princess had arrived
at that port. A proces verbal has been drawn up,
and legal proceedings are being taken.

I believe that the steamer did not come to dis-
charge its cargo in Spain. She carried two
12-pounders, munitions of war, and an arma-
ment of a special kind. These arms, the
list of which I shall leave on the table,
ware without doubt intended for naval warfare,
and it also believed that the vessel itself was in-
tended to ba armed, since the ports were new.
She had on board besides, Congreve rockets, board-
ing hatchets, and sailors' clothing. It is not strange
that the csrgo should be destined for Italy. This
is all the Government knows about the matter.
London, England, 1864-02-27

GRANT TO THE CAPTORS OF KERTCH AND

YEN IKALL

In reply to Sir J, HAY,

Lord C. PAGET said that a portion of this grant had
been made to Admirals Brown, Stopford, and Grey, which
was in accordance with the rules of the service, by which
flag officers on a station were entitled to receive the same,
although not present at any capture.
BRITISH VESSELS PURCHASED BY THE
CHINESE GOVERNMENT.
In reply to Colonel SYKES,

Lord C. PAGET said the Africa, Mohawk, and the En-
counter had been sold to the Chinese Government and paid
for; and he understood from Captain Sherrard Osborn that
when the accounts were settled there would not bo more
than £lOO due by the Chinese Government to this country.
In reply to Colonel W. PATTEN,
London, England, 1864-02-27

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Sole Management of Mr. Fechter.
BEL DF.IIONIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated
Every Evening during the Week.
THIS EVENING, the performance will commence with a
New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD:
Messrs. H. Widdicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collett,
Wireland; Misses Percy, Pauline Lezlercl, Wood, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss E. Lavenu.

A iter which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DENIONIO, a Love
Story, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's "Italian
Chronicleq," by Mr. John Brougham. Principal charac
ter by Mr. Fechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles,
Brougham, Emery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford,
Collett, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, Miss E. Lavenu, Mrs. Lee,
and Miss Elsworthy.
The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is
lialade to the occupants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either
for play bills or for the safe keeping of hats and cloaks, and
that the attendants in all parts of .the house are forbidden to
receive any gratuities whatever.
Box-office open daily from 11 to 5. Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE TUSCALOOZA.

Mr. PEACOCKE asked the First Lord of the Treasury
what were the circumstances under which instructions were
sent to the Cape of Good Hope, and in consequence of which
the Tnscalooza was seized ; and whether the Government
would lay upon the table of the house the papers relating to
the subject ?
Lord PALMERS TON said that by answering the latter
part of the qaestion he might save the house a complicated
answer in reference to the first, The Government had no
objection to lay the papers on the table.
HOUSES IN BRIDGE STREET, WESTMINSTER.
Sir J. SHELLEY asked the First Commissioner of
Works when the houses left standing on the south side of
Bridge-street, Westminster. would be removed, and whether
any decision had been arrived at as to the mode in which the
vacant ground should be utilised.

Mr. COWPER said that the freehold of four of the
houses had been purchased, and he hoped that shortly the
leasehold would be also purchased, and then would be the
time to decide on the appropriation of the site,
MALTA.

Sir J. HAY asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, if he
would lay upon the table of the house the report of Admi-
ral Sir Frederick Grey and Mr. Whitbread, upon which the
Admiralty decided upon the proposed dock at Malta as
opposed to the views of Admiral Sir William Martin and
Vice Admiral Codrington, and all other official papers and
correspondence that bear upon the subject and which was
not contained in the papers now upon the table.
Lord C. PAGET repeated the statement he had made on
a previous evening as to there having been a report of engi-
neers made, the substance of which was entered on the books
of the Admiralty. There was no report prepared for the
house, but, under the circumstances, permission would be
given to hon. members to inspect the books of the Ad-
miralty.
London, England, 1864-02-27

IV Mir THE ATRE-RO YAL, ADELPHI.—
solo Prourlator and Manazer. M. B. Webster.
2:st Week of Miss Bateman.
THIS EVENING, THE PRETTY HORSEBRE AKER.
Miss Woolgar and 1.4 r..T. L. Toole.
to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH Miss Bate-
ran, supported by Messrs Arthur Stirling. H. Phillips, lin-
ing-ton, Stuart, Stephenson, ±ljurne; Miss H. Simms, and
Mrs. Billington.
To e -include with LADY BELLE BELLE-' or, Fortunio
and his Seven Magi) Men. Alessrs. .1. Clarke, it. Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Patti
iOsulAis, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.
Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE WAR IN DENMARK.

The Earl of MALMESBURY, seeing the noble earl the
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in his place, begged
to ask him whether he had received any information touch-
ing a declaration that haol been published at Berlin with
respect to Denmark. The noble earl then referred to a
statement on the subject, which appeared in the :Morning
Post of that day.
Earl RUSSELL said ho was sorry the noble earl ha I
not given him notice of his intention, as it would have
enabled him to answer him more correctly. What
was stated was, that the Commander-in-Chief of the Army
had no orders to send troops to Duppel, and it was not his
intention to do so ; that afterwards, when the Danish troops
were on the frontier they took up a position on
their front, and the Prussians thought they were
then justified in crossing and occupying the
fort. No order had been given them to enter Jutland, and
the conduct of the officer who had ordered the troops
to do so had not been approved. With regard to
that part of the noble earl's question, based
upon the report in that morning's paper, what he
understood the Prime Minister to say was, the intention of
the German powers was to make the war local in order to
obtain what was called a material guarantee, but the
Danish Government in giving orders for the seizure
of Prussian and German ships had made the war general,
and that if those ships were seized, the Prussian Govern-
ment must demand compensation, net for the general ex-
penses of the war, but for the value of the cargoes of those
ships, and retain the material " guarantee" until the claim
was satisfied.

The Earl of ELLENBOROUGII asked if there had
been any communication from Austria, or whether the
matter was purely Prussian ?

Earl RUSSELL said it was entirely from Prussia. He
had not founded his remarks on anything like a despatch,
but was simply gathered from a conversation with a Prus-
sian Minister. He had reason to believe that the Austrian
Government would endeavour to moderate the action of
their Generals.
London, England, 1864-02-27

Metropolitan Board of Works.

The annual meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Works
was held yesterday, at the office in Spring-gardens—Mr. J.
Thwaites in the chair.

The financial statement showed the total cash balances in
the hands of the treasurer to be £105,858 7s 9d—Govern-
ment securities, £96,732 8s 7d.

PROPOSED REMOVAL OP MIDDLE-ROW, HOLEORN.

A. communication was received from Mr. Hopwood,
clerk to the Holborn District Board, in reference to the
Holborn Valley Improvement Bill, at present deposited
for the consideration of Parliament. The subject had been
brought under the notice of a special meeting of the Board
of Works for the Holborn district, and they had come to the
following resolution :—" That this board desire to express
an earnest hope that the Metropolitan Board of Works who
have presented a petition against the Holborn Valley Im •
provement Bill, will, under the locus stancli thereby gained,
use their best endet yours and influence to obtain the inser-
tion of the clauses therein for the removal of the houses on
the north side of Middle-row, obstructing the thoroughfare
of High Holborn, without which the improvement sought
to be effected by the proposed viaduct will be incomplete."
Mr. HALL looked upon this as a most essential improve-
ment, and moved that the subject of this communication be
referred to the Streets Committee,
The CHAIRMAN said that this was not a matter of detail
but of principle, and therefore in the first instance that
ought to be affirmed by the board itself.
Mr. HALL said the City of London were about spending
a large sum on the proposed viaduct, and they intended to
open the eastern approach to it; but this great improvement
would be incomplete unless it was accompanied by the re-
moval of one side of Middle-row, Holborn. Were it to re-
main a constant block would take place there, as at present.
The CHAIRMAN said the better course for Mr. Hall to
pursue would be to give notice of motion, and then the
whole subject could be brought properly before them.
After some further discussion,

Mr. "HALL said he would adopt the suggestion of the
Chairman, and would then give notice to bring the entire
subject before the board on a future occasion.
This was done, and the subject for the present dropped.
London, England, 1864-02-27

CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS,

By the arrival of the Calcutta and China mails
we have advices from Calcutta to Jan. 22 ; Madras,
Jan. 28 ; Colombo, Jan. 30 ; Hong _Kong, Jan. 15 ;
and Singapore, Jan. 22.

INDIA.

Advices from Calcutta are meagre, two days
only having elapsed since the departure of the pre.
vious mail to England.

The Great Exhibition of Agricultural Produce
and Macinery in Calcutta has been, and continues
to be, a very great success. Immense interest is
taken in it by all the natives.
"We are happy to state," says the llurkaru,
"that the commercial crisis has passed, and that
there is a sensible improvement i❑ the money mar-
ket. This rapid return of the market to a healthier
condition, after so long a depression, is attributable
to the simultaneous arrival of three mail steamers,
viz , the 26. h November, 10th December, at Cal-
cutta, and the 33 of December at Bombay, bringing
the Secretary of State's bills on Treasuries, and bul-
lion. From the returns of the Bank of Bengal,
dated the 13th inst., it is gratifying to learn that
the reserves are steadily increasing."
The first locomotive in connection with the rail-
way in Ceylon has been landed at Colombo, and a
part of the railway will shortly be open for traffic.
London, England, 1864-02-27

POULTRY.

Turkeys, 5.s Od to 7s Od; poults, 4s Od to 4s 6d each;
geese, 6o Od to 7s Od ; ducks, 2s cid to 3s Od ; ducklings,
3s Od to 4s Od; rabbits, is 6d to is 9d each ; wild do., is
to is 2d ; pigeons. Os 8d to Os 10d each; Surrey fowls,
9s Od to 12s Od ; chicleens, 6s Od to 8s Od; barn-door fowls,
3s 6d to 6s Od ; capons, Os Od ; hares, 3s 6d to Os Od ;
ptarmigan, Os Od to Os each ; pheasants, Os Od to Os Od ;
partridges, Os Od to Os Od ; woodcocks, 3s to Os Od; snipes, Os
to Os 9d; teal, is 3d to Os Od; wild ducks, Os Od to 2s Od;
wid,:reons, is Od to Os Od ; plovers, is Od to is 3d each ;
guinea fowls, Os Od to Os Od ; roasting pigs, Os Od to Os Od
each; Ostend fresh butter, is Od to is 2d ; English, is 2d
to is 4d per lb ; English eggs, I.os Od to —s Od ; French do.,
78.0 d to 98. Od per 100 ; leverets, 3s Od to Os Od ; grouse, Os
04 to Os Od..
London, England, 1864-02-27

[LOYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the Management of Miss Louisa Pyte and

w. Harrison.

THIS EVENING: (:4th time) a new Opera, founded on
Golrism:th's Comely, and to be called SII STOOPS TO
tONQUICIt. Miss Louisa I'ync and Air. W. HarriF on.
After which, the Burlesque Opening of the Grand _National
IIAItLEQU'IN ST. GEORG-F. AND THE DRAGON.
Doors open at half-past Six—,:ommence at S 4 Ten.
London, England, 1864-02-27

HIGHWAYS ACT BILL.

In reply to Colonel W. PATTEN,
Sir G. GREY said that, as he had already stated, it was
intended by Government to introduce this bill ; but a me-
morial had been recently received on the subject, which
was at present under consideration, after which the bill
would be brought forward.

ADMISSION TO THE TRAINING COLLEGES.
Mr. G. HARDY asked the Vice-President of the Com-
mittee of Council for Education whether, when a student
having been admitted to a training college without pass-
ing, or after failure at the examination for admission by the
Inspector, succeeds in the examination of students at the
end of each of two successive years of training, completes
the prescribed period of probation, and becomes a certificated
teacher, he will be counted to the credit of the training
college in estimating the grant earned by the institution
under the minute of March 21, 1863?
Mr. LOWE said that it was objectionable to admit appli-
cants to these colleges without their having gono through a
preliminary examination, and accordingly a test of matri-
culation had been determined upon as indispensable to such
admission.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE CONVICT TOWNLEY.

Mr. MORRITT asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department, whether it will be possible for Townley,
late convicted of murder, whose sentence was commuted to
penal servitude for life, to obtain, by good conduct or other-
wise, at any future period of his life, a licence or ticket of
leave to be at large and free from restraint in either this or
any other country.
Sir G. GREY said the persons whose sentences were
for life, whether a commuted sentence or not, were not
entitled to any remission of their sentences. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1864-02-27

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, PAUL'S RETURN.
After which, HARLEQUIN LITTLE TOM TUCKER;
or The Fine Lady of Banbury Cross, and the Old Woman
who Lived in a Shoe and Had so Many Children she didn't
/mow what to do.
London, England, 1864-02-27

COALS.—The LILLESHALL COMPANY'S
COALC.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis' 2Bs. per ton. I Double.. ..21s. per ton.
Top 255. ~ Nuts._ . 199. „
Deep 223. ~
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
-!'addin:,,,ton, W.
Best Cose

.15s. per clialdron.
Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.
London, England, 1864-02-27

HIGHW.kYS ACT BILL.

Sir G. GREY said that, as he had already stated, it was
intended by Government to introduce this bill ; but a me-
morial had been recently received on the subject, which
was at present under consideration, after which the bill
would be brought forward.
ADMISSION TO THE TRAINING COLLEGES.
Mr. G. HARDY asked the Vice-President of the Com-
mittee of Council for Education whether, when a student
having been admitted to a training college without pass.
ing, or after failure at the examination for admission by the
Inspector, succeeds in the examination of students at the
end of each of two successive years of training, completes
the prescribed period of probation, and becomes a certificated
teacher, he will be counted to the credit of the training
college in estimating the grant earned by the institution
under the minute of March 21, 1853?

Mr. LOWE said that it was objectionable to admit appli-
cante to these colleges without their having gone through a
preliminary examination, and accordingly a test of matri-
culation had been determined upon as indispensable to such
admission.

DISMISSAL OF MR. LAY.
)Ir. LESLIE asked the Under Secretary of State for
foreign Affairs if it were the case that Mr. Ley, after being
dismissed by the Chinese Government from the office of
Inspector General of Customs, had been appointed by Sir
Frederic Bruce to act as Chinese Secretary to the British
Legation ?
Mr. IJA.YARD said there had been no information on
the subject received by the Government.
London, England, 1864-02-27

IIiTEW THE ATRE-RO YAL, ADELPHI.-.
Sole Proprietor and Manure?, Mr. B. Webster.
.1.11

21st Week of Miss Bateman.

THIS EVENING, THE PRETTY lIORSEBREA.KE R.
Miss Woolgar and Mr. J. L. Toole.
to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH t Miss Bate-
au:in, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, Bil-
ington, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne; Miss H. Simms, and
Mrs. Billing-ten.
To coßelude with LADY BELLE BELLE; or, Fortnnio
and his Seven Magic Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, It. Phillips,
Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss Patti
Josephs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman.

Commence at 7.
London, England, 1864-02-27

', SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27, 1864.

WESTMINSTER.

AN AWKWARD "LARK."—Henry Sinith and Robert
Bentley, two respectable looking young men, were placed at
the bar charged with stealing a truck.
Mr. T. S. M'Clay, of 14, St, George's, New Pimlico, said
that last evening he lost his truck. It was standing at his
door between five and six, and the prisoners took it, and
were going away with it, but from what he had heard he
thought it was taken for a lark.
Mr. Arnold—You don't thiLk they took it with the in-
tention of stealing it.

Prosecutor—No; I don't know; but of course when I
gave them into custody, and hcd them locked up, I thought
they did.

A Police Sergeant—Some inquiries have been made
since they have been locked up, and the result is that they
turn out to be very respectable young men, not likely at all
to have stolen such an article as a truck. One of them is
barman at the Prince Albert, Sherbourne-place, and the
other is in the same walk of life, but at present out of em-
ployment.
Prisoner Smith—Why, one of us was on the truck and
the other was wheeling him when we were stopped, and
therefore it is not very likely we should be stealing the
truck. I assure yeur worship it was only taken for a lark,
and it appears hard to find oneself charged with felony,
Mr. Arnold—Had the accused been drinking freely ?
The police—They had been drinking.
One of the accused—lf we had not we should not at the
present moment have been in this unpleasant scr ape.

Mr, Arnold—lt was a very foolish thing to do, and if
you amuse yourselves in this way you must take the con-
sequences. (To prosecutor)—You wish to withdraw the
charge ?
Prosecutor—Yes, your worship.
Mr. Arnold—The prisoners are discharged; but I must
require them to enter into their own recognizances to keep
the peace and be of good behaviour for the next three
months.
London, England, 1864-02-27

COALS.—The LILLESHALL COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis' 265. per ton. I Double 21s. per ton.
Top 25e „ Nut 5........ 19s. „
Deep 22s•
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
!"addington, W.
Best Core

Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.
London, England, 1864-02-27

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Feb. 26.—The market has been without
animation, but i❑ the little business doing prices are
well maintained. Threes, for the Account, are now
at 66f. 65c. Mobilier are nnvaried at I,oBof. Rail-
way shares quiet, bat firm. The market closed as
follows :

41 per Cents. 95 70
Do. end month
3 per Cents
Do. end month 66 51
Credit Mobilier 1073 75
Do. end month 1076 25
Bank Shares 3300
Credit Poncier 1265
Roman —

Italian Loan CS 10
I Do. end month 63
New ditto
Do. end month —
Russian
Austrian
Spanish Threes —
Home Debt
Deferred

BA IL

'AYS.
ertsh. Account.
1010 75 .. 1007 60
950 .. 952 50

Orleans
Northern ....
New ditto ..
1.4y0n and Mediterranean 930 .. 930
New ditto
S3uthern
Western
Eastern ....
Sardinian 373 25 .. 377 50
Austrian

CGS

Lowhard
North of Spain
Saragossa 690 590
Ditto to Barcolona 298 75
London, England, 1864-02-27

THAMES.

ROBBERY ON BOARD A SPANISH SHlP.—Vincent
Recheco, aged 19. steward of the Spanish ship Conchita,
lying in the West India dock, was brought before Mr.
Partridge, on remand, charged with stealing five Spanish
gold pieces, each valued at five dollars, the moneys of
Antonio Ansorundia, the chief mate; and three pairs of
trousers, a waistcoat, shirt, two scarfs, and a silk handker
chief, valued at £3, the property of Captain Vilso Anduiza,
the master of the vessel.

It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner had been
making free with the captain's clothes, and had grossly
abused the confidence placed in him. The prisoner had
frequently gone on shore "on the spree," and spent a con-
siderable sum of money, which he could not have honestly
obtained. A seaman, named Petro Mavareaglo, said the pri-
soner wure the captain's clothes every night, and ha had
seen him put them on his person, take them off, and put
them into his own berth. The captain, who had been
lodging in apartments on land, had heard of the prisoner's
miedoings yesterday, and came on board the Conchita. The
prisoner was then wearing some of the captain's things.
Other wearing apparel belonging to the captain was miss-
ing. The chief mate missed five Spanish gold pieces, and
the prisoner, on being questioned by his captain, said he
had stolen the money, and spent every farthing of it. The
captain then demanded of the prisoner, in answer to this
question, " How much money have you taken of mine since
you have been cn board P" to which the prisoner replied,
" None at all." The captain, however, ascertained that the
prisoner had approiriated to his own use various sums of
money he had intrusted to him to pay the ship's butcher,
and expended the same in the indulgence of his own sen-
sual gratifications. The captain was afraid the butcher,
who had supplied the ship's crew with meat, would arrest
him and prevent him going away with his ship.
Mr. Partridge condoled with the captain on his misfor-
tunes, and said he did not think any harsh measures would
be adopted. He advised the captain to see the Spanish
consul, and consult with him on the subject.
The prisoner, who treated the charge with great indiffe-
rence, made no defence, and Mr. Partridge committed him
for trial.
London, England, 1864-02-27

FIHEATRE ROYAL DRUR Y-L AN E.
Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and

Chatterton.

- • ---
TITIR EVENING-, the Performances will commence with
THE MAN OF THE WORLD. Mr. Phelps, Mr. Barrett,
Dlr. G. Neville; Misses Atkinson, R. Leclercq. and Murray.
To conclude with the new Grand Christmas Comic Panto-
mime of SINBAD THE SAILOR ; or, The Seven Wonders
of the World. Clowns, Messrs. H. Boleno and C. Lauri ;
harlequins, Messrs. J. Cormack and S. Saville ; Pantaloons,
Messrs. W A. Barnes and J. Morris; Columbines, Madame
Boleno and Misses Gunniss.
Prices as usual. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daily.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE TAXATION OF IRELAND.

Colonel DUNNE called attention to the taxation of Ire-
land, which he contended was levied unequally and unfairly
when the wealth and population of that part of the kingdom
were considered. He also complained that the promises
held out at the passing of the Act of Union in respecc of the
subject of taxation had not been fulfilled, and moved the
appointment of a select committee to consider how far Irish
taxation was in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty
of Union, or just in reference to the resources of the country.
The motion was seconded by Mr. HENNESSY, and dis-
cussed by Sir E. GRoGAN, Lord DVNXELLIN, and Mr.
LONGFIELD.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER offered no
objection to the inquiry proposed, although ho was not pre-
pared, on the responsibility of the Government, to move
the appointment of a committee himself, as his doing so
might have the effect of raising expectations which would
never be realised. He assented to the motion in deference
to what appeared to be a general desire on the part of Irish
members that the state of taxation in Ireland should be
investigated, and it would be.his duty to lend his best as-
sistance in the formation of the committee and with regard
to the conduct of the inquiry.
The motion was agreed to, and the house went into com-
mittee of supply, pro forma.
MALT FOR CATTLE BILL.
This bill was then committed, and

Sir E DERING proposed the addition of a clause, per-
mitting agriculturists to malt barley, according to the pro-
visions of the measure, for the conburaptiou of their own
stock, without taking out a maltster's licence.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER declined
to accede to the clause, on the ground that it would break
in upon a system of law which was recognised, understood.
and uniform in a matter of great delicacy and difficulty, and
for the sake of a pecuniary advantage—about 2d. a quarter
--that was perfectly immaterial. He also looked upon the
proposal as the parent of a little brood of other demands
that would inevitably follow if this were acceded to. If the
clause were agreed to it would defeat the object of the bill.
Colonel BARTTELOT recommended that the clause
London, England, 1864-02-27

SHIPPING—This Day.

LONDON, Feb. 27.—Wind this day at noon—North.
Weather.
East; light breez3, and cloudy

PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 26.—Wind N.E,—Arrived—Salem,
from London for Rangoon.

NEWPORT, Feb. 26.—Wind N,E,—Arrived—Eliza
Nelson, from the Clyde for Sierra Leone. Sailed—South-
ampton, for New York.

SWANSEA., Feb. 26.—Wind X,E,—Sailed—Charles
Lambert, for Valparaiso.

SHIELDS, Feb. 25. —Wind N.8.--Arrivod—Lizzie, from
Bilboa.

FILL, Feb. 26.—Wind E,—Sailed•—ltoyal Blue Jacket,
for Demerara,

(EY MAGNETIC TELEGEApn.)
GRAVESEND, Saturday Morning.
Arrived, Fob. 27—Forth, from Hamburg,
Sailed, Fob, 27—Holland, steamer, for Ostend.

MR. AND MRs. HERMANN VEZIN IN LIVERPOOL.
—The Liverpool Daily Post of Feb. 23 says :-
46 6 Donna Diana' is the production of Mr. Westland Mars-
ton, and it was produced at our Theatre Royal for the first
time last night with entire success. The scene is laid in
Spain, the plot is Spanish, and a spanish
play suggested the
plot rather than furnished the dialogue. Every situation
tells; evary word sparkles like a diamond well set, and the
characters aro made miserable without having an oppor-
tnnity of communicating their misery to the audience ; on
the contrary, their distress becomes enjoyment. The hero
of the comedy is personated by Mr. Vezin; the heroine by
Mrs. Vezin, well remembered in Liverpool as Mrs. Charles
Young. Around these two revolved the other artistes,
assisting but hardly forwarding the plot. Mr. Vezin's
Donna Diana was one of those creations which eater into
the mind and never leave it. All was grace and beauty; it
was not acting, it was reality. She moved as it were
through an atmosphere of fascination. Mr. Vezia is an ac-
complished artiste; he possesses a fine figure, and set it off
well in a splendid dress. It would be difficult to say whether
the part suited him ar he the part best. There was no ap-
parent effort; and although elaborate, it did not seem so.
Confiding in himself, he never attempted to take the audi-
ence into his confidence. Donna Diana had a touch of
Beatrice in her, but was by no Means an imitation. In Don
Cmsar there was nothing of Benedick. lie was a lover
from the first; her abhorrence of the sex was only put on.
Owing to their characters and position, the keen encounter
of their wits was constant ; and the language was marvel-
lously chaste and brilliant, without any attempt at senti-
ment or poetic passion. After the second act Mr. and Mrs.
Vezin were called before the curtain, and the termination
'of the play enjoyed a full flood of approbation. The comedy
was beautifully put en the stage, and is sure to have a long
rua,",
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE SALARIES OF THE OFFICERS.

A report was brought up from the Streets Committee re-
commending an advance in the salaries of some of the
officers of the board. This gave rise to some discussion, but
eventually it was resolved that an advertisement be issued
inviting applications for the appointment of accountant to
the board, and that the salary be £6OO per annum ; that
the salary of the solicitor be fixed at £1,250 a year; and
that an addition of £2OO per annum be made to the salary
of the clerk of the board.
The other business was of a routine character, after the
disposal of which the board adjourned at a late hour.

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THE SALARIES 0? THE OFFICERS.

A report was brought up from the Streets Committee re-
commending an advance in the salaries of some of the
officers of the board. This gave rise to some discussion, but
eventually it was resolved that an advertisement be issued
inviting aplications for the appointment of accountant to
the board, and that the salary be £6OO per annum ; that
the salary of the solicitor be fixed at £1,250 a year; and
that an addition of £2OO per annum be made to the salary
of the clerk of the beard,

The othor business was of a routine character, after tho
disposal of which the board adjourned at a late hour.

Persons in debt may obtain instant protection against
Imprisonment or seizure of their goods, and an entire release
from all debts and liabilities without publicity, by application
to Messrs. Marshall, solicitors of the Court of Bankruptcy.
Charges under X 5 payable by easy instalments. Offices—.
(established 1830), 12,1Iatton-garden. City branch-6, Moor-
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Brehan, Paris, of a slyer complaint, wasting away for seven
years, debility, with a nervous palpitation all over, bad
digestion, constant sleeplessness, the most intolerable nervous
agitation, and dreadfully low spirited.—Cure No. 1,771. Lord
Stuart de Decks, Lord Lieut. of Waterford, of many years'
dyspepsia.—No. 49,832. "Fifty years' indescribable agony
from dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation,
flatulency, spasms, sickness, and vomiting.—Maria Jolly."
—Cure No. 46,270. Mr. James Roberts, of Frimley, Surrey, of
thirty years' diseased lungs, spitting of blood, liver derange;
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Metropolitan Board of Works,

The annual meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Works
waa held yesterday, at the office in Spring-gardens--Mr. J.
Thwaites in the chair.
The financial statement showed the total cash balances in
the hands of the treasurer to be £105,858 7s 9d—Govern-
ment securities, £96,732 8s 7d.

PROPOSED REMOVAL OF MIDDLE-ROW, HOLBORN.

A communication was received from Mr. Hopwood,
clerk to the Holborn District Board, in reference to the
Holborn Valley Improvement Bill, at present deposited
for the consideration of Parliament. The subject had been
brought under the notice of a special meeting of the Board
of 'Works for the Holborn district, and they had come to the
following resolution :—" That this board desire to express
an earnest hope that the Metropolitan Board of Works who
have presented a petition against the Holborn Valley Im •
provement Bill, will, under the locus standi thereby gained,
use their beat endeavours and influence to obtain the inser-
tion of the clauses therein for the removal of the houses on
the north side of Middle-row, obstructing the thoroughfare
of High Holborn, without which the improvement sought
to be effected by the proposed viaduct will be incomplete."
Mr. HALL looked upon this as a most essential improve-
ment, and moved that the subject of this communication be
referred to the Streets Committee,
The CHAIRMAN said that this was not a matter of detail
but of principle, and therefore in the first instance that
ought to be affirmed by the board itself.
Mr. HALL said the City of London were about spending
a large sum on the proposed viaduct, and they intended to
open the eastern approach to it; but this great improvement
would be incomplete unless it was accompanied by the re-
moval of one side of Middle-row, Holborn. Were it to re-
main a constant block would take place there, as at present,
The CHAIIIi&A.N said the better course for Mr. Hall to
pursue would be to give notice of motion, and then the
whole subject could be brought properly before them.
After some further discussion,

Mr. HALL said he would adopt the suggestion of the
Chairman, and would then give notice to bring the entire
subject before the board on a future occasion.
This was done, and the subject for the present dropped.
London, England, 1864-02-27

THE TUSCALOOZA.

Mr, PEACOCK E asked the First Lord of the Treasury
what Were the circumstances under which instructions were
sent to the Cape of Good Hope, and in consequence of which
the Tuscalooza was seized ; and whether the Government
would lay upon the table of the house the papers relating to
the subject ?

Lord PALMERS CON said that by answering the latter
part of the question he might save the house a complicated
answer in reference to the first. The Government had no
objection to lay the papers on the table.
HOUSES IN BRIDGE STREET, WESTMINSTER.
Sir J. SHELLEY asked the First Commissioner of
Works when the houses left standing on the south aide of
Bridge-street, Westminster. would be removed, and whether
any decision had been arrived at as to the mode in which the
vacant ground should be utilised.
Mr. COWPER, said that the freehold of four of the
houses had been purchased, and he hoped that shortly the
leasehold .vould be also purchased, and then would be the
time to decide on the appropriation of the site.