The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-13 00:00:00

Meeting of the Cabmen of London.

Last night a public meeting of the cabmen of London was
held at the Bower Operetta House, Westminster. Captain
Frederick Hodges presided.

The CHAIRMAN explained that the meeting had been
called for the purpose of submitting for their consideration
certain propositions. lle hoped they were met together as
one, and with one object in view—the improvement of the
eu=dition tho aala• drivers of tne metropolia. They were
not met there to alter the regulations and bye-laws that the
Chief Commissioners had laid down, but simply to try to
better the social condition of the cab-drivers, and not the
proprietors. (Hear, hear, and applause.) There was one
question which came before their minds most prominently,
and that was—why should not the poor servauts employed
by the proprietors of cabs have a propel refuge or shelter,
as they had in Paris and other places? He thought the
cabmen should be provided with some sort of coverlet, and
should also have convenient places near the cab-stand where
suitable refreshments and conveniences for cooking could
be had, and where newspapers and periodicals could be
made use of by them. The bye-laws affecting cabmen were
at present so arranged that the driver was not permitted to
leave his vehicle under any circumstances whatever. This
he thought a very hard regulation, and he believed it was
one which subjected the driver to the danger of catching
cold, rheumatism, piles, and other sicknesses he could
name. On the whole he thought the cab-drivers of Lon-
don were at present subjected to very hard terms, and he
thought they were fully justified in seeking some relaxa-
tion. They were met together that evening to discuss
the best means of redressing these grievances. He found
that in London there were 40,000 drivers, and all were sub-
jected to the stringent terms to which ho had alluded. In
Manchester, Liverpool, and other places, suitable means
had been adopted to provide shelter end necessary conveni-
ences for the cab-drivers, and ho could not see why proper
shelter and necessary comfort should not be provided for the
London cabmen. (" Hear, hear," and applause.)
Addresses were then delivered by Mr Finlan, Mr Cooper,
Mr Offerd, and others, suggestive of the plans which should
be adopted to accomplish the objects sought to be attained
by the promoters of the movement, after which a general
discussion ensued. Amongst other matters which it was
thought required remedying was the present system of
badges, which some thought should be done away with;
the system of privilege adopted at railway stations, which
it was shown worked unjustly and harshly in a great many
cases; the sixpenny mileage, with respect to which the
general feelirg was that in every case no fare should be less
than a shilling ; and the hardships cabmen laboured under
in their dealings with their employers,
Mr SMITH, secretary of the South London Cabmen's
Club, considered that the kind friends who had got up the
meeting were a couple of years behindhand, inasmuch as
the grievance of which the cabmen of London complained
had long since received every attention, and that even a bill
had been introduced into Parliament for the amelioration of
their condition.

The CRAIRIVIAN informed Mr Smith that the meeting
that evening was called for the purpose of ascertaining what
means should be adopted for the better protectien and shel-
ter of the cabmen, and not to discuss the subject of their
grievances, and ho hoped in doing so they would not be
clashing with any other club. He further explained that
this wa3 the first of a series of meetings which would be
held at certain intervals for the discussion of the objects
mentioned that evening, and that any information or advice
any person connected with the cabmen of London desired
to give would be gladly received at these meetings, and
would receive every attention; but he again wished to say
that there:was no desire to come into collision with Sir
Richard Mayne in any way.
Alter a lengthened and very animated conference the
meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the gallant
cha rman.

MARKETS—This Day.

HAY MARKETS.

StmritvigrAL—Meadow hay, £4 4H to £5 7a 64; clover,
.£5 5s to £G 6s Od; and straw, £1 63 to £1 10s per load.
Trade steady,
CUMRERLAND—MeadOW:Lay, £1 54 to £5 108 Od; clover,
£5 Os to £5 lOs Od ; and straw, £1 63 to £1 10s per load,
A. fair demand.

WHITEcHAPEL,—Mcadow hay, LI ös to £5 7s 6d ; clover,
k 5 5a to Di lily Oti ; and straw, £1 (..;s to £1 /Os per load.
'Trade steady.

COLONIAL.

TEA.—Basinea has been hi active, and the few dealings
entered into have been at about previous rates.
In.11:;:t has rom.iincd dull, and prices may
bo quoted rather flatter for inferior descriptions. Good
grocery qualities, however, havo sustained former prices.
In the refined market there is little change to report.
COFFEE.—The demand for colonial descriptions has been
steady, and late quotations have generally been sustained.
The stocks on hand, compared with those of the same period
of last year, are rather larger.
IticE.—A fair amount of business has been done at about
previous rates.

nizow.—The market has continued moderately active.
P.Y,C. on the spot is quoted 40s. 9J, and January to March
delivery 41e 6d per cwt,

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I,lCistila

HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, IVlonday.
The Queer), accompanied by her Royal Highness
Princess Beatrice, walked in the grounds this morn`

ing.
Her Royal Highness Princess Helena rode in the
Riding School, e,nd Princess Louise went out drip
ing.
His Royal Highness Price-) Leopold, attended
by Mr Buff, went by South.Wtstern Railway to
Richmond, and visited L ►dy Bowater at itichni°°d
Park.
The Archbishop of Canterbury had the honour of
dining with her Majesty yesterday, and left the
Castle this morning.

The Prince and Princess of Wales,
SANDRINGIBIU, Monday.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and bis
distinguished visitors have been shooting on various
parts of the estate since the last reports Were Pub'
fished.
On Saturday last his Royal Highness prince
Edward of Saxe-Weimar and his Royal Highnes,s
Prince Teck left Sandringham from visiting their
Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of lirsies.
Colonel Bailey has also been on a visit to theft
Roy al Highnesses.
The Earl of Sefton, the Marquis of Hirtingtoo,
M.P., Colonel Bailey, and Admiral Seymour, have
left Sandringham.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess
of Wales, attended by the Marchioness of Carmar4
then, Lieut.-Gaveral Kuollys, Captain Grey, Mr
Fisher, and Mr Holzman, attended Sandringballi
Church yesterday. The Rev. P. B. Moxon,

officiated and preached.
Colonel the Hon. H. Percy left Sandringham tc"

day.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princes:
of Wales and suite will pay a visit of two or thre
days to the Earl and Counteris of Leicester, at li°ll.
ham, about the 2d of January.

His Excellency the Prussian Ambassador an
the Countess Bernstorff left the Prussian EalbasBl,°l3o
Carlton-house-terrace yesterday for Hatfield, on a v"
the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury.
The Duke and Duchess of Somerset and Lacq
Gwendoline St. Maur will leave his grace's official re°l*
dente at the Admiralty, Whitehall, to-morrow, for Stover

Devonshire.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury 1/11'
entertain a select circle at Hatfield during the week.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Bath will ell:
tertain a succession of guests at Longleat during the presell
week.
The Earl and. Countess do Grey left Car'toot'
gardens yesterday morning for Studley Royal, their
near Ripon,tYorkshire.
The Earl Annesley has left town on a vigt
the Marquis and Marchioness of Bath at Longleat,
shire. '
The E Arl and Countess of Cardigan have recel,c
'
-k, 4,-tcludi• the P 3

a select circle during the last weer, including ---
Annesley, Admiral and the lion, Mrs Roue, Colonel a.ie
Mrs Charles Baring, Sir Richard King, Captain 56/1s;
Mrs Algernon de Horsey, Colonel do Horsey, and
Petre.
The Countess of Fife and Lady Anne Duff 1161!,
left London on a visit to Viscount and Viscountess liolole"

dale. left
Lord and Lady Arundel' of Wardour have -
Brown's Hotel. a l,
Lord de Lisle and Dudley, Lord Hunting
the Duo de Richelieu, and Sir Courtenay and Lady 11°P''
wood have left the St, George's Hotel. Ads
Lord Edward St, Maur has arrived at the

miralty from a tour of visits,
Sir Augustus and Lady Webster have
Brawn's Hotel.
q u
Arr hhmea has irtriiga arrivedilgte has
a:I Tab. ,vethe Chancellor of the Egobtet:
aerndeanrCraanstgleedir:ff-anedlawnliblelro'hisl;if'
take place, between Mr George Henry Fitzltoy, only Burr•
viving son of the late Sir ChariLs .K.C.l3° fd°
merle, Governor-General of the Australian colonies, 0.11-:,
the late Lady Mary Fitzroy, and Miss Eugenia CliePtuit'n-ii.
daughter of Mr David Barclay Chapman, of Itoehee3PA-e;
The remains of the Countess of Elective Were
posited in the churchyard pf Virginia on the 10th
pursuance with her last wishes. The funeral was etri`ctio
private. None but members of the family followed
coffin, which was borne on the shoulders of some of til°,e- 0
servants of the family from the house to the church,
mow Ij,ilc va. 5011, W 1115
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DEATH OF MAJOR JAMES,—The Lahore Co,
!
of the 11th of October publishes the follovriog n"„
,1
tressing communication, dated Abbottabad, October lc; lir,
" Major H. It, James, C. 8., Commissioner of re°ll3: a
died this afternoon at three o'clock from inflaranotl of
the lungs, caused by an attack of gout. The ate
India, in noticing the sad event, remarks that "the Greg:"
went has lost one of the ablest and moat trustworag
cars in its service. Major James returned to lueli,%°tell
in the beginning of last November, and almost ineele',:,oo
began his duties by seeking to put an end to the 5',,,-00
war. What good • judgment and tact could ,etre°C t the
achieved by Major James, and it is to he regretted Oa ow
Government did not seize that opportunity of making l e-sia
pensation for its long tardiness in adequately recoge POl
their officers' services. It is now too late to atone for
neglect; but Major James deserves to be reraeneber'.. de
his countrymen as a good example of the men wh° 7:01;
our power in India, and who preserve it—men of tille'ese.
judgment, and of shrewdness beyond the common 614'
—Homeward Mail,
AT, ID'
ANOTHER SHAMEFUL CASE OF FEDERAL
re
e
NAPPING.—A sailor belonging to Glouceo• 000
turned home a few days ago disabled for life, from the effects
re
of a mutilation and three or four wounds which itice°
ceived in fighting (against his will) in the North Aru-sole
army. He says he made three or four voyages in tiletiee:
ship backwards and forwards from Liverpool to All:- are
His ship at last procured a freight for a foreign 110,r10
Jack, being a favourite of the captain, was invite'
company him, but he refused, saying that he Per_iti°lloool'
wished to return to England. A 'cute-looking tads veree/
attired like a captain of a ship, overhearing the °°l3eort
tion on the shore, inquired the name of the British rojeer
which the man was anxious to return. Jack ;fcll/':
" lo'eter." " Then come along with me," e:Lela.„-oed
stranger; "I know a splendid ship which is b°7o sev
that port." Jack and the stranger went together -rpol
the captain, and called at a liquor shop for that Ptiose get
There the captain of the ship bound for Gloucestertsope°,
once found, and Jack was engaged as a man before toottl
at good wages. The bargain having been made, J.:36elf4°,
invited to take a social glass, and readily availed /)'lO.O
the offer. Here, however, Jack's memory NIS- oteec9e
deuly lost all recollection of surrounding circtitaeloter";
until he awoke some 100 or 150 miles away from Sero,
and found himself in a tent surrounded by eeldiAmerie7o
was then informed that he had enlisted in the 'ectisei
army, and a document was produced for his WO hie
Peel,
which his cross had been subscribed, and whieb;
duly attested by a credible witness. Jack tole ',,-ereeco
denied his enlistment, and remonstrated with 137flgttt 0
tore, but was compelled to go throne, drill, and tatAte°e,v,
a Federal soldier, He got a comrade to write a rotectl,`"ete
of his case to Lord Lyons, and to appeal to hie P, 404
but he never had a reply, and it is probable 111.'1'10. it'd
ters were all intercepted by the American et:"neted ADO
fought iu several engagements, and was 11311,;' 0110°,0e
severely wounded. He went to a hospital, enxts,
recovered he was allowed furlough for a raw we: or C`iate
berate we
at once went to a port, got on board a ohiP
and at Cadiz went on board a ship chartered fe.r_.6 feeela
and from Loudon has returned to Glotteestcr, t:03%
ing home on the very day upon which Me
be called on the muster roll of his regiateilt'---
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Times. The
THE RAINS IN WESTMORLAND."'" ,rinciertm.o
heavy rains have raised the level of that
more than eight fact. All tile high-water Iltal_Pioppecl, vie
been made fur the last 50 yew have boon 070 iiiclero.'cof
the oldest person living on its banks never e':10 from
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so large as on Monday last. At WreY Gas: 11 than W"tieig
evening to Saturday evening, more refit'',cotwialeto tea
any 21 hours during the last three years. IN riper e,
that the rivulets had been swollen into reerf7 beeVo'list
all the streams and lakes have ovetflowe of any a Al°
damage has been done in this neighbourhoe,a
th°f
worth naming.— Ireatmorland Gaxette.
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