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The Sun.
London, England, 1839-08-05

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ZACHARIAS RICHARD

FISKE,

The insolvent, described as a " gentleman," was op-
posed by Mr. Cooke, fora creditor, named Beale, a

hosier, in Bond-street. Mr. Woodroff e, supported the
petition.--Mr. Cooke, in liming, took the opinion of the
Court, whether the insolvent was entitled to the benefit of

the Act, on account of his being outlawed after judgment.
He was aware that Lord Edward Thynne's case had been
discharged after process of outlawry.—The Court said the
point had been decided, and the case proceeded.
From the statement of Mr. Beale, it appeared that the
insolvent was indebted to him in the sum of 2901. and up-
wards, for hosiery goods, for which he gave him a bill of
exchange. Of this amount he had not received one shil-

ling. -One order he had given him was fora dozen shirts,
which he said were for Sir William Deane, Bart., who, it
seems, had no existence, but in the imagination of the in-
solvent, echo was a friend, he said, of his " brother Tom."
He was called " Sir William" by way of a joke. The
shirts never reached " Sir William" and they were after-
wards traced to the possession of the insolvent, who ac-
knowledged he had one one, which excited considerable
laughter. Mr. Cooke said the contracting this debt was
a direct fraud against his client, for which he should pray a
judgment by the Court.--Mr. Woodrooffe submitted that
as the debt had been contracted when he was under age
the opposition must fail.

COURT-If you prove this there is an end to the debt
for 2001. By the production of the register, it appeared
that he was not of age when he contracted the debt with
Mr. Beale.

Mr. Cook said the debt (14/, 16s. 9d.) for the shirts
had been obtained under false representations. He la-
mented that so young a gentleman, the son of a clergyman,
should have so misconducted himself.

Mr. Woodroffe said he could not justify the insolvent's
conduct, but he thought the expose in Court would an-
swer every purpose without a judgment.
The COURT said the debt had been improperly contracted
he having made use Gf a person's name who had no exist-
ence, as, however, there was a defect in the schedule, the
judgment of the Court could not be pronounced until Mon-
day. His debts amounted to 1,2471. 10s.
Thomas Johnson, described as a surgeon, was opposed
by Mr. Cooke, for a creditor named Sergeant, a tailor, for
a debt of 701. He was supported by Mr. Cresswell.
The insolvent, it appeared, was highly connected, and had
joined the Surrey Yeomanry, the Queen supplying his
outfit : and from the statement in the schedule be ex-
pected to receive very considerable property—from one
relative alone 100,000/. His present debts amounted to
about 1,0001. The complaint of Mr. Sergeant failed, and,
subject to an amendment in his schedule, he was ordered
to be discharged.
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
London, England, 1839-08-05

SUN OFFICE, 112 STRAND.

OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, Jur.v 31,1839.
THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS of HER
MAJESTY'S ORDNANCE, do hereby give Notice,
) that a quantity of Bread Waggons with Covers, Wheels, Park
Pickets, Men's Harness, Junk, Tinned Copper, Old Serge,
and Paper Cartridges, Saddles, and various Horse Appoint-
ments, Bedding, Cuttings of Leather, Straps, Oars, Helves,
Tire, and Tire Nails, Elevating Screws, Trucks, Chairs,
Lamps, Brushes. Brooms, Tools. &e. and Firewood, will be
SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, in the Royal Arsenal,
Woolwich, on THURSDAY, the 15th of August 1839, at Eleven
o'Clock in the Forenoon, precisely.
May be viewed from Ten to 'Four o'Clock, a week pre
vious to the Day of Sale.
Catalogues may be had at the Ordnance Office, Pall Mall;
Tower of London; and Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.
'By Order of the Board,
R. BYHAM, Sec.

BIRMINGHAM and DERBY JUNC

TION RAILWAY.
The DIRECTORS of the BIRMINGHAM and DERBY
JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY give Notice, that the
RAILWAY will be OPENED to the Public for the convey-
ance of Passengers and light Merchandise to and from Derby,
13irceingham, and London, on AIOND kY, the 12th of August
NAL

By order,
THOMAS KELL, Secretary,
Birtaingham, July 17, 1839.

]IIASONIC LIFE ASSURANCE and
SAVINGS' BANK ASSOCIATION.
Capital 250,000/., in Shares of 101. each. Deposit, 1/. per
Share.
Yrospectuses, containing the names of the Provisional Com-
mittee, and other particulars, may be had at the Offices of the
Association, Moira Chambers, 17, Ironmonger-lane, Cheapside.
By order.
J. LEE STEVENS, Provisional Secretary.

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE AS
SURANCE AND
DEFERRED ANNUITY SOCIETY.
26, CORNHILL, LONDON.
67, New Buildings, North Bridge, Edinburgh;
36, Westmoreland-street, Dublin ;
28, South Castle-street, Liverpool ;
47, Princess-street, Manchester ;
9, Clare-street, Bristol ;
And 14, New Bond-street, Bath.
Capital, 500,0001.
EMPOW FRED EY ACT OF PARLIAMENT.
PATII°X—His Grace the DUKE of SOMERSET, F.R. S.

!DI RECTOR .
T. L AMIE MURRAY,S Esq., Chairman.
Sir purges Camae, K. C. S. Robert Hollond, Esq., M. P.
eg.npri Elhot..son, M.D. F. R. S. George Lungley, Esq.
, arebrother, Esq., Ald. John Rawson, Esq.
4. Gordon, Esq. Joseph Thommon, Esq.

AUDITORS.
Dr. Olinthus Gregory, F. R. A. S.
Professor Wheatstone, F. R. S.
PHYSICIAN—,T. Elliohon, 111. D., F. R. S.
SußGEort—E. S. Symes, Esq.
ACTUART—W. S. 13. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R. A. S.
_ PY the new principles of Life Assurance and Deferred An-
besidesputtiesaihe by this Society,
foray essent;al advantages,
ar that • f securing,- a provision a family or for old age,
e gained by the Assured, and thereby an additional value is
Ertyp to each Policy-
manr,Leni, iinns payable annually, half-yearly, quarterly, or
`"'Y, or in the increasing or t'ecreasing scales. Femsles
posr,l at diminished rates. Extension of limits of travelling.
third in force seven years not forfeited by suicide, and tyro-
, of the premiums paid at all times available to the
assured.
Two-thirds of the profits of the Society divided ANNUALLY
amongst parties assured on the participating scale of Premiums.
SPECIMENS OF DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
London, England, 1839-08-05

TO BREWERS AND OTHERS.
THE CAUSE AND PREVENTION OF
ACIDITY in MALT LIQUORS, a splendid article
produced in ALES and PORTERS, as well during Hot as
Cold Weather, suitable for any climate—the process may be
purchased on moderate terms.
The Advertiser has commenced BREWERY AGENT,
being extensively engaged amongst Brewers. Parties letting or
wanting business will find this worthy of attention. Competent
Managing Brewers provided.
Terms, reference, &c., on application (free) to Thomas
Hitchcock, 16, Old Bailey, London. Office hours from Ten
to One.
London, England, 1839-08-05

BANK OF IRELAND.

HALF-PAST Two O'CLOCK._. WC understand that the
Directors have issued a notification, similar to that of the
Dank of England, raising the rate of interest on discount
to six per cent.

A meeting of Proprietors was held this day—of which
we have given a report—to receive a comunication regard-
ing the renewal of the Charter; but in consequence of the
non-arrival of the Bill introduced by the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, there was an adjournment until Monday.—
Dublin Evening Post of Saturday.
London, England, 1839-08-05

MR. GRAYSON'S ARCHITECTURAL
SCHOOL of DESIGN, PRACTICAL PERSPEC-
TIVE and ORNAMENTAL CLASSES.

(Established upwards of 50 years. )
Civil Engineers, Millwrights and others, taught the prin-
ciples of Machinery. The selection of Models and Casts ac-
companying the diagrams which are introduced at this academy,
will be found of great utility to the Student in elucidating the
several Mechanical and Practical Sciences.

Morning Classes from nine to two, Evening Classes from
six till nine. Five nights in the week. For card of terms,
apply at No. 1, Banner-street, Finsbury-square, if by letter,
post-paid.
London, England, 1839-08-05

TO WINE MERCHANTS, HOTEL KEEPERS, AND
PRIVATE FAMILIES.
BAILEY and SON will SELL, by AUC-
TION, at 42, WOOD-STREET, CHEAPSIDE,
on FRIDAY, 9th August 1839, at 2 o'clock, 140 Dozen Cham-
pagne, Claret, and Burgundy, a Quarter Cask Masdeu, (in
Bond) ; 1,260 Bottles Sherry, Port, Lisbon, Sauterne, and
Madeira (Duty paid) ; and a Quantity of Port Wine Corks.
May be tasted the day preceding and morning of Sale, and
Catalogues had of Bailey and Son, 42, Wood-street, Cheapside.

TO INVENTORS, PATENTEES, AND PATRONS OF
THE ARTS.
THE INVENTORS' ADVOCATE, and
PATENTEES' RECORDER; a Weekly British and
Foreign Miscellany of Inventions, Discoveries, and the Fine
Arts (No. 1., price Bd. stamped) will appear on SATUR-
DAY, August 17. Published for the Proprietors by W•
Kidd, 7, 'favistock-street, Covent-garden, to whom all Adver-
tisements, Communications, Prints, Books, &c., for Review,
should be forwarded immediately.
London, England, 1839-08-05

MAGAZINE

We find hardly any thing in these twin periodicals
which is worth perusal. Much of the discussion which
they contain is controversial, and, with scarcely an ex-
ception, it is carried on in an intolerant and even bitter
pirit. The topics which are chiefly dwelt upon are
popery, and the new plan of education. The no-popery
cry resounds through almost every page, and the greatest
alarm is evinced for the fate of Protestantism, now that
the Catholics have come forward as the advocates of
general education. This is a left-handed compliment to
the Protestant system which professes to be founded in
eternal truth, and used to court, not to fear the assaults
of its enemies. What is become of the old saying,
that " truth is mighty and will prevail ?" Has O'Con-
nell, amonr, the other achievements ascribed to him,
reversed this maxim ?

REPTOIV'S LANDSCAPE GARDENING.
No. 2.
A republication in numbers, of which this is the se-
cond, of Mr. Repton's popular work on Landscape Gar-
dening. It is got up with great neatness, and is illus-
trated, wherever the occasion requires, with terse, ex-
planatory notes, from the pen of Mr. Loudon. The
work comes out monthly.

FAILIII,72'S MAGAZINE
Is embellished with two passable engravings, and con-
tains two able, practical communications ; one, on the
" Cultivation of the Soil ;" and the other, on the '"Use
and Abuse of Manure.
London, England, 1839-08-05

POItTiNG INTELLIGENUE.

GOODWOOD RACES —FRIDAY (CoNctunsn).
The March Stakes of 10 sous each, 15 ft ; heats the last quarter
of a mile of the D. S. C. (27 subs. )
Lord March's Guava, 4 yrs, 10st lib. (Owner) 41 1
Duke of Richmond's Reel, 3 yrs, 9st 81b 1 3 dr
Hon. S. Herbert's Arctic, 6 yrs, 12st 81b 2 2 dr
Captain Gardnor's c by Reveller, 4 yrs, 9st 121 b 3 dr
Betting—First heat, even on Reel, 2 to 1 agst Arctic, and
3to 1 agst Scurry. A well contested and very amusing race,
was won by a head; Guava did not run for the heat, and the
Scurry colt tried so hard to get into the stand that his owner
prudently declined entering the lists a second time. Second
heat ; Reel the Favourite, Arctic cut out all the work, Lord
March waiting on him with great patience, when he made his
rush, and won on the post by half a head. Reel had been re-
served for the third heat, but the Duke of Richmond, and Lord
March agreed to divide the stakes, and Guava walked over for it.
Further particulars of the other Races run this day.
First Race.—After the first half dozen strides Tawney Owl
took the lead, followed by Confusionee, Bandboy and Emprise
lying a length or two behind, to the straight running, where
Emprise gave up. At the distance Tawney declined, and Con-
fusionee went on with the lead, which she kept without diffi-
culty, and won by six lengths.
Free Cup.—Bandboy made the running, followed by the
Corsair and Camelino, with the rest well laid up ; half way up
the distance Camelino ran by Bandboy, and at the Stand the
Corsair went up, but after a good race was defeated by three
parts of a length. Launchawav was a good third ; Tawney
Owl, The Currier, and Corsair ;,vere beaten off.
HARKAWAY CUP.—There were two races for this cup. The
first was a dead heat between The Lord Mayor, Bellona, and
Ratsbane. It then turned out that The Corsair and Clarion had
been left behind, the latter having started on the wrong side of
the post, and pulled up immediately on hearing the starter ex-
claim that it was no start. Before this heat the odds were sto
2 agst Bellona (taken), 7 to 2 agst The Lord Mayor, 5 to 1
agst Mus, 5 to 1 agst Ratsbane, 7 to 1 agst Confusionee, and
10 to 1 agst Clarion. After the stewards had declared it to be
no race, I-wish-you-may-get-it and Ilderim were drawn. The
odds then were 7 to 4 agst Bellona, 5 to 2 agst The Lord
Mayor (taken), 4 to 1 agst Clarion, 4 to 1 agst Ratsbane, and
6to 1 agst The Corsair. The lead at starting was taken by
Miss Eliza, followed by The Lord Mayor and Bosphorus, with
Bellona at their heels; they kept this order into the straight
course, where the mare cut it, and the following horses went to
the front :—Confusionee, Bellona, The Lord Mayor, and Bos-
phorus. They ran nearly neck and neck half way up the dis-
tance, where Bellona headed them, and after a good race, won
by a length. A dead heat for second between Confusionee and
The Corsair.
London, England, 1839-08-05

STREET,

R. WALKER. will SELL by AUCTION
at Garraway's, on MONDAY, August 12, at Twelve,
positively without Reserve, by Order of the Proprietor going
Abroad, _

That justly celebrated West-end EMPORIUM of TRADE,
the Sign of the VICTORY, No. 167, Oxford-street, the
corner of Bird-street, recently repaired and modernised at an
an expense of little short of 1,0001.

The Premises are very judiciously arranged for the extensive
profitable business which it enjoys, and is daily increasing; it
now rivals most establishments of the kind, both for domestic
and business convenience, and having the advantage of a large
neighbourhood, and an extensive thoroughfare of that descrip-
tion which must always ensure excessive profits with proper
management. Lease 27 years, at a moderate rent.
May be viewed till the Sale, and particulars obtained ; also
at Garraway's; and of the Auctioneer, 16, Wardour-street,
Soho.

FIRST-RATE FAMILY HOTEL, with WINE VAULTS
ATTACHED, WESTMINSTER-BRIDGE.
MR. WALKER will SELL by AUCTION,
at Garraway's, Cornhill, Lethdon, on AIONDAY, Aug.
12, at Twelve, by order of the Proprietor, owing to Indispo-
sition.

The VALUABLE LEASE for 47 years, at the extreme
low rent of 1601., and the good-will of the extensive profitable
trade, with immediate possession, of that eligible establishment,
distinguished as Prockter's Hotel, Tavern, and Wine Vaults,
situate on the north side of Bridge-road, a few paces from
Westminster-bridge, opposite Astley's Theatre, and in the
immediate vicinity of both Houses of Parliament. These de-
sirable premises occupy a frontage in the main road of 55 feet,
are in excellent substantial and ornamental repair, and replete
with every convenience for the business, which is extensive,
and done at excessive profits ; attached, but conveniently sepa-
rated from the hotel department, is a most complete wine and
spirit establishment, which is presumed would be one of the first
in the neighbourhood in the hands of a competent individual,
the premises being situate on the principal thoroughfare side of
the street, and no other house of the kind nearer than Parlia-
ment-street and Marsh-gate, besides having the command of a
very extensive populous neighbourhood.
May he viewed from 12 to three (Sunday excepted) by tickets
only, which, with particulars, may be obtained of Mr. Walker,
auctioneer, 16, Wardour-street, Soho.

WITHOUT RESERVE.
EXTENSIVE STOCK OF LINEN TABLE CLOTHS,
BARNSLEY SHEETINGS, DUNFERMLINE DA-
MASKS, AND OTHER GOODS.
BAILEY and SON will SELL, by AUC-
TION, at their WAREHOUSE, 42, WOOD-
STREET, CHEAPSIDE, on FRIDAY, 9th August 1839,
at 11 for 12 o'clock precisely, 5,000 Yards Sheeting!, Da-
masks, Diapers and Huckabacks ; 3,500 Yards Irish and Gre y
Cottons; 3,000 Damask Table Cloth., Napkins. Towels, and
Worsted Table Covers; with various Hosiery, Haberdashery,
and other Goods.

May be viewed on Thursday, and Morning of Sale, and Ca-
talogues had of Messrs. Bailey and Son, 42, Wood-street,
Cheapside.
London, England, 1839-08-05

SALES BY AUCTION

TO LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, GENTLEMEN'S
SERVANTS, and OTHERS.—LIVERY and JOB
STABLES, GRO,',VENOR-MEWS.

mR. WAlKElfwili§fitby AUCTION,
at Garraway's, on MONDAY, Aug. 12, at Twelve,
without reserve, by Order of the Executrix of the late Mr.
Stathers)

The GOODWILL and POSSESSION of those compact
PREMISES, known as STATHERS' LIVERY STABLES,
with convenient dwelling, situate, No. 74, Grosvenor-mews,
Bond-street, many years successfully occupied by the late
Proprietor.

May be viewed till the sale, and particulars obtained ; also
at Garraway's ; and of the auctioneer, 16, Wardour-street, Soho.

WINE AND SPIRIT ESTABLISHMENT-OXFORD
London, England, 1839-08-05

MEDICAL.

NVANTED by a SURGEON and CHE-
MIST, at the West-end of town, in the vicinity of
the University College and Middlesex Hospital, an ARTI-
CLED PUPIL. The advantages are considerable for acquiring
a thorough knowledge of the retail drug and chemical business,
pharmacy, and the minor operations in surgery. Attendance
or Lectures during part of the term allow ed.
For particulars, apply to Mr. Nisbet's, Berner-street, Ox-
ford-street ; W. Sanger, Esq., 4, Essex-court, Temple ; or
Messrs. Shoolbred and :Cook, Tottenham-Court •read. If by
letter, post paid.
London, England, 1839-08-05

T3RITISF

sank Stock
3 per Cent. Red gosA.
3 per Cent. Cots. 1.).11
34 per Cent. Red 1003 t
New 34 per Cent 99,4
New 5 per Cent. —
Long Annuities to expire
Jan. 18,1,1
0ct.1859
Jan 1860
FOREIG

Austrian, 5 per cent —
Belgian, 5 per cent
Brazilian Bonds —
Buenos Ayres, 6 per cent
Chilian, 6 per cent -
Colombian, 6 per cent —
Ditto, 1824
Danish, 3 per cent —
Greek Bonds, 1825, 5 per ct —
Mexican, 5 per cent 2Bq
Ditto, 6 per cent., 1825 —
Peruvian, 1825,6 per cent.....
Sit

Eastern Countios Railway...,

Great Western Railway ................................ 70
Ditto New Shares .............. • 2
Gosport Junction Railway.... .................... .
London and Brighton'Railway ....................
London and Blackwall Railway ......... .. .
id Birmingham Railway ............

London am- ;n
Ditto New Shares! ........ . .. ........................... 2144
London and Southamton Rail 'ay ........................ 4514
Midland Counties Railway ................................
5:34
York and North Midland Rai way ......................... 36

BY
HAMILTON KING.--- wY TUE " OLD SAILOR,'
AUTHOR OF " LAND AND SEA TALES," &c. These vo-
lumes sustain the character which the " Old Sailor" has
already acquired. The plot of the tale is natural and sim-
ple, the incidents are varied and exciting, and the interest
strikingthe
apparently direct portraiture of nature in both the scenes
and characters, that we cannot avoid suspecting the story
to have some foundation in truth. In naval adventures the
from
conclusion.
There i
s so
much truthfulness, so much
is preserved undiminished
t o
" Old Sailor "is scarcely inferior to Cooper. His chase
of the " Blue Bob," and description of her escape in a
storm off the coast of Ireland, exhibits powers of the first
order. His views, too, of the feelings, and state, and
habits of the Irish peasantry, are historically correct, and
his sketches of love passages are touched with so much
beauty and tenderness as to make us regret the brevity
with which he dismisses them. We recommend ". Ha-
milton King's" to every admirer of a well told racy tale.—
Atlas.
An individual who keeps a store in Connecticut
for the sale of " notions," placed the following notice on
his door, when about being absent one afternoon :—" B
back at T time.,'
London, England, 1839-08-05

HOP MARKET.

The recent alteration in the weather has been very favourable
for the growth of Hops, and the accounts are good. The
market is very dull, and prices not much better than nominal.
Lower rates would, however, certainly be taken if offers were
made.

FISH MARKET.
There were good supplies to-day, and a fair demand; prices
much as on Saturday.
TEA SALE—(THIS DAY.)
This morning the public sales of 4,217,6231b5. of Tea of
various kinds commenced. There was a fair attendance of the
trade, and the advance of ld. per lb. previously established
above the last monthly sales, was fully maintained. The sale
went off steadily.

The population of Prussia increases with extra-
ordinary rapidity. By the census at the close of 1816
it was 10,349,031, at the close of 1837 the population, in-
clud;rig Neufchcld, amounted to 14,098,125, an increase
in the course of twent3:-one years of 3,749,094. The po-
pulation of Berlin has increased by 100,000 souls.
London, England, 1839-08-05

THE DUTCH NAVY.

AMSTERDAM, JULY 30.---On the first of July the fol.
lowing men of-war were building for the Navy of the
Netherlands:—

At Amsterdam, the Tromp and Piet Hien, each of 74
guns; the Doggersbank, of 60 guns ; the Lek and the
Holland, each of 44 guns; the Medusa, of 26 guns; the
Swallow, of 18 guns ; and the Pyl, of 14 guns.
At Rotterdam, the Waal, of 60 guns; the Yssel, of 44
guns; the Pallas, of 22 guns; the Haai, of 18 guns; the
Hecla, of 7 guns.

At Flushing, the Ruyter, of 74 guns ; the Helder, of
22 guns ; the Courier, of 18 guns; and the Lynx, of 18 guns.
From the official Navy List it appears that on the Ist of
July the corps of naval officers was composed as follows :
—1 Admiral and Col. General, hi, Royal Highness Prince
Frederick of the Netherlands; 4 Vice-Admirals; 7 Rear_
Admirals; 23 Captains; 40 Captain-Lieutenants, one of
whom is his Royal Highness Prince William Frederick
Henry ; 28 Lieutenants of the first class, 173 Lieutenants
of the second class ; 53 Volunteers of the first class.
Officers of health :-6 Surgeon-Majors of the first class,
8 of the second, and 12 of the third class; 14 Surgeons of
the second class, and 29 of the third; Pursers of the first
class 6, of the second 18, of the third 18 ; Assistants, 34 ;
Clerks, 38 ; Subaltern Officers, Pilots, Boatswains, Car-
penters, Smiths, Sail-makers, &c., 63.
The Meekeer and Snelheed brigs are ordered to the
West Indies to relieve the Valk and Windhona, which are
to return home.
London, England, 1839-04-09

We understand that it is the intention of Govern-
ment to send a fleet very shortly to the Baltic, under the
command of a Flag Officer.—Standard.

The Clergy had another grand field-day on
Wednesday. The subject of it included National Educa-
tion and Church Extension. We presume, from the care
taken that every speaker should be his own reporter, it
was intended that this meeting shoulemake a great noise
and produce a great effect.—Liverpool Albion.
\Vc understand that three line of battle ships are
ordered for commission—one at Portsmouth, another at
Plymouth, and the third at Sheerness. The officers nomi
nated to command them are, Captains Tcup Nicholas,
C. 8., Houston Stewart, and Sir Humphrey Senhouse,
K. C. H.— United Service Gazette.

PROPOSED BLACKHEATH CEMETERY.—Se-
veraI correspondents are anxious to direct the attention of
the public, and especially of the inhabitants cf Blackheath,
to the Bill which is now before Parliament, " For making
and maintaining a cemetery, to be called the Blackheath
Cemetery, to be established on an extensive scale, in an
open situation on Blackheath, in the parish of Charlton,
in the county of Kent." This Bill, it appears, stands for
second reading. On this subj:ct we can only say that it
, 4;;,,,t :1-.lt tale 4.f the ‘, lungs" of the me-
tre; oils, as Blackheath roust undoubtedly is, should be thus
taken away from the public,--Observer.
London, England, 1839-04-09

CORN-LAWS.

Lord J. STUART presented petitions against the
Corn-laws ; also a petition in favour of National Edu-
cation.

Sir J. Y. BULLER presented petitions from Devon-
shire in favour of the existing Corn.lsws ; also a petition
praying for a repeal of the duties on Fire Insurances.

POSTAGE.

Mr. MUSKETT presented a petition from St. Al-
bans in favour of Dir. R. Hill's plan of postage.
Mr. ELLIOT presented a petition from Kelso to the
same effect.

Several such petitions were presented by Hon. Mem
berg, whose names we did not catch.
CANADA.

Sir 11. INGLIS presented a petition complaining of
spiritual destitution in Canada.

Mr. FINCH brought up the Report of the Com-
mittee on the Timberland Drainage Bill.
Mr. C. WOOD moved that an bumble address be
presented to her Majesty, requesting that there might
be laid before the House a copy of the letter of the Se-
cretary of State for the Home Department to the Lords
Lieutenant of certain counties respecting the Army and
Nat y.—Agreed to.

Mr. W. S. O'BRIEN prevented petitions from
planes in the county of Limerick, praying for a dartici-
pation in all the political rights enjoyed by England.
Mr. E. TENNENT presented a petition from the
Westmeath Railway Company praying for an extension
of time to bring in their Bill.
On the motion of Mr. ALSTON, the London and
Southampton Railway Bill was re-committed.
Mr. HOGG presented a petition from Beverley,
praying for some provision to prevent the sale of beer in
beer houses.

The ATTORNEY•GENERAL presented a peti-
tion from the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council
of Edinburgh, praying that a Bill might be passed for
completing the Caledonian Canal, and that steam tugs
might be introduced on it.
CUSTODY OF INFANTS.
Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD postponed the motion
of which he had given notice, for leave to bring in a
Bill to amend the laws relating to the Custody of
Infants.

Sir E. CODRINGTON presented a petition from
the Mayor and Town Council of Devonport in favour
•f Mr. Rowland Hill's Plan for a Penny Post.
Lord STANLEY presented a petition from a parish
in Lancashire, in favour of a Christian system of
education.
London, England, 1839-04-09

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, MARC!! 13 (via VIINNA).-1 am
sorry to say that the services of all the British naval officers
who are here, with the exception of Captain Walker, have
been positively rejected! Russia declared from the first
that our gallant countrymen should not be employed, and
of course the Sultan has been obliged to give way, and to
refusf_, to have anything to do with them. If our Govern-
ment are offended at this, to them unlooked-for event, so
much the better; it is exactly what Russia wants. We
cut such a sorry figure in the East, that, as a nation, we
merit every indignity that can be heaped upon us. Our
flag has been dishonoured in the Mack Sea, and we have
not attempted to wipe out the stain. Our embassy has
been in utter disgrace—drummed out of Persia—and our
spirited Queen is made to treat the matter as one of little
importance. Our Indian empire is shaken by intrigues,
and we rejoice that we aro in amity with the friend who
would thus strike a death-blow at the very heart of our
prosperity.
Had proper measures been taken, the Turkish navy
might, ere this, have been an effective arm ; at present it
is very far from being so. I don't think that the fleet
could be got ready for sea and action for months to come.
London, England, 1839-04-09

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen will hold a PTivy Council to-mm Tow ate"
noon, at Buckingham Palace.
Her M.ij,sty honoured Drury-lane Theatre With her
presence last evening to witness the performance of" The
Maid of Palaiaeau." Her Majesty was attended tbe
Marchionea of Tavistock, Mon. Miss Murray, '.Lady
Theresa Digby, Viscount Torrington, Hon. Major Ii:PPPe '
and Colonel Buckley.
Viscount Melbourne had an audience of the Qt
yesterday.
Her Majesty honoured Mr. Francis with a sitting y.
terday for her bust.
Her Majesty inspected yesterday a proof of Mr. fl•
Cousins' engraving from the State Picture of her Majesty.,
by Mr. George Ha)ter, presented by the Queen to she,
City of London.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Princess
Augusta of Cambridge, attended by the Baroness Ahlefeldt,
Baron Knesebeck, and Colonel Jones, came to town yell-
terday from Kew. The Duke of Cambridge Tisited the
hineets Augusta at Clarence Houve.
A Deputation from the Highland Society of London'
consisting of tke. Marquis of Breadalbane, Sir George
Murray, G. C. 8,, Captain Macdonald, and Mr. Jobn
Macdonald, Secretary, had an interview with the Marq6l
of Normanby yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Mr. Alderman Hutnphery had an interview with Lord
John Russell yesterday at the Home-office.
The Russian Ambassador transacted business yesterdg
at the Fore4,n-office.
Commander M. Murray, Stipendiary Justice for Ttinl"
dad, the Lord Mayor, Rev. John Radcliff, and Mr. Saint'
house, had interviews yesterday with the Marquis of Nor'
manby at the C,lonial-officc.
Lord John Russell arrived in town yesterday from Rich'
mond.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer came to town yester-
day afternoon from Hastings.
Dispatches from Sir William Nicolay, Governor of !hi:.
Mauritius, and from Sir Howard Douglas, Lord Nig'
Commissioner of the lonian Islands, were received pat°.
day at the Colonial-office.
London, England, 1839-04-09

EDTTION;:,,,.._•i

other negroes. Says that he has heard reports
the negroes had been murdered, and served for fi 46-;
but " them tell lie." He was above, and th °se
below know nothing about it. They were fed with 60
so rice, that is rice only. One white man died, tbe.,Y
put a cloth upon him, and heave him into the water. I

bis
" THOMAS k PHILLPOTS.
mark.

(Signed)
Witness,
(Signed) " P. SPENCER."
Examined More me, in the presence of Mr. Surveyor
Spencer, and Messrs. Forster and Davis, waiters and
searchers„ this 17th July, 1838.
(Signed) JOHN ROBY, Collector.

(Extract of a letter.)
" That the Africans had been dreadfully ill-treated,
the horrible state of disease and emaciation (the thighs
of many not being thicker than my wrist) in which they
were landed, besides the cases of cramped legs and
dropsy induced by debility, I think there can be no
doubt ; and the minds of the negroes being naturally
exasperated against the Spaniards, would readily give
credence to the horrible tale of their having been fed on
the flesh of their companions. Whilst under my charge
they were altogether during the day (the sexes being
separated at night), and a tale of that exciting- nature
told by one would be communicated to all. Gentle-
men, for whose opinions I have respect, have stated
to me their convictions, founded on conversation with
the Africans, that the reported atrocities actually took
place. I own that, from my inability to obtain any
direct testimony to the alleged fats from any person 4
and the positive contradiction by the 'lntelligent little b, ly
Bamboo,' who had the best opportuoities of knovring
the real state of the case, I am incred llous as to the
pickling of human beingtyand serving out for food.”
London, England, 1839-04-09

METROPOLITAN POLITICAL

SUMMARY.

The Times of this morning contains an clabortfe lead-
ing article, whose avowed object is to set its readers on

their guard against 71. new mercantile Association, entitled,
" The British and Colonial Trust and Assurance Com-
pany." " We have ulcer' some pains to ascertain the
facts," observes our Contemporary, " and we now warn
the country that this seemingly plausible Institution is just
a plausible and deep-laid Popish conspiracy to turn the
trust funds of testators to the advancement of Rornisli do.
mination." Another leading article on the subject of
Lord John Russell's resolution last night in the House of
Commons, vvil be found under the head of " Spirit of the
Public Journals."
The Morning Chronicle, in the course of an article
commenting on the state of alienation which our Contem.
porary says exists between the higher, and middle, and
the working classes, puts forth the following remarks
" The more informed classes, if they wish to influence the
labouring classes, must use the necessary means for ob-
taining their confidence. They must meet them, advise
with them, and satisfy them that they wish no advan-
tages to which they are not fairly entitled. And the Ex-
tension of the Suffrage will supply a powerful motive to
the different classes to cultivate the good opinion of
each other."—For another article of the Chronicle see the
" Spirit of the Public Journals."
_ _

The Morning Post is, as usual, labouring hard to prove
that the Irish policy of Ministers is about as bad as it is
possible to be. Our Contemporary's arguments on this
subject are as soft as his words are hard—another of his
leading articles will be found inserted under the usual head
of " Spirit of the Public Journals."
The Morning Herald, speculating on the present posi-
tion of Indian affairs, says :—" An immense increase of
our military and naval power in India, as well as in North
America, and at home, is unfortunately indispensable,
unless our glorious colonies are to be abandoned, and our
position amongst the nations quietly given up ; but an in-
crease in our means of defence at home and abroad, is not
more requisite than that a change should take place in the
selection of our rule's."

The Morning Adt•erticir observes, in reference to the
intelligence frcm India :—" It is deserving of the utmost
solicitude, and however objectionable may be the choice
of Lord Auckland in the selection of a ruler for Affghanis-
tan, there can be no second opinion entertained of the ne-
cessity of establishing, through one means or other, an
effective barrier against the stealthy encroaches of Russia
on our eastern frontier. In Persia and Affghanistan are
the materials for this barrier to be sought." Another of
our Contemporary's leading articles will bo found in our
" Spirit of the Public Journals."
London, England, 1839-04-09

THE BANK OF ENGLAND

The Bank Directors now use very little reserve in de-
claring and letting it go forth to the werld that they are
dissatisfied with, if not alarmed at, their present position.
Their chief aim, however, appears to be that of throwing
the blame anywhere er everywhere but on themselves.
They denounce the joint-stock banks, the speculators in
cotton, the dealers in American bank-paper, and, above
all, the Stock Exchange, as the cause of that danger
they now plainly intimate that they perceive at no great
distance before them. All these may have aggravated
the symptoms of the disease; but the real fault, as has
already been shown, is in themselves, and in the Govern-
ment, at whose diction they act. The only palliation to
be urged on their behalf is, that they seem to have had
some confused notions of the course proper to be pursued,
but have mistaken the time for action, or rather, have
thought it impossible that the crisis could have come
upon them so rapidly as it is now doing. Their
plans had all been prepared for the contraction of
the currency some two or three months hence, but
they thought meantime, that they might safely take
the profit of large temporary is.ues, which would
come back of themselves and set all right again. But
they have miscalculated materially the extent of the drain
produced by the importations of foreign corn, and also the
rapidity of it, and are now as much at fault as if they had
never arrived at a conviction of the defects of the old
system. Their situation is one which should give alarm,
not to them only, but to the public also. Their " legal
tender" clause, and their double capacity of bankers
of issue and bankers of deposit, the consequences of
which have been repeatedly pointed out and foretold, will
now stand in the way, and make it next to impossible
for them to contract the circulation to such an extent as I
will put a stop, which is the great point aimed at, to the
exportation cf bullion. There is, to be sure, one measure,
and one alone, which can save them, and that is another
restriction of cash payments; but that is too much even
far their friend in all former need, Mr. Spring Rice, to
propose. Should they be driven to it, they will be declared
by the general consent of the trading interest to have for-
feited their charter, and the only remaining consideration
will be, what other means can be resorted to for the regula.
tion of the currency.— Times.
London, England, 1839-04-09

RURAL POLICE.

The first Report of the Commissioners appointed to
inquire as to the best means of establishing an Efficient
Constabulary Force in the counties ofEngland and Wales,
has just been laid on the table of the House of Com-
mons. It is very elaborate and minute, inquiring ap-
parently with great care into the whole subject. We
have not at present either time to examine the details,
or space to insert anything more than the chief recom-
mendations of the Commissioners. They are as fol-
lows :

I. That as a primary remedy for the evils set forth, a
paid Constabulary Force should be trained, appointed, and
organised on the principles and management recognised by
the Legislature in the appointment of the new Metropo-
litan Police Force.
IL That for this purpose an application in writing,
under the hands and seals of a majority of the Justices as-
sembled at any Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the
county, setting forth the insecurity of person and property,
and the want of paid Constables, the Commissioners of
Police shall, with the approbation of the Secretary of
State for the Home Department, direct a sufficient number
of Constables, and such officers as may, upon such exami-
nation as the said Commissioners shall make or direct, be
by them deemed adequate for the due protection cf life or
property within the county.
111. The Force shall be paid one-fourth from the Con-
solidated Fund, and three-fourths from the County Rates,
as a part of the general expenses of the whole county.
IV. That the constables so appointed shall report their
proceedings to the Magistrates of the Quarter and Petty
Sessions where they are stationed.
V. That the superintendents shall be subject to dismissal
upon the representation of the Justices of the Peace in
Quarter Session:, and that the serjeants and constables
shall be subject to dismissal upon the representation of the
Justices of the Peace in Petty Sessions.
VI. That the Magistrates shall frame rules and regula-
tions for the s rrice of process, and attendance at Petty or
Quarter Sessions of such force, which rules which shall be
submitted to the Secretary of State, and if approved by
him shall be binding.
VII. That the Commissioners shall frame rules and
regulations for the general management of the Police,
which rules shall, on the approbation of the Secretary of
State, be binding.
London, England, 1839-04-09

(B)

Admiralty, Aug. 14, 1838.
SlR,—With reference to your letters of the 31st ult.,
and the 3d inst., I am commanded by my Lords Com-
missioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, that the
French Government having forwarded orders to the
Commander of the blockading squadron, to allow the
shipment of specie from Mexico on account of foreign
merchants, as well as on account of their respective Go-
vernments, her Majesty's packets have received orders
to ship treasure for private individuals at Vera Cruz
and Tampico. I am, &c.,

. .
(Signed) C. WOOD.
Wm. Watson, Esq., Chairman, of the South American

and Mexican Association, Liverpool.
Similar letters to
Messrs. Tuckling and Goschen, 2, Crosby-square,
with reference to their letter of the 10th instant.
J. D. Powles, Esq., 3, Freeman's-court, with refer-
ence to his letter of the Bth ult.

Messrs. Heath and Co., 31, Old Jewry, with refer•
ence to their letter of - ult.

Messrs. J. and G. Campbell and Co., Liverpool,
with reference to their letter of the Bth ult.
Messrs. A. M. Rothschild and Sons, 2, New Court,
St. Swithin's-lane, acquainted.
London, England, 1839-06-04

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London, England, 1839-06-04

(THIS DAY.)

JUDGMENT.—THE QUEEN V. lIUMYRIES.
At the sitting of the Court to-day Chief Justice TIN-
DALL pronounced judgment in this case, which was tried in
the Court of Queen's Bench some time ago. The Lord
Chief Justice, after citing the various authorities in the
case, reversed the decision come to by the Court of
Queen's Bench.
London, England, 1839-06-04

ROYAL ACADEMY, TRAFALGAR-SQUARE.
THE EXHIBITION of the ROYAL ACA
DEMY IS NOW OPEN.
Admission (from Eight o'clock till Seven), One Shilling.
Catalogue, One Shilling.
HENRY HOWARD, R.A., Sec.

INVALID INSTITUTION.
The DENHAAI-PARK Establishment of the Institu-
tion is open for the reception of persons of both sexes in the
upper walks of life suffering under mental disturbance or ner-
vous complaints, but who are still capable of appreciating the
blessings of social intercourse.
The invalids reside with the resident Medical Officer and
his lady as one united family. The visits of the usual Me-
dical Attendants and Friends are admitted at all times with-
out previous notice. The attendants are educated persons ; and
recreation and amusement provided on the most liberal scale.
Denham-park is a Proprietory Establishment, and managed
by a Committee of Gentlemen, and under the general surveil-
lance of its Vice-Patrons, Noblemen and Gentlemen, who
have no interest in the Institution kut what is prompted by
a desire to benefit mankind.

The Resident 'Medical Officer is a member of the College
o f Physicians, and has the sole direction of the medical treat-
ment of the invalids, and has no interest whatever in the
emoluments of the Establishment.
Apply for terms and prospectuses to the Secretary, James
Taylor, Esq., addressed, Denham-park, near Us.bridge,Bueks.
London, England, 1839-06-04

BOROUGH COURTS BILL.

On the motion of the SOLICITOR-GENERAL, the
House resolved itself into a Committee upon this Bill.
Mr. CRESWELL moved the introduction of a clause,
prohibiting any cause being removed by certiorari when the
sum involved is less than 501., unless security be given for
costs, except by a Judge's special order.

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL was inclined to think
the clause was a useful one. Where was the benefit of
local tribunals, if on every slight occasion causes might be
removed to a superior Court at the option of the defen.
dant ?—( Hear.)
A slight discussion ensued, which ended in the clause
being agreed to, after a division, on which the numbers
were—

For the clause
Against it 1
Majority
—5O
The House then resumed.
The Bankrupts' (Ireland) Bill passed through a Com-
mittee. _ _
London, England, 1839-06-04

JACKSON and CO. have a capital COFFEE
and CHOP HOUSE TO LET, centrically situated
near the terminus of four Railroads, which produces a consider-
able influx of persons to an already crowded neighbOurnood and
leading thoroughfare, a capital established trade is being done,
in which the returns average about 201. a week, presenting a
good opportunity for a respectable active person to enter the
business.

Apply to Jackson and Co., Auctioneers, 26, Brydges-street,
Covent-garden.—Letters to be paid.
London, England, 1839-06-04

FLEMING V. DUNLOP.
This case came before their Lordships upon appeal from the
decision of the Court of Session in Scotland. The question in
the case relates to the election of the Lord Provost of the City
of Glasgow. The following appear to be the short facts of the
case:—The Election of Magistrates for the Burgh of Glasgow
by the Municipal council took place on the 10th of November,
1837, when the appellant and respondent were both put in no-
mination for the office of Lord Provost. Ffteen votes were
given for each party, and a casting vote was given by Mr. Mills,
who had previously been Lord Provost, but who had gone out
of the Council, but had been again elected as a simple council-
lor, in favour of the appellant; Mr. Paul, the present Lord
Provost, gave his casting vote in favour of the respondent, and
under these circumstances the question between the parties was
who had been elected. The respondent, conceiving that ho
was the party, proceeded to exercise the duties of his office, but
finding that the appellant asserted that the Election had fallen
upon him, he presented a Bill of Suspension and interdict,
which was decided by the Court of Session in his favour, and
from that decision the present appeal was brought.
The Lord Advocate and Mr. M. D. Hill appeared on behalf
of the appel!ant, and Mr. Pemberton, Mr. Knight Bruce, and
Mr. Anderson, were counsel for the respondent.
The arguments, which had not concluded shortly before five
o'clock, were adjourned to Thursday.

VICE. CHANCERY COURT, JUNK 3.
The part petition of Davis v. Clough occupied the Court the
greater part of the day.

COMMON PLEAS, JUNE 3.
F.ARL OF MANSFIELD V. BLACKBURNE.

The question in this case involved the right of taking away
pans, and other articles included in some salt works, let by the
noble plaintiff to John Ireland kackston, Esq. The azguments
appeared likely to last nearly all day, and present ne point
ofparticular interest.
London, England, 1839-06-04

TO BOOKSELLERS, BOOKBINDERS, AND
STATIONERS.

TO BE DISPOSED OF, by PRIVATE
TREATY, the Well-Established Business of a
BOOKSELLER, BOOKBINDER, and STATIONER, in
a central and improving part of Liverpool. The Bookselling
and Stationery department will be sold separately, if desired,
the present occupier wishing to devote the whole of his time to
another branch of trade in which he is already engaged.
The above business is capable of great extension, and the
premises, the rent of which is extremely moderate, may be had
for a term of years.
For further particulars apply (if by letter post paid), to Mr.
James Norris, solicitor, Doran-place, Lord-street, Liverpool.
London, England, 1839-06-04

COUNTY COURTS BILL.

The House having resumed,
On the motion of the CHANCELLOR of the EX-
CHEQUER, the follo,ing were appointed as a Select
Committee on County Courts Bill :--Sir George Grey,
Mr. Solicitor-General, Mr. Erle, Mr. Wood, of Middle-
sex, Sir Edward Knatchbull, Mr. Hawee, Mr. Miles, Sir
John Buller, Mr. Aglionby, of Cockermouth, Sir Thomas
Fremantle, Mr. Handley, Sir James Graham, Mr. Wilbra-
ham, Sir Charles Lemon, Lord Viscount Barrington.
In answer to a question from Colonel SIBTHORP,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
said
he should give his notice on the subject of the Budget
next week, when he should bring forward his resolution
for the adoption of a penny postage.
The other Orders of the Day baying: been disposed of,
the House adjourned ata Quarter to One o'Clock.
London, England, 1839-06-04

PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court
of Chancery, made in a Cause of BUMSTEAD against
DEANE, the Creditors of JOHN DEANE, late of the Parish
of Wix, in the County of Middlesex, Farmer, who died in the
month of January, 1839, are, on or before the 28th day of
June next, to come in and prove their Debts before Sir GIFFIN
WILSON, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Cham-
bers in Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London, or in
default thereof they will peremptorily be excluded the benefit
of the said Decree.

BRIDGES and MASON, Red Lion-square.