The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-01 00:00:00

THE ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN.

The LORD MAYOR, on taking his seat, said that he had
to report to the court that, agreeably to their instructions,
he had the honour of waiting on her Majesty with the depu-
tation appointed by the court to present to her Majesty the
address as agreed to by them. The sheriff attended the in-
terview, according to the ancient custom, and the deputa-
tion entered her Majesty's presence. Two other deputations
also waited upon her Majesty, one headed by the Lord
Mayor of Dublin and the other by the Lord Provost of
Edinburgh, They had an intimation to the effect that her
Majesty's health was in such a state as to render it expe-
dient that the address should not be read to her. He had
the honour, however, of handing it to her, and received a
verbal answer in addition to a written address, which he
should lay before the court, and which was as follows :

" City of London,—l thank you sincerely for your loyal
and affectionate address.

" I am truly sensible of the gratifying proofs of loyalty and
attachment to myself and the royal family which have been
exhibited by the City of London, not less in their deep
sympathy in my heavy grief than on the occasion of the
marriage of the Prince of Wales. I earnestly pray that this
event, in which all classes of my subjects have shown so
warm an interest, will conduce not only to the happiness of
my family, but the welfare of m 3 faithful and attached
people."

The address was received with applause, and ordered to
be entered on the journals of the court.
THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO THE CITY

POLICE.

The following communication from Sir Geo Grey was
then read to the court :

" Whitehall, 27th March, 1863.
"My Lord,--As the question of an alteration in the law
with reference to the police of the City of London will
shortly be brought before the Parliament, I think it right
to suggest to you that the temporary appointment of Capt.
Hodgson to perform the duties of Commissioner of City
Police, which was sanctioned by the Secretary of State on
the 24th ult., should be continued for the present, or that if
the appointment of any person to the office of commissioner
should be submitted for the approval of her Majesty, such
appointment should be made on the distinct understanding
that the person so appointed shall, if approved, take the
office subj ct to any alterations of the law which Parlia-
ment may think fit to make.—l have the honour to be, my
lord, your lordship's obedient servant,

(Signed) " G. GREY."
The LORD IJAYoR said that having received that comma •
nication, he thought it was of such importance that he took
immediate steps for calling the members of tbe court to a
meeting, that the subject might be considered.
_ _

Mr. Deputy HARRISON wished the letter to be treated
with every possible respect, The committee were at the
present time considering what steps should be taken, and
their rep rt was not yet before the court, and until it did
come before the court any new circumstance coming From
such a source should be treated with respect. They might
bring up a report in reference to the letter, and then the
court would have the whole question before them. He
hoped there would be no discussion then with respect to
their privileges. He moved that it should at once be re-
ferred to the police committee for their consideration.
Mr. NOhRIS seconded the motion.

Mr. Alderman COPELAND hoped that no discussion
would take place; he thought it should be referred to the
commit: ee.

Dr. A GRAHAM approved of the suggestion, and hoped the
letter would be as quickly acted upon as possible; for
if they appointed a good and competent man to fit the office
he could not see how anything which had transpired could
furnish a pretence for the alteration of the law as regarded
the city police.

Mr. Alderman FINNIS, as chairman of the Police Com-
mittee, said that the report was all ready, and moved that
it should be printed and circulated among the members of
the court. He, however, was about to withdraw the mo-
tion, when

Mr. Alderman DARIN said he thought it would be better
that the report should ba before the court, although he did
not think it should be discussed upon the present occasion.
Mr. Alderman FINNIS said the report could be read at
once if it was desired.
Mr. DE JERSEY hoped it would not be read, but still he
thought it would bo expedient to print it and circulate it, as
then the members would have an opportunity of reading it,
and be fully prepared to consider it at the next court.
It was finally agreed that the communication should be
refs rred to the Police Committee.
Two others from Sir George Grey were read, one of which
stated that the Queen having been pleased to comp]) with the
prayer of an humble address presented to her Majesty, in
pursuance of a resolution in the House of Commons, on the
24. h iast., a copy of which was enclosed, he desired that his
lordship would give directions for the return to be prepared
as tar as related to the City of London, in order that it
might be laid before the House of Commons. The follow-
ing is a copy of the resolution :—" Resolved, that an
humble address be presented to her Majesty that she will
be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid
before this house returns of the nem. s of the persons killed
or injured during the procession on the 7th March, 1863,
and on the occasion of the illuminations in the City on the
10th March, 18 3, and of persons who afterwards died in
consequence of injuries received on either of these days.
Of the persons killed on either of those days whose cases
were reported to the City and metropolitan police, distin-
guishing localities with the deaths and injuries received.
Of the number of persons killed and wounded on the occa-
sion of the lying in state and the funeral of the late Duke
of Wellington. And a copy of an o► der issued by the metro-
politan police authorities, with a view to prevent recur-
rence of such accidents.—Ordered that the said address be
presented to her Majesty by such members of the house as
are of her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council."
The other letter, whets was exactly similar to the first,
asked for a return in compliance with the following resolu-
tion :—" Resolved, that a humble address be presented to
her Majesty, hat she will be graciously ple.ised to give
directions that there be laid before the house a return of
the number of electors in each ward of the City of London,
and the number of aldermen and common councilmen
elected by each ward, with their occupation.—Ordered,
that the said address," &c.

With regard to the first matter, it was resolved that the
return should be made, subject to the sanction of the Police
Committee ; and with reference to the latter, it was also
agreed that the return should be made, subject to the sanc-
tion of the Committee of GunerAl Purposes.

THE NEW STREW FROM BLA.C/E,FdIARS TO THE MANSION-

110116 X.

A report was brought up from the joint Committee of
Coal, Corn, and Finance, and Improvements, of the pro-
ceedings under the references relative to the Thames Em-
bankment (North Side) Bill for making a new street from
Blackfriars to the Mansion-house. and the London Coal
and Wine Dues Continuance Bill, and recommending the
court to revert to the original proposition assented ,o on
the 15th December last, and that the subsequent resolutions
of the court contrary thereto be rescinded.

Strangers were ordered to withdraw while the matter
was discussed, and after a long debate the report was
negatived upon a majority of 36 to 33. The court then ad-

journed.

MARKETS—This Day.

MARK-LANE.

Fresh up to our market this morning the arrivals of
English wheat were very small, but several parcels left over
from Monday were on offer. The condition of the produce
was tolerably good, but the demand, both for red and white
qualities, was in a sluggish state at fully Monday's reduc-
tion in prices.

The supply of fcreign wheat, both ex •Ship and ex-
granary, was somewhat extensive. All qualities met a dull
sale, and the quotations had a downward tendency.
Floating cargoes of grain were in slow request at about
previous currencies.

Malting barley, owing to the close of the malting season
commanded very little attention. Grinding and distilling
sorts moved off heavily at fully the late decline in prices.
In malt a limited business was transacted on former
terms.

Good and fine cats sold steadily at full prices; oth.rwisep
the trade was dull. The supply on offer was moderate.
No change took place in the value of beans or peas, but
the demand for them was in a sluggish slate.

The flour trade was dull at about scationary prices. The
supply of barrels en offer was moderate.
On Friday next the market will be closed.

ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. hdalt. oats. Flour
470 20 ' 2640 410
°reign.— .. 5,350 11,410 1 I 7,010

sks
7,560 brio.

BOROUCIII HOP.
Most kinds of bops command a steady sale, and prices are
fairly supported.

WHITECHAPEL.

The supply of meat is moderately large, and the trade
rules heavy, ac follows :
Beef, from 2s 6d to 3s 10d ; mutton, 2s 10d to 4s 2d: lamb,
Od to Os Od ; vtal, 3s 10d to 4s 6d ; and pork, 3s 4d to
Is 4d per 81bs by the cai case.

PEUVATELEING.—The Boston groveller s ;y8 :--
" We do not hear of any movement in this vicinity
to take advantage of the new law authorising the issue of
letters of marque, One great difficulty, provided a satistac
tory commission from the President could be procurtd, is
the present scarcity of steam-vessels of sufficient speed and
strength for the desired purpose. It is rumoured that com-
missions will be granted against the rebel privateers, and
not for the capture of vessels attempting to run the
blockade."