The Sun.
London, England, 1839-01-28 00:00:00

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A meeting was held at the vestry of St. Margaret's Church,
on Friday, the 25th instant, pursuant to notice, given by the
Churchwardens, " To audit the last year's accounts, to make
a rate for the ensuing year, or for other purposes." The
hour named in the notice (eleven o'clock) being past Mr.
JAMES TOWELL, one of the Churchwardens, was, on the mo-
tion of Mr. JOHN KEED, celled to the Chair, who requested
the Clerk to read the notice upon which the meeting was
assembled.
The accounts were then produced, showing an expenditure
of 341/. 13s. 9d., leaving 701. still due to various tradesmen,
and 601. due on a previous vote to the Chapelwardens. The
receipts of the year were, from sundry sources, 54/. 17s. Bd.,
and the amount collected of the last rate 324/. 1 ls. Bd. (the
total of arrears upon this collection being 105/. 19s. 7d.)
An estimate was then laid before the meeting upon this state-
li
iwent, by which it appeared necessary to raise 4201. by a rate
of 7d. in the pound, to meet all the expenses up to Easter
next ; it was elicited that this calculation was made upon the
presumption that the rate now about to be laid could be col-
lected more closely than the last, which the Chairman was by
no means inclined to think probable, without proceedings
against many conscientious Dissenters by distress warrants,
which he could never for his part bring his mind to; he
should rather prefer a mode, which he thought had been
agreed upon by himself and his colleague, of meeting the
difficulty, viz , by a rate of 9d. in the pound, upon the calcu-
lation of the sum last collected, which would certainly fall a
trifle heavier upon the members of the Establishment, but
which would scarcely be felt by them, and if taken up in what
he believed to find amongst them, a truly Church spirit, would
in the end tend to the production of those feelings of mutual
good understanding which were so desirable in every Christian
community.
Mr. LIONEL SELF, Jun., was fully disposed to regard, to
the utmost, the interests of the Dissenters, but he thought
the interests of the Church should likewise be supported ; and
so long as the law remained unaltered he saw no reason to
depart from the usual method of laying the rate.
The CHAIRMAN then said he was waiting to put any pro-
position to the meeting that might be made upon the subject.
The Chairman being afraid to make any motion, and sometime
aving elapsed, he declared that the meeting was ended.
The meeting voted an unanimous expression of thanks to
the Chairman arsd separated.
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TAXES LEVIED ON THE LABOUR-
ING CLASSES.

To the Honourable the Commons of Great Britain in
Parliament assembled,
The Humble Petition of Wm. Blaxland, of Birmingham,
Ilumbleth sheweth, that your petitioner has to pay in indirect
taxation from the combined effects of the Tithe, Corn, Custom,
and Excise Taxes. The sum of five shillings, threepence, and
one-eighth part of a penny, each week that he consumes pro-
v.v.ions of the weekly value of seven shillings, sevenpence, and
one half-penny.
Such provisions, consisting of 2 oz. of tea.
2 oz. of coffee.
8 oz. of sugar.
31b. 8 oz. of meat.
71b. of flour.
7 pints of ale.
do. of brandy.
I oz. of tobacco.
The cost of all which, if freed from all tithe, corn, custom,
and excise tax, would not exceed: two shillings, fourpence,
and three- eighths of a penny, whilst at present the cost to
your petitioner is seven shillings, sevenpence, and one half-
penny ; being a weekly tax of five shillings, threepenctkand
one-eighth of a penny, upon your petitioner, and every other
rnm and woman in the empire who consume the above quan-
tities and provisions.
Your petitioner prays that your Honourable House may in
its wisdom investigate this statement, your petitioner, assuring
your Honourable House, that though the effect of such indirect
taxation may have been too minute and insignificant to attract
the wisdom of your flonol rabic House, it is felt as an in-
tolerable burden, even by the. ignorant peasantry of Kent, as
well as by your petitioner.
June 28th, 1 83 8.

WILLIAM BLAXLAND.

THE MAILS.

CARLISLE POST OFFICE.-The following are a list of the
alterations in the arrivals and departures of several of the
mails at this office, which commenced on Monday last; the 21st
instant:—
The London day mail, by railway to Preston, with the
second Manchester and Liverpool mails, arrives at 6h. 40m. ;
and is despatched for Edinburgh and Glasgow at 7h. lOrn.
in the Morning.
The Whitehaven Mail Cart, by way of Wigton, with let-
ters from Allenby, Maryport, and Workington, is despatched
at 711. 46m. in the Morning, and arrives in Carlisle at 3h.
30m. in the Afternoon.
The above is London time, which is about twelve minutes
in advance of the Carlisle clocks.
We understand that another alteration is about to take
place, in the arrival of the first-mentioned Mail, in conse-
quence of the great inconvenience and delay occasioned by the
arrival of the Scotch Mails, at the same time.—Carlisle

Journal.
THE MAlL—Tuesday last the London morning mail, and
the Liverpool mail, arrived here at six o'clock evening, being
an acceleration on the former of two hours. The London
mail goes off at a quarter to eight, so that there arc nearly
two hours allowed to answer letters by the morning mail.
Paisley Advertiser.
NORTH UNION RAILWAY. —W e understand an alteration in
the times of the departures of the trains has been decided on,
and that the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company
have agreed to several modifications in favour of the North
Union Railway. One important one is, that one Second
Class Carriage shall be permitted to go with each Train to
Liverpool and Manchester, at half-past eight in the morning,
and half past four in the evening. This will prevent the
necessity of the Second Class Train going at seven o'clock
in the morning, of which very few persons have availed them-
selves. A First Class Train will, it is understood, leave about
eleven o'clock, and a Second Class, as at present, about half-
past two. We also understand that a new graduation of the
charge for small parcels has lately been adopted, assimilating
closely to that of the Liverpool and Manchester Company,
which, although less than before in some instances, will be
more in others ; but, perhaps on the whole, will be more
equitable and give more satisfaction. An alteration has also,
since Sunday last, been made in the time of one of the Lon-
don mails, which now leaves Parkside at eight o'clock every
night, instead of nine as heretofore, and the time allowed by
the Postmaster General being an hour and twenty-four
minutes for that distance, the mail now arrives in Preston
about half-past nine o'clock.—Preston Observer.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DA

CORN EXCHANGE.
The past week's arrivals of all descriptions of grain were considerable,
and there was also a large return of Flour, with a very dull trade
for every article, and indications of lower prices. This morning the
full supply of Wheat has been moderate, and of Spring Corn good.
The mealing trade has of late been so extremely ;wavy that the
millers were very small buyers to-day, and, in the absence of any
country demand, sales were so extremely difficult, absence of
Wheat has declined ss. to 6s. per quarter, and Foreign 4s. to ss. since
last Monday. Barley is also very dull, and 2s. per quarter lower than
Monday se'nnight. Beans met a slow sale at Is. to 2.5. per quarter
decline. Pease are languid and Is. per quarter lower. The Oat
Trade partakes of the general dulness, and prices are reduced Is. to
2s. per quarter from the terms of this day se'nnight. The bakers
having a good stock of Flour, and the wharfs being full, scarcely
any sales can be effected, and the top price is dlclined ss. per sack,
with a still greater reduction for ship parcels.
PRICES ON BOARD OF SHIP.
Wheat, Red (old) -s. -s. Beans, Small (new) 43s 41s
- White (01d).........-a• -4. (old) 46s. 48s.
-Red l 838) 62s. 75c. -- Tick (new) 365 38..
Fine tAis. 68s.
.-- Superfine 68s. 70s. - Harrow (new) 405.425.
----White (1838) 665. 68s. ------- (old) 4:35. 453
..------- Fine ^Os. 725. Brank -a-s.
-.-- Superfine 745. 765. Oats, Feed s. s.
---Foreign free 'Els SOs. ---- New 245. 28s.
Rye. 40s 45s - Poland ..._.B 8.
Barley '6a. 445. ----New 255.305.
--- Grinding 365. 40s. - Potatoe 285.30a5.
.
-- Malting 40s. 445. ------- v.w 2.83.3
Malt s.'s €ss. - Scotch 3's.3'
- Fine New this. 68s. - Irish 245....... 24,,.9.8s
lack) .60,65 E

f 1
Pease, Grey, New 3 s. Ms.
—... Maple New 3s. 40s.
White 425. 445.
- Boilers.. 44s. 46s

Flour Town (per s, ,
:.;econds 565.58 e.
North Country 52.561
Bran lOs 11q.

ARRIVALS OF GRAIN IN LONDON DURING LAST WEEK.
NN, heat. Barley. WIT,
English
Irih - - 11,418 -
Forseizii - - 902 brls.
SMITHFIELD.
No variation in the price of Beef can be quoted. Good Mutton ad.
vanced 2d. per stone. Veal was unaltered ; and Pork was in good
demand, and advanced 6d. to Bd. per stone. Beasts, 2,841 ; Sheep,
23,720 ; Calves, 85 ; Pigs, 365.
There was nothing of importance doing in the Tallow, Seed, or Co!
lonial markets to.day.

NEWCASTLE CORN EXCHANGE, JAN. 27.
We had a moderate supply of Wheat at this day's market, and no
fresh arrivals from Norfolk and Suffolk, which caused more firmness in
the trade, and last Saturday's rates were supported for all descriptions
of quality. The supplies of Barley being still kept from the South by
adverse winds, prices remained without change. Both English and
Foreign Rye must be noted Ss. per quarter cheaper, owing, in a great
measure, to the number of samples pressing on the market. Oats,
though in large supply, were cleared off at our last quotations. Beans
ruled exceedingly dull; and where sales were forced, a decline of 25..
per quarter had to be submitted to. Pease also were the turn lower
For Flour the demand is very limited, at a decline of ls. per sack.
New. Om.
Wheat, Northumberland 6le. Ste. 7Bs. 64,.1
Norfolk and 775. Sts 7Bs. 84s.
Berwick and Scotch 7le. 763 —s. s,
--.—. Foreign —s —a. —l.
Ry46s. 50a —s.
s —$ —a —s.
er
:Gmrrefrai:glinti ni:gn:NaSnourdflf Norfolk
Feeding
u islk 46. 5.49 s . . . -a . --s.
Pt.s. 405...... --s. :s'
64s 69a —s.
Malt, Norfolk and Suffolk
Beans, Small .................................. —ss. —s 4sb. 4Rs.
o.
Tick ...................................
Pease, Miyte. ........................................................................
45.1
451:
_831:
Oats, Northumberland, Potatoe ...... .25
Feed ............ 2ss 25s 263. 2Ss.
Foreign ......... ......................... —s. --s
Flour (per sack) .......... ..................... 515. 601.." —s. —4.
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The Marquis of Breadalbane gave a second dinner
on Saturday last to Sir John Hobhouse and a select party.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Lucca, attended
by Baron Lowenberg, went by the railroad to Windsor, on
Friday, for the purpose of seeing over the Castle. His. Royal
Highness was met at Slough by one of her Majesty's car-
riages, which conveyed his Royal Highness to that Royal
Residence.