The Sun.
London, England, 1863-01-22 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22, 1863

No_ 22,017

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TITUFT W 00D, SEAWEED, and FALLEN
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rtITIE BANK of WALES (Limited).— Incorpo-
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Joint-stock Banking Comp inies Acts of 1856-7-8, whereby
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banking ; nor is this requirement likeiy to diminish, judging
from the fact that at the present moment there are about 400
miles of railway in course of construction in Wales, all lead-
ing up to several new openings for trade, and pointing to the
need of still further banking accommodation.
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stock Banking, so highly remunerative in England and Ire-
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veloped also in Wales.
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purchase of important private banking concerns in the Prin-
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opened with the Bank of Wales, of themselves sufficient to
establish an extensive and valuable business.
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with, Bangor, and other important towns. Every description
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securities, receiving dividends, and all other legitimate
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CHAMPION PRIZE HAND-BELL RINGERS—
conducted by Mr. E. BENsoN—in Classical, Operatic, and
Dance Music, at half-past Nine o'clock. A portion of the
proceeds will be given to the LANCASHIRE DISTRESS
FUND.

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lINSWORTH, in his Stump Speech upon all the recent
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Unsworth's great Stump Speech, "Or any other man."
Eugene's burlesque Scenas and Dances.
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FORII OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.
To the Directors of the Bank of Wales (Limited).
_ _

Gentlemen,—Having paid to your bankers the sum of
being a deposit of £1 per share on shares
in the a'bove Company, I hereby request that you will allot
me that number, and I accet t such shares, or any less num-
ber you may allot me, and agree to execute the Articles of
Association, when required; and I request that my name
may be placed on the Register of Shareholders for the shares
so allotted.
Name in full
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Date

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Mozart—Ross"ni—M eyerbeer—Donizetti.
The Dance Mus:c from the repertoire of the late M. Jullien

Admission, is,

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flour and other provisions into this country must to
some extent have tended to mitigate .the distress,

and have enabled many to provide for the wants of

o'hers out of their own surplus means. But sup-

posing that the Government of this country had
been induced, as they were urged frequently, to

involve themselves in interference in the nff4irs of

the United States—supposing, by some rash and

precipitate recognition of those who ire conducting
hostilities against the United States—called the
Confederate States of America—we had brought

ourselves into collision with the United States,
where would have been this flour, and ham, and

bacon, and eggs ? (Hear, hear.) I suppose if we
had been compelled to take up arms against the

United States by any unfortunate policy blockading
would have been resorted to, and we should have
been obliged to establish a blockade of the coast of
America for the very purpose of keeping out of this
country all this wheat, flour, and eggs which have
gone to mitigate the distress of the cotton industry

in the present alarming state of affairs. (Applause.)

We have from the commencement carried out the

doctrine of non-intervention. (Hear, hear.) We
have endeavoured to preserve a strict neutrality

between the two contending parties. It was impos-
sible to avoid recognising the belligerent rights of
the South at the outset of the contest, because it

was a contest of such magnitude, and the insur-

gents, as they were called, were so numerous and
so powerful, that it would have been impossible to
recognise them in any other capacity but as per-
sons entitled to bear arms; and if we had not done

so, and if their armed vessels found on the seas were

treated as pirates, it must be obvious to every one
that this would have been an unparalleled coutse of
action. We were compelled to recognise the bellige-
rent rights of the South, but there has been no desire
on the part of the Government to favour either the
one side or the other. My earnest desire is to pre-
serve strict neutrality, and, whatever may be my
individual feelings—for we must have our sympa-

,hies on the one side or the other—whatever may

be my feelings as a member of Parliament and the
Executive Administration, I believe it to be for the

nterest of England that this neutrality should be

observed; and therefore making the interest of my

country paramount to all other considerationF, I
should suppress any feelings of sympathy for one
side or the other, and endeavour to pursue a course
of strict neutrality. (Applause.) I have a return

here of various articles imported and exported,
which is rather pregnant. During the 11 months

of the last year up to Nov. 30, there were imported
18,084 tons of rags against 15,308 tons in 1861, and

,he quantity of paper exported in the same years
ncreased from £327,000 to £411,000, which proves
:hat the paper industry of England must be on the
ncrease. I find also that the aggregate value of

British exports in 1862, as far as the returns are
completed, amount to some £123,000,000 against
£125,000,000 in 1861, and £136,000,000 in 1860.

The quantities of the principal articles exported in
1862 are, with scarcely an exception (besides cot-
ton) in excess of the quantities exported in 1861.

The exports of cotton yarns were 91,500,0001 b. in
1862 against 178,000,0001 b. in 1861, and 197,000,000
pounds in 1860. The declared value will be about

£6,000,000 in 1862 against nearly £10,000,000 in
1861, and £9,500,000 in 1860. These figures show
a decrease of exports of cotton of 94 per cent. upon

1861, and of 115 per cent. upon 1860; and, as re-
gards value, of 64 per cent. upon 1861, and of 58
per cent. upon 1860. I mention this to show that
the policy of commercial freedom pursued by the
Government has tended to increase our exports,

and would have continued to do so if there had
been no civil war in America, and that the French
treaty has gone far to counterbalance the loss which
has arisen from the failure of the cotton supply.
The exports to France, had the cotton exports been
in proportion to other articles, as it would have
been but for these unfortunate events, would have
amounted to some £10,000,000 sterling. The ex-
ports to the United States in 1862 will probably
amount to £13,500,000 against £9,000,000 in 1861,
and £21,600,000 in 1860. It is remarkable that,

notwithstanding the Morril Tariff, the general re.
quirements of the United States have necessitated
an increase of exports from this country in 1862. I
think we have therefore a right to congratulate our-
selves upon the success of a commercial policy
which the Liberals supported Government in carry-
ing through Parliament the Session before last, and
if it had not been for this sound commercial policy
the distress under which the country now labours
would have been materially increased. We have
almost made this American question an English one,
and people discuss it with all the eagerness of those
who are parties in the conflict. I think that to in-
terfere by the expression of opinion to this extent
would not be wise; and for one, I should not go far
in that direction; but I don't feel myself precluded
from reverting to the past. Without undertaking
to predict what will be the termination of the war,
I will state what I believe to have been the cause
and origin, and what is necessary to be settled in
order to secure a permanent and lasting peace.
(Hear.) I have often been astonished to hear it
asserted that slavery had nothing to do with this
war, for somehow slavery must have to do with
it, because it constitutes such a great distinction
in itself between the two communities. 1
have examined documents of undoubted autho-
rity to ascertain what were the causes which
the Secessionist States themselves alleged
as the ground for taking up arms, in order
to separate themselves from the rest of the Union.
The first State that separated was South Carolina.
When they first seceded they published to the world
a formal declaration of the ground of their secession
and the other States which followed seceded exactly
upon the same grounds. Now, what were these
grounds ? The first part of the South Carolina de-
claration consists of an argument showing the
legality of secession, that if they choose they have
a right to secede ; and the latter part goes on to state
the grounds on which they think proper to coerce
that secession. These were that a geographical line
has been drawn across the Union, and all the States
north of that line have united in the election of a
man to the office of President of the United States
whose opinions and purpose are hostile to slavery.
(Applause.) It was not that President Lincoln had
been elected contrary to form of law, that there had
been any violation of the Constitution, but it was
that he held opinions hostile to slavery. In another
part of this declaration they complain that the
Northern States have assumed a right to decide upon
the propriety of their domestic institution, and have
denied the right of property established in 15 States
and recognised by the Constitution ; they have de•
nounced as sinful the institution of slavery, and have
further aggravated the curse 'by investing a great
political question with the sanction of an erroneous
religious belief; therefore there is an end to the:ques-
tion that the Southern States did not secede on the
question of slavery. They have stated that it was on
account of slavery and nothing else. In fact, out of
the four gentlemen who were nominated to the office
of President, three held opinions favourable to
slavery extension, and to the policy of the Fugitive
Slave Law ; bat Mr. Lincoln was distinguished from
to
the rest by holding that Congress had a right
w State's,
prohibit the extension of slavery into
new
Fugitive
and was opposed to the policy of
Slave Law. These were theop
was elected, and I must confess..ons.
o:ir.bLeliinevcoinlng,s
ethxaet-
iizston appearw h itcoh
rah
ee
(Cheers.) The
to be very reasonable opinions.
,ptehrenireitwteodu.ldlcMr.
slavery South secededw oul
d notitl
be safe consequenceu.
nder
cutive, and that the carrying out of the Fugitive
yeletcot elected, Slave Law washandothleieknel
have
secession, as he was the candidate of the
been no
South, in favour of the Fugitive Slave Law, and of
opinion that Congress had no right to prohibit the
extension of slavery. Secession had taken place, and
the consequent war for the purpose of perpetuating,
cherishing, and extending slavery, I don't believe

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that au empire having slavery as its basis can be a
prosperous, happy, and enduring empire, and there-
fore cannot desire to see one established in any part
of the world. The bishops of the Episcopal Church
of the Confederate States have said that the aboli-

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the came 'works thete ta also 'Doug eizotea rotii
machinery that will turn out plates 12 inches in
thickness, and still thicker if required. The Mil-
wall Company are also erecting rolling machinery
for 12-inch plates.
The Mars, 74, screw line-of-battle ship, Capt.
James N. Strange, which arrived in St. Helen's
Roads off Portsmouth on Tuesday, as notictd in I he
Sun of yesterday, steamed up and anchored at Spit-
head yesterday morning, exchanging salutes with
the flagship Victory. The Mars left (iibraltar ou

the 3d inst., sailing nearly the whole voyage from
Beyrout, and has experienced very fine weather,
with the exception of strong easterly winds when
off Cape Finisterre. The Mars has brought home
one military and 52 naval invalids, who v,ere dia-
embarked in the Sprightly steam tender, l‘kster-
Commander Allen, yesterday afternoon. She has
also brought home a large quantity of Government
stores ; but. it is probable they will not be landed at
Portsmouth, as the ship has orders to proceed im-
mediately to Sheerness; she was, however, at the
time of our despatch leaving, still at Spithead, and
was not likely to start before the morning.
The following appointments were made yeaer-
day at the Admiralty :—Commander 11. F. W. In-
gram to the Buzzard; Charles W. Ross, master, to
the Alecto ; W. L. Southey, master, to the Buzzard ;
W. Edney, surgeon, to the Alecto; George M.
Blyth, paymaster, to the Alecto ; Richard C. Webb,
clerk, to the Alecto;- and James G. Bain, in the
Wcser,has been promoted to acting first-class assist.-
engineer.
With reference to a statement made in our impres-
sion of the 19th inst., under the head of Naval
and Military Intelligence, it should have been added
that " Brigadier-General Staveley's resignation was
caused from ill health."

tion of slavery is hateful, infidel, nu,l pestilent. (A
Voice—" That's like 'mist-Ins.") (Laughter.) I, on

the contrary, believe that slavery is hateful, infidel,
and pestilent. I will not, predict the course which
the events of this war ny,y take, but looking at the
map, which I did to-day, it appears to me that the
geographical position of the North, so far as terri-
tory is concerned, is stronger than it was 12 months
ago, They have suffered great defeats, and they
have had some successes, but I find that the North
are now possessed of larger territory than they
were 12 months ago. Missouri, which was then de-
bateable ground, they now possess; also Kentucky
and West Virginia, and a portion of Louisiana. It
therefore appears that the territory which the North
possessed at the beginning of last year has not been
lessened but increased in extent; these are facts
which all may ascertain for themselves. The right
hon. gentleman then stated that our policy must be
strictly neutral, that the proposal from France for
mediation had been respectfully declined, that he
should rejoice to see the war terminated, but that
he thought we should abstain from interfering un-
til the time came when we might be asked to give
our good offices. If we were invited by the
proper parties to take part in any negotia-
tions for peace then we might do so, but if we
undertook that office without being asked, and be-

fore the proper time, it would not tend4o the pro-
motion of our amicable relations with America.
After a few other concluding observations, the
right hon. gentleman resumed his seat amid loud
cheers.

Extraordinary Affair at Wednesbury.
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At the Wednesbury Police-court, on Tuesday be-
fore W. Partridge, Esq.' stipendiary, Samuel Hack-
wood, parish constable, Selina Rowley, and Robert
Rowley, her son, were charged with having on
Saturday last induced a great number of people to
riot, and to eject from possession of the Hone and
Jockey public-house, High Bullen, certain county
court bailiffs who were then in possession under an
order from the Judge of the Walsall Count Court.
Mr. W. H. Duignan represented the assignees,
who claimed possession ; Mr. Bartlett, of Wolver-
hampton, appeared on behalf of Mr. Megevan, high
bailiff of the court; and Mr. Bayley defended the
Rowleys.
The defendant Hackwood applied for an adjourn-
ment. He said he was only served with the sum-
mons on Monday night, and had not had sufficient
time to summon his witnesses. He had 20 wit-
nesses to summon, whose testimony would fully
exonerate him.
Mr. Duignan said thatcan adjurnment would be
very inconvenient, and would result 'very seriously
to his clients. He stated the facts of the case briefly
remarking that a person named Elizabeth Gwilt, of
West Bromwich, petitioned the Birmingham Bank-
ruptcy Court in November last; that Messrs.
Titley and Smith were the appointed assignees,
and by an agreement among the creditors
the proceedings were transferred to the Wal-
sall County Court. The house, known well
as the Horse and Jockey, in the High
Bullen, Wednesbury, had been for a
long time in the bankrupt's name, her name
being over the door and on the licences, but the de-
fendant, Mr. Rowley, had lived there, and managed
the business. Under the bankruptcy the bailiffs
entered the house, and had possession for two or
three weeks, until the assignees could get a cus-
tomer for the stock and goodwill, and Mrs. Rowley
was allowed to remain there until her conduct was
so bad that she was ordered to leave the premises.
This she refused to do, and was backed up by some
of
,her friends. Mr. Megevan, the high bailiff, at
length obtained sufficient force, and she and her
friends were ejected. On Saturday last, however,
the defendant Hackwood got together between 300
and 400 people, and between three and four o'clock
on that afternoon they broke into the house and for-
cibly ejected the bailiffs, injuring one of them so
seriously that he had kept his bed ever since. The
defendants and their friends at the present time
remained in triumphant possession of the place, and
were very much appreciating the value of the stock.
The assignees had succeeded in getting a customer
for the goodwill and effects for £220, and that sum
would enable the creditors to obtain a dividend of
about 10s. in the pound, but if the defendants were
allowed to run riot in the house for a week the value
of the stock would probably be much decreased.
Mr. Bayley said that on behalf of his clients he
disputed the right of the assignees to take posses-
sion or to issue any order.
Mr.Duignan produced the bankruptcy proceedings,
and referred to the judge's order. He afterwards
made some remarks respecting the fact that the
police had not interfered on Saturday to stop the
illegal proceedings of defendants.
Mr. Partridge said he was glad Major M'Knight,
deputy chief constable of the county, was present
to hear Mr. Duignan's remarks. For his own part,
he did not see that he could give any instructions to
the police, and he was sure Major APKuight knew
his duty and would perform it.
Mr, Partlett suggested that if the case were ad-
journed the defendants should be called upon to
give a guarantee that possession of the house should
be immediately given up to the assignees.
Mr. Bayley intimated that his clients would not
consent to any such course.
After some discussion it was agreed to adjourn the
hearing until Tuesday next.
Mr. Megevan then said he must charge Hack-
wood with assaulting one of his bailiffs whilst in the
execution of his duty. The man was seriously hurt,
and he thought Hackwood ought to be called upon
to put in bail for his appearance.
Hackwood denied having committed any assault,
and said he could produce five or six witnesses. He
would take care to be present to answer the charge.
As for the possession of the house, he held a war-
rant on behalf of the landlord for rent.
Mr. Duignan said he quite understood that the
landlord's claim had been compromised.
Major M'Knight having explained that the police
had no authority to interfere in such matters, this
terminated the proceedings in court.
A. consultation betwe' n Major M`Knight, Mr.
Mege van, Mr. Inspector Holland, and Mr. Bartlett,
subsequently took place, the result of which was
that in the course of the afternoon the high bailiff,
and four or five bailiffs of the county court, went up
together to the Horse and Jockey to re-obtain pos-
session. Major M'Knight, Mr. Inspector Holland,
and the majority of the division of the police were
at hand to prevent a breach of the peace. A crowd
of people, numbering 150 or 200, assembled in front
of the house. After the bailiffs had knocked at the
doors and requested admittance, and were refused,
one of the bailiffs attempted to force n door with a
crowbar. This door being too firmly barricaded to
yield to such force the window was attempted, and
after some difficulty the shutters were forced, and
the sashes were shattered. Mrs. Rowley and the
besieged then appeared armed with formidable wea-
pons, which they threatened to use upon the head
of the first bailiff who should dare to enter, and thus
the keepers were held at bay for some time. At
length Major M'Knight held a parley with Mrs.
in bailiffsethe_
entering
through the window.
Rowley, which resulted
They remained .
.d in the house
for a considerable time, and in the meanwhile the
mob outside shouted encouragement to Mrs. Rowley
and her friends who had so gallantly defended the
fortress. A row at the door called general atten-
tion to it, and when it 'was opened Robert Rowley,
the son, was
forcibly ejected. He resisted boldly,
and assaulted two of the bailiffs in the street, which
was the signal for the interference of thepolice,
who, amidst the yelling of the mob, took him into
custody. Benjamin Rowley, uncle to the young
man, was afterwards ejected, and as he was violent
he was also taken to the station. After the siege
had lasted nearly an hour, Mrs. Rowley, consider-
ing perhaps that discretion was in such a case the
better part of valour, and especially as she had
given unmistakable proof of valour during the con-
flict, escaped by a side window, and so the bailiffs
were left in possession. They immediately com-
menced removing the goods, an operation which
would occupy a long time, and iou vel.ich they were
engaged when our reporter left. It was anticipated
that in the course of the night some disturbance
might take place, but the police were on the spot to
suppress anything of the kind should it be attempted.
The effeir has excited much interest in the town.
—Birmingham Post.

On the motion of Mr. HUGH MASON, a vote of
confidence in Mr. Gibson was passed unanimously,
and the meeting terminated.

EXTRAORDINARY SILVER MINE.—In the Geo-
logical Museum there is a lump of silver, about as
much as would make forty shillings, which is stated to
have been taken from the stomach of a mule in Mexico.
It appears to be a common occurrence to find quantities
of silver in the stomach and intestines of the mules
working
in the Mexican silver mines, and its presence
is accounted for by the mules eating mud (which con-
tains much silver), for the purpose of obtaining the
salt which is mixed up With it also. The silver is said
to accumulate to a considerable extent 'without proving
injurious, and this furnishes us with another fact to
indicate how living tissues tolerate the presence of metallic
substances, A correspondent of the Veterinary Review
facetiously suggests that the Mexican veterinary surgeons
Will find their fees for post-mortem examinations in the
stomachs of their patiente,—.l,Vieet.