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London, England, 1865-02-10

LONDON, FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 1865.

Mr. MOFFATT has begun the work of the Session
in good time by bringing forward the subject of the
Bankruptcy Act. It is indeed high time that some-
thing earnest was done in respect to this question,
for its present management is a disgrace to all con-
cerned, and a positive loss to those who ought to
benefit by the workings of the system. It is well
known that nothing is so difficult to uproot as the
prejudices which appertain to the law, and it seems
indeed impossible at times to make any progress in
this up-hill task. Yet when we consider the im-
portant bearings of this case upon all social affairs
and commercial traffic, it is most urgent that a re-
medial measure be greedily adopted, and some of
the discrepancies removed which attach them-
selves to the present workings of the system.
Times out of number have those well skilled
in the details and perfectly conversant with
the working of the matter declared that
the fallacies which it contains render failure almost
certain, and entail great grievances upon all the
ly concerned. Mr. MOFFATT'S
parties immediate
object was that a select committee be appointed to
inquire " into the working of the new Bankruptcy
Act, and to report thereon." It is satisfactory to
notice that the motion was agreed to, for it cannot
fail to prove of service and to confer some benefits
upon those who seek for information upon the sub-
ject. It will be of consequence to many to peruse
the speeches made during this discussion, for they
contain some good descriptions of the workings of
the system, and expose some of its most glaring
errors. Mr. MOFFATT entered into the subject with
a comprehensiveness which showed that he had
mastered all its details, and the Attorney-General
Paid him a well-deserved compliment when he said
the House would recognise the valuable services
" which his hon. friend
had rendered in connexion
with the subject." It
is
dreadful to dwell upon the
monstrous practices that have
matters; they are a scandal to prevailed. in these
da justice, and a re-
proach to the framers of the law. Here we find
from Mr. MOFFATT'S summary of some of the chief
points of note that upon estates amounting to
£680,000 the official charges were
liPwards of
£140,000," or about 20 per cent., besides unavoid-
able expenses. Out of 9,200 bankruptcies only 150
paid more than 9s. 6d. in the pound. Such state-
ments clearly show that what profit there is in a
bankrupt's estate goes principally to the benefit of
officials, and thus the complicated workings of the
system prove of no avail to those concerned, or of
very little, at all events. In the hurry-skurry of
assistance, as it is called, it is very possible for
*erious evils to exi, qt without much notice being taken
of them, and this may in some degree account for the
London, England, 1865-02-10

UTILISATION OF THE SEWAGE OF THE METROPOLIS.

Deputy OBBARD presented a petition from the ward of
Farringdon Without praying that a select committee of the
House of Commons might be appointed to inquire into the
plan of Messrs. Hope and Napier adopted by the Metropo-
litan Board of Works, before that plan was carried out.

The LORD MAYOR announced that he had received a copy
of a resolution agreed to at a large public meeting at Wool-
wich, disapproving of the plan adopted by the Metropolitan
Board of Works for utilising the sewage of the metropolis,
and at the same time expressing strong approval of the
course that had been taken by the City of London in en-
deavouring to obtain delay, in order that so important a
subject might be considered carefully, before any plan was
finally adopted.
The petition was-referred to the Coal, Corn, and Finance
Committee.
Mr. LAWLEY then brought up a report from the Coal, Corn,
and Finance Committee upon the same subject. The report
recommended that an endeavour should be made to obtain a
select committee of the House of Commons, for the purpose
of having all the plans for utilising the sewage of tho metro-
polis carefully considered, and that the committee should be
empowered to oppose the Sewage and Essex Reclamation
i
Bill, supported by the Metropolitan Board of Works, which
was now before Parliament He said that as the report had
been printed, and a copy sent to every member of Court he
should merely move that it be agreed to.
Ur. H. L. TAYLOR, while vichnittipg the importance of the
London, England, 1865-02-10

Court of Common Council.

A Court of Common Council was held yesterday at
Guildhall ; the Lord Mayor presided.

THE CITY COMMISSION OF SEWERS.

Mr. MEDwIN, upon the question that the Commission of
Sewers be sealed, said he felt it his duty to protest against
the commission as at present constituted, and expressed his
opinion that it was an anomalous body, and that every one
of the representatives in the Court of Common Council
ought to be a member of the Commission of Sewers, and
that until this was done their proceedings would not be
satisfactory to the citizens. (Hear, hear.) At present, he
said, however, all that he proposed to do was to protest
against the sealing of the commission, and at some future
day he should again endeavour, as he had done already, to
obtain a reconstitution of the commission.

Mr. DE JERSEY, the chairman of the commission, replied
with some warmth to the observations that were made by
Mr. Medwin, and said he felt satisfied that if the sugges-
tion made by Mr. Medwin, that every member of this
Court should be upon the Commission of Sewers, was car-
ried out, it would be found to be utterly impracticable in
its operation, and, the important matters they had to deal
with would be thrown into inextricable confusion(

The motion for signing the commission was then put,
and agreed to almost unanimously.

THE LATE BURGLARY IN CORNHILL.

Deputy Pity asked the Lord Mayor whether he could in-
foim the Court if there was to be any inquiry in reference
to the conduct of the police in connection with the exten-
sive robbery committed a few days back in Cornhill ?

The LORD MAYOR said that he could inform the Court
that a committee of aldermen had been specially convened
for the purpose of considering the subject alluded to by
the hon. deputy. (Ilear, hear.)
London, England, 1865-02-10

RAILWAY BILLS.

Yesterday the following bills were declared to have com-
plied with the Standing Orders of both Houses of Parlia-
ment :

LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN.—Additional powers for
new works, amalgamating with their undertaking divers
tributary lines. Power to raise conjointly with the Brighton
Company £52,500 in respect of the Tooting and Wimbledon
lines.

TOOTING, MERTON, AND WIMBLEDON EXTENSION.—
For the dissolution of the company and vesting it in the
South-Western and London and Brighton Companies.
BRISTOL PORT AND PIER.—To define and consolidate the
undertaking and the mortgage debt of the company.
NEW BRUNSWICK AND CANADA (LIMITED).—For wind-
ing-up the company, the majority of the creditors being
desirous that the landed property should be sold in England.

BREAN DOWN lannotn.LFOr a railway from Brein, in
Somersetshire, to Bleadon. Capital, £51,000; loan, £17,000.
EXE VALLEY.—For a railway from the Exeter and Cre-
diton, at Newton, to Tiverton. Capital, £100,000; loan,
£33,000.
BRECON AND LLANDOVERY JUNCTION.—For deviations,
and alteration and regulation of capital.
BRYNMAWR, BLAENAFON, AND PONTYPOOL.—For a rail-
way from the Merthyr, Tredegar, and AbergavennY to
these points, and to the Taff Vale, with branches. Oapital,
£200,000; loan, £66,600.
EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW.—Three bills. The first for
a railway from the Wilsontown, 3forningside, and Coltness
to the Edinburgh and Batbgate, and to subscribe and hold
shares in the City of Glasgow Union Railway. Capital,
£470,000; loan, £175,300. The second for a railwaybetween
Glasgow and Coatbridge. Capital, £280,000; loan, £93,000.
The third,
a railway from the Wilsontown line to the Les-
mahagow branch of the Caledonian. Capital, £lOO,OOO ;
loan, £33,000.
MONKLAND._For branches in Lanarkshire. Capital,
£93,000 ; loan, £31,000.

THE WEATHER IN NORTHUMBERLAND. -- Snow
foil in the interior of Northumberland on Tuesday, but
upon the coast the weather was soft, and rain poured down
in torrents in the morning. The wind having got round to
the north-west, considerably over 100 sail of laden ships
left the Tyne for London and the south, and there was
every prospect of a northerly wind continuing, and of the
coal ports being cleared out of the large fleets of laden
vessels,
London, England, 1865-02-10

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MARKETS—This Day.

MARK-LANE.
Fresh up to our market to-day the arrivals of English
wheat were small. There was no activity, however, in the
demand either for red or white qualities, yet prices ruled
stationary.

The market was but moderately supplied with foreign
wheat. In most descriptions sales progressed slowly at
late rates.

Floating cargoes of grain moved off slowly at previous
quotations.

The market was moderately supplied with barley, and
the trade generally was in a sluggish state. Good and fine
malting produce was held at full prices, and in tho value of
inferior barley no change took place.
About an average business was transacted in malt at
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There was a good supply of oats on sale. For nearly
all qualities the trade was dull, yet no change of importance
took place in prices.
Beans were in short supply, and the demand for them
ruled steady at late quotations.

Peas met a slow sale. Monday's prices, however, were
supported.
The flour trade was stead 7 at late rates.
ARRIVALS THIS WEER.
Wheat.l3%rley.lialt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch 830 2,410 2,120 70 870
Irish — 1,410
Foreign - 19 670 --
_____

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
Moderate, but far from extensive, supplies of town and
country-killed are on sale at these markets. The trade
generally is firm at the annexed quotations :
Per 81b by the earoase•
sdad
Inferior beef 3 0 3 5
Middling do.. 3 8 4 2
Prime large d 0... 4 4 4 6
Prime small do 4 6 4 8
Large pork 3 4 2

ad ad
Inferior mutton 3 4 3 8
Middling mutton-3 10 4 4
Prime do 4 6 4 8
Veal 4 0 5 0
Small pork. 4 4 4 8

BOROUGH HOP.

Tho trade for good and fine hops continues firm at fully
late rates; and there is a fair amount of activity in the de-
mand, both as regards English as well as foreign produce,
of superior quality. Inferior hops are a dull inquiry at
about previous rates.
Mid and East Kent • ..• 1105 to 20es per cwt.
Weald of Kent
Sussex .
Yearlings
Bavarian
American lOOB to 140 a "

COLONIAL.
TEL—The public sales have continued to progress very
slowly, without any material alteration in the prices
obtained.

SUGAR.—The market has been moderately active, but
only superior qualities of West India have found buyers at
about previous rates. In the refined market there is little
variation to record in value.
COFFEE.—There has been a fair demand for good and
superior descriptions of Colonial, which have sustained
former rates ; inferior qualities, however, have been a
shade lower.
RICE.—A good demand has prevailed for East India, and
fully late rates are obtained for superior qualities.
SALTPETRE.—The dealings have been on a very restricted
scale, without any material change in value.
TALLOW.—Operations for both present and forward de-
livery have been limited, Ind quotations show less firmness.
P.Y.C. on the spot and to March is marked 41s. 6., and last
three months 465.- per cvt.
London, England, 1865-02-10

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PRISONS BILL.

Mr. D. GRIFFITH asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department whether the Prisons Bill about to be
brought in would remain the same as that brought in by
him last session with respect to Clause 13, Part 111., of the
bill, authorising the discontinuance and disposal of Abingdon
Gaol.
Sir G. GREY said he had given notice to bring in a bill
on the subject, and would defer his explanations till then.
A ROYAL DOCKYARD FOR CORK.
Mr. P. HENNESSY asked the Secretary to the Admi-
ralty what steps the Government propose to take with
London, England, 1865-02-10

MID-KENT.

The report of the directors states that they hoped to have
the satisfaction of announcing the immediate completion of
the purchase of the line by the South-Eastern Company.
They regret, however, that in consequence of the South-
Eastern Company having laid claim—as the directors con-
sidered most unjustly—to *nue surplus lands on the Addis-
combo extension; there was still likely to be some further
delay. The matter had been referred to arbitration, and,
subject to its being settled, the South-Eastern Company had
intimated their intention of paying the purchase-money on
or before the Ist of May. The disposable balance of £2,630
would allow of the usual dividend of 61 per cent per annum,
leaving a balance of about £3O to be carried forward.

VICTORIA STATION AND PIMLICO.
The report of the directors states that on the completion
of the sale of a house to the Chatham and Dover Company.
which was daily expected, the company would be enabled
to close their capital account, carrying to its credit two
sums—viz., £5,040 and £7OO. The directors proposed to
hold the general meetings of the company for the future in
the months of January and July, instead of in February
and August, so as to enable the earlier payment of the
prefefence and ordinary dividends. The revenue account
showed a balance of .f.. 8,339, out of which the directors re-
commended a dividend at the rate of 51. per cent. per an-
num for the past half-year.

SAN PAULO (BRAZILIAN).
The directors of this company state in their report that the
satisfactory report of Mr. Brunlees on the state of the works
confirmed them in their previously announced opinion that
the railway would be completed before the time specified in
their contract with Messrs. Sharpe. The directors had con-
tinued, through their superintendent at Brazil, to urge on
the provincial authorities the important question of roads
in connexion with the railway, and they had now reason
to believe that the President was fully alive to its import-
ance, and that he would unavoidably bring it before the Le-
gislative Assembly for their consideration. The entire
amount of the share capital having been called up, arrange-
ments were in negotiation with the Imperial Government
for the purpose of raising the additional amount of guaran-
teed capital which would be required to place the interest
paid, and to be paid, until the final completion of the line.
The relations of the directors with the Imperial and local
authorities continued to be of the most satisfactory charac-
ter. Mr. Brunlees, the chief engineer, stated in his report
that during the past six months the weather had been un-
favourable to the contractors ; but notwithstanding this,
they had made great progress with the works, and it gave
him great pleasure to add that they were using every en-
deavour to bring the contract to a successful and speedy
termination. The capital account showed that £1,969,327
hate' been expended.
London, England, 1865-02-10

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MID-KENT.

The report of the directors states that they hoped to have
the satisfaction of announcing the immediate completion of
the purchase of the line by the South-Eastern Company.
They regret, however, that in consequence of the South-
Eastern Company having laid claim—as the directors con-
sidered most unjustly—to some surplus lands on the Addis-
combe extension, there was still likely to be some further
delay. The matter had been referred to arbitration, and,
subject to its being settled, the South-Eastern Company had
intimated their intention of paying the purchase-money on
or before the Ist of May. The disposable balance of £2,630
would allow of the usual dividend of 6- per cent per annum,
leaving a balance of about £3O to be carried forward.
London, England, 1865-02-10

GRAND TRUNK OF CANADA.

The traffic receipts on this company's lines for the week
ending Jan. 21 amounted, for local passengers, to £4,282,
for foreign passengers to £572, for mails, &c., to £642, for
local freight and live stock to £12,362, and for foreign
freight and live stock to £3,343 ; total, £21,201, against
£20,976, showing an increase of £225.
London, England, 1865-02-10

MENT.

Mr. H. LEWIS asked the Home Secretary whether it
was his intention to produce a measure rendering it obliga-
tory that in future the plans for theatres and all other
places of public amusement should be submitted for approval
to an architect, to be appoined for that purpose by the
Government, &c.

Sir G. GREY said that there was no intention to intro-
duce any such bill at present. The Lord Chamberlain had
adopted very stringent measures with the last three years
respecting the construction of metropolitan theatres and
the securing adequate means of egress. Similar means
might be taken to prevent accidents in music halls and
provincial theatres.
TRANSPORTATION TO AUSTRALIA.
_ _

Mr. MOOR asked whetier it was the intention of Go-
vernment to discontinue the transportation of criminals to
Australia, and, if so, at what period such discontinuance
would be commenced ?
Mr. CARDWELL said, from the papers laid on the table
of the house, it was apparent that the Government pro-
posed to recommend to her Majesty the discontinuance of
trans-British criminals to Australia, and that the same
would take effect in three years.
THE RIVER TYNE PILOTAGE.

In reply to Mr. HODGSON, .
Mr. M. GIBSON said that a bill on this subject would
be introduced nexi week.

JUDGE •COURS AL.
Mr. PEACOCKE asked the Secretary of State for the
Colonies whether Judge Coursal in Canada had been dis-
missed in consequence of any communication from the Go-
vernment at home •, if so, whether such communication
was made at the instance of the Government at Washing-
ton.

Mr. CARDWELL said he had received no official infor-
mation on the subject, and if the gentleman in question had
been dismissed, it had been by the Governor-General of
Canada acting on his own responsibility.
REVISION OF TURNPIKE TOLLS. •
Ig reply to Mr. WESTERN,
Sir G. GREY said it was not intended to introduce a bill
on the subject.
RIGHTS OF TALOODARS AND CULTIVATORS OF
London, England, 1865-02-10

SAN PAULO (BRAZILIAN).

The directors of this company state in their report that the
satisfactory report of Mr. Brunlees on the state of the works
confirmed them in their previously announced opinion that
the railway would be completed before the time specified in
their contract with Messrs. Sharpe. The directors had con-
tinued, through their superintendent at Brazil, to urge on
the provincial authorities the important question of roads
in connexion with the railway, and they had now reason
to believe that the President was fully alive to its import-
ance, and that he would unavoidably bring it before the Le-
gislative Assembly for their consideration. The entire
amount of the share capital having been called up, arrange-
ments were in negotiation with the Imperial Government
for the purpose of raising the additional amount of guaran-
teed capital which would be required to place the interest
paid, and to be paid, until the final completion of the line.
The relations of the directors with the Imperial and local
authorities continued to be of the most satisfactory charac-
ter. Mr. Brunlees, the chief engineer, stated in his report
that during the past six months the weather had been un-
favourable to the contractors ; but notwithstanding this,
they had made great progress with the works, and it gave
him great pleasure to add that they were using every en-
deavour to bring the contract to a successful and speedy
termination. The capital account showed that £1,969,327
had been expended.
London, England, 1865-02-10

VICTORIA STATION AND PIMLICO.

The report of the directors states that on the completion
of the sale of a house to the Chatham and Dover Company.
which was daily expected, the company would be enabled
to close their capital account, carrying to its credit two
sums—viz., £5,040 and £7OO. The directors proposed to
hold the general meetings of the company for the future in
the months of January and July, instead of in February
and August, so as to enable the earlier payment of the
preference and ordinary dividends. The revenue account
showed a. balance of £8,339, out of which' the directors re-
commended a dividend at the rate of 5} per cent. per an-
num for the past half-year.
London, England, 1865-02-10

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

- -
HOUSE OF LORDS—Tilts EVENING.
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

THE ADDRESS.
Lord SYDNEY (the Lord Chamberlain) read her
Majesty's answer to the Address, adopted by the House of
Lords in reply to the Royal Speech, as follows :—" I thank
you most sincerely for your loyal and dutiful Address. It
is satisfactory to me to be assurred that the various measures
which shall be submitted to you for the amendment of the
law will receive your careful consideration, and it will
always be my earnest endeavour to co-operate with you in
promoting the happiness of my people."

THE BELFAST
Lord LEITRIM moved for some papers relating to the
Late Belfast riots, but afterwards withdrew the motion, and
their lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—THIS EVENING.
The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

A large number of private bills, in which the Standing
Orders had been complied with, were read a first time.

PETITIONS.

Mr. MORR presented petitions from the Tower Hamlets
and other places against the transportation of British cri-
minals to any part of Australia.
Mr. BAINES presented a numerously signed petition
from the mayor, corporation, and inhabitants of Leeds ge-
nerall in favour of an extension of the elective franchise
in boroughs and counties.
Mr. BRIGHT presented petitions from Birmingham
and other places'to the same effect.
ELECTORAL FRANCHISE.
Mr. BAINES gave notice that on the 21st instant he
would move for leave to bring in a bill to extend the fran-
chise in the boroughs of England and Wales. (Hear.)
ACCIDENTS ON RAILWAYS.

Mr. BENTINCK gave notice that on an early day he
would move for leave to bring in a bill to prevent the
frequent recurrence of accidents on railways.

LEGACY AND SUCCESSION DUTY.

Mr. LOCKE KING asked whether it is the intention
of the Government to introduce any measure, whereby the
claims of the Crown, especially in matters of legacy and
succession duty, would be limited to some fixed period, in
like manner as simple contract debts are now limited with
respect to private individuals.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
instructions had been issued to the Commissioners
of Inland Revenue to revise the existing sys-
tem, but this was a very complicated subject, and had not
yet received a report in reference to it.
PROVISION AGAINST FIRES, &c.
Mr. BUTLER asked when it was probable the commis-
sioners appointed to inquire into the Government powder
magazines throughout the kingdom will make their report;
and whether it was the intention of Government to intro-
duce a bill to compel the owners of public buildings to pro-
vide sufficient means of escape in the case of fire.
Sir G. GREY said that a commission, of which Sir John
Burgoyne was the chairman, had been appointed to inquire
into the most efficient means to be adopted for the protec-
tion of life by the prevention of accidents, not only in
Government magazines, but in other powder magazines
throughout the country.
THEATRES AND PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSE-
London, England, 1865-02-10

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LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the storms'
of the past year 1864 the boats of the National Lifeboat
firstitution have saved 432 persons from different wrecks on
our coasts, The Institution also expended £19,531 14s, sd.
In the same period on lifeboat establishments, in addition to
granting £1,569 as rewards for saving 693 shipwrecked per-
sons by its lifeboats, and other means.
The Committee of the Institution e irnestly A ?PEAL to
the public for ASSISTANCE to enable them to meet the
continued heavy demands on the Institution's 110 lifeboat
establishments.
Contributions are received by Messrs Wills and Co..
Berries and Co., Contts and Co., and by all the L^ndon and
country bankers ; and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis, Esq.
at the Institution, 14, John-street, Adelphi.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Sole Manager and iiirector, Mr. W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING till performance will commence with
ha
the new Opera, LAR.A. Principal cract Renwers M M
sses essrs.
Swift, G. Honey. Forbe4, Terrott, and ick;
Lou.sa l'yne, Cc ttrell, Barrington, and homer.
Conductor, Signor A EDIT f
A fteithe OT.era will be given the Burlesque, entitled THE
LION AND 'l'Ht UN iCORN. riincipal chars ters,Mesrs.
Rouse, Anderson, &c.; Miss
itANes E. D IS,fion, Cottrekl,
iIA 1 ION
Furtado.
To conclude wth the G
SC EN E.
ast Six. Commence at Scven.
Doors open at Halt- p

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-
G &DID EN.
(Opera Company, Limited.)
CONTINUED SUWCCESS
RFU OF CINDEREL
.LA AND THE
WONDERFUL LONATO
THIS EVENING a new Opera, in one act, entitled THE
RIVE it SPRITE. The music by Frank Mori, the words by
tieorge Liniey. c haraiters by Messrs. G. Perrin, Welts, A,
Couk, Lyall, E. Dussik, and Mdme. Florence Lancia.
London, England, 1865-02-10

THAMES.

MURDEROUS ASSAULT ON POLICE-CONSTABLES.—Edward
Lappage, a thief, and Elizabeth Watson, a woman
of the town, was brought before Mr. Partridge, charged
with being concerned, with another, named William Tyler,
with assaulting and wounding two police-constables,
named Thomas Venables, No. 141 K, and Edward Jeffrey,
No. 09 K.

Tyler was remanded by Mr. Paget on Wednesday,
Lappage and Watson were arrested yesterday.
On Tuesday afternoon last Venables was called upon to
supress a disturbance in John's-place, Baker-street, Step-
ney. The populationpf John's-place consist almost solely
of the dangerous class, and robberies and outrages have
been frequent there. Wenables took a man in custody, and
Lappage made a furious attack upon him, and kicked him.
He was also struck on the head with a poker, and a serious
wound inflicted, from which the blood flowed copiously.
The female prisoner also attacked him, throw mud at him,
and said you shall not assault my brother. Bricks and other
missiles were thrown at the constable, his face was bruised,
and his left eye blackened. He was overpowered, and drew
his staff, which he was compelled to use. He held on
to the prisoner Tyler, who kicked and beat him. The
constable received many blows and contusions from
bricks and stones. He has been on the sick list since
the affray, and will not be able to resume his duty for
some days.

Jeffrey, whose head was bandaged, and who is also
on the sick list, said he found Tyler kicking his brother
constable, who was fearfully knocked about by the dis-
orderly mob. Bricks -were flying about in all directions
from the windows of :he houses, and the people were
flourishing broomsticks, tongs, and pokers. Lappage
struck him several times. He received a great many
severe kicks about the body, and was knocked quite
senseless. He recollected no more.
Inspector Griffin, of the K division, spoke of the dan-
gers of John's-place, the lawless character of the inha-
bitants, and the illness of the constables, who were not
likely to recover the injuries received by them for some
time.

Mr. Partridge said his colleague, Mr. Paget, had dread
remanded one prisoner until Wednesday next, and he
should remand Lappage tnd Wilson until that day.
London, England, 1865-02-10

OUDE.

Lord STANLEY asked the Secretary of State for India
whether the inquiry now being carried on into the respec-
tive rights of the talookdars and cultivators of Oude is in
ursulince of instructions issued by him ; and whether he
would lay on the table any correspondence has passed ou
the subject.
Sir C. WOOD, who was very indistinct, was understood
to say that the policy of Lord Canning on this subject
would be adhered to.

IRON-CLAD SHIPS.
Sir J. ELPHINSTONE asked the Secretary to the Ad-
miralty to lay Admiral Dacres' report on the iron-clad
ships in the Channel fleet upon the table of the house.
Lord C. PAGET said the report alluded to could not be
laid on the table at present, although it had been reckived.
THE CONVENTION BETWEEN ENGLAND AND
no to
THE UNITED STATES.
alsodtwet
ear
eei
ln-s
On the motion for going into Committee of Supply,
Sir J. WALSH asked the First Lord of the Treasury for
fnformation relative to the circumstances which have led
enlaVse;clt
to the notice by the Government of the United States of
North America to terminate the convention under which
the mut
Canadian
uSpt:nte
fit
-out
specting.the abrogation of the treaty of comgtmheri
the provinces of British North America and the United
States by the late Lord Elgin ; and moved for all papers
and correspondence connected with these subjects.
The hon. baronet entered at some len coetcl:e
to show the importance of this subject. He
the greatest advantages had resulted to this country,
that
well as Canada, from the convention which his country, as
sought to set aside, and that a spirit ich it Was now
existed, both in the Northern and
_ of great hostility
America, in regard to this count Southern States of
trality which it was thought expedientcountry,
from the neu-
to the belligerent States. to adopt in regard

Lord PALMERSTON said that he did not intend to
enter into any discussion as to the present state of the re-
lations between the United States and this country, as he
did not consider such discussion would be conducive to

the public interest. (Hear, hear.) He said there had been
two arrangemeints enteYea into between this country and the
United States. The first was in 1817, and it related to
the limitation of the naval force which was to be kept on
the coasts of the United States and Canada. That was not
a convention, but merely a formal arrangement. There
was a treaty in 1854, which was a treaty of reciprocity.
With regard to the first arrangement it was merely of a
temporary character, and the desire on the part of the
United States to terminate did not prove hostility to this
country. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the treaty of 1854
Government had received no official communication on
the subject, and if such were received the papers would be
laid on the table, and he appealed to lion. members not to
be influenced by paragraphs that appearedithe American
newspapers, or to suppose that they represented cor-
rectly the views of the Government of that country .
London, England, 1865-02-10

ReYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mx. Geu. Vining.
►illS EVENING, a new Extravaganza, entitled THE
MAGIC HORSE AND THE ICE MAIDEN IRINCESS.
Alter which, THE STREETS OF LONDON. Messrs.
Vining, J. W. Ray, D. Fisher, D. Murray, J. Nelson, H.
Forrester. ii. Mellon ; Mrs. Henry Alaiston, Miss Emma
Barnett, and Mud F.,nny Gwynne.
London, England, 1865-02-10

LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS.

The Earl of BELMORE drew attention to the recent
judgment in the Court of Chancery with reference to the
liability of shareholders in railways.
THE POOR-LAW.

Lord HOUGHTON moved for a return of the number
of unions or parishes that have availed themselves of the
act of July 29, 1864, enabling them to receive from
the Metropolitan Board of Works the sums of
money expended in the relief of the casual
poor ; of the amount of money hitherto so expended ; and
of the unions where the guardians have provided new
wards or other places of reception for this class of poor,
since the passing of the above-mentioned act.
Earl GRANVILLE said there would be no objection to
produce the return moved for by the noble lord.
Their lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKER, took the chair at a quarter to four o'clock.
______

NEW MEMBER.
Mr. G. S. Bow took the oaths and his seat on his elec-
tion for Buteshire, in the room of Mr. Mure, raised to the
Scottish Bench.
London, England, 1865-02-10

PREFERENI
Great Northern, 5 per cent., 1:
North Staffot dshire, 21}
PREFERENCE SHA
Great Eastern 46 per cent. pi,
South Eastern 5 per cent., 186

310 SHARES.
14} 131

,RES AND STOCKS.
~ 80
I, 88

FOREIGN RAILWAYS:
Bahia and San Francisco klix.) gua. 7 per cent., 151
Central Argentine, i
A amur and Liege gua. 14f. per annum, 8
Namur and Liege, gua. 6 per cent. pf., 194
Recife and San Francisca (Um.), gua. 7 per cent., 14 131
San Paulo (lim.), gua. 7 per cent.,
Ditto (all), 17

BANKS.

Albion, 7/
Alliance i Lim.), 331 4 31
Ditto, issued at 20 pm., of which 10 is pd.,"18/
Australasia, 73/
Bank of utago, lim., 5 41
City, 116
English, Scotch, and Australian Chartered, 193 19
Imperial Bank (11m.). 32 1/
Imperial Ottoman, 171
London Chartered Bank of Australia, 23/
London and County, n
London, Hamburg, Cont. Exchange, lim., 10/
London Joint Stock, 471
London and South-Western,Bm., 211 1
London and 1% estminster, 954
Merchant Bank, lim., 2,1
Mercantile and Exchange, lim., 7/
Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, Urn., 181
Midland Bank (lim.). 18
National Provincial of England.
Ditto, Id issue, 461
S :Inde, Punjaub, and Delhi. Urn., 114
South Eastern, lim., 11
Standard of BritishlSouth Africa, Um.,
.241
Ditto, issued at 10 pm., 91
Union of Australia, 544 4
Union of London, 521

pocKs.

East and West India, 1321
London and St. Katharine, 72

MISCELLANEOUS.
Anglo-Mexican Mint, 17&
Bo ..bay Gas, lim., 5 IL
Ceylon Company, 91
Commercial Union, Insurance, 8
Continental Union Gas, lim., 11
Credit Fonder and Mobilier of England, 9
Ditto, new, 51
Credit Fowler 01 Mauritius, llm„ 7}
Crystal Palace. 34

Ditto, Preference, 110
Discount Corporation. 13
Ebbw Vale, 3
Egyptian Corn. and Trading, lint, 4/-
E glish and Australian Copper, 1/
Gen. Credit and Finance of London, Um., 7 8/
Joint Stock Discount, Urn.. 91 1
London Financial Association, Dm., 221
London General Omnibus Company, 31
London Mercantile Discount, 1im.441
Lon oa pr.d Provincial Marine, 31
Madras Irrigation and Canal, 41
North British and Mercantile Insurtnce, I'lll., 171
Peninsula and Oriental Steam, 82i Si
Scottish Australian Investment, lira.. 12l 41
Trust and Loan Company cf Upper Canada, 41
Universal Marine. Insurance, Ern., 5/ I
West India Alicl Pacific SteaW,llW ,lb
London, England, 1865-02-10

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS-LAST EVENING.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat at the usual hour.
BANKRUPTCY LAWS.

The LORD CHANCELLOR called the attention of
their lordships to some returns relating to the bankruptcy
laws, and said that during the last year 7,124 adjudica-
tions in bankruptcy had been made. Of these only 604
were made on the application of the trader. The whole of
the property collected and realised under these bank-
ruptcies amounted to £677,536. Of that, £533,864
was divided amongst the creditors the difference
of £143,672 was absorbed in the costs of
collecting and disposing of the £677,536. But that was not
all. £242,872 must be added to the enormous sum of
£140,000 for the expenses of the tribunal itself ; the sala-
ries and ordinary expense of the court; that made £383,872
expended for the purpose of providing for the distribution
of £533,664. Having mentioned the results of several
other returns, he said that when the report of the committee
of the House of Commons which was now considering the
question had been presented he should apply himself
to the task of remedying such a monstrous state of affairs.
London, England, 1865-02-10

MARKETS—This Day.

MARK-LANE.
Fresh up to our market to-day the arrivals of English
wheat were small. There was no activity, however, in the
demand either for red or white qualities, yet prices ruled
stationary.

The market was but moderately supplied with foreign
wheat. In most descriptions sales progressed slowly at
late rates.

Floating cargoes of grain moved off slowly at previous
quotations.

The market was moderately supplied with barley, and
the trade generally was in a sluggish state. Good and fine
malting produce was held at full prices, and in the value of
inferior barley no change took place.
About an average business was transacted in malt at
late rates.

There was a good supply of oats on sale. For nearly
all qualities the trade was dull, yet no change of importance
took place in prices.
Beans were in short supply, and the demand for them
ruled steady at late quotations. _ _

Peas met a slow sale. Monday's prices, however, were
supported.

Tho flour trade was steady at late rates.
ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat.Barley.Malt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch 830 2,410 2,120 70 870
Irish — 1,410
Foreign
London, England, 1865-02-10

•
HODGE PODGE,
the most extraordinary Christmas Entertainment in Lon-
don (inclulng the whole strength of the establishment),
every evening at half-past Nine o'clock.
The usual Operatic Sele:tions by Kisses Russell, Barrie,
Hays, Godden, ; Messrs. Lamelles, Harland, Beaumont,
Kimberley, &a
Musical Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.
Extra Comedy by Mr. and Mrs. Randal', Mr. Hilton,
Stacey, Woodman, Little Bob, drx

ROYAL CAMBRIDGE MUSIC HALL,
Commercial-street, Shoreditch.
(Close to the Great Eastern Terminus,.
Sole Proprietor, Mr. G. W. NUGENT.
Operatic Selection, SONELLI - NAMBULA. Prima Donna, Miss
ON.
Comic - NELT,Y POWER, HARRIETT COVENEY. J.
G. FORDS. WEST, FRED, FRENCH, M .dlle. CERITO
sYLVES c'E Et. The BROTHEKS A I.TOEF, from the
Theatre Desarte, tiouen, and the ELLISTRAIS, from the
Crystal Palace.
Stalls, is. ; balcony, 6d. ; area, 4d. Open every evening at
Seven o'clock.
Manager and Conductor. Mr. C. GREVILLE.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION,
established 29 years at the Bazaar,:Baker-street.
NEW ADDITIONS.—A Full-length PORTRAIT MODEL
of MULLER, taken from life, and corrected from the Cast
taken by Doctor Donovan; also a full-length 'MODEL of
KOHL, taken at his trial are now added to the Chamber of
Physiognomy.
Open, li till dusk, and 7 sill 10 evening.
Admittance, One Shilling; extra rooms, Sixpence.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street,
Piccadilly.
GRAND CASINO. CONCERT. First time in England,
Gungl's new German Toy Waltz. Prince Imperial Quqdrilie,
iiu,uen.,ts, Robert le Diable, William Tell, and a variety of
Dance Muf ic.
Conductor, M. LUIGI CURTI.
admission, One Shilling.
Manager, M. GRENET.