The Sun.
London, England, 1853-05-12 00:00:00

AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

The commercial advises from New York indicate .a
state of business not unlike that which is observable on

this side. The prices of securities show great steadiness,
and the tendency is towards au aßance ; but owing to
the activity of the legitimate commerce, and the con-
stant employment fur capital, there is little disposition
for mere stock speculations, and the market is conse-
quently without excitement. The general movement
for increased wages was also manifesting itself as exten-
sively as in England, and strikes were causing inconve-
nience. The importations of foreign manufactures con-
tinue large, and there was a renewed disposition to an
advance in the rates of exchange, but the demand for
money was still sufficiently felt to cause all remittances
to be delayed where practicable, and hence the ship-
ment of gold by the present packet was inconsiderable.
The first parcels of the new silver coinage had just
been issued from the Mint, and so great is the
want of small silver that they fetched a premium
of 11 to 2 per cent. The Crystal Palace was to
be , ready. for .the reception of goods on the let of
June, and, meanwhile, the price of its shares of
$lOO each was steadily maintained at $l4O. The
Ericsson ship was receiving some additions to her ma-
chinery, and was to be ready for sea on the Ist July,
when, it is said, she will proceed direct to London. The
emigration from New York to Australia was increasing,
and it was believed that 600 persons had left within a
fortnight. A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature,
to compel the banks of that State to keep specie to the
extent of 10 per cent. of their capital, had excited remark
from its uselessness, since the capital of these institutions
is no measure of their relative circulation, some of those
with the most moderate capital having the largest issue
of notes. The arrangements for the California mint had
at length been decided upon, and the Government at
Washington had accepted a tender for the building of it
at a cost of 239,913 dollars, or 48,000/. The intelligence
from the territory of New Mexico, of the act of aggres-
sion on the part of Governor Lane in taking forcible
possession of a district claimed by Mexico, had created
no disquiet, the opinion being general that it was a pre-
cipitate proceeding, and would meet with no countenance
from the American Cabinet.
The accounts from Oregon by this arrival contain
further references. to the discovery of the new harbour
on that coast, but make no mention of its actual capacity.
Gold is said to be found in its vicinity, and a city, to be
called the Crescent City, is already rising there. The
agricultural progress of the State was very favourable,
and great efforts were being made to raise largo crops
for California.

With regard to the gold discoveries in the State of
Texas, the following is the principal paragraph, which
must be taken with° every allowance for the interested
motives of land jobbers :

" A new El Dorado is now being found in our own beau-
tiful State., Rumours are rife of large quantities of gold
being found throughout the western portion of the country.
We understand that there is great excitement prevailing at
Austin, San Antonio, Seguin, Gonzales, and other points
up the country, and that several companies have left those
points within a few days past in search of the hidden trea-
sure, and others are making ready to follow. These mines
are found on the Upper Colorado, Hamilton's Valley, and
various other places, and are said to be very rich—supposed
by some to equal the best California mines. We have
been shown a letter from a merchant at San Marcus, fully
confirming the above reports. If these reports should
prove to be well founded (asi we have every reason to be-
lieve they will) it will turn the tide of emigration from
Australia and California to our own State, being more
accessible than either of these points. One person sold a
piece of quartz in San Antonio for 25 dole."

SPORTING NOTES.--No. CCCCXXII.

The past couple of days racing at head quarters has
furnished us with a few mews. worth recording. The
Rowley Mile Plate, the winner of which once woa the
Derby, was this time carried off by Feversham with
considerable ease. Now, as Faversham is consideered
to be something like a stone inferior to his stable com-
panion Sittingbourne, the latter's chance was imme-
diately set down as first-rate for the Derby, and he was
backed accordingly to win close upon 20,0001. at 9 and
10 to one. That Sittingbourne's chance is a good one
is my own opinioh ; but I doubt very much his capa-
bility of beating his former conqueror, West Australian.
Ethelbert's victory in the 25 soya. Stakes over Har-
binger enabled the party to obtain a bit of a line be-
tween him and Pharos ; and from 'their backing their
horse immediately after
_the race at 25 to 1 for the
Derby, it is evident favourable hopes are entertained of
him. I have no idea of his winning, after the three or
four preparations he has had this season.

Lio Out of the three stakes I commented on in my
last notes came off in exact accordance with my antici-
pations Lord Exeter's colours haVing been in the as-
cendant for the Suffolk Stakes, and Mr. Greville's

Frantic having won the 50 sovs. stakes. I selected
Father Thames for the 25 sovs. stakes, thinking it very
improbable at the time I wrote that Ethelbert, with the
Derby staring him in the face, would go to the post.
SHREWSBURY MEETING.—There is a stake of some

little importance to be run off at Shrewsbury to-morrow,
over the mile and a quarter course, called the Shropshire
Stakes, of 10 sovs. each, 3 ft, with 50 added. The entry
numbers no less than forty-seven names, and a large field
may be expected at the post. The top weights from
Weathergage to Red Lion, with the exception of the
Prime Minister, possess but little chance. The Minister
may run forward. Father Thames, Warwick, and the
Trueboy mare have their hopes disposed of by Bardolph.
Evadne does not seem to be a starter, or her chance at
7st 11b, would be first rate. Le guif is not over bur-
dened with weight at 7st. The Alp is too slow. Old
Clothworker, with but • 7st up, is treated very
leniently ; and, but for being particularly stale,
would have finished in front. St. Michael, Bourton,
Candlewick, Liberty, Young England, and Thunderbolt
aro disposed of by Forester and Melfbrd, both of whom
have a moderate turn of speed—the great requisite in
this race. Lerrywhent, at 6st 41b, is let in on splendid
terms, so good that, in all 'probability, he will be the
winning animal. Surveyor, Waterfall, Octavia, Calot,
Tame, and Llanforda are not of the slightest use on this
occasion. Audubon looks somewhat mischievous at
sst 71b, and Placid and the Evening Star are not badly
treated at sst each, Maria Bell might have created
some sensation, but I understand she does not run. In
conclusion, it is my opinion that LERRTWHENT will be
the winner; or, should he fail, Placid will occupy his
intended place. Le Juif, Audubon, and Evening Star
will finish well up.
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

DEATH OF SIR WALTER RALEIGH GILBERT,
BART.

The announcement of the death of Lientenant-General
Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, Bart., G.C.8., and Member
of the Council of India, will be received by the entire
body of the Indian army, and by the portion of her
Majesty's forces which served recently in the East, with
deep sorrow. This sentiment will be largely shared by
Sir Walter Gilbert's late commanders, Lords Hardinge
and Gough.

Sir Walter. Gilbert had attained the age of 68 ; yet
his death is regarded by his comrades as premature. So
1 willia.nt a soldier was he that no one could hold him to
be other than young.
Sir Walter Gilbert entered the Bengal army in
1800, and in the following year was posted to the
15th Regiment of Native Infantry, commanded by
Colonel (afterwards Sir John) Macdonald, of the
Bengal army. With this distinguished corps he was
present at the defeat of General Perron's brigades
at Coel, at the siege and capture of Allyghur, at the
battle of Delhi, and capture of 68 pieces of heavy artil-
lery, 13 tumbrils, and 11 standards, taken from General
Louis's force ; at the storming of Agra, at the memo-
rable battle of Laswaree, where 70 pieces of cannon,
with the whole of the enemy's ammunition and baggage,
were captured. In this battle the 15th Native Infantry
was particularly distinguished. He was present at the
battle of Dieg, in which the enemy lost 87 pieces of
artillery and all their ammunition ; at the subsequent
fall of the fortress of Dieg ; and at the desperate, but
unsuccessful, assaults on Bhurtpore, under the personal
command of Lord Lake, who highly esteemed the young
soldier for his gallantry. In all these arduous services
Lieutenant Gilbert exhibited the same heroism which
later in life induced him to dismount when he found
that his horse would not approach a huge boar which
threatened the life of his friend, and charged the enraged
animal on foot with his single spear.
As Captain, Major, and Colonel he was subsequently
employed in various responsible offices ; but it was on
the Sutlej and in the Punjab that the public notice be-
came fixed on Sir Walter Gilbert as a first-rate com-
mander. Lord Gough, in describing these heroic and
noble services, said,—
" I want words to express my gratitude to Major-Gene-
ral Gilbert. Not only have Ito record that in this great
fight (Ferozeshah) all was achieved by him which, as Com-
mander-in-Chief, I could desire to have executed ; not only
on this day was his division enabled by his skill and cou-
rageous example to triumph over obstacles from which a
less ardent spirit would have recoiled as insurmountable,
but since the hour when our leading columns moved out of
Unaballah I have found in the Major-General au officer who
has not merely carried out my orders to the letter, but
whose zeal and tact have enabled him, in a hundred in-
stances, to perform valuable services in exact anticipation
of my wishes."

•
And thus it was at Moodkee, at Sobraon, at Chiham.
wallah, at Goojerat ; wherever Gilbert was, there you
were sure to find successful bravery. No wonder that
such conduct should elicit from Sir Robert Peel " envy
of the profession of a soldier."
His last crowning act finished the campaign in the
Punjab, 16,000 old and tried Sikh soldiers having
grounded their arms to him.

DEATH OF MDLLIC. VAN DE WETER.—Wc regret to
announce the demise of Mddle. Evelyn Van de Weyer,
second daughter of his Excellency the Belgian Minister
and Madame Van de Weyer, who expired on Monday,
after three weeks' illness, at 'the early age of five years
and seven months.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT•

HOUSE OF COMMONS--(YESTERDAY. )

The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock.
Mr. THORNELY presented a petition from Bays-
water, praying for the enfranchisement of the London
University.
Similar petitions were presented from Warwick, by
Mr. Green. and from Canterbury, by Mr. Pellatt.
Mr. BIGGS presented a petition from the Isle of
Wight in;favour of the ballot and other electoral reforms.
Mr. PENNANT presented a petition from Caer-
marthen in favour of the County Rates and Expenditure
Bill.
Capt. SCOBELL presented a petition praying for the
improvement of the management of lunacy.
Mr. 0. GORE presented a petition from places in
Salop against the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sunday

ELECTIONS BILL.
Mr. G. M. Burr moved the second reading of this
bill, the object of which he explained was to lessen the
expense of elections, by shortening the time which, ac-
cording to the present law, must elapse, both with re-
gard to counties and boroughs, between the receipt of
the writ or precept and the nomination. There was
also a provision limiting the time of polling at the Uni-
versities to five days.
The bill was then read a second time without further
discussion.

SHERIFF COURT (SCOTLAND, No. 2) BILL.
Mr. CRAUFURD presented petitions in favour of
this bill.
__

E. ELLICE, jun., presented a petition from the
Convention of Royal Burghs of Scotland against the bill.
Mr. CRAUFURD then moved the second reading of
the bill. The hon. memberuthen proceeded to enter into
a history of the courts up to the present time. The
sheriff courts occupied the place of the county courts in
England, and the object of this bill was to graft on the
Scotch courts all the advantages which had been con-
ferred on the English courts by recent legislation, with-
out at all seeking to Anglicise the courts. The
evils of the present• Scotch system were these : The
sheriff substitute performed, in Scotland, the dif-
ferent functions of county court judge, criminal
judge, police magistrate, and had also testamentary and
Admiralty jurisdiction, and to perform all these func-
tions, of course he was obliged to reside on the spot.
The appeal from him being not only on points of law,
but also of fact to the sheriff principal, who was gene-
rally a practising barrister residing in Edinburgh, and
all the proceedings before him were carried on in
writing. They were generally very expensive. The
great evil complained of was this appeal to a
non-resident judge, and he proposed by this bill to
do away with this appeal upon points of fact,
and to give an appeal on points of law to a court of law,
and not to the Sheriff. They would be far cheaper and
more satisfactory, He also proposed to give parties the
power of trying the case by a jury of five on the decision
of the majority. The great mass of those classes of the
people of Scotland were the suitors in this ease,
though he would allow that there was a great diversity
of opinion on the subject among other classes. He
wished to have this bill read a second time, in order that
it might be referred to a select committee.
Mr. COWAN said that when the subject first began
to excite the attention of the people of Scotland, he
had felt favourable to the principle contained in the
bill, but after consideration and inquiry, he had come
to the conclusion that the abolition of the double system
would be very prejudicial to the administration of
justice. He did not deny that the Sheriff's Court
greatly needed reform, but he was quite satisfied that
the bill of the learned Lord Advocate would do all that
was required, and he should therefore oppose this bill
as unnecessary, and even prejudicial to the interests of
the Scotch people ; and he should move that it be read
a second time this day six months.

Lord DRUMLANRIG brought up the answer of her.
Majesty to the address on the subject of Kilmainham
Hospital, informing the house that her Majesty would
cause immediate inquiry to be instituted on the subject.

Mr. EWART supported the bill. He desired that it
should be read a second time, in order that it might bo
referred to a select committee, and evidence taken on
the subject.

Mr. L. BRUCE opposed the bill, because he thought
it would destroy by far the most valuable part of the
local. jurisdiction in Scotland. He denied that the
opinions of Scotland were in favour of doing away with
the office of principal sheriff; in fact, he believed it was
quite the contrary. The two great bodies—the Faculty
of Advocates and the Writers to the Signet--were de-
cidedly against any change in the existing system of
double sheriffs, but were in favour of the reforms pro-
posed by the Lord Advocate's bill. It was said that
persons of no standing or ability were appointed to the
office of principal sheriff ; but on looking over the rolls
of the sheriffs of different counties, he found that
all the eminent lawyers and judges of Scotland
bad at one time of their career filled this office.
(Hear.) He believed that if the house read this bill a
second time they would have to say good bye to law
reform in Scotland, and he should therefore support the
amendment.
Mr. A. HASTIE said that the city which he had the
honour to represent (Glasgow) was almost to a man
in favour of the abolition of the double sheriffs. It is
perfectly true that many eminent men have held the office
of Sheriff, but not more than three of those at present in
office have ever practised in the court. The fifty-two
Sheriff-substitutes only received among them the sum of
21,0001. In the west of Scotland, people had unani-
mously declared in favour of the single Sheriff. He would
support the second reading of the bill.
Colonel BLAIR considered that it was not necessary
at present to discuss the advantage of the single Sheriff.
The question was whether evidence should be taken
before a select committee. If the noble lord would
pledge himself that evidence should be taken on this
Subject he should vote against the bill, but if not lie
should certainly support the second reading.
Mr. E. ELLICE did not consider it advantageous
to go into any lengthened inquiry upon the subject. The
Sheriff's substitutes are appointed entirely without
reference to their politics, and only in reference to, their
capabilities. In his opinion the objection to the single
sheriff was that he might be elected with reference to his
politics. The groundwork of the present system seemed
to him to be well adapted to the state of the country.
In the Highlands some of the best sheriff-deputies are
not advocates at all, and they are, notwithstanding, well
competent to perform their duties. He should vote
against the second reading of the bill.
Mr. CHARTER'S considered that the agitation
about the double sheriff system was not so great at
present as it bad been. The question had been con-
sidered by the Law Commissioners in 1834, and they
were of opinion that any change would be prejudicial.
He did not at present see any greater reason for a change
now than there was them ; and he should therefore vote
against the second reading of the bill.
After a few words from Mr. COLLYER and Mr. MAC-
GREGOR,

The LORD ADVOCATE considered that, as in the
years 1818 and 1835, the public voice of Scotland had
put down agitation on this subject, so it had in the year
1853. The main principle of the present bill had been,
at a meeting in Berwickshire, entirely condemned. He
was sure that the house would pay some attention to the
opinion of the Scotch lawyers, and that of the writers to
the Signet who were not eligible to be nominated sheriff-
substitutes ; and their opinion was unanimous, that to
alter the working of the present system would be very
injurious to the proper administration of justice. The pe-
titioners before the sheriff's court were unanimously of the
same opinion. In his opinion the present measure would
be far from affording real relief to suitors.

Mr. HUME was of opinion that what was really re-
quired in Scotland was a cheap method of obtaining
j ustice.
After a few words from Mr. ELLIOTT,

Mr. S. WORTLEY thought it better, even at the
risk of the failure of the bill, to meet the strong feeling
in Scotland by instituting a preliminary inquiry on this
subject. lie considered the house was not in a condi-
tion to deal with the principle of the bill, and he ap-
pealed to the noble and learned lord to consent to his
own bill being referred to a committee up stairs.
The LORD ADVOCATE declined to refer his bill to
a committee, as parties were unanimous on all sides that
it should be proceeded with this session.
Mr. DUNLOP said the great mass of the petitions
prayed that both bills should be referred to a select corn-
mittee, in order that out of both they might make a good'
hill.

Mr. CRAUFURD replied and expressed a hope that
the house would not, by refusing to send the bill to a
committee, show the people of Scotland that they were
opposed to a full and fair inquiry into this subject.
Mr. BOUVERIE opposed the proposition for refer-
ring the bill to a committee. He denied that the house
was not now in a position to decide on the principle of
the bill.

The house then divided, when there appeared—
For the second reading 5B
Against it lB4

Majority against 126
PROBATES OF WILLS AND GRANTS OF
This ADINIS RTATIOitte BILL.
bill went M
through commN e pro forma, after an
intimation,ficonse_fmthe Attorney-General, that he should
reserve to
stage,
conceiving
the right of opposing it in its future
objectionable that the principles it involved were
extremely
On the motion of. MrHADFIELD, the recommittal
of the bill was postponed until until the 15th of June, in order
to give the Government
larger measure on the subjaenct.°pportunity to bring in a
COUNTY RATES EXPENDITURE BILL.
This bill went into committee.
On clause 4,
Mr. MILES moved the followingamendments :
all the words to
Line 17, after the word " to omit
‘osiT'T'uoisitltices of the peace
the end of the clause, and inserZ
peace in
selected at the general quarter se;
otthein number
every county in England and Wales, not
formed
more than the unions which exist in
either under the provisions of the Act 4 ancdousVill.
whichlV
c. 76, or the Act 22 Geo. 111., c. 83, parish
or or any single
or united parishes acting under any local act ; to
aforesaid justices of the peace one person annually
elected from each of the aforesaid unions, parish or
parishes respectively, shall be added."
Capt. SCOBELL suggested that the hon. member
should incorporate the amendment which he (Captain
&obeli) bad on the paper with his own. It was
more no to in-
sert afters the words "Justices of the peace,
"t
than one of such justices being resident in the "
same e
union ;" and to substitute for the word " selected, th
word " elected." The hon. and gallant member moved
the insertion of the above amendment.
Mr. HUME thought it was desirable that they Should

know at once whether the bill was to be abandoned or
not this session. Looking at the great number of
amendments which had been proposed, be did not think
they would be able to pass the billtiturin endg of the
Agpuresuesnt
t,
session
even supposing they sat
till
arid had every Wednesday set apart for it.
Sir J. PAKINGTON had no hesitation in saying that
he objected to the bill as it now stood, and that he should
foal it his duty to oppose it in every way in his power. He
entirely agreed with the hon. member for Montrose as to
the impossibility of passing the bill this session, for it
contained 135 clauses, and they had not yet got beyond
the fourth. He, therefore, hoped that the right hon.
member for Manchester would withdraw the bill.
Mr. M. GIBSON was sorry to hear that the right
hon. Bart. still threatened to oppose the measure as a
whole. He had thought that the various proposals on
the paper manifested a desire on the part of mem-
bers to try and amend, rather than a disposition
to throw it out altogether. The real question now
before the house was one between the two hon.
members who had moved the amendment, and he
hoped they would settle the point between themselves
out of the house. As there was little chance of doing
much before 6 o'clock, he would move that the chairman
report progress, and obtain leave to sit again.
The motion was then put and agreed to. The house
resumed, and the recommittal of the bill was appointed
for the 19th inst.

The other orders of the day were then disposed of ;
and the house adjourned at ten minutes to six o'olock.

FESTIVAL OF THE SONS OF THE CLERGY.

The one hundred and ninety-ninth anniversary festival
of the Sons of the Clergy was celebrated in St. Paul's
Cathedral yesterday. The company, or congregation,
having tickets were admitted at the north and south
doors of the cathedral shortly after two o'clock,
and the public, without tickets, by the west door, at
a few minutes before three. At the commencement of
the service (three o'clock) every seat in the choir was
occupied. There were present on the occasion a great
number of the nobility, both lay and clerical, the Lord
Mayor, and other civic authorities, the lord stewards of
the banquet, &c.
The service commenced with a Te Deum (Handel's), the
principle solo parts and chorus being sustained by the
gentlemen of the choirs of her Majesty's Chapel Royal,
St. Paul's, Westminster Abbey, and St. George's Chapel,
Windsor, the whole of the musical arrangements
being under the direction of Mr. Goss, the chief
organist of the cathedral. The chorus and semi-chorus,
"To the Cherubim and Seraphim, continually do cry,"
was exceedingly grand, and it has very rarely been so
beautifully performed. Altogether, the effect of the
choruses was magnificent, few musical treats being equal
to them. The sermon, which was preceded and suc-
ceeded by an anthem, was preached by the venerable
John Sinclair, M.A., vicar of Kensington, and lasted
upwards of half-an-hour. It was rather more than
half-past four o'clock before the service was concluded,
and from the great concourse of persons assembled in
the cathedral it was not until considerably later before
all had retired. From the excellence of the arrange.
ments, no disorder or anything indecorous occurred
to interrupt the performance, or cause any confu-
sion within the walls of the sacred edifice.

Outside the cathedral the regulations of the city police
prevented any interruption to the free passage of the
carriages of the visitors along the streets, and kept
the lines of the carriages of the visitors to the festi-
val in the best order. The annual banquet which
was held in aid of the funds of the incorporated society
took place last evening in the Merchant Tailors' Hall, and
was attended by most of the dignitaries who were pre-
sent in the cathedral, and by a large number of the clergy.
The Lord Mayor occupied the chair. It is-expected, at
present, that the contributions will be equal to any of
the preceding festivals. This festival, the earliest charity
founded for the relief of clergymen, was first held in St.
Paul's Cathedral in 1655, and has been since continued
under the superintendence of the successive Archbishops
of Canterbury; supported by the gracious personal co-
operation of the Royal family, and by the dignitaries of
the Church and State. The Corporation of the Sons of
the Clergy were enabled, in 1852, by the funds derived
from the society, of the festival, and their other re-
sources to pay to 1,201 recipients, 14,6691.

STATE OF TRADE.

(Prom the Manchester Guardian of yesterday.)

MANCHESTER, May 10.—The advices received by the
America, Boston steamer, which arrived yesterday, re-
port a continued falling off in the receipts of cotton, the
total excess to April 27th, as compared with the cor-
responding period of last year, being now reduced to
316,144 bales, thus showing a decrease during the last
week of 46,891 bales ; and by telegraphic accounts we
are led to expect a further falling off of fully 30,000
bales during the coming week.. These accounts have
ratherhardened the Liverpool market, and in the majority
of sales effected yesterday and to-day, a slight advance
upon the quotations of Friday last has been realised.
In our own market we have to report a firm and healthy
feeling, with a fair demand for both yarns and goods, at
the fullest rates current last week. In the former there
would have been much more business done, but many
spinners have declined to engage themselves in con-
tracts to extend over more than one or two weeks in
advance, in consequence of the uneasiness exhibited by
their workpeople, who are demanding a considerable ad-
vance in their wages, and intimating that a non-acquies-
cence with their request will be followed by a "turn-
out." Indeed this has already occurred in several mills,
and as they are chiefly employed in the production of
India yarns No. 40, the value of that count has advanced
id. per lb. upon last week's rates. Domestics continue
unremunerative, and any slight advance which the manu-
facturer can obtain is barely equal to the late rise in the
price of yarn. Printing cloths, shirtings, and madapollains
are in fair request, stocks are light, and most manufac-
turers are engaged for some weeks to come • althou
no definite change in price can be quoted, still the tend-
ency is to advance.
ROCHDALE, MAT 9.—The piece market has been
rather quieter to-day, and the attendance of buyers has
not been so good as it generally is. The manufacturers
have not been very desirous to purchase wool at its pre-
sent price ; the new clip is near at hand, and there is a
prevailing opinion that prices have reached their highest
point.
HALIFAX, May 7.—Our piece hall has presented to-
day a very unanimated appearance, and few goods have
changed bands. The merchants purchase sparingly,
now that prices are not so high. Yarns do not sell
freely from the same cause • but where sales are effected,
the quotations are steadily maintained. The wool
market is quiet. The spinners buy only from band to
mouth, and look forward to the new clip with some
anxiety as to its probable influence on buyer.
HUDDERSFIELD, May 10.—We have no improvement
to repeat in our market upon last week. Manufac-
turers are principally engaged in working up their
orders, which they deliver direct to the merchants.
Consequently there is a seeming slackness in the market
by these goods not passing through the Cloth-hall.
Middle blacks and union cloths are mostly in request,
and find purchasers at firm prices. New patterns in
fancy woollens for the fall trade are being inquired for.

A FRIGHTFUL SCENE NEAR LEEDS.—About half-past
11 o'clock on Tuesday morning, the 3d inst., the inhabi-
tants of Bramley were much alarmed on finding a young
man, who had been for many years out of health, almost
reduced to a skeleton, and of late scarcely able to walk,
standing upon the chimney of a house three storeys high.
This young man, a mason, received an injury on the head
by a fall from a high building several years ago, and as he
advanced in years he continually grew worse, and at length
was compelled to give up working. He is subject to fits
daily, and after one of them he was seen, in the absence of
his parents on the roof of a house adjacent. He then got
upon another house of three storeys high adjoining, and
when lie could get no higher, immediately mounted the
chimney, and there stood for about three quarters of an
hour. He commenced reading in a stentorian voice,
which soon drew the people out of their house to
ascertain the matter. The terrified spectators shouted
at him, but be heeded it not. All were afraid to
attempt his rescue, as their own lives must
thus become a sacrifice ; but at length some persons
volunteered to make the attempt, and obtained a ladder
and went up to him, but, as soon as they endeavoured
to touch him, he took a brick from the chimney upon
which he stood, and swore he would throw it at them. Mr.
J. Firth then made an ascent and asked him to come
down, but he took no notice of him. Finding he could do
no good, Mr. Firth also came down. The people
shed many tears, especially the females. At length the
young man's father came, and fearing no hazard ascended
the ladder, ran up the roof of the house to the chimney,
ordered his son to come down, but he replied he
would not, and that he would kill him. The father was
about to resort to physical means, but the son said he
would leap down. The father shouted " No," and the sun
immediately replied that he would go down the
chimney, and just as his father had thrown off his
coat, he was, head-foremost, commencing his descent.
His father fortunately caught hold of him, brought him
from the chimney, and held him down across the roof, and
then about a score of spectators went to his aid, bound
the unfortunate young man hand and foot, and then let
him down by two long cart ropes ; and thus saved his
life. —Dr. Laycock has since pronounced him to be
in an unsound state of mind, and steps are being taken
for his future safety.—Leeds Mercury.
LONDON DRAINAGE BILL.—A Parliamentary paper,
published yesterday, contains the Admiralty report on
the London Drainage Bill. This bill provides for the
construction of one tunnel sewer of sufficient dimensions
and at a lower level than low-water mark of the Thames,
on either side of the river, with such branch sewers as
may be necessary, for collecting and accumulating the
sewage of the metropolis and conveying the same to two
basins or receptacles for sewage matter ; that on the
north side of the Thames being situated on the western
side of Barking-creek, and that on the south side in
Greenwich-marshes. The sewage matter thus accumu-
lated is to be disposed of for agricultural purposes. The
lines of sewer pass under the river Lea or Bow-creek at
Bow, and on the south side under the Deptford-creek at
Deptford. The Lords of the Admiralty desire that
these crossings be submitted to them fcr approval, and
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