The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-20 00:00:00

convulsion and without revolution, as have been ob-
tained and established in this country since 1833 (1°16(-
cheers)—l say, while this is the case, there still remain::
•nuch for the consideration not only of all statesmen, but'
of all men who are lovers of humanity, of justice, and
.vho have a regard to the welfare of their countrymen.
It is thus with regard to legislatures, ss the poet de-
icribes it with regard to the traveller in a mountain
country. Although you seem to have mounted a con-
siderable ascent, there are still farther ascents before
you—
" Hills rise on hills, and Alps on Alps arise."
Cheers.) There is no time—l contemplate no time---in
e hich there will not be much for an enlightened and be'
nevolent Legislature to discuss, to arrange, and to !?.•
tablish. Very unfortunately, the very increase of twill'
sation, the very gatherings together of population, which
are the fruits of industry, of commerce, of flourishing •
manufactures, and increased trade, bring with them their
attendant evils ; and while we are occupied, while many
benevolent men are occupied, in extending into remote
regions the light of Christianity, there are too ninny al,
most at our own doors who, from the imperfection and
the deficiency of education, on the one baud, and from
the crowded and ill-ventilated dwellings which they 1,11:
habit, on the other, are almost as much deprived of
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means of obtaining religious knowledge and instruction;_
is the heathen in the most distant lands which
our devoted missionaries have visited, and where they
have been ready to sacrifice their lives in the promotios
of Divine truth. (Loud cheers.) Well, gentlemen but
these questions give rise to numerous and importacl
matters, upon which men again may differ, but uPe°
which I hope the conclusion to which they wive oil
be conducive to the happiness of our country
men. (Loud cheers.) I will not give any oPinie.
upon these questions, I will merely glance at their
nature. Our very freedom stands in the way of mini
regulations, which of themselves are beneficial. While in!
foreign country, where despotic rule prevails, you 6e
that there is an obligation to provide for the good vents''
lation, for the ordering and maintenance, by measures
of police, of that which contributes to the health of the:
population of a city, our people, naturally--I must say
I find no fault with such jealousy—object to the in'
ference of any central authority ; and when the matter
is left to their own Government, they do not I'lol°
provide those measures which it is for the good of our
people they should provide. (Cheers.) What should be
the limit? Should you interfere? What should be the wee:
sure of interference ? How far can you limit the freedom el
the people in this respect ? How tar should legislation
introduced into such matters ? These are important qur
tions which the Legislature should consider. Then, in
regard to education, what vast matters are opening, upcn
which men of the greatest intellect have already give°
their opinion to the world ? Can we rely upon the volun.
tary efforts of individuals in order to provide sound ecIll"
cation for the people at large ? Should you interfere, s°
the Government of America has interfered, in order to
provide education ? If you do interfere, how far should
you insist that it should be a religious education ? Can
you, on the other hand, provide a secular education and
leave others, the ministers of religion, to give religious
instruction ? I only glance at these questions in order
to show that there are weighty matters still for the eon;
sideration of the legislature and statesmen, and
only pray to God that they may be resolved in °
manner befitting the intellect, befitting the charm, 4'l
befitting the spirit of an enlightened and a constant
people. (Loud cheers.) Let me only say, that while
these matters of internal legislation are of the utmost Wl'
portance, while they must occupy from day to dal
the minds and the time of those who are called
represent you in the Commons House of Parliament
while there are other questions of internal legislation)
likewise of vast importance, upon which I have al"
ready,' for my part, given my opinion, that further men'
sures ought to be adopted, it is also to be considerent
and I trust we shall none of us forget, that this country
holds an important ioosition among the nations of the
world. (Cheers.) It is not once but many times Ole
has stood forward to resist oppression, to maintain the
independence of weaker nations, to preserve to the ge
neral family of nations that freedom, that power of ge"
verning themselves of which others have sought to de-
prive them. (Loud cheering.) I trust that character I'm'
not be forgotten, will not be abandoned by a nation
which is now stronger in means, which is more porl'
lons, more wealthy than she has been at any forme!
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period. This, then, you will agree with me, is not a pert
to abandon any of those duties towards the world, towards
the whole of mankind, which Great Britain has hither°
performed. Let us perform them, if possible, by our
moral influence—let us perform them, if possible, whit°,
we maintain the inestimable blessings of peace'
but while we endeavour to maintain peace, I certainly
shoula be the last to forget that if that peace cannot 11
maintained with honour it is no longer peace— (continue°
applause)—it become then but a truce, a precarious
truce, to be denounced by others whenever they rug
think flt—(cheers)--whenever they think an Wel:
tunity has occurred to enforce by arms their unjust,"
demands either upon us or upon our allies. (Mll°'
cheering.) I trust, gentlemen, that so long as I nen
bear any part in the public councils of this kingdom,
such will be my sentiments, and such will be my conduct.
Happy I am to find that you have done me the honour tn
siguify your agreement with me in these sentiments-
I shall conclude, therefore, thanking you again fer,
the great honour that you have done me, by saying that
I shall remain attached to that cause which has bee°
expressed in plain words—in that which used to be the
toast at our dinners, wherever Englishmen were Met
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cerns of the world. (Loud and continued cheering.)
Mr. DUNLOP, M.P., moved a vote of thanks front
the inhabitants to the Provost and Corporation, for
having paid so just a tribute to one so honoured, and
so deservedly honoured, as the noble lord, and for
hiving permitted the community to witness the great'
ing proeeedings.

The propos-al was carried by acclamation.
The LORD PROVOST having acknowledged the com-
pliment, the meeting separated.

NEW YORK.—The accounts from New York this week
show a steady continuance of the recent improvement,
in the money-market. The offer of the Government to
purchase United States' Sixes at certain specified piece
had proved unsuccessful, except for a very small amount;
and meanwhile the large extent of importations, and the
consequent increase of the customs' receipts, caused the
surplus revenue to go on accumulating. A return, Pet
published, of the declared value of the importations at
the port of New York for the first eight months of the
present year presented an increase over the correspou"..,
ing period of 1852 equal to 9,700,000/., the total having
been 27,620,0001., against 17,910,0001. At the saute
time the balance of trade appears to have been favour.
able to the country throughout, since much of the sPee,l-
- from California had been retained. On 11.
other hand, however, the large amounts of iron ar,
other materials obtained by the issue of railway bo,Ue"
of all descriptions and at all prices, and which have been
taken by our manufacturers in some cases with too little
caution, must be taken into account.
ARRIVAL or SPECIE.—The specie arrivals yesterdAY
were 245,000/., namely, 205,000/. from the West Indies'
and 40,0001. from New York. The next steamer fronl
the West Indies will arrive about the Ist of October,
and is expected to bring 800,000/. of silver from the
Gulf of Mexico.
SINGAPORE.—The Singapore letters are to the ad of
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August, and describe au active import trade, the :.,
of cotton goods having been considerable. Here, he„";
ever, as elsewhere, there was a general tendency ton,
everything upon the Australian markets. All arrc...,o
suitable for them were quickly bought up, and a
number of vessels were waiting for cargoes thither. T>d
last dates from the island of Labuan were to the 10th
July. The American steam-frigate Powhattan had ,
rived at Borneo Proper, and was to coal at Labuan
her passage to China.
DEPARTURES FOR AUSTRALIA.—The departures —.
the port of London for the Australian caionies dolt
the past week show a decrease, but they are still tou___
merous. They have comprised altogether 11 ve"eigl
seven to Port Philip, with an aggregate burden of 3,„,0
tons ; two to Sydney, with an aggregate burden of !to
tons ; one to New Zealand, of 951 tons ; and one •
Hobart Town, of 364 tons. The total capacity was °ln
sequently 5,482 tons. The shipments of manufactuo _
and ordinary merchandise are now certainly less est 70
tensive, and the rates of freight have a tendency
decline.
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WIFE BEATING AT MANCHESTER.—Yesterday -
Turner, a tailor, living in Caroline-street, Hulme, 'ith
chester, was charged the city magistrates :
beating, kicking, and stabbing his wife. The wilet.,;,
poor emaciated creature, however, refused to give_,
dente. The policeman who brought the charge sold ,00
had been stabbed by the prisoner with a knife inimbs,
arm, and her body was covered with bruises infiietae4
his kicks and blows. Mr. Kennedy, magistrate, The
the wife to tell him what the prisoner had done•
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poor woman replied timidly, " I don't want to say
thing against hhn. ' Magistrate—You must give4Y.u"_
evidence. Wife--Well, I provoked him. Magistrle;
And what did he do when you had provoked him • r_fit
—I don't know—he stabbed me in the arm, but I dY.te
wish to say anything. Mr. C. J. S. Walker, one of 1,31,
magistrates, then addressed the prisoner, saying, as
wife would not give evidence, he would be dischaVe
but it must be a warning, as they should certainly u.d.
committed him for six months had the case been Provs—
The prisoner, who displayed a sullen demean°of
throughout, left the court without a word. f the
TRADE IN THE PROVINCES.—The accounts o
state tat trade in the manufacturing towns during t,h°
past week are sausf story, since they show that to:"
movement in the rate of discount has produced,:
feeling of considerable caution, without leading ,t
any vague alarm or general want of confidence.
Manchester there has been a marked disposition to re-
strict,e the amount of production, and the desires of is
various firms in this respect are greatly aided by the
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fatuated conduct of the operatives, who shut theaule.
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from work by their restless attempts to exact hr;
wages. At Birmingham, the transactions in mal?:of
turgid iron continues to increase, and the reduction
ay.
20s. per ton, declared some time back, seems to coda
been fully recovered. In the demand for generalders gfo
roo:
there is also undiminished activity, and the or
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the United States are heavy. The Nottingham
describes dulness both in hosiery and lace, the bPol rely
which prices have been driven by the cost of la
tiering the market sensitive to every
change. Stocks, however, are lower than
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manufacturers, therefore, feel no inclination to
sales. In the woolien districts the greatest a't.
markets there
still prevails, and hi the Irish linen
been a further advance. financial oervpero,lit_icnadl