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LONDON, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1854.

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owering state of the political horizon, or the im-
pending war to retard the measures of Parlia-
mentary and legal reform which were so impera-
tively required, and urgently demanded by the
people. Notwithstanding the efforts that have
been made for further procastination, notwith-
standing the devices adopted for the purpose of
inducing Liberal members to join in the cry for
procrastination, Lord JOHN RUSSELL still per-
sists in his measure, which, although not
in every respect what could be desired,
being defective in the all-important matters
of " The Ballot," and the " abolition of the
property qualification for members," is yet
a very decided improvement on the system now
in operation ; and with the additions which will,
doubtless, be effected by Mr. HENRY BERKELEY,
the champion of secret and conscientious voting,
and of Mr. TPFNELL, and their liberal coadjutors,
will constitute a very fair instalment of justice,
although it cannot be accepted as a final settle-
ment.

It is scarcely credible that, after all the bold
speaking of Ministers, the New Reform Bill is
really to be abandoned. Yet it is so positively
asserted, as will be seen elsewhere, by one of our
morning contemporaries. It would be merely a
contemptible evasion of the truth, of course, to
talk about a postponement. A postponement
of the question, till another year shall have
elapsed, means an abandonment. Would Mi-
nisters, in proceeding thus, be acting fairly
either to the country or to the House, or to
ttemselves? Surely not—after all that was said
by Lord JOHN RUSSELL in the Commons upon the
steure,ggesbtuiot especially
suggestion of thrown out in several guar-
thrust upon his attention by
the Hon. Gentleman the Member for Liverpool.
The intimation that Lord PALMERSTON would vote
in favour of the amendment of Sir E. DERING,
in the event of the Bill being brought forward this
session, according to promise under the notice
of the Legislature, would—if verified—justify
to the full all the suspicions entertained for some
time past in regard to the political prin-
ciples, or rather in regard to the assumed lack of
political principles, of the Home Secretary. What-
ever be the resolve of the Government, it should
at least be announced betimes. The Coalition
cannot play fast and loose with the hopes of the
nation with impunity. The truth, unless volun-
teered, must forthwith be extorted from the occu-
pants of the Treasury Benches in not uncalled-for
or unseasonable explanations.

But this is not all ; we find that they are also
proceeding vigorously with those legal reforms
which the people so greatly require and urgently
demand. We have already had the Ecclesiastical
Courts Bill, by which it is proposed to abolish
the testamentary jurisdiction of the spiritual
tribunals, and with it the rich source of
emolument, the nutriment, in fact, by which they
are sustained and supported. Thus directly
leading to the speedy dissolution of the Courts
themselves. And, on Monday last, Lord CRAN-
WORTH introduced another measure, for the pur-
pose of carrying into practical operation some of
the recommendations of the Common Law Com-
missioner 3. We say " some of the recommen-
dations ;" because, while there are matters on
which the Noble and Learned Lord desires to
proceed more slowly and cautiously than the
eminent barristers by whom the inquiry was con-
ducted, and from whom these recommendations
emanated, there are others from which he altogether
dissents. Some points are, therefore, merely
postponed until there have been sufficient oppor-
tunities for testing the working of the modified
system—while others are, at least so far as Lord
CRANWORTH is concerned, completely thrown
overboard.

Ample opportunity will, however, be afforded for
considering the details of the bill, and more espe-
cially the facts thereof, in which the suggestions
of the Commissioners are modified or totally re-
jected. For this purpose, immediately after the
second reading, which will probably be taken
without any discussion, the only possible difference
will be respecting details. All the Law Lords,
many of whom have achieved such high reputa-
tions as legal reformers, will of course lend their
valuable assistance in committee ; and we may
anticipate, therefore, that a bill will be carried
during the present session as nearly perfect as
practicable, considering the deep-rooted prej a-
dices in favour of some of what we cannot help
considering the grievous abuses that have
sprung up with and disfigured our system of
jurisprudence. Chief among these abuses we con-
sider what is called the science of " special plead-
ing," and which we would desire to see completely
set aside. it is true that the system was greatly
modified and ameliorated by the Common Law
Procedure Act, and that evils such as those which
elicited the unanimous condemnation of the en-
tire non-professional community are no longer
possible. But causes may still be decided on
points totally unconnected with the real merits,
and substantial justice may still be denied to the
suitor, in consequence of some mistake or over-
sight of his professional adviser. We regretted,
therefore, to find that Lord CRANWORTH went out
of his way—for the matter had been disposed of,
for the time at least, by the Common Law Pro-
cedure Act—to express his approbation of a mat-
ter which, to use a technical phrase, was "coram
non judice."

to foreigners than to our own fellow-countrymen,
as was indicated the other day rather notably in
the sum collected in behalf of the relations of a
French naval Lieutenant.

Nevertheless, with all this noble munificence on
the part of Englishmen, numerous omissions are
frequently observable in the distribution of the
national benevolence—sometimes omissions of a
wholly unaccountable kind from their long con-
tinuance and their magnitude. One of these we
have now to indicate. It is one that only re-
quires to be mentioned to be appreciated. It is
of a character so important that we do not con-
ceive it ill-timed to specify it even at this moment
when strenuous efforts are being made to assist
the destitute wives and children of our gallant
soldiers now called eastwards, there to fight side by
side with the soldiers of France and of Turkey the
battle of civilisation. Even at this juncture we
consider it not inapposite to direct the popular
attention to the subject implied by our foregoing
remarks—because the claim upon the general
charity here meant has reference no less to the
wives and children of another section of the more
heroic among our fellow-countrymen. Allusion
is hereby made to to the Families of our humane
and daring Coast Boatmen. We are rejoiced to
observe that endeavours have recently been adven-
tured upon in their behalf by those who are the
best qualified to speak of their claims upon the
national consideration. Meaning, of course, those
who are familiar with their acts of heroism, and
the frequent privations to which their wives and
offspring are subjected in consequence. An elo-
quent and convincing pamphlet in their behalf*
has recently been issued by a gentleman residing
at St. Margaret's-at-Cliff--a brochure commanding
from us an earnest and spontaneous commenda-
tion. It explains the extraordinary and anoma-
lous, and, in many respects, most painful situa-
tion of these brave Coast Boatmen, and offers a
variety of very rational suggestions for the forma-
tion of a fund to reward them for saving life in
cases of disasters at sea or shipwreck. It points
out the monstrous absurdity and unfairness of
the present system, by virtue of which these gal-
lant fellows are recompensed for saving property
—obtaining, for the preservation of life, no right
whatever even to the smallest compensation. It
does all this, moreover, with a gentleness of sym-
pathy and a fervour of indignation that must
secure for the argument of the pamphleteer a
cordial and general admiration. Thus briefly,
but sufficiently, because earnestly and heartily,
we commend the "Appeal for the Coast Boatmen"
to the notice of every intelligent member of our
population.

The Lord Chancellor differs from the Commis-
sioners as to their suggestion of permitting issues
of fact to be decided by the Judge, both parties
acquiescing. The Noble and Learned Lord limits
the power of dispensing with a Jury to a particu-
lar class of cases, and also renders the assent of
the Judge in every instance indispensable.. None
can admire the glorious principle of " Trial by
Jury" more sincerely than ourselves. It is the
leading principle of the glorious Constitution of
which every Englishman is so justly proud, that
no man can be condemned for any criminal
offence, nor be deprived of his liberty or property,
save on the unanimous verdict of twelve of his
peers. But the suggestion of the Commissioners
did not in any degree affect this principle. It
made the trial by jury the rule, and only allowed
of its being dispensed with on the application of
all parties concerned ; and, considering the way
in which the County Courts' system has worked,
and the few cases in which litigants have availed
themselves of the power of calling for a jury, that
the matter might safely be left in their own
hands. There could be no prejudice excited in
the mind of the Judge, if the Judge of either
party thought proper to have the decision of a
jury, inasmuch as, unlike the County Courts' re-
gulation, all parties should concur in the applica-
tion for the Judge to take upon himself the
responsibility of determining questions of fact
as well as of law, and also assessing damages in
cases of breach of contract, &c., where that
duty now devolves on the jury. A Judge may
be unwilling to undertake the extra responsibility,
but he ought to do so if the parties assent ; and the
necessity of obtaining his concurrence will cause
the expense of an application in every instance,
even those of account, and matters where there
is no dispute as to the facts ; all of which might
be saved by permitting the litigants to decide for
themselves, and the verdict must be given by a
Jury in a certain class of cases, although the
parties might call for a decision by the Judge,
and that learned functionary might be willing to
undertake the duty.

Meanwhile, we would even now direct the
earnest attention of the community to the tabular
statement given by us in another part of our jun_
pression of this evening—from which statement
much may be learnt at a glance as to the pro-
bable working of the now measure as explained
by Lord John Russell last month before the
assembled Parliament.

Ministers, in one respect at least, have earned
for themselves the cordial thanks and approbation
of the community. They have not permitted the

* An Appeal to the Public in Behalf of the Coast Boat-
men. By John Quested. Inscribed to James Orton, Esq.,
of the Hermitage. Bvo., pp. 14. Tweedie : Dover and
London, 1854.

But, notwithstanding these drawbacks, the bill
is an excellent measure, which will be accepted by
legal reformers as a boon of no ordinary magni-
tude ; and, therefore, we return our grateful
thanks to the Ministry, and more especially to
Lord CRANWORTH, for not allowing our foreign
difficulties to retard the consideration of a subject
of so much domestic interest.

It was remarked two or three years ago by M.
Gunor—we remember perfectly well the very
occasion upon which the words were uttered, that
occasion being one of peculiar interest, namely,
the dinner (presided over by Mr. DISRAELI) in
aid of the funds of the Brompton Hospital for
Consumption—it was remarked, we say, by M.
GulzoT, that one of the most noteworthy character-
istics of the English population was unquestionably
its ready and munificent benevolence. It was
observed by him that nothing more forcibly ar-
rested the attention of the stranger in our streets
than the number and variety of our charitable
establishments. M. GITIZOT was right. His re-
mark indicated the keenness of his perception.
It amounted to an earnest and graceful panegyric—
a panegyric, moreover, without the faintest tendency
to exaggeration. It was strictly in accordance
with reality—a reality capable of being verified at
once by observation. Everywhere throughout our
metropolis, in almost every street, at almost every
turning, the fact is manifested in some building
of goodly proportions—some hospital, or asylum,
or refuge, or relieving-house, supported entirely
by voluntary contributions. Scarcely an ill that
flesh is heir to but has its edifice for gratuitous
alleviation. Ophthalmic hospitals and orthopaedic
institutions, structures for the relief of blindness,
and lunacy, and fi,tula, and small-pox, and fevers,
and idiotcy, and all imaginable diseases, both
mental and corporeal, are flourishing at this mo-
ment, and have been flourishing for years, in all
parts of London and Westminster. Nay—more
than this—whenever any temporary claim is
made upon the multitude in these islands with a
view to obtain assistance for any one suffering
from the effects of sudden misfortune, it is at
onceheartily acknowledged. No matter whether
the
calamity be a conflagration in Hamburg or an
explosion in our collieries a scarcity of
food or some appalling inundation. Hence,
too,. the diversity of our humane and generous
testimonials—..testimonials accorded no less readily

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 185 4.

MONEY MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at 5,000 bales, of which 1,000 American
were taken for export and on speculation. The
market closed heavily, with prices of American
is. 6d. lower ; other kinds heavy of sale. The
sales comprised 3,700 American, 500 Pernam and
Maranham at 6i-d. to 81d., 250 Egyptian at 6d.
to 10td., 500 Surat at 3d. to 31d„ and 30 Sea
Island at is. to Is. 11d. per lb. Railway Shares
were dull.

The following particulars of the Manchester
market are furnished by Messrs. M'Nair, Green-
how, and Irving :

" The commencement and the close of the month
resemble each other, inasmuch as both periods can be
characterised by exceeding quiet. Its latter por-
tion has, however, in conjunction with other well-
known causes, been to-day affected considerably
by the declining state of the cotton market,
and the somewhat unfavourable construction put upon
the reading of the published intelligence of to-day,
brought to hand by the overland mail. In its progress,
from the date of our last monthly circular to the present
period, the action of this market has been subjected to
almost unceasing fluctuations—none of them, however,
as possessing material capacities for either substantial
good or permanent evil, but sufficient in influence either
to elevate or to depress for the time being. Although
it may be needless to specify, yet the fluctuations in
question have been consequent upon the changing aspects
of this unfortunate and most detrimental Eastern ques-
tion, which hitherto has continued to generate alternate
hopes and fears. Most fortunate it is, notwithstanding,
that this country possesses an unparalleled amount of re-
sources and absolute wealth to contend with any hostile
contingency, and, as a natural consequence, very gratifying
to experience a unanimous feeling of unimpaired confi-
dence. Collectively viewed, in connection with so many
unfavourable influences in operation, the transactions of
the month have again been considerable, and to an ex-
tent hitherto capable of preventing any accumulation of
stock in an important degree. Notwithstanding the
previous absence of supplies, some descriptions of cloth
are commencing to accumulate. Any augmentation so
far is of no importance, but unless some unexpected de-
mand arise, in the absence of a pacific settlement of
matters between Turkey and Russia, a material one in
our opinion appears to us to be inevitable, and with it
necessarily falling prices. We cannot, in the meantime,
reasonably calculate upon any material aid from pur-
chasers on account of the home trade, which, from the
very high prices ruling for food, and other apparent pre-
judicial cases, has not been known to be so unsatisfactory
since the years 1846 and 1847."
Of the Silk market, Mr. Henry W. Eaton ob-

SPORTING NOTES.

THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE. I
The interest which attached to the Grand National
Steeple Chase increased up to the very moment of start-
ing. Various circumstances conspirei to strengthen
and sustain it ; the most important and effective being
perhaps the uncertainty which existed relative to the
intentions and motives of the Miss Mowbray and Half-
and-Half parties. The movements in the turf market
connected with certain animals were peculiarly perplex.
ing, and they were seemingly made with a kind of
" thimble-rigging " determination to deceive and mis-
guide the uninitiated. Oliver's three horses were
" worked" in the market with wonderful dexterity, and it
was as difficult to discover the intended animal as to de-
tect the little pea. Peter Simple, Half-and-Half, and
Maurice Daley were in turns backed on Tuesday
night with a striking show of spirit and con-
fidence, although, as midnight approached, cer-
tain " ambiguous givings out " excited a suspicion
that Maurice Daley would after all carry the money.
His upward tendency in the betting was therefore steady
and decided. The suspicions which had been aroused
were not unfounded, and when it became known on the
course on Wednesday that Tom Oliver would ride
Maurice Daley, the horse instantly became an immense
favourite, and indeed appeared likely to deprive Bourton
of the lead in the betting.
On Monday, the opposition which had been daily gain-
ing force was fully directed against Miss Mowbray, and
on Tuesday night so determined was it that her most
I sanguine supporters were discouraged, and she was
driven out of the market. My notes from Stretford
doubtless prepared my readers for this movement. Miss
Mowbray's retrogression in the betting scarcely produced
the effect which it was perhaps intended, or which was
calculated upon—namely, the advance of her stable
companion, Oscar. People justly regarded all pro-
ceedings respecting " Dockeray's two" with dis-
trust, and their dealings with them were regu-
lated by a judicious caution which was not a
little significant. Early on Wednesday morning, the
scratching of Miss Mowbray was generally talked about,
and although she was not actually struck out, yet any
odds were offered that she would not start. Still many
incredulous good easy people believed that her party
dared not so openly defy public opinion, as to bring
Miss Mowbray to Liverpool, ostensibly to meet her en-
gagement, and then withdraw her at the last moment,
forgetting, no doubt, that such a proceeding was not
without precedent. At thirty-five minutes past two, a
notice was posted in the " ring" that Miss Mowbray
was scratched. This announcement scarcely created a
sensation, for every one was prepared for it, but no
attempt was made to disguise—even in the presence of
the actual owner of the mare—the feelings of indignation
and contempt which it aroused. Of course, in certain
quarters, this proceeding was lamely excused, and en-
deavours were made to extenuate the seemingly shame-
ful conduct of the Miss Mowbray party. The mare, it
was asserted, was "amiss" ; her legs had given
way under her necessarily severe preparation. It
was true she had done little or no work since her
arrival at Aintree, yet her party were apparently a long
while before they decided upon her inability to run.
She was not struck out until an hour before the race,
and the only motive which couidhave actuated her party
not to scratch until the last moment, was that of making
money out of her. If she was really amiss and unable
to run, it was a duty which her owner owed to himself
as well as to the public, in consideration of the vast sums
of money for which she had been backed, to lose no time
in officially announcing his declaration of forfeit. But
many persons discredit entirely the cause of her with-
drawal, and sneeringly assert her only injury to be
a sprained eye-brow. Experience has doubtless made
them sarcastic and suspicious, for the Miss Mowbray
party have more than once scratched a first favourite at
the eleventh hour. I shall make searching inquiiies into
this seemingly shameful affair, and if my suppositions
he confirmed, I shall not hesitate to expose the wrong-
doers.

I have little time to give an account of the race. Bour-
ton, won from end to end, and I believe had he carried
half a stone heavier weight, the result would have been the
same. Spring and Crabbs, the once scarcely-thought-of out-
siders, whom I selected as being likely to prove formid-
able opponents to the favourites, wore second and third.
Maurice Daley never figured prominently in the race,
and they who made a "pot" of Half-and-Half found it
flat, stale, and unprofitable ;he broke down. Oscar,
too, tumbled, but at the time was not up with the lead-
ing horses. The only important accident was that which
happened to Bedford, who broke his leg. Altogether
the encounter for the Grand National was marked by
few contretemps. On Saturday I may have more to say
respecting the doings of the gentlemen patrons of the
sport. "The labour I delight in physics pain."
A FRESH MAN.
Birkenhead, Wednesday Night.

CRIMINAL COURT.-(THIS DAY).

NEW COURT.
(Before the Recorder.)

THE RYE ELECTION.-CHARGE OF PERJURY AGAINST THE

MAYOR OF RYE.

Jeremiah, Smith., an elderly gentlemanly-looking man,
the present Mayor of Rye, surrendered to take his trial
for wilful and corrupt perjury, committed by him on the
sth of March, before the Rye Election Committee.
The defendant pleaded not guilty, and was seated
during the trial behind his counsel.
The Court was densely crowded by a great many of
the most influential persons of the borough of Rye and
surrounding parts of the country.
Mr. Montague Chambers, in opening the case to the
jury, said it was a painful duty he was called upon to
perform ; it was one of the greatest import to the de-
fendant, from the position he hold in the borough,
whilst upon the part of the public generally, its
importance could not be in any way magnified. It ap-
peared that, at the general election of 1852, Mr. A.
Mackinnon was returned as member for Rye. After
the election a petition was presented against the election
of Mr. A. Mackinnon, containing charges for treating
and general corruption. Upon this petition the present
defendant wag examined before a Parliamentary com-
mittee at great length, concerning a dinner which took
place a few days before.
The defendant, having been sworn, said that the dinner
was given by Mr. Curteis, the opposing candidate, and
that he the defendant had nothing to do with Mr.
Mackinnon ; that Mr. Mackinnon had nothing to
do with paying the bills for that dinner ; that he
had nothing to do with paying Mr. Mackinnon's
bills, and that he had never seen any of Mr. Mackin-
non's money. The committee, it further appeared, un-
seated Mr. Mackinnon, and recommended in their report
that the borough of Rye should not be allowed to have
another writ issued. A further enquiry took place, and
upon that investigation defendant was examined, and he
then said that all he had said upon the former occasion
was untrue, that he had no intention of stating what was
untrue until he had made one false step, that he was
truly sorry for what had taken place, that he had done
it to screen Mr. Mackinnon, and that having now made
this admission he was more comfortable, as he bad re-
lieved his mind and had an opportunity of setting the
matter right. It was upon this admission that these
proceedings were taken.
At the conclusion of the opening statement the ex-
amination of Mr. Mackinnon was proceeded with. He
stated that just before the election he drew out 2301.
from a batik in the town. What did you do with the
money ? I was told to put it into a particular place.
—Where was that place ? Behind the cushion of the
sofa at the Red Lion. I put it there. (Great laughter.)
I did not see any one there. I do not know who took
it. I was not consulted about the dinner. I did not
know what the money was wanted for.
Lawrence Reeve, a farmer of Rye, said that he
took a roll of paper from behind the cushion. He did
not know what they wore ; it might have been notes.
I gave theta to Temple ; he did not seem surprised.
The Recorder examined this witness very closely,
and after fencing with the question for some time, said
his belief was that they were notes.
Mr. Herbert Mascall Curtis proved that Smith had
been their agent for years ; that he had given authority
to Smith to give an invite to the dinner, and that he
had drawn the form of invitation. He did not know
who paid for the dinner, but requested that the charge
might be put down to his account, He only knew that
it was some sneaking scoundrel who bad promoted this
prosecution. He knew it was not the Government.

- Mr. Montague Chambers said he was sorry for it.
The Recorder told this witness that his language was
most improper.
The witness, in a very excited and most Incautious
manner, repeated the remark.
The Recorder begged that he would be more guarded
in his language, as this was not the place for such re-
marks, and he should not allow him to make them.
The evidence of the innkeeper receiving the money
from the defendant closed the case, and Sir F. Thessiger
was addressing the Jury when we went to press.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET. - (THIS DAY.

INCITING A BOY TO ROB HIS MASTER.

Ann Mary lynatia Adams was placed at the bar be-
fore Mr. Bingham, charged with inciting James Pyks
Coombe, a lad about 15 years of age, to rob his master,
Mr. Needes, pawnbroker, Old Compton-street, Soho.
It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner was
servant to the prosecutor. A short time ago she left
his service, and before she left she told the lad Coombe
that she was about getting married, and asked him to
get her some things towards her marriage establishment
from Mr. Needes. He consented, and took from his
master's warehouse a tablecloth, two frocks, a pin, two
petticoats, a brooch, two salt cellars, and a number of
other articles, which he gave to the prisoner. The
articles now produced are part of those which he gave
her. The prisoner subsequently gave him a few half-
pence for his trouble.
John Edward Needes, pawnbroker, Old Compton-
street, said in consequence of information he had re-
ceived, he took stock, and missed a considerable quan-
tity of goods. He accompanied the officer to prisoner's
lodgings, where they found the articles now produced.
Witness was not able to identify them, as they were for-
feited pledges. When charged with the robbery, prisoner
said she confessed to the whole of it.
Ryland, 191 C, said about six last night he went to
27, Greek-streeet, where the prisoner lodged, and found
her there. He told her he was a constable, and the
nature of the charge against her, to which she replied,
" I thought so." He searched the place and found the
thintrs nr rinrerl, ng also crime rinniirrlteg 11p then took
her into custody, When she at once confessed her guilt.
Prisoner, who made a rambling defence, was fully
committed for trial.

EIGHT OF THE NINE BOROUGHS TO HAVE
THREE MEMBERS.
Electors. Population.
Bradford
Wolverhampton 3,587 ... 119,748
Sheffield
Leeds 6,406 ... 172,270
Birmingham 7,936 ... 232,841
Bristol
Manchester 13,921 ... 316,213
Liverpool
THREE NEW BOROUGHS WITH ONE MEMBER
EACH.

Population.
Birkenhead .... 24,285
Burnley
Staleybridge
METROPOLIS AND ITS BOROUGHS.
Electors. Population.
Greenwich
Southwark
Lambeth
Marylebone
• Finsbury
London (4 Mom.) 20,728 ... 127,869
Tower Hamlets
Westminster 14,883 —. 241,611
Kensington (new) — —. 176,512
It may be of interest to add, that, supposing the Reform
Bill to pass in its present state, there will be 74 boroughs,
including four of Schedule A, above the 5,000 population
test, and 22 above the 10,000 population test, yet unrepre-
sented. They may be classified, thus : —3O towns, with a
population of between five and six thousand; 18 between
six and seven thousand ; 15 between seven and eight
thousand; 6 between eight and nine thousand; 5 between
nine and ten thousand ; and 22 between ten and twenty
thousand. Thus, while 5 under ten thousand have two
Members, these 22 have none !

ABANDONMENT OF THE REFORM BILL.

At a late hour last night we received an assur-
ance, from a source which has never misled us, that
at the Cabinet Council held yesterday it was
decided that the Reform Bill should be abandoned.
It is true that the word " abandoned.' was not the
one which was used. The phraseology employed
was, that the measure be " postponed' for twelve
months ; but that, in the circumstances of the case,
is synonymous with the abandonment of the bill.
Lord Palmerston, we are told, even went so far as
to say, that, let the Council decide as they might,
nothing should prevent him from voting in favour
of the amendment of Sir E. Dering. It is not
improbable that Lord John Russell will this day
announce to the house the abandonment, or rather
as he will call it, the postponement of the measure
till next session.—Morning Advertiser.