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London, England, 1854-03-21 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 21. 1854

and degrees, except in theology, perfectly indepen-
dent, as in Scotland, of all religious tests. We
have never heard that the religious character of
our better-educated north countrymen has suffered
from the catholic nature of their university course;
and we are perfectly sure that the signing of
Thirty-nine religious Articles by mere lads is a
piece of most irreligious profanity in nine-tenths
of the cases. We may appeal, in proof of this;
not only to common sense, but to the more serious
recollections of every man of fifty who signed them
in youth. If, however, Government was too much
afraid of the clergy to take this broad but most
reasonable course, what hindered them from esta-
blishing perfect religious toleration in the pro-
posed new Halls ? Why should it not be per-
mitted to any enlightened M.A. of the ARNOLD
school to commence a private Hall, on conditions
which would attract intelligent youths of all sects,
from the Roman Catholic to the Quaker ? We in-
deed see no reason why the opening of such Halls
should be limited to Church of England men.
Ability to pass a certain examination, and certifi-
cates of character are all that can be needed for
unsectarian and really University purposes ; all
besides is gratuitous sacrifice to the Episcopal and
State Church.

We see that Dissenters are alive on the ques-
tion, and we could hardly respect them if they
were not. We are legislating anew for this fa-
mous old University, this national University,
as it claims to be, and no one can deny that it is
the proper time for them to speak. Dissenters
allege that besides the intrinsic intolerance of tests,
they constituted, according to the late census,
about one-half of the actual worshippers in Eng-
land and Wales ; and they fairly ask, with what
show of reason they should all be excluded from
a national University. It seems so easy to limit
subscription to the clerical profession, and to de-
cline enforcing attendance on prayers where it was
objected to by parents, that one is at a loss to
excuse the pertinacity which insists upon it. Al-
ready it is the only part of the bill respecting
which a notice of a clause in committee has been
given. Mr. HEYWOOD will then move the abolition
of the present tests ; Mr. GLADSTONE promises to
give good reasons for maintaining them ; Lord J.
RUSSELL, according to his speech, could give as
good reasons for getting rid of them; and we hope
he will. Mr. GLADSTONE may look upon his
colleague as himself a reason to be refuted. We
all know how good a Churchman is Lord JOHN,
what bishoprics he has created, how he has im-
proved tithe property, and how steadfastly he
opposes every dissenting proposal; yet he studied
not at Oxford, but at Edinburgh, in the very
focus of Presbyterian zeal, and surrounded by
non-subscribing students. He certainly sustained
no injury, and we are persuaded Mr. GLADSTONE,
too, would have come forth unscathed. It is cer-
tainly curious to see the effect of the Coalition on
the two great domestic measures of the session.
Lord JOHN told us that he would willingly have
given us a 51. borough franchise; but his colleagues
said, no. Now he tells us he should have been
glad to make the national universities really
national, but up gets his Cabinet colleague and
promises to tell the House of Commons, ere long,
why his Lordship could not be allowed to have
his way. We will allow him to vote as he likes,
says, Mr. G.—that is due to his years and
position—but he is not to put his liberal
fancies into the Cabinet Bill. We are curious
to see the fraternal gladiators engage. We
are glad to see that upwards of 100 members are
already pledged to the abolition of the tests by a
memorial to Lord JOHN RUSSELL. If the Liberal
party exert themselves they will, doubtless, ob-
tain a very strong, and we hope, in the Commons
at least, a victorious position. They have a good
cause and the spirit of the age with them, and
these, together, may be a match for the majority
of a Coalition Cabinet. We cannot help remark-
ing that it is rather singular that Lord JOHN Ram-
SELL alone has twice had to come forward, com-
plaining that his colleagues will not let him
propose all he likes. Mr. GLADSTONE and the
others never make such complaints. Perhaps his
Lordship will not be sorry if the public would
carry his views for him.

MONEY MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of cotton at Liverpool yesterday were
estimated at between 5,000 and 6,000 bales, including
500 American taken for export. The market closed
heavily without alteration in prices. The sales
comprised 160 Bahia at 6d., 200 Egyptian at 6d.
to std., 700 Surat at 3d. to 5d., 50 Sea Island at
ls. to ls. Bd., and the remainder American. Rail-
way Shares were fiat, at lower prices.
A deputation of the Russia trade has waited upon
Lord Clarendon, with a view of ascertaining more
distinctly certain points connected with theblock-
ade of the Russian ports. The members composing
the deputation were Mr. Mitchell, M.P., Messrs.
Hubbard, Weguelin, Morgan, Hill, Tottie, jun.,
and Brandt. The result, in a few words, is that
Lord Clarendon intimated that it is the intention
of Government that free trade shall make free
goods ; that no certificate of origin shall be re-
quired ; that in case of the removal of property
from one or other of the bellgerent states, this must
be subject to licence, and was under the considera-
tion of the law officers of the allied Powers ; that
the persons and property of the subjects of the bel-
ligerent powers will be respected. The treatment
of Russian subjects in England will be guided by
that of English subjects in Russia. Produce
shipped from friendly ports will be considered their
produce.

- The Cologne Gazette of the 19th inst. states that
its number of the previous evening had been seized
by the Government on account of three articles.
One was a copy of the Times leader of the 16th
inst., another an article from the Frankfort Jour-
nal, entitled " South Germany ;" and the third a
leader from the editor himself, headed " Our
Position." The editor observes that he can honestly
assert he knows of nothing offensive in the last-
mentioned production, which related entirely to
the position of Prussia towards her allies, and to
the general policy to be pursued. He adds signi-
ficantly, that, in view of what has happened, he
must refrain hereafter from giving information that
has hitherto been afforded. The cologne Gazette
has been by .b 1 - oonduotod, and iaithrt.., has af-
forded so much information, that the loss by this
restraint may be termed European rather than
local.

The suspension of the firm of Benjamin Elkin
and Sons is stated to involve an amount of 140,0001.
and the chief cause of it is advance 3 made to Deme-
rara and Jamaica firms. The Australian trade, as
far as this firm is concerned, is stated to have proved
satisfactory.
The 10 per cent. deposit upon the French loan
must be paid in London this day, where subscrip-
tions are made through agents, and as there is so
much uncertainty what allotments will be obtained,
probably many will decline to pay, and thus
virtually withdraw their applications.
The English funds are receding, and the price is
to 4 per cent. lower again. Consols opened at
90 to 90i, and have since been 89a to There
are a good many sellers, and it is stated that a
large Hebrew firm is among them. Exchequer
Bills have been heavy, at 3s. to 7s. premium.
Foreign securities have been flatter, by sym-
pathy, with the funds. Russian Bonds have been
as low as 854 for the 5 per Cents. Mexican Bonds
have been at 234 4. Brazilian Old Stock has been
quoted 96 ; Equador 31; and the Greek Red Bonds
to 54. Neither Spanish nor Portuguese have been
dealt in.

Railway shares are exceedingly heavy, and there
is a further fall generally of about per cent. Lon-
don and North Western and Great Northern have
declined more than some others. French shares
are about ss. lower again.
The current prices for the Jamaica Mines not
officially quoted, were as follows :—Metcalfe, 9 to
if discount ; Port Royal, to premium.
The Foreign and English Mining Shares are
neglected, and scarcely so good ; the Joint Stock
Shares are nominal, and the Land Companies
generally lower.

BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK,
( Prom the Olfeial List.) _

Business done.
3 per Cent. Consols Annuities 9O 3 89 i
Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan., 1860 ..
Ditto 30 Years, Expire sth Jan.,1860 4 15-16
India Bonds, £lOOO .....................
Ditto, under £lOOO par
Consols for Account 18th April 9O 892
Exchequer Bills, 21
£lOOO
Small 4 8 p
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. 96
Chili= Bonds, 6 per Cent ........
Ditto 3 per Cent 72
Egnador Bonds
Greek Bonds, Red
lexican 3 per Cent.
Russian Bonds, 1822, 5 per Cent. £ St Bsi 3 x
Ditto 43 per Cent.. 76
Venezuela Bonds, 33 per Cent.
Ditto for the Account 26
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch Exchange, 23 per Cent. 12 Guil
HALF-PAST TWO.
Consols B9i i
Ditto April Account 892 i

WARWICK RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.)

(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)

IN RE SWALLOW. -THE PARK TAVERN AT BATTERSEA.
Mr. J. R. Chidley, Gresham-street, applied to his
Honour for a private meeting to examine witnesses under
this bankruptcy. The facts were, that the bankrupt
had been in comfortable circumstances until he married,
and became involved in a Chancery suit through
a family dispute, and his property at, Nine Elms
and the Park Tavern at Battersea being jeopardised,
he was made bankrupt, and a short time since obtained
a high class certificate. Mr. Chidley applied, a few days
since, and obtained the sanction of the Court to defend
the suit in Chancery for the benefit of the estate, in fur-
therance of which object it was deemed advisable to
examine all parties which this Court has power to do in
all matters connected with a bankrupt estate, and pro-
bably more conclusively than by interrogatories in
Chancery.

The application was granted.
IN RE HARRIS.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

ARRIVALS FOR THIS DAY'S RACES.

This bankrupt was described as of Waterloo-road
Bayswater, &c., and to-day was appointed for consi
Ceration of his certificate.

The debts were about 1,2501., and the assets wit ,
barely cover the expenses of the petition.
The solicitor to the assignees opposed, on the ground
of excessive expenditure and bad book-keeping.
His Honour said the certificate must be suspended
for six months, and then to be of the third class.
The bankrupt applied for protection.
His Honour said that it would be granted for a
month, and from month to month unless cause was
shown to the contrary.
The bankrupt then applied for a return of the fees of
the meeting, which bankrupts are required to deposit
in order to advertise in the Gazette, as the Act of Parlia-
ment does not authorise the direct payment out of the
estate.

The solicitor to the assignees objected, as, although
where the bankrupt's conduct had been blameless the
amount was often paid out of the estate, in this case
there were no funds.

Trial Stakes—Orestes, Orinoco, and Rataplan.
Woodcote Stakes—Despised, Thessaly, and Oddity.
Free Handicap—Alonzo, Warwick, Eliza, Florist,
Macaw, Battery, and Adelaide.

The application Nvas refused.

MARLI3OROITGII-STREET-(THIS DAY,

Willoughby Handicap—Bonrton, Ethelwolf, Testator,
Titterstone, Montague, Escape, Stamford, Marietta,
General Breeze), and Acute Angle.
Farmer's Plate—All here but Harry.
Warwick Handicap—Colt by Robert de Gorham.
Two-year-old Stakes—Vandyke and Bessie.
Debdale Stakes—Kennington.
Steeplechase—The Marquis and Lobster.

ROBBERY AT SAYILLE HOUSE.—Frederick Macdonald,
a respectable-looking young man, was brought before
Mr. Hardwick, charged with stealing a gold watch and
appendages, of the value of 501., the property of Captain
Conyers Tower, of the 6th Dragoons.
The prosecutor deposed that, last night, he and a friend
were at Saville House, Leicester-square, witnessing the
boxing that was going on, and between 11 and 12 o'clock,
as they were coming out, the passage was much crowded,
and he was pressing forward through the crowd slightly
in advance of his friend, when he felt some person's hand
in his waistcoat pocket. He looked round, and saw the
prisoner withdraw his hand from his (prosecutor's)
pocket, and he immediately missed his watch, which
wa, safe in his pocket about five minutes before. Wit-
ness directly took hold of the prisoner, and held him
till he saw a police constable, to whom he gave him in
charge, on suspicion of stealing his watch and appen-
dages, which were worth upwards of 501.
Cross examined by Mr. J. Solomon, of the Borough-
road, who appeared for the prisoner—Was leaving the
house at the time. Prisoner was close by his side. His
(prosecutor's) coat was open, and his watch-chain, to
which was appended a locket and several small pieces of
foreign coin, was slightly exposed to view. His friend
was near him, and they were in the passage leading to
the entrance door. There were many people near him
when he felt prisoner's hand in his pocket. The
passage was well lighted with gas. There was sparring
in the room at the time he took out his watch
to see the time, and he missed his watch about
about five minutes after he left the room. Police Con-
stable 42 C stated that last night, about half-past 11, he
was on duty in the passage at Saville-house, near the
second door A crowd was coming out, and he saw the
prisoner in front of the prosecutor. A short time after.
wards the prosecutor came up to him, and said he should
give prisoner in charge on suspicion of stealing his watch.
Witness asked the prisoner his name and where he lived.
The prisoner replied that his name was John Macdonald,
that he was an artist, and lived at 8, St. A ndrew's-road.
Witness then took him to the Station, where he gave an-
other address, 43, St. George's-row, New Kent-road. Wit-
ness went to the latter address and upon inquiry ascer-
tained it to be correct. The prisoner was searched but
the watch was not found.
Inspector Mahoney, C division, said if publicity were
given to the case, no doubt they should be able to dis-
cover some trace of the stolen watch, which was a
valuable gold one, and had the name of prosecutor on
the dial in lieu of the usual figures.
Mr. Hardwick suggested that bills should be at once
printed, which being circulated by the police might have
the effect of leading to a discovery of the watch, and in
order that every inquiry should be made as to the cha-
racter of the prisoner, he (Mr. H.) should remand him
until Saturday next.

DEPUTATION FROM THE SOCIETY OF
FRIENDS TO THE CZAR.

DARLINGTON, MARGIT 18.—Last night Mr. Henry
Pease, one of the late deputation to the Czar, gave an
interesting account of his journey and mission to Russia
to the members of the Mechanics' Institute. The Cen-
tral-hall, the largest room in the town, was crowded to
excess in every part by not less than 2,000 persons. The
Chief Bailiff occupied the chair.
Mr. PEASE gave some interesting details of the jour-
ney, and the insolence of the officials whom he met with
at the several places through which he passed. It was
not, he said,-a very great thing to go to St. Petersburg,
and he took no credit to himself for having accomplished
this journey of 2,000 miles. Having described the magnifi-
cence of the palace of the Czar, and alluded to the gracious
reception the deputation received, he said that he could see
nothing to ridicule in a body of men who had been in ex-
istence 200 years and who had averaged 20,000 in number,
who had always believed that the liberty of nations could
not be advanced by the sword, in sending three of their
number to do all they could to prevent such a national
calamity as war. Referring to the state of the press in
Russia, he said he believed the reason why she made no
progress in civilisation was, that the press was crippled
and suppressed there. He produced an illustrated paper,
' somewhat smaller than the Illustrated London News,
which was cut, and in several places some of the pages
being more than half cut away, as the articles contained
therein were not considered respectable. The Emperor,
he said, seemed to be fully aware of the state of opinion
in this country with regard to him and to the Eastern
question. Both the Czar and all the other members of
his family to whom he was introduced carefully abstained
from alluding to what the English press said about the
Emperor. The speaker said no one cherished more love
than himself for the freedom of the British press; but he
was exceedingly grievedand humbled at the course which
the newspaper press had adopted on this Eastern ques-
tion, in resorting to abuse and calumny instead of reason-
ing in a dignified spirit. He could not be persuaded but
that the impressions which were conveyed to the public
through the press were most erroneous as regarded the Em-
peror and Empress, and the effect which this had on the
minds of both was painfully manifest. He did not say
that on his own authority, for many of the most re-
spectable of British subjects in St. Petersburg expressed
themselves to him when there as of precisely the same
opinion. All that he saw of the Emperor convinced him
that he was kind and temperate, and far from deserving
the character which he bore in this country. The people
seemed devoted to him, and he went amongst them every
day unattended, when he was always received with the
greatest enthusiasm. The barbarous slaughter at Sinope
was, however, performed every night at the theatre when
the deputation was there. After characterising war as
inhuman, unnatural, and unreasonable, he expressed his
opinion that after thousands of lives had been sacrificed,
the question would remain as it was.
Mr. Pease was heartily cheered (luring several por-
tions of his lecture, but the majority of the audience
seemed greatly disappointed that he made no allusion to
the present aspect of affairs in the East.
A vote of thands to the speaker concluded the pro-
ceedings.

WHITAKER'S EDUCATIONAL REGISTER FOR 1854.
The value and extent of the information contained in
this work, now in the fourth year of its publication, will
no doubt ensure for it a very large circulation. Such a
guide had been long wanted, and the enterprise shown
by Mr. Whitaker in supplying it entitles him to no small
credit. We have here concise accounts of the univer-
sities, colleges, grammar schools, and other public edu.
cational institutions throughout the three kingdoms:
There is a list, also, of some of the principal private
schools in the country, as well as of the chief universitieo
and other places 'of learning in Germany, Sweden, and
America. The register will take a prominent place
among the many books of reference which now form so
marked a feature in the productions annually issued from
the metropolitan press. _ .