The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-24 00:00:00

How quare

Put his arms round her waist,
Gave ten kisses at laste,
And says he,
You are my Molly Malone.'-'

—(Roars of laughter.) He would now ask them if it
were not a waste of time further to consider this matter?
Was there a man among them who did not despise
the man who came into court with such a case as this ?
The plaintiff was called " Old Flockey," which, in Lon-
don dialect, meant " Old Silky," and was indicative of
the man's character, and of the wheedling business-like
way in which he had sot about winning the defendant's
acres. He trusted the jury would teach him a lesson,
and bow rightly to estimate his conduct, by giving him
as damages the smallest coin of the realm.

His Lonnsnrr summed up.
The jury retired, and, after an absence of a few mi-
nutes, returned with a verdict for the plaintiff—Da-
mages, one farthing.
Tho defendant's Counsel wished his Lordship to cer-
tify as to the costs, but this was opposed by Mr. Watson.
His LORDSHIP said he would consider, before deciding
upon the application. On the following morning he cer-
tified in favour of the defendant, and each party will, of
course, have to pay their own costs.

THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

The following paper was laid before the House of
Commons last night, and which was announced in our
Third Edition :

Admiralty, March 23, 184 g.
" The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty are
under the necessity of hying a supplementary estimate
for the relief of the Arctic expeditions under Sir John
Franklin and Sir James Ross upon the table of the House.
" Their Lordships having been apprised by the last
letters received from Sir James Ross that it was his in-
tention to direct the Investigator to land all the sup-
plies that she could spare at Whaler Point, and to pro-
ceed to England, if no tidings of the expedition under Sic
J. Franklin were received by the whale ships now about
to sail, leaving the Enterprise to prosecute the search
alone, have consulted the highest naval authorities as to
the probable consequence of this step.
" They find it to be the unanimous opinion of those
most conversant with the Polar Seas that such a separa-
tion of the ships under Sir James Ross would be most
perilous to the ship remaining in the ice, and would pro-
bably neutralize the entire object of the expedi-
tion, if Sir John Franklin's party were to be
discovered at a time when the Enterprise had
nearly exhausted her own stores. They have
therefore, determined upon sending out a fresh supply
of provisions for both ships by the North star, which is
now fitting for this purpose at Sheerness, with orders to
proceed across Baffin's Bay, and as much farther as prao •
ticable in the direction of Lancaster Sound and Barrow
Straits, looking out for the Investigator, or her boats.
" In the event of the Investigator not being fallen in
with, the commander of the North Star will be directed
to land the supplies at such points on the south side of
Lancaster Sound, or other places indicated by Sir James
Ross, as may bo accessible to the North Star, in sufficient
time to secure his return across Baffin's Bay before the
winter sets in.
" The expense of fitting the North Star for the ice will
be 6,0561, and the wages of the crew, stores; and provi-
sions on board 6,6021., making 12,6881. in all, which
constitute the supplementary estimate now submitted to
the House. But, in addition to this, her Majesty!A Go-
vernment has determined to offer a reward of 20,0004 to
be given to such private ship, or distributed amongst such
private ships, of any country,
as may, in the judgment of
the Board of Admiralty, have rendered efficient assist-
ance to Sir John Franklin, his ships, or their crews,, and
may have contributed directly to extricate them f !pm !fie
H. G. WARD.
lee.

The satisfactory state of the colonial markets which
we have bad to report a%omill
acotenlimgbentceebmeenekt. of
The
• in most articles of produce has been on an ex-
tremelybusiness instances
former moderate Beale, and in ono or two instances
tes have barely been maintained. The sugar
former rates
market opened on Tuesday with less animation than pre-
viously, and in some cases a reduction of 6d per cwt. was
submitted to, since which the quantity brought forward
has been small, and the market has to-day closed at
about the rates then realised. In the West India mar-
ket the want of activity has been such that only 285
hogsheads have been sold. Coffee has also been but spa-
ringly dealt in, the public sales having been small, with
an absence of private transactions. The auctions held by
the Dutch Company, both at Amsterdam and Hotter-
dam, were brought to a conclusion on the 15th instant,
the whole of the quantity offered having met with a
ready sale at an advance upon previous quotations of
to 1 per cent. for ordinary, and of 2 to 3 cents. for eo-
tt on
for,louryabd qualities.ba s gbb
eßoiffc e
at
tas
barelyaga l
in beenast
week'sve rates, while
r little inquired
nar
bo tias
se t i
o arrivals o fs . about
n f
ther6o d.
e a
m per
China, cwt, n
market,
saltpetre, on the other hand, has been in active demand,
high prices having been realised for parcels disposed of
0t hwe privately,inlgastto
pt
the
establishingebliveery u
n
sale's,
ciaii rise
ntrade have been disinclined to operate, and at some
public sales of green held this morning there ere
scarcely any offers; this, however, is usually the case at
these auctions, and we hear that th •
nce
succeeded by private treaty in realising a considerable
portion at fair market rates.
SOUTHAMPTON, FRIDAY, MARCH 23.—The Atalanta
steamer has arrived here from Havre with 500 bales of
valuable French goods for the New York steamer Her-
mann. Yesterday the Havre cotton market, owing to
the non-arrival of advices by the Europa and Sarah
Sands from Liverpool, was in a complete state of stag-
nation. The Royal West India mail steamer Dee is not
yet in sight.
PARISH OF PADDINGTON.—The result of the second
day's poll yesterday, in this parish, for the adoption of
Sir J. C. Hobhouse's Act, was—ln 'favour of the Act,
1,180; against the Act, 910; majority, 270.
The poll
closes to-day at foar o'clock.

THIS EVENING,
►ill be presentpd Verdi's Opera ar
ERNANI.

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THqt LEGAL TITLE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
(Provisionally Registered, January 17, 1849.)
Capital, 2,000,0001., in 80,000 Shares, of 251. each. ' •
Preliminary Deposit, 2s. 6d. per Share.
Prospectuses and full information may be obtained at the Tempo-
Tay Offices of the Company, 13a, Cannon-row, Westminster, on ap-
plication to

G. F. HOWE, Hon. Sec., pro tern.

NEW STORY OF VIE SEA, BY THE AUTHOR OF " THE
PILOT," " RED ROVER," &c.
On Wednesday neat, the 38th Lest., -will be published, in 3 vela.
T H S poet 3T0.,
THE E A LIONS;
Or , LOST SEALERS.
By J. FENIMORE COOPER.
Author of " The Pilot," " Jack O'Lantern," "Pathfinder," &c. '
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
rHE NEW NOVEL, ROCKINMIAM;
OR, THE YOUNGER BROTHER.
"A decidedly clever prodnction."--Dlorniag Chronicle.
"A powerfully written tale."—Joha Bull.
" It is reported that this charming novel is writted by a near rela-
tive of Lord Foley." " The tale has the remarkable attraction of
being for the most part as true to nature as truth itself, and as strange
and exciting as the wildest fiction. We pay the highest compliment
we can well put into words when we say that the earlier portions of
the work strongly remind us of Tref:Elaine' and 'De IreM.'"—
Court Journal.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

nER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
MDLLE. LIND.
It is respectfully announced that a Series of SLY CONCERTS
will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre, comprising the following
Operas :—The Flauto Magico of Mozart; Oberon, Der Freyschntz,
aad Euryanthe, et liteber ; La Nectate and Fernand Cortez of
Spontini ; and Fidelio of Beethoven; which will be sung by Mdlle.
Lind and the principal Singers of the Establishment, accompanied by
a full Orchestra and Chctrus. The dates and particulars will be duly
announced.

The Subscribers are respectfUlly informed that they will have the
option of including any number of these Concerts in their Season's
ISubscrip Hon.
The First Concert will take place on Thursday, April 12.

E E
R MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
EL The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are
respectftilly informed that

Mirka, Mdlle. Giuliani; Carlo V., Signor Gardoni ; Ruy Gomez,
Signor Belletti ; Ernani, Signor Bordas.
To conclude with (the Ssnery by Mr. Charles Marshall) the cele-
bliited Ballet, entitled
LB DIABLE A QUATRE.
• In ersich will appear
Mdlle. Carlotta Grist. 1 Mdlle Mario Taglloni, and
Mme. Petit Stepan, 1 'Mdlle. Carolina. Rosati,
M. Paul Taglioni, la. Chs2les, M. Louis D'Or; Mdlleg. Thevenot,
Julien, Lamoureux, and AeAgandon.
Applications tor Boxes,it ails, and Tickets to be Made at the Box.-
office, Opera Colonnade.

JAMES'S THE A T RE

Season 1849.
YREXCII PLAYS and OPERA COMIQI7E.
On MONDAY EVENING,

The Performances will commence at Half-past Seven o'clock with

LE MERE DE FAMILLE.
To conclude with
LES DIAMANS DE L 3 COURONNE

Mr. Mitchell begs also to announce that, notwithstanding the:in-
tressed expenses of the present entertainment, the prices of admis-
sion are determined as follows :
Boxes .. ss. Od. •
Pit . .. as. Od. .
Amphitheatre .. 2s. Od.
fiubscriptions for the season may be arranged at Mr. Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sams', St. James's-street ;
Mr. Andrews', New Bond-street ; and at the Box-office of the
Theatre, which is open daily from eleven till five. _

ii.? ATRE LOYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Selo Lessee and Manager. Old BromptOn.
TE IS EVENING,

Will be performed THE BRIGAND. Characters by Massrl: H.
Vandenhoff, Rogers, Howe, Wallack ; Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, and
bliss P. Horton.
To be followed by THE RENT DAY. Martin Heywood, Mr. J.
Wallack.
To conclude with THE TRUMPETER'S WEDDING. Charac-
ters by Messrs. Bland, Caulfield Keeley ; Miss P. Horton, anti Mrs.
L. S. Buckingham.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELI'HI.
Under the direction oi Madame Celeste.
EVENING.

Will be performed THE HOP PICKERS. Principal characters
by Messrs. Lambert, Boyce, Wright, Paul Bedford, Hughes, Mun-
yard, 0. Smith, Cullenferd, Worrell, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar,
Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Taylor, Miss E. Chaplin, &c.
To conclude with COCKNEYS IN CALIFORNIA. The principal
characters by Mr. ]lanyard, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mrs. F. Matthews,
and Miss Turner.

ItCrt-AL LYChtrld THEATRE.
tinder the Management of Madame Vestria.
Sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Ma.he ws.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new Drama, called A ROMANTIC IDEA.
After which, a new Piece entitled HOLD YOUR TONGUE. Cha-
racters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Selby, and Parselle ; Miss H. Gil-
bert, Miss Jane Coleman, and Madame Vestris.
To conclude with a Fairy Extravaganza,.eutitled THE KING OF
THE PEACOCKS. Characters by Messrs. Harley, John Reeve,
Selby, H. Ball, Marshall, and H. Marshall ; Miss Kathleen Fitzwil-
'tam, Miss L. Howard, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss Marshall, Miss L.
Marshall, Miss Coleman, and Madame Vestris.
Dress Boxes., bs.; Upper Boxes, 45. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
half--price to any part of the house.
The New Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
public ~,,cry day, from Ten till Six.

PRINCESS'S THEATiZE.
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING,
Will be perfogned the celebrated Opera of THE SYREN.
After whidln, M. KLARE will execute most extraordinary feats of
Dexterity and Elegance on Le Globe Roulant.
To conolude with the Opera of LA VIVANDIERE.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Mader the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, &e.
The greatest triumph ever witnessed within the walls of the Am-
iphitheatre has been achieved by the celebrated American Equestrian
Yung Hernandez, whose unparalleled feats have nightly called ferth
expreesious of wonder amounting to enthusiasm, *Rd gained for him
the title of the first rider in the world.
THIS EVENING,
The curtain will rise at a Quarter to Seven o'clock precisely to the
magnificent Spectacle, by Fitzball. entitled
CORA SCO ; or, the Warrior's Steed.
To be followed by an inimitable display of SCENES INN THE
CIRCLE, in which Young Hernandez will appear, supportd by the
fret Equestrian talent of the day.
After which the double Tight-ropes.
To conclude with a favourite MELODRAMA.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

THE WEATHER.—Sax OrrrcE, MARCH 24.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 35; Highest, 42; Noon, 40,
BAROMETER, 30.03.
WIND N-.ll.E.—Morning, fresh breeze and cloudy, slight