The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-17 00:00:00

LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17,' 1849.

LIT ERA TURE.

GILFILLILV'S GALLERY OF LITERARY
PORTRAITS. Second Series.
Having already commented upon these composi-
tions accordingly as they appeared periodically in
Tait's Magazine, we have scarcely anything to re-
mai k upon the occasion of their collective publication
beyond the mere fact of that announcement. It is
impossible for us to compliment the author upon any
improvement in his style, already sufficiently ver-
bose, and most certainly we cannot felicitate him
upon the ripening of either his taste or judgment.
Several of his views as to the ability and merits of
some of the most. conspicuous among the living
literati are so directly at variance with our own views
that we can feel but little sympathy with one whose
intellect is so monstrously obfuscated by his obdurate
prejudices and unconquerable predilections. A man
who can glorify to the seventh heaven tha poetical
powers of Mr. Baily, and treat with a sort of
contemptuous good humour the genius of Tennyson,
has no share whatever in our more exquisite
sympathies. One who can discourse most eloquently
in praise of George Dawson, and can descant almost
in the same breath upon Charles Dickens, with a sort
of sublime commiseration for his littleness (!), has no
thought akin with ours, not one chord of his heart
vibrates in unison with our own. To speak of the
refinement of Mr. Gilfillan's nature as a critic would
be a mere absurdity, after the coarse and vulgar
abuse he has poured over the head of Mr. Macaulay
in the shape of a sneering anecdote unauthenticated
by any names. Charmed at the outsat with the
music of Mr. Gilfillan's diction, it is impossible after
a little while not to become painfully alive to his short
comings and other blemishes.

CHEAP EDITIONS.
MARTIN CTIUZZLE WIT. By Charles
Dickens.

After periodical appearance in weekly parts and
monthly numbers, the cheap republication of this
admirable fiction has very recently been completed in
the, form of a handsome and substantial volume.
rank Stone has been anything but felicitous in his
drawing of the frontispiece, and he would certainly
have displayed more discretion in leaving the work
altogether unillustrated. In his preface to the present
edition Mr. Dickens informs us of the principal
object he had in view when writing "Martin Chuz-
zlewit," namely, to expose the hideous propagation of
selfishness—how well he succeeded in his purpose
may be readily recognised by.all familiar with the
career of the different fictitious characters introduced
into the narrative, more especially the characters of
3 oung Martin and Mr. Pecksniff. In addition to this,
he explains the consistency of the ideal of Jenas
Chuzzlewit; and intimates that he had a project for
the advancement of sanitary improvements among the
poor, and for the rectification of the evils resulting from
the mercenary dispositions of hospital nurses in the
delineation of Betsey Prig and the immortal Mrs.
Gainp. We observe likewise, with pleasure, a declara-
tion on the part of the author that he had no intention
whatever of caricaturing the Americans in the parts
of the story relating to that eccentric people, but
that he selected for portraiture, as he had already
done amongst ourselves, the ludicrous side of the
national character. As far as our judgment was
concerned we needed no such disclaimer, but a
repudiation of the charge was advisable in reference
to others who could in no other manner be convinced
to the contrary. Now that the cheaper edition of
" Martin Chuzzlewit" is actually before the public,
we are sanguine that it will become more popular
even than heretofore, and that many a new home may
be gladdened by the presence of our chief favourite,
dear old Tom Pinch.

THE LAST OF 7'HE BARONS. By Sir E.
Bulwer Lytton, Bart.

Like his " illustrious- contemporary," Charles
Dickens, Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton is superintend-
ing the re-publication of his versatile and already
widely-popular fictions in a form, the cheapness of
which must tend to their yet wider disst-mination.
The volume just completed contains the magnificent
historical romance of the " Last of the Barons," in
which the voluptuous court of Edward IV., and the
gigantic power of the king-rnak er Warwick, and the
subtle and flexile genius of Richard, Duke of Glou-
cester, are delineated with such a masterly hand.
Without going so far as to assert with several critics
that this is the finest of all the prose compositions of
this most gifted and remarkable author, remembering
as we do the gorgeous and mystical " Zanoni," the
noble and symmetrical proportions of " Harold," and
the mingled grace, ;wisdom, and sweetness of the
"Caxtons," we are ready to assert that it is among
the finest of all the effusions of the genius
of Sir Bulwer Lytton. Hence, and ri having
scarcely any moral alloy amalgamated with the pure
gold of romance, we are rejoiced to see the work in
its new shape adapted to the bookshelves of the
multitude. Sir Edward, from a sentence in his Preface
to the Cheap Edition, appears to regard the character
of Adam Warner as the best and most -artistic he has
yet delineated with the exception, he says, alone of
Zanoni. We had almost said the same but for our
recollection of William Brandon the Judge in " Paul
Clifford." The volume is embellished by a graceful
frontispiece from the pencil of Hablot K. Browne, an
artist always happy in his sketches of horses. We
commend the book to the finer tastes and loftier
imaginations of the people.

COURT CIRCULAR.
OSBORNE, SATURDAY.
The inclemency of the weather this morning pre-
vented the Queen and Prince and the younger mem-
bers of the Royal Family taking their usual morning
walk.

Lord John Russell and Sir James Clark arrived at
Osborne yesterday afternoon, and had the honour of
joining the royal dinner party.
Colonel the Hon. and Mrs. Phipps were also in-
cluded in the royal dinner party.
Lord John Russell left Osborne this forenoon, on
his return to Richmond Park. -
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent (attended
by Lady Fanny Howard and Sir George Couper) is
expected at Osborne this day.
SUNDAY.

The Queen and Prince, her Royal Highness
the Princess Royal, and the ladies and gentlemen of
the royal household, attended Divine service this
morning at Whippingham church. The service was
performed and sermon preached by the Rev. T.
Prot hero?. _

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended
by Lady Fanny Howard and Colonel Sir G Couper,
arrived at Osborne about four o'clock yesterday
afternoon.

Tim Royal dinner party yesterday included Sir
James Clark and Dr. Robertson.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent arrived
in town en Friday from her residence, Frogmore
Ilouse, Windsor. Her Royal Highness visited the
Duchess of Gloucester, at Gloucester house. On
Saturday morning her Royal Highness, attended by
Lady Fanny Howard and Sir George Couper, left
Clarence House, St. James's, for the Waterloo ter-
minus of the South 'Western Railway, and proceeded
to Osborne, Isle of Wight.
Their Serene Highnesses the Duchess and the
Princesses Anne and Amelie of Saxe Weimar, arrived
at Marlborough house on Pi iday, from a visit to her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, at Frogmore
House. Their Serene Highnesses went to the Priory
at Stanmore.

Colonel Maherly had an interview vi Lb the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer on Saturday, at his official
residence in Downing•street.
A deputation, on the subject of the Gold Coast,
consisting of Sir Robert Inglis, Rev. IL Venn, Mr.
W. Hutton, and Sir Edward Buxton, had an inter-
view with Earl Grey on Saturday, at the Colonial-
office. The deputation introduced to the Noble Earl
the Rev. Mr. Gellmer, a missionary from Bedagry.
Lord J. Russell returned to Pembroke Lodge,
Richmond Park, on Saturday, from Osborne, Isle of
Wight.
The Earl of Carlis!e left town on Saturday after-
noon for Panshanger, the seat of Earl Cowper.
Dispatches were sent off for the Governors of the
%Vest India colonies on Saturday evening from the
Colonial- office.

TILE CLIURCII.—The Lord Chancellor has appointed
the following clergymen to benefices in his gift:—The
Rev. John Burdon, M.A., Rector of English Bicknor,
Glocestershire, to the rectory of Welsh Bicknor, Mon-
mouthshire, rendered vacant by the death of the Rev.
John Seager, M.A.; the Rev. Edmund Bridgetnan,
curate of Wigan, Lancashire, to the rectory of
Kinnerley, Salop, rendered vacant by the cession of the
Rev. Turner Edwards; the Rev. John Birk( tt, M.A., to
the rectory of St. James's, Colchester, rendered vacant
by the promotion of the Rev. Dr. Seaman; the Rev.
George Willcock, M.A., incumbeat of Salcombe, near
Kingsbridge, Devon, to the rectory of St. Martin's,
Colchester, rendered vacant by the cession of the Rev.
William Murray, M.A.; the Rev. J. B. Roberts, M.A.,
to the vicarage of Shilbottlo, Northumberland, rendered
vacant by the promotion of the Rev. W. G. Smythies.—
VI et kly Chronicle.
lOFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.—The vacancy in the
office of Factory Inspector, casts( d by the death of Mr.
James Stewart, has enabled the Goverament to effect
saving of 7001. a year in that department. The Factory
Act rcquires the appointment of four inspectors. Mr.
Stewart was inspector. for Scotland and the manufActur-
ing portion of Ireland at Dublin and Belfast. Chpt-..in
Nairne, who is Inspector of Prisons for Scotland, is ap-
pointed inspector, and takes that district. In addition
to his present salary as Prison Inspector he is to receive
2004 a year. The Irish division will be taken by Mr.
Howell, one of the other three inspcctors, who will re-
ceive 1004 a-year in addition to his present salary,
which is considered as an equivalent only for the addi-
tional expenses of travelling, &c., to which he will be put
by the arrangement. In this way the saving of 7001. a-
year will be effected by substituting NU fur 1,000/. a-
year. Mr. Garcia is appointed Solicitor-General at
Trinidad.—Sunday Paper.

UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

The groat eight. oared cutter match between the
gentlemen of the Universities of Oxford and Cam-
',midge was decided on Saturday, ;Ind( r circumstances
which served to detract from the pleasure which
would otherwise have been experienced, not only by
the vast concourse of spectators, but by the many
thousands who directly or indirectly take an interest
in matters of this description. Not only did the cir-
cumstances inflict considerable disappointment, but
it was extremely unpleasant i❑ many respects ; least
of all, perhaps, that of still leaving the question un-
decided as to which is the better crew.

It is unnecessary to Expatiate upon the rowing
merits of the University men, of their prowess,
courage, or the degree of science to which they hive
brought the art of sowing. Every man who has
" embellished" an oar's end, or taken a pair of sculls
in hand, would consider himself lost to a sense of
justice if he could for a moment question their
superiority on these attainments ; from their earliest
days they indulge in this healthful pastime, and the
result, both with oars and sculls in the various
aquatic tournaments, has given the strongest evidence
of their celebrity as rowers.
Triumph has generally crowned the exertions of the
Cantabs in the many and gallant conflicts that have
occurred between the two University crews. Match
has succeeded match, although replete with the most
gallant exertions on either side, which almost invari-
ably ended with (but one exception that we can re-
member) the same result—the success of the Cam-
bridge party. In 1845 the Oxonians achieved a
victory, and it is pronounced questionable by many
whether they would nqt have repeated it on Saturday
last, without the intervention of the referee, but for
the " foul," which called upon him in the upright,
although unpleasant discharge of his onerous duty, to
pronounce the fiat ; but with these exceptions the
Cantabs have multiplied their victories.
The rival crews—or crews from the two Univer-
sitEes—contended, on the 29th of last March, with the
usual result—the triumph of the Cambridge men ;
and circumstances to which it is not at all necessary
further to allude induced the Oxonians to hazard
another endeavour to pluck the laurels from the Can-
tabs ; the latter, always willing—and willing to be
beaten too, if the challengers could find stuff enough
to do it—accepted the proposal, and the day was
fixed.

In our previous notices of this great race we have
laid before our readers every circumstance which we
deemed worthy of remark with reference to the arri
val of the crews in town, their condition, the betting,
&c., a repetition of which would be but unnecessarily
to occupy valuable space, and to inflict upon the reader
a repetition of what, through our columns, he must be
already well acquainted with.
Saturday's muster of gentlemen—and there were
several ladies too—considering the miserable state of
the weather, was more than the greatest admirer or
patron of the sport could have hoped in his strongest
imagination ever to have seen realised. Four
steamers had quite as many persons on board, or
rather forward—for the after-deck was deserted—as
they could conveniently carry, while a fifth was tLe
bearer of some of the elite of one of the parties. Of
small boats there were but very few indeed, the sea-
son of the year, the distance to be done by the rival
candidates for aquatic fame, and the pace at which
the result of trials in training proved they could go,
necessarily deterred persons from resorting to that
order of conveyance. Equestrians abounded, and
galloped or trotted up the towing-path on the Surrey
side of the Thames, their horses being occasionally
something like knee-deep in water; and pedestrians,
occupants of cabs, and others, were scattered about,
up to their ancles in mud, in all directions.
There had been considerable speculation upon the
event at even, but the anxiety of persons to get
money on it induced them on Saturday morning to
start 5 to 4 on Cambridge, which found ready takers,
the reason assigned for the odds being that the strong
head wind was considerably against the lofty sweep
of the Oxford oars, and offered less obstruction to the
Cambridge stroke. It is probable, however, that this
was not the only reason for the favouritism, at any
rate on a general view, that we have recorded.
The following gentlemen were those selected to dis-
pute the aquatic honours of the rival Universities :

OXFORD.

st. lb
... 11 0
... 11 2
... 11 7
... 11 9
. . 12 1
... 12 2
... 11 2
... 10 2
... 9 0

1. J. J. Ilornby, Brasenose
2. Houghton, Brasenose

3. Wroo-clhoue, Exeter
4. J. W. Chitty, Balliol
5. J. Aitkin, Exeter ...
a. Stewart, Oriel ...
7. Sykes, Worcester
Rich, Christ Church (stroke)
Cotton, Christ Church (steerer)
CAMBRIDGE.
1. A. T. Baldrey, First Trinity ... ... 10 10
2. H. P. Welles, Third Trinity ... 10 0
3. A. R. de Routzen, Third Trinity ... 11 8
4. C. J. Ridden, Third Trinity ... 11 11
5. W. L. Bagshawe, Third Trinity ... 12 0
6. H. F. Miller, Third Trinity ... ... 12 0
7. T. W. Richards, First Trinity 11 3
J. C. Wray, Second Trinity (stroke) ... 11 0
C. G. Do Boath, First Trinity (steerer) ... 10 12
Mr. Fellows, having been " specially retained" to
officiate as umpire, accompanied the match in an
eight-oared cutter, manned by picked London water-
men ; it being usual on these occasions to select the
referee from the Leander Club, which, though not in
the habit of entering of late into aquatic contests,
holds, nevertheless, a high position on the river, not
only from the fact of its numbering among its mem-
bers some of the best judges of the art of rowing, but
also from the circumstance of its having been one of
the chief promoters of the Royal Thames Regatta,
and a stanch supporter of the London watermen. Mr.
E. Searle officiated as starter.

The distance to be rowed was from Putney•bridge
to Barker's rails, Mortlake, and at sixteen minutes to
three the signal was given, and they started—the
Oxonians, from what some conceived to be the posi-
tion they should not have chosen, that on the Mid-
dlesex side.

The Cambridge men jumped away with a good
lead, and just before their arrival off Messrs. Searle's
had drawn their length clear, and in the next two
or three minutes triflingly improved this advantage.
From this point up to that a little below the
Crab-tree the distance continued between them
much about the same, the Cantabs having taken their
opponents' line. here the Oxford men, however,
materially improved their position at every stroke.
Opposite the Crab-tree the Cantabs began to cross
towards the Surrey shore to mike fur Hammersmith-
bridge, but in consequence of the Oxford men over-
hauling them so much at each stroke, the Cambridge
steerer could not continue to cross, and bring himself
clear, consequently he pressed Lis antagonist, who
would not yield to the bearing, but held his course,
and the consequence was that he ran into the Cam-
bridge boat and struck them just before the rudder,
running his nose up the side of the boat to the stroke
outrigger. The Oxford men left off rowing, and
the Cembridge men went away with almost three
lengths in advance of the Oxonians before the latter
began to row again, but as soon as they did they
followed the Cantabs up till near Hammersmith-
bridge, when the Oxonians swerved a little to the
Middlesex shore, and went through the middle arch,
further from the Surrey shore by some distance
than their opponents, who hugged it pretty closely.
From this point to the railway bridge at Barnes, the
steering on both sides was wild, and after they had
got through the bridge the Oxford men began to
overhaul their opponents, and continued to do so until
the finish, when it was so near a thing that the Oxford
men were beginning to overtake their adversaries'
boat, which had contrived to continue the lead. Mr.

Fello Ns, under the above circumstances, immediately
pronounced his decision that the Oxford men were
the winners—a decision which was concurred in, not
only by the best judges who had witnessed the race,
but by the Cambridge gentlemen who had themselves
been engaged in the contest, the rule in the code of
rowing laws being, "that a boat's own water is the
straight or true course from the station assigned to it
at starting, but if two boats are racing, and one fairly
takes the other's water by a clear lead, it shall be en •
titled to keep that water to the end of the course ; and

if the two boats afterwards come into contact
while the leading boat continues in the water so

taken, the boat whose water has been so taken shall
be deemed to have committed a foul,' but if they
come into contact by the leading boat's departing
from the water so taken, the leading boat shall be
deemed to have committed a foul ;" the Cambridge
having wanted to take their opponents' water again
at a time they had not lead enough to do so, and
should have continued their then course. The rival
crews rowed throughout a smart and gallant match,
and the deepest regret was expressed, we under-
stand, by the Cambridge party that a foul should
have occurred. The distance was performed in about
twenty-five minutes, but many who timed it, from
the difficulties surrounding them, differ in a few
seconds, both over and under. Both boats were built
by the Messrs. Searle, and were first-rate specimens
of the art. The Oxford measured G4f feet in length;
their opponents' was an inch lets. Their breadth
was 2 feet 3 inches the midships, and they were
ovided with washboards shortly before the start.
We understand the crews and their friends dined
together after the match and spent a must agreeable
evening.

LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.—The North American
mail steamer Cambria, Captain Shannon, depart( d from
the Mersey this forenoon, for Halifax and Boston, with
the semimonthly mails, ninety passengers, and a full
cargo The steamer Commodore, Captain Little, the
first of the new line to Havre, also sailed to day for that
port. The royal steamer Czil.cdotia, Captain Leizch,
with the North American mails, Boston and
Halifax, of the 5.h and 7th inst., respectively, will be
due here on Tuesday. She w.:11 bi ing reports of Presi-
dent Taylor's messago on the opening of Congrcss at
Washington on the ad inst.

TYPOGRAPHICAL WIDOW,
ORL'ITAN, AND NOMINEE FUND.
On Saturday evening last a general meeting of
compositors favourable to the establishment of a
widow, orphan, or nominee fund, was held in the
British School-room, Neville's•court, Fetter-lane, for
the purpose of taking into consideration the regula-
tions and rules prepared for the government of the
proposed institution by the provisional committee
which had been appointed on a previous occasion,
and whose labours had been brought to a close.
The meeting was very numerously attended, and
Mr. Hartwell was unanimously called upon to
preside.
The CHAIRMAN said he had often had occasion to
take part in the proceedings of meetings which had
in view objects similar to that on which they were
now assembled, and he thought that every reflecting
mind must feel the necessity of some scheme or plan
like that now in contemplation being acted upon.—
(Hear, hear.) The honorary secretary would read
the rules, which, after much discussion and considera-
tion, had been prepared by the provisional committee.
After that, he (as chairman) should submit each rule
seriatim to the meeting for its adoption or rejection.
Mr. JAMES LONGMAN (the honorary secretary) then
read at length the rules as prepared by the provisional
committee.
The CHAIRMAN then put to the meeting the first
rule, which was, " That the society shall be entitled
the Metropolitan Typographical IVidow, Orphan,
and Nominee Fund, and that its object shall be to
afford pecuniary assistance to the widows, orphans, or
nominees of deceased members." This rule, it is al-
most needless to state, met with the unanimous ap-
proval of the meeting.
The CHAIRMAN having submitted the second rule,
" That the society be composed of compositors of fair
character, who have served seven years to the busi-
ness, or who are otherwise entitled by patrimony,
including also those gentlemen who are holding si-
tuations either as printers or overseers ; also readers
who have not served an apprenticeship to the busi-
ness : always provided that they meet with the appro-
bation of the committee in attendance for the admission
of members,"
Mr. Salmon begged to ask what was the definition
of the words "fair character," which were embodied
in the rule proposed.
The CHAIRMAN replied that this was a question
which had been much discussed in the provisional
committee; and there it had been resolved that it
should be left to the meeting to determine and decide
who were men of " fair character." He (the Chair-
man) understood the words to mean men paying to
the trade societies ; and it was for the present meeting
to decide whether or not men working in houses not
recognised by the trade should or should not be
admitted.
Several amendments and suggestions, having for
their object the alteration, restriction, or extension of
the application of the rule were proposed and dis-
cussed, but eventually the original resolution, as pro-
posed by the committee, was agreed to.
The remaining rules were adopted, with a few
verbal amendments, the principal of which were
fixing the amount of subscription at 3d. per week,
with Is. entrance, and giving the sum of 20/. at a
member's death.
The CHAIRMAN said the next business would he to
elect three trustees, and he was happy to say that
Luke Hansard, Esq., had consented to become one,
expressing at the same time the greatest interest in
the society. The committee therefore suggested the
appointment of Luke Hansard, Esq., Mr. John Chap-
man, and Mr. Jackson.
The names of these gentlemen having been put to
the meeting, were carried by acclamation.
Mr. C. Cooke was elected treasurer, and Mr. J.
Longman secretary.
The provisional committee were re-appointed as
the committee for the ensuing year, with power to
fill up any vacancies in their number from gentle-
men connected with the book department—Mr. Hall
and Mr. Mitchell being added to the committee.
Votes of thanks were then given to_the provisional
committee and the chairman.
The CHAIRMAN, in acknowledging the above, an-
nounced that the secretary would attend at the White
Hart, Catherine•street, Strand, every Saturday even-
ing, until further notice, to enrol members.
The meeting then separated with three hearty
cheers for the proposed society.

METROPOLITAN SEWERS COMMISSION.

On Saturday a general court of commissioners
assembled at the offices, Greek-street, Soho. Present :
Lord Ebrington, M.P. (presiding), Sir John Bur-
goyne, Captain Vetch, and Messrs. Hawes, Lawes,
and Harthrieke.

UNAUTUOBISED PUBLICATION OP AN OFFICIAL DOCU•

MENT-SUSPENSION OF THE SURVEYOR.

Lord EI3RINGTON said it would be in the recollec-
tion of the Court what he had yesterday stated in
reference to Mr. Hale. A paper had been addressed
by that gentleman, bearing his own signature and
dated from 1, Greek•street, Soho, Dec. 4, to the
editor of the Mechanics' Magazine, and published in
that journal. The commissioners had Mr. Hale be-
fore them, and he had acknowledged the authorship
of this statement, which was headed "Experiments
on the discharge of sewage water in pipes, made
under the sanction of the Metropolitan Commis
sioners of Sewers," and he had given no
explanations whatever that could be con-
sidered satisfactory to the commissioners. The
Court were of opinion that it was desirable
that this breach of discipline and decided irregularity
and impropriety of conduct should be punished. He
(the Chairman) would therefore move the Court that
Mr. Hale be suspended till the end of the time for
which he was originally engaged. It would be in
the remembrance of the Court, that upon the occa-
sion of their first meeting, they had agreed to re•
engage the services of the corresponding clerks, secre-
tary, and others, without mentioning any particular
term for their re-engagement, but they had re-ap
pointed the whole of the surveyors' department, with
the distinct announcement that this was for three
months only, as it was the intention of the commis-
sioners to revise that department. Without making
any further observations, he would propose, " That,
as Mr. Hale caused to be published in the Mechanics'
Magazine a letter, giving an account of experiments
p:rformed at the expense of the commissioners of
sewers, whilst an official in their service, not only
without the permissit.‘n of the court, but before an
account of their experiments had been presented to it,
he be suspended till the 17th of January.
Mr. HAnnwicKE seconded the motion.

Mr. lIALE requested to be allowed time to put
certain explantions upon paper, and that he might be
permitted to hold his appointment in the meanwhile.
Lord EBRINGTON thought the Court would have
no objection to receive any explanations Mr. Hale
might dtcm it right to put forward, but as to the
latter part of his application he did not think it could
be complied with, because by such a step the official
could prolong his term of service indefinitely.
After some discussion Lord ERRINGTON put the
motion, which was unanimously agreed to, remarking
at the same time that it would afford him great plea-
sure to see Mr. Hale completely justified.
The Court then formed itself into a committee (at
which the majority of the city representatives were
present), "to consider the course to be adopted
respecting the plans sent in to the commission for the
drainage of the metropolis.'

THE LATE EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR AT KENSALL.
GREEN: CENErERY.—Ors Saturday afternoon a commu-
nication was made to Mr. M. H. Wakley, respecting the
late exhumation of the body of a gentleman, named
James Hendry, husband of the Countess de Tourville,
of No. 13, Cambridge-terrace. Hyde Park-square,
in Kensall.green Cemetery, on Tuesday, the 4th inst.,
for the purpose of ascertaining whether he intended to
hold a coroner's inquest on the remains of that gentle-
man, which were exhumed in order to make a search
for a will, which was supposed to have been placed in
the coffin previous to interment. The scrutiny was
made, but the will was not discovered, and the deputy-
coroner determined on ordering a post morient examina.
tion, and analysis of the contend of the stomach, which
was entrusted to Dr. Gariod, one of the physicians of
University College Hospital. Dr. Garrod sent in his
report two or three days since, in which he stated, that
in his opinion the deceased had died from natural causes.
Mr. Wakley, on the receipt of the report, communicated
with the friends of the deceased, and on Saturday Mr.
Wakley decided that an inquest was unnecessary. The
ffin, containing the remains of the deceased gentleman,
which had been kept above ground, in case a jury should
have to view the body, was on Saturday again lowered
into the grave, where it is to be hoped it will be allowed
to remain in peace for the future.
DOCKYARD REDUCTIONS. Twenty-five of the
workmen in the steam engine factory of Woolwich
Dockyard having received notice that their services
would not be required after last Saturday, and it being
understood that a similar number of men would be dis-
charged every week until the total reduction exceeded
300, meetings of the workmen, and also of the inhabi-
tants of Woolwich, have been hold, and it has been
determined to memorialize the Admiralty, representing
the great dearth of employment in the engine trade at
present, and the prospect of many families becoming
destitute if
,the reduction should be made now, and at
this inclement season of the year, and accordingly soli-
citing some delay. Mr. Ballard, an operative, who was
in the chair at the meeting of workmen, put the matter
as a question of humanity. The Rev. Dr. Carlisle took
the chair at the meeting of the inhabi,ants, and a depu-
tation was appointed to wait upon the Lords of the
Admiralty. A number of the operatives attended this
letter meeting, and empowered the deputation to state
that the workmen were willing to work at reduced wages,
or a less number of days in the week, rather than their
fellow-workmen should be thrown out of employment as
proposed.
SEVENTH DRAGOON GUARPS.—A young man, now

sen. Fig as a private soldier in this regiment, has lately
con into possession of landed property in Ireland to the
v our of 12,0 U rer annum, in addition to a large
amount of ea,h. 110 Leomes of age in a fcw months,
when hi, will quit the profession of arms for the quietude
of civil life.--British Army Despatch,

THE PENINSULAR MALL..
SOUTHA M PTON, DF C. 16 —Vbe Ppriirrsul4‘
Oriental Company's steam ship !Xontrose,C6-ptain42,-
Bowen, with the usual Peninsular mails, inlchargv,ur,.: I
Lieut. James Inglis, arrived : at .half•paseVei
o'clock, p.m. During the homewarcl voyage 0f_013:,-,3
Montrose she experienced strong wekterlt -whirls and
th;ck weather.
Her dates of sailing were, Gibraltar, Dec. G;
Cadiz, 7; Lisbon, 10; Oporto, 11 ; Vigo, 12.
The freight of the Montrose was large and valuable,
consisting of 14 boxes of specie, 348 boxes of oranges,
137 cases of eggs, 132 barrels of dates, 100 boxes
of almonds, &c.

The passengers by the Montrose amount to about
twenty, amongst whom were Captain Hussey, Mrs.
Hussey and three children, Mrs. Sheils, Mr. Green-
wood, Mr. Braid waite, Mrs. Morgan, &c.
STATIONS OF HER NIAJESI T'S SHIPS.
At Gibraltar—Her Majesty's steam•ship Janus.
Dec. 6, at seven P.M., exchanged blue lights with
three of her Majesty's steam-ships steering in for Gi-
braltar Bay, off Cabreta Point, supposed to be the
Arrogant, Encounter, and Hogue. They left Lisbon
Dec. 4.

At Lisbon—The Leander, Scourge, and Con-
flict ; Russian frigate Pallas; Austrian frigateVenere.
Dec. 12, at one P.M., exchanged colours with the
Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Ju-
piter, in lat. 42 28 N., long. 8 58 W., steering to the
southward against a fresh south-west gale.
Dec. 14, at three P.M., exchanged signals with the
barque Mountaineer, in lat. 48 50 N., steering to the
eastward ; a fresh breeze and thick weather.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-ship
Sultan arrived at Gibraltar on the sth inst., and left
the same day for Malta and Constantinople.
At Gibraltar it is stated that two or thres cases of
cholera had occurred in the garrison.
The quarantine restrictions at Lisbon had been re-
newed in regard to vessels from Great Britain.
Exchange on London, 54. Discount on Lisbon
Bank-notes, 15. All Government papers are getting
higher prices.

ROCHDALE SAVINGS' BANK.
As the investigation into the affairs of the bank
continues the discoveries become more and more
alarming. The acttal deficit is now estimated at
upwards of 70,0001., the total amount of the liabilities
or the bank being, as far as can be ascertained,
100,000/. Great unwillingness still continues to be
manifested by many of the depositors to bring in
their pass-books to the bank, though nothing
can be more unwise than this, as, if the
books are not sent in, no claim can be after-
wards mach upon the trustees or other parties.
It is said that Mrs. Hawarth (the widow of the late
actuary) insists upon the maintenance of her rights,
founded upon the will of her husband, though such
will, of course, is null and void. With regard to
Mr. Hawarth's death and its cause, many rumours
are afloat in the town, one of these being to the effect
that he was not in reality dead, but that he had
escaped in disguise, and that a mock funeral had taken
place. It was also extensively circulated that he
had died by poison. An agent from the office in
which he had insured his life has, during the last
week, been making inquiries as to the cause of
death ; and be was assured by the medical gentle-
man who attended Mr. Hawarth, that he had in
reality died from disease of the heart. A meeting has
been held in Rochdale, principally composed of gen-

lemen who have been trustees of the bank at different

times during the years over which the defalcations
have extended ; and it has been resolved to commence
a subscription tor meeting the deficiency, whatever it
may be. The following subscriptions have been pro-
mised :—Rev. Dr. Moles worth, 1,0001.; Henry Kelsall,
Esq., 1,0001.; George Ash worth, Esq., 1,000/. ; J. A.
Crook, Esq , 1,0001.; Samuel Lomax, Eeq , 1,000/ ;
James Schulfishl, E q., 1,0001.; Clement Royds, Esq,
1,0001.; IVilliam Chadwick, Esq., 1,000/. ; James
Fenton, Esq , 1,0001.; John Fenton, E q , 1,0001.;
Entwistle, E: q. (high sheriff of the county),
1,000/. ; A. 11. Itoyds, .F.l , 1,0001 ; W. E. Royds,
Esq., 1,0001.; snaking a total of 13,0001 On Thurs-
day, the sale of the effects of the deceased took
place. As is natural, considerable speculation ex-
ists as to the manner in which the late actuary dis-
posed of the large sums of money which he abstracted,
and though nothing has been positively asctrtained
upon this important point, it is known that within
the last month prior to Mr. Hawarth's
death, many packages have been sent from his
house, which are supposed to have contained valu-
able property. One of these boxes was conveyed to
Liverpool and thence to Cincinnati, United States.
It is supposed to have been filled with silver. With
regard to the unenrolled societies which had
deposits at the bank, we believe they need entertain
no apprehension that their claims will not be allowed;
for though, in strict law, they could not probably
recover, Mr. Till Pratt will exercise a jurisdiction
rather equitable than legal in the matter, and doubt-
less will satisfy all their demands. A meeting is
to be held this evening of all the unenrolled friendly
societies interested in the bank, to adopt measures to
bring their claims before the trustees and managers.

DIAMOND DUST.
(From Eliza Cook's Journal.)
A little wrong done to another is a great wrong don
to ourselves.

A beau dressed out resembles the cinnamon tree—the
bark is of greater value thee the body.
Philosophy is the drawing off of the mind from bodily
things, to the contemplation of truth and virtue.
An idle brain is the devil's shop.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—I see in this evening's Sun an account of the
official trial of an apparatus on board her Majesty's
steamboat the Ariel, intended to consume the smoke
arising from her furnaces ; as the name of the
patentee is not mentioned, I take the liberty of in-
forming you that it is not my Patent Furnace, as
applied to the boiler of the General Post office,
which has been recently inspected by many scientific
and other gentlemen.
Your love of justice will, I have no doubt, induce
you to lay this disclaimer berore the public.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
SAMUEL lIALL.
No. 28, Swan-chambers, Gresham-street,
Dec. 15, 1849.

OPENING OF THE OLYMPIC.—The announcement
of the opening of this nevrly.bnilt theatre at Christmas,
under the management of Mr. Watts, gives hopes of the
reform of an abuse existing at some of the minor
theatres, aed which, there is little doubt, keeps many
respectable persons away from them—namely, the exac-
tions and insolence of box•keepers, who, as they pay the
managers for their situations, give great annoyance by
their peculiarly offensive mode of waking their places
profitable Mr. Watts says in his advertisement, "It
is respectfully intimated that no charge will be made at
the box-office fur booking places, neither will any lees
or gratuities whatever be allowed to bo taken by the
box-keepers. And any inattention on the part of the
servants will be imme dieted). noticed." This regulation has,
we are aware, been previously in force in other theatres,
and has been rendered nugatory by the pressing solici-
tations of box-keepers for the sale of play-bills; but to
avoid this the manager of the new theatre promises that
" Each person entering to either the boxes or pit will
be presented with a bill of the eight's performance."
The domestic servants of the late Queen Dowager
have had notice gite n them that their services will be
dispensed with on the Ist of next month. On the 7th
of January a sale of her Majesty's stud will take place.
RUMOURED RESIGNATION OF LORD DENMAN.—
It is reported that Lord Campbell will take his seat as
Chief Justice in the Queen's Bench on the first day of
next term, and that Lurd John now holds his resignation
AS Chancellor of the Duchy cf Lancaster.—Morning
paper.
THE LATE CATTLE SHOW, BIRMINGHAM, SA.
TURDAT.—Duri‘4 the four days of the late cattle show
in this town not fewer than between 25,000 to 26,000
persons were admitted to the exhibition. Nearly 1,0001.
was received from tickets, and this amount, coupled with
subscriptions and entrance f, es laid by exhibitors, will,
it is understood, amply defray the expenses incurred.
The exertions of Messrs. T. B. Wright, Lowe, and
Shackel have justly, merited the th asks of the inhabitants
of Birmeim!harn and its neighbourhood. Under the pre-
eideecy of Lord Ilathk rton the exhibition of next year
promises to far exceed that which has just terminated.
REVISION OF THE STAMP LAWS.—Among the
measures in preparation for the next session of. Parlia-
ment, none will so interest end give so much sane:aim
to the profession as the contemplated revision and Con-
solidation of the stamp laws. We have not ascertained
whether there is to be a chance in the duties, if the
monstrous inequalities that now deform them are to be
removed, or whether they are to be imposed upon a strict
rule of ad valorem. But thus much is certain, that many
i
of the inconveniences n the working of the law are to be
removed and facilities given to prretitioners to avoid the
consequences of errors re coking from doubts in the law.
One of the most useful and practical of these improve-
ments is a proNision that, in any case of doubt as to
what is the proper stamp, an application may be made,
on a statement of facts, to the Solicitor of Stamps and
Taxes, and if such a stamp shall to affixed as he shall
decide to be the proper one, such stamp shall afterwards
be valid. —Law Times.
THE LOCHY SU6PENSION-BRIDGE...-FORT WIL-
LIAM, DEC. 10.—We have had excellent weather here
fur some time back, which has been of the greatest ser-
vice to the only public concern going on here, viz., the
Lochy Ferry-bridge, now drawing last to completion.
It is now open to foat-pas!engere, and will be ready for
carriages within a week if the weather continues fine.
It has a very handsome appearance. 'I he suspension
only pillars are of granite,; the style is rustic reek-work,
which gives it a very appropriate aspect. The iron-
work appears light, but, from its scientific arrangement,
it will carry a greater weight than can be nut upon it
with ordinary treflie. It is ceiculated to carry 310 tons.
It has ft span of 240 Let, and the first stone was laid
ou the 5.h or August last. Mr. Dredge, on whose plan
it is, has tuperiuterded the whele personally, and so
admirable have been his arrangements that, with one
or two exceptions, the whole the workmen by whom
the erection has been completed in this short period
belong to the neighbourhood.--Inverness Courier.