The Sun.
London, England, 1838-03-07 00:00:00

PRIVATE BUSINESS OF PARLIA-
MENT.-(YESTERDA Y.)
( From our Second Edition of last night.)
COMMITTEE ON NOTTING-HILL BILL.—(MID-
DLESEX LIST.)
Lord GEOROE LENNOX in the Chair.
The book of the parish vestry of Kensington was produced
by Mr. Hawkes, the Churchwarden, who read the resolution
adopted at the meeting, which was held on the 4th of last May ;
and which resolution was expressive of their disapprobation of
stopping up the right of way.
Two other resolutions, at two other meetings, also took
place, on the 19th and 29th May, similar in tenor to the first.
Mr. Hawkes was then examined, as well as three other wit-
nesses; but nothing more was elicited fiom them than the
general impression conveyed by the witnesses yesterday, as to
the accommodation of the present footpath across Notting-hill.
Nothing material appeared in evidence beyond what we have
already reported.
At half-past three o'clock the Committee adjourned until
twelve o'clock to-morrow, having previously signed a resolu-
tion that Mr. White should be at no more expense after to-day.

SUB-COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS. (No. III.)
( Mr. AGLIONISY in the Chair.)
Dundalk and Dunleer Road.--Application was made to the
Chairman to adjourn this matter, owing to the non•arrival of
documents relating to it, from Dundalk—Application granted.
Gazeley ( Suffolk) Inclosure.--A similar application was
made in this case, owing to the chambers of Mr. Bramswell,
the agent, being burnt down, in the fire of this morning, in
the Temple, with all the papers for the furtherance of this
Bill.—Application granted. •
Wickwar, &c. (Gloucester) Inclosure.—Petition for Bill
read—notices proved--unopposed—Standing Orders complied
with.

Berden, dec. (Essex) Inclosure.--Petition for Bill read;
notices proved; unopposed; Standing Orders complied with.
Isle of Thanet Cemetery.—Petition for Bill read; notices
proved; unopposed; Standing Orders complied with.
Newtylo and Coupar Angus Railway—Petition for Bill
read ; unopposed ; but the notices not appearing to be copies
of each other, the Committee decided that the Standing Or-
ders had not been complied with.
Leicester Gas.—Petition for Bill read; notices proved;
unopposed; Standing Orders Complied with.
Portland Cemetery.—Petition for Bill read ; notices proved ;
unopposed ; Standing Orders complied with.
Swansea Harbour.—Petition for Bill read ; unopposed ;
but it appearing that no notices had been given until the 9th
of January last, the Committee decided that the Standing
Orders had not been complied with.
London Grand Junction Railway.—Petition for Bill read;
also petition against the Bill from a person named M'William.
The agent for the Bill opposed Mr. M'William's being heard
in support of his petition, inasmuch as "the matter complained
of" did not appear to be "specifically stated in such petition,"
according to the Standing Order No. 4, page 8.
This objection was held by the Committee to be fatal to Mr.
M'William's petition.
Notices proved ; but it appearing that the intention of the Bill
being to extend the time for taking lands and houses, &c., and
that the several applications have not been given according to
the Standing Order, No. 4, page 15, the Committee de-
cided that the Standing Orders had not been complied with.
Ardrossan Railway.—Petition for Bill read : also a petition
against the Bill, from John Boyle Gray,
Notices were then put in, when an objection was taken that
the notices of the intended application were not given in the
months of November and December in the preceding year, ac-
cording to the Standing Order, No. 7, page 24.
It was also objected that the notices did not apply for leave
to undertake the work of a double line of railway, but
merely for the powers to raise money for that purpose.
The promoters of the Bill answered that a notice to raise
money for a specific purpose should be construed as notice for
such purpose itself.
A discussion arose, during which it was announced that the
Speaker was at prayers ; when the Committee adjourned un-
til Thursday.
St. Helen's and Runcorn Gap Railway.—This petition
was adjourned.
Taw Vale Railway and Dock.—This petition was also ad-
ourned.

ELECTION COMMITTEES.
(YESTERDAY.)

( From our Second Edition of last night.)
YOUG HAL.

The vote of John Power was then objected to by the peti-
tioner's Counsel, on the ground of non-occupation. It ap-
peared that the voter had parted with his property in the
house and premises for which he had registered, to his son,
but that he continued to occupy a part of the house, and
was still rated, and the receipts were given in his name.
The Collector fleasley said that the roceipt was given in the
voter's name by mistake, as the rate paid by the son.

Mr. AUSTIN; in remarking upon -Heasley's evidence, ob-
served that it was curious, that in all cases arising in Irish
boroughs, every person connected with the collection of rates
and the local government was a strong partisan.
The vote was struck off, which placed the parties again
upon a level.
Kyrie Sydney (freeman) was objected to by the petitioner,
on the ground of non-residence ; when Mr. Austin, in
opposed the reception of the objection, on the ground that
there was no allegation in the petition, upon which the objec-
tion could proceed.
After much argument from Mr. POLLOCK and Mr. AUSTIN,
the Committee decided that they would go into the objection ;
and then adjourned.

EDITORIAL LABOUR.--The Otaheite Gazette

( Sandwich Island) is printed in a barn, which answers every
purpose for a publication-office, bulletin-office, editorial-office,
printing office, and chamber, parlour, kitchen, dog-house, and
stable for the editor, his family and cattle. He does all the
composition, writing, selecting, book-keeping, and marketing
himself. He says with perseverance and economy he thinks
lie con get along. If lie don't it will not bo his fault.
A most destructive fire broke out at Baltimore on
the 3d of February, in the theatre and circus, belonging to
Mr. Cooke, which soon reached the large tavern occupied by
Mr. Murphy. Both buildings were totally destroyed, includ-
ing property to the amount of 120,000 dollars. Mr. Cooke's
theatrical wardrobe and other stage property, together with
forty-seven valuable horses, were consumed. Mr. Cooke was
uninsured.
We announce with deep regret the death of Sir
Benjamin Malkin, one of her Nlajestys' Justices of the Su-
preme Court at Calcutta. His Lordship expired about half-
past five o'clock on Saturday afternoon, the 21st of October,
from the effects of a severe attack of dysentery, and his re.
mains were interred in the Cathedral churchyard at five p.m.
of the following day. The Chief Justice and a numerous at-
tendance of friends exhibited the respect which the late Sir
Benjamin Malkin's public and private virtues so justly entitled
him to. He was an impartial Judge and worthy man.—Par-
bury's Oriental Herald.
NA 'NONA LITY.—An Italian, travelling in this
country some years siscc, being in company with a true son of
New England, remarked with much enthusiasm in his foreign
accent, " Sar, you have no delights in America that we have
in Italy. We have there, Sar, the beautiful sky—the fine
landscape. We have there, Sar, Vesuvius, that sends its fire
to the heavens !" The true Yankee boy stood it long enough
—his pride came up—he turned round to the Italian before he
had time to let his hands fall from their gestures of admira-
tion for his country, and with a tone of impatience, replied,
"—your Vesuvius. We've got a Niagara will put her out
in five minutes !—American Paper.
The ice boat arrived in the canal basin on Thurs-
day, drawn by seven horses, and laden with coal ; it was re-
ceived with loud and boisterous acclamation by the crews of
the vessels and the men employed on the wharfs. The ice is
rapidly dissolving, and the navigation is now open.—Halifax
Expresr.

Lord Ward, who will possess such great influence
from his vast possessions in the county of Worcester, comes of
age on Tuesday, the 27th of March, and the joyous festivities
on that occasion will continue until the end of the week. At
Himley Park there are to be dinners every day, which aro to
include all classes; the mornings are to be occupied with
staghunts, for which purpose great preparations are to be
made, and in the evenings there will be dances and illumina-
tions. The event is to be similarly celebrated at Kiddermin-
ster, Dudley, and all the villages in the neighbourhood of
Himley, at an expense to this munificent young nobleman of
12,0001. Worcester Journal.
TRIAL FOR MURDER.—At the Hertford Assizes,
on Friday, George Fletcher, aged twenty-one, and William
Roach, aged eighteen, labourers, were indicted for the wilful
murder of William Bennett, formerly a soldier in the 49th
Regiment, on the 25th of October last; and David Sams,
aged eighteen, was indicted as an accessory before the fact.
The particulars of this revolting case have been already given
to the public. After two hours' deliberation, the jury returned
verdicts of guilty against Roach and Fletcher, and acquitted
Sam:, who was then removed from the dock. The prisoners,
upon being asked what they had to say why sentence of death
should not be passed upon them, fell On their knees, elapsed
their hands together, and prayed for mercy, saying that they
did not intend to murder the deceased. His Lordship having
put on the black cap, addressed them in a most impressive
manner, holding out no hopes of mercy being extended to
them, and concluded by passing the awful sentence of the law.
Three young men in quest of amusement, sought
the hospitality of an inn, where, in their opinion, a tit object
presented itself in the person of an aged Jew. " Good mor-
row, to you, father Abraham," was the address of the first."
" How do you do, father Isaac ?" repeated the second. " All
bail. most reverend father Jacob," was the salutation of the
Third. " Gentlemen," replied the Jew," " I aspire neither
to the title of Abraham, Isaac, nor Jacob ; but I am Saul,
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