biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-13

DIRECT BOMBAY AND MADRA

RAILWAY.
A meeting of the shareholders in this company, called' by
Captain Bouchette, formerly engineer to the railway, was
held yesterday at the London Tavern, for the purpose e
of hart
ing sibmitted to them some "startling information respe
ing th affairs of the company."
t he funds of the
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stating that they refused to enterottbhietadniret directors,
made by Captain Bouchette agazns
company.
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men The CHAIRMAN decided that Captain Bouchette could not
riTtl:telovb:opsdenyngof the room having risen to order,
be heard by his solicitor.
That gentleman then proceeded to address the meeting,
but as he was entering upon matters entirely personal, cer-
tain of the shareholders objected that the " startling corn-
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expressed fur him to persevere, and he was at length obliged
to sit down, after having put a series of questions to Mr.
Chappel, the solicitor of the company, who was present.
Mr. CIIAPPEI. replied. The first question asked had been,
Who were the board of directors ?—The board of directors
were Mr. Hutting, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Smith, and
Mr. Gerard, all most respectable individuals. Captain
Bouchette also referred to the registered proprietory, and
stated that the name of Mr. Wormall only ap-
peared in that instrument. True it was so, and
he would mention how that bad happened. Mr.
Fuller, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Wormall, were in the first
instance registered as promoters, but Mr. Wormall, who
was a needy man, having in vain endeavoured to
extract money from the other gentlemen, went :to
the registry-office and gave in another document, can-
celling the other names, and leaving his own only
remaining. So much for the single register pro-
prietor. With respect to the capital of the company,
he could only say that it was so well husbanded
that the directors were enabled to pay four per cent. dividend,
• and they hoped that even if the railway were not con-
structed they would be enabled to return to the share-
holders the amount of their deposits intact.
After some further observations,
London, England, 1847-02-13

ESCAPE OF DON MIGUEL FROM

ITALY.

A telegraphic dispatch from Marseilles of the 7th
announces that I)on Miguel has secretly left Rome.
tie gent down to the port of Ostia, entered a boar
waiting for him, which put him on board a vessel
cruising off the port, which immediately set sail. It is
believed that he intends to return to Portugal, where,
however, he will probably arrive too late to find any of
his adherents in arms.

CABINET COUNCIL.—Summonses have been issued to
the Ministers to attend a Cabinet Council on this after-
noon at the Foreign-office, Downing-street.

INDISPOSITION or MR. O'CONNELL.—We regret to
learn that the Honourable and Learned Member for
Co: k was prevented, by illness, from attending in his
place in Parliament on Thursdaynight.

DEATH OF Hl3 GRACE THE DUKE; or NORTHUM-
BEI:LAND.—We regret to state that his Grace the Duke of
Northumberland departed this life at an early hour on
Thursday morning. The melancholy event took place
at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. His Grace bad been
suffering from a slight attack of influenza, but there was no-
thing to excite the suspicion of his friends. About seven
o'clock on the morning in question, on one of his servants en-
tering the bed-room, be found his worthy master, as he sup-
posed, asleep. Having spoken to him, but without receiving
any answer, the servant became apprehensive that his Grace
had expired, ar.d upon calling for assistance such was found
to be the fact. His Grace was in his sixty-second year, and
was universally beloved by all parties.

SIR HARRY SMITII.—Upon the fame of the victo-
ries of Aliwal and Sobrson penetrating to the retired village
of Whittlesea, in Cambridgeshire, the birth-place of Sir 11.
Smith, an address of congratulation to the hero of these two
hard-fought fights was set on foot by those of the inhabitants
who could remember the stripling cadet whom they now
heard of as the distinguished general. It was prepared by
his old preceptor, the Res. G. Barges, who, in his 82d year,
rejoiced in the glory of his gallant pupil. Sir H. Smith's
reply has been only lately received. It is full of the kindest
feeling•, and evinces throughout that warm attachment to
home which Lag absence, however honourod, is seldom tibia
to quench.

,We understand the shipwright: of the river Tyne
have bad an advance of wages froth 4s. to 45. 6d. per day.
—Sunderland Herald.
London, England, 1847-06-23

WHITEHALL, JUNE 19.

The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be
passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Knight
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto
James Earl of Elgin and Kincardine and John Earl of Stair.
The Queea has also been pleased to present the Reverend
George Hull Bowers, 8.D., to the place of Dean of Christ
College, in Manchester, the same being void by the death of
the Honourable and Reverend Doctor William Herbert, late
Dean thereof.

. _
The Queen has also been pleased to nominate the R, v.
James Banks to the district church of Christ Church, in the
Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucester, and diocese of
Gloucester and Brivol.
WHITEHALL, JURY 18.
The Quee., has been pleased to grant unto Sir Charles
Napier, Knight Comman,ler of the Most Honourable Order
of the Bath, and Rear Admiral of the Blue Squadron of her
Majesty's Fleet, her royal licence and permission, that her
may accept and wear the insignia of the Grand Cross of the
Order of the Tower and Sword, which her Majesty the Queen
of Portugal was pleased to col.ter upon him, in testimony of tier
Majesty's approbation of his conduct while in her Most
Faithful Majesty's actual s rvice ; and also that he may
accept and wear the cross of a Knight of the Order of Maria
Theresa of Austria; the cross of the third class of the Order
of St. George of Russia; and the insignia of the second class
of the Order of the Red Eagle of Prussia, which their Majes-
ties the Emperor of Austria, the Emperor of Russia, and tbe
King of Prussia have been severally pleased to confer
upon that officer, In testimony of their Majesties' approba-
tion of his distinguished services in the late naval operations
on the coast of Syria ; and that he may enjoy all the rights
and privileges thereunto annexed.
And also to command, that her Majesty's said concession
and especial mark of her royal favour be registered, together
with the relative documents, in her Majesty's College of
Arms.
London, England, 1847-06-23

1 47

IMPERIAL PA RLIAMEN

-t THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The SPEAKER took the Chair shortly after Twelve
o'clock.

HORNE'S (FERGUSON'S) ESTATE BILL.
The report on this Bill was brotnzht up and agreed to.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS.
The reports on the following Bills were further consi-
dered and agreed to:—
Leeds Waterworks (No. 2).
Manchester Corporation Waterworks (Power to sell to
the Manchester and Salford Waterworks Company).
Taunton Improvement and Market.
London, England, 1847-06-23

MONTE VIDEO

PLYMOUTIL JUNE 21.—The merchant bark Minstrel,
Captain Simpson, belonging to Plymouth, came in this
morning from Monte Video, with 700 hides and 300
pipes of tallow, for the owners, Messrs. Haycroft and
Pethick. The Minstrel left on the 16th of April, in
company with the barque Caroline, brig Belgrano, and
screw-steamer Fletcher, bound to Liverpool, and the
barque George IV., for Havre-de-Grace. About 150
merchant vessels were at Monte Video, only three of
which, the Melody, Ipswich, and Clio, were English.
The Anastino, an American barque, under Monte
Videan colours, was to sail in ten days for Liverpool.

Freights—Hides, 41. 10s., and tallow, 51. 10s. per ton ;
current dollar, 45d. Beef, ls. per lb. Bread scarce ;
the American barrel 255.
General Oribe continued to invest Monte Video,
whose inhabitants were occasionally shot by his forces-
About a fortnight before the Minstrel left, an English
quartermaster was murdered, and the carcase of his
horse sold for beef in the market-place. Various
opinions exist as to the intervention of the British and
French authorities. A very general impression now
prevails, that if those Governments had not interfered,
the troublesome affairs of the River Plate would have
long since been settled. The French are much disliked
by the inhabitants of Monte Video.

At Monte Video—Her Majesty's frigate Vernon, 50,
Captain John C. Fitzgerald ; her Majesty's frigate
Raleigh, 50, Commander Sir Thomas Herbert ; her
Majesty's 18-gun brig Satellite, Commander Robert H.
B. Rowley ; her Majesty's 16 gun brig Grecian, Com-
mander Alexander L. Montgomery, and a number of
Government steam-vessels.

Her Majesty's steamer Rattler, Commander R. Moor-
man, with Lord Bowden, had not arrived. Great hopes
of an amicable arrangement were anticipated from the
presence of his Lordship. Several English and French
men-of-war steamers were cruising about, conveying
troops, &c., between Maldonado and Colonia.
The united forces of England and France still kept
Buenos Ayres under blockade. All her salderados
(salting houses), were in full employ, trade was very
brisk. There was an immense store of produce at
Buenos Ayres, large quantities of which were conveyed
by small craft to Monte Video.

The Minstrel brings passengers Mr. John and Mr.
Peter Jackson, residents at Monte Video, Mr. Ridley,
of Plymouth, his sister, and child. On the passage home
spoke the American barque Baltic, from Cork, for
Havannah, out 56 days, short of water ; and the brig
William Flitton, or William Pitt, out twelve days from
Newfoundland, bound to Demerara; all well.

GREECE AND TURKEY.
The following telegraphic dispatch has been received
by the French Government:—

" MALTA, JUNE 15.

" The Purte has accepted the proposition of Prince
Metternich for settling the difference between Greece
and Turkey. The Grand Vizier's letter has been handed
to the English Minister, and by him forwarded to
Vienna. The difference is regarded as settled. M
Mussurus will return to Athens, but will not, it is
London, England, 1847-06-23

LA SONNAMBULA,

Arehm, Male. Jenny Lind ; Lisa, Madame Solari ; Count Rodolph,
Signor F. Lablache ; and Elvino, Signor Gardoni.
""o be followed by various Entertainments in the BALLET DE-
P_'',fITMENT, combining the talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi,
)idle. Rosati, and Mdlle. Cerito, 31. Perrot and M. St. Leon.
'fie Doors will be opened at half-past Seven o'clock, and the per-
fo•-. „ince Commence at Eight o'clock.
The Free List is suspended, the Public Press excepted.
Pit Tictets may be obtained, as usual, at the Office of the Theatre,
'nice 10s. 6d. each.
The Select SWEDISH MELODIES will be repeated forthwith.
London, England, 1847-06-23

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~.

NOTICE.
REV. R. COBBOLD'S NEW WORK,

" Z E N 0 N,"
Is Now Ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.
ry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

.1, . •k by the Author of " Emilia Wyndham," " Father Darcy,"
" The Two Old Men's Tales," &c.
Just Ready, in 3 vols., r oat Bvo.,
-11kr: ) RMAN'S BRID GE;
or, THE MODERN MIDAS.
By the Author of " ELI ILIA WYNDHAM," &c.
Richard Bontley. New Burlington-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re-
anceltilly informed, that there will be a grand EXTRA NIGHT
on !CO-MORROW EVENING, when will be ➢resented Bellini's
opera of
London, England, 1847-06-23

JAMES, Esq.

The previous Volumes (each complete in itself) may be had
separately.
London: Parry and Co., 32 and 33, Leadenhall-street.

NEW CHANCERY ORDERS.
Just published, in One Volume, price 12s. 6d.,
THE PRACTICE OF THE COURT OF
CHANCERY, under the Orders of May, 1845.
London, England, 1847-06-23

THIRD READINGS.

The followingßills were read a third time and passed:
Caledonian Railway (Edinburgh Station and Branches
to Granton and to the Edinburgh and Glasgow Rail-
way).
Edinburgh and Northern Railway (Branch from Burn-
tisland to Dunfermline Branch, &c.—No. 2.)

LORDS' AMENDMENTS.
The Lord's' Amendments to the following Bills were
further considered and agreed to:—
Dundalk and Enniskillen Railway.
Norfolk Railway (from Thetford to the Lowestoft Rail-
way, near Reedham, with a branch to Halesworth).
London, England, 1847-06-23

NOTICE.
'‘HE REV. R. COBBOLD'S NEW WORK,
"ZENON,"
Is Now Ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough street.

Work by the Author of " Emilia Wyndham," " Father Darcy,"
"The Two Old Men's Tales," &c.
Just Ready, in 3 vols., a ost Bvo.
OR. M A N'S BRDGE; I
or, THE MODERN MIDAS.
By the Author of " EMILIA WYNDHAM," Sze.
Bic:laud Bontley. New Barlinzton-strest.

RIMSHAIVES STANDARD AND COM-
-7,T PLETE EDITION OF CONVPER'f. WORKS. Vol. 111.
PT ice 3s.
On the let July will be published, the Third Volume of Cowper's
Works, edited by the Rev. T. S. GRI3Is‘'H.A.WE.
London William Tegg and Co., Pancras-lane, Cheapelde.

PRINCESS'S CONCERT-ROOM.
Dcea R. de CIEBRA'S GUITAR RECITAL, on FRIDAY,
25th Junre, 1547. To commence at Two o'clock.
BY DESIRE.
Don L. de Clebra will play on the guitar the grand overture of
~ Willie' m Tell." This great work, exceeding in difficulty and effect all
other *efforts ever attempted on the guitar, he had the honour of per-
ng before her Majesty, the Queen of Spain, at her own express
'raj, mend, and was honeared by her Majesty's most gracious ap-
PIP use. It has also been listened to with adMiratien by all the guitar-
its in Europe, and from its extreme difficulty Is beyond the power
'cof any other performer.

PROGRAMME.
First Part.

1. Grand duet, two guitars, (uponßobert le Diaide").
Messrs. de Ciebra.. • • • . • •
2. Duo, •• Ah, figlia incanta," (from "_Maria Padilla").
DOnizetti.
The Misses • . • • .. • • • • • • " • '
3. Fantasia on the. Overture of "Semi amide," Don R.
lluerta.
de Ciebra .• •• •• • ••
4. Aria, "Se m'abbandoni," (By desire), Madame
M
ercadaute
deLozano.. .. .• •• •• •• •• ••
4. Duet, Piano. and Guitar, Messrs. Coleman Jacobs:
Neuland.
and J. de Ciebra • • • • • • • • • • ••
•
6. (BY partitular desire), the Duet ou " Lucia di Lam-
.. De Ciebra.
cilermoqr.,;" by Messrs. de Ciebra. • • • • ••
Second Part.
1. Duet '"'Les Deux )dais," (Two Guitars), Messrs.
De Clebra • • • • • • • • • •
2. SParala/1 Songs, Madame de Lozano.
S. Gvenei Fantasia, " La Rondinella," Guitar, by Don
'rt. de Ciebra • • .• • • • • •
4. F,mnish Song, Don J. de Ciebra.
S. Romances Franeaises, Miss L. Pyne, "Ajour d'hai
demain," "La Fauvette du Canton." .. Clapison.
C., Grand Overture of "William Tell," Don J. de Ciebra.
Conductors.—Messrs. J. Benedict, and C. Coleman Jacobs.
Tickets lialf-a-Guinea each, Reserved Seats, One Guinea.
To be had of Messrs. Cramer and Beale, Regent-street ; Messrs.
Duff and Co., Oxford-street ; and at Don R. de Ciebra's residence,
35,,1 ntverslty-street, Gower-street.

.. De Clebra.
London, England, 1847-06-23

COKERMOITTII.

TO be SOLD pursuant toan ORDER of the
HIGH COURT of CHANCERY, made in a Cause, " Wil-
kinson v. Messenger," by Mr. ROBERT RICHARDSON, at the
Sun Inn, Cockermouth, in the County of Cumberland, on MONDAY,
the 28th of June instant, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon,
All those FREEHOLD and CUSTOMARY LANDS and PRE-
MISES, situate at Blindcrake, in the parish of Isel, near Cocker-
mouth aforesaid, late the property of Jonathan Messenger, deceased.
Printed I'artieulars may be had gratis, at the Chambers of Master
Horne, in Southampton-buildings, London ; of Messrs. Steel, and of
Mr. Senhouse, solicitors, Cockermouth; of Messrs. Bischoff and
Coxe, solicitors, 19, Coleman-street, London; of Mr. Armstrong, so-
licitor, No. 8, Staple Inn ; and of Mr. Robert Richardson, the auc-
tioneer ; and at the Sun Inn, Cockermouth.

REDUCED FARES.
THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY'S splendid and powerful first-class STEAM-
-HIPS are appointed to leave—
Custom-House or Tower, for—
HAMBURGH, carrying her Majesty's Mails, every Wednesday
and Saturday Morning.
From Illackwall Pier, for-:- . .

ROTTERDAM and'ile RHINE, carrying her Majesty's Mails—
Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Ten, Morning.
ANTWERP and th• RHINE—The Soho, every Thursday, at
Ten, Morning.
OSTEND—Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning. 26th, at
Eleven, 30th, at Two Morning.
From St. Katharine's Steam Wharf, for—
HAVRE—Every Thursday and Sunday, at Eight, Morning.
From London-bridge Wharf, for—
BOULOGNE—In Eight Hours, every Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday Morning.
CALAIS—Every Thursday and Sunday Morning.
HULL—Every Tuesday and Friday, at Eight, Morning.
YARMOUTII—Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Six, Evening.
RAMSGATE—Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at halt=
past Nine, Morning.
From Brown's Wharf, Poplar, for— . _

EDINBURGH—The Trident, this present Wednesday, at Ten
Night; the Clarence, Saturday, 26th; the Leith, Saturday, July 3„
at Ten, ..Niglat.
From Hore'e Steam Wharfs, Wapping, for—
_ _

NEWCASTLE—Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Eight, Even-
ing. Chief Cabin, it. ; Second Cabin, 12s.
Between BRIGHTON and DIEPPE—Every Wednesday and
Saturday.
Between BRIGHTON and HAVRE—Every Monday and Thurs-
day.
Between DOVER and BOULOGNE—DaiIy (Sunday excepted).
To secure Berths, for Freight, and for Bills, containing hours of
departure, fares, &c., apply at the Offices, 69, Lombard-street; 37,
Regent-circus ; and 35, Leadenhall-street.
London, England, 1847-06-23

GROUP B.

The Committee on this group met to-day at eleven
; the Marquis of Westminster in the chair.

GLASGOW. DUIVIPRILS, AND CARLISLZ

(No. I.)

Evidence in favour of the Bill was continued by
Mr. Sawyer, Provost of Annan, who deposed that a
iarge meeting was held at Annan, at which a resolution
was passed against leasing this line to the Caledonian
Oonipany.
Thisclosed the case for the promoters.

Mr. Errington, C.E., was then examined on behalf of
he opposition—the Caledonian Company—and gave
evidence at great length to show the advan-
-ages which the portion of this line from Annan to
ipringfield would give to the Caledonian Company, on
acting as a traffic feeder, and making up for the naked-
iess of the main line. He also showed that the sorting
if the trains, and the general business of transferring
raffle from one scheme of railways to the other, would
,o much better effected at Annan, a comparatively
arge town, than at sr small hamlet like Springfield, of
io local traffic. He also showed that it would be to the
nterest of the Caledonian Company to give every EC-
:oolo3odatiOn to the traffic of the Dumfries Company,
Ind that the public and Parliament would not allow any
obstruction, such as that alleged by the promoters of
this Bill.

Mr. Locke, C.E., corroborated the evidence of last
witness, and said that he believed the Caledonian Com-
pany would never have invested their capital in the'line,
if they considered the Dumfries Company would have
got the Bill.

- Mr. CocKatiuN then addressed the Committee against
the Bill, and took a review of the evidence, with the
object of showing that no case had been made out why
the Bill should receive the sanction of the Committee.

DECISION. -----
The room was then cleared, and on our re-admission,
The CHAIRMAN announced that the preamble of the
Bill was proved.

PAISLEY AND RENPREW (SALE OR
PURCHASE).
Mr. WHATELEY opened the case for the promoters.
Mr. AUSTIN appeared for the river Cart trustees, but
an objection being taken to his locus standi, after some
discussion, the objection was affirmed.

DECISION.
The usual formal evidence haying been given,
The preamble was declared proved.
The Committee then adjourned till tomorrow.

Room C.

13X12./VIINGHAM, IVOLVERIIIMPTON, AND

STOUR VALLEY.

This case, which was opened yesterday, was again
resumed to-day. A great number of witnesses were
examined, whose testimony was only as to the general
advantages of the line.
The Committee then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
GROUP VI.
TAUNTON AND CASTLE CARY BRANCH,

AND BLEADON TO WELLS, &c.
_ .

t a
lcost
the thelilines
e s line,
.vas
The Committee met at the usual hour.
Mr. Gregory, C.Eto.,engineer
of
5w82a,5007 1.
amined—The length of the proposed lines was about
fT°hrteYgfiravedimenitlsesU the
upon the line were very favourable, and
the line such a one as could be made economically and
speedily. By the proposed branch the distance between
Exeter and London would be
reduced from its present
distance by the existing route via Bristol, which was
1931 miles to 172 miles 51 chains
The Committee were occupied during the whole of
London, England, 1847-06-23

SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR.

,^hEvri•t;; the commencement of the Bombardment, partial destruc-
Si•rr of the Town. and Blowing up of the Battering Ships.
The ?loyal South London Floricultural Society will hold their
110 c 1 grand

FLORAL FETE
t%w 'Flowers and Miscellaneous Plants, on WEDNESDAY, June 23.
London, England, 1847-06-23

LAW LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 1
Fleet-street, London, June 3, 1847.
.1.41
Notice is hereby.given, that in conformity with the Provisions of
the Deed Of Settlement; a GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIE-
TORS will be held at the Society's Office, Fleet-street, on THURSDAY,
the 24th day of June instant, at Half-past Eleven o'clock, when the
six Directors and two Auditors, who Mout of office by rotation, will
be 'proposed for/to-Election.
By order of the Directors,
WILLIAM SAMUEL DOWNES, Actuary.
Business will commence at Twelve o'clock precisely.
The DIVIDEND for the year 1646, has been in the Bourse of pay-
ment slain Atrlllast.
London, England, 1847-06-23

WBITECBAPEL.

We had a very slow generalCiZnaaTia here to-day, on
the following terms :—Beef, from 3$ 8d to 4s 6d; Mutton,
4s 2d to 5s 2d; Lamb, 5s to 6s 2d; Veal, 4s to 55; and
Pork, 4s to 5s per 81bs, by the carcase.::

DETERMINED SUlClDE.—Yesterday the wife of a
man named Pascall, a foreman in the St. Katharine
Docks, committed suicide under the following circum-
stances:—The deceased lived with her husband in
Holmes-street, Stepney, and had ,been for some time
past in a very low and nervous state. Yesterday morn-
ing her husband rose at the usual hour, and wept into an
adjoining room for a short time, leaving his wife in bed
and apparently asleep. On his return, a few minutes
afterwards, ho saw her suspended by the neck to a rope,
which she had made fast to a bed-post. He cut her down
immediately, and called in a surgeon, who pronounced
her to be quite dead.
London, England, 1847-06-23

SOUTH DEVON (AMENDMENT. AND

EXTENSION).

The landholders' opposition to this Bill was gone into.
Mr. CROWDER addressed the Committee on behalf of
the opponents, but did not call witnesses.
The Committee then, after a short consultation, de-
clared that the preamble to the Bill had not been proved.
The Committee then adjourned.

GROUP X.
Thia Committee met at the usual hour this morning
Lord Clive in the chair.

EASTERN COUNTIES (ILFORD TO TIL-
BURY PORT AND SOUTHEND).
The Committee were occupied the whole of the day
in hearing evidence in support of the opposition to this
Bill.

GROUP XXXIX.
This Committee re-assembled at the usual hour this
mprning; Lord Charles Wellesley in the chair.
YORK AND NEWCASTLE (AMENDMENT

Or MAIN LINZ.)
The case for the Leeds and Thirak Company having
been closed, the Committee were engaged the whole of
the day in receiving evidence in favour of this Bill.

MiGl noevse, Grey, yester-
Tio.rp.,Mhaathdeawn
ianctceormvipeawniwedithbEyarAlfr.Monckton
day, at tio Colonial-office.

Name of Company.
London, England, 1847-06-23

Nelson
Bandon LORDS.
Malmesbury AeLlourton

Lord Chancellor

DUKE.
St. Albans

MARQUISES.
Lansdowne
Clanricarde
Westminster
EARLS.

Dude
Morley

Fortescue
Clarendon
Auckland
Grey

Minto
lleyou
Kingston

NON-CONTENT.
EARLS.
Cowper

Granville

Chichester

Stradbroke
London, England, 1847-06-23

HOP INTELLIGENCE•

CANTERBURY.—The hops are growing vigorously,
though the weather of the past week has not been the
most favourable. The fly is on the increase. One or
two grounds on the Boughton-road are in an awful
plight ; yet, in the neighbouring village, the plantations
are comparatively clear, and on the whole, present pros-
pects of a good crop. General accounts inform us of
the bino being strong, bat much infested with vermin,
and the tops of the bines having been partially injured
by the late rough weather.
MAIDSTONE.—Our bine is now as vigorous as could be
wished, but it is followed up by the fly apid lice to such an
extent that in all probability it will shortly give way to
their attacks. The blight, as usual, is more particularly at
the outskirts of the grounds, and in confined situations.
Duty 170,0001. to 175,000/. Farley—Look well, but there
is some increase in fly. Boxley, Aylesford, and Burham—
Bine has not grown so much during the past week; but it
is very full for the time of year, looking healthy, with
scarcely any fly. Staplehurst—Looking healthy, although
in some grounds the fly is still numerous. Wrotham
and Shipbourne—Continues to grow'
Plaxtol, Ightham,
vigorously, considerably in the grounds, and the hail-
storm has decapitated many of the bines, but upon the
whole there are at present prospects of a good crop.
Ticehurst—Looking well, but a great many fly
at places.
Gouclhurst—Strong and healthy, and is generally, beyond
the tyer's reach. The fly during the past week has made
its appearance in some of the grounds, while others
are quite exempt. Horsmonden—Still
it was
very foul, but
the presence of fly is certainly more partial than
ten days since. The bines growing fast. Cranbrook—
London, England, 1847-06-23

COPPER.

Act (5 and 6 Vic. c. 47) read; Motion made, and Question
put, " That the House do resolve itself into a Committee to
consider the Duties upon the importation of Copper, with a
view to their reduction or abolition." The House divided :

MINORITY-AYES, 19.
Ainsworth, Peter Ewart, William Stuart, Lord J.
Baine, Walter Fielder., John Thornely, T.
Boyd, John Humphery, Ald. Tvian, J. H.
Browne, W. M'Carthy, Alexander
Buller, Edward Martin, John MIAMI.
Crawford, W. S. Moffatt, George Muntz, G. F.
Duncan, George Morris, David Spooner, Richard
F.scott, Bickhain Sandon, Lord
London, England, 1847-06-23

CORN EXCHANGE-WEDNESDAY

A fair average quantity of English Wheat has been
received up to our market this week, and the show of
samples of that article here was moderate. Owing to
the large importations of foreign Wheat, the trade was
very dull, and to have effected sales a decline of quite
Is per quarter must have been submitted to. With
foreign Wheat we were heavily supplied; however, sales
progressed slowly, on somewhat easier terms. The in-
quiry for Barley was heavy, and prices were not sup-
ported. In Malt next to nothing was done, at almost
nominal figures. Oats, Beans, Peas, and Indian Corn
were a mere drug. Flour was dull, and decidedly lower.
ARRIVALS.
Wheat. Barley: Oats Flour.
English ••• • . • 2,130 qrs. 350 qrs. 250 qrs. 3,040 ski.
Irish. • • 110 210 460 and
Foreign
Malt. 4,230 cull.
WHITECIL&PEZ.
We had a very slow general demand here to-day, on
the following terms :—Beef, from 3s 8d to 4s 6d; Mutton,
4s 2d to 5s 2d; Lamb, 5s to 6s 2d; Veal, 4a to ss; and
Pork, 4s to 53 per 81bs, by the earcase4

DETERMINED SUlClDE.—Yesterday the wife of a
man named Pascall, a foreman in the St. Katharine
Docks, committed suicide under the following circum-
stances:—The deceased lived with her husband in
Holmes-street, Stepney, and had :been for some time
past in a very low and nervous state. Yesterday morn-
ing her husband rose at the usual hour, and went into an
adjoining room for a short time, leaving his wife in bed
and apparently asleep. On his return, a few minutes
afterwards, he saw her suspended by the neck to a rope,
which she had made fast to a bed-post. He cut her down
immediately, and called in a surgeon, who pronounced
her to be quite dead.
THE GREAT BarrAix.--There is every hope now
entertained that this noble vessel will be got off in the
end of next month. The most active preparations are
going on for the purpose. Upwards of twenty boxes, of
immense size and strength, are being completed on the
beach, and all is expected to be in readiness to make
the effort by the latter end of July.—Downpatrick
Recorder.
London, England, 1847-06-23

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
&c., &c., has the satisfaction to announce, that at
the last moment, and when actually awaiting the
assault on their city, the Canton authorities have
assented to his reasonable demands, and the im-
pending ruin of this populous place has been happily
averted.
The following are briefly the heads of the new
agreement :-
1. At the fixed period of two years from this day,
the 6th April, the city of Canton shall be open to
British subjects.
2. Her Majesty's subjects shall be at liberty to
roam for exercise or amusement in the neighbouring
country without molestation, returning the same day,
as at Shanghae, and any persons molesting them shall
be severely punished.
3. The aggressors on the two semen in October
last, and on Colonel Chesney and others at Fushan
on the 12th March, shall be made examples of. The
latter being already apprehended, wi3l be brought to
Canton and punished in the preseinze of persons de-
puted by her Majesty's Plenipotentiary.
4. An adequate space on the IfOnan side of the
river shall be granted on lease to Biritish merchants
and others, for the erection of dwel lings and ware-
houses; and his Excellency will ascertain the site
and extent before he quits Canton.
5. A site for the erection of 11 church shall be
allotted on lease in the neghbo urhood of the space
now occupied by the foreign factories ; and spaces
for burial grounds shall also be allotted at

W hampoa.
6. The Flying-bridge and another building be-
tween the two gardens shall le erected as desired,
and sheds shall not be permitted against the walls.
7. For the better preservation of order, and for
the general convenience, the river front before the
factories shall be kept clear of boats.
British Consulate, Canton, April 6, 1847.
By Order,
A. R. JOHNSTON.

Head Quarters, Victoria, 10th Ap 61, 1847.
The Major-General congratulates the troops on the
success that has crowned their exertions ; :he congra-
tulates them still more on the discipline observed by
them in the course of the late short, but arc luous ope-
rations ; and above all he congratulates the m on the
praiseworthy manner in which they abstait led from
every act of injury or outrage that could t •nish the
honour of the British arms.
London, England, 1847-06-23

WESTMINSTER.

williant Jackson, a boy about 16 years of age, and
store de lfehre,
formerlivinginohEaargtoond-lwanffeh,
were
employerinciting
toa very considerable extent,
with him to the commission of
John
.Druce, a
fimnaarlilnye examined,
atphil'uednotdffheverniliclag hisrette and feloniously receiving a portion of the
property.
Mr. Deeconberry, of 3, Victoria-place, ironmonger,
stated that the prisoner Jackson had been in his service
for a great length of time as errand boy. In consequence
missed from his stock 70 or 80 dozen
knives and forks, some sets of fire-irons, and
000tfrhetarbale having recently
articles of cutlery, prosecutor gave information to
the police, and determined to keep a sharp look out, in
order, if possible, to detect the offender. On the 6th
inst. the prisoner Jackson had two pair of candle-
sticks given him to clean, and on the following morn-
ing one pair being missing the prosecutor taxed
the prisoner with having stolen them, and said he
should send for Mr. Taylor, an inspector of the B

division, to whom he had mentioned his formeV
losses. Jackson then said he was exceedingly sorry, and
hoped that prosecutor would forgive him, adding that he
should never have done it if he had not been induced by
Mr. Druce, of Eaton-lane. Jackson further said, that
he went to Druce's for a bottle of ginger beer, and asked
for credit, when Druce told him that if he had any 01a
brass or anything he would buy it. He sold Draw the
candlesticks and a beer-tap with them. In consequence
of this statement, Druce was immediately taken into cus-
tody, and part of a copper bolt positively identified by
the prosecutor's foreman, which bad been recently stolen,
found in his possession, but none of the other missing
property.
On being asked whether they wished to say anithing
to the charge, Jackson repeated that he sold the candle:
sticks and beer-tap to Druce, and the latter declared atm
that statement was untrue. t both
Mr. BRODERIP felt it to be his duty to commit
prisoners for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
Mr. Wolfe solicited the magistrate to take bail for
Druce, which was however refused.
London, England, 1847-06-23

WAR-OFFICE, JuNE 12.

MEMORANDUM.—Her Majesty has been pleased to approve
of the 31st Regiment of Foot bearing on its colours and ap-
pointments, in addition to any other badges or devices which
may have heretofore been granted to the Regiment, the word
" Orthes," in commemoration of the distinguished conduct of
the 2d Battalion of that Regiment on the 27th February,
1814.
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WAR-OFFICE, JUNE 12.

AINMORANDU3I.—IIer Majesty has been pleased to approve
of the 31st Regiment of Foot bearing on its colours and ap-
pointments, in addition to any other badges or devices which
may have heretofore been granted to the Regiment, the word
" Orthes," in commemoration of the distinguished conduct of
the 2d Battalion of that Regiment on the. 27th February,
1814.

Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve of the
several regiments undermentioned, which formed part of
the forces engaged in the actions of the campaign on the
banks of the Sutlej in 1845 and 1846, bearing on their colours
and appointments the names of the battles in which they
were severally engaged during that campaign, of which a
list is subjoined :
London, England, 1847-06-23

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE BOMBAY MARKET.
dttl Li; MAY 12.—We have to report continued
rattlle43 in our import market since the departure of the
lilt, of the Ist inst., and transactions are now reduced
Co Very small compass.
t,,-°--;;()T, TON MANUFACTURES.—An inquiry still exists for
ip ',.,Jacconets, but it has not produced any improvement
QX`.lc" and with the termination of the season Nye may
de::et dint it will cease. There is not the slightest
of ißandfor any other goods, and dealers will take only
(ale- fete' descriptions when tempted by their extreme
Nee:eness.
he sales roported consist of the following goods:—
IL A R. A.
Grey Jacconets, 40 inch 20
300 yards
5040 1-sleached, do., 40 inch, 20 yds 3 1 to 3 6
Grey Shirting, 40 inch 38
1,000 yards
3,800 tto, 45 inch
2-Ileached Shirtings, 36 inch
son 40 yards
u Grey Madapollams, 33 inch
1,000 1, 24 yards
lop 4-'13., do., 36 inch
Grey Sheetings, 36 inch 60
320 yards
sDodo., 64 yards
00., do., 50 yards .. .
Bleached Mulls, 40 ..in. ... 20
Cott Yards, No. 32
0,00„,°,r1 Yarn—ln grey we hear only of a sale cf
tioth. "iu. No. 30 Mule, at 7i annas per lb., but in water
pire:ing has been done, nor have any sales of dyed trans-
-5 410 ic 001 l ns—Continue neglected as fore, not a single
""te We are aware obe f
having been effected'

4 Ok to 4 13
5 9 to 6 4
London, England, 1847-06-23

Planta

LONDON. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1847.

A more injudicious, or, strictly speaking, a more
indecent proclamation could not by possibility have
been penned than the one addressed to the Portuguese,
on; the ninth instant, by Queen MARIA DA GLORIA.
Had her Most Gracious and Most Faithful Majesty
keen desircus to render a reconciliation with her
subjects odious beyond all description, she could not
.ore effectually have compassed her intentions than
the publication of such a manifesto as the one
• have mentioned. In the very construction of
sentences there is visible the partially-suppressed
r-v.iice of a domineering but conquered Sovereign.
.P‘'..nciples of liberality are there enunciated by
toe lips of a woman whose career has, from the
-
moment of her accession to the throne of the
thw inzas, been subversive of every national
and every constitutional prerogative. Those
R34ied principles are glozed over with the lan-
gitige of the most insidious hypocrisy, and the
l'aXotic insurgents, by whose loyalty to the Charter
$110143 been alone driven to the acceptance of a
lilkeniconventi.-m, are treated withal as culprits end-
"'Y worthy of her royal displeasure, and are inso-
alluded to e& the recipients of an unparalleled
gT7usitY• We cannot indeed find expressions of
=u ,eat earnestness to indicate the disgust and in-
atlivtion with which we have perused this miserable
arriment. Its very introduction is a mockery, the
molt gratuitous and the most reprehensible. Queen
:\i CIA reproaches *Ler people because of the recent
4' -union of Portuguese blood"—when the homicidal
]..ers of that blood were the tools of her malapert
espotism ; because of the recent " destruction of pro-
;ertv " when the pillagers and incendiaries were
)I.)ne oi,her than her own mercenary supporters ; and
,e of the " dissolution of social ties "—when
411 e iterself was the one who snapped the bonds of
affh2tion asunder by abetting the cabal of the Cabrals
ins,tead of promoting the happiness by securing the
liberties, of her loyal and utioflending people.
What, we ask, is the sequel to this ab-
lictrrent induction ? It is a sequel eminently
worthy of a QUES:I4I who throughout the whole
of her ill- omened reign has huckstered the privileges
of the nt3.tion for the emolument of an unprincipled
favourit e. " Fatal illusions," says MARIA DA GLORIA,
" have caused some persons to take up arms against ray
amthority, and against the constitution of the
State." Fatal illusions! forsooth. Why, if any one
thing is not%orious throughout the length and breadth

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BURY FORT AND S OUTHEND).

The Committee were occupied the whole of the day
in hearing evidence in support of the opposition to this
Bill.

GROUP XXX.

ARNOLD= (PROM LEEDS AND SELBY).

Mr. HILDYARD opened the case on behalf of the pro-
moters, and proceeded to call evidence in support of the
cheme.

The Committee were occupied during the remainder o
the Gay with evidence of a general nature in favour o'
the line.

The Committee adjourned till twelve to-morrow.

GROUP XXXIX.
This Committee re-assembled at the usual hour this
nr,rning; Lord Charles Wellesley in the chair.
TORE AND NEWCASTLE (AMENDMENT
London, England, 1847-06-23

SOUTH DEVON (AMENDIVIENT AND

EXTENSION).

The landholders' opposition to this Bill was gone into.
Mr. CROWDER addressed the Committee on behalf of
the opponents, but did not call witnesses.
The Committee then, after a short consultation, de-
clared that the preamble to the Bill had not been proved.
The Committee then adjourned.

GROUP X.
This Committee met at the usual hour this morning;
Lord Clive in the chair.
E.B.STERN COUNTIES (ILI'ORD TO TIL-
London, England, 1847-06-23

NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
26, COENHILL, LONDON.
Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
rsspect to life assurances and deferred annuities. The assured
„r, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or tor-
te tUre of the policy, two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table);
t.!? the option of selecting benefits, necessity the conversion of his in-
'ests to meet other conveniencies or.
418Urances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION OF PROFITS.
The increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors
sttbn,ue annual meeting held on the 12th May, 1847, to declare a fifth
Z" varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each
4e7'effected on the profit scale.
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Annual
Premiums.

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Policy.

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218 4 8' 99 8 101
192 1 10 86 9 3
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296 13 4
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London, England, 1847-06-23

THE TOWN AND BAY OF GIBRALTAR.

Nrenagerie contains many specimens, including the Giraffe,
&e. The Promenade Concerts, conducted by Godfrey. A
.Presentation of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge
.Ata:ues. The grand Pyrotechnic Display, representing the
London, England, 1847-06-23

GROUP X.

This Committee met at the usual hour ; Lord Clive i❑
the chair.
EASTERN COUNTIES (ILPORD TO TIL-

BURT PORT AND SOUTH ND).

The opposition of the Thames Haven Company having
been closed, Mr. AUSTIN replied at considerable length.
The room was then cleared, and the Committee having
consulted for a few moments, strangers were re-ad-
mitted, when
The CHAIRMAN announced that the Committee had
decided that the preamble of the Bill was proved.
The Committee then adjourned.

GROUP XXX.
S-ICZEOLIMII (FROM MELDS AND SELDY).
The Committee met at the usual hour.
Witnesses in favour of the Bill were examined during
the whole of the day.
The Committee adjourned till twelve to-morrow.
London, England, 1847-06-23

F'r
We have a great deal of fly still, but the Oft,teeerakithabot
to prosper. Little Chart and Pluckley—(towing very
last and is promising, with but little fly. :'Bethersden
and Smarden—Generally growing well; and bids fair
for a good crop. Some grounds are backward. Bine
mostly clear of fly. Biddenden—Looking healthy, some
pieces have a good deal of fly. Tunbridge—Plenty of
bine, but not free from insect. Mayfield—The bines very
full of fly; should the weather become more congcnial.
they will Overcome any ill effects the vermin has had
upon them. Peasmarsh--Growing rapidly, and of good
colour. Since Saturday fly has made its appearance and
increased daily.
Rye -_ The cold has checkesd hitherto vigorous growth of the hops, and also hae' the
the
effect of checking the ravages of the fly. Battle.—
Continue to thrive in the neighbourhood. There ha.'
been some talk of vermin, but it is thought by many good
jokes that the plant is in so forward a state that it
will be able to withstand any attack that may
be made upon it, Burwash—The growth of the bines
here has been rapid. We have considerable fly, which
seems most prevalent in low situations. Eastboathly—
fhe bine in most instances looks strong and vigorous,
and at present bids fair to overcome all its enexies.
Farnham—Never looked more healthy, and coutwue
Free from fly and blight. Alton and country districts-
-iome plantations have suffered from the cold nights, and
'ye have a considerable quantity o= fly and vermin.
We do not expect a heavy crop.—Canterbury Journal.
London, England, 1847-06-23

We have a great deal of fly still, but the bine continues
to prosper. Little Chart and Pluckley—Growing very
fast and is promising, with but little fly. Bethersden
and Smarden—Generally growing well, and bids fair
for a good crop. Some grounds are backward. Bine
mostly clear of fly. Biddenden—Looking healthy, some
pieces have a good deal of fly. Tunbridge—Plenty of
bine, but not free from insect. Mayfield—The bines very
full of fly; should the weather become more congenial
they will overcome any ill effects the vermin has bad
upon them. Peasmarsh—Growing rapidly, and of good
colour. Since Saturday fly has made its appearance and
increased daily. Rye The cold has checked the
hitherto vigorous growth of the hops, and also had the
effect of checking plc ravages of the fly. Battle—
Continue to thrive in the neighbourhood. There has
been some talk of vermin, but it is thought by many good
judzes that the plant is in so forward a state that it
will be able to withstand any attack that may
be made upon it. Burwash—The growth of the bines
here has been rapid. We have considerable fly, which
seems most prevalent in low situations. Easthoathly—
The bine in most instances looks strong and vigorous,
and at present bids fair to overcome all its enemies.
Farnham—Never looked more healthy, and continue
free from fly and blight. Alton and country districts—
Some plantations have suffered from the cold nights, and
we have a considerable quantity of fly and vermin.
We do not expect a heavy crop.—Canterbury Journal.