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London, England, 1847-04-26

LORD DALIIOUSIE'S ACT.

Mr. NEWDIGATE wished to know from the Secre-
tary of the Board of Trade, whether it was the intention
of the Government to amend, in this session, the Act
commonly called Lord Dalhousie's Act.
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Mr. GIBSON thought that the question would better
be answered by his Right Hon. Friend the Chief Com-
missioner of the Railway Board.

COUNTY COURTS.

Mr. BOUVERIE called the attention of the Right
Hon. Gentleman the Attorney-General to some recent
decisions in the Equity Courts. Two judges had in
cases decided that the plaintiffs could not be examine d
in support of their claims against the defendants. This,
as far as he understood the Act, was not the construc-
tion which ought to be put upon it, and he wished the
Right Hon. Gentleman to give his opinion on the matter.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said, that under the
circumstances he did not think his opinion would bo
worth anything. The Right lion. Gentleman then read
the clause, which was to the effect that the plaintiff or
his wife, in any suit, might be examined on behalf of
the defendants.

Mr. OSBORNE wished to know what was intended
to be done to-night in regard to Irish railroads.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said
that after the report of the Committee of Supply on the
Bill of Friday was agreed to, they would then proceed
to the proposition for making advances to Irish railways.
He was desirous of taking the decision of the House on
the question, in order that advances might be made on
Irish railways.
London, England, 1847-04-26

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

The celebrated ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Pell, Harrington,
White, Stanwood, and Marmon, will have the honour of repeating
their inimitable ENTERTAINMENTS at the St. James's Theatre,
TO-MORROW EVEXING doers open at Eight o'clock ; and will
give a grand DAY PERFORMANCE on Wednesday Morning next,
April 25, commencing at Half-past Two o'clock. The evening per-
formances will be continued on Thursday, and Saturday. They will
also appear at the Town Hall, Oxford, this Evening and To-morrow,
and at the London-bridge Hotel, Southwark. on Friday next.
Boxes and stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, old Bond street ;
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and at the Box-otilce.

Boxes and stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,

Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the
Royal FArnily.
Proprietor and Manager. Mr. W. Batty.

Extraordinary Novelties and grand Equestrean Fetrs every night,
THIS EVENING, FOURTH WEEK OF THE SUCCESSFUL
GORGEOUS SPECTACLE OF

Lord Byron's Dramatic Poem of THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS ; or,
THE CORSAIR, introducing Mr. Batty's numerous and highly trained
Horses and Fairy Ponies, living Elephants, Camels, Zebras, Deer, &c.
Entire change in the Scenes of the Circle, by the first artistes in
Europe. Great success of the extraordinary lo.ty 'caper Mr. Hen-
derson In his wonderful Arab flights. Splendid Pageant by Eight
Ladies and their trained horses, and other productions, only to be
witnessed at this Theatre.
Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. N. D. Broadfoot.
Box Office open from Eleven till Four. Box Book-keeper, Mr.
Sheffield. Performance commences every evening at Seven o'clock,
doors open at Half-pant Six.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mrs. Frances Havidge, Lessee.
FIFTH APPEARANCE OF THE BUFFALO GIRLS,
ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS,

With Coloured Concert, Nigger Songs, Banjo, Bone, Tambourine and
Violin Accompaniments, the Railway Overture, and Grape Vine
Twist. All by Female Professors.
THIRD WEEK, and Last Four ?tights, of the truly wonderful
BEDOUIN ARABS.
London, England, 1847-04-26

THIS EVENING

The Performances will commence with TIIE ANCHOR OF HOPE ;
or, The Seaman's Star. Mr. Dunmore, Mr. Conway ; Squire Hay-
greave, Mr. T. Fredericka; Captain Walton, Mr. Tindel; Mary
Wheatiy, Mrs. Ware.
After which THE BUFFALO GALS ; or, Female Ethiopian Sere-
naders.
To be followed by THE BEDOUIN ARABS.
To conclude with TIIE BRIDGE OF NOTICE DAME ; or, THE
PARRICIDE'S CURSE. Noel Champinon, Mr. Neville; Master
Legris, Mr. Heslop ; Godfrey Mervin, Mr. J. T. Johnson; Melanie,
31rs. H. Vining.
Boxes, 25., Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d. Doors open at Six, commence
at Half-past Six.

Dark Brothers an
all the
Week only, the t
Accompaniments,
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATdR
For Onethe Black Gais of
Ohio, who will sing, with lull Instaurnen a
l Popular Melodies of the Day.
Second Week of the SHIP BOY, hailed with acclamations of ap-
plause.
THIS EVENING, AND DURING TIIOF,F.
In Three Acts, POVERTY ; or, A TALE
Characters by Mr. N. T. Hicks, Dale, Searle, Bird, Gardner ; Mrs.
G. Lee, Miss Ilurroughcliffe, &c., &c.
After which, The Mississippi Dark Brothers, and the Black Gals of
Ohio.
To be followed by the SgIP BOY ; or, The White Slave of Gna-
daloupe. The Ship toy by Miss Vincent.
To conclude with (This Evening and To-morrow), TIIE RATS
OF RAT'S CASTLE; or. The Old Abbey Ruins.
Boxes, Is.; llalf Price, Gd. Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d. Private Boxes
Parties of Four, from 10s. 6d.; and Parties of Eight, 11. Is.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN INST T The seventh
INSTITUTE.—The
rooms of this in-
able interest was
last, and considerable soirée of the season was given at the ell
stitute on Friday evening
excited by the presence of a party offiun:ar
picturesque national costume, who have just
artists in the
country, after a brilliant career in Paris,
and
whoarived in this
the honour, it is said, of performing before her are to have
the Palace this evening. They possess the peculiar talent
at 1
imitating by the vo,ice different wind instruments, so tTattol
person hearing and not seeing them would imagire the sounds
to proceed from a select military band. The oboe, clarionet,
horn, and trumpet, were are all admirably imitated; and
their performances, which were loudly encored, were received
with the most enthusiastic applause. Gardoni, Miss Rana-
ford, Miss Salmon, Mr. Darrell, Mr. Hancock, Mr. Muhlen-
feld, Mons. Lavigne, Mr. Oberthur, Mademoisselle Stop,
Signor Marra& Mr. Whitworth, Signor Casati, Mr. Bennett,
and others contributed a variety of vocal and instrumental
pieces. After the concert the proceedings of the evening
were wound up by a vivid and glowing description of the in-
teresting region of the Decapolis and theAnranites,Roman cola-
,, Dies beyond the Jordan, in Palestine, delivered by Mr.Buck-
fq I: ingtiaras the resident director, which afforded great pleasure
„,.,.46 the numerous and brilliant assembly.
The King of Hanover has just abolished the du-
,Zea imposed on butcher's meat, and on the grinding of
,as pressing heavily on tha labouring classes. They
tern to be replievhl by new taxes, the nature of which is not
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London, England, 1847-04-26

(LEFT SITTING.)

THE NEW BARRACKS AT BRISTOL.—The new
barracks at'llorfield, near Bristol, being now completed, with
the exception of some of the fittings of the interior, will be
deliyered up by the contractor, Mr. Baker, in the early part
of next week, when they will be taken formal possession of
by Major Selwyn, of the Royal Engineers, who throughout
the erection has acted as the inspecting officer for the Board
of Ordnance. The barracks are intended for the immediate
accommodation of four companies of infantry, and two
troops of horse, but they have been built with a view to
ultimate enlargement, and by some small alterations, which
may be easily effected, may be made to provide accommoda-
tion for double that number of troops. In addition to the
regular quarters for the officers and men, and the stabling
for their officers, there are connected with the building an
hospital, horse-infirmary, chapel, library, reading-room,
baths, armourers and farriers' shops, granaries, and
magazine. There will also be a school, in which the children
of the privates and non-commissioned officers will be edu-
cated. Within the'walls of the building is a spacious area
for an exercise yard, measuring 326 feet by 394 faet. The
cost of the erection has been about 571, and although an
extensive fire and some other adverse circumstances have
occurred, they have beeu completed within the time speci-
fied in the contract.
London, England, 1847-04-26

EMIGICATION TO THE UNITED STATES.

Lord G. BENTINCK wished to ask a question of
which he had given a notice a fortnight ago, respect-
ing emigration. He understood that the measures he
then alluded to had passed into a law both in the States of
New York and Massachusetts. In the State of New
York it was provided that each captain of a ship who
brought emigrants should give a bond for 300 dollars,
that they would not be chargeable on the State. and the
State of Massachusetts 10,000 dollars for ten years. Ile
would ask the Noble Lord for any information he had
on the subject.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL said he had not heard that
of the passing of the Bill to which the Noble Lord had
efcrred. But he knew that such a Bill was wider the
consideration of the New York and Massachussetts
Government, and the effect of it would be to require
security from shipowners having vessels freighted for
either New York or Boston, that any pauper passengers
would not be lift destitute and chargeable to the
Government.

SERVICE OF HEIRS (SCOTLAND) BILL.
CROWN CHARTERS (SCOTLAND) BILL.
Both these Bills went through Committee, pro forma,
and the reports were brought up and recorded.
London, England, 1847-06-14

" TO THE ELECTORS Ol SOUTH LANCASHIRE.

• 2, Hamilton-place, June 10.
" I ventured lately to address you in the character of
a candidate for your suffrages at the approaching gene-
ral election. I address you now not to disclaim or to
apologise for the motives which induced me to aspire to
the honour of your service, but to announce the with-
drawal of my pretensions. Ido not feel myself, justified
in endeaveuring to maintain, against the declared wishes
and opinions of a considerable body of the constituency,
pretensions which I cannot ground on past service or
personal ability.
" With feelings of sincere gratitude to those, neither
few nor uninfluential, by whom my former address was
received with acquiescence or approbation; with no feel-
ing towards others but the desire eventually to conciliate
their better opinion, I respectfully acquaint you with the
determination I have above announced,—l am your
faithful and obedient servant, " BRACKLEY."
London, England, 1847-06-14

5p
8p
14 p
OINTE CLOSIN',
O'CLOCK, PRICES.

FOREIGN FUNDS.
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent ..

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Ditto, Small .. • • • • .. 83
Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent ..
Mexican isonds, 1846, 5 per Cent .. 2014 %
Ditto, for the Account .. 20y,
Peruvian Bond%, 6 per Cent. ..
Portuguese Bonds, 5 per Cent ..
Ditto, 4 per Cent .. .. 33 32k
Ditto, ior the Account •• .. 33
Russian Bonds .. HO%
Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent .. 221,4
Ditto, for the Account ..
Ditto, Three per Cent .. 34%
Ditto, for the Account ..
DividendA on the above payable in bsudon.

PRICES OF
RAILWAY SHARES.

33%
33
110%,
22%
22%
34
34%

BUSINESS
CLOSING
PAID. DONE AT
PRICES
ONE O'CLOCK.

Amber., Notting., Boston, and

Eastern Junction .. 2% .... I.
Birmingham and Oxford Junction 10 .... 17 .....

firming., Wolver., & Stour Valley ti .. : :: :: :::

Bristol and Exeter

.. . 75 .... -

Ruckinglialrishire 61. 43.... 1% 1

Caledonian
Ditto, Half Shares .. 2% .. •• . .....
Eastern Counties 20.... .. 20
.20% ......

Ditto, York Extension 7% ....
East Lancashire .. 20 ....
East Lincolnshire ..
.6% ....
.7.6% 7% ....

17
Eqi
73
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Ely and Huntingdon .. 15'.
Great Northern
_33( .

Great Southern & West. (Ireland) 30— .... 24
Great North of England . ..100 ....231 .......... 231
Ditto, New .. . 25 .......... 62
Great Western .. 85 —.113% 114.... . 114
London, England, 1847-06-14

TO THE PROPRIETORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
• rHE lamented death of Major-General Robertson
having occasioned a vacancy in the direction, I have the honour
to intimate my intention of a.4ain proceeding to the ballot, and
most earnestly to solicit the favour of your suffrages. The
grounds upon which my pretensions to your support are
founded, having already been made known, it is unne-
cessary for me again to refer to them. Fully impressed
with the importance and responsibility of the duties
I am desirous to undertake, I shall, if placed by your suffrages in the
Court of Directors, devote my time and best exertions to your service
and the well-being of our Indian empire.
On the occasion of the last election I proceeded to the ballot, sup-
ported exclusively by personal friends. lam now, by the election
of Mr. Mangles, honoured with the support of several most Influen-
tial parties, and can with confidence look forward to the successful
result of the present contest.
I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your most obedient and faithful servant,

82, Eaton-square, June 10, 1847. , J. CAULFIELD.
My Committee will sit daily at the London Tavern, where It is
respectfully requeste,l that any alterations in the address of my
friends may be forwarded.
London, England, 1847-06-14

REPORTS.

The following reports were brought up and ordered to
lie on the table:—
Belfast Improvement.
Blackburn Improvement, Market, &c.
Caledonian Railway (Edinburgh Station and Branches
to Granton, and to the Edinburgh and Glasgow Rail-
way).
Clarence Railway, and Leeds aLd Thirsk Railway Amal-
gamation.
Eastern Counties Railway (Purcaase of the North Wool-
wich Railway, &c.)
Eastern Union Railway (Brand from Manningtree to
Harwich).
Edinburgh and Northern, and Edinburgh, Leith, and
Granton Railways Amalgamation.
Edinburgh, Leith, and Grantoa Railway (Leith and
Granton Junction).
Exeter and Exmouth Railway.
Great Northern Railway (Deviations between Grantham
and York).
Harwich and Eastern Counties Junction Railway and
Pier (from Harwich to the Eastern Union Railway at
Ardleigh).
Liskeard and Launceston Branch Railway.
Rathmines Improvement.
St. Ives (Huntingdon) Improvement.
Taunton Improvement and Market.
Taw Vale Railway and Dock (Deviations and Bideford
and Southmolton Branches).
Tunstall Paving, Lighting, Cleansing, Watching, Im-
provement and Market.
Wisbech Port and Harbour.
York and Newcastle and Newcastle and Berwick Rail.
ways Amalgamation.
York and North Midland Railway (Hull Station and
Branches).
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS.

The Reports of the following Bills were further con-
sidered, and agreed to:—Bristol Building and Improve-
ment, Colchester Navigation and Improvement, Croydon
Commercial Gas and Coke, Legal Quays (London),
Leominster Canal Navigation Sale, Limerick Docks and
Harbour, Liverpool Corporation Waterworks, Swansea
Harbour, and Tyne Docks.
London, England, 1847-06-14

GLASGOW.

We have been requested to state, on the best autho-
rity, that Mr. thistle, the Lord Provost, will most cer
tainly present himself to the electors as a canoida's, and
that formal intimation of this will be given in due time.
—Glasgow Chronicle.
NORTH DURHAM.

None of the candidates have yet commenced a perso-
nal canvass, but Mr. Shafto's agents in each polling dis-
trict are working in a quiet way to advance the interests
of their candidate; and Mr. Shafto has addressed to
each elector the following circular:—
" Having offered myself as a car.didate for the northern
division of the county ot Durham, I take the liberty ot
soliciting the favour of your vote and interest. I shall
take an early opportunity of paying my respects to
every elector in the division ; and I hope, in the mean-
time; I may be excused for soliciting by letter a favour
which is not in my power to ask in person at the present
moment."
It is now certain that Lord Seaham will not be a can•
didate, and there are indications that the influence ot
Lord Londonderry will be quiescent in the approaching
struggle. Colonel Beckwith's party speak very confi
dently of succesa, bat there is no apparent concert be-
tween the Liceral candidates, and a coalition is now con-
sidered barely possible. If each candidate stands a con
test independent of rival interests, the struggle will be
an arduous one in the present divided state of the Con
servative party.

DURHAM CITY.
There will, in all probability, be a very animated con

test for the city of Durham. Mr. Granger, the present
Liberal Member, will be again a candidate, with the
certainty of his election. Mr. Bright having some time
ago intimated his intention to retire, Colonel Thomas
Wood, now M.P. for Middlesex, and nephew of the
Marquis of Londonderry, is to be the candidate in the
Wynyard influence. His chance of success is doubtful,
as the differences between the Conservatives and Lord
Londonderry, arising out of the election of Mr. Bright,
are not understood to be adjusted, and an influential
party of Conservatives will not support any candidate
brought forward in the Wynyard interest whilst past
misunderstandings remain unsettled. If the Conserva-
tives could be brought to act with cordial union they
could secure one seat. A second Liberal candidate in
the person of Mr. Fawcett, of Durham, High Sheriff of
the county, is expected to be in the field, and as he i 5
very popular in the city with the Liberal party, and has
many private friends who will not oppose him on the
score of politics, it is not improbable but he will beat a
Peel Corservative, even under the powerful influence of
Lord Londonderry.
PORTSMOUTH.
Two Tory candidates ate announced, Captain Camp.
I bell, R.N., and Mr. William Jones.
London, England, 1847-06-14

TA 4 WORTH.

FRIDAY EVENING.—Another address has been issued
by Mr. William Peel. The Right Hon. Gentleman per-
sists in his resolution not to withdraw from the contest,
although be says he has been requested so to do by a
requisition signed by less than one fifth of the consti-
tuency. He expresses a hope that his brother will re-
ceive the support of every elector, and he concludes by
saying, " I conscientiously believe it is the wish of a
very large maiority of the electors that I should again
represent you." Captain A'Court has not yet issued an
address; but Captain Townahend, the old Liberal candi•
date has; in it he declares that be will not come forward
on this occasion.
London, England, 1847-06-14

THE NAVY.

RULES and REGULATIONS respecting the APPOINT-
MENT. RANK, EXAI.!INATIO, and PAY of EN-
GINEERE7,, Makot3'6 Order in Council of the

27th of February, 1817. - -
RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE APPOINTMENT AND

RANK OF ENGINEERS.

Engineers i❑ her Majesty's naval service are to be
classed in three divisions, and to be thus denominated:—
Inspectors of machinery afloat.
Chief Engineers.
Assistant Engineers.
The two latter divisions are to be divided severally into
three classes, namely—
Chief engineers of the first class.
of the second class.
of the third class.
Assistant engineers of the first class.
of the second class.
of the third class.
Engineers will be considered, as at present, to belong
to the civil branch of the naval service, and they will be
appointed and rank as undermentioned:—
Inspectors of machinery afloat will be appointed by
commission, and rank with, but after, roasters of the Iket.
Chief engineers will be appointed by commission, and
rank with, but after, masters.
Assistant engineers will be appointed by order, and
rank with, but after, second masters.

RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE EXAMINATION AND
QUALIFICATIONS OF ENGINEERS.
INSPECTORS OF MACHINERY AELOAT.
Inspectors of machinery afloat will be appointed by.
their Lordships for the responsible duties of superintend-
ing generally the machinery of steam-vessels attached to
each station or squadron; and the candidates for such
appointments must be men of experience acid acknow-
ledged ability, in whose judgment, integrity, and talent
implicit reliance can be placed.
CHIEF ENGINEER.

No person will be considered qualified to hold the
commission of a chief engineer who is not able to keep
accounts, make notes in the log of every particular of
the working of the engines and boilers, draw rough
sketches of any part of the machinery with figured
dimensions fit to work from, be able and willing to exert
himself practically as a workman when occasion requires,
either in driving the engines, or packing, repairing, or
adjusting the various working parts of the machinery,
and making good the defects of boilers. He must, there-
fore, possess a thorough knowledge of the construction
and working of marine engines and boilers in all their
parts, coupled with skill and experience as a practical
mechanic.

He must be so far acquainted with the elements of
theoretical mechanics as to comprehend the general
principles on which the machine works. He must un-
derstand how to apply the indicator, and draw the neces-
sary conclusions from the diagrams.
hle must be acquainted with the principle of expansion,
and able to prove, or at least to illustrate the advantages
to be derived from the use of expansive gear.
The particular class to which a chief engineer will be
appointed will depend not only on the result of his exa-
mination, but on his character, services, &C.
Chief engineers will be examined at the steam depart-
ment at Somerset House, by the chief engineer, and in-
spector of the machinery of the navy, in the presence of
the comptroller of steam machinery.
London, England, 1847-06-14

BOEOUGH AND SPITALPIELDS.

Very few arrivals of Potatoes have taken place at the
water-side since Monday last. The best qualities are in fair
request, at Lull prices; but all other kinds are a dull sale.
York Reds, 280 s to 300 s ; Ditto, Regents, 2803 to 300 s;
Ditto, Shaws, 220 s to 230 s ; Lincolnshire and Cambridge-
shire Kidneys, 160 s to 1803; Dutch, 120 s to 160 s per ton.
London, England, 1847-06-14

ORZAT NORTHERN (ISLE OF AXEOLME

EXTENSION).

The Committee was occupied during the whole of the day
with hearing evidence of a general nature in favour of the
line.

The Committee adjourned till twelve o'clock to-morrow.

GROUP X-XXIX.

The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
the Bills comprised in this group, re-assembled at the usual
hour this morning; Lord Charles Wellesley in the chair.
LEEDS AND Tinnsic (LEEDS, DU AM
London, England, 1847-06-14

''.;€l). 17,078.

LAST NIC.:IIT BUT TWO.
WILSON'S
TAINMENTSC 1' TISH E NTER-
i.
MUSIC-HAIL, STORE-STREET, BEDFORD-SQUARE.
THIS EVENING, at Eiga o'clock, Mr. WILSON will repeat a
Selection from the
602,:0S OF THE ETTRICK SHEPHERD,
And will also sing some favorite
MISCELLANEOUS SONGS.
PROGRAMME.
PART FlRST.—Donald M•Donald-0 Jeanie, there's neathing to
fear yc—Come o'er the stream, Charlie—Why weeps yon Highland
maid—Bauirty Fraser—The Stuarts of Appin—The Skylark.
PART SECOND.—When the kye come hame—Come row the boat—
Lock the door, Lariston—Roy's Wife of Aldivalloch—Last slay a
brave Wooer cam down the lang Glen—The Waefu' Heart—Liazie
Lindsay.
Tickets, 2.. ; Reserved Seats, Is. Gd. ; Private Boxes for Six Per-
-00..3, Iris. ; for Eight, IL
Mr. WILSON will give a MORNING PERFORMANCE on the
SONGS of SPOTLAND, at Willis's Rooms, on Thursday, I7th of
June, at half-past two o'clock.
London, England, 1847-06-14

xtiooL.

Large public sales of Colonial Wool are now taking place
in London. About 3,000 bales have been already offered, and
partly disposed of, at a trifle under the previous quota-
tions. The auctions will be cor.tinued the whole of the
present week. Since our last, the imports have amounted to
about 3,200 bales, chiefly from our colonies. In the private
contract market very little business is doing, at barely
late rates.
London, England, 1847-06-14

Oil',
E-r tittaillg --•=zitatto

LONDON, MONDAY. JUNE 14, 1847.

Winnuat
CAXTON—a name of most glorious and
humanising import--A
whic.
ill. memory as eternal as the
mother-tongue
h s genius has rendered the
most universal language
on the globe—a household
word among the children of both:mii hemispheres, whose
common mother is his native
CAXTON, the first printer in these
be
WILLIAm
s, is to
commemorated by th• erection of a monument; and
that monument is at once to be a memento of
the
great labours of WILLIAM CAXTON, and is in an
especial manner to attest the gratitude of the million
to the art which that memorable philanthropist
was the first to introduce to the knowledge of oar
ancestors. On the original announcement of such an
intention we expressed briefly, but as emphatically
as we could, our exultation at the proposed move-
ment. On Saturday an actual step was taken for the
commencement of this most national testimonial,
numerous meeting having been convened during the
afternoon of that day in the Great Room of the
Society of Arts, John-street, Adelphi, with
many distinguished men upon the platform,
and the noble and accomplished First Com-
missioner of her Manarfs Woods and Forests as
London, England, 1847-06-14

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE—MONDAY.
During last week the arrivals of Grain as well as Flour for
our market, coastwise and by land carriage and sample, were
on a very limited scale, but those of Wheat from Scotland
viz., upwards of 4,000 quarters, were large ; while from Ire-
land a fair quantity of Wheat and Flour came to hand. The
imports of Foreign Wheat, viz., 16,444 quarters, were good,
but those of Barley, Oats, Beans, and Peas were trifling. Of
Foreign Flour we received rather over 8,000 barrels. Fresh
up to-day rather a large quantity of home-grown Wheat,
principally in the hands of the merchants, reached us from
Essex and Kent, the arrival of that article since Saturday
evening amounting to nearly 2,500 quarters. The show
of samples of both red and white was larger than
on any previous market-day held during the last six months.
As might, therefore, be expected, considering the prevailing
fine weather for the growing crops, and the absence of the
principal buyers, the demand for all kinds of Wheat of home
produce was excessively heavy, at a decline in the quotations
obtained on Monday last of from FITE TO SIX SHILLINGS
PER QUARTER, and a clearance was not effected. The show
of foreign Wheat was very extensive, and we have to report
a very dull inquiry for that article, and the rates receded from
FOUR TO FIVE SHILLINOS FZR QUARTER. The transactions
amounted to about 6,000 qrs., at the above amount ofdepreasion.
The quantity of Barley on offer was small, it being wholly
composed of the parcels received from abroad in the peat .
London, England, 1847-06-14

WALLINGFORD.

An active canvass is being carried on. among the elec-
tors by Mr. Alfred Morrison, of Basildon Park, the new
candidate for this borough. Committees in the several
districts sit daily to promote that gentleman's return,
and confident expectations are entertained of his dis-
placing the present sitting Member, Mr. W. S. Black-
stone. Mr. Morrison, in an address to the electors just
issued, says—" Of the voters whose intentions I have
been able to ascertain, a large and honourable majority
have pledged me their support, and others I understand
are so favourably disposed towards me, whilst so few
comparatively have actually promised my honourable
opponent, that I fully believe I shall become tke Mem-
ber of your choice, and the representative of your seal-
ments."
London, England, 1847-06-14

TALLOW.

There is a very steady business doing in this market, and
the quotations have further advanced 6d per cwt. P. Y. C.
on the spot is 50s 9d to 51s per cwt.; Town Tallow is 50s to
50s 6d per cwt. nett cash ; Rough Fat, 2s lld per 81bs.
London, England, 1847-06-14

btrb Utition

SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.

(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.
Room B.
The Select Committee appointed to examine into the
merits of this group, met this morning at eleven o'clock.
The Bills before their Lordships were—The Caledonian Rail-
way (Glasgow, Garnkirk, and Coatbridge Railway Branch
to Glasgow Station) and the Caledonian and Dumbarton-
shire Junction Railway (Deviation between Duntocher and
Lime Works). The Earl of Lovelace presided.
CALEDONIAN, GLASGOW, GAEN7LIZZ,
AND COATI:MADGE (BILA.NCIC TO GLAS-
GOW, AND STATION).
HOPIC opened this case for the promoters of the Bill,
the object of which was to effect deviations in the line, for
which a Bill had been obtained last session.
The Edinburgh and Glasgow Companies opposed this de-
viation as injurious to their interests.
The further hearing of the case was adjourned till eleven
o'clock to-morrow.

Room C.
The Select Committee appointed to examine into the
merits of the Norfolk Railway and the Herne Bay and Can-
terbury Junction Railway met this day, at eleven o'clock ;
the Duke of Buccleuch presided.

3703trOIAIL.
After entering into the merits and hearing evidence upon
this case the Committee decided that the Bill had passed.
BBSINZI 8.A.1t" ANB CANTERBURY.
Mr. TALiscer opened the case for the promoters, and ex-
mined several witnesses in favour of the line.
A great number of witnesses having been called and ex-
amined. the Committee adjourned until eleven o'clock to-
morrow.

Room D.

The Committee appointed to examine the merits of these
met this day, at eleven o'clock. The Bills submitted to
their Lordships were the Vale of Neath Railway, South
Wales Railway', and the Swansea Railway. The Duke of
Northumberland presided.
London, England, 1847-06-14

VALE or NEAT'S.

Sir THoxAs PmLurs opened the case of the Vale of Neath
on behalf of the promoters. It was opposed by a Mrs.
Tenant, who was the proprietess of the Vale of Neath Canal,
which it was proposed to cross. Certain amendments were
made in the Bill, and their Lordships declared that the
preamble of the Bill had been proved.

SOUTH WALES.
After hearing a great deal of local evidence in favour of
this line,
Mr. Brunel was called, who underwent a long examina-
tion as to the merits of the line.
The Committee adjourned until to-morrow, at eleven
O'clock.

HOUSE
GROU POF COMMONS.
VI.
EINSTZIt GREAT WESTERN.
The Committee met at the usual
hour.
Mr. C.E., was examined in support of the Great
Western schemes, with a view of showing their superiority
over the rival line of the South-Western Railway.
Mr. Mills and Mr. Barlow, directors of the Great Western
Company, and Mr. Smith, director of the South-Western
Company, were then called and examined with respect to an
agreement entered into between the two companies, with the
branch ef which the South-Western Company had been
charged.
The Committee then adjourned till twelve to-morrow.

GROUP VIII.
This Committee met at the usual hour this morning.
SUTTON HARBOUR IMPROVEMENT COM—
PANY (POWER TO THE LONDON AND SOUTH-
WESTERN TO SUBSCRIBE THERETO).
The Committee were engaged the whole of the day with
general evidence in favour of this Bill.
The Committee then adjourned.

GROUP X.
The Committee met at twelve o'clock, and proceeded to
hear Mr. Austin open the case of the
EASTERN COUNTIES (X1.110E33 TO TILBURY

AND SOUTHEND).

Mr. WHATZLEY appeared for the Thames Haven Company,
in opposition, but was objected to by Mr. Ausztx, and, after
arguments had been heard on either side,
The Committee decided the Thames Haven should be
beard on details.
Evidence was then called for the promoters.
The Committee adjourned at four o'clock.

GROUP XXIV.
London, England, 1847-06-14

WINDSOR.

All doubts as to the person who would offer himself
to " the free and independent electors of Windsor" as
the Government candidate at the ensuing election were
et at rest yesterday evening by the i.suing of the ad-
dress of Lord John Hay, one of the Lords of the Ad-
miralty. His Lordship says—" As the Parliament will.
in all probability, be dissolved at no very distant period,
I beg moat respectfully to offer myself as a candidate for
the honour of representing your ancient and distin-
guished borough at the approaching election." His ad-
dress concludes by stating that " he will take an early
opportunity of personally waiting upon the electors, and
of soliciting the honour of their support, when he shall
be prepared to state his views on all those important
questions which necessarily interest the public of this
great country." Mr. Neville not having, as yet, issued
any address to the electors, has led to a rumour that it is
not his intention again to contest the representation of
the borough, but that he intends (in the absence of any
other candidate standing for the borough) to let Lord
John Hay and Colonel Reid walk over the course. His
friends, however, especially those wh.) brought him for
ward in 1641, confidently state that he is fully deter-
mined, at all hazards, not only to be put in nomination,
but to proceed to the poll. On the other hand, a coali
tion has been spoken of between the Government candi-
date and Mr. Neville. There appears to be not the least
foundation for this rumour. Colonel Reid's friends are
equally sanguine with the friends of Mr. Neville. Lord
John Hay's return (with the Government and Castle in-
terest) has been " booked" as certain. His Lordship's
address is dated from the Admiralty.
London, England, 1847-06-14

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mrs. Frances Davidge, Lessee.
THIS EVENING
(For the Benefit of Mr. W. Harrison.)
Will be performed the opera of the BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Ceunt Almariva, Mr. Harrison ; Figaro, Mr. Leffler ; Rosins, Miss
Ralnforth.
To be followed by a GRAND CONCERT, in which will be pre-
'exited the principal Songs. Duets. Sec.. from MARITANA.
To conclude with GUY MANNE RING. Henry Bertram, Mr.
Harrison; Gabriel, Mr. Weiss; Luey Bertram, Miss Rainforth ;
14leg Merrill'es, Mrs. W. Clifford.
i;ox.r.-. 51. Pit, is.; Gallery, 6d. Doors open at Six, commence
ft rialt,r,t

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

-.....—
Will be performed a splendid drama, by Fitzball, called JANE
PAUL ; or, the Victim of Persecution. Jane Paul, Miss Vlacent ;
Mlehael Paul, Mr. Hicks ; Necker, Mr. Bird ; Hedgehog Jack, Mr.
Searle.

--- ---
After which TILE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM.
To conclude with the celebrated drama of TILE SLAVE. Gambia,
Mr. hicks ; Zelinda, Miss lioroughchtle.
Boxes, is.; Half Price, Gd. Pit, Gd. ; Gallery, 3d.
London, England, 1847-06-14

BLACKBURN.

Various unfounded rumours as to the representation
of this borough at the next general election having been
inserted in the columns of several of our contemporaries,
London and provincial, we take this opportunity of stat-
ing, that with the exception of Sir William Feilden's
resignation, and the determination of Mr. John Hornb)
to offer himself again as a candidate, no other authentic
information has yet been made public.—Bluchbtirn
Standard.
London, England, 1847-06-14

JUNE 14, 1847. fallaßica SD.

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE.

MANCHESTER, FRIDAY.—The active and energetic
Jperations which the tree-traders of this district have
now been carrying on for some weeks for the return of
the Hon. C. P. Villiers, are likely to be brought to a
sudden close by the retirement of Lord Brackley. This
morning the following document from his Lordship him-
self made its appearance, and has caused quite a sensa•
tion, although in fact it is but the result which most
men looked for, but still few expected it so soon. It may
be mentioned that Mr.Villiers'committee have been most
active. It already numbers from 1,300 to 1,500 and was
rapidly filling up to the required number of 2,000:
London, England, 1847-06-14

o. 17,078.

LO N DON,

LA:,T NIGHT BUT TWO.
tITILSON'S SC() rTiSil ENTER-
TAINMENTS.

MUSIC-HALL, STORE-STREET, BEDFORD-SQUARE.
THIS EVENING, at Etg!t o'clock, Mr. WILSON will repeat a
Sel: etion rem the
SOY GS OF THE ETTItICK SHEPHERD,
And will also sing some favorite
MISCELLANEOUS SONGS.
PROGRA NIE.
PART FlRST.—Donald M•Donald— 0 Jeanie, there's ncathing to
fear ve—Come o'er the stream, Charlie—Why weep* yon
maid—Baul,y Fraser-- The Stu .rts of .A ppin—The Skylark.
PART SECOND.—When the kye come hams—Come row the boat—
Lock the door, Lariston—Ro., 's Wife of Aldivalioch Last ay a
hraw Wooer cam down the land Glen—The Waefu' Heart---Lixzie
Lind: ay.
Tickets, 2s. ; Reserve I Seats. 2s. 6,1. ; Private Boxes for Six Per.
sons, 15s. ; for Eight, 1/.
Mr. WILSON will give a MORNING PERFORMANCE on the
SONGS of s-oTLAND, at Willis's Rooms, on Thursday, I7th of
June, at half-past two o'clock.
London, England, 1847-06-14

SCALE OF PAT.

Harbour
Rank, Sea pay per service pay
month. per month.
X. a. d. X. s. d.
Inspectors of machinery afloat ... 25 0 0 „, 13 15 0
Firstclass... 20 0 0
.. 11 0 0
Chief engineer...... Second ditto 16 0 0 :.. 816 0
(Third ditto. 14 0 0 ... 714 0
{First class... 12 0 0
... 6 12 0
Assistant engineers Second ditto 910 0 .. 5 4 0
Third ditto. 8 0 0 ... 4 4 0

N.B. They are not to receive any additional pay for ser-
vice within the tropics, nor any compensation in lieu for the
allowance for the instruction of boys.

When engineers borne for harbour duty may have
charge of steam machinery, they are to receive sea pay.
When engineers are appointed from harbour-service
pay to sea-going ships, they will be entitled to receive
three months' advance of pay.
When engineers are employed to execute any work,
not for their own ship, they will be allowed extra pay
(granted under the " Queen's Regulations," chap. x., sec.
4, art.:l, page 104) according to their rank.
London, England, 1847-06-14

Per Blbs. to sink the offal.

s. d. to s. d. s. d. to s. d.
inferior Beasts..... 4 0 4 4 Second quality ditto 4 6 4 8
Second quality -•.• 4 6 4 Coarse-woolled ditto 410 5 0
Prime large Oxen.. 410 6 0 Southdown Wether 5 2 5 4
Prime Scots •••• • . 5 2 5 4 Ditto out of the wool
Large coarse Calves 4 2 4 8 Large Hogs ••.. 4 0 4 6
Prime small ditto .. 418 5 2 Small Porkers •... 4 8 5 0
Suckling Calves ..18 0 22 0 Quarter old Pigs —lB 0 23 0
Inferior Sheep . 4 2 4 4 Lambs .....• ••.. 5 0 6 0
SUPPLY AT MARKET.
Sheep. Calves. 1 Pigs.
I 28,590 240 290

Yeast!.
3,028

NEWGATE AND LE.A.DENNALL.
The arrivals of slaughtered meat, from Scotland and all
parts of England, have been on a very limited scale in the
past IA eek, but the supplies killed in the metropolis have been
somewhat on the increase, though of but middling quality,
compared with those exhibited on many previous occasions.
On the whole, the general demand has been in a very inactive
state, and the quotations must be considered about 2d per
Sibs lower than on this day se'nnight. Nearly 1,600 carcases
of Foreign Meat have been on sale.

At per :none by the Carcase.

s. d. to s. d. i s. d. to s.
Beef, Inferior .• •. 3 e 310 1 Mutton, inferior •• 4 0 4 4
- middling .. •• 4 0 4 2 middling.. 4 6 410
- prime large .. 4 4 4 6 prime .•.. 5 0 5 4
- prime small .. 4 6 4 g Pork, 1arge........ 310 4 6
Veal...• •••.•• • • • • 4 0 5 2 - small 4 g 5 0

Lamb. 5s 8d to 6s bd.

130ROUGN HOP MAREET.

Notwitlistaainiihe prevailing fine weather, and that the
bine is making considerable progress in all parts of Kent and
Sussex, the accounts which have reached us to-day are not
very satisfactory, from the fact that a further increase of fly
has taken place. Still, however, thedemand here for all kinds
of Hops is almost wholly confined to the purchases made for
consumption, at about last week's quotations. Sussex pockets,
31 18s to 4165; Weald of Kent ditto, 414 s to 51125; Mid
and East Kent ditto, 4110 s to 6/ 12s per cwt.

BOROUGH AND SPITAIMIELDS.
Very few arrivals of Potatoes have taken place at the
water-side since Monday last. The best qualities are in fair
request, at full prices; but all other kinds are a dull sale.
York Reds, 280 s to 300 s ; Ditto, Regents, 280 s to 300 s ;
Ditto, Shaws, 220 s to 230 s ; Lincolnshire and Cambridge-
shire Kidneys, 160 s to 1803; Dutch, 120 s to 160 s per ton.
London, England, 1847-06-14

BRIGHTON.

Lord Alfred Hervey and Captain G. It. Pechell, the
present Members, have addressed the electors as candi
dates for a renewal of past favours. A third candidate
in the Radical interest, is Mr. William Coningham, of
Sursex•square, Kemp-town, who comes forward in com-
pliance with a numerously sigre•l requisition. Lord A.
Hervey, the Tory Member, was elected by a majority of
two to one.
London, England, 1847-06-14

ROYAL, SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
ibider the patronage of her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, the Queen Dowager, &e.
Open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Ad,nlsslon, 0,,e
'WIRD WEEK OF M. JULLIEN'S ENGAGEMENT.
No Extra Charge 1-
On MONDAY, June 14.

be Pro:rrietor has much pleasure in announcing to the Subscribers.
A rwiteurs of Music, and the public, that he has succeeded th re-engag-
Ini„, M. JULWEN and the Principal Solo Performers of his unrivalled
ham], including Richardson, Baumann, Barret, Lazarus, Prospere,
(30 linet, and liar Koenig, for a limited number of nights. Which,
wft Mr. GODFREY'S Splendid Band, aided by a selection from
the principal bands in the Metropolis, will firm an orchestra of One
Blondred Performers.
the Proprietor begs to announce that he has, at a considerable
ea ,ense. erected a new Entrance, and a magnificent Walk, with
lb ger borders, statues, and a Central Fountain, in front of the
gaud Pictorial Representation of
TIIE TOWN AND BAY OF GIBRALTAR.
The _Menagerie contains many specimens, including the Giraffe,
Um miles. &c. The Promenade Concerts, conducted by Godfrey. A
eeptesentattion of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge
of Statues. The grand Pyrotechnic Display, representing the

SIEGE OE GIBRALTAR.
Showing the commencement of the Bombardment, partial destrtlC-
lion ot the Town. and Blowing up of the Battering Ships.
London, England, 1847-06-14

ROYAI, SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS,

Under the patronage of her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, the Queen Dowager, &c.
Open every Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday.
Ad.nission, 0,,e Shilling
THIRD WEEK OF M. JIII.LIEN'S ENGAGEMENT.
No Extra Charge !
On MONDAY. June 14.
The Proprietor has much pleasure in announcing to the Subscribers,
Am Ateurs or Music, andthe public, , hat he has succeeded in re• engag-
tag K. JULLIEN and the Principal Solo Performers of his unrivalled
ban I. includint Riehar!son, Baumann, Barret, Lazarus, Prospers,
Coilinet, and tier Keenig, for a limited number of nights. Which,
Mt., Mr. GODFRErS Sp endid Band, aided by a selection from
the principal hands in the Metropolis, will form an orchestra of One
Uundred Performers.

the Proprietor begs to announce that he has, at a considerable
611 once, erected a new Entrince, and a magniflcent Walk, with
floe cr borders, statues, and a Central Fountain, in front of the
arena Pictorial Representation of

TILE TOWN AND BAY OF GIBRALTAR.
The Menagerie contains many specimens, inchtling the Giraffe.
Gar. ;Iles. &c. The I'romenade Concerts, conducted t‘y Godfrey. A
Ter?esentatlon of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge
el Statues. The grand Pyrotechnic dsplay. representing the
SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR
iily.wing the commencement at the Bombardment, partial destruc-
tion of tne Town. and Blowing up of the Battering Ships.

J'HE WEATHER.—Stnt "OFFICE, Julia 12.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 43 ; Highest. 65 ; Noon, 6.5.
BAROMETER, 30.05.—W1ND W.S.W.; fine.
JUNE 13.

L'RRMOMETER, Lowest, 55; Highest. 68; Noon, 63.

BAROMETER, 29.80.
WIND S.W. ; cloudy, and light rain.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIr)(31, TH DAY
Igor Ana .. 22 minutes atter 2 I Evening .. 62 tainutta after 16

fatirttint

LONDON. MONDAY. JUNE 14, 1847.

HARRY PIIILLPOITS, having somewhat recovered
from the buffeting so severely administered to him,
some time since, by the Mayor of Exeter, re-appeared
on Friday night in the House of Lords, and, with
his lawn sleeves well tucked up, resolutely put on
the gloves to risk a boxing matca with the Marquis
of LANSDOWNE on the subject of education. As an
old Westminster pupil, the President of the Council
/minced his skill in the pugilistic art, and very I
speedily knocked the breath out of the body of his
spiritual antagonist. The pugnacious Lord STANLEY,
who loves the science of sparring to his heart's con-
taut, acted as second to HAUT of Exeter, but could I

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London, England, 1847-06-14

ASSISTANT ENGINEER.

He must be able to keep accounts, and make rough
working sketches of engines and boilers.
He must produce certificates of servitude in a factory,
or other proof of his acquaintance with engine work, and
of his practical abilities as a mechanic, as well as testi-
monials of good conduct and character.
He must understand the general principle of the engine,
and be acquainted with the names of the various parts
and their uses. The second class assistant engineer, in
addition to the foregoing general acquit ements, must
have served at sea at least one year, and produce proof
of his capability to work engines, &c.
The first class assistant engineer, in addition to the
foregoing general acquirements, must have served at sea
at least two years as an engineer, and be competent to
take charge of the engine when required to do so. He
must be acquainted with the principle on which the ma-
chine works in all its parts, be able to adjust the various
working parts, and set right defects which may arise in
the engines and boilers.

According to his acquirements in these points, his
proficiency as a workman and his general character and
servitude, will depend his promotion to the higher rank
of chief engineer. But he will not be considered eligible
for promotion to this latter rank until he shall :have
served three years in the capacity of first class assistant,
or as " first class engineer" on the old establishment.
Assistant engineers will be examined by the chief
engineers and inspectors of machinery of the Government
factories, in the presence of the superintendent of the
dockyard, or such other officer as may be nominated for
the purpose.
In the event, however, of the exigencies of the service
requiring the entry of engineers who may not have
served at sea the full periods herein stated, but in other
ri spects may produce proof of their qualifications. a de-
viation from these regulations will be &lowed by the
special authority, in each instance, of the Board of Ad-
miralty, a notation to such effect being made on the
passing certificates with a statement of the circumstances
of the case.

All engineers at present in the service are to be con-
tinued at their present rank and denomination until they
shall have been examined and found eligible for promo-
tion into the new establishment.

RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE PAY OF ENGINEERS,

The pay of engineers on the new establishment will be
regulated under the articles in the " Queen's Regula-
tions" and " Admiralty Instructions," applicable to com-
mission officers, except as regards the termination of
their harbour-service pay, and commencement of sea
pay, which will be regulated as directed in the case of
warrant officers, under chap. x., art. 8. page 93, of the
" Queen's Regulations."