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The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-19

MR. THEODORE FAY'S NEW NOVEL.
In 3 Vols. post
T " ECOUNTESS.
By THEODORE S. FAY, Esq.
Author of " Norman Leslie," &c.
IS NOW READY AT ALL THE LIBRARIES,
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-greet.

NEW ROMANCE by the AUTHOR of " THE PILOT,'
In 3 vols. post Bvo.
I R. COOPER'S
OCWO
READY
ATS
ALL `L` PATHFINDER,"
FINE, "
LIBRARIES.tS

'• The passages of imminent dangers and hairbreadth escapes
in this romance are of a breathless interest."—Spectator.

`• We prepared to meet in ' The Pathfinder ' another escape
through the woods, like that in The Last of the Mohicans;'
—another race over the waters, as in former sea romances;—
and another land siege, like the fearful leaguer of the block-
house described in "Fce Wept of Wish-ton-Wish :' but, in
place of any ONE of these stirring pasvages, .Mr. Cooper gives
us all TH REE. The interest of the story is unflaggingly main-
tained."—Athenmum.

Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
London, England, 1840-03-19

rHE direful effects of Youthful Imprudences,with .a
"numerous train of Complaints -
vitiated state of the blood, are hest met by the use of
from a
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which in a short time, and without stitjccting the patic-tit to inennve
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quent consequences of ignorant treatment, have ever followed its use
and its efficacy is now established by its great sale in all parts of Eu:
rope and America.
A co sous bill of directions accompanies each box, and removes
every difficulty in the way of the patient's own management (V.:his
case. Price 4s 6d.loer box.
Sold by Mr. W. Sutton, Bow Chu-ch.yard ; Mr, Thomas Butler,
4, Cheapside ; Mr. Sanger, 150, Oxfo7d.street ; Sir. Mackrill, 33,
Whiteohapel ; Han lay nll,l Co 63, 0, t",cl-6,re,t; corner 'of Well's-
street ; I W. Stirli tg, 85, Iligh.strcet, Whitechat4q ; -and tall mod'.
eine venders. .
London, England, 1840-03-19

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

am surprised to see in your Monday Evening
Edition of The Sun, that you, so far from usinz your en.
deavours to support the religion of your country, rather try
to make that, which is alone tht support of this country,
the subject of ridicule.
I see with deep regret that you have conde3cended to
cony from the Sunday Times an article which is headed
" Observance of th, Sabbath"—un article which is calcu-
lated to do an immense deal of injury to the minds of
=Tins Christians.

Remember to keep the Sabbath-day holy ; end we pray
each Sabbath that God would " incline our hearts to keep
it holy."
Let me remind you of the responsibility of your station;
to you is entrusted the means of diffusing good or evil—
religion or sin.
Pray excuse these remarks, if they be thought at all
at all severe, and consider that they come from one who
has his Redeemer's cause at heart.
Believe me, yours with respect,
AN OCCASIONAL READER.
Cambridge, Tuesday.
[We willingly insert this letter, because it evidently
comes from a Christian without guile. Would that we
could say the same of all those who make such unmeaning
noise about the strict observance of . the Sabbath, and to
whom we have been invariably opposed, for the best of all
reasons, because they confound the very esaence of religion
and morality with the observance of a particular day. Their
religion is directly opposed to the law laid down by our
Saviour, and history proves that in place of promoting mo-
rality it promotes vice and an utter disregard of true reli.
gion. Cromwell and the Saints of his time were strict ob-
,ervers of the Sabbath—they murdered Charles andl.,
paved the way for the licentiousness of the reign of
Charles I.] •
London, England, 1840-03-19

PORTUGUESE CLAIMS.

Lord SANDON wished to ask the Noble Lord the
Secretary for the Foreign Department if there was any
intelligence from Portugal which might show that the
case of the Portuguese claimants would be settled at an
early period ?
Lord PALMERSTON said that he had lately
appointed a Gentleman to become a Member of the
Commission who had to decide on the subject, but that
Gentleman had declined the office, and he had not yet
been able to appoint any one to replace him.
Lord SANDON said he hoped that the Commis-
sioner in question might soon be appointed, and that the
interests or the claimants might not he trifled with.
Lord PALMERSTON said that the first appoint-
ment he had made was a bona fide one.

Lord SANDON wished that the Noble Lord mighi
fix a time within which he could complete the corm

mission.

Lord PALMERSTON said that it rras impossib'e
for him to fix a day for the purpose, but he could assule
the Noble Lord that he was in earnest on the subject.
—( A laugh.)
POSTPONEMENT OF MOTION.

Mr. GOULBO URN said that it appeared that the
Hon. Member for Finsbury did not intend to bring
forward his motion regarding the petition of William
Joseph and John Workman, presented on the 13th
March last, although that petition had been ordered
to be printed with the Votes of the House. The petition
cotained serious charges against Magistrates and other
parties in Sussex, and he (Mr. Duncombe) thought that
this should prove to Hon. Members how cautious they
should be in ordering petitions to be printed which
were not to come under the consideration of the House.
STEAM NAVIGATION.

Sir T. COCHRANE wished to ask the Right
Hon. Gentleman opposite, the President of the Board
of Trade, when he intended to proceed with the Bill re-
lative to Steam Navigation.

Mr. LABOUCHERE said that there were
a great many difficulties in that measure which had
necessarily ied to its delay ; but he was in hopes of
proceeding with it shortly.
London, England, 1840-03-19

TO BE \VON, Two Millions Seven Hundred
and Fifty-six Thousand Florins.
The GREAT SALE by. SHARES of the beautiful PA-
LACE OBERMEIDLING will take place irrevocably on the
21st inst., in Vienna ( Austria), with the authority and under
the guarantee of the Austrian Govornment.
This Sale, containing also a number of MONEY GAINS,
offers many advantages to the Shareholders.
Price fora Share, 11. ; Six Shares, 9/. ; Thirteen Shares, 10/.
The amounts can be remitted in Bank of England Notes, or
any other way.
All gains are paid without the smallest deduction, a fortnight
after the drawing, and the official bulletin of all drawn numbers
sent to every purchaser.
Apply for Shares and Prospectuses, post-paid, to
HENRY BEER, and CO., Bankers, Paris.

GRAY'S INN WINE ESTABLISHMENT.
PURE PALE BRANDY, Vintage 1808,
same quality as heretofore, 725. per dozen ; three
dozen cases, 101. 10s.
23, High Holborn.

HENEKEY and COMPANY.
London, England, 1840-03-19

EVEN Livia EDITION.

THE PENNY WEEKLY DISPATCH
and DICKY GOSSIP, No. 5, price ld. These two
popular papers of Sunday, vcill contain the cream and marrow
of all the daily and weekly Journals, up to the latest hour of
going to Press, on Theatres, Sports, Voyages, Travels, Army,
Navy, Science, High and Low Life.
Sold by Stange, Berger, Cleave, Clements, Clark, Jefferies,
Hetherington, Purkess, Pattie, Vickers &c., Szc.

BANK O --------
F ASIA.
Capi6al £2,000,000, in Shares of £lOO each,
(With a reserved power of augmentation).
CHAIRMAN—The Right Hon. Sir GORE 01.1SELEY, Bart.
DEPUTY CHammaiv—WM. JARDINE, Esq.

DIRECTORS.
Thomas H. Brooking, Esq. A. E. M'Donnell, Esq., late
Chas. Buller, jun., Esq., M.P.' Madras Civil Service
Sir John Campbell, K.C. H., C. F. Middleton, Esq., late
K. L. S., Madras 'Service Bengal Civil Service
John Chapman, &A. Jacob Montefiore, Esq.
James Cockburn, Esq. George Money, Esq.
James Buller East, Esq., M.P. • William Newnham, Esq., late
Charles Elliot, E,q., late Ben-! Bombay Civil Service
gal Civil Service Chas. Norris, Esq., late Bon:-
Aaron Asher Goldsmid, Esq. bay Civil Service
'I homes Goldsworthy, Esq. Samuel Prior, Esq.

Colonel Sir Frederiok Harkey,' Col. H. D. Robertson, Bombay
G. CM. G. I Service
Joseph Hoare Esq. Major-General G. A. Taylor,
C. E. Layard, Esq., late Cey-! C. 8., Madias Service
lon Civil Service , Thomas Weeding, Esq.
AUDITORS.

George Gowan, Esq., late
Madras Civil Service.
, J. B. Montefiore, Esq.
BANKERS—Messrs. Barnett, Hoares, and Co. ; Messrs.
Smith, Payne, and Co.
STANDING COUNSEL--Francis H. Goldsmid, Esq.
Souctroas—Messrs. Crowder and Maynard ; David Row-
an, Esq.
This Company has been formed for the purpose of establish-
ing a Bank for the British possessions of India, and for other
parts of Asia, where, after mature deliberation and attention,
the Direetors feel satisfied that Capital can be securely and be-
neficially employed in carrying on the business of banking.
Appiloation has been made to Government for a Royal
Charter of Incorporation, limiting the responsibility of the
Shareholders.
The capital of the Company is divided into 20,000 shares, a
portion of which will be reserved for allotments in India.
The general management of the Bank will be vested in a
Court of Directors resident in London ; and the branches in
India will be conducted by local boards of managers, under ap-
pointment from the Directors in London.
A General Meeting of the Proprietors will be held annually
in London, at which a full Report of the Company's affairs will
be submitted.
A deposit of 51. per share to be paid on the allotment, of the
shares ; the fir nre calls will be determined after the charter
shall be obtained.
Application for shares to be addressed to the Secretary, at
the temporary offices of the Company, 61%, Mooraate- street.
ROBERT MONTGOMERY MARTIN, Secretary.

Thomas Chapman, Esq.
James Dowie, Esq.
London, England, 1840-03-19

No. 14.828.

0 Rirri SH INSTITUTION, PALL
11: 9 MALL.
The GALLERY for the EXHIBITION and SALE of the
WORKS o BRITISH ARTISTS IS OPEN DAILY from
Ten in the Morning until Five in the Evening.
Admission Is. ; Catalogues Is.
WILLIAM BARNARD, Keeper.

HINDOSTAN.
JUST OPENED, at the PANORAMA,
LEICESTER- SQUARE.
A SPLENDID VIEW of BEWARES,
The most Holy City of Hindostan, together with a portion of
the Ganges, celebrated for its sanctity.
The numerous figures, vessels, &c., by which the view is en-
livened, exhibit in a striking manner many of the singular cus-
toms and religious ceremonies of the Hindoos.
NOW OPEN, a splendid and interesting VIEW of VER-
SAILLES on the Fete St. Louis.
Admittance to each View, Is. ; Books, 6d. each.
N.B.—The Circles are warmed for the Season.

FOUND, on MONDAY, the 9th Inst., A
BLACK NEWFOUNDLAND BITCH., in Old-
street-road. The Owner may have her by giving a proper
deseription, and paying the expenses.
Apply at 7, Great Chart-street, Hoxton, any day between
Twelve and Two.
London, England, 1840-03-19

THE CHURCH.

Mr. lIUME gave notice that on Tuesday next he
would move for the following returns :—Of the number
of non-resident incumbents through England and
Walns ; also of the curates in each diocese, with
the atr.ount of their incomes ; also of the incumbents
admitted by the presentation of the Crown, distinguish-
ing those of the Lord Chancellor and of the First Lord
of the Treasury, and of the Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster, with the dates in each case of the entry
and of the admission into holy orders, and the amount
of the living ; also the aggregate period for which each
person acually performed duty since admission.
CARRIAGE OF BAGGAGE.
The lioN. MEMBER also gave notice of a motion for
returns of proceedings at the Horse Guards, relative to
the carriage of military baggage.
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW.
Mr. WALLACE gave notice of a motion for re-
turns respecting the absence of certain officers of the
University of Glasgow.—(Laughter.)
THE CHURCH AND VOLUNTARYISM.
Mr. HINDLEY gave notice eof a motion for several
returns relative to the number of places of worship in
I each parish in England and Wales, whether connected
I • 1 the Established Church (and distinguishing among
them those which were supported by the voluntary
principle), or whether connected with Protestant Dis-
senters—stating also the numbers of sittings in each

class.
Sir HUSSEY VIVIAN said that on Tuesday night,
in replying to a qUestion from the Hon. and Gallant
Member for Sussex, he had stated that the delay in
placing the Report of the Naval and Military Commis_
sion before the House arose from the lamented illness
of the Duke of Wellington. He had since as-
certained that that • statement was wrong, for
he had found that the report sent to the Duke of We',
lington was returned within 24 hours—(Hear, hear,
from the Opposition)—and that the delay had arisen
in consequence of the Secretary being unable, from
his numerous and laborious duties, to prepare the do-
cuments for the press. He had seen the Secretary
that day, and he understood they would be ready within a
fortnight.—( Hear.)
_ _
London, England, 1840-03-19

' !This day is published, in Bvo. (pp. 60), price One
CONSIDERATIONS on the STATE of
the LAW regarding MARRIAGES with a DE-
CEASED WIFE'S SISTER.
By a BARRISTER of the MIDDLE TEMPLE.
London : Longman, Orme. and Co.
MARRIAGE ACT, sth and 6th Wm. IV. c. 54; com-
monly called LORD LYNDHURST'S ACT.—Parties ag-
grieved by the above Act, which prohibits Marriages with a
Deceased Wife's Sister, are earnestly solicited to co-operate
in an endeavour now making to obtain its repeal. The pro-
hibition has no foundation either in Religion or Morality, and
cannot be supported upon any grOund of rational expediency.
Communications to be addressed to Messrs. Wilson and
Ogilvy, Printers, 57, Skinner-street, Snowhill.—Names will
be scrupulously concealed, if desired.'

• A NEW KALENDAR. •
Now ready, in a pocket volume, with twelve Illustrations by
R. Cruickshank, price ss. 6d. bound.
COLBURN'S
liALENDAR OF AMUSEMENTS
IN TOWN AND COUNTRY,
for IF4O.
Comprising London Seasons and Sights, Balls, Vacquerades,
Theatres, Concerts, Public Exhibitions; Winter, Summer,
and Harvest sports; Cricket, Wrestling, Swimming, Skating,
Rowing and Sailing Matches; Races, Hunts, and Steeple-
chases ; Shooting Seasons ; Fishing and Watering-place
Seasons; Fairs and other Sports.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready, a NEW EDITION, in 3 vols. post Bvo. bound,
with Twenty-four Illustrations by Geo. Cruikshank, of
OLIVER TWIS T.
By CHARLES DICKENS, Esq.,
Author of " The Pickwick Papers," and " Nicholas Nickleby,"
" This is, without doubt, the chef d'ceuvr6 of Mr. Dickens."
—Quarterly and Edinburgh Reviews.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
London, England, 1840-03-19

WARRANTED TABLE CUTLERY.

Table Knives, with Ivory handles, per doz. 14:.—Dessert
Knives, 12s.—Carvers, per pair, 4s. 6d.—The Long Set of 50
Pieces, 40s.—The same to Balance Table Knives, 16s.—Des-
serts, 14s.—Carvers, ss. 6d.—Large size Ivory-handled Table
Knives, 18s.—Desserts, 16s. per doz.—Carvers, 6s. —The same
to Balance Table, 21s.—Desserts, 15s.—Carvers, 7s. 6d.—
White none Handled Table Knives and Forks, 9s. per doz.—
Black Horn-handled Table Knives and Forks, Ils. per doz.—
Desserts, Bs.—Carvers, 2s. 6d.—The Knives and Forks both
warranted.

FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, CORNICE POLES, DISH.:
COVERS, BATHS, &c.
Fashionable Black Iron Fenders from 9s.—Bronzed ditto
from 12s.—Brass ditto from 10s.—Polished Steel Fire Irons
from ss.—Block Tin Dish Covers the Set, I Is.—lmproved
shape ditto, 16s.—Patent ditto, the very best quality and newest
shape that is made, 35s.—Japanned Bottle Jacks, warranted to
carry 251b5., 7s. 6d.—Brass ditto, 9s. 6d.—Brass Stair Rods,
3s. Od. per doz.—Brass Cornice or Window Curtain Poles,
Is. 3d. per foot.—Copper Tea Kettle to hold 1 Gallon, 7s.—
Copper Coal Scoops, from 10s. 6d.—Tea Urns, from 275.
Shower Baths, with Copper conducting Tubes and Pamp, and
with Curtains complete, 110 s.
Purchaser ;are recommended to visit the Warehouses, Wells-
street, Oxford-street; or to apply for a Catalogue of prices,
which can be forwarded for a single postage. Country Orders
.o contain a remittance. All Postages to be paid.
Established 1820.
London, England, 1840-09-17

EVENING EDITION.

ST•EAM--B-0 AT • CHALLENGE FOR
ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS I

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR—Various paragraphs having appeared in
certain publications tending to detract from the me-
rits of the Archimedes screw-propeller steam-ship,
I consider the only way to determine the matter,
after the successful performances that vessel has
already made in circumnavigating Great Britain,
and in her recent voyages to Oporto, Amsterdam,
&c., is to publish this challenge, to run the Archi-
medes against any paddle-wheel steamer in the
kingdom, the power of which is not superior, and
the tonnage and draught of water not less than that
Vessel. • The trial to take place in the open sea,
over a distance of one hundred or five hundred
miles, for the sum of One Thousand Guineas !
N.B. The trial must take place before the 15th
October next, and the challenge does not extend to
vessels with high pressure engines.

FRANCIS PETTIT SMITH, Patentee.
I, Wade's-terrace, East India-road, London,
Sept. Iti, 1840.

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, WEDNEsDAT.—Her Majesty has not
having
her usual drive in the Park to-day, the weather
Doing continued unfavourable.
• Colonel Wemyss took his departure this morning, and
has been relieved in the duties of Equerry in Waiting
on the Queen, by the Hon. Colonel Grey, who arrived
,e-day at the Castle. The Hon. Hugh Fortescue and
. ''Tr. Selwyn, one of her Majesty's Counsel, also arrived
D-day.
The. Royal Dinner Party at the Castle this evening
expectod to include the following :—Her Royal High-
ness the Duchess of KQnt, their Serene Highnesses the
Princess Hohenlohe Langenturg, and the Princess
Therese of Hohenlohe Sehillingsfurst, Countess of Char-
lernont, Lady Charlotte Dundas, Hon. Miss Cocks,
Hon. Miss Cavendish, Baroness Lehzen, Baroness
Spaeth, Mademoiselle de Hugel, Earl of Albemarle,
Earl of Surrey, Viscount Melbourne, Hon. Hugh
Per tescue , Mr. Selwyn, Sir Robert Otway, Colonel
Couper, Hon. Colonel Grey, Sir Edward Bowater, and
Captain Seymour.

Her Majesty the Queen Dowager went to her resi-
dence, Bushy House, Bushy Park, yesterday morning,
and returned to Marlborough House in the evening.
.The Duke of Cambridge went yesterday morning to
.„113chrnond, and spent the day shooting. His Royal
Highness returned to Cambridge House in the afternoon.
The Prussian Minister transacted business yesterda: ,
at the Foreign Office.
The Marquis of Normanby has left his residence,
Au'ulgrave Castle, on a visit to Earl Spencer, at his
*cat, Wiston Hall.
The Hon. Hugh Fortescue left town yesterday, on
a visit to her Majesty at Windsor Castle.
London, England, 1840-09-17

LLOYD'S SHIPPING-(THIS DAY.)

LONDON, SEPT. 17.—Wind this day at noon, fresh
breeze from S.W. to N W., and fine weather.
LIVERPOOL, SEPT. 16.—Wind N. N.W. very fresh.—
Arrived the Clio, Daly, from Mobile; and Henry M'Cor-
mick, Leech, Sierra Leone. Sailed the Brazilian, White,
for Rio Janeiro.
DEAL, SEPT. 16.—Wind W. to S. W., squally.—Ar-
rived the Iris, Fisher, from Mauritius; Oomulgie, New
Orleans. Put back, James, Todd, Sydney ; Ferguson,
Vertue, Pert Philip; Mary Gray, Boyd, Hobart 'Town ;
Staines Castle, Petrie, New Zealand; Henry Tanner, Bis-
sett, Calcutta; and Simon Taylor, Brown,
SHEERNESS, OCT. 16.—Arrived her Majesty's ship
Snake from the West Indies.
PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 16.—1 t commenced blowing very
hard last night at ten o'clock from S. W. by S., veering to
N. W. and W. N. W., and has continued throughout the
day from that quarter. 7 p.m.—lt still blows hard feom
W.N. W., and has every appearance of a dirty night.—
Put back the Vernon, Denny, for Calcutta ; her Majesty's
ship Cygnet, Cape of Gcod Hope.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 15.—Wind N. W. to S.W., fresh
breezes.—Arrived the Wilton, Wilson, from Aux Cayes.
Duct IN, SEPT. 15.—Sailed the Eugenia, Young, fur
St. John's, New Brunswick.
DARTMOUTH, SEPT. 15 —Off port the Adler schooner,
from Arica ; Agenoria, Hogg, Miramichi.
SHIELDS, SEPT. 15.—Arrived, the Elizabeth, Bowen,
from Quebec.
HULL, SEPT. 16.—1 t blew a heavy gale from N. W. to
NE. last night. 1 P.M.; wind moderate, from the west-
ward. Sailed the Lucy Anne, Snow, for New Yogk The
Glen Albyn (steamer), arrived here for Gottenburgb, re-
ports that the harbours in Christiansand and the neigh-
bourhood were full of vessels.
SUNDERLAND, SEPT. 16.--Arrived the Mary Alice,
from Quebec ; Mariner, Bathurst. Sailed the Niagara,
Champion, for Calcutta.
STOCKTON, SEPT. 15.—Arrived the Henrietta Sophia,
Van Horn, and Europe, Kearsley, from Quebec ; Danube,
Butehard, Mirattichi.
RAMSGATE, SEPT. 16.—The Sophia Pato, Harrison,
bound to Sydney, lost both anchors and chains to-day in
Margate Roads.
SHEERNESS, SEPT. 11.—The Greenock, from St. Pe.
tersburgh to Liverpool, on entering the harbour yesterday
during a very heavy gale at N. N. W, was driven on the
Holmes, and it is expected must be lightened to be got off.

VESSELS SPOKEN WITIL—The Henrietta Sophia, from
Quebec to Hartlepool, 21st ult., lat. 46, lon. 50 ; Thames,
of London, for Quebec, 25th, lat. 47, lon. 43; Caroline,
of Aberdeen, 29th, lat. 48, lon. 35, by the Patrick, a rived
in the Downs. Duchess of Buccleugh, 3d inst., lat. 46,
lon. 22, by the Harriet, APCabe, arrived i❑ the Downs.
Hero, Smith, London to Quebec, 11th, off Briar Island ;
Harmony, Bristol to Quebec, 20th, lat. 45, lon. 50, by the
Jane, Hudson, arrived at Whitchaven. Friends, Liver-
pool to Singapore, •2d ult., out 21. days, by the Ann,
WAlpine, arrived in the River. Thames, of Liverpool,
for Quebec, 26th ult., lat. 47, lon. 46, by the Caledonia,
Paton, arrived at Cork. Pallas, Oporto to Newfound-
land, 28th ult., lat. 46, lon. 33; Alpha, of Prince Ed-
ward's Island, 10Lli inst., Cape Clear, N. by W. 50 miles,
by the Aisthoqe, Murphy, arrived at Whitehaven.
London, England, 1840-09-17

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We regret we cannot insert the letter of " Publins." The word
" pr. fligacy" is not correctly used, and as for extravagance,
there are many other classes in the country to whom the
term would better apply. What does he think of 30,0001.
a year with vast patronage for a sinecurist Prelate ?

ti LOH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE 'ID-MORROW.
M '2 minutes after 6. I Evening —.... 5 minutes after 7.

3he rublication of the Evening Edition of Tnz Sox com-
menced at 10 minutes after Three. .

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London, England, 1840-09-17

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.

UNDER the MANAGEMENT of MADAME VESTRIS.
THIS EVENING, SEPT. 17,
Will be performed Sheridan's Comedy(of
THE RIVALS.

i....,~

Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. W. Farren ; Captain Absolute,
Mr. Anderson ; Faulkland, Mr. Cooper ; Julia, Mrs. Nisbett;
Lydia Languish, Madame Vestris.
To conclude with an Original Coinic, Romantic, Operatic,
Melodramatic, Fairy Extravaganza, in Three Parts, entitled
wnd founded on that popular Nursery Tale,
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD.
The Principal Characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. J. Vining,
Mr. J. Bland, Madame Vestris, Miss Rainforth, Mrs. C.
!ones, &c. &c.

On Friday, the Merry Wives of Windsor, with the Sleep-
ing Beauty.
On Saturday, a New Play by James Sheridan Knowles, Esq.
entitled the Bride of Messina, with the Sleeping Beauty.,
Dress Boxes, 7s. ; Second Price, 3s. 6.1. ; First and Second
Circles, ss. ; Second Price, 2.5. 6d. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Price,
a. ; Gallery, Is.
Doors to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
tommence at Sever o'Clock.

Tick:ts and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Grogan,
at the Box-office, from Ten till Four, where Season 'rickets
may be had upon application.
Private Boxes to be had so'ely of Mr. Andrews, bookseller,
167, New Bond-street.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, and THURSDAY.
GRAND PROMENADES MUSICALES ET
CHAMPETIZES,
By Godfrey's unrivalled Band.
The vast Panorama al Fresco of Iceland and its Volcanoes, by
Danson—Breaking up of the Ice—Melting of the Snows—
Release and Departure of the Discovery Ship.
Carter's astonishing " Koniaphostic," or "Lime Light.
Eruption of Mount Hecla, with increased magnificence.
ADMISSION ONE SHILLING.
Feeding Hour of the Carnivora, Five o'Clock.
Concert at Five. Eruption at Eight.
London, England, 1840-09-17

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No. 14,9 A

GREAT WESTERN LOAN SOCIETY,
No. 14, DUKE-STREET, ADELPHI.
Notice is hereby given, that applications for LOANS from
1 5/. to 50/. %toy be made daily at the Society's Offices as above,
from ten in the morning- till four in the afternoon, Saturdays
excepted, on which (lay the offices close at three precisely.
By Order,
JAMES M'DONALD, Secretary.

PARISH of ST. GEORGE, HANOVER-
-SQUARE.
To BUTCHERS, MEALMEN, Cheesetnongers, Corn-
chandlers, Grocers Milkmen, Potatoe-dealers, Oil andTalow-
chandlers, Wine and Spirit Merchants, Colourmen, and Coffin-
makers. Such Persons -s are willing to CONTRACT with
the GOVERNORS and DIRECTORS of the POOR of the
said PARISH, for SUPPLYING the WORKHOUSES
for Six Months, from the 29th day of September, 1840, to the
25th day of March, 1841, may deliver in their sealed Proposals
at the Board-room, in Mount-street, on or before Nine o'clock
on Wednesday, the 23d of September instant.
Persons tendering are desired to be in attendance, and to
take notice that all offers must be made upon, and strictly in
accordance with, the printed form of tender, which may be ob-
tained on application to the Master of the Workhouse, in
Mount-street, as well as any further particulars.
By order, T. B. CHAPPELL, Vestry Clerk.

PIT-PLACE. EPSOM.
ESSRS. ADAM MURRAY and SONS
beg to announce, that on TUESDAY, 6th of October
next, and following day, they will offer for SALE by PUB-
LIC AUCTION, on the premises,
The elegant MANSION and GROUNDS of PIT-PLACE,
together with all the excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
thereto belonging ; also the Hunting and Racing Stables of
King Charles the Second, contiguous to the above mansion ;
unless previously disposed of by private contract.
Further particulars may be known by applying at the office
of Messrs. Adam Murray and Sons, surveyors and land agents,
47, Parliament-street.
London, England, 1840-09-17

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

(From the Brieton Gazette.)
PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 16.—The following line-of-
battle ships are preparing with all practicable expedition
for immediate commission, namely, Indus, 84, and Ven-
geance, 84, at Portsmouth ; also the Britannia, 120,
the Bombay, 84, and Clarence, 84, at Plymouth ; and
the Formidable, 84, and Monarch, 84, at Sheerness.
The Howe, and Royal Adelaide, 120 gun fl ig-ships,
are also getting ready for sea service. The dockyard
presents a scene of activity and bustle, and the town is
posted with bills for men for her Majesty's navy.
The Britannia, 120, will go out to Spithead this
week, and immediately on the arrival of the Donegal,
78, from Lisbon, that ship's crew will shift over to her,
and be completed to 820 men. She is to bear the flag
of Rear. Admiral Sir John Ommanney, as se-
cond in command in the Mediterranean.
The Rodney, 92, Captain Maunsell, was to leave Ply-
mouth Sound on Sunday, direct for Malta, to join Sir
R. Stopford's fleet with the least possible delay.
Sir William Burnett, Physician-General of the Navy,
has arrived here, on his annual visit of inspection of
Haslar Hospital, and will shortly proceed to Plymouth.
The Cygnet, 8, Lieutenant Wilson, has sailed for
Plymouth, on her way to the Cape and West African
station. She took seamen gunners for the Calcutta,
84, at Plymouth, and other supernumeraries.
The Snake, 16, Commander Hay, is at Spithead,
from the `•Vest Indies, having left Halifax on the Ist
of August. She goes to the eastward to be paid off.
She brings no news whatever. Vice-Admiral Sir T.
Harvey had left Halifax for Queb'c in the Winchester
frigate. The Satellite, 18, Commander Robb, was
shortly to sail for England to be paid off.
Lieutenant J. B. Somerville is appointed Flag-Lieu-
tenant to Rear-Admiral Sir E. D. King, K.C.8., Com-
mander-in-Chief in the Brazils.
At Spithead—Snake, 16.
In Harbour--Britannia, Royal George yacht, Vic-
tory, Excellent, Echo, and flag,•tenders.

ACCIDENT ON THE NORTH MID-
LAND RAILWAY.

The following is to the present time the result of this
unfortunate accident :
M. A. Deneux, killed.
Mr. J. H. W.ight, solicitor, London, spine injured,
and r*w lying in a very dangerous state, it being very
doubtful if he will recover.
Mr. G. Jones, leg broken.
Shaw, (Guard), hip broken.
A female, collar-6;le broken.
(The two last named are doing well.)
Immediately on the accident being made known at
the station in Derby several gentlemen connected with
the railm:y visited the scene, in order to render every
assistance which the Company had it in their power to
offer. The utmost attention is paid to the sufferers,
and we believe, if we except Mr. Wright, there is every
reason to hope that the others injured will speedily re-

cover.
An inquest was held on the body of M. Deneux yes-
terday (Tuesday), befote Mr. Mozley, jun., Coroner,
and a very respectable jury, at the Amber Gate Sta-
tion, when after a patient and minute investigation, a
verdict was returned of " Accidental death in conse-
quence of the breaking of an axle." No deodand was
levied.—Derby Mercury.
London, England, 1840-09-17

re.
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PRICE sd.

218 ; Portuguese New Five per Cents. rallied to 318
32, and the Three per Cents. to 214 22 ; Colombian
Stock of 1824 was tteady at 22 ; and Mexican of 1825
at 24i. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. fluctuated
from 491 to 50 ; and Balgian Bonds were transferred
at 98.

To-day the Committee of Spanish Bondholders had
another interview with Count Lara upon the subject of
his mission to this country. The Count showed his
credentials from the Spanish Government, thus proving
what we have already stated, that he would never have
come over in any other than an official capacity. His pro-
position is, to capitalise the arrcais of interest, and pay
2 per cent, interest upon it, having, of course, a new
loan to assist him in his project. The Count, it is said,
earnestly assured the Committee of the sincerity of his
Government's intentions to the bondholders, and the
members present, Messrs. Thornton, Wyllie, Tasker,
and Captain Britten and others, seemed disposed to re-
commend his plan for adoption by the creditors.
The Share Market, like those for Stocks, was firmer
to-jay, with a fair amount of business doing. The prin-
cipal railway shares were last quoted as follow :—Great
Western, 18 ; New ditto, 6 ; London and South Wes-
tern, 15i ; Ditto and Birmingham, 74i ; and York and
North Midland, 19 premium. The Brighton were
10-a ; Blackwell, 2 ; South Easteri, 174 ; and Great
North of England, 1.5 discount. London and West-
rdnster Bank shares wore at 31 prem., ex dividend.
London, England, 1840-03-21

The House then resumed, and the Report was ordered
to be received on Monday next.
The Howe then resolved itself into a Committee of
Ways and Means, and, on the motion of the CHAN-
CELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, 8,000,0001. was
voted out of the Consolidated Fund for the public
service.

The House resumed.
Mr. LA BOUCHE RE postponed the Committee on
the Flour Importation (Ireland) Bill until after Easter.
The Tithe Commutation Act Amendment Bill was
read a third time, and passed.
Colonel SIBTHORP gave notice, that on the introduc-
tion of the Canada Bill, he should call the attehtion of the
House to the expenses attending the appointments of the
Earl of Durham and Mr. Poulett Thompson, the late and
the present Governor of Canada.
The House adjourned at a Quarter past Ten o'Clock.

i'i LT

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, MARCH 5.

Notice is hereby given, that her Majesty will hold a Levee at
St. James's Palace, on Wednesday, the Ist of April next, at
two o'clock.

Notice is hereby given, that her Majesty will hold a Drawing-
room at St. James's Palace on Thursday, the 9th of April
next, at two o'clock.

WHITEHALL, AIARCH 20, 1840.
The Queen has been pleased to direct letters pat int to be
passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great.
Britain and Ireland, conferring the honour of Knighthood upon
Robert Boucher Clarke, Esq., Solicitor-General in the Island
of Barbadoes.
London, England, 1840-03-21

NOW RE '1)17 A ALL THE LIBRARIE S,

la vols., with Twenty-one humorous Illustratioi.s ty- R. W.
Buss, R. A.
:JUTS. TROLLOPE'S " WIDOW MAR-
RIED,"
A SEQUEL TO " WIDOW BARNABY."
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
" A most excellent seq lel to Widow Barnaby.' The illus-
trations are most admirably executed by one of the most inge-
nious and humorous artists extant."—John Bull.
" We look upon the ' Widow Married' as one of the best and
truest portraits in the whole range of modern fiction."—Sun.
" Decidedly the most amusing of all Mrs. Trollope's stories."
—Parthenon.
"This sparkling, amusing, and most instructive work stamps
Mrs. Trollope as a first-rate artist in this walk of literature.
The sketches by Buss are capital."—Caledonian Mercury.
" This capital continuation to Widow Barnaby' is rich in
amusement and drollery."—Dublin Evening Post.
" A most biting, observant, and humorous work."—Age.
" The ' Widow Married' displays a deep knowledge of human
nature. It is the best production of this highly-gifted writer."
—Dublin Evening Packet.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborouilh...trcet.
London, England, 1840-03-21

LYRA UR3AiNICA.

Now ready, in 2 vole. post Bvo., With portrait of Captain
Morris,

THE SOCIAL EFFUSIONS
of the CELEBRATED CAPTAIN CHARLES
MORRIS, of the late Life Guards, Member of the Beef-steak
Club, Bge•
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.

IS MAJESTY the EMPEROR of
AUSTRIA having AUTHORISED and GUA-
RANTEED several DISTRIBUTIONS of MONEY
PREMIUMS, which (though they are NO LOTTERIES)
,ffer many possibilities of obtaining

LARGE FORTUNES,
HEINE BROTHERS, at HAAIBURGH,
are NOW SELLING SHARES for the said DISTRIBU-
TIONS. Persons slesirous to purchase. may receive, PRE-
VIOUS to giving anv order, the PROSPECTUS and PAR-
TICULARS, upon addressing WITHOUT DELAY, a line
to HEINE, BROTHERS, at HAMBURGH.

F. B.—TEE NEXT DISTRIBUTION contains Portions •f
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND,
FIVE THOUSAND,
TWO THOUSAND,
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED,
ONE THOUSAND,
EIGHT HUNDRED, SIX HUNDRED, FIVE HUN-
DRED, THREE HUNDRED, TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY, TWO HUNDRED, ONE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY, ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY, ONE HUN-
DRED AND TEN, and ONE HUNDRED POUNDS,
&c. &c., ansonnting t• .£134,990 Sterling.
London, England, 1840-03-21

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE,

UNDER THE MANAGEMENT BUTLER.
THIS EVENING the Entertainments will commence with
THE MUSE AND THE MERCHANT.
Edmund Bian. Mr. Roll ; Rosa, Miss Fitzwaltcr.
THE LADIES' CLUB,
Open every night at Half-past Seven.
Mrs. Stirling in the Chair.
Immediately after the Business of the Club, the New Barletta,
by the Author of " His Last Legs," entitled
THE HAPPIEST MAN ALIVE.

Charles Euston, Mr. F. Vining (his first appearance at this
Theatre).
To be followed by
ANGELINE.
Angeline Le Lis, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with
THE GENTLEMAN IN BLACK.
Pet...sr Punctilio, Mr. Jones.
Boxes, 4s. Pit, 2s. Gallery, Is.
Second Price immediately after the Ladies' Club.
London, England, 1840-03-21

rHE CURE EFFECTED, OR THE MONEY CHARGED
RETURNED.

NESSRS. COOPER and CO., Members
I of the Royal College of Surgeons, No. 10, Bouverie-
street, Fleet-street, may be consulted from Eight o'Clock in the
Morning until Ten at Night, on every stage and symptom of Syphilis,
fronerrhsea, Gleets, Secondary symptoms, Seminal Weakness, end Strictures of the Urethra, &c. The treatment they adopt is the ro.
suit of twenty-five years' extensive and successful practice in London.
The most inveterate cases of Syphilis eradicated in eight or nine
days, and cases of a slight nature in two or three, at a moderate
expense, unaided by the dangerously indiscriminate use of mercury.
The sure 'fleeted without confinement or hindrance from business
Letters (post paid) enclosing a remittance for medicines will be
answered by return ; and Country Patients corresponded with until
recovered.
London, England, 1840-03-21

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1840.

the Hon. and Gallant Officer upon what authority he made

th estatement.

Sir THOMAS COCHRANE had read the account
in the United Service Gazette and the Asiatic Journal.

--(Loud laughter.)
Sir THOMAS TROWBRIDGE would suggest to
his Hon. Friend awl Relative that he should for the fu.

ture take care to make himself acquainted with the facts
of any case which he might think it necessary to bring
forward, as it was not absolutely necessary that the time
of the House should be taken up in investigating every
complaint from a lady which might happen to appear in
the Newspapers.—(Ceeers and laughter.)
The SPEAKER then left the Chair, and the House re-
solved itself into a Committee of Supply.
London, England, 1840-03-21

CHANCERY UOURT_(TI•IIS DAY.)

CASBORNE r. 11AR511,1,31.
The Loan CHANCELLOL gave judgment in this ease, in
which the only question was, whethcr an issue which a party
had been directed by the Court to try, and which he bad ne-
glected to do, because the Judge before whom it was to be tried
doubted if it should be taken pro confesso, or whether the
party should have liberty to try it at the present Assizes. On
the case coming on before the Master of the Rolls, his Lordship
gave the party liberty to try the issue, and the case came before
tha Court upon appeal from that decision. His Lordship was
clearly of opinion, after having referred back to the authorities
upon the point for the last hundred and forty years, that the
party was not entitled to the indulgence granted him by the
Master of the Rolls, arid he therefore must direct the issue to
be taken pro confesso agams thim.
London, England, 1840-03-21

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

The letter of M. T. has been unavoidably postponed, but we
will endeavour to find room for it, and for others which have
been given out for composition, on Monday or Tuesday.

MOH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
Morning ;62 minutes alter 4 f Evening 39 minutes after 4

Ast
k. trref
)47:41
14:0*
London, England, 1840-03-21

MOUSSELINE DE LAINES, CHALIS,
CACHMIRE BROCHIS, BAYADERES, SYL-
PRIDES,
1-jp's
ar s of 2,000 of the above Fashionable Dresses, of the
iic,uest quality, and most select and approved patterns of the
the cost
and British mode, arc now offering at less than half
oiereost to the manufacturer. The whole of the Stock is now
sive ing at a great reduction of price, in consequence of exten-
top
and neee.,:r v 11+, shop front for . Mn ene,-•
154,
c Canzons, Haim irts.—Upwards of 6000 Muslin
'aja at less than half the Manufacturer's Cost, Blondes,
e!ulin, Valenciennes, and Lisle Lace. 80 boxes of rich
Para Bonnet and Cap Ribbons. Silk, Cotton, and Thread
li 11,1erY, Gloves and Haberdashery.
se
age Whale to be sold off at a great reduction of price in con-
quence of the alterations.
MERINGTON, 154, NEW BOND-STREET.

INDEPENDENT WEST MIDDLESEX
ASSURANCE COMPANY,
Opposite the Bazaar, Baker-street, Portman-square, London.
South St. David's-street, Edinburgh ;
Ingram-street, Glasgow ;
And Sackville-street, Dublin.
Empowered under the several Acts of Parliament of 14th Geo.
111. c. 48; 22d Geo. 111. ; 53d Gco. 111. C. 141; 3d Geo.
IV. c. 92 ; and Ist Vic. e. 10.
IMISIEDIATE BENEFITS OFFERED TO THE
PUBLIC.
LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE RATES
Reduced 30 per Cent, per Annum Lower than any other Office.
LIFE ANNUITY RAT ES
CALCULATED ON EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES! I !
FOR EXA MPIE.
For every 1004 deposited, this Association will grunt the An-
nuity placed opposite the Age of the Party depositing.
From bOl. and upwards, in proportion.
London, England, 1840-03-21

HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS.

Dress Boxes, 7s. ; Second Price, 3s. 6d. ; First and Second
Circles, Ls. ; Second Price, 2s. 641. ; Pit, 3s. ; Second Price,
2s. ; Gallery, 13.
Doors to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
commence at Seven s'Clock.

Ticked and plat 33 for the Boxes to be taken at the Box-of-
dee from Ten till Four, whore Season Tielets may be had
upon applicatton.
Private Boxes to be had y,lely of Mr. An ?rows, bookseller,
167, New Bond-street.
London, England, 1840-03-21

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.

TINDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MADAME

VESTRIS.
THIS EVENING, MARCH 21.

Will be repeated Colley Cibber'e Comedy of
THE DOUBLE GALLANT ;OR, THE SICK LADY'S

CURE.

Sir Solomon Sadlife, Mr. W. Farren ; Atall, sir. Chas.
Mathews ; Careless, Mr. G. Vandenhoff; Clerimont, Mr. J,
Vinink-; Lady Dainty, Mr.?. Walter Lacy ; Lady Sadlife, Mrs,
Nisbett ; Clarinda, Madame Vestris ; IVishwell, Mrs. Orger.
To conclude with
London, England, 1840-01-13

GENERAL POST OFFICE, JAN'. 6, 1840.
NOTICT-1; TO THE PUBLIC.
On and a'/tar the 10th instant, Deeds above the weight
of Sixteen Ounc•es will be permitted to be forwarded by Post,
if sent open, or in covers open at the sides, so that it may be
elearly ascertained by Postmasters, that the Paeke-s transmit-
ted are Deeds. Tl-,ere will be no objection to their being tied
up witli string anei sealed, in order to prevent inspection of the
eJntents, thoug).l they must be open at the sides, that it may
be seen they P.re entitled to the privilege.

By Command,
W. L. MABERLY, Secretary.

'GENERAL POST-OFFICE, JAN. 7, 181.0.
IiNTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
On and after the 10th instant, the Tloxes at Lombard-
street for the receipt of Foreign letters on Tuesday and Friday
nights will close at 10 r. st. At the Post-office in St. Mar-
ties-le-Gland, they will be received after 10 and up to 11
)t,, en payment of a fee of One Penny, and atter 11 up to
f)rninttfra past 11 r. at., .ln pas mei.t of a fee of Sixpence. The
lftox and the wi-dow will be closed at Lombard-street imme-
diately after the striking of the Clock.
At the Chief Office no letter %%ill be received at the Window
afte. th- Clock has struck the II s above-mentioned, except
•on payment -tf the st•ited fees, and the window will b' finally
c.osed immediately after the Clock has rtruck 30 minutes past
11 F.M.

By Command,
W. L. NIABERLY, Secretary.

CIONIMERCIAL BANK OF LONDON,
_/ 3, MOORGATE-STREET, LOTHBURY.
This BANK will be OPENED for Business on the 16th
instattt.

The Directors in giving this Notice beg to state that it is
thr,ir intention to carry out the sound Banking Principles laid
d .)wn in their Prospectus, thus affording to the Public the secu-
rity of the Joint Stock System, combined with the advantages
of Private Banking
The Terms of conducting their business, with all other infor-
mation, may be obtained at the Company's Banking House.
10th January, ( Signed) H. SPARKES, Manager.
1840.

NATIONAL PROVIDENT INSTITU-
TION,
13, NICHOLAS_ lON,
KING WILLI NM-STREET,
For ASSURANCE on LI V S. ENDOWAIEN I'S, and

ANNUI.
Members whose PEEWIT:IISTIES become due on the Ist of
JINUARY next, are Lereby informed that the same must be
paid wilhin 3O days from that date.
The R t PORT of the Directors to the Fourth Annual
Meeting of the Momb,,rs, neld the 14th inst., may now be had
on application at the Office.
December 27, Iri:39

JOSEPH MARSH, Secretary,

BIRMINGHAM AND DERBY JUNC-
TION RAILWAY.
ELEVENTH CALL, TEN POUNDS PER SHARE.
The DIRECTORS of the BIRMINGHAAI and DERBY
JUNCTION RAILWAY CONIPANY having resolved that
a FURTHER INSTALMENT of 101. PER SHARE, pay-
able on or before the 13th day of January instant, should be
called for, Proprietors of Shares in this Company are hereby
required to pay, on or before that day, to any of the under-
mentioned Bankers, the sum of 101. on each of their respective
Shares.
London, England, 1840-01-13

BREAD TAX.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
Mr. Sidney Smith delivered two lectures in Zion
Chapel, Lees, near Oldham, on Thursday the 2J, and
Friday the 3d inst., on the destructive and nation-
destroying Corn laws. The audiences were numerous,
and very orderly, and Mr. Smith produced a deep im-
pression on their minds.

Many of the working classes in this neighbourhood
had been led to believe by designing men that dear
Corn was necessary to keep up high wages. Mr. Smith
pointed to their own experience as a refutation of so
absurd a sentiment, demonstrating to their satisfaction
that when grain was at little more than half its present
price, wages were considerably more than at present ;
and that as corn had grown dearer wages had neces-
sarily become less.

At the conclusion of the last lecture the meeting
unanimously resolved that a petition be sent for the im-
mediate repeal of the odious Corn-laws ;to be pre-
sented to both Houses of Parliament. Peter Sevdl-,
Esq., of Welifield House, Lees, in the Chair.
On Saturday and Monday Mr. Smith delivered two
lectures in the populous and manufacturing parish of
Saddleworth, in Ebenezer Chapel ; the audiences were
most numerous and respectable, and he was received
wite the greatest enthusiasm. The chapel held about
1,000 people, consisting of merchants, manufacturers,
tradesmen and operatives--all was life and determina-
tion to have these unwise and destructive laws re-
pealed. And well they might, as nearly the whole
working class of the parish are entirely out of employ
(being woollen-manufacturers), and most of the usual
business of the parish being with America, which is owing
an immense sum to them for woollens, but the Corn-
laws say they must not be paid in flour—though both
parties are anxious to make such a settlement, the one
by paying in corn, and the other in receiving the article
they stand in the greatest need of. One thing is clear,
that if this question is not speedily settled, that mighty
torrent of public opinion that carried the Reform Bill
will be put in motion, and become irresistible. The
middle and the lower classes are uniting in one firm
phalanx.

Such is the destitution, that in the once flourishing
town of Ashton a subscription, amounting to some hun-
dreds, has been set on foot, to mitigatJ the sufferings
of the unemployed and destitute.
London, England, 1840-01-13

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sts,—As the proceedings of the unenfranchised. in
reference to various Anti-Corn-law meetings lately held
in different parts of the kingdom, have given rise to
F much severity of comment, I take occasion to address
you a few lines, in order to point out that the position
in which they are placed is one which fully justifies them
in their present course of action.
The operatives have at present but one really influen-
tial right of freemen left them, namely, that of taking a
part in public meetings, and letting their voices there be
heard. Were they, however, to use this right only in
accordance with the views of the enfranchised, it could
he' worth to them nothing as an engine to acquire and
secure the still more substantial right of the suff age ;
to vote at public meetings is their right—to use that
right so as to make it potential is their duty—a duty
they owe to themselves and their posterity.
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inns at public meetings is to them what the right of stop-
ping the supplies was to the House of Commons.
It was upon that one solitary right of stepping the sup-
plies that the House of Commons raised that. superstruc-
ture of its privileges which has eventually rendered it
constituent part of the Legislature.
It was in vain to tell them that their conduct was fac-
tious ; that they ought not to stand in-the way of mea-
lures eonducive to the due governtc,cnt of the covrtiY.;'
r`th at fic—siopihe'supplies; refuse to pass the Mutiny Act,
would lead to anarchy. Regardless of consequences, and re-
solved to maintain the rights of their House, and those they
represented, they were deterred by no arguments ad-
dressed to either their fears or their judgments, but re-
solutely persisted until, by the exercise, or threatened
exercise, of their one undoubted privilege, they were en-
abled to assert the independence of their house.
What, in fact, is the present state of the franchise ?
Dependent upon property, the freedom of almost
every man in the country, with the exception of the
Peers, is a mere contingency upon property. The
Nobleman is free in his zwn right, as a Member of the
House of Peers, and it may be conceded that his eldest
son hes, as it were, a prospective freedom to be exer-
cised on the death of his father. With these exceptions,
and such as are possessed of entailed property, allothers
arc liable, at any time, to be disfranchised by a reverse
of fortune.

It becomes, therefore, every Briton, with a noble en-
thusiasm, to come forward and urge on the cause of
" Adult Male Franchise"—terms, I would observe, more
accurate, but going all the lengths of what is sought
for under " Universal Suffrage."
I am, Sir, yours truly,
WILLIAM S. VILLIERS SANKEY, M. A.
London, Jan. 10th, 1840.