The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-16 00:00:00

FRIDAY NIGHT'S GfttZETTE.
LORD GREAT CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, HOUSE OF
• LORDS, JANUARY 14, 194'.
All Peeresses, on announcing their intention of being
present on the occasion of the opening of Parliament, on
Tuesday, the 19th instant, will have places reserved for them
in the House of Lords, if the announcement be made
at this office before five o'clock on Monday, the 18th instant.
No lady can be admitted into the body of the House except
in full dress. No strangers will be admitted, except by a
ticket from the Lord Great Chamberlain. The doors will be
opened at twelve o'clock.
WILLOUGHBY DE ERESBY, G. C.

mongers, Bishop Auckland, Durham, Feb. s—i. Savage,
butcher, Nunney, Somersetshire, Feb. 5.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.
J. Peacock and T. Lewis, carpenters, Shrewsbury—T.
Davison and D. Lister, millers; Bradford, Yorkshire—W.
Wright and G. Guest, button manufacturers, Manchester—
J. A. Higgins, F. Higgins, and C. M. R. Chamberlain, solici-
tors, Ledburv, Herefordshire (so far as regards J. A. Hig-
gins}-G. Greer J. W. Greer, and T. Druitt, Lurgan—R.
Scott, W. H. Evens, and R. 3. Scott, brewers, Plymouth—R.
Mathews and C. Vaisey,oilmen, Hungerford-street, Strand—.
T. Powell and T. Abbott,'grocers, Warrington, Lancashire—
J. Barlow and W. Harrison, candlestick manufacturers, Bir-
mingham—W. G. H. Taunton and H. Wood, patent wind-
lass manufacturers, Liverpool—W. A. Brown and G. Aikin,
stock brokers, Liverpool—R. Rickman and R. Rickman,
jun., millers, Organford-mills, Dorsetshire—H. Gome and J.
Reeves, silver chasers, Castle-street, Leicester-square-4.
Morton, J. Stammers, and G. Morton, coal merchants, Mil-
bank-street, Westminster—W. and J. Evans, tailors, Duke-
street, Grosvenor-square—J. and J. E. Upton, attorneys,
Leeds—J. Hough and J. Hemsworth, painters, ainsborough
—C. Rucastle and C. Jackson, wine merchants. Penrith—G.
Larpent, W. Bell, A. Wilkinson, and J. M. Smith, China
(so far as regards G. Larperit)—R. Walker and B. Manson,
spinners, Eugion-bridge, Yorkshire—W. W. and E. C. Ber-
ridge, ironmongers, New Windsor—W. Franklin and A. W.
G. Dow, sailmakers, Liverpool—R. Kirk and J. Todd, MCl-
etants, Liverpool.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
J. G. Dunbar, merchant, Cullen, Jan. 20 and Feb. 10, at
one, at Watson's Hotel, Cullen.
William Leask, ship owner, Aberdeen, Jan. 21 and Feb. 15,
at twelve, at the Lemon-tree Tavern, Aberdeen.
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1847, is 3.55. 10d. per cwt.

HONISTY REWARDED.—On Thursday afternoon a
poor boy, named Michael Callaghan, living at No. 5, George-
court, Brook-street, St. Giles's, was selling oranges in Hol-
barn, when he was stopped by a lady, who, after looking
over the fruit, departed without purchasing any, and had
proceeded some distance, when the lad, in settling his
oranges, discovered a well-filled purse that she had dropped
in his basket. The boy hastened after her, and restored the
money untouched—she, in return, regretting she had no
small change to reward him, commended his honesty, and
walked on.
DEATH OF MR. THOMAS WALLACE.—This gentle-
man, who died a few days since, at his residence near Dublin,
commenced his career on the press, and reported the proceed-
ings of the Irish Parliament for a Dublin paper. At the bar
he was particularly successful, and having obtained a silk
gown in a comparatively short period, retired into private
life with an ample fortune. Mr. Wallace entered the British
House of Commons as Member for the county of Carlow, his
colleague being the late Mr. Thomas Blakenoy. He retired
from the representation in 1837. At his demise he was 86
years of age.
POTATOES LEFT IN THE GROUND.—A gentleman
in Badenoch writes us—" The weather has been very
mild here for some days, which induced me to take up
part of the potatoes that I had left in the ground, as at
lifting-time I only took up two drills, leaving the third
unopened. I find I am no gainer by leaving any in the
field, as I am convinced, from the appearance of the
crop then, with what it is now, that I have lost at least
one-third by the frost since the first week in October.
I believe the disease had done its worst before that
time. What I lifted then have kept well, only I picked
them twice before putting them into the pit."—lnverness
Courier.
DEATH OF PlTT.—Happening to be at the British
Museum viewing the Townley marbles when a person
came in and announced the death of Mr. Pitt, Thurlow
was heard to say, " A d—d good baud at turning a pe-
riod !" and no more.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN THE LACE TRADE.—
A very respectable and well attended ptiblic meeting of
the fancy lace-machine owners, was held on Tuesday, at
the News House, St. James's-street. We are informed
that they unanimously resolved to commence a spirited
subscription for the purpose of protecting themselves
against any felonious attempts which may be resorted to
for robbing them of their own rightful inventions. For
this object their present fund will be augmented to the
sum of ten thousand pounds.—Nottingham Review.
THE LACE TRADE.—The complaints that there
is but little doing in the lace market are not altogether
without foundation, purchases not having been large
since our last report under this head. Buyers are pro-
ceeding with great caution; makers of all classes of goods
will do well to follow the example, rather than use high
priced raw materials at any risk of not realising an equal
advance upon their production. Yarns are stiff, and of
numbers from 100 to 170 rather scarce, except at an ad-
vance. Machines to make clothwork fancies for inser-
tions are putting on such numbers as to cause it to be
feared that this new branch may be overdone.—.Notting•
ham Review.

The magnificent chateau of Argenteuil, near Wa•
terloo, the property of Count Ferdinand Meene, Gover-
nor of the Society of National Industry in Belgium, was
entirely destroyed by fire on the night of the 10th, by
the carelessness of some workmen who were at work in
it. The building was insured, but not the furniture and
fixtures, which were valued at 200,000 f.
The 1116norial des Pyrenees informs us that on the
3d, fourteen Spaniards were overwhelmed by an ava-
lanche near Borce, on the frontier, and three of them
were killed. The others were extricated, and although
hurt were able to continue their route.
BOROUGH or LAmnurn.—After the proceedings at
the Horns Tavern on Thursday evening, respecting the Raja of
Sattara, a numerous deputation of electors of the borough of
Lambeth waited upon George Thompson, Esq., and, being
satisfied with the exposition of his political opinions, re-
qnested him to become a candidate for that borough at the
general election, and immediately commenced the formation
Nof a committee to promote his returr. It is reported that
Mr. Tennyson D'Eyncourt will not solicit a renewal of his
eat for Lambeth.
EXPERIMENTS AT TEE EXCISE-OFFICE.—BREWING
AND DISTILLATION FROM GRAIN.—In obedience to orders
received from her Majesty's Government by the Commis-
sioners of Excise, a variety of experiments have, during the
past and present week, taken place in the private lab,ratory
of the Excise department, under the superintendence of
Mr. George Phillips, analytical chemist to the board, assisted
by Mr. Dodson, surveying examiner-general, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining how far it may be possible to supersede
the use of grain for purposes other than food to which it is
at present applied. The first process was an experiment as
to the necessity of the use of malt in the production of
ale and porter, and the substitution of sugar or molasses.
It appears that a very superior wort has been obtained
from the above articles, which, when flavoured with hops,
produced a very excellent beverage, the result being deemed
satisfactory. The beer thus obtained is deposited in the
Excise warehouses, to be produced when occasion may re-
quire. The subsequent experiments were the distillation of
sugar by fermented wash, to supersede the use of malt in the
manufacture of whisky, and it is believed that a pure
spirit, superior in strength, may be had from sugar to what
is now obtained in the ordinary way from grain. The results
of these experiments, it is stated, will be communicated in
the course of a few days.
FIRE IN ST. KATHERINE'S DOCKS.— Thursday
morning, between eight and nine o'clock, a fire broke out on
board the ship Bonafide, from St. Petersburgh, lying along-
side the tobacco-warehouse, in the St. Katherine's Dock.
It was first discovered by Mr. Holdway, the chief constable,
who was passing near the spot, and saw flames issuing from
the cabin windows. An alarm was instantly raised, and the
Queen's baggage warehouse engines were quickly brought
into requisition. At this time the decks, bulwarks, and the
sails were burning with increased fury, and fears were enter-
tained that the ship would be inevitably lost. A copious
stream of water was poured upon the burning mass, and the
fire was subdued and extinguished by ten o'clock. Fortu-
nately the labourers, who had just commenced their work,
succeeded in saving the greater part of the cargo. The deck
and the principal cabin have suffered most severely. Consi-
derable damage was done to the sails and masts. The fire
originated by some of the crew heating a quantity of varnish
in the cabin. The ship is insured.
ROYAL FREEMASONS' FYINALE SCHOOL.—Thurs-
day a general meeting of the brethren and governors of this
institution was held at the school-house in the Westminster-
britige-road, for the transaction of general business, and the
placing six children from a list of candidates for election in
April next, when it was resolved that on that occasion they
should be received without election. John Udall, Esq., pre-
sided. This charity was founded in 1788 by the late
Chevalier Ruspini, its objects being the maintenance, clothing,
and educating of an unlimited number of children, daughter.
of freemasons who have been reduced from opulence or
respectable positions in life. Since the formation of the in-
stitution, near six hundred children have participated in its
benefits. Sixty-five children are now on the establishment.
The report was adopted. Thanks were voted to the chair-
man, and the meeting adjourned.
A MODEL LODGING-HOUSE FOR THE POOR.—A
spacious building has been erected in George-street, St.
Giles's, at the rear of the French Protestant Church, in-
tended' as a lodging-house for the poorer classes. The entire
erection covers an area of 2,700 square feet, and is seven
stories in height, and, with the exception of the ground- •
floor and basement, will be converted into dormitories. Baths
and wash-houses are"to be fitted on the premises, to promote
cleanliness without extra charge.
THE LATE ADMIRAL LORD BEAUCLERIL.—The
will of the Right Hon. Lord Aurelius Beauclerk, G.C.8.,
G.C.H., Admiral of the Red division of her Majesty's
navy, and principal Aide-de-camp to her Majesty, was
dated on the 25th of March last. His Lordship died on
the 10th of December,icntnhotoWics
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iihr:year. His Pe
estate, the residue of which he leaves to Mir,scierDienrkos;ain
the wife of A. C. T. Dickson, Esq., Commander,
Navy, was valued at 50,0001. in this
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whom he has alsorcleft
navy agents, Messrs. J. and T. Stilwell, a sum of 2001.,
otherhis Dutch funds,pecuniary
to purchase a piece of plate in memory of his respect
for their services and as a token of friendship. To his
servants, domestic and agricultural, are left liberal lega-
cies. To the Duke of St. Albau's, and as an heir loom,
the silver tureen and stand presented to him by the
Committee of Commerce in London, as a mark of his
essential services, and in particular of trade and com-
merce, in the capture of the French frigate La
Prosorpine. To the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty, the half-length portrait of himself, painted
by Morton, requesting their Lordships will allow it a
place with other naval officers in the painted hall in
Greenwich Hospital. To his nephew, Lord Frederick
C. P. Beauclerk. the sword presented to him by his late
Majesty King William the Fourt:l, on his ascending the
throne, and all charts, belts, and pictures. To his
nephew, F. Dundas,Eq, M.P., the sword also presented
to him by his lute Majesty, emblazons d with the royal
arms and those of the deceased Aduaral. To his nephew
and godson. Lord Amelius W. Beauclerk, all his nau-
tical instruments, telescopes and models. To his nephew,
Lord George Augustus Beauclerk, all his guns and
pistols. To his niece, Lady Georgina Cholmsuideley, all
his stuffed birds and animals, and India snuff-boxes. To
his brother, Lord Frederick Beauclerk, all the crops
and produce of the Winchfidd estate, and the farms,
messuages, and lands, subject to a life interest in a por-
tion. It was his Lordship's particular request that all
the birds, dogs, and other animals, which hafl been kept
by him, and are not specifically disposed of, might be dis-
tributed, at the discretion of his executors, among such
of his relations and friends as had regarst for Ills memory,
and would carefully provide for them the remainder of
their lives.