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The Sun.
London, England, 1847-12-07

LI VERPOOL, Dic. 6.

STOCK EXCIiANGE.—The following were the transactions
this day :—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire, 31/.
Shares, 57ii c. dis.—Ditto (late C. and B.), 1714—Eastern
Counties, 16% Glasgow and Dumfries, 714—Great Wes-
tern, Quarters, 2% p.—Hudderbaeld Canal and Railway,
13/4 dis.— Lancashire and Yorkshire, Fifths, '4 p.—Ditto,
Halves (late L. and B.), 11 dis.—London and North-Wes-
tern, 15514—Ditto, Quarters (A. and B.), 4L/ c. p.—Ditto,
Quarters (C), 4% c. p.—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lin-
colnshire, Eighths, 23/4 dis.—Ditto, Preference, % p.—Mid-
land, Halves, OA dis.—North Staffordshire, i 4 dis.—North
Union (A), 208—Preston and Wyre, 343/4 c.—Shrewsbury
and Chester (late N. W. M.), 1 p.—Ditto, New, % p.—
Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Cheshire, 51/a dis.—Ditto,
Preference, 3as. 9d. p.—South-Eastern and Dover, 311/2—
Ditto, New, No. 2, 5 dis.—Ditto, Consul, No. 3, 43/4 die.—
Ditto, No. 4,1% dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (G.
N.E. Purch ), I'% p.
MANCHESTER, DEC. 6.

STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The sales are—Birkenhead, Lanca-
shire, and Cheshire Junction, 5% dis.—Dublin and Dro-
gheda, 32 dis.—Ditto, Thirds, 1034—East Anglian, New
Preference (6 per cent.), par—Lancashire and Yorkshire,
Halves (H. and S.), 9 tbs.—Ditto, Preston and Wyre, 34%
n. —Ditto Halves (B), 7-16—London, Manchester, and Bir-
mingham, Quarters (A), p.—Ditto (C), 4% c. p.—
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, Preference, 3-16 p.
—North Staffordshire, %s—North Union (B), 5-16—Oldham
Alliance, 1% dia.—South_Eastern and Dover, No. 4, 11-16.

YORK, Dec. 4.
STOCK EXCHANGE. —The sales are—Great Northern, 41.
[Os. 6d.—Nlanchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 19s.
6d.—North British, Quarters, 4N—Ditto, Extension, 135.--
York, Newcastle, and Berwick, No. 2 data New Berwicks),
12/. 18s. Od. c.

EDINBURGH, Ds c 4.
STOCK ExcuANGE.—The sales are—Caledonian, New, 1/.
7.4—Dundee and Northern Jun Lion, 295. 6d.—Edinburgh,
Leith, and Granton, Quarters, ss.—Great Northern, 4/. 13s.
—North British, Halves, 121. 10s.—Ditto, Quarters, 41. 17s.
Ditto, New, 13s. 6d.—Ditto, Thirds, 21. Bs.
London, England, 1847-12-07

QMITHFIELD CATTLE SHOW
Ly The AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE and GARDENERS'
CHRONICLE, of December 11, will contain I\lll particulars of the
Award of Prises at the Baker-street Bazaar, with the customary
contents.

The AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE and GARDENERS' CHRO-
NICLE, stamped to go free by post, may be ordered of all Newe-
♦enders, price rid.
The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE and AGRICULTURAL GA-
ZETTE treats of all subjecta relating to Agriculture and Horti-
culture.
London, England, 1847-12-07

ELECTION PETITIONS.

The SPEAKER said he had to inform the House
that he had received an intimation from the Clerk of
Elections, to the effect that the recognizances in re-
spect of tha petitions complaining of undue returns
for Great Yarmouth, Montgomery, and Stockport, had
been completed to his satisfaction. The Right lion.
Gentleman said he had also to inform the House
that he had received a letter from Mr. Cholmondeley,
stating th.it it was not his intention to defend his seat.
Petitions were presented complaining of the returns
for Westbury, Manchester, Sligo, LAncaster, Leices-
ter, Dundalk, Drogheda, Stockport, Maldon, Derby,
and Bodmin.
THE COMMERCIAL DISTRESS.

Mr. lII._;RRIES gave notice that on an early (lay
he should move the following resolution :—" That
looking at the state of distress which has prevailed
for some time amongst the commercial classes, and the
general feeling► that the embarrassments were occa-
sioned by the Bank Restriction Act, it is the opinion
of this House that her Majesty's Government were
justified in authorising the Bank of England to
depart from its provisions without the consent of
Parliament, and that this House will resolve itself
into a Committee of the whole House, to consider
the provisions of the 'ith and Bth Victoria, chap. 32,
with the view of suspending the limitation which
places upon the issue of gold by the Bank of Eng-
land upon such conditions as may be provided by any
Act to be passed for that purpose.'
EXCISE LAWS.

Mr. MOFFATT asked the Right Hon. the Chan-
cel:or of the Exchequer whether it was his intention,
in the proposed new Excise BPI, to extend by its pro-
visions the bonding privileges to British spirits for
home consumptiln that were at present conceded to
foreign arid colonial spirits.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
said, as it would shortly be his duty to introduce the
Bill referred to, it would perhaps be more convenient
if he postponed answering the question of the Hon.
Member till he stated the intentions of the Govern-
ment upon the whole subject.
Mr. HUME asked when the Bill would be
brought in ?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
said shortly niter the Christmas recess.
BATTERSEA PARK— EMBANKMENT OF
London, England, 1847-12-07

lOAL MARKE'

Adair's Main las Sd.
Bate's West Hartley 17s 6d
Huddle's W. Hartley 175 6d
Carr's Hartley
Davison'sWestHartley 175 9d
Hasting's Hartley l7s 9d
Holywell Main . ......
Now Tanfield
North Percyllartley l7s
Ord's Redheugh
Original Tanfield
Original Pontop 16s Od
Tanfield Moor ....• •. 178 6(1:
Tanfield Moor Butes l6s 3d,
West Hartley .
Wylam
Wall's End, &c

Acorn Close
Bell and Brown l9s 9d
Bewicke and Co ..... 1s 9dl
Clennell
Gosforth 195 9d
Hotspur
Hilda
Killingworth 195 6d
Riddell's l9s 9d
Ships at market'

THE QUEEN'S INTENDED VISIT TO MONA. —We
stated some time since the probability of her Majesty
taking up a residence in this island during the summer
months, and that Mona Castle was likely to be the resi-
dence chosen. We have now pleasure in announcing
that our statement is likely to be realised. A gentle-
man who arrived here this week from London, has in-
formed ua that her Majeqy intends to visit our shores
next summer, and will remain a few weeks amongst us.
—Manx Sun.

ILLNESS OP LORD JOHN RUSSELL.—We regret to
announce that the Noble Premier as well as Lady
John Russell, is suffering from an attack of the prevail-
ing malady. The Noble Lord was confined to his bed
yesterday.
The Lord Chancellor continues to improve ; but
some time must necessarily elapse ere he takes his seat.
His Lordship at present merely signs official documents.
Lady Peel has been labouring under a severe attack
of influenza, but we are happy to learn is now recovering
from the effects of that prevailing epidemic.
RErottiEn Loss.--Q Graemsay boat is reported
to have been lost or upset betwixt that island and Strom-
ness, with a marriage party, when the bride and bride-
Jim%pe rty belonging to the same place.—. John
and three men that accompanied them, were all
al.
dwrstizt
toAn accident similar to this happened a few
0' Gm:it
London, England, 1847-12-07

Immediately, One Vol., post les. 6d.,
IRISH RECOLLECTIONS.
Ay D. OWEN MADDEN. Aathor of " Ireland and her
Rulers," &c., &c.

Recently published, price 3s. 6d. cloth gilt,
SKETCHES OF
IR E L AND SIXTY YEARS AGO.
With a Portrait of Tiger Roche, and other Illustrations.
Eminently amusing The author has collected with
diligence and put together, in a very agreeable style, a work of most
striking picturesque Incidents and characters."—Quarterly Review.
Dublin : James M'Glashan, 21, D'Olier-street. London: William
S. Orr and Co., 147, Strand. gold by ail Booksellers.
London, England, 1847-12-07

lost on the Shipwash Sand last night ; crew saved. The
Margaret, Sneiton, of Whitby, arrived in the Roads to-
day leaky, and will be assisted into the harbour.

CAUTION TO MARINERS.
A letter has been received at Lloyd's from the Coast
Guard•ofce, enclosing copies of letters received from
Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard, Rottingdean
station, Newhaven, reporting the loss of the schooner
Twins, of Falmouth, which ran in betwixt the Groine
and We tern pier-head. The master (Cooper) says he
was deceived by the red light now shown for steam-
vessels.
London, England, 1847-12-07

RAJA OF SATTARA.

Mr. HUME presented two petitions praying far
inquiry into the charges made against the character
of the Raja of Sattara.
MALDON ELECTION.

The SPEAKER informed the House that in the
matter of the petition complaining, of an undue re-
turn for Maldon no recognizances had been entered
into, but the sum of 1,0001. had been placed in the
Bank of England, to meet any expense that might
be incurred.
CHELTENHAM ELECTION.

The RIGIIT HON. GENTLEMAN also informed the
House, that the recognizances entered into upon the
petition complaining of an undue election for Chel-
tenham were unobjectionable.
LAW OF VENUE IN IRELAND.

Sir J..WALSH, seeing the Attorney-General in
his place, wished to repeat the question he put to
him yesterday, as to what was the present
state of the law in Ireland in cases
of change of venue. He was anxious to know whe-
ther it differed from the law in that respect in this
country ?
The ATTORNEY GENERAL said that the law
in both countries was the same, and the venue could
be changed upon application to the Court of Queen's
Bench, either in civil or criminal cases, where it
could be shown that a fair trial could not be had at
the place where the venue was originally tried.
NOTICE OF MOTION.

Mr. HUME gave notice, that after the recess he
should move for a Select Committee to inquire into
the causes of recent shipwrecks, and to report the
same to the House.
SUGAR DUTIES.

Mr. ROPE gave notice, that on a future day he
should move fur a Select Committee to inquire into
the operation of the Sugar Duties Bill of 1844.

TIII; ARMY.

Mr. HUME moved the renewal of an order for
certain returns relating to the army.
BIBLE MONOPOLY.

The I'm MEMBER also moved for the continuation
of returns respecting the Bible monopoly in Scot-
land, with a view to the abolition of the same mono-
poly in this country.
ELECTION PETITIONS.

Petitions were presented, complaining of undue
returns for the following places :—Athlone, Sligo,
Aylesbury, Carlisle, Newbury, North Staffordshire,
Dublin, Harwich, llythe, Andover, Horsham, and
Lincoln.
CULTIVATION OF COTTON IN INDIA.

Mr BRIGHT gave notice that, after the recess,
he should move the appointment of a Select Com-
mittee to inquire into the progress of th growth of
cotton in India.
London, England, 1847-12-07

MINISTERS' MONEY.

Mr. FAGAN presented a petition from Cork, signed
by 16,500 persons, praying for the abolition of minis•
tern' money. The Hon. Member also gave notice
that he would, upon an early day, move that the
petition should be printed with the votes.
Mr. NEWDEGATE presented a petition from
Coleshill complaining of Papal bulls.
COLLIERY INUNDATION AT WIGAN.

In reply to a question from Mr. F. O'CONNOR,
Sir G. GREY said no official statement had yet
reached the Government on the subject of the col-

liery inundation at Wigan, but from the accounts in
the newspapers, and from other accounts
which had r:ached him, it was unfortunately
too manifest that the lives of six persons
had been sacrificed by the overflowing of the river
Douglas, at Wigan. When all the information that
cotol he gairn.d upon the subject should be collected,
Government would be in a position to state whether
they ought to cause an inquiry to be made with re-
spect to this accident, with the view of guarding
against the future occurrence of a similar disaster.

RAJA OF SATTARA.
Mr. G. THOMPSON presented a number of
petitions in favour of the claims of the Raja of
Sattara.
London, England, 1847-12-07

ALETTER to the Right Hon. Lord JOHN
RUSSELL, First Lord of the Treasury, on the MISGOVERN-
MENT of IRELAND, and the Necessity of the Immediate Aboli.
tion of its Lord-Lieutenancy and Lccal Government. By a FUIEND
TO BRITIsIi CONNKIION.
London, England, 1847-09-10

ALLEGED SALE OF A JUDICIAL OFFICE.

Mr. R. TAYLOR moved that the Secondaries and
City Courts Committee be directed to report upon the
reference from the Court of the 26th of January, 1843,
relative to the appointment of the clerk of the County
Court of Middlesex. The minutes of the inquiry re-
lative to the alleged sale of a judicial office are, it ap.
pears, upon the records of the committee in the
Town-clerk's office, and the importance of the subject
may be collected from the fact, that the chairman of
the committee stated the result of the investigation to
be, that Parliament had deprived the shrievalty of
Middlesex of a privilege which was represented as
having been thus abused. _

The
The motion was agreed to unanimously, without
discussion, but it is understood that all the particulars
of the transaction will be brought forward at the next
Court.
London, England, 1847-09-10

THE NEW NOVEL.
Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
THE PL AYERS;
OR,

THE STAGE: OF LIFE.
By T. J. SERLE, Esq.
" There is a complicated dramatic plot, and a profound mystery in
this novel, n hick are wrought through many successive and various
scenes, and engage a considerable number of actors. These Mr. Serie
handles with the skill of an experienced artist an,i the talent of a
man of reading and social observation. But the distinguishing fea-
ture of his book Is its picture of the player's life."—Literary Gazette.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
ATESSRS. LAMOND and Co RAILWAY
LTJL SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, Szc.,
take place every WEDNESDAY, at One o'clock, (instead of Tuesday
and Friday, as hitherto), at the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-
street, London, to which place, favours. containing instructions
(with a reference), are respectfully raquested to be addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be d.posited, the day
previous to their being offered ; art.l advlces of results will be
fo-warded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds laame-
di itelv disposed et according to instrixtions.
N.B. Sales and purchases of all descriptions of stock and shares
effected by private c.mtract, every day, as usual.
linkup, Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction
ot Madame Celesta.
THIS EVENING

Will be presented RORY O'MORE. Rory O'More, Mr. Hudson ;
Kathleen, Miss Woolgar. Other characters by Messrs. Paul Bed-
ford, O. Smith, Selby, and Cullentord ; Miss Marina Taylor, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Miss Brooks, and Mrs. Lsn•s.

After which, a New Farce, entitled THIS HOIISE TO BE SOLD
(the property of the late Williams' Shakspeare), Inquire Within. Cha-
racters by Messrs. Wright, Culienford, Worrell, 0. Smith, Paul Bed-
ford, Mrs. Laws, &c., Re.
To conclude with the original farce, called HOW TO SETTLE
ACCOUNTS WITH YOUR LAUNDRESS. Whittington Widgetts,
Mr. Wright; Jack Brown, Mr. Munyard ; Squibb, Mr. Redmond
Ryan ; Mary Wbite, Miss Woolgar ; Mdlle. Cherry Bounce, Miss
Emma Harding.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
l' rider the Management of Mrs. Frances Davidge, Lessee.
Re-engagement of Mr. T. P. COOKE for Six Nights more.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented THE SCAPEORACE OF PARIS.
To be followed by Haines's Nautical Drama, entitled MY POLL
IND MY PAR FNER JOE. Harry Hally ard, Mr. T. P. Cooke ;
Joe Tiller, Mr. R. Houner ; Mary Maybud, Sire. R. Homier.
After which, the farce, entitled EARLY CLOSING; •r a Night
at the Casino.
To conclude with MARY, TIIE MAID OF THE INN.
)sane f . I it, Is.; Gallery, lid. Doors apen at Six, commence
Half rst Sla.
London, England, 1847-09-10

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.-FRIDAY.
The stoppage of another old-established firm in the
corn trade was announced this morning. The liabilities
are about 120,0001. During the present week,
and fresh up to-day, the arrivals of English
Wheat have been on a very limited scale.
The attendance of both town and country buyers
being good, and most of the provincial markets coming
higher, the demands for all kinds of Wheat of home
produce was firm, and, in some instances, selected quali-
ties sold at an advance of Is. per quarter. At the close
of business, a good clearance was effected. The imports
of Foreign Wheat continue large ; very fine parcels were
inferior
kinds for more money ; but the middling and
kinds were neglected, though offered at late rates. Very
few samples of English Barley were on show ; sales
progressed slowly for all kinds, at Monday's figures. The
Malt trade was in a very inactive state, and prices had a
downward tendency. With Foreign Oats, we were well
supplied ; yet, as the dealers are short of stuck, the
trade was firm, at full currencies. Beaus, Pests, Indian
Corns and Flour, as last alvised.

ARRIVALS.
I Earley.
670 gm

Oatq. I Flow.
200 qrs. 2,170 Ai.
a36,-710 11;d8n0brl
London, England, 1847-09-10

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

(From the London New Frice Current of Sept. 10.)
SUGAR.—To-day the home demand was not quite so
good for Raw Sugar for home consumption or exporta-
tion ; whilst on the part of merchants there was a desire
to sell, and in most descriptions a fall in tle value took
place, and the quantity on offer was larger. The busi-
ness concluded in all sorts of West India was good, both
for the scale and pan, 570 hhds and trcs finding bu) ers
in the privaie market, but merchants were in some
cases compelled to accept prices 6d per cwt under those
of last Friday. The total purchases fur the week are
2,630 hhds and trc!..
REFINED.—To-day Refined Goods met with little
attentioa from the home trade, although brown Lumps
could be obtained at 54s to 54s 6d, and to pass the
Standard at 55s to 55s 6d per cwt. The market for
Bonded Crushed Sugar is in a dull state at former rates.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon the market was plenti-
fully ,applied with Bruges' Sugar, the quantity offered Itt
public sale amouuting to 4,510 bags, but the whole sold
in consequence of holders submitting to a reduction on
former rates of 6d percwt.
MAURITIUS.—This afternoon Mauritius Sugar was in
request, and at auction 8,472 bags were all sold ; but in
must instances
day her
tGance
t%t falltonff
was me n
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pu
tescblic sale6dpt of
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London, England, 1847-09-10

SMITHFIELD.

Most of the foreign steamers laden with cattle, having
arrived in due course, the supply of Beasts on offer this
morning was very extensive, but of very inferior quality.
The fine prime Scots, &c., on show moved off steadily,
at fully Monday's quotations, viz , from 4s 4d to 4s 6d
per 81bs; but the interior breeds were exceedingly dull,
and 2d per Sibs lower. There were in the market not
less than 523 Beasts, 2,290 Sheep and Lambs, 267
Calves, and 53 Pigs—some of the latter of which had
hair on their backs six inches in length—from Holland
and Germany; 40 Marine Sheep, grazed in the neigh-
bourhood of London; and 90 Scots from Scotland.
With Rim) WO Were fairly died. Frigo erns
London, England, 1847-09-10

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

Will be presented a new Drama, entitled THE CARPENTERS
OF LAMBETH ; or, The Bride of the Thanes. Characters by
Messrs. Dale, Hicks, iearle, and Miss Vincent.
After which, BECK-EYED SUSAN. William, Mr. hicks ; Black-
Eyed Susan, Miss Vincent.
To eonclude with the laughable Drama, entitled WILFUL MUR-
DER.

Boxes, is. ; Half-price, 6(1.; Pit, 6tl. ; Gallery, 3d.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Fr Trietor and Manager, Mr. William Batty.
THIS EVENING

rani. Grecian and Fairy Legend entitled THE PRINCE OF
CYPRIC3: or tre Horse of the Elements, Earth, Air, Fire, and
Water.
Ent,tr):v new Scen2 in the Arena, supported by the talented Ar-
tistes of the .stafilin,ment, in the arlous modes of equestration.
To cenclurle with THE LAWYER'S CLERK.
Box-office open from 11 till t.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot.

ROTA!. SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Representation of SiIAKSPERE'i
The British Army and Navy Quadrilles each Evening.
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Evenings.
The celebrated Band- of the Establishment, seleeted from the
Queen's Private Band, the Coldstreams, and the elite of M. Julllen's
Band, will per:oral a Grand Selection •fl Ancient and Modern Music,
and Jullieu's Army and Navy Quadrilles; oaylight View of Gib-
raltar. Splendid MenaiNrie. Shakspere's Birth Pi ace, from Draw-
ings by Alfred Crowquill. Poreelain Tower at Nankin. Conz.luding
with the sliege of Gibraltar. . .

Feeding rive Animals at half-past Four; Concert at half-past Five
Fireworks, at half-past Eight. extra charge.
Admission to the whole, OLIO Shilling.

LIE WEATILEI4.—bus OFFICE, SEPT. 10.
1 TaBIONETER, Lowest, 49; Highest. 66 ; Noon, 64

BAROMETER, 30.18.—WIND S.W. ; fine.

wATEit AT LONDON-DREDGE T!,.IS DAY.
Morning.. 19 mlnntes,after 2 Evening .. 36 minutes -titer 2.

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SUN OFFICE. Seven o' Clock

LATEST PRICES OF SHARES,
IN BANKS, ASSUNIES' RANCE. ASTOCKND. OTHER COM-
PA
From tie Gfficial List,
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENLIG.
LONDON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.
London, England, 1847-09-10

SOUTHWARK.

Elizabeth Marshall, the woman who charged her
husband with administering a poisonous drug to her
in some ale, on Monday night last, was brought before
Mr. Seeker, on a warrant, by Police-constable 42 L,
she having neglected to attend the adjourned exami-
nation on the previous day.
Since the examination on Tuesday, the charge has
assumed a more serious aspect against the prisoner's
husband, as the contents of the stomach had been
analyzed ; and Mr. Wagstaff, who was in attendance,
intormed Mr. Seeker that the drug administered to
her proved to be tobacco, and a large quantity, in a
ground state, was discovered. He further stated,
that a quarter of an ounce of tobacco, infused in a
pint of liquid, would be sufficient to destroy three
full-grown persons. He was also of opinion that,
had not the stotnach-pump been used so scion, nothing
could have saved her life.
_ _

Mr. Edwin (the chief clerk) stated the nature of
the case to Mr. Seeker, and said, that he believed the
prisoner did not wish to give evidence, and that was
the reason of her neglecting to attend the re-examin-
ation. She had been miraculously saved from being
poisoned, and acknowledged before Mr. Cottingham,
that her husband had threatened to do for her. Con-
sequently Mr. Cottinghain considered it his duty to
cause the female to be apprehended on a warrant.
Mr. SECKER (to prisoner)—Why did you not
attend on Wednesday ?
Prisoner—l could not, your Worship, for I was at
work at No. 9, Charlotte-street, Blackfria!s-road.
Mr. SECLER-But this was of great importance,
more so than your work. The charge against your
141bAild is of such a serious nature that it may affect
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XX_XVI 11.

LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, AND NEW.
CASTLE-UPON-TYNE JUNCTION (ALTE-
RATION OP MAX 2,7 MINE, AND HAWES
Zruizzcn).
This Committee met at the usual hour this morning; Mr.
Bouverie in the chair.

The case ftlr this Bill having been closed, the Committee
proceeded to the case of the
NOILTEMIN COUNTIES UNION DEVIA-

TION,
vhich is a competing scheme to the former one.
Major Beresford, M.P., gave general evidence in favour of
the Bill.
The Committee then adjourned.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXX.

The Committee on this group reassembled this morning,
at the usual hour, in room 13 ; Mr. Corry in the chair.
GREAT NORTHERN (DEVIATION BE-
TWEEN GRANTHAM AND YORK).
Mr VENABLES opened the case on behalf of Lord Galway,
who was opposed to the construction of the line, and dwelt at
great length on the injury which the line would entail on
the residence and property of the Noble Lord.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXXV.

xxvinzpooL AND NEWC aSTLE TUNC-
TION—ISITENLEY COLLIERIES' BRANCH

-EAST LANCASHIRE DEVIATIONS.

The Committee met this morning. Mr. Fitzroy in the
chair; and the Committee having decided that the preambles
of the sevaral Bills were proved, they went into the clauses of
the Burnley Colliery Branch.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXXVIII.

The Committee met at the usual hour this morning; I%lr.
Bouverie in the chair.
NORTIEERN COTTNUES UNION (DEVIA-
TION).

The Committee
were occupied the whole of the day in
hearing general evidence in favour of this Bill.

GROUP XXXIX.
This Committee met at the usual hour this morning; Lord
Charles Wellesley, in the chair.
WEAR VALLEY, BISHOP AUCKLAND'
AND WEARDALE, WEARDALE EXTEN-
SION, WEAR AND DERWENT RAIL—
WAYS, AND SKILDON TUNNEL AMAL-
GAMATION.
The Committee were engaged the whole of the day in
disposing of the special clauses in this Bill.

His Excellency the Austrian Ambassador and the
Countess Dietriebstein gave a splendid entertainment, last
evening, at the Austrian embassy, to their Royal Highnesses
the Duke oulci Duchess of Cambridge.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XMCII.

MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND LIN—
COLNSHIRE (ASHTON CANAL PUR—
CHASE).
The Committee were occupied this morning in passing the
clauses of the Bill.

GROUP XXXIV.
SHEFFIELD CANAL puncrcasz.
The Committee were occupied in passing the clauses o
;his Bill.
London, England, 1847-06-08

TAW VALE RAILWAY AND DOCK.

A considerable time was spent in discussing whether the
Committee should proceed with this Bill, and it was even-
tually agreed ill:A it be referred to the Committee in Room
No. 6, where the Bristol and Exeter Railway Bill was under
consideration, as it was considered to have a relation to the
lines in that group.
The Committee then adjourned till to-morrow, having
arranged to proceed then with the South Devon (Extension
and Amendment) Bill.

GROUP X.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXXVIII.

I,ll7Enpoox., P.'!aNCIIESTER, AND NEW.
CAST 1.1-UP 0 N -Tll-INI .717. M ClrXo (
R.A.'IIC OXI 011 MAIN LINE. AND 1121.
BRANCH).
This Committee met at the usual hour this morning; Mr.
Bouverie in the chair.

The case for this Bill having been closed, the C, mmittee
proceeded to the case of 'he
NORTHERN COUNTIES UNXON DEVIA-
TION,

which is a competing scheme to the former one.
Major Berestord, RP., gave general evidence in favour of
the Bill.
The Committee then adjourned.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXX.

The Committee on this group reassembled this morning,
at the usual hour, in room 13; Mr. Corry in the chair.
GREAT 1102THERN (DEVIATION BR-
TViraIIN GRANTRAM AND YORZ).
Ur VENA.LLy.s opened the case on behalf of Lord Galway,
London, England, 1847-06-08

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London, England, 1847-06-08

RAILWAY BILLS OF THIS SESSION.

The CUANCELLt )R of the EXCHEQUER said as
it was exceedingly desirable that no time should be lost
is proceeding with the resolutions of the Committee
with respect to these Bills, he begged to propose that the
consid ,ration of them should be proceeded with before
she other ordsrs of the day on Wednesday next. The
maximum and minimum of the imprisonment would
much depend upon the goad conduct and industry of
the convict. The Act of Deportation would take place
at a liter PE'rino. but the plan subsequeirly adopted
would be the same as that laid down by Lord Stanley.
London, England, 1847-06-08

FF.IIRS OF rola udAL.

Sir R. REEL wished to know when the papers with
1,. i'u.!tigal would be presented to the House. It
was ne,i-ssar) thw they should ti,": presented without de-
lay. as tti,! Hon. Get:tleman (Mr. Hume) had expressed
his ualliitiligness to postpone his motion. Certainly
it waa moat important that no time should be lost.
Ly'fl J. RUSSELL said his Noble Friend time Secre-
tary t.4-,.r Foreign Affairs had stated to him that the
papers would be presented to-night, but tile printer
could not have a sufficient number of -papers printed to
supply Hon. -Meruh-rs before to-morrow.
Lord BEN fiNCK wished to task a question of the
Noble L->rd oppoeite. It was welt known that when
the fleets of different nations were engaged, it was the
practice that the superior offiter should command. In
the case of the French fleet taking part in the operations
on the coast of Portugal, he wished to know whether
the Prince Joiuvite, being Lord High Admirol of
France, should command the combined fleets of France
and England r.)
Lord J. RUSSELL had not heard that the French
fleet were likely to be engagiA, and, therefore, did not
anticipate that the question with respect to the Prince
de Joinville would require to be answered.
Mr. ELLICE wished to know whether it was the in-
tention of the Cnairman of the Railway Board to bring
on his Railway 811 l this night ?
Mr. STRUTT was understood to say that it was not
likely to be brought forward, in consequence of other
business which had precedence.
London, England, 1847-06-08

RAILWAX COMMITTEES.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.--(YESTERDAY.)

GROUP IV.
The Committee were engaged all day passing clauses in the
LONDON AND BLACK WALL IMPROVE—
IVIENT,
and afterwards adjourned at four o'clock.

GROUP X.
RAR.WICH AND EASTERN COUNTIES

'UNION.

The Committee met this morning—Lord Clive in tire chair—
when Mr. Pilbreck was called to show the inconvenience of
the number of crossings at a level.
Ittshould be observed that the two opposing lines are the
Ea. ern Union, from Manningtree to Harwich, and the Eastern
Counties Junction, from Ardleigh to Harwich ; the latter laid
out, for a single line, at an outlay of 200,000/. ; and the former,
by Mr. Braithwaite, for a dou-ble line, at a cost of 180,000/.
The Eastern Union line crosses no public roads on a level,
while the astern Counties line crosses sixteen.
Mr. Bryan, a land survey,,r and valuer, who has had con-
siderable experience in his ;,rofeasion, stated that he valued
the land, severance, and all consequential damage, at
40,1201. for the Eastern Counties line, on which there would
be little residential property interfered with. His estimate
for the land for the Eastern Union line was 31,400/., includ-
ing, he believed, every expense.
Mr. Bruff, the engineer, stated that the line was of a very
ordinary character. The cost would be 200,000/., but 30,0001.
of that amount was to be spent in the construction of a pier
and docks at Harwich, for which proposals had been sub-
mitted to the Admiralty, under whose superintendence they
were to be made.

GROUP XVIII.
GLOUCESTER 11:ND STONEUOUSE 3VNC-

TION.

The Committeee met this morning at twelve o'clock; the
Earl of Lincoln in the chair; and shortly afterwards the
room wss cleared.
After considerable discussion, on the re-admission of parties
The CHAIRMAN declared that the preamble was proved,
and the eommittee then went through the clauses.
London, England, 1847-06-08

'EVENING, JUNE 8, 147.

MAGAZINES (CONTINUED).
THE SPORTING REVIEtt.

Herring's high-mettled racer has degenerated—
poor fellow!—to the shop. Not even the questionable
dignity of a cab-hack, or the unenviable prerogative
of a cockney's Sunday job-horse! No ; the mise-
rable slave of a butcher's boy, to be pricked by one
rusty spur, to be flayed at the bending of the neck
by the chafing of a common meat basket, and as
Dickens says feelingly (enough to him just now)
" to be beaten about the head as though it was made
of wood !" The companion engraving, " The
Stalker's Home," is clever for the peculiar dispo-
sition of the lights. About the literary contents
there is, as usual, a rollicking, frollicking, dashing
merriment that is quite contagious, and which is
likewise a capital filip to digestion.
London, England, 1847-06-08

ELECTIONS IN IRELAND.

Mr. LABOLJUHERE, in reply to a question, stated
that the subject of polling at elections in Ireland had
received the attention of Government. In counties in
Ireland it would be extremely difficult to shorten the
duration of the term for polling, a.; it was extremely
difficult to appoint a sufficient number of polling places
for that purpose. He regretted that it had not been in
the power of her Majesty's Government to intro Luce
some measure to the House on this subject, which would
enable Hon. Members to consichr the subject, with a
view to the whole reconstruction of the electoral system
in Ireland. ' With regard to the boroughs in Ireland the
case was different, and he did not despair of being able
to introduce a Bill to shorten the duration of the polling,
which he thought could be so framed as to meet the
sanction of both sides of the House.
'TIME OF IMPRISOSMENT.

Sir FITZROY KEI IX said he begged to ask the
Right Hon. Gentleman (Sir George Grey) whether it
was intended to specify the maximum and minimum
period of imprisonment.
Sir GEORGE GREY said that he had already
statei.fo the House that the subject had been taken into
consideration. It was intended (as we understood the
Hon. Gentleman, who was most indistinct), that the im
prisonm-nt should hava reference to the term of tran
sportation.
London, England, 1847-06-08

TAIT'S MAGAZINE.

George Gilfillan has commenced in the present
number a series of " Literary Portraits of Female
Authors "—repudiating, we presume, the vulgarism
of authoresses. We regret that this brilliant critic
has abandoned the sketches he had already begun of
living writers, for notwithstanding his very blunder-
ing estimate of the poetic genius of Alfred Tenny-
son, we were solicitous to hear his utterances upon
Charles Dickens, upon Thomas Noon Talfourd, upon
Douglas Jerrold, and the like, These delineations,
we trust, are however only postponed. " Mrs.
Hemans " is considered in the present number, and
we think very justly denied the too-frequently-
abused title of a poet. For her exquisite womanliness,
for her passionate susceptibility, for her graceful and
musical diction, we read her with the same enthusiasm
as does Mr. Gilfillan, but we agree with him she was
no poet. A songstress she was—a lyric nightingale
she was as much as Mademoiselle Jenny Lind—but
she was no poet. The article is cleverly written.
Speaking of the Liberator, Tait observes:—" O'Con-
nell was the most kingly man of these days. His
crown was indeed a cap, but his power was not cere-
monial, but real. He was the hero of his country-
men. In the eyes of the Liberals of Europe he was
the august voice of an oppressed nation. Roman
Catholic Europe revered him as the sainted champion
of Religion." The remaining articles are varied, and
some of them excellent.

_ NOTICE TO MARINERS.
BAY OF NAPLES-CHANNEL OF PROCIDA.

Sicilian Consulate General, London,
4th June, 1847.

Notice is hereby given, that from the 30th of April, 1847,
there will be exhibited upon the Point called Cioppeto, in the
Channel of Procida, in lat. 40 deg. 46 min. 39 sec., and long.
11 deg. 40 min. 48 sec. of the meridian of Paris, a catadiop-
trical apparatus of the 4th class, producing a constant and
unvarying light, at an elevation of about 23 metres above the
medium level of the sea, and visible at a distance of about 12
miles of 60 to the degree.
London, England, 1847-06-08

PUBLICATIONS.

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cheerfully. He will have sunshine—will promote gay spirits—will
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him without having something new to think about. He is the
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London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XVII.

The Committee on this group re-assembled this morn i
at the usual hour, in Room 11 ; Sir J. Buller East ng
i
chair. n the
DICIDLAND ;LEXCESTIIIZ via BEDPOIELDI TO
IIXTOTIIN, AND TO NORTHAMPTON AND
EITNTINGDON).

DECISION.
The Committee, having read the report of the Railway
Commissioners on this Bill, passed the preamble.
The remain Jer of the day was occupied with the clauses,
when the Committee, having disposed of the business before
hem, dissolved.
London, England, 1847-06-08

We have received the Paris papers of Sunday.
___

We yesterday stated that the Chamber of Deputies
had met in their bureaux, and appointed a Committee
to consider the case of M. EMILE DB GIEARDIN. In
the first bureaux, M. EMILE DE GIRAEDIN himself
spoke, and gave the following explanation of his
conduct:—

" The Honourable Deputy commenced by declaring
that he was altogether a stranger to the course adopted
by the Count de Pontois in the Chamber of Peers,
and that the report that the proposition of the Noble
Peer had been presented at his instigation was a
calumny alike against Honourable Peers and himself.
I belong temnorarily,' continued the Honourable
Deputy, to the Opposition, and have been so from
the day that M. Guizot ascended the tribune, the
26th of March, and disavowed his language at Lisieux,
arrogantly sending to sit on the benches of the Left
those Members of the majority who were not of opinion
that everything was going on perfectly well. I certainly
desire the existence of the Cabinet to be of short dura-
tion, but I do not want to see it overthrown by an in-
trigue; and it would be one were I to participate in the
Presentation of the propo-iti..n which so materially
affects the Ministry. T:43 Cabinet, it it falls, ought t.
Come down under the weight of its seven years' impuis-
sance. Having said so much, I have now to declare
that I never had any intention of offending the
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXXIX.

The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits o
the Bills comprised in this group re-assembled at the usua
hour this morning; Lord Charles IVelle.ley in the chair.

Avnan VALLEY, nistiCP rs.uczt LAND (AND
ViTEARDAZI: EXTEe, SZO:a, A An) WEAR
AND DERN:WENT RAILWAYS, AND SIEII.-
DON TUNNEL ABIAZGAIVIATION.)
The Committee were occupied nearly the whole of the
day in disposing of the special clauses in this Bill.
The Committee adjourned at the usual hour.

GROUP XLV.
The Committee met this day, but did not proceed to busi-
ness until half-past one o'clock, in consequence of the absence
of the Chairman, who was supposed to be in communication
with the Speaker. No announcement wag, however, made
on his return, and evidence was gone into fur the promoters
of the
London, England, 1847-06-08

THE SIIN

rrßLic DINNER.
"IWESTERN LITERARY and SCIENTIFIC
INSTITUTION.
The Members and Friends of this Institution are respectfully in-
formed that a PUBLIC DINNER will take place on YoNnar, June
21, at the Freemasons' Tavern ;
The Right Honourable Lord KINNAIRD in the Chair ;
To celebrate the twenty-second year of its existence, and in further-
ance of its ebjecta.
A List of Stewards will be immediately published.
Tickets, One Guinea each.

T. MAR TIN'S- IN-THE-FIELD'S.—The
►`7 Parishioners of this extensive and liberal parish will celebrate
the THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY of the opening of the Vestry
and triumph of Reform principle in the parish, by a PUBLIC
DINNER on the 13th init., at Robert's, Artichoke Tavern,. Black-
well. General Evans Bill preside on the oces.siou.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, JUNE 8.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 51 ; Highest, 66 ; Noon, 36.
BAROMETER, 29.85.—W1ND W.S.W.; fine.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 14 minutes after 9. I Evening .. 47 mumtesfate, 9,

the conts
provision
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HAVAGPICII AND EASTERN COUNTIES

UNION.

The Committee met this morning—Lord Clive in the chair—
when Mr. Pilbreck was called to show the inconvenience of
the number of crossings at a level.
It should be observed that the two opposing lines are the
Eastern Union, from Manningtree to Harwich, ;And the Eastern
Counties Junction, from Ardleigh to Harwich ; the latter laid
out, tor a single line, at an outlay of 200,000/. ; and the former,
,by Mr. Braithwaite, for a double line, at a cost of 180.0001.
The Eastern Union line crosses no public roads on a level,
while the Eastern Counties line crosses sixteen.

Mr. Bryan, a land surveyor and valuer, who has had con-
siderable experience in his profession, stated that he valued
the land, severance, and all consequential damage, at
40,1201. for the Eastern Counties line, on which there would
be little residential property interfered with. His estimate
for the land for the Eastern Union line was 31,4001., includ-
ing, he believed, every expense.
Mr. Bruff; the engineer, stated that the line was of a very
ordinary character. The cost would be 200,0004 but 30,0001.
of that amount was to be spent in the construction of a pier
and docks at Harwich, for which proposals had been sub
mitted to the Admiralty, under whose superintendence they
were to be made.

GROUP XVIII.
GLOUCESTER AND STONEHOUSE =NC.

TIOAT.

The Committeee met this morning at twelve o'clock; the
Earl of Lincoln in the chair; and shortly afterwards the
room was cleared.

After considerable discussion, on the re-admission of parties
The CHAIRAIAN declared that the preamble was proved,
and the Committee then went through the clauses.

GROUP XXX.

The Committee on this group met this morning in Room
3; Mr. Corry in the chair.

GREAT NORTZERN (DEVIATZON BE-
TWEEN GRANTIIIIIVI AND YOUR).

Mr. TALBOT opened the case on behalf of the promoters
and contended at considerable length that the deviation wat
re(pired by the necessilies of the country and the great want
of accommedation which at present existed.
London, England, 1847-06-08

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MEMOIRS OF LADY SUNDON,
AND OF THE
COURT OF QUE.L.II CAROLDiE, CONSORT OF GEORGE 11.
Inoltidnaig Letter% of the Most Celebrated Persons of the Time,
NOW first published from the Originals,
By MRS. THOMSON,
Ant2seresa of " Memoirs of the Court of Henry VIII.," Fee.
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" Mrs. Thomsen's present work fully maintains her in the front
Mk of our best female writers of action. ' Tracy' possesses excel-
boat construction, and continued variety of action. The characters
ar• sketched ..... .. nwterly hand, true to nature, and yet marked
by traits of I •••`: ; • ky, which throw over them an originality, and
pears how atm y . artist must have observed."—Literary Gazette.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Tuesday, Jnne 8, will be performed tho
elteraor

LA SONNAMBULA,
Mdlle. Jenny Lind ; Lisa, Madame Solari ; Count Itodolph,
Xgnor F. Lablache ; and Elvino, Signor Gordon'.
Between the acts will be presented the Second Act of the admired
ballet of GISELLE. Giselle, Mdlle. Carlotta Grisi.
To conclude with a Selection from the admired ballet of ONDINE.
Comprising the Fete de la 3ladonne, Pas de la Corbeille, by Mdlle.
Canto and M. St. Leon, supported by 3fdlles. Cassan and Honore,
Md the celebrated Pas de l'Ombre by Mdlle. Cerito.
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re-
spectfully informed, that there will be a grand EXTRA NIGHT
on THURSDAY NEXT, on which occasion Mdile. Jenny Lind will
appear in one of her favourite characters.
The doors open at Half-past Seven. The Opera to commence at
Night o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT. GARDEN .
THIS EVENING, Tuesday, will be performed Bellini's opera
NORMA,
Forma, 'federal' Grisi ; Adelgiaa, Mdlle. Corbari ; Follione, Signor
dein: Oreveso, Signor Marini.
To conclude with the new grand Ballet, entitled
LA SAL AMANDRINE.
Frincipal characters by Mdlle. Fanny Elssler and Mdlle. Dumilatre ;
Also Mdllcs. Bertin. lieodot, De Melisse. Delechaux, O'Bryan, and
Pstipa.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes to be obtained at the Box-office, Bow.
street ; and at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.
The Doors will be opened at Eight o'clock, and the performance
commence at half-past Eight o'clock.

ROYAL ITC
LIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
(For the Benefit of Mdlle. Dumilatre, and her last appearance.)
on THURSDAY NEXT, June 10, will be performed Rossini's
opera buffs
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXXV.

LIVERPOOL AND rcr ENVC •". STLE JUNC-
TION—BURNLEY COLLIERIES' "MANCE
—EAST LANCASHIRE DEVIAT LOAT S.
The Committee met this morning. Mr. Filzroy in the
chair; and the Committee having decided that the preambles
of the sevaral Bills were proved, they went into the clauses ut
the Burnley Colliery Branch.
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXXIX.

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.

WEAR VALLEY, BISHOP AUCKLAND (AND
WEARDA.LE EXTENSION, AND WEAR.
AND DERV/ENT RAILWAYS, AND SKIL-
DON TUNNEL AMALGAMATION.)

The Committee were occupied nearly the whole of the
day in disposing of the special clauses in this Bill.
The Committee adjourned at the usual hour.

GROUP XLV.
The Committee met this day, but did not proceed to busi-
ness until half-past one o'clock, in consequence of the absence
of the Chairman, who was supposed to be in communication
with the Spgaker. No announcement was, however, made
on his retunt, and evidence was gone into for the promoters
of the
London, England, 1847-06-08

GROUP XXX.

„,he Committee on this group met this morning in Room
1” . 1 r. Corry in the chair.
GREAT NORTHEZIN (DEVIATION BE-
TWEEN GRANTHAM AND TORE).
Mr. TALBOT opened the case on behalf of the promoters,
and contended at considerable length that the deviation was
required by the necessities of the country and the great want
of accommodation which at present existed.
London, England, 1847-06-08

PROMOTION.

Lieutenant—Richard Murdoch Robertson, first of the
St. Vincent, to the rank of Commander. Commander
Robertson was a lieutenant of 1838, and he hus been
actively employed on the coast of Africa, Portugal, ex-
perimental squadrons, and other important services
during the last twenty-three years. A-1 a z alous and
indefatigable service man, Commander Robertson will
always be an acquisition to a ship or squadron. The
refitment of the St. Vincent alone, in which perfect
work he of course took a prominent part, being her first
lieutenant, entitled him to a large quota of praise and
credit, which we are very glad to see further acknow-
ledged by his remotion. He was most unjustly
passed over in the late breve'., es were the other lieu-
tenants of the St. Vincent, much to the suprise of the
service.