The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-30 00:00:00

BRIGHTON AND CONTINENTAL

STEAM-PACKET COMPANY.
(From the Sussex Advertiser.)
We last week gave a brief but interesting account of
the trial performances of the Brighton, one of the
splendid steamers built for the " Brighton and Conti-
nental Steam-packet Company," and intended to run
between Newhaven, Dieppe, and Havre. For that ac-
count we were indebted to a friend, but we have this
week had the privilege, through the courtesy of the
Hon. Captain Hotham, one of the directors of the com-
pany, of ourselves witnessing the admirable powers not
only of the Brighton, but of its, in every respect,
twin sister, the Dieppe. To our readers in this dis-
trict the first introduction of these vessels to the " wide
waters of the deep" will naturally be a matter of much
interest, and we therefore propose to give a description
of the passage on Friday Past, when the Brighton
and; the Dieppe left their moorings at Limehouse
and Blackwall to take up their station at Shoreham,
whence they will run to Dieppe and Havre, until such
time as the needful arrangements at Newhaven are com-
pleted.
In terming these boats twin sisters, we are speaking
with perfect accuracy, for they are precisely similar in
their build, their admeasurement, their engines, their
machinery, in fact, in every respect, even to the most un-
important item in their fittings. Under such circum-
stances it is only natural that there should not be—nor
is there—any perceptible difference in their power, as
will appear from the following account of their passage.
It may not be out of place here to remark as to the cure
which has been evinced for the passenger accommoda-
tion in these vessels. The cabins are lofty, roomy, and
well lighted, and are fitted up with every attention both
to comfort and appearance. The ladies' cabin is parti-
cularly elegant in its appointments. The ceiling is dead
white, with handsome ornamental mouldings of white
and gold, contrasting well with the doors and sides, which
are of polished mahogany, pannelled with bird's-eye
maple. The easy chairs, luxurious sofas, mirrors,
lamps, marble chimney-piece, and polished steel stove of
appropriate size and design, all impart an appearance of
comfort and elegance to this apartment, which brings to
mind the boudoir rather than the cabin. In addition to
the two principal cabins i 3 a small private cabin, adapted
for a family wishing for seclusion, and a most comfort-
able little " snuggery" for a whist party, or any other
small and select reunion. The sleeping berths are com-
modiously arranged and adapted to the demands of a far
longer passage than that for which these boats are in-
tended.
The Brighton was lying at Blackwall, and at four
o'clock, having taken in her supply of coal—or rather of
the patent fuel, recently invented—proceeded to Lime.
house in search of her consort, the Dieppe, which was
moored in Limehouse reach. On board the Brighton
were Captain Hotham and Joseph Thompson, Esq., two
of the directors of the Brighton and Continental Steam-
packet Company; J. B. Jackson, Esq., as guest of the
latter gentleman; and Mr. Hawtree, of the firm of Penn
and Co., the celebrated engineers (with whose engines
both the Brighton and the Dieppe are fitted), the vessel
being under the command of Captain Scott. At a
quarter past five, the vessels being all in readiness, and
having made Blackwall again, started finally from that
point on their voyage. Owing to the lateness of the
hour, the ebb was lost and the lowness of the tide was
such as to preclude any very great speed, being at-
tempted. Still both vessels progressed at a rapid rate,
and before six o'clock Erith Pier and the Powder Maga-
zine at Purfleet were passed. At the trial mile opposite
the Long Reach Tavern, we were, however, anxious to
ascertain the precise rate at which the vessels were going,
and on timing them to the next mile post, it was found
that the distance had been completed in exactly four
minutes and twenty seconds, being within a mere frac-
tion of fourteen miles an hour, with a head wind, shallow

water, and tide just turned. In Long Reach the vessels
lay to for some half dozen minutes while taking on board
their powder, after which they again proceeded on their
voyage. Hythe was soon passed, and here we had a ca-
pital view of Ingriss Abbey, the seat of Alderman Har-
mer, said to be built with the stone of Old London-
bridge. In an hour and thirteen minutes from the time
of starting we were off Gravesend. We may here stop
to confirm the remark made by our correspondent last
week as to the almost entire freedom of the Brighton
from all vibratory or oscillatory motion. Though pass-
ing through the water at so rapid a rate, she was as
"steady as old Time," as one of the crew observed—a
quality greatly affecting the comfort of a passenger,
whether on deck or below. It would be tedious to the
reader to particularise the periods at which we made the
various " points" of the voyage; suffice it to say, that at
eight o'clock we passed the Nore Light, and that at a
quarter to ten, precisely four hours and a half from the
time of leaving Blackwall (inclusive of stoppages), we
were off Margate. Here we lay to for the night, amply
satisfied with the manner in which the vessel had accom-
plished her voyage.
At five next morning orders were given to weigh
anchor, and the " two sisters" set out again—this time
in search of adventures, Captain Hotham and the
gallant commanders of these splendid vessels having on
the previous night held a council of war, and having
determined to get round to Folkestone, in order to
have a trial of speed with the boat for Boulogne, which
that invaluable mentor, "Bradshaw' "chronicled as starting
from Folkestone at eight o'clock. On reaching the latter
place we parted with Mr. Hawtree, who was compelled
to be in town by a certain hour, and having duly dis-
patched the important business of breakfasting, we
waited somewhat impatiently for the appearance of the
Clementine, on board of whom it was plain that the
preparations for the voyage were nearly completed. At
length up went the " blue Peter," and the wished-for
moment arrived, the Clementine steaming gallantly out
of the harbour, and directing her course towards Bou-
logne. At this time (eight minutes past eight) the
Brighton and the Dieppe were pretty close in shore,
and when the Clementine had got into her right course,
they " waited upon her" on either side. This state of
things, however, did not last long, for although the
Clementine did not yield without a struggle, in ten
minutes' time she was distanced a distance which
was steadily but rapidly increased, in spite of her having
her sails set, while neither of her opponents had
an inch of canvass out. At the end of a trifle
short of fifty minutes we encountered the ally of the
Clementine, making her voyage from the opposite
coast. At this time it was calculated by those on board
that we were from twelve to thirteen miles from the
English shore, and that we were from two-and-a-half to
three miles in advance of the Clementine. On meeting
the Prince Ernest, for such was the steamer from Bou-
logne, the Brighton made a sweep so as to give the Prince
about half a mile " law," the Dieppe getting round in
time to get a nearer start with his Highness. It was
soon perceptible, that, however, in " earnest" he might
be, the Prince must share the sad fate of his fair friend
Clementine ; a very short time sufficed to bring up the
Brighton alongside, and a few minutes more left the
Prince to bewail his lot. By the time we had again
reached Folkestone it was a quarter to ten. Here
both the Brighton and Dieppe tacked round and returned
towards the Prince, before whom they crossed, making,
by way of salute, such obeisance as we believe is termed
in nautical phrase " dipping" their colours. At the
moment Prince Ernest entered the mouth of the harbour
it wanted but six minntes to ten, showing that in addition
to the half mile of " law," which we had given at start-
ing, the Brighton had got home nine minutes in advance
of her opponent. This result strictly bears out the
former calculation made as to the Clementine, viz., as
to our having beaten her by a distance of between
two and a half and three miles. Having accomplished
this triumph, the victorious vessels steered westward
towards their destination. In precisely one hour we
made Dungeness, and at twelve o'clock were passing
iu front of Hastings and St. Leonards, on whose shores
were collected crowds of spectators, in honour of whom
both vessels fired a salute. On leaving Folkestone
we had encountered a slight breeze from the west-
ward, which gradually gained strength as we progressed
in that direction, and on rounding Beachy Head, at a
little past one o'clock„ the breeze stiffened into what
sailors call "half a gale," but which, according to
our " land-lubbers' " estimate, we should have been
disposed to rate as a stiff breeze, it being, moreover,
dead ahead of us. However, both vessels sped steadily
onwards, walking through the water in admirable
style, and keeping so 'close to each other, that it was
impossible to decide which was the faster of the two.
If there be any difference, it is perhaps in favour of the
Dieppe, but as the steam of her consort was not up
during the only period where the former seemed to
gain a slight advantage, that circumstance would amply
account for the very slight and temporary difference
once attained during the morning. On passing East-
bourne the signal gun again sent forth a salute from
its brazen throat, while on reaching Newhaven harbour
both steamers paid a similar tribute of respect to the
scene of their future labours. Precisely at a quarter past
two we were closely in front of the Chain Pier, Brighton,
but there was too much sea, as well as too much wind
out to allow of landing there ; the vessels, consequently,
proceeded to Shoreham, opposite the harbour of which
they were at 35 minutes past two, thus running the dis-
tance between the pier and the harbour in precisely 20
minutes. Owing to the state of the tide, both vessels
ran on to Worthing, whence they returned in due course,
but were obliged to lay to till the tide was sufficiently in
to enable them to enter the harbour.
Thus passed the first voyage of the Brighton and the
Dieppe, and we earnestly trust that the success which
has attended their early efforts may await on their fu-
ture course. At present, we believe, we may confidently
assert, that they are the fastest boats which have been
constructed. It is whispered that the Newhaven,
which is in the course of completion, will however sur-
pass them. In the present age of exertion and enter
prise, it is apparently impossible to place any limits as
to what science and skill can or cannot effect ; but if ,
the builder of the Newhaven achieve a victory over
the splendid boats we have above spoken of, he will i
richly deserve all the success he may gain. For the
present the Brighton and Continental Steam Com-
pany's boats will run from Shoreham to Dieppe
and Havre, but so soon as the railroad from Newhaven
is opened, and the ether necessary arrangements are
completed, they will take up their permanent station at
Newhaven. By means of these boats and through the
facilities afforded by the railway on this, and those on
the opposite shore, the most direct communication be-
tween the great capitals of England and France will now
be opened. It is only in strict accordance with the spirit
of the times that an enterprize, having such an object in
view, should be pre-eminently successful. That such a
result may attend the exertions of the Brighton and Con-
tinental Steam-packet Company is our earnest hope—a
hope in which we shall, we feel assured, be joined, not
only by those to whom the prosperity of this district is a
matter of deep interest, but also by the public at large.
In saying this much, it forms no part of our view to ad-
vocate the interests of this company as against those of
any other body. We esteem the new route as one which,
from its facilities will create, as it were, a new class of
passengers; it will naturally also greatly augment, as
facilities ever do, the traffic between this country and the
Continent, while the spirit of enterprise which this fresh

born competition will induce, will, again, naturally stilt
further extend those facilities. As they augment—as
pleasure or business sends its thousands to neighbouring
shores, wafting a greeting from their native land—as
the means increase of exchanging the products of one
soil for the produce of the skill and industry of another,
so will the fierce passions of men be stayed, and the great
aim and end of civilization be advanced in the dissemi-
nation' of that blessed principle, " Peace And goodwill
towards all melt."

AMERICAN AFFAIRS.-
NEW YORK, JuNT 15.
Among other topics the Mexican war conti,nues:
.t 0
be the subject of conflicting opinions, and of maCh dis-
cussion in what may be termed well-informed circle
s.The great question is, shall we soon " conquer a peact,'l
To such an interrogatory we can only reply, the armies`
of the United States coatintre to be victorious. When-
ever and wherever they strike, they are triumphant ;
but yet all is doubt and uncertainty as to when the
w.zr will terminate, and what will be the character of the

negotiation.
In my last letter I stated substantially Nvhat I believed
to be the policy of Mr. I'olli and his const.'l.utional ad-
s iscrs. Nothing has occurred to change mac opinion.
It will be recollected, that from the commence.."lent
of
the war I have apprehended that it would have been
ps otracted, and of long continuance. This opinion
lusLd upon two facts,—first, a personal knowledge'
the temper, disposition, and wishes of the President;
second, the great difficulty- of conquering and reducing
to passive obedience t,nd non-resistance " even a dis-
tracted and divided people.
In the remarks which I have male on the subject I
rid not, and do not, mean to convey the idea, that the
Administration may not change its views, and with that
change its policy. After the Oregon leap trom 54 deg.
40 min. to 49 deg., it would be idle to say that nothing
of the kind could reasonably be anticipated.
The recent movements of Mr. Polk indicate some
ebange, or rather a fixed determination to pursue a
policy which he hopes will promote the object nearest
his heart—a re-election to the Presidency. That ob-
ject was in a measure the cause of the present war, and
it may tend to promote a peace. To it every other
measure must be made subservient, if not sacrificed.
There is now, it is said and believed, a mission of
peace in Mexico, consisting of General Scott and Mr.
Twist. The terms, it is confidently asserted, are of the
most liberal character, honourable alike to Mexico and
the United States. Here I pause, I doubt—nay, more,
I am an unbeliever, because it is some months too early
to have a great
influence on the presidential election.
It affords, however, an opportunity for the display of
management.
It is well known that the Administration dread the
political influence and power of Generals Scott and
Taylor, and would, theefore, willingly promote any
measure that would tend t`o lessen the influence of either
or both these military chieittains. It is very generally
believed, that the Executive is now countenancing an
intrigue to place these gallant and accomplished sol-
diers in a hostile attitude, whereby both may be in-
jured. This rumour is so general that no one but a
confirmed sceptic seems to express any doubt of its
truth. I continue, therefore, to think, notwithstanding
public opinion to the contrary, that there is no prospect
of an early peace.
The Administration are strongly impressed with the
idea, that by means of a military tariff in Mexico they
will be enabled to collect sufficient money, through the
Custom-houses which they will establish, to support an
army of 20,000 men. But, in the last resort, the church
property must make up the deficiency. Through the
official journal at Washington (the Union) a feeler was
thrown out, in relation to the wealth, &c., of the Catho-
lic churches, &c., which seemed to shock the American
community ; whereupon the Union retreated into its
shell, and denied that the article was written with the
knowledge and approbation of Mr. Polk. Now, every
person in this country, who understands the connexion
between the President and the Union considers this
denial puerile, and of no force. In short, it is not be-
lieved.

You will perceive that by the contemplated measure
of seizing all the revenue of Mexico for the support of
an American standing army of 20,000 or 30,000 men,
without the knowledge or consent of Congress, you open
a new and alarming constitutional question. It is not
my intention at present to discuss it. But it may be
asked, if this is permitted or countenanced, what becomes
of the constitutional provision against such an army?
With a disciplined force of 30,000 men on our southern
border, what might not an usurper with such a body at
his command suddenly effect?

Strange as it may appear, ex-President Tyler is ones
more endeavouring to force himself into notice. For the
last two years he has lived in complete retirement—per-
haps it would be more correct to say, in obscurity. No
man ever more effectually sacrificed himself to a ridicu-
lous vanity and a still more unpardonable ambition. For
these and other sins he has sorely suffered. You will
find in the public journals a late letter from him evinc-
ing, to use the mildest phrase, a total want of memory. I
perceive it stated in a Virginia paper, that on or about
the day that a dinner was to be given Mr. Webster in
. .

Richniond, Mr. Tyler visited that city in the expecta-
tion of being invited to meet at the festive board his
former Secretary of State. But no such invitation was
tendered Mr. Tyler. To comment on such an occurrence
would be unkind. It shows, however, the abiding force of
public opinion.
By an arrival at New Orleans advices have been re-
ceived from Vera Cruz to the Ist inst., and from Brazos
to the 4th.

General Twiggs had entered Puebla on the 29th ult.
General Scutt had left Jalapa with 6,000 troops, but
whether he would procet d forthwith to the city of Mexico
was not known, and considered doubtful. About 3,000
xican troops were said to be in the capital.
Santa Anna had resigned the Presidency on the 28th;
but whether his resignation would be accepted was not
stated. He waa superintending, personally, the fortifi-
cations erecting at Guadaloupe and Majicaeczingo, near
the suburbs.

Nothing new from General Taylor.
After much mortification and disappointnu nt to the
parties concerned, the United States frigate Macedonian
has sailed on her benevuli•nt mission of relief to suffer-
ing humanity. She is, as lam informed, well freighted.
Ou the merits or demerits of the controversy which
caused her detention I have no opinion to give. She
has my most ardent and sincere hope that she may have
a rapid and safe passage, and that her officers and crew
may return i❑ health to their native land.
The President of the United States is expected shortly
to visit this city. The precise time is not fixed—pro-
bably between the 20th and 30th of this month. He
will be welcomed and received by a Whig corporation,
and other citizens, with the courtesy and distinction to
which his exalted station entitles him.
Sterling bills, rather inactive, at 6 to 6is per cent.
Flour in moderate demand, on a firm market, at
8 dolls. 25c. to 8 dolls. 75c.

Money abundant and cheap.
A GENEVESE TRAVELLER.

Times.

THE DISTRESSED SCOTCH AND IRISH.-011 the
27th April last Mr. Buckstone's favourite comedy of
31cirried Life, with the farce of Advice Gratis, was per-
formed at the Victoria Theatre, Meerut, by amateurs,
assisted by the amateurs of the Queen's Royal Lancers,
for the benefit of the distressed Scotch and Irish, when
the amount of 450 rupees was taken at the doors.
FREE PORTERS OF THE CITY OF LONDON.—Yester-
day a crowded meeting of the general body of free
porters of the City was held at the Bridge-house Hotel,
London-bridge, for the purpose of petitioning the Court
of Common Council with respect to an infringement of
their privileges by the various dock companies on the
north bank of the Thames. Alderman Johnston pre-
sided on the occasion; and among the speakers were Mr.
Wire, Mr. Payne, and several members of the fellow-
ship. It appears that by the custom of the port of
London, the free porters have had secured to them the
privilege of porterage and measureage of all coals, grain,
salt, and fruit imported or exported from the north bank
of the River Thames between Staines (above London-
bridge) and Yantlet, near Sheerness, below it. Since
the formation of the docks, however, the free porters
have been excluded from them, and the dock companies,
while retaining the services of the measurers, who are
members of the fellowship, have employed for porterage
servants of their own. It was of this infringement of
their privilege that the free porters met yesterday to
complain by petition addressed to the Court of Common
Council. The number of the body is stated to be nearly
3,000, and there is a general fund for the support of
aged and infirm members, considerable in amount; but
their exclusion from the docks has, it is said, deprived
them of the means of earning a competent livelihood.
R,solutions adopting the petition to the Court of Com-
mon Council, and providing for the energetic prosecution
of their claims, were carried by the meeting, which
broke up after ie usual vote of thanks to the chairman.
MEETING OF ROMAN CATHOLICS.—Last night
very large and respectable meeting of Roman Catholics
of London was held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern,
for the purpose of forming an association for the re-
moval of Catholic disabilities and grievances. The Rev.
Dr. Morris, Bishop of Troy, presided, and was supported
by a large number of Roman Catholic ladies, noblemen,
clergymen, and gentlemen. The Right Rev. Prelate
opened the proceedings in a short address. The Rev.
Dr. Moore proposed the first resolution, " That the
Catholics of Great Britain and its colonies are exposed
to many grievous oppressions, some of them of such a
nature as to peril the everlasting welfare of thousands;
that against these, though admitted to be at variance
with justice, and even the avowed principles of modern
legislation, the Catholic has no adequate defence or pro-
tection ; that therefore it is their bounden duty to pro-
cure by all lawful means the due administration of those
laws which are just and a speedy repeal of those which
are unjust ; and that the Catholics of the metropolis are
more particularly called upon more strenuously to exert
pLucasop-
pression on unproposedder which
resolution,
suffer,` thoughl ha t the r
ioepy:
themselves in the matter for the common good." Mr.
uus to them as citizens and subjects, are more especially
most felt by reason of the spiritual degradation they
e secondte Catholics
entail upon so many thousand souls, and however right
01)d needful it may be to seek redress through means of
easy access, yet our hopes of success are founded in
God. This meeting, therefore, hears with satisfaction
of the proposed establishment of an association for
London, under the protection of our Blessed Lady,"
&c. A committee was then appointed for carrying out
the object of the association. A vote of thanks to the
chairman closed the proceedings, which did not termi-
nate until midnight.

UNUSUAL BESTOWAL OF MATERNAL SOLICITUDE!
—ln the plantation near to Foulden-house is a ktarling's
nest, containing four unfledged warblers, which by some
casualty have been deprived of their natural guardis,a,
but by a freak of compassion, have been adopted by •
crow. The sable philanthropist is seen regularly to pro-
ceed to the nest, and supply his tiny protegees with
suitable nutriment.—Berwick Advertiser.

T II E
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4to be tho chief operators. Cod is still only in i
RAILWAY COAIMITTEES, limited demand, and 271. is the general quotation, i
but the trade only purchase sufficient for im-
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mediate wants. Although Seal is offered upon
(YESTERDAY.) further reduced terms, still only a limited business has
Room A. been transacted. In Sperm the operations have been
Their Lordships forming this Committee assembled upon a more extended scale, but holders are willing sellers
to day at eleven o'clock. at previous rates, and the supply at market is good. The
rea.ieirmasar COUNTIES EXTENSION. rates accepted for Lard Oil are 44s to 48s per
Witnesses were further examined to-day on this Bill, cwt., but only small parcels found buyers. For
and Olive the demand has been more active, but
The Committee adjourned till to-morrow. in the value little improvement has taken place.
Palm has been in excellent request, and prices rule firm,
Room B. although there are further arrivals. Cocoa Nut is still
MANCHESTER, BUXTON, AND MATLOCK in small supply, and buyers are in consequence cora-
AND MIDLAND JUNCTION DEVIATION. pelled to pay the stiff rates of 46s to 57s for low to fine
The further evidence on this line occupied their Lord- quality. Buyers of Rapeseed Oil have been induced to
ships the whole day, and operate with more freedom, in consequence of lower
The Committee, shortly after four o'clock, adjourned rates being taken. For Linseed Oil further advanced
till to-morrow. rates have been obtained upon the spot, the supply being
small, whilst there has been a good demand from the 1
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utalviPT"r home trade at 28s to 28s 6d; some shipping orders also ]
SLUR VALLEY (No. II.) BRANCHES 4fLvEl, AND have been executed. There has been little disposition
. evinced to do business for forward delivery at present.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Several of the mills are closed for the season.
',lr. TALBOT, Q.C., addressed the Committee on behalf
of TALLow -Holders of Russian are desirous to realise, i
litre Y.r. Grazebrook, through whose property the proposed
and have submitted. to a reduction on former rates of 6d 1
would pass, and contended that the district was
per cwt on the spot, still there has been little disposi•
a) ready amply supplied with the means of transit by
-tion evinced by soap-makers and chandlers to operate. 1
xistmg canals or railwa3s already sanctioned, and that For delivery in the last three months of the year there 1
there was not, therefore, any necessity for the construe-
are sellers at 47s 3d to 47s 6d per cwt, but buyers are i
tion of the proposed line at an expense of half a million
of money, to be met with. Home-made is not so much i n request, t
Mr. SMITH also addressed the Committee on behalf
and can be obtained at 49s 6d to 505 nett cash, there I
being a larger supply. Other kinds of Tallow have
house at Lye, through the ground belonging
of the petition of trustees of the church and p
to which arsonage- been only in limited demand, and prices have slightly
given way, whilst there is a good supply.
the proposed line would pass, and urged upon the
Committee that no case had been made out to warrant t
the proposed interference with that property. LATEST PRICES OF SHARES, c
mil-. HOPE replied on behalf of the Stour Valley Rail- IN BANKS, ASSURANCE, AND OTHER COM- 6
s
Twa Company. PANIES' STOCK.
he room was then ordered to be cleared, and the From tie Official List, v
Committee decided that the preamble of the Bill was not PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENING. a
t,
*proved.
LONDON. TUESDAY, JUNE 29.
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JOINT-STOCX BANNS. 1
Room D.
The Committee resumed its sittings to-day; the Duke Dividend Amount n
of Cleveland in the chair. Name of Company. per of Paid. 1i Price 0
MOLD RAILWAY. Annum. Share.
Their Lordships passed the preamble of the Bill, alasia •
and X s. d. .t s. d. n
Austr• •34
the Committee then adjourned. Britsh.North •-••- 40 0 0 40 0 0 19 a
American 51. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0 - 41
2.ommercial of London 61. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 - "
Room E. ' ilolonial . - 11
Londn and Westmlnetr 61. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 26% d
The Committee sat for the first tame to-day. London Joint-Stock ... 61. per cent. 50 0010 0 0 - b
ST. HELEN'S CANAL .&ND RAILWAY. Metropolitan - .25 0 0 710 0
- q
Provincialof. Ireland.. Si. per cent. 100 0 0 25 0 0
_1
The examination of witnesses on behalf of the Bill Ditto, _New- •• •• • 81. per cent. 10 0 0 10 0 0 - 3
occupied their Lordships the whole day. National of Ireland .. Si. per cent. 50 0 0 20 0 0 - ti
Nat. Provncial of Eng. 51. per cent. 100 0 0 35 0 0 -1(
Roam G. Ditto, New... .... - 51. per cent. 20 0 0 10 0 0
Union of Australia- - 61. per cent. 25 0 0 25 00 i -e,
CA.LEDONX,AN (BRANCHES).
Union of L0nd0n..... Si.per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0 ! - &
The case of this railway occupied the Committee theft
CANALS. wh°l" day, and bad Lot concluded when their Lordships
adjourned.
Dividend! a
I
-.ea- Names of
Companies. i.
Anpnetfm. Price. 51
Names of 4
Dividend Price.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.-(YESTERDAY.) Companies. A i per
I= Annum in
. GROUP VI. ' - EXETZny YEOVIL, AND DORCHESTER. 14£ M
The Committee met at the usual hour, and proceeded
,Ashtn& Ol•th 97'51.5x. pc 70 Monmouthsh 100 10/ sh
tshby-d-la-Z 113 rY
41. - Mntgom sh 100 Si.. - E'
with the ease of Mr. Frampton, a petitioning landowner Barnsley-- 160- 121. 180 Macclesfield. 100 - -- nc
against the scheme. Basingstoke-, 100 - - Meath ••• • • • 100 201. 340 to
Mr. AUSTIN replied at considerable length on behalf Brknk&Abrg,lso' Si. 185 Nottingham. 150 121. - m
•
:.'romford.... 1100 14/. - Peak Forest. 7B 3t. 40
of the promwers of this line.
Dudley 1100, 41. - Regent's.... 33 IL 4s. 20
The Committee adjourned till twelve to-morrow. Derby .• • • •1100, 61. 63 Rochdale.... 85 41. 54 en
Ellsmre&Chs 133 41. b 1 Shropshire • • 125 8/. - nil
GROUP XXX. Erewash lloo', 321. - Somrset Coal 150 71. 10s. 130
Forth & Clyd 1001 41. - Do.Lk Fd St 12 61. p. C. N AX2IOI.ME (PROM LEEDS AND SELBY). GrandJunctn'loo, 61. 79 Stffrd&Worc 140 28/. 275
The Committee met at the usual hour, and were (well- brand
ainortrnsnir 1 111.3V.. - Shrewsbury..
0 re wb
sr
1 I du ig
1.. .. 14255 2105/ ..
305
pied the whole of the day with the examination of Mr. ,44str8efirkly 100' - - Sirefrdon Av 79 IL 10s. - Birkenqhaw, the engineer to the line. At the conclusion 3rantham ,150 121. - Severn and}
26 11. Bs. - Es
of his evidence the Committee adjourned till twelve Huddersfield. 57 - - Wye Rail. Cli
t( morrow. Kennt & Avu 39 7s. 6d. 5 Trnt & Mr- (J
Lancaster 47 11. 103. - sey .... }5O 301' -
Leeds& Livrp , 100 341. 505 Thams &Med 19 - - MI
STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE. Leicester .. • . 140 101. 75 Worcstr &)
78 21. 41 T
Lord SHAFTESBURY passed the following Bills yes ter- Lei:six &Nth,Birming.
67
li. I
Lo ghborogh,l42, 701. 530 Wilts & Brks 1 ~,,
day :---

STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
Lard SLTAFTESBUAY passed the following Bills yester-
day :
Wear Va,iley Railway.
Edinburgh and Northern, and Edinburgh, Leith, and
(I ranton Railways Amalgamation.
Rathmines Improvement.
Chester and Holyhead Railway (Extension at Flolyhead).
Edinburgh and Northern Railway (Branch from Burnt-
island to Dunfermline Branch, &c.) No. 2.

Dividend Amount
Name of Company. per of Paid. i Price
Annum. Share.
X s. d. # s. d.
Australasia .......... 40 0 0 40 0 0 1934
Britshlsorth American 51. per cent. 50 0 0 50 0 0
::omnsercial of London 61. per cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0
11olonial. 51. per cent. 100 0 0 25 0 0
Londn and Westminstr 61. par cent. 100 0 0 20 0 0 2634
London Joint-Stock .• • 61. per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0
Uetropolitan — 25 0 0 710 0
Provincialof Ireland.. 81. per cent. 100 0 0 25 0 0
Ditto, New... ••• • • • 81. per cent. 10 0 0 10 0 0
National of Ireland .. 51. per cent. 50 0 0 20 0 0
Nat. Provncial of Eng. 51. per cent. 100 0 0 35 0 0
Ditto, New... 51. per cent. 20 0 0 10 0 0
Union of Australia •• • . 61. per cent. 25 0 0 25 0 0
Union of L0nd0n..... 51. per cent. 50 0 0 10 0 0

DOCKS.

Name of Company.

Dividend Amount
per of I Paid. Price.
Annum. Share.

Commercial ........
East and Mist India...
East Country . .

X s. d.
Stock.
Stock.
100 0 0

31. per cent.
61. pr cent.
it. per att. 1
51. pr cont. , Stock.
5 per cent. I Stock.
21. per cent. 50 0 0

X 8. d.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
(From the London New Price Current of June 29.)
&ToAu.—To-day there was a diminution in the de-
mend for raw Sugar for all purposes, and prices gave
way for all kinds, as merchants were anxious to realise,
end there is still a plentiful supply. Although a reduc-
tion on former rates of 6d per cwt was submitted to for
West India: Muscovado, still the demand was limited
for the scale and pan, and the private sales did not ex-
ceed 300 h'nds and trcs. At public sale 150 hhds of
Barbadoes went off heavily at a fall on former prices of
6d to Is.
REFINED.—To-day Refined goods were operated in
with caution by the home trade, although brown lumps
were obtainable at 57s ad to 58s, and standard Lumps at
595. Bonded Crushed is little wanted, and can be ob-
tained at 32s to 32, 6d for first quality.
MACMITIUS.—Aithough there are ready sellers of all
descriptions upon previous reduced terms, still the pur-
chases made privately have been upon a small scale only
by refiners and grocers, whilst the supply is ,wood, es-
pecially of the better qualities. The stock has been fur-
ther increased, and is far greater than it was at this
time last year, whilst the deliveries are not so large as of
late. Prices are is to 9s per cwt lower than they were
at this time in 1846: at public sale, 453 bags 18 casks
were only in part disposed oF. The arrivals are not all
in for the season, and the stock here is chiefly held by
importer.
EAST INDIA.—This afternoon at public sale 30 boxes
:2.038 bags of grainy Bengal Sugar were offered, and the
whole sold—fine and very fine white 53s 6d to 575,
d‘etnp 48s 6d io 53; 6d, which is the full value, but yellow
w,,,st rather cheaper, that is to say—fine strong at 48s
to 483' ‘6,1,- good 46s to 46s 6d, middling 44s to 45s 6d,
low 425, ,damp 413 to 48s. 275 tags Benares sold at 6d
decline. 143 casks of Ceylon only in part sold. Madras
met with Nttle attention, and 3,207 bags at auction were
all taken in and withdrawn. 36 hhds Ceylon Syrup sold
at 20s for thin,
FOREIGN.—This afternoon at public sale 100 hhds, 8
bath of St. Cro7x Sugar were only in part sold at easier
rates, fine and very fine yellow at 50s to 52s 6d, good
43s to 48s 6d, middling 44s 6d. Privately few pur-
Theses have been made by exporters or the home trade.
COCOA.—The market for British Plantation is in a
dull state, and prices are on the decline; whilst the
arrivals are on the increase. At public sale 605 bags
Trinialad were only in part sold. A further fall in the
-value is looked for, as there is a large quantity to
arrive. I'oreign is dull of sale, and previous rates are
not obtainai.,le. At public sale 70 bags African were
taken in at 36s fur good ord dull wormy red, and
damaged 324 to 335.
Com:h.—This afternoon Mocha Coffee was only in
limited request, and the parcels offered at public sale,
amounting to 256 bales arid 164 half bales, were only in
part sold at 2s decline ; middling greenish clean garbled
went at 60s to sos ad, outside packages, slightly stained
583 6d, sea damaged, first class 55s to 55s 6d, second
and third 48s to 53s 6d. Of Ceylon the quantity offered
at auction amounted to 2254 bags 75 casks, and the
whole sold, the Native at fully former rates, and in some
cases rather above ; whilst the Plantation went at 25

f3ndon .... • • ..... ••
SL. Katharine ........
Southampton • • ......

VTATZIL-WORKS.

Dividend

Name of Company.

0 0

Annum.

East L0nd0n.......... 81.
Grand Junction ...... 31. 10s.
3/.
West Middlesex . . 51. 10cpr =LI

Amount
of i Paid.
Share. 1

1 130

advance. •
TEA.—The market has at length assumed a brisker
appearance for all kinds of Tea, and prices have taken an
upward turn. There has been a good demand for
Congou, and the rates have been id lb above those
vreviouslte current ; the low and middling kinds meeting
-with the most attention—of all sorts there is a less I
quantity on offer. in Green many purchases have been
made, and in some cases holders obtained prices they
could not previously, whilst the quantity on offer is not
so large as it was. For Scented Teas the demand is
more active at previous rates.
RICE.—To-day there was little passing privately in
'Best India Rice, and prices further gave way, 17s to
18s 6cl being accepted for low to fine white Bengal. At
'section 496 bags of Madras were taken in at 16s for bold
dusty yellow, only 14s 6,.1 being offered.
StercEs.—Since we last wrote, a fall in the value of ad
to 3d per lb has taken place in Mace; and 12 cases of
Penang', being submitted to public competition, were all
disposed of. Nutmegs met with little attention, and can
he obtained rather under former quotations: at public
sale a part only of 39 cases 2 boxes 2 bags Pe-
tnang was sold. Pimento is in scanty supply, and is
',wanted; buyers, in consequence, have been cons-
pa2led to pay the stiff rates of 4-0 to 5.-id by private
treaty : et auction 150 hags were taken in at 5d for
said, which is above the value. Cloves are unaltered in
value, but few sales have been made. Ginger is not
much wawa, but holders are not inclined to give way
flinch it, price: at auction 24 brls of Jamaica were sold
sit 51s to fitls for good ord and mid. Cassia Lignea is
held for pre=vious rates, but less desire has been shown
to do business. Cinnamon is not offered upon lower
terms, but the amount of business transacted has been
limited in all descriptions. Cassia Buds are still much
in.aght after, and the rates obtained have been equal to
these of this day week. Black Pepper is not much
wanted either for home consumption or exportation.
RUX, BLIANDY, AND HaLLANDS.—Although Leeward
island Rum can be obtained at a further reduction in
prices, still the operations have been upon a small scale
only at 2a lod to as per gallon proof strength. East
India is not much in request, and the tendency of quota-
tions i 5 (idWnwards--only a small amount of business has
roten transacted at 2s Bd. to 23 ad proof with certificate.
ilaaaerara has been operated in with caution, and there a
disposition evinced to Sell strouz qualities at 3s 10d to
4s 4d. There has been little desire shown on the part
to, exporters er the home trade to operate in Jamaica,
-and tee small ismels disposed of were upon rather lower
terms. The market is plentifully supplied with all kind,
of Rum. Several paaa.tels have been imported since this
day week. There has bNn no increase in the demand
for Brant:, although further reduced rates have been
accepted for all deseiibtione, rie,4 only- a small amount of
busUiess his been traneacted in ae! descriptiONs-
- hss been little besioess transacted in
;any kind, but holders do not appear dia,-aosed to press
males, and prices rate as follows:—Mid and East Kent
—tat 112 s to 150 s; Weald of Kent 905 to 105 s, and '!lssex
packet,' 80,, to 90s per cwt. The accounts from ti,..
''-plantations are, on the whole, satisfactory. Some par-
ties are endeavouring to create the false impression that
thei ;Hops are not in a promising state.
SALTPETRE.— To-day the market was better supplied
• ',Pith P-eugh Saltpetre. At public sale 2,003 bags of
Llatdras were all sold. The rates are 6d per cwt. above
thaws of Friday last.
- • °Ms.—There has been an increased desire evinced to

Itl4lp,srate in Southern Oil, and prices have risen 103t090s
Ter ; In, although the supply has been good; at public
sale 104 tuns have been sold. Privately a fair quantity
has beeir ilisposed of, and the home trade continue

Price,

X 5. d.
100 0 0
41 13 4
100 0 0
100 0 0
63 12 9

INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Dividend Amount
Name of Company. per of Paid. Price.
Annum. Share.
X s. d. i Z s. d.
Albion -•.•.•• • • • • • • 31. 10s. 500 0 0 50 0 0 74
Alliance Brit. and For. 6 per cent. 100 0 0 11 0 0 18
Ditto Marine. ••• • • • 61. per cent, 100 0 0 5 0 0 -
atlas ... .. .. .. .... .. 13s. 6d. pr eh. 50 0 0 5 0 0 15
British Commercial - 7s. per share 50 0 0 50 0 7
iNerici,Med.& Gen. Life 51. per cent. 100 0 0 210 0 20%
31. 100 0 0 10 0 0
Crown .............. 12s. 50 0 0 5 0 0 11
Eagle . • 6s. 50 0 0 50 0 5%
Eng. & Scot. Law •• • • 51. per cent. 50 0 0 2 0 0 -
European Life ...• - 534 per cent. 20 0 0 All paid. -
Freemasons' .
Globe ......... ••• • • • 61. per cent. Stock. - I 128
Guardian ... .... ••• • • 51. per cent. 100 0 0 36 10 0 1 47%
imperial Fire .... •• • • 61. and bonus 500 0 0 50 0 0 220
Imperial Life •.•• • • • • 12s. 100 0 0 10 0 0 14%,
Indemnity Marine 11. sh. & bs. 100 0 0 513 1 -
Law Life ........ • • l/. ss. 100 0 0 10 0 0 -
regal and General Life - 50 0 0 2 0 0 -
;.)ndon Fire los. 25 0 0 12 10 0 14%
London Ship los. 25 0 0 12 10 0 14%
Marine.. ..... • 5l. per cant. 100 0 0 15 0 0 9 4
Med. Invlid & Gen. Lite 4%1. per ct. 50 0 0 20 0 2%
National Lean Fund 51. per cent. 20 0 0 210 0 -
National Life.... -
Calladium Life 5l. per cent. 50 0 0 2 0 0 41s xd
'hcenix . .. V. p. ct. & bs. - - 185
'rotector Life.... ... 51. per cent. 20 0 0 1 0 0 11. 3s.
'rovident Life - ...... 11. ss. 100 0 0 10 0 0 -
tock Life.. - ........ 4s. 50 0 010 0 4%
loyal Exchange Si. per cent. Stock. - 180
Sun Fire • - - -
Ditto Life .......... 11. Gs. - - -
Universal Life ....... 10%i. pr cnt 100 0 6 15 -
LIST OP SCOTTISH COMPANIES' PRICES.
Dividend Amount
Name of Company, per of Paid. j Price.
Annum. Share.
-.,
£ s. d. 4 s. d
Bank of Scotland - 100 0 0 168
Royal Bank of Scotland 61. per cent. - 100 0 1 152
British Linen Company 81. per cent. - 100 0 0 200
Commerciak .• • • 61. per cent. - 100 0 0 164
National Ba - 6 l. 6l. per cent. - 10 0 0 141 2s.
Union Bank 6f SCollantl‘ 7341. pr cent. - 50 0 0 88
Western Bank....ai.a.- 61. per cent. - 50 0 0 83 1,4
North of ScotlanOotiak 61. per cent. - 50 0 644
Clydesdale Bank.:`: 6l. per cent. - 10 0 0 13%
Eastern Bank.. '"
r. 51. per cent. - 10 0 0 111 12s
Caledonian Bank .... I- 7341. pr cent. - 210 0 4/. 9s
Edinb.& Glasgow Bank 61. per cert. - 50 0 7
City of Glasgow Bank . 51. per cent. - 10 0 0 13%
Scottish Union Ina. Co. Si. per cent. 120 0 0 1 0 0 231. Od
Hercules Insurance Co. 71. per cent. 100 0 0 10 0 0 12%
Linear. Co. of Scotlnd Si. per cent. 10 0 0 All paid. 9
gorth 'British Insnr 5%1. pr cent. 200 0 0 10 0 0 2634
Caledonian Fire Inanr: 101. per cent. 100 0 0 10 0 0 22
Edinburgh Life Inset. Si. per cent. 100 0 o 12 10 0 186
Edin.& Glasg. Rallway 11.10 s. per s. 60 o 0 50 0 o
69%
Ditto, 14 Shares is. 6d. p. s. 12 10 0 All paid. 17
Edin., Leith, & Grantn - ,20 0 0 20 0 o 2eN,
Glasgw & Ayrahir Rail. 71. percent. i5O 0 0 All paid. 6134
llasgw&Greenckßall. 21. per cent. ' 2.5 0 0 All paid. I 18
tilsgw & Garnkirk Rail. Si. per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 1 39;4
Dundee& ArbrothßaLl. 6/. per cent. 25 0 0 All paid. 37
itandardLifeAsswrnce.l 51. per cent. 150 0 0 I 210 0 i 9

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN
CHELMSFORD.
(Abridged from the Essex Herald.)
The most destructive conflagration witnessed in this
town for many years occurred at an early hour on Satur-
day morning ; but though a large amount of property
has fallen a sacrifice, we have happily not to add the loss
of human life to the calamity. The fire broke out about
two o'clock on the premises of Mr. Bancroft, a tinman,
in Conduit-street: hearing a crackling noise, he jumped
out of bed, and proceeding down stairs found his sitting
room full of smoke, and on opening the door, which led
to a large and lofty workshop behind, he saw the flames
at the extreme end rushing upwards and running along
the ceiling ; he immediately returned to his wife, and
both in a very terrified state made their escape by the
front door. The house being timber-built, as well as all
those adjacent, in a few minutes Mr. Finch's on the left
and Mr. Mison's on the right were also one mass of fire;
the former with his wife escaped in their night clothes,
after throwing out two beds, and Mr. Mison had great
difficulty in getting out his five children in safety. The
fire had been early observed by a lad named Overty,
who slept during the night under a dog•cart, opposite
his grand-father's cottage, in Union-yard; he states that
a few minutes after two o'clock, he heard a crash of glass
falling, when a dog barked, and on going into the yard
he saw a blaze issuing frum Bancroft's side, window,
which is in Union-yard; be cried " fire," and then
aroused his grandfather and his neighbours. The cry
was quickly taken up and conveyed along the streets,
bringing the engines and vast numbers of the townspeople
by degrees to the spot.
In the rear of these houses a workshop occupied by
Mr. Dowsett, cabinet maker; Mison's bake-office; and
a cottage tenanted by a washerwoman named Baker
were also on fire; and at the same time Overty's cottage
on the opposite side of the yard was in flames, which
communicating to two warehouses behind and contigu-
ous to Mrs. Sorrell's in Conduit-street, threatened anni-
hilation to Mr. Dutton's printing-office and all the
neighbouring property. The engines before this had
sl'ot into active play—first the Economic; and about
half-past two the Essex Equitable arrived, the Sun and
he Royal Exchange following.
Royal Exchange engine was stationed in Bell
‘m
.he river side, the hose attached to it being one
t thousand The
b the
feet length.in
of
water, fhrth
an Notwithstanding
continuedthis , itw op
roku
irne
gd
theuntil e'Pios Streams
fire was got under.
The Sila "face engine, which fortunately stood in
Union yard,was supplied by a double line of persons
tromtilerver, and preserved much property in the rear.
4t, an early period the telegraph announced the disaster
at ingatpstone, and in a very short time the small but
-4
powerful ensi, fromarrived that town, which was es-
sentially useful. the united efforts of the firemen
and others—by the falling in k,f portions of houses and
the nulling down of burning raftess, rihich tended to
;mother the fire—in about an hour and a half it had evi-
lently received a check, and in another hour it was gra- j
dually overcome, though not before the whole of the pro_
perty we have named was, with the exception of a ftw
walls and chimneys, levelled with the ground.
Though the fire was effectually subdued by six or