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The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-24

THE COUNTRY MARKETS.

LEEDS, OCT. 23.—We had a large arrival of wheat
to day, and a very great number of samples, in addition,
have been brought by captains of corn-trading vessels.
We had, consequently, a very dull market, and wheat
must be called is to 2s per quarter lower than last
Tuesday, and it is difficult to effect sales to any extent
at this decline. Barley is is per quarter lower. Beans
and oats maintain late prices.
LIVERPOOL, 23.—At this day's market there
was a good attendance of millers and dealers, but the
weather was so wet and gloomy that for some time
samples could not be fairly seen. Tho demand for old
wheat was very limited, and prices gave way Id to 2d
per bushel; and Irish now was nearly unsaleable, although
pressed at a greater decline. Some superior Canadian
and Ohio flour brought 25s to 25s 6,1 per barrel, notwith-
standing which the general trade was very dull, and
middling qualities and all kinds of Irish were easier to
purchase. There was no material change in the value of
prime oats or oatmeal, 2s 6d to 2s 63-d per 451 b., and 22s
per 2401 b. being realised for prime samples of new.
Barley, beans, and peas, remained as last quoted; and
Indian corn was steady, without much business passing.
IPSWICH, OCT. 23.
We had a heavy market today for most grain. The
sales made in wheat were at a decline of is to 2s.per
quarter. Barley was also in a heavy state,
du and
but nt
lower. Malt extremely heavy. Flour but little in-
quired for.

rEn QUARTER.
PER QUARTER.
Wheat............ 38s to 45s Beans 2ss to 313
Barley. ............ 213 to 28s Peas
Mats. 165 to 21s Malt 47s to 535
........
ity C..
....... ..
AVERAGES FOR THE WEEK ENDING OCT. 20.
Wheat 2,210 quarters at 42s 7d.
Barley
Oats
Beans lO2 ~ 26s 1 id.
Peas..... 166 Of 28s 11cl.
Rye .
HULL, OCT. 23.
Messrs. Taylor and Bright's circular states: —We
have again to report small arrivals of all articlts of grain,
and transactions have thereby been more limited than
we have lately had to record; at the same time the
market fully supports late prices. The supply of wheat
brought by our farmers to this day's market was mode-
rate, and the condition not quite so good as last week.
There wasonly 4 1329cierate sale for eyeu first qualities,
London, England, 1849-03-08

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 1819

prisoners' advocates had arrived, and some of them
were with the families of their clients. Some of the
learned gentlemen felt themselves in a somewhat deli-
cate position, having been named by the judges to
act, though it was expected some of the prisoners
themselves would decline their services. M.
BOINTILLIERS, jun., who had been nominated
counsel for BARnES, had resolved it was said only
to present himself as an act of respect to the judges.
M. MARTIN BERNARD, one of the seconrlcs pointed
out by BAanEs, in the fault of counsel, arrived in
the city yesterday. The prisoners SORRIER, COUR-
TAIS7 THOMAS, and BORAIE had conferred with their
advocates. RASPAIL, it was said, was preparing to
make a full exposition of his doctrines in the course
of the trial. The judges had received the visits of the
public authorities. The court is small, but from the
arrangements made would, it was believed, be found
suitable. The architects had, however, neglected to
provide places for the journalists, of whom there were
a great number, representing not only the Parisian
and departmental press, but also journals of different
countries of Europe, and even of the United States.

The National has an article on the affairs of Italy,
in which it says it can scarcely credit the report that
the PorE, a Christian priest, has called upon the
Powers of Europe to inflict the horrors of war upon
the Roman people for the restoration of his temporal
authority. Alluding to the Frer,ch Government, in
connexion with this affair, the National says :

" It must explain itself ; it must tell us whether,
charged as it is to represent the French Republic abroad,
it intends to use its power only to oppose the expansion
of the Republican spirit in Europe. Can the French
Republic refuse to acknowledge in the Roma❑ people the
right in virtue of which we ourselves exist?"
BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, MAltell 7.
Boulogne and Amiens, 91,4—Namur and Liege, 7K—
Northern of France, 11%— Rouen and Havre, 13—Sambre
and Meuse, s—Tours and Nantes, 2%.
London, England, 1849-03-08

COURT CIRCULAR.

OSBORNE, TuEsDAI:og
The Queen and Prince took their usual early wall° •
exercise in the grounds at Osborne this morning. /II
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Pria,,,e'rs
Royal rode in the Park, and the younger men'
walked.
There was no addition to the Royal dinner party VP
terday.
His Serene Highness the Prince Ernest of Leineova
is expected to arrive at Osborne this afternoon. on
visit to her Majesty and his Royal Highness Fri°
Albert.

WEDNEVAIbi
Her Mujesty and his Royal Highness, accompanif"his
Prince Ernest of Leinengen, took an early wall' "
morning in the grounds of Osborne.
es 6
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Princif,
Royal, and the younger members of the Royal Fanit
walked and rode as usual.
tor,
Prince Ernest of Leiningen, attended by his preceP-
Mr. Sparr, arrived yesterday afternoon at Osborne, "
a visit to her Majesty and the Prince, tf•
There was no other addition to the Royal dinner party

The School of je.rgn anti a meeting yesterday, pt /13e
office of the Board of Trade.
Lady John Russell gave a soirée yesterday evening,
the official residence 01 Lord John Russell, in Downi
street. The suite of state saloons were opened forted
reception of the distinguished circle, which compris_
the Foreign Ministers at the British Court and their I,lla
dies, and upwards of four hundred of the nobility ari
gentry.

LONDON,RA' BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH COAST
WAY.—On Tuesday, the Bricklayers' Arms branch ea'"
station of this company were opened for the recepliol
and conveyance of the goods traffic. There is an area of
accommodation of several acres, and the increase
traffic expected to arrive is likely to result ins saving t"
the company of something like 1001. per week in the
allowance before made for extra cartage to New Cruet
which, owing to its distance of three miles from towov
and its wont of extent for carrying on the traffic, was
found inconvenient and abandoned.
Mr. Peto paired with Mr. John Neeld in favour °E
the rate in aid the night before last.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THE BANKERS'.

Several important and tncst interesting subjects are
discussed in the present number of our talented con-
temporary. The first paper relates to the " Expected
Supply of Gold from California." The results o!' a
vast increase of the precious metals on our currency is
discussed with considerable ability. Our contempo-
rary sums up the advantages that may be expected
from the influx of gold in the following manner :
" We expect that a great impetus will be given to the
trade of the country. The demand for our manufactures
in exchange for gold will be certainly increased. Not
only California, but the United States also, will find the
products of Manchester and Leeds more useful than the
diggings. The question may be very fairly put, If a
miner at St. Francisco will give an ounce of gold for a
seidlitz powder, what would he give for a yard of broad
cloth, or a roll of linen ?' It will soon be discovered that
gold itself is not wealth ; that it is only a means for enjoy•
went, and that the productions of the mine, the loom,
and of the colonies of the United Kingdom, are very use-
ful (quivalents tor the gold of California."

There is also an admirable " Review of the recent
Parliamew,ary Inquiry into the Commercial Distress
011847," in which the report of the Lords' Committee
is ably defended. In " Letters to a Branch Mana-
ger," Thomas Bullion concludes his observations on
" Discount,,," and touches on " Rivalry in Banking."
There is a variety of valuable intbrmation on com-
mercial subject, and a few interesting papers on
banking and commercial law. There is but one part we
could have desired omitted. In the "Railway Digest"
certain observations are given respecting the half-yearly
accounts of the principal railway companies of a de-
preciating tendency. Our contemporary expressos
an opinion that " too unfavourable a view is taken of
railway property and prospects ;" then why give
additional currency by admitting the too unfavour-
able views into its pages ? In every other respect we
approve highly of the number for the present month.
London, England, 1849-03-08

COURT CIRCULAR.

OSBORNE, TUESDAY.
The Queen and Prince took their usual early walking
exercise in the grounds at Osborne this morning. fl
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the Princess
Royal rode in the Park, and the younger members
walked.

There was no addition to the Royal dinner party yes'
terday.
His Serene Highness the Prince Ernest of Leinengen
is expected to arrive at Osborne this afternoon, on
visit to her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince
Albert.

WEDNESDAY.
Her Majesty and his Royal Highness, accompanied bj
Prince Ernest of Leinengen, took an early walk this
morning in the grounds of Osborne.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Princess
Royal, and the younger members of the Royal Fars*
walked and rode as usull.

Prince Ernest of Leiniugen, attended by his preceptor'
Mr. Sparr, arrived yesterday afternoon at Osborne, 011
a visit to ly3r Majesty and the Prince,
There WAS no other addition to the Royal dinner part/•

The School of De,ig a al,t a aa. nieeting yesterday, at the
offico of the Board of TrAcle.
Lady John Russell gave a soiree yesterdv evening, et
the official residence of Lord John Russell, in Downing'
street, The zuite of state saloons were opened for tbe.
reception of the distinguished circle, which comprised
the Foreign Ministers at the British Court and their 1-A;
di, s, and upwards of four hundred of the nobility and
gentry.

LONDON, BRIGIIToN, AND SOUTLI COAST RAID:
WAY.—On Tuesday, the Bricklayers' Arms branch and
station of this company were opened for the reception
and conveyance of the goods traffic. There is an area of,
accernmodation of several acres, and the increase 01
traffic expected to arrive is likely to result in a saving t°
the company of something like 1001. per week in the
allowance before made for extra cartage to New o'o4
which, owing to its distance of three miles from tort''
and irs want of extent for cart ving on the traffic, 1011
found inconvenient and abandoned.
Mr. Peto paired with Mr. John Neeld in &iota °I
the ate is aid Oat nigh& before lest.

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London, England, 1849-03-08

THE TWO-SICILIES.

Mr. BANKES, in moving fur an account of all Ord-
nance stores returned from that department to any con-
tractor in the year 1848, for the purpuso of being sent
to the Sicilian insurgents in arms against her Majesty's
ally the King of the Two Sicilies, with the consent of
her Majesty's Government—said as it would affect our
character as a nation, he thought it his duty to call
the attention of the House to the subject.
It was a remarkable fact, although legislation upon
matters of domestic policy was canvassed in all socie-
ties, that in that House alone did it happen that our
foreign policy was so little entered upon. Matters re-
lating to our intercourse with foreign states
were either too early or too late for discus-
sion, but there was always some reason given
by some one on the Treasury benches why the present
was au inappropriate occasion to discuss those particular
subjects which people out of doors were freely discus-
sing. If all matters with regard to our foreign policy
passed with advantage to th State and to our own
character, undoubtedly it might be reasonable not to dis-
courage that mysterious sort of tranquillity which hitherto
for a long time has prevailed in regard to our relations
with foreign powers. But they looked about them, and
they saw that was not the case: our relations with
foreign states were not altogether of an entirdy satis-
factory nature, and he thought that an humbl,eiiiatidciavlideuiral
.!
might he excused if he spoke of the p:,
etnnstal:e,,s which were now passing before
their eye:i, aid brought the rnrlttc-r pro:rinentiy heff,
re
the louse. In many of those countries with which it
was our interest as a great commercial nation to be on
London, England, 1849-03-08

CORN DUTIES.

Lord CHARLES MANNERS presented petitions
from the Ashby Agricultural Association, and from
other partici praying; fur the re.ernposition of the corn
duties, on the ground that they found themselves unable
to compete with the foreign grower.
THE LAW OF MARRIAGE.

Mr. PLUMPTRE presented several petitions against
any alteration in the law of marriage.
TIIE PEACE MOVEMENT.

Mr. J. WILLIAMS and several other Members pre-
sented petitions from various places in North Wales,
praying that efforts might be made to settle the national
disputes by arbitration.
RATE IN AID.

Mr. EDWARD CAVE presented several petitions
against the rate in aid, from different parts of Connaught.

AFFIRMATION INSTEAD OF OATHS.

Mr. B. SMITH presented a petition from Dunferm-
line, praying for the substitution of affirmations instead
of oaths.

PROTECTION TO AGRICULTURE.

Sir J. TYRELL presented: a! petition: from a county
meeting at Colchester, and also one from the occupiers
of upward of 60,000 acres in the neighbourhood of Dun-
mow, in Essex, praying for the re• imposition of duties
on grain imported into this country, on the ground that
the petitioners were unable to compete with foreign
growers.
London, England, 1849-03-08

HOLLAND.

The Niederlandsche Stoats Courant, of the 2d inst.,
contains the fallowing official notice :
" The Oberpostampts Zeitung. and several o; her Ger-
man p,pers, h,,ve published intelligence of a treaty b--
tw...en the Nethi-rlands and Austrta, by which a g Fat
part of tle Dutch fleet, under the command of an Admi-
ral, was, for a certain time, to be at the disposal of Aus-
tria. We are authorised to state that the Dutch Go-
vernment have not placed tine ship nor one officer or
sailor at the disposal of the Austrian Government."
London, England, 1849-03-08

(LEFT SPEAKING.)

Deputations were received yeqerday at the Colonial-
office, from the Governors of the North American Pro-
vinces, and also from the Governors of Jamaica and
Gibraltar.

Sir Anthony and Lady Rothschild had a grand
dinner last evening, when Viscount and Viscountess
I'altneraton and a cirele of twenty guests were present,
London, England, 1849-03-08

DOLMAN.

Latterly the chief interest in Dolman's Magazine,
even to the Catholic reader, must be said to have ex-
isted in its foreign intelligence. In the number
for March, however, there are two or three enter-
taining contributions, such as the serial called " The
Catholic at Sea," and a story entitled " Casting the
Grapnel," besides an ingenious paper upon that inex-
haustible theme even to the witty scribes and draughts-
men of Punch—the gold region of California.
London, England, 1849-03-08

PARLIAMEN TARY DIVISIONS.

(From the Yates and proceedings of the House of Commons.)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7.
~,t EAL PROPERTY TRANSFER BILL.
0 . •r Second Reading read; Motion made, and Ques-
ti " posed, "That the Bill be now read a second time :"
du:lent proposed, to leave out the word " now," and at
end of the Question to add the words "upon this day
six months:"—Question put, " That the word ' now' stand
part of the Question." The House divided :
MAJORITY—AYES, 55.
Arkwright, G. Henry, Alexander Slaney, Robert A.
Bailey, J., jun. Heyworth, Lawrence Smith, Vernon
Barrington, Viscount Hood, Sir A. Sotheron, T.
Berkeley, C. L. G. Kershaw, James Stafford, Augustus
Brown, W. King, P. J. Stanton, W. S.
Burroughes, H. N. Langston, J. H. Stuart, Lord D.
Buxton, ~ir E. Milner, W. M. Thicknesse, Ralph
Cayley, Edward S. Milnes, It. Monckton Thompson, Colonel
Christopher, It. Mowatt, Francis Thornely, T.
Colebrooke, Sir T. Muntz, G. F. Trelawny, J. S.
Crawford, W. S. O'Connor, Feargus Verney, Sir H.
Ellis, John Ogle, S. C. Walmsley, Sir J.
Evans, William Pechell, Captain Williams, John
Fagan, William Pilkington, James Willoughby, Sir H.
Gibson, T. M. Pinney, William Wyvill, Marmaduke
Goddard, A: L. Price, Sir Robert
Grenfen, Charles W. ' &rope:A P. VELLIAS.
Harris, Richard Seymer, H. K. : Drummond, Henry
~.;wyn,.Howel Sheridan, R. B. Wood, W. P.
Headiam, Thomas Sibthorp, Colonel

MINORITY-NOES, 45.
Armstrong, R. B. Henley, J. W.I Russell, F. C.
Arundel, Earl of Hope, Sir J. Rutherfurd, A.
Boldero, Henry Hotham, Lord Shell, R. L.
Boyle, Colonel Howard, P. H. Smyth,: Sir H.
Bremridge, Richard Hughes, IV. B. Somerville, Sir W.
Buck, L. W. Jervis, Sir John Strickland, Sir G.
Campbell, W. F. Lockhart, W. Townshend, Captain
Carew, W. P. Mackenzie, W. F. Trollope, Sir J.
Clive, Henry B. Maitland, Thomas Vane, Lord H.
Crowder, R. B. Morison, Sir W. Watkins, Colonel
Cubitt, William . Mulgrave, Earl West, F. R.
Davie, Sir Henry Mullings, J. R. Willyams, 11.
Dawson, T. V. Paeke, C. W. Williamson, Sir H.
Fordyce, A. D. Paget, Lord George =amts.
Grey, Sir G. Palmer, Robert Hill, Lord M.
Hawes, B. Romilly, Sir John Howard, Lord E.
London, England, 1849-03-08

PRINCESS'S TRENT L:.

Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
During the Recess this Theatre has been re-decnrated and ernisel-
Nailed th a superb and costly manner ty Mr Gurwitz. A new Chan-
delier ltas been fitted, and the beat arranzi.ments have been rands for
the duct Ventilation of the Theatre, and the coui,ort and ceuvealence
el the audience.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new Opera, entitled FRANCESCA DORIA.
To conclude with a new grand Pantomime, entitled BLUFF
KING IIAL; or, Harlequin and 1h (Charmed Arrow. Harlequin,
Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paul• ; Clown, Mr. Flesmore ; Sprite,
Mr. De Barr ; Columbine, Miss Fawcett.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Hi,hness
Prince Albert, !cc.
Mr. Batty respectfully announces that he has entered into an en-
gagement with the celebrated American Equestrian Young Hernan-
dez, who has just arrived in this country, and whose talent has
galned,for him the title of the first rider in the world. He will make
his fourth appcar..nce
THIS EVENING.
The certain will rise at a Quarter to Seven o'clock precisely to the
magnificent Spectacle, by Fitzball. entitled
CORA SCO ; or, the Warrior's Steed.
After which the double Tight-ropes.
To be followed by an Inimitat le display of SCENES IN THE
CIRCLE, supported by the first Equestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with the farce of CURIOSITY.
Box-office open from Eleven till Fl7O.
M.age Manager, Mr. W. West.

WEATHER,—SuN ()FFJL•F.. MAncw 8.
TH,:timonzTEn., Lowest, 32; Highest, 53; Noon, 44
BA.R( 117,TER, 29.92.
WIND W.N.W.—fresh bmcze and fine—afternoon
showery, with hail.

MOH v%AIICh AT LONDON
THIS DAY ' rnifX, 27 mti. after 1 i Evenln ,50 min. after 1
To-lioartow—Aforrilng, II min. after 2 I Evening, 30 mill. after 2

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London, England, 1849-03-08

GIBRALTAR.

The Cronica de Gibraltar of the 21st ult., an-
nounces that the British squadron, commanded by
Sir Charles Napier, and composed of seven ships of
war, sail,d on the 17th, with the 34th Regiment
on board. The object of the expedition was to
destroy the pirates along the coast of the Riff. The
latter, however, had completely disappeared on the
approach of the squadron, and the Admiral, after
landing at Melilla, where he had a conference with
the Spanish Governor, returned to Gibraltar on the
20th.
London, England, 1849-03-08

BAVARIA.

The Deutsche Zeitung has news of an insurrec-
tion at Aschaffenburg. The insurgents intended
to sack the salt works, and to do this the more
safely they thought of setting fire to the barracks,
which were then garrisoned by 40 soldiers while the
insurgents numbered above 800. Among them were
many peasants from the electorate of Hesse. The
soldiers were forced to retire with a loss of three
killed. The loss on the side of the insurgents
amounted to 15 killed. Troops of the Empire, foot
and horse, were sent off to Aschaffenburg as soon as
the news came to Frankfort.
London, England, 1849-03-08

.WSCELLANEOUS.

"The Storm and the Conflict" is continued with
spirit in the new number of the Metropolitan. The editor
has contributed a paper on "Cigars and Tobacco," in
which he bestows unmeasured commendations on the
fragrant weed. According to him, modern history
begins with Sir Walter Raleigh. The greatest
achievements► of science and philosophy followed on
the introduction of tobacco ! Right eloquently does
he defend his favourite practice from all fault finders.
Smoking, he says, is called " low" only by " women
without susceptibility and men without sense." He
enumerates a multitude of illustrious smokers, from
Sir Isaac Newton to Lord Byron, and finally sums
up his eutogium by citing the genuine smoker as in
all respects a "model man." In addition to
these articles, the Metropolitan contains a
variety of prose and poetic contributions.--
The Sporting Review contains a beautiful engraving
of St. Lawrence, the winner of the Cheater Cup,
London, England, 1849-03-08

PETITIONS.

The Earl of RODEN presented several petitions
against the national system of education in Ireland.
Their Lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The SPEAKER took the Chair at Four o'clock.
BOROLTGII BILL.
Mr. BROTUERTON brought up this Bill which 'as
read a first time.
London, England, 1849-03-08

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ROBERT HO U D IN. - ST. JAMES'S
THEATRE.
Close of this attractive Entertainment.
To-night and Saturday Evening.
M. ROBERT lIOUDIN will have the honour to repeat his extra-
ordinary SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, at this Theatre as follows :
This Evening (Thursday) • • March 8.
• Saturday Evening .. • • „ 10.
Being positively the last Entertainment, owing to 31. Houdin's depar-
ture for the provinces.
Evening Performance at Half-past Eight ; Day Performance at
Half-past Two.
Boxes, •is. ; Pit, Is. ; Amphitheatre, Is. 6d.
Boxes, Stalls, and TiAtets for this extraordinary Entertainment
may be secured at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ;
and at the Box-office of the Theatre, which Is open daily from Eleven
till Five o'clock.

TiIIEATKE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
The public is respectfully informed that this Theatre has, during
the recess, undergone very extensive repairs and alterations and the
whole redecorated.
London, England, 1849-03-08

DENMARK.

The Danish Government has addressed a circular
to the different Governments of Europe, explaining
its reasons for giving notice .of the termination of
tho armistice of Malmoe. These reasons, briefly
stated, are that two duchies are under the yoke of
an insurrectional party ; that the safety of the in-
habitants is compromised, the resources of the
country wasted, and the Danish population without
protection ; and that the prolongation of the armis •
tice would cause the prolongation of that anarchical
state of things. The Danish Government, however,
expresses an earnest wish for the early opening of
negotiations for peace, and intimates that the termi-
nation of the armistice will facilitate such nego
tiations. _ _

A letter from Copenhagen, of 27th ult., says :
"In the sitting of yesterday the Minister of Finance
announced in the National Assembly that the Go-
vernment had contracted a loan of 3,750,000 f., at fire
per cent., with the house of C. J.
„HAMBRO and Co.,
bankers, London, at the rate of 89.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THE SLAVE-TRADE.

Sir E. N. BUXTON presented several petitions from
different places and religious congregations, praying that
steps might be taken for the liberation of all African
negroes who had been introduced into colonies over
which British Government had any influence, and that
the productions of all countries where slave labour was
used might be excluded from this country.

RATE IN AID.
Colonel DUNNE presented a petition from King's
County, stating that the measure for this purpose was
atrocious, and stating their belief that it was unfair to
tax a portion of the empire for the relief of one particular
locality, and expressing their readiness to share a tax
with the whole of the United Kingdom.
BEER HOUSES.

Mr. PALMER presented apetition from a number
of persons in the county of Berks, complaining of the
demoralising etfccts of the way in which beer was re-
tailed to the public through the means of beer-houses.
NAVIGATION LAWS.

Mr. CARDWELL in the midst of many ironical
cheers presented petitions from the body of shipowners
and fr*ln the licensed pilots of Liverpool against the re-
peal of the navigation laws.
THE POOR-LAW.
Captain PECHELL said that, seeing the lion. Gen-
tleman at the head of the Poor-law Board in his place,
be would beg to remind him that when he last spoke on
the subject of the question which he was about to ask,
he had omitted !o say one word respecting the accounts.
He would, therefore, now ask him whether the Commis-
sioner of Poor-laws will sanction the repayment to unions
and parishes (where engagements have been made) of
the expenses incurred by them in the maintenance of
poor belonging to other parishes, whose relief was with-
drawn in consequence of instruction: from the Yoor-law
London, England, 1849-03-08

THE BELLE ASSEMBLEE.

The Belle Assemblee this month contains a
beautifully engraved portrait of Jenny Dennison,
the skilful abigail of " Old Mortality." Jenny is
represented holding up in one hand a silver piece, and
with the other pretending to open the door in order
to depart, the successful feint by which she finally
overcame the scruples of the gaol-keeper, and enabled
tier mistress to enter the prison. The literary con-
tents are, as usual, of very varied character. A "Tale of
th,..1 Passions and Sentiments—the Wife and Mother,"
gives a mournful but very effective instance of the
sad consequences of a want of self-government.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new Opera, entitled FRANCESCA DORIA.
To conclude with a new grand Pantomime, entitled BLUFF
KING UAL; or, Harlequin and 1h tCharmed Arrow. Harlequin,
Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Clown, Mr. Flexmore ; Sprite,
Mr. De Barr ; Columbine, Miss Fawcett.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty the Queen, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert, &c.
Mr. Batty respectfully announces that he has entered into an en-
gagement with the celebrated American Equestrian Young Hernan-
dez, wno has just arrived in this country, and whose talent has
gained for him the title of the first rider in the world. He will make
his fourth appearance

THIS EVENING.

_ • __—
The curtain will rise at a Quarter to Seven o'clock precisely to the
- • • •

magnificent Spectacle, by Fitzball. entitled
CORA SCO ; or, the Warrior's Steed.
After which the double Tight-ropes.
To be followed by an inimitable display of SCENES IN THE
CIRCLE, supported by the first Equestrian talent of the day.
To conclude with the farce of C CRIOAITY.

Boa-office open from Eleven till Five.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

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TH SILDWITETER, Lowest, 32; Highest, 53; noon, 44.

Bastexxssit, 29.92.
WIND W.N.W.—fresh breeze and fine—afternoon
showery, with hail.

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USSIA.

The Post Ampt Gazette ---ofi'rankfort, of the 3d
says :
We are able to state from good authority that the
news given in the Cologne Gazette of a note having been
addressed by Russia to the European Powers, declaring
that any modification of the treaties of Vienna, without
the consent of all the powers that signed them, would be
considered a casus belli, is totally devoid of foundation;
and that we cannot discover any motive to induce the
Russian Cabinet to take such a step."

PRUSSIA.
Upwards of 200 emigrants are to be sent by the
Berlin South Australia❑ Emigration Committee to
Adelaide in the course of the present month.

MINOR GERMAN STATES.
A letter from Mentz of the 3d states that all the
troops of the Duchy of Nassau had been cane.] out,
and that a body of Prussian troops had made a parade
in the Duchy, to overawe the inhabitants, who, it is
said, display a spirit of revolt.
The Cologne Gazette of the 6th states that all the
railway stations in Baden were occupied by troops, a
general attack on the railways being feared.
In compliance with the recommendation of a Com-
mittee, the two Chambers of Hanover, in a recent
sitting, resolved to call on the Government to pub-
lish the Frankfort law on fundamental rights, and to
present ,to the States bills for executing its pro-
visions. '
London, England, 1849-03-08

RUSSIA.

The Post Anzpt Gazette of Frankfort, of the 3d
says :
We are able to state from good authority that the
news given in the Cologne Gazette of a note having been
addressed by Russia to the European Powers. declaring
that any modification of the treaties of Vienna, without
the consent of all the powers that signed them, would be
considered a casus belli, is totally devoid of foundation;
and that we cannot discover any motive to induce the
Russian Cabinet to take such a step."

pitussiA.
Upwards of 200 emigrants are to be sent by the
Berlin South Australian Emigration Committee to
Adelaide in the course of the present month.

MINOR GERMAN STATES.
A letter from Mentz of the 3d states that all the
troops of the Duchy of Nassau had been called out,
and that a body of Prussian troops had made a parade
in the Duchy, to overawe the inhabitants, who, it is
said, display a spirit of revolt.
The Cologne Gazette of the 6th states that all the
railway stations in Baden were occupied by troops, a
general attack on the railways being feared.
In compliance with the recommendation of a Com-
mittee, the two Chambers of Hanover, in a recent
sitting, resolved to call on the Government to pub-
lish the Frankfort law on fundamental rights, and to
present to the States bills for executing its pro-
visions.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THIS EVENING,

Will he peformed OTIiELLO. Othello, Mr. J. Wallack ; Tago,
Mr. Charles Kean ; Desdemona, Miss Laura Addison ; Emilia, Mrs.
Charles Kean.
To conclude with en Arabian Nights' Entertainment, entitled
CA.MARALZAMAN AND BA.DOURA; or, The Pert who Loved
the Fringe. Characters by Messrs. Bland, Keeley, Mrs. Keeley, Mica
Uorton, and Miss Reynolds.

THEATRE ROYAL. ADELYIH.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.

During the Recess this Theatre has been entirely re-decorated, the
original designs by Dlgty Wyatt, Esii , executed by Mr. Sang.
new Stage, Curtain, Act Drop, and Chandelier. An approved sys-
tem of Ventilation, &c., &c. The Private Boxes enlarged, Backs
added to the Seats, and Stalls rendered m•re comfortable.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THE BANKERS'.

Several important and most interesting subjects are
discussed in the present number of our talented con-
temporary. The first paper relates to the " Expected
Supply of Gold from California." The results of a
vast increase of the precious metals on our currency is
discussed with considerable ability. Our contempo-
rary sums up the advantages that may be expected
from the influx of gold in the following manner :-
4' We expect that a great impetus will be given to the
trade of the country. The demand for our manufactures
in exchange for gold will be certainly increased. Not
only California, but the United States also, will find the
products of Manchester and Leeds more useful than the
diggings. The question may be very fairly put, If a
miner at St. Francisco will give au ounce of gold for a
seidlitz powder, what would he give for a yard of broad
cloth, or a roll of linen ?' It will soon be discovered that
gold itself is not wealth ; that it is only a means for enjoy.
meat, and that the productions of the mine, the loom,
and of the colonies of the United Kingdom, are very use-
ful equivalents for the gold of California."
There is also an admirable " Review of the recent
Parliamentary Inquiry into the Commercial Distress
of 1847," in which the report of the Lords' Committee
is ably defended. In " Letters to a Branch Mana-
ger," Thomas Bullion concludes his observations on
" Discounts," and touches on " Rivalry in I3anking."
There is a variety of valuable information on com-
mercial subjects, and a few interesting papers on
banking and commercial law. There is but one part we
could have desired omitted. In the " Railway Digest"
certain observations are given respecting the half-yearly
accounts of the principal railway companies of a de-
preciating tendency. Our contemporary expresses
an opinion that " too unfavourable a view is taken of
railway property and prospects ;" then why give
additional currency by admitting the too unfavour-
able views into its pages ? In every other respect we
approve highly of the number for the present month.
London, England, 1849-03-08

DOLMAN.

Latterly the chief interest in Dolman's Magazine,
even to the Catholic reader, must be said to have ex-
isted in its ,foreign intelligence. In the number
for March, however, there are two or three enter-
taining contributions, such as the serial called " The
Catholic at Sea," and a story entitled " Casting the
Grapnel," besides an ingenious paper upon that inex-
haustible theme even to the witty scribes and draughts-
men of Punch—the gold region of California.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THIS EVENIN,"

Will be performed COCKNEYS IN CALIFORNIA.
After which, the original Drama, called HARVEST
HOME. Principal characters try 3iessrs. 11. Hughes, Lambert,
Wright, P. Bedford, 0. Smith, Madame Celeste, Miss Woolgar, Mrs.
Frank Matthews. Miss Turner, &c.
To conclude with JOHN JONES. Guy Goodluck, Mr. Lambert ;
Eliza Melton, Miss E. Chaplin.

/LOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrts.
sole Lessee. Mr. Charles Ma' he Ne.
Tills EVENING

Will be scrformed a new Drama, called A ROMANTIC IDEA.
Atter which, a new Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE KING OF
THE ITACOCKS. Characters by Messrs. Harley, John Reeve,
Selby, 13. Hall, Marshall, and 11. Marshall ; Miss Kathleen Fitzwil-
`tam, Miss L. HowarA, Mrs. Macnamara, Miss lidarshall, Miss L.
Marshall, Miss Coleman, and Madame Vestris.
To conclude with AN APPEAL TO Tub; PUBLIC.
Dress Boxes, 53.; Lipper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. No
lief-price to any part of the house.
The 'New nom-office, No. 2, Wellington street, is open to th•
pnWic MIT dsy, from Ten till Six.
London, England, 1849-03-08

ITALY.

The Genoa Gazette of the Ist publishes the fol-
lowing protests 4:4 the Grand Duke LEOPOLD :
" Tuscan-!—I address you from this the furthest
frontier of Tuscany. It is the voice of the Prince whom
you have known for the space of twenty-five years, and
who has always sought your welfare with zeal and effu-
sion. Forced to leave my capital to defend the liberty
of my vote in an act for which I should have been re-
sponsible before God and man, I cannot remain silent in
the midst of such a violation of the most sacred rights.
I, therefore, protest against the new Provisional Govern-
ment established at Florence on the Bth of February,
1849, and I hereby declare that I shall not recognize the
legality of any act ,emanating from that Government.
Its origin is illegitimate, and its authority null and void.
I recall the soldiers to their oaths, the functionaries to
their duties, the people to their allegiance towards their
constitutional Prince. I have confidence that my voice
will bring mistaken men back to their duty, and that it
will prove a consolation to every good Tuscan. Their
affection is my only consolation in the midst of the pain
I 'feel on account of such great disorder, and so many
enormities.
15" Porto San Stefano, Feb. 12." " LEOPOLD.
To TEE DIPLOMATIC BODY ACCREDITED IN TUSCANY.
" Since my declaration of the 11th of February, 1849,
addressed to the diplomatic body accredited in Tuscany"
—(this declaration has not come to light)—" I have had
the satisfaction of seeing myself surrounded by the re-
spectable persons composing this body. Their presence
bai given me consolation, both on account of their
London, England, 1849-03-08

DENMARK.

The Danish Government has addressed a circular
to the different Governments of Europe, explaining
its reasons for giving notice of the termination of
tho armistice of Malmoe. These reasons, briefly
stated, are that two duchies are under the yoke of
an insurrectional party ; that the safety of the in-
habitants is compromised, the resources of the
country wasted, and the Danish population without
protection ; and that the prolongation of the armis •
tice would cause the prolongation of that anarchical
state of things. The Danish Government, however,
expresses an earnest wish for the early opening of
negotiations for peace, andintimates that the termi-
nation of the armistice will facilitate such nego
tiations.
A letter from Copenhagen, of 2. 7th ult., says :--
"In the sitting of yesterday the Minister of Finance
announced in the National Assembly that the Go-
vernment had contracted a loan of 3,750,000 f., at five
per cent., with the house of C. J.
„liAmnito and Co.,
bankers, London, at the rate of 89.
London, England, 1849-03-08

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

GIBRALTAR, FEB. 25.—The Powerful and the Van-
guard sailed on the 24th, the Powerful for the Mediter-
ranean, and the Vanguard for England. The latter,
However, could not stem the current of the Gut, and was
obliged to take refuge under Ceuta, where she still re-
mains.

There has been some exercise lately between the Van-
guard, the St. Vincent, and the Powerful, such as shift-
ing topsail-yards, topgallantmasts, jibbooms, reefing,
&c., when the St. Vincent beat the Vanguard hollow ;
the Powerful, being a newly-commissioned ship, was last.
An accident occurred in the;Powerful whilst exercising.
A block fell from aloft, and struck the head of a midship-
man, Mr. Campbell, who died yesterday. He was in-
terred in the burial ground in the garrison.
The St. Vincent, the Sidon, the Polyphemus, the
Plumper, and the Reynard are here. They expect to
sail for England in a day or two, leaving the Polyphemus
here. _ _

The First Lord of the Admiralty entertained at dinner
at his official residence, Roar-Admiral Denis Dundas,
C 8., M.P.; H. G. Ward, Esq., M.P., and others of the
Right Hon. Baronet's colleagues and official friends.
London, England, 1849-03-08

THE BELLE ASSE3IBLEE.

The Belle Assembles this —month— a
beautifully engraved portrait of Jenny Dennison,
the skilful abigail of "Old Mortality." Jenny is
represented holding up in one hand a silver piece, and
with the other pretending to open the door in order
to depart, the successful feint by which she finally
overcame the scruples of the gaol-keeper, and enabled
her mistress to enter the prison. The literary con-
tents are, as usual, of very varied character. A "Tale of
the Passions and Sentiments—the Wife and Mother,"
gives a mournful but very effective instance of the
sad consequences of a want of self-government.
London, England, 1849-03-08

MARRIED.

On the Bth inst., at St.. Mark's Church, Kenning'
ton, by his father, the Rev. A. Westoby, A.M., rector of
Farthingst, ne, Northamptonshire, William A. S. Wegtoby,
of Lincoln's inn, Esq., M.A., to Lucy Aycrigg, only child of
William Studley, Esq., of that district.
On the 6th inst., at St. George's Church, Hanoyer-equsre, '
William Baynes. Esc., of Emsworth, Hants, to Ann, daugn•
ter of the late B. Munn Esq., of Rolvelicion, Kent.

DIED.
On the 6th, at Richmond-terrace, Whitehall, the Big"
Hon. Lady Edward Tbynne.
On the 2 d ult., in Dublin, John O'Hara, Esq., late Of
Raheen.lin the county of Galway. On the 3d inst., in pally'
Robert O'Hara, late Lieut.-Colonel of the h bth Regiment...
On the 4th inst., at Edinburgh,
.WiLiam H. Dowbiggie,
Esq., aged CO.
On the 2d inst., at Belfast, aged 68, Mark Sheridan, Escl*,
late of the 1 <th Light Infantry, after 50 years' service.
On the 6th inst, at Camberwell grove, Colonel Palle
Robinson, aged 58.
On the 28th ult., aged 67, Henry Williams, Esq., of DO'
dune-house, near Guildford, Surrey.
On the d inst., at I )awlish, Devon, Mr. Donald Fraser, of
Chitten-house, aged 3!.
On the Ist inst., at Balderton, Notts, Jane Anne, sewed
daughter of T. S. Godfiey, Esq., aged 19.
On the 2d inst., at Lawn-place, Shepherd's-bush, Thomas
Jones, Esq., aged 70.
On the ad inst., at Ongar, Essex, Brook B. Hurlock, Esq.
On the ad inst., at Manche-ter-street, Manchester-squarer
aged 2.., Emily Jane, youngest daughter of the late Major
Thomas Fisher, of the Bengal army.
t.
On the 2d inst., Mary, the wile of Mr. T. Brown, - S
Mary Axe.-
On the 3d inst , aged 37, vY illiam, second son of the late
Mr.d.t tS S.
the Fox, of
Rectory,
st
Hackney.o
thcburch, Essex, the Rev. Charles
Chisholm, aged t 5.

London: Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG, e
'No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 111
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the collar .*
Middlesex, Thursday, March 8,1849.
London, England, 1849-03-08

JIISCELLANEO US.

"The Storm and the Conflict" is continued with
spirit in the new number of the Metropolitan. The editor
has contributed a paper on " Cigars and Tobacco," in
which he bestows unmeasured commendations on the
fragrant weed. According to him, modern history
begins with Sir Walter Raleigh. The greatest
achievements of science and philosophy followed on
the introduction of tobacco ! Right eloquently does
he defend his favourite practice from all fault finders.
Smoking, he says, is called " low" only by " women
without susceptibility and men without sense." Ile
en

umerates a multitude of illustrious smokers, from
Sir Isaac Newton to Lord Byron, and finally sums
up his eulogiutn by citing the genuine smoker as in
all respects a "model man." In addition to
these articles, the Metropolitan contains a
variety of prose and poetic contributions.—
The Sporting Review contains a beautiful engraving
of St. Lawrence, he winner of the Chester Cup,
London, England, 1849-09-06

THE ARMY.

PENSIONER DISTRICTS.—The Secretary-at-War hav-
ing found it necessary to form an additional division of
the London district, under the superintendence of Cap-
t•tin Christie, the following changes consequent thereon
have been authorised, viz :
March, Peterborough, and Whittlesea—From Cam-
bridge to Lynn.
Great Bardtield and Halstead—From Ent London to
Cambridge.
Tunbridge—From Chatham to Brighton.
And that the London district has been arranged as
follows:

The Deptford Division, under Captain Christie—
Hracl-quarters at Deptford. Out stations—Bromley,
Croydon, Ewell, Reigate, and Westerham. The officer
of this division pays the balances due to men who are
admitted. In-pensioners of Greenwich Ilospittd, to
whom, therefore, all transfers of such men should be
forwarded.

The Ist East London Division, under Captain Holden
—Head-quarters at Tower. hill. Out stations—Brain-
tree, Coggeshall, Maldon, and Witham. _ _ _

The 2d East London Division, under Captain Wood—
Head-quarters at Tower-hill. Out stations—Brent-
wood, Billericay, Chelmsford, Grays, Rayleigh, and
R9lnforsi.

The Ist West London Division, under Major Orr
Head-quart-1-s- at Chelsea Llospind. Out stations—
Brentford, Henley, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Ux-
bridge, and Wird,or.
The 2d West London Division, under Major Camp-
bell—Head•qusrters at Chelsea Hospital. Out stations
—Aylesbury, Amersham, Berhhampatead, Leighton
Buzzard, Tring, and Watford.

Tho Ist gorth London Division, under Captain
Warde—Uead-quarters at Quickset-row. Out stations
--Barnet, Dunstable, Edgeware, Hitehin, Hatfield,
Luton, and St. Albans.

The 2d North London Division, under Captain Cartan
—Head-quarters at Quickset-row. Out stations—
Bishop's Stortford, Dunmow, Epping, Harrow, Hertford,
Ponder's-end, and Waltham• cross.
The South London Division, under Captain Nott-
-Head-quarters at Kennington-common. Out stations
—Kingston, Staines, and Wokingham.
The Woolwich Division, under Major Forbes—Head-
quarters, Woolwich. Out stations—Dartford, Gravesend
—from Chatham, Saint Mary Cray, Sevenoaks, and
Riverhead.

Major-General Gabriel, K. 11., has been placed upon
the list of general-4ficers receiving the unattached pay
of 11. ss. per diem; and Colonel Falla upon the list of
colonels receiving 100/. per annum in addition to his
half-pay.
London, England, 1849-09-06

PARIS AND STRASBURG.

The opening of the first section of this line from
Paris to Epernay took place on Sunday. The Presi-
dent arrived at the station of the Rue de Chahrol about
half-past eight o'clock in the morning, and started in
the first train about ten minutes to nine o'clock with
the directors and upwards of 200 persons. A grand
saloon carriage, beautifully fitted up, was occupied
by the President, the Vice-President, the Ministers,
and some of the most distinguished visitors. The
section of the railway to be inaugurated was 142
kilometres in length (86 English miles). The station
is not yet completed. The portion of the line nearest
to Paris presented but few engineering difficulties.
The most notable places passed by the railway are the
forest of Bondy, the forest, chateau, and grounds of
Rainey, the property of the ex-King • and Chelles.
The train stopped at Lagny for a short time, and
started again at ten minutes to ten. The line nearly
follows the valley of the Marne, and avoids its innu-
merable windings by means of well-executed bridges.
At Chalifert the first tunnel is met with, and close by the
side of it is another tunnel through the same hill for the
passage of a canal. The arrival at Meaux, which took
place soon after ten, was greeted by the roaring of
artillery, several bands of music, and the shouts of
an immense multitude. On alighting the President
was greeted again and again with loud cries of " Vive
Napoleon !" " Vive le President !" He proceeded on I
foot to the cathedral, where the bishop and clergy
received him; mass ,was then celebrated in the usual
manner. The visit to Meaux was over by twenty
minutes to eleven o'clock, and as the train left the
people shouted " Vive Napoleon." At La Ferte the
President was well received. The train arrived at
Epernay about two o'clock. The Bishop of Chalons,
at the head of his clergy, addressed the President,
and afterwards proceeded to bless the locomotives,
&c. A grand entertainment was given to the Presi-
dent at Epernay, where he was received with loud
shouts of " Vive Napoleon," " Vive le President !"
Shortly after four o'clock the President started on
his return to Paris. The train stopped at all the
stations ; renewed marks of respect were shown to
the President, and on his arrival in Paris, at eight
o'clock, a large crowd was assembled, and he was
loudly cheered.