The Sun.
London, England, 1847-03-22 00:00:00

THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL.

A special general Court of the governors of this hos-
pital was held on Saturday at the hospital, Charles-
street, Berners-street, to receive a report of the com-
mittee appointed to inquire into the government and
management of the hospital. Sir Robert H. Inglis took
the chair. A dispute arose as to whether the apothe-
cary and house-surgeon were entitled to be present at
the Court.

The CHAIRMAN read one of the rules of the hospital,
(sec. 12, chap. 1), which prohibits their attendance. and
which he (the chairman) said was absolute.

Tho apothecary accordingly withdrew, and Mr.
Rogers, who temporarily filled the office of house-
surgeon, as a volunteer, tendered his resignation of that
office, and remained in the room.

Mr. lls.wes read the report, which stated that the
committee, having collected ample evidence, had come
to the decision, that the order, discipline, and cleanliness
of the hospital by no means equalled those of other
metropolitan hospitals ; that the nurses were not
engaged with sufficieFit care ' • that these facts
proved the constitution of the weekly board to
be defective ; that the respective offices of matron, se-
cretary, and louse steward (the last two offices being held
by one person), had not been properly filled; and that
there was a want of cordial co-operation among the
officers. The committee begged, with reference to these
objections in the management, to suggest the following
alterations:-1. As regards the weekly board, that in lieu
thereof there be a new general board elected, to consist
of a president, vice president, and eighteen governors;
that a book be kept, whereiu to enter remarks and sug-
gestions of improvement; that a sub-committee be ap-
pointed for visiting; that six lay governors go out of
office annually, by rotation, but that they be eligible for
re-election. 2. That the offices of house steward and
secretary be no longer vested in one person, but that an
active and competent house steward be immediately ap-
pointed. 3. That the secretary no longer reside in the
house. 4. The committee suggested that the duties of
the matron require revision. 5. That the number of
nurses are at present too few, the night nurses being
allowed only six hours out of the twenty four for rest.
G. That in future there be a weekly report as to the
management of the hospital. And lastly, 7. After
mature consideration, the committee think it essential
to the welfare of the hospital in general that Mr. Tuson,
one of the surgeons, should resign his appointment.
On the CHAIRMAN putting the question of the adop-
tion of and printing the report to the meeting, great
objection was offered, on the plea of it being very unde-
sirable to adopt so important a report without the most
careful consideration.

An amendment was also proposed, to the effect, that
if the report were printed, it should be with the omission
of the seventh suggestion respecting Mr. Tuson ; it being
contended that it would be highly unjust to that gentle-
man to cast any imputation upon him, to attach any
stigma to his character, when they did not even know of
what he was accused.

Sir WALTER STIRLING did not see that in requesting
Mr. Tuson to resign in consequence of there being a
disagreement between him and the other medical officers,
they cast any stigma on his character, either personal or
official.

With reference to printing the report without
that part relating to Mr. Tuson, Mr. AIALTON
did not think it competent in any meeting to adopt a
report, and then to print it only in part.
After much discussion, an amendment was carried,
resolving that four copies of the report and two copies of
the evidence should lie on the table for the inspection of
Governors until that day five weeks, until which time
the meeting was adjourned.

DESTRUCTION OF A COTTON MILL BY FIRE, AT
BAcur.—On Thursday morning, about three o'clock, a mill
at Bacup was destroyed by fire, under very peculiar circum-
stances. It was known as Lee Mill, and stood a short dis
tance from the town; it was occupied with looms by Mr.
Samuel Lee, manufacturer, with the exception of a room
which was let off to a small spinner. The machinery was
driven by water, and neither gas nor fire of any kind had
been used within the walls on Wednesday; yet, notwith-
standing this, it was discovered to be on lire at the early
hour on Thursday morning mentioned above; and, though
two fire-engines were on the spot promptly, their assistance
was unavailing, and the fire was not extinguished until the
building was completely gutted and in ruins. The origin of
the conflagration is involved in mystery, but will be nar-
rowly investigated. The owner of the building is fully in-
wed, and so is the spinner, but Mr. Smith is not insured;
WI as his portion of the building contained fifty looms, and
other machinery, it is calculated his loss will not be less than
I,ooo(.—Manchester Courier.

AURORA BOREALIS. We had last night a most
splendid exhibition of this beautiful phenomenon in the
western heavens. It was observed about half-past seven,
and at times was unusually radient, describing an arch across
the sky from west to north. The light was of a singular and
milky whiteness, and rivalled in intensity that of the young
moon, which had risen on the opposite side. From this arch
conical streaks of brilliance shot upwards at considerable dis-
tances from each other, enlightening the whole of the space
occupied by them. This arch gradually appeared to becou
exhausted, and faded out slowly; and then a mass of light
rose a little more to the south, which gradually spread over
a considerable space, and presented the appearance of a full
moon rising behind a cloud of medium density. After the
lapse of a minute this light gradually commenced a dis-
tinctly perceptible movement from west to south, the west
end appearing to wrap up as if on a roller, or like a scroll,
until arrived at the other end it increased in brilliancy, ex-
panded, and died out. It is scarcely possible to describe the
beauty, clearness, and power or this portion of the pheno-
menon. The sky was clear, scarce a cloud intervening be-
tween us and the illimitable abyss beyond, but after the last-
named spectacle had passed away, dark clouds obscured the
moon, and gradually spread over the whole heavens, moving
and taking possession of the ground of a few stray streaks of
light which still continued to shoot from the horizon.—
, Manchester Courier. .

REPRESENTATION OFBEDFORDSUIRE.—UntiI within
the last few days it was not decided who should be put in
nomination as the successor of the late Mr. Astell in the re-
presentation of this county. Common rumour nominated
several noblemen and gentlemen as candidates, but in most of
the nominations the " wish was father to the thought," and
no one knew more that{ his neighbour. At length several
gentlemen of the Conservative party had a formal meeting,
and they agreed to invite Mr. Pym. The high character
and ability of that gentlemen, together with his popularity-
among the agriculturists, would seem to guarantee his suc-
cess; but Mr. Pyrn had objections, and therefore declined to
respond to the requisition. About the same time some lead-
ing gentlemen of the Whig party decided upon requesting
our former representative, Lord Charles James Fox Russell,
to allow himself to be put in nomination. It was well known
that his Lordship had expressed a strong disinclination to
take this prominent part in the politics of the country again ;
but, nevertheless, hopes were entertainedlby his friends that
he would be induced to waive his objections. The applica-
tion has been successful ; he has consented to be nominated,
and there is no doubt will be elected without opposition, as
we have received an authentic intimation to the effect that
several gentlemen of the county, after having held meetings
upon the subject, had determined to take no steps to propose
a Conservative candidate. It had been arranged by the
Whig party, that in the event of their request to Lord Charles
Russell being unsuccessful, they would invite Mr. Hastings
Russell, whose character, talents, and business habits render
him eminently qualified to take a high position in the coun-
cils of the country. The day of election is fixed for Tues-
day', the 30th instant.--Bedford Times.
The will of the late Mr. George Robins was exe-
cuted by him in March, 1844, and to which, at various pe-
riods in the years 1845 and 1846, he has added sight codicils,
the whole contained in fifty sheets of paper. He has left se-
veral bequests in small amounts to various members of his
family, in sums of 5001., also annuities, amounting alto-
gether to 3501. per annum. To his executors, John Squire,
Esq., banker Pall-mall, James Park, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-
fields, and his cousin Mr. Edmund Robins he leaves 100
guineas each, and to the latter a further bequest of 1,0001. ;
and to his chief clerk, who has conducted the business for
many, yeare, 1001., as a token of esteem, and of whom he
Speaks in flattering terms. Directs his executors to invest
60,0001. and pay the interest to his wife, as well as an im-
mediate bequest to her of 2,000/., and 2,000/. to each of his
daughters. His estates, freehold, copyhold, and leasehold,
are to be applied for the general purposes of the will, the
trustees only to dispose thereof at such time as in their
judgment shall appear for the benefit of his children, to
whom he leaves the residuary trust moneys, but under the
directions and appointment of his widow, to be vested in
sons at twenty-one, and for daughters at that age or marriage.
His library and pictures, and all the marble, statuary, and
bronze, and the mirrors, with certain plate, he leaves to his
wife and as she may appoint. The family portraits and
paintings, and the silver cup presented to him by Sir Gilbert
Ileathcote, Bart., to trustees for the life of his widow, and
afterwards to the eldest son then living. To his eldest son,
George, now in his minority, he had left by his will his
books of sale and bound catalogues, in anticipation that he
would have continued the business, and surpassed him in
energy and tact; but having abandoned the intention of
following his father's profession, he leaves such books and
catalogues to his widow, to be preserved by her for such one
of his sons who may be so engaged in the calling of an
auctioneer. He is desirous that two of his sons shall be
educated for the Established Church, and has empowered
the trustees to purchase out of their share of his estates two
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SIR HENRY HALFORD'S
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The following is an abstract of the pro\ens-'.vis kv;tYq
Bill brought into the House of Commons, oriigii42th "'—
Instant, by Sir Henry Halford, Mr. Puke, and Colonel
Rulleston, intituled—

" A Bill to repeal an Act for making further regula-
tions respecting the tickets of work to be delivered to
persons employed in the manufacture of hosiery in
certain cases, and to make other provisions instead
thereof, and to make further provisions to secure the
wages of persons employed in the manufacture of
hosiery."

1. The preamble states it to be expedient to abolish
the Ticket Act, and to give further and more efficient
protection to the workmen engaged in every department
of the hosiery trade.
2. The old Act to expire on the Ist of next Septem-
ber, on which day the present Act is to come into force.
3. The interpretation clause contains the limitation
of. the term `° manufacturer," to mean any person fur-
yshing material to be wrought into hosiery goods to
be sold or disposed of on his account ; " agent" or " ser-
vant," any person acting for and in the name of the
manufacturer ; " workman." any person by whom the
materials furnished are to be actually wrought and con-
verted into hosiery.
4. I).clares the. practice of receiving materials by in-
termediate parties, and employing, workmen under them
to convert the same into hosiery goods to be objection-
able, and ought to bo abolished and discontinued, and
enacts that no person, save the manufacturer, being the
real and absolute owner of the materials, and interested
in the sale of the material when wrought up, shall give
out work, employ workmen, or enter into any contract
whatever for that purpose.
5. A partner may act for a firm, and make a contract
and deliver out materials.

6. Permits an owner to act by an agent or servant ;
the acts of such to be binding on the principal.
7. Enacts that every manufacturer of hosiery shall,
on delivering out any materials to be wrought up,
whether on his own premises or elsewhere, enter in a
book or books to be kept by him for that purpose, a
statement of the particulars of agreement between such
manufacturer and the workmen by whom such mate-
rials are to be wrought and converted into hosiery goods,
such entry to specify names and places of abode of work-
men, and be in form in every respect and particular of
schedule annexed, and be signed by the manufacturer or
his agent.

The schedule for stockings requires twenty-three
columns of particulars, besides signature.
That for socks sixteen columns.
For gloves seventeen columns.
For shirts sixteen columns.
For caps ten columns, and eight columns for any other
description of hosiery.
8. Inflicts a penalty of not exceeding 504, and not less
than 51., for contravening, in any respect, the provisions
of this Act, on proof before two justices; whether it re-
gards contracting between manufacturers and smaller
masters, or non-inserting, altering, or obliterating the
particulars of contracts with workmen as ordered.
9. Requires the book containing particulars of agree-
ments entered into to be kept at the ordinary place of
the manufacturer's business, and makes it lawful for
any workman, being at the time, or having been within
fourteen days in his employ, to apply for and obtain in-
spection of, and to take copies of any entry or entries
therein, at all suitable times. Any person hindering or
refusing to allow inspection of copies, to be liable to a
fine of not more than 201., nor less than 51.

10. In case of dispute arising, this book to be pro-
duced, and the entry shall be evidence respecting the
particulars contained in it.

11. Except where the dispute arises from alleged im-
perfection of work, when the piece of work in question
shall be produced, or if not, it shall be taken to have
been well made.

12. Makes the wages contracted for a debt, to be paid
without any deduction whatever.
13. Declares that frame-rents are unjust to workmen,
and have given rise to many evils, and therefore ought
to be altogether abolished, and goes on to enact that no
person shall let on hire any frame to any workman, or
take from him any money, rent, gain, or profit, or de-
duct from his wages on account of his renting, hiring,
or using any such loom, frame, or apparatus for making
hosiery.
14. Enacts penalties for breach of the preceding
clause ; but the sum is left blank, to be filled up in
Committee.
15 to 18. Prescribe forms of legal proceedings, and
give penalties to the Crown.
19. Declares no removal by certiorari allowable, nor
any conviction to be invalid for want of form, nor any
but special damage recoverable in case of any irregularity
in proceedings.
This Bill, though short, is of an extraordinary and
sweeping character. It abolishes frame-rent, but
makes no provision for securing the owner's right of
property in frames, hitherto exercised, not so much by
removal, for in many cases they have been continued in
the uninterrupted custody of the same workpeople for
twenty, thirty, or forty years, as by the weekly charge
of frame rent, and by payment of the expense incurred
by the larger repairs. Who is to pay for these repairs
in future is not stated ; neither does it deal with the
question of who is to compensate the owners of inde-
pendent frames for this legal destruction of their property.
It makes every workman or workwoman independent of
any control but that of the hosier. All journeymen and
apprentices are under this Bill to become their own mas-
ters. A hosier could not under it give out work to a
husband for his wile, or to a parent for a child. No
exceptions are contemplated ; the sole object seems to
be to get rid of unjust charges, by destroying every
species of intermediate agency at any cost. No one Is
to make a bargain for a working stockingmaker but him-
self or herself. The hosier may employ a paid agent.
but the workman must appear in porson, and be dealt
with separately. Each one must have his separate agree-
ment with the hosier, both as to money and material—a
thing impossible. Will the hosiers be willing to increase
the number of their accounts four-fold? Or to intrust a
frame and materials to every stockingmaker on his own
account? It is very unlikely. The chief places where
materials are given out, and stockings are taken in, from
the workpeople, are Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Belper, Derby, Loughborough, Leicester, and Hinck-
ley ; by the Bill, all the 40,000 men, women, and
youths must waste their time, and strength, and money
in going to these places, instead of three-fourths of them
staying at home to work at the frame, clean the house,
garden, or otherwise both profitably and safely employ
themselves. How will this help them?
In the county of Nottingham, for instance, there are
16,280 frames, gathered into about 5,200 shops. At present
each shopmaster only attends the hosier's warehouse.
In this county alone, therefore, this Bill, if it could be
carried into effect, would oblige eleven thousand people,
instead of five thousand, to travel every year four hun-
dred miles each, chiefly on foot, and this for the purpose
of crowding still further warehouses already too much
resorted to, and exposing them to temptations and ex-
penses.—The book containing particulars of agreement;
is to be open for inspection and copying. Any one
working for the house may see and copy all the entries
he pleases, and do with these copies what he pleases--
publish them if he chooses. Is this fair dealing with
the employer's business ? An apprentice may be pu-
nished for revealing his master's secrets—a workman
may do it with impnnity,—No workman can incur any
penalty under this Bill.
We desire, as well as the gentlemen whose names are
to this Bill, to see the stocking-maker disenthralled
from his difficulties, and raised in his station and means.
But this mode of dealing with the subject will no snore
answer any good purpose than did the " ticket" Bill,
which we predicted would soon be repealed or fall into
disuse, as it has done. In this effort at trade legisla-
tion we have another proof that Parliament can only be
looked to for power to adjust trade matters , the exercise
of that power must be placed in hands accustomed to
the details and necessities of the various businesses sub-
jected to their action, and theirs alone.

ORIGIN OF THE MARSEILLAISE.
M. de Lamartine, in his Histoire des Girondins, just
published in Paris, gives the following account of the
origin of the French national air, " The Marseillaise.'
In the garrison of Strasburg was quartered a young ar-
tillery officer, named Rouget de Lisle, a native of Lows
le Saulnier, in the Jura. He had a great taste for music
and poetry, and often entertained his comrades during
their long and tedious hours in garrison. Sought after
for his musical and poetical talent, he was a frequent and
familiar guest at the house of one Dietrich, an Alsatian
patriot, mayor of Strasburg. The winter of 1792 was &
period of great scarcity at Strasburg. The house of
Dietrich was poor, his table was frugal, but a seat was
always open to Rouget de Lisle. One day, when there
was nothing but bread and some slices of smoked ham on
the table, Dietrich, regarding the young officer, said to
him with a sad serenity, "Abundance fails at our boards,
but what matters that if enthusiasm fails not at our civic
fetes, nor courage in the hearts of our soldier. I have
still a last bottle of wine in my cellar. Bring it," said
he to one of his daughters, " and let us drink France and
liberty. Strasburg should soon have its patri,tic so-
lemnity. De Lisle must draw from these last drops one
of those hymns which raise the soul of the people."
The wine was brought and drank, after which the officer
departed. The night was cold. De Lisle was thought-
ful. His heart was moved ; his head heated. He re-
turned staggering to his solitary room, and
d nothingslowlyr resting,
s tin g,
sought inspiration, sometimes in the fervour of his
citizen soul, and anon on the keys of his instrument,
composing now the air before the words, and then the
and words
at beforelast, exhausted,
the air .
le
ep all
witha nd
his wroteh a
on his instrument, and awoke not till daybreak The
music of tho night returned to his mind like the impres-
sion of a dream, he wrote it, and ran to Dietrich, whom
he found in the garden digging winter lettuces. The
wife and daughters of the old man were not yet up.
Dietrich awoke them, and called in some friends, all as
passionate as himself for music,t andtil ablefirs to exzeacuctetts
the
composition of De Lisle. A
grew pale, at the second tears floweed, and t at the last the
delirium of enthusiasm burst forth. The wife of Die-
trich, his daughters, himself, and the young officer
threw themselves crying into each other's arms. The
hymn of the country was found. Executed some days
afterwards in Strasburg the new song flew from city to
city, to city, and was played by all the popular orches-
tras. Marseilles adopted it to be sung at the commence-
ment of the sittings of its clubs, and the Marseillaises
spread it through France, singing it along the public
roads. From this came the name of " Marseillaise."

COMMUNICATION PER TRAIN WITU SALISBURY
MARKET.—After some urgent remonstrances on the part of
the Southampton butchers, the South-Western have put on
an extra train on market mornings, leaving Southampton at
five o'clock a.m. At the inns, last market, at which a crowd
of carts and horses filled the yards and stables, scarcely one
was to be seen, the trade coining from Portsmouth, Basing-
stoke, Andover, and other places, being able now to dispense
with " traps" or " flies," transact their business and get.
borne to dinner by the middle of the day.—Hants Advertiser..