The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-04 00:00:00

S Ny

MA Y 4, 1847.

MONEY MARKET and CITY NWS.
E.
During the early part of the dayMONDAY reports wereVENIN
cirGcu •
lated that the Russian Government had made arrange.
ments to ship to this country immediately on the opening
of the navigation the sum of gold proposed to be in-
vested here, and that steps had been taken for the ne-
cessary insurance. It is understood, however, that no
official communication has been received to that effect,
althou2h it. is believed that a frigate has been ordered
to be in readiness in case it should be decided upon.
The pressure for money has'been felt with as much
severity to- day as on any previous occasion ; and the
accounts from the provinces indicate that in the manu-
facturing districts matters are daily becoming more
critical. Speaking of the high rates paid for money at
Manchester, one writer, occupying a leading position,
observes, "Ere long there will be very little to pay or
receive in this town, for business seems entirely sus-
pended. Nobody dares to buy, and spinners and manu-
facturers must stop their works. A great number are
now standing still, and if discount accommodation is not
to be had, the whole must cease, and then we shall soon
have Lancashire and Yorkshire as bad or worse than
Ireland."

A recent letter from New York mentions that the
remittances of the labouring Irish from New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore during January,
February, and March, 1847, have amounted to little
short of 1,000,000 dolls., being at the rate of about
800,0001. sterling per annum ; and it is stated that there
is no doubt they will continue on this scale for some
months to come.

The Penguin packet, from Rio, brings 3171 b. of gold
for the St. John del Rey Mining Company. An arrival
of 40,0001. also took place to-day from France.
The grai❑ markets of the French departments may
now be said to show a distinct tendency upwards, the
latest reports furnishing numerous cases of a rise far ex-
ceeding any recorded extent of fall.
The letters from the Amsterdam Bourse of the 30th
ult. mention that general flatness was the chief charac-
teristic of business in the public securities, the state of
the money market exerting a depressing influence upon
quotations.

Advices from St. Petersburgh to the 21st of April
state, "We just hear that the ice has commenced to
break up at within five versts of the source of the Neva,
and we may'consequently expect the same event here in
about a week. In a fortnight from that time the ship-
ping :generally commences at Cronstadt." Regarding
the exchange it is observed, " Although our present
rates of exchange, on account of the little business
doing, may go somewhat lower, still we are of opinion
that as soon as the shipping commences they will rise
again."

—From Riga we learn that the last accounts from
Biela state, that on the 13th of April the ice had broken
up, and that more than 800 barques were in readiness
to sail for Riga as soon as the river should be sufficiently
clear.

Late advices from Stettin announce an improvement
in the grain markets since the receipt of the intelligence
of the late rise here, and for wheat the quotation ruled
as high as 110 to 120 thalers per wispel, according to
quality. Rice was also scarce and in demand, Carolina
fetching 10f to 11 thalers ; Patna, 10 1-6 thalers ; and
Bengal, 8/ to thalers.—Times.

PRICE SD.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
(RECEIVED THIS DAY.)
NEWMARKET SECOND SPRING lIIEETING.
NEWMARKET, MONDAY NIGHT.
ENTRIES FOR TUESDAY.
501., Winner to be sold for 2001.
Satyr, 6 yrs—Voronetz, 3 yrs—Tarella, 3 yrs—ch f by
the Doctor, out of Revelry, 3 yra.
504 Plate, R.M., for three yrs old.
Circassian Maid, c by Clearwell, out of Angelina, b c by
the Doctor, dam by Buzzard, Spem Gregis, Dromedary,
Deriades, Jolly Dick.
Match, T.Y.C., 50—Sir R. Pigot's Birthday, 7st 101 b,
agst Duke of Bedford's Fistiana, 7st.
100 boys. Sweepstakes—Gag is scratched.

TATTERSALLS—YESTERDAY.
The Derby betting was h'?avier than we have known
it for some time past, and it had the effect of reversing
the positions previously held by the two Danebury
cracks, and of very seriously prejudicing the soi-disant
Premier, Van Tromp ; the movement against the latter
in fact, bras the grand feature of the day, and its import -
twee will be appreciated when we state that upwards o;
20,0001. was laid against him at various prices,
commencing at 10 to I, increasing to 16 to 1, and
closing at 12 to 1, the last bet being 1,200
to 100. his enemies are not yet appeased, and
it will require liberal investments to keep him at
his present quotation. Of the other Derby horses,
Conynghaai, Wanota, Nottingham, Oxonian, and two
new outsiders, were most in request. Ulysses was sent
to the right about. The Suffolk Stakes betting was on a
limited scale, and the only mare in demand for the Oaks
was the Farmer's Daughter. The last prices were as
follows:

THE SUFFOLK SL(KES.
3 to 1 agst Mr. Stephenson's Doctrine
9 to 2 agst Duke of Rutland's Paulton
5 to 2 agst Lord Exeter's Hydrangea
8 to 1 agst Cosachia
10 to 1 agat Wood Pigeon
MUM'.
7to 4 agst John Day's lot-2 to 1 taken to 200
6 to 1 agst Kent's lot—taken to 1001.
14 to 1 agst Forth's lot
5 to 1 agst Sir R. Bigot's Conyngham—t. and aft. off.
6 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley's Cossack—taken
10 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Mr. Martin—t. and aft. off.
12 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Van Tromp
16 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's Glentilt
16 to 1 agat Mr. Mostyn's Planet
20 to 1 agst Lord Caledon's Wanota—t. and aft. off.
30 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Red Hart—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Gully's Mathematician—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Epirote—taken
1000 to 25 agst Mr. Fuller's Oxonian—t. and aft. offered
40 to 1 agst Mr. Allen's Nottingham-50 to 1 t freely
50 to 1 agst Mr. Worley's Old Port—t.
1000 to 15 agst Mr. E. I. Irwin's Horn of Chase—t. &aft.of.
1000 to 10 agst Mr. A. Johnstone's Ulysses—t.
1000 to 10 agst Lord Orford's Ziska (Zipporah colt)
1000 to 15 agst Sir G. Heathcote's Tanour—t.
1000 to 15 agat Lord Stanley's Bowstring—t,
OAKS.
4 to 1 agst Mr. Payne's Clementina—t. to 150
6 to 1 agst Mr. J. Day's Farmer's Daughter—t.
12 to 1 agst Mr. Mostyn's f out of Quilt Arnold's dam—t.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sia,—That portion of the nominations for the Derby com-
ing under the title of " illustrious obscures" I named in my
last epistle, in number they amounted to one hundred and
twenty-nine, leaving sixty from which to select the honoured
nag.
It is not my intention to analyse at length the merits of any
more than those which receive public support, or which in
my opinion are really dangerous animals to be against; the
rest, which may be considered the second class,
are the following, viz.:—Hingham, brother to Wine-
sour (this will be a very dangerous horse,
in a two mile handicap)—Golightly, Wiseacre, West Indian
Planter, Vice-Consul, colt by Tory Boy, Montpensier, colt by
Redshank, colt by Hornsea, Congress, Marlow, Cheapside,
Camelford, colt by Harkaway out of Diana, Chainbearer,
Will-o'-the-wisp, Miles's Boy, colt by Cardinal Puff, Soutar
Johnny, Bannockburn, Limestone, Thanam dou dahbal, But-
terton, Bubble, colt by Harkaway out of Waterwitch, The
Monk, Signet, The Admiral, Aliwal, Eryx, Brother to
Millepede and Whirligig ; this class, and the " illustrious
obscures," have not the winner of the Derby among them, of
that I am convinced, but the lot I intend conning next week
has, beyond the possibility of a doubt.
My presiding deity, good fortune, which has attended all
my efforts to the present time, has at length deserted me,
and at the moment, too, when I most needed her good offices,
no handicap or indeed race of any kind, not even excepting
the Derby, being so difficult to find the winner of, as the
Chester Cup, which the various prophetic annunciations put
forth last week clearly show; Sweetmeat on whom I had in-
vested my most brilliant hopes having been scratched along
with Sir Martin at the eleventh hour, when he was generally
acknowledged to be in excellent racing condition and the
reason he was not allowed to go is to me incomprehensible.
Sir Martin, also, though in my opinion not equal to his
unfortunate companion; would in his absence have
brought me through with credit; but I feed my vanity
with " crumbs of comfort" in not being the only one in " a
fix" on the occasion ; no public writer that I am aware of
having even given a hint of the winner's probable succcess,
and I shall accordingly, to alleviate my "vexation of spirit,"
take the old maxim always applied in similar cases of " bet-
ter luck next time."

The Newmarket second spring meeting commences to-
morrow with three stakes, as usual to close and name the
evening before running; the other stake, asweep of 100 sovs.
each, will be a walk over for Piccinino, unless Gag exhibits,
but his rivalry will not alter my decision.

On Wednesday, Footstool is -only likely to have Hoorrah
as a competitor for the 50 soy. stakes, but the latter will not
deprive his opponent of the prize of victory.
Bravissimo will receive forfeit from lago, as his under-
standings are not in sufficiently good order for running.
The field for the Suffolk Stakes, bar accidents and fancies,
will be composed of the following:—
Yrs at lbl Yrs st lb
Jinglepot
The Cur ...
Lochinvar aged 7 131Mogulistan
Colleen Bawn ... 5 7 sjLazarillo
Hydrangea ....... 4 7 11And, perhaps,
Ukraine 4 7 1 'Farthing Caudle 4 6 13
Scarlet Runner 5 6 13;And Crozier 3 6 1
Doctrine's performances induce me to prefer her to Hy-
drangea for first place, with Kent's starter (probably Crozier)
for a " wager " boat.
The Champion Stakes will not draw more than six or seven
to the post, and the race will lay between Liska, Archness,
and the Marmora colt. I have placed them as I expect they
will arrive at the end of theirjourney.
Three other races of inferior quality conclude the day's

pleasure.
The Sweepstakes of 10 sous. each, will haye among the
starters :—Teetotum, Nectar, Cracow, and the Sheriff—my
veto, being in favour of the atter and Teetotum.
Two or three other stakes of less note bring the meeting
to a conclusion.

The Shrewsbury meeting has only two races deserving
comment—to wit, the Cleveland Handicap and the Patshull
Stakes; for the latter, Lady Lift will do the trick, and for
the former Annandale. The Duke of Richmond and Sagacity
will form the front rank at the Judge's chair.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF

May 3.

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

The season closed last night with the benefit of Mr.
Harley, the stage manager. Guy Mannerly was revived,
in which the benefit-giver acted with humour his favourite
character of Dominie Sampson. Mr. Braham sang
the " Death of Nelson" marvellously well, and in Tom
Tug, in the farce of the Waterman, acted with spirit,
and executed the music with great excellence. His
"Bay of Biscay" was redemanded with enthusiasm. Mr.
W. Farren sang " The Old English Gentleman." A
troupe of Ethiopian Minstrels appeared, and the new
spectacle of the Desert concluded the entertainments.
The house was crowded in every part. At the end of
the opera Mr. Bunn delivered the following address to
the audience, which was greatly applauded :
" Ladies and Gentlemen,—At the end of a long, and
an.eventful season, I appear before jou in my wonted
position, to give you some slight account of my steward-
ship. I say a long' season, because a period of about
170 nights is entitled to that appellation, and when I
look back on its events, my wonder is, that it ever
reached 70, to say nothing of the odd 100. The distress
which has swept over the country, the unprecedented
fluctuation of the weather, the incessant sickness arising
therefrom (which at one time led to our closing
for an entire week) and, in addition to other
causes—especially that of the establishment of another
Italian Opera—the want of co-operation on the part of
some who, dependent altogether on the public pleasure,
do all they can to deprive the public of enjoying any,
are matters detrimental to the interests of a theatre, and
positive impediments to its progress. It may be ex-
pected that I should say something respecting a popular
artiste who has recently arrived in this country. I have
been lustily abused for endeavouring to make that lady
fulfil her contract; and having failed in such endeavour,
I. can only say, that if she was singing here, and draw-
ing the money she will elsewhere, our season would ter-
minate with great profit. So much for the past—as re-
spects the future, permit me to assure you that the good
which so long existed, still exists, with
the committee of this theatre and myself—a.
body. of
.
gentlemen actuated at all times by the utmost liberality
and the best feelings. They renewed my lease of their
theatre; and when I asked them to cancel that renewal,
to enable those (who continue to excite the doubtfuloits
question of the legitimate drama) to compete , f
possession, their assent to my request wasconvfreLedswrulethh
an expression of great regret. If the theatre,
competition, should pass into other bands, I shall meet
you elsewhere—if not, I shall once more meet you on this
scene, where I have so often had to acknowledge those
favours which I shall never cease to remember with the
deepest gratitude."

DARING BURGLARY.—Yesterday information was
received by the police, that the premises of Mr. Bellcham-
bers, No. 424, Strand, bookseller, had been entered during
the night, and several hundred volumes of valuable works
carried off by the burglars, who are supposed to have effected
their
perty taken entrance with skeleton keys. The value of the pro-
POST-OFFICE FACILITIES.—On and after this even-
ing, the 4th inst., the London receiving•houses will be kept
open from half-past five to six o'clock, P. M , for the receipt
of late letters, whether inland, foreign, colonial, or ship
letters, intended for the general post, on payment of the late
letter fee of one penny and postage on such letter by at-
taching the requisite number of stamps, any letter not bear-
ing which will be detained till the next dispatch.
A. general order has been issued from the Treasury.
for suspending the demand for duty on ship biscuit, and all
other biscut, except fancy biscuit and confectionery, until the
let of September aut.

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- be the Conservative Candidate. Lord 0-•" --
has also issued an address, dated Ahtwick, April O. $J
nouncing his intention to stand again for this division of
the county. The addresses followed up premp'OY by
a personal canvass by Lord Ossulston and Lord Lovaine,
have taken the friends of Sir George Grey somewiset
by surprise, , and at present it is difficult to say
how far their future conduct may be influenced by
the march stolen upon them by the Onsnservatives.
The whole division of the county is in a flame of elec-
tioneering excitement, and promises some wart] work
Lord Lovaine is the eldest surviving son and loir of the
Earl of Beverley, first cousin and heir-apparen: to the
Duke of Northumberhitd.
REPRESENTATION OF NEWCASTLE.--We understAted
that Mr. J. 13. Blackett, who was ncminated by a eou_t-
tnittee of electors as the second Liberal candidate for this
borough, declines coming iorward. This wril bf- regretted
as a candid:ay. with unusual sritisfaction, and who wouldby many who would have hailed Mr.l3l:teltert'-appeat•ance
have made a vigorous effort to secure his retui in There
are vague tutnours of 'Air. Watson, the learned barrister,
so well known on this circuit, being nominated by a
section of the Liberals. In other (part, rs we have heard
the Hon. Mr. 13ouverie, who represents the Kilmar-
nock burghs, named as an eligible candidate.—Newcztide
Guardian. _ _

BOROUGH OF WOODSTOCK —lt is understoo. that on
the first vacancy, the Marquis of Blandford Is to have
the representation of Woodstock, on the Duke of Marl-
borough's interest, in the room of the present Member,
who will give way to his brother.--Gloucester JournaL
REPRESENTATION OF OXFORD.—William Page Wood,
a son of the late Alderman Sir Matthew Wood, has an-
nounced himself as a candidate for the city of Oxford,
upon the expected dissolution.—lbid.
WINCHESTER.—John Bonham Carter, com-
menced an active canvass of the city and borough on
Wednesday. Mr. Carter comes forward in the
_Liberal
interest, and as friendly to commercial freedom sad
civil and religious liberty. His canvass, we hear, NIB
been more successful than, under the peculiar circuit:-
stances, could have been expected.—Hampshire Inds
pendent.

ISLE OF WIGHT.-At length we have a tangible and
authorised statement on which a remark may be
indulged in, as regards the representation of the
county of the island. The present Member, the
Honourable A'Court Holmes, has this week pub-
licly announced his intention of retiring from the toils
and fatigues of Parliamentary warfare into that private
life for which he is certainly more eminently fitted, and
where in the circle of domestic duties, and the
care and superintendence of local matters, we be-
lieve no gentleman in the island bears a higher character.
Mr. T. W. Fleming comes forward, at last, on the
strength.of a requisition, which is only in the course of
signature in a shop at Ryde ! In opposition to Mr.
Fleming (who hss already commenced an active canvass),
Mr. John Simeon (eldest son of Sir Richard Simeon,
Bart., who formerly represented the island), has issued
his manifesto, complaining of an undue advantage taken
by the former in commencing a canvass, and requesting
the electors to withhold their promises of support.—
Llempsitire Independent

THE LATE LORD COWLEY.—The mortal remains
of this respected nobleman are to be conveyed to London
from Paris for interment in the family vault in South Audley
Chapel.

ADULT DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION.—His Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge has kindly consented to
take the chair at the ensuing annual meeting of the above
interesting charity. Yesterday a meeting was held at the
institution for the purpose of electing four male candidates;
Alexander Robinson, Esq., in the chair. Proxies were read
from her Majesty the Queen Dowager, the Duchess of Buc-
cleuch, Lord Robert Grosvenor, the Earl of Effingham, Lord
Ashley, Dr. Lushington, C. Labouchere, Esq., Luke James
Hansard, Esq., Mr. Gladstone, and many other influential
friends and supporters of the institution. The four success..
ful candidates were—Butler, Chrowne, Gibbs, and Tring.
Some interesting details were given regarding these unfortu-
nate young men, three of whom, it appears, had been ap-
prenticed out from the Asylum in the Kent-road.
DURHAM UNIVERSITY.—Several cases of acinow•
ledged fever having occurred in Durham, the Warden and
Senate of the University have deemed it expedient to take a
medical opinion upon the subject. After due inquiry, it was
determined that it did not seem requisite to disperse the
members of the University, but that if the immediate friends
of any student were desirous that he should be removed from
the University for a time leave would be given on due appli-
cation, and every facility afforded to alleviate the inconve-
niences that may arise. Some of the students have availed
themselves of this permission; but the lectures, as well as
the ordinary business of the town, are proceeding in the re-
gular manner.
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.—On Thursday last,
the 29th ult., the marriage of the Marquis of Salisbury with
the Lady Mary Catherine Sackville West, was solemnised at
Knowle, in Kent, the residence of the Earl and Countess
Amherst. The invitations were limited to the nearest rela-
tions of the two noble families, and the Duke of Wellington.
At two o'clock a dejeune, in every respect worthy of the oc-
casion and of the place, was served up in the spacious and
'much admired cartoon gallery. During the repast the health
of the noble bride and bridegroom was given by the Earl
Amherst, and responded to by the Earl De la Warr. The
Duke of Wellington returned to town after the ceremony in
the chapel. The Noble and Gallant Duke was warmly
1 cheered on his departure by the people as.lembled at the
gates. The bells of Seven Oaks rang merrily during the day.
THE LATE DUKE OF ARG YIL 0....W8 leersl tur,
the remains of his Grace are to be consigned to the tomb
to-morrow, at Inverary, in the mausoleum wherein are de-
posited the bodies of his noble ancestors. At the time of his
death the Marquis and Marchioness of Lorn were staying at
Inverary Castle.
PEDEI:TRIANISM.---SEWARD AND WESTIIALL'S RACE
OF 120 YARDS, FOR 25 Sovs. A. SlDE,—This exciting event,
which was appointed for decision yesterday at the Sprint
race-ground, of the Old Hats Inn, Ealing, attracted, notwith-
standing the threatening promises of an unseasonable St.
Swithin (heavenly promises, unlike many earthly oasis, folly
performed), a considerable assemblage of those who take in-
terest in trials of speed. It is needless for us to recapitulate
the previous performances of such well-known men ; to the
circles taking interest in pedestrian performances they would
be mere repetition, to others waste of space ; suffice it to say
each is the first man in his own esteem, and that of his par-
tizans. Westhall, for endurance, swiftness, walking and
running abilities, and Seward for that " turn of speed,"
which for a limited number of yards, say one hundred to
three hundred, distances every living biped in the world.
It was nearly the sixth hour, post meridian, be-
fore the men showed, and then two finer creatures
than met the eyesight of the few hundreds within the roped
and staked enclosure, the world cannot produce. The sym-
metry of Westhall, and his muscular development, for his
height (five feet eight inches), are unmatchable; and his
opponent Seward, although somewhat shorter and darker,
like the days at Christmas, is a model of a man. After
thirteen false starts, they bounded off, Seward, at the first of
the attempts enumerated, slipping and falling down. For the
first fifty yards, there was but a trifling difference between
the competitors. Shortly afterwards, however, the American
Phenomenon showed in advance, and, amid cries of " Seward
wins," ran in a clear three yards in advance. Some idea of
the speed may be formed, when we state that the 120 yards
were covered in eleven seconds and a quarter! reckoned from
the leaving the three yard scratch to the act of breasting the
handkerchief. It was a source of heartfelt pleasure to see
" the Old Squire," Osbaldiston, on the ground, who, with the
love of manly sports yet within him, consented to act as re-
feree. The betting ranged at six to four, and five to two,
and we even heard two to one offered on the winner. A friad
from Calais offered 101. to 21. on Seward, but we did not bear
it taken.

ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCITOOL,-.

The annual distribution of prizes to the students attending
the medical department of this hospital took place yesterday,
when the following prizes were awarded by Dr. Seymour,
F. R.S., who presided on the occasion:—Anatomy—Senior
Class, prize, Mr. T. G. Copestake ; hon,,rary certificate, Mr.
R. Blagden. Junior Class, prize, Messrs. R. E. Rusher attcl
G. King, equal; honorary certificate, Mr. T. H. Mayne.
Chemistry—Prize, Mr. W. P. Roberts. Materia
Medica—
Prize, Mr. R. E. Rusher: additional prize, Mr. J. Parker;
honorary certificate, Mr. Woolstan Dixie. Medical Juriq.
prudence—Prize, Mr. T. G. Copestake ; honorary certifi-
cates, Messrs. W. Fuller and W. P. Roberts. Midwifery
—Prize, Messrs. W. Fuller and L. Parnell, equal. Medical
Clinical Reports—Prize, Mr. 11. B. 11011. Surgical Clinical
Reports —Prize, Mr. W. Fuller ; honorary certificate, Mr.
John S. Gundrv. Practice of Physic—Prize, Mr. Walter
Thompson ; honorary certificate, Mr. W. P. Roberts.
Surgery—Prize, Mr. Walter Thompson honorary certifi-
cate, Mr. W. Fuller. Scholarship—Mr. G. King.
ROBBERY OF THREE HUNDRED SOVEREIGNS.-011
Saturday information was received at The office of the Com-
missioners of Police, Great Scotland-yard, that John James
Darrell, of 27, Sherrard-street, Golden-square, had absconded
.
on Thursday evening, taking with him 300 sovereigns,
property of the trustees of the Sun Loan Society,
inches
high,
ten-
ham-court-road. He stands about five feet six
No reward
is neat and plain in appearance, and left-handed.
has yet been offered for his apprehension.
FALLING IN OF A TUNNEL: SOUTHAMPTON,
I of the Dorchesterand
for weeks past
Railway finished, which is intended to run
Southampton
SUNDAY NIGHT.—Extraordinary Egxettrathoerditnnanrnyeexertions have been made
partly under the town of Southampton, and by four o'clock
on Saturday afternoon last (the Ist of May), it was declared
as being completed, and supposed by the inspectors to be
perfectly safe, the works having been carried on with the
utmost care. tinder this new tunnel runs the old barge
btunnel,3,ll, bou
thist
wasfo c-ofinvseidfeereet below
dav the
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ifmtpheedei
maretnh4;
and some time or other serious and fatal consequences would
ensue from such a fearful contiguity. This day (Sunday)
thousands went :to view this tunnel.. Providentially, until
nine o'clock in the evening all appeared firm and safe. At
that hour the arch-work was perceived by a man to be
giving way, he, with his wife and daughter, being at that
moment under the descending brickwork, looking at the
just finished tunnel; they hurried out, and escaped just as
the whole fell in with a tremendous crash. Alarm was given,
thousands rushed to the scene of confusion and ruin. Men
were as soon as possible mustered to clear away and search
if any human beings had been immersed in the dreadful
chaos, but up to the hour this was written no bodies had been
found. It is feared this will impede the contemplated open-
ing of this line.
of re so-
' REMOVAL OF SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET.—
Yesterday, at a special meeting of the Farmers' Club, it was
' rl
ue ts nv se ,d bdiyecaidleadrge opinion majority,
a s t
ot o
;he') ceesms' only af l theo forin
this mar
from the centre of the metropolis. The resolutions
de-
sirable.were-
2. That the day of market be changed from Monday
" 1. That the removal of Smithfield Market is highly
to Tuesday."
ARRIVAL OF LORD ELPHINSTONE.--This distin-
guished nobleman arrived in the Ripon on Thursday, but
owing to the public interest being concentrated on Sir Harry
Smith, lie did not receive those marks of popular regard to
which his high success entitled him—an absence of consider-
ation which has since been a subject of deep regret; but in
fact during the time of Sir Harry Smith's brief sojourn he
took the public affection by storm, and ae usuAl bad it t 9 the
last raonaent.---larampAirc Advertiser.

COMMITTEES,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(YESTERDAY.)
GROUP V.
The Committee met at twelve—present, Lord Harry Vane
(in the chair), Colonel Gore, Hon. M. Sutton, Mr. Rice, and
Sir E Filmer.
GmtzAT: -..Arsca'r:are,,AT (BRANCHES TO WEST
TaO3DON, Eke.)

Coun.sel for the South-Western opened their opposition this
youraing to the proposed extension, and called Mr. Locke, Mr.
Bidder, and Mr. Smith, who gave evidence against the pro-
priety of granting the Bill.
Mr. KENNEDY then addressed the Committee against the
Bill for Sir Walter Riddle, a landowner on the line.
The Committee then adjourned till to-morrow.