The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-30 00:00:00

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

anuary 7.
Mr. liaralson offtred a reselution to terminate • the
debate on the inereas, of the army. 1112 Bill was
amended to be read I-;.turda,y,next, and adopted. Mr.
Seamans, of New York, then gave notice that he would
introduce a Bill to provide means to prevent the im-
portation of foreign paupers. The 1-louse then went
into Committee of the whole on the Bill to increase the
regular army. Mr. Dargin, of Alabama, took the floor,
and was followed by Mr. Grover, of New York: The
House then took up the Bill to encourage the enlist-
ments in the army, which was passed with amendment,
so that Government be enabled to discharge soldiers at
any time.

IN THE 'SENATE—The Bill authorising the increase
in the National establishments was referred to a
committee of the whol). A resolution was passed to
ask the President what,is the expense of the Executive
department under the new postage bill ; also, a reso-
lution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for a
statement of the amount of public moneys in the pub-
lic depositories, and to inquire why a monthly statement -
has not been published. A report from the Navy De-
partment concerning the loss of the brig Somers, was
then received ; also a report from the Department, giv-
ing a statement of all appropriations and expenditures
made for the improvement of harbours, rivers, &c.
Remonstrances were presented against the repeal of
the Pilot Laws. The resolution of Mr. Catheron,
directing the Secretary of the Treasury to report
on what articles were embraced in the Tariff
of 1846, on which the duties might he increased so as to
augment the revenue. On this a long debate ensued.
Mr. Niles denounced the financial measures of the Go-
vernments, as utterly unfit for the present si:uition of
the country. Several slight amendments were made to
the resolution, and it w:,s pit,sed.
Mr. Benten intro.lueed a B II eneenraging the enlist-
ment of soldiers, and strenuout,ly urged its adoption.
Mr. Crittenden said he should vote for the B 11, that he
was in favour of a vigorous pro, of the war, and
should according-1y vote for a 1113 rag supply of men
and money te timber that object. The Bill passed, and
subsequently pass. d the Douse. A long debate on
printing a memorial followed, after 'which the Senate
adjourned.

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FABRICATED CHARGE OP ATTEMPTED MURDER.—
It was stated, some time since that a young man named
Charles Smith, who had received an appointment at Reading,
had been followed there by a young woman with whom he
had formerly lived in other towns, and that during an inter-
view a quarrel ensued, and that he cut her throat. The ac-
cused, who is the son of a respectable attorney at Bridg-
north, Shropshire, had .only resided in Reading about a
month, and holds a Government appointment in the Tax-
office. When the charge was made, directly after the com-
mittal of the act, on Wedneslay night, the 20th instant, he
was taken into custody, and the woman having greatly re-
covered from the effects of the injuries inflicted, the exami-
nation of the accused commenced before the Mayor (Mr.
Morris) and other magistrates on Monday, and the investi-
gation terminated on Tuesday evening in the dismissal of
the case. The statement of the woman proved to be a most
gross fabrication, as she had inflicted the. wound herself, be-
cause he refused to- let her' ive with' him again, and then
charged him with having attempted to murder her.
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[ADVERTISEMENT.] —TEAS AT WHOLESALE PRICES,
No. 2, BUCKLERSBURY, CHEAPSIDE.—FamiIies whose
consumption is large, and study economy, will derive
considerable advantage at this establishment. One uni-
form price is affixed, by which the purchaser of a single
pound can obtain it on the same terms as the trade.
Black Tea Bd., 35., 3i. 4d, 3s. 8d.,•4,.4., 4s. 4d., ss.
Green Is 4d., 3s. Si., 4s. 4s. 4d., 55., 65., is.
Coffee 91., lOU.. is., Is 2Ci., Is. 4d., Is. 6, Is. Bd.
One sent free to any part of town. Orders from
the country forwarded the same day; and when the
quantity is fcr 61b. weight (tea only), the carriage is
paid to any part of England.-11i ANSELE and Co.,
• wholesale tea dealtTs, 2, Bueldersbdry, cheapside.

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AUSTRAL] AN TRUST COI,,IPANY.-.- he half-yearly
meeting of this company was held on Thursday, at the offices
in Moorgate-street. John Abel Smith, M.P., having
taken the chair, the manager, Mr. Innis, read the report of
the directors, by which it appeare(l, that after appropriating
500/. for the half-year, in tedut_tiou of preliminary expenses,
and providing for a.dividend of three per cent. for the half-
year (six per cent. per annum), there remained 4,149/. 3s. to
be added to the reserve fund, which would then amount to
41,960/ 17s, 5d., without taking credit for the six months'
interest due in Australia, en the-31st ult. By the statement
at the end of the -profit and loss account it would appear
that the amount outstanding upon mortgages, on the lst of
July last, was 336,962/. lls. 10d.. which was a reduction of
28;190/. ss. 4d., during the half-year between the Ist of
January and -the tat of July, 1846, which arose from the
facility of borrowing money of the local banks at a reduced
rate of interest ; but should a demand tor money occur tit
Sydney, it was expected that borrowers would have again
recourse to this establishment for loans. After a short dis-
cussion the report was adopted nnanimouAy, and ii_vote of
thanks was passed to the chairman and directors, ilhen the
meeting adjourned.
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SEIZURE or Anms.—A. seizure of a very extra-
ordinary character, and c ne involving the most weighty cr Thi;
siderations, was made on Monday night, in the River Tham,
near to Limehouse Hole,
where nearly
had been
a new vessel, called
rs
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the Black Cat, Captain J. Davies,ietny
wasars some
manifestedday e
receiving her cargo, and
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to get
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on the part of the ship get their freight on board
with rather unusual dist 1 I.i
and she
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at the Cuhtem-house as about to proceet: to Gibraltar, but
no dub seemed to be enlertaii!ed that she would land her
argo on the coast of Portugal ; she was to have sailed down
the river on Tuesday morning, and at Erith to have received
. 49000 barrels of gunpowder. The Black Cat carries six
• heavy carronades for protection,'and is considered one of the
trimmest vessels and fastest sailers that ever entered the
port of London. It is rather a remar4able circumstance
that on the day following the seizure such information
had reached his Excellency the Portuguese Ambassador,
that he sent down officers to detain the vessel; but great
was their astonishment, on their arrival, at finding it already
under seizure by the Custom-house officers. The vessel,
cargo, and crew are at present strictly guarded, and frequent
communications have taken place between the Portuguese
Ambassador and the Commissioners of Customs as to what
steps shall he taken in the matter; but we have no doubt
j that in a few days we shall be able to give our readers the
fullest information on this important subject.
TUE USE OP ETHER IN SURGICAL OPERATIONS.
•, —Medical men employing the eg.,ucy of ether to effect sur-
gical operations williuut paining the patient, should be re-
minded that the vapour constantly given forth by this body
is highly inflammable, and if brought into contact with flame
while being inhaled, will be productive of very dangerous
effects to the patient.