The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-15 00:00:00

PETITIONS ON PRIVATE BILLS.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.— a HIS DAY.)
k 3 newly-appointed Standing Order Examiners sat or
the first sirne _this morning, in Nos. 22 and 23 Committee.
rooms of the House of Commons.
The general list of Petitions for Private Bills, coufaioefl
the names of 490 petitions, of which 337 are convect%
wttll railways. The petition, numbered 243, i 9 across
Bill to authorise the construction of a bridge
the Thames, from Church-street,. Lambeth, to 111arle
street, Westminster. From the list of plans deposited_
at the Private Bill-office, it appears that 300 are for railway
and 68 for miscellaneous purposes. There are two plans
metropolitan bridges; one is for the Westminster and l!a
beth-bridge, and the other is for a new Westminster-bade'
with approaches. There is another plan for improvinghletp
town and castle of Windsor, and the removal of pate.
bridge; and another for a Temple-bridge and South Loacloa
market.
(Committee Room .No. 22, before Mr. Examiner Egair')
UNOPPOSED LIST.
The usual formal proofs in the following cases havlng
put in, the Commissioner declared the standing coda'

hive been duly complied with:
THE LIVERPOOL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY'S
PORTSMOUTH PAVING, LIGHTING, AND IMPRO"--
MENT BILL. Allll
GLASGOW, PAISLEY, KILMARNOCK, AND
AND GLASGOW AND BELFAST UNION Rey.
WAY (No. 1) BILL, and
For the construction of a number of small slips noiy,
branches. The subscription contract was signed for 75,v
GLASGOW, PAISLEY, KILMARNOCK, AND A
RAILWAY (No. 2) BILL.
The subscription contract was signed for 311,250/.

OPPOSED LIST.
SUNDERLAND MARKETS, BRIDGE, FERRIES, AND
IMPROVEMENT.
This petition was placed on the opposed list, but the
"01:g;
sition was withdrawn, and the usual formal process ham
been put in, the standing orders were declared to have
complied with. Ayg
GLASGOW, PAISLEY, KILMARNOCK, AND to
RAILWAY, AND AYRSHIRE AND BRIDGE
WEIR (No. 3).
ate°
This was a petition for leave to bring in a Bill tom 4,
line from the Glasgow and Ayr Railway to Port GleSett
with.a branch to Largs. The length of the line and hrrthe
was 29 miles; the engineer was Mr. John Miller; and
agents, Messrs. Pritt and Co. There were several petit%.o
against the Bill. The first was
.presented by LadY D'
Stewart, who complained that her name did not aPP
cotta
rtia
the book og reference as the owner of a Ho
field which would be intersected by the proposelsH,
The allegation was sustained by Mr. Long, her L'
ship's name being put down as the "superior," instead Of
" proprietor," of the field in question.
The next petition was that of a Mr. William Eir--W
who complained complained of the inaccuracy of the description of
tam streets in the plans and books of reference. to the
Mr. VENABLES said the signature of Mr. Birkmyre
petition ought to be authenticated, but
o te.
The EXAMINER ruled that it was only necessary - t
quire such evidence in special cases.
(Con-Mae Room No. 23, before Mr. Examiner IVlAT'itie
The customary formal proofs having been adduced
following cases, the Exa niner declared the standing or"
to have been duly ct mplted with :
W V&
BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS' DOCKS 0)
BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS' DOCKS 00'
BILL.
SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY (MID-KENT AND
DIRECT TUNBRIDGE) BILL. th The estimated cost of this line is 1,113,000/. ; the lag
ss.
the mainline, 2814 miles; and of the branches, 251 In- •
OPPOSED LIST. .011,
GLASGOW, DUMFRIES, AND CARLISLE RAIL 1,,,a
AND GLASGOW, PAISLEY, AND KILMARIC'"
AND AYR RAILWAY (No. 1). As a
This was a petition for leave to bring in a Bill to In—
„id •
railway from Gretna to a junction with the Newcastle ,
Carlisle Railway, near to Milton, with a branch to the e 7
t7es
noble collieries. The length of the line and branch toga
was twenty-six miles ; the estimated cost was 420,,°°;fier.
and the engineer Mr. R. H. Blyth, acting under Mr. 0,;10..
Tire solicitors were Messrs. Bannatyne and Kirkwood, `.1,, the
gow, and Messrs. W. 0. and W. Hunt, London; arinpie
Parliamentary agents Messrs. Pritt, Venables, and Co.
petition was opposed by five memorialists, who were re?"
seated by Messrs. Graham, Weems, and Co.
The customary formal proofs having been put in, or?
Mr. GRAHAM opened the case for an opposing petition
a Mr. Maunsey.
the
Mr. ParrT urged the Examiner to require ppoof o did
signature of the petitioner ; but the Learned Examiner
not think it necessary, and the case was proceeded writh,:gon
One of the allegations was, that the township of .01e(1.
lied been omitted from the Gazette notices.---It was sust4J-„iit
The next allegation was, that a certain road had been r
down as au occupation instead of a public road.

MARKET NE WS.-(THIS DAY)•

CO

RN—EXCHANGE—FRIDA Y have
Since Monday the fresh arrivals of English Wheat of
been trifling; but, this morning, we had several saltP, •
that day's unsold quantities on offer. Holders were f> Aro ',l
and in most instances demanded higher figures, whi%ered
millers refused to give, while the demand may be cons' ita. ,
steady at fully previous quotations. The middling sndo
LI •
rior parcels of foreign Wheat, in bond, produce7o
per quarter more money, the value of other descriP"ood
being well supported. Free foreign Wheat was il3friey
request, at extreme currencies. Scarcely any denel•
;on offer hence the rates had an upward ten
„md
The supply of Malt was readily cleared off on full as Wry.9o
terms as last advised. Oats were in brisk request, at ship'
of 3s per quarter. Several parcels found buyers fot,,,s.
ment to Scotland. Beans, Peas, and Flour without aro°
tion. Floating cargoes of Egyptian Beans sold a 7,
0
455, freight and insurance. Indian Corn was in request,
69s to 70s for Galatz, and 64s to 66s for Italian, cost, Ift.lo
and insurance.
ARRIVALS. g
l
o
a
t
,:e
1 Wheat. Barley, I Oats ,70
English ••.. • • 2,640 qrs. 1,910 qrs. 450 qrs. •nuid
Irish. . ...... .
I 3,4900
Foreign -10.73 e
Malt. 3.490 era.
S MITZI l'I3114).
The supply of Beasts on sale this morning being
and the weather seasonably fine, the Beef trade was
peril
steady, at fully Monday's quotations. We had on offer
Oxen from Spain, together with l I Oxen and 200 She?.
from Holland. With Sheep we were scantily supplied)
owing to which, the sale for that description of stock if__ll.'
firin, and, in some instances, the primest old Downs rea1,„,15,e,;
5s 2d per 81bs, at which a good clearance was effected. The
Veal trade was firm, at au improvement in value of 2d It
81bs. Pigs moved off steadily; but we can notice no ti
Vance in prices. Milcli Cows were selling at from 161 to 1°
each, including their small calf.
Per Bibs. to sink the offal.
s. d. e. d. 8. d. Wa.
Inferior Beaste -. 3 2 3 6 Second quality ditto 4 0
Second quality ditto. 3 8 310 Coarse-woolledditto 4 4
Priam large Oxen 310 4 0 Southdown Wethe„. 410
Prime Scots
4 e Large coarse Calves 4 4 4 8 L Darge out
Hogs .... wool
.. 3 10
Prime small ditto .•4 10 5 0 Small Porkers 4 0
Suckling Calves •• 18 0 29 0 Quarter old Pigs ..16 0 I 0
Inferior Sheep .. • 3 310 Lambs „ „ 0
SUPPLY A's MARKET.
Beasts. Sheep. I Calves.
I
752 2,400 120 I 300
Ii723I,VGATE AND I.33.IIIIENHAZZ.
We had a steady trade, at full prices.
At per stone, by the Carcase.
s. cl. to s. d. a. d. tO Si
Beef, inferior— •• 2 8 210 Mutton, inferior •• 3 4 g
nsiddling .. • . 3 0 3 2 --g.. 310 4 6
prime large
prime small
Veal.• •• • • • • 310 410 small 4 6
Lamb. Os Od to Os Od.
BOHOUO IVIAILHET. ode
We had a GH
full average supply of all kinds of Hops 011,11-
here. Selected qualities, both in pockets and bags,
manded a steady inquiry, at full prices. Otherwise, tb7l2n3
mand was in a very inactive state. Sussex pockets, Lg
3`t
to 41 6s; Weald of Kent ditto, 41 to 418 s; Mid and `—
Kent ditto, 5/ 5s to 61 6s per cwt.

The
THE LATE ADMIRAL LORD BEAUCLERR.---,
will of the Right Hon. Lord Amelius BeaneJerk, GA.' $'
$
G.C.H., Admiral of the Red division of her Majesty
navy, and principal Aide-de-camp to her Majesty,,woo
dated on the 25th of March last. His Lordship dit)e.,o
the 10th of December, in his 75th year. His persoi._
estate, the residue of which he leaves to Mrs. Dick:Wei
the wife of A. C. T. Dickson, Esq., Commander, Reliatio
Navy, was valued at 50,0004 in this country. He a"
leaves her a moiety of his French Rentes, producing
3801. per annum, subject to a small pension to be cow
tinned to an aged couple now in almshouses in
Dutch London
0;
the moiety to her brother Captain F. A. Whimper, tf
whom he has also left his funds, to the amount
3,0004 There are other pecuniary bequests. To his
navy agents, Messrs. J. and T. Stilwell, a sum of 200
to purchase a piece of plate in memory of his respec.s
for their services and as a token of friendship. To his
servants, domestic and agricultural, are left liberal lega-
cies. To the Duke of St. Alban's, and as an heir loom,
the silver tureen and stand presented to him by the
Committee of Commerce in London, as a mark of his
essential services, and in particular of trade and com.
merce, in the capture of the French frigate La
amfi shs omnseerlsf;
painted
by Morton, requesting their Lordships will allow it a
Prosorpine.Anialty theT To
half-length t heLorpdosrtrCaoitm
place with other naval officers in the painted hall in
Greenwich Hospital. To his nephew, Lord Frederick
C. P. Beauclerk. the sword presented to him by his late
Majesty King William the Fourth, on his ascending the
_throne, and all charts, books, and pictures. To his
nephew, F. Dundas, Esq., M.P., the sword also presented
to him by his late Majesty, emblazoned with the royal
arms and those of the deceased Admiral. To his nepheW
,e LAo rudg telescopesuAs
tu se l ines
anda Wu e
models.erk,Beauclerka l Tha,i
sha
al
guns
uhnniessp
hnmeani
thejat inoc dra instruments,gGodesoorng
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pistols. To his niece, Lady Georgina Cholmondeleytr
his stuffed birds and animals, and India snuff-boxes.
-1°
his brother, Lord Frederick Beauclerk, all the crePg
and produce of the Winchfield estate, and the farm,
messuages, and lands, subject to a life interest in a
Lion. It was his Lordship's particular request that all
the birds, dogs, and other animals, which had been Ita,P',
by him, and are not specifically disposed
of, might be h.
tributed, at the discretion of his executors, among sdise
of his relations and friends as had regard for his memorh
and would carefully provide for them the remainder et
their lives.
ROYAL FREEMASONS' FEMALE SCHOOL.—Pester'
day a general meeting of the brethren and governors of this
institution was held at the school-house in the Westminster'
bridge-road, for the transaction of general business, and t1.1.°
placing six children from a list of candidates for election
April next, when it was resolved that on that occasion they
should be received without election. John Udall, Esq., Pte:
sided. This charity. was founded in 1788 by the .
Chevalier Ruspini, its objects being the maintenance, clothing,
and educating of an unlimited number of children, daughters
of freemasons who have been reduced from opulence or
respectable positions in life. Since the formation of the
stitution, near six hundred children have participated in Its
benefits. Sixty-five children are now on the establishment'
The report was adopted. Thanks were voted to the chair-
man, and the meeting adjourned.
A MODEL LODGING-HOUSE FOR THE POOR-""":,14"
spacious building has been erected in George-street, St.
Giles's, at the rear of the French Protestant Church, in-
tended as a lodging-house for the poorer classes. The entire
erection covers an area of 2,700 equare feet, and is seven
stories in height, and, with the exception of the ground.
floor and basement, will be converted into dormitories. Baths
and wash-houses are to be fitted on the premises, to promote
cleanliness without extra charge.
The mortal remains of the late Mr. Byng, MY.
will be interred in the family vault at Wrotham, on blonds,'