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London, England, 1847-06-15

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

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A crowded house assembled last night to a eleome M.
Boutle's re-appearanc after an absence of four years.
his welcome was loud and cordial. M. Bouffe's first
part was the well known one of Michel Perrin. In this
his delineations were more flitishei and exquisite than
ever, but perhaps too much of the artist wearer], and
the actor had lost somewhat of his simplicity. To be
sure that part is a difficult one for an actor who pre-
tends to nature—a man employed at a s..lary as an agent
of the French police, without knowing it, is a character
somewhat extraordinary. But in his by-play, and
in the natural outburst of feeling where the piece
permitted it, M. Boufft exhibited all that power
which so many critics have pronounced inimitable.
The vaudeville is admirably adapted to display Bouffe's
powers, and he invests the role of the ancien cure with
the utmost vitality. As the plot thickens, and the honest
old starving rcligieux, in order to promote the marriage
of his beloved niece, unconsciously accepts the situation
of an espion in the secret police, the actor became quite
impassioned. The blunders committed by him here, and
eventually the service rendered by him to France, were
all pourtrayed by M. Bouffe with the utmost naivete ;
he, however, appeared to the best advantage in the
latter portions of the piece ; when he discovers the
base situation he has filled, his honourable feelings revolt
at the idea, and the old man is overwhelmed with grief,
which is, however, partly assuaged, by his being ap-
pointed to his old curacy in Normandy. Bouffe's recep-
tion was that of an old and established favourite, and
of a first-rate actor, which he gratefully acknowledged.
The other characters in the vaudeville were well sus-
tained in a very effective manner, by M. Dumery
(Desaumais), M. Rhozevil (Bernard), Madlle. Vallee
(Therese), &c. At the conclusion M. Boutle was loudly
called before the curtain, and again received the applause
of the audience. The programme concluded with the
vaudeville of Les vices Peches, the character of M.
Girard being allotted to M. Bouffe. The theatre was
well and fashionably attended. Amongst the company
and
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the Hon. Mrs. Fitzgibbon. Lady and Miss Macdonald,
Mr. Errington, Lady Meux, Sir Fitzroy and Lady
Kelly, the Marquis and De Marquise de Lousada, Sir
Joseph Copley. &c.
London, England, 1847-06-15

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
I.NIESSItS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAT
SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every TunsbaY and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
Hill of Corrime-2ce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, contaFning instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
r:quested to be addressed.
'th Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
f ,rwartled. by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds leame-
diAti:lN- disposed of according to instructions.
(Meer, Hall of Commerce.

•eet • London.
London, England, 1847-06-15

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.
AYLESBURY.
A new candidate has made his appearance in the shape
of Mr. J. P. Deering, of the Lee, near Wendover. Dr.
Phillimore is also spoken of for our borough.—Backs
Advertiser.

BIRMINGIMM.

A meeting
of some oClllr. Soner's friends took
po
?lace to-day (Saturday), when it was arranged that his
general committee should hold its first sitting on Tues-
(lay next. In the meantime all the necessary machinery
has been prepared, and in the course of a tew days an
active canvass will be commenced. Mr. Manta remains
resolutely determined not to coalesce with Mr. Schole-
field ; so that the battle will be single-handed between
the latter gentleman and Mr. Spooner. It appears to
be a prevailing opinion that Mr. Scholeffeld has in the
present instance somewhat too prematurely offered him-
self to the constituency. In all probability, in conse-
quence of increasing years, the next will be the last
el,ction at which Mr. Spooner will tender his services
in Parliament ; and on this account, as well as in c.)n-
sideration of his assiduous attention t 3 the local business
and interests of the borough, a large portion even of the
Liberal electors are unwilling to disturb him in the pos-
session of his seat. The contest may, however, be
severe; but the probability is that the present Members
will be again returned.

BEWDLEY AND STOIJRPORT.
The representation of these boroughs has been for
many years confided to a member of the Winnington
family, whose family seats are near at hand, and who
possess large property and considerable influence in the
district. Sir Thomas E. Winnington is the present
Member for these boroughs, and is a Whig of the old
school. It is not expected that there will be any oppo-
sition to his ro• election.
CAMBRIDGE.
A meeting called by the Committee of the Conser-
vative Association was held last night at the Black
Bear Inn, the avowed purpose of which was to pass
a resolution declaratory of the objection of the associa-
tion to' any compromise between the two parties in the
town as to the candidates at the next election. By an
oversight, the committee bad summoned a meeting of "the
electors" instead of " the members of the association,"
and through this, a large number of the Whig party and
that section of religionists who hold the most extreme
opinions as to the Maynooth grant obtruded themselves
into the room, and resolutions condemnatory of the
political conduct of Mr. Manners Sutton and Sir Fitzroy
Kelly were passed, in addition to the one recognized by
the committee.

CUMBERLAND (EAST).
The Carlisle Patriot asseverates that there is strength
sufficient to ensure the return of two Conservative candi-
dates, in opposition to Mr. Marshall and Lord Howard.
Captain Stephenson the Conservative candidate at the
last election, only lost by about 80 votes.
DROITWICH.

For this ancient borough Sir John Pakington, the
present member, will again be a candidate, and there
seems little doubt that he will again be returned without
opposition.
London, England, 1847-06-15

GROUP X.

The Committee met at twelve o'clock, and proceeded to
hear Mr. Austin open the case of the
EASTERN COUNTIES (ILPORD TO TILBURY

AND SOUTHEND).

Mr. WHATILEY appeared for the Thames Haven Company,
in opposition, but was objected to by Mr. AUSTIN, and, after
arguments had been heard on either side,
The Committee decided the Thames Haven should be
heard on details.
Evidence was then called for the promoters.
The Committee adjourned at four o'clock.

GROUP XXI V.

CHESTER, AND HOLYHEAD (EXTENSION

AT HOLYHEAD).
In consequence of the engineer being under examination
in an adjoining room, the Committee adjourned till twelve
o'clock to-morrow.
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e.TriIOPIAN IiERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

In consequence of the increasing success which attends every re-
prescitatien given by the celebrated ETIIIOPIAN SETtENADEIts,
Tell, Harrington, White, Stanwood, and Germon, they will repeat
their usual lENTF.RTAINMENTS at the above Theatre, THIS
ETENING, and every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Vs-ening. Doerp of an at Light o'clock. They will also give a DAY
TY.RFORMAN(JE on Wednesday Morning next, commencing at
nalt-past Two. Thursday next will he for the Benefit of Mr. White.
Bwvoe and Stalls et Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street,
pad it the Box-office of the Theatre.

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PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
TUN EVENING.
11 ill be presented GUY 31ANNEMNG. Henry Bertram, Mr.
Barker ; Dominic Sampson, Mr. Compton ; Luey Bertram, Mist
4nr,9 Romer ; Julia Mannering, Miss Emma Stanley.
After which a new comic drama, entitled "LADIES BEWARE
Colonel Vavasour, Mr. Granby; Sir Charles Vavasonr, Mr. James
Vining; Matilda, Mrs. Stirling.
To conclude with a Drama, entitled THE KING AND THE
rrev.R. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Walton, Barker,
Wynn, Delavantl, Granby, Miss E. Stanley, Miss G. Smithson, and
Di les Marshall.
London, England, 1847-06-15

IRISH EMIGRANTS AT LIVERPOOL.

Lord SANDON Fresented a petition frOm Liverpool,
praying the House to allow some provision to be made
out of the poor-rates for the wives and families of those
parish officers who had died of fever and other contagious
diseases, which they had caught by attendance on the
Irish emigrants at Liverpool.
London, England, 1847-06-15

RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO THE EXAMINATION AND

QUALIFICATIONS OF ENGINEERS.

INSPECTORS OF MACHINERY AFLOAT.

Inspectors of machinery afloat will be appointed by
their Lordships for the responsible duties of superintend-
ing generally the machinery of steam•vessels attached to
each station or squadron; and the candidates for such
appointments must be men of experience and acknow-
ledged ability, in whose judgment, integrity, and talent
implicit reliance can be placed.
London, England, 1847-06-15

0Y A L

GRAI".4 INN-ROAD.
is Grace the Duke. of ISUCCLEUCH, K.G., President,
JOIIN MISTER MAN, Esq., M.P., Treasurer.

The NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL will take
lice at the London Tavern. on WEDNEsDRY. June IG,
ENJA.MIN BOND CABBELL, Esq., M.P., F.R.S., Ece., in the

Chair,
London, England, 1847-06-15

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.

The Nobility, Gentry, and Subscribers are respectfully informed
that a GRAND EXTRA NIGHT will take place on THURSDAY
BE; t, June 17, when will be repeated Bellini's opera of
NORMA,

Norma, Madams Grisi ; Adelgisa, Corbari; Polllone, Signor
Sal rt Oreveso, Signor Marini.
To be followed by the First Act of Rossini's Opera
IL BARBIERI: DI SEVIGLIA.

T o Principal characters by "%Wile. Alboni, 3ldlle. Bellini, Signor
talvi, Signor "lemon', signor Rovere, Signor Polonini, and Signor
To copclude with the new grand Ballet, in four tableaux, entitled
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VALE or NEATII.

Sir THOMAS PHILLIrs opened the case of the Vale of Neath
on behalf of the promoters. It was opposed by a Mrs.
Tenant, who was tho proprietesa of the Vale of Neath
which it was proposed to cross. Certain amendments were
made in the Bill, and their Lordships declared that the
preamble of the Bill had been proved.
London, England, 1847-06-15

CHIEF ENGINEER.

No person will be considered qualified to hold the
commission of a chief engineer %ho is not able to keep
accounts, make notes in the log of every particular of
the working of the engines and boilers, draw rough
sketches of any part of the machinery with figured
dimensions fit to work from, be able and willing to exert
himself practically as a workman when occasion requires,
either in driving the engines, or packing, repairing, or
adjusting the variou:, working parts of the machinery,
and making good the defects of boilers. He must, there-
fore, possess a thorough knowledge of the construction
and working of marine engines and boilers in all their
parts, coupled with skill and experience as a practical
mechanic.

He must be so far acquainted with the elements of
theoretical mechanics as to comprehend the general
principles on which the machine works. He must un-
derstand how to apply the indicator, and draw the neces-
sary conclusions from the diagrams.
He must be acquainted with the principle of expansion,
and al& to prove, or at least to illustrate the advantages
to be derived from the use of expansive gear.
The particular class to wt'ich a chief engineer will be
appointed will depend not only on the result of his exa-
mination, but on his character, services, &c.
Chi, f engineers will be examined at the steam depart-
ment at S-merset House, by the chief engineer, and in-
spector of the machinery of the navy, in the preseLce of
the comptroller of steam machinery.
London, England, 1847-06-15

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

In reply to a Correspo;;SenCinth;TsletiiVight, we beg to
observe that no actual decline took place in the value of
Wheat at Mark-lane on Friday last.

THE WEATHER.—S OFFICE, Jura' 15.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 49 ; Highest, 66 ; Noon, 59
BAROMETER, 29.6.—Wmn .S.W.; heavy showers.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE TEM DAY.
Morning .. 16 minutes after 3. 1 Evening .. 34 minutes aftet 3.
London, England, 1847-06-15

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY
(BIRMINGHAM AND LICHFIELD LINE, &c.)
This Bill was read a third time and passed.
LONDON AND NOR 1' II- WESTERN (KENIL-
WORTH TO BERKSWELL, BRANCHES AND
EXTENSION).
This Bill was read a third time and passed.
EDINBURGH WATERWORKS BILL.
This Bill was also read a third time and passed.
RAILWAY BILLS.
Mr. R. HODGSON moved that-the reports from the
Committees on Railway Bills brought up on Monday, the
14th June, be further considered on Friday next, pro-
vided the breviates of the amended Bills be laid on the
table and the prints of the Bills be deposited as re-
quired by the standing orders.
Tho motion was agreed to ; the particular standing
orders to which it referred were ordered to be suspended.

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS.
Mr. CHAPLIN presented a petition from the inha.
bitants of Salisbury, complaining of the exclusion o
the Catholics from participation in the Governmen
grants for education.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.

Mr. CRIPPS preanted a petition from the Butchers'
Company, praying to be heard by Counsel before the
Select Committee on Smithfield Market against its
removal.
London, England, 1847-06-15

business has been done, and the raies paid have been 38s
to 40s for good and fine, and 34s to 47s for low to mid-
dling. Of Cocoa Nut the supply i 3 not sufficient for the
wants of the trade, and prices in consequence range
high. At auction 90 casks from Navigators Island were
sold. The market for Rapeseed Oil is looking quiet.
The supply is good of British, and of Foreign there are
further arrivals. Linseed Oil has been in excellent re-
quest on the spot for home consumption, whilst shippers
have been buyers to a fair extent.
TALLow.—A further advance has taken place in the
value of Russian on the spot, and the demand has been
very good from both the soap trade and the candle
makers. The rates paid have been 50s 9d to 51s per
cwt for fine Petersburgh yellow candle. For home
made the demand has been active, and prices have im-
proved to 50s to Ms nett cash; although there is a large
supply. Other kinds of Tallow are wanted, and prices
keep on the advance, whilst the market is less freely
supplied.

THE LONDON GAZETIT.
(THIS EVENING.)

Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire.
George Henry Elliott, the younger, Esq., to be Deputy-
Lieutenant, June 5, 1847.
Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Forfarshire.
Thomas George Earl of Strathmore, to be Deputy-Lieu-
tenant ; David Graham Drummond Lord Ogilvy, to be
Deputy-Lieutenant; Lord John Frederick Gordon llally-
burton, M.P., to be Deputy-Lieutenant; Richard Gardner,
Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; William Macdonald Mac-
donald, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant; John ,Ramsay
L'Amy, younger, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; June 5.
Commission by the Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk.
• East Suffolk Regiment of Militia—John Cobbold, Gent. to
be Lieutenant, vice Richardson, resigned, June 10.
London, England, 1847-06-15

NORFOLK.

After entering into the merits and hearing evidence upon
:his case the Committee decided that the Bill had passed.

BERNE BAY AND CANTERBURY.

Jr. TALBOT opened the case for the promoters, and ex-
amined several witnesses in favour of the line.

A great number of witnesses having been called and ex-
amined, the Committee adjourned until eleven o'clock to-
morrow.

Room D.

The Committee appointed to examine the merits of these
Bills met this day, at eleven o'clock. The Bills submitted to
their Lordships were the Vale of Neath Railway, South
Wales Railway, and the Swansea Railway. The Duke of
Northumberland presided.
London, England, 1847-06-15

HAYMARKET THEATRE.

That fa cinating actress, Mrs. Nisbett, last night com-
menced a new engagement at this agreeable theatre,
which maw now, par excellence, be termed the house of
the British drama. The Lore (hale, by Sheridan
Knowles, was judiously eclectad for the occasion, Mrs
Nisbett appearing in her original part of Constance,
which she has made peculiarly her own. There is per-
haps no part in the varied range of characters filled by
that lady, in which she appears to greater advantage,
or embodies so perfectly the conceptions of the author.
Her frank and joyous manner, the pure simplicity, the
feeling she exhibits in the contest between her wilful,
ungovernable spirit and her fervent love, were rendered
most efh ctively and naturally. That it is her
favourite performance may be judged from the
fact that she chose it for her re-appearance on the stage,
which it vvas supposed she had abandoned for ever. The
plot is so familiar to every playgoer that it would be a
work of supererogation, to mention anything respecting
it. Suffice Tit to say that she was never on any former
oc-asmn more perfectly at home, or received with a more
cordial welcome. Many of her points elicited the most
rapturous applause, a tribute that was rencatedly ac-
corded to her during the performance,. It is nee-dle.ss to
say that the other parts were well and effectively
It is due to the management to say that nothing of a
mediocre description is ever p:Tinitted io this establish-
ment. Webster was the WildrLke, which he gave with
the greatest spirit and efficiency. Mrs. Glover was the
Widow Green, Mrs. E. Yarnold, Lydia, Mr. Tilbury, Sir
Wro. Fend;ove, and Mr. Stuart, Trueworth. The ;mute
was crowded in every part.
London, England, 1847-06-15

GROUP XXX.

GREAT NORTHERN (ISLE OF AXHOLME
EXTENSION).
The Committee was occupied during the whole of the day
with hearing evidence of a general nature in favour of the
line.

The Committee adjourned till twelve o'clock to-morrow.

GROUP XXXIX.
The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
the Bills comprised in this group, re-assembled at the usual
boor this morning; Lord Charles Wellesley in the chair.
LEEDS AND TEIRSIC (LEEDS, DURHAM
London, England, 1847-06-15

_MAN-017 LESCAtIT.

Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes, for the night or season, to be obtained
at the Box-office, Bow-street; and at Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and
Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

•
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. R. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

WWI be perNrraed the new Comedy, called TEMPER. Sir Marma•
Mao Topple, Mr. Farren ; Sir Charles Tempest, Mr. Hudson ; God.
trey. Mr. Tilbury; Emerson, Mr. Webster; Cyril Tempest, Mr.
Rowe; Lndy Tempest, Mrs. Seymour; Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Glover;
Flormee Wilmot, Mrs. Fortescue; Miss Fildlng, Mrs. Ilumby.
After which The MAGYAR 311LATSAG; or, Hungarian Fetes.
ry the celebrat'ed Hungarian Dancers and the Hungarian Instru-
Luc ttal Yocaliits. _ _ .

. ....
T i be followed by a new comic drama, called TIIE JACOBITE.
Sir Richard Wroughton, Mr. Stuart ; John Duck, Mr. Buckstone
Lady Somertord, Miss Fortescue.
Ti eonclude with an entirely new and original farce called WHO
DO THEY TAKE ME FOR? Colonel Templeton, Mr. Howe ;
Terence O'Reilly, Mr. Hudson ; Mrs. Dorrington, Mrs. Seymour;
Iflas Pruience Pickings, Mrs.HumbY.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will he performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF Tllli, ; a Gipsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the Kinchin, Mr. P. Bedford ; Leybourne,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar;
starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
A der which an entirely new Petite Comedy, entitled
PLYING COLOURS; or, Crossing the Frontier. Captain Sans-
souci, Mr. Webster ; Margaret, Miss Woolgar ; Ilelen de Montereau,
Madame Celestis ; Justine, Miss Ellen Chaplin.
To be followed by the Opera Buffa Sketch, called JENNY LIND.
Principal characters by Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, Lambert,
Cullenford, and Miss Woolgar.

RENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MORROW EVENING
Second appearance of Monsieur Bouffe,
Will be presented a new vaudeville, entitled LES FLEURS
A3IIME ES. Characters by MM. Pascal, Tourrillon, Priston, Mdlles.
Duverger, Vallee, Leyder, &c.
After which t,he comedic of LE PERE TURLITTITTIT. Rigaud,
Bonffe, Rose, Mdame Grassau ; Adele, Mdlle. Vallee.
Te concldo with LE GAMIN DE PARIS. Joseph, M. Bouffe ;
Arn^Cle, M. Ithozevil ; Ellaa, Mdlle.
Boxes, Cs. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3:.; Gallery, 2s.
'Rail,' and Stalls may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Ilona-street; and at the lloi-office of the Theatre, which is open
daily from Eleven till Five,
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fyIGIILAND SOCIETY of LONDON.
a_ Pursuant to requisition, a SPECIAL GENERAL COURT of
tins Corporation will ha held at the Crown and Sceptre Tavern,
G. eel-Min, on SATURDAY, the 26th instant. Dinner at Six o'clock.
Ills Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCII, K.G., President.
Members of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, and
of the branch Societies of Ab rdeen, Madras, Bombay, &c., are ad-
missable without introduz,tion.
Tickets may be procured on applicati n to the Secretary.
GEORGE BAIN, Hon. Sec.
18, Parliament-street.

F It E E

HOSPi l' A 1.,
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GROUP XXIV.

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD (HOLYHEAD
EXTENSION).

The Committee met at the usual hour.
Mr. ALEXANDER was heard in reply on the whole
merits of the case.

The room was then ordered to be cleared, and the
Committee decided that the preamble of the Bill was
proved, subject to certain amendments introduced by the
Committee.

GROUP XXX.
The Committee met this morning at twelve o'clock;
Mr. Corrie in the chair.
London, England, 1847-06-15

ESSEX (NORTH).

The bustle of the coming contest continues, particu-
larly in the Northern Division, in which since our last,
one new candidate has passed across the stage and re-
tired, and another has already come on. A meeting was
held at Colchester on Saturday, when Mr. Savill Onley
was introduced as the opponent of Mr. Rebow, but in
consequence of being attacked with sudden illness during
the proceeding he withdrew on Monday. At Braintree
on Wednesday, Major Beresford, one of the present
members for Harwich, was announced as his successor
in the field. In the Southern Division Mr. Bramston
has acceded to the requisition soliciting him to offer him-
self again; that gentleman and Mr. Bowyer Smyth are
the only candidates yet in the field. A requisition to
Mr. Thomas Barrett L.nnard to become a candidate for
this division of the county at the ensuing election, is we
learn in the course of signature —Chelmsford Chronicle.
EVESHAM AND OTHER BOROUGHS.

In Evesham we are informed that Mr. John Rudge, of
the Manor house, will be proposed by the Conservative
party. Lord Marcus Hill will again come forward on
the Liberal side ; as to Mr. Borthwick we are as yet
entirely ignorant in regard to his intentions. In Kid-
derminster we hear that Mr. Godson will be again op-
posed by Mr. Sampson Ricardo, on the Liberal interest,
who ran him hard in 1841, only losing by 12 votes.
Droitwich will retain its present valuable member, Sir
John Pakington. They talk of a Liberal opposition to
Mr. Benbow, in Dudley ; and the Bewdley Conserva-
tives expect that Mr. Monteith will again try a fall with
Sir Thomas Winnington ; but these are but rumours,
and after all there may be no contest in Kidderminster,
or Btnvdley, or Dudley.— Worcester Herald.
London, England, 1847-06-15

R 0 YAL

FRE
GUAVA E
His Grace the Dnkc or flu

JOHN MASTERMAN,

Tho NINETEENTH. ANNIVI
place at the London Tavern, on W
BENJAMIN BOND CABBELL,
Chi

STEW.
is Grace the Duke of Ilticc:euchl
K.G.

is Grace the Duke of Leeds
i, Grace the Duke of Rutland,

K.G.
Rt. lien. Earl of Auckland, G.C.R.
Right lion. the Earl of Clarendon
Right llon. the Earl of Dartmouth
Right Hon. Earl of Denbigh, (3.`.f1.
Right lion. the Earl of Effingham'
Right Hat. Viscount Sydney

Hight Hon. Lord Ashburton
Right Hon. lord Beauvale
Bight lion. Lord Sandys
Right lion. Lord Sherburne
Right Hon. Lord Southampton
Right lion. Lord J. Russell, M.P.
Right lion. Fox Maule, M.P.
Hon. Edwin Lascelles, M.P.
lion. Cecil Lawless, M.P.
Sir 11. N. Barron, Bart., 3f.P.
Sir James Flower, Bart., M.P.
Sir It. B. PhiHipps, Bart., M.P.
W. Aldan, Esq , M.P.
Richard Blakesnore, Esq., M.P.
Henry Barkly, Esq., M.P.
John Masterman, Esq., H.P.
James l'attison, Esq., M.P.
E. W. W. Pendarves, E.q., M.P.
John Philpotts, Esq., M.P.
John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P.
Thomas Wakley, Esq , M.P.
Rev. Edward Rice, P.D.
11ev. Sydney Turner .
Captain Acome -
A limited number of ladies will
to be obtained of the Stewards only.

IF THE SUMMER, now approaching, should prove
as hot as it was last year, doubtless NICOLL'S REGISTERED
PALETOT, of Lama Cloth, will be again much worn, without any
other coat under it. This luxurious ease and comfort once expe-
rienced is alone sufficient inducement to adopt the same course
again.
Price of Paletot, rich silk linings, Two Guineas and a Half; sot
silk, Two Guineas. _ _ _ -

ii-4-, Regent-street, and 22, Cornhill.

RAILWAY SHARE .MAItKEI
LIVERPOOL, JUNE 14.

STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The sales are—Eastern Counties,
York Extension, % dis.—East. Lancashire, New, 1 dis.—
Leeds and Thirsk, Preference, Bs. 9d. dis.—London and
North-Western, 178—Ditto, Quarters, 1614 p.—Ditto, New
Quarters, 1O p.—Ditto, Fifths, 15 p.—Manchester and
Leeds, Fifths (late W. R. U.), par—Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire, Quarters, No. 1, 25/i p.—Ditto (late
Great Grimsby and Sheffield), 8' dis.—Midland, New, 314
p. —North Staffordshire, 2% p.—South-Eastern and Dover,
New, No. 4, IA dis.—York and North Midland, Preference,
914 P.
London, England, 1847-06-15

CUMBERLAND (EAST),

The Carlisle Patriot asseverates that there is strength
sufficient to ensure the return of two Conservative candi-
dates, in opposition to Mr. Marshall and Lord Howard.
Captain Stephenson the Conservative candidate at the
last election, only lost by about 80 votes.
DROITWICH.

For this ancient borough Sir John Pakington, the
present member, will again be a candidate, and there
seems little doubt that he will again be returned without
opposition.

ESSEX (NORTH).
The bustle of the coming contest continues, particu-
,arly in the. Northern Division, in which since our last,
one new candidate has passed across the stage and re-
tired, and another has already come on. A meeting was
held at Colchester on Saturday, when Mr. Sava' Onley
was introduced as the opponent of Mr. Rebow, but in
consequence of being attacked with sudden illness during
the proceeding he withdrew on Monday. At Braintree
on Wednesday, Major Beresford, one of the present
members for Harwich, was announced as his successor
in the field. In the Southern Division Mr. Bramston
has acceded to the requisition soliciting him to offer him-
self again; that gentleman and Mr. Bowyer Smyth are
the only candidates yet in the field. A requisition to
Mr. Thomas Barrett Lennard to become a candidate for
this division of the county at the ensuing election, is we
learn in the course of signature.—Chelmcford Chronicle.
EVESHAM AND OTHER BOROUGHS.
In Evesham we are informed that Mr. John Rudge, of
the Manor-house, will be proposed by the Conservative
party. Lord Marcus Hill will again come forward on
the Liberal side ; as to Mr. Borthwick we are as yet
entirely ignorant in regard to his intentions. In Kid-
derminster we bear that Mr. Godson will be again op-
posed by Mr. Sampson Ricardo, on the Liberal interest,
who ran him hard in 1841, only losing by 12 votes.
Droitwich will retain its present valuable member, Sir
John Pukington. They talk of a Liberal opposition to
Mr. Benbow, in Dudley ; and the Bewdley Conserva-
tives expect that Mr. Monteith will again try a fall with
Sir Thomas Winnington ; but these are but rumours,
and after all there may be no contest in Kidderminster.
or Bewdley, or Dudley.—Worcester Herald.
London, England, 1847-06-15

GROUP X.

This Committee met at the usual hour this morning,
Lord Clive iu the chair.
EASTERN COUNTIES (ILFORD TO TIL-
BURY FORT AND SOUTHEND). -
The Committee were engaged the whole of the day in
hearing general evidence in favour of this Bill.
The Committee adjourned at four o'clock.
London, England, 1847-06-15

SOUTH DEVON AMENDMENT AND EX-

TENSIONS.

Ur. Sergeant KINGLAKE opened the case for the pro-
moters of this Bill, which was to authorise the South
Devon Railway Company to make a branch from Tor-
quay to Brixham of eight miles in length, and to ex-
tend the main line from a point near to a place called
Crabtree to Tavistock, so as to form a direct railway
communication between Plymouth and Tavistock.
Several witnesses were examined in support of the
Bill, and the Committee adjourned.
London, England, 1847-04-27

GORGEOUS SPECTACLE OF

Lord Byron's Dramatic Poem of THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS ' • or,
THE CORSAIR, introducing Mr. Batty's numerous and highly trained
Horses and Fairy Ponies, living Elephants, Camels, Zebras, Deer, &c.
Entire change in the Scenes of the Circle, by the first artistes in
Europe. Great success of the extraordinary lofty leaper Mr. Hen-
derson in Iris wonderful Arab flights. Splendid Pageant by Eight
Ladies and their trained horses, and other productions, only to be
witnessed at this Theatre.
Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot.
Rox Office open front Eleven till Four. Box Book-keeper, Mr.
i±hettield. Performanz•e commences every evening at Seven o'clock,
doors open at Half-past Six.

ROYAL SURREY THEATREvi. d
e,
Under the Ma.nagement of Mrs. Frances D
THE ORIGINAL ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS,
CROWDS NIGHTLY TO SEE THE BUFFALO GIRLS With Coloured Concert, Nigger songs,w Banjo, Bone, Tambourine and
Twist
Violin ,All bmpaniments, the Railay Overture, and Grape Vine
. y Female Professors.
TUTS EVENING
The Performances will commence with THE ANCHOR OF aorE ;
or, The Seaman's Star. Mr. Dunmore, Mr. Conway ; Squire Bar-
greave,
IYM, Mrr.
s. T. FreWare.dericks ; Captain Walton, Mr. Tindel ; Mary
Whent
After which THE BUFFALO GALS ; or, Female Ethiopian Sere-
naders.
To be followed by THE BEDOUIN ARABS.
To conclude with THE FATE OF CALMS.
at
..... , is.; Gallery, 6d. Doors open at nix, commence ,
irx.irßoxeHalf-s Past2s. , S

ROYAL THEATM
For 0112 Week only, the Dark brothers aild the Illack Gals of
Ohio, who will sing, with full Instautneutal Accompaniments,, all the
Popular Melodies of the Day.
Second Week of the BOY, hailed with acclamations of ap.
plause.

THIS EVENING, AND DURING TnE, WEEK,
In Three Acts, POVERTY ; or, A TALE OF SORROW.
Characters by Mr. N. T. Hicks, Dale, Searle, Bird, Gardner ; Mrs.
G. Lee, Miss Barroughcliffc, dcc.
After which, The Mississippi Darts Brothers,and the Bllck Gals of
Ohio.

To be follewed by the SHIP BOY; or, The White, Slave of Gua-
daloupe. The Ship Boy by Miss Vincent.
To conclude with (This Evening and To-morrow), THE EATS
OF RAT'S CASTLE; or, The Oki Abbey Ruins.
Boxes, is.; Half Price, 60. Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d. Private Boxes
Parties of Four, 10s. 6d. ; and Parties of Eight, 1/. Is.
London, England, 1847-04-27

NO2 T=ERN mxTmrzszoNs (liznTroan

AND HITCHIN).

A number of witnesses, residing in the neighbourhood of
the Hertford and Hitchin Railway, gave evidence in favour
of the communication proposed to be effected between the
towns of Hertford and Hitchin by means of the Eastern
Counties Railway-Company.
The Committee then adjourned till to-morrow at twelve
o'clock.
London, England, 1847-04-27

PRILL3 OF ADM:,SION

First AmphitheatN Stalls, First itow ...... 0 14 0
Ditto, Second and Third !tows...—. •• •• •• •• 0 12 6
Second Amphitheatre 0 7 0
Pit Tickets .... •••••••••••• " • • • • ' • • •" 8 ('
First Amphitheatre • • .... •• • • •........... 0 8 0
Second Amphitheatre ••••• • •• • • 0 3 0
(lallerY •• •••• •• • ............... ..._0 3 0

THEATRE. ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
The Last Night 1)1A Four of the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, and
of Mr. Hughes's Mammoth Establishment.
EVENING
Will be performed the new Grand Opera of THE BONDMAN.
Marquis de Vernon, Mr. Weiss ; Floreville, Mr. Rafter , Morliere,
Mr. llorneastle; Ardenford, Mr. 'V. Ila rrison ; Mal-a-Propos, Mr.
Harley ; Madame Corinne, Miss Romer; Grisette, Miss It. Isaacs ;
Frivole, Mrs. Hughes.
After which the New and Original Oriental Spectacle, caled THE
DESERT; or, The Imatm's Daughter. In which the Two Ele,)hants,
upwards of Sixty Horses, and the Camels will appear. The Imatm
Useph, Mr. Howell; Hafez, Mr. Rafter; Barek, Mr. W. 11. P,pne t.
Fuzel Oola, Mr. Harley ; Maleck, Mr. T. Matthews ; Ahabeck,
Mr. Hutchison ; Kuzllraga, Mr. L. Lee; Princess Ipomaye, Miss
Mee-
sent ; Nilda, Miss Collett ; Girgee, Miss 11. Isaacs.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING
Will tre -peeormel the C.rneay of THE CLANDESTINE MAR-
RIAGE. Lord Ogleby, Mr. W. F. Farrell; Lovewell, Mr. Howe ;
Brush, Mr. Buckston; Mrs. Heidelberg, Mrs. Glover Van ny Sterling,
Mlas Julia Bennett; Betty, Mrs. Hamby; Trusty, Miss Woulds.
After which the Grand Astronomical Extravaganza, called THE
NEW PLANET ; or, Harlequin cut of Place.
To conclude with the Comic Drama, called THE LIGHT TROOPS
OF ST. JAMES'S. Master Thomas Smallbones, Mr. Buckstone ;
Maids of Honour to the Queen, Nix's. Clifford, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs.
Yarnold, Miss Carre, Miss Telbin, and Mrs. Caulfield ; Jane
Roberts, Miss Reynolds.
London, England, 1847-04-27

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 27, 1847.

234 dis.—Great Northern, 2%—North British, Extension
(scrip), 6s. 9d. p.—Ditto, Thirds, 505.—North-Western, 495.
dis.—Shropshire Union,l/. 18s. 3d. dis. —West Riding Union,
1/8 dis.
London, England, 1847-04-27

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Under the patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the
Royal Family.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.

Extraordinary Novelties and grand Equestrean Fetes every night,
THIS EVENING. FOURTH WEEK OF THE sUCCESCFUL
London, England, 1847-04-27

GROUP XXVII.

SOUTH-EASTERN (WISBECH AND SPALD-
ING EXTENSION).
The Committee met to-day in Room No. 33; Mr. Card-
well, chairman.
Evidence was taken for the promoters of the WLbech
Branch.

GROUP XXVIII.
SLEAPORD BRANCHES

The Committee on the London and York and Eastern
Counties group assembled this morning at twelve o'clock,
Mr. T. D. Acland in the chair, when the whole of the morn •
ing was spent in taking evidence on behalf of the latter com-
pany respecting the traffic that is likely to pass on the re-
spective lines.
London, England, 1847-04-27

MANCHESTER AND LEEDS (ROCHDALE

CANAL PURCHASE).

Mr. TALBOT opened the case for the promoters of this Bill.
The company proposed to purchase the canal upon a
gtzlirantee of 4 per cent. upon the paid-up capital.
A number of witnesses were called, to prove that it would
be a great public convenience for the railway company to
work the canal, and the Committee adjourned.
London, England, 1847-04-27

GROUP XLVII.

This Committee met to-day at twelve o'clock; the lion,
Eliot Yorke, Chairman.
AIRDRIE AND DATEIGATE JUNCTION

(DEVIATION AND AMENDDIENTS)•

The Committee, after meeting for a few minutes, on ac-
count of the Railway Commissioners' Report on this Bill not
being forthcoming, adjourned without transacting any busi-
ness.

GROUP L.
This Committee met to-day at twelve o'clock in Room 31;
Mr. Bankes in the chair. All the other members of the
Committee were present.
GLASGOW, PAISLEY, KILMARNOCK, AND
AYR, AND GLASGOW AND BELFAST
UNION (No I.)
The postponed clause of this Bill was considered and agreed
to, and the Chairman instructed to report the Bill with the
amendments to the House.

GLASGOW, PAISLEY. KILMARNOCK, AND

AYR (No. XI.)
The evidence on behalf this company was then resumed.
Mr. Hamilton, factor to the Duke of Hamilton, generally
deposed to the superiority of the Ayrshire Company to Lon-
don coal-fields, as compared with the competing branch of
the Ardrossan Company. It would have access to three
ports, whereas the other would only have an outlet at Ar-
drossan. The Milton and Bushton branch would also be of
great service in opening up the minerals on the estates of the
Duke of Portland and Lady Montgomery. He also gave si-
milar evidence on the Fenwick branches.
Mr. P. :1-4, urrock, civil engineer, of Kilmarnock, gave
evidence similar to the previous witness. The Ayrshire
Company branches would not only accommodate the mineral
produce better, but offer a far inure eligible access with the
sea-coast.

Mr. Geddes, mining engineer,' gave evidence to a similar
effect.

Mr. Mitchell, a magistrate of the county of Ayr, and a
landed proprietor, gave evidence on behalf of the West Col-
liery Branch of the Ayrshire Company. It went through a
line of iron district, and would enable the proprietors to ob-
tain supplies of coal, and clear their minerals to the various
iron works at Glengarnock, Portland, and Blair.
Mr. Cranford, a landed proprietor in Fenwick, near Kil-
marnock, gave evidence similar to the previous witnesses.
He had carefully considered both schemes, and gave his de-
cided preference to the Ayrshire scheme, as better calculated
to serve the mineral produce of the district.
Mr. Craig, manager of the Portland ironworks, was exa-
mined, with the object of showing the advantages of the
branches in bringing supplies of iron there to the works.
Mr. Cunningham, a landed proprietor, gave evidence
briefly in support of the Ittington branch of the Ayrshire
Company.
The Committee then adjourned till to-morrow (this day)
at twelve o'clock.
London, England, 1847-04-27

DR. CULVERWELL on HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and
LONG LIFE.

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gucande Vivere."—Clc.

WHAT to EAT, DRINK. and AvoM.
(With Diet-tables for all Complaints.)
E.
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To:be, or not to be, that is the question."—Shakspeare.

The PASSIONS—Their ADVENT and CONTROL.
" Curs ut valens."

These publientions are free from empyrical mysticism, and are
adapted to the intelligence of the times.
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at 10, Arcyle•place. Regent-street.

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Q ELF- PRESERVATION : A Medical Treatise
i on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity.
Ilins.rated with Twenty-Ave Coloured Plates on the Anatomy.
Physiology, and Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Organs,
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the injuries that are produced in them, by solitary habits, and *Um'
excesses. With Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous
Debility, Local and Constitutional Weakness, and other diseases of
the Urethra.

By SAMUEL TA'MERT, CONSULTING SURGEON,
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Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate
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London, England, 1847-04-27

GROUP XX.

The Committee appointed to consider the railway schemes
in this group, assembled for the first time this day in Room
N 0.35. Present—The Right Hon. Henry Goulburn (Chair-
man), Lord Dalmeney, Mr. Trotter, Earl Jermyn, and
Colonel Rawdon.

The Bills submitted for consideration were—
The London and North-Western (Kenilworth, Learning.
ton, &c.)

Birmingham and Oxford Junction Amendment (Deviation
of line).

Ihrniingbam and Oxford Junction (Warwick and Stral
ford line). _

Birmingham and Oxford Junction, and Birmingham, `Yo:
verhampton, &c., Amalgamation.
Midland (Cheltenham, Warwick and Leamington Line).

Oxford. Worcester and Wolverhampton (lco.-i).
Mr. %VIIATELEY, QC., for the promoters of many of
the lines, proposed that the Committee should ajourn until
Thursday, is the Lord Chancellor had to give judgment in a
cause (the broad and narrow gauge question), which would
materially affect the conflicting interests which the Commit-
tee bad to consider.

Mr. CocKnonXand Mr. AUSTIN had no objection to this
comae.

Mr. POOLE, in the event of the Committee rising, wished
to know in what order the Bills would be taken ?
The CHAIRMAN replied, in the order in which the Bills
would be read a second time.

The Committee then adjourned until Thursday.

GROUP XXI.
( Sir J. Graham, Chairman.)
OXFORD, WORCESTER, AND WOLVER•
7/AMMON, AND STOUR VALLEY EX.

- -
TENSION AND BRANCHES.
The Committee, this morning, after hearing the arguments
of Mr. Cockburn and Mr. Austin with respect to the mode of
proceeding with the Bills, came to the following resolution :
" The Committee call upon the opponents of the Bill to
proceed with their case, on the undcrst :riding that if the
preamble of the two Bills, now under consideration, should
be held proved, and if the clauses permitting the construc-
tion of the mixed gauges be inselted in the Bills, the Com-
mittee will make a special report to the House, calling its
attention to the resolutions of the House of Commons of the
19th of May, 1846, and the Gauge Act of 1816, and also a
statement of the reasons which mai have induced the Com-
mittee to come to that

In consequence of this decision, evidence in favour of the
STOUR VALLEY BILL (No. II).

was given. The first witness called was

Mr. Foster, a proprietor of extensive coal and iron works,
paying upwards of 30,0001, per annum for the carriage of iron
and other materials, who gave evidence in favour of the su-
periority of the proposed line over that of the rival line.
Other evidence of a similar nature was gone into, and the
Committee adjourned till to-morrow at twelve o'clock.
London, England, 1847-04-27

CONTENTS OF THE TREATISE.

CHArTaa I. On the Philosophy oflkiTuTlage, with its Hindrance
and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.—
CHAPTER 2. On the Anatomy and rhysiology of the Geuerativc
Organs, their functions, structures, and secretions, proving, that great
Mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action
—CHAPTER 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effect: on the
Animal Economy; the concealed cause of De'Ality of the function,
of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the
Mental Faculties. CHAPTER 4. On the Secret Disorders of Youth
and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness,
Mental Debility, and Premature Decay.—UPIAPTERS 5 and 6. On
the Disorder? arising from indiscriminate Excess, Gonnorhcea
Gleet, Strictures, and other Diseases of the Urethra.

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erbiria ambition

SUN OFFICE, Seco!. o' Clock.

RAILWAY COMMITTEES.
(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF CO3rIMONS%
GROIN I.
The Select Committee appointed to consider the merits of
11 Bills comprised in this group, reassembled in Room 30,
at the usual hour this morning; Mr. W. 0. Stanley in the
chair.
London, England, 1847-04-27

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
Posismourn.—The Herefordshire troop-ship arrived here
last night with her Majesty's 89th Regiment of Foot on
board, from Halifax, Nova„ Sot,* They disembarked this
day (Tuesday).
COAST OF AF.
Advices to the 16th ult. have come to hand by her Ma-
jesty's sloop of war Star, arrived at Portsmouth. She has
brought no invalids. The squadron employed under Com-
modore Horton in looking out for slavers were keeping up a
very strict blockade of the coast, especially at those places
where shipments were most suspected to be practised. The
squadron was healthy. This is the vessel which re-captured
the prize taken by another cruizer (her name we have for-
gotten) whose crew rose upon the prize master, a young mid-
shipman, and his men, nine or ten in number, all of whom
were murdered, and their bodies thrown overboard, for which
the pirates were brought to trial at Exeter, convicted of
murder and piracy, and sentenced to be hung, but who were
afterwards liberated by the humane law of England upon a
writ of error, and set at large to commit further atrocities.

DEATH OF SIR DAVIDGE GOULD. G.C.8., SENIOR
ADMIRAL OF THE RED.

It is with great regret that we have to announce the death
of the senior admiral of the red, Sir Davidge Gould. G.C.8.,
Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom.

This gallant and venerable (Aker. who has long been in
a declining state, and for the last six months confined to his
room, sank at last, full of years and of honours, into the long,
quiet,' calm sleep of death, without a struggle and without
painat his seat in Herta, on the evening ot Friday, the 23d
instant. He was in his 90th year, upwards of ;0 }ears ot
which had been spent in the service of his country.
This distinguished officer served under, and was the fliend
and messmste of Nelson, Rodney, Hood, llotham, Hvde
Parker, &c. His late Majesty William IV., with 'whom he
had the honour of serving, was ever the most kind and
gracious friend of his old companion and messmate. For
some years past he has been the last surviving captain who
commanded a line-of-battle ship at the glorious battle of
the Nile.
By his decease the post and place of Senior Admiral of the
Red Flag, the Vice-Admiralship of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, and a Grand Cross of the Bath,
are vacant, and also a good service pension of 3001. per
annum. The gallant Admiral was not only " the last
tofanth.
Nile," but the last male descendant of the ancient and
___'7l
honourable knight!" Semersetshirsfaznily of Gould,obfebr:str4
Sharp-
ham Park. Besides illlunterating among
diatinguishedi udges, as other
mother of the celebrated author of " Toni Jones" th:.
persons its
emmnaeteutrtabho.
UNA* Qat/ itillivy q 044 a laWfblititi*!4 "77
London, England, 1847-04-27

MESSAGE FROM THE COMMONS.

Messengers from the Commons brought up several
public and private Bills.
THEJGOVERNMENT SCHEME OF EDUCATION.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE presented petitions
from the counzies of Hampshire and Worcestershire in
favour of the Government scheme of edueation; and
petitions from Wellington, BristoL Stafford, and Essex,
against it._ _

—Earl FITZ WILLIAM presented some petitions from
Salop and other places against the Government scheme
of education.

SUNDAY TRADING.

Lord MONTiliaLEpresented petitions from Christ.
church and another place in Surrey, praying that the
Bill for the prevention of Sunday trading might be
passed into law.

- Lord WHAIiNCLIFFE considered that an effectual
system of inspection was most desirable, in order to pre-
vent the recurrence of such accidents as had recently
occurred in connexion with the working of mines.
A conversation ensued in which the Bishop of DUR-
HAM and Lord CAMPBELL took place, and the petition
was ordered to lie on the table.
ACCIDENTS IN COLLERIES.
___ __

The NOBLE EARL also presented a petCUonfrom York-
shire, in which the petitioners deplored the recent
accident that had occurred in the Barnsley collieries,
and praying for the adopti na of some measures to
prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.

- Earl STANLEY presented a petition from Queen's
County against the poor law for Ireland. Also, a petition
from Sir R. Bateson and the inhabitants of Moira, praying
that relief be not extended to the able-bodied. Also, from
the bishop and clergy of Meath to the same ef•
feet ; also from the clergy of the diocese of El-
phin and Kilmore, complaining of the way in
which the clergy were rated to the poor.
(LEFT SPEAKING.)