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London, England, 1847-06-19

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS, June 18.
The LORD CHANCELLOR CODA his seat on the Wooliack
at Five o'cloek.

FROM. THE COMMONS.
Several Bills were brought up and read a first time.
COPY HOLD COMMISSION BILL.

Oa theiaaotion of Lord CAMPBALL this Bill was
read a second time.

CONTINUANCE BILL.
On Maisso.tion of the same NoBLE LORD this Bill was
read a second time.

GREAT BRITAIN STEAM-SHIP.
The Earl of ROq)EN stated that the Great Britain
at,..tam-ship had been run aground in the Bay of Dun-
with'n sight of his own residence. Up to the
present time numerous unsuccessful efforts had been
wade, by means of breakwaters, to preserve the vessel
durinis the storm, and through the exertions of Captain
Claxton, he hoped that that splendid vessel would
be restored to its owners. He had been struck
with the great services rendered by the use of faggots
'as a breakwater, and he wished to ask the Noble Lord
at the head of the Admiralty whether any steps had
been taken by the Governiii,,nt with a view to ascertain-
ing the value of this kind of material as a breakwater?
The Earl of AUCitiLAND was understood to say
that the Governme-M lad sent an officer to inspect the
position of this ie-grl, wad they had made an offer to
the proprietors of the us', of a powerful steamer should
it be required to aid in. gettinr, the vessel off.
BATHS AND eASHITOUSES.

On the second reading of this Bill being moved,
Lord. MONTI3aGLE wished to call the attention of
their Lordshj:is to the importance of providing suitable
accommodat-t A. for the public in baths and washhouses.
The Noble Lord also presented a petition suggesting the
adoption of baths in evEry parish, and that they should
be suppor'Ged by rates.
FEES AT ST. PAUL'S.

E*l FITZWILLIANI complained of the practice of
eharfe.ng fees for viewing the cathedral of St. Paul's.
Ile 'attended there Skiterday, Ind a charge of 2d. was
my die upon him for inspecting the strueture. He thought
1) was high time that the system wasquit an end to.
MESSAGE FROM THE COMMONS.
Messengers from the Commons brought in several
Bills, which were ordered to lie on the table.
MASTERS IN CHANCERY BILL.
On, Ore motion of the LORD CHANCELLOR, the
Mau/tors in Chancery Bill and the Masters in Chancery
A'.davit Office Bill were read a third time and passed.
London, England, 1847-06-19

FRIDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE.

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 17th day of
June, 1847, present the Queen's Moat Excellent Majesty in
Council, this day the Right Hon. Major-General Sir George
Arthur, Bart., was, by her Majesty's command,
sworn of her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, and
took his place at the Board accordingly.
ST. JAMES'S PALACE, JUNE 18, 1847.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the following Cha-
plains in Ordinary to her Majesty :
The Reverend Richard Harvey.
The Honourable and Reverend Augustus Frederick Phipps.
The Reverend William Cureton.
The Honourable and Reverend John Thomas Pelham.
The Reverend William John Broderick.
The Honourable and Reverend Richard Boyle.
The Reverend John Jackson.
FOREIGN-OFFICE, JUNE 15.

The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. John Wil-
liam May, as Vice-Consul in London for his Majesty the
King of the Netherlands.
CROWN-OFFICE, JUNE 17.
London, England, 1847-06-19

GROUP XXXIX.

This group met at the usual hour this morning ; Lord
Charles Wellesley in the chair.
LEEDS AND mamas. (LEEDS. DUXUAZT.
AND NEWCASTLE EXTENSION).
The Committee were engaged the whole of the day in
receiving general evidence in favour of this Bill.
The Committee then adjourned.

'STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE.
HOUSE OF LORDS.—(YESTERDAY.)
The following Bills passed through the Standing
Orders Committee :
Ediuburgh and Batbgate Railway.
London and South-Western Railwa (Andover to the
Bishopstoke and Salisbury Branch).Macduff Harbour.
Dublin and Drogheda (Purchase of the Navan Branch).
Dublin and Belfast Junction and Navan Branch Railway.
Shropshire Union Railway and Canal (Lease to the
London and North-Western Railway Company).
Ayrshire Roads.
Sunderland Improvement.
Coventry, Nuneaton, Birmingham, and Leicester Rail-
way.
Falmouth Waterworks.
Great Northern Railway (Branch to King's Lynn).
Saint Helen's Canal and Railway (Warrington Branch).
Buckingham and Brackley Railway.
London and North-Western Railway (Saint Alban's
Branch).
South Eastern Railway (North Kent and Bricklayer's
Arms Junction).
Midland Railway (Erewash Valley).
London, England, 1847-06-19

SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR.

Mi:7;ring the commencement of the Bombardment, partial destruc-
tion of the TOwn. and Blowing up of the Battering Ships.
The Royal South London Floricultural Society will hold their
*mond grand

FLORAL FEFE
or Flowers and Miscellaneous Plants, on WEDNESDAY, June 23.

:the Marquis of Anglesey gave a grand entertain-
ment, to his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Con-
stantine of Russia, on Thursday evening, at Uxbridge
lj°llble. The band of the Royal Horse Guards (Blue),
the Noble and Gallant Mat quis's regiment, was sta-
tioned in the hall, and performed during the arrival of
the guests invited to the banquet. His Imperial High-
ness the Gratid Duke Constantine came at half-past
seven o'clock., attended by Vice-Admiral Lutke, Rear-
Admiral Gruch Heyclen, Baron Freedericksz, 2nd Lieu-
touar.t-Colonel the Honourable Charles Grey, Equerry
to the Queen, waiting on his Royal Highness; His I,toyal Highness Prince George of Cambridge came soon
ufrerivarl. Covers were laid for thirty-two guests.
The Grand Duke retired at ten o'clock, and, with the
rest of
the com/y.my, went to the Duchess of Glouces-
ter's hall.
GRAND BALL AT TIIE AUSTRIAN EmaLssir•—The
Countess Thetrichstein gave a grand ball last evening at
Chandos House, which was honoured with the presence
of her Royal lii,qhness the Duchess of Cambridge, hi.
Royal Ilig;ine:.:s Prince George, their Royal Highnesses
the Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duche.s of
Saxe Weimar, his Serene Hignes3 Prince Edward of
Saxe Weimar, the Conde de Montemolin, the Prince of
Lucca, and a brilliant circle of the aristocracy.
- TuE WATERLOO ANNIVERSARY.—Yesterday being
the thirty-second anniversary of the ever-meinorable
victory of Waterloo, his Grace the Duke of Wellington
received congratulatory visits from several members of
the Royal Family, and many of the nobility. Last
evening the Noble Duke gave his customary annual en-
tertainment to his old companions in arms, ninety-two
Of whom sat down to a superb banquet in the Waterloo
Eiallery. His Royal Highness Prince Albert honoured
the Noble Duke with his presence. During the day
Apaley House was visited by several persons who had
been fortunate enough to obtain permission to view the
gallery where the banquet was laid out.
London, England, 1847-06-19

fThrruiin wt 4

LONDON, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1847.

On Tuesday last we directed the public attention
to the valuable results that would be attendant on an
extensive cultivation of flax in Ireland, which we
then stated furnished the most obvious means for the
removal of Irish distress and Irish difficulties. We

Although Lord PALMERSTONhas been spared the shall now endeavour to prove the accuracy of that
necessity of expatiating upon the advisability of the assertion. The soil and climate of the sister king-
British interposition in the political affairs of Portu- dom is peculiarly suited for the growth of flax. By
gal, the Noble Viscount has had to say his Alinisterial recent experiments it has been found that most
catechism before Parliament. Thursday evening, for valuable crops can be produced at high altitudes ;
example, a long chapter of interrogations from all that one in particular, which gained a medal from the
quarters of the House elicited the corresponding Royal Society, was grown on the top of a mountain
answers from the Secretary for Foreign Affairs. more than 1,000 feet above the level of the sea, and
- Has the blockade of the Douro terminated ? inquired entirely surrounded with heather. To those who are
Mr. HUTT. Are the Government prepared to enforce acquainted with Ireland and the neglected state of
the rescinding of the notorious decree of MARIA DA the mountain districts, it will at once be manifest
GLORIA, inserted on the 6th June in the Diario do how wide a field is afforded for the profitable cultiva-
Goveri.o, Suspending, among other things, the liberty tion of lands which have heretofore been suffered
of the Portuguese press ? asked Mr. BERNAL Os- to remain idle and unproductive, or turned
BORNE. 'What about the infraction of the first article to little beneficial use ; in fact, there is scarcely any
in the Treaty of Lisbon, signed in the July of 1842 ? variety of soil, highland or lowland, that will not be
What about the infraction of the fifteenth, of the found well suited for the purpose. The value of the
seventeenth, of the eighteenth articles ? II hat
crop will be found in a great degree to depend on the
,
care and attention devoted to it. A ton of flax will
vary in value accordinr, to its fineness, colour, ,and
about the forced currency of the Bank of Lisbon
other essential qualities, from 401. to 2001. Here,
notes? demanded Lord GEORGE BENTINCK. Are
ten, is at once the strongest inducement held out to
DAs ANTAS and his soldiers to be released from con-
the growth,
fnement in the castle of St. Julian immediately the
the grower to give ample employment, to have a
intelligence of the submission of the Junta reaches
the capital ? Are the British officers to be permitted number of persons engaged in watching
taking all the necessary steps in relation thereto,
Lisbon receive decorations for their services off Oporto and and
return therefor.
Lisbon ? Nay, Mr. OSBORNR proceeded so far in his
when he is sure to receive so ample a
inqtjs,itiveness as to inquire into the course pursued in the world can a higher quality of flax' In no country
London, England, 1847-06-19

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
_

ESSRS. LAMOND and CO:, RAILWAY
INA. SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and the Pithlic for their continued support and patronage, and
to announce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
take place every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at the
Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.

All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
firwarded by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds (imme-
diately disposed of according to instructions.
Offices, Hall of Commerce. Threadneedle-street. London.
London, England, 1847-06-19

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS

(From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 17.
POOR-LAWS ADMINISTRATION BILL
(IN THE COMMITTEE.)
Clause 12 (Repeal of certain Enactments, as to the records
of the Commissioners):—Amendment proposed, in page 4,
line 27, to leave out the words " or of any other Act as would
require any Minute of the opinion of each of the Commis-
sioners to be made in the record of their proceedings, in
cases of final difference of opinion upon any order or pro-
ceeding or :"—Question pat, " That the words proposed to
be left out stand part of the Clause." The Committee
divided :
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BANKING DEPAATMEN T.
£• I

Proprietors' capital.. 14,553,000

Rest 3,411,466
Public deposits (in-
eluding Exchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Sav-
ings-banks, and Di-
vidend accounts) 8,693,619
Other deposits
Seven day and other
bills • • • • • • • • • • • • 791,525

Government scour!.
ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) .. 11,713,101
Other securities • • 17,853,469
Notes ..
Gold and silver coin.. 765,926

35,707,741

435,707,
r. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.74

Dated the 17th day ofJune, 184 i

------------
THE LATE JOHN TAWELL, THE MURDERER.
HERTFORD, THURSDAY NIGHT.—This day a commission,
issued on behalf of the Crown, was opened before Mr. Wad-
dington, Q.C., Mr. Pollock, and Mr. Maule, the commis-
sioners, and a jury, to inquire what freeholds, leaseholds,
lands, messuages, tenements, goods, chattels, &c., John
Tawell, late of Great Berkhamstead, possessed at the time
of his death, &c. At the conclusion of the evidence the jury
returned a verdict, " That John Tawell died possessed of
certain freehold property, which he held on committing the
crime of murder, and personal property, which he held on his
execution. That the freehold property was of the annual
value of 71/. ' • the leasehold property being worth 100/. ; the
shares in the Sydney Banking Company worth 510/. ; in the
Bank of Australia worth 4,0001.; household furniture and
other property worth 620/." The whole value of his pro-
perty was estimated at nearly 8,000/. The case excited
much interest and great sympathy for Mrs. Tawell, who is
highly respected.
On Tuesday afternoon a small sailing boat, con-
taining four persons, was upset off Wandsworth Meadows,
supposed from carrying too heavy a press of sail, and a
youth, named John Cowderoy, residing in Lavinia-terrace,
Hercules-buildings, Lambeth, was drowned, the other three
persons being saved by Cowper, the waterman, they having
contrived to keep themselves afloat by clinging to the oars
until he reached them.
THE MAILS. -- SOUTHAMPTON, JUNE 17. -- The
Oriental Company's newly-chartered steam-ship Jupiter,
Captain Meeham, left the docks this day at three, p.m., with
the peninsular and other mails, also fifteen passengers, and
full cargo of bale goods, &c. The Royal West India mail.
packet, the Severn, Captain Vincent, left this port to-day, at
&
three, P.M., with the 'mails for the West Indies, fifty
„
passengers, end a full general cargo, and 4:0154 iu speCle•
London, England, 1847-06-19

RAILWAY COMMITTEES,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-(YESTERDAY.)
GROUP VI.

BRISTOL AND EXETER, (TAUNTON AND
CASTLE CART BRANCH).

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
The remainder of the day was occupied in hearing
evidence in favour of the Bill.
The Committee adjourned till twelve on Monday.

GROUP VIII.
The Committee met at the usual hour this morning ;
Mr. Young in the chair.
SOUTH DEVON (AMENDMENT AND
EXTENSION).

Mr. Brunel and other engineers were examined in
favour of this Bill, and the Committee adjourned.

GROUP X.

This Committee met at the usual hour this morning;
Lord Clive in the chair.

EASTERN COUNTIES (ILFORD TO SOUTH-

END AND GRAVESEND).
Mr. KENNEY addressed the Committee on behalf
of the opponents to this Bill, the Thames Haven
Railway and Dock Company ; and called several
witnesses to prove that :he line would never pay, while
the traffic that did exist on the route of the proposed rail-
way was amply accommodated by the steam-vessels
plying from London-bridge.
The Committee then adjourned.
London, England, 1847-06-19

IsTOTICE,

MISS PARDOE'S LOUIS THE XIS'.,
AND THE COURT OF FRANCE.
A SECOND EDITION OF Tins NEW Woax will be Published on
MONDAY, the 21st instant. Orders received by all Booksellers.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.
London, England, 1847-06-19

v TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
1447111,---Seeing in your paper to-day that the Parlia-
int Would probably be prorogued about the 13th
0, and a dissolution take place in September or
1,4,1'a ver next, I would suggest, for the general welfare
et,' Derm of the nation, that a scrupulous revision of
e7y voter be previously made by the appointed brirris-
'lhereby giving to the country an opportunity of
the
their real and unqualified sentiments, by Ildding
lists of voters all such persons as may at present
thl!franchised by unjust and fraudulent means, and
from the lists the names of those who are not
Vittlified. A SUBSCRIBER.
the Regis, near Weymouth, June 18, 1847.
London, England, 1847-06-19

SOUTH AMERICA.

LIVERPCOL, THURSDAY.—By the Columbus, Captain
Green,- we have advices from Pernambuco to the 14th of
May, Bahia to the Ist of May, and Rio de Janeiro to the
24th of April.
News has been received of the arrival of the Antelope
steamer at Rio, after a very rapid passage of 27 days.
London, England, 1847-06-19

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Thursday was another triumph for Mademoiselle
Jenny Lind. Her Alice and her Amina have vindi-
cated for her the supremacy in the pathetic opera.
Her Norma has placed her far away beyond
all rivalry as the prima donna assoluta of
grand opera. Her Maria has proved that she is un-
approachable as the heroine of opera buffs—remained
it then to be seen whether or no she was worthy of her
continental fame as a ballad singer. Thursday settled
the question in the most triumphant manner, —Jenny
Lind, the greatest Norma, the greatest Alice, the
greatest Amina, the greatest Maria, who has ever appear-
ed, sang two simple ballads, melodies of her native land,
and in so doing, perhaps achieved her greatest triumph.
The first ballad, entitled " Bergliede," is a Norwegian
pastoral. It is, in fact, a duet sung by one
voice, the subject being two lovers making love
as they guard their flocks, and calling to each
other from opposite mountain heights. This affords
Mademoiselle Lind a fine opportunity for exhibiting that
wonderful power which we have on a former occasion
designated vocal ventriloquism. The sudden transitions
of voice introduced produce a beautiful and novel effect,
and the ballad ends with a quaint, short laugh, which
was most effective, and took the audience quite by
surprize. The second ballad is in Swedish, and is en
titled " The invitation to the dance." It describes the
covetry of a young girl with a cavalier, who asks her
hand in the dance, and the acting of Mademoiselle Jenny
Lind was a charming piece of mingled simplicity and
espieglerie. The melody is pretty, and the shake
which she introduces at the end is exceedingly beautiful.
These ballads formed part of a concert which followed
the opera of Ernani. In the course of the concert
Mademoiselle Jenny Lind sang with Lablache
Fioravanti's celebrated Music; Lesson. Her shakes
and roulades in this composition are perfectly
marvellous—Lablache himself seemed thoroughly as-
tonished at them. Her acting, too, was exquisitely
comic—she watched Lablache with the greatest
interest while giving her instruction in sol-faing,
and then gave a most perfect imitation of him,
which produced roars of laughter. The duet was en-
cored, and bouquets innumerable showered on the stage.
Lablache endeavoured to pick them up, and hand them
to the lady, but he experienced as great a diffi-
culty in stooping as ever did 1)on Pasquale, and
amidst the shouts of the audience, Jenny Lind
came forward and aided him to gather the bouquets.
The divertissement from rhea gave Rosati an opportunity
of winning golden opinions ; and the ballet of Alma,
with Cerito as the heroine, concluded the evening's en-
tertainments.
London, England, 1847-06-19

NOTICE

MISS PARDOE'S LOUIS THE XIV.,
A.2fl) THU COURT OF FRANCE.
A Savosn manor or TNIS :NEW WORK will be Published on
Monrar, the 2lst Instant. Orders received by all Booksellers.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street,
Publisher in Ordinary to ter Majesty.

RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.
MESSRS. LAMOND and Co., RAILWAY
SHARE AUCTIONEERS, beg to thank their Friends
and ',le Public for their continued support and patronage, and
to e.nri,,unce that their Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c.,
t Place every TUESDAY and FaIDAT, at One o'clock, at the
!tail of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
hvours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectfully
requested to be addressed.
Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
Y -"Ions tcs their being offered ; and advices of results will be
irwardef, by the first post after the sale, and the proceeds !mune-
d ately 4isposed of according to instructions.
Olt,es, flail of Commerce. Threadneedle-street. London.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
TIIIS EVENING, Saturday, will be performed BeHint's opera
NPRIIA.
MdPte. Jenny Lind ; Adalgisa, Mdme. Borani ; Pollione,
Signor Frar,ehini ; Oroves9, Signor Lablache.
To be fo'.lowed by a Divertissement, with the grand Pas de la Esme-
ralda. -Altille. Carlotta Grisi, and M. Perrot.
To caaclude with the admired Ballet,
ALMS.
'.(trj Entertainments In the Ballet will comprise the talents of Mlles.
Cassan, and P. Stephan, Cerito, MM. St. Leon and Perrot.
'Poe Doors will be opened at Severs o'clock, and the performance
eorninencva at half-past Seven o'clock.
Pit Tickets may be obtained, as usual, at the Office of the Theatre,
-price lOs, 6d. each.
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are re-
spectflilly Informed, that there will be a grand EXTRA NIGHT
on THURSDAY NEXT, June 24, on which occasion Mdlle. Jenny
Lind will appear In one of her favourite characters.
To be followed by various Entertainments in the BALLET DE-
PARTMENT, combining the talents of Mdlle. Carlotta Grief,
Mdlle. Rosati, and Mdlle. Cerito, M. Perrot and M. St. Leon.
The Select SWEDISH MELODIES will be repeated forthwith.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT• GARDEN.
THIS EVENING, Saturday, Jane.l9, will be performed Verdi's
celebrated tragic opera

I DUE FOSCARI.
Principal characters by Madame Grisi, Madame Benin!, Signori
Ilr.inconl, Mario, and Tagliafico.
To conclude with a new grand ballet, in four tableaux, entitled

MANON LESCAUT.
Minion Leicaut, Millie. Fanny Elssler ; M. de Grieux ; Sig. Casati ;
Le Marquis de Granville, M. O'Bryan. Also a Pas de Trois, by
Baderna, Bertin, and Demelisse.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes to be obtained at the Box-office, Bow-
street ; and at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.
The doors will be opened at Half-past Seven o'clock, and the
pertormance commence at Eight.
London, England, 1847-06-19

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

%hider the patronage Of her -2;1;ito3;1111gh;o2; Prince
Albert, the Queen Dowager, &c.
Open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Athnission, One Shilling.
FOURTH WEEK OF M. JULLIEN'S ENGAGEMENT.
No Extra Charge !
MONDAY, June 21st.
The Proprietor has much pleasure in announcing to the Subscribers,
Arnnteurs of Music, andthe public, that he has succeeded in re-engag-
ing M. JULLIEN and the Principal Solo Performers of his unrivalled
Lam], includhur Richardson, Baumann, Barret, Lazarus, Prospere,
rollinet, and Her Koenig, for a limited number of nights. Which,
w.th Mr. GODFREY'S Sp'endid Band, aided by a selection front
Cite princhml bands in the Metropolis, will form an orchestra of One
hundred i!erformers.

The Proprietor begs to announce that he has, at a considerable
mtpense. erected a new Entrance, and a magnificent Walk, with
ft-tier borders, statues, and a Central Fountain, In front of the
iff duct Pictorial Representation of
TUE TOWN AND BAY OF GIBRALTAR.
The Menagerie contains many specimens, including the Giraffe,
traciles, &c. The Promenade Concerts, conducted by Godfrey. A
representation of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge
alstatues. The grand Pyrotechnic Display, representing the
London, England, 1847-06-19

COURT CIRCULAR.

Quec,u zlinert icok Louir accu,tolueu
(-arty walk yesterday in the gardens of Backin,;ham
Palace.

His Royal Highness Prince Albert rode out on horse-
back yestprday, attended by Colonel Bouverie, Equerry
in Waiting.

Tier Majesty honoured the performance of the French
Plays with her presence last elo fling. Her Majesty was
attended by the 'Marchioness of D-uuro, Lady Caroline
Cocks, Lori Byron, and Lord Alfred Paget.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert dined with the
Duke of W ellington at Apaley House, at the 'Waterloo
Banquet, yesterday evening. His Royal Highness was
attended by the Groom of the Stole, the Marquis of
Abercorn; the Master of the Household, Major-General
Bowles; and the Equerry in Waiting, Col. Bouverie.
We have authority to state that tl.e two Royal pic-
tures by Winterhalter, will be removed from :it. James's
Palace on the let of July next.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge and Prince George, visited her Majesty the
Queen Dowager, yesterday, at Marlborough House.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager, and her Royal
Highness the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Saxe
Weimar, visited her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Gloucester yesterday at Gloucester House.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge,
and the Princess Mary, honoured the Auitrian Ambas-
sador and the Countess Dietrichstein with their com-
pany yesterday evening at their residence in Chandos-
street.

The Most Rev. Doctor Nicholson had an interview
with Earl Grey yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Mr. Grahame had an interview with the Right lion.
Edward Strutt yesterday at the office of the Commis-
sioners of Railways in Great George-street.
A deputation from Liverpool on the health of towns,
consisting of Lord Sandon, M.P., Sir Howard Douglas,
M.P., Messrs. Earle, Rushton, Nicol, Bennett, Ferguson,
and Hart, and Dr. Duncan, had an interview with Sir
George Grey yesterday, at the Home Office.
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a
general meeting on Thursday.
Mr. Barkly, M.P., and Mr. Macgregor, had an inter-
view with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday,
at his official residence in Downing-street.
The Rev. H. W. Mae dock had an interview yester-
day with Earl Grey.
The Earl of Besborough had an interview with the
Earl of Clarendon yesterday.
Dispatches were sent off last evening from the Colo-
nial Office for the Governor General of Canada, and
also for the Governors of the other North American
provinces.
London, England, 1847-06-19

SAILINGS.

June 17. Maud schooner, Thomas Leigh, Esq., for
Cherbourgh ; Noran cutter, Sir H. B. Hoghton, Bart.,
for Tynemouth ; Lark, ditto, Captain C. H. Williams,
R.N., for Plymouth.
18. Witch cutter, Henry Oglander, Esq., for West-
ward on a cruise.
YACHTS AT AND ABOUT THE STATION.
Schooners—Fair Rosamond, Fairy, Esmeralda, Merlin.
Yawl—Water Lily.
Cutters—Elizabeth, Turquoise, Talisman, Osprey,
Antelope, and Alarm.
London, England, 1847-06-19

GROUP VIII.

The Committee met at the usual hour this morning
Mr. Young in the chair.
SOVTIK DEVON (AMENDMENT AND
EXTENSION).

Mr. Brunel and other engineers were examined in
favour of this Bill, and the Committee adjourned.

GROUP X.
This Committee met at the usual hour this morning
Lord Clive in the chair.
EASTERN COUNTIES (ILrons) TO SOUTH.
___

END AND GRAVESEND).
Mr. KENNET addressed the Committee on behalf
of the opponents to this Bill, the Thames Haven
Railway and Dock Company ; and called several
witnesses to prove that the line would never pay, while
the traffic that did exist on the route of the proposed rail-
way was amply accommodated by the steam-vessels
plying from London-bridge.
The Committee then adjourned.
London, England, 1847-06-19

ROYAL. SURREY THEATRE.
Under the Management or Mrs. Frances Davidge, Lessee.
TH y EVENING
• trig be performed Be Opera of LA SONNAMBULA ; or,
Tits Tliiage Phlutom. Rodolpho, Mr. Leffler ; Rhino, Mr. Barri-
su;;; .Al4essio, Mr. llorncastle ; Amina, Miss Itainforth ; Lisa, Miss
Isaacs.-;Teresa,Mrs. Daly ; Annette, Miss Vaughan.

After which Dibdin's esmedietta of THE QUAKER. Steady,
Mr. Leffler ; Lubin, Mr. liorneastle ; Gillian, Miss Isaacs.
To conclude with the nautical drama of t;LAC;K•EYED SUSAN.
Nlillifam, Mr. Scott ; Mue Peter, Mr. Ilorncastle ; Susan, Mrs. 11.
; Dolly 'Mayflower, Miss Terrey.
;., Pit, is.; Gallery, 6d. Doora open at Six, commence

ROYAL. VICTORIA THEATRE.
T lIIS EVENING

Will be performed a splendid drama, by ritzball, called JANE
1..11L ; or, the Victim of Persecution. Jane Paul, Miss Vincent ;
lEchael Paul, Mr. Hicks; Necker, Mr. Bird; Hedgehog Jack, Mr.
:Searle.
after which a new barletta, entitled the CROSS-BOW LETTER;
or, the Miller of Whetstone. Characters by Messrs. Bird, Searle,
cJ Gardner, Miss Vincent, Mrs. Hicks, &c.
To eonclude 'with the celebrated drama of TIIE SLAVE. Gambia,
. Hicks.; Zelinda, Miss Boroughcliffe.
Boxes, Is.; Half Price, 6d. Pit, 6d. ; Gallery, 3d.
London, England, 1847-06-19

THE TOWN AND BAY OF GIBRALTAR..

The Menagerie contains many specimens, including the Giraffe,
Gazelles, &c. The Promenade Concerts, conducted by Godfrey. A
representation of the Porcelain Tower of Nankin. The Gothic Bridge
*Moines. The grand Pyrotechnic Display, representing the

SIEGE OF GIBRALTAR.
ghowing the commencement of the Bombardment, partial destruc-
tion of the TOwn. and Blowing up of the Battering Ships.

THE WEATHER.—Sun OFFICE, JUNE 18.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 52 ; Highest, 68 ; Noon, 55.
BAROMETER, 29.73.—Wprn N.N.W.; showery.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 54 minutes after 5. I Evening .. 13 minntca Ailey 6.
London, England, 1847-06-19

= •
TUE COURT OT QUEEN CAROLINE,
Now ready, in 2 vols., post Svo., with Portraits,
MEMOIRS OF LADY SUNDON,
AND OF TILE
COURT OF QUEEN CAROLINE, CONSORT OF GEORGE 11.
Taeludirig Letters of the Most Celebrated Persons of the Time,
Now first published from the Originals,
By MRS. THOMSON,
Author of " Life of the Duchess of Marlborough," &e.
Henry Colburn, publisher, 13. Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1847-08-27

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. 1
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented RORY O' MORE. Rory O'More, Mr. Hudson ;
Kathleen, Miss Woolgar. Other characters by Messrs. Paul Bed-
ford, 0. Smith, Selby, and Cullenford ; Miss Marian Taylor, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Miss Brooks, and Mrs. Laws.
After which a new and original farce, called HOW TO SETTLE
ACCOUNTS WITH YOUR LAUNDRESS. Whittington Widgetts,
Mr. Wright ; Jack Brown, Mr. Munyard ; Squibb, Mr. Redmond
Ryan; Mary White, Miss Woolgar; Mdlle. Cherry Bounce, Miss
Emma Harding.
To conclude with THE DOUBLE-BEDDED ROOM
cimer Pipes, Mr. Lambert ; Mrs. Deputy Lomax. Mrs. Laws. Dul-

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
(Summer season—Lyceum Company.)
THIS EVENING
Will be presented the Comedy of SPEED THE PLOUGH. Cha-
&eters by Messrs. F. Vining, Leigh Murray, Rinloch, Bender, Tur-
ner, and Emery ; Miss Villars, Miss Arden, Mrs. Griffiths, and Mrs.
R. Honner.
After which, a Ballet Divertissement, in whichar.
Mr. Fleamore,
Miss Marshall, and Mdlle. Louise Blanche will appear.
To which will be added, the Farce oftIIE MARRIED RARE.
Mr. Frederick Flighty, Mr. F. Vining ; s. Trictrac, and Cornet
Fitzhenry Fitzherbert, Miss Villars ; Susan, Mrs. Bland.
Five
To be followed by a Vocal and Instrumental Concert, by ve Sons
of Ethiopia.
To coact. %de with GWYNNETII VAUGHAN. Owen Williams,
3tr. Leizh _Murray • Gv. ynneth Vaughan, Mrs. R. Honer.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mrs. Frances Davidge, Lessee.
Re-en 4 kgement of Mr. THISrs,EVEENINGY for Six Nights more.
ELE
Will be preseated the popular Drama of THE DUSTMAN'S
SELLE. Ned Windfall, Mr. Keeley; Sally Bloomly, Mrs. Keeley.
After which, JENNY LIND; or, The Swedish Nightingale. Mira
Teeny Leatherlungs, Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the popular Extravaganza of VALENTINB
kND ORSON. Valentine, Mrs. Keeley ; Orson, Mr. Keeley.
Te conclude with MARY, THE MAID 01' THE INN. Richard,
Nr. T. Fredericks ; Harrop, Mr. Heslop ; Tricksey, Mr. Morelli ;
Mary, Mrs. 11. ;- Dame Harrop, Mrs. W. Daly.
is.; Gallery, 6d. Doors open at Sig, commence
ITalt-prst

ASTLErS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. William Batty.
THIS EVENING
A grand Grecian and Fairy Legend entitled THE PRINCE OF
CYPRI;3I Cr at!, Horse of the Elements, Earth, Air, Fire, and
Water.
Entire: y new Scene in the Arena, and first appearance of Signor
Ricardo In England, supported by the talented Artistes of the t.sta-
biLstlntent, in the various modes of equestration.
To conclude with ALESSANDRO MASSARONI.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot.

'IIIE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, AUG. 27.
T IV:MOISTER, Lowest, 54; Highest. 68 ; Noon, 69.
BAROMETER, 30.33.—Wrtm N.; fine.

111011 WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE
39 THannlS DAY.
2.
M zning.. 18 minutes after 2. Evening .. ntt aft er

cot
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London, England, 1847-08-27

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Prnprletor and Manager. Mr. William Batty.
THIS EVENING
A ;Tana Grecian and Fairy Legend entitled THE PRINICE OF
CYPRUS; cr tre horse of the Elements, Earth, Air, Fi re, and
Water.
Entire: y new Scene in the Arena, and first appearance tit Signor
Ricardo in England, supported by the talented Artistes of ate lusta-
bibitraent: lit 11n rariouamodes of equestrati on.
To ea:elude with ALESSANDRO 34ASSARONI.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot.
London, England, 1847-08-27

159
YORKSHIRE.

Hon. B. Lawley, run out
Mr. Denison, c. Mynn, b. Dean .... 3 c. Guy, b. Clarke 0
Mr. E. Proat, b. Clarke
Letby, b. Dean .. . .... ... 6 not out 20
Hodgson, absent ... 0 absent
Crossland, s. Dorrinton, b. Clarke 17 c. Mynn, b. Pilch 4
Smith, b. Dean 3
Robinson, b. Dean ...
Bentley, b. Dean
Benson, b. Clarke 3
Berry, c. Felix, b. Dean 0 c. Felix, b. Dean... 8
G. Berry, a. Dorrinton
Armitage, b. Dean
Hall, c. Mynn, b. Clarke 5 hit wicket 6
Wadsworth, not out
Barker, c. Felix, b. Clarke
Mr. H. Milner, c. Felix, B. Dean 0
Baldwinson, b. Clarke 0 c. Parr, b. Clarke 53
Byes
- ball 1
117

147
Ilillyer was unable to attend, in consequence of his
assistance being required at the Aubries.

FURNITURE BROKERS' BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.
---The
nstitutiaonna annual
foundedgeneral in 8
Ime3e9t, foring el
orftie
vg decayed hein friendseatod
andthis
distressed members of the trade, was held Yesterday at
the Freemason's Tavern. Mr. James Winter, the
treasurer, occupied the chair. Mr. D. Buckle, jun., the
secretary, read the report. By the statement of ac-
counts it appeared that the institution had a balance
available of 1,2011. ss. 9d., out of which there was
funded 1,1071. 103. Tiro interest upon this sum more
than sufficed to pay the annuitants dependent on the
bounty of the institution. The current expenses for the
past year, including. the payment of pensions, amounted
to 82/. 9s. Bd., and the balance in
the hands of the
treasurer to 93/. 15s. 7d.
The lobster fishery off the coast of Caithness and
the Orkney Isiands has lately been so productive, that
the number of lobsters sent thence to London, during
the present season, nearly doubles th-t forwarded last
year.
London, England, 1847-08-27

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of ''aflame celeste.
THIS EVENDTG
Will. be presented RORY O'MORE. Rory O'More, Mr. Hudson;
Eatbleen. Miss Woolgar. Other characters by Messrs. Paul Bed-
tbrd, 0. Smith, Selby, and Cullenford ; Miss Marian Taylor, Miss
Ellen Chaplin, Miss Brooks, and Mrs. Laws.
After which a new and original farce, called HOW TO SETTLE
ACCOUNTS WITH YOUR LAUNDRESS. Whittington Wid.rette,
Mr. Wright ; Jack Brown, Mr. Munyard ; Squibb, Mr. Redmond
Ryan ; Mary White, Miss Woolgar ; Mdlle. Cherry Bounce, bliv,s
Emma Harding.
To conclude with THE DOUBLE BEDDED ROOM. Mr. Dul-
cimer Pipes, Mr. Lambert ; Mrs. Deputy Lomax, Mrs. Laws.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
(Summer Season—Lyceum Company.)
THIS EVENING
Will be presented the Comedy of SPEED THE PLOUGH. Cha-
acters by Messrs. F. Vining, Leigh Murray, Kinloch, Bender,. Tur-
ner, and E ; Miss Villars, Miss Arden, Mrs. Griffiths, and Mrs.
R. Homier.
After which;'. allet Divertissement, in which Mr. Flesumore,
Miss Marshall, I Mdlle. Louise Blanche will appear.
To which will be added, the Farce of THE MARRIED R AKE.
Mr. Frederick Flighty, Mr. F. Vining ; Mrs. 'Trictrac, and Cornet
Fitzhenry Fitzberbert, Miss Villars ; Susan, Mrs. Bland.
To be followed by a Vocal and Instrumental Concert, by Five Sons
of Ethiopia.
To cond. tdo with GWYNNETH 17 LUGHAN. Owen Williams,
Mr. Leigh Murray ; Gwynneth Vaughan, Mrs. R. Honner.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mrs. Frances Dayidge, Lessee .
R ; Igement of Mr. and Mrs. KEELEY for Six Nights nriore.
THIS EVENING
Will be pre,seitted the popular Drama of THE DUSTMA3,i'S
BE.LLE. Ned Mr. Keeley ; Sally Bloomly, Mrs. El .eeley.
After which, JENNY LIND ; or, The Swedish Nightingale. Ilits
Jenny Leatherlangs, Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by the popular Extravaganza of VALEN' TINE
V.ND ORSON. Valentine, Mrs. Keeley; Orson, Mr. Keeley.
To conclude with MARY, THE MA ID OF THE INN. Richard,
%fr. T. Fredericks ; Harrop, Mr. Heslop ; Tricksey, Mr. -3 Loren' ;
Mary, Mrs. H. Vining; Dame Harrop, Mrs. W. Daly.
it, Is.; Gallery, 6d. Doors open at Six, cosi imence
Half-prst Six.
London, England, 1847-11-02

THE CURRENCY

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

perceive that you are favourable to a circu-
lation of Government paper—observing, that it could
not be in excess, or defect, nor depreciated.
The objection is, that being lent by Government to
bankers, merchants, &c., it would become a political
engine—Ministers would lend to their supporters, not
their opponents—the lenders must have a discretion,
and would never lack an excuse for thinking it expe-
dient to keep A and leave B to shift for himself—they
would be "up to their limit"—or deeming it " pru-
dent to hold back for a possible pressure," &c., &c.
In a word, they would do as private bankers do now,
and wield the same influence, but to greater extent.
If it was made compulsory that they should issue
notes on the deposit of a certain amount of stock (in
a certain ratio thereto), it would be "first come first
served," and a race, assuming a limited issue.
As to "excess," and "deficiency," and " depre-
ciation," the second can only exist from legislative
meddling ; the first and third never did and never can
exist. Any intelligent banker's clerk will prove that
it is impossible to keep out a five-pound note not
needed for the commercial wants of the community.
As to "depreciation," it is an absurd fancy, arising
from a comparison with French assignats and other
Governmental issues of foreign countries ; in those
cases the paper was depreciated, because the holders
doubted the honesty or power of repayment of the
issuers ; in our case there was no depreciation, be-
cause the holders of Bank of England paper doubted
neither the one nor the other.

The simple fact was, that gold rose in price, be-
cause vast armies were to be paid in specie ; it was
then said paper was fallen—as well might we say that
a man of 25, measuring 5 feet 8 in height, had
grown shorter, in three years, by as many inches,
because his younger brother had become so much
taller. 7,

[We think that the objection of our correspondent,
that the Government paper might be made a political
engine, and lent by Ministers to their supporters, and
not to their opponents, easily answered. On the
the 28th ultimo we suggested in The Sun" that the
notes should solely be issued from a public office,
under the control of an officer responsible to Parlia-
ment," and " that the recognised bankers should re-
ceive these notes on ample security, in proportion to
the amount they are now authorised to issue, or in
such other manner as the Legislature might approve
of." We would not permit the Government in any
manner to act as bankers, and the whole amount of
the issue should be distributed through the bankers
already engaged in business, and such others as from
time to time may enter into the business, according
to regulations approved of by Parliament. The ob-
jection would certainly be a grave one, and entitled
to much weight, if it could not be obviated; but we
are convinced that precautions might be taken which
would completely get rid of the difficulty.—En. Sun.]
London, England, 1847-11-02

tions were given. He said he could not explain more
than that a first-rate company was about to be estab-
lished, of which he could not at present tell me the
name or the objects, who would allow their secretary
6001. a year ; he not residing in town was to employ
a sub, at 2001. a-year, with a clerk under him, the
salary to commence from Christmas, and to be payable
quarterly ; that [the company wanted immediately,
for certain purposes, 4001., which was to be advanced
by the party who was to obtain the situation on a
signed by two gentlemen of first respectability,
bononl'
one
of whom lived in Hanover-square, and had more
than 3,000/. worth offumiture in his house,with a proviso
that it should be immediately returned whenever the
salary was not regularly paid, and that unless I had
the money ready on Monday morning, other parties
might get it who were in treaty for it, as there were
already more than 190 applications.
" I enclose the envelope for the purpose of identi-
fication as to handwriting, and I remain,
" Your Lordship's very obedient servant,

" Oct. 31." "
The LORD MAYOR said there could be no doubt as
to the object of the advertiser in this case, and that
the police should have notice to pay attention to the
movements of the parties.
A gentleman waited upon his Lordship and stated
that he had been humbugged in an extremely clever
manner, and that the practice from which he was
suffering was becoming, as he was given to under-
stand, very general. He was called upon by a Pole,
while in the country, who exhibited a quantity of
watches chains, seals, and other articles of jewellery,
and solicited him to become a purchaser. The
foreigner, who seemed to understand his business
perfectly well, said that be was the agent of a very
extensive company, to whom the immediate payment
of the amount of any articles was no object, and who
would be satisfied to receive it at the rate of a trifle
per week or month, as most suitable to the conve-
nience of the customers. Under these circumstances,
a watch was left with the applicant which was worth
no more than 41., or at most 41. 10s., and the Pole de-
parted gratified at the sale. No more was heard of
him until about three weeks since, when the purchaser
was astonished at receiving a London lawyer's letter
for the sum of twelve guineas, and immediately after-
wards the copy of a writ.
The LORD MAYOR said, the plan just described
could only be defeated, he believed, by public expo-
sure, and he took that opportunity, at the conclusion
of his mayoralty, to state that the powerful assist-
ance he had received all through his year of office
from the press had enabled him to break dawn the
machinations of innumerable swindlers and other
rogues of larger growth.
London, England, 1847-11-02

EXCHEQUER.-(THIS DAY.)

This being the first day of term, their Lordships,
after breakfasting with the Lord Chancellor, came
down in procession to Westminster Hall.
The Lord Chief Baron, Baron Parke, Baron Alder-
son, and Baron Rolfe, took their seats on the bench
about half-past one o'clock.
(Sittings in Banco.)
BBOMIELA.W AND BROWN V. SAUL AND OTHERS.

In this case Mr. MARTIN moved for a rule nisi to
enter a verdict for the plaintiff on the several issues,
or to reduce the damages.
The cause was tried before M-. Justice Wightman
at Liverpool, and a verdict entered for the plaintiff
for the sum of 4,6504
The declaration was an assumpsit, and stated the
following facts :—lt appeared that a Mr. Scarisbrook,
a gentleman of property in Lancashire, the owner of
a colliery, and plaintiffs alleged that, in the year 1842,
an agreement had been come to between them and
the plaintiffs, and a third party, one Thomas Oldham,
for a lease to them of this colliery. That contract was
alleged to be contained in certain letters put in evi-
dence at the time of the trial. By that argreement
the sum of SOO/. per annum was to be paid to Mr.
Scarisbrook. The parties entered into possession in
the year 1842, and erected a considerable quantity
of machinery, for the purpose of working the
colliery in question. The colliery was, how-
ever, worked only to a very small extent, and
no rent whatever was paid. On the 13th of
March, 1847, the plaintiffs and defendant entered
into an 'agreement for a free conveyance of the plain-
tiff's undivided two-thirds interest in the property,
and after the agreement they went to the attorney of
Mr. Scarisbrook at Wigan, and upon the recommen-
dation of the plaintiffs asked him to execute a lease
direct to them. The attorney stated that about 2,0001.
was already due for rent, and until that sum was
paid Mr. Scarisbrook could not execute the lease.
The defendant [upon this paid a sum of 7001., and
gave two acceptances of 7001. each for the balance,
upon which Mr. Scarisbrook executed the lease, taking
no notice of the former bargain.
Mr. MARTIN now contended that the case ought to
stand alone upon the letters which had passed between
the parties, and that the verdict ought, therefore, to be
entered for the defendants upon all the issues in which
the production of the letters was concerned.
The COURT suggested that, as several points of law
were connected with the case, it would be better to
make a special case of it.
To this course Mr. MARTIN assented, and stated
that he would speak to the other parties upon the
subject.

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London, England, 1847-11-02

LYCEUM THEATRE

STRAND THEATRE.

Last evening, the historical play of Kenilworth;
or the Golden Days of Elizabeth, was produced for
the first time at this theatre. It is founded on the
celebrated novel of the immortal Scott, and was sue-,
cessful. Mr. Archer, as Richard Varney, acted with
his accustomed care and judgment ; the part of Tre-
silian was allotted to Mr. Broadfoot, who acquitted
himself very ably. Mr. Rogerson, as Anthony Foster,
drew down repeated applause, and the character of
Mike Lambourne was well sustained by Mr. Beth-
way, and showed him to be an experienced actor.
Goldthred, by Mr. Yarnold was very good. The
other male parts of the play were creditably filled.
Of the Amy Robsart of Miss Love, we must speak in
terms of praise—it was a beautiful piece of act-
ing ; and the part of Janet Foster, was well sus-
tained by that clever young actress Miss J. Coleman.
Mrs. Woollidge, as Queen Elizabeth, looked the cha-
racter, but she wanted that dignity and stately mien
for which Elizabeth was so remarkable. In the
course of the play Madlle. Louise Blanche, assieted
by the corps de ballet, danced one of the prettiest old
English morris dances we have seen for a very long
time, it was rapturously encored. The play was
given out for repetition every evening till further
notice. The house was crowded.