The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-22 00:00:00

REJOICINGS ON THE PASSING
OF THE TEN HOURS' BILL.

tuators.
" From the solitudes of an eremitical life, from the
womb of the wilderness, a Great Voice vibrated over
the world, crying out to the nations as with the reson-
ance of an angelic trumpet, singing as to the sympho-
nies of celestrial timbrels the glories of an atoning God.
At the sound of that Great Voice the voluptuaries
started up from their orgies ; the patrician revellers
rose from the marble benches of the amphitheatre ;
the feats of the athletes, and the prowess of the
gladiators were forgotten ; the pampered citizens
of Rome were flying from their barbaric assailants—the
desert was no longer unpeopled—the Princes of Italy,
bereft of their riches, hurried for solace into the womb
of the wilderness, to the home of the Great Voice. The
voice was St. Jerome. And St. Jerome was a religious !
In the court of the Emperor Charlemagne, in the midst
of the palladins of that heroic conqueror, whilbt J?yeuse
clanked in the imperial scabbard and Durandel glittered
on the thigh of Orlando—one man engrossed the admi-
ration of the Franks, for his worth, his simplicity, and
his wisdom. That man was Alcuin. And Alcuin was
a religious ! Upon the banks of the
of old, and Tyne in the plea-
sant seclusion of Jarrow, livedwrote
of old, and prayed and toiled of old, the most
reverent of our native historians. That historian was
Bede. And the Venerable Bede was a monk ! Tones
of exquisite melody thrilled through the hearts of Eu-
rope and Asia, and afterwards into the furthermost
depths of America. Those tones were the utterances of
Saint John Chrysostom. And Saint John Chrysostom
was an ascetic, and—what is more—Archbishop of Con-
stantinople. Tertullian and Origen, and all the primi-
tive fathers in like manner spoke literally like the
oriental princess, those precious stones of eloquence and
logic, which shine for ever in their books, and emblazon
their names among the immortal. And all these were
nurtured in the monastic establishments F'
This article is very appropriately prefixed to the re-
marks upon education, it being thus designed, "To
afford a testimony that Catholicism has been the
guardian of earthly as well as Divine knowledge,
and that her children are therefore entitled, in a
particular manner, to the blessings of secular
tuition." Of the remarks upon education it is unne-
cessary to speak further; they are especialtoly ad-
dressed to the Catholics themselves, and
attention of Catholics we most cordially commend„
them, feeling assured that they must derive,
if not
some benefit, at least much pleasure. from their
perusal. Heartily do we respond to the desire of
their author " to behold the indigent and the ignor,
of all classes, without any invidious distinctions what-
soever, elevated by the humanising sentiments of
religion, and reclaimed by the potent influences of
education." We will hope that such a happy result
is not far distant, and we will hope also that these
little works we have just noticed may tend to the con-
summation of our wishes.

LOLA. MONTES AGAIN.—A. case came on yesterday
before the Tribunal of Commerce, in which thep far-
famed Lola Montes is concerned. She had, it apears,
purchased some shawls from M. Cerf Levy, and given
him in payment bills to the amount of 2,117 f. When
the bills became due, the lady had taken flight to Bavaria,
and M. Cerf Levy obtained from the Tribunal of Com-
merce a judgment by default against her, by virtue of
which he seized on a quantity of furniture left by Lola
i Montes in her apartment in the Rue de Provence. M
i-
.
Dillais, the lady's counsel, yesterday entered an oppos
. tion against this judgment, on the ground that the Court
was incompetent, his client not being in business. On
the other side it was contended that she had purchased
the shawls to sell again at the Court of Munich, and
consequently that she had in that way acted as a trader.
The Court adjourned the case for afortnight.—Ga/ignani.
Dispafrohes were received yesterday at the Colonial.
office, tcm
the Governors of the West India Colonies.

(From the Bradford Gazette.)
The final settlement of this great and important
measure has been received throughout the whole of
the manufacturing districts of Yorkshire and Lan-
cashire, with feelings of the greatest joy, especially
by the working classes. We rejoice also to know
that many of the most extensive spinners and manu-
facturers have received it with the best possible
desire to use its advantages to the future welfare of
their workpeople. There are many others who look
upon it as the most important measure passed during
the existence of the present Parliament, and amongst
its most warm supporters and admirers are Messrs.
Walker and Co., of this town, whose zeal in the cause
for many years have elicited universal applause from
the operatives.
On Thursday and Friday last these gentlemen
celebrated the passing of the Bill in the same spirit
of honest philanthropy and munificence which have
characterised their conduct during the whole period
of the agitation. On Thursday a large number of
the principal supporters of the Bill by invitation
dined together at Bowling Hall, near Bradford, the
residence of William Walker, Esq.
The company, which consisted of about forty
gentlemen from many parts of the country, included
several clergymen and medical gentlemen, who have
taken an active part in the movement ; also several
active members of the short-time committee of
Yorkshire and Lancashire. The respected occupier
of Bowling Hall presided, and the company was
graced by the presence 'of his amiable lady and
family, who have ever evinced the warmest interest
in the success of the measure, the passing of which
the invited guests were met to celebrate. The dinner
provided for the occasion did credit to the known
munificence and hospitality of Mrs. Walker. In the
course of the evening the usual loyal toasts were
pledged with enthusiasm ; also many others comme-
morative of the great event, including the health of
Mr. John Wood, who was prevented from attending.
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sentiment, namely, the desiranieness o! me Lime
thus gained for the workpeople being used for their
spiritual, mental, and moral improvement. A very
pleasant evening was spent; indeed the proceedings
were characterised by the true spirit which ought ever
to prevail at such assemblies—" feast of reason and
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On Friday, the work-people in Messrs. Walker
and Co.'s employ were also entertained at Bowling
Hall. About three o'clock in the afternoon they as-
sembled on the lawn in front of the mansion, and
sung the 117th Psalm, when they were plentifully
supplied with refreshment—the females with tea,
coffee, and cakes, and the men with spiced beer,
cheese, and ale. There were about 2,500 of the
work-people present. In the course of the afternoon
the hands presented an address, of which the follow-
ing is a copy :
THE ADDRESS OP THE WOREPEOPLE EMPLOYED BY
MESSRS. WALKERS AND CO., TO THEIR MISTERS.
" Gentlemen,—We, the workpeople in your employ,
avail ourselves of this opportunity of expressing the deep
debt of gratitude which we owe to you for the distin-
guished part you have taken, and the unwearied interest
you have evinced by your long-continued efforts in
behalf of that measure, the accomplishment of which we
are this day celebrating, namely, the passing of the Ten
Hours' Factory Bill.
"For a great number of years we and our children
have been enjoying many of the advantages which must
necessarily flow from the universal adoption of a reduc-
tion of the hours of labour in factories. Sixteen years
have now elapsed since you first joined us in this glori-
ous cause, during the whole of which time we have been
practically receiving some of the fruits which must arise
from the Ten Hours' Factory Bill—you having from
that period to the present day been working shorter time
than other manufacturers in the same branch of trade,
and for which we now beg to offer you our most grateful
acknowledgements.
The improvement which we have witnessed in the
minds and morals of our children, and the younger
branches of our fellow-workers, is Of such infinite mag-
nitude, that for their sakes, and the sake of society at
large, we are, if possible, more deeply grateful.
" We are sure that you will not consider it any
depreciation of our sense of obligation to you, as a
firm, if we hero make special mention of Mr. Wood,
and separately thank him for the princely munificence
with which he has supported the Ten Hours' Bill,
when that measure was first pressed upon the atten-
tion of parliament, and when it was uncommon for
men of wealth and influence to stand up in defence
of the factory children, he was found in the front ranks
of their advocates, and was we believe the first manufac-
turer In Yorkshire who came forward boldly in their
cause. It is therefore because be was thus early in the
tield that we deem it right specially to express our most
grateful thanks to him for the benefiti which he then
conferred upon us.
" Whilst we thus have been receiving the fruits of
your generosity we trust that our conduct as servants
have in some measure merited your esteem and confi-
dence, which it shall ever be our most anxious wish to
continue to deserve.
"And now that the object of our anxious wishes and
solicitude is obtained by the passing of the Ten Hours
Bill, we beg to offer you our most grateful congratula-
tions and also our thanks to all the champions of this
s
sacred cause, whether in or out of Parliament, who
with such an indomitable zeal and perseverance pursued
this object to its final accomplishment, an object so de-
sirable, and one which will be so beneficial to us and all
the manufacturing operatives.
. With every wish for your health and prosperity, 1
and that the same unity of sentiment and good feeling
ma everprevail between us, we beg to subscribe our-
selvy pes on behalf of the operatives in the various depart-
ments we represent,
Your faithful and obliged servants,
M. BALME, Schoolmaster.
THOS. WALMSLEY, for the Overlookers.
JOSHUA LONGFIELD, for the Mechanics.
HENRY LUPTON, for the Woolcombers.
JOSEPH BEST, for the Woolsorters.
Mr. WALKER, who read the address, on his rising
was greeted with loud cheers, and in reply said:—
My neighbours and friends,—lt is with peculiar
pleasure that I have listened to the address which
you have now presented to the members of the firm
with which I am connected; the sentiments therein
conveyed being such as prove that you have formed
a very just estimate of the advantages which ought
to be derived from the Ten Hours' Factory Act.
I am the more gratified thereby because I know
that you intend to use the time which ydu
are so soon to possess, in such a manr as
to promote the great object for which you
and your friends, both in and out of Par-
liament, have ever sought this just and righteous
limitation of factory labour to ten hours per day,
—for the domestic, moral, and religious culture
of your children, and the children of your neigh-
bours, and, in a word, for the temporal and spiritual
welfare of all around you. Regretting, as I do,
that my dear friend and partner, Mr. Wood, could
not be here in person to receive your congratula-
tions, I can only, on his behalf, assure you that all
his expenditure and arduous efforts (however con-
siderable) to obtain this great consummation of his
heart's desire will be amply recompensed if those for
whose advantage he so ardently desired it, use the
blessing for their moral advancement, and for the
glory of God. For your kind expressions I return
you my thanks, and cheered by the blessed results
of past legislation, I look forward with perfect
confidence to far happier days for the operative popu-
lation of Lancashire and Yorkshire, after it shall
have pleased Almighty God, of his infinite mercy, to
turn our present dearth into cheapness and plenty,
and give the rising generation a determination to
excel in that best of all arts—the art of living
The workpeople were sueuently addrßevessed. Mr.
by
several gentlemen present, including the
Frost, the Rev. G. S. Bull, W. B. Ferrand, Esq.,
.P., &c. The workpeople afterwards perambulated
- grounds till nearly dusk, when they retired to
tii ir respective homes in perfect good order, highly
delighted with the entertainment and Bantu
;ement thus
)rant afforded them.
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NOTICE TO PARLIAMENTARY VOTER-S.—The fp).
lowing important notice to voters was put up yesterday
at the entrances of all the churches and chapels in. the
cities of London and Westminster, and the metropoh
boroughs of the Tower Hamlets, Finsbury, St. Maryi,v-
bone, Lambeth, Southwark, and Greenwich, as regards
such boroughs in the election of Members:—" City of
London, &c. (schedule B, No. 2).—We hereby give
notice that no person will be entitled to have his name
inserted in any list of voters for this city or borough,
now about to be made in respect of the occupation of the
premises of the clear yearly value of 101., whether situate
wholly or in part within the parish, unless he shall pay
on or before the 20th day of July next all the poor-rates
and assessed taxes which have been due from him in
respect of such premises, due the twelve calendar months
next before the 6th day of April last past, and all per-
sons who omit to make such payments will be incapable
of being upon the next register of voters for this city, or
borough. Dated this 19th day of June, in the year
1847." Signed by the respective overseers. Also. a
notice to all those persons who have a claim to be regis-
tered as electors in the return of a knight of the shad
in e
for the counties of Middlesex, Kent, Surrey. &c.,,
their qualifications as voters on or before the p
ac-
20th day of July, so that they may be registered
cordingly on the list. to sen.d

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.
OXFORD, JUNE 19.—The British Association have just
pnt forward a programme of their proceedings at the
approaching seance. The first meeting of the General
Committee will be held in the council chamber at the
Town-hall on Wednesday, the 23d instant, at one r.x.,
and the concluding general meeting in the theatre on
wectnesday tho noth, at three P.M. The following are
the subjects announced for the evening meetings in the
Radcliffe Library at eight P.M. :
On Thursday, June 24, the Rev. Professor B. Powell
will deliver a discourse on shooting stars.
On Friday evening, June 25, Professor Faraday will
deliver a discourse on his recent researches in Dia-
Magnetism.
On Saturday evening, June 26, the library will be
opened for promenade and conversation.
On Monday evening, June 28, Mr. H. E. Strickland
will deliver a discourse on the Natural History of the
Dodo and other allied birds.
On Tuesday evening, June 29, the library will be open
for the exhibition of microscopes and microscopic objects.
Most of the colleges have intimated their intention of
allowing their halls, chapels, &c., to be seen gratuitously
at certain hours, and the Duke of Marlborough will
permit members to visit the house, grounds, private
garden, hothouse, pineries, &c., at Blenheim.
Amongst the attendants at the meeting the following
distinguished foreigners are expected :—The Prince of
Canino, the Chevalier Bunsen, Count Rosen, with some
remarkable maps executed by the Crown Prince of
Sweden, Professor Struve, Dr. Langberg, Baron de la
Fresnaye, M. Major, sent by the Norwegian Govern,
ment to investigate the lunatic asylums in England; Pro-
fessor Vander Floeven, of Leyden, M. Verneuil, M.
Nilsson, of Lund, and many others.
The Great Western Railway Company have most
liberally offered to convey members of the association,
free of charge to Swindon, on Saturday, to inspect their
works. Special trains have also been provided for the
accommodation of members.
On the Sunday the Bishop of Oxford will preach a
sermun at St. Mary's, appointed by bequest, "On hu-
mility in literary and scientific pursuits., '
On Thursday Mr. Edward Fox, Scholar of New Col-
lege, was admitted Actual Fellow of that society.

TESTIMONIAL TO THE EARL OF

POWIS.
On Saturday a meeting, over which the Bishop of
Bangor presided, was held at 'Willis's Rooms, St. James's,
to promote a testimonial to the Earl of Powis for his
exertions in the preservation of the sees of St. Asaph

and Bangor.
There were present the Earls of Nelson and Winchil-
sea; Lords Kenyon, Lyttelton, and J. Manners; the
Bishops of Exeter, Salisbury, Oxford, and Lichfield; the
Recorder of London; the lion. D, Pennant, M.P.; Sir
R. Glynn, Bart., M.P.; Sir F. Lewis, M.P., and other
members of Parliament and gentlemen connected with
the principality of Wales.
The CHAIRMAN having pronounced an eulogy on the
exertions of Lord Powis, and expressed the gratitude of
the principality towards him, explained the business of
the meeting.
Lord KENYON expressed the great pleasure he felt in
being permitted to propose the first resolution, to the
effect that it was desirable to exhibit, by some permanent
testimonial, the gratitude due to, the Earl of Powis from
the members of the English Church, and proceeded at
length to show the obligations conferred by his energy
on the Church and on the principality in the preserva-
tion of the sees above named.
The resolution was seconded by
The Dean of ST. ASAPH, who rejoiced to find that
the cause so ably defended by Earl Powis had found so
many friends in England. he rev. dignitary described
the idea of dividing the revenues of the extinguished see
amongst the clergy, as a sop designed to secure their
acquiescence in the scheme : the idea, however, had met
with no idulgence from the clergy.
Lord NELSON proposed a resolution that the testi-
monial should be in the form of some institution for the
permanent benefit of tke Church in Wales.
This resolution, having been seconded in an appro-
priate manner by the Dean of BANGOR, was, as well as
the first resolution, carried unanimously.
The Bishop of EXETER proposed the next resolution,
That, inasmuch as the immediate foundation of the
see of Manchester, and the early prospect of a further
extension of the English episcopate, were in a great
measure due to the persevering exertions of the Earl of
Powis, a general appeal throughout England should be
made to the members of the Church for their support in
the undertaking."
The resolution was seconded by Lord LYTTELTON
(who spoke in high praise of the perseverance of Lord
Powis in the House of Lords at a time when there ap-
peared no reasonable chance of the success of the cause
he advocated), and carried in the same manner as those
by which it was preceded.
Colonel TREVOR moved, " That the proposed institu-
tion should be an institution of scholarships and exhibi-
tions in such number as the funds to be collected would
admit of, at one or both the universities of Oxford and
Cambridge, to be called the Powis Exhibitions,' for the
maintenance of students, natives of Wales or of one of the
dioceses of St. Asaph, St. David, or Llandaff, thoroughly
acquainted with the Welsh language, and intended for
holy orders."
The resolution was seconded by the Hon. C. DorcLee
PENNANT, and carried.
Lord J. MANNERS proposed the appointment of a
committee to collect subscriptions and arrange the details
for carrying the former resolutions into effect, which
was seconded by the Rev. Dr. lIAWTREY, and carried.
Lord Lyttelton, on the motion of the Bishop of SA-
LISBURY, seconded by the Bishop of OXFORD, was ap..
pointed treasurer ; and a vote of thanks having been
carried for the Prelate in the chair, which wan acknow-
Aged by his Lordship, the meeting broke up.
A subscription was opened in the room, and nearly
,0001. subscribed.

Boßouon or MARYLEBONE.—The position of this
great metropolitan borough with regard to the candi-
dates for its representation is most singular. The Con-
servatives have had a host of candidates mentioned,
commencing with Sir James Hamilton, and after having
gone the round, have come back to the point whence
they started. There can be no doubt now but Sir James
Hamilton will be the Conservative candidate, for
.on
Saturday the walls of the borough were placarded with
announcements to that effect. It is now quite certain
that Sir Charles Napier will not, as was originally in-
tended, go to Lisbon, and in consequence it is the inten-
tion of the Gallant Admiral again to solicit the suffrages
of the electors, and an address to that effect will be
issued by him in the course of a day or two. This
circumstance, there can be no doubt, will entirely
destroy the pretensions of Lord Dudley Stuart,
Mr. Sergeant Shee, and Mr. Daniel Whittle
Harvey ; indeed, two out of the three candidates
named have signified their intention of retiring in the
event of Sir Charles Napier again presenting himself.
The Gallant Admiral is about to take an excellent course
for the purpose of ascertaining the feeling of the liberal
electors with regard to himself. It will be remembered
that upwards of 5,000 electors recorded their votes for
Sir B. Hall and Sir C. Napier at the last election, and to
every elector on the present register who so voted, Sir
Charles is about to send a circular and ticket signed by
the gentlemen who moved and seconded the nomination
of himself and Sir B. Hall, requesting them to attend a
•freat public meeting, and decide whether or not he shall
t ,
again stand as a candidate with Sir B. Hall for the re-
pie wntation, and to that decision he will of course bow.
\ and'o young men
a.ons, St tPau
r is rumoured that Sir James Hamilton htasfbheiesnppuot
forwarki chiefly by the Dissenters,
. toon act
those of Sergeantr-
testant principles, in opposition
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Leo-
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morning Inqu°arrel arose be
them,
shootin which ended
other dead. inVa.ssemouHe
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drawing out a pistol and g the
then went and gave himself up to the commissary of
police, declaring that he had killed Delorme because he
envied his being in a better position than himself, and
of a happier disposition. He at the same time expre!sed
the greatest regret that he had not afterwards killed
himself.—Paris paper of Friday.