The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-17 00:00:00

FEMALE SERVANTS' HOME SOClETY.—Yesterday,
at two o'clock, a meeting of this society was held in the
Hanover-square Rooms, and Lord R. Grosvenor presided on
the occasion. His Lordship shortly explained the object of
the meeting, which was, that the inhabitants of the West-
end might know what the present position of the institution
was. It was now entering on the twelfth year of its exist-
ence, and the importance of its objects might be estimated
from the fact that 15,000 female servants were estimated to
be out of place at the same time in London. At the con-
clusion of the Noble Lord's address, the Rev. Mr. Simpson
read a report of what the society had already effected. It
stated, that at the two " homes" of the society 442 female
servants out of place had been received in the course of the
past year; that 2,447 female servants had been registered,
and 1,037 applications had been made to them for servants.
The total number of such applications since the institution
of the society amounted to 2,584 ; the total number of regis-
trations to 7,233; and the number of cases in which shelter
and relief have been afforded to 2,423. A series of resolu-
tions were then adopted by the meeting calculated to ad-
vance the interests of the institution, the finances of which
are, it appears, in rather an embarrassed condition. Several
clergymen who have taken a warm interest in the affairs of
the society are at present liable to the extent of 5001. in
consequence of their benevolent anxiety to have its useful-
ness extended; and it is with the view of relieving them
from this liability that the friends and supporters of the in-
stitution have been appealed to. In consequence probably
of the unfavourable state of the weather, the meeting was
thinly attended.
FRIGHTFUL OCCURRENCE AT CA3I.DEN TOWN.-
Yesterday, Mr. G. J. Mills held an inquiry at the University
College Hospital, on the body of Edward Franklin, who,
together with several other persons, was buried by the falling
of a dust heap under the following circumstances :—Edward
Brown, a dustman, in the employ of Mr. Richardson, dust-
contractor, said, that about seven o'clock that morning wit-
ness and the deceased, together with twelve or fourteen other
persons, were engaged in sifting under a dust heap about
twenty feet high, when suddenly the upper part of the heap
gave way, and the whole of the persons were buried more
or less under the mass. Some were fortunate enough to ex-
tricate themselves, and every exertion was used to rescue
their companions, three or four of whom were only recovered
just in time to save their lives. The deceased being at the
time nearest the heap, was covered by such an immense mass
that upon being conveyed to University College Hospital he
was pronounced dead. Some of the other sufferers were also
taken to the hospital, but recovered speedily after their ad-
mission. In answer to the Coroner, the witnesses stated
that the fall resuatea from (... _
of the heap consequent on the recent thaw. The jay
turned a verdict of" Accidental death."

Loss Or THE PACKET-SHIP GARRICK.—The splendid
ship Garrick, Captain Trask, belonging to Mr. E. K. Collins,
of this city, went ashore on Deal Beach, Jersey coast, at
about six o'clock on Tuesday night, where she remained up
to eight o'clock yesterday morning. We learn from a mes-
senger sent by Captain Trask that she lies broadside and high
up, with head to the southward, and was making considerable
water. But a few moments before she struck, according to
the lead, 15 fathoms were found; the vessel was then going
at the rate of 8i knots. The weather was so thick that it
was found necessary to keep the lead constantly in use, with
persons on the look out. The Garrick left Liverpool on the
14th of December, having on board one cabin and 358
steerage passengers, and a valuable cargo, for this port.
Although her position is by no means favourable, yet if the
weather continues moderate, it is thought she may be got off.
She is a noble vessel, and one of our first class packets. Her
measurement is about 1,000 tons. She is valued at 75,000
to 80,000 dollars. She is insured in Wall-street, probably
value. Nvue or the passengers had quitted
the vessel when the messenger left yesterday,. they were
awaiting a steamer to take them to the city. Two steamers
weat to her assistance early yesterday morning; they will
return this morning with the passengers, and with what light
articles can be conveniently taken from the ship.-- New York
Herald, Jan. 28.

THE POOR REMOVAL ACT, AND THE LAW Or
SETTLEMENT.—The Committee of the House of Commons
appointed to inquire into the operation of the Poor Removal
Act of last session, and investigate the Law of Settlement,
met again yesterday. The members deliberated for nearly
two hours with closed doors, and immediately the doors
were opened to the public proceeded to examine Mr.
White, formerly solicitor to the Poor-law Commissioners, as
to his views of alterations in the system of the relief of the
poor. Mr. White suggested that the law of settlement
should be abolished, and the able. bodied poor should be re-
lieved from a union rate, and the impotent poor from a parish.
rate. He entered into various details of his scheme, and con-
cluded by admitting that his plan was preparatory to a
national rate. Mr. White, at the request of several members
of the Committee, who said that they did not fully compre-
hend the details of his plan, undertook to prepare a written
statement of his scheme. To-morrow the Committee pro-
pose to take evidence explanatory of the present state of the
law of settlement, and next Tuesday Mr. Chadwick is to be
examined upon the subjects of inquiry referred to the Com-
mittee.
MONEY MARKET.—The premium on gold at Paris is
10 per mille, which, at the English Mint price of 3L 17s.
1014 d. per ounce for standard gold, gives an ex_ochratngee ofing
25.40; and the exchange at Paris on London a
25.21, it follows that gold is 0.49 per cent. dearertshort
in Paris
than in Londoc. By advices from Hamburgh th e price of gold
is 431. i per mark, which, at the English Mint price of 3/.
of
1011. per ounce for standard gold, gives an exchange
13.84 ; and the exchange at Hamburgh on London at short
being 13.61, it follows that gold is 0.70 per cent. dearer in
Hamburgh than in London. The course of exchange at New
York on-London is 106* per cent., and the par of exchange
between 'England and America being 109 23-40 per cent.,
it follows that the exchange is 3.08 per cent. against Eng-
land. But the quoted exchange at New York being for
bills at 60 days' sight, the interest must be deducted from
the above difference.
REDUCTION OF THE DUTY ON TEA.—A meeting
of bankers, merchants, and other inhabitants of Manchester
was held at the Town-hall on Tuesday, the Mayor of Alan-
cheater presiding, for the purpose of considering " the urgent
necessity for a large reduction of the present high duty on tea."
memorial to Government, embodying the sentiments of the
meeting, was unanimously adopted.
GALWAY ELECTION.—The poll commenced on
Saturday, and at the close of the day the sheriff announced
that Mr. Monaghan, the Solicitor-General, had a majority of
fourteen, the total number polled, so far, being nearly six
hundred, or about half the constituency.
WOOLWICH, FEB. I.6.—The Cockatrice victualling
transport-ship left Woolwich yesterday morning with boilers
for the soup-kitchens in Ireland.