The Sun.
London, England, 1846-03-05 00:00:00

MAJORITY-NOES, 60.

A'Court, Captain Ferrand, W. B. Morpeth, Viscount
Allis, J. P. . Forster, Matthew Newdegate, N.
Arkwright, George: Frewen, C. H. • • Patten, J. W.
Raillie, Colonel Goulburn, Henry Peel, Jonathan
Baring, W. B. Graham, Sir J. Protheroe, Edward
Bereslord, Major Greene, Thomas Sheppard, T.
Bowles, Admiral Grey, Sir G. Sibthorp, Colonel
Broadley, H. ‘ Grogan, E. Spooner, R.
Bruce, Lord E. Hawes, Benjamin Stanfield, W. R.
Buller, Edward Henley, J. W. Stanton, W. H.
Buller, Sir J. Y. Herbert, .Sidney Strutt, Edward
Cardwell, Edward Hindley, Charles Sutton, Henry
Colquhoun, John Hodgson, R. Thesiger, Sir F.
Crawford, W. S. Hume, Joseph Thornely, Thomas
Cripps, William Hussey, T. Trench, Sir F.
Dennistoun, John Inglis, Sir It. Walpole, S. H.
D'Eyncburt, C. T. Jermyn, Earl Wawn, J. T.
Douglas, Sir C. Jocelyn, Viscount Wortley, J. S.
Ellice, Edward Kelly, Sir Fitzroy TELLERS.
Escott, Bickham Lawson, A. Young, John
Estcourt, T. G. Mallon, Viscount Baring, Henry

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.
(From the Votes and Proceedings of the Huuse of Commons.)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4. .

The foll Owing Petitions fbr Railways were reported, and the Bills
ordered to be brought in 15y the undernamed Bon. Members :
Norfolk Extension (Stowmarket, Wymondham, and Attleborough

•
- Branch—Mr. Wodebouse and Mr. IV. Collett.
Manchester and Leeds Extensions, &c.—Mr. M. Philips and Mr.

Entwisle.
Exeter, Yeovil, and Dorchester—Colonel Balllle, Mr. Pendarves, Mr.
T. Hussey, and Mr. M`Gcachy.
Wear pock Railway—Mr. Granger and Mr. Wawn.

PEERS AND PARVENUS.—That highly important topic
the education of the poor, has seldom been more actively dis-
cussed in the leading coteries of the day or at the dinner par-
ties of the season, than now that its powerful interest has
been so strikingly impressed upon the public, in Mrs. Gore's
new novel of " Peers and Parvenus." We have to thank
that. lady for having led the way to a battle-field which can-
not be too eagerly disputed, till the good cause shall prevail.
It must be admitted, meanwhile, that seldom has so grave a
question been interwoven with such amusing details, or in-
vested with so engrossing an interest.

THE NEW Tiitori.—a contemporary critic observes,
that, "were it not for the introduction of characters who
have only figured since his death, this poem might well pass
for a posthumous production of Lord Byron himself. It has
much of the Byronic keen and subtle wit—his elegant flow—
his rapid perception. Certainly the author need bow his
head to none of his competitors. He has many of the first
requisites of his art. His mind is elevated and pare ; his dic-
tion terse, vigorous, and mellifluous; there is thought, ideal-
ity, in his lines; and, in addition, a quality which, in these
days, will be a great recommendation—his narrative is full
of interest. There is much too of satire, keen, caustic, and
severe. Witness that on O'Connell! In a word, we think
"The New Timon" a production which will have a wide and
lasting reptitation."
THE LATE EXPLOSION AT DOVER.—The borough
.o:ironer completed.hfs `acirotirifed- Ihque-gt" oTi the berdia—or thC`men
killed by.the ekplosion of gunpowder in a cave in Dover Cliffs. Since
the adjournment, another man has died of his wounds, making the
thirteenth sufferer by the accident. It appeared from the evidence
adduced yesterday, that for some time past the cave had been con-
verted into a kind of beer-shop, to supply the labourers employed on
that particular part of the line, notwithstanding the dangerous nature
of the contents, which they were perfectly aware of. The jury found'
the following verdict :—" That the deceased were killed by the ex-
plosion .of a certain quantity of gunpowder, not being properly pro-
tected from the possibility of an accident; and that the said explo-
sion was caused by a lighted pipe being dropped by one of the de-
ceased on the said gunpowder."

BRITISH COLONIAL BANK AND LOAN COMPANY.—
The fifth annual meeting of this company was held yesterday, at the
office in Moorgate-street ; James Stewart, Esq., in the chair. From
the report of the directors It appearei. that the colony of New South
Wales was improving. Since the last general meeting, a reduction
of the liabilities of the company had been made to the extent of
4,100/., to the 31st of December last ; and since the closing of the
year's accaunts a further reduction of 5,300/. had been effected,
making a total of 9,4001. All the other debts affecting the assets of
the company were in a train of settlement. The expenses of the
company would have been further reduced, had it not been for the
law charges in the colony Incurred in foreclosing the mortgages.
The call made on the 2d of October was met is a satisfactory man-
ner. The directors had to express their regret at the death of
their late respectel chairman, asnt,aSiirjuHstienrebdertuCieoldnipretocitto. Tihne rrneaceklipntsg.
of interest, though small,
a une small dividend.ls4s, ws
3,81;2911
II interest
(sit. onth mortgagesere,
,rents, 2,7061.
received d6dt to 30th
30Ji
Thene plane,
Interesto
Cook,
kw,cddhuo
the
hhoeenr
se leansak.
tercet due, 1,9501.;
1.
4:Ku:we
was 4,3941.
984, 51.560/.. Os. The balance of account in
tofasvtohuer 3ooft ihe June,m I
was 34,372/. 19s. Bd. After the reading of the
mizo4rt3,ira
3 fionsas. sad.. 3 itre.diitohuods ces, 3uisrs.i
o'Cul
part, And it concluded by the adoption of the report and the declara-
tion of a dividend of 2 per cent. Sir Francis Shuckburgh, Bart
Colonel Sir W. Gossett, and John Showell, Esq., were re-elected"
directors, when the meeting whammed.
COMMISSION OF LUNACY.—Yesterday a writ de luna-
tico inquirendo was executed at the Swan Hotel, C'hertsey, Surrey,
before Francis Barlow, Esq., master is lunacy, and eighteen special
jurors, of whom G. Allder, Esq., was foreman, to inquire as to the
state of the mind of Leonora Harrison, aged 47, described in the com-
mission as of Addlestone, in the county of Surrey, spinster. The un-
fortunate lady is a relative of Sir R. H. Ing:is, Bart., M.P., who
being trustee for. 15,000/. left by her late father, had instigated the
issuing of the commission on the part
pofattileiontstizzoigthaetrimilorthpor
juryoper
administration of the trust, and after a
returned a verdict, dating the unsoundness of mind from Decem-
ber 22, 1845.
IGNORANCE AND CRIME.—The calendar for the pre-
senteen tnyth- ain
es theof wnhaomme s
Can
of
sixty-five persons
Salford Itundrecclhalrngteer,,eidlilaitefelsoensysi,ontsw
neither read nor write, thirty-nine can read, Or read and write im-
perfectly, and three can read anti write well. The degree of instruc-
tion received by the remaining two is not specified. There are also
nine persons charged with misdemeanour, of whom four can read,
or read and write imperfectly, and five can neither read nor write.—
Manchester Guardian.

ALLnmING FIRE AT DOCEREAD.—On Wednesday
morning, between four and five o'clock, a fire .was discovered in the
premises belonging to Mr. W. S. Day, a lioot and shoemaker, of
New-street, Dockhead. :The flames originated in.the back parlour,
and passing from thence up the staircase they extended to the upper
rooms and penetrated the roof. The family having been aroused
before the fire had gained much hold, they were enabled to effect a
safe retreat from the premises. Three engines were quickly set to
work and the flames were happily arrested an their progress, but they
were net entirely extinguished until a considerable quantity of pro-
perty wes destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown.
A DOG Scrwor,.—A Mr. Henry Winfield, of Utica,
United States, announces that he has opened a dog school, where he
will teach dogs to go on errands as correctly as any boy ten years old
—to dance as well as the most accomplished dancer, waltz, cut the
pigeon wing, to count the number of persons in the room, also to dis •
tinguish the number and colour of persons present.—Americana paper.:
The half-yearly meetings of Railway Companies con-
tinue. The Oxford, Worcester, and,Wolverhampton Railway pro-
ceeds with satisfaction to the shareholders. The balance in the'
hands of tho Company to carry oft the works is 212,3561. 4s. 3d.
Tile Hull and Selby Railway Company pays a dividaid..of 21. 7s. Gd.:
per share. At the Leeds, Dewsbury, and 3fanchester Railway meet-
ing the undertaking was represented 'as highly favourable. The
works are all in it satisfactory condition. The Leeds and Thirsk
works are proceeding actively, and an arrangement has been entered
into iy the directors with the Lancashire and Yorkshire North-Eastern
for constructing the Wharfdale branch from Bramhope to Skipton.
The Bedford and London and Birmingham Company are proceeding
as quickly as possible. Application has been made to Parliament
for a Bill to extend the line from the Bedford terminus to Cambridge,
by a separate and independent capital ; and, with the concurrence of
the London and Dirmingham Railway Company, arrangements have
been concluded with the Eastern Counties Railway, for leasing to the
latter the extension line, when made, at a rent equal to 4 per
cent. per annum upon the capital, and half profits. The Glasgow,
Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway pays a dividend of 7 per cent.,t
and a balance of 4,2211. 4s. 4d. has been carried to the next halt-
year's year's account. The Furness Railway isexpect°- to be
openedthe Wa on
ter-
the Ist of May. The Southampton and Dorchester, and
forctand Limerick Railways are each in a fair way of progress.—

Times.
SIR JOHN Ross.—ln.eonsequence of the unfortunate
bankruptcy of Sir John 11955, so well known as the explorer of the
Arctic Regions, his appointment as Consul-Gemral at Stockholm has
been rescinded. The salary attached to the office was 5501. Per
annum. His bankruptcy is attributable to his connexion with the'
London and Dublin Trades' Bauk, of which Ia was.Deputy.chair.
wan, -and!beiDg called 'upon to pay his quota Or 105 to the DUI.,
haw!!