The Sun.
London, England, 1846-07-17 00:00:00

Room C.

The Members of this new Committee, consisting of Lord
Netherton, the Chairman ; Lord Scarborough, Lord Bexley,
Lord Effingham, and Lord Foley, assembled to day at eleven
o'clock.

The following Bills are comprised in this group, viz. :--
Blackburn, Darwen, and Bolton, London and Blackwall
(widening), Richmond (Kew branch), Enfield and Edmonton.
BLACKBURN, DARWEN, AND BOLTON.
Mr. MERREWIETHER opened the case for this Bill, and de-
scribed the line as being peculiarly suited to the wants of the
district through which it passed.
A long discussion ensued between the counsel for the Bill
and Mr. Sergeant Wrangham, as to the right of the peti-
tioners against the Bill to be heard.
The Committee decided that counsel for the petitioners
should be heard.

EDINBURGH ELECTION.
DECLARATION OF THE POLL.
EDINBURGH; WEDNESDAY.—The declaration of the poll
took place to-day at twelve o'clock, on the hustings in High-
street. There was an immense crowd present, not less, we
should think, than six or seven thousand.
The SHERIFF having taken his place on the hustings, said
—I have now, in terms of the statute, to declare the result
of the poll for the election for the city of Edinburgh, which
was held yesterday. The number of electors who polled for
the Right Hon. Mr. Macaulay was I,73s—(Cheers. and
hissel)—and for Sir Culling Smith, 832—(Cheers, and hisses)
—making a majority in favour of Mr. Macaulay of 903.
(Cheers, and hisses.) I accordingly make this declaration and
proclamation, that, according to the result of the poll, Mr.
Macaulay has been duly elected a Member of-Parliament for
the city of Edinburgh.—(Cheers, and hisses.)
Mr. MACAULAY then presented himself, amidst mingled
cheers and hisses, and proceeded to address the meeting at
some length in a strain of his usual fervid and effective
eloquence.
Sir CULLING SMITH followed, and during his efforts to ob-
tain a hearing, a scene of the utmost confusion prevailed.
Mr. GIBSON CRAM, M.P., then came forward amid great
cheering, mingled with hisses, which lasted for several
minutes. When order had been in ROM degree restored,
the Hon. Member proceeded, in a vigorous and effective
speech, to reply to the remarks of Sir Culling Smith, and to
comment on the mixed and motley character of the party
supporting him.
In the midst of the uproar the Sheriff left the hustings,
after a vote of thanks had been moved to hint by Mr. Logan,
advocate.
Sir C. E. SMITH then came forward and attempted to ob-
tain a hearing, but finding it in vain, bowed his farewell.
The multitude then quietly dispersed.

REFORM SOCIETY.—Last night a meet
wthaes
sheecldietayt Stan.
should
n es teei rd
er Reformw he
what
Societyou rse
nAtjnaegk:dolteonstilr,ht esmeolatitWeig.fiel:st:tEhom:eirirr. approvalight, of the e.P., c7liecheesl renderedt The
Thompson,
ler;
Lord J. Russell, bI.P., and Sir R. Peel, Bart., M.P., in the
cause of free trade. Mr. Prout presided. Mr. Coppeck pro-
posed a resolution to the effect—" That this Society is de-
sirous of testifying its gratitude to the advocates of corn-law
abolition for their continuous and disinterested labours, which
prepared the public mind for the reception of those great
truths so ably espoused and advocated by Colonel P. Thomp-
son, Mr. R. Cobden, M.P., Mr. Bright, M.P., Lord J. Rus-
sell, and Sir R. Peel, Bart., M.P." Mr. Coppeck
moved the resolution without offering any remarks. It was
carried, and ordered to be advertised. A committee of
twenty-one was appointed to look after the registration.
THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM.—Tho following is
notice of motion given by Alderman Wood in the Court of
Aldermen, and to be discussed at the next Court, when a
full attendance of members is expected, and it is believed
that a very considerable majority will vote in favour of the
abolition of the system :—" That it be referred to the Com-
mittee for General Purposes to inquire into the present state
of the administration of justice in the Central Criminal Court
as it regards the existence of grand jurors, and to report to
this Court whether or not they can be safely dispensed
with ; and should the Committee entertain the affirmative,
that then they do report to the Court what substitute, if any,
should be adopted, or what course would be best adapted to
secure the trial of prisoners, and by what means such recom-
mendation should be carried into effect."
SALE OF SHARES OF THE " GLOBE " NEWSPAPER.-
-Yesterday 19 shares of the Globe evening newspaper, the
property of which consists of 62 shares, were disposed of by
auction, by Mr. Edmund Robins, at the Auction Mart,
which attracted a large number of literary gentlemen con-
nected with the daily and periodical journals, the majority
of whom, however, left the rcom after the sale of there firstrie-
lot. The shares were the property of the principal P P
tor, who having reached the age of 82 wasdtoehefsefiwrroehuischo.f t.rhee-
lieeing himself from the cares of the pursuit literature,
remaining
The shares were severally dividAedhiriindtoe,leontsd,
first four were purchased by Mr. g
The following were the prices fifteen were bought by Mr..eßeiedgeweeTleptubmfieeshterf,erll—ecaNdoil.lyi-t.
; No. 3, 750 guineas ; No.
850 guineas ; No. 2, 790 guineas
4, 700 guineas ; and the othweerglotisn at 660 glu,si4noeia„sreeaeclhie.inTghe
pre-emption price per share
dividend of 180/. ; in 1845, 1,2301., the dividend being 120/.a.
and in 1844,
8721., yielding a dividend of 1001. TIIO total
mount the shares produced was 1;990 guium.

IBRAHIM PACHA.
PORTSMOUTH, TITURSDAY.—Last night, at five minutes to
eleven o'clock, a srecial train, accompanied by Mr. Came'
bell, the secretary, and the chief officers of the South-
Western Railway Company, arrived at Gosport terminus
(having left Nine Elms at twenty-seven minutes past eigllt)'
bringing his Highness Ibrahim Pacha and suite.
terminus,Highneshs w
theeliisyca was received,lenel
sir on
Jamesalighting
pe nnisa,t theK .c
.i3.y platformef thed
3d Regiment (Buffs), who conducted his Highness to V.?.
Railway Hotel, where his illustrious visitor almost imnleal
ately retired to rest.
This morning, at ten o'clock, Admiral Sir Charles Ogle, the
Commander-in-Chief, crossed over in his barge
(OM, to to:
Clarence-yard, attended by First Lieutenant Welch
of the Victory, as his Flag-Lieutenant, and proceeded to the
Railway Hotel, to pay his respects to his Highness, who re'
ceived the gallant veteran most cordially, and readily Te
cepted an invitation to a grand breakfast to be given at tu
Admiralty-house at two o'clock.
At eleven o'clock the Mayor and Corporation of SouthaMr
ton had ex audience of his Highness, and presented a con-
gratulatory address.
M. Nubar having received and interpreted the addreeh
presented it to the Pacha, who replied through M. Nubar ae
follows :
" The Pacha begs to thank the mayor and aldermen for
the trouble they have taken to call on him from Southall;
ton ; but indeed he did not wonder at that, because, from
very arrival in England till the day of his departure, lie had
received nothing but attention and kindness from everybody Ti
in England ; and for his own sake he would never be tired
returning thanks,which always would be less than the grandeur
4
of the kindness he bad noticed towards him. He assured
them that his father would endeavour always to keep Peaco
ful intercourse with this great nation; and if England,
they told him, received a great plait from Egypt, EgYPst:
interest was also comprised in being on terms of friendse'Pd
with England. His father and himself had always wised
this, and he was very glad to see that they had reached W.
desire. The Pacha again expressed his obligations to 01;
mayor and burgesses of Southampton for this mark of the'
respect, and wished them all prosperity."
His Highness delivered the above with much apparent
warmth and pleasure, and at the conclusion of the interprA
tation the Mayor said (in French), that himself and Couoc!‘t
intended to have invited his Highness to an entertainnle;
in honour of his visit, had there been time before his depart
ture from this country; but he trusted that honour wa,a„sh,
reserved for them on some future occasion, should his tug
ness again honour this country with a visit.
His Highness replied very jocosely, through the We:
preter, "The Pacha thanks you sincerely. _ He is very stn'
Bible of your politeness and consideration. He would lane
felt himself too happy to have been the object of your atten,
tion. He would have been highly delighted to have .
en
able to accept your invitation, but he departs to-morrow)
however, he does not despair' p
good tortune, PerDBPl
and a favourable wind may bring him back to the shores °
England, and that then he shall be quite ready to avail llirr
self of the pleasure of your company."
fed
His Highness then cordially shook hands with the M!ied
and Deputation, who thereupon withdrew, much grim'
with their reception.
At 50 minutes past twelve r.m. his Highness and auitte,
left the Railway Hotel, in carriages provided by Mr. rel,go ,
the host, and proceeded to the Clarence-yard, where
august party were received by the officers of the estalsbi
ment, and a guard of honour of the 3d Buffs, commanded or
Major Mackay, Colonel Sir James Dennis. Town 111 a)
White, and other officers.
Lieutenant Welch embarked his Highness in the etsaY
mander-in-Chief's barge, and hoisted the Pacha's stannr
in the bow, and at five minutes past one crossed the barb°, se
under a salute of 19 guns from the Victory, the EglsNel
standard being hoisted at the fore. Admiral Sir uoro,
Ogle met his Highness on landing at the Kinea'snecl
and conducted him to his carriage, in which he conclacoo
the Prince to his official mansion, where a sumfOhs,
entertainment was prepared, to which were invitedlo:l.
sides the Prince, his Excellency Semi Paella, Colonel P---,10,
fort, Major Dickson. M. Zobrab, Ziznia, Mr. 13,r`tel•
M. Nubar, M. Hippolyte Lafeyere, Admiral Lora, rass
vile, Mr. Edward Ogle, Commander Morris, Sir .4 "-sit'
Caldwell, Captain Bvng, Rear-Admiral Parker's se
W. Eden, Captain Sir B. Walker, Vice-Admiral Sir
Ommanney, Captain Pasco, of the Victory Colonel*
James Dennis, Lord George Lennox, Mr. A. Stocoelcniie,
Haig, R.N., Captain Aires-, Mr. Mundy, Co Mr. C°lv" el
Mr. Stapleton, Dr. Henderson, R.N., Mr. Lloyd, tte
Cardew, R.E., Colonel Gibsone, R.M.A., Colonel Brandr:sis
R E., Commander Strange, R.N., Mr. Fincham, CaPgiee
Williams, of the Avenger; Lady Colville, Lady Eden,
30.0,
Nepean, Mrs. Edward Ogle, Hon. Mrs. and Miss Byng,
and Miss Hyde Parker, the Misses Ommannev, LadY
the Misses Napier, Lady George and the Hon. Miss Lsrellses
Mrs. Haig, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Minkel Warren, the No.
Cardew, Mrs. Colonel Gibsone, surs. Colonel Brandretb,P
Strange, Mrs. Williams, &c., in a 61 uests. ;
The Admiral's splendid private bang A
d was stationed sol
lobby during the breakfast, and afterwards on the largo,
performed some beatiful usic in mastly syle. ssle
At about four o'cu m lock his Highness left the hog) „ tio
mansion of his gallant entertainer, and returned tc)ere
King's-stairs, where a splendid assemblage of ladies 'id Of
congregated, the chief officers of the yard, and a gun try,
honour of the 13th (Prince Albert's Own) Light 1111.geali
under the command of Major Wilkinson, Captain JO
and Lieutenants Stapleton and Oakes. tyiA
Rear-Admiral Parker attended his Highness to the 6tisa
and received a hearty shake of the hand from the Egli the
Prince at starting. The party, being embarked an 100
standard hoisted, the barge moved off, under another e?„.es
from the Victory, for the Clarence-yard, where the carra'fief
were in waiting, in which the august party left for is
Railway Hotel, where the Prince will remain this eVen''
comparative privacy.
g or 1;
His Highness does not intend to leave to-morrow °isnot'
about 4 o'clock,
ginally arranged; but proceeds at 3 o'clock P.M. u:clltf
to
Comet steam-vessel, CHomigmhnaesndserwPill
the royal yacht, to inspect her after refit ; from the Y-1,116
Spithead to the Avenger steam-
during the night (at Spithead) frig
ateret n.biaiaenrr,ke ahnoendwgbi arbr°,!-„,:sA
about 4 on Saturday morning
touching at Cherbourg to obt'aiansatf e Podia rampegr:
. andhwill leave thes ,toicrous of
whence he will proceed to Lisbon, es. 7, cases °s„ Aiessalldrtly
The above hours, in Captain Williams's soortiz, bust
titles at each port best.
His Highness will not stay any longer at Cherbourg
necessarExcellency for the above purpose.
Ai'
His Edib Effendi, the Turkish Charg-
A a'
ft
faires, left this morning on his return to the Embassi.
London.

DESTRUCTIVE CONFLAGRA"
TIONS IN LIVERPOOL.

(From the Times.)
LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY, FOUR O'CLOCK, A: •ifere
within the last few hours has been visited with
oa.
melancholy disasters Ogden's iron-foundry, sfefloae,
street, near the Brunswick Dock, being the scene °'
the massive pile of building known as the Apothecaries;f,
that of the other. This latter, it will be remembered,
fered a similar misfortune some few months ago.
The damage resulting is estimated at a large sum. pips
The fire in Sefton-street broke out at ten minutes to
iso
last night, and burned with intense fury. Eight eg'
were brought to bear upon it as speedily as ;abs
sible, and, by midnight, the destructive element Isiss,.%
dued, having been confined to the three stories from tr
The damage, as we hastily gather, is estimated at lif,
The insurances were, 1,0001. in the Royal; in the t
1,250/.
At
The second 'and most destructive fire occur's—nesk
an early hour this morning with great sudden Toe
being discovered about a quarter before two. „lecl‘
alarm was immediately given, and before tlwee -.10
three engines were playing upon the conflagrtess
with, happily, a good supply of water. The warehniie,
backing the hanesome façade and public portion of tb,eersd).
was the immediate scene. The fire when discovered S,„d
attained to an alarming height, made rapid progress, slue
the chymical preparations stored in the rooms. Several eSzelt
sions took place, one of which burst open the gates at the oat
part of the buildings, and the scene altogether was groal
and impressive in the extreme. For a considerable time,.,ett
for the safety of the surrounding buildings were enterta,:oo
at the back, the extensive laboratory, the scene of the fwrceif
fire, and separated from the main building by. a 118,00'
street, caught tire. The danger, however, was quicklY,oo
dued. The backs of several of the houses in Bold-sitio
also caught ; but these, with the premises adjoining_,ess
hall on the west, for a considerable period endangered,
happily preserved.
Up to the period at which we paid our last ,
to the scene, the warehousepedoeprasteittroitmanion of the Ink' ell the back, of the face in Colquille Street, had alone
egd
The
is furnished
ebf
udurattnii
satnhgeeed publicstnesut
estimated
nt
danger.fdoe ot rwo destroyed
s
Royal, 5,5001. ; Manchester, 6,0001.; WesvatwteoerlfoEsflnatgrahgllsaeeonisdnu,sininu6r:vv—flebe.:
Plicenix, 6,0004
Superintendent Quick, with Mr. Hewitt and Mr. Igtoc..'erit
commanded at each of these melancholy scenes, and
warm applause for the vigour, judgment, and skill II
which the exertions of the firemen were directed.
Six o'CLocir, A'sad
The fire is now almost wholly subdued. The roan:l
ii
40
a portion of the top stay of the front portion of the boil
are injured materially. The preservation of this p4i tbs
attributable to its being divided by a brick wall from
.60
warehouse. The causes of the conflagrations are
unknown • but some suspicious circumstances have b
1,04
• juries to life or limb barn
are happy to say that no in
as e rsvt ecrdn investigation.which
demand, as they wills we are informed, receifer

10 LORD JOHN RUSSELL.—We have to correct a mists
that appeared in the journals of yesterday, by which it "sti
made to appear that the Noble Lord had been elected
elder brother of the Trinity Corporation the previous dePtbo
should have been a Governor of the Charter House,
room of the late Lord Chief Justice Tindal.
The Right Honourable Fox Maule has arrived in Wfill
from Scotland.
The Marquis of Clanricarde, as Postmaster-General
has appointed G. C. Cornwall, Esq., his private secretarY:ra.
The Earl of'Leicester has been appointed to the iNes,96
Lieutenancy of the county of Norfolk, vacant by the dee
of the late Lord Wodehouse.
LISKEARD.-Mr. Charles Buller was on Wednesa4
re-elected for this borough without opposition. e.
Madame Persiani has recently entered into an eng7l.lcl•
ment for two years with the manager of the opera at /1182>,

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BIRTHS.
On the 16th inst., in Tilney-street, Lady Caroline Tovinelef '
of a daughter. 14
On the 11th inst., at Harrington-square, Regent's-Or
the lady of W. Mudford, Esq., of a daughter. )4'
On the 11th inst., at Norland-place, Netting-hill, MO*
Chinnock, of a son. e
On the 15th ult., at Quebec, the lady of Lieutenant Georg
Shakespear, Royal Artiller, of a daughter. JO°
On the 16th inst., in Yoryk-street, St. James's-squaref
Hon. Mrs. 11. S. Lawf daughte.
-fit.
On the 12th inst., ,oata 0: tend,r the wife of Lieuten.--
Colonel Fulton, K.H. ,of a son.
On the lath inst." at St. James's, Exeter, the wife of tb°
Rev. Philip Carlyon, of a son.
On the 14th inst., in Portland-place, the lady of Limier
nant-Colonel the Hon. E. B. Wilbraham, of a daughter.

RRIED . fl,
On the 14th inst., Capt aiMA
n Mason,R.N., to Isabella Sustl,p,
third daughter of the late Jii.dward Frere, Esq., of 131 t"
Gloucestershire.

DIED. Aor
n
On the 14th inst., in the Cowley-road, North Briston,4"—
widow of the late W. Welsby, Esq., of Nantwich, Cheshireitl,
On the 14th inst., at Newton Abbot, Devon, Elizabe
widow of the late Dr. Oliver of Bath, aged 93. te o
, f
On the 16th inst., Mrs. El'izabeth Sarah MacCurdy, iii.o /.1.
Park-place, Regent's-park, relict of J. MacCurdy, Esq., '-'_,

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