The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-01 00:00:00

SINDE.

Raving given a short outline of the state of affairs in the Seikh
capital up to the sth February, we must once more revert to the
operations of the British army, brought down to the junction of Sir
Harry Smith on the day just indicated, and ready to givo battle to
the enemy.
The works had been repeatedly surveyed. They consisted of
formidable entrenchments defended by not fewer than 35,000 men
and seventy pieces of artillery. The fortifications had been most
skilfully constructed 'under Colonel Don Ilurbon de Alcantara, a
Spanish engineer. There was a double line of batteries arranged in
a seral-circular form, high ramparts, and deep and wide ditches with
holes and banks ; a triple line of defences of earth and plank, 600
as a rifle ball could hardly enter, with fascines, redoubts, ant:
epauletnents, appeared to defy the efforts of our troops. Immo-
diately
within they were, as in the camp at Ferogeshah, pierced
with loaded mines, and everything arranged which sktilhlo„couldd
plan or perseverance carry out during the four west,
occupied their position. ♦ considerable force remained on
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The whole military arrangements in Sinde have been turned up-
side down since our last. At that date a strong force was tieing
assembled under Sir C. Napier at Sukkur, with the view of pro-
ceeding up the river, and establishing themselves for the hot season
At Alithenkote, where the Seikh borders begin—the country
coming to a point at the junction of the ltiver Indus with the
Sutlej. The apex so to speak—of this promontory, constitutes
the powerful Ithanate of Mooltan, feudatory to the Govern-
ment of Lahore. The late chief—always favourable to British in-
terests—had died in Feb. 1844, and the views of his successor were
but Imperfectly understood. Ile, as is believed, after temporising
with both parties, formally intimated his desire to be allied to us, and
his anxiety to hold Ills lands under one Government cu the same
tenure as that allowed him from the Seikh authorities. While the
Sinde army was preparing for its march, an order was on the 7111
'titienlY and unexpectedly received from the Governor-
General directing Sir Clines Napier immediately to join him.
The army by this time had been brigaded ; it was nearly 15,000
strong, with thirty pieces of artillery. It was placed under the com-
mend ef General Hunter, and a new destination assigned to it.
instesel of Mithenkote, it is now to advance as far as Bahawulpore-
-229 miles ahead of its present position, encamping fifty miles to the
westward of the town—a portion proceeding to Ferozepore. General
Simpson was directed to proceed to Kurrachee in charge of the
civil Government of Sinde; and on the 9th Sir Charles took
formal leave of his army. On the 10th he quitted Sukkur
with his personal staff on ,board the steamer Napier ; he was to
leave the river and push on by land from Bahaveulpore, and would
probably arrive about the 17th, joining the Governor-General before
his arrival at Lahore. After the above was in type we learnt
that the steamer was fired on at :Mithenkote. The Moul-
tanese had also prepared some guns to stop her progress at
Bahawulpore, hut were baulked by Sir Charles landing near a
morningplacecalled Cock. He was last heard of at Ahmudpore. It
rn
1* menred that it is intended to place him second in corn-
island of the grand army. The Napier returned to Sukkur on the
of the 20th. She could not get within forty miles of Bete.
wulpore. On her return en entrenchment was observed at Mithen-
kote. A few discharges of round and grape shot were fired on the
evening, which was returned by them, without, however, doing
her any other damage than cutting her awning in a couple of places.
Beyond this we have no intelligence from Sinde worthy of notice.
The troops continue healthy, and the country tranquil.
" Sunday, Feb. 8.
_

" r am ordered to join the army on the Sutlej, and leave that on
the Indus, together with the temporary government of the province,
under Major-General Simpson, to whom all iu both branches of the
service are from this day to address their reports.
" It is painful for me to leave even for a short time those troops
in whom I put such confidence. Some have been constantly at
my side since I marched against the Ameers from this
vet., camp in 1842, and others served with me in th
hills against the robber tribes. Nor can I omit to acknowledge what
lowa to those soldiers employed in the civil administration and police
—men to whose courage, abilities, and just conduct, I attribute the
tranquillity of this country. The labours of these officers will not
now relax, for while war rages so near the frontier, no effort will be
spared to create disturbances in Sinde.
" And thus wishing success to all, I take my leave,
(Signed) " C. J. NAPIER, M. G. Governor of Sinde."

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(Front the Chamber of Commerce Overland Price Current.)
Bounar, Maacn I, alteration has taken place since
on,. last in the state of the market for British imports. The continu-
ance of military operations in the north, and the uncertainty when they
may terminate, of course keep many buyers out of the market, and tend
to confine t tie business transae
ted within narrow limits. The money
market appears to be tighteninz strain, and all descriptions of Govern-
ment and joint stock securities continue depressed.
EXCLIANGIE.—I here has been a slight advance In the rate of ex-
ehang, on England, and we may now quote It at Is. 113,0. at
Is. 117.6 d. per rupee for six months' bills, and Is. Mid. for drafts
at 30 days.

* The reader inu.t once mere ba rclninded that at this place com-
mences the recital of the narrative of events heard of since last dis-
patch. Up to this has heelan extension and recapitulation in niore
minnte and connected form than that which could, from the state of
our knowledge, formerly he given to it—for the sake Of connexion—
of the occurrences on the Sutlej since the beginning of the year.

ROYAL MARINES.—A great promotion it is expected
will shortly take place in this corps, by the retirement of a number
at' old officers upon full pay. it is exPocted that one or two of the
Coninandants of Divisions will retire.

Ft'N'ERAL OF THE LATE MR. LieToN.—On-Monday
morning, at a quarter before ten, the remains of this celebrated co-
median were consigne to earth In the cemetery at Kensal-green.
The funeral was as private as it was possible circumstances could
make it, and consisted of a hearse and three mourning coaches. In
the first carriage were, -- Durrant, Esq., Charles Taylor, Esq.,
Charles Kemble, Esq., .I. R. Planche, Esq,, and Captain Liston, only
son of the deceased artist ; the other carriages were occupied by pri-
vate and professions friends.
RETIREMENT OF MR. HILL, Q.C.--Mr. Matthew
Davenport Hill, the eminent Queen's Counsel, who has for a con-
siderable period led on the Midland Circuit, announced on Saturday
that, after twenty-six years' attendance on the circuit, he was ad-
dressing tor the last time a jury in the courts of Warwick. The cause
of this is raid to be the great increase in the learned gentleman's pro-
fesslenal engagements in London, on Parliamentary and other busi-
ness. Mr. Hill is a native of Birmingham, and (says our cor-
respondent) " a strong feeling prevails in that town that he should be
requested to come forward as a candidate for tile representation at
the next election."
BURFORD'S PANORAMA
" CONSTANTINOPLE.-411
ncrilcing Mr. Burford's admirable new panorama of the city of Con-
stantinople, We stated, through a slight inadvertency, that it was in
the upper, instead of the large circle. We take the earliest oppor-
-- of correcting this, as the height of ascent to the former might
"•—,l visiting this picture, however desirous of seeing it,
the latter affords ample scope for the display
''ha view.

'I.ONUY a'l6ll COMMERCIAL NEWS. I
(From re 8.,:a of Lag Might:)
The sales nf Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were 6,000
bags. The market was decidedly firmer; exporters took
1,000 bales American. A good business was done in Shares,
and at some improvement in prices.
For some time past a proposition has been before the Pro-
prietary of the South sea Company to establish a Trust Fund,
and as the charter for this important object has been ob-
tained, it may be worth while to notice briefly tha objects
intended to be tarried out. We may mention, however,
ad. intisHm, that more full and explicit information
will be conveyed to the public through our ad-
vertising columns. The Trust Company will have an
immense capital, as many of the largest proprietors of South
Sea Stock have assented to merge their capital into it.
The guarantee, therefore, for safety and security, is full and
complete. The difficulties which are frequently felt in ob-
taining the assent of individuals to act as trustees to
minors and others in the various avc,_•,ations of life,
in executorships and other matters, where trustees are
required—rarely undertaken but with diffidence and
anxiety—will, by the administration of this associa-
tion, be entirely removed. If we are informed cor-
rectly, it is intended that the British Colonies, as well as
England, Ireland, and Scotland, shall be embraced within
the scope of the operations of the Trust Company. Headed
as it is by influential men of experience (Mr. Charles Franks,
the Sub-Governor of the South Sea Company being its Pre-
sident), the best guarantee is afforded that trusts confided to
its care will be worked with fidelity and economy. Another
most important feature in the scheme is, that frauds and
spoliations of property, so frequently complained of under
the present system on the part of trustees, will be wholly
and entirely obviated.
Letters and papers to the 11th of November have come to
hand from Sydney. Generally the reports are favourable
with respect to trade and agriculture, but there was not much
activity in trade.
Consols have realised 96% to % for present transfer, and
96% for Account today, the state of the market being de-
cidedly buoyant on account of the glorious victory obtained
in India. Exchequer-bills have realised 28s. to 315., and
East India Bonds, under 1,000/., 325. premium. East India
Stock is marked 263 for Account.
Most of the Foreign Bonds are lower this morning, but
there is wily a limited amount of business in progressi
Mexican Stock has receded to 31 ; Peruvian to 361,E ; the
Russian Metalliques to 1081 ; the Spanish Three per Cents.
to 36%; the Dutch Two-and-a Half per Cents. to 59%; and
the Four per Cent. Bonds to 931,4.
There is not any feature of leading importance in the
operations in the tailwav Shares to-day.
BRITISH FUNDS. ONE CLOSING
O'CLOCK. PRICES.
Three per Cent. Consols Annuities .. 96%% 96S
Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 ..
Ditto, 30 years, Jan. 5, 1860 .. 10 7-16 10 7-16
India Bonds, 1,000/.
Ditto, under 1,0001. 32 32
South Sea Stock ..
Ditto, New Annuities 9614 9614
Consols for Account • • • • .. 96% hi 9631
India Stock for Account .. .. 263 263
Exchequer Bills, 11(01. 1f4(1.
i,OOO/. .... 28 31 prn. 30
500/. .• • • 28 pia. 30
Ditto, Small .... 29 31 28 pm. 30
ONE CLOSING
FORE IG N FUNDS. o'cLoc.K. PRICES.
Chinn Bonds, 6 per Cent .. . 57
Equator Bonds .. • • • . 33,2
Mexican Bonds, 1637, 1 per Cent .. 3114 31 31
Ditto. fur the Account .. 313 31%
Peruvian Bondi, S per Cent. 3632 3634
Russian Bonds .. • - •• • • • • 1083% 1053
kpanisli Bonds, 5 per Cent .. .. 2532
Ditto, for the Account - • • • • 2534
Ditto, Three per Cent .. 3654% 36361
Ditto, for the Account • . • . • • —36 h
DiYidends on the above payable in London.
Dutch Two-an4-a-Half per Cent .. 59%3¢ 5914
Ditto, 4 per Cent. Certificates 9432
Ditto, Bonds • • • • • • • • •• 93%
ItUSINESS CLOSING
PRICES OF PAID. DONE AT
PRICES.
RAILWAY SHARES. ONE O'CLOCK.

Amber, Notting., Boston, and
Eastern Junction .. 2%.... 1%.. • ..... • • 1%
Bristol and Exeter .. 75 ........ .
Ditto, New .. 5 .... 91% 9 . 9
Buckinghamshire .. 425. .... 1% % die. dis
Caledonian .. 10 8 7% . ... 7%
Ditto, Half Shares %
Chester and Holyhead .. .. 20 .... •• • ••• • • • 17 34
Direct 3lanchester (Remington's) 'A • • • • ..
Direct Manchester (Rastriek's) .. 5 •• • • 3
Direct Northern . • • • 2% •• • • ••••• • • • • • 34
Dublin and Galway .. • • 1%
Eastern Counties 141. 165..... 21
Ditto New .. 18s• •• • • 8% %P•• • • • • 5X p
Do. Perpct., 5 per Cent. No. 1.61. 13s. 4d. •• • • ...... % p
Ditto, York Extension .. • • 10s• •• • • ..........134
East Lincolnehire . • • • 11i •• • • 1
East and West of England .. • • 1% •• • • ••••• • • • " 9
Edinburgh and Glasgow .. .. 50 .. • • ••••• • • • • •
Ditto % Shares .. 5 .... 125 .. ••• • • . 12%
Goole, Doncast., and vbefileld, &c. 425. % dis % dis.
Great Southern & West. (Ireland) 15 .... 15% ...... . 1614
Great North of England . ..100 ....21i 210 .. 210
Great Western 85 •• .• 143 143
Ditto Half Shares 50 .... 82 ..... 82
Ditto, Quarter Shares .. .. 5 .... 15% .. ...... 1514
Ditto, Fifths .. 20 ... • ••••• • • • • • 33
Guildford, Fareham, &Portsmoth 5 .... .• • ...
Hull and Selby .. .. 50..100............101
Lancaster and Carlisle • .. 35 50 481 E ...... 481,2
Ditto New .. _ 5 .. • • .. • •
Liverpool and Leeds Direct .. ...
London an Birmingham . .100 .... 218
Ditto Thirds .. .. 16 .... 51% .•.. • • •... 515¢
Ditto Quarters .. 2 .•.. 27 ..
Ditto Fifths 2 .• • • 24 ••••• • • • • • 24
London and Brighton .. .. 50 .• .. 62%14 .•• • • • 62%
Ditto, Consul. Eighths • . 40 •• •
Ditto ditto Fifths .. 20 .... 27% ••.. • • .... 28
London and Croydon .. 131. 15s. 9d. 2034 %••.. • • .. 20%
London and South-Western 41/. 6s. 10d. 75 •• •• 75
Ditto, New . 121¢ • • 20434 20%
London and York 2%.... 1% %• •
134
London, Salisbury, and Yeovil . • 2% .. •• 71 1..... 1
Manchester and Leeds .. 82 ... • ••.. •
Ditto, Ilalf Shares .. 38 .... 55 56 .... _ 56
Ditto, Quarters .. .. 2 .... 11% .. •• .
Ditto Extension 425..... 2 p..
Manchester and Birmingham .. 40 •.. 75 .... • • .... 75
Ditto, Quarter Shares (B) .. 2 .... 834 . • ...... 8%
Ditto, Quarter Shares (C) .. 1 .• • • 76%..•• • • .. 61‘
7•lanchestee, Buxton, & Matlock 425... • • 31 P •••• • • • . P
Manchester and Southampton .. 2 .... 134 • .........
Midland .. _lOO ....143 .. ••••• • .. 144
Ditto, New .. 18 .... 29 28% .•• • .. 28%
Ditto, Birmingham and Derby 108 .... .... .. 116
Newcastle and Darlington Junet. 25 .... 431 43 44.... 44
Newcastle and Berwick .. .. 10 •• .. 17% 18 1734 • • 181 E
Newark, Sheffield, and. Boston .. 2% .... 1% ...... . 114
North British .. _2O .. 24 IA ••..•• • • • • 24 !a
Ditto, Half Shares .. 6 .. • . ..... ••• • • 7%
Ditto, Carlisle Extension .. 114 •• • • 134 ••••• • • • • Ir 2
North Kent and Direct Dover • • 2!4 .. •• - •• • •• .. 134
North Staffordshire 425. •• .. 2%14%% p.. 2% p
Preston and Wyre .. 25 .... 33 .... ••• • • 33
Richmond .. .. 10 .... 141 E 13% .... 1334
Rugby and Huntingdon .. .. 2 .. •. • • ..... •• •
Scottish Central .. . .. 10 .... •••••• • • • • 1334
Shrewsbury and Birmingham .. 23< •• • • 1% 2 •••• • • • 2
Shropshire Union .. 425..... die.— 1 dis.
South Midland ••425. 1,4 dis .... • • % dis
South and Midlands Junction .. 425..... 1 Ws— • • .... 1 dis
South Eastern and Dovor .. 3334..., 34% xd , 3414 xd
1)o., New (do. 151.) No. 4. 2%.... •• • •
Staines and Richmond .. 1 •• • • % ..... ••• • •
South Wales „ „ 5 2
Trent Valley .. 5 .... 28 ..
Trent Valley and Holyhead June. 2%. • ••••• • • • • •
Vale of Neath 114
Welsh Midland .. • • 114 ..
West Riding Union 425. .... p. • • 1% P
Worcestr., 'Weal., Ross, & Glou. 425..... 114 di5..... 114 dis
Yarmouth and Norwich .. .. 20 .... 24% ••• • . • 2434
York and Carlisle .. • .. 2% ..
'York awl North Midland .. 50 .... 97 —••• • • •
Ditto. Extension 15 .... 31 .. •••• • • • •
Do. E. and W. Biding Exten. • • 1 •• • • 8% ..... •• •
FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Boulogne and Amiens .. .. 12 .. • • 12% % ••• • • •
Dutch Rhenish ~ 5 ..........
East Indian . •85. %
Louvain and Jemeppe . 1X •• • •
Luxembourg
Namut and Liege •„ „ 4 .. 2 .. .••• • • • •

12%
6%
294
74

Orleans and Bordeaux .. 6 12%%
Paris and Strasbourg Constituted 5 .... S% •• •
Rouen and Ilavre . .. 20 .... •• •
Tours and Nantes Constituted .. S .... 7% .. •••• • • • •
West _ElamTors 4 .... 3 ••••• • • • •
Real del Monte, Unregistered %•• • • •• • 39
COURSE OF EXCHANGE._ (YESTERDAY.)
Amsterdam ......C.F. 12 9% Gibraltar... ...... .•• • •
Ditto, at sight
Rotterdam .... •. 2 U l2 10 Genoa .. ••••••• • • • • • • • 26 IS
Antwerp.... 26 15 Milan .. ........
lamburgh ......M.B. 13 15% Venice.. .•••••• • • • • • • •
• . — Naples .. •••••• • • • • • • 39%
Paris, 3 days' sight .. • . 25 80 Palermo, per oz.. 119%
Ditto, 3 months . .
Marseilles •... • • • ..... 26 5 Oporto ••..••••• • • • • • • • 52%
80urdeaux............ 26 10 Rio Janeiro ••. • • ... • • 24
Frankfort on Mains— . 1221% Bahia .
Petersburgh, 3 U 5...... Buenos Ayres ........
Berlin • • New York, 21 days' sight
Vienna, effec. fio •.• • .. 10 10% Philadelphia
Trieste, ditto.... •
Madrid 3614 Foreign Gold in bars X 3 17 9
Cadiz • • •.. :
Bilbao .. .......
Barcelona •• • •
Seville •• • • .... •••• • • .. , Silver in bars 0 4 11k

There were present at her Majesty's Theatre, last
night, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended by
Lady Anna Maria Dawson, the Hon. Miss Dawson, Lady
Augusta Bruce, Biyoness de Speth, Sir George Couper, and
Capt. the Hon. G. Murray; his Royal Highness Prince
George, his Serene Highness Prince George of Meiningen, at-
tended by Baron Reitzenstein and Prince Edward of Saxe
Weimar, the Duke of Devonshire, the Marquis of Clanricarde,
the Marquis of Douro, his Excellency the Russian Ambas-
sador and the Barene3s Brunow, the Hanoverian Minister, the
Marchioness of Westmeath, the Earl of Lonsdale, the Earl of
Pevensay, the Earl of Shelburne, the Earl of Liverpool, the
Earl of Clare, the Earl of Sheffield, the Dowager Countess of
Essex, the Viscount Duncannon, the Marquis of Huntley, the
Marquis of Titchfield, the Earl of Falmouth, Viscount Beres-
ford, Lord William Beresford, Lord Sandys, Lord G. Paget,
Lord W. Lennox, Lord Gardner, Lord Dufferin, Hon. Spencer
Cowper, Sir John and Lady Lawlor, Sir John Miles, Sir John
and Lady Burgoyne, Sir H. Webb, Sir Thomas Hare, Sir
Henry Willoughby, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgibbon, the
Hon. Mrs. Tolmache, the Hon. R. Curzon, the Hon. Sophia
Wheatley, the Hon. Mrs. Thelluson, the Hon. Colonel
Wrottesley, Colonel Cavendish, Mrs. Stoddart Douglas, Mrs.
Crawshay, Colonel and Mrs. Cornwall, Major Buckley, Mrs.
Pack Redding, &c. &c.
WAGES IN FRANCE.—The present average rate of
wages in Paris is 3f. 50c. (or 2s. lld.) a day, and 2f. (or
Is, Bd.) in the provinces. In 1698 the average rate of wages
throughout France was 12 sous (6d.) a day; in 1738, 16
sous ; in 1788, 19 sous ; in 1819, 25 sous ; in 1832, 20 sous.
Wages have greatly increased ; but the prices of all articles
of consumption, house-rent, apparel, agricultural and me-
chanical implements, &c., have augmented also. " Wages
are very high in France," says M. Michelet, "in comparison
with Sivitzerland and Germany ; but, in the former, wants
are much more keenly felt."
AGRICULTURAL FACTS.—It would appear from what
is passing around us in the district of Bassetlaw, that the
agriculturists here are not so much alarmed at the great and
comprehensive scheme of Sir Robert Peel. At a sale of the
land belonging to the late Mr. R. Draper, of Lancham, most
of the grass land sold for 1001. per acre and upwards. and
the arable land, which was not first rate, realised from 60/.
to 654 per acre. At another sale, recently held at Edwin-
stowe, of some poor forest land, valued at 20/. per acre, the
biddings rose up to 431. per acre, at which sum the whole was
sold .At the sale of farming stock, the property of Richard
Milward, Esq., at Babworth, nineteen cart horses realised an
average of 30/. 12s. each.—Doncaster Gazette.
DISCOVERY OF GOLD COIN NEAR STRASBURG.—Four
poor woodcutters of Serven, a village in the valley of Maasmunster„
whilst occupied in hewing wood in a neighbouring forest, discovered
on the surface of the earth a quantity of gold coins, of 24 and 48
francs, bearing the effigy of Louis XV. and XVI., nearly new, and
to the amount of nearly 3,000 francs. The joy and astonishment of
the poor men may be imagined, who had never seen so much gold
in their lives. With an honesty which does them honour, they
immediately informed the proprietor of the forest of the discovery,
who had a right to one-half by law. The proprietor, M. Lollier, a
land surveyor at Belfast, from a feeling of praiseworthy generosity,
would not take advantage of his share of the sum, but had it dis-
tributed In charity among the poor of the distract. It is presumed
that this money was burled during the revolution.

We believe that an error has occurred in gazetting
the naval uniform. The star on the epaulettes of commanders, In-
stead of being frosted silver, is to be exactly similar to that worn by
Majors atilt) army.—Unikd &nix Gwettt.

COURT CIRCULAR.
'the Queen and Prince Albert took an airing yesterday in
an open carriage and four, attended by the Egnerrics in
Waiting, Lord Charles Wellesley (Clerk Marshal) and Major-
General Sir Edward Bowater, on horseback.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, were
taken their usual walks and rides yesterday in the gardens
of Buckingham Palate.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, rode out on horse-
back yesterday, attended by Sir Edward Bowater.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended by
Lady Augusta Bruce and Sir George Couper, honoured the
performance of the Italian Opera with her presence yester-
day evening.
inc Serene Highness the Here litary Prince of Saxe Mei-
ningen, attended by Baron de Reltzenstein, honoured the
Haymarket Theatre with his presence on Monday evening.
Mr. Charles Russell, M.P., accompanied by Mr. Saunders,
had an interview with the Earl of Dalhousie yesterday, at the
office of the Board of Trade.

Lord Francis Egerton, the Lord Advocate of Scotland, Mr.
Warde, Mr. Beckett, Mr. R. Clive, and other Members of
Parliament, had an interview with Sir Robert Peel yesterday,
at his official residence in Downing-street. Sir James
Graham and Lord Granville Somerset were present at the
interview.

Dispatches were received yesterday, at the Colonial office,
from the Governor of New Zealand. Dispatches were sent
off last evening, from the Colonial-office, for the Governor of
New South Wales.

Mr. Hutt, M.P., had an interview yesterday with the Earl
of Dalhousie, at the office of the Board of Trade.

The Duchess Dowager of Cleveland, arrived at her re-
sidence in Seamore-place. yesterday, for the season, from
her seat, Newton House, Yorkshire.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
EPSOM SPRING RACES.

Hitherto the interest of the Spring Races at Epsom has
been confined to the Trial Plate, for three-year-olds, given
by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, and a stake or two in heats for the
especial amusement of those to whom quantity is everything.
Matters, however, are no longer to proceed at the old "jog-
trot" pace. The grand stand, and with it the active arrange-
ment of the races, has passed into the hands of Mr. Henry
Dorling, and under the immediate patronage of the Stewards
of the Jockey Club, (now associated in the Stewardship
with Sir Gilbert Heathcote), and, with the best wishes of
every man who would maintain the turf on a sound and
respecable footing, he has in the short time that has elapsed
since he "signed, sealed, and delivered," accomplished suf-
ficient in the shape of improvement to convince the world
that Epsom is no longer to be dependent solely on its Derby
and Oaks. All the modem improvements have been already
or will be adopted, and, inalgre the selfish opposition of a die.
appointed clique, will henceforth rank with the best in the
country. The first meeting under the new regime will take
place on Friday next, and in a few words we will endeavour
to show that the anticipations we have occasionally indulged
of its success are not likely to be disappointed.
The course has been thoroughly stressed and levelled, and
we hear that more money and labour have been expended
on it during the last winter than in twenty years previously.
great number of posts and chains have been set up towards
Tattenham Corner, where the pressure from the crowd is
usually greatest; and it is with much pleasure we notice that
the officials have reserved a space tor the people who may nut
be rich enough to obtain admission to the stands.
The judge's chair has been removed to the upper or north
side of the course, an alteration we have often suggested, and
entirely approve of.
A new telegraph has been completed, showing the names
of the jockies as they weigh, a decided improvement to
any that we have yet seen in this quarter. But the im-
provements in and about the grand stand throw all others,
excellent as they are, into the shade. We were surprised
to see the vast quantity of earth that had been removed
since last year, ant the solidity and excellence of the new
works. The lawn, or enclosure in front, is now carried
up in a rather sharp slope from the edge of the course to
a level with the principal floor of the building, and will furnish
accommodation for many thousands of spectators, and
afford them an uninterrupted view of the races. The hall
opens immediately upon the lawn, and will be a convenient
refuge for the " ring," in wet or cold weather. The enclosure
is extensive—we should say half as large again as Ascot,
but we fancy it will not be found too spacious with the at-
traction of the Derby saddling; in front. The rooms on the
basement are appropriated to the officials of the course. They
include the clerk of the course's office, the weighing room,
jockey's retiring-room, printing-office, and many other con-
veniences. This part of the building is warmed by a
powerful stove, and is laid down with matting and properly
ventilated. Two rooms on the principal floor are reserved,
one for the Jockey Club, the other for the Bench of Magis-
trates, and the remainder being open to the public. The
Grand Saloon is now in progress of decoration, and we can
see enough to warrant us in stating that. when finished, it
will be one of the handsomest rooms of its kind in the
country. On this floor there are two elegant ladies' rooms,
fitted with toilets, and handsomely furnished. A grand en-
trance has been made at the back of the building, and is
most conveniently arranged. A large yard has been en-
closed with gates, so as to allow of carriages setting down
without being molested by the rabble, and the entrance is
wide enough for three carriages to draw up together.
As far as our judgment goes, the arrangements are unex-
ceptionable, and we trust the liberal proprietor and lessee
will reap the reward of his labours; at all events, from the
interest attached to the great race to come off on Friday, the
number of horses already en route, and the favourable state
of the weather, we do not hesitate to predicate that the
Spring Meeting willl be a bumper. We shall give the
entries and arrivals to-morrow.

STEAM TO BRAZIL.—A beautiful large iron steamer
was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. James
Hodgson and Co., south end of the Brunswick Dock, on Mon-
day. The ceremony of christening was performed by Mrs.
Samuel Johnson, of Pernambuco. The noble fabric having
received from her fair sponsor the designation of the Ante-
lope, the usual preparations were made for consigning her to
the bosom of the waters. She went off in admirable
style, amid the cheers of numerous spectators who had as-
sembled to witness the interesting event. The Antelope is
the first of a line of eight steamers, on the screw principle,
intended to ply between this port and Brazil. She is 600
tons burden, and is considered by competent judges a very
fine model. She is 175 feet long, 26 feet 4 inches in beam,
and 17 feet deep. Her propeller will be workod by a pair of
engines of 100 horse power, or 50-horse power each. She will
be rigged as a ship, with very heavy masts and rigging, and
consigned to the command of Captain O'Brien, who has bad
very extensive experience in iron ships. After the launch,
320 invited guests, including a large number of the fair sex,
were entertained by the owners, Messrs. M'Tear and Had-
field, with a sumptuous collation, provided by Mr. Lynn, of
the Waterloo Hotel. Mr. M'Tear presided, and fulfilled the
duties of host and chairman with great courtesy and ability.
Champagne and other wines of choice quality flowed abun,
dantly. Success to the new ship was drunk by the company,
and devoutly wished by all present. Other toasts followed,
and the party, after an hour or two of social enjoyment, de-
parted, highly gratified with the hospitality of their enter-
prising and liberal entertainers.
COLONIZING OREGON.—We have already briefly
noticed the fact, that a brig was about to sail, or had sailed
from Newburyport for the Columbia River; but the parti-
culars, which we learn from the Newburyport Herald, and
other sources, are too interesting to be omitted. The
brig Henry, commanded by Captain Kilburn, is
owned by Mr. John Cushing, the father of our
late Minister to China, a wealthy and enter-
prising merchant of the ancient town we have named.
We are told by the New Providence He; aid that some " three
or four hundred spectators gathered at the wharf to wit-
ness the brig's departure, and there were many moist eyes
among those who took leave of their friends. Reli-
gious exercises were bad on the occasion, prayer being
offered by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, and a brief address made
by the Rev. Dr. Dana. One of the passengers arrived from
Boston in the cars a few moments after the brig cast off,
and was put on board by a pilot boat. The vessel went down
the river in good style, with a fine breeze, and, as the baro-
meter was rising, there was a good probability that she will
carry pleasant weather with her till clear of the coast. The
people on the wharf gave them a parting salute of three
cheers, which were responded to from the brig."—New York
Express.

BRITISII
MUSEUM.—From a paper just issued by
order of the House of Commons, the following results appear
respecting the British Museum :—The receipts, from Christ-
mas, 1841, to Christmas, 1845, amounted to 46,968/. inclnd-
ing 32,2241. from the Parliamentary grant, and dividends
on balance in hand, &c. The estimated expenditure from
Christmas, 1844, to Christmas, 1845, was 46,6691., and the
actual expenditure 43,821/. The estimated charge from Lady-
day, 1846, to Lady-day, 1847, is stated as 47,8501., the
principal increase proposed being in the purchase.and acqui-
sition of printed books and coins and antiquities. The
amont of the grant required from Parliament for the year
ending Lady-day, 1847, is 45,4061. The amount of special
Parliamentary grants received during the year ending
Christmas, 1845, was 12,1871., of which sum 11,5181. was
expended in the purchase of books and MSS. from the libra-
ries of the Duke of Sussex, Mr. Bright, and R. Southey,
Esq. 1,095/. the expenses of collecting and conveying
to England the Rantlimn marbles; the purchase of prints,
fossils, &c. With regard to the number of visitors annually
to the Museum, it appears that, in 1840, there were 247,929
persons to view the general collections ; in 1841, 319,374 ;
in 1842 there were 547,718 ; 1843, 517,440 ; 1844, 575,758;
and in 1845 there were 685,614. The number of visits made to
the reading rooms for the purpose of study or research was, in
1810, about 1,950 ; in 1820, about 8,820 ; in 1830, 33,200 ; in
1840, 67,541 ;in 1845,64,427. The number of visits by artists
and students to the galleries of sculpture, for the purpose of
studying, wzs about 4,938 in 1831, 6,354 in 1840, and 4,256
in 1845. Last year, 5,904 visited the print room. A very
interesting statement is added, detailing the additions made
to the Museum in its various departments during the year
ending December 25, 1845. This statement occupies seven
folio pages of close print, which will furnish some idea of the
extent of these additions, which occupy so much space in
mere enumeration.
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YETNINBTER.—Wo understand that the licensed vie-
tuallers in this district, having suffered very considerably
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tec toito n. When it is considered that publicans occupy
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houses highly rented and rated in consequence of their being
duly licensed, it is manifestly unjust that they should be under-
sold by persons who have no legal right to compete with them.
A meeting will soon take place on this subject, and the plan of
protection to be proposed is equally simple and efficient, viz.,
to offer a suitable reward for the conviction of any person
who shall be detected in the illegal sale of liquors, and to di-
vide such exper.se among the members of the association, so
that no outlay will be made until a conviction shall have
taken place. Several of the gentry and clergy have ex-
pressed their readiness to co-operate in this scheme, as many
instances of suffering and crime come under their notice
from facilities thus afforded for intemperance.—Sherborne
Journal.

LONDON AND COUNTY ECONOMIC INVESTMENT AND
FAMILY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION.—The third meeting of
this association was held on Monday evening at the offices in
Brunswick-square. The association would appear to be very
thriving if we may judge from the numerous and respectable
attendance. The objects are to enable the members to pur-
chase residences for occupation, or other freehold or leasehold
property, for investment, for redemption of mortgages, and
creating a savings' fund, yielding about four times the amount
otherwise to be obtained. About 1,500/. have been already
advanced to members desirous of borrowing. The committee
(who act gratuitously) appear to have no sinecure, being
fully engaged when we left (past eleven r. 14.) in settling ac•
counts of money received from members in the course of the
evening.
CAN THIS BE TRATE?—Jam, a Jarvis, a man 75 years
old, an inmate of the Barrow-upon-Soar Union-house, was charged
with refusing to work at pumping water, &c., for whieh the medical
officer had certified that he was abie. He had been put on "refractory
diet" for refusing to pump, but still refused, and the board had, there-
fore, instructed the present process to be taken. The old man said
the work had done him harm. Committed to the House of Correction
to hard labour for twenty-one days I—Lsictwest• Mercury.

EARLY SPRING.—A redbreast's nest may at present
be seen in one of the side-cuttings of the railway, near Ilack-
thorpe, containing full-fledged young ones. About a week ago, Mr.
George Harrison, gamekeeper to the Earl of Lonsdale, when going
his rounds on Great Strickland Common, discovered a partridge'.
not =Wang eighteen egge.7caragg raergift

PART r.

PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
The second Philharmonic Concert took place last evening, at the
Hanover-square Rooms. Her Majesty and Prince Albert honoured
the Concert with their presence and the programme. which
was as follows, was expressly commanded by, her Majesty :

.. Mendelsaohn Barthel*

Overture, Melusina
Recit, /.‘ Its s'eloignent,"
Romance, " Sombre foraet," Madame
Caradori Allan (Guillaume Tell) .. Rossini.
Sinfonia Pastorale .. .. • • .. Beethoven.
PART IL