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The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-23

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE-WEDNESDAY.
A very limited quantity of English Wheat was on offer in
our market; nevertheless the demand for that article, arising
from the improved state of the weather for harvest work,
was far from active, at Monday's advance in the quotations.
The best parcels of fine foreign Wheat moved off freely ;
all other qualities slowly, at late rates. Bonded Wheats were
mostly held for more money. No foreign Wheat has come
in this week. For Barley the demand was firm, and a good
clearance was effected, at extreme figures. Malt was in good
request, and quite as dear as last advised. All kinds of Oats,
the supply of which on sale was small, sold steadily, at very
full prices. Beans, Peas, Indian Corn •meal, and Flour, were
quite as dear.

ARRIVALS.
Barley.
300 4r!.

Wheat.
1,560 qrs.

English •• • ..•
Irish. • • • • •• • •
Foreign ......

° I Flour.
4_,32a1_10:. I
qra. 1,120ak,.

-- 1 220
Malt, 610 qrs.
!'"VITHITECHAPEZ.

Prime Beef and Mutton commanded a steady sale, at full
prices; otherwise the demand was in a sluggish state.—
Beef, from 2s 8d to 3s 8d ; Mutton, 3s 6d to 4s 8d ; Lamb,
3s 10d to ss; Veal, 3s 4d to 4s 2d; and Pork, 3s 6d to 4s 6d
per 81bs by the carcase.
1307101TG11 NOP MARKET.
The best parcels of Hops are in steady request, at fully
last week's quotations. In all other kinds exceedingly little
business is doing. The plantation accounts, received to-day,
are rather more favourable, yet the duty is called only
185,0001. Sussex pockets, 21 2s to 21 6s ; Weald of Kent
ditto, 2/ 4s to 2/ ; Mid and East Kent ditto, 2/ 8s to 5155.
London, England, 1848-08-23

MODENA.

- - -
The following proclamation has been published by the
Duke of MODENA :
" Francis V., by tke grace of God Duke of Modena, Reg-
gio, Mirandola, Massa-Carrara, and Guastella, Archduke of
Austria, of Este, Prince Royal of Hungary, of Bohemik,
&c. &c. After many vicissitudes, Divine Providence has
permitted us to follow the impulsion of our heart, in allowing
us to approach our well-beloved subjects. In a short
time we shall be in the midst of' you, ready to
resume the exercise of the sovereignty, and to de-
vote our whole power to the healing of the wounds caused
by the late troubles. Although it may displease you, it is
our duty to remind you how much the new ideas of disorder
have served the ambitious views of some of the neighbour-
ing Governments, and overturned an independent state. Wp
know no other enemies but those who have seized upon
our states, and we shall consider them as such until they
shall have restored all that has come to us by hereditary
right, or has been guaranteed to us by the treaties which we
have ourselves always respected. We have also the firm con-
fidence that a great majority of our subjects, who remained
faithful, will assist with all their strength in the re-estai.
blishment of their legitimate Sovereign, and of public
order. We grant a general amnesty, from which none
will be excepted, excepting some chief).
__and promoters,to
whom we shall allow time to, qiiß taik . states, and also
those who have been guilty ool' 6r_KiLairy crimes. We
hope that, for the future, none of*Fuiveil-beloved subjects
will join our enemies; and, in a short time, whoever will
give them assistance, or be found in their ranks, will be
regarded as guilty of rebellion, and as baying contributed to
prolong the agitation and the war on the soil of the country.
'The above appeal to those of our subjects who do not
want confidence in us and in our family, regards parti-
cularly the troops who have been forced by circumstances
to fight for a cause which was not theirs. Let those, then,
who served among these troops and in the militia, and those
of our affectionate subjects who are in a position to carry
arms, present themselves to the military authorities for the
purpose of contributing to the maintenance of order and of
public tranquillity. The brave Imperial troops have entered
as friends into our country, for the purpose of giving therepose
so much required, and of delivering us from the hordes of Italian
adventurers who tyrannize over you. The more prompt and
unanimous your concurrence may be the sooner the state of
war will cease. On our part, we will occupy ourselves with-
out delay with the concessions, which we are diposed to
make to you, in order that, peace being eatablisked, you
may be enabled to enjoy instruction in conformity with the
wants of the epoch, and those of surrounding states.
" Given at Mantua, Aug. 8, 1848." " FRANCIS.
London, England, 1848-08-23

THE CHOLERA IN POLAND.

---
LEMBERG.—From the official medical reports it appears
that the cholera is increasing • considerably in the town of
Sereth, in the circle of Bukowina. From the 18th to the
20th, 115 new cases have occurred, while of the 123 under
treatment, 72 recovered, 11 died, and 42 were still under
treatment. At Cernowitz there have been 25 cases, 8 died,
only I recovered, and 17 are still under treatment. In very
many other towns the cholera has appeared, and is carrying
off numerous victims. According to letters from the Im-
perial Austrian agency at Bucharest the Asiatic cholera has
now spread in 15 districts of Wallachia, nor has it decreased
in intensity in some parts' especially near Bucharest.
According to accounts from the Austrian Consulate at
Odessa of the 24th of July, the cholera has increased in
extent and intensity in the whole of 'Southern Russia,
and at present there is no district along the coast, from the
Sea. Azoph to the Danube, that is exempt from this scourge.
At Odessa there are from 100 to 120 fresh cases daily, and
from 60 to 70 deaths.
In the government of Podolia the cholera, hag alr.o in- I
creased considerably, especially in the government city of
Ka tuienic. erdizzow, where the cholera is now greatly
on the decline, more than 3,000 deaths occurred. It is also
very severe in n bno ; and, according to the latest intelli-
gence from the Governor of Tolh nia, in five circles of that
government there have been 1,385 of cholera-364 con-
vale-cent, and 445 cases of death.
At Radzivilow, on the Rrigsian boundary, near Brodz, the
cases of cholera are increasing, but it is happily of a milder
character.

AN ....INIAGI -.ASSOCIATION
;NATIONAL BRAZILIAN 11----4 ..,.
PAoLltlay a special meeting of this
receitrg the. report of
i...orl,pudon.r,l'avern, for the purpose ofl c°TP.anY was held at
Igl,
e trews of the
tiko,,committee appointed to investigate
e chairman.
conlany.olr. Deputy Corney in .the chair
.._The
said that the committee had, after an anxious.— investigation,
qviteito a:uuanimous opinion that the adoption
hoo,pian ype inexpedient.—The report stated that thited?l"
posable property of the company was estimated at 60,0001.1
The total number. of shares issued was 12,977 ; of th
10,708 had become, marked shares, having taken their pee..
Piet pietitili br. kflp in ifie'year 1440, while 2,269 were classed as
lfttiitarka tiaving.. Only contributed the original subscrip.
tkrilit;' %sT:'Aijr share. The report then recommended that all
rola er§' 'of niiiked 'sbarei be required to pay the call of 4/.
pir shat'6,-deau'cli part thereof as now remained unpaid. The
ekistitik elaima 'of the company were under 16,0001. A very
Stottrir dilEusalp 1011oVied, and several contradictory resolu-
tiefUlAingliiopdeed'ifithout success, the meeting WA3 even-
tually adjourned for a week.
London, England, 1848-08-23

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.

General BuLow, with full powers from the King of
PRUSSIA and the Frankfort Parliament, has arrived at
the Swedish head-quarters at Malmo, with the view of
concluding an armistice of six weeks. The principal
terms proposed are the retreat of the present Provisional
Government of Schleswig-Holstein, to be replaced by a
new Government chosen by the King of DENMARK from
a list of candidates of the Duchies, presented by the
Administrator of the Empire ; the withdrawal of the
German troops from the Duchies, with the exception of
four thousand Prussians. The army of Schleswig-llol-
stein is to be preserved.
London, England, 1848-08-23

FRANCE.

Le Siecle states that Colonel LEFLO bad arrived at St.
Petersburgh as Envoy Extraordinary of the French Re-
public, and that the Emperor NIGHOLAS had recognized
the new Government of France, and was about to appoint
a Minister to represent him in Paris. By order of
General CAvAlcrtsc, M. DUBODAN, Representative of
the People, General CHARON, Director of the Algerian
Department in the Ministry of War, and M. FELLMAN,
Under Director in the same Ministry, have been ap-
pointed members of the Committee charged with divining
the means of transportation of the insurgents of June.
A Communist procession took place at Avignon on
the 14th inst. The Communists were loud in their
threats against the rich, and several citizens who were
in the streets at the time the procession passed were in-
sulted and beaten.

M. TOMASSCO arrived in Paris on Monday on a special
mission from the Republic of Venice to the French Re-
public.
M. LUCIEN MURAT has returned from Italy.
London, England, 1848-08-23

SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.

General BuLovit with full powers from the King of
Pitussia. and the ',Frankfort Parliament, has arrived at
the Swedish bead-quarters at Malmo, with the view of
concluding an armistice of six weeks. The principal
terms proposed are the retreat of the present Provisional
Government of Schleswig-Holstein, to be replaced by a
new Government chosen by the King of DENMARK from
a list of candidates of the Duchies, presented by the
Administrator of the Empire ; the withdrawal of the
German troops from the Duchies, with the exception of
four thousand Prussians. The army of Schleswig-Hol-
stein is to be preserved.
London, England, 1848-08-23

FRANCE.

[The following appeared in our Third Edition of
last night] :
"It is by mistake," says the Detats, " that it has
11, en stated that M. ANDRIAN, Vice-President of the
Assembly of Frankfort, is coming to Paris on an extra-
ordinary mission to the Republic. M. ANDRIAN 15 only
to pass through the capital, and proceeds to London.
It is M. FREDERICK DE RAIIMER, the eminent historian,
who is charged to convey to General CAVAIGNAC the ex-
pression of the sympathies of the Lieut.-General of the
Empire of Germany for the Government of France. If
the mission of M. DE RAUDIER should extend to other
questions, and especially to the desire of the Empire to
take part in the negotiations concerning Italy, it would
only be, we are assured, with the well-decided intention
to take a conciliating position as regards Italian liberties,
in case they should be threatened by unjust pretensions."
London, England, 1848-08-23

IPSWICH CORN EXCHANGE,AuG. 22.

The weather continues very unfavourable, which pre
vents farmers doing much in earting Wheat; a few fine
days would enable them to get it up in quick time. We
had a fair demand for Wheat to-day, at an advance of
2s per quarter; Barley, Beane, and Peas, are 18 to 2s
higher. Oats improved is ; Malt, 2s better; Flour, 3s
per sack dearer.
PER QUARTER. PER QUARTER.
Wheat 49s to 61s Beans 29s to 37s
Barley
Oats ...
Rye.. ....... .... 28s to 31s Flour, per sack 44s to 498
London, England, 1848-08-23

HUN GARY.

_ - -
The report of the defeat of the Servian insurgents, by
the Hungarian troops is confirmed. Tho Servians have
been driven from the towns of Szarcsa and Neuzina,
which they had occupied. General HIABOWSKY has
received a letter from the Archbishop of CARLOWITZ,
stating that the Servians were ready to conclude peace
with the Magyars on the conditions they had proposed,
but if they do not succeed they will be under the ne-
cessity of applying for protection.
It was reported at Pesth that the Bann, JELLAcrtica,
had crossed the Danube at the head of a large force.
London, England, 1848-08-23

HANOVER.

The Hanoverian Government have issued a notice
proclaiming the small town of Harburg, on a southern
branch of the Elbe, a free port from the Ist of October
next. The port of Harburg will by that time afford all
facilities for the loading and unloading of vessels. It
communicates by railroad with the cities of Hanover
and Brunswick, and will thus be a convenient market
for English and colonial goods, which it is easy to
transport from Harbtin.,,, into the interior of Germany.

ROME.
A proclamation, dated August 11, has been published
at Rome, in which, after announcing the events at Bo-
logna, the Ministry inform the people that troops are
on their way to defend the Papal States by order of
Prus, who is intent upon the defence and redemption of
the common fatherland.
At the meeting of the Chamber of Deputies in the
city of Rome on the 11th inst., M. GALLEvrt, the Minister
of Police, rendered an account of the events which
had taken place at Bologna. He stated that the citi-
zens had captured frota the Austrians two officers,
thirty men, and three pieces of cannon. The Advocate
STuRBINETTI, the President of the Chamber, announced
that he had written to the Minister of the Interior to
apprise him of the wishes of the Chamber contained
in an address from the people of Rome, praying that the
t be, di•manded by the Ro-
man Government. The Minister had replied that tic
had not moved in the matter, as he did not consider the
address legal, as it had but a few signatures attached to
it. The President replied to him that the address of the
people was supported by a vote of the House. M. STER-
BIN' prayed the President to renew his demand, as he
was assured the address had not been sent to the French
Ambassador. M. MAmtarsi moved that the words "the
country is in danger" be inscribed in every town in the
Roman dominions, and that the Minister be requested to
pray the Pontiff to write to each of the Bishops and
parish priests in his States to exhort the people from the
altars to rise in a body for the defence of the Pontifical
Throne and of their common country. This resolution
was passed with loud acclamations, and the Chamber ad-
journed.
London, England, 1848-08-23

thrive, you must feel that the result obtained is very satis-
factory. I will not go into the traffic figures of other lines ;
but any gentleman may compare for himself their traffic, as
given officially, with our own. What will be the state of
the Brighton traffic when prosperous times have returned,
and the whole of the traffic from Weymouth, in Dorsetshire,
on the one side, and Hastings on the other, is developed,
when such is the traffic under the present state of depres-
sion ? Haying made these observations, I have to request,
in conclusion, that any proprietor will put to me any ques-
tion that he pleases, and to assure you that I will answer it,
if by so doing I should not compromise the interest of this
company. I know of no question but one which should be
avoided on that ground. Ido hope that if any proprietor has
anything to urge against the directors, individually or col-
lectively, he will have the manliness to do it here; and I
shall be ready to give him an answer.
Mr. CRoWLEY (a director) seconded the motion.
Mr. LEVY begged to propose that the cordial thanks of the
proprietors be given to the chairman and his colleagues.
The motion was carried by acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and the meeting then
broke up.
London, England, 1848-02-12

SECOND READINGS.

The following Bills were read a second time, and
ordered to be committed :

Bristol and Clifton Gas Light Amendment.
Clifton Bridge (Extension of Time for Completion
of Works).
Dover Landing Pier.
Edinburgh Municipality Extension, and Trans-
ference of Police and Paving.
Glasgow Waterworks Acts Amendment.
Manchester Corporation Waterworks Acts Amend-
ment.

Rutherglen and Strathbungo Turnpike Road.
Worcester Turnpike Trust.
JEWISH DISABILITIES.

Mr. E. DENISON presented a petition from
Bolton in favour of the Jewish Disabilities Bill.

Mr. CHRISTOPHER presented petitions again&
the Bill.

The Earl of ARUNDEL and SURREY pre-
sented petitions in favour of the Bill.
Mr. LOCKIIART presented petitions against the
Jewish Disabilities Bill.

Sir J. Y. BULLER presented a petition from
Higham Ferrara against the 13111.
Petitions were also presented against the Bill by
Mr. Hodson, from Carlisle; by Major Beresford, from
Saffron Walden ; by Mr. Plumptre ; by Mr. Buck,
from Ottery St. Mary and Ottery St. Peter, in Devon•
shire; by Mr. Miles, from Frome.—Petitions were
presented in favour of the Bill by Mr. C. Lushing-
ton, from Westminster ; by Mr. Cobden, by Mr. S.
Crawford, by Mr. Osborne, by Mr. C. Pearson, by
Mr. Hindley, by Lord Duncan, by Mr. G. Thompson,
by Mr. Shafto Adair, and by Mr. Gibson Craig.
London, England, 1848-02-12

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
ON MONDAY EVENING,
Will be performed LA PREMIERE MALADE.
After which, ROSE ET MARGUERITE. Marguerite, Mdlle.
Nathalie; Rose, Mdlle Baptiste.
To conclude with LE CADET DE FAMILIE. Jules, Mdlle.
Nathalie.
Boxes, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
MITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond•street.
Doors open at Seven, Vs commence at half-past Seven.
Boxes, 6e. ; Pit, 3s. Gd.; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. T. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland place.
Madame ANNA THILLON.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Drama, entitled ; or, the
Goddess of Eldorado. captain Fleur:llle, Mr. C. Fisher ; Lafollo,
Mr. Wynn ; Trincole, Mr. Neville ; Marondel, Mr. Cooper ; Selino,
Mr. A. Harris ; Salaam, Mr. Compton ; Marchioness de Moutauron,
Mrs. Fosbroke ; Hortense, Miss Villars; Zilia, Miss Emma Stanley ;
Naida, Madame Anna Trillion.
After which, a new comic Drama, called MT SISTER'S SECRET.
Lovechace, Mr. James Vining. Torpid, Mr. ConiptOn ; Margaret,
Miss E. Montague ; Alice, Miss Villars.
'to conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
FATHER TIME ; or, Harlequin and the Four Seasons.
Dress Circle, ss. ; Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is.
London, England, 1848-02-12

THE EXPLOSION OF THE CRICKET.

Mr. MUNTZ wished to ask the Right lion. Baro-
net the Secretary for the Home Department, whether,
in consequence of the explosion of the Cricket, it was
the intention of Government to take any steps in
Jespect of the valves of steamers plying on the
River Thames.

Mr. LABOUCHERE said, perhaps the Hon.
Member was not aware that Government already had
control over these boats. All vessels that carried
passengers were required to undergo an examination
by an officer appointed for that purpose by the Board
of Trade.
London, England, 1848-02-12

ROYAL TICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING
Will by performed JA NI& EIRE ; or, the Secrets of Thornfleld
Manor. Principal characters by Messrs. Hicks, Dale, Searle, nig-
gle, Forman , Miss Vincent, Mrs. G. Lee, and Miss Burroughcliffe.
To conclude with GUY 14EANNERING. Meg Merrilies, Mr. N. T.
Micky, supported by the entire strength of the Company.
Boxes, is. ; rit, 61. ; Gallery, 4d. No Hail-price to any part
of the house.
Doors open at Six, to commence at Half-past Six.
London, England, 1848-02-12

VACAisI'T SEE OF CANTERBURY.

Mr. HORSMAN stated that he would on Mon-
day next put a question to the Noble Lord at the
head of the Government with a view of ascertaining
whether it was his intention to introduce any mea-
sure similar to that which had been introduced upon
the appointment of the present Bishop of Durham, the
object of which would be to make the income of the
Archbishop subject to any changes or modifications
which might be made by Parliament, for the purpose
of bringing the amount within the statutable limits
prescribed by the Act for equalizing the incomes of
the various sees.
London, England, 1848-02-12

Feb. 11.

BREVET.—Captisn Lord Hamilton Francis Chichester,
of 2d Foot, to be Major in the Army, Nor. 9.
ERRATUM in the Gazette of Nov. 12, 1847.

73d Foot—For " Lieutenant Charles Littlehalos to
be Captain by purchase, rico Baker promoted," read,
" vice Brown, promoted."
OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, FEB. 9, 1848.
Corps of Royal Engineers—Brevet Major
Charles Carson Alexander, to be Lieutenant-
Colonel, vice Piper, retired on full pay, Feb. 2 ;
Second Captain Robert Georges Hamilton to be Captain,
vice Alexander; First Lieutenant Thomas Lionel John
Gallwey to be Second Captain, vice Hamilton ; Second
Lieutenant Henry Schaw, to be First Lieutenant, vice
Gallwey, Feb. 2.
Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire.
Joseph Bailey, Esq., M.P., to be Deputy Lieutenant;
Hugh Powell Price, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant,
Feb. 8.
Commission by the Lord-Lieutenant and Sheriff.Prin-
.
London, England, 1848-02-12

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUff.

SIR,—Nil )you permit me to inquire whether you
do not think there ought to be some other qualifica-
tion for jurymen than the mere possession of house-
hold property—l mean some intellectual test ?
My attention has been drawn to this subject by the
consideration of the verdict returned by the jury on
Saturday last, in the case of G. F. Middlebrook,
charged with arson, against whom a verdict of
" guilty" . was pronounced, whether in accordance
with the evidence or not, must of course be left to
God and their own conscience ; but in alcase of such
contradictory evidence, doubt, and manifest impro-
bability, methinks it would have been more consis-
tent with the iniportance of the case if the .jury had
retired to consider and properly weigh the evidence
brought before them; and, then, unless perfectly
convinced of the prisoner's guilt, have given any doubt
in his favour. More especially when cases have so
recently been brought to public notice of parties who
have been brought in as guilty by juries, and
punished accordingly, having their innocence ulti-
mately clearly proved.
You very correctly state that the verdict was to
the surprise of a crowded court.
A few remarks on this subject from your able pen
will much oblige, yours, respectfully,
AN ENGLISHMAN.

Feb. 10, 1848.
I enclose my card, which I believe is required by
you.
London, England, 1848-02-12

Admiralty had taken into consideration the several
memorials of the commanders and lieutenants with
regard to a retired list, and of the masters with re-
spect to the present anomalous rank which they hold
in the service.
Mr. WARD said that it was not the intention of
the Crown to snake any provision in the estimates
for the purpose referred to by the Gallant Member.
With respect to the second part of the question, he
would state that the Board of Admiralty had had the
memorials in question under their consideration, and
had come to the conclusion that they could not ac -
cede to the suggestions of the memorialists.
VACANT SEE OF CANTERBURY.

Mr. lIORSMAN stated that he would on Mon-
day next put a question to the Noble Lord at the
head of the Government with a view of ascertaining
whether it was his intention to introduce any mea-
sure similar to that which had been introduced upon
the appointment of the present Bishop of Durham, the
object of which would be to make the income of the
Archbishop subject to any changes or modifications
which might be made by Parliament, for the purpose
of bringing the amount within the statutable limits
prescribed by the Act for equalizing the incomes of
the various sees.
London, England, 1848-02-12

ADJOURNMENT' OF THE HOUSE.

It was ordered that the Hcuse, at its rising, do
adjourn until Monday.
VAGRANT POOR.

Mr. MILES wished to know whether it was the
intention of the Government to bring in any measure
for the purpose of putting an end to the evils attend-
ing the large increase which had taken place in the
numbers of the vagrant and tramping poor of this
country.
Mr. C. BULLER said that his attention had
been directed to the subject, and if it should be ne-
cessary to require the intervention of the House in
the matter, the Government would certainly not delay
introducing a measure calculated to rnt.et the case.
PAYMASTERS AND PURSERS.
Captain PECIIELL wished to know from the
Secretary of the Admiralty whethor it was intended
to make provision in the Estimates for completing the
retired list of paymasters and pursers to the numbers
recommended in the report of the Committee of .Flag
Officers in 1842 ; (4nd also, whether thq Ziorcel of
London, England, 1848-02-12

GUSTAVUB THE THIRD.

Gustavus the Third, in F. Vining; Count Ribbing, Mr. Horncas-
tle ; Count de Horn, Mr. Jones ; Camel Lillienhorn, Mr. Rafter ;
Captain Ankerstrom, Mr. H. Phillips ; Oscar, Miss Poole ; Madame
Ankerstrom. Miss. R. Isaacs.
After which the elegant Performances of those distinguished It:n-
tortilationists, the celebrated Chapello Czartoriski Family.
To conclude with a new Pantomime, entitled BA.TTLMDOOR aid
SHUTTLECOCK ; or, Harlequin Trap, Bat, and Ball.
A distinct entrance to the private boxes has been made (which
have been re-fitted). Private boxes may be had nightly of all the
Principal Librarians ; and at the Box-oft:A of the Theatre, which is
open daily from Ten until Four.
?.s. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, Gd.
London, England, 1848-02-12

Cherbourg to direct steamers to the Mediterranean.
It appears that similar orders have been sent to the
other ports of the Atlantic. It seems that the Go-
vernment desires to have under its hand, in the Me-
diterranean, a small fleet of steam-vessels capable of
conveying a little corps d'arrnee on any point whatever
of the coast. It is added that all the general officers
and the chiefs of corps belonging to the army of
Africa, who are at present on leave of absence at
Paris have received orders to return to their respec-
tive posts."
The Three per Cents. closed on the Paris Bourse
yesterday at 74f. 25c.; New Loan, 75f. 20c ; Five per
Cents., 116 f. 90c. ; Orleans Railroad Shares, 1,183 f.
75c.; Rouen, 665 f.; Havre, 415 f. ; Great Northern,
540 f. ; Avignon, ‘32f. 50e.; Vierzon, 510 f.;
Bordeaux, 475 f. ; Paris and Strasburg, 405 f. ; Tcurs
and Nantes, 380 f.; Paris and Lyons, 3olf. 25c.

BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, FEB. 11.
_ _

Dutch Rhenish, I—Northern of France, 1118 —Rouen
and Havre, 17—Sambre aid Meuse, 61.

MARKET NEWS.-(THI6 DAY.)
COVENT-GARDEN.

Full average supplies of both fruit and vegetables
were on sale to-day, the time of year considered, yet
the general demand was steady, at last week's quotations.
Potatoes, from 6s to 8s 6d per cwt.; Onions, 2s to
Ss 3d; and Apples, is 8d to 3s 6d; per half-sieve ;
Walnuts, 8d to Is; and Oranges, 5s to 12s 6d per 100;
Greens, 26 to 3s 3d; Turnips, 24 6d to 3s; Leeks, 9tl to
Is 2d; and Carrots, 4s to 6s per dozen bunches; Savoys,
9d to is 3d per dozen; Celery, is t• 1s 9d; Horse-
radish, 29 to 43 6d; and Brocoli, is Cd to $s per bundle;
Filberts and Cob-nuts, 8d to 10d per lb; Spinach, 6s
per sieve.
London, England, 1848-02-12

WEST INDIES.

Mr. HUME gave notice that, unless the Hon.
Member for West Gloucestershire should upon an early
day bring forward his motion on the subject of the
West Indies, he should himself propose a series of re-
solutions on the subject of giving to the proprietors
of estates in their colonies a full and fair trial with
respect to the effects of the employment of any kind
of labour which they might require.
ATTORNEYS' CERTIFICATES.
Mr. WARD presented a petition from a number of
solicitors, practising in Sheffield, praying for the
abolition of the duty on certificates required to be
taken by attorneys when admitted to practice.
JEWISH DISABILITIES.
Mr. AGLIONBY presented a petition from per-
sona
na residing at Whitehaven, praying that the Bill
removing the Jewish disabilities might speedily
passinto law.

WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE ELECTION.
Upon the Members nominated by the General
Committee of Elections to inquire into the truth of
the allegations contained in the West Gloucestershire
petition being summoned to the har to be sworn, it was
discovered that Mr Charles Lennox Cumming
London, England, 1848-02-12

THE LATE TRIAL FOR ARSON.
TO THE EISITOR OF THE SUN.
Slit,—l venture to suggest a topic for your value.'
ble comu:ent in the case of George Frederick Mid-
dlebrook, who was last week, at the Central Criminal, ',/.!
Court, sentenced to seven years' transportation for
setting on fire his master's dwelling-house, &c., and
as the untoward result of this prosecution has
plunged an intelligent young man in suffering and
di,grace, cast a cloud upon the wholg of,` his future
life, and involved in the deepest sorrow a large circle
of respectable connexions, you would render an
essential service to the cause of humanity were you
to direct your able pen towards facilitating the efforts
to obtain at least a mitigation of the sentence, which
his friends have already set on foot. In relating the
trial you have remarked that the whole court was
astonished at the verdict; and I doubt not that in
examining the evidence you will join in that surprise.
Is it not a fundamental principle recognised in British
courts that the prisoner must have the benefit of any
doubt that may exist ? Was not the evidence in this
case all doubt ? What did the prosecution prove,
except that the fire occurred—that Mr. Hannaford
said he missed some money, which has not yet been
traced—that the prisoner was the only person in the
house when the fire was discovered, but not the only
person who had been in the house within a period
brief enough for a fire to have existed unobserved ?
I am informed that the prisoner still declares his
innocence, and that he has already enlisted the sym-
pathies of the chaplain and governor of the prison,
who have expressed their belief that he is not guilty.
I have the honour to be, Sir, &c.,
THOMAS LOWTHER DOVE.
Duchy Wharf, Strand, Feb. 10, 1848.
London, England, 1848-02-12

ASTLEY'i ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
r,)prletor and Manager, air. William Batty.
Mr. Batty's performing Elephants.
THIS EVENING,

The Grand Spectacle of TRH CAMP OF SILESIA..
Entire:y new Scenes in the Arena, by the talented Artistes of
the Establishment, in the various modes 01 equestration.
To conclude with a Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime entitled
HARLEQUIN DOCTOR SYNTAX AND HIS DAPPER GREY
MARE, in which those popular artistes Herr DenlM, Mdlle. Theo-
dore, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Bradbury, as Harlequin, Columbine,
Clown, and Pantaloon, which will exceed in splendour aad effect
all former productions at the Amphitheatre,
Box-office open from 11 till 5
Actin; and -tree Manner, Mr. W West.
London, England, 1848-02-12

ARMY AND NAVY.

Sir J. Y. BULLER presented a petition from
Torquay, praying that both the naval and military
establi,hments of the country might be abolished.
RAJA OF SATTARA.

Petitions were presented by several Members pray.
ing for an inquiry into the case of the late Raja o
Sattara.

POOR REMOVAL BILL.

Mr. BAINES brought in the Poor Removal Bill,
which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a
second time on the Ist of March.

ADMISSION OF THE JEWS.
Mr. Stafford presented a petition from a place in
Northamptonshire against the admission of the Jews ;
as also did Mr. Hudson, from York, Mr. Alderman
Thompson and lion. Members from Leicester, Sussex,
Presbytery of Dundalk, and the Marquis of Granby;
and in favour by Mr. Ellice,from Coventry and \Voles-
ton, in Warwick.
ROMAN CATHOLICS.

Captain PEC HELL presented a petition in favour
of the removal of the Catholic disabilities.

THE CURRENCY.

Mr. HUME presented a petition signed by the
Chairman on behalf of a society calling themselves
"Cogitators"—(Laughter)—who held their meetings
at 79, Great Portland-street, Marylebone, approving
of the resolution of the House to inquire into the
currency, and praying them to send for Robert
Owen, whose 80 years' experience would enable the
Committee to obtain a great deal of useful informa-
tion on the subject.
THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
Mr. HUME hoped the Hon. Gentleman (Mr.
Osborne) who had given notice of his intention to
call the attention of the House, on the reading of the
order of the day, to returns which had been pre•
rented with respect to the new Houses of Par-
liament, would postpone doing so until a
future day. He was perfectly alive to the
importance of the subject, but nothing would be lost
by postponing it until Monday.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. OSBORNE said, though be considered the
matter more important than the Chief Commissioner
of Woods and Forests, he was most unwilling to
oppose the wibh of the House, and should therefore
postpone his motion and endeavour to bring it on
next Monday.

REMOVING TENANTS (IRELAND.)
Mr. SCROPE said he wished to correct a statement
which he had made on the strength of a pamphlet
written by a Mr. Tuite, a member of the Society of
Friends. On the faith of Mr. Tuite, he stated that Mr.
Walsh, a landlord in Tipperary, had turned 140 of
his tenantry out of their cottages on to the common
road without food or shelter. It appeared that this
was incorrect, inasmuch as it appeared that posses-
sion was taken by Mr Walsh of 140 of the houses of
his tenantry, but that he had not turned them
out ; therefore, they did not suffer the
miseries which Mr. Tuite had described. He be-
lieved the pamphlet had since been withdrawn, which
led to the inference that the writer considered that
the statements he had made were incorrect. He
(Mr. Scrope) believed it to be his duty to take the
earliest opportunity of correcting the error into which
he had fallen.
London, England, 1848-02-12

13, Great Marlborough-street.
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• " JAMES THE SECOND,"
The New Historical Romance,
Edited by W. H. AINSWORTH, Esq.,
Is now ready at all the Libraries,
In 3 vols., with Illustrations.
lilenry Colburn, publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
thaior the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
M. AMIk btEB. CHARLES YUAN.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a new and original Play, entitled THE WIFE'S
SECRET. Lord Arden, Mr. Howe; Sir Walter Amyott, Mr.
Charles Kean ; Jabez Sneed, Mr. Webster; Harrington, Mr. Brin-
dall ; Brouillard, Mr. Rogers ; Lady Eveline Arayott, Mrs. Charles
scan ; Maud Mrs. Keeley.
After which, the new Farce, called DEAREST ELIZABETH.
Mr. Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
Te conclude with a New aid Original Burlesque Spectacle entitled
!ME WORLD IiIiDERGRGIND; or, the Golden Flute and the
Bfazen Waters.
Stage Manager, Mr. Farren; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to eommence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under Ike direction of Madame Celeste- •
THIS EVENING
Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
THE OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Callenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Miss
Ellen Chaplia, Mrs. Laws, mad Madame Celeste.
To be followed by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will perform.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, le.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at seven.

BOTAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame 17estris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
'MI'S EVENING
Will be performed a new and original piece, called ASTOUNDING
PHENOMENA.. Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F.
Matthews, Bellingham, F. Cooke, and Meadows.
After which, a )iew Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
_MANCH. Friacipal characters by Messrs. IL Hall, Harley, Ker-
idge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitzwilliam, and Mrs. Macnamara.
To conclude with a Romance of Real Life, called 110 X and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstene, aid Mrs. Mac-
namara.
Dress Boxes, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, !s. ; fallery, Is. tie
aalf-price to any part of the house.
' The Sew Box-office,No. 2, Wellington-street, Is open to the
Public every day, from Ten till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
3radwell of the Colosseum.
London, England, 1848-02-12

THE EXPLOSION OF THE CRICKET.

Mr. MUNTZ wished to ask the Right Hon. Baro-
net the Secretary for the Home Department, whether,
in consequence of the explosion of the Cricket, it was
the intention of Government to take any steps in
aespect of the valves of steamers plying on the
River Thames.

Mr. LABOUCHERE said, perhaps the lion.
Member was not aware that Government already had
control over these boats. All vessels that carried
passengers were required to undergo an examination
by an officer appointed for that purpose by the Board
of Trade.
London, England, 1848-02-12

~~

N LATLTRIAL &R A.TIPION;
TO TH' EDITOR OF THE BUN
Sia,--I venture to suggest a topic for your
,p valua-
ble comment in the case of Goa}'Frederick Mid-
dlebrook, who was last week, at Central Criminal
Court, sentenced to seven yeaikt, transportation for
setting on fire his master's dwelling-house, &c., and
as the untoward result of this prosecution has
plunged an intelligent young man in suffering and
disgrace, cast a cloud upon the ,IYlidlb of his
future
life, and involved in the deepest sorrow a large circle
of respectable connexions, you would render an
i essential service to the cause of humanity were you
to direct your able pen towards facilitating the e.:Cfoyta
to obtain at least a mitigation of the sentence, which
his friends have already set on foot. In relating the
trial you have remarked that the whole court was
astonished at the verdict; and I doubt not that in
examining the evidence you will join in that surprise.
Is it not a fundamental principle recognised in British
courts that the prisoner must have the benefit of any
doubt that may exist ? Was not the evidence in this
case all doubt ? What did the prosecution prove,
except that the fire occurred—that Mr. Hannaford
sail he missed some money, which has not yet been
traced—that the prisoner was the only person in the
house when the fire was discovered, but not the only
person who had been in the house within a period
brief enough for a fire to have existed unobserved ?
I am informed that the prisoner still declfres his
innocence, and that he has already enlisted the sym-
pathies of the chaplain and governor of the prison,
who have expressed their belief that he is not guilty.
I have the honour to be, Sir, &c.,
THOMAS LOWTHER DOVE.
Duchy Wharf, Strand, Feb. 10, 1848.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SlR,—Will you permit me to inquire whether you
do not think there ought to be some other qualifica-
tion for jurymen than the mere possession of house-
hold property—l mean some intellectual test ?
My attention has been drawn to this subject by the
consideration of the verdict returned by the jury on
Saturday last, in the case of G. F. Middlebrook,
charged with arson, against whom a verdict of
guilty" :was pronounced, whether in accordance
with the evidence or not, must of course be left to
God and their own conscience ; but in alcase of such
contradictory evidence, doubt, and manifest impro-
bability, methinks it would have been more consis-
tent with the importance of the case if the jury had
retired to consider and properly weigh the evidence
brought before them ; and, then, unless perfectly
convinced of the prisoner's guilt, have given any doubt
in his favour. More especially when cases have so
recently been brought to public notice of parties who
have been brought in as guilty by juries, and
punished accordingly, having their innocence ulti-
milely clearly proved.
You very correctly state that the verdict was to
the surprise of a crowded court.
'A few remarks or this subject from your able pen
will much oblige, fours, respectfully,
AN ENGLISHMAN.

Feb. 10, 1848.
I enclose my card, which I believe is required by
you.
London, England, 1848-02-12

(ftivnin4 AtIA/6

LONDON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1848.

A majority of seventy-three
jin a House of 486
last evening brought the Jewish Disabilities Bill
through the ordeal of a second reading. Although
we could have desired a more unanimous pronuncia.
tion in favour of the measure on the part of the
popular representatives, we are satisfied with the
numerical superiority of its supporters, because the
majority already mentioned is sufficiently remarkable
to be decisive as to the ultimate emancipation of the
Israelites. Even to the most sanguine disentients
there can be no longer any doubt whatever in refe-
rence to the fate of the question recently agitated at
Westminster. Not only is there a conspicuous
numerical preponderance in favour of the views
advocated by the Prime Minister, but we would
especially direct attention to a circumstance
of a very peculiar significance—a circumstance
more persuasive than the most eloquent adjurations
of DISRAELI or of SHELL—namely, that all the in-
telligence of the House of Commons is on the side
of Lord JOHN Russam. ; and that among the sup-
porters of the project for the admission of Jews to
Parliament are numbered all the most important
Members of that renowned and illustrious senate.
rf n e division list of last evening is of itself sufficient
to attest the rationality of the present movement of
religious toleration. Foremost among those who
have declared themselves for
the erasure of the
oL.4tructive phrase from the Oathof Abjuration—
foremost among
torui
et not merely in being force of argument told
and
splendour of rhetoric—are g out
into the lobby, h them,
are the principal leaders of
what by the undiscerning are termed the different
parties in the Legislature. Lord JOHN RBSSELL, as
the leader of a Liberal- Government, has secured to
himself the glory of introducing the measure to the
British Parliament. Sir ROBERT PEEL, as the
leader, or rather the creator, of his political phalanx,
has accorded the Bill his most cordial and powerful
support. Lord GEORGE BENTINCE, .
the • little wrangling, squabbling, and awl-
as the lader of
mobious squad of Protectionists, has de-
clare-d himself so explicitly in favour of
the Ministerial scheme for the liberation
oF,the Hebrew race in England, that he has been
sum-iarily cashiered by the gentlemen of the country
faction, and his sceptre has been suddenly transferred
to the rather dubious grasp of the Most Noble the
Marquis of GRANBY. There is enumerated, in short,
in the upper list of the division almost every name
that genius, skill, or intelligence has recorded in
'brilliant characters upon the pages of Hansard.
Arciong the opponents of the innovation the most
priim;nent quality appears to be that of a respectable
mediocrity.

The Baron LIONEL DE ROTHSCUILD, as the first
London, England, 1848-02-12

WEST INDIES.

Mr. HUME gave notice that, unless the Hon.
Member for West Gloucestershire should upon an early
day bring forward his motion on the subject of the
West Indies, he should himself propose a series of re-
solutions on the subject of giving to the proprietors
of estates in their colonies a full and fair trial with
respect to the effects of the employment of any kind
of labour which they might require.
ATTORNEYS' CERTIFICATES.

Mr. WARD presented a petition from a number of
solicitors, practising in Sheffield, praying for the
abolition of the duty on certificates required to be
taken by attorneys when admitted to practice.
JEWISH. DISABILITIES.
Mr. AGLIONBY presented a petition from per-
sons residing at Whitehaven, praying that the Bill
for removing the Jewish disabilities might speedily
pass into law.
WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE ELECTION.
Upon the Members nominated by the General
Committee of Elections to inquire into the truth of
the allegations contained in the %Vest Gloucestershire
petition being summoned to the bar to be sworn, it was
discovered that Mr. Charles Lennox Cumming
London, England, 1848-02-12

COURT OF CHANCERY.

Mr. AGLIONBY moved for a return of the total
number of attendable warrants granted by each of
the taxing masters of the High Court of Chancery in
England, on each day in Hilary Term, 1848, and
the most remote day or period at which any such
warrant, granted on each and every of such days, is
or was made returnable.—Agreed to.
ADJOURNED DEBATE ON THE JEWISH
London, England, 1848-02-12

HAT MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow Hay, 21 10s to 8/ 12s ; Clover,
ditto, 31 103 to 41 15s ; aid Straw, 11 4s to 1/ Ss
per load. Both Hay and Straw met a very dull sale, at
barely stationary prices.
CIDIIIERLIND.—Meadow hiay, 2/ 12s to 3/ 14s ;
Clover ditto, 3/ 12s to 41 12s; and Straw, 1/ 43 to 1/ 96
per load. A moderate supply, and a dull trade.
WIIITECHIPEL.—Meadow Hay, 21 10s to 8/ 12-;
Clover ditto, 31 12s to 4/ Ibs ; and Straw, 1/ 4s to
per load. Supply good, and trade dull.

COAL MARKE:
Adair's Main
g
Carr's Hartley
Chester Main lss 9d
Davison'sWest Hartley 16s 6d
Dipton Tanfield l3s Od
Hostin's Hartley 173 Od
North Percy Hartley l6s Od
New Tanfield l4s 6.1
South Peareth
Tanfield Moor 16e 3d
Wylam
West Wylam
West Hartley
Wall's End, &e
Hotspur
Medley ..........
Killingworth l7s Od
Northumberland
Washington
Eden Maio
Belmont l7s 661
Braddvll's Hotton lBs 3it:
Bell

.-YESTERDAY.

Burnhope
Keepier
Lasibton
Lumley
Russell's Iletton
Richmond
Stewart's
iCassop.. ... .
Carados
Castle Eden
High Thoriley
Kelloe . 113 s Oil
Trimdon
Adelaide Tees
Gordon
South Durham o
Whitworth lse Gil
Bleengwawr 22s Od
owpes Hartley
W. Hartley Netherton 16s lid
. ld Haigh Moor
F Ships at market 365

ELECTION COMMITTEES.
(THIS DAY.)
GREAT YARMOUTH.

The Committee re-assembled this morning; Mr. Sey
mour in the chair.

After a lengthened discussion,
The COMMITTkE decided that such a prima facui
case of agency on the part of Mr. Corey had been made
out as to entitle the petitioners to put in evidence of
what Mr. Corey had said and done.
Mr. Sergeant Goving proved that he received money
from Mr. Corey to pay certain expenses connected with
the election ; but Mr. Corey never told him by whom
he was authorised to pay the money. He acted as a
canvasser for Lennox and Coope. The amount he re-
ceived was betweeu 2001. and 250 L for paying flag-car-
riers, pod-clerks, &c. Some of the parties who received
the money might have been freemen.
Cross examined—Heard the sitting Members give it
out publicly that they would be no parties to the pur-
chasing of votes.
Reexamined—The voter asked "How about the back
arrears, am I to get them?" to which the Members re-
plied, " Oh, no, we hare nothing to do with that." Many
voters in consequence of the refusal, refused to promise
their ♦otes.
Simon Gunter, a butcher, and a voter, proved that at
the last election, Mr. Charles Corey hired the whole of
one of witness's houses in the market-place, opposite the
Angel Inn. On several occasions he saw Lord Lennox
and Mr. Coope enter the house, and once or twice he
saw Mr. Stagg and Mr. Corey with them. The rent he
received for the month was 201. The house let for 301.
a year. He voted for Leu:iox and Coope.
London, England, 1848-02-12

DIED.

On the 7th inst., at Brighton, Honry Wainewright, only
son of Henry Stein Terrell, Esq.
On the Ith inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, of Lamb's Con-
duit-street, aged 83.

_
London : Printed and Published by DIURDO YOUNG. at
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 1111.
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the enuntY 41
Middlesex, Saturday, February 12. 1848.
London, England, 1848-02-12

MARRIED.

On the sth inst., at Kensington, William Waterhouse, ESC.I.,
of Rome, to Isabella, second daughter of John Mackenzie,
Esq., Alfred-place, Brompton.
—.....

DIED.
On the 7th inst., at Brighton, Henry Wainewright, 0121.1
son of Henry Stein Turrell, Esq.
On the Ith inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, of Lamb's COn'
duit-street, aged 83.

London : Printed and Published by MURDO YOB
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun OliSce, No.
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, ih the 4114412t1 al
ssturdsh robruarl 11, 114 t
London, England, 1848-11-06

NAVAL OBITUARY•

Captain the Right llon. Lord Digby Willoughby
Midleton (1840), was found dead on the Ist of N9vember,
at his seat Pepper-harrow, Surrey, as detatkd in ano-
ther column. His Lordship was born in 1769, became a
lieutenant in January, 179.1, served as lieutenant of the
Culloden on the Ist of June, was promoted to the rank
of commander in 1802, succeeded to his title as seventh
Baron, on the demise of his cousin, in June, 1835, and
on the establishment of the retired list of captains, under