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March 2, 1846.

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ERICAN NEWS.

REFUSAL OF THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT TO
ACCEPT ANY ARBITRATION ON OREGON.
LIVERPOOL, MONDAY AFTERNOON.
The New York packet ship, Patrick Henry, Capt. J. C
Delano; arrived here this afternoon after a voyage of '2O days,
bringing papers to the 9th ultimo, inclusive.
The President made a very important communication to
the House, on the 7th, viz., a message pointing attention to
the official correspondanoe which has taken place between
the United States and the British Government on the Ore-
gon, question since the opening of Congress.
We regret to find, though the result is only what we anti-
cipated, that the Message of the PRESIDENT is most unsatis-
factory, and scarcely leaves any hepes of a peaceable settle-
ment of the Oregon question. According to this document,
and the correspondence accompanying it, the American Go-
vernment positively refuses to refer the question to arbitra-
tion, and declares that England has no rights whatever in re-
spect of Oregon. This is going to the full extreme of his pre-
vious declaration, as made in his first Message ; and is the
more determined and offensive, as coming in the shape of a
reply to amicable and honourable overtures from our
Minister at Washington. •
Of such importance ib the business now regarded, that a
special vessel was dispatched from New York for England,
supposed to be chartered by Mr. Pakenham, for the parpose
of conveying dispatches to England, and, as he no doubt an-
ticipated, with a view to obtain further instructions from his
Government by the Hibernia steamer, which sails from
Liverpool on Wednesday. The departure of this special
vessel was thus publicly announced by the American Post-
office department
" LETTERS FOR EUROPE.—A vessel of extraordinary speed, with
choice sailing masters and picked crew, • will leave New York for
Liverpol„ cin Monday,,_ 9th instant, at
_twelve o'elock„And.returalug,
itllTTae LiverproT on-or about the 26th or 27th instant. Letter bags
will remain open until 31 onday morning at ten o'clock."
(From the New York Courier and Enquirer.)
THE QREGON QUESTION.—III the letter of our Washington corre-
spondent will be found a brief statement of correspondence that has
recently taken place between our Government and that of Great
Britain, both at Washington and at London, in reference to the
Oregon question. This correspondence is of very high importance,
and diminishes very much the grounds upon which we have been
hoping for a peaceful solution of pending difficulties. It
will be seen by our correspondent's letter that our
Government has declined to accept an offer of arbitration,
made in two different forms, by Great Britain, and that too upon
the very offensive ground that to accept it would be to admit that
Great Britain had rights in Oregon—and that the British Govern-
ment has informed our Minister at London, that her military prepa-
rations, though not commenced with special reference to this coun-
try, the condition of the Oregon question proves their expediency and
that they will be continued, in reference to that question.
The whole matter, not only with reference to pacific settlement
but with regard to the honourable and defensible positions of this
country, seems now to be in the worst possible position.
(Corespondence of the Courier and Enquirer.)
WASHINGTON. THURSDAY NIGHT, FEB. s.—The whole of Oregon
or none-men in the House were successful in getting the resolution
adopted to close the debate on the Oregon question on Monday
next at three P.M., when the voting will commence on the various
propositions submitted. It is impossible to predict what the result
w 11 be, but it is probable that a resolution throwing the responsibi-
lity of giving the notice upon the President will be successful.
It is worthy of notice that Mr. C. J. Ingersoll, chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, was forced to admit, to-day, on the
floor of the House, that negotiations had been resumed on this ques-
tion. This being the fact it is difficult to see with what propriety
Congress can act in the matter while they are kept in ignorance of
the true state of the question.
In the Senate, Mr. Speight presented the credentials of his
colleague, Mr. Chalmers, elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Walker.
Mr. Barrow presented a memorial praying Congress to provide for
the adjustment ofclaims to Mexican indemnity, as awarded.
Mr. Bagby, by leave, introduced a Bill to authorise the President
to increase the naval establishment of the United States by adding
thereto the naval establishment of the republic of Texas— provided
that the proportion of personal to material in the Texas navy shall
not exceed the same in the United States navy.
Mr. Yulee submitted a resolution that the Secretary of War report
-What progress is making in the public construction at Key West.
The special order, being the consideration of the War Steamer Bill,
was then taken up.
Mr. Westcott made an exceedingly sensible e.zposi of the relative
maritime force of the various commercial nations as compared
with that of the United States—of the necessity of au increase of our
navy, (especially if we were to possess Oregon and California)
—of the defenceless condition of the Atlantic and coast, Gulf, &c.
He was not satisfied precisely with the form of the Bill before the
Senate, and hoped it would be amended ; but he should vote for it
with the distinct qualification that it was a peace measure, as con-
tradistinguished from a measure required by any anticipation of war.
If he really apprehended war he should vote for quadruple the in-
crease proposed by this Bill. •
(From the New York Herald.)
THE OREGON NEGOTIATIONS.
REFUSAL OF THE PRESIDENT TO ARBITRATE.
THE RZJECTION OF TWO FRESH PROPOSITIONS FROM
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 7, 1846.—The truth is out at last.
We have finally received the long-looked for. Message from the
President, with the recent correspondence between our Government
and Great Britain. We give you the substance to-day, for Monday's
paper—you will have them in full for Tuesday's paper.
I. A note from the President, inclosing the correspondence.
11. A note from Mr. Buchanan, to the same:purport.
111. Mr. Buchanan to Mr. M'Lane, our Minister to Et gland, dated
Washington, December 13, 1845, requesting Mr. M'Lane to inquire
into the object of the warlike preparations being made by Great
Britain.
IV. Mr. M'Lane to Mr. Buchanan, dated London, January 3d,
1846, stating that an interview had been had between himself
and Lerd Aberdeen.—Lord Aberdeen said that England had the most
friendly feelings towards the United States, but they were obliged to
be in readiness for any emergency. The warlike preparations had no
particular reference to a war with America. They were com-
menced before any difficulty with the United States vc as apprehended;
and their extent was exaggerated. Mr. 3l`Lane, however, thinks that
these preparations are made in view of a difficulty with the United
States, and that these preparations are made with the view of doing
the greatest injury in the shortest time, Ha war should come.
V. Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Buchanan, dated Dec. 27th, 1845, offer-
ing arbitrations, and giving reasons for this offer, which is made in
the spirit of kindness. The value of the disputed point is small, when
compared with the maintenance of peace.
VI. Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Pakenham, Jan. 3, 1846, declining the
offer, and giving reasons for this refusal. Arbitration would seem to
concede that Great Britain had rights in this territory, which was the
question in dispute. In this connexion, he referred to his former
arguments on this subject. The President claims the whole.
VII. Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Buchanan, January 6, 1846, stating
that he had sent Mr. Buchanan's reply to his Government far its
consideration.
VIII. Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Buchanan, January 16, 1846, in reply
to Mr. Buchanan's note of January 3d, stating that England had
rights, but she wished to have this controversy settled. If objections
were made to referring this to a sovereign, he proposed that it might
be referred to a mixed commission of citizens and subjects, with an
umpire, or to a board of jurists and distinguished men. This pro-
position he submitted again, to show the desire of his Government
to settle this long pending controversy.
IX. Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Pakenham, February 4th, 1846, giving
his reasons for again declining the offer. This is a long dispatch,
and points out the difficulty of selecting a fit board of arbitration.
But there is one reason above all others for declining arbitration
which is, that the President does not f.:el himself at liberty to submit
to arbitration the disposal of the territorial rights of this country.—
This closes the correspondence.
The general opinion among members of Congress seems to be that
war is more probable than it was before this correspondence.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 7, 1846.—The whole truth is out. The Ore-
gon diplomatic correspondence, called for by Mr. Collainer was
brought in by Mr. J. Knox Walker to-day. The impossibility of
getting it transcribed for the mails (Mr. Ritchie having carried it
off), compels us to the briefest outline.
The first letter from the President, enclosing the correspondence upon
the Oregon question since his late annual message.
MR. ISIHMANAN TO AIR. 111`LANE.
Washington, Dec. 13, 1845.
Asks information of our Minister in reference to the warlike pre-
parations going on in England, while at peace with all Europe.
Desires him to inquire of Lord Aberdeen. The President infers that
these preparations look to a rupture with the United States on the
Oregon question. Of vast importance to have the information as
early as possible, as to the true character of the military preparations
in Great Britain. The President also desires the individual opinion
of Mr. M`Lane, in reference to these warlike demonstrations.
MR. M`LANE TO MR. BUCHANAN.
London, Jan. 3, 1846.
Mr. M'Lane acknowledges the receipt of Mr. Buchanan's
letter of the 29th ult. Mr. M‘Lane acknowledges his fear
of obtaining categorical answers ; and that he had resolved
without hesitancy, that tile best mode was frankly to call upon Lord
Aberdeen, and ask of him, in obedience to instructions upon
the subject. He did so : stated what the President had
inferred from these preparations. Lord Aberdeen frankly
responded that the military preparations of England, while
they did not look directly to a probable rupture with the
United States upon the Oregon question, were regarded as being
use in the event of such a contingency. They had no direct re-
ference to such a rupture. Lord Aberdeen also stated that these pre-
parations were commenced before the present crisis, which had grown
out of the Oregon territory, between Great Britain and the United
States, and that, therefore, they could not have arisen from the
aspect of this controversy in any way. These preparations had also
been exaggerated. The most formidable are the defences erecting
along the more exposed points of the island, and these could not
be construed as looking to a rupture with the United States.
The other preparations were the erection of steam-vessels to fill the
places of the old worn-out sailing ships of the navy ; a policy which
Lord Aberdeen doubted. The general policy of England was, that
it was wise in peace to prepare for the exigencies of war. Lord
Aberdeen disclaimed any distinct application of these warlike pre-
parations to a probable rupture with the United States, upon the
Oregon question. Mr. lii'Lane expresses his own opinion to be, that
with the fullest confidence in Lord Aberdeen, it could not be
assumed that the present warlike attitude of England
did not look incidentally to the prospect of a rupture with this
country upon the Oregon question. The steam-vessels being erected
by the British Government were especially adapted to such a rupture.
If such a war arises, England will be as fully prepared as if her ener-
gies hal been directed especiall3 to this end. The Government of
doubtless England
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tive heaviest
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possible blow at the commencement of the struggle, with the view of
shortening the duration of the war.
MR. PAKENHAM TO WasCHAN
ington, 27th Dec. 1845.
Proposes the arbitration of some friendly power or State, and
under instructions from his Goverment. Speaks of the advantages
of the early settlement of the dispute in the plan proposed ; and of
the small value of the strip of territory really in dispute between
he parties.

ML BUCHANAN TO MR PAHENIIAM.
Washington, 3d lan , 1846.
The President declines the offer of arbitration. Mr. Pakenham
had assumed that the title of England was valid to at least a portion
of the disputed territory, whereas, the President had assumed the
title of the United States to be clear and unquestionable to the whole
of Oregon. This was a sufficient reason to decline the overture.
Besides, arbitration, so far from leading to happier consequences,
would but create new difficulties. The President expresses the
hope that the controversy may yet be adjusted, without disturbance
of the peace between the two countries.
PAKENHAM TO XL W
ashington, Jan. 6, 1846.
Has received Mr. B's note of the 3d. Will take an early opportu-
nity of informing her Majesty's Gevermnent of tke fact.
MB. PASENHAX TO ME.
W BUCHANAN.
ashington, Jan. 16, 1846.
Mr. Pakenham renews to Mr. Buchanan the offer of arbitration.
On the question of the title, Great Britain had as explicitly as-
serted her rights to the Oregon territory to the United States. Does
not propose now to review the title of either party. Proposes to
submit the title itself to arbitration, and if a friendly sovereign or
state is objectionable to the United States, then to a mixed com-
mission of eminent jurists, civilians, &c. If the title of neither
party shall prove clear and satisfactory, then the arbitration may
divide the territory. Invites the Secretary of State to a considera-
tion of this proposition.

XL BUCHANAN TO MR. PASENHAX.
Washington, Feb. 4th, 1846.
Reviews this second proposition of the British Minister. lies no
faith in arbitration. Cites the North Eastern Boundary case. It
would involve us in new difficulties. Mr. Buchanan speaks of tr.e
extent of Oregon—of the great value of the territory to the United
States, and its comparative worthlessness to Great Britain. Ile
was determined not to withdraw the adjudication of the question
frpm the Go-•ernrnent and people of the United States,
Or any arbitration however respectable. Mr. Buchanan ex-
presses his desire for the preservation of the peace, and his belief in
the capacity of the two Governments to settle ;the title between
themselves.
On the motion of Mr. C. J. Ingersoll the correspondence was
roferred to the Committee on the Whole of the State of the Union,
and pr. Bred to be printed.

Tim EARL OF LINCOLN.—A rumour was in circu-
lation yesterday to the effect that the Earl of Lincoln will not proceed
to Ireland as Chief Secretary. but that his Lordship will be called to
the llpper House, and resume his former appointment as Chief Com-
missioner of Woods and Forests. We have no means of either
autbsuticating t.—Ames, or disproving report.—Ames,

RAIL WAY COMMITTEES.

The following suggestions have been drawn up by the Chairmen,
for the consideration of the Select Committees on Railway Groups.
1. The attention of every Committee should be directed to the
following resolution of the. House :—" That all Select Committees
on Railway Groups or Bills be empowered to refer (if they shall so
think fit) to the Chairman of Ways and Means, together with the
Members ordered to prepare and bring in each such Bill, any un-
opposed railway Bill submitted for their consideration,. and that
such Bills be severally dealt with by the said Chairman, and those
Members respectively acting with him, as other unopposed Bills are
to be dealt with."

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2. If parties agree as to the order of precedence in which other Bills
included In the group shall be taken, the Committee will adopt their
agreement.
3. It parties do not agree, the Committee will decide the order of
precedence, without hearing counsel.
4. In this case such Bills in each group as are not opposed by com-
peting lines, will be first taken into consideration, in the order in
which they have been read a second time.
5. With respect to competing lines, the Committee will subdivide
if necessary the,Bills in each group, so as to distribute into separate
classes the Bills CM' such lines as compete inter se.
6. With regard., to such separate classes, and the Bills in such
classes, the Committee must exercise its discretion, according
to the circumstances of the case, in determining the order of prece-
dence.
7. In the casesi.of Bills for lines of rail Way competing inter se,
the following course, adopted last session, is proposed to be con-
tinued : _

Suppose a case of four competing Bills :
No. 1. Counsel opens the case, and then produces evidence.
Landowners and other opponents, and Nos. 2, ;, and 4 then cross-
ex, mine.

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No. 1. Re-examines.
Landowners and otter opponents, and then Nos. 2,3, and 4 effer
oonsecutively positive evidence in opposition to No. 1, on the merits
of his case.

No. 1. Cross•examines.
Landowners and other opponents, and then Nos. 2,3, and 4 re-
examine.
Same process with 2,3, and 4, In rotation, and 4,3, 2, and 1 reply.
Where the opposition of several distinct opposing parties turns on
the same points, it will be desirable to restrict, as far as possible, the
limits within which the right of successive examinations and cross-
examinations shall be exercised.
8. In all eases the counsel in opening the case is to be restricted to
a statement of facts. The counsel for opponents may either ad-
dresi the Committee previously to Orering evidence, or afterwards,
iwt both.
promoters of eact Bill shall required, days
before the day appointed for the first sitting of the Committee, to
furnish to the clerk of the Committee, for the use of each member
thereof, a particular printed statement of the chief points, succinctly
stated, on which they rest their case.
10. The opponents of a Bill shall be required to furnish at the
same time a like statement of the chief points on which they rest
their opposition.
11. The standing orders as to traffic having been rescinded, no
detailed evidence as to traffic shall in ordinary cases be received
either in support of or in opposition to a Bill, bat the promoters of a
Bill shall bo required to append to the foregoing statement a printed
list of the chief cities or towns intended to be accommodated, with
their respective distances from the proposed line, together with the
amount of the population of such cities or towns, taken from the re-
turns of the last general census. It will of course be competent to
the Committee, if they shall see sufficient cause, to require further
evidence as•to traffic.
12. With a view to place some reasonable limit on the amount of
engineering evidence, parties shall be required to furnish the Com-
mittee with the names of the engineering witnesses whom they pro-
pose to call ; and it is recommended that Committees should place
some limit on the number of engineering witnesses to be examined
with reference to the same portion of any proposed line.
13. In the case of amalgamated Bills, the promoters of any such
Bill shall be required to furnish the Committee with a printed state-
ment of all the pecuniary claims and liabilities to which any c6m-
pany included in the pro2osed amalgamation is subject by any pre-
vious Act of Parliament.

RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS.

MANCIIESTER, ➢isms. 2
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STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are —Huddersfield and Sheffield
Junction, p.— Liverpool and Bury, New. 69 p.—Liverpool, Orms-
kirk, and Preston, 2 13-16 p.—Liverpool, Preston, Manchester, and
Stockport, 4 p.—London and York, 11/ P.—Manchester, Buxton,
and Matlock, 1% p.—Manehester and Birmingham, Quarters (C),
6%—Manchester and Leeds, Fifths, 10A P.—Manchester and South-
ampton, p.—North Staffordshire, 3 13-16 p. c.—South Midland,
2 p.—South Eastern and Dover, Halves, % p. c.—Tear and Dove
Valley, % dis.—`Vest
LEEDS'Union,
Meilen p.
, 2.
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STOCK Exenarraz.—The sales are—Great Grimsby and Sheffield,
3N P.—Huddersfield and Manchester, 6% p.—Leeds and Dewsbury,
New Extensions, 2% p.—Leeds and Thirsk, New, 105. dis.—North
British, New Carlisle Branch, 24 —Oxford, Worcester, and Wolver-
hampton, 13%—London and York, 31. 115.—Direct Northern, 2
Liverpool, Ormskirk, and Preston, 3 p.—West Riding Union,
Ambergate, Nottingham, and Boston. 55. dis —Bradford, Wakefield,
and Midland, 17s dis. —Buckinghamshire (late Rugby), Is. dis.—
Lancashire, Yorkshire, and North Eastern, 13s. dis.—Leicester and
Bedford, 7s. 6d. dis.—Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midland,
365. 6d. p.—Midland and Thirsk Junctioi, 20s. dis.—South Mid•
lands, 2 p.—Welsh Midlands, I%—York and Carlisle, 15s. dis.
HULL, Mauch 2.

STOCK Exciterms.—The sales are—Ambergate, Nottingham, and
Boston, 2%—Derby, Gainsborough, and Grimsby, 16s. 6d. —Grand
Union, 1 4—Hull and Barnsley Junction, 325. 6d.—Leicester and
Tamworth, % dis.—Lincoln and Wainfleet, 345. 6d.—South Mid-
land, 4/. 2s.—West Riding Union, 3%.
SHEFFIELD, MARCH 2.

STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Grimsby and Sheffield, 21. 10e,
6d.—East and West of England, 16s —London and York, 23(
Leeds, Wakefield, and Midland, 21. ls.—South Yorkshire Coal Rail-
way, 2%.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, MARCO 2.

STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Lancashire and North York.
shire, 14 dis.—North British, 7 p.

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert took an airing on Sunday afterneo
in the pleasure grounds of Osborne House.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the
Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, were taken in a carriage to
the beach yesterday morning for their accustomed exercise.
The Queen and Prince Albert walked oat early yesterday forenoon,
and in the afternoon took a carriage drive.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent took an airing in a car-
riage yesterday afternoon. Her Royal Highness honoured Drury-
lane Theatre with her presence yesterday evening. Her Royal High-
ness was attended by Lady Fanny Howard, Sir George Couper, Bart .
and Capt. the Hon. James Murray.
Sir Charles Fitzroy, Governor of New South Wales, had an inter-
view with Mr. Secretary Gladstone yesterday, at the Colonial-office.
The Earl of Ripon had an interview with Sir Robert Peel yes-
terday. Viscount Jocelyn had also an interview with the Right
Hon. Baronet.
The Marquis of Londonderry had an interview with the Earl of
Dalhousie yesterday at the office of the Board of Trade.
Mr. T. B. Hildyard, M.P., arrived at Farrance's Hotel, Upper
Belgrave-street, from Flintham Hall, Newark.

FRENCH PLAYS-ST. JAMES'S

THEATRE.

It is very seldom that a vaudeville is an illustration of a
great fact or a great theory, yet the vaudeville L'Homme et
le Mode, which was produced at this theatre last evening, is
the illustration of the greatest theory founded upon great
facts which has been announced by modern philosopers.
M. Guizot might have been the author of it; and if he had
been, be would have entitled it La doctrine de la Societe,
and doubtless, while acting the part of Victor, M. Felix
is a doctrinaire. The vaudeville is in fact a perfect
illustration of la doctrine. Victor (Mr. Felix), a young man
of talents and accomplishments, of a warm heart, of gene-
rous nature, but gauche nzodeste, and dressed in the fashion
of forty years back, comes to Paris. His talents, his accom-
plishments, his courage go for nothing, he is not a la mode.
and the virtuous, talented, but unfashionable man is put
down by the fribbles who are made by their tailors.
It is evident that tailors make or mar the
success of man in life. Virtueaccepts this great part, instead
of fighting against it; he becomes rhomme a la mode as far
as externals are concerned, preserving at the same time his
virtue, his courage, his accomplishments. Instead of fighting
against the part of frivolity, be. accepts it, and, accepting it
and throwing himself into the midst of it, he is enabled
to call into being another part—the part of manliness,
which more than neutralises the part of frivolty, and
carries him victoriously through all his troubles. Thus does
Victor afford practical proof of the truth of La doctrine.
Whether sueh was the idea of the author in writing the piece,
it is not for us to say, but, most assuredly, if we wanted a
practical proof of the doctrine as shadowed forth by M. Royer
Collard, and ela'boratecl by M. Guizot, we should say that it
would be found in L'Homme et la Mode. M. Felix was ad-
mirable—nothing could exceed his gaucherie in the first act,
save the perfection of modest assurance which he exhibited
in the last. It is an admirable comedy, admirably acted.
The house was well and fashionably attended.

PRINTERS' PENSION SOCIETY.—The annual general
meeting and 24th election of this society, for the relief of aged and
infirm printers and their 'widows, was held yesterday, at the London
Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, for the purpose of receiving a report of
the committee for the past year, as to the state of the society's affairs,
appointing the officers for the year ensuing, electing five pensioners
on the general funds and the candidate sixth on the poll will be en-
titled to the Whittingham pension. J. Gordill, Esq. (in the absence
of Richard Taylor, Esq.), in the chair. Mr. J. S. Hodson, the secre-
tary, read the report, which commenced by congratulating the sub-
scribers on the highly satifactory prospects of the society, and that its
funds had increased, and still continued to increase. For some years
previously there had been a falling off in the annual subscriptions, but
this year the committee were happy to state that the receipts were
greater than they had been for four years past, exceeding those of the
last year by 321.. With their increase of receipts, the amount of pen-
sions had also increased, reaching the sum of 5031. 4s. The report then
aliened to the advantages derived by the society in investing its
funds with the Commissioners for the Reduction of the National
Debt, the interest on which now amounted t 0.1481. 12s sd. per annum,
the total capital of the society now being 4.1701. 15s. The report
next alluded to the anniversary dinner, at which B. Disraeli, Esq.,
M.P., presided , which drew together the largest company ever mi-t
to celebrate that event, and at the close of the meeting it realised the
unprecedented sum of 4001. The committee also wished to acknow-
ledge, with the most heartfelt gratitude the magnificent gilt from the
proprietors of that popular and well-known periodical, Punch, who
had enriched its funds to the extent of 80/. The excursion to Brigh-
ton, Vauxhall-gardens fete, and other sources of revenue were casu-
ally noticed, and various sumsof small profit acknowledged. The re-
port also alluded, in terms of the deepest regret, to the removal by
death of their late chairman of the committee, Mr. Smith, who was
a warm fl lend to the institution. The report was unanimously
adopted, and ordered to be printed. A deputation from the Com-
mittee appointed to conduct the amateur performance at the Strand
Theatre, which had been promoted by gentlemen connected with
the newspapers, stated that the performances had realised a profito of
resolution passed by acclamation to the gen-
tlemen Is. 6d., which they wished to hand over to this Society, d-
dition to which they also handed in two pounds subscribed since by a
candidates were—Robert Lymbery,
private individual. The report was received with loud cheers, and a
htliegmhleynewomhoplifomrmeleditartyhe commitee and amateurs for their valuable
services rendered on that occasion, The result of the poll was then
2,841; Ann Cook, 2,686; Sarah Coker, 2,130; Thomas Walley,
2,113; Sarah
Bowden, 1,924; and Joseph Fellowes, 1,832 (the Whit-
tinghamsome other routing
declared, and the successful
pension). After business, the meeting
was dissolved.
THE ROBERTSES ON THEIR TRAVELS.—It has been
frequently remarked that persons win in England are content to
move in an obscure circle quietly and respectably, when abroad dash
at once into all the extravagances ant follies of continental life, and
assume a positio • n to which neither their birth, fortune, nor education
entities them, rarely failing to excite
the contempt of foreigners, and
seldom escaping without drawing disgrace upon themselves. This
has afforded Mrs. Trollope an admirable sti,ject for the display of
that talent in portraying character which she possesses in so
eminent a degree, and in the new novel which has just appeared in
three volumes, under the tide of " The Robertses on their Travels,"
her lively pen has done due justice to the ambitious family of a re-
tired London banker, tired of the respectability of Portland-place,
and eager to thrust themselves forwd as prominently as possible in
the mixed society of German spas mini It cities. There is an
inexhaustible fund of amusement in the adventures of the several
members of the Roberts family in dieir search after fashion, which
there can be little doubt will spedilY make this work a great
favourite with the public.
THE LATE lIICENDIA'RY FIRES NEAR BUCKINGHAM.
—The sum of 2501. is offered for thi conviction of the parties who
set fire to the premises at Prestonßissett. The County Fire-educe
offer 1001. for the conviction of the person who set fire to Mr. James
Gough's premises, and 50/. is offend by the Inhabitants of Preston
Bissett, and 1001. by her Majesty
rmcipal Secretary of State, to be
paid to any person who shall give etch information and evidence as
shall lead to the discovery and conviction of the incendiary or incen-
diaries who fired either of the separate properties in the occupation
of Mr. Row, Mr. J. Gough, Mr. A Irons, and Mr. John Markham,
situate at Preston Bissett. A pronise is also held out that the
Secretary of State will recommendher Majesty's pardon to any ac-
complice, not being the person wlO actually set fire to the pro-
perties, who will give' the desiredevidence. One of the properties
tired belonged to the Rev. John Risey, and two of them belonged to
the Duke of Buckingham. A menber of the metropolitan police
force has been staying at Preston since the fires, with a view of
tracing out the guilty parties ; but it present no clue has. been ob-
tained. Of late a number of gane-law cases have originated at
Preston Bissett, at the instance of tie Duke of Buckingham's game-
keepers, and it is believed that thw have led to the above fires.

DUTCH MAIL.
THE HAGUE, FEB. 26.—Accounts from Batavia, dated
the - 31st of December, 1845, brought by tha overland
mail, inform us that some disorders have taken place
among the people of Bantam, which had made it neces-
sary to send a small number of troops. The cause of
this movement is not yet precisely known, but what is
certainly known is, that sixty persons attacked, during
the night, the habitation of an European proprietor, and
assaulted him, his wife, and five children, in the most
savage manner. Three of the children were killed, It.
is said, that two European keepers were likewise assassi-
nated. The cause of this murder is supposed to be per-
sonal vengeance. When the mail left, tranquillity was
restored. Another account says Mr. ICamphuis, his wife,
and five of his children, as well ar, two European keepers,
or inspectors, had lost their lives—that hardly anything
was stolen—that the Resident of Bantam repaired to the
spot, but was obliged to return, there being a band of
three or four hundred persons—that a few troops were
then sent, which dispersed them, killing 22 of them. The
police arrested a hundred natives suspected of being
concerned in this affair. According to the declarations of
the persons arrested, it would seem that the cause of this
crime was, that Mr. Kampuis had considerably raised the
rent of the rice fields.
At Bandon, in the regency of Preangor, an assistant-
resident had been assassinated by a Chinese; he was
aolniehetinhgeafm
head,
bad no other cause than personal hatred.
which h i his
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sr
ei !tell
i;s hd
death.
received
sa
assassination
We learn, also, that the public coffers at Riouw had
been plundered by pirates of 30,000 florins.
There had been great inundations in the Presidency
of Baglen Djoli.jokarta, which had done much damage
to the bridge and the roads. Many houses and numbers
of cattle were swept away, but none of the inhabitants
had perished.
THE HAGUE, FEB. 24.—The central section of the
Second Chamber has concluded its-report on the project
of law relative to the grant of indemnity. to the persons
who had suffered by the military inundations. It seems
that in the section 15 members were in favour and 21
against the grant, alleging that the sufferers had no
right to an indemnity.
THE HAGUE, FEB. 26.—The central section of the
Second Chamber sat yesterday and to-day, to examine
the several projects of law. It is expected that the
Chamber will meet on Saturday
.to receive the report of
the central section on some projects of law, the debates
on which will take place at the beginning of next week.
It is said that the Chamber will be adjourned till after
Easter.
THE HAGUE, FEB. 22.—1 t appears from the preliminary,
report of the Central Section of the Second Chamber respect-
ing the project of law which places the Russian flag on the
same footing as those of the most favoured nations, that the
States General have received with satisfaction this proposal,
which gives them an opportunity to concur with the Go-
vernment on a measure which assimilates the Russian flag
to the flag of the most favoured nations, which must have
the most advantageous consequence for the commerce and
navigation of the Netherlands, and which is a new step
towards a most liberal system of commerce. Several obser-
vations were, however, made in the Central Section on this
project of law. The Section of the Second Chamber will
meet to-morrow, to continue the examination of the pro-
posal for revising the standing orders of the Chamber.
AMSTERDAM, FEB. 23.—The Staats Couran: of to-day
contains the additional articles to the regulations agreed to
on the 10th of October, 1836 ; the 12th of September, 1837 ;
the 20th of September, 1839 ; the Bth of July, 1841 • and the
sth of November, 1842, between the Netherlands and France,
relative to the post-office. The chief subject of these ad-
ditional articles is, that letters originating in the kingdom of
the Netherlands, and destined for the several countries of the
Swiss Confederation, which are forwarded through France,
may be sent to the post-office of France, pre-paid or not, to
the place of destination ; and, on the other hand, letters from
the Swiss countries, destined for the Netherlands, may be
forwarded through France, pre. paid or not, to the place of
destination in the Netherlands.
HANOVER, Fan. 19.—The following are said to be the par-
ticulars of the negotiations between the Treasury and Baron
Rothschild, respecting a loan of seven millions of dollars for
the railways. Baron Rothschild, in union with four bankers
of this city, was ready to contract for a loan to the amount of
seven millions dollars at 3i per cent. interest, but at the rate
of 90 per cent., and even this 90 per cent. was not to be paid
in full, but to be reduced by commission, so that the Treasury
would receive 87 or 88 per cent. The Treasury, as we hear,
have rejected these proposals, and broken off the negotiations.
BERLIN, FEB. 19.—(From the Universal Prussian Gazette.)
—The latest accounts from Posen, which are to the 17th, in
the evening, say that the province was perfectly tranquil,
and that most of the arrests of persons out of Posen, ordered
on the 14th, had been effected. With respect to the move-
ments of troops, the General commanding in Posen, acting
by virtue of authority previously given him, has given orders
to some of the troops in garrison at Frankfort-on-the-Oder, and
the neighbourhood, and in the environs of Breslau, to march
into the Grand Duchy, and by the certainty of powerful sup-
port to remove the apprehension which began to manifest
itself in some places among the German population.