The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-26 00:00:00

EPSOM RACES.

(THIS DAY-BY EXPRESS.)

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition.)

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RAILWAY COMMITTEES.

(THIS DAY.)

GROUP No. 2.— MANCHESTER, SHEFFIELD, AND LIN-
COLNSHIRE.—The clauses of the Humber Ferries Improve-
ment Bill were agreed to, and the Chairman instructed to
report the Bill to the House.
GROUP No. 3.—NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE.—The Bill for
making the deviation to Wellingtcn was further considered
and adjourned.
GROUP No. 6.—GREAT WESTERN.—The evidence in
favour of the above company's extension from Slough to
Windsor was resumed. The Vice-Chancellor of England
was one of the witnesses who gave evidence in its favour.
GROUP No. B.—LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN. —Mr.
AUSTIN opened the case for the purchase of the Exeter and
Crediton, Taw: Vale Railway and Dock, and Bodmin and
Wadebridge Compensation Arrangement Bill.
GROUP O. 9.—NEWRY AND LNNISKILLEN.—Case and
opposition closed, but decision adjourned till Monday.
GROUP No. 14.—PAISLEY, BARRHEAD, AND HURLRT.
—Case iesumed and adjourned.

ELECTION COMMITTEES.
(THIS DAY.)
LEICESTER.

Mr. George Cuff, the proprietor of the Bell Hotel at
Leicester, proved several entertainments were given at his
house to the electors, who were supporters of Sir Joshua
Wa'lnsley and Mr. Gardner, for which he had not yet been
paid. The orders were given by one of the committeemen.
Sevetal voters were called to prove that they received
sums of money from Mr. J. Ellis, who acted as one of Sir
Joshua Walmsley's committee, and afterwards voted for Sir
Joshua.—Adjourned.

CHELTENHAM.
Mr. Sergeant KINGLAKE and Mr. JAMES having been
heard in reply to the defence of the recognizances,
The Committee 'cleared the room, and after a short deli-
beration, they decided that the recognizances were doubtul ;
but they determined to give the petitioners leave t* amend.
The recognizances having been accordingly amended,
some formal evidence was put, and the Committee ad-
journed.

LONDON., BRIGHTON, and SOUTH
COAST RAILWAY.— (TIIIS DAY.)
A special general meeting of this company was
tliiieel d
chair,tli
is
day at the London Tavern, Mr. G. N. Parsons
in
for the purpose of requesting the sanction of the proprietors
to two Bills now before Parliament, for making an alter-
ation in the New Cross station, and for enabling the com-
p lu to subscribe a portion of its capital to the extent
of 75,000/., and the other for the purpose of enabling the
company to make arrangements with the Direct London and
Portsmouth Railway Company.
There was a most numerous attendance of shareholders.
The CHAIR:KAN said since the last meeting the Bills had
undergone considerable alterations. When they were before
Sir R. Peel's Committee the other day, they were opposed by
no fewer than 22 steam-boat companies, but the Bills met
the unanimous approbation of the Committee, and he hoped
they would pass the third reading in the house of Com-
mons this evening, and he trusted. that they would receive
the 1111Alaill1ORI Approbation of a majority of the proprietors

to-day. The Chairman then went into a statement to show
the proprietors the great value, it would he to themselves to
hive steamers of their own l king tetweeu this country and

France.
The draft of the first all was then read to the meeting,
and its adoption moved and seconded, upon which
Mr. WISIIAW moved, that all that portion of the preamble
of the Bill which related to the construction of steam-boats
by the company should be expunged. He said the com-
mittee of shareholders which had been appointed to inquire
into the affairs of the company, and of which he was a
member, had, after ample deliberation, come to the conclu ion
that the connexion of steam-boats with the company would in
nor way be a profitable transaction, and lie trusted that the
proprietors would show by their votes to day that they were
dtermined not to sanction any outlay upon such a specula-
tion. It was now full time for them to put a stop to the
extravagant system of expenditure which the ditectors had
proceeded upon, and which had so sadly reduced their divi-
tiends.—(Hear,;licar.)
Mr. Alderman .WiLsoN seconded the motio", observing
that when Le became a shareholder in the company he had
not the slightest idea of its being engaged in a steam-boat
speculation. If the extravagant and wasteful system of ex-
penditure was ailowed to go on without some check on the
part of the proprietors, he could assure them that they would
soon have no dividetal at all.—(Cheers.)
Mr. DAVIS also supported the motion. He wished to
know why they had not beet: called together before the Bill
was introduc,d into Parliament, and why the directors had
incurred the law and other necessary expenses in proceeding
the Bill, before it had received the sanction of the
shareholders ?—(Cheers.) Within the last five years
the enormous sum of 215,000'. had been spent by the
comply in law expenses, and now the directors were un-
necessarily adding to that sum•—(Cheers.) They had acted
most unfairly towards the proprietors in calling them toge-
ther at the eleventh hour to consider the Bid, when it was
too late for those who dissented from it to take any effective
steps to appose it in the House of Commons.. By doing so
they had efectually shut out the opposition of the proprietors
in that quarter, but he hoped they would carry their opposi-
tion to the House of Lords.—(Cheers.) A petition was lay-
ing for signature at his office inFrederick's• place, Old Jewry,
which he intended to present to the House of Lords, and not-
withstanding' the underhand manner in which they had
been prevented going to the House of Commons, he still hoped
theyi would be able to prevent the serious outlay of 75,00.4.
in a scheme which he wee sure would turn out to be a great
loss to them, and ultimately, he hoped, they would, by dif-
ferent management, bring the affairs of the company into
such a state, that the proprietors might stand a better chance
of getting a good dividend.—(Cheers.) They ought all to
oppose the proposed steam-boat project, and also the ar-
rangement with the Ditect London and Portsmouth Com-
pany.— (Hear.)
Several other proprietors then addressed the meeting, the
majority of whom denounced the proposed steam boat pro-
ject amidst much noise and interruption, and ultimately the
uproar, accompanied by calls of " Divide," became so great
• that many who attempted to speak were obliged to

desist, and
The CHAIRMAN then rose and replied to the variety; state-
ments of the speakers, amidst much impatience, and con-
chided by putting the motion and the amendment.
Fur the motion of Mr. Wishaw, which was put first, an
immense number of hands were held up. The original
motion had not more than a dozen supporters in the body
01 the meeting.
A poll was then demanded, and two scrutineers having
been appointed n each side, the ballot was immediately
proceeded with, which was
.likely to occupy several hours.
The state of the poll will be announced at the meeting
to-morrow.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE.

(From the London New Price Current of May 26.)

SUGAR.—To-day raw Sugar met with increased attention
from the home trade, and as the supply was small, higher
rates were obtained for all sorts. West India Muscovado
met with ready purchasers for both the scale and pan,
and 460 hlids &c. were sold at rather higher rates. making
the advance fOr the week is per cwt., and the total pur-
chases 2,473 hhds and trcs. At public sale 28 hhds and 10
trcs of Demerara were sold at 43s to 46s 6d for middling
and good grey. It is difficult to purchase to-day brown
West India under 37s per cwt. The market for Sugar closes
with much firmness.
FOREIGN.—To-day a fair business was concluded in
Foreign Sugar by private treaty, and at stiffer rates, making
the advance for the week 6d to is per cwt.
REFINED.—To-day prices were firm for refined goods,
and buyers weae desirous to do business; standard lumps
realised 575, and brown grocery 56s per cwt. Bonded crushed
Sugar is dull of sale.
Maunmus.—This afternoon the demand was active for
Mauritius Sugar, and the parcels sold privately were at
stiffer rates; at auction 1,553 bags went at 6d per cwt
advance.

EAST INDIA.—This afternoon Madras Sugar met with a
brisk demand, and 1,300 bags at public sale were sold at is
per cwt advance, middling clamp ellow realised 34s 6d to
455, low 33s 6d, and fine brown 32s 6d. Of China 3,193
bags were taken in at 33s for good foxey brown, being above
the value. 1,330 bags sold at stiffer rates.
MoutssEs.—The market has an improving appearance
for West India; there is a good demand, and stiffer rates are
paid, whilst the supply is not so plentiful, and 17s to 22s
per cwt is the value of low to fine quality. Bengal Treacle
is in brisker request, and the best is held for 17s per cwt.
COFFEE.—This afternoon there was no public sale of
Cctlee, but privately purchases to a fair extent were made by
the home trade. Native Ceylon fetched 30s to 30s Gd for
good ordinary. For export sorts of Coffee the market is very
dull. _ _ _

COCOY. - On the part cf holders there is a desire to sell,
and the rates accepted exhibit a decline on those previously
quoted of 23 to Ss per cwt ; sat public sale, 422 bags Trinidad
were, however, all sold. There has been little business done
in Foreign, and sellers are willing to accept rather lower
rates.

TEA.—To.day there was less business concluded privately
in black and green Tea. Of 4,456 pkgs offered at public
sale, only 1,100 were actually sold, but full rates were ob-
tained, excepting for fine Ifyson, which went a little cheaper.
RR:E.—To-day there was no public sale of East India
Rice; privately, howeve-, a fair amount of business was
concluded, and upon full terms. The total quantity sold
this week is 6,000 bags, chiefly of the low qualities, from is

to 8s; per cwt.
SPICES.—On the part of the holders of Black Pepper there
is more firmness, and they have refrained from submitting
any to public sale this week. The purchases made by private
treaty are upon a more extended scale, but prices have not
improved.- ;Air White there is a fair sale, and late rates were
well supported. F, r Mace the demand is on the increase,
and late rates are well sustained, whilst tto supply
continues to be small. At public sale 14 cases were
all sold. For Nutmegs the demand is more active, and the
parcels sold privately were at ful:y last week's rates. At
auction 25 cases. and 6 bags found buyers. Pimento is
wanted, and sales to a fair extent have been made privately
upon former terms ; there is also a limited supply. At
public sale 9 casks and 126 bags were disposed of at 2%d to
3,/id for middling and good middling. Cloves have bean
operated in with caution, and rather lower rates are accepted.
Ginger has been dealt in with greater freedom. For Cassia
Lignea former prices are insisted upon; but there has been
little passing privately, and pone has been offered at auction.
The market for Cinnamon is quiet, and former rates are with
difficulty kept up.
Sozurrs.—Leeward Island Rum can be obtained upon
rattier lower terms. The market for East India is in a dull
state, prices are on the decline, and rule at Is 6d to is 7d
proof. Demerara is not much in demand. For Jamaica
there are few home or export orders, and sellers are willing
to submit to lower rates. The market for Havannah
has a dull appearance, and there are sellers of
proof at is 51d. Brandy is not cheaper, but the sales made
have been of little moment. Geneva is not much wanted,
and sellers are ready to accept is 10d for ordinary export
sort, and 2s 9d to 3s 2d for fine. The market for British
Corn Spirits has a firm aspect.
COCHINEAL—The market has again been in a dull state
for both black and silvers; supplies are large! and there are
sellers at rather lower terms. At auction 163 bags of Hon-
duras were only in part sold.
SALTPETRE.—To-day there was little passing privately in
rough for home consumption or exportation. and 1,297 bags
of Calcutta at public sale were taken in at about the former
value.. British refined is offered upon lower terms.
011..s.—Although there are sellers-of Linseed Oil upon
further reduced terms, yet on the part of the home trade
little desire has been manifested to do business, and few ex-
port orders have been completed. Rapeseed Oil is less -re-
quired. Olive met with little attention. Sperm met with
little attention. This afternoon at public sale XOO casks Palm
Oil were withdrawn ; 44 pkgs Cocoa Nut 445.
TALLOW.—This afternoon there was little desire evinced
to operate in Tallow, and prices were further depressed. At
public sale 250 casks South American were sold at 40s 3d to
43s 3d ; 440 casks New South Wales 37s to 465; 171 casks
P. Y. Candle 45s 6d to 45s 9d; 107 casks French 44s 3d to
.16s.

THE LONDON GAZETTE.
(Tms EVENING.)

DOWNING- STREET, MAY 24, 1848.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for
the appointment of Captain Granville Guwer Loch, of
the Royal Navy, to be an Ordinary Member of the Mill-.
tary Division of the Third Claes, or Companion of the Meet
Honourable Order of the Bath.
DOWNING-STREET, MAY 24.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Lieutenant William
Wooldridge, of the Royal Navy, to be Lieutenant of the
port of Gibraltar.
FOREIGN-OFFICE, MAY 25.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint William Dougal
Christie, E:q. to be her Majesty's Agent and Consul General
in the Mosquito Territory.
The Queen has also been pleased to appoint Were Gifford
Nicholas, Lsq, to be her Majesty's Consul at Mobile.
CROWN-OFFICE, MAY 26, 1848.

MEMBERS RETURNED TO SERVE IE THIS PRESENT PAIL,

LIAMENT.

City of York—William Mordaunt Edward Milner, of
Eaton-place, in the ceunty of Midlesex, Esq., in the room of
Henry Galgacus Redhead Yorke, Esq., deceased.
Borough of Cirencester—Joseph Randolf Mullings, of
Cirencester, aforesaid, in the room of William Cripps, Esq.,
deceased. _