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The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-30

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.—(FRIDAY.)
Our market still continues in a very dull state for all arti-
cles of grain. Since Monday the arrivals of English Wheat
have been very limited, yet the demand for it to-day was ex-
cessively heavy, at almost nominal figures. Free Foreign
Wheat was held at full currencies, yet it was only those in
actual want who were disposed to do any business, most of
the buyers being disposed to wait the result of Monday's sup-
ply. There was a fair supply of both Norfolk and Suffolk
Barley on show. For all kinds the sale was dull, at a re-
duction in prices of is per quarter. The Malt trade was
dull, and the rates had a downward tendency. Oats,
Beans,
Peas, and Flour were heavy, at barely late rates.
ARRIVALS.
Oats Fleur.
Wheat. ' Barley.
ZB4O qrs. 4,330 qrs. 2,940 qrs. 2,150 sks
1
3,970
____...
2 ,300
5,040 --
Malt. 4,620 GM

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

4,600

agar
Notwithstanding the supply of Beasts was
we have to report a sluggish demand for that description of
stock, at about Mondays prices. The number of Foreign
stock was small, viz., 48 Beasts, and 12 Sheep. Very few
Sheep were on offer, owing to which the Mutton trade was
active, and the quotations had an upward tendency. Calves
were in short supply and sluggish inquiry, at late rates. In
Pigs no variation was noticed, with a steady demand.
Mulch Cows sold heavily, at from 161 to 181 lOs each.
NEWOATM AND LEILIOANNALL.
We had a steady demand here, on the following terms :
At per gone, by the Carcase.
s. d. to s. d. 1. d. to a. d.
Beef, Inferior.-- 2 6 2 Mutten, interior .. 3 6 310
- middling •• 210 3 0 - middling 4 0 4
4
prime large •. 3 2 3 4 -___ prim,
".• 4 g 4
-- 4
prime man .. 3 4 3 6 Pork, 1arge...... .. g •4
Veal• •••••••• • • • • • 4 8 5 1 - mei
Lamb, Os Od to Os ed. •••• • • 4 1 6 4
BOROUGH HOP
Although the supply of Hops on offer is by no means
large, only a limited business has been transacted here since
lour last report; nevertheless, prices are tolerably well sup-
ported.

CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.)
The Lord Chancellor took lunatic petitions to day.

IN THE CASE OF THE COUNTESS OF STAIR, • LUNATIC.
In tins case the LORD CHANCELLOR, On the applica-
tion Of counsel, appointed Thursday next, at two o'clock,
at his house in George-street, Hanover-square, to see
the physicians, and hear their opinion of the state of
mind at the present moment of the Countess of Stair.
Our readers will recollect that a short time since the
case came before the Court upon the petition of Lady
Stair for the superseding of the commission, and the
matter was ordered to stand over in order that his
Lordship might see the physicians and the lady herself.
London, England, 1846-01-30

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STItEET.
TIIIS EVENING

Will be performed Sitakspeare's Tragedy of OTHELLO. Othello,
Mr. Macready ; lago. Mr. IVallack ; Cassio, Mr. Cooper; Brabantio,
Mr. Ryder ; Montano, Mr. Fisher ; Roderige, Mr. James Vining ;
Ludovico, Mr. Wynn; Gratiano, Mr. Homier ; Desdemona, Mrs.
Stirling; Emilia, Mrs. Ternan.
To conclude with the New Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE
KEY OF THE KINGDOM ; or, HARLEQUIN AND THE FAIRY
BLUE BELL. Harlequin, Mr. W. H. Harvey ; Columbine, Miss
Bullen ; Clown, Mr. Fleamore ; Pantaloon, Mr. T. Hill.
London, England, 1846-05-07

SCOTTISH CENTRAL (PERTH TERMINI

AND BRANCHES).

The Committee to which this group is referred met to-day at 12
o'clock at noon, in Room 29. Present, Sir J. C. Hobhouse (chairman),
Mr. Alderman Humphery, Mr. Dickenson, Mr. Mundy, and Mr.
Neeld.

The proceedings commenced by the Members going through the
clauses of this Bill, which, without any exception, were agreed to.

DUNDEE AND PERTH.

This was the next Bill for tke consideration of the Committee, and
on its being called on,
Mr. Sergeant Muarnr proposed for insertion a clause to the effect
that the promoters of this railway should be prevented from entering
upon the South Inch tinder any powers contained in their Bill of the
preceding year.

The roorn was cleared, and on our re-admission
The CHAIRMAN said—l beg to say that the Committee have
come to the determination of inserting the clause, if it shall
be found that it is not contrary to the standing orders of
the House of Lords. The Secretary bas been dispatched to
consult with the secretary of Lord Shaftesbury's Committee upon
the point, and he will very soon let us know the result of his com-
munication. I think at the same time that it is right to let you
know that it is the unanimous feeling of the Committee, that you,.
the representatives of the town council, should give every assistance
in your power to this company to establish a station upon the
'Waterhouse. I should like to know whether that is your intention?

GROUP VII.
This Committee assembled to-day, at twelve o'clock. Present, Mr,
R. Palmer, chairman, and the other Members.

S TIRLING AND DUNFERMLINE.
The consideration of this Bill was resumed.
Mr. M`Natt.., on behalf of the Bill, said that he would endeavour
to abbreviate the case as much as possible, and proceeded to call
:Yr. Robert Robertson, provost of Dunfermline, who stated that he
was a banker at Dunfermline, where he had lived for thirty-five years,
and with the traffic of which he was well acquainted. The proposed
railway would be the means of affording facility for carrying the
traffic of that town to Glasgow. Another advantage that would result
from the proposed railway was the means it would give of conveying
troops from Stirling, where there was a depot, to Dunfermline, which
had been in a very disturbed state of

_
This witness was cross-examined at some length, but without
eliciting anything of importance.
The Committee deeided that the preamble of this Bill Al2O proved,
and then proceeded to assimilate the tolls, &o. to the usual standard.

GROUP XX.
The Committee met this morning at the usual hour ; Mr. Sotheron
in the chair.

WINDSOR, SLOUGH, AND STAINES,
ATMOSPHERIC.
_.. _

This day was occupied with the cross-examination of Mr.
Vlgnoles, on the engineering works and the plans, up to four
o'clock, when the Committee adjourned till 12 o'clock to-morrow.

GROUP XXVII.
The Committee re-assembled to-day at the usual hour ; Sir Charles
Lemon in the chair.
London, England, 1846-05-07

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORD, AND
BLETCHLEY JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY.—
CAUTION to the PUBLlC.—Whereas some Forged Certificates have
been discovered among the scrip presented at this office, parties hold-
ing the scrip of this Company are requested to send it in immediately
for verification.
After verification, the scrip, stamped as having been compared
with the counter foil, will immediately be returned to the parties
sending it in.

HARRY VERNEY, Chairman
of the Committe of Management.
WYNDHAM HARDING, Secretary.
29, Great George-street, Westminster, May 6, 1846.
London, England, 1846-05-07

THE HOME.

We scarcely think there is so much talent in this se-
cond Number as in its predecessor. From the conclu-
sion of the review of " Cromwell's Life and Letters,"
we quote this quaint and picturesque description of the
great Oliver, clothed in garment of " rich black velvet,
with cloak of the same, and hat with band of gold."
The limning is that of Thomas Carlyle :
" A. man of five feet ten or more, of strong solid stature,
and dignified, now partly military carriage ; the expression
of him valour and devout intelligence—energy and &Heuer
on a basis of simplicity. Fifty-four years old, gone April
last; brown hair and moustache are getting grey. A figure
of sufficient impressiveness—not lovely to the man-milinar
species, nor pretending to be so. Massive stature; big
massive head, of somewhat leonine aspect; wart above the
right eyebrow; nose of considerable blunt aquiline propor-
tions; strict yet copious lips, full of all tremulous sensibili-
ties, and also, if need were, of all fierceness and rigours !
deep loving eyes, call them grave, call them stern, looking
from under those craggy brows as if in lifelong sorrow, and
yet not thinking it sorrow, thinking it only labour and en-
deavour ; on the whole, a right noble lion-face and hero-
face, and to me royal enough."

The Home Magazine must be more solid in its character
if it be expected to last.

SPORTING.

An average number of this monthly, its contents
being good, bad, and indifferent. We regret to per-
ceive that Henry Hie•over has concluded his paper on
" Horses—Purchasers and Purchasing." He must re-
consider his determination, and make a series of it.
Mr. Mills becomes somewhat garrulous about a " Wild
Legend of the West," and the " Recollections of a
Griff" are as amusing as hitherto. But the " Sporting
Intelligence" is the principal requisite of such a periodi-
cal, and in this department the Sporting Magazine dis-
plays much ability.
London, England, 1846-05-07

LONDON, NEWBURY, AND BATH DI-
RECT RAILWAY.
Notice is hereby given, that a GENERAL MEETING of the
Scripholders and holders of Bankers' Receipts for Scrip in this under-
taking, will be held at the White Hart Inn, in the city of Bath, on
SATURDAY, the 9th day of May next, at half-past twelve o'clock,
at Which meeting
a copy of the Bill now before Parliament for the
formation of a Railway between Bath and Newbury under the above
title, will be submitted, in order that the eanctionpf the meeting may
be pbtained to the prosecution of such Bill.
The Committee of Management desire to notify, for the guidance
of Scripholders, that it is necessary that they should either attend in
person and brink their scrip, or send it to the meeting
by some other
person, who, on producing such scrip, will be. entitled to vote in re-
spect thereof; and as the resolutions of the two Houses of Parlia-
ment require the votes giVen at the meeting to be recorded with
great minuteness, for the purpose of showing the interest held by
each person present, whether in his own right, or as another's re-
presentative, every scripholder attending will be required to furnish
the Secretary before the commencement of the meeting with his
scrip (in exchange for Which a receipt will be given), and with his
name and address, which scrip will be returned to the proprietor im-
mediately after the meeting.

• BY order, •
T. B. and W. MERRIMAN,
SOlicito for the Bill.
BURCHELL KILGOUR, and PASON,j
Dated April, 1846, 41, Charing-cross.
The chair will be taken precisely at one o'clock.
re

l% EWCA-STLE-UPON-TYNE, EDIN-
LI BURGH, and DIRECT GLASGOW JUNCTION RAILWAY.
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
of the HOLDERS of SCRIP, or of the BANKERS' RECEIPTS for
SCRIP, of this COMPANY will be held at the Company's Office,
Nci. 11, Eldon-square, Newcastle-npon-Tyne, on MONDAY, the 18th
day of May instant, at Twelve o'clock at noon, when a copy of the
Bill now before Parliament, intituled " A Bill for making a Railway
from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the Hexham and Alemonth Turnpike
Road, at or near a place called Merryshiels, in the parish of Kirk-
harle, in the county of Northumberland, to be called the Newcastle-
upon-Tyne, Edinburgh, and direct Glasgow Junction Railway," will
be submitted for the consideration of the meeting, which is specially
called for that purpose, and in order that such holders of scrip, or of
bankers' receipts, may express approval or disapproval of such Bill,
and determine the further proceedings thereon ; and at such meeting
such measures will be proposed as may be necessary for the purpose
of bompiying with the requirements of the Resolutions of the House
of Commons passed on the 23d of April.
The votes will be taken according to the amount of scrip produced
by, each person present or represented at the meeting, pursuant to
the Resolutions of the House of Commons above mentioned.
Dated this Ist day of May, 1846.
CHAS. A. MONCK, Chairinan.
JAMES POTTS, Secrettry.
London, England, 1846-05-07

PRLNCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STItEET.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed Sheridan's Play of with the orig'nal
Music. Rolla, Mr. Wallack ; Alonzo, Mr. Murray; Orozembo, Mr.
Cooper ; Pizarro, Mr. Ryder ; High Priest, Mr. Leffier ; Elvira,
Mrs. Tern= ; Cora. Mrs. Stirling.

To be followed by a DIVERTISSEMENT. In which Messrs.
Gilbert, Marshall, and Flexmore ; Miss Ballin and Miss Marshall
will appear:
To conclude with a New Drama, entitled ERNESTINE. The
principal characters supported by Messrs. Cooper, Wallack, Leigh
Murray ; Mrs. Stirling, Miss E. Stanley, Miss May, &c.

ASTLEY'n ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
Under the especial patronage of her most gracious Majesty, Prince
Albert, and the Princess Royal. Triumphant career of Mr. Leman
Rede's New Equestrian Spectacle of " The Arab and his Steed,"
aided by the Double Stud, Beautiful Scenery, Original Effects, &c.
Second Week of the Domestic Equestrian Afterpiece, entitled,
" The Post-Boy of St. Austle ; or, The Cornish Wreckers."
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Grand Asiatic Drama of THE ARAB
AND HIS. DESERT STEED ; or, the Pearl of the Euphrates.
Eatire Change in the Scenes of the Circle, and magnificent Feats
of the Hippodrome, by the Foreign and British Professors.
To conclude with the favourite Drama of the POST BOY OF ST.
AUSTLE ; or, The Cornish Wreckers.
Box-office open from eleven till eye o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at seven o'clock.
London, England, 1846-05-07

FACTORIES BILL.

Lord REDESDALE presented a petition from the Dissent-
ing ministers of Wigan;in favour of the Ten Hours' Factory Bill.
CHARITABLE TRUSTS BILL.
The Earl of CLARENDON presented a petition against
the Charitable Trusts Bill.

THE PORT OF LIMERICK.
The Duke of BUCCLEUCH laid on the table certain
papers relative to the improvement of this harbour.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE presented a petition from
the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of Limerick, praying that
steps might be taken for the improvement of the harbour of
that town.
Lord MONTEAGLE presented several petitions in favour
of the Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, the Midland Counties,
and other railways.
THE OFFICE OF HIGH CONSTABLE.
The Duke of BUCCLEUGH presented a petition from the
city of Westminster against certain provisions in relation to
that city and liberty in the Bill proposed for the regulation
of the afice of high constable, and praying to be heard by
their agents and counsel against the Bill.
The Duke of RICHMOND stated it was not his intention
to preys
TRUSTS BILL.
Lo
presented several petitions against the
Charitable Trusts Bill.
Lord STANLEY
petition from Lancashire t
presented a to
the same effect;
also a petition from the same place against the
sate of spirituous liquors on Sunday.
Ct that
pTaErCtNF oIHfA/.1.1 thei. :ITBiII.Y
CORN-LAWS.

Lord ASHBURTON moved for the returns of some papers
with reference to the corn-laws, which he thought would facili-
tate the progress of that measure when before their Lordships
He was not at all wishing to open up a discussion about the ex-
pediency of passing such a measure. If they did pass it, he
wished them to do it with their eyes open, as it was one in
which not only tile agricultural portion of the community was
interested, but in fact every class in the country. The motion
he had to make was for the purpose of ascertaining
the quantity of corn in bond. The last time
they had A return. the AMOtlnt of wheat was
London, England, 1846-05-07

. NEW. STRAND THEATRE,
ENTIRE CHANGE.—NOVELTIES, AND MAGIC EFFECTS.
" La. gaiete est la saute de Varna,
• La tristesse en est le poison."
• THIS EVENING

M. PHILLIPPE begs leave to announce that, in consequence of
the Triumphant Success that has attended his EASTER EN TER-
TAT sMENTS, they will be repeated every Wednesday and Sa-
turday Morning. and .every Evening until ittrther notice.
M. PHILLIPPE corntnence the Entertainment by,Lighting
Two Hundred and Fifty Wax Candles by a single kistal..Shot
This uniqae and brilliant Experiment was originally performed by
Mons. Phillippe for upwards of 700 consecutive nights in Paris.
M. Phillippe will also, have the honour of introducing HIS-
GRANDMOTHER'S CAP..with all. its laughable and' rapid Trans-
The klntertainmexta will be varied- by:the.- Tttacini-of the-
FAMILY,.:and. the Olympia Gambols of the AME-
RICAN pROTHER.3.. •

. .
The .11-0114- ng Performance will-commence at TWO o'clock.; 'the
Evening at a quarter to.Xight; .

stalls, 3a. ; ,Bozos, 2s. ; Plt, Is. ; .danery, Gd. ; Private -Boxes
11! 11., and 103. 6d. •
London, England, 1846-05-07

COURT CIRCULAR.

- - --
The Queen and Prince Albert took their accustomed early
walk yesterday in the garden of Buckingham Palace. His
Royal Highness Prince Albert afterwards rode out on horse-
back, attended by the Equerry in Waiting, the Hon. Captain
Gordon.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited the
Queen yesterday, and remained to luncheon with her
Majesty and her Royal Consort.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, took their
usual walks and rides yesterday in the pleasure grounds of
the Palace.

The Royal dinner party yesterday at Buckingham Palace
included the Earl and Countess of Jersey, Lady Clementina
Villiers, Viscount Canning, and Captain Francis Seymour.
The band of the First Life Guards was in attendance
during dinner, and performed the following pieces :
Overture zur Cantate--Die Veer Meucher Alter—Lachner.
Walzer—Themis Fest Klange—Labitzky.
Medley—Scotch—Waddell.
Polka—Kenderfreuden—Labitzky.
Selection from " Linda de Chamouni"—Donizetti.
Potpourri—March—Zulchner.
The Viscountess Canning has succeded Lady Portman as
the Lady in Waiting to her Majesty.
Her Majesty the Queen Dowager took an airing yesterday
in an open carriage and four.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended by
Lady Augustus Bruce, Lady Fanny Howard, and Sir George
Couper, Bart., honoured the performance of the French plays
with her presence yesterday evening.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cam-
bridge, attended by Lady Augusta Cadogan and Baron
Knesebeck, honoured the Archbishop of York with their com-
pany at dinner yesterday, at his residence in Grosvenor-
square. After dinner the illustrious party, including the
Noble Directors of the Concerts of Ancient Music, went to
the Hanover-square rooms, to honour the Concert of Ancient
Music with their presence, the Archbishop being the Director
for the evening.
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a
general meeting yesterday. There were present the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury, the Bishops of Bangor, Carlisle,
Chester, Gloucester, and Bristol, Lichfield, Lincoln, Llandaff,
Ripon, and Salisbury, the Judge of the Prerogative Court,
the Earl of Devon, the Earl of Bessborough, the Earl of Chi-
chester, and the Right Hon. H. Hobhouse.
Mr. Secretary Gladstone gave a dinner to the Cabinet
Ministers yesterday evening, at his residence on Carlton
House-terrace.

Sir Robert and Lady Gore Booth arrived at Farrance's
Hotel yesterday, from their seat, Lissadel, Ireland.

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.
(From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6.
The following Petitions for Railways were reported, and the Bills
ordered to be brought in by the undernarned Hon. Members :
Newcastle and Darlington Junction (Durham and Sunderland Rail-
way and Wearmouth Dock Purchase)—Mr, Liddell, Mr. Hinde, and
Mr. Hudson.
Midland (Leicester and Swannington Railway vesting)-31r. Packe,
Mr. Farnham, and Mr. Mundy.
London, Salisbury, and Yeovil Junction (Salisbury to Yeovil)—Sir
W. Heathcote, Mr. J. Benett, and Mr. Seymer.
London, England, 1846-05-07

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TINE, MAT 5.

STOCK Excnstrox.—The sales are—Buckinghamshire, Is. p.—
Lancashire and North Yorkshire, 12s. 6d. dis.—Liveproool, Orms.
kirk, and Preston, 13( p.—Manchester, Leeds Extension, 3% p.—
North British, Halves (Carlisle), 335. 6d. p.—North Western, 4 P.

HUDDERSFIELD, MAT S.

STOCK ExcnAxox.—The sales are-South Eastern and Dover,
New (issued 151.), Ne. 4, 3 Caledonian,SlA —Huddersfield and Man-
chester Railway and Canal, 1214—Huddersfield and Sheffield Junc-
tion, 14 %—Liverpool and Bury, 9 p.—Ditto, New, 3—Leeds, Dews-
bury, and Manchester, 16—Leeds and Thirsk; 7%—Newcastle and
Berwick, 20%—North British, Carlisle Extension, 21:18s. 6d.—Ara
bergate, Nottingham, and Boston, 2 )6—Clltheroe Junction, 214—
North Western, 269.—London and York, 2)4—Sheffield and Lin
colushire, 11. Fla.—Glasgow ant Dumfries, 475. 6d.—Buckingham
shire, par.
London, England, 1846-05-07

GROUP VII,

This Committee assembled to-day, at twelve o'clock. Present, Mr.
R. Palmer, chairman, and the other Members.
STEELING AND DuNrzumLrATE.

The consideration of this Bill was resumed.
Mr. I.V.ICEit„ on behalf of the Bill, said that he would endeavour
to abbreviate the case as much as possible, and proceeded to call
Mr. Robert Robertson, provost of Dunfermline, who stated that he
was a banker at Dunfermline, where he had lived for thirty-five years,
and with the traffic of which he was well acquainted. The proposed
railway would be the means of affording facility for carrying the
traffic of that town to Glasgow. Another advantage that would result
from the proposed railway was the means it would give of conveying
troops from Stirling, where there was a depot, to Dunfermline, which
had been in very disturbed state of lase.
This witn s was cross-examined at some length, but without
eliciting anything of importance.

The eom-mittee decided that the preamble of this Bill etas proved,
and then proceeded to assimilate the tolls, &a. to the usual standard.

GROUP XX.
The Committee met this morniug at the usual hour ; Mr. Sotheron
in the chair.

WINDSOR, SLOUGH, AND STAINES,

ATMOSPEERIC.

This day was occupied with the cross-examination of Mr.
Vlgnoles, on the engineering works and the plans, up to four
o'clock, when the Committee adjourned till 12 o'clock to-morrow.
London, England, 1846-05-07

WAY.

Mr. SPOONER moved the second reading of this Bill,
which was ordered to be committed. The Hon. Member also
moved the second reading of the Birmingham and Oxford
Junction (Birmingham Extension) Railway Bill, which was
likewise ordered to be committed.

-----SOUTHA,III"TON PORT AND HARBOUR.
The report on this Bill was brought, up, and agreed to, and
the Bill ordered to be engrossed.
SALE OF LIQUORS ON THE SABBATH.
Several petitions were presented from different places against
the sale of intoxicating liquors on the Sabbath.
TEN HOURS' BILL.
Mr. S. CRAWFORD presented a petition from the borough
of Rochdale, signed by sixteen millowners, and several manu-
facturers of the town, in favour of a Ten Hours' Bill.
Mr. BLEWITT presented a petition in favour of the Ten
Hours' Bill.

CATHOLIC RELIEF BILL.
Sir W. CLAY presented a petition from the Tower Hamlets
in favour of this Bill.
GUI
LI)F°IID, CHICHESTER, AND PORTSNIOUTH

Mr. Oio 2)r. ESTCOURTRAILWAY moved that t. be .an instruction to the
Committee of Selection to fix the first sitting of the Guildford,
Chichester, and Portsmouth Railway (No. 2) Committee for
Friday, the 6th day of May, and that it be referred to the Chair-
man of Ways and Means, and two other Members, not being
there who were ordered to bring in the Bill.--Agreed to.
11Ir. FORBES presented a petition, praying the House not
tointerfere with the spiritual independence of the Church of
Scotland.

In
the purpose of making
CHANNEL ISLANDS.
reply to a question from Mr. ROEBUCK
Sir J. GRAHAM said that a commission had been issued for
inquiries into the administration of
law in the Channel Islands, and that he should have no objec-
tion to lay the Commissioners' report upon the table of the
House.

Dr. BOWRING said there was another island to which he
wished to call the attention of the Right Hon. Baronet, and
he wished to know whether he was prepared to de the same
thing with regard to the Isle of Man?
Sir JAMES GRAHAM,—No.
Mr. AGLIONBY said that in the absence of the Hon.
Member for Liskeard (Mr. C, Buller), he would give notice
that that Hon. Member would, on Thursday fortnight, move
for copies of corresi - to New Zealand.

Tondence relating
THE NELSON MONUMENT.
Mr. J. COLLETT said he asked a question in the early
part of the sesion of the Noble Lord opposite relative to the
state of the Nelson monument, and when it was likely to be
finished, and he was then told that a satifactory answer might
be expected in about three months. Since that period three
months and a half had elapsed, but the boarding of the
monument still remained in the same state.
The Earl of LINCOLN answered the question in so low a
tone as to be scarcely audible in the gallery ; but he was ut der-
stood to say, that at the time ho gave the answer alluded to, he
did expect &satisfactory answer to the question would be given
at the time stated, but since then he had not been able to a,.
certain what had been done ; but he had reason to expect
hate he work wolld have been completed within the time
star;
London, England, 1846-05-07

LUVIDBEGATE, N N
BOSTON .
OTTXGBADI, AND

testimonybe wasapaying strongly in favour of
Witnesses were examined in support of the Bill, which was partly
tchoensilidneer,ewdhyieehstteifedya
concern, and of
great public benefit.
Mr. Itasterick, the engineer of the line, was called, and examined
by Mr. MACAULAY, for the promoters. The examination of this
y'
considered Their would
witness occupied the time of the Committee up to the hour of ad-
journment.
In the middle of his examination, a proposition was made by one
of the opponents of the line, with a view to entering into terms of
arrangement and compromise, but the counsel for the promoters de-
clined to entertain the proposition; as the promoters had every con-
fidence in the merits of their case, with which they were deter-
mined to proceed.
London, England, 1846-05-07

COLONIAL.

For colonial intelligence no publication condenses so
much information into such small compass as the pro-
sent. This arises, no doubt, from the pratice of its
entrepreneur, and the multitude of correspondence for-
warded to him from all quarters of the globe. The de-
partment of fiction is ably occupied by a continuation of
" The Emigrant," by Mr. Leigh ; while, for travels and
adventures, we have the " Rides, Rambles, and Sketches
in Texas," by Charles Ilooton. His description of the
bowie knife is not uninteresting:—
" Having already mentioned the bowie •knife, as not only
so common but so formidable a weapon, both in Texas and
the whole South, the reader will perhaps be not displeased
to hear a little more of it—the various tragical hand-to-
hand exploits which have been from time to time performed,
even amongst the " highest circles" of that quarter of the
world, through its agency, having conferred upon it a de-
gree of bloody and horrible distinction never yet acquired by
o
many of its elder brethren of the same craft.f
aitnL:ntvno
of
itnenoo
however, be regarded altogether in the light otf,
pec
the most useful of articles to the settler an
human slaughter;
haps, was buried to
The same blade which this morning, per
It '—will also serve to-
ol' enen?cir it may_ be of a friend,
since,
in
many
other
resd
the tiontierman.
the body
wowner
night to carve the venison
had
for supper; acuity'—will
skin and cut up the
dheurontuserLgafiambe?
wthoenexittsracmtashteoro:soesfroamfishtliineggu; lolerts ftoosuppopn-
ly
any other need, no matter how small (if not too small for
its own size), for which a knife can possibly be required."
The other contributions are generally worth a reading.
London, England, 1846-05-07

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

NAY DIAMILICTII.
SMITHFIZI.D.—Meadow Hay, 31 5s to 41 8s; Clover ditto, 415 s to
51 16s ; Oat straw, 11 12s to 11 14s ; Wheat Straw, 1/ 14s to 1/ 16s per
load. Supply moderate and trade dull.
CGMBERLAND.—Meadow Hay, 3/ &Ito 41 lOs ; Clover ditto, 4/ 5s
to 5/ 15s ; Oat Straw, 1/ 145 to 11 16 ; Wheat Straw, 1/ 16s to 11 18s
per load. Trade tolerably steady at the above quotations.
WntrEcnArn..—Meadow Hay, 31 3s to 4/ 8s ; Clover ditto, 418 s
to 61; Oat Straw, I / 12s to 11 14s ; Wheat Straw, 11 14s to 1116 s
per load. A full average supply, and a dull trade.

MEAT MARZETS.
SorTHALL, MAT 6.—Notwithstanding the supplies of each kind of
fat stock on sale to day were but moderate, the time of year consi-
dered, the general demand was in a sluggish state, and last week's
quotations were not supported. Beef from 2s 6d to 4s ; Mutton, 35
2d to 4s 10d ; Lamb, 55 4d to 6s 4d ; Veal, 4s to 5s ; and Pork, 3s
$d to 45 Sd per Bibs, to sink the offals.
Romroao, Mar 6.—We bad a very dell trade this morning, on
the following terms :—Beef, ftom 2s 6d to 4s ; Mutton, 3s 44 to 5s ;
Lamb, 5s 6d to 65 4d ; Teal, 4s to ss; and Pork, 3s Sd to 4s 8d per
Suckling Calves, 185 to 29s ; Quarter-old Store Pigs, 16s to
19s ; and billch Cows, with their small Calf, 161 to 191 each.
LEWES, Mar s.—Beef, from 25 8d to 43 2d ; Mutton, 35 6d to 55 ;
Lamb, 55 4d to 6s 2d ; Veal, 4s 4d to 4s led ; and Pork, 4s to 45
8d per Blbs. A moderato supply and a heavy demand.
NEVTGATE Awn ZELAXIIIZTUALL.
We had a very dull inquiry here to-day for all kinds of Meat, and
in some instances lower rates were again submitted to. Beef froai
23 44 to 3s 6d ; Mutton, 3s 4d to 45 4d ; Lamb, 55 4d to 65 4d ;
Veal, 4s 24 to 5s 2d ; and Pork, 35 4d to 55 per Blbs by the carcass.

per imperial CORN AVERAGES.
Quarter.
GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN
For the Week ended May 2, 1846, made up from the Returns of the
Inspectors in the different Cities and Towns in England and Wales
,

'WHEAT. 1 BAILEY.I OAT.. ATE. I BEANO. I PEAS.
PRICE .. 56s 58 293 8d 23s 7d 32s 5d 345 10d 33s 104
DUTY... 17s Od Is Od 6s Od Is 6d 85 6cl Is 6d

others adjacent.
I 'REPRESENTATION OF MONNOUTIISHIRE.—The ele-
ments of election strife have been roused is this county, as well as in
Somerset from-the representation of this countpat the first opportu-
nit An attempt is to be made to eject Lord Granville
y. the Protectionist party being now busily occupied in searching
for a substitute who will engage to stippert their views. They will,
however. And themselves egregiously disappointed in their endea-
"ors. The advocates of free trade in the county are not ignorant
Of
the the'. r9VOOding P s, as will be !band when the matter is put to
teat.

(Iqllo6l XII
London, England, 1846-05-07

SHEFFIELD, MAy 5.

STOCK Exclusnoz.—The sales are—Sheffield and Manchester,
Quarter Shares (No. 2), 2% p.—Ditto, ditto (No. 3 Scrip), 335. 6d. p.
—Grimsby and Sheffield Extension, 2s. dis.—Ditto, Quarter Shares,
2s. 6d. dis.—Huddersfield and Manchester, I % p.—Ambergate, Not-
tingham, and Boston, 12s. 6d. dis.—Derby and Gainsborongh, 14s.
dis.—East Lincolnshire, 7s. 6d. p.—Grand Union (Nottingham to
Lynn), 9s. 6d. dis.—London and York, 2a. 6d. dis.—Leeds, Wakefield,
and Midland, 2s. 6d. p.—Manchester and Lincoln Union and Canal,
7s. dis.—Sheffield and Lincolnshire, 14s. p.—Ditto, Extension, l ls.
die.—Sheffield, Buxton, Leek, Potteries, and Crewe, 12s. 6d. db.—
South Midland, 2% p.--South Yorkshire Coal Railway, par.
London, England, 1846-05-07

THE UNION.

The Union for May sustains the reputation of its pre-
decessors. We beseech the proprietors, however, as
they hope for success, to eschew the abominable habit
of continuations. ' There are three articles in this
number, viz., " William Fleming, the Deal Boatman,"
the " Comparative View of the Rise and Progress of
Liberty in England and France," and " Late for
Lectures," to be continued. The articles on the German
Universities, entitled the "Student Abroad," are con-
cluded in this number with a graphic account of student
life in the University of Bonn. There is an excellent
review of Fremont's Expedition to the Oregon, which
we recommend to the perusal of all' those who wish to
know something about the territory at present in dis-
pute between Great Britain and America. The review
can be read through in about half an hour, and it con-
tains a perfect resume of all that is known about the
geography, topography, and natural history of the
Oregon territory. The poetry of this number of the
Union is very good. As a specimen we extract the
following exquisite sonnet, which might pass for a
recovered composition of Sir John Suckling:—
. How rosy fair my lady was to see,
Cannot by my uncourtly words be told;
Rather a lipping borrower let me be,
A debtor to the master-minds of old.
_ Of golden wires, or captured sunbeams made,
Her lovely locks fell o'er a neck of snow;
Her arched brows inclosed, in fringed shade,
Two purple violets that slept below !
Of reddest coral were her honied lips,
(Guarding the pearly treasures of her mouth),
Sweeter than rose-leaves where the young bee sips,
In the far gardens of the sunny south l
Yet when I would my lost one liveliest call,
Her voice of music comes back first of all !
London, England, 1846-05-07

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.

Triumphant
FOR THE BEN Success I
OF A Repetition of " The Brild's Journey."
EFIT NSTITUTION.

THIS EVENING

Will be, performed a New Drama, entitled JARVIS, THE
HONEST' IaAN ; or, a Tale of the Times of Judge Jefferies.
Characters by Messrs. Saville, Fredericks, Searle, Burton, Tindell ;
Miss Vincent, and Miss Jefferson.

After which, selectionsrfrbria the Trazedy of HAMLET. Ilanilet,
Mrs. W. West. •• • • • • -
To conclude with an Original Drama, ealled 4r/IVI IDDOIIT or
GUILT ; 9r, The NOtniait Tiger. Supported' by the' entire strength
of the Victoria Company.
London, England, 1846-05-07

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE

Constant Novelty a Continued attraction of the Virginian Har-
monists. Re-engagement of the Detain Family. Wonderful effects
by Herr Nicolo, from St. Petersbuzgh.
THIS EVEXINeI

Will be performed a New Play, entitled, BIANCA ; or, The Three
Trials. Characters by Messrs. Hughes, Maynard, Johnson, Lewis,
Cowell, Heslop, Edgar ; Mesdms. H. Vining, Martin, Daly, &c.

After which a New Ballet, called LA STATUE BLANCHE.
Le Tonneau Roulant ; or, Running Tub, by Herr Nicolo.

To conclude with THE LAS CKISS ; or, the Soldier's Grave.
Messrs. Hughes, Johnson, Rogers, Cowell, Lewis, Heslop, Wil-
liamson, Mesdms. Vining and Martin will support the principal
characters:
London, England, 1846-05-07

zon, 682 f. 60c.; Bordeaux, 632 f. 50c. ; BoLlogne, 517 f. 50c. ; Troyes
and Montereau, 410 f. ; Basle, 226 f. 250. ; Paris and Strasburg, 518 f.
75c. ; Tours and Nantes, 542. c. 50c. ; P:xis and Lyons, 577 f. 50c. ;
Spanish Active, 32% ; Spanish Domestic Debt, 31%.
The following are the quotations in other lines .

Lyons and Avignon, deflnitives, 535 f. ; Bordeaux and Cette
(Mackenzie), 501f.75c.; ditto (Espeleta), 506 f.; ditto definitive, 518 f.
75c.; Charleroi, 490 f.

BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE

LONDON STOCK EXCILINGE, Mwy 5.
Boulogne and Amiens, lVA—Dutch Rhenish, 74—East Indian,
136—Great Indian Peninsular, 3l—Luxembourg, :2%—Namur and
Liege, 4%—Orleans and Bordeaux, 11%—Over Yssel, 2% dis.—
Paris and Lyons Constituted, B%—Paris and Rouen, 40%—Rpuen
and Havre, 303—Sambre and Meuse, 5%.
London, England, 1846-05-07

GROUP XLIII.

evidence
EAST AND WEST YORN.SIITTP
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition `v3r.
—ine:iyeertecTirday7)
Mr. KNOWLES thee called Mr. R. Bayldon, wh
upon the subject of the traffic. He had been engagVr
traffic upon various lines, and had taken every precaution the
accurate information on the traffic upon this line. From obtain
be a
very
cal_
culation he had made he thought the present would
re-
munerative line. The passengers on foot amounted annually to 116i6.
of this number he calculated that 28,95; would go by allway. The
passengers at present travelling by other means amounts to 65,176.
The gross revenue likely to be derived from passengers and goods he
calculated would amount to 29,8301. From this sum he deducted
40 per cent. for working expenses, leaving 17,8981. profit, which
would yield a per centage of 8/. 18s. 11 d. on a capital of 200,0001.
The 'cross-examination of this witness was going on when the Com-
mittee rose.

GROUP XLIV.
LIVERPOOL, DIANCHESTE7EL, AND NEW-
CASTLE-UPON-TYNE JUNCTION.
(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.)
Mr. LANG, in the absence of Mr. Talbot, objected to this course,
which he said was " lugging In by a side movement the question of
the York and Carlisle, being an opposing line, which the Committee
had already decided."
The CiIAIRMAN, after consulting with his colleagues, said they
had come to the conclusion that Mr. Murphy, appearing for a peti-
tion against the line, and not for a rival company, could only cross-
examine the witness as to the merits of this line, and not as to the
comparative merits of other lines.
The evidence on the part of the promoters of the Bill was then pro-
ceeded with.
Colonel Wood, M.P. for Brecon, and Lord of the Manor of Middle-
ham, in Wensley Dale, gave evidence as to the necessity for a line
opening a communication between the -vicinity of Middleham to
Manchester, Liverpool, &e. There was a great want of such com-
munication for agricultural purposes, such as conveyance of cattle,
ar-o- Large numbers of lean cattle were driven or carried on trucks
from the north, to be fatted at Middleham, and the numbers would be
world
taffordheeat that communication.
he
articles
mwaenrate
vastly
Una
ecreased if there was a sufficient railway communication.
CaThis ll
rgaiavlwePsatAy rellioarn,Lainweirs,mj;nakzg,er of the 3fanchester and Leeds Bailwa
and added that so much need was there of
that greengrocery was actually carried from
Covent-garden
through acturing towns of the neighbour-
hood which this line passed, for the use of the poor of those
towns, although grown in great abundance in the
agricultural district* immediately Adjoining.
London, England, 1846-05-07

GROUP XX.

This Committee ro-assembled to-day at the usual hour, Mr. Sotheron
in the Chair.
arnvxmon, SLOITGII, AND STAINES
ATMOSPHERIC.
The engineering evidence was proceeded with this morning.
ing.
Mr. Vignola, the engineer of the line, was examined. H stated that
there were no engineering difficulties of any magnitude. With regard to
the floods referred to in the petition from Eton College, a plan would be
adopted with regard to Romney Island, by which they would be com-
pletely prevented. The estimated cost of the works of the whole line
was 130,0001. This, he consVered, quite ample for its construction.
The whole day was occupied with the examination and cross-
examination of this witness, but the particulars are of no interest, AS
they relate to the engineering works and estimates, and to the modes
by which witness proposed to meet the various difficulties objected
by counsel.

The Committee adjourned at four o'clock till to-morrow.
London, England, 1846-05-07

TIOUE OF COMMONS.

The SrEAKER took the Chair at Four o'clock.
MALTON AND DRIFFILLD JUNCTION RAILWAY.
The report on this Bill was brought up and agreed to, and
the Bill was ordered to be engrossed.
GLASGOW AND BELFAST
UNION RAILWAY

Mr. DUNCAN moved, that it be an instruction to the
Select Committee on the Glasgow and Belfast Union Railway
Bill to hear parties, on the petition of James Ballantine, Esq ,
against the said Bill, presented by Mr. Duncan on the 2t3th
day of April last, and referred by the House to the Com-
mittee on the Bill, and Counsel ordered, on a copy of the
petition being produced, and certified to the satisfaction of the
Committee, the petition having been lost, and not entered in
the Journals of the House.
After a few words from Mr. GREENE, who objected to
the motion,
The SPEAKER suggested that a fresh petition should be
presented, which would at once obviate any difficulty reqiect-
ing the motion of the Hon. Gentleman.
The amendment was accordingly withdrawn.
London, England, 1846-05-07

GROUP )UVII,

This Committee re-assembled to-day at the usual hour, Sir Charles
Lewen in the chair.

SOUTH MIDLAND (NORTHAMPTON TO
szpromm).

Mr. FELDTABD, Q.C., proceeded to open the case of the promoters
on behalf of the above line. The great advantage which would be
conferred by this line in accommodating the general traffic of the
country as well as tUe district throng!' which it passed, made it one
of the most important railways which had been considered during the
session. The line commenced three miles south of Leicester,
diverging from the Sonth Midland Railway, and ran south-east to
Market Harborough. The line there divided itself into two branches,
gpe of which went to Northampton, connecting it with Market
ilarborongh and Blisworth on the London and Birmingham line. The
Other branch ran through Kettering to Bedford, the remaining part
of the scheme (the Atuttingdon branch) having been selected in pre-
ference to the Rugby and Thurtingtonitne by the Committee to whom
they were referred, on condition Unit the-Bedford britach of the pro.
London, England, 1846-05-07

REVIEWS OF THE WORK.

quenees of excesses, which must
Rh
and maturity, and by its perusal
"The author of this singular and tainted work is a legally Tic_
fled medical man, who has evidently had considerable experience in
the treatment of the various disorders arising from the follies and
'frailties of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable
yad-
dition,aetas
questions niiay be satisfactorily replied
Era.at admit of no a
13-
, even to the most confidential friend."—
a b
salutary
l demonstratingutarywarning tt
to
the 'consequences
peal Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also
from S. Gilbert, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-
street; Starie, Tichbome-street, Quadrant; Gordon, 146, Leaden-
hall-street, London; Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool; and by
all Booksellers.
At Home for Consultation daily, from Nine till Two, and from
Five till Eight ; and all letters immediately replied to, if containing
the fee of 11., for advice, Bic.-9, BEDFORD-EITItEET, BEDFORD-
AvAls, LONDON,
London, England, 1846-05-07

-I:EfftsTElt lAIVROVEMENT.

Sir J. EASTHOPE moved the third reading of this Bill,
which wag read a •third time and passed.
WELSH CHARITY SCHOOL INCORPORATION.
The Lords' Amendments to this Bill were read and agreed to.
BIRMINGHAM AND OXFORD JUNCTION RAIL•
London, England, 1846-05-07

STEAM TO NEW YORK.
The GREAT BRITAIN, steam-ship, Lieut. JAS. KOSKEN,
Commander, will start for New York, from the Coburg Dock,
Liverpool, at 9 o'clock, A.M., on SATURDAY, the 9th instant.
Fares, 25 and 30 Guineas, according to the position of the berth ;
for a single-berthed room, 35 Guineas. Steward's Fee, 1 Guinea.
For freight or passage, apply, at Bristol, to W. M. Bennett, Secre-
tary, 35, Princes-street; at Liverpool, to Gibbs, Bright, and Cc, 8,
North John-street; at Glasgow, to H. B. Webb, Glassford-street ; or,
at London, to Mark Pinkerton, 65, Cornhill.
PLEASURE EXCURSION .to CAMBRIDGE
and BACK for FIVE SHILLINGS, will take place on Mort-
BAT Morning next, May 11, from the Eastern Counties Railway
Station, Shoreditch, under the auspices of the London Pleasure
Xicurston Company.
Tickets to be bad at the Shoreditch Station, and the Bengal Arms
Tavern, White Horse-court, Cornhill.
The College Walks will be thrown open on this occasion, the usual
Regatta by the College Youths will take place on the River Cam, and
the spendid chapel of King's College will be open, witlia full Choir,
for Cathedral service, in the afternoon. Covered carriages for parties
and ladies.

GO TO COLLEGE FOR FIVE SHIL-
LINGS, on MON NEXT, May 11, and back again to
London in the Evening, byDAY the Grand Pleasure Excursion to Cam-
bridge, under the auspices of the London Pleasure Excursion
Company.
Tickets, Five Shillings each, to be had at the Eastern Counties
station, Shoreflitch. Covered carriages provided for parties and
ladies.

IVE SHILLINGS TO CAMBRIDGE AND

BACK, on MONDAY, MAY 11

NATIONAL LOAN FUIND LIFE A S SUR•
ANCE SOCIETY,
26, CORNIIILL, LONDON.
Capital 4500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament. ,
This institution oftirs important and substantial advan-
7!igos 'with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities.
The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without ex-
IPense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid,
'(sse table); also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion
of his interests to mtet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances
for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION OF PV.OFIT.;.
The success and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled
the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a third
Bonus, varying from 30 to 77, rper cent. on the premiums paid on
each Policy effected on the Profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

.••
trio. ►Cbd 13 g;
th. I .`i
4 minas Bemis In
added. Cash. E ci f°
C!js
a 1837 £l9l 13 5 SB7 13 5X13 17 1 *395 Il 1
60 10001 74 3 4' 1838 165 13 0 74 13 10 11 8 6 346 2 3
1839 134 13 6 61 14 31 9 210 296 13 4
1840 89 0 0 41 13 4 6 0 0 247 4 5
London, England, 1846-05-07

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SUKREY THEATRE.

Constant 'Novelty! Continued attraction of the Virginian llar-
monist.. Re-engagement of the I)eulin Family. 'Wonderful effects
by Herr INicolo, front St. l'etersbulgh.
Tills EVENINeI
_ _

Will be performed a New Play, entitled ,BIANCA ; or, The Three
Trials. Characters by me,srs. Hughes, Maynard, Johnson, Lewis,
Cowell, Heslop, Edgar ; Mesthus. 11. Vining, Martin, Dal'', c.
After which aie Ballet, called LA STATUE BLANCHE.
Le Tonneau Roulant ; or, Running Tub, by Herr Nicol°.
10 conclude with THE LAS KLSS ; or, the Soldier's Grave.
Mecsrs. Flughes, Johnson, Rogers, Con-ell, Lewis, Heslop,
Mesdnys. Yining and Martin will support the principal
characters. ,

ROYAL VICTORIA T

Triumphant Success Repetition of " The Bride's Journey."

FOR THE BENEFIT OF A ' CHARITABLE INSTITUTION.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a New Drama, entitled JARVIS, THE
WISEST MAN ; or, a Tale of the Times of Judge Jefferies.
Characters by Messrs. Saville, Fredericks, Sear:e, Burton, Tindell ;
111:IA Vincent, and Miss Jefferson.
After which, selections from the Tragedy of HAMLE C. Hamlet,
Mrs. W. West.
To conclude with an Original Drama, called TIIE DOOM OF
GUILT : or, The Norman Tiger. Supported by the entire strength
of the Victoria Company.
London, England, 1846-05-07

REVIEWS OF THE WORE.

"The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quail-
warning to 'youth and maturity , and by its perusal
fled medical man, who has evidently had considerable experience in
the treatment of the various disorders arising from the follies and
frailties of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad-
dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must
macant asy
qausealstaiotanrys may be satisfactorily replied Era hat admit of no
Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool; and by
peal even to the most confidential friend."—
ap-
Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also
from S. Gilbert, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-
street; Starie, Tichbome-street, Quadrant; Gordon, 146, Leaden-
BEDFORD-STREET, BEDFORS).
Consultation daily, from Nine till Two, and from
all letters immediately replied to, if containing
Leaden-
hall-street,
i alla
A:..t sttiHru Booksellers.e
oeEmt ,
Eight;
eghftoLondon;;r an
d
the IN of It, for ad vicot &Q.—%
1 WM!. MET
London, England, 1846-05-07

THE WEST INDIA MAIL.

SOUTHAMPTON, WEDNESDAY, HALF-PAST TWELVE.
The Royal Mail steam-ship Medway, Captain W. S. An-
drews, arrived this morning at 11 o'clock, with the usual
West India and Mexican mails, and the large number of 109
passengers.
She also brings an extensive and valuable freight. The
amount of dollars for the dividends is only 46,000; viz.
$6,000 from Vera Cruz, and 10,000 from Tampico.
The latest dates brought by the Medway are—Tampico,
22d of March ; Vera Cruz, Ist of April ; Havannah,4loth of
April; Honduras, 20th of March; Chagres, 28th; Jfirnaica,
April 8 ; Carthage, March 30 ; Demerara, April 3 ; Trinidad,
sth ; Barbadoes, Bth ; Grenada, 9th ; St. Thomas, 14th ; La
Guayra, 7th ; Bermuda, 22d.
The principal freights brought by the Medway consists of
289,580 dollars, including 36,003 from Vera Cruz on account
of the Mexican dividends; 10,000 from Tampico on ac-
count of the Mexican dividends; 2201. 2s. 6d. British coin,;
420,603 dollars in gold dust and gold ; 4 boxes Vanilla ;
24 serons of Jalapa ; 52 boxes and packages plants ; 59
serons of cochineal; 115 cases and boxes cigars; 138 bales
tobacco ; 94 turtle, for Nassau ,• 38 cases preserved turtle ;
1 package aloes ' • 52 ditto sundries ; 6570 z. gold ; 7500 z.
silver; and 121 b. platina.
There is no particular news of importance by this arrival,
either from the West Indies or from Mexico.