The Sun.
London, England, 1846-02-21 00:00:00

FLANDERS MAIL.

In the
week ending on Saturday,
BRWSSELS, FES. 17.—The
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f. 59c.
resumed to-day the debate
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on the ith chapter of the budget of the department of justice.
PUBLIC Woasorr.—After a long debate, M. Delahaye
3
moved to deduct from the augmentation of 60,000 francs,
which, according to the proposal of the Minister of Justice,
was to be added to the sum allowed for public worship in the
last budget, the sum set apart for the salary of ecclesiastics
who have not yet received any appointment. The motion was
opposed, and finally rejected by a majority of 48 to 20.
The six articles of chap. 8 were then agreed to. The Cham-
ber will discuss to-morrow chap. 9.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.—The Senate heard the report
of M. Biolett on the budget of the department of finances and
some others. It afterwards commenced the discussion of the
project of law of the chase—the game law, of which it
agreed to the first article.
There was a Council of Ministers to-day; it began at half-
past ten o'clock and sat till one.
lithe members of the Cabinet have not yet come to an un-
derstanding on every point, we are at least able to affirm that
no resignation has been tendered. It was remarked that M.
Van de Weyer and M. Dechamps arrived together at the
Chambers. There is to be another Council of Ministers to-
morrow.

The King presided at the Council of Minis-
ters to-day. We learn from different parts
of the provinces that the late frosts have done
no injury to the wheat, rye, and cole seed, nor even to the
kitchen vegetables and the fruit-trees in blossom. The
country looks beautiful, and there is every appearance of a
very productive season. Some districts are still under water,
and when the labours of the field shall begin a few weeks
hence, the farmers will see their lands inundated when they
ought to be sown.

rADvERTISEmENT.I—A NOBLE DUKE AND HOL-
LOWAY'S PILLS. Professor Holloway has lately been
honoured by the personal thanks of one of the most
renowned Duke's of the realm, who, like the Earl
of Aldborough, has been cured of a liver and stomach
complaint of sortie years standing, attendant with great
weakness and debility, by the means of Holloway's celebrated
Pills, and this after physicians skill was tried in vain. Dropsy
paralysis, asthma, and diseases of the lungs, have nearly all
their origin in disordered livers and stomachs, which a few
timely doses of Holloway's Pills will cure.—Sold by all
dealers in medicines and at Professor Holloway's establish-
ment, 244, Strand, London.
Sir Thomas Acland, in a letter to J. H. Furse, Esq ,
Chairman of the North Devon Agricultural Projection Society, de-
clined to pledge himself, previous to the discussion, as to the vote
which he might give on Sir Robert reel's resolutions.— Wedern Lu-
minary.

DARING BURGLARY NEAR
LEAMINGTON.
During the course of yesterday (Friday) morning, infor-
mation was received by Mr. Roby, superintendent of police,
that a burglarious entry had been made into the residence of
H. E. Landor, Esq., a gentleman living at Teachbroke,
It appears that about two o'clock in the morning, two of
Mr. Landor's servants who slept in a bed-room over the
kitchen, in the rear of the premises, were awoke by the
breaking of glass, and the entrance through the window of
the apartment of three men successively, whose faces were
covered with black crape. A scuffle ensued, and one of the
servants made his escape into the dining-room, the window
of which opened into a front garden, and as he was about to
retreat in that direction, in order to give an alarm in the
village, he caught sight of a man who was standing sentinel,
armed with a bludgeon. He immediately proceeded up a
back staircase to Mr. Landor's bedchamber, to inform that
gentleman of what had taken place ; and, having dole so,
retreated into the kitchen, where he secreted himself in the
chimney, and there remained until all chance of danger had
passed away. From this hiding-place, however, he heard
the burglars making search for him, and, in foul language,
expressing their regret that he had escaped them.
Returning to the other servant (Morley), who was left'-.
scuffling with three of the thieves, we ascertained that,. after i some considerable resistance, during which time he was
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forced from room to room, and struck a most serious blow
on the forehead, he was filially overcome, and compelled to
lead the robbers to the bed-room of his master, who had
been previously aroused by Cleaver, and had been looking
for tir6-arms, one of which he held in his hand as the
plunderers entered his chamber. One of their, addressing
him, said--." Now, old fellow, we've found you, have we?"
and commenced wrestling with him for the blunderbuss.
with which he had armed himself. The party ultimately
forced him to the floor, exclaiming, " Your money er your
life." Mr. Landor, with great self-possession, to this threat
replied, " Here, then, as you are masters now,' at the
same time handing over his purse, in which there were six
or seven pounds, principally in gold. The thieves, according
to Mr. Landor's own statement, shook the purse, evidently
surprised and disappointed at the trifling booty they had
gained. At this period both Mr. Landor and his occasiaina 1
servant (Morley), seeing that all further resistance
would be useless, abstained from offering any, and
seated themselves by the bed. The perpetrators of this
violent attack upon life and property next wantonly forced
open a small cabinet by the bedside, and took out four
watches. These, together with the money above mentioned,
appear to be the whole of the property carried off by the
thieves, who, however, compelled Mr. Landor to go with
them to the dining-room, there to deliver up the key of his
plate-chest. On unlocking this iron safe, they turned out
all the plate, as if money only was their object, and, at length,
pounced upon a pocket-book which they eagerly took to the
wax lights which they had ignited, and examined the con-
tents minutely, which consisted of bankers accountable bills
upon Messrs. Taylor and Lovd, of the Birmingham Old
Bank, for between 6.000/. and ',OOO/. They turned them on
one side as of no importance whatever; and from this fact, as
well as from that of not a single article of plate being taken
away, it may fairly be presumed that their only object of
plunder was money.
The servant-man, who is wounded, lies in a very precari-
ous state; and we regret to state, that up to the moment of
our account leaving Leamington, at eight o'clock last night,
the police had been unable to, gain any intelligence of the
thieves.

REPORTED DEATH OF MADAME

CASTELLAN.
The following letter has been addressed to Mr. Lumley
by the father of Madame Castellan :
(Translation.)_ _

Paris, Feb. 18, 1846.
Sir,—An article has been inserted in a London journal,
entitled " Death of Madame Castellon !" This article, after
having given details of Madame Castellan's death, betrays
but little respect for the dead, for even whilst announcing my
daughter's death, it perfidiously assails her talents.
I therefore address myself to you, Sir, to beg yon, for my
daughter's sake and your own, to publish a contradiction in
the London journals of the sinister reports malice has circu-
lated, My daughter is in good health, and I received the
same day this report of her death reached me, a letter from
her own hand of the 6th of February, announcing her re-
appearance at the theatre, after a slight indisposition ; and
the manner in which she was received by the public of St.
Petersburgh triumphantly refutes the attack upon her talent
which accompanied the announcement of ber death.
I venture. Sir, to hope from your kindness, that you will
contradict the false report which I have pointed, out., and
which_no doubt has reached your ears.
Accept, Sir, the assurance of my distinguished consi-
deration.

(Signed)

J. CASTELLAN,
41, Rue des Poissonniers.

To 11Tonsieur 13. Lumley.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
ISLE OF WIGHT LAMBS.
The first lot (a score of very fine ones) were forwarded to
London yesterday by railway; there never could be a finer
lambing season; they are falling very strong, and numerous
twins.
Fox-hunting is followed up with much spirit in this neigh
bourhood. Whole establishments turn out on the report of
one of the vermin having been seen, followed by numerous
tradesmen, all well aimed, but not mounted. The keeper®
and their followers have had good sport this week, having
shot three.

FLINT GLASS MANUFACTORIES.
The numerous works in the kingdom are nearly brought, to a stand still for want of sand. This article has for Some
years been obtained from Allum flay in the Isle of Wight,
but the long-continued south-westerly gales prevented a
' supply from being obtained, and the heavy rains caused
founders to dig into the, pits of sands of other colours, of
which there are numerous strata of every shade. That which
is used in the manufacture of glass is beautifully white, And
►ill in a few days again be plentifully obtained, should the
present tine weather continue.

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his Royal Highness afterwards rode out on horseback, at-
tended by Colonel Wylde, Equerry in Waiting.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince
Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, were
taken their accustomed exercise yesterday in the royal
gardens.
his Royal highness Prince Albert presided yesterday
afternoon at a meeting of the Commission for promoting and
encouraging the Fine Arts, in the re-building the palace of
Westminster. His Royal highness arrived at Gwvdyr
House at a quarter before three o'clock, attended by Colonel
Wylde, Equerry in Waiting.
The Commissioners present were—the Marquis of Lans-
downe, Lord John Russell, Viscount Palmerston, Lord Ash-
burton, Lord Colborne, Viscount Mahon, the Right Hon. Sir
Robert Peel, Sir Robert Harry Inglis, Bart., Mr. Benjamin
Hawes, M.P., Mr. Henry Hallam, Mr. Samuel Rogers, Mr.
Thomas Wyse, M.P., anti the Secretary, Mr. C. L. Eastlake.
At four o'clock the Prince and the Commissioners went to
the new palace at Westminster, where they were received by
the architect, Mr. Barry, who conducted his Royal High-
ness and the members of the Commission over the new
Houses of Parliament.

Her Majesty and Prince Albert honoured the performance
of the French plays with their presence yesterday evening.
The royal suite included the Viscountess Canning, llon.
Miss Dawson, the Earl of Warwick, Colonel Arbuthnot, and
Colonel Wylde. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent,
attended by Lady Fanny Howard and Sir George Couper,
Bart., also honoured the performance with her presence.
Mr. Thorburn had the honour of a sitting yesterday for a
portrait of his Royal Highness Prince Alfred.
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Staffordshire,
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recovered fronaThis late serious indisposition which detained
him at the Hague.
n\l'inted;riew:
Prince Castelcicala, the :Neapolitan Aihllliai_itad.iislbtaledy-,
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M.P., and Mr. T. Thornely, M.P.
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M. Dedel had
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the Earl of Dalhousie yesterday at th
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His Excellency
special general meeting
Whitehall-place. There yesterday afternoon at the office in
Canterbury, the Bishops were present the Archbishop of
Ely, Hereford, Lland 'ff°Ps of
London, Carlisle, Chichester,
the Eight Ii
Ikon. Sir George Grey.

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SEDUCTION OF CHILDREN.
Yesterday two men were charged by constable Phillips,
at Bow-street Police-court, with having harboured and co-
habited with several little girls ha a wretched hovel, occupied
by them jointly, in Gilbert-street, Clare-market.
The constable informed the magistrate, that in consequence
of the representations made to him by a mechanic named
Walker, who had lost his daughter, aged thirteen years,
he went to the room occupied by the prisoners, and knocking
at the door, which was fastened, demanded admission. He
heard the voice of a child inside; and be was asked by a man,
whom he heard getting out of bed, what he wanted. Wit-
ness insisted on being admitted, and the door was eventually
opened. Refound one of the prisoners standing in the room,
in his shirt only, and saw three little girls, under fourteen
years of age, crouched together, completely naked, and having
no other covering than that of a dirty rug. The other pri-
soner was not undressed. "Walker, who accompanied the
policeman, identified one of the children as his daughter,
whose absence from home he had been unable to account for.
The constable ordered the girls to put on the scanty clothing
which was lying about thorn, and, taking the prisoners into
custody, conducted them all to the police station.
Mr. Twyford observed that those disclosures were very
horrible. To think of men going about and decoying young
children like these to their dens of depravity was horrible in-
deed. But, as the children were more than ten years old.
no offence had been committed in the eye of the la;v, and it
was not in the power of the magistrate to interfere. There
was nothing to show that violent means had been used to get
lie children away from their parents, or that they had been
retained by the men contrary to their own wishes.
The constable remarked that the door of the room was
kept locked.

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Mr. Twyford—Very likely; but it was no offence to lock a
door, and, although he wished to say nothing in favour of the

p isoners, it was only reasonable to suppose that the place was
Kept locked by them from feelings of delicacy. His won-ship
wished to see one of the girl:.
The three children were then brought into court, and one
of them, aged thirteen, was placed in the witness-box. Pale,
thin, and consumptive in their appearance, barely-covered with
ragged clothing, and dirty in the extreme, nothing could
exceed the apparent wretchedness of these poor creatures.
The father of one of them (Walker), and the mother of
another, were well-dressed and respectable-looking people.
The third, who was put under examination, stated that her
father's name was Barrykin, and that he was a bricklayer's
labourer. She had not been living all the time with the
men at the bar, but, for a short period, with Lucy Roach (a
well-known prostitute), who lodged in the same house. She
said that she should be glad to go anywhere to be protected.
Phillips, the
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tohtheeprrcislounlderres,nif e
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ont-ipeninlla againsty Mr. Twyford repeated that he could not punish the men,
and although he did not blame the officer for taking them
into custody, it was his duty to discharge them.
A gentleman here stepped forward, and begged his Wor-
ship to use his influence with some philanthropic institution,
in order, if possible, to rescue the children from the depra-
vity into which they had been plunged at so tender an age.
By the direction of his Worship, however, they were
handed over to the constable to be taken back to their pa-
rents, and the two miscreants at the bar, whom, it seems, no
law could reach, were discharged.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, FEB. 21.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 40; Highest, 50; Noon, 57

BAROMETER, 30.2.
WucD S.W., beautiful sunshiny weather.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Msrning .. 4) minutes after 8. I Evening .. 32 minutes after 9