The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-13 00:00:00

BAILLIE V. M'GIBBON.

The further hearing of the arguments in this ease.
which came before their Lordships upon two appeals
from the judgment of the Court of Soszion, occupied
their Lordships the whole morning.

PRIVY COUNCIL.—(THIS DAY.)
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat to-
day, in the Council Chamber, Whitehall. The Lord'
present were Lord Brougham, Lord Campbell, Lord
Langdale, the Judge of the Admiralty Court, and the
Chancellor of the Duchy of Cornwall.
Their Lordships, having disposed of the case of
Magnus Smith v. the Judges of Sierra Leone, proceeded
to hear an appeal from New South Wales (the Bank of
Australia v. Briehlat), the arguments on which occupied
their Lordships the whole morning.

VICE-CHANCERY.—(THIS DAY.)
Nothing of any interest occurred to-day in the Course
of the Vice-Chancellor of England, the Vice•Chencellor
Knight Bruce, or the Vice-Chancellor Wigram.

BANKRUPTCY.-(THIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Commissioner FON/MARQUE.)
IN RE RENWICK, AN INSOLVENT.
In this case the solicitor to the assignee applied to the
Court, in consequence of the insolvent not baring coo.,
plied with the order of the Court to pay 304 per annuni
by quarterly instalments.
His HONOUR could not rescind the protection until
the year had expired, notwithstanding the paymenill
were to be made quarterly. but a caveat could be entered
to prevent the renewal of the protection.

SHERIFFS' COURT-(THIS DAY.)
(Before Mr. Under. Sheriff BURCIIELL.)
MASON V. LAST.
A NOVEL ACTION.—This Wad an action of trover to
recover the value of a silver watch.

The facts were these:—The plaintiff was a coachman•
driving to Bury St. Edmunds, and defendant was
watchmaker there. Defendant advanced 61. upon it—tb•
money was repaid, but the watch was not forthcoming.
The only question in the case was the value of the
watch ,which was a silver gilt repeater. The plaintiff
claimed 181., and the defendant offered 12L. None of th•
witnesses had seen the watch, nor could it be ascertained
who had possession of it, as defendant asserted that h•
had lent it to a friend who had made away with it.
The jury gave a verdict for 151.
JONES V. SANDELL.

The plaintiff is a grocer, at Oxford, and the defendant
is a confectioner, in Wimpole-street. The action was
brought to recover the sum of 500/. for money lent.
Letters were put in in which the defendant admitted
having borrowed the money in 1843. On the applies•
tion being made for the loan, the plaintiff said that
he could not raise money under 7 per cent.; he had,
however, only charged 5 per cent., and admitted the
receipt of interest up to June, 1847.
The jury gave a verdict for 5191. Is. 6d.
There wore only three cases on the list.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.
(TIIIS DAY.)
(Before the ASSISTANT-JUDGE.)
Francis Simmonds and Charles Hale, plumbers, em-
ployed by the East London Waterworks Company, were
indicted for stealing a quantity of leaden pipe, the pro-
perty of Mr. Loynes, a builder, at Homerton.
It appeared that the prisoners were employed to re-
move old pipe from the premises adjoining those of the
prosecutor, and that they went upon the prosecutor's
ground, and dug up and carried away the service-pipe.
Their defence was, that they were entitled by custom
to the old pipe, as perquisites, when they had to lay
down new. They considered the pipe as the property
of the company, not of the prosecutor.
The inspector of the waterworks, and other wit-
nesses, gave them an excellent character for honesty
and industry.
The jury returned a verdict of Guilty, but recom-
mended the prisoners to mercy on account of their
good characters.
The ASSISTANT-JUDGE said that the Court would
give the fullest weight to the recommendation of the
jury, and take into consideration the circumstance that
the prisoners were labouring under the erroneous im-
pression that they were entitled to those pieces of pipe
which
:were removed by them to make room for new
ones. If that could be the case, when the lead was the
property of the company, their employers, it certainly
could not excuse them for taking the lead belonging to
a private individual. He wished them, and all others in
the same occupation, to know that they had no such
right; and the offence of stealing lead was increasing to
such an extent that the Court thought it necessary to
deal severely with those convicted of it. They were
determined to punish it with nine months' imprisonment
and hard labour. But under all the circumstances of
this case he would sentence the prisoners only to cos
month's imprisonment with hard labour.

THE METROPOLITAN COMMIS•
SIONERS OF SEIVEUS.—(THIS DAY.)
The .Metropolitan Sanitary Commissioners held •
Court of Sewers this morning; Lord Morpeth in the
chair.

A report from the General Purposes Committee on
the progress of the Ordnance survey, stated that the
committee had engaged a number of individuals to pro-
secute the survey, amongst whom was Colour-sergeant
Smith, at a salary of 2001. per annual, and a number of
levellers at two guineas per week each. The report
was adopted.
A letter was read from Sir John Hall, of the St.
Katharine's Dock Company, stating that the company
were anxious to retain in their hands the power of re-
gulating the sewers upon theirproperty. A reply had been
returned stating that the application could not be ac-
ceded to.

It was then resolved that no person be retained in the
service of the Commissioners, asea salaried officer, who is
in private practice, or whose whole time is not available
for the public service.
It was also resolved that the poundage to be allowed to
the collectors of the rates should in no case exceed six-
pence in the pound.
A letter was read from the Metropolitan Sewage
Manure Company, as well as a resolution the General
Purposes Committee had communicated them, to she
effect that the company must not proceed with their
works until an arrangement had been come to for bind-
ing the company to pay a proportion of the sewing*
rates as a consideration for the profits arising from
their operations. To that resolution the company had
demurred, denying the right of the Commission to
interfere, and expressing their determination to proceed
with their works.

A resolution was passed by the Court, directing that
the works of the company should not be proceeded with.
A communication was read from Mr. Holland, of
Manchester, placing at the disposal of the Commission
his patent machinery for the distribution of liquid
manure. The offer was accepted with thanks.
Thanks were also voted to 250 men in the employ of
the Commissioners, for hating acted as special constables
on the loth instant.

—fiord MOIIPYTH expressed his delight at the manner
in which all classes came forward to preserve the peace
of the metropolis on Monday. This example of loyalty
and
affectiont onfloyin for
the Throne would produce beneficial
effects,
the United Kingdom but throughout
Europe.no
Some other routine business was then disposed of, and
the proceedings of the Court closed.
Mr. STALWOOD was allowed to read a petition he
had already presented to the Court, complaining that
the Holborn and Finsbury Commissioners had upon
many occasions spent large sums of the ratepayers'
money in entertaining themselves with dinners at the
Albion Hotel.
Lord MORPETH said abuses should be put an end to.
Measures had already been taken to reduce the expense
of the Commission, and he could assure the petitioner,
that hereafter no allowances would be made for re-
freshments or dinners to the local Commissioners.
The Court then adjourned.

FOREIGN CATTLE AND PROVISION COMPANT.--• We are glad to perceive that the Foreign Cattle Provi-
sion trade is beginning to attract the attention of capi-
talists, and that a company has been established for the
purpose of developing it on a scale of magnitude which
shall be in some proportion to its importance. At the
present time, when the price of butcher's meat, of prod
visions of every description, is so high as to render it
impossible for the working man to purchase animal food
for his family, and whe❑ there is every prospect that the
price of provisions will continue to rise, the establish-
ment of this company for the purpose of endeavouring
to meet the increased demand for provisions, by pro-
viding an increased supply, cannot but confer im-
mense benefit upon the public, while at the same time the
shareholders will reap au ample reward.
The Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday received
a deputation of the clergy of the city of London, who
waited upon his Grace, at Lambeth Palace, to congrsf-•
tulate him upon his elevation to the archiepiscopal see.

NioNEy and COMMERCIAL NEWS-
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The Cotton Market at Liverpool yesterday was rather
better, prices being firmer. Sales, 5,000 bales. Arne-
rkiean, 4d. to 51d. per lb. Railway Shares have also
'cell quoted at advanced rates, with an improved busi-
ne" doing. Midland, Dover, and North Western were
better.
There are Cape of Good Hope papers to Jan. 2G, by
the Vigilant, but this is not so late a date as we have
already had.
‘.The letters from abroad are of no special import.
'dernantile and monetary affairs seem iu a very uu
Batisfactory position every where, and confidence was
W 4 low ebb in many continental cities besides Paris.
Trailfiing Company find the Dutch papers denying that the Netherlands
over-
tures has been empowered to make over-
to the Belgian Government for a treaty of com-
merce. Much satisfaction was expressed that M. Bille-
er?eq had been elected the Envoy from France to
The election yesterday for directors of the Bail of
England resulted in the appointment of five very influ-
ential and experienced gentlemen who have never before
served the important office, and the result is likely to
be increased efficiency, the old members of the board
ee-operating.
The settlement of the Consol account having been
Pf teti, or at least the preliminary arrangements
the funds have now taken a downward turn again. Fur
present transfer, Consols have been 624 to 81i,
49d for may 9,
824 to 811. Stock is therefore
S!till scarcer for money than account. Exchequer-bills
orelll been quoted 37c to 40s. premium, and India Bonds
to 225. premium. Bank Stock has been 184 to 187,
1,/4 India Stock 2234 to 228. The New Three-and-a-
%uarter per Cents. have realised 811 to 82i, and there
tappear to have been sales by the public. Consols are at
present about 82 to
k.
business.
the Foreign Market there has been scarcely any
I.4;ness• Spanish Five per Cents. are 10 to 11, and the
Per Cents.,
the eeelß/. Brazil Stock is marked 57 for
bniTall• Mexcali Bonds have bees 144 to /.
to In Shares there has been more disposition
a,„,ueal, but holders generally require bettor prices,
this checks business. The French lines are much
firmer.

ONL CLOSING
PRICICS OF BRITISH FUNDS. O'CLOCk. PRICES
187
Bank Stock 134 187
80%
a
it 811 A 110
a y_erreent. Reduced Anns
3 1434 sls 82% 82%
,„Ye t; lat. Consols Annuities.— .82 4 . i , • 3174
Lo'''salr 31i per Cent. &1n5.... it /4 81,4
CAnns. to expire Jan. 317' 821/ 81'r4 $2'A 11513
1860 ... 8 5.16 3-16
8 3-13
Dtto, Oct. 10, 1859 .. 8 3-16
231%
... ••—•
India Stock
India Bonds, 1,0004 „
82%
Consols for Account .....
.. 82% VI%
Exchequer Bills. .....
.....
3d.
1,000/. . 39 40 37 p
500/. *********** 4l 37 p
Small ***
*****
oNt
O'CLOCK.

kIeER OF FOREIGN FUNDS.
Brazilian

37 p
37 p
37 p
CLOSIN.
I'HICF.S.

Bonds - ---
-
57
Ditto,
;malt;!•
55
Ditto w. 1829 and 1839
i„,55 50
Do, Nevr, 1843 ..- 12%
...... ••••••
Grenada Bonds, 1 per Cent.
'-
PortoMeican, 5 per Cent. 1846 —
14%
Ditto, Account 1414%
55
guese 5 per Cents. 55
Ditto, 4 per Cent Ditto. Account ...... •••••••-
Ditto, 3 per •Cent ..... .......
Ditto. Account ..... ... ....-
Ditto. Passive
Ditto 3 Der Cent...
Ditto, Account 185,4
Dividends on the above DAY
butch 2% per Cent., 12 Guild —
53
ble iu London.
37%
Ditto. 4 Der Cent. Certificates
cr4ar,/49
~.. PRICES OF A ri, BUSINESS DONE. _ _
_s.,
gAILWAY SHIRES. P"-- AT ONE O'CLOCK. ruic......E
...... ••••••
Aberdeen... ...
............... 50
AMber., Nott
•pßoston,
and Eastern Junction 314••••••
Ayrshire and Galloway.. 2%
Belfast & County Down 13 -•
Ilirrninglsarn and Ox
Biros Ju ik ncti• .......20 l3ifoliogb am,
Wolver-
, 441nPton, and Dudley le ..... 13'4— zirming.,Wolvertepton,
and Stour Valle
Birkenhead, Lancay shirelo/. 145..• •••,
and Cheshire Jun,; 734•••••• • ----
oston Stainfd & Birm 5
Bristol and Exeter B5
Ditto, Thirds
Buckingan ••• hamshire— 121. 4s.
Caledoni
50 ..... 25%14 25
Ditto. Half Shares •. o,:i ...... "*
bitto,Clydesdale June 50
Chester and Holyhead... 37 %•••••• 13%
Ditto, Preference l5
Clarence
Do. let Class, 6 per Ct. 10
-.. Do. 2d Class, 5 per Ct. 10
Do. Government Loan,...
4 per Cent.
Direct London & Ports-
•••
month
Dublin and Belfast June 25 ••••••
Dundalk & Enniskillen 17% — " ••.••••.••••
tes
Et Anglia, 254, L. &
. and L. and D.....• 25 ••""
Do., 18/., E. & H.-18
...
Do., 3/. 10s.
Eastern Counties— ..... 20
Ditto,Extension,s per 13% 13 131 e ...
1 din
'
4
Cent., No. 1....
~6/. 13s. 4d 1,41 (16_
A
Ditto ditto, No. 2...61. 13s. 4d... lie din. din
130., North. & Eastern 50
Do., Quarters .... 12%
Ea 0., .New
stern Union SO
Ditto—
, Quarter Shares 12%
Ditto, Thirds 13 4d
110
, • (guar.6 percent.) 10 •••••• • •••• "
uito, ditto
••••••
-
Ling Lancashire
-
Ditto, New
4%
, Dito, New Quarters 614 k: sst Lip.colnabire ..... 16%
. • •••
tdinburgh and Glasgow 50 .•-•• Ditto, Half Shares ... 15 .. ••
, Ditto, Quarter Shares 121 •"-tlinbughandNorthern 25
Ditto, New- 3% ......... ....-
Ditto, Newport
, Ditto, ditto, New
..... •••••••
txtter,Yeovil, & Dosch. 23
,'
Ditto New
Glasgow',
' Dumfries, and
, Carlisle ....... ••• "81' 6s. &
ad....
.....
lasguw,liilmar., Ayr 30 ,
Ditto, New
........... 40
-...- • •••
Greatbo•Preferenco Consul. 11
31,41
..... _ ......
13 i, Northern
; '"'° . London and York 2%....., ..
(',eats South. and West.
_
, gatland) •••
uNorth of England 100 ......223 222 ...... ..... 2_22
Ditto, New, 40/ 5
_
Ditto New, 301 3O
_
f, Ditto, New, 15/ 6%,,, -
86
kreitt. Western 9O ... .. 85 86
Ditto, % Shares 5O
Ditto,Ditto 04 Shares
, Fifths
,Ditto, New 171...
..
.. 9%~„
_
II
and Manch. 26 ......
bitto, Thirds
}lull and Selby .. ...... 50 ......
Ditto Half Shares ... 25 ---
, Ditto. 1,4
Shares -
_
IlDanich& Bury St.
_
1,1)°, do., and Norwick 17% — •••••
'-'O., do., Extenk Scrip • , (late Camb. & Ely) 2% — ......... •••• •
Lancaster and Carlisle... 50
Ditto,
.Thirds - ••••• .........
irelo
Lancash & Yorkshire 93
tat Ditto, ditto ......... 32 ••••• ••• ....... **
o
~, % Shares....... 43 ... .. .. ••••
1.-,°. Quarter Shares... 14% ••• ....... -••—
D•" 0. Fifths.. 9
o Q• .. . ...... •••
...
• 'AZteenthS ...... ••• 61A —
1-1,0. Thirds (Reg.)....10/.45....., ...... ......• -
Ditto_
"9. Liverp. and Bury 43
14 (late Mid-
, dorsfield and Shelf.) 33
IjoK W a k e fi old, Po n t e -
tract, and Goole) ... 50 •••••• •
°•( W. Riding Uni0n)41.25... ... -- . ..... -•••-• •
0. (Preston & Wyre) 25
Do. % Shares (A)... 9 •••••• •••••• .........
Lteds and Bradford 6O
...eods, Dewsbury, Ike 42%
Do., Half Shares ...... 17%...••;
Do., (blue) Scrip ...... 2%..... 16%
_ ....
Leeds and Thirsk ...... 40
Ditto, New ...... ..-... 26
-.
Do., Prefer. ,6 per Ct. .314.... —•
Liverpool, Crosby and
Manchester,Sou
Newcastle Junction., 2% .....
4
London & Black wa11...13/. 6s. id.... 4%
Do. New, No. 2 5/.131.4d....
O. Extension ...... 20
London, Brighton, and
South Coast
Do. Consol. Eighths.
40 ...... 17 .
Do. G natant. 5
per ct.., 9 .....• S
17
Do. Pref. Cort.s per et. 50
Lon.. ...
do ,
Ditto, ditto.... 1852 50
n and Greenwich 12/15s 4d..•
Ditto, Preference... 18/ 17s 2d...
.•--
London ands . Western 100 ......127 126 127..••• • 126%
DDo.Quarts (L. & II) 22 —
itto, New ............ 2 ..
. . ...-4
3% •.....
Ditto, Fifths ....... .. 2
Do 40/.Sharee(L) 20 ......
. .......
. -
Do. 101. M. &h. A. 7%
....
.....
Do. 10/. (M. & B.) IA: 7%... ...
i -
314
Do. 10/. (M. & B.) c. 1 ••• •••• .
••• •• ............
Load. &S. Western...... 50 ..... 433/4 44 43% 44 44
DDo.
,New 50.2. ... ..... 370%., ... _
o. New 4u/......... . 3
...... _
Do. Tenths (Consol.) 50 ...... 39% ..... ....
4-1
DiDitto ditto .. ......... 40
......
...... .
......
..
tto, Thirds.. . lO ....„ 6 .. ***
London, Salisbury, and
v -1 1%...... —.
L• Gov' ..... .... • •••• ..
... „.
....
ondonderry &Coleraine 27%
...... -- .. .. . ........,
Londonderry and Ennis- ....
k lien .... ._ .... ••••••25 •
Lowestoft (4 per et.)
... 20
............... --
3 -
Ditto (6 per ct.)
Marizhester•Buxton.ani
Matlock.... 3
Manchester, Sheffield,
•••
and Lincolnshire _lOO
_ . -
Do. Quarters (No. 1) 13
_
Ditto ditto (No. 2)... 25
_
Ditto ditto (No. 3) ..• 7% —
_
Ditto, New 10/. Pref... 7% —
_
Ditto, Gt. Grimsby ... 30
Ditto ditto • ••••••••• 9.....- ..••••••• --
_
Ditto ditto .•••
Ditto Sheffield and.
, Lincolnshire ........ .10
eido., Grimsby Dock... 15
z4.i,ncliest.& Southampt. 21A ...... •
""8.441
96 95 . ......
•••..... ........... 100

134

134

4
3
13!,i

41
141,2

3

14%
814

17%