The Sun.
London, England, 1851-11-15 00:00:00

CHANCERY.-(THIS DAY.)

MYERS V. PERAYGILL.—ZUDGMENT.
, The LORD CHANCELLOR, on taking his seat this
I morning, gave judgment in this case, which he stated
was an appeal from Viee-Chancellor Knight Bruce, and
which was argued before his Lordship last term. He
had determined, as the judgments in cases of joint-stock
companies had been so varied, to submit the case to a
court of law for the Judges' opinion upon the Act of
Parliament. This was a case of great importance, and
he thought—although it he was called upon he would
give judgment—that the better course to be adopted was
that which he had suggested. The common Law Judges'
opinion could, owing to the advanced state of business in
Westminster-Hall, he obtained in the course of three or
four weeks, and the expenses would be very trifling, as
there would be only two counts wanted in the case, one
on either side.
Mr. STUART said that if his Lordship had no objec-
tion they would rather have the opinion of the Court
upon tho case.
His LORDSHIP asked if it was Ilkley that his opinion
would be appealed against, and being answered in the
affirmative, stated that the case be had suggested would,
he thought, be the most satisfactory. If any of the
parties concerned wished for the opinion of the Judges
they had a right to have it.
After some further discussion, it was ordered that
the case be taken to the common law courts for the
opinion of the Judges.—Judgment accordingly.

BAIL COURT.-(THIS DAY.)

THE OVERSEERS CF STORE•UPON TRENT V. FLOWER.

Mr. WHEATLEY, Q.C., applied for a rule calling upon
the trustees of Stoke-upon-Trent to show cause why
they should not issue a distress warrant against a poor-
rate defaulter. The magistrates had been requested to
issue the warrant, but instead of complying with the
request in the manner the Poor-law Act provided, they
entered into a discussion as to the validity of the rate,
and ultimately refused the warrant. Now the duty of
the justices was merely ministerial, and they had there-
fore no power or authority to dispute the validity of the
rate. That was left to the rate-payer, who ought to
have appealed against the rate at the proper time, if it
was invaiid, but he had neglected to elo that, and conse-
quently the magistrates had no alternative but to issue
the warrant if they wished to comply with the Act of
Parliament

Mr. Justice ERLE granted a rule to show cause.—RuleNisi accordingly.

,
LIB BIRKENHEAD DOCKS.—Admiral Beaufort;
hydrographer to the Admiralty, and Mr. Robert Stephen-
son, Lave made a report on the rival plans for constructing
the Birkenhead Docks, which we trust will cause them to
be formed in the manner best calculated to develop the ad-
vantages of Birkenhead, and most conducive to the prosperity
of the great port of the river Mersey. They have reported
in favour of the plans of Mr. Bendel, which were formed on
a mature consideration of all that was requisite to develop
the natural advantages of Birkenhead, and against those
of 11r. Abernethy, which were formed with the view of
finishing the works at the least possible cost.—Liverpool
Mercury.

NEWS FROM THE GOLD REGIONS.—SIDNEY, AUG.
18. —We talk about nothing here but the gold regions. At
Frederick's Valley the gold diggers are doing wonders. I
have this evening seen a letter from a gentleman of respec-
tability, who is staying there, to a friend in Bathurst, in
which he states that two men named Haghan have procured
1501. worth of gold in two days, and that they picked up
two lumps weighing each Ili and 14 ounces. A great num-
ber of the diggers are doing remarkably well. Three sailors,
who a fortnight since arrived from Sydney, have procured
8001. worth of gold from the claim they are now working
near the Wallaby rocks. It is reported that at Maitland a
new gold field has been discovered. Maitland is said to be
some 60 miles from Sydney.

LINcoLN's INN, Nov. 14.—The following members
of this society have been called to the bar, and were sworn in
this evening in the hall:—John D. Dent, M.A.; Arthur
Sperling, LL.D.; John S. Cumming, Eq.; Henry C. GrFen-
o, sq.; Joshua Blackburn, Esq. ; Christopher S. Haw-
s A Esq.
.d ;
Oliver
Charles H. Stanton, M.A. ; Thomas C. Sandars,
C. Pell, M.A.
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APOTHECARIES' HALL.—Names of gentlemen who
passed their examination in the science and practice of me-
dic'ne, and received certificates to practise on Thursday,
13th November, 1851: James Joseph Cregeen, Ramsey, Isle
of Man; Richard Wilkinson, Bradford, Yorkshire.
UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREW'S.--The Senatus
Academicus of the University of St. Andrew's, at a meeting
held on Saturday, unanimously made choice f the Duke of
Argyle to be Chancellor of the University, in the room of
Viscont Melville, lately deceased.

LONDON SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY,

EXETER-HALL .
This society commenced their annual series of con
certs last night, with Handel's fine oratorio of _Belshazzar,
and although it was the first time of its performance by
them the admirable manner in which it was given re-
flects the highest credit on all concerned. The choruses
were given with splendid effect and the most praise-
worthy precision; the fine one, "Sing, 0 ye heavens,"
was realty given in magnificent style, as were also, "See
from his post" and " Recall, 0 King." The solo parts
were sustained by Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Messrs.
Lockey, Lawler, Williams, and R. T. Smith. Miss
Dolby's fine manner of rendering the recitative and air,
" No, to thyself," and "Yet to obey," was received with
gloat applause; and notwithstanding its length, very
narrowly escaped being encored; and Mr. Lockey's
fine voice did ample justice to the retitative and air,
"Let the deep bowl," and " Where is the God." The other
solo artists, it is needless to say, were excellent, but the
music, i. e. the solo music, is not only extremely difficult,
but it does not appeal so direct to the senses as the airs
in the other works of the great composer. The great
beauty of the work lies in the massive choruses, and,
as we have said, the superb manner in which they were
given shows that the music has been studied closely, and
carefully rehearsed. The hall was literally packed, and
the immense audience were frequent in their demon-
strations of satisfaction. We cannot conclude this short
notice without congratulating the society in their
marked improvement in the orchestra. It is now all that
could be desired, and the society is altogether second to
none in strength, and the musical abilities of its members.
Kossuth, who was expected by the Committee of
management, was too fatigued with travelling, and
having had so frequently to address large assemblies, as
to prevent his appearance, although Madame and M.
Pulsky and several more of his suite were present.

A LITERARY THIEF.—The Philadelphia Star ad-
dresses another paper, called the Boston Bee—
" How doth the little Boston Bee
Improve the shining hours;
And gather honey every day,
From paragraphs of ours !"
MR. JOSEPH HUME, M.P., AND THE EDINBURGH
COLLEGE Musiitiat.—lt is generally known that the citizens
of London owe the privilege of free admission into some of
their most interesting and important exhibitions and mu-
seums, to none more than the Member for Montrose. An
incident has just come to our knowledge which leads us to
hope that his exertions will be extended in favour of our-
selves, and efforts directed to procure for the citizens of
Edinburgh free admission to one of the most valuable exhi-
bitions in our city. On the occasion of Mr. flume's last visit
to Edinburgh he visited the College Museum, and, probably
under the impression that it was free to all visitors, he was
about to pass by the doorkeeper, but was at once stopped
with a demand for the usual charge—one shilling. The ve-
teran Reformer with some reluctance paid the charge, and
entered his name in the book thus--" Joseph Hume, paid one
shilling." After having done so, be turned to the keeper and
said, " Sir, the last time I was here I paid half-a-crown—l
have now paid a shilling; but when I next visit the Museum
I will enter free, or the country will hear about it." We have
no doubt the public of Edinburgh will fully appreciate any
effort which Mr. Hume may Blake to open this valuable col-
lection.— Scottish Press.

DEATH OF GENERAL LORD DE BLAQUIERE.—
This nobleman, who was a general officer, died on the 12th
instant, aged 73 years. His Lordship was the second son of
the first per, and obtained a commission in the army in
1791, became a lieutenant in 1793, a captain in the same year,
a major in 1798, a lieutenant-colonel in 1801, a colonel in
1810, a major-general in 1813, a lieutenent-general in 182.5,
and a general in 1841. In 1844 General de Blaquiere suc-
ceeded his brother in the Irish peerage. This family is de-
scended from John de Blaquiere, a native of France, who
settled in London on the revocation of the edict of Nantes
in 1685. The late Lord de Blaquiere is succeeded in the title
by his son, a captain on the half-pay unattached.
BLAENARON IRON COMPANY.--A special meeting
of the shareholders took place yesterday at the company's
offices, No. 4, Pancras-lane, City, Mr. Masterman in the
chair, to authorise the directors to raise 50,0001. for the pur-
pose of paying off some of the company's debentures on the
best terms obtainable, and for other purposes connected with
the company's position. The chairman stated that one effect
of the proposed arrangement would be to release the proprie-
tors from a liability of 35,0001., to which they were then
subject. In the course of the discussion, it was stated by
Mr. Hill, a director, that the command of money was
alone wanting to enable the directors to carry on the
works with the prospect of insuring a dividend. A reso-
lution for authorising the raising of the loan was ultimately
carried nem. con.

The sentence of the Court-martial on a sergeant
and some privates of the Royal Artillery, who were tried at
the Main Guard House at Portsmouth on the preceding
Friday and Saturday, has been confirmed by the Comman-
der-in-Chief, and promulgated. The charge was for
drunkenness while on guard at King William's Gate, Ports-
mouth, and the sergeant has been sentenced to be reduced
to the ranks, and the privates to terms of imprisonment,
varying from two to six mouths each, according to their pre-
vious characters.

READY WIT.—A person threw the head of a
goose on to the stage of the Belville Theatre. Corto, ad-
vancing to the front, said, "Gentlemen, if any amongst you
has lost his head, do not be uneasy, for I will restore it at the
conclusion of the performance."
A REASON.—A minister was walking out one day
and passed two little boys, one of whom made a bow. As
he turned his back, he heard the following amusing conver-
sation :—" Why, John, didn't you know that was parson
M. ?" " Yes, of course I did." " Well, why did you not
make a bow to him ?" "Why, my mother don't belong to
his church." _ _

THE SHAKESPERE SOCIETY.--It is somewhat re-
markable that the works of our great dramatist have never
yet been translated into any of the Scandinavian languages;
but the council of the Shakespere Society, at its meeting on
Tuesday last, received a very welcome and unexpected pre-
sent in the shape of a translation of Shakespeare, in twelve
volumes Bvo., into Swedish verse. This laborious work has
been accomplished by Professor Hagberg, of the University
of Lund, and it was transmitted through the Swedish Mi-
nister resident in London. Professor Hagberg seems to have
performed his task with great knowledge and skill, and his
letter, accompanying the gift, was, in its way, a model of
English composition. The council, in return, passed a vote
of thanks, accompanied with a substantial present of not
fewer than forty works, which have been printed under their
auspices, in illustration of Shakespere and his great drama-
tic contemporaries.
THE ITALIAN THEATRE AT PARIS.-011 Tuesday
night Mdlle. Cruvelli made her first apparance in Norma,
and it was really refreshing to witness the hearty enjoyment
of the audience, which, under the spell of this great artist,
seemed to have escaped from the political disquietude of the
moment. If we may judge of the future from what took
place then, the people of Paris will grow wild about
Cruvelli. From beginning to end it was an ovation. After
the ." Casta diva," shouts of laughter were raised by the
efforts of a venerable old gentleman to collect and carry off
the shower of bouquets which had fallen at the feet of the
enchantress. But what was rare, indeed, a second shower
as abundant as the first, testified, before the close of the
second act, the undiminishing enthusiasm of as crowded and
brilliant an audience as could well have been collected to-
gether.

TUB CAB DRIVERS' STRIKE AT LIVERPOOL,—
The Liverpool Mercury announces that the strike of these
men, after lasting a few days, has terminated. Above one-
half of the employers have consented to the terms proposed
by the men, whilst in one or two instances, three shillings a
day has been given. Some of the larger cab-owners, how-
ever, firmly refused any alteration, and the men, finding
there was no probability of obtaining the advarce of wages
and the rest from Sabbath labor, have returned to their
work,

COURT CIRCULAR,
WINDSOR, Nov. 14.
The Queen held a Privy Council at one o'clock this
afternoon, at the Castle. Present, his Royal Highness
Prince Albert. the Marquis of Lansdowne (Lord Pre-
sident), Lord John Russeil (First Lord of the Treasury),
Viscount Palmerston (Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs), Earl Grey (Secretary of State for the Colonies),
Sir Charles Wood (Chancellor of the Exchequer), the
Right Hon. Henry Labouchere (President of the Board
of Trade), Lord Seymour (Chief Commissioner of the
Woods and Forests), Earl Granville (Paymaster of the
Forces), and the Duke of Norfolk (Master of the Horse).
Mr. C. Greville was the Clerk of the Council in
Waiting.
Her Majesty gave audience to the Marquis of Lans-
downe.

At the Queen's Court Senor Isturis, the Spanish Mi-
nister, had an audience of her Majesty. His Excel-
leLcy was introduced by Viscount Palmerston, Secretary
of State for Foreign Affairs.
Tho Right Hon. Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer was pre-
sented to the Queen at an audience by Viscount Pal.
merston.

The Queen was attended by the Earl of Listowel,
Lord in Waiting, Lord Edward Howard, Vice-Chamber-
lain, and Major-General Berkeley Drummond, Groom
in Waiting.
Luncheon was served after the Council broke up, to
the Ministers and others attending her Majesty's Court.
The Marquis of Lansdowne, the Spanish Minister,
Earl Grey, Earl Granville, Viscount Palmerston, Lord
Seymour, Lord Edward Howard, Sir H. Bulwer, and
Mr. C. Greville travelled from town to attend the Court
by a special train on the Great Western Railway.
The Duke of Norfolk travelled from Arundel Castle
to attend her Majesty's Court.
After the Council the Marquis of Lansdowne went to
Slough, and left by the Great Western Railway for his
seat, Bowood Park, Wilts.
Earl Grey, Earl Granville, the Spanish Minister, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Seymour, Lord E.
Howard, Sir H. Bulwer, and Mr. C. Greville left the
Castle about a quarter before three o'clock, and re-
turned by a special train on the Great Western Railway
to town.
The Royal dinner party, yesterday, included her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Lady in Waiting to
her Royal Highness, the Baroness de Speth, the Duke
and Duchess of Bedford, Lord and Lady John Russell,
the Lady Cowley, and the Rev. Dr. Hawtrey.
The band of the Royal Horse Guards attended during
dinner, as also did her Majesty's private band.
The Queen and Prince Albert rode out on horseback
this morning, attended by the Hon. Flora Macdonald,
Lord Charles A. Fitzroy, and Lieutenant-Colonel F. H.
Seymour.
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and younger
members of the Royal Family, took their accustomed
pony and walking exercise.
Lady Cowley took her departure from the Castle
to-day.

The Oxford University Commission had a meeting
yesterday, at the official residence of the First Lord of
the Treasury, in Downing-street. Present, the Bishop
of Norwich, the Dean of Carlisle, the Master of Pem-
broke, the Rev. H. G. Liddell, J. L. Dampier, Esq., the
Rev. Professor Powell, the Rev. G. H. S. Johnson, and
the Rev. A. P. Stanley, secretary.
Dispatches were sent off to the Governor of the Cape
of Good Hope, from the Colonial-office, yesterday. Dis-
patches were also sent to the Governor of Canada, and
the Governors of the other North American provinces.
Dispatches were received yesterday, at the Colonial-
office, from the Governors of New Zealand and New
South Wales.