The Sun.
London, England, 1851-08-06 00:00:00

WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 6.

HEALTH OFLONDO.NDURING THE WEEK
(From the Report of the Registrar-General.)
The moreelity exhibits a continued tendeucy to in-
crease; the deaths in London, which in the three pre-
ceding weeks of July were successively 881, 873, 956,
rOse in the last week to 1,010. The average number of
deaths in the ten corresponding weeks of 1841-50 was
1,028, and with the same rate of mortality amongst
population equal to the present number of inhabitants it
would hove been 1,131; but excluding 1849 from the
account, in the corresponding week of which year
cholera had raised the mortality from all causes to
nearly 2,000, the number of deaths registered last week
does not differ materially from the average thus ob-
tained and corrected for increase of population.
While the persons who sank under diseases of the
respiratory organs were 84—almost exactly the same
number as in tho preceding week, which showed a de-
cided reduction—and while phthisis, one of the tubercu-
lar class, has fallen to 122, the complaints classed as
" epidemic" continue to increase rapidly. Epidemics
were fatal in the two previous weeks in 209 and 282
cases respectively, and in last week the number rose
to 333.
This increase arises from diarrheas, the growing pre-
valence of which, concurrently with the approach of
autumn, is shown by the numbers of the last five weeks
—namely, 23, 53, 64, 83, and (in the week ending last
Saturday) 143. The number now returned does not
exceed the usual weekly amount at this period during
the last five years; but it would appear from a review of
the last decennial period that the fatality of this disease
among children has of late years increased to an enor-
mous extent.
It will be seen thatithe registrars specify loyal nui-
sances in connexion with the appearance of diarrhoea in
particular instance!. A child died of it, as reported in
the last return, in a house in Payne-street, Islington;
another has since been registered, and now the father
and a third child are suffering. The smell of a drain,
which the registrar describes as" overpowering," is con-
sidered the exciting cause.
Twelve fatal cases of cholera were registered in the
previous week, and the same number appears in the
present. The following are the particulars:—
In Paddington, St. John, at 3, Itarket-street, on the
29th cf July, the daughter of a servant, aged two months,
died of " English cholera (40 hours)."
In the same sub-district at 18, Cambridge-place, on
the 30th of July, the daughter of a servant, aged one
year, " cholera infantum (4 days)," post mortem.
In Chelsea, north-west sub-district, in " The Vale,"
on the 28th of July. the son of a gentleman, aged five
months," cholera infantum."
In the sub-district of Charing-cross, in the workhouse,
on the 28th of July, the wiclew of a brewer, aged 44
years, "cholera (3 days)." Mr. Leonard states that
" this case was brought from No. 16, Bedfordhury.
Since the sanitary inspection in the spring of 1849 the
cesspool has been removed, and a trapped pan suppled
with water upon a drain has been substituted. The
supply of water is good in quantity, but bad in quality,
and the butt is uncovered, while the dustbin, which con-
tains decomposing vegetable matters, is also uncovered.
The rooms, though small, are clean. The patient, who
was formerly a nurse in Guy's, Sr. Thomas's, and
Charing-cross llespitais,was of regular habits. Diurrhcia,
continues prevalent.
In sub-district of Berwick-etreet, at 7, Rupert-street,
on the 26th of July, the keeper of an eating-house, aged
42 years, " English cholera (3 dr,ys), delirium CUM tee-
more (2 days). apoplexy."
In Regent's-park sub-district, at 89, Albany-street, on
the 28th of July, an engraver, aged 49 years, "cholera,
exhaustion (8 days)."
In Tettenleam-curt sub-district, at 17, Fitzroy-market,
on the 24th ot July, the daughter of a bricklayer, aged
2 years, "English cholera (7 days), chronic bronchitis
(4 mouths)."
In Clerkenwell, at. 3, Suffolk-street, on the 28th of
July, the eon of a tailor, aged 1 year, t. edelera,
exeau•tion."
At 8. Lose-alley, Bishopsgatn, on the 29th ~f
the soe:of a I ibourer,uged 1 I:montbs, "choleraic dierriicee
(3 diys)." Mr. Spencer describes this us " a cluse and
crowd, It neighbourhood; rho parents of the deceased are.
Irish, and with his wife and tour chilli-en, and his eieter
(a widow) with two children, making altogether nine
persons, occupy a single apartment.
In sub-district ot Hackney-road, in Birdcage.walk, on
the 30th ot July, tile son ot a licensed victualler, aged
3 months, " cholera infantum (4 days)."
In town cub-district of Bethnal-green, at 11, Princes-
court, on the 28th of July, the daughter of a trim-
ming manufacturer, aged 5 weeks, " infantile cholera
(12 days)."
In Spital4elds, at 63, Wentworth-street, on the 28th
of July, the daughter of a labourer, aged 2 mouths,
" infantile cholera (4 days), cerebral congestion (24
hours)."
The number of deaths from cholera now returned is
not greater than is usual in a week at the end of July iu
ordinary years; and it appears from the above list that,
with the exception of three cases, which occurred to
persons between 40 and 50 years, the sufferers were
children of very tender age.

STATE OF THE WEATHER DURING THE PAST WEEK'
SUNDAY.—The sky was for the most part covered with
cloud throughout the day ; cumulostratus, cirrostratus, and
scud. Light rain fell at intervals during the evening.
MoNDAy.—The sky was overcast throughout the day ;
cirrostratus and scud. Showers of rain fell frequently.
TUESDAY. Three-fourths of the sky were covered till
noon, from this time till sh. ital. one-fourth part was covered,
and the amount of cloud was variable afterwards; cumuli,
cumulostrati, and cirrostrati.
WEDNESSAY.— One-fourth part of the sky was covered
till noon, and, with slight exceptions, it was overcast during
the remainder of the dav ; cumuli, cumulostrati, and cirros-
trati. Heavy rain fell from 4h. 10m. till 6h. 30in. r.s.t., and
distant thunder was heard at 4h. 18m. r m.
THURSDAY.—The clouds were broken between 2h. and 4h.
P.M. ; otherwise the sky was overcast throughout the day ;
cirrostratus. Rain fell slightly during the evening.
FRIDAY.—The sky, with slight exceptions, was covered
with cloud throughout the day ; cumuli, cumulostrati. Rain
fell during the evening.
►SATURDAY.—The sky was for the most part covered with
cloud till noon, one half covered till 7h. P.M., and overcast
afterwards; cumuli, cumulostrati, and cirrostrati.
ELECTRICITY.-30th July, 3 h. P.m, negative, and ♦ery
active. Aug. 2d, positive, with variable tension at each
examination. These were the only times electricity was
shown during the week.
The mean reading of a thermometer placed on the main-
mast, and read each day at 9h. A.M. was 63.2 ; and the mean
reading at 9h. P.M. was 63.3'; the mean readings at the
Royal Observatory fur the same times were 65.0 Q and 62.5°
respectively.
The reading of the barometer decreased from 29.77 in. at
the beginning of the week to 29'65 in. on the 29th at 3h.
P.M ; increased to 29.86 in. by 9h. P.ll. on the 30th; de-
creased to 29.72 in. by 9h. A.M. on Aug. 1 ; and increased
to 29'90 in. by the end of the week.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, August 5.
ECCLE3IA.S fIC AL yl rLEs ASSUbirTION ACT

AMENDMENT BILL.

Lord MONTE AGLE moved the second reading of a
Bill which hra bad introduced to modify, amend, and
explain the Ecclesiastical Titles Assumption Act. The
object of his Bill was to enact as a substantive law the
clause which he had proposed on the bringing up of the
report. He introduced it in the spirit of peace. to pre-
vent consequences which he foresaw would arise under
the operation of that law, and which ho tested would be
most lamentabl-%
The Marquis of LASDOWNE opposed the Bill, and
called upon their Lordships to refused their assent to the
second reading upon precisely the same grounds on
which he bad objected to the admission of the Noble
Lord's clause into the Bill in G,mmittee. _ .

The LORD CHANCELLOR also opposed the mea-
sure, and contended that the Bili es framed, instead of
removing, was calculated to create doubt and ambiguity.
The Earl of sr. GERMANS inquired whether the
courts of law would construe an act of strictly episcopal
jurisdiction to be a spiritual act exposing the person
exercising it to the penalties of the statute?
The LORD CHANCELLOR replied that no act done
by virtue of the spiritual office of a bishop was a matter
of jurisdiction; nor would it be so hold by any court
of law.

The Marquis of LANSDOWNE moved as an amend-
ment that the Bill be read a second time that day six
months. _ _ _

r.
The amendment was agreed to witho!it a division, and
the Bill was accordingly lost.
Lord BEAUMONT presented a petition from Charles
Nash, sen., praying the House to suspend its decision or
judgment as to a petition of the Ist of July, and the
premature signing thereof, until he had been heard upon
the evidence taken in Select Committee and in explana-
tion thereof, and of the special circura,tances which led
to the anticipatory signing of such petitions by him
and others, _

Lord CAMOYS brought up the report of the Select
Committee appointed to consider so much of the report
of the Select Committee on the Waterford, Wexford,
Wicklow, and Dublin Railway Bill as related to the
conduct of Charles De Ltcy Nash under the attention of
the House; and moved that, in consequence of his re-
prehensible conduct, he should not be admitted hereafter
to act as a Parliamentary agent before this House or its
Committees.

The motion was agreed to.
BOARD OF HEALTH (No. 3) BILL.
Lord REDESDALE presented a petition from Mac-
clesfield, signed by 6,000 persons, against being included
in the schedule of this Bill.
The Bill was then read a second time.
ADMINISTRATEJN OF_CRIMINAL JUSTICE

of the Home of Commons wcre agreed to, others were
altered. And the rest were rejected.
The Commons' amethjoAelit to the Attorneys and So-
licitors it,-gulition Act Amendment Bill were considered
and agreed to.
The Earl of CARLISLE presented a petition from the
attorneys of Lancaster against the Registration of Aa-
surAnctA Bill.

Their Ig)rdships then adjourned until twelve o'clock
:his day (Wedt,psdly).

HOUSE OF COMMONS, August 5.
(Continued from our Third Edition of N es terd ay.)
MILITARY KNIGHTS OF WINDSOR.

Colonel SALWEY then proceeded with his motion
for a 6elect Coxmittee, to inquire into the case and
claims of" the Military Knights of Windsor," as set
forth and referred to in their two petitions presented to
this House upon the 7th day of August, 1846, and 23d
day of February, 1847, and which are further set fortk
and referred to in the petition of the 2)th April, 1849,
by several electors, tax and rate-payers of the borough of
New Windsor. The Honourable and Gallant Colonel,
after ot:oerving that this was not a question of law, but
one involving the honour and prerogatives of the Crown
as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter, proceeded to
give en account of the foundation and history of the
institution referred to in his motion. He observed that,
by the ancient charters, the Dean and Canons of Wind-
sor were appointed trustees for the Poor Knights, but
that they had scandalously abused the trust reposed in
them, and was about to specify the nature of the ancient
foundation, when
An HON. MEMBER moved that the House be counted.
More than 40 Members being present,
Colonel SALWEY resumed. He referred to the fre-
quent attempts made by the Dean and Chapter of
Windsor to throw off their military brethren, and the
many instances in which they had deprived them of their
duo share of the benefits of the order, as so many proofs
of the insatiable rapacity of the clergy in these days.
He rested his case on behalf of the Poor Knights of
Windsor on two deeds, one framed o❑ the 4th of August
1547, in the reign of Edward VI., the other an in-
denture of Queen Elizabeth, in 1559. By a covenant
made by the Dean and Canons of Windsor with the
Crown in the sth year of the reign of Elizabeth, it
was laid dawn that lands, &c., of the value of 6001.
per annum were for ever to be bestowed on 13 Poor
Knights within the Castle of Windsor. The Honour-
able and Gallant Colonel wee proceeding to animadvert
upon the fact that about 17,000/. had from time to
time been voted in the miceilaneoua estimates for re-
pairs and alerations of tie houses of the Military
Knights, when
An Horn. MEMBER again moved that the House be
counted. There not being 40 Members present, the
House adjourned.

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION S.

From the Votes and Proceerizngs of the House of Commons.

TUZSDAY, AUG. 5.
PATENT LAW AMENDMENT BILL.
(IN THE COMMITTEE.)
Clause 14 (Law officer to refer specification and objections
to an Examiner for his report) : - Amendment proposed, page
5, line 26, to leave out the words " and utility :" Que,tion
put, " That the words `and utility' stand part of the Clause."
The Committee divided :

MINORITY—AYES, I.
Walmslay, Sir J.
TELLLILS.
Williams, W. I Eleardo, J. L.

MAJORITY-NOES, 46.
Alcoa, Thomas Granfell, Charles W. Parker, John
Baines, M. T. Hardca,tle, J. A. Portal, Melville
Barrow, W. 11, Hawes, B. Remaly, Colonel
Bell, J,icob Headlam, Thosuas Salwey, Colonel
Bouvvrie, E. P. Henley, J. W. Soholefleld, William
iirotherton, J. Heywood, James Scobell, Captain
Bu:ler, Sir Y. Bodges, T. L. Seymour, Lord
Cardwell, Edward Labouchere, Henry Spooner, Richard
Cobbold, J. C. Lacy, H. C. Tennent, R. J.
Cocbuni, Sir A. Lewi,, G. C. Thompson, Colonel
Dunckn. (_,-;or*,•-•e Lygon,:General Westhead, J. B.
Evans, Sir De Lacy Mackinnon, W. A. Willoughby, Sir H.
loorster, M. M'Cullagh, W. Wilson, James
• Frestineld, J. W. Mullings, J. It. Wood, Sir Charles
Graham, Sir J. Iluntz, G. F. TELLLII,B.
Greene, Jolla Newdegate, C. N. Hlll, Lord M areas
1 Greene, Thomaa Norreys, Sir D. Bellew, R. M.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, Aug. 5.
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, LORD GREAT
CHAMBERLAIN'S-OFFICE, Aua. 4, 1851.

AU Freres4er, or. atmounciog their intention of being
present on the occasion of the prorogation of Parliament,
will have places reserved for them in the House of
Lords, if the announcement be made, at this office, be-
fore five o'clock on Thursday, the 7th instant.
Peers' eldest sons will have tickets for the Peers' eldest
son.' box forwarded to them, upon a written or personal
application at the office.
No strangers can be admitted except by a ticket from
the Lord Great Chamberlain's Office.
The doors will be opened at twelve o'clock.
WILLOUGIIBY DE EREBBY, G.C.

CROWN-OFFICE, Aua. 4.

1851.

or any sahiiequont IN-Awe:in eleven and two,
at the cffica of Mr. Liverpool.
J. Wright, Northamptoo, coal and corn merchant,
Is. 9t1., on Thursday Lest, Lod foilowing Thursday, be-
tween oleven and two, at the offico of Mr. Graham,
Colf.man.6tret. -

J. Hunt, Hor6efrry-ua:3, Westminster, builder, 10d.,
on Thurt.dmy next, :end folkwinlz Thursday, between
eleven and two, at the cffice of Mr. Gruhurn, Coleman-

street.

N. Gray, Great Mmouth, Norfolk, common brz,7er,
ls. 2id. on Thursdly nfxt, and foliowiLg Thursday,,
two o eleven and two, at the offiut; of Mr. Graham, Colo-
m ,n-strret.

J. Graham, Waterloo-place, St. Jam Pa's, uphoPer, V.,
on 'Thursday next, and following Thursdeq, bet.A.e,n
eleven and two, at the office of Mr. Graham, Coleman-
street.

J. Webb,Luton, Bedfordshire, straw plait dealer, 7id.,
on Tburvlay n,zt, and fol!owing rhurs•biy, between
eleven and two, at the office of Mr. Graham, Calanan-

street.

F. Leslie, Regent-street, Westminster, relievo leather
manufacturer, la. id., on Thursday next, and following
Thursday, between eleven and two, at the office of Mr.
Graham, Coleman-street.

H. Bennet, Chatham, corn dealer, le. 7d., on Thursday
next, and following Thursday, between eleven end two,
at the office of Mr. Graham, Coleman-street.

W. Wyrill, Bradford, Yorkshire, ironmonger, 2s. on
new proofs, and second of 61,1., on Tuesday, Aug, 5, or
any day before Aug. 15, between eleven and two, at the
office of Mr. Hope, Leeds.
J. and E. Reader, York, drapers, 22d., on Tuesday,
Aug. 6, or any day before Aug. 15, between eleven and
two, at the office of Mr. Hope, Leeds.
W. T. L2O, Heath, Yorkshire, merchant, 10J., on Tues-
day, Aug. 5, or any day before Aug. 15, between
eleven and two, at the cffice of Mr. Hope, Leeds.
D. Gideon, Minories, City, clothier, 65., on 'Thursday,
Aug. 7, and following Thursday, between eleven and
two, at the offire of Mr. Stenfeld, Basioghall-street.
H. G. Stahlschmidt, FeLchurch-street, City, merchant,
Is. 4d., on Thursday, Aug. 7, and following Thursday,
between eleven and two, at the office of Mr. Stansfeld,
Bssinghall-street.
NOTICES OF CERTIFICATES.
At the Court, Basinghall-street.

C. May, W. L. Metcalfe, and C. J. Metcalfe, Great
Yarmouth, Norfolk, soap manufacturers, Aug. 26, at
twelve.

In tine Country.

T. Tyson, Whitehaven, Cumberland, builder, Aug. 28,
at one, at the Court, Ne,weastle.upoa-Tyne—J. Dalton,
J. Barton, and R. Turpin, Ne woastle-upon-Tyne, earthen-
ware manufacturers, Aug. 29, at half past twelve, at the
Court, Newcastle-upon-Tyne—J. Price and J. Lavender,
Biraimgham, paper dealer-,, Aug 26, at half past elt.von,
at the Court, Birmingham—G. Robson, jun., Osbald-
wick, Yorkshire, horse dealer, Aug. 28, at eleven, at the
Court, Leeds—E. Thornton, Huddersfield, Yorkshire,
ironmonger, Aug. 28, at eleven, at the Court, Leeds—J.
Hannah, Huddersfkld, Y.;rks6it e, cloth dresser, Aug. 28,
at eleven, at the Court, Leeds.
CERTIFICATES GRANTED.

J. Merrell, Walcot, Worcestershire, cattle dealer,
certificate of the t.econd class for six months from July
31—I. Harper, Dudley, Worm,tErsNire, builder, certifi
cat° of the second class— W. Fa row, Kingston-upon-
Hull, coal merchant, certificate of the third class for one
month from July 30—C. Pearson, Sheffield, licensed
victualler, certificate of the second claa:, for three months
from July 26.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.

J. L. Phipps, C. P. Phipps, J. Conway, R. Wilson,
and W. T. nolworthy, Nam York, and New Orleans,
merchants (as tar as 'regards J. Coawa) )—J. L. Phipps,
C. P. P'niips, J. Conway, and R. Wilson, Rio de Janeiro,
marc`,a,nts (as far as rer„arda J. Coawa))—J. Wright
and A. Gar:aiaila lia=b4!au, ham, maaulaeturers—W.
H. Haannond, R. Hawaland. and J. Hammond, Chan-
eery. lama usbrraa makers—J. Broaribaarl and G. Field-
end, Hap worah, Yorkshire, cloth manufacurars
—J. W. Cater, M. W. Collatt, C. Inman, jun., and 0.
Burchardt, Liverpool and Landon, ins rebants (as far a-
rogaids M. W. Callett)—R. Prust, J. Morison, and T.
Goldsworthy. Liverpool, ship caandlers—C. H. Eau-
tram and J. Barnard, Norfolk, grocers—J. Payne and J.
Nall, Leicster, engrays—J. M
eA. M. Cowgill, E. Jones, arid
J. Marsden, Liverpool, braas'ouriders— A. Holmes and
S. Thorns, Waitaff Id, Yalltshira, plasterers —J.
Sheppard and It G. Perfect, Haliant, stuff merchant—
T. W. Newman and H. G. Newman, Lawrence Pount-
ney-lane, tea dealers—S. Nicholls and G. N. Hunter,
Jermyn-street, St. James's, tailors—J. Rowlands, jun.,
and 11. Day, Worcester, architect—T. Brown arat G.
Brown, jun., Salisbury, curriers—W. Hebdon, P. Nib-
lett, and H. M. Allen, Coleman-street, cloth workers
(as far as regards W. Habdorr)—F. T. Pollon and R.
Prommel, Old Trinity House, Water-lane, Tower-street,
and Irougate-wharf, Paddington, guano merchants—E.
Tilston and J. Smith, Liverpool and Manchester, and at
Chester, Shrewsbury, and Ellesmere, general merchants
—W. Gould and J. Thornley, Manchester, plumbers—
J. Stott, J. Law, and G. Thompson, Oldham, cotton
spinners (so far as regards J. Stott)—D. Duthoit and
H. Molynaut, Finsbury-place South, appraisers—J. E.
Hellyer and F. Hellyer. Northumberland-wharf, Black-
wall, and at Cosham, Southampton, ship carvers—W.
Parker, and W. Stirling, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, hat
manufacturers.

INSOLVENT PETITIONERS.
David Lewis, Lanteague, Pembrokeshire, draper.
James Tanner, Box, Wiltshire, licensed victualler.
Thomas Whitehead, Aston New Town, Birmingham

cabinet and ornamental carver.
George Whitehouse, Birmingham, journeyman painter.
George Richards, Birmingham, plumber.
Thomas Mattbison, Birmingham, draper's traveller.
Thomas Ludlow, Birmingham, journeyman butcher.
James Scott, Sudbury, Suffolk, grccer.

Lemuel Sareant, Earl's Barton, Northamptonshire, tea
dealer.
John Sheppard, Cockfield, Suffolk, farmer.
Isaac CorutKwaite, Parton, Cumberland, innkeeper.
Thomas Butcher, Ware, Hertford, corn dealer.

Henry Webb, Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire, farmer.
Rev. John David Edwards, Rhosymedre, Denbighshire,

William Gyde, Painswick, Gloucestershire.
Edward Eastland, Branston, Lincolnshire, farmers' black.

smith.
Alexander Allen Prynn, Dartford, Kent, clerk.
Robert Smalley, Lincoln, tailor.
William Mitchell, Wheatley, Oxfordshire, baker.

Michael Corber, Rawlings, Chipping Campden, Gloucea.
tershire, farrier.
Charles Marklove, Cheltenham.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

T. Roberts, Edinburgh, mill master, to meet, Aug. 8
end Sept. 3, at two, within Dowling's Rooms, Edinburgh.
G. Stewart, Glasgow, distiller, to meet, Aug. 13 cad
Sept. 10, at one, within the Crow Hotel, Glasgow.
D. Drummond. Gla,gow, provision tni-rchant, to meet,
Aug. 11 and Sept. 1, at one, within the Globe Hotel,
Glasgow.
J. Campbell, Glasgow, wine merchant, to meet, Aug.
12 and Sept. 9, at one, within the Crow Hotel, Glasgow.