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JULY 2, 1851.

_EVENING,

SMITHFIELD MARKET REMOVAL BILL.

NON-CO \IPLIANCE Wt CH THE STANDING
ORDERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

Yesterday the Standing Orders Committee of
House of Lords, to which the Government Bill f..ir the
removal of Smithfield Market was referred, net in the
Royal Gallery, at twelve o'clock. This Committee,
which, in the late _Red of Shaftesbury's time, consisted
only of the Noble E irl, to whose jurisdiction the stand-
ing orders were exclusively confined, now consisted of
Lord Redesdale (the Chairman of Committees), Viscount
Hawarden, Lord Colchester, Earl Waldegrave, Lord
number
of and Lord Camoys. There largewasaople esont p
present.
Mr. Parliamentary agents and municipal people
Mr. Lyon, of the firm of Lyon. Barnes, and Ellis, of
Spring-gardens, to whom the conduct of the measure i 3
entrusted, appeared in support of the Government Bill,
and Mr. Tyrell (the City Remembrancer) and other gen-
tlemen, on behalf of the Corporation of the city of Lan-
don, in opposition to the Bill.
The Noble CHAIRMAN read the memorial which had
been presented to their Lordships by the Mayor and
Corporation of the city of London, cot plaininig of nen-
compliance with the standing orders. The memorial re-
presented that the Bill in question proposed to proei]e
a metropolitan market in lieu of the present One in
Smithfield. of which the Mayor and Corporation were
seised in fee, the market being held by them preo.crip-
tively, and confirmed to them by divers charters and
Ante—that Edward 111. did by charter gront and
confirm to the citizens of Landon that no other market
should thenceforth be established within a seven mile
circuit of the Cite, and that this grant had been perpe-
tuated by divers Acts of Parliament—that the petitioners
had since 1828 expended upwards of 40,000/, in enlarg-
ing and improving Smithfield, which now produced to
them a net revenue of 5,0001. per annum—that it the
Bill passed into a law the rights and interests of the peti-
tioners would be seriously affected, no compensation being
proposed to be granted to them by the said Bill. The me-
morialists further alleged that the standing orders of their
Lordships' House, applicable to the Bill, had not beeu
complied with: in the first place, because the notices in
the case of a Bill of the first class, relating to the erect-
ing, improving, repairing, maintaining, or regulating a
market or market place, or to corporation property, had
not been given as required by the standing orders of the
House—that no notices had been given in the London
Gazette or newspapers in March last, for three succes-
sive weeks, by order of the House of Commons—that the
promoters of the Bill intended to ask for power that no
new market for the sale of cattle or horses should be
opened in the city of London, or 'Westminster, or liber-
ties thereof, or in the borough of Southwark, or any
place distant less than five miles in a straight line from
St. Paul's, whereas the Bill contained a provision that
after the opening of the new market no other market
shall be opened within seven miles of St. Paul's—that the
Bill, if passed into a law, will virtually repeal the charter
and acts of the Corporation of London, and that notice of
intention to amend or repeal any former Act is to be re-
quired to bo specified in the notice, but that no notice has
been given of such intention to amend or to repeal such
Acts. The memorial concluded with a prayer from the
Corporation for permission to be heard by their counsel,
agents, and witnesses against the passing of the Bill.
Mr. LYON having stated the objects of the Bill to their
Lordships, and Mr. TYRELL having argued the standing
orders question in the terms of the preceeding petition,
in the course cf which Lord Beaumont expressed an
opinion that, the Bill being a public Bill, the standing
oreers were not applicable to it, the room was cleared,
and their Lordships remained some time in deliberation;
but on re-admission, the parties and the public were left
to conjecture the decision of their Lordships, it being a
remarkable custom in these matters not to announce the
conclusion the Committee have come to, but to proceed
with the other business. The consequence was, that
more than one version of the nature of the decision got
abroad—the decision, in reality, being that their Lord-
ships had resolved that the standing orders were not
complied with, and that they would report their opinion
that the Bill ought not to be proceeded with—it being
open to the House either to confirm the report, or to de-
termine that the standing orders might be dispensed with.

TO HARRY WINTON, ESQ., CHAIRMAN OF
COMMITTEE OF EXHIBITORS AT THE
CRYSTAL PALACE.
Sir,—l was yesterday favoured with your letter en-
closing a protest which " expresses an unqualified opi-
nion of the very UNJUST and harsh treatment the exhibitors
have hitherto experienced and are now receiving at the
hands of the Royal Commissioners," and if I approved
thereof, inviting me to sign and " return it to you ;" but as
I entertain a very strong opinion that such language is to-
tally inapplicable, and indeed " unjust," you will,l trust,
permit me, as an exhibitor, to state my reasons for dis-
senting from your views.
Although it is clear that without our co-operation and
assistance the Exhibition could not have taken place,
yet it is equally certain that without the Crystal Palace
we should have been unable to exhibit our several arti-
cles. Surely, then, the obligation is reciprocal—with
this wide distinction, that the Royal Commissioners are
acting for the benefit of the public, while we, as exhibi-
tors, have been influenced by private and personal mo-
tives. This fact leads me to believe that we should con-
sider ourselves the obliged and not the obliging party;
and with the view of testing the accuracy of this opinion,
I would divide the exhibitors into three classes:-
Ist. Those who, like the Duke of Devonshire and Mr.
Hope, have exhibited objects of art acquired by th‘m-
selves or received from their ancestors.
2d. Those who have exhibited articles from which
they cannot possibly derive any personal emolument, but
who arc desirous of bringing under public attention some
favourite object.
3d. Those who have exhibited articles similar to those
in which they deal, from the sale of which they expect
to realise a profit.
The Fii st Class are an obliged party, by being en-
abled to confer a benefit upon their fellow-creatures, by
giving them the opportunity of seeing objects whica
will arrest attention, stimulate exertion, and advance
the cause of civilization.
The Second Class are morn obliged, for they arc en-
abled to bring under public attention some object which
they consider important. As one of this class, who have
for many years been occupied in reclaiming waste lands,
I consider myself much indebted to the Royal Commis-
sioners for the opportunity of showing what has been
actually accomplished at Corwar.
The Third Class are yet more obliged, for they hope
to reap (and I trust will not be disappointed) emolument
from the display of articles in which they deal.
If your committee could be induced to reconsider their
opinion, and adopt that which I have expressed, they
cannot better or more gracefully atone for their error
than in setting on foot a subscription from the exhibi-
tors, and from the exhibitors only, with the view of pur-
chasing a magnificent plateau, representing the Crystal
Palace, and presenting it to Prince Albert, as a testi-
monial of the obligation we have individually received.
We are nearly 20,000 in number, and an average sub-
scription of one pound each, would purchase a splendid
plateau, which, fitted up as a Ward's case, would be a
suitable ornament for the royal table.
I have the honour to remain, Sir,
Your very obedient servant,
Corwar, June 23, 1851. RIGBY WASON.

LONDON MUTUAL LIFE AND GUARAN
TEE SOCIETY.
Yesterday a general meeting of this society was held
at the offices, 63, Moorgate-street, for the production of
the report of the directors and the balance-sheet, as re-
ported upon by the auditors; for the election of three
directors and two auditors; and for the transaction of
such business as might be required by the deed of settle-
ment of the society."
Mr. G. Wilson occupied the chair; and, after the usual
preliminaries, called upon Mr. Eliffe, the secretary, to
read the report, which stated that—" Within a period of
little more than twelve months, and in the first year of
its existence, no less than 862 policies were issued by
the society, assuring the sum of 144,8541. The total
number of proposals for assurance during the same pe-
riod was 1,035, for a sum of 247,9041; of these 68 were
declined, on the report of the medical officers, or for
other sufficient reasons. No less than 38 of the policies
issued are for sums not exceeding 50/., and 270 for sums
not exceeding 100/.; a circumstance which attests con-
clusively the readiness of the poorer classes to avail
themselves of the benefits of life rasurance, when brought
within their reach."
The CHAIRMAN then read an account of the business
of the society up to the 28th of June. The policies
issued were 1,146, and the sums assured thereby
186,1001. The proposals received were 1,318, and the
sums allowed 307,5601. The proposals declined were
91, amounting to 23,6251. There had been accepted, but
not completed, 338 for 89,930/., and there were under
consideration 27, amounting to 5,8501. The policies re-
maining in force were 948, assuring 157,3901., the annual
income from which was 5,0331. 12s. 10d. Of the policies
issued 970 were for the whole of life, with profits; 16
ditto, by a limited number of payments; 89 were for a
sum payable at a given age or death under that age;
47 were endowments, 13 for deferred annuities, 24 for
life assurance and guarantee combined, 60 lives were as-
sured for sums not exceeding 50/., 341 for sums not ex-
ceeding 1001., 271 agents had sent business, 4,116!. had
been lent to 33 members, five depositors had deposited
547/. 165.; the average age of those assuring was 33
years, and the average amount per policy was 247/. He
then moved the adoption of the report, and that it be
entered on the minutes.
Mr. WELCH seconded the motion, which was carried
unanimously.
Mr. MoortE moved " That the thanks of the proprie-
tors be given to the directors for their past services.'
Mr. SCULLY seconded the motion, which was carried
unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and subsequently
moved the re-election as directors of Mr. P. Broad and
Mr. S. Hinchcliffe, and the election as such of Mr. Mar-
getson.
The motion having been seconded, a discussion of a
technical character, mixed up with some personal inatt...rs,
took place, after which the above-named gentlemen were
elected.
Mr. Moore was re-elected an auditor, as also was Mr.
Fox.
It was next resolved that for the future the fees of the
chairman should be a guinea- and-a-half for attendance
at the board, and a guinea to each of the directors, nod
half such amounts tor attendance at committees, and
that the fees now standing at their credit be paid.
The thanks of the proprietors were given to the trus-
tees for their valuable services, as well as to the auditors,
the medical officers, the secretary and the agents.
A ,discussion of considerable lee gth took place rela-
tive to some dispute, arising out of a question as to the
law charges which existed between the directors and
the solicitors of the company; the upshot of the whole
was a division, in which the directors took no part, and
in which a large majority of the proprietors negatived
the proposal for a committee to inquire into the matter,
on the ground of confidence in, and consequent non-in-
terference with, the management of the board.

The business of the thy being thus brought to a con-
clusion, rd number of thc propriet,), directors, !heir
frien•is dined together at the Crown and Sceptre
Tkvorn, Greencve). where they srelt an agreeable
evening, and beard various able speeclacs delivered by
Mr.lleyixlds, M.P., Mr. M. J. O'Connell, M.P., visi-
tors, Mr. Chambers, one of the directors, and others.

DESPERATE AFFRAY BETWEEN THE
MILITARY AND POLICE.
LIVERPOOL, JULY I.—Sinco nine o'clock last night
this city has been thrown into the utmost alarm and ex-
citement, in consequence of a terrific military riot, which
broke out at the hour above-mentioned, between the sol-
diers of the 91st Regiment, commanded by Colonel
Campbell, and the police of Liverpool, between whom
and the soldiers there has for some days past been
" bad blood" evinced on both sides, in consequence
of some punishmeat inflicted on three soldiers of
the 91st Regiment, at the instance of the police
on duty. Whether on that occasion there was any
real ground for complaint on the part of the soldiers
or not, they have continued to vow vengeance on the
" taus-bottles," as they term the constables, and the lat-
ter, on their part, sezra to have been on the qui vice, to
meet promptly any aggressive set;
while seine disinter
ested wituesees -
go so her cc to say that they did not wait
for an attack to occur, but that in the desperate affray we
are about to detail the police, in every instance save er:,
were the real aggressor;. But the evidence is so vote-
minces te efferd a clear idea
minces thet it vesual he
of the entalict of last night In any other manner than by
a careful and impartial epitome of the testimony adduced
before the magistrates to-day.
At two o'clock this afternoon twenty-seven soldiers of
the elit Regiment were placed at the bar of the coast
used for the nisi print sittings during the assizes. There
were present John Crossfield, E q., chairman, and a full
bench of magistrates. Colonel Campbell, Major Gordon,
and some other officers of the regiment, occupied seats
adjoining the bench; and during the whole day the court
and all its avenues were more densely crowded than on
any occasion whatever that we can remember for many
years past; in short, the general feeling is intense upon
the subject.
Mr. Dowling, the commissioner of the Liverpool police,
as soon as the usual charges had been disposed of (in
which was included one against Private John Truiler,
of the same regiment), addressing the Bench, said that
he had upwards of thirty witnesses in the present case,
whom he should call.
The following is the substance of the facts elucidated :
About nine o'clock last night a number of men be-
longing to the 91st Regiment had assembled at Mr.
Heague's public-house, in Dale-street—one of the princi-
pal thoroughfares of Liverpool—in order, as some of
them were heard to express themselves, "to wipe off the
disgrace to the regiment which had been inflicted on
Saturday and Sunday night by the police." The
apprehension of some of their comrades for an affray
in which a policeman and a respectable civilian,
Mr. W illiam Yates, warehouseman, were both se-
riously injured, seems to have given deep of-
fence to the soldiers, and many of them were
heard to say that last night would not pass
over without the blood of some of the police being spilt.
Issuing from the public-house above named into the
street, where were a considerable number of other
soldiers belonging to the same regiment, some of them
made up towards Duggan, 419, who was at the time on
duty in Dale-street, and unfastening their cross-belts,
they made a desperate attack with them upon the poor
fellow, who, it is stated by the police, was wholly un-
conscious of the feeling of animosity existing against
the force among the soldiers, and who was wounded so
severely about the head and body that he was considered
in very great danger when our report left. On the
other hand, it is alleged that the soldiers were first pro-
voked by a policeman, asking "How that chap of theirs
was that was in the hospital?"—alluding to one who was
suffering from some injuries received in a previous con-
flict with the police. 13e this as it may, after severely
and dangerously beating Duggan, they proceeded in a
body up Dale-street and Shaw's-brow, attacking every
policeman with whom they came in contact. But word
was passed to the Rose-hill police station, where a num-
ber of officers were in waiting; and these being joined
by others dispatched from the central station, and com-
manded by Mr. Inspector Towerson, speedily came to
the spot, and a scene ensued which wholly baffles de-
scription. The soldiers had by this time spread them-
selves in skirmishing parties of tens, probably
not expecting the concentrated movement of the
police. Attacking the military, however, thus in detail,
the civil authorities effectually cut off a junction of the
straggling parties; and although the conflict was kept
up with desperate resistance, as each fresh band was at-
tacked, and the whole neighbourhood was for nearly two
hours kept in a state of the greatest apprehension, cap-
tures of more than thirty of the soldiers were effected, by
the aid of all the reinforcements of police which, under
the personal direction of Mr. Commissioner Dowling,
were eventually brought to the scene of the riot. At
length a demand was made at Everton barracks for as-
sistance from the officers of the regiment, who promptly
dispatched several picquets of 30 men to aid in quelling
the disturbance. Notwithstanding this, however, many
of the soldiers within the barrack, hearing what had oc-
curred, scaled the walls, and proceeded to the rescue of
their comrades, about 25 of whom had by this time been
lodged in Rose-hill Bridewell previous to their being
conveyed to the more secure prison of the borough,
Watching, however, the absence of the picquets,
who had been engaged in clearing the streets,
the scattered soldiers again assembled nt
just as the van in which their comrades were placed
was being driven off, and a renewed conflict ensued,
in which the police would beyond doubt have suffered
the loss of many of their number, as the soldiers were
using their sidearms with horrible imprecations, just as
three of the picquets were recalled and ended the affray.
The van was then driven off with great speed, accom-
panied by a large body of police, at double quick time,
and the prisoners were ultimately lodged in the main
gaol of the town.
Throughout the night, however, considerable crowds
might be seen throughout the line of streets in which
the affray had been carried on, and up to this hour the
interest has not subsided in the locality.
Upon the application of the commissioners, the men
were remanded until to-morrow, when the state of the
wounded police-officers, as well as those of the military
at present in the hospital, will be more accurately ascer-
tained.
A petition, very numerously signed, has been got up,
praying for the instant removal of the regiment from
Liverpool, it being quite certain that many lives will be
lost, and renewed conflicts of frequent occurrence will
take place between that regiment and the police, should
the former be permitted to remain in their present
quarters. The appearance of the soldiers before the
magistrates to-day certainly showed that they have met
with considerable injury, whatever may be the "set-off"
on the other side; and we understand that the poor
, fellow Duggan. fur one, is not expected to survive many
hours.