The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-17 00:00:00

THE SUN, LON DON, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 1851

IFIEtt kviAJESTY'6 THEATRE.
The LAST Grand Classical, Dramatic, Miscellaneous CON.
CER fTED MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT of the Season will take
place on MONDAY MORNING, June 30.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
IL PRODIGO.

It is respectfhlly announced that THIS E VEICLNG, Will be per.
formed Auber's last grand Opera, entitled
IL PRODIGO,

Recently produced with Immense SUCCEB3 at the Academie de Mu-
sique, Paris, under the name of L'r..N.FANT PEODIGUE. The
Costumes under the superintendence of Madame Copere, executed by
Miss Bradley anl Mr. Coombes. The appointments by Mr. E. Brad-
well. The Machinery by Mr. D. Sloman. The Miss en Scene under
the immediate direction of Mr. A. Earns.

Jeitele, madame Sontag ; Nefte, MadamelTgalde (of the Opera
Paris, (her first appearance in England); Reuben, Mons.
('iis Original Character at the Academe de Slusque); Azaele,
Signor Gardoni; Amenorl, Signor 31ercuriall ; Nemrod, Signor
Casanova; Canope, Signor Scot.'; Monaton, Signor Sc3piiii ; hoc-
corts, signor Coletti ; L a, 31adlie. Carolina Rosati (her first appear•
ance these two years).
The Co:- pieta of the Cbrunciler in the Fourth Act will be sung by
Madame Ugalde.
The New Scenery, by Mr. Charles Marshall, will represent Act 1.
The Habitation of Reuben, in the Valley of Gessen. Act 2. The
Grand Square of Memphis. Act 3. The Temple of Isis. Act 4. The
Desert. Act 5. The Valley of Gessen. In Act 2 a grand Diver-
tissement, composed by M. Paul T iglionl, comprising the celebrated
Pas de Polgryird, supported by Madlle. Carolina Rosati, Madlles.
Kohlenberg, Rosa, Esuer, Jullien, Lamoureux, Dantonie, Anssan-
don, Pascales, Alegrini, Soto, Soldansky, Emma, Eliza, Lavinia,
Beale, and the Ladies of the Corps de Ballet.
The Opera will comtnence at Eight o'clock.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, an Tickets to be made at the
Box Office of the Theatre, Opera-colonnade, Haymarket.

TUEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. James Anderson.
Last Seven Nights of the present Season.
11.412galibMent of Madlle. Victorine Legrain for a few nights longer.
Engagement of Madlle. Adelaide Adele.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented by ber Maiesty's Servuote
A new romantic Piay entitled INGOMAR THE BARBARIAN.
The Tlmarch of Messina, Mr. Neville ; Polydor, Mr. J. W. Ray ;
Myron, Mr Cooper ; Ingomar, Mr. J. Anderson ; Actea, Mrs. Wes-
ton ; Thesno, Mrs. Barrett ; Parthenia, Miss Vandenhoff.
. .

To conc ude with
4. new grand Operatic Spectacle, entitled AZAEL. THE
PRODIGAL. Reuben, Mr. Vanoenhoft ; Azael, Dar. J. Ander.
son ; Amenophis, Mr. C. Clarke ; Bucharis, Mr. Cooper; Sethos,
Rafter; Jepbtele, Mrs. Barrett; _Nene, Miss Fanny liforant
Lia, Madile. Victorine i•egraln (Premier Sujet du Opera de Paris)
Who has been expressly engaged tor the occasion ; Palmea, Mane,
Adelaide Adele.
Stalls and Dress Circle

- - -6,.
First Price. second Price.
Boxes - - - - - as. 13. 6d,
Pit
Lower Gallery - - - - Is. ? No half-price
Upper Gallery - - - . 6c1.5 to Galleries.
priyato
Bee to admit 8 reduced from 31. as. Od. to 21. 12s. 6d.
Ditto 6 ditto '2l. 12s. 6d. to 21. 23, Od.
Ditto 4 ditto 21. 2s. Od. to 11. 113. 6d.
Ditto 4 ditto 11. lls. 6d. to 11. la. Od.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
mr. B. NV 43 oster, Lessev anti manager, lA, isrornpt.on.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed GOOD NIGHT, SIR PLEASANT DREAMS.
Doctor Tititofolo, Mr. J. Bland; Pantalon, Mr. Honey; Lucretia,
M. Cawse ; Isabe la, Miss A. Romer.
To be followed by Moliere's Comedy of TARTUFFE. Oregon,
Mr. Lambert; Dam's, Mr. Davenport ; Valere, Mr. Howe ; Cleante,
Mr. hero; Tartuffe, Mr. B. Webste- ; M. Loyal, Mr. Selby; El-
mire, Miss Reynolds ; Marlene, Miss L. Addison ; Dorine, Mrs.
"After which THE SERIOUS FAMILY.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame CeleM4l.
THIS EVEN! Nti,
Will be performed THE GREEN BUSHES.
After which will be revived in all its splendour, the celebrated
Terpsicholian b3rlesque spectacle of TAMING A TARTAR.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S Till:A OXFOR.U-STREET.
Under the Management 01 Mr. C. Ream and Mr. Keeley.
THIS EVENING.
Will be performed a new and original Comedy entitled LOVE IN
A MAZE. Characters by Messrs. C. Kean, Keeley, Wigan, Harley,
Addison, Meadows; Mrs. Keeley, Mrs. Win.stanley, and Mrs. C.
Kean.
Alter which a new Melodrama, entitled PAULINE, in which
Kr. and Mrs. Charles Kean will appear.
•ro conclude with a new grand spectacular Extravaganza (taken
from a Tale, by Washington Irving), entitled THE ALIIAM BRA ;
or The Three Moorish Princesses. Characters by Messrs. Keeley,
Harley, A. Wigan, Wynn, Cooke, Flexinore ; Misses Murray, Daly,
Vivash, Roberteon. Leclerq, Keeley, Mdlle. Auriol, and Mrs. Keeley.
Private Boxes, &c., to be had of all the Booksellers, and of Mr.
Massingham ; of whom also places may be taken at the Box-office,
Oxford-street, from Eleven till Feur o'clock.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Veafri •
Sole Legge% Mr. emules Mathew%
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed

ONLY A CLOD.

To be followed by

COURT nACTIES.

To conclude with

XING CHARMING

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Farren.
Will be performed THE Tilt
LOST DIAMONDS.
After which OUT ON THE LOOSE.
To be followed by the FA,T COACH.
To conclude with the DrXIL and DR. FAUSTUS.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Under tt.« ratronage a ner Majesty and hla Royal gighnau
Prince Albert.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed a grand new Spectacle, entitled ELEANOR
THE AMAZON ; or, Queen of France and ngland.
To be followed by new Scenes of the Circle, Introducing an en-
tirely new Company of Engash, French, Italian, and American
dirtbiteg.

To conclude with a Ballet Spec'acle entitled A NIGHT IN PER-
SIA ; or, the Shah A Festival, Introducing the whole Company and
Stud, aided by a double Military Brass Band.
In consequence of numerous applications from Persons of all Na-
tions to witness the magnificent Spectacle of MAZEPPA, active pre-
paratlow are being made for its early production.

Uoz-oltice opeu !roin Creveu 0111 r•onr.
Stage Manazer, Mr. T. Thompson.

PUNCH'S PLAYHOUSFI AND STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee. Mr. W. R. COPELAND, Liverpool.
Engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Murray.
THIS EVENING,
Will he performed new and original Comic Drama, entitled THE
POOlt RELATION.
After Wl:eh FAINT HEART NEVER WON FAIR LADY.
Principal characters by Messrs. Leigh Murray, Nor.on, Mrs. L.
Murray, Mrs. Horsman, and Miss M. Ta3lor.
To be followed by A CHEAP EXCUR
To conclude with THE ETON BOY. Captain Popham, Mr. Leigh
Murray.
Ti.e prices of admission are arranged as follow :—Orchestra stalls,
42; Boxes (first circle), 35.; (second circle), 2s. ; Pit, is.
Doors to be opened at Hall-past Six, and the performances to
00Mmence at Seven precisely.
A second price will be taken to the Boxes only at Half-past Nine
..—first circle, 25.; second circe, Is.
Private Boxes One Guinea and a Half each.

MONS. JULLIEN'S LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
ROYAL ,URREY ZOOLoGICA I. GA ItDENS.
First performance in publi of the new Quadrille " L'Enfant Pro-
digue," and the new " Crystal Fountain Polka," both composed
by Mons. JULLIEN, and performed by him at her Majesty's State

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and rriday. next, Grand
Concert d'Ete, conducted by Mons Jullien.—Soles by Herr Koenig,
MM. Collinet, Sonnenber. , Pague, An,lais, Sommer, Winterbottom
and Jullien's latest and most favourite composaion, including the
Exhibition and British Navy Quadrilles, Amazon and Tigre Galen,
State March, Crystal Fountain L'Enfant rrouigue,
Etc.—Danson's Colossal Picture of the Temple of Janus.—Superb
Menagerie.—Pe•lorming E ephants —" Koh-i-noor" Fireworks, by
Southey, and various novel attractions.
Doors open from Nine A.M.—Feeding the Animals at Half-past
Five.---Jullien's Concert at :even.—Fireworks at Ten.

is given

Duelling appears to be again becoming fashionable.
Since our last allusion to this vicious propensity two
hostile meetings have taken place—one in England,
the other in Florence. Something must be done by
way of prevention, otherwise we shall have occasion
to record the same melancholy narratives of brutality
and bloodshed, which some years ago were of such
frequent recurrence. Fines have already proved
ineffectual as correctives. Imprisonment even
turned out to be of no avail in diminishing the
number of these very gentlemanly attempts
at assassination. There must, consequently be
contrived a punishment better calculated to rid society
of the pest by which it has so long been afflicted.
What this punishment ought to be, according to our
opinion, has within the last few days been intimated
in these columns. It is, consequently, only neces-
sary to revert to our argument as then expressed for
the purpose of enforci4;its conclusions yet more ear-
nestly upon the popular attention, now that additional
reasons have been afforded for some administrative
interposition.
Referring to the particulars given of the two die.
graceful occurrences alluded to, and preposterously
entitled " Affairs of Honour," it will be seen that in
one case Viscount MALDON was the adversary
of Lieutenant S. M. HAWKINS, and that in the other
Signor PALAGI was the adversary of Lieutenant T.
J. PITZSIMON. The latter couple, it appears, fought
with swords, and the former with pistols. Neither
of the duels p
the Italian roved fatal to the belligerents, although
in the
one which occurred in Florence the hand of
was nearly severed off at the wrist by his
antagonist, 'Upon this exquisite feat of adroitness,
Lieutenant Ferzsision a
complimented ppears to have been formally
be-forgotten !
(an honour ineffable and never-t 0,..)
,..) by no less illustrious a per-
sonage
than ueneral the
Prince of LICHTENSTEIN.
Under such circumstances, of course the anguish en-
"tight maimed as 1
ypymore than compensated by the
a ready men-
tdiounreedd,bwyasthaessuunrheadpl
glory devolving from that very casualty upon his op-
ponent.this
society
And is it after fashion that
be conducted in an age supposed by
many dream
one of a generous and decorous arbi-
to be peculiarly
tration ? Palmy . t the folly of the fantastic fantasies
promoters of the Peace Movement
indulged in by the promollustration. The absurdity
requires no more glaring illustration.
nature of supposing that human has by this time given
evidence of its perfectibility needs no more conspicuous
demonstration. themselves gen.
demonstration. While men, calling

tlemen,ca;l; found in civilized countries capable of
indulging themselves in these brutalising propensities
`'‘. may sigh and sigh in vain for the establishment of
the
principles of universal brotherhood. With tem-
peraments thus pugnacious it is absolutely impracti-
cable to attempt the social reformation of the multi-
tude. So long as inflammatory passions like those
here indicated are rife among the community, it
is idle to anticipate the prevention of temptations to
the duello. As well expect a flame of fire to
wander hazes mow bale; of gunpowder

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. the Government did not intend to suspend the proceed-
SOIREE.; EXTRAORDINAIRE• ings of the University Commission.
The Week's Performances will include the talents of Madame Son-
tag, Maille. Caroline Duprez, Madame Fioremini, Madame Giuliani, The Customs Duty Bill was read a second time, Mr.
and Madne. sale cruvein ; Signori Gardoni, Calzolarl, Fard, ini' DisRAELI giving notice, that on its committal on mcn-
Poultier, Lablache, Massol, F. Lablacke, Coletti, and Mr. Sims ~,,, . e
",
./1 should move an amendment, with a view of
Reeves; Madlles. Amelia Ferraris, Marie Taglioni, Caroline Rosati,
MM. Charles, and Paul Taglioni. bringing the whole financial arrangements of the country
' Tuesday, June 17.-11 Prodigo. before the House.
Wednesday, June 18. - Gustavus. The Inhabited House Duty Bill was read a second
Thursday, June 19.—Auber's new opera 11 Prodigo.
Friday, dune 20. 11 Pr .chgo. time.
Saturday, June 21. - Fidelio. and La Sylphide, in which Madlle. The House then went into Committee of Supply, and
several votes wete agreed to.
Marie Taglioni will make her first appear.nce this season.
B
Applications for Bor.es, Stalls, and 'rickets to be made at the ox.
On the vote for th pairs of Maynooth College
office of the Theatre. 0 re
ban, - • -- -

,g proposed, it was opposed by Mr. SPOONER, and on
a division, was carried by a majority of 2 only, the
numbers being, for the vote 121, against it 119.
After agreeing to several other votes, the House re-
sumed.
On the motion for the third reading of the Acts of
Parliament Abbreviation Act Repeal Bill,
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved, as an amendment,
that it be read a third time that day six months, which
was carried by a majority of 54, the numbers being, for
the third reading 12, against it, 66.
The House then adjourned.

There is, perhaps, no branch of the business of the
nation transacted with greater ease to the Govern-
ment than matters relating to Supply. While a ques-
tion of comparatively trivial importance will insure
a full House, and provoke a warm discussion, termi-
nating in a doubtful division, millions will be voted
away by some forty or fifty Members, barely suffi-
cient to prevent the stoppage of proceedings by 16e
count out," without any further debate than may be
occasioned by an objection taken by JOSEPH HUME
or some of the few financial reformers in the House,
and a brief answer by some Minister, the original
proposition being then carried by an overwhelming
majority, if any division should be insisted on. In
truth these matters are generally left to the discretion
of the Government for the time being. It is sup-
posed that the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER will
guard the public purse with sufficient vigilance--that
he will require a stimulant rather than a check,
,a
spur than a bridle. The subject, too, is of a dry
and uninteresting character, that will scarcely attract
an audience, save of the economists, who are brought
by a sense of duty, and a sufficient number of Minis-
terialists, to maintain a House, and carry every dis-
puted question by a sufficient majority. A defeat,
or even a doubtful victory, on a. supply vote, is pecu-
liarly significant, and exhibits an extraordinary de-
gree of weakness on the part of the Government, or
a strong feeling on the part of the independent Mem-
bers, on the subject-matter of the vote.
How, then, did it happen that so very close a con-
test took place last night on the amendment of the
Hon. Gentleman the Member for North Warwick-
shire, to reduce the vote for the expense of maintain-
ing the several buildings in the department of the
Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, by
1,2361. 10s., the sum appropriated to the repairs of
St. Patrick's College, Maynooth ? The majority of
2 (!) by which the vote was carried could only be
regarded as a virtual defeat, and it seemed
indeed strange that Ministers should be placed
in jeopardy for such a sum. We believe, how-
ever, that the matter can be easily and clearly,
explained. It was not because any sudden fit of eco-
nomy or retrenchment had seized the popular repre-
sentatives, or that they were determined hencefor-
ward to scrutinise the public expenditure with the
more stringent exactitude. Far from it. We should
indeed, rejoice if such symptoms of activity and vigi-
lance were generally exhibited. It was not even a
party demonstration against the Whig Ministry. It
was merely a manifestation of the disgust and indig-
nation excited, first, by the unwarranted and
unjustifiable aggression by a foreign potentate on the
independence of the British nation and the prerogative
of the British SOVEREIGN ; and, secondly, of the
factious proceedings of " the Brigade," the recognised
champions of the Vatican, in wasting the public time,
and practically arresting the progress of legislation
in a vain attempt to control Parliament, and
to prevent the designs of an overwhelming
majority, not only within but
,outside its walls,
from being carried into execution. This was the true
cause of this singular result, and it should teach the
" Spartan band" a salutary lesson as to the possible
consequences of the course that has been deliberately
and advisedly adopted.
They may not only materially damage the inte-
rests of their co-religionists, but injure the sacred
cause of civil and religious liberty, of universal tolera-
tion, by the injudicious and impolitic tactics they have
resorted to. The point itself may be of a very trivial
character. The denial of 1,2361. 10s. for repairs
of the Roman Catholic colleges could be easily reme-
died by the Roman Catholics of Ireland, if they
thought proper. The more probable result would
be that a much larger sum would be required next
year, in consequence of the want of timely attention,
which would be readily granted when the excitement
had subsided. But, as a straw thrown up will indi-
cate from what quarter the wind is blowing, the
proceeding has its value as pointing out the
state and direction of public feeling. We would,
then, emphatically caution the Irish Members against
persevering in the course on which they have
entered. They have already done quite
enough (aye, and far more than enough)
to testify their unflinching fidelity to their
creed, and to record their protests against the
resistance to the Papal authority. Any further
factious opposition, any further straining of the
rules and orders of the House, contrary to their real
spirit, will only do incalculable iljury to themselves
personally, and to the cause which they are anxious
to promote. Ours is a friendly warning, and we
rust that it will be taken in the same spirit in which

without occasionally given rise to some disastrous
detonation. No: the system can only be interrupted
by one method of interference. Reasoning has I een
found long since altogether futile. The fact is, you
must demonstrate, not that duelling is contrary to the
laws of humanity, not that it is destructive of the
decencies of civilization, not that it is a flagrant and
detestable violation of the loftiest and purest princi-
ples inculcated by the Divine Founder of Christian-
ity, but that it is disgraceful in the opinion
of society, that it is an essentially low
practice, an absolutely vulgar pastime, a custom
scrupulously avoided by gentlemen, and indulged in
solely by blackguards. In order to render duelling
thus mean and despicable in its character, it is only
necessary to subject its votaries in every instance to
some mean and despicable punishment—some punish-
ment involving not merely inconvenience and dis-
comfort, but disgrace and degradation. It is by such
means, and by such means solely, that the evil can
be properly eradicated. Let the duellist be treated in
every individual instance in the same manner
chat we treat the veriest cadger and vagabond
incarcerated in our houses of correction ;
and this no matter whether he wear a
red coat or a black, whether he be a scion of
the democracy or of the aristocracy. Let him have
bis hair cropped, let him wear the prison dress, de-
vour the " skilly," and walk the treadmill. We
warrant it that a little perseverance in this rigorous
mode of treatment would most effectully rid society of
the nuisance, and effect more in so doing than all the
arguments of all the orators of peace and of arb
cration.

Proceedings thus resolute and decisive would seem
ust now to be imperatively called for, if we would
prevent the revival of a habit as barbarous
as any narrated of the savage tribes of the
anthropophegi. Besides two duels taking place
within a brief interval of each other in England, we
have had to recount two others of a more melancholy
kind taking place respectively near Florence and near
Boulogne. Upon each of the former occasions, after
the first shot had been fired the other pistol was die-
charged into the air, the result in neither case giving
cause for lamentation. Whereas in the con-
tinental duels already particularised the con-
sequences proved, unhappily, very lamentable, the
Italian at Florence being grievously wounded,
and the Frenchman at Boulogne being killed with
the most cruel and cold-blooded deliberation. Such
catastrophes as these cannot by possibility trans-
pire without provoking very loud expressions of
indignation, and from this indignation we trust may
arise results of a really beneficial description. Unless
some precautions of the kind insisted upon be taken,
and that betimes, the public will infallibly discover
reason very soon to regret its apathy in a matter of
such exceeding importance. And, seriously speak-
ing, until such preventives are contrived against the
still prevalent vice of duelling, it will be ridiculous
to boast of our extraordinary progress in civilization

THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
(THIS DAY.)
To-day promises to be even more crowded than yes-
terday, fur at twelve o'clock no fewer than 38,795 per-
sons had passed in, of whom 19,757 were admitted in
the first hour. This is the greatest number which bas
been known to pass through in the same time, and ex-
ceeds by more than 3,000 the returns of yesterday. If
ever the necessity is to arise for shutting the doors of
the Crystal Palace to prevent any further admissions,
there is every chance of to-day furnishing the occasion.

LLOYD'S SH.IPPING.—( THIS DAY.)
LONDON, JUNE 17..—Wind at noon, fresh breeze from NAY.
and fine weather.
PARIS, JuNz 15.—The Picker Marie, Sunderland to
Nantes, was on shore near Dunkirk on the 9th, with rudder
unshipped.
Nxw YORK, MAY 31.—The Alexander of Newcastle, New
York to St. John's, New Brunswick, which was on shore on
the south side of Nansueket, 23d May, was got off 26th, and
taken into harbour 27th instant. 4th June, waterlogged
and with masts and boats gone, apparently not long so
(timber laden), was seen 16th May, lat. 43, long. 52. The
mast of a large ship with rigging attached, and a spar, were
passed off Nantucket Shoal.
HEAL, JUNE 16.—Wind W. to W.N.W.—Arrd. John
Oldham, Manilla ; Ada, Buenos Ayres ; Carthagenian, Callao ;
Maple Leaf, ditto; Marion, ditto; Mechanics' Own, ditto;
Lady of the Lake, ditto; Vere, Jamaica; Northumberland,
New York; Moldez, Havannah ; John Hayes, Bermuda for
Rotterdam. Arrd. from the River, Lord Petre, Mauritius;
Tar, Demerara and Madeira; Summer, Queenstown and
Cape of Good Hope; Scotsman, Newport and St. Thomas ;
Brothers, ditto.
LIVERPOOL, JUNE 1 6.—Wind W. to N.W.—Arrd. Ve-
nilia, Cape of Good Hope; Lord Stanley, Callao; Salvator,
Porto Rico ; Rafael, Laguna ; Joshua Mauran, New Orleans ;
Bay State, ditto; Kyanite, Newfoundland; Bland, Calcutta;
William Darley, Bombay; Highland Mary, Callao; Three
Sisters, Paraiba; Wilson, Maranham • Mortimer Living-
stone, New Orleans; Hamlet, Mobile; Zmazon, Wilmington.
RAMSGATE, JUNE 16.—The Merobey, Pernam to Oporto,
has put in leaky, and with bowsprit sprung, &c., having been
on shore near the South Foreland.
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-.,OVER'S SEWAGE GUANO.— We understand
that the guano manufactured by Mr. Richard Dover during
the course of his recent successful experi,x ent for deputre-
fying the sewage of the metropolis has been analysed by an
eminent chemist, who reports that its composition is as
follows:
Organic matter yielding ammonia ...
Phosphate of lime
s;ulphste of ditto ...
Peroxide of iron and alumina
Potash and soda ...
Chloride of sodium
...
Magne-ia
Carbonic acid
Silica . .
Moisture

• 38.9
▪ 10 2
•-• 3.4
... 8.8
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6.2
... 2.5
4.5
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100.00
REUNION DES ARTS.—This society gave its seventh
roiree last night, at the Private Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street,
to a very crowded and select company. We must congratu-
late the c, nimit tee and its directors, as it bids well for the
success and prosperity of t is excellent society, by their ju-
dicious management and good choice of music, which was
most admirably performed. Mendelssohn's trio by Madame
and Herr Goffrie and Mr. Goodb , was played with g'eat spirit and precision, also a duet from the Prophete, by those
accomplished arti ts, Madame and Herr Goff i 4. and a duet
on the cornet a-piston lay two gentlemen amateurs, Mr.
Jathan and Mr. Lang•, was most delightful; while songs
and solos by Mdlle. Johansen, Mdlle. Rummell, Miss Mary
Rose, Madame Lema re, Mr. Gollmick, Mr. Rummell, and
Mr. Chatterton, drew most enthusiastic applause.. Mdlle.
Rummell, in German, and Mdlle. Johansen in her Swedish
songs, were successively encored. Mr. Sauolett's clever per-
formance of the " Carnaval do Denise" on the flute was
greatly applauded, and the most agreeable evening was pro-
longed to a late hour.
It may he interesting to :some of our readers to
hear that Richard and Ann Beenham, the grandfather and
grandmother of Jane Wilbred, are living in the parish of
Goring, in one of the almshouses, founded by an ancestor
of 11. P. Powys, Esq., of Hardwicke House. The old couple
had entirely lost sight of their grandchild, until the horrible
cruelty of Mr. and Mrs. Sloane had brought her name into
such notoriety. They are now both far advanced in years,
and express themselves to be far more anxious " to go and
see Jane," than all the wonders of the Crystal Palace._.
Berkshire Chronicle.
NARROW ESCAPE.—A letter from Bombay of May
14, says " Lord Dalhousie has had a very narrow escape
from a broken neck. On the 26th ult., his Lordship went to
pay a visit to a strong fortress on the frontier called North
Kangra. Whilst traversing the hills on a stout country
pony (called a goath), he came suddenly upon a heavily.
loaded camel (called oonth) in turning a sharp angle of the
ascent. The Governor-General was nearly thrown over the
precipice; but fortunately escaped with a few bruises. A
fatal accident of a similar nature had occurred at Subatho,
only a few days previously, to Lieut. Sale (the youngest son
of the General), who fell down a precipice, and was killed on
the spot."

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT KENDAL.--We are SOITy
to have to record the occurrence of a destructive fire at the
Low Mills, near this town, the property of Messrs. John
Ireland and Co., manufacturers of woollen cloths, liasey, &c.
The damage dons we have heard estimated at 10,000/.--
Westmoreland Gazette.
-
WEST INDIA PINEAPPLES.---The bUSAD, Collings,
twenty-three days from Eleutheria, consigned to Messrs.
Keeling and Hunt, has brought a cargo of 30,000 pineapples
and 50 head of turtle.
ARTICLES LOST AT THE GREAT EXHIBITION.---Up
to the present time there are among the articles found in the
Exhibition and deposited with the police, 75 parasols and 175
silk handkerchiefs, which have not been claimed. A silver
watch and two or three purses, with money enclosed therein,
are also included in the unclaimed list.

--------- ---
EMIGRATION FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM.---AC-
cording to a Parliamentary paper issued on Monday, as
many as 580,347 persons emigrated from the United King.
dont in the year 1849 and 1850; 459,017 went from Great
Britain, including 328,090 from Liverpool, and 121,330 hom
Ireland.
MELANCHOLY BOAT ACCIDENT —COWES, JUNE 16.
—Oa Sunday afternoon, three young men belonging to
Messrs. Francis' cement mills, hired a boat with the inten-
tion of proceeding to Southampton, and passed through
Cowes Harbour about 5 P.m., the wind blowing strong from
the westward, and puffy. They had proceeded as far as the
4cl buoy of the "Brambles," when the sail "gibed" and
the boat went over. Fortunately the accident was observed
by Captain Ward, of the Bth Dragoons, who was watcbirg
man,ila nvdest
Ohje:C1111181:4
the boat from one of the windows of Debourne House, and
troop-sh
observing the accident, ran to the quay, and 8 nt a boat to
their assistance. The accident was also seen from the Stag
IP, Captain Baken, and her boar. was instantly
manned by the chief officer, Mr. Clark, and four of the crew,
man,tec mieiceenweedreeldaenhi
and
reachingcox ,
2b6ut
formerly
rtmee
eoartplh3o.etroitu.nnßratoiermkt
unfortunate
nhtauotrescahy:
young
autnnbege,
pel a cooper agedby trade, had sunk before the boats
reached them. They
a vacancy is causer i
were all good swimmers. Up to the
present time the body has not been picked n
REPftESENTATION OE Gnus Pl3the death
of Mr. Barnard,
the borough of Greenwich.ton.— y
The
late tkieemrtperresseanttaftoironti;oef
on the Scotch Bench will probably,
borough nearly twenty yea__
4a, having been elected in 1834
A supporter of the Government will be immediately brought
be tiled ti
paper, . pby the appointment either
Solicitor-Critea
of Mr. Cowan, the , -Ra,l, or Atidelso, tin
CtISZI of Fsoultn
sfao:TwsaahredG.
vacancyl
Glasgow
w

MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CY, TWO O'K.
The sales of Cotton at LIT
iv, pool yesterd yC LO
were C
esti-
--- mated at 10,000 bales, of which 1,000 American were
dose taken for export, and 1,000 American and 1,500 Surat
r• on speculatii.n. The market closed with an upward ten-
dency, and prices of American have advanced id. to id.
during the last two days. Brasil, Egyptian, and Surat
without alteration.—Railway Shares were firm, at rather
higher prices.
There is a return made to Parliament of the quan-
tity of Grain and Flour imported into Ireland last year.
The following are the items:—
From foreign countries.
1849. 1850.
MGrainea
l and flour .................. 256,837 ... 220,107
The imports into Ireland from GI eat Britain were:—
Grain
1849. 1850.
al and flour qrs. 616,157 ... 508,859
Me
.........347, The exports from Ireland to Great Britain were 7'233
Grain
1849. 1850.
Meal and qrs 844,504 751,146
Live stock flour,
number 1,176,920 ... 1,055 241
520,756 ... ,13
It muss be anderstood that the flour is reduced int9o
quarters.
The reports from the Centinental Stock markets
are very favourable, and money seems everywhere
abundant.
There is rather a fist market for Public Securities,
and a decline of i per cent, has occurred. Consols have
been 97/ for special Transfer with the dividend, and 971
to tor Account. The New Three-and-a-Quarter per
Cents. have been 98i to and the Three per Cent. Re,
duced Annuities 97i to The premium on Exchequer-
bills is 41s, to 445., and on India Bonds 545. Consols
now are 961 I.
Foreign securities have been fluctuating. The divi-
dend Oh Mexican Bonds, as we anticipated, is adver-
t' tised, but the fact of such a large amount having
• had to be borrowed to make it up, has p.evented the
rise which otherwise might have occurred, especially as
there is some anxiety for the receipt of news concern-
ing
to e the indemnity money. The quotations have been
34i . Peruviaa Stock is worth 89 to 1, and the
Deferred 42i to being fuller rates. Spanish Five
per Cents. bring 20i. Dutch Two-and-a-Ralf per
Cents. have been quoted 60i and Russian Four-and-w.
Heir' per Cent*. 1021.
The Railway Share market is very dull again, and
since the opening of the market some of the hues have
fallen about one per cent. Foreign Shares are quieter.

Comb QUARTER TO THREE.
Ditto Opening ... 96i ex div
BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT •
ONE O't,Louh._
( From the Official Lint.)
3 per Cent. Reduced 97 V 4
8 per Cent. Consols Ann?. 973
New 314 per Cent. Ants. .......« 4
.... 9814 %1,4
Loug Annuities. Exp. Jan. sth, 1860 7 5-16
India Stock
Do. Bonds. 10001...
South Sea Stock
Ditto Old A'

-nnuities .................... 9614 34
con,ol. tot Opening ........................ g RA %
... han uer time
I%u
1,0001. ..
41 44 p
Small
46 PRICK OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE 42 p
O
Ed ...lean Bonds, 1846, ex Jan. Coupons
—'CLOCI
Ditto Account .
Ditto, Small 34%
Peruvian Bonds, 5 per Cent ......
Ditto Account
Ditto Deferred
.. 4e.43%
Basilian bonds. 1822, 5 per Cent...
Ditto 41,rs per Cent. lOl%
Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent.........
Ditto for the Account
Dividends on the above payable in Lonuon.
Dutch 214 per Cent., 12 Guild
Ditto Account ... .
Ditto 4 per Cent. Certificates 9Ol.

MARKET
--t
~S DAY
ma.y MARKETS.
SMITHFIELD.—Ideadow izta,,, 31 54 to 4/ 44; Clover,
81 lOs to 41 10s; and Straw, 11 18 to 1, 83 per load.
A full average supply, and a sluggish demand.
CUMBERLAND.— Meadow limy, 31 5s to
Clover, 3/ 10s to 418 s; arid Straw, 112 s to 1/ 11s per load
Trade steady, at our quotations.
WIIITECBAPEL. Meadow Hay, 31 58 to 4l 6s;
Clover, 3/ 10a to 4/ 108; and Straw. 1/ is to 119 s per load.
Both Hay and Straw moved off slowly, at late rates.
COLONIAX.
SUGAR.—The market tor British Plantation is firm,
sales 1,100 !Ads and tierces, including 137 bbds Barba-
sloes at auction at 36s 6d to 41s ; Bengal, 1,634 bugs at
auction realised 42s to 42s 6d for good white Benares ;
and 33s to 373 for low to good yellow date kind. The
quantity of British Plantation landed last week at the
East and West India Docks was 2,892 'Ads
210 tierces 447 barrels, there were taken for home con-
sumption 823 hbds, 85 tierces, 222 barrels. The stock
in the same places is 11,654 hilds 1,554 tierces 3,156
barrels.
COFFEE.-164 casks Plantation Ceylon at auction
_ went heavily, only a small portion being sold, on rather
easier terms; and of 350 bags good ord Native kind also
offered scarcely one-lourth part found buyers, at 37s per
cwt.
_ _

Item.—The demand Is extremely limited, and former
prices are barely supported. The quantity landed last
week at the East and West India Docks was 67 puns
165 hhda; there were taken for home consumption 146
puns 6 'Ads, and exported 55 puns 36 hhds. The stock
in the same places is 11 611 puns 1,470 t3bds.
Rtcz.-1,365 bags good white Bengal sold readily, at
lOs 6d, and a tew lots at Ils being higher rates.
SALTPETRE.-630 bags 'Bengal brought full rates,
viz., 25a for 17 per cent, 25s 6d for 13i and Ilk, and 27s
fur 64 per cent. refraction.
TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is 37s 3d to 37s 6d per cwt on the
spot, and towu 383.
TEA.—The market is very, quiet.

CHAN CERY.--(THIS DAY.)
The L Chancellor this morning took appeal mo.
Lions, but notbuig of interest came before him.
(Before Vtce•Cnancellor KNIGHT BRUCE.)
After disposing of a considerable number of unop•
posed petitions his Honour proceeded to hear motions.
(Before Vice• Chancellor TURNER.)
DALGLEISH V TEhflE.
Tbis case, the circumstances of which appeared in our
paper of yesterday, was resumed this morning.

QUEEN'S BENCH.---(THIS DAY.)
IMPROPER CLOSING OF WESTMINSTER HALL.
Lord CAMPBELL, at :be bitting of the Court this
morning, said he thought it right to mention, i❑ regard
to the complaint ma .e the °tuft' morning by sevi-ral
jurym, fa us to the doors of Westminster-hall being
closed when they attended in compliance with the sum-
monses served upon them, that the person who had
charge of the dour, bud apologized to the Court for
having neglected to open h, and had been forgiven by
the Court on promising that such an occurrence Should
not take place again. This person was employed by the
Commissioners of Woods and Forests to open and close
the entrance at the proper times, and this
appeared to be the first occasion on which he
had forgotten to discharge his duty. Although
• Westminster Hall was considered to be part of the
ancient palace of Westminster, still her Majesty's an-
cestors had from time immemorial allowed it to be used
for the sittings of the different courts of law, and in old
records, and even Acts of Parliament, he believed it was
in many instances called the " Great Hall of Pleas at
Westminster." He wished it to be understood that all
persons, whether counsel, attorneys, jury, or other
parties who had business before the Court, were entitled
to free access to them during all hours of the day and
night while the Courts were sitting. As, however, this
was the first instance in which any obstacle was presented
to the free admission of the public, and as the fault was
purely unintentional, it would, of course, be overlooked ;
but any future transgression would be treated as a con-
tempt of Court, and punished accordingly.
LIETEWRIGHT v. ♦RCHIBALD.
In this action, which was to recover the value df 500
tons of Dunlop iron, a special verdict was directed by
Lotd Campbell, who tried the case, to be entered fur
the plaintiff. The iron was sold under contract, and
the plaintiff, in order to prove his case, produced a
bought and a sold note, which was admitted as evi-
dence. A rule was subsoquently obtained to enter the
verdict for the defendant, on the ground that they
could not be admitted as evidence of the contract.
The COURT now delivered judgment, making the
rule absolute, but intimating that as there was a differ
coca of opinion among their Lordships, the plaintiff
might have the option of entering a nonsuit, in order to
give him an opportunity of taking the case before a
Court of Error.

_____.—..,
SUlClDE____________
RIGHTFUL OF A PROFESSIONAL SINGER.
—A long inquiry took place on Saturday before Mr. G. W.
Payne, the deputy coroner for the borough of Southwark,
at the Moonrakers, Great Suffolk-street, Borough, as to the
death of Mr. George Hawkins, aged 51, for many years
known as a singer at the concerts in and around the metr mangerho destroyed himself in the following determined
:—He had been residing for the last five or six ears
at 89, Great Suffolk-street and since last Christmas bad suf-
fered much from illness. The deceased was last seen alive
on Thursday, and nothing particular was noticed in his
manner. The next morning a friend called on him, but the
door of his room was found to be fastened on the inside,
although the key was on the outside. This caused some sus-
picion, and an entry was made into his chamber, where the
deceased was discovered lying on the floor in a pool of blood.
The head was nearly separated from the body. A razor was
found lying near a table, where it was evident the deceased
bad committed the act. The jury returned a verdict—That
the deceased committed suicide while in a fit of momentary
insanity.
LITERAL INTERPRETATION.—"" said Wilhel-
ini,a, 6' Ma,
I don't think Solomon
was so rich as t say he
was." "Why, my dear?" said her astonished mheay . " Be-
cause he 'slept with his fathers;' and I think if he had been
so very rich he would have had a bed of his own !"
SUICIDE.—The cottage of Mary May, of Wix, in
this county, the wretched woman who was executed at
Springfiel I gaol in 1848, for the murder of William Consta-
ble, her half-brother, by poisoning him, was the scene of
another tragedy on Monday last, her husband, Ro May,
having put a period to his existenc by angingbert
hmself.
An inquest was held, on Tuesday last,e before Mr. W. Codd,
coroner, when the jury returned 4 verdict to the effect that
deceased destroyed himself when in a state of derangement.
Chelmsford Chronicle.
Major George Talbot, of the 43d Light Infantry
(who for some years past has filed the post of Military.
Secretary to Lieutenant-General Rowan, C. 8.. the General
commanding the forces in British North Am rice), hae been
selected by Lieutenant-General Armstrong, the newly.
appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces at Madras, to
be his Excellency's Military Secretary at that Presidency.
Sir Richard, accumpanied by his staff, will sail via the Cape,
from Portsmouth, the end of this month.
IMPERIAL BANK OF ENGLAND.--On Saturday,
Several alleged contributories applied for
costs against the
official manager, on the ground that they stood in the same
position as Mr. Aspinall, whose name Lord Cranworth had
removed from the list of contributories, at the same time
cirecting that the costs of the proceedings, both before the
Court and in the Master's offices, should be paid to Mr. As
pinall. His Honour said that until he had the order of
Court referred to properly brought before him, he would not
undertake to decide the point as to whether the Vice-Chan.
,Power to order costs for pt.( ceedings instituteti
offices, under the Winding-up Acts. At pre-
in cellar
the
Llllal ad s thet
e rs
sent "e had very considerable doubt whether he ( Master
Farter) was bound to obey such a direction, which he was
sure bad been given by Lord eras worth without having all
the csrcumstances before him. Application refused.
dents of
THE T.E. INIPLE. —A further call to the bar of stu-
the Illiddle Temple has been made, and Mr. Louis
Antoine Alfred Koenig and Air. William Hemmings were
Morn in this evening (June 14) in the Hall.
EXPokis FROM THE UNITED INDOM
Yester-
day a return to the Lipase ofommonKs wasG printed, showing
that in the last two
Glared years, ending the fat Jan. last, the de-
value of British produce and manufactures exported
from the United Kingdom was 69,934,312/.
ST. ALBAN'S ELECTION.—The petition presented
by Henry Edwards alleges that his health h s been
.
by his imprisonment in Newgate, expresses contrition having been guilty of a breach of the priyileges et the tiOu.e,
iild pray' for $ Mosta affectedfor

EXCHEQUER.—(THIs DAY.)
After hearing some unimportant motions, their Lord-
ships took the adjourned case of the Attorney-General
v. the London Docks Company, when
Mr. WILDE resumed his arguments on behalf of the
Crown, which occupied the Court during the remainder
of the morning.

COMMON PLEAS.—( THIS DAY.)
No cage of any public importance came before thin
Court in the euur:e of the morning.

_
BANKRUPTC THIS DAY.)
IN RE POWNALL.—JUDGMENT.
This bankrupt was described as of Ipswich, ship
owner, and his Honour (Goulourn) gave judgment on
the question of certificate. The bankrupt, although de-
scribed as a ship owner, was, in tact, an attorney, but,
on applying under a r. cent Act for protection under the
Insolvent Act, it was held that he was a trader, having
been the owner of some fishing smacks during part ef
1844-45, and part of 1846, and on those grounds he
was declared a bankrupt The points which his
Honour had ressrved were whether the conduct of
a bankrupt not unconnected with his trade
could be taken into consideration on his appli-
cation for his certificate. His Honour r.ferred to
cases, and held that as the Bankruptcy Act directed the
Commissioners to take into cunstderation the ci.nduct of
the bankrupt, as well before as aft. r his bankruptcy,
therefore his Honour considered that he was holm(' to
hear the opposition of any creditor who was entitled to
Prove under the bankruptcy, whether tor a trade debt or
after the bankrupt had ceased trading, if he subse.
quently became bankrupt. His Honour then went into
the opposition made by Mr. Benwell, that bankrunpt
bad vexatiously defended an action.
en a vex-
Big
o.
nour Was of opinion that there bad be
atious defence, but not within the time
scrb d by
e the Act to bring it within the penal clauses preof the Act. IT;der the cirounaitances nee,
judgzezt
WM)

the certifica a be upended for twelve months, and then
to be of the third class—prot,-etion fur three CC on t he, to
be renem.d unless good cause shown to the contrary.

CRIMINAL COURT.-(THIS
OLD COURT.
(Before the RECORDER.)
FORGERY.— Willam George, aged 18, described as a
elf rk, pleaded Guilty to an indictment charging him
with feloniously uttering a forged request for the deli-
very of goodF, with intent to defraud George Henry
Davidson, and was sentenced to be imprisoned fur aix
months.

AY

FRAUDS AT THE CORN-EXCIIANCE.—JosepIa Kelly,
a rest> ctably-attired man, aged 25, was indicted for
fraudulently obtaining a large quantity of oats, beans,
and corn by means of false pretences, the property of
Messrs. Roffey and Bowyer, corn-merchants of the
Corn Exchange, and Old Barge-house-w herr, Black.
friars. The prisoner pleads d Not Guilty.
Mr. Iluddlestone appeared for the prosecution, and
Mr. Robinson defended the prisoner.
The prisoner it appeared had, from time to time, at-
tended upon the Corn Exchange, and representing him-
self as a Mr. William Garratt, of Greenwich, a well-
known corn dealer, he induced the prosecutor to let him
have oats and beans to the amount of 110/ 4s 6i., re-
ferring them for a character as to his solvency to Messrs.
Goulding and Ledger, to whom Mr. Garratt was well
known. The corn was supplied upon the customary
credit of a month, and subsequently he had other trans-
actions with the prosecutors. The prisoner once or
twice paid them moneys on acconnt, but his credit at
length increasing very enormously, the prosecutors re-
fused to supply him with corn seny longer. They ac-
cordingly wrote to Mr. William Garratt, of Greenwich,
under the impression that they were communi-
cating with their customer, requesting a settlement
of their account, and this letter led to the
discovery that the prisoner bad falsely represented
himself, as Mr. Garratt had died some time before be
introduced himself to the prosecutors. It was also dis-
covered that he had received no authority from Mr.
Garrett previous to his death, or from his representa-
tives afterwards, to use that gentleman's name, and be
was therefore given into custody on the present charge.
The prisoner then requested that the affair should not
be noised abroad, and be would undertake to return
part of the property and pay for the rest, but he failed
to make good his promise, and the prosecution was there-
fore persevered in.
(The case was proceeding when our re-

sort left.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS. ,
(THIS DAY.)
The June adjourned sessions commenced this morning at
the Court-house, Cierkenwell-green, before the AJsistant-
Judge.
The calendar contains but fifty. nine names.
Frank Stevens was indicted for stealing a costly portfolio
of papier 'scathe, and other articles in the same material, from
the shop of Alr. James Jones in the Strand. It appeared
that on the day menti.,ned in the indictment Sergeant Witcher
of the detective police observed the prisoner going into the
prosecutor's shop, and knowing him, from funnel convictions
and from reputation, to be au expert member of the .‘ swell
mob," he watched his proceedings, and saw him, whilst pre-
tending to select articles for purchase, conceal some small but
valuable articles under his coat. The sergeant took him into
oust od3 , and the goods were found upon him.
The jury f. iund bun Guilty, and he was sentenced to nine
months' imprisonment with hard labour.

:VIARLBRO'-STREE r—(THIS DAY
CHARGE OF FORGERY.—Julius Gustave Bran land court, Ken,ington, was brought before Mr. Hardwick,
charged with having uttered two bills of exchange, well
knowing the same to be forged.
Mr. Lewis attended for the prosecution.
Mr. Henry Collins, auct•oneer, 15, Brewer-street, Golden-
square, deposed that he knew the prisoner, and that in the
month of February last he ( prisoner) called upon him with
the bill of exchange which he now held in his hand; at
that time the prisoner was indebted to him in the sum of
about 601. and 701. There was a small bill of exchange for
17/. then overdue, and the prisoner said he could not
meet that bill then, but there was an acceptance of Mr.
Hodge, and if prosecutor would give him part of the diffe-
rence out of the acceptance, as he could not then afford to
pay the whole 171., he (prisoner) would give him the accept-
ance. This took place in witness's office. The prisoner then
handed to him the bill produced for ,Pl., drawn by himself,
and accepted by James Hodge. Witness then gave prisoner
the difference, amounting to about 30/.
Mr. James Ilodge, pianoforte string maker, 61, Greek-
street, Soho, said the acceptance on the face of the bill pro-
duced was not in his hand-writing, and was a forgery. Has
had some dealings with the prisoner, but never authorised
him to accept bills in his name, nor did he ever authorise any
body else to do so.
The next case was then gone into.
Mr. Frederick Grosjean, tailor, 109, Regent-street, said he
was acquainted with the prisoner at the bar. Previous to
the month of February last the prisoner was indebted to
him in the sum of 281. for clothes. About the latter end of
that month the prisoner handed to him the bill of exchange
produced for .251., drawn by himself and accepted by James
Hodge, in part payment. When the bill became due it was
ascertained to be a forgery.
'Or. Hodge proved that the acceptance of the bill pro-
duced was not in bis handwriting.
In cross-examination he admitted having had frequent
bill transactions with the prisoner, but never authorised him
to accept bi Its in his name.
Mr. Lewis begged to have the risoner d
order that be might have the benefit p
of counsel'rsemande opinion. in
The prisoner was then remanded till to-morrow.
BEGGING-LETTER IMPOST E. -- Walter Scott was placed
at the bar, before Mr. Hardwick, charged with endeavour-
ing to ob!ain moi,ey from his Grace the Duke of Roxturghe,
at the Clarendon Hotel, Albemarle-street, by false and
fraudulent pretences.
Ilis Grace on being sworn said, on Saturday last my ser-
vant brought to me the two letters and certificate, which I
hold in my hand, enclosed in an envelope. I read them, and
returned the certificate to my servant, and desired him to say
there was no answer. The following are copies of the letters
alluded to :
"TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OP noxnurewin.
"My Lord,—l humbly presume to state to your Grace that
I belong to Kelso. Illy father, John Scott, the mason, has
been working on your Grace's property there. My couNin,
John Scott, drove the Jedburghcoach. My brother William
was waiter at Mr. Brown's, at Ifor tire years. I have
been seventeen weeks in the London Hospital, with a broken
arm. Your Grace, I wish to get home, as I have no pros-
pect of a sit uati, n here, and I am under the necessity of soli-
citing the kindness of your Grace for a little assistance to
take me to Leith, for which I should feel very grateful. The
enclosed will satisfy your Grace as to the cause of my present
difficulty, and I hope your Grace will pardon my liberty in
this application.
The next letter was as follows: " WALTER SCOTT."
" The bearer, Walter Scott, is known to me as a deserving
man; he has been a long time in bad health, and has recently
lost two situations in consequence of illness. I can recom-
mend him as a deserving man.
"Toe above-named man is known to me "J.
as a MACLEN."
person. I can recommend him
as of deserving
assistance in his
present position. worthy

J
His Grace said upon reading over th" OHN ANDERSON." first letter I observed
the name of the town of llawiek was wrongly spelt, and this
excited my suspicion. I therefore placed the letter yesterday
in the hands of the Mendicity Society for their investigation.
I never saw the prisoner before till now.
Francois Trenyens, valet to his Grace, proved receiving
the letters from the prisoner.
Horsford said, from the descriition of the prisoner which
he had received front the last witness, he apprehended the
prisoner on the previous evening as he was leaving the Cla-
rendon Hotel.
Mr. Ferguson, clerk to the Mendicity Society, said in con-
sequence
of a communication he received from his Grace, he
went yesterday to the London Hospital and examined the
book for the last six months. The name of Walter Scott did
not appear on the books.
The prisoner, who did not deny the charge, was committed
for three months.

DIRECT CHICHESTER AND PORTaISIOUTEI RAILWAY.
Yes erday, at the meeting in this matter, before his Honour
Master Richards, Mr. Chapman and other gentlemen were
examined by Mr. H. Harris, for the official manager, rela-
tive to the acts of the members of the provisional committee.
THE 7TH HUSSARS.— The officers who have served
and are now serving in the 7th (or Queen's Own) Hussars,
met together yesterday at Grillon's Hotel, Alble
to celebrate at their annuli festival the services ofemar thatstreet, gal-
lant regiment on the field of Waterloo. Among the gallant
and distinguished officers present were—General Sir Edward
Kerrison, Lieutenant-General Sir William de Tuyle, Major-
General Robbins, the Marquises of Worcester and Donegal,
Lord Vivian, Sir Arthur Chichester, Colonels Wildman, John
Wildman, Whyte, Dundas, Shirley, Inge, Hon. H. Cotton,
Baron Kobuk; Captains Lumley, Pettat, Babing ton, Sarto-
rius, Wyndham, tone, J. H. Preston, &c. '1 he Marquis of
Anglesey, who commanded this gallant regiment for nearly
half a century was unfortunately prevented from presiding
on account of illness.
fur a similar reason. The Duke of Beaufort was also absent
THE METROPOLITAN WATER BILL.—The Com-
mittee appointed by the House of to inquire into
this question consists of the following Common Members :—Sir James
Graham, Mr. W. Beckett, Lord Henry Bentinck, Sir John
Hamner, and Mr. Ellis.
A " sensation," we are told, is agitating the English
circles at Florence by the wicked sketches which Lever in-
troduces in his serial romance " The Daltoas," whertinadaoli f
the notabilities of the place are taken
Or. What
ho
i
maliciousness there is in human nature! and
how
ii g an instinct is that for
'• scandal"
fatally said
domineer
might
1 d
toombietehr-e
peculiar distinction of women! A subtle philosopher
but
apherilivie)srtneidakeer
out
pervertedihat e
t b l ;
np
lovelat ::tyf
;s caa ta
saturnineda,
r.
i wax at
philosophert er al l
would set it down simply to envy.—Lea d..

BIRTHS.
OF A SON.
On the 14th inst., in Oid Bond-s reet, the lady
Gardeni. of Signor
On the 13th inst.. at Berdesley-park, Wurceatershire, the
lady of Richard Hemming, E.q , of an heir.

OF A DALIGHTER.
On the 13th inst., at York, the wile of Beverley R. Morris,
Esq., M. D., of that city.
On the 4th inst., at the Vineyard, Fulham, the wife of
George Everest, Esq.

iI4RRIED.
On the 14th inst ,ut St. James's Church, biaj r 4JJri h,
of the Royal Engineer , to Lucy, only child of the late W.
Pal ker, E6q , of S.ltord, W.,!rwickshire, and of Um. Campbell
Maj,,rib4nlis, of Upper IA

DIELI:
On the '3th inst., in Brithswick-square, aged 9!, Thomas
' aged Esq., late member of the Medical Board of Bengal,
un d the Llandovery School, likewise of several scho-
lar-hips in St. David's College, Lampeter.
On t 12th inst at Grove-terrace, St John's-wood, C.
tPohildliepr%
Mollisohne , Esq. d 72.
()n the 1:::th inst ,at Ladbruke-villas, Netting-hill, N.
ilinchlifT, Esq., aged 82.

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PRIVATE BUSINESS.'
The following Bills were read ts third time:—
East Anglian Railways.
Electric Telegraph Company.
Est Stonehouse Waterworks.
Newark-upon-Trent Improvement and Market.
The Athvrae's Estate Bill was read a second time.
PETITIONS.
Mr. ELLIOTT presented a petition from a place in
Scotland in favour of the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill.
Mr. COWAN presented a petition from the Synod of
the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, praying fur an
alteration of the law in regard to marriages in Aus-
tralia.
Mr. CARDWELL presented a petition from LiTer•
pool in favour of iuternational arbitration.
Mr. EINDLEY presented a similar petition.
AYLESBURY ELECTION.
The report of the Select Committee on the petitions of
Thomas Hughes Bradford and John Strutt having been
read and agreed to on the motion of the ATTOR-
NEY GENERAL,
The ATTORNEY- GENERAL said as John Strutt
and Charles Cunningham had caused the name of Tho-
mas Hughes Bradford to be attached to,the petition with-
out his consent or knowledge, he should move that,
being guilty of a breach of the privileges of the House,
they should both be consigned to the custody of the
Sergeant-at-Arms.
The motion was then put and agreed to.
ST. ALBAN'S BRIBERY COeIeIISeION BILL.
The House then went into Committee on this Bill.
On clause 1,
g tAhl,r;
, althoughßA K E h
S said id
did la en
ot objobjectedeot toto thea preamble
further
inquiry
itroy-
into the St. Alban's election proceedings. Indeed,
was due to the honour of the House that a furtbee_i_e
quiry should take place, but how that inquiry
had was not quite so settled a matter. A petitions bad
been presented against the sitting
ban's, and virtually that petition remained undiepa. d r
d the
In fact, the opponents of that petition bad ba—e_ene__
should
Committee, and defeated the ends Aolfernjbuesrtict justice. liege. -Athol;
justice was not done to the petition,
request of the Committee, who occupied several
to
days in sifting its allegations, they were. now aboutinvesti-
take extraordinary measures for completing t"eed—httee
gation. He for one, however, thought it "'oh'
the
and
at
tveral
been more judicious had the Committee applied to
the
House to pass a declaratory act of law,
Committee would have been in a situation to render
to
strict justice to all parties. The Committee reportedt the
the House that the witnesses who were to Ewa-.
allegations had been spirited away, and therefore they
and then
could not continue the iequire ; but the Committee
at the same time also reported that a at
sys-
tem of gross corruption was carried on
e__
the last election, arid yet they seated the Member those
party bad been guilty of that very corruption. o.wie
was it a creditable proceeding for the House to sanction
the return of the sitting Member. If there was gre°_,
corruption it must have been produced by that very
Member, and still in the face of all this the House ptre.
posed to pass a Bill which should punish the corrupted
and screen the corruptor. Nuw that he considered was
a most inconsistent course, because if one was punished
so ought the other, and the amendment which
e
he wished to propose would have that rfft=ot• he
proposed that in the present state of the proceedings
House of Commons should not part with this inquiry'
He did not mean to question the ability or fitness of thos
whom the Government proposed to nominate as Corl'
missieners; but before they could hope to Ps" a do
like this through the House of Lords they must
everything to bring the ieviry to an effective conclo
He proposed that the Commissioners for follow'
ins; this inquiry should be Members of the House
the Bill, but far
Commons, who should not only be invested with
the powers suggested by
more
stringent powers which he was not prepared to intrust.
to the hands of Commissioners. Unless they did that
any future inquiry would be a mockery, a delusion, and
a snare. If the House wished really to root out the ccir motion that wal known to prevail at St. Albau'e they
must get at and punish the agents who were instrumenttel
e
in promoting the corruption. He therefore proposed.
introduce a clause for giving power to his own Cewalige seine r& to examine the agent of the sitting
and punish them if they should so think fit after dues°
proper inquiry. He regretted that the Noble Lord el
place to
the head of the Government was not in his
the Noble
watch the progress of the Bill, because when Lord passed his Reform Bill he seemed to imagine that
it would have the effect of putting an end to bribery.
What had been the result thouh? Why, since the ,Pas-
sing
of the Reform Bill bribery bail frightfully increased,
3,lembe.
and at the end of the last general election no less thtl
14 boroughs were petitioned
against
on that greu-
„
alone. This induced the HOD. Baronet the Member for
the Flint Burghs to make an attempt to check thi,s
.
wholesale bribery; but after struggling
manfully throng"
a whole session, he failed in its accomplishment, except in
so far as he extorted a promise from the Noble Lord at ,
the head of the Government that in the next session he
would introduce a measure upon the subject. Accord'
ingly when the next session came the Noble
Lord did introduce a Bill, but it "185
delayed till such a late period of the session that it en'
countered the opposition of Lord Denman when it was sent
p to the Lards, and ultimately it was thrown out "e'
nolo there was no time to mend its defective details.
The Government were therefore to blame for having 90
long neglected this important suhject, and it was because
he was anxious that the Bill should not meet with, te
the
same fate as the others, that be now proposed tte move the amendment which be had already
introduced to the House. It was never too late to do
justice, and if they had to contend with some technical
difficulty, that was no reason for refusing justice. Let
them, therefore, keep the inquiry alive by making Cow
inissieners Members of Parliament, and in order that
the House might have an opportunity of doing 50 b:
would move the omission of the first clause. He was
quite willing that the members of the Committee
should be the commissioners if they were disposed to act,
but if they were nut Le should be ready to find
five Member, who would carry on the inquiry, wry and sa•
tLfy the public that the House was ready and, willteg
to rout out these
, , said, so far as the sitting
Mr. ELLICE jun. Member
was concerned, he looked upon the case as fully clued and disposed or, and he would, therefore, c aifiue his ob-
servations to the main point of the amendment, namely,
whether the commissioners to be appointed under the
Bill should be M. tubers of Parliament. Now, he did not
think it would be advisable to adopt the suggestion
of the Hoe, and Learned Member, because, if they
made the commissioners Merubera•of Parliament, prsc-
tica ly speaking they would have less power to act effec-
tively than those which the Bill proposed as it now
stood.
whiMr. FRESFIFIELD considered that this was a case in
ch there had been no decision whatever of a Com-
(mftttee. The great point, however, was the appointment
psacomMiesionere, whether they should be Members of
_ o rliement or not, and how they should be appointed.
Hobjected to the provisions contained in the clause for
this Purpose, and he should certainly vote for the
amendment.
The House then divided, when there appeared,
For the amendment •elAgainst it
e. ••• "" 6
Majority against the amendment... —49
On our return to the gallery,
Mr. MILES was objecting to the provision confer-
ring upon the Lord Chia Justice the power of naming the commissioners.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL explained that the
precedent of the Sudbury case had been followed.
(LEFT SITTING.)