The Sun.
London, England, 1860-03-09 00:00:00

TILE NEW .REFORM BILL,

An influential public meeting of the inhabitants
of Chelsea and Kensington took place at Mason's
Riding-school, Brompton, last night, to support the
provisions of the New Reform Bill regarding the
enfranchifement of this district.
The chair was taken by Mr. 'WILKINS, of Kens-
ington, who, in stating the object of the meeting,
said—ln respect to the provision of the bill as ap-
pertaining to the enfranchisement of Chelsea and
Kensington as a borough, there could be no diffe-
rence of opinion so fat as the principle was con-
cerned, though as regarded its details there may be
some difference ; but it was scarcely their business
to consider that part of the question on the present
occasion, as they were now met to approve of this
provision of the bill, and to assist in having it car-
ried through Parliament. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. ARCIIBUTT moved the first resolution, " That
this meeting hereby expresses its cordial acceptance
of the projected creation of the new borough, to
consist of Kensington and Chelsea; and thanks the
Government for the concession of the just claims
of those parishes to representatives in Parlia-
ment."
Mr. WATTS seconded the resolution, which was
carried unanimously.
Mr. RABBITTS next moved, " That this meating
pledges itself to use its utmost exerticats to support
the Government in obtaining the sanction of Par-
liament to their proposal,"
Mr. M`CuLLAGn seconded the resolution, which
was also carried, and a vote of thanks to the chair
closed the proceedings.

The Duchess of Buccltuch has arrived in Belgrave-
square, from Bowhill, Selkirkshire. Lady Walter Scott
and infant son are progressing favourably.
The Earl and Lady Constance Grosvenor have
arrived at Stafford House, St. James's, from Calverley
Park, Cheshire.
Earl Fitzwiniam has arrived in Grosvenor-square
from Wentw•Jrth House, Yorkshire. Tho noble earl enter-
tained a. large party of officers belonging to the Yorkshire
Voltrateer Rifle Corps on Tuesday evening.
TIT E COUNTESS GRANVILLE.—The bulletin of the
condition of the Countess Granville, received in town yes-
terday afternoon from Brighton, was more favourable than
could have been expected, considering the weak state her
ladyship is in. The last accounts received by the family
connections were transmitted by telegraph to her Majesty
at Osborne. Earl Granville's unremitting attention to the
Countess compels hint to absent himself from his duties in
the House of Lords. The Duchess de Dalberg, mother, and
Sir John Ac!on, 111. P., son of the countess are y-
ing with their invalid relative. Lord and Lady Rivers and 1
Lady Georgians Fullerton
ing place. are also residing at that water,:
I MARSHAL PELTSSIER.—The Duchess do Mala'4..
hoff has just presented her.gallant husband, late FreAich
Ambassador at this Court, with a daughter.
slight
The mail steamer . Magdalena, to mail for. Brazil
to-day will take C 50,800 in gold, aneudns£ucep3,,psisOyhOGiby:ins;:rear. The bar silver brought by the West IndiF, packet
ae previous
steamer.ad ance on s the epdr rife ar
et a6l add forthe ho

THE LATE CAPTAIN HARRISON.- S .om e misap -
prehension having arisen in consequence of the absance of
Royal patronage to the subscription in beha If of the widow
of the late captain of the Great Eastern—, .in enterprise in
which her Majesty and the Prince Cons , )rt had taken so
marked an interest—we are requested to e xplaiu that it is
contrary to precedent for her Majesty or th a Prince Consort
to join a subscription on behalf of a psi vale individual.
The following letter has been received from ;ir C. B. Phipps,
K.C.B. :

"Buckingham Pr kla e, Merch 1.
" Sir,—l beg to acknowledge the receip tof your letter of
yesterday's date. I have tho honour to a you, in re-
ply, that it is contrary to establisher' r
her Majesty
the Queen or the Prince Consort f'
a private individual.—I have 'ntion f
obedient bunible servant, • rule

.0 join a 3tzb6...
cto honour to be, yu"-
" 0,13. Purpt,fr.i."