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

THE NEW REFORM BILL,

An influential public meeting of the inhabitants
of Chelsea and Kensington took place at Mason's
Riding-school, Brampton, last night, to support the
provisions of the New Reform Bill regarding the
enfranehifement 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. ARCHBUrT 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 claitns
of those parishes to representatives in Parlia-
ment."
Mr. WATTS seconded the resolution, which was
carried unanimously.
Mr. RABBITTS next moved, " That this meeting
pledges itself to usQ its utmost exertions to support
the Government in obtaining the sanction of Par-
liament to their proposal."
Mr. M'CULLAGII seconded the resolution, which
was also carried, and a vote of thanks to the chair
closed the proceedings.

The Duchess of Buccleuch 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 Fitzwilliam has arrived in Grosvenor-square
from Wentworth House, Yorkshire. The noble earl enter-
tained a large party of otihers belonging to the Yorkshire
Volunteer Rifle Corps on Tuesday evening.
THE 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 him to absent himself from his duties in
the House of Lords. The Duchess de Dalberg, mother, and
Sir John Acton, Bart., M.P., son of the countess, are stay-
ing with their invalid relative. Lord and Lady Rivers and
Lady Georgiana Fullerton are also residing at that water-
ing place.
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s thist, ,aM AP6SII AL PELTSSIER.—The Duchess de Malak-
boff has just prevented her gallant husband, late French
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nel,e,urrNt, Nt‘i'gitaildnaaue to gliter.
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sail for Brazil
to-day will take C 50,850 ingold, ' - ' . silver.
The
and 1,?,000 ni. silver.
The bar silver brought by the
has been disposed of at PIA
-8, • per ounce, showing a slight
advance on the price realised for the supply by the previous
steriner.
'TIE LATE CAPTAIN HARRISON.—Some misap-
prehension having arisen in consequence of the absence of
Royal patronage to the subscription in behalf of the widow
of the late captain of the Great Eastern—an enterprise in
which her Majesty and the Prince Consort had taken so
marked an interest—we are requested to explain that it is
contrary to precedent for her Majesty or the Prince Consort
to join a subscription on behalf of a private individual.
The following letter has been received from Sir C. B. Phipps,
K.C.B.:—

" Buckingham Palace, March 1.
" Sir,—l beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of
yesterday's date. I have the honour to acquaint you, in re-
ply, that it is contrary to establishel Jule fr
subscription a
private individual.—l have the honour to be,PnirFs." Sir, your
obedient humble servant,