The Sun.
London, England, 1860-09-07 00:00:00

TEE ARMY.

The whole of the available troops in Portsmouth
garrison, including the Royal Marine Light Infan-
try from Forton, were brigaded yesterday on
Southsea-common by Major-Gen. Lord W. Paulet,
CAB., commanding the South-West District.
The military and naval invalids on board the
Megoara, screw transport, disembarked yesterday
alongside Portsmouth Dockyard. The military
were taken charge of by the authorities and for-
warded on to their destination, and the naval were
sent on board her Majesty's ship Victory and to
Haslar Hospital.
Capt: Schultz and the officers of his Danish Ma-
jesty's corvette Heindal were yesterday and the day
previous engaged in visiting the dockyard, Royal
Clarence Victualling-yard, the gunboat-yard at
Haslar, the shipping in the harbour, and other
points of interest at Portsmouth. Last evening
Capt. Schultz and his officers were entertained by
Admiral H. W. Bruce at the Admiralty-house in
the dockyard. This morning the Heindal sails
from Spithead for Brest and the Mediterranean.
The preparations for the destruction of the large
cliff at Cuxton by the Sappers and Miners of the
Royal Engineers having been completed, the at-
tempt was made yesterday afternoon to remove it
by several immense charges of gunpowder. The
operations for igniting the powder were at first
totally unsuccessful, and continued so, in spite of
all that could be done, for more than two hours.
Not discouraged by repeated failures, the officers
and men of the Royal Engineers continued their
attempts to explode the charges, which after some
time they succeeded in accomplishing, and a consi-
derable portion of the cliff, estimated at several
thousand tons, was blown down. The several gal-
leries were fired by means of the voltaic battery,
which, at the commencement of the operations, was
fixed about a quarter of a mile from the mines.
Subsequently, however, the battery was removed
to within about 50 yards of the shafts, and at this
distance the several charges were successfully
ignited, and the galleries in the large shaft being
exploded first, and in about a quarter of an hour
afterwards those in the second shaft, the effects of
the explosions were very grand. The Earl of
Darnley, General Eyre, General Sandham, and a
number of other officers were present at the blow-
ing up of the cliff, having remained until the ex-
plosions were effected.

- The following appointments were made yester-
day at the Admiralty :—Lieut. C. G. M'Grigor, to
the Formidable; William Barrett, master, to the
Sanspareil; and John Snell, second-class assistant-
engineer, to the Colossus.

HOUSE DUTY AND THE REFRESHMENT ACT.
--
A meeting of a few of the committee of the Coffee and Eat-
ing-housekeeper's Association, held by solicitation of some
members of the trade, took place the other evening to con-
sider the best means of getting relief from the unjust and
obnoxious tax that is imposed on the trade by bang charged
ninepence in the pound, when all other trades are only
charged sixpence. A few years ago the tax was resisted
by a few of the trade, but being unsuccessful the tax has
ever since been paid. The new Refreshment Act now
coming in force has raised a stir in the trade, and they con-
sider now, if obliged to take a license to carry on their trade,
they are certainly exempt from paying the extra 3d. in the
pound on the house duty. The Act of Parliament expressly
says, where any person in trade exposes to sale goods, wares,
or merchandise in any shop or warehouse, and on the
ground or basement thereof. Now, coffee and eating-house-
keepers do expose their goods for sale, and carry their trade
on tho ground floor or basement thereof. A letter was
read by one of the members present which he had received
from the Chancellor of the Exchequer in answer from one
he sent, that unless a wine licence was taken the coffee
and eating-housekeepers were still liable to the ninepence
in the pound. This meeting being merely a preliminary
one, to consider the matter, it was the unanimous opinion
that the whole of the trade should in a short time be called
together. Amongst those present were Mr. R. Lockyer,
president; Mr. Hay, vice-president; Mr. Sherwood,
treasurer ; Mr. Rogers, secretary ; Messrs. Eldred, Law-
son, and Harding, past presidents ' • Messrs. Vialls, Pitt,
Mayell, Beanham, Banks, Hamson, Langston, &c., Szc.
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MD., F.R.S., Dr Harvey, Dr. Wurzer, Dr. Shorland, Dr.
Campell. Let irvalids avoid the fearful dangers of spu-
rious and injurious imitations offered under a variety of
false pretences. Nevill's imitations are prohibited by the
high Court of Chancery under a penalty of £5,000 against
Alfred Hooper Nevill and his agents; and the pretences
that Nevill has a patent for Arabica Food and that Du
Barry's are connected with such patent are utterly false.
No canister is genuine without the name Barry Du Barry
and Co., 77, Regent-street, in full, on the seal and wrapper.
Shopkeepers who attempt imposition in one article must
expect to be distrusted in all others. Packed in tins 11b.
2s. 9d.; 21b. 4s. 6d. ; 51b. I Is. ; 121 b. 225. ; 241 b. 40s. The
121 b, and 241 b. canisters are sent carriage free on receipt
of Post-office order by Barry Du Barry and Co., 77, Re-
gent-street, London; Fortnum Mason, and Co. ; Abbis,
60, Gracechurch-street ; 4, Cheapside ; 63 and 150, Ox-
ford-street ; 330 and 451, Strand ; 49 and 60, Bishopsgate-
street ; Batty, 16, Finsbury Pavement ; Phillips and Co,
tea-dealers; Petty, Wood, and Co., King William-street,
City; at 127, Rigb, goiborn; and all grocers.

WORK FURi NEXT SESSION.

The Parliamentary session recently closed, pro-
tracted as it was, does not appear to have been suf-
ficiently long to afford opportunities to members of
the House of Commons to bring forward various
subjects in which they feel an interest, and conse.
quently the Notice-book of the house exhibits a
rather numerous list of notices to be made " early
next session," being no less than 63. in number, and
referring to the most varied subjects. Mr. Scully's
name stands conspicuous, that gentleman having
given no less than 11 notices of motion ; the sub-
jects intended to be mooted by him being the Re-
gistration of Title to Land, the Time of Passing the
Estimates, a Committee to Inquire into Public Ex-
penditure and Taxation, the Irish Vice-Royalty,
the Assimilation of Laws in England and Ireland,
the Exclusion of Roman Catholics from Offices of
Trust, the Exclusion of Irishmen from the Cabinet,
the Deportation of Irish Paupers, and Na-
tional Education in Ireland. Sir F. Smith has
given three notices of motion, the most important of
which is for an address for a commission to inquire
into the fortifications of commercial harbours. Sir J.
Acton proposes to call attention to the treatment of
Roman Catholics inmates of prisons and workhouses.
Mr. Ayrton intends to move for a committee to in-
quire into local taxation and gOvernment. Mr.
Black has four notices, the most important of which
refers to the inadequate provision fer measuring
grain in the port of London. Sir C. Burrell, the
" father of the house," proposes to reintroduce
his bill to diminish danger incurred by servants and
others employed in cleaning
windows. Mr. Butt
will move an address to the Crown upon the sub-
ject of national education in Ireland ; and Mr.
Childers will ask for a select committee to inquire
into the subject of transportation. Mr. Dillwyn
proposes to introduce a bill to amend the law re-
lating to endowed schools. Mr. Dodson has placed
three notices upon the paper, the chief of which is
a bill to repeal the Excise duty upon hops. Sir De
L. Evans will move an address to the Crown upon
the subject of a fortified work upon Shooter's-hill
and the defence of London. Mr. W. Ewart, moved
no doubt by the immense pressure of business dur-
ing the late session, has given notice of resolutions
to the effect that it is advisable to consider whether
the private business might not be conducted by
tribunals to be appointed, subject to the reconside-
ration and supervision of the House ; also whether
it would not be well to relegate certain matters now
submitted to Private Bill Committees to municipal
corporations. The hon. member further suggests
that the House of Commons should be divided into
committees of seven members each, as the Com-
mittees of Finance, of Law, &c. ; to which com-
mittees the bills appertaining to the several subjects
shall be referred. Mr, Hubbard propotes to deal with
the vexed subject of church-rates, and also to call the
attention of the House to the direct taxation of the
country. Sir F. Kelly intends to propose the reduc-
tion of the malt duty to 10s. per quarter, and in the
event of that proposition being unsuccessful Mr.
Cobbett intends to move for a select committee to
inquire into the subject of the malt duties. Colonel
Lindsay will propose an address upon the subject
of grievances suffered by certain colonels in the
army. Mr. Mellor will call attention to the reso-
lution of the House of Lords fixing a period after
which no bills will be received from the Commons,
except supply bills and measures of urgency, and
will submit a motion upon the subject. Mr. A.
Mills will ask for a committee to inquire into our
colonial military expenditure ; and Mr. M. Milnes
will propose a committee to inquire into the condi-
tion of our diplomatic service. Mr. Potts will sub-
mit that monthly collections be made in churches
for the support of the fabrics in lieu of church-
rates. Mr. H. Seymour has two notices of motion
upon the subject of the Ecclesiastical Commission,
and one for a select committee to inquire into the
relations of the Secretary of State for India with
his Council. Sir J. Shelley intends to ask leave to
introduce a Bill to Amend the Gasworks Clauses
Act of 1848, and another Bill to Reform the Cor-
poration of the City and Liberties o f Westminster.
Mr. Augustus Smith will again bring forward the
subject of foreshores. Mr. Warner purposes to aki-
point a select committee to inquire what changes it
may be desirable to introduce in order to amend the
representation of the people ; and Mr. Wyld will
ask for leave to bring in a bill to amend
law relating to the taking of votes at elections for
members of Parliament.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

MANCHESTER-Sm. 6.

English wheat to-day was at a reduction of from 2s to 3s
per qr, and foreign 3d to 4d per 701bs. Flour offered at is
to 2s per sack lower. Indian corn was in favour of buyers.
Oats and beans at former rates.

BIRMINGHAM—SEPT. 6.
An inactive business was done in wheat to-day, and a
less supply of English wheat offering, with irregular prices,
varying from 2s to 4s lower. Barley held for quite as much
money. Beans and peas less in request.

MELTON MOWBRAY—SEPT. 4.
There was a middling show of wheat to-day, with a fair
demand, at the following quotations :—White wheat, 64A
Od to 68s Od; red, 63s Od to 67s per 36 stone; barley in
short supply, at 38s to 43s for malting, and 32s to 36s per
qr. for grinding; oats, 30s to 36s Od per 24 stone; beans,
48s to 54s for old; new, 49s per 38 it,

EDINBURGH GRAIN—SEPT. 5.
Averages per Imperial quarter.
Wheat on the top is 6d dewn..., average 2s Od down.
Barley on the top is Od down average Oe 3d down.
Oats on the top 2s Od d0wn...... average Os 4d up.
Beans on the top Os 6d down average 3s 3d down.
Wheat....
Barley 1 17 6 3-12ths
Oats 1 13 6 5-12ths
Beans
Total Supply and Sales.
Wheat . 599 qrs ........ Sold 305 qrs
8ar1ey..... ... 386 qrs ........ Sold 337 qrs
Oats 527 qrs ........ Sold 454 qrs
Beans 24 qrs Sold 19 qrs

DERBY SMITHFIELD—SEPT. 4.
There was a good supply of fat beasts to-day, with a fair
attendance of buyers ; the best quality were a slow sale at
no improvement in price ; inferior sorts rather a heavy sale.
The supply of sheep and lambs again large, and sold well.
Fat and store calves were an average show, and in request.
Pigs were not so numerous, and readily disposed of.
Beef ............ 7d to 7&d Veal 7d to 74d
Mutton 7ld to 84d Pork
Lamb ........... 8d to Bid Rough fat, bs Od per stone.
Hides, 3id to 4td ; calf skins, 6d to 6d.