The Sun.
London, England, 1867-04-25 00:00:00

The Ministerial Beform Bill.

LORD FREDERICK CANTENDISH.—The hon. mera;
ber for the North-west Riding of Yorkshire, Lord
Frederick Charles Cavendish, has addressed a letter
to the Leeds branch of the Reform League, in which
he says that though he voted for Mr. Gladstone!
amendment, he accepts the decision of the House
of
Commons on the question then before it. He looks
with confidence to the great proportion of the new
electors to obviate any inconvenience that might
arise from the ignorance and dependence of the
lowest classes of householders. He would, however/
make it conditional, if it were practicable, that ever!
vote should be given in writing, so as to exclude
from voting all those who are quite uneducated.
EXETER.—A crowded meeting, convened by the
Exeter Liberal Association, was held in Exeter yes-
terday afternoon, to elicit the opinion of Liberals
relative to the reported resignation of the Liberal
leadership by Mr. Gladstone. Mr. J. C. Bowrieg,
president of the association, was in the chair. The
following address to the right hon. gentleman WO/
on the motion of Mr. Latimer, seconded by Mr. Nor"
rington, adopted unanimously :—" This meeting has
read with deep regret the letter which you have 10
forth, and more especially do we regret the construe'
tion which we find has been put on it by many of the
public. We are glad to say, however, that the Lthe:
rals of Exeter do not read your letter in a spirit of
discouragement. They regard it as a just expression
of disappointment on your part at seeing so many
members of the Liberal party wanting in a spirit of
comprehension of the difficulties which surround the
reform question at the present moment. We hope
and trust that reflection will have brought them 0
a due sense of duty on this momentous occasion, nod
that, recognising the vast public talent, the undeviat-
ing patriotism, the unwearied labour, and the perfee
conscientiousness with which you have pursued the
path of public duty, those who have differed with
you on the question of reform will now have seen the
necessity of sinking individual opinions in a due re-
gard for the prosperity of the cause. We trust this
and similar meetings will assure you of the unbounded,
faith of the people in you as the one leader and eble!
, exponent of the policy of Liberal principles, alai
that all differences being henceforth sunk we shah
see the Liberal party again united, and the great
cause of reform, for which you have so noblyo
struggled, triumphant under your guidance.
Several spirited speeches were delivered.

STATE OF TRADE.

BELFAST, April 23.—Flax.—Although the war-
kets have been better supplied during the past weel"
than on previous ones, yet they may be considered
as having been moderately supplied. Fine flax is in
very active demand, at, in many instances, ad-
vanced rates ; coarse and medium descriptions or°
the reverse of active in the market, and could be
purchased at slightly reduced rates. Yarns.—Pe-
mand has not been active, and the amount of busi-
nem transacted very limited. Stocks increasing,
prices tending in favour of buyers. Linens (Brovia/
Power-loom.—Except in light linens and approYo
makes of cambrick handkerchiefs and drills, which
are in fair demand at full rates, little or no aniio"
tion in demand exists in this department. Stock
°
are increasing, and generally prices have a down"
ward tendency. Handloom.—A fair demand exist°
for light linens, fine sets of cloth for dyeing, Oct
hollands and linen handkerchiefs, at steady prices,
Diapers and damasks are in moderate demand;
descriptions of handloom goods are al",
neglected, and could be bought at slightly reduce'
rates. Bleached and Finished Linens.—home trade
has not been active. Continental demand has been
limited, although improvement has taken Place
Very little business has been transacted on Asaery
can account ; a better feeling, however, exist'
Stocks generally small, and prices firm.

THE COLCHESTER MURDER.—The body of gall
re:
Ann Pettitt, whose death by drowning has been
cently fully investigated at Colchester, has been exhurThe
as'
this week by the authority of the Home SecretarY•
deceased was buried in her clothes, but these have
bee':
removed in order that they may be produced for identifies-a
tiou at the trial of Henry Page Draper, who is
oharset,
with having murdered the deceased woman. A- Ps;
mortem examination of the body of the deceased has bt3e
made by Mr. T. A. Brough and Mr. J. Pa.rtridge, surgeoti
of Colchettvr, but no marks of violence were detected'