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HOUSE OF LORDS.—(This Evening.)

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at 5 o'clock.
The Marquis of WESTMINSTER presented a
petition from the suburbs of the metropolis, praying for
the equalisation of the poor-rate.
Lord SHAFTESBURY presented a petition from
Lancaster, in favour of the first Special Services Bill ;
also a similar petition from Durham, and another pray-
ing for the furtherance of Christianity in India.
THE DEFENCE OF ARRAN.
Lord DERBY said before the business of the day
commencelihe would take that opportunity of repairing
an injustice which he had been told he had committed
during the late debate, to the gallantry and perse-
verance of a gentleman to whose heroic exertions
the country was greatly indebted. In supplying
a few omissions of the noble lord the Secretary of State
for War, he mentioned certain circumstances connected
with the defence of Arrah. He had attributed that
gallant operation chiefly to Major Boyle, to whose science
and engineering skill that garrison was mainly indebted
for ultimate success. The omission complained of was
that of a gentleman, Mr. Wade, the resident magistrate
of the district, who took up the defence of the place after
it had been abandoned by the superior officer. The
omission, he had been informed, had caused some pain
to the friends of that'gentleman in this country, and also
to a relative, a member of their lordships' house. Had
that noble lord been present he should have assured him
that he bad not the slightest intention of casting a slight
or slur on any person connected with so gallant an
action. (Hear, hear.) In mentioning the names of
gentlemen connected with the repression of the mutiny
it was impossible to bear or recollect the gallant deeds
performed by all, and to this circumstance, and this
alone was the omission to be attributed.
Earl GRANVILLE said the number of civilians who
had distinguished themselves during the mutiny had
been so great that the Government felt the g:eatest
difficulty in mentioning names without Involuntarily
inflicting personal disappointment and annoyance.
London, England, 1858-02-12

SPAIN.

The Madrid journals of the Gth have arrived.
The Espana says that the Government has not yet
filled up the post of ambassador at St. Petersburg,
but that it is not improbable that the Duke de
Osuna will be appointed. The same journal de-
clares to be unfounded a report spread by one of its
contemporaries that Marshal Narvaez is to be re-
appointed to the embassy at Paris.
London, England, 1858-02-12

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

Bank of Westmorland, Kendal.. .. 7,001
Barnsley Banking Company, Barnsley 7,643
Bradford Banking Company, Bradford 40,134
Bilston District Banking Company, Wolver-
hampton
Bank of Whitehaven, Whitehaven 24,39
Bradford Commercial Banking Company,
Bradford
12,171
Burton, Uttoxeter, and Staffordshire Union
Banking Company, Burton-upon-Trent 11,781
Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Banking
Company, Chesterfield 7,171
Cumberland Union-Banking Company, Work-
ington
39,211
Coventry and Warwickshire Banking Company,
Coventry
Coventry Union Banking Company, Coventry 10,010
County of Gloucester Banking Company, Chel-
tenham
103,325
Carlisle and Cumberland Banking Company,
Carlisle
21,947
Carlisle City and District Bank, Carlisle
Dudley and West Bromwich Banking Company,
Dudley 11,161
Derby and Derbyshire Banking Company,
Derby
18,112
Darlington District Joint Stock Banking Com-
pany, Darlington
East of England Bank, Norwich 23,240
Gloucestershire Banking Company, Gloucester 123,770
Halifax Joint Stock Bank, Halifax ll,BBl
Huddersfield Banking Company, Huddersfield 14,718
Company, Hull 22,57!
Halifax Hull al Banking Company, Halifax 7,116
Banking a nking
Halifax and Huddersfield Union Banking Com-
pany, Halifax ............... 56,126
Helston Banking Company, Helston
Herefordshire Banking Company, Hereford
Kna.resborough and Claro Banking Company,
Knaresborough 20,181
Kingsbridge Joint-Stock Bank, Kingsbridge.., 3,015
Lancaster Banking Company, Lancaster
Leeds Banking Company, Leeds
Leicestershire Banking Company, Leicester 82,05.
Lincoln and Lindsey Banking Company 43,180
Leamington Priors and Warwickshire Banking
Company, Leamington Priors /711
Ludlow and Tenbury Bank, Ludlow 7,561

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London, England, 1858-02-12

STRAND THEATRE.

"A Woman in my Dust Hole," is the singular title
of a new faree by Mr. Leicester Buckingham, which has
now been successfully produced in this theatre. Wo
shall not attempt to analyse the plot, which consists of
a rapid succession of amusing situations, but we must
accord high praise to the actors, whose exertions fully
merited the applause they received. Mrs, Craven, as
Sally Suds, has made another step in the right direc-
tion, and is evidently advancing rapidly towards the
high professional position which her talents abundantly
qualify her to fill ; Mr. Buckingham played snipe with
much ability ; and Mr. H. J. Turner, as Peter, supplied
the broad comic element, and was rewarded with well-
merited applause. The piece deserves, and will
doubtless enjoy, a long run.

COYFERENCE OF CB ARTIST DELEGATES.

Yesterday morning tho conference met at St.
Martin's Hall for the fourth time ; Mr. Alderman
Livsey was called to the chair. About 100 of the
"middle classes" were present, including Mr.
Roupell, M.P. Mr. Townsend, M.P., Mr. Samuel
Morley, Mr. Charles Neat° (of Oxford), and Mr.
Peter Carstairs, as a deputation from the Parlia-
mentary Reform Assocration. The reply of the
association to a deputation on the subject of man-
hood suffrage was read. It stated, that whatever
Opinion may be entertained on the abstract pro-
priety of universal manhood suffrage, the com-
mittee are satisfied that no genuine Reform Bill
can be obtained, without an earnest utterance in
its favour on the part of the working and middle
classes ; that, at the present time, a very small
portion only of the latter is prepared to unite on
the basis of manhood suffrage, while the numerous
adhesions of both classes to '.ne programme of this
committee deter them from incurring the serious
responsibility of any change in it.
Mr. HOLYOAKE moved that the conference ad-
vised Chartists not to disturb the proceedings of
meetings advocating reforms loss extensive than
the charter, which was ultimately agreed to.

EAST INDIA (TRANSPORT OF Taoors).--Yesterclay
this committee net for the first time, and after choosing
General Sir De Lacy Evans chairman, proceeded, With
closed doors, to consider their corn Of proceeding.
London, England, 1858-02-12

No. 20,481.)

PUBLICATIONS.

NEW NOVEL BY THE HON. HENRY CORE. •
Just ready, in 3 vols.,
A WILL AND A WAY.
By the Hon. HENRY COICtr.
Author of " High and Low," &e.
Hurst and Blaekett, Publishers, successors to Henry Colburn, 13,
Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1858-02-12

PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented relative to the pro.
posed change in the Government of India.
SALARIES OF EXCISE OFFICERS.

Mr. DIVETT asked the Secretary to the Treasury
whether memorials had been received in his department
from different classes of Excise officers for an improve-
ment in their position and salaries ; and what course the
Government intended to pursue with relation to the same?
Mr. WILSON said that petitions had been received

by the Treasury from 2,049 Officers of Inland Revenue
for an increase of salary. Their complaints had been
inquired into, and a Treasury minute had been framed
on it,, on which the estimates would be framed. He
complained of the agitation that had taken place on the
subject, k.'od the mode in which it had been adopted.
London, England, 1858-02-12

itORTALITY IN THE ARMY.

Mr. LAUNIE asked the Under Secretary for War
what steps wen, to be taken to remedy the great mor-
tality of the army, especially of the Foot Guards, the
report of the eomosi,lsioners recently presented proving
that two-thirds of the deaths were from consumption
and other diseases in consequence of the crowded state
of the barracks of the met:opolis.
Lord PALMERSTON said the commission of inquiry
to which the subject was referred had made a most
valuable report, but too recently for any steps to be
adopted in reference to it. The matter was, however,
far too important to the country to remain long without
due attention from the Government. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. LAURIE asked when hon. members would be
supplied with copies of the report
Lord PALMERSTON said shortly. It was in the
hands of the printer.
MINISTER OF JUSTICE,

Mr. EWART inquired of the First Lord of the
Treasury, whether any measure was in contemplation
for the appointment of a Minister of Justice; or for the
establishment of a system of public prosecution, in ac-
ew:d..L.,;..; ne.:::llten'.lat:,,n of the lzte Colemittee
of the House of Common,.
Lord PALMERSTON said the question of appointing
a Minister ofJustice was surrounded with much difficulty.
The model on which it was proposed to establish such an
office performed functions and possessed power incompa-
tible with the principles of the British Constitution. Steps
were being taken to carry into effect the establishment
of a public prosecutor.
Mr. S. NA,RREN asked if the necessary steps had

been taken to establish a department of justice.

Lord PALMERSTON said the matter was under
discussion, but it was surrounded with so many dififical-
ties that he was unable to say when he would be able
to submit a measure for the consideration of the house.
Mr. EWART asked if steps had been taken for the
appointment of a department for the improvement of
legal legis'ation ?
Lord PALMERSTON said that he hoped shortly to
make arrangements for the establishment of a system by
which a more correct wording of bills passing through
Parliament might be effected
London, England, 1858-02-12

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Selections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell,
Mrs. Badzcy, Madlle. Marietta, Miss Brunell, Miss Ray,
Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta ;
Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw, Russell Grover,
S. Jonec,i J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L.
Mine, Mr. Badgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Ber-
nard; Messrs. W. T. Critchfield and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, dm, until twelve o'clock.
Mr. AUGMSTUS BRAII AM will appear every Evening.
London, England, 1858-02-12

THE DIVORCE ACT.

Mr. LYGON asked the Attorney-General whether
it was the intention of her Majesty's Government to
bring in a bill to amend the Divorce Act of last session
in reference to affidavits, which, is the opinion of the
Judge Ordinary could only be made before the court
sitting in London ; and whether it was the intention of
her Majesty'. Government to bring in a bill to extend
the law of divorce to Ireland, and those portions of her
Majesty's dominions which were left unaffected by the
Act of last year.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the subject of the
second question was under consideration. A. substantial
measure would be introduced for the Divorce Act, but
not an amendment act.
London, England, 1858-02-12

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new drama,
THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr.
B. Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform.
With the Farce of
THE SPITALFIELDS WE A.VER.
Followed by the original Apropos Sketch, entit:ed THE
DRAPERY QUESTION ; or, Who's for India i Messrs,
Wright, P. Bedford, C. Selby; Miss M. Wilton and Miss
Mary Keeley.
London, England, 1858-02-12

THE EAST.

A.dvices from Constantinople, received through
Vienna, state that the instructions given to Ethem
Pacha are to make such inquiries into the state of
affairs in the Herzgovina and Bosnia as will lead
to a radical reform of the abuses complained of by
the populations. Cabouli Effendi is to accompany
him, and their investigation is to be of a most
searching character. The delay of these two com-
missioners at Constantinople is not to be consi-
dered, the accounts state, as an indication of want
of sincerity on the part of the Turkish government.
in the matter, as they have been prevented from
undertaking their journey solely by the accumu-
lation of snow, which renders travelling almost
impossible. Their mission is, besides, to et-
tr.nd -to Servia, with the government of
which the Porte has a difference to regulate.
It may be remembered that after the attempt
to assassinate the ruling Prince of Belgrade, the
Ottoman Cabinet denied the right of the Servian
authorities to execute the judgment pronounced on
the criminals by the tribunals of the country with-
out the consent of the Sultan, whose sovereignty,
if declared, ought to be exercised in an affair of an
exclusively political character. The Prince of Servia
ended the difference by amnestying the parties
concerned ; but the Porte denies his right to come
to such a decision, and to grant an amnesty of his
sole authority, without applying to the Sultan for
authorisation. Ethem Pacha and his colleague are
ordered to collect all the inrormadou which may
prove serviceable to the Turkish Government in
determining in a precise manner the position of the
Prince of Scalia with the Sultan.
London, England, 1858-02-12

COLONIAL.

have a steady appearance. Common congou q
TEA.—The market still continues very quiet,s buuottperdicates
a
13d per lb.
SuGAR.---There is .
er
thedullness
y little
previously
doing
noticeda
n
y d©.s cg in
of sugar, andv
srip
continued.-tli
Foreign qualities are at rather lower rates. In
the Refined Market scarcely any business has been re-
ported ; prices, however, remain steady.
COFFEIC.—A moderate business has been done in Planta-
tion Ceylon, at about former quotations. Rio and native
Ceylon were dealt in to a limited extent, and rather lower
rates were current.
COCOA.—There is a steady demand for the better de-
scriptions, and, as the Government contract is now out,
full rates are quoted.
RICE.—No business of importance has been reported,
and prices are unaltered.
Rum. —The market is very quiet, and no variation can
be reported in prices.
SALTPETRE.--holders show a disposition to give way,
bat there is scarcely any business doing, previous rates
being barely supported.
INDIGO.—There is no alteration to notice in the prices
realised, ordinary and low qualities continue to be ne-
glected, but good useful sorts of Bengal were in moderate
demand at full rates.
TALL Av.—The market is firmer. P.Y.C. on the spot,
and up to March, 52s 9d 53s ; April to June, 52i 9d ; and
last three months, 503 9d to Gus per cwt.

BEVERLEY BOROUGH ELECTION.—At the first meeting
of this committee, Sir T. Baring in the chair, it was
resolved to choose the select committee to try the merits
of this petition on 25th February.
EXTENSIVE Roasitar.—Yesterday information was
received at the different police stations in London that
a boy, about 14 years of age, had absconded from the
Bath Hotel, Piccadilly, stealing over GO sovereigns, a
gold Albert chain, and a gold key in the shape of an
eagle, with a carnelian stone' engraved "M. E, P.
Faxhio,"
London, England, 1858-02-12

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.

TEE MORALS OF MAYFAIR.
" This is a good novel. There are freshness and talent in
the book. The plot is powerfully imagined.'-I,it. Gazette.
A very capital novel. There is a thorough knowledge of
society, with considerable cleverness in depicting it."—Spectator.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, successors to Henry Coltun.
London, England, 1858-02-12

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 rots.

THE MORALS OF MAYFAIR.
" This is a good nova There are freshness and talent in
the book. The plot is powerfully imagined.'—Lit. Gazette.
" & very capital novel. Tnere is a thorongh knowledge of
society, with considerable cleverness in depicting it."—Spectator.
Hurst and Blackett, Pablishers, successors to Henry Colbtunf
London, England, 1858-02-12

EORGE BOBSON calls the attention of the
W Public to his Superfine Black Cloth Dress and Frock Coats,
21. 15s Od. to Three Guineas. Dress Black Trowsers, 11. ss. Od
A choice Selection in Waistcoatings from the first makers in Paris.
Excellency with Economy.
GEORGE HOBSON, Fashionable_rallor,
57, Lombard-street.
London, England, 1858-02-12

THE EAST.

Advices from Constantinople, received through
Vienna, state that the instructions given to Ethem
Pacha are to make such inquiries into the state of
affairs in the Herzgovina and Bosnia as will lead
to a radical reform of the abuses complained of by
the populations. Cabouli Effendi is to accompany
him, and their investigation is to be of a most
searching character. The delay of these tw• com-
missioners at Constantinople is not to be consi-
dered, the accounts state, as an indication of want
of sincerity on the part of the Turkish government
in the matter, as they have been prevented from
undertaking their journey solely by the accumu-
lation of snow, which renders travelling almost
impossible. Their mission is, besides, to ex-
tend to Servia, with the government of
which the Porte has a difference to regulate.
It may be remembered that after the attempt
to assassinate the ruling Prince of Belgrade, the
Ottoman Cabinet denied the right of the Servian
authorities to execute the judgment pronounced on
the criminals by the tribunals of the country with-
out the consent of the Sultan, whose sovereignty,
if declared, ought to be exercised in an affair of an
exclusively political character. The Princeof Servia
ended the difference by amnestying the parties
concerned ; but the Porte denies his right to come
to such a decision, and to grant an amnesty of his
sole authority, without applying to the Sultan for
authorisation. Ethem Pacha and his colleague are
I ordered to collect all the information which may
prove serviceable to the Turkish Government in
determining in a precise manner the position of the
Prince of Servia with the Sultan.
London, England, 1858-02-12

£30,220,760 I £31,210,760
MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.
Dated the 1 day of Feb:, gt.

,BANKING DEFIRMUNT.

Proprietors' capital .. 14,553,000
Rest ••.. • •
Public deposits (in-
cluding E cchequer,
Commissioners of
National Debt, Sav-
ings' Banks, and

Government securities

(inaluitg.DeadWeight
Annuity) .. • •
Other Securities
Notes .....
Gold and Silver Coin 828,857

Dividend Accounts) 4,253,493
Other deposits 16,205,945
Seven Day and other
Bills

£39,671,535 I £39,671,535
M, MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.
Dated the 11th day of Feb., 1858.

AVERAGE PRICE OF SUGAR.

The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com-
puted from the returns made in the week ending Feb.
9, 1857, exclusive of the Duties of Customs paid or
payable thereon, on the importation thereof into Great
Britain : s. d.
From the British Possessions in America 29 11
Muscovado, the produce of tho Mauritius 26 4
Muscovado, the produce of the East Indies 2B 8i
Average of the above descriptions.

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.-THIS DAY.
imsterdam— „ 11 15 Gibraltar ...... ••••.• • •
Ditto, three months.. 11 17!u Leghorn .. •• • • .... •• • • 30 0
Rotterdam .• •e• • • s •• • • 11 173.6 Genoa .......... •• •• .• 2:5 G 5
Antwerp • ...0• •••• •• •• 25 40 Milan •••••• • • •• •• ••
Brussels •• ••• • •• 10\ •• ••25 40 Venice ••••.•• • •• ••
Bamburgh ............ 13 5% Naples .. • ••••• 41W,
Altona •• •••••••• •• •• .• • • ,Palermo .. •• •• 123
Earls • • • • .... 25 15 Messina
Do. tbrce months .... 25 45 Lisbon ..
Marseilles ............ 25 45 lOporto ........... ..... 52'
Bourdeaux Rio Janeiro •
Franlifort-on- Maine .... 118 IL Buenos Ayres ... ••• ..
Berlin _ „„„ „ „ .. New York,6o daya' eight
Vienna .. •e• •• ••••••• • go 10 38 Philadelphia •
Trieste • • • • .... 10 39 PRICES OF BULLION. PEE oz:
Petersburg .... ..... ••• 35 Foreign Gold in Bars £3 17 '3
Madrid ... 48% Portugal Gold Coin .. 0 0 0
Mexican Dollars .... 0 0 0
B trcalona .......... New Dollars ...... 0 0 0
Seville.. .. .. 31 Ivor iu hlrB ...... 0 5 1 S
London, England, 1858-02-12

LINCOLN RACES.--(This Day.)

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
Miss Hnrkaway
Chester
Knight of the Shire
Five rata. Won by half a head.
LINCOLN SPRING HANDICAP.
Vandermeulin
Honeytree
Silica
Twenty-one ran. Won by two lengths. There was a

number of false starts.

... 3
London, England, 1858-02-12

SPAIN.

The Madrid journals of the Gth have arrived.
The Espana says that the Government has not yet
filled up the post of ambassador at St. Petersburg,
but that it is not improbable that the Duke de
Osuna will be appointed. The same journal de-
clares to be unfounded a report spread by one of its
contemporaries that Marshal Narvaez is to be re-
appointed to the embassy-at Paris.
London, England, 1858-02-12

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee
and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.—

THIS EVENING, will be performed Leigh Hunt's new
Play, LOVERS' AMAZEMENTS. Supported by Messrs.
Charles Dillon, J. G. Shore ; Mesdames Charles Dillon and
Woolgar.

After which (10th time), a domestic tale, by Westland
Marston, entitled A HARD STRUGGLE, supported by
Messrs. C. Dillon, Barrett, J. 0, Shore, Mesdames Charles
Dillon and Conquest.

To conclude with the Burlesque and Pantomime, LA LLAH
ROOKH, and the PRINCESS, the PERI, and the TROU-
BADOUR ; or, Harlequin and the Ghebers of the Desert.
Supported by Mesdames Charles Dillon, Buckingham White,
Eliza Webb, Maria Ternan, Esther Jacobs, and Woolgar ;
Messrs. Barrett, Calbaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L.
Toole. Clowns, Messrs, T. Matthews and R. Stilt ;
Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricktttts• Pantaloon, Mr. A. Stilt ; Sprites,
Herr Zeleski and Sons ; Columbines, Misses Malcolm and
Lees, Gorgeous Feast of Lanterns.—Fenton's Grand Trans-
formation Scene.

Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7.
3ox-office open from 11 to 5 daily.

STRAND THEATRE,—lmmense Success.—
THIS EVENING, will be performed
a comic drama, entitled FALSE CONCLUSIONS.
After which, JOHN STREET, ADELPHI.
Followed by the Latest Edition of THE LADY OF
LYONS ; or, Twopenny Pride and Penay-tence,
To conclude with a new and screaming Farce, entitled A
WOMAN IN MY DUST 110 LE.
Boxes, 25.; Stalls, 3s. ; Pit, ls. ; Gallery 6d. Half.
price at Nine. Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1858-02-12

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.

Lord BROUGHAM called the attention of their
,ordehips to the above subject, and was
(LEFT SPEAKING.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS—(This Evening.
The SfEAKCI took the chair at 4 o'clock.
PETITIONS.
Petitions were presented, praying for Parliamentary
reform ; for and against a change in the government of
India; the spread of Christianity in India ; the aboli-
tion of the paper duty ; and against the London Corpo-
ration Reform Bill.
METROPOLITAN WORKHOUSES.
Mr. GILPIN gave notice, for Lord Raynham, that
on the 19tb the noble lord would move for a select corn
mittee to inquire into the condition of the administration
of the law in the metropolitan workhonseß, and other
matters in connection with the poor.
INDIA.

Colonel SYKES gave notice that be should ou Mon-
day move for a return of the population, and annual
revenue of the north-west provinces of India, showing
the population per square mile, and the pressure of
taxation per head for 1854 and 1355, and also a like
return for the Bombay Presidency.
THE LICENSING SYSTEM.

Mr. HARDY asked the Secretary of State for the
home department whether it was his intention to intro-
duce any measure in the present session to alter the
system of licensing alehouse 4, beerhou,es, and other
places of public resort, refreshment, and entertainment
now in force, or for the batter regulation of such
houses and places?
Sir G. GREY said he was not now in a position to
introduce such a bill, but he hoped before the end of
the session to introduce a bill for the better regulation
of ale-houses, in which provision for licensing would be
introduced.
London, England, 1858-02-12

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, will be performed au original English
Play, RIGHT AND WRONG.
After which, QUEEN MAB ; or Harlequin Romeo and
Julliet. Clown, by the Surrey Buck ; Pantaloon, Mr. Brad-
bury.
London, England, 1858-02-12

33REACEI OF PROMISE.

The action for breach of promise of marriage, brought
by a gentleman against a lady, aed in which the damages
were stated to have been laid at 30,0001., was withdrawn.
A 13rge number of persons attended the Court, attracted
by the curious nature of the defence, and they appeared
much disappointed at finding it had gone eff.
London, England, 1858-02-12

NEWGATE AND
The trade generally rulod
Per Blbs by

s. d. o. d.
Beef, interior 2 10 3 2
Do., middling 3 4 3 6
Do. primo largo 3 S 3 10
Do., do. small 4 0 4 4
Pork, large 3 2 3 10

BOROUGH HOP.

Tho demand for good and fine new hops is tolerably,
firm, and prices are well supported. All other kinds, how-
ever, move off slowly, at barely late rates. Some parcels
of foreign hops aro pressed for sale, at low currencies.
Now Mid and East Kent Pockets, 70e to 120 s ; Weald of
Kent do., 56s to 70s; New Sussex do., 52s to 625; Year-
lings, 21s to 50s.
London, England, 1858-02-12

RAILWAYS.

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Cork, Black. & Pass
Cornwall
Do. A
Do. B
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London & S. Wet rn
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London, England, 1858-02-12

COPENHAGEN.

The Leipsic Gazette of the Bth says :—" From
the late note presented as an answer to the Prus-
sian government, it appears that the cabinet of
Copenhagen persists in its opinion that the States
c,f the duchy of Lauenbourg have no good ground
for complaint as regards the domains, and main-
tains that the surplus revenue of the domains be-
longs to the chief of the State. It nevertheless
states that it will attend to any equitable applica-
tions which may be made on the subject. As to
the demand of the duchies, that they may obtain in
the general monarchy a position conformably to
what they conceive to be their rights and to trea•
ties, it appears from the wording of the Danish
answer that the cabinet of Copenhagen has little
intention of acceding to the demand."
London, England, 1858-02-12

ROME.

A letter from Rome of the 6th says :—" Cardinal
Fieschi, who belonged to a junior branch of one of
the oldest families of Italy, died last night. His
death makes the number of vacant hats in the
Sacred College eleven. It is considered certain
that Mgr. Mertel, Minister of the Interior, and
Mgr. Melisi, Minister of Public Works, will be
made cardinals ; and it is believed that Mgr.
Matteucci, governor of Rome, will attain the same
honour. The inspector of police of Ravenna has,
it is said, been murdered by two stabs from a
poignard."
London, England, 1858-02-12

THO TEXT OF TEE NEW CONSPIRACY

,BILL.

The following is the copy of the New Conspiracy
Bill, as proposed by Lord Palmerston in the House
of Commons on Monday night :--•
"1. Any person who shall, within the United King-
dom of Great Britain and Ireland, or the Islands of
Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Man, conspire
with any other person or persons, being either within
or without the said United Kingdom and said Mande,
to commit murder either within or without the domi-
nions of her Majesty, shall be guilty of felony ; and
upon being convicted shall be liable to be sentenced to
penal servitude for life, or for any term not less than five
years, or to imprisonment with or without hard labour
for any term not exceeding three years.
"2. That any person within the said United King-
dom, or said islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney,
Sark, and Man, who shall persuade, instigate, or solicit
wtiothcooumt
tehiethe,ar
the
saaniyd UotnhietredpiCerisnognclombeiourg
ehall be guilty of felony, and shall be liable upon iwdltihslianndosr.
mit
murder, either within or without her Majesty'sdorninions,
convic-
tion to be sentenced to penal servitude for life, or for
any term not less than five years, or to imprisonment
with or without hard labour for any term not exceeding
three years.
3. Any person charged with felony under the pro-
visions of this act may be apprehended or punished, or
otherwise dealt with in all respects, in any county or
place within the United Kinedoin in which he may be
found, to the same manner as if the felony with which he
is charged had been einmaitted in such county or place.
" 4. In any proceeding under this act in which the
murder shall be alleged to have been intended to be
committed in any foreign country or countries, murder
shall ba construed to mean the killing of any person,
whether a E ulject of her Maj-sty or not, under such
circumstances ay would, if the person were so killed in
the United Kingdom, make such kiln murder by the
laws of the said United Kingdom."

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAY—Morn., 9 min. aft. I—Even., 32 min. aft. 1
To-lioaßow —Morn., 53 min. aft. I—Even., 10 min aft. 2
London, England, 1858-11-06

THE

It is now positively understood that a fifth bat-
talion will be added to the Rifle Brigade early in
the spring, and that the numerous rifle militia re-
giments now embodied; and to be then called out
for training, will be called on to volunteer for the
corps.
A very disgraceful system of desertion from the
army, and enlistment from one corps into another,
for the sake of the intermediate bounty, has been
discovered to prevail, and there is good reason to
suppose that upwards of 6,000 men have accepted
her Majesty's bounty, first in one regiment and
then in another. Lieut.-General Sir H. Smith, at
a recent inspection of troops near Preston, expressed
his opinion that fully that number of men were
pursuing the system. Her Majesty's Government,
in order to put a stop to it, have increased the re-
ward for the restoration of a deserter from 10s. to
20s.

THE MILITIA.
The whole of the artillery regiments of militia
are to be embodied for permanent duty. The corps
will be employed to strengthen the garrisons now
stationed in the forts along the coast.
London, England, 1858-11-06

THE NAVY.

'—'llll-e—Caifaiii;6,liWddld "frigate; - Capt. J. C. Clif--
ford, C. 8., arrived at Spithead on Thursday night.
She left Naples on the lith ult., arrived at Gibral-
tar on the 23d, and left again on the 26th. She
brought home about 20 convicts from Gibraltar
whose terms have expired • she experienced strong
easterly gales. in the Bay of Biscay, in which she re-
ceived considerable damage to her bulwarks, &c., and
hove to for some time, but the wind not abating,
she proceeded for Spithead, which she left yester-
day afternoon for Devonport. On the 30th ult. she
spoke the steamship Dement, off Cape Ortegal,
bound for England.
The committee of investigation on dockyard eco-
nomy, consisting of Rear-Admiral It. Smart, K.IL;
Mr. It. Laws, storekeeper at Chatham dockyard ;
Mr. H. Chatfield, master shipwright at Deptford
dockyard ; and Mr. A. Murray, chief engineer at
Sheerness dockyard, arrived at Chatham on Thurs-
day evening, and yesterday morning, at 9 o'clock,
commenced their investigation into the system and
arrangements carried out in the various establish-
ments connected with Chatham dockyard, in which
duty they were occupied during the whole day, the
heads of departments and the various officers be-
longing to the dockyard affording the committee
every assistance.
A number of hands were yesterday engaged in
trimming the keel and laying down the blocks for
the construction of the new 91-gun ship Anson, or-
dered to be commenced on the slip from which the
Edgar was launched a few days ago at Woolwich.
The diMensions are to be precisely similar to those
of the Agamemnon.
The following, appointments were made yester-
day at the Admiralty :
Assistant-Surgeons—Francis W. Davis to the Impreg-
nable • Garland' W. L. Harrison (acting), to the Devasta-
tion; 'Duncan M'N. Johnston (acting), to the Imaum.
Assistant-Paymaster—Henry J. Ray, to the Royal
Albert.
London, England, 1858-11-06

MAIN DRAINAGE.

A report was brought up from the Main Drainage
Committee, reporting that they had considered the
specification for the Northern High Level Sewer.
and recommending the same for approval.
The recommendation was, after some discussion,
agreed to.
The Board adjourned soon after four o'clock.

A GIRL FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.—An inquest
,
was held on Monday evenir e• n+ Jr. ll'. . q ,Itt:in, o, Much
llofllb, near Freston, touching the death of Martha Spencer,
a girl 13 years of age, who came to her death through a
most shameful joke perpetrated on the preceding Friday
evening. The following evidence was adduced :—Bridget
Riley, a factory worker, said the deceased also worked in
the factory. On Friday night last they left work together
a little after six o'clock, and in company with five other
girls went along the turnpike-road leading to Liverpool.
They had a distance of about a mile and a-half to go.
When they got near the Primitive Methodist Chapel in
Hoole they saw a coffin lying across the footpath. When
they got within four yards of the coffin it moved and a
hollow sound came from it. The girls all ran back and
screamed. Martha Spencer and witness were the only two
who got near to the coffin. They ran back about 50 yards,
and came up with Joseph Gill and Jane Hinde, Witness
and the deceased turned back with them, and when they
had got within five or ten yards of the place where they
had before seen the coffin they saw Richard Forshawe and
rather
Robert Mawdsley (two apprentices to Mr. Howard, wheel-
w:alsgnhot,t of Hoole) withbut
dthekcoffiTnheondectheuesiredshsouinlddsehrse.
was
ram *The deceased They did not frightened.
ffspielaokmeto, theial entwoshyeounangd
witness had gone about
morning the dean a mile further. On Saturday
witness if she had'ec was at work as usual, and asked
a word about it. She forgotten last night, but she did not say
a then fell ill, and died in a few hours.
The jury -returne
Richard Forshawe anvder.oit of ~Manslaughter" against
committed for trial at Laneas rt Mawdsley, and they were
Forshawe-is about 19 ter on the coroner's warrant.
Manchester Gudrdian.year4 of
age,
and Mawdsley, 17.

Holl way s Pills Singularly
ClurelENTOkilions°Digi:rders and Indigestion...Eifi-
cac[iAounsviEnßtlile7
which they
re-
These Pills act so peculiarly'
good an effect on the system, o.tlatthe hew •
~
els and ayedepraved or superabundant bile, indigestion, suffering from
dimness Of sight, loss of appetite, ,debilifyesti°ll4 h°adachenisA
liver or stomach complaints,, should ha'veneirlumslle'ss, an,
course to them, as there is no medieinq with w
be compared. They may be taken in elimate,,,ti,rybean-la
'bees at any period of lifb. They ar6 conifosed of:yeg?etatie
:extracts; and as there is not a grainof mercury, or any other
deleterious substance in them, they are as safe aa they are
efficacious, They never fail to effect a cure, •
London, England, 1858-11-06

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD. - Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 lOs ; clover,
do., £4 Os. to £5 55.• and straw, £1 ss. to £1 105. per load.
A fair average supply, and a steady demand.

CUMBER', IND.—Meadow hay, £3 6s to £4 12s ; clover
do., £4 Os to £5 58. ; and straw, £1 5s to £1 10s per
lead. Both hay and straw were in fair request, at our quo-
tations.

WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 lOs ; c'over,
do., £4 N to £5 ss. ; and straw, £1 6s to £1 12s rer load.
Trade steaiy, at late rates.
London, England, 1858-11-06

FROM THE

terrace North, Nov. 11 i, at half-past twelve, and Dec. 23,
at twelve, at tii:l Cot 4. t of Bankruptcy.
Joseph' Goodchi cattle dealer, Aldenham, Hertford-
shire, Nov. 16, at half-, nest one, and Dec.lB, at twelve, at
ral dealer, Bourne, Lincolnshire
the Court of Bankrupts)
Dixon Beedzler, gene
Nov. 18 and Dec. 9, at ha lf-past ten, at the Shirehall, Not-
tingWham.
illiam Richard Heats electro-plater, Birmingham,
Nov. 17 and Dec. 13, at hal. past ten, at the Birmingham
District Court.
Edward Mason, commissioi 1 agent, Manchester, Nov. 16
and Dec. 14, at twelve, at tilt Manchester District Court.
William Harrop and limu y Tatham, worsted manufac-
turers, Cullingworth, Yor2ol dre, Nov. 18 and Dec. 17, at
the Leeds District Court.
Robert Bishop, licensed Itualler, Church-street, Mino-
ries, Nov. 15, and Dec. 20, at eleven, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy.
Joseph Henry, upholstery!, Craven-teryace, Bayswater,
Nov. 15, and Dec. 20, at ow at; the Court of Bankruptcy.
Agnes Taylor, provision lealer, Newcastle-under-Lyme,
Nov. 19 and Dec. 9, at half -past eleven, at the Birming-
ham District Court.

Edward Wootton, iron m anufacturer, Wetinesbury, Staf-
fordshire, Nov. 18 and Dec. .9, at half-past eleven, at tho
Birmingham District Court

Richard Chase, commiss ion. agent, Bristol, Nov. 16, and
Dec. 13, at eleven, at the 13i istol District Court.
Joseph Atkinson, outfitter, Blackpool, Lancashire, Nev.
19, at twelve, and Dec. 6, • at eleven, at the Liverpool Dis-
trict Court.

SCOTCH BANKRUPTS.
Roderick Mackay, inmk e eper, Invergordon.
Neil Service, joiner, He lensburgh.
Michael Archibald, cow mission agent, Stirling.
Alfred Leigh, attorney. -at-law and scrivener, Perth.
John Carrick and Co., timber merchants, Glasgow.

COUNTR Y MARKETS.
London, England, 1858-11-06

NICOLLS' NEW REGISTERED PALETQT
has all those advantages which secured such general
popularity to Messrs. Nicolls' original paletot, that is to say,
it avoids giving to the wearer an outré appearance, so that
professional men and all others can use it during morning and
afternoon in or out of doors. Secondly, there is an absence of
unnecessary seams, well known to secure a more graceful out-
line, as well as to effect a great saving in wear ; the latter
advantage is considerably enhanced by the application of a
peculiar and neatly stitched binding, the mode of effecting
which is patented. Great exertions are being made to supply
Messrs. Nicolls' agents throughout the country and the
colonies with an assortment of this new garment, simulta;
neously with the display in London, but it is necessary to in-
form the public that all Messrs. Nicolls' manufactures may be
distinguished by a trade mark, consisting of a silk label
attached to each specimen ; to copy this is fraud, and may be
thus detected. If The garment is dark-coloured, the label has
a black ground, with the firm's name and address woven by
the Jacquard loom in gold-coloured silk ; if the garment is
light-coloured, the label has a pale drab ground, and red silk
letters. Each paletot is marked in plain figures, at a fixed
moderate price, and is of the best materials. In London, the
NEW REGISTERED PALETOT can alone be had of H. J.
and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 118, 120, Regent-street, and 22,
CornhilL
London, England, 1858-11-06

BANKRUPTS.

Wm. Tidy Wilcock, builder, Hoxton, Middlesex, to sur-
render Nov. 16, at one, and Dec. 17, at eleven, at the Court
of Bankruptcy.
Thomas Wilkins, jun., carpenter, Milner-terrace, Sloane-
street, Chelsea, Nov. 16, at twelve, and Dec. J 6, at two, at
the Court of Bankruptcy.
John Wilkinson and William Joseph Wilkinson' engi-
neers, Kingston-upon-Hull, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.5, at twelve,
in the Town-hall, Kingston-upon-Hull.
John Thomas Davis, grocer, Alton, Nov. 17 at half-past
two, and Dec. 18 at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy.
Odilon Lehrner, watch and clock maker, Oxford-street,
Nov. 16 at half-past two, and Dec. 14 at two, at the Court
of Bankruptcy.
Edmund William Fraser, builder, Kensington-park-
London, England, 1858-11-06

WEST COAST OF AFRICA.

PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY.

The American, steamship, arrived here this
evening from the West Coast of Africa. She left
Old Calabar Sept. 25th ; the Cameroons, 27th ;
Fernando Po, 29th ; Bonny, Oct. Ist ; Lagos, 7th ;
Accra, 10th ; Cape Coast, 11th ; Monrovia, 14th ;
Sierra Leone, 19th ; Bathurst and Goree, 23d ;
Teneriffe, 28th ; Madeira, 30th. She brings 1,816
ounces of gold and 13 passengers, including Consul
Newnbam, Dr. Roe and wife, and Lieuts. bamson,
Brew, and Trotter. _ _ _

The Ardent, Viper, and Myrmidon were at Fer-
nando Po ; the Rainbow left for Brass River Sect.
20th • the Sharpshooter was at Lagos; the Conflict
at Accra; and the Spitfire, Alecto, and French
frigates St. Jean d'Acre and Gironde, at Sierra
Leone.

The trade season had commenced, the rains hav-
ing ceased.
The expedition up the Sherboro had been suc-
cessful.

Her Majesty's Order in Council repealing the
press ordinance had given satisfaction.
The steamers Retriever, Conway, and Trent
touched at Madeira on the 15th, 22d, and 29th Oct.
respectively.
The Duke of Oporto had visited Madeira, re-
maining there 10 days.
London, England, 1858-11-06

Commence at 7 o'clock.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.
Sole Lessee, Mr. William Cooke.
The New Tariff :
Dress Circle, 3s. ; Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, is. ; Galleries, 6d.
Great and Extraordinary Sensation produced by the new and
brilliant Decorations—Splendid Act Drop—Magnificent
Chandelier—Appropriate Scenery.
During the week the new and successful drama of
THE BATTLE OF BOTHWELL BRIG.
With THE SCENES IN THE CIRCLE, comprising the
evolutions and equitations of the first Professors in the world
and their unequalled Stud'of Horses.
To conclude with a Farce called FAMILY JARS.
No fee for booking.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor—C. MORTON.
The public is most respectfully informed that 'the FINE
ARTS GALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec-
tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters, and is also
devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels
he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist-
ing Music Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently
added Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether
as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them-
selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations
within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the
Kingdom.
The MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.
London, England, 1858-11-06

FIRTHS.

BETTS.—On the 4th inst., at Preston Hall, the wife of Ed-
ward Ladd Betts, Esq., High Sheriff for the county of
Kent, of a daughter.
COWAN.—On the sth inst., at 43, Great Marlborough-
street, W., the wife of the Rev. J. Galloway Cowan, of
a daughter,
FITZ-PATRICK.—On the Ist inst., at Temple Port Rectory,
in the county of Cavan, the Lady Olivia Fitz-Park, of
a daughter.
'GORDON.—On the sth inst., at 34, Hertford-street, May-
fair, the wife of Sir Alexander Duff Gordon, of a daugh-
ter.
London, England, 1858-11-06

LIV E:RPOOL—Nov. 5.

Our corn market w x tis'again dull to-day,. and what s Dual
demand we had was. upon the best articles of wheat and
flour, for which the idlers would not submit to any re duc-
tion. Second-rate a rid 'inferior samples did not find any
favour or encourage' netit. Indian Corn and beans decllned
each 6d to is per qr., oats Id per bushel, mid oatmeal ; 3d to
6d per load. . . .
London, England, 1858-11-06

APPETITE AND INDIGESTION IMPROVED.

Chops,T.-"E-AS and.AaCnaßan IRmPopaEasrtßt s3Ritehiae mostravWi
Gravies;
q}Rulissehi teE,
GBxaleres,hßstSoetli:Spt,TeßakEs
Cur-
ries, and Salad, and bylts tonic and invigorating properties
enables the stomach to perfectly digest the food.
The daily use of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the
best safeguard to health.
Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrins, 19, Fenchurch-
street, London, and 08, Broad-street,- Worcester ; also ty
Messrs. Barclay and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and
other oilmen and merchants, London ; and generally by the
principal dealers in sauce.
N.B.—To guard against imitations, see that the names of
"LEA and PERRINS " are upon the label and patent cap of
the bottle.

E PRESS IN FRANCE.--It is understood that
thledperesigittaimeoinntbhe.rt'slttriisaslawidilitthaakteplace before the end of
theillustrious orator
Ihe will s
fp pear
conviction at basabrtesitiurilid-
ddeedfenbdy himself, ifirelfsi andmen
Fran e.
be obtained M. de Montalembert will be entirely
wrOulln
mercy of the 'Government as long as it lasts. The victim
of a press conviction falls within what tire called "
the
specific categories under the law of generally surety;" that
is to say, he may be either expelled from France or trans-
ported to Algeria at any time after the expiration of his
sentence, and without further trial.
An official, return gives .some statistical details
relative to the increase of thaFrench population. .In 1851,
France contained 35,078,628 inhabitants, and in 1856
36,039,364. This increase, however, is far from being
divided equally.over the whole ceun.try, the department of
the Seine having by far the greater share. The population
of that department in 1806 was 546,856 ; in 1830, 909,126 ;
in 1851; 1,053,7.66 ; and in 1856, 1471,346. In the arron-
dissement of St. Denis, there were in 1806 42,931 inhab6i-
tants ; in 1836, 110;057 ; in. 1854. 233,792; and in 185,
356,034. The arrondissement of. Seeaux contained in 1806
39,925 inhabitants"; in 1836, 87,708; in 1852, 135,511; and
in 1856, 197,039. The increase in Paris has beenandl
per
cent. inc fifty.years ;25 per cent. in twenty years ; 1
per cent., in five years.
.In the department of the Seine,,
the augniptation has been 17'4 per cent. in fifty years ; 56
per cent. in twenty years ; and 21. per cent. in rc.
i
five yea
If this movement should continue not ,in a geometricl,
but an arithmetical proportion, while France in 1906 would
would contain only 38 millions of inhabitants, the. depart-
ment of the Seine, that is to say Paris, would-reckonnearly
five millions,- or one-eighth-of the total Palmation of the
celuitry,

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