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London, England, 1858-02-16

ADELPHI.

The hiatus valde defleitdus created at this theatre by
the absence, on a tour in the provinces, of Madame
Celeste, Mr. B. Webster, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Paul
Bedford, has been in some mea=ura filled up by the
engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, who
mane their first appearance this season last night, and
experienced the cordial reception which never fads to
await them at the bands of the Adelphi audience.
A little piece entitled " Yankee Courtship ; or, Away
Down East," was produced in the course of the evening,
and provoked volleys of laughter. It is ambitiously called
" a new and original comic drama," but it is, in fact, a
farce of the genus "roaring" and bad it been so styled it
would have luny justified the designation, for it is instinct
with fanta,tic drollery, and the humour is of the broadest
and most extravagant. A married Englishman is on his
travels in America, and being put to his wit's end to
replenish his exhausted exchequer, hits on the not very
creclL able expedient of making love to a wealthy spinster,
who is silly enough to gire ear to his suit, Toe mirth
centres in Mrs. B. Williams, who, fathoming his nefari
ous design, betrays him into a series of the moet ludicrous
dilemmas, which fortunately result in his restoration to
the embraces of his injured wife and four disconsolate
children. Serious criticism on such a trifle is out of the
question. It will suffice to say that the farce abounds in
wild, uproarious fon, and that one continual shout of
laughter attests the satisfaction of the audience. Mr.
and Mrs. Williams are understood to be the authors.
London, England, 1858-02-16

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Nine ran. 'Won by a neck:
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Eight ran. A fine race.
London, England, 1858-02-16

This' day is published, in Octavo, with Illustrations, price les. 6d.,
4ZEA-SIDE STUDIES AT ILFRACOMBE,
TENRY, THE 'LILLY ISLES, and J:.:RSEY. By Groacr
H. ',EWE% Author of " Life and. Works of Goethe, &c.
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.
London, England, 1858-02-16

Just published, Part 1., price Is:, to be completed in about 40 rarts:
THE COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF
INDIA, CIVIL, MILITARY, and SOCIAL, from the First
Landing of the English to the Suppressison of the Sepoy Mutiny ;
including an Outline of the Early History of Illndostan.
By HENRY BEVERIDGE, Esq., Advocate.
Illustrated by Five Hundred Engravings on Wood and Steel.
Blackie ind Sen, Warwick-square, Newgate-street, London ; and
all Booksellers.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-
LAST NIGHT BUT FIVE.

THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, will be repeated, the sth
thus in England, LA ZINGARI, being the Italian version of
13alfe's Opera of The Bohemian Girl, by Madlles. Piccolomini
and Sannier; Signori Bellerti, Violetta, and Giuglini.
n the second Act a new Divertissement, by M. Massot
(the music entirely new, composed by Mr. Balfe), by Mdlles.
Clarelle, Morlacchi, and Pasquale.
To conclude withl the successful Divertissement, by M.
Massot, entitled L'HYMENEE, by Madlles. Clavella, Mor-
lacchi, and Pasquale.
Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6d; boxes (to hold four persons),
pit and one pair, 21. 2s; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, 1/. 55.;
three pair, 15s ; gallery boxes, 103; gallery stalls, 3s 6d ;
pit, 3s 6d; gallery, 2s.

-Erg MAJESTY'S THEATRE,
LAST NIGHTS.
Piccolomini, Spezia, Sannier, Belletti, Yialetti, Aldighieri,
Luchesi, and Giuglini.

THURSDAY, Feb. 18 (Last Night but Four), LA
TRA VI ATA
SATURDAY, Feb. 20 (Last Night but Three), LUCIA DI
LAMMERMOOR.
TUESDAX, Feb. 23 (Last Night but Two). LA FIGLIA
DEL REGGIMENTO, and Last Act of LA FAVORITA.
THURSDAY, Feb. 25 (Last Night but One), LA
ZINGARI, being the Italian version of the Bohemian Girl.
SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (Last Night), IL TROVATORE.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at
the Box-office at the Theatre.
London, England, 1858-02-16

CAPTURE OF CANTON.

Head-quarters, Dec. 29, 1857.
SlR,—it is with the highest feelings of satisfa^.•tion that
I have the honour to report, for the information of the
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the city of
Canton was assaulted this morning by the naval and mili-
tary forces under tho command of Rear-Admiral Sir
Rigault de Genouilly; Major-General Van Strubenzee, and
myself, and was taken by escalade. Full particulars will
be given by the next packet.
Our gratification at this quick success, with trifling loss,
has been damped by a great calamity, in the death of Cap-
tain Wm. Thornton Bate, of her Majesty's ship Actaeon,
who was killed by a gingall ball whilst reconnoitering a
suitable spot for placing our scaling ladders.
This sad event has thrown a gloom over the whole force,
Captain Bate being no less beloved for his many virtues,
than respected and admired for his professional ability.
By the death of Captain Bate her Majesty has lost a most
able, zealous, and faithful servant.
We have the loss of another officer to deplore, Lieut.
Hackett, of the 59th Re invent, who, shortly after landing,
was murdered by a party of Chinese soldiers.
I have only hoard of two officers wounded, Lieut. Lord
Gilford, of the Calcutta, severely, arm broken by a gingall
ball; and Mr. Thompson, Midshipman of the Sanspareil
severely wounded by a rocket. I am busily employed with
my gallant colleagues in securing our position.-1 have, k,c.
(Signed) M. SEYMOUR ,
hear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
To the Secretary of the Admiralty, London,

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—(This Evening.)

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat at 5 o'clock.
GENERAL WYNDHAM.

The Duke of CAMBRIDGE said ho was afraid what
be said last evening respecting the coteluct of General
Wyndham at Cawnpore had not been properly under-
stood. What he intended to convoy to their lordships
was, that the letter he had received from the
the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Colin Campbell, with re-
gard to General Windham. He said he had received the
most satisfactory report as to the conduct of that officer,
and that there was no blame whatever attaching to him
in the recent proceeding at Cawnpore. He feared that
his observations had nut been correctly understood. He
was so little in the habit of addressing the house, that
he doubted ho had not been as explicit as he ought to
have been. What he intended to say was that blame
attached to some other quarter, and that the case of
these persons was now in the hands of the C3mmander
in-Chief in India, who, he was confident, wou!d deal
with there in a proper military spirit, which he had
dieplayed in every other action. (Hear, bear.) That
was what he intended to say, and as he had nut been so
reported, he wished to set himself right before the public.
(Hear, hear.)
Lord BROUGHAM presented a petition from
Colchester, praying for a discontinuance of all grants
for the puraose of celebrating idolatrous worship.
E trl GRANVILLE presented a petition praying
that the Government of India m.ght be placed in the
hand• of the Crown.
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HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

TIM BAY—Morn., 35 min. aft. 3—Even., 51 min. aft. 3
To-Mom:tow—Morn., 8 min. aft. 4—Even., 26 min aft. 4

THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 16.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
44—highest since noon yesterday.
40—lowest this morning anti during the night.
43—this day at noon.
BAROMETER. 29.93.
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:' LONDON, TUESDAY, FEB. 16, 1858.

The debate on the Bill for transferring from the
East India Company to the Crown the government
of her Majesty's East India dominions has again
been adjourned. It will be resumed, and we trust
disposed-of this evening. It is full time that the
main question should be decided, namely, whether
the Double Government is to be retained, with all
its cumbrous machinery, or a new system is to be
introduced more in accordance with the spirit of
the age, and the wants and requirements of that
important empire. It does not follow that in
order to justify the change any charge should be
established, or even preferred against the Directors,
or Court of Proprietors. They neeincompetentshownnot be shown
to be either indolent or apathetic,
or corrupt. They may be actuated by the purest
intentions, and may have displayed ability, fidelity
and zeal on every occasion. But still the question
remains, are theirservices requisite, or even bene-
ficial, do they in fact conduce to the welfare,
prosperity, and happiness of either our English
or Indian fellow subjects.
This view of the subject has been completely
ignored by the advocates of the Leadenhall-street
Bard. They are riding off on collateral issues,
and putting forward elaborate defences to
imaginary accusation. They assume that there
must be grave charges clearly and distinctly sub-
stantiated to justify the contemplated change.
Accordingly we find Mr. WAITESIDE the ablest
opponent of the bill who spoke last night, direct-
ing all his energies to prove that there had been
So offences either of commission or omission on
The eminent advocate
the part of the company.
was, as usual, brilliant and effective, more espe-
cially in a matter which so exactly suits him as a
defence. It was only to be regretted that his
arguments Were wholly beside the question, and
that even if the Directors were "all his fancy r
painted them," the most perfect of human beings, i
London, England, 1858-02-16

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, Feb. 16.—Wind this day at noon, N.; strong
breeze sad
PORTSMOUTH, Fob. 15.—Wind E., foggy.—Arrived—
Methada, from Callao.
NEWPORT, Feb. 15.—Wind N.E.—Arrived—Corbrere,
from Jersey for Buenos Ayres.
SWANSEA, Feb. 15. —Wind E.—Sailed—Africana, for
Gibraltar.
HULL, Feb. 16.—Wind N.—Sailed—Serperet, for St.
Michael's.

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(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.

Wind N.
Arrived—Wonder, steamer, from Jersey; La Poule,
Cherbourg ; Alliance, steamer, Havre.
Sailed —Express, steamer, for Jersey; Havre, steamer,
Havre.

LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind N. N. W.
Arrived Mentor, front Cronstadt ; Felix, Nantes;
Corrido, Mecillo•nes ; Sea Witch, China and Dublin.
CORK, Fob. 12.
The large vessel reported as having, with sugar, Ex.,
struck ou the rocks of Ballycotton, proves to be the Cathe-
rine and Isabella, from Cardiff and Now Ross•

(BY BUB3IARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.

Wind W.N.W., tide Oi-i-e--1-lour's flood, weather fine.

No arrivals..
Sailed —Seine, ;9.), for Boulogns ; Belgium, 06tend ;
Wabush, Boston.

I)sAL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind, N.N.W., moderate.
Passed, Feb. 15.—Hopewell, for St. Helena ; Storm
Nymph, Malta; Jonadab, San Juan—all from London.
Anchored—Bonita, from Terceira, for orders ; West
Indian, from Demerara, for Loudon.
tow-- ,St. ot.n ga, flout thc we,stward,
Londe+ n.

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THE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.

Mr. GRIFFITR asked the First Lord of the Trea•
snry, whether, since the letter of the dth of Feb., from
the French Ambassador, expressing the regret of the
Ern?eror for the publication of the addresses in the
Moniteur, there bai not appeared in that paper in the
same way as its predecessor of the 20th of January,
asking for redrese, for the information of the French
public, it was the intention of her Majesty's Govern-
ment to suggest to the French Government, that its

publica,ion would, in their opinion, be conducive to a
satiefaetory termination of the transaction ?
Lord PALMERSTON said, before answering the
que-tion of the hon. member, I wish to put a question
to the home. (Hear, hear.) I wish to ask the house
what is their wish and intention on a matter of great
national importance. Whether it ie their wish and in-
tention that the friendly and confidential relation—
(cheers, and loud cries of " hear, hear")—that happily
exists between the two countries should be re-
tained, or whether it is their wish and inten-
tion to infuse into the relations existing between
the two countries a spirit of irritation, bitterness, and
enmity. (Cheers, and cries!of " Hear, hear.) If the
latter be their object no more effectual course can be
adopted, though not a varb dignified one, than the con-
tinuance of the personal attacks in this house on the
Emperor of the French and the French nation—(hear,
hear)—and therefore though with great regret (and I
will try to prevent it), yet if the house chooses to
pursue that course on, them be the responsibility.
(Cheers, and cries of " Hear, hear.") If, on the other
hand the house attaches that importance to which I
attach to the maintenance of those friendly relations,
as now happily exists between the governments of the
two countries, I entreat them to discourage—(hear,
hear)—the continuance of those excessive personal
a..tacks and annoyances—(Cheers, and cries of hear,
hear)—on that Emperor who has been the spontaneous
choice of the French empire. (Cheers). With regard
to the question, I have to state that it is not the inten-
tion of Her Majesty's Government, to adopt a course of
proceeding such as the hon. member suggests—(Cheen)
—because I think it would be highly improper, and it
the hon. member will permit me to say, without
offence, an offensive and excessively absurd one. (Cheers,
and loud laughter).
London, England, 1858-02-16

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POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—Feb. 15.

GIIILDHALL.—Mr. Thomas Staley Vessey, a
solicitor out of practice, living at Fairfteld-terrace,
Stepney, appeared on bail for further examination
relative to the charge of stealing 2001. in Bank of
England notes, the property of the London and
Westminster Bank, under circumstances which
have already been stated.
Mr. Roy, the solicitor, said ho now felt a doubt
whether a criminal prosecution could be sustained,
as he had no further evidence to offer.
and
dbotuhtat three
Mr. Alderman Copeland therefoze discharged the
prisoner.
Mr. John Bailley Davis, described as a merchant
trading in Spanish goods, was charged under the
Bishop of Oxford's Act with the abduction of a
young girl alleged to be under the age of 17 years.
Elizabeth Wynn, a good-looking girl, apparently
not less than 18 years of age, stated that she Was
was
ona visit
t
when she nitt Mr. Davis in the street for the first
ttourri anecl aunt yaeatrsLoivfeargpeo,oal
- ic ",„t
time. She saw him afterwards, and
consented weeks ago,accompany him to Spain. They went first to
rat to
manchester, and then to Sheffield, before coming
to London. She came voluntarily with Mr. Davis,
and he had not promised her any money
thing else. She consented to go to Spain
any-
him of her own free will. She did not with
come for
money, she came with him for love. She did not
want any money of Mr. Davisshe had plenty of
her own. She did ant wish toB
leave him.
Alderman Copeland
asked her if
she was married.
Witness said she was not married.
Alderman Copeland
said,
then it was not worth
while to carry the case any further.
The prisoner was then discharged. 1
Alderman Copeland recommended the girl to re-
turn to her friends.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.—Sarah Tizzard,
a respectable-looking woman, was charged with the
following robbery :
Mr. Cox, of the firm of Jones and Cox, pawn-
brokers, Frith-street, said the prisoner came into
the shop on Satnrday afternoon and asked to look
at a gold chain which was in the window. _ He
showed the chain, but it did not suit, and tile I
London, England, 1858-02-16

TR EATRE-R OYA G, DRURY-LANE,
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new comic
drama, A LUCKY HIT.
After which, TWO HEADS BETTER THAN ONE.
Followed by the new grand pantomime, LITTLE JACK
HORNER.
Commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
THE RIVALS.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD; or, Harle-
quin and the Spiteful Fairy. Harlequin, Mr. A. Leclercq ;
Columbine, Miss Fanny Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ;
Clown, Mr. Charles Leclercq.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Dress Boxes
Upper Boxes . 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit 2 0 Pit 1 0
Gallery
London, England, 1858-02-16

Thie Day is published. in Two Vols., post Bvo., price 21s. cloth.
ICENES OF CLERICAL LIFE:
The SAD FORTUNES of the Rey. AMOS BARTON.
MR. GILFIL'S LOVE STORY.
JANET'S REPENTANCE.
By GEORGE ELIOT.
Originally published in " Blackwood's Magazine."
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.
London, England, 1858-02-16

NEW MUSIC.

The Maiden's Reply. Ballad. Written by John
Ellison, Esq. Composed by M. Enderssohn.
Joseph Williams, Cheapsido.
A most beautiful ballad, of which the arch little
story is charmingly interpreted by the composer,,
the melody being no less original than " catching.'
We have no hesitation in pronouncing our verdict
that it is destined to a very long career of popu.
larity, both in the concert-room and iu private
circles.

MARKET NEWS.—(Tins Day.)
London, England, 1858-02-16

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed THE FAIRY
CIRCLE. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
After which, YANKEE COURTSHIP.
To conclude with LATEST FROM NEW YORK.
Commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEA.TRE.—SoIe Lessee
and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.—
THIS EVENING, WILD OATS. Rover, Mr. Charles
Dillon.

After which, a domestic tale, by Westland Marston, en-
titled A HARD STRUGGLE. Mr. C. Dillon, &c.
To conclude with the Burlesque and Pantomime, LALLAH
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 ;
Mesas. Barrett, Calhaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L.
T ,ole. Clowns, Messrs. T. Matthews and R. Stilt ;
Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricketts; 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.—Lessee, Mr. T. Payne.
Under the management of Mr. W. H.
Swanborough.

THIS EVENING, first night of a new Drama, adapted
from a work of Mr. Charles Dickens, entitled SILVER
S I'ORE ISLAND ; or, Perils of Certain English Prisoners.
Supported by Messrs. H. J. Turner, Bolton, Howard, Dean,
Van Buren, dia.; Misses Portman, Hastings, Victor.
To be followed by the highly successful Bur:esque of IHE
LADY OF LYONS; or, Twopenny Pride and PeJny-tence.
Characters by Messrs. Gomersal, Bolton, Howard, Swan-
borough; Misses Victor and Tempest.
To conclude with the screaming Farce of A WOMAN
IN MY DUST HOLE. Messrs. L, Buckingham, Turner,
and Miss Craven.

Commence at Seven.
Boxes, 2e.; Stalls, 30. ; Pit, ls. ; Gallery 6d.
price at Nine. Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1858-02-16

'[his day is published, In Octavo, with Illustrations, price 10s. 6d.,
QEA-SIDE STUDIES AT ILFRACOMBE,
TF.NBY, TGE SCILLY an,l RSEY. By GEORGE
H. LErrE-4, Author of" Life and Works of Goethe, &c.
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.
London, England, 1858-02-16

LLOYD'S SIIIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, Feb. 16.—Wind this day at noon, N.; strong
breeze a.ad En's.
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 15.—Wind E., foggy.—Arrived—
Methada, from Callao.
NEWPORT, Feb. 15.—Wind N.E.—Arrived—Corbrere,
from Jersey for Buenos Ayres.
SWANSEA, Feb. 15.--Wind E.—Sailed—Africana, for
Gibraltar.
HULL, Feb. 16.—Wind N.—Sailed—Serpent, for St.
Michael's.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.
Wind N.
Arrived—Wonder, steamer, from Jersey; La Poole
Cherbourg ; Alliance, steamer, Havre. ,
Sailed —Express, steamer, for Jersey; Havre, atoamer,
Havre.

LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind N.N.W.
Art ived— Mentor, from Cronstadt ; Felix, Nantes;
Corrido, Mecillones ; Sat% Witch, China and Dublin.
CORK, Feb. 12.
Tho large vessel reported as having, with sugar, &c.,
struck on the'rocks of Ballycotton, proves to be tho Cathe-
rine and Isabella, from Cardin and New Ross.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.
Wind W.N.W., tide one hones flood, weather fine.
No arrivals.
Sailed --Seine, (s.), for Boulogne ; Belgium, (s.), Ostend ;
Wabush, Boston. _ _ _

DEAL, Tuesday Morning.
Wind, N.N.W., moderate.
Passed, Feb. 15.—Hopewell, for St. Helena ; Storm
Nymph, Malta; Jonadab, Sau Juan —all from London.
Anehored—Bonita, from Terceira, for ordera ; West
Indian, from Demerara, for London.
Passed in tow--St. George, (a.s.), from the westward, Li.
London.

}RUE MONUMENT.—The Puna übscriLed for a monu-
ment at Montrose to the late Mr. Joseph Hume is about
5001. It was resolved that Mr. Calder Marshall should
be employed to execute a freestone statue and pedestal,
the figure to be nine feet in height,
London, England, 1858-02-16

In post Bvo. with Woodcuts, price Si. 6d. cloth,

PROJECTILE WEAPONS of WAR and
EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. By J. SCOFFERN, N. 8.,
Lond., late Professor of Chemistry in the Aldersgate College of Me-
dicine. Third Edition, revised, corrected, and brought up to the
present time.

London : Longman, Brown, and Co., Paternoster-row.

THE REV. G. R. GLEIG'S COLLECTED ESSAYS.
Just published, in 2 vols., Bvo., price 21e. cloth,
ESSAYS, BIOGRAPHICAL, HISTORICAL,
and MISCELLANEOU , contrituted chiefly to the " Edin.
burgh" and "Quarterly Reviews." By the Eov. G. R. Gm°, M.A.
Chaplain-General to her Biology's Forces, and Prebendary of St
Paul's.

Vol. I. CONTENTS. Vol. 11.
I. Dr. Chalmers i 1. The Puritans
2 Our Defendve Armament I 2. General Miller
3. Natural Theology 3 India and its Army
4. Military Brid.vis 4. The Madche nation
5. The War of the Punlaub 5. Military Fdueation
London: Longman, Brawn, and Co., Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1858-02-16

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM-SHIP EUROPA.
LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.

The British and North American Royal Mail
steamship Europa arrived at this port at noon to-
day from New Yolk, with the weekly United States
mails. She has brought 33 passengers, 2,225,981
dols. in specie on freight, the usual mails, aud ad-
vices from New York to the 3d inst. She pas ed
the steamer America of the same line at 1.30 p.m.
on the 14th, which left this port on Saturday for
Na w York.

The New York Journal of Commerce says that
it is understood the Government has declined to
entertain any negotiations for a renewal of the
mail contract, which expires in June, with the
Collins' line of steamers, and an officer in the ser-
vice of the company went out in the Baltic, on the
16th ult., to see what could be done towards effect-
ing a sale of the vessels in Europe. Report says
that the losses of the company have used up their
available means, and that their bankers, Messrs.
Brown Brothers and Co., have declined to make
further advances without additional security.
The War Department has received despatches
from the Utah expedition, but the character of the
news has not yet transpired. It is reported that
General Scott will leave for California on the 20th
of next month.

Late advices have been received from the Utah
expedition at Weston, by the arrival there of Mr.
Davidson, who left the army on the 14th. The
heLlth of? the troops was good, and they were as
comfortable as circumstances permitted. There
was no snow to the east of Fort Laramie, and grass
and buffalo were abundant. A salt train from
Fort Laramis was met by Mr. Davidson on its way
to the camp. Nothing had been heard from Captain
Marcy.
Additional advices from the Utah army state that
as soon as Captain Marcy arrives from New Mexico,
which will probably be about the middle of April,
an attempt will be made by Colonel Johnston to
enter Salt Lake City. The Indians on the Pacific
have been somewhat excited by the news of the
destruetion of the Government stores, but as yet
have made no hostile demonstrations.

The friends of General Walker held a meeting
at Mobile on the Ist inst., at which the General
was present. He gives as a reason for the opposi-
tion to his schemes, that he had rejected overtures
from the Government to go to Mexico and incite
rebellion there, with a view-of Mexico falling into
the hands of the United States. The Grand Jury
at New Orleans have refused to find a bill against
Walker.

Ale tter from Havana says that the slave schooner
which drove off the boats of a Spanish man-of-war,
whe❑ endeavouring to capture her, killing two men
in the boats sent to board her, landed her cargo to
the west of Havana—officers and crew safely housed
in that city, ready again for action.
London, England, 1858-02-16

NEW WORK ON SPERMATORREREA.
Just published, price 25., by post, free, 2s. 2d.
SPERMATORREf CE A, and the'
PROFESSIONAL FALLACIES and
POPULAR DELTISIONTS which prevail in relation to its
NATURE, CONSEQUENCES, and TREATMENT.
RY A MEMBER OF Trig ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.
" WP over commence the perusal of works on this malady with-
out preparing nu-selve‘ to meet most appalling* descriptions of hurnar
surf rinn it was, therefore. a most agreeable surprise to us to
find this error (nsi it apnears to tlsr earefully awe leisti to this werk,
and the still ct treated in a common sense, and truly practical
manner. . . . No medical man should undertake the treatment
of gpermstorrho3a Without first consulting this work."—Medical
Circular, Jan. 13, 1858.
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ETA MEMBER OF TETE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.
" We never commence the perusal of works on this malady with-
out preparing ourselves to meet most appalling descriptions of human
sufr rings. It was, therefore, a most agreeable surprise to us to
find this error (as It appears to us) carefully avoided in this work,
and the sail ct treated in a common sense, and truly practical
manner. . . . No medical man should undertake the treatment
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London, England, 1858-02-16

BILL.

On the motion that the house resolve itself into
committee on this bill,
The Earl of WICKLOW wished to know the reasons
tbat had lad to the introduction of the present measure.
He thought it unneceisary and uncalled for.
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY defended the
bill, and said it was absolutely necessary that a measure
like the present shoul I pass into law.
Viscount DUNGANNON thought the bill a great
improvement upon the one introduced by the noble earl
(Shaftesbury), but it was his opinion that it would open
a door to dangerous innovations.
The house then went into committee on the bill..
(LEFT SITTING.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS—(This Evening.
The SPEAKER took the cltair at 4 o'cloek.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The following bills were read a second time :—Atlan-
tic Telegraph Company, Liverpool Exabange, Metropo-
litan Railway (Abandonment of Undertaking, &c.)
Oude Railway Company, Rochdale and Manchester
Road, Salisbury and Yeovil Railway, Yale of Towy
Railway, Manchester Assize Court House, South Wales
Railway (Further Powers, &c.), and South Wales
Railway (Now Railway, &c )
London, England, 1858-02-16

THE MILITIA,

The King's Own Ligh t i infantry (Ist Tower Ham-
h is) Regiment of at present stationA
Newry, under the command of Lieut.-Col. Grant,
has furnished 153 volunteers to the Line.

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This Day is published. in Two Vols., post Svo., price 21e. cloth.
`GENES OF CLERICAL LIFE:-
The SAD FORTUNES of the Rev. AMOS BARTON.
MR. GILFIL'S LOVE STORY.
JANET'S REPENTANCE.
By GEORGE ELIOT.
Originally published in " Blackwoorl's Magazine."
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.
London, England, 1858-02-16

COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, FEB. 3.
The stock market has been moderately inactive, with de-
clining prices. The quotations of most of the railroad
bonds and stocks were fully up to their intrinsic values.
In exchange there had been considerable business for the
Europa in sterling and French bills, prices closing very
firm. New bills on London were quoted 94 to 10i per
cent. ' • France, sf. 164 c. to sf. 124 c. ; Antwerp, sf. 176 c.
to sf. 1.50. ; Hamburgh, 371 to 37A.
Cotton—The New York Shipping List reports, on the 3d,
that the cotton-market remained firm, with a fair demand.
Sales, 6,000 bales. The crop estimates from the South re-
main unchanged, and 3,000,000 bales seem to be regarded
as a maximum.

Breadetuffs There was a continued dull market for
state and western flour, with a decline of Go. to 10c. on
the medium and low grades.

Freights --There was literally no charge in the freight
market, and the business continued moderate.

NE W ORLEANS, FEB. 2.
The cotton market is slightly dearer. Sales to-day
12,000 bales, at 100. to 10ic. for middling.

THE INDIAN MAILS.

-
The following telegram has been received from
the Peninsular and Oriental Company's agent at
Malta

" The Veetis, with the homeward Bombay mail,
left here for Marseilles on the 14th at 10 3.m.
" The Valetta arrived from Marseilles on the
14th at 7 a.m., and sailed for Alexandria at 10
a.m.

" The Pera, from Southampton, arrived on the
15th at 10 a.m., having experienced strong head
winds. She leaves at 4 p.m. for Alexandria.

TIIE THEATRES.

LYCEUM.

Mr. Roberts, the American tragedian, who made his
debut last season at Drury Lane, is engaged at this
house, and played Othello last night in the presence of a
numerous audience—Mr. C. Dil on taking the part of
Ingo, and Mro. C. Dillon that of Dendumoua.
Miss Helen Faucit is engaged for a few nights; and
will appear on Thursday as Lady Macbeth.
London, England, 1858-02-16

This Pay. Ono Shilling.

THE CANTILLON LEGACY, WHEN WAS
IT PAID, AND MUM PAID IT? peeches delivered in
the Rouse of Commons on the 12th February, by Mr. STIRLINeI
in askinz, and by Lord PALSIERST'%N in ens erine*, the above
questions—with the Documents in the " Moniteur," 1853-1855,
proving that it has been paid In full.
London : John W. Parker and Son, West Strand.
London, England, 1858-02-16

ADELPIII.

The hiatus valds deflendus created at this theatre by
the absence, on a tour in the provinces, of Madame
Celeste, Mr. B. Webster, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Paul
Bedford, has been in some measure filled up by the
engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, who
made their first appearance this season last night, and
experienced the cordial reception which never fails to
await them at the hands of the Adelphi audience.
A little piece entitled " Yankee Courtship ; or, Away
Down East," was produced in the course of the evening,
and provoked volleys of laughter. It is ambitiously called
"a new and original comic drama," but it is, in fact, a
farce of the genus " roaring ar,d had it been so styled it
would have fully justified the designation, for it is instinct
with fantastic drollery, and the humour is of the broadest
and most extravagant. A married Englishman is on his
travels in America, and being put to his wit's end to
replenish his exhausted exchequer, hits on the not very
credi. able expedient of making love to a wealthy spinster,
who is silly enough to give ear to his suit. The mirth
centres in Mrs. B. Williams, who, fathoming his nefari
ous design, betrays him into a series of the moat ludicrous
dilemmas, which fortunately result in his restoration to
the embraces of his injured wife and four disconsolate
cnildren. Serious criticism on such a trifle is out of a e
question. It will suffice to say that the farce abounds in
wild, uproarious fun, and that one continual shout ut
laughter attests the satisfaction of tee audience. Mr.
and Mrs. Williams are understood to be the authors.
London, England, 1858-02-16

MRS. NUBIiACK'S NEW NOVEL.
This day, at all the T ibrarles, in 3 vols.,
T T A
ASTD THE COMPANY.

G E

By the Authoreas or " 'The Wife's Sister,"
" The Old Vicarage," &c.
"Nearly allied by rpniui, as she i. by blood to the first of English
female novelists—Miss Austen."— Saturday Review.
Charles J. Skeet, Publisher, 10. King Wiliam•street, Charing-crow.

Wow pnblishing, price two shillings, bound in cloth;
FEIST'S RACING RECORD
Edited by 4LTIER r
Fdltor of the Turf Department of the " Sunday Times," and Re
porter of Sporting Intelligence to the London Daily Papers.
In addition to other useful information, it will contain a complete
Record of the Racing and steeplechase Reason in England, Ireland,
and Scotland trom the Ist of January up, to the day of publication,
Derby Lots for 1859, and Nominations for all the Principal Race.'
this year ; forming one of the most copious works of- reference
ever published.

W. Wright, sporting printer raid pnbli.her, Pulirood's Rents. 11,-,

born, London.
London, England, 1858-02-16

"14, Sour.. Castle-street, Liverpool, Feb. 8.
Dear Sir,—l am in receipt.. of your favour of the 6th
of February, and should be glad if my communication to
the Times might be instrumental in dispelling many doubts
respecting the existence of such a monster as that described
by myself and officers.
" I communicated it to Captain Schomberg, of
this place, in the course of conversation, who advised We
by all means to send a copy of it to the Times.
, Notwithstanding the assertions of men of science t?.
the contrary lam now sure that such animals exist. 1,
could no more be deceived than (as a seaman) I cools
mistake a porpoise for a whale. If it had been at a
great distance it would have been different ; but it WO
not above :A yarls from the ship.
" I am of opinion that this animal makes its appearance
at the surface at long intervals only. I am informed 131
Messrs. Lamport and Holt, shipowners of this place, that
one of their captains reported a similar thing about two
years ago, off the Island of St. Helena ; but they took no
further notice of it, supposing, as your friends seem to do,
that he might have been deceived
"Twenty people, including Mrs. Harrington and mJ
two officers, saw it as distinctly as I now see the gas light
which lam writing by. lam well known in London!
having commanded a steam transport during the Rusell'a
war belonging to the North of Europe Steam Navigation
Company.
" Captain Claxtoa, R.N., of the Priory, Battersea, le
personal friend of mine. I am also well known to sir
Colin Campbell, who is now in the East. My present .hig
is 1,061 tons new measurement, and a new ship, of whi°
I own a good part myself. There are therefore many res:
sons (in addition to my holding a first-class certificate ill
the mercantile marine) to hinder me from propagating :
report which can do me no good, and, if untrue, do Wu',
to science in the room of assisting it to elicit the truth is
so important a matter as the discovery of the inhabitants
of the deep.
" I shall be in town for three or four days in the earl)
part of next week. A letter addressed to me at the Jell;
salem Coffee-honse will meet with attention and, if , 133
an 4,
limited time permit, I should be glad to have interview
with yourself, or any of your friends who might wish ,0
have a verbal explanation in this matter.
" I have the honour to remain, sir,-
" Your obedient servant,
" G. 11. ITARRINGTOIf•
"To Rear•Adrairal W. A. B. Hamilton."