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The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-25

GRAND METROPOLITAN .RIFLE CO.

'EST.

THIS DAY.
This morning a large number of Volunteers and otherS
proceeded from varims parts of London to Wormwood
Scrubs, for the purpose of witnessing or taking part in the
grand metropolitan rifle contest, Which commenced to-dnY
under the patronage of Lord nanelagh, of the 2d Middle-
and other gentlelluLeesinenxd:vsh:o:l
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the furtherance of the Volunteeeramkeonveampernornle'nhe ds'ihB°:
ing_ commenced at nine o'clock, the first prize being the
London Armoury Company's rifle, value £3 10s. The
.range was 200 yards, with 5 shots, the competitors stand;
'ng• This prize was open to Volunteers only. The next
prize on the list was a double one, consisting of a silver cup,
value 5 guineas, as the first prize, and a London Annoury
Company's rifle, value £3 10s., as a second prize, the range
being 300 yards, with 5 shots, open to Volunteers only, the
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competitors firing standing. The next prize on to-da.iss
list was a " Lancaster small bore," open to all corners, 'WT.,
permission to fire in any position, 5 shots, at a range of stw
yards. The 4th prize was a double one, consisting of a
silver cup, value 10 guineas, as the first prize, and a Lon-
don Armoury Company's rifle, value £3 10s., as a second
prize, the competitors (Volunteers) firing 5 shots kneeling
at a range of 600 yards. A " Westley Richards' rifle
stood as the next prize, valued at £l5, open to all comer's,
permitted to fire 5 shots in any position, at a range of 6uo
yards, It was arranged that no rifle should be used ab°l'...°
10Ib. in weight, and no magnifying sights, hair-triggers'
or artificial rests were allowed. Similar prizes upon sirJ a".
conditions will be contended for to-morrow.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Kent and Co., late Piper and Co., Paternoster-row.

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free, ss. 6d.,
(IN THE SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT of
\-/ STRICTURES of the URETHRA; showing why they
so often appear Incurable, when in reality they might be
removed by the most simple means.
By F. B. COIJRTENAY, M.R.C.S.E.,
And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the
London, England, 1861-05-17

BIRTHS.

WItATTON.—On the 13th inst., at 39, Weymouth•streeti
W., the wife of the Rev. Arundell Blount Whattoilr
LL.B., of a son.
Star.—On the 15th inst., at Chiswick, the wife of W.
Sich, Esq., of a daughter.
SLATER,—On the 15th inst., at the residence of her father+,
at Forest hill, the wife of John Slater, Esq., of Paris, of
a son.
London, England, 1861-05-17

HIS.EIPPING:

LONDON, May 17.—Wind this day at noon, N.N.W. ;
moderate breeze, and cloudy.
SPITHEAD, May 15,—Arrived—Adelaide

steamer, from

China.
OFF DOVER, ;May 15.—Arrived—Johann, from King-
ston, Jamaica.
OFF BEACHY HEAD, May 15.—Arrived—Caroline, from
Singapore, for Hamburg.
SWANSEA, May 16.—Wind N.W.--Arrived—Excelsior,
from Barbadoes. Sailed—Caroline Brown, for Cape de
Verd.
London, England, 1861-05-17

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

The supplies of meat on sale here are large, and the de-
mand rules heavy, at a decline in the quotations of 2d per
Blbs.

Per Slb, by the carcase.
sdsd
Inferior beef .. 2 8 3 0
Middling do. .. 3 2 3 6
Prime large do. 3 8 3 10
Do. small d 0... 4 0 4 2
Large pork .... 3 10 4 4
Inferior mutton. 3 2 3 6

sdsd
Middling mutton 3 8 4 4
Prime do 4 6 4 8
Veal 4 0 4 8
Small pork
Lamb

BOROUGH HOP.
The show of fine hops is very limited, and the demand
for them rules firm, ac previous rates. For medium and
inferior kinds, however, the trade is in a sluggish state,
and prices have a downward tendency.
Mid and East Rent pockets 80s to 200 s per cwt.
Wealds .................. 60s 168 s
Sussex ~,
............ „
..... 60s 126 s
Yearlings .......... ~...110s 1900

COLONIAL.
TEA.—The public sales were brought to a termination
yesterday, and little change of importance was apparent in
prices. Low and inferior kinds, however, went at rather
easier rates.
SUGAR.—OnIy limited transactions have been reported in
British Plantation, and to effect sales to any extent lower
rates had to be accepted by holders. In the refined mar-
ket, however, dried goods realise fully previous quotations.
COFPEE.—For Plantation Ceylon there has been a good
demand, and full prices are easily obtained owing to the
smallness of stocks on hand. Other descriptions also main-
tain previous values.
ItICE.—A slight reaction has been apparent, and for East
India qualities lower rates has been accepted in some in-
stances.
SALTPETRE.—The dealings have been to a moderate
extent, and in some instances holders have slightly given
way, Bengal qualities being in rather less demand.
TALLOW,—The market has been quiet, the chief dealings
having been for home consumption, and but few specula-
tive transactions have been reported. P.Y.C. on the spot
is quoted 585., and for last three months' delivery 655. per
cwt.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Cure-of Strictures of the: Urethra.

" This work is the production of a surgeon whose special
attention has been directed, through a long professional life,
to the treatment of strictures of the urethra. The cases
which Mr. Courtenay has given supply ample evidence of his
great discriminative power in the diagnosis of the various
kinds of stricture, and of the scientific principles upon which
their management is founded. By his systematic management
an immense mitigation of pain to the unhappy sufferers is
attained, and future mischief prevented. The work we can
most unreservedly and confidently recommend as a veinal).
contribution, both to the general and professional reader, and
ought to be found in the private study of all who are subject
to stricture."—Medical Circular.
London, England, 1861-05-17

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

SOUTHAMPTON, Friday Morning.
Arrived—Light and Sign, from Sunderland; La Poule,
from Cherbourg; William, from Dartmouth; Gipsy, from
Llanelly.
No sailings.

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Friday Morning.
Arrived, May 16—Secret, from St. Vincent ; Electra,
from Trinidad; Idoneneo, from Odessa.
Arrived, May 17—Wooloomooloo, from Moreton Bay;
gWenintid:vvarrdo,unfro,mfromHowbaorrtclu'mow.
Sailed—Sir Robert Peel, steamer, for Dunkirk.
; Mary Russell, from Glir-
DEAL, Friday Morning.
Passed in tow—Anna Roydon, from Calcutta ; Daphne,
from Sydney; Candidate, from Barbadoes; Golden City,
from New York ; Royal Bride, screw steamer, from Moul-
mein; Hugh Barkley, schooner (supposed), from Jamaica;
Gaze Hound, from Melbourne—all for London.
Passed Channel—La Ciquena, from Cardenas, for Ham-
burg.
London, England, 1861-05-17

MARRIAGES.

BROWNR/GG—TAYLOR —On the 15th inst., at the Ooli
Trinity, Brompton, Lieut. Charles J. Brownrigg, R.N.?
son of Captain Marcus F. Brownrigg, R.N., to mare'
retta, only daughter of Captain William Norton Taylor,
R.N.

SMYTH—BARROW.—On the 14th inst., at St. Barnabas:
Kensington, the Rev. Vere Broughton Smyth, rector of
Bradfielo, Suffolk, to Mary, third daughter of Sir Ge°'
Barrow, Bart.

DEATHS.

BEDPORD,...OII the 14th inst., atWoburn Abbey, his:Grey'
the Duke of Bedford, aged 73.
BRETON.—On the 15th inst., at Brantford, Eliab B. Bre'
ton, Esq., aged 61.
DASRWOOD.—On the 14th inst., at Barton-under-Need'
wood, the Rev. John Dashwood, M.A., aged 82.
GREY.—On the 13th inst.. at 19, Water-lane, Tower-et.,
Henry Grey, Esq., aged 60.
SzocKEN.—On the 13th inst., at the Parsonage, Wilton?
Yorkshire, the Rev. Henry Stocken, aged 64.
TOLLEMACRE.--On the 13th inst., at Brighton, Lady
Elizabeth Tollemache, widow of the late Admiral Tolle'
niache.

LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG, Uf
No. 112, Strand, Printer, at TIME SUN (Mee, No. 112,Str_.°
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in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the Cousity of 311.1010`""
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London, England, 1861-05-17

THE suii, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENINTO; MAY- 17,:

LAT EST NEWS.

AMERICA.

SOUTHAMPTON, MAY 17.

The Hamburg and American Company's steamer
Bavaria, from New York on the 4th, has arrived

off Cowes.
She brings 364 passengers for England and

France.

On the morning of the 7th she hove to for nine
hours to repair her feeder pipe. She was also
detained three hours outside the Needles by fog.
She experienced throughout the voyage wet weather
and dense fogs.
On the 12th she spoke the British barque Devon,
bound west ; and on the 15th inst. the American
Ann E. Thompson, bound east.
Her news has been anticipated.

PARIS, MAY 17.

The French Academy of Science has decided,
by 18 votes, to propose to the Government that
the biennial prize, founded by the Emperor, should
be conferred on M. Thiers for his History of the
Empire.

THE BOMBAY MAIL.
MALTA, MAY 15.

The Massilia and Delta, with the above mail, left
this evening for Marseilles and Southampton re-

spectively.
The latter may be expected to arrive about the
24th inst.

FLORENCE, MAY 16.

The Nazione of to-day publishes letters from
Rome, asserting that the French gendarmes had
seized two boxes containing coins which had been
struck in Rome with the effigy of Francis 11. They
were directed to the Neapolitan provinces.
The same journal asserts that General Goyou
lodged a complaint with Francis 11., who denied
any participation in the affair.

The enlistment of soldiers for the Bourbon ser-
vice, and the vexatious interference :of the police,
continue at Rome.

NAPLES, MAY 16.

At the banquet given by the National Guard to
the army yesterday, Signor Toppulli proposed the
health of the King of Italy, and of the army, which
was drunk with general enthusiasm.
The Chevalier di Nigra and Signor Durando
replied to the toast.

Much regret is expressed at the approaching de-
parture of the Chevalier di Nigra.

FRANKFORT-ON-THE-MAINE, MAY lA.

In to-day's sitting of the Federal Diet the repre-
sentative of Gotha urged the Diet to come to a
decision on the proposal of Hesse Darmstadt to
suppress the National Association (National Verein.)
In the same sitting the representative of Austria
made a vague declaration with reference to the pro-
posal of Prussia, respecting the command-in-chief of
the Federal army.

PESTH, MAY 16.

The propositions of M. Deak with reference to
the Address were discussed to-day in the Lower
House of the Diet.

M. Tisda said that an understanding with Austria
was impossible, and that he did not wish the adop-
tion of any Address until the rights of the country
had been restored. He requested the house to pass
a resolution giving a greater extension to the pro-
position of M. Deak.

Some deputies spoke in favour of, and others
against the adoption of the Address.

LISBON, MAY 16.

It is said that the Council of State has proposed
to the King to create fifteen new ministerial peers
in order to overcome the opposition peers.
MM. Cabral and Avila are among the persons
recommended for peerages.
London, England, 1861-05-17

CORK-MAY 15.

The following were the quotations this morning :—Red
wheat, 27s 6d to 29s 01; white, ..s Od to —s Od; barley 18.
3d to 18s 6d ; oats, 13s 3d to 16s Bd.

EDINBURGH GRAIN—MAY 15.
Wheat on the top is 6d up average is 8d np.
Barley on the top Os 6d up.. .average Os 2d up.
Oats on the top Os 6d up average Os id down.
Beans on the top Os 6d up.... average Os 5d down.

Averages per Imperial quarter.
Wheat....
New wheat .. -12ths
Barley 2 0 4 9-12ths
Oats ,

Beans...
Total Supply and Sales.
Wheat 1456 qrs Sold 1151 qrs
8ar1ey........ 510 qrs Sold 352 qrs
Oats OB6 qrs Sold 753 qrs
Beans 215 qrs Sold 157 qrs
London, England, 1861-05-17

RkILWLYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans 1362 50 .. 1363 75
Northern

New ditto 895 897 50
Lyons and Mediterranean 937 50 .. 937 50
Geneva 437 50 .. 438 75
Southern 575 .. 577 50
Western
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lowbard
London, England, 1861-05-17

A POOR CURATES STORY.

A poor country curate writes to the Secretary of
the Clerical Fund and Poor Clergy Relief Society :
—" Not possessing any private property, as a family
man, with the strictest and most rigid regard to
economy, it is next to impossible to meet my neces-
sary expenses. I am a curate in sole charge, the
rector being non-resident. Although nearly 60
years of age, my income is not very much above £9O
per year. n a former curacy it was £5O only, and
no house. To eke out my income lam compelled to
have recourse to charity. If not, I should be irre-
vocably in debt. After all, although I have not a large
family, it is only by tasking ingenuity and economy
to the utmost, that we can get along with anything
like comfort and keep up appearances. To give
some idea of what are the actual privations of
clergymen thus circumstanced, facts need only be
stated. In rdy own case, for instance, living in a
village with little society, I should be gladfiia
occa-
sionally to invite a friend to stay with
li
distance. But we cannot do it on account of the
have
never
expense. During the last 10
Toyears me on more
been able to ask a friend to dine withtake
my family
than two or three occasions.ie
out for a change now and t
my means. For/the last !/day above twice. I
from home fur a single Sunday
I have not been
nars literally beyond
severe
club,e
c a s eb
ou
ft
ithell
illness
eesxs expense
ehn
as
de
glntoaa
are compelled,'
unless in
should like to bheimlo.n
deters me. When ill, we
danger,
to go without medical aid ;
cases of obvious
edical men, we are afraid we
for if w® send for a m
never can p
-aY to have lately, I was obliged medical attendance ;
but I had beg 0 e permitted to pay the
to
' h I cost by
instalments, whic. am now doing. Of course we
have to lives paringly.
the question—and of late, t
even had to give up malt liquor 1
Wine is altogether out of
o save expense, I have
entirely—although
from advancing years, and not very robust health
at anytime, Ishould h b ave een lad of . el th
want of it, but I cannot afford to g
ply forit it. I There
fore Igo Without. For years I have myself been in
the habit of buying second-hand clothing, preferring
it to the embarrassment of getting things on credit
and not being able to pay for them punctually.
This I have done even to hats and shoes ! But it
is a degradation that I have painfully felt, and
dreaded the thought of being accidentally disco-
vered. Other unbenefieed clergymen I know to be
equally bad off. But it is systematically concealed
even from each other. In fact, our privations are
little suspected by those around us. Our very next
door neighbours have no suspicions of them. We
fear lest the knowledge of our necessities should
degrade us in the estimation even of our poorer
parishioners, and lessen our influence for good
amongst them. But it presses heavily upon our
spirits in private, and not unfrequently enervates
our efforts in public."

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The prize
meeting on Wimbledon-common will begin on TM/oday,
the it 4 of July, izatead of Monday, the lot 01 Julr•
London, England, 1861-05-17

MR. W. S. WOODIN'S NEW ENTERTAIN-
MENT, the CAJIINET of CURIOSITIES, POLY-
GRAPHIC HALL, King Wil lam-street, Charing-cross,
TO-NIGHT, and EVERY EVENING (except Saturday), at
Eight. Private boxes, £1 ls. ' • Stalls and box stalls, 3s. •,
area, 2s. ; amphitheatre, is. - A plan of the stalls may be
seen, and seats secured •(without extra charge), at the Box-
office, from 10 till 4 Morning Performance, Saturday,
May 11.
London, England, 1861-05-17

CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE BILL.

Mr. HENNESSY contended that there 'his an irregu •
larity in the manner in which the chicory and tea resolu-
tions had been introduced into the Customs and Inland
Revenue Bill.

Th 9 SPEAKER explained that thahon. member was in
error, as there vas no irregularity whatever. These reso-
lutions were property introduced into the bill in question
as constituting the necessary subject of ways and means.
Mr. DU CANE then resumed the adjourned debate on
the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill. He deprecated in
the strongest terms the policy of abolishing the duty on
paper while that on tea was retained, and contended that
even amongst paper manufacturers and stationers there was
no unanimity in favour of the remission of the former im-
post. If the case for the retention of that duty were strong
last year they were much stronger this year under the cir-
cumstances of the country. Re believed that this proposed
•remission was merely a concession and a salve to the
wounded feelings of a considerable party in that country who,
in his opinion, entertained principles most dangerous to the
constitution. He appealed to the house to show their pru-
dence and foresight, and reject this provision of the budget.
Sir W. HEATHCOTE also opposed the remission of the
tax, chiefly. in reference to its conflicting with the privileges
of the House of Lords.
London, England, 1861-05-17

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL FETES
at the NEW GARDEN, SOUTH KENSINGTON, W.
The GRAND FLOWER and FRUIT SHOW, on JUNE 5.
Admission
JUNE 6
The GRAND ROSE SHOW. JULY 10 ss. Od.
The GRAND D HLIA SHOW, SEPTEMBER 11 25. 6d
The GRAND FRUIT and CHRYSANTHEMUM
SHOW, NOVEMBER 6 2s. 6d.
NOVEMBER 7 . ls. Od.
Fellows, Ivory Tickets, and persons registered under the
Debenture Agreement, Free.
Doors open each day at 1 o'clock.
tickets for the above will be ready for Sale on MONDAY,
the 13th, but can only be had on Orders signed by a Fellow.
All the Shows will be held under Roofed Buildings.
After the opening, on June 5, Bands will play on 'Wednes-
days and Saturdays, in June and July.
As the Works in the Garden are still in progress, the Coun-
cil have decided that the light of entry to these Promenades
must, for the present Season, be limited to Fellows, who
(except on Wednesday, July 10, a Fete Day) may personally
introduce two Friends, the holders of Ivory Tickets, who may
introduce two Friends, and to those persons whose names are
registered under the Debenture Agreement ; and on Satur-
days after 1 o'clock, by Tickets, price 2s. 6d., obtainable on
the Order of a Fellow,

—",;;*"iiallots for Eleetion of Fellows will take place on the
14th, 24th, and 31st of May.
AND. MURRAY.

THE LAST SLEEP OF ARGYLE-THE
LAST SCENE IN THE LIFE OF MONTROSE.
These chef d'oeuvres of E. M. WARD, Esq., R.A., are Daily
on View at the Gallery, 5, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, from
10 to 0. Admission, 6d.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Just published,
WYLD'S MILITARY MAP of the UNITED
sTArE.4, showing, the Northern States and the
Southern Confederate States, with the Forts, Harbours,
Arsenals, and Military Positions ; enlarged Plans of Wash-
ington, the Country round Washington, Charleston, and
Pen In one sheet, 55.; in case, Bs. ; on rollers, var-
nished, 10s.

WYLD'S MAP of the UNITED STATES,
OREGON, TEXAS, and CALIFORNIA. One sheet, show-
ing the Slave and Free-labour States. Coloured, 3s, ; in
ease, 4s. 6d.

WYLD'S large MAP of the UNITED STATES.
Four sheets, coloured, £1 lls. 6d. ; in case, £2 12s. 6cl.
WYLD'S STATISTICAL MAP of the UNITED
STATES, showing the Free and Slave Populations, the Ex-
ports, Imports, £c In sheet, Is. ;in case, 28.

,
James Wyld, Geographer to the Queen, 457, Strand,
Charing-cross East, W.C. ; and 2, Royal Exchange.
London, England, 1861-05-17

No 21489.

PUBLICATIONS.

Now ready, in 2 vols., 215., bound,
JAVA ; OR, HOW TO MANAGE A COLONY.
Showing. a Practical Solution of the Questions now
affecting BRITISh INDIA. 13y J. W. B. MONEY, Esq.,
barrister-at-Law.
" These volumes are full of interesting details and valuable
information."—Sun.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

A NEW NOVEL BY MESS SYMONDS.
To be ready next week,
THE STEP SISTERS.
By the Author of "ileatherbrae," &c.
2 vols., post Bvo., price 21s.
L. Booth, 307, Regent-slreet, W.

A NEW NOVEL BY THE REV. J. PYCROFT,
Author of " Twenty Years in the Church," &c.
AGONY POINT ; or, The Groans of Gentility.
By the Rev. J. PYCROFT, B.A.
2 vols., post Bvo., cloth boards, price 21s.
L. Booth, 307, Regent-street, W.
London, England, 1861-05-17

THEA TR-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Leselee, hir. 3. B. Backstone.

THIS EVENINO, the performances will eommenao with
a new and original Comedy, entitled BLACK SHEEP.
Mr. Buckstene, Mr. Compton, Mr. Howe, ; Mrs. Wilkins,
Mrs. Charles Young, Miss Lovell, .Sze.
After which, will be revived, with entirely new scenery
and effects, and all the original music by the late Sir Henry
Bishop, the melodrama Cootoot THE MILT. LER AND HIS MEN.
mmence at

OYAL PRINCES S'S THEATRE.-
Lessee and Manazer, Mr. A. Harrill.

THIS EVENING, THRICE MARRIED. Messrs. Shore,
Meadows, Garden, and Miss C. Leelercq.
• Followed by HAMLET. Hamlet, Mr. Feehter. Sup-
ported by Hermann Vezin, Ryder, Meadows, ,tc. ; Misses
Elswortlay, and R. Leclercq.

E W THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.-
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
Reprcdaction of "The Colleen Bawn. " The Adelphi

"Census" every Evening.

THIS EVENING, the successful new Farce, entitled A
TURKISH BATH. Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. P. Bedford.

After which (Is2d time), THE COLLEEN BAWN. Mr.
D. Boucicanit, D. Fisher, Billinzton, Falconer, Stephenson,
'C. J. Smith, Romer, Howard, Ward ; Mrs. Boucicanit, Miss
Woolgar, Mrs. Billington, and Mrs. Chatterley.

To be followed by a new apropos Sketch, THE CENSUS.
Messrs. J. L. Toole, Eburne, Romer, C. J. Smith ; Miss
Kate Kelly, Miss E. Thorne, and Mrs. Chatterley.
Doors open at half past 6—Commence at 7.

CANTERBURY-HALT. CONCERTS
AND FINE ARTS GALLERY.
EVERY EVENING,
A Grand Selection from Verdi's new Opera,
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA,
(First produced in England at this Establishment),
With a Chorus of Forty Voices.
Also, Verdi's IL CORSARO, never performed at any
her Concerts.
Solos on the Cornet-s-tiston, by Mr. Levy.
The Comic Department comprises the Brothers Conrad (in
their new and inimitable entertainments), Mr. Wood and his
talented little Son, Mr. ;Marshall, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Hol
lingsworth, and Miss Rose Howard.
Musical Director, Mr. F. JONGHMANS.
T H E
London, England, 1861-05-17

PLYMOUTH-MAY 14.

The market was dull, with a small attendance, and no
advance upon the currencies of last week—English white
wheat, 60s to 665; red, 48s to 56s per qr; French do., 639
to 64s ; American, Gls to 63s ; Spanish, 69e to 71s ; Rus-
sian, 60s to 625. Barley in good supply, at 36s to 43s per
qr for malting ; grinding, 32s to 36s ; oats, 24s to 28s ; and
beans, —s to —s; flour, 47s to 50s.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Just published, price 2s. 6d., cloth boards,

AMANUAL of the PRESENT STATE of the
LAW of WILLS : with an Appendix, containing
Instructions for Depositing the Wills of Living Testators at
the Court of Probate, as recently established.
By GEORGE BOOTH, Solicitor.
L. Booth, 307, Regent-street, W.
London, England, 1861-05-17

THE PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE
fully explained in J. GROSSMITH'S

" GOVERNMENT UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES."
The cause is there predicated of the monetary difficulties cx
perienced in 1860. The Crisis is at hand. Anxiety in bus
ness has now become the grim torture. Purity of motive,
intelligently exercised, must animate all Governments, or all
is lost, All denominations of Constitutions are carefully
examined in J. Grossmith's "Government upon First Prin-
ciples."
London, England, 1861-05-17

MARRIAGES.

BROWNRIGO—TAYLOR--On the 15th inst., at the Holy
Trinity, Brompton, Lieut. Charles J. Brownr4x, R.N.,
son of Captain Marcus F. Brownrigg, R.N., to Marge-
rata, only daughter of Captain William Norton Taylor,
R.N.
Smyrir—BAßßOW.—On the 14th inst., at St. Barnabas,
Kensington, the Rev. Vere Broughton Smyth, rector of
Bradfielo, Suffolk, to Mary, third daughter of Sir Geo.
Barrow, Bart,
London, England, 1861-05-17

pESTAURANT, 9 and 10, Haymarket.—The
CAFE DINNER is now served from FOUR instead of
five o'clock as heretofore. The Severn Salmon Season has
commenced. WILLIAM JOIIN WILDE, Proprietor.

CRYSTAL PALACE.-GREAT FLOWER
N--) SHOW TO-MORROW.—This day (FRIDAY) is the
LAST on which TICKETS at-. ss. each can be bought.
The admission to-morrow will be 78. td. Tickets may be
had at the usual Agents, at the Crystal Palace, or at No. 2,
Exeter Hall, which latter office will be kept open until Nine
o'clock this (Friday) evening, for the supply of the public and
agents.
GEORGE GROVE, Secretary.
Crystal Palace, Friday, May 17, 1861.
London, England, 1861-05-17

ROYAL CREMORNE GARDENS, Open
Daily, 18.—The Artistic triumph of the day, the
STEREORAMA, from 12.—Carriage entrance, King's-road.
—The amusements at 3 include Military Band, varied Vocal
and Ins rumental Concert, Grand Ballet of Vintagers, Negro
Illustrations by the talented Savannah Minstrels. Poletti
the Magician. Cooke's troupe of Dogs and Monkeys, Al
Fresco Bal, Illumination display and Pyrotechnic effects.—
Supper at 9.

EVANS'S MUSIC and SUPPER ROOMS.—
Gentlemen meet as usual every evening. Mackney as
ever—Sydney's admirable New Song-1 he Lee Family's
elegant Performances, superior to anything yet 8( en. Four-
part Songs, Glees, Madrigals, and Classic Vocal Music form
the main element of the entertainment. "Play-goers sup at
Evans's to glees extremely well sung."—Athenmum.
London, England, 1861-05-17

BOROUGH HOP.

The show of fine hops is very limited, and the demand
for them rules firm, at previous rates. For medium and
inferior kinds, however, the trade is in a sluzgish state,
and prices have a downward tendency.
Mid and East Kent pockets 80s to 200 s per cwt.
Wealds 6os 168 s „
Sussex
Yearlings ... 110 s. 190 e

COLONIAL.
TEA.—The public sales wero brought to a termination
yesterday, and little change of importance was apparent in
prices. Low and inferior kinds, however, went at rather
easier rates.

SU GAlt.—Only limited transactions have been reported in
British Plantation, and to effect sales to any extent lower
rates had to be accepted by holders. In the refined mar-
ket, however, dried goods realise fully previous quotations.
COFFEE.—For Plantation Ceylon there has been a good
demand, and full prises are easily obtained owing to the
smallness of stocks on hand. Other descriptions also main-
tain previous values.

ItrcE.—A slight reaction has been apparent, and for East
India qualities lower rates • has been accepted in some in-
stances.

SALTPETRE.—The dealings have been to a moderate
extent, and in some instances holders have slightly given
way, Bengal qualities being in rather less demand.
TALLOW —The market has been quiet, the chief dealings
having been for home consumption, and but few specula-
tive transactions have been reported. P.Y.C. on the spot
is quoted 585., and for last three months' delivery 555. per
cwt.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

BIRMINGHAM-MAy 16.

At to-day's market there was a short supply of wheat
from the farmers, and the few sales made were at a decline
of is per qr on both English and foreign. Barley only
taken in retail. Oats held for more money. Beans dull.
Peas were tending upwards.
London, England, 1861-05-17

CORN EXCHANGE.

Fresh up to-day the arrivals of English wheat were
limited, but in tolerably dry condition. Fine samples moved
off steadily at very full prices, otherwise the trade was devoid
of animation at previous currencies.

1 he business doing in foreign wheat was very moderate,
yet the quotations were fairly supported. The show of
samples was moderately extensive. The demand for cargoes
afloat was by no means active. In prices, however, very
little change took place.
In all kinds of barley the business doing was somewhat
restricted; nevertheless, the quotations ruled firm.
Malt was in moderate request at late rates.
Oats changed hands.steadily, and prices were fully main-
tained.

Beans were disposed of without difficulty at extreme
currencies.

Peas, however, were a slow inquiry, on former terms.
The transactions in flour were of a limited character, al
Monday's quotations.

ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.

Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour.
Eng1i5h........ 650 93 1 3,220 ' 1 1,695
Irish — _ , --
,
F0reign........ 13,160 3,5/9 , -- 122,350 1 2,364 sack.,
6,542 brls.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.
The supplies of meat on sale here are large, and the de-
mand rules heavy, at a decline in the quotations of 2d per
Blbs,

Per Sib, by the carcase.

a d a d' a dad
Inferior beef .. 2 8 3 0 Middlingmutton 3 8 4 4
Middling do. .. 3 2 3 6 Prime do 4 6 4 8
Prime large do. 3 8 3 10 Veal 4 0 4 8
Do. small d 0... 4 0 4 2 Small pork
Large pork .... 3 10 4 4 Lamb
Inferior mutton. 3 2 3 6
London, England, 1861-05-17

A GUIDE TO INDIAN INVESTMENTS.
..LA. Interesting to Shareholders or intending Shareholders
in the following Joint Stock Companies :
East Indian Railway.
Great Indian Peninsula Railway.
Madras Railway.
Scinde Railway.
Indus Flotilla.
Punj nub Railway.
Bombay and Baroda Railway.
Eastern of Bengal Railway.
Calcutta and South Eastern Railway.
Madras Irrigation Company.
Oriental Inland Steam Company.
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Company.
BY A MANCHESTER MAN.

Price One Shilling, or Post Free for Thirteen Postage Stamps.
London : Trubner and Co., Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Just published, •
TYLP'S MILITt RY MAP of the UNITED
sTArE., shoving the Northern Straes and the
Southern Conitderate "Stateg, with the Forts, Harbours,
Arsenals, and Military Positions ; enlarged Plans of Wash-
ington, the Country round Washington, Charleston, and
Pen•aoola. In one sheet, ss. ; in case, Bs. ; on rollers, var-
nished, 10s.

WYLD'S MAP of the UNITED STATES,
OREGON, T IfXAS, and CALIFORNIA. One sheet, show-
ing the Slave and Free-labour States. Coloured, 3s. ; in
case, 4s. 6d.

WILD'S large MAP of the UNITED STATES.
Four sheets, coloured, £1 118. 6d. ; in case, £2 12a. 6d.
WYLD'S STATISTICAL MAP of the UNITED
STATES, showing the Free and Slave Populations, the Ex-
ports, 11/I/Arts, &c In sheet, is. ;in case, 28.
Jame., Wyld. Geographer to the Queen, 457, Strand,
Charing-cross East, W.C. ; and 2, Royal Exchange.
London, England, 1861-05-17

GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY,
No. 11, Lombard-street, London, E.C.
Established 1821.
DIRECTORS.
lIENRY VIGNE, Esq., Chairman.
Sir MINTO T. FARQUHAR, Bart., M.P., Deputy Chairman
Henry Hulse Berens, Esq., Stewart Marjoribanks, Esq.
Charles Wm. Curtis, Esq. John Martin, Esq.
Charles F. Devas, Esq. Rowland Mitchell, Esq.
Francis Hart Dyke, Esq. James Morris, Esq.
Sir Walter R. Farquhar, Bart. Henry Norman, Esq.
Thomson Hankey, Esq., M.P. Henry R. Reynolds, Esq.
John Harvey, Esq. Sir Godfrey J. Thomas, Bart.
John G. Hubbard, Esq., M.P. John Thornton, Esq.
John Labouchere, Esq. James Tulloch, Esq.
AUDITORS.
Lewis Loyd, Esq. Henry Sykes Thornton, Esq.
John Henry Smith, Esq. I Cornelius Payne, jun., Esq.
Thomas Tallemach, Esq., Secretary.—Samuel Brown, Esq.,
Actuary.

LIFE DEPA RTMENT.—UNDER THE PROVISIONS or AN
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, this Company now offers to new In-
surers EIGIITF PER CENT. of the Profits, at Quinquennial
Divisions, or a Low Rate of Premium without participation of
Profits.
Since the establishment of the Company in 1821., the
Amount of Profits allotted to the Assured has exceeded in
cash value .Z 560,000, which represents equivalent Reversionary
Bonuses of £1,058,000.
After the Division of Profits at Christmas, 1859, the Life
Assurances in force, with existing Bonuses thereon,
amounted to upwards of £4,730,000, the Income from the Life
Branch £207,000 per annum, and the Life Assurance Fund
exceeded £1,618,000.
LOCAL MILITIA and VOLUNTEER CORPS.—No
Extra Premium is required for service therein.
d on Life Policies to the extent of their
values, INVALID LIVES assured at corresponding Extra Pre-
miums.
be not less than £5O.
ASSIGNMENTS OF POLICIES.—Written Notices of, re-
ceived and registered
MEDICAL FEES paid by the Company, and no charge
for Policy Stamps.
Losses caused PY
gxplosion of Gas are admitted /a this
LOANS
NifSAs such value
valPitUY•
London, England, 1861-05-17

TRULY EFFICACIOUS AND MILD.-
Dr. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS, pre-
pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr.
Scott, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious
and fiver complaints, indigestion, wind, spasms, giddiness,
dizziness of the eyes, &o. For habitual costiveness, as a fa-
mily aperient medicine, and as a purifier of the blood, they
are truly excellent; mild in their operation and grateful to
the stomach, they create appe its, promote digestion, and
strengthen the whole nervous system. Sold by W. Lambert,
and by most druggists, in boxes, 1.. tad. and 2s. Ad. Be sure
to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine
are a square green package, with " William Lambert, 20,
Jermyn-street." enr,raved on the stamp.

DR. BRIGHT'S THREE DAYS' CURE.
The MKDICATED SUGA RED GLOBULES, con-
taining the Quintessence of Copaiba, Cubebs, Buchu, and
other invaluable ingredients, permanently eradicating the
most inveterate cases of Gonorrhoea, obstinate Gleet, Stric-
ture. Urethral Discharges from whatever cause, Irritation of
the Passages of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel, Sedimentary
Deposits, Lucorhcea, &c. These Globules lubr-cate instan-
taneously the irritated mucous membrane of the urino-genital
system, subduing every inflammatory action, and checking
all morbid secretions. Possessing the further advantage of
being carried an ' taken free from observation, detection,
taste, or smell. Price 11 s., by post 12s. 6d.
LONDON AGENTS :—Newbery, 45, St. Paul's Church-yard;
J. Sanger, 150, Oxford-street; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street;
Butler, 4, Cheapside ; Hooper, 43, King William-street, Lon-
don-bridge ; H owden, 7u, G,acechurch-st eet ; Prout, 229,
Strand, and of all chemists throughout the world.
DR. BRIGHT'S MANUAL on SPERMATORRHCEA,
and the above Diseases (Proprietor of the Aphrodision, or
Phosphorised Nervine Tonic, for Spermatorrhcca, Generative
Debility, ac.) To be had of J. Allen, 20, Warwick-lane,
Paternoster-row. Price is. ; by post, 14 stamps; sealed, 20
stamps.
London, England, 1861-05-17

MANCHESTER-MAY IG.

English wheat in small supply, at about late rates, but
other sorts at ld per 701bs advance. A quiet business
doing. Good flour fully as dear. Oats and oatmeal were
in moderate demand, at late rates. Beans were steady.
Indian corn sold freely, and maintained its price.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Aggravator made all the running, with Annie, Eva,
and Mousetrap. The three then ran abreast to the
stand, where Eva disposed of the other two, and won by
half a length, Aggravator being only a head from the
second.

The Fitzwilliam Plate of 50 soya in specie, given from the
fund ; for 2-yr-olds, 7st ; 3.yr-olds, Bst 121 b ; mares
and geldings allowed 31b. Entrance, 2 soya, to go to
the fund. Straight half-mile.
Mr. I'Anson's Caller Oui, 3 yrs, Bst 91b.... (Robertson) 1
Mr. J. Scott's Trust, 2 yrs, 6st 81b ..
Mr. S. Hawke's Viscountess, 3 yrs, Bst 21b (carried Bst
31b) (Boyce) 3
The following also ran :—Fast Runner, Glen Stewart,
Queen of Naples, Mountain Doe, Old Englishman, and
The Fugleman's daughter.

The three placed by the judge and steward ran in front
to the distance, when Fast Runner went up to St wart.
A fine race then took place, which Caller Oui won by a
head. A head between the second and third ; good fourth;
Stewart fifth.

BETTING AT MANCIIESTER-TFITYRSDAT.

7to 2 was the highest offer against Dundee to-day, and
and
9to 2 was offered against Diophantas. 8 to 1 each was
taken about Rouge Dragon and Klarikoff. The friends of
the latter have more money for him, but want a slight
advance. King of Kent is improving his position. 20 to
1 was taken to all that could be got on, but the backer
declined 1,000 to 60. Three was but little done. Closing
prices :---

TIM DERBY.
7to 2 agst Dundee (offered)
9to 2 agst Diophantus (offered, take sto 1)
Bto 1 agst Rouge Dragon (taken)
Bto 1 agst Klarikoff (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Kildonan (offered)
100 to E 6 agst King of Kent (offered-20 to 1t f)
50 to 1 agst Neighbour (taken)

BATH AND SOMERSET COUNTY MEETING.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21.
The Somersetshire Stakes of 25 sovs. each, with 100 added
Two miles and a distance.

Age st lb
Cape Flyaway .... 4 8 12
Schism
Rattlebone
Moorcock
Aneurin 5 8 0
Fitz-Avon 4 7 13
Feodorowna .. 4 7 9
Physician
E skd ale 5 7 7
Birmingham 5 7 7
Bumble Bee
Charles the Second 6 7 7
Yellow Rose 5 7 6
Plumper
South Australian 4 7 5
Mountain Nut
Farmer from Kerry 4 7 0
Voltella 3 7 0
Russley 3 6 12

Age st lb
Jacinths
Guilder
Nessus
Belleisle
Vinegar Hill 3 6 5
Nativity 3 6 3
Anthem .. 3 6 3
Ipswich 4 6 3
Sister to St. Albans 3 6 3
Ringbone
East Sheen
Highflyer
Lady Chesterfield 3 6 0
Medusa 3 6 0
Robinson Crusoe, 3 6 0
West End 3 6 0
Promotion 3 6 0
C by Wild Payrell,
out of Int; midation 3 6 0
n being Bst 51b, it has been
Lers accepting in proportion.

The highest weight left it
raised to Bst 121 b, and the oth4
London, England, 1861-05-17

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
High Holborn.—This popular and magnificently ap-
pointed Ball Room, decidedly the most fashionable and best
conducted entertainment in he world. The very excellent
band, under the able direction of Mr. Packer, is constantly
introducing the choicest and latest music of the clay. The
wines supplied are of the very choicest quality. Therefresh-
ment rooms are elegant in the extreme, and replete with
every comfort. Admission throughout, is.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Nov ready, in 2 vols., 215., bound.
JAVA; OR, HOW TO MANAGE A COLONY.
Showing a Practical Solution of the Questions now
affecting BRITISH INDIA. By J. W. B. MONEY, Esq.,
Barrister-at-Law.
.• These volumes are full of interesting details and valuable
information."—Sun.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

A NEW NOVEL BY MISS SYMONDS.
To be ready next week,
T H E STEP SISTERS,
Ey the Author of " Heatherbrae," &c.
2 vols., post Bvo., price 21s.
L. Booth, 307, Regent-street, W.

A NEW NOVEL BY THE REV. J. PYCROFT,
Author of "Twenty Years in the Church," &C.
AGONY POINT ; or, The Groans of Gentility.
By the Rev. J. PYCROFT, B.A.
2 vols.. post Bvo., cloth boards, price 21s.
L. Booth, 307, Regent-street, W.
London, England, 1861-05-17

A GUIDE TO INDIAN INVESTMENTS.
4-11. Interesting to Shareholders or intending Shareholders
in the following Joint Stock Companies :
East Indian Railway.
Great Indian Peninsula Railway.
Madras Hallway.
Scinde Railway.
Indus Flotilla.
Punj ub Railway.
Bombay and Baroda Railway.
Eastern of Bengal Railway.
Calcutta and S.)uth Eastern Railway.
Madras Irrigation Company.
Oriental Inland Steam Company.
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Company.
BY A MANCHESTER MAN.
Price One Shilling, or Post Free for Thirteen Postage Stamps.
London : Trubner and Co., Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Just published, price 2e. 6d., cloth boards,

A MANUAL of the PRESENT STATE of the
LAW of WILLS : with an Appendix, containing
Instructions for Depositing the M.'s of Living Testators at
the Court of Probate, as recently established.

By GEORGE BOOTH, Solicitor.
L. Booth, 307, Regent-street, W.
London, England, 1861-05-17

NEW WRIT.

On the motion of Mr. BRAND, a writ was ordered to
issue for the election of a member for Flintshire, in the
,-oom of the Hon. Edward Mostyn, deceased.
SHIPS CHARTERED BY THE FEDERAL

GOVERNMENT OF AMERICA.
Mr. W. EWART asked the First Lord of the Treasury
whether, if merchant ships seeking freight at New York
were chartered by the Federal Government of the United
States previous to the arriv.-.1 in America of her Majesty's
proclamation, the owners of such ships would be liable to
the penalties therein stated ?
London, England, 1861-05-17

LUPE RIA L PA RLIAMEIN T,

HOUSE OF LORDS-YESTERDAY.

INDIAN CUSTOMS DUTIES.

The Earl of AIRLIE rose to ask the Under Secretary
for India whether her Majesty's Government had ad-
dressed any representation to the Local Government on the
subject of the Customs Duties which were imposed last
year on manufactured articles imported into India ?
Earl de GREY and RIPON thought the well knewn
free-trade sympathies which characterised the late Mr.
Wilson ought to be a sufficient guarantee that the Indian
tariff was not intended to be a protective one. It had been
his first duty to endeavour to restore the finances of "'lndia
to a state of equilibrium, but the sources from which to
draw a revenue in trade were very few and within narrow
limits, and therefore, having swept away all differential
duties, he established, as a matter of necessity, the present
tariff, which had in the course of a year increased the re-
venue of the country to the extent of a million. The
moment it was found that any of those duties acted as de-
scribed by the noble earl, it would be dispensed with.
Earl GREY looked with no jealousy upon the manufac
turing industry of India, but he considered it highly im-
politic to misdirect the capital and energies of that country
by a productive system which it would hereafter be a diffi-
cult thing to get rid of. India should be encouraged to raise
the raw material for ..exportation to England, but not to
manufacture it for her own use. lie believed that under
the system now in force in India they took more out of the
man's pocket than they brought into the Treasury, and the
sooner those duties which acted as a protection were abo-
lished the better.
The subject then dropped, and their lordships adjourned.
London, England, 1861-05-17

DERBY SMITHFIELD-MAY 14.

There was a large supply of fat beasts to-day, with a full
attendance. The demand brisk, and high prices obtained.
A large supply of sheep, maintaining high prices. The
supply of lambs also large. Calves in good supply, but
sales he ivy. Fat pigs were scarce.
Beet lid to 74d Veal 6ld to 7.?
Mutton ... Od to lid Pork
Lamb —d to —d , Rough fat, 5s Od per stone.
Hides, 31c1 to 4,1 d ; calf skins, 5d to 6d.

THIS DAY'S SHIPPING.`'

LONDON, May 17.—Wind this day at noon, ;
moderate breeze, and cloudy.
SPITHEAD, May 15.—Arrived—Adelaide, steamer, from
China.
OFF DOVER, :May 15.—Arrived—Johann, from King-
ston, Jamaica.
OFF BEADRY HEAD, May 15.—Arrived—Caroline, from
Singapore, for Hamburg.
SWANSEA, May 16.—Wind N.W.—Arrived—Excelsior,
from Barbadoes. Sailed—Caroline Brown, for Cape de
Verd.

COWES, May 16.—Wind W.—Sailed—Mary and Kate,
for Teneriffe.

SOUTHAMPTON, May 16.—Wind W.—Sailed—Sedge-
moor, for Cape of Good Hope.
POOLE, May 16.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—Heart of Oak,
for Newfoundland.
BRISTOL, May 16.—Sailed—Elise, for New York.
CARDIFF, May 16.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—Baltic, for
Monte Video; Marquis of Bute, for Quebec.
London, England, 1861-05-17

Kent and Co., late Piper and Co.. Paternoster-row.

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free, ss. 6d.,
ON THE SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT of
STRICTURES of the URETHRA ; showing why they
so often appear Incurable, when in reality they might be
removed by the most simple means.
By F. B. COURTENAY,
And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan_lnfirmary for the

Cure of Strictures of the Urethra.

" This work is the production of a surgeon., whose special
attention has been directed, through a long professional life,
to the treatment of strictures of the urethra. The cases
which Mr. Courtenay has given supply ample evidence of his
great discriminative power in the diagnosis of the various
kinds of stricture, and of the scientific principles upon which
their management is founded. By his systematic management
an immense mitigation of pain to the unhappy sufferers is
attained, and future mischief prevented. The work we can
most unreservedly and confidently recommend as a valuab_
contribution, both to the general and professional reader, and
ought to be found in the private study of all who are subject
to stricture."—Medical Circular.

RGYLL ROOMS. - GRAND MUSICAL
ENTERTAINMENT,
with the Celebrated BAND, Forty in number (established
eleven years), chosen from the Philharmonic Concerts, Royal
Italian Operas, and the Household Troops. Conducted by
lons. Lamotte. Cornet-a-piston, XL Boulcourt.—Dancing
at Nine o'clock.-Is. admission.
London, England, 1861-05-17

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

SOUTHAMPTON, Friday Morning.
Arrived—Light and Sign, from Sunderland; La Poule,
from Cherbourg; William, from Dartmouth; Gipsy, from
Llanelly.
No sailings.

(BY SUBMARINE AND MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Friday Morning.
Arrived, May 16—Secret, from St. Vincent ; Electra,
from Trinidad ; Idoneneo, from Odessa.
Arrived, May 17—Wooloomooloo, from Moreton Bay;
Windward, from Hobart Town; Mary Russell, from Gir-
genti ; Vroun, from Worcum.
Sailed—Sir Robert Peel, steamer, for Dunkirk.
DEAL, Friday Morning.
Passed in tow—Anna Roydon, from Calcutta ; Daphne,
from Sydney; Candidate, from Barbadoes ; Golden City,
from New York ; Royal Bride, screw steamer, from Moul-
mein; Hugh Barkley, schooner (supposed), from Jamaica;
Gate Hound, from Melbourne—all for London.
Passed Channel—La Ciquena, from Cardenas, for Ham-
burg.
London, England, 1861-05-17

HOUSE OF COMMONS _.YESTERDAY.

MAILS BETWEEN GALWAY AND AMERICA.
Mr. BAXTER asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
if the Government had terminated the contract entered into
with the Atlantic Royal Steam Company for carrying
mails between Galway and America?
Lord DUNK ELLIN wished further to ask whether it
was in accordance with the recommendations of the com-
mittee upon contracts that a contract ratified by the House
of Commons should be put an end to without being brought
under the consideration of the house ? (Hear.)
The CH ANCDLLon of the EXCHEQUER.—I think
what my noble friend asks me is rather a matter of opinion
upon a matter of duty; but I have no hesitation
that I think it is the duty of the Government, if it believes
there is a necessity for exercising its lawful powers, to put
an end to a contract between the executive and a company
without in the first instanoe consulting the House of Com-
mons, but subsequently placing the house in a position to
pronounce judgment upon their conduct. (Hear.) As to
the question of the hon. member for Montrose. I would
recommend him to read the closing words of a notice ad-
dressed by the Postmaster-General to the secretary of the
Galway Company, and a note which I have just received
from the secretary of the company. My noble friend, through
his secretary, yesterday wrote a letter ending in this man-
ner :—" Under all the circumstances, and on a review of
the whole case, the Postmaster-General feels that in the
discharge of his public duty he has no alternative but to
exercise the power reserved to him, and to declare the con
tract at an end. I am desired accordingly to transmit to you
the accompanying notice to that effect." (Hear.) The note
which I have received from the secretary to the company
is as follows :

" May 16, 1861.
" A letter from the Postmaster-General was delivered at
half-past 5 o'clock yesterday evening at the office of the
company, containing the intimation that he had declared
the CFalway Contract at an end. If time be permitted, the
company will be prepared to join issue upon all the reasons
given by the Postmaster• General, and I am desired by the
Board to request that you will add this statement to any
answer that you may feel called upon to give to Mr. Bax-
ter's question this evening." (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1861-05-17

CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE BILL.

Mr. HENNESSY contended that there wgs an irregu •
larity in the manner in which the chicory and tea resolu-
tions had been introduced into the Customs and Inland
Revenue Bill.

Mr. DU CANE then resumed the adjourned debate on
the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill. He deprecated in
the strongest terms the policy of abolishing the duty on
paper while that on tea was retained, and contended that
even amongst paper manufacturers and stationers there was
no unanimity In favour of the remission of the former im-
post. If the case for the retention of that duty were strong
last year they were much stronger this year under the cir-
cumstances of the country. He believed that this proposed
remission " was merely a concession and a salve to the
wounded feelingsof a considerable party in that country who,
in his opinion, entertained principles most dangerous to the
constitution. He appealed to the house to show their pru-
dence and foresight, and reject this provision of the budget.
Sir W. HEATH C 0 TE also opposed the remission of the
tax, chiefly in reference to its conflicting with the privileges
of the House of Lords.
THE PRINCESS ALICE ANNUITY BILL.

Mr. Justice Willes and Mr. Justice Keating appeared
at the bar of the house and brought up a message from the
House of Lords stating that their lordships had agreed to
the sill for an annuity to her Royal Highness the Princess
Alice.