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The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-12

COLONIAL.

TEA.—The market continues extremely firm, and prices
have an upward tendency. Common congott is now quoted
Is. 2d. per lb.
SUGAR.—The inquiries for home consumption have been
active, and prices are steady ' • large quantities are adver-
tised for public sale during the week. In the refined
market there has been only a moderate business transacted,
but previous rates are well sustained.
COFFEE.—The private contract market is very quiet,
the chief attention of the dealers being directed to the pub-
blic sale of New Plantation Ceylon. Prices are expected to
rule high, as the quantity advertised is very limited.
RICE.--A better demand has been experienced, and prices
have advanced 3d. per cwt.
SALTPETRE.—Considerable activity has prevailed in
the market, and a further advance of ls. to Is. 6d. per cwt.
may be quoted on all qualities.'
TA.LLOW.—The market continues exceedingly firm, and
there are few sellers at present prices. P.Y.C., on the sport,
is quoted 535. 9d, ; June delivery, 545. 3d. to 545. 6d. ; and
last three months, 545. 3d. per cwt.
London, England, 1859-04-12

BEDFORDSHIRE.

The Liberal party have come to the determina-
tion again to. bring forward Lieut.-Col. Higgins as
their second candidate for the county. At the last
general election Mr. Hastings Russell headed the
poll by a large majority, and Lieut.-Col. Higgins,
who was then brought forward at the eleventh hour,
was defeated by Col. Gilpin the Conservative can-
didate, by about 36 votes. In many previous years
the representation had been divided, and the regis-
ter neglected. During the last two years the regis-
tration has been very jealously watched and great
alterations introduced, and a severe contest may be
anticipated. The Conservatives have not yet pitched
upon a second candidate. Their choice appears to
rest upon Mr. J. S. Crawley, of Stockwood, Luton,
and a member of the Astell family.
London, England, 1859-04-12

THIS DAY'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, April 12.—Wind this day at noon, ;
light breeze, with fine weather.
OFF THE NORTH FORELAND, April 11.—Arrived--
Ramswell, from Shields for New York, with loss of anchor
and part of chain.
PORTSMOUTH, April 11.—Wind W.N.W.—Arrived—
Johanna, from Bremen for Camillas. Sailed—Her Ma.
jesty's ship Perseverance, for the Cape of Good Hope.
CLYDE, April 11.—Wind N.—Arrived—Gtiencairn,
from Savannah. Sailed—City of Lucknow, for Calcutta
Bangalore, for Matanzas; AmeriCalla, for New York ;
Achilles, for Miramichi.

(BY ELECTRIC TEVEGRAPU.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.

Wind W.
Arrived.—Alexander the Second, from Bordeaux; Alham-
bra, steamer, from Lisbon ; Alliance, steamer, from Havre ;
Dispatch, steamer, from Jersey ; Ceres, steamer, from Dub-
lin • Emily, from Swansea.
gailed.—Wonder, steamer, for Havre ; Courier, and Ata-
lanta, steamers, for Jersey ; Ceres, steamer, for London.
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind, §.S.W

Arrived, April 11.-11. C. Kidston, from Kooria Mooria ;
Ocean Bride, from New Orleans ; City of Manchester, from
Charleston.
Sailed, April 11.—Telegraph, for Sydney; Dreadnought,
for New York ; Annie Laurie, for Miramiehi; Lincheden,
for Lima; 11.ichard Morse, for Philadelphia.
Sailed, April 12.—May Queen, for Bahia; Robert Finnic,
for Jamaica ; Sarah, for Quebec ; Rockaway, for Quebec ;
Volant, for Norfolk; V. Cypress, for Bombay; Alexander,
for Baltimore; General WashiLgton, for Havannah ; St.
Catharina, for Groningen.
Off the Port.—Digby, from New Orleans; and Empire,
from St. John's, New Brunswick.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.
Wind N.W. ; tide one hour's ebb ; fresh and cloudy.
Arrived—Jane and Esther, from Guernsey; rotators,
from Calcutta ; Lionen, from Gravelines ; Furet, from
Gravelines ; Ann, from Ii an ; Stork, from St. Michael's ;
Traveller, from Dunkirk; Westward Ho, from Bombay;
Urder, from Gottenberg; Priscilla, from Odessa; Petrel
from Caen.
Sailed—Oliva, for Konigsberg; Aalborg, for Sydney.
.` DEAL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind N.N.W. ; fresh.
Passed in tow.—Alann, from Saugnor, for Lt)l343n; City
Besnattirleeds: from
_NeaCriayleuauttat,htebr London.
rdn bound ;
and coaters
westward.
London, England, 1859-04-12

bacco in the bread-room, and upon asking the defendant
who it belonged to he at once admitted it was his own pro-
perty, and that he had placed it there.
The defendant, in reply to the charge, said he put the
tobacco out of the way, and intended to take it to sea again
for the consumption of the crew and passengers. He had
no intention to take it on shore. -

Mr. Yardley said that the defendant had clearly violated
the law, and ought to have reported the tobacco to the Cus -
toms. He tined the defendant £6, which was instantly
paid.

YORK RACES.-(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

ZETLAND STAKES.

Lady Falconer
Rattlebone

Ten ran.

LATEST BETTING.

GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP.
2to 1 agst Harraton (taken)
3to 1 agst Newcastle (taken)
6to 1 agst Gladiolus (taken)
oto 1 agst Harefoot (taken)
Ito 1 agst Shafto (taken)

RACING FIXT

RES FOR 1859.

Epsom Spring 15
Durham

AL.
Newmarket Craven 25
Catterick .. 27

Chester Spring '1
Newmarket F. S 9
Doncaster Spring
Shrewsbury l7
19
Salisbury

,Y.
Ludlow 19
Bath
Harpenden 27
Epsom Summer 3l

Chelmsford
Beverley, Hull, and E.R 8
Hungerford
Ascot 14
Manchester l5
Hampton 22

Newton ..22
Newcastle 9B
Odiham _2B
Bibury Club 29
Stockbridge 3O

Winchester
Carlisle
Newmarket July 5
Worcester Summer 7
Abingdon 12

'LY.
Liverpool July l3
Nottingham 19
Stamford 2l
Marlborough
I Goodwood 26
/UST.
York August l7
Egb am • 23
Radcliffe 23
Stockton 25
Lichfield 29
Derby 3l

Brighton
Brighton Club 5
Lewes
Wolverhampton
North Staffordshire
Reading lO

SEPT]
Warwick
Doncaster l3
Leicester 2l

;MEER.
Monmouth 22
Manchester Autumn 23
Newmarket F.O 27

OCTOBER.
Richmond :4 Newmarket S.O. 10
I
Bedford 8 Newmarket H 24
NOVEMBER.
Worcester Autumn...—. 2 1 Liverpool Autumn 9
London, England, 1859-04-12

PENRYN AND FALMOUTH.

The sitting members, Messrs. Baring and Gurney,
have arrived, and are actively canvassing the con-
stituency, by whom they have been well received ;
they are to be opposed by Mr. Rowel Gwyn and a
Mr. John Fitzgerald Leslie Foster (who made his
appearance on Saturday), upon the Conservative
interest ; the former gentleman has not yet returned
to the borough since his canvass a fortnight ago,
and the latter has published a very lengthy address
to the electors, most specious, promising, and flat-
tering; he is reported to be a millionaire from
Australia.
London, England, 1859-04-12

No. 20,844.

PUBLICATIONS.

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may be had at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.
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THE QUARTERLY REVIEW, No. CCX
will be Published NEXT WEEK.

CONTENTS.
I. Carlyle's Frederick the Great.
11. Scottish Minstrelsy.
111. The National Gallery.
IV. Bunsen's Egypt and Chronology of the Bibl!.
Y. Devonshire. '
VI. George the Third—Charles James Fox.
VII. Lord 13rougham and Law Reform.
VIIL Public Affairs.
London, England, 1859-04-12

lI?ELAND.

DUBLIN, MONDAY EVENING.
The report mentioned in the Freeman's Journal
of Saturday of the resignation of Mr. James Robin-
son, Law Adviser of the Castle, is true, and Mr.
Vance, brother to the member of the city of Dublin,
is appointed to the post thus vacated. The Law
Advisership is an office generally coveted by aspi-
rants for place, as it almost invariably leads to
higher promotion, and is, besides, not to be lightly
regarded in a pecuniary sense; the fees and emolu-
ments for the last twelve months fell little short of
£3,000. The selection of Mr. Vance is said to be a
most judicious one, as, although his name is not
mnch before the public, he is known to be a
thoroughly sound and painstaking advocate.
THE IRISH COURT.
This afternoon the LOT d• Lieutenant, the Countess
of Eglinton, and suite, left the Castle in a carriage
and four, preceded by outriders, for Kingstown,
where tare not
for England. Their Excel-
lencies are not expected to return for about three
weeks.

METROPOLITAN BUILDINGS AcT.--3,8785r-rs e
of dangerous structures have been made under this act, at
an expense in fees of £3,827. The summonses which have
been issued in consequence are 572 in number, the expensed
Laving been paid in all cases by the parties summoned.
London, England, 1859-04-12

NORWICH.

It seems now tobcil;egcn;al feeling that the
Liberal candidates, Lord Bury and Mr. Schneider,
will have a " walk over."

OXFORDSHIRE.

The addresses of Mr. Henley and his colleagues
have not been issued, but it is said to be certain
that no opposition will be offered to the return of
the sitting members, Mr. Henley, Mr. Harcourt,
and Colonel North.
London, England, 1859-04-12

SOUTHWARK.

Last evening a very numerously attended meet-
ing of the electors and non-electors of this borough
took place at the Hotel, London-bridge, for the
purpose of hearing the statement of Mr. Locke, one
of the present members for the borough.
Shortly after seven o'clock Mr. Locke, accom-
panied by several gentlemen, entered the room, and
was greeted with enthusiastic cheering.
Dr. Challice was then called to the chair, and

Mr. LOCKE, in the course of a very lengthened
address, made referexce to the late measure of re-
form brought in by the Ministry, and of the igno-
minious defeat it suffered. He had objected to that
bill on the first night of its introduction, on the
ground' ihat it disfranchised a large body of the
working classes, and because he knew that it would
be most distasteful to the constituencies of all large
boroughs. He considered, instead of the Ministry
dissolving the house, it would have been much more
graceful to have not only withdrawn the bill, but
to have resigned their places—(cheers)---how long
they might, however, keep them after the return
of the new Parliament he (Mr. Locke) would leave
them to say. (Laughter.)
Mr. PUTLEY then moved a resolution expressing
satisfaction at the Parliamentary conduct of Mr.
Locke, and pledging to use every endeavour t) again
return him.

The resolution was seconded by Mr. REDGRAVE,
and carried amid great applause.
The friends of Mr. Apsley Pellatt also had a
meeting last night, at which a resolution in his
favour was agreed to.
London, England, 1859-04-12

HART'S PATENT ECONOMISING GAS
BURNER, the great desideratum of the age to all con-
sumers of Gas. By its use the objections to the introduction
of Gas into private dwellings are removed, inasmuch as every
particle of gas, on reaching the orifice of the burner, is fairly
consumed, and thus the diffusion of those noxious vapours so
injurious to health, and destructive to works of art, bindings
of books, &c., is entirely prevented.

The burner can be fitted by the most inexperienced hand to
any chandelier or bracket.
May be had at the Depot, 69, Fleet-street, E.C., price Two
Shillings each : one sent on receipt of 30 postage stamps.
London, England, 1859-04-12

BIRTHS.

130ROUGIL—On the 10th inst., at Chetwynd-park, Shror
shire, the wife of Burton Borough, Esq., of a son.
Ditummesp.--:On the 10th inst., at 74, Sloane-street, the
wife of W. Drummond, Esq., of a daughter.
WEGumnr.—On the 9th inst., at 23, Eaton-square, Op
wife of T. M. Weguelin, Esq., M.P., of a son.
WALSII.—On the 10th inst., at 35, Hill-street, Berkeley'
square, Lady Emily Walsh, of a son and heir.
London, England, 1859-04-12

STOKE-UPON-TRENT.

A numerous and influential meeting of the
electors was held yesterday at Stoke-upon-Trent,
when it was determined by the friends of Alder-
man Copeland to again put him in nomination for
that borough, and a requisition to that effect was
so numerously and respectably signed that little
doubt exists that he will be again returned.
London, England, 1859-04-12

THAMES WATERMEN AND LIGHTERMEN'S

BILL.
Lord CAMPBELL moved the suspension of the stand-
ing order 179, sec. 5, in order that'he might move that this
bill be recommitted to the same committee which reported
on'it on the 11th inst.

- _
Earl GREY suggested that the noble and learned lord
had better state his case before he moved the suspension of
the standing order, as much time would be saved by such
a course.
Lord CAMPBELL said he would adopt the suggestion
of the noble earl, and he accordingly entered at some length
into the causes that had induced him to adopt the present
course. It was the opinion of those opposed to
the measure that if it were allowed to pass as it at
present stood the watermen and lightermen would lose
many of their privileges, and the interests of the public
would greatly suffer. The committee to which the bill had
been referred had, it was contended, been prematurely
stopped. The committee were of opinion that after the
reception of the report from the Board of Trade the in-
quiry ought to close, but the opposers of the bill were of a
contrary opinion, as their counsel had not had an opportu-
•rity of cross examination.
The Earl of AIRLIE, in the absence of the noble lord
the chairman of the committee, defended the course adopted.
The noble and learned lord had stated that in the
committee, counsel against the bill and several
material witnesses had not been heard. Why
fact was that for a whole day the time of the committee
had been taken up with the examination of fourteen wit-
nesses, all called to speak to cne point, namely,
that the navigation of the Thames was of a
very difficult nature and required peculiar skill in the
watermen and lightermen. The chairman repeatedly called
for witnesses to speak on other points on which information
was wanted, but the opposers persisted in speaking only
upon the point above mentioned, and, under such circum-
stances, he considered the committee were' not only
justified, but bound to stop the waste of time that was
going on. With respect to the other allegations in the
petition, there was not one that was not fully inquired into
with the exception of that of vested rights. Considering
that this bill was very strongly recommended by the Ad-
miralty and the Board of Trade, he thought great delay
and expense would be incurred if the motion of the noble
and learned lord was agreed to.
(LEFT SITTING.)

HOUSE OF COMMONS—(Tins EVENING).
The SPEAKBR took the chair at 4 o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The Lords' amendments ,to the Norwich (City) Water
Bill and the Falmouth Docks and Harbour Bill were con-
sidered and agreed to, and the bills were respectively
ordered to be read a third time.

The Lymi7ton Railway Bill was read a third time.
The following bills were considered, and ordered for third
reading :—Carlisle and Penrith, &c., Roads; Commercial
Docks Acts Amendment ; Dundee and Newtyle Railway ;
Mountsorrel Railway; Nuneaton and Hinckley Railway;
Wear Navigation and Sunderland Docks.
The Galway llexbour and Port Act (1853) Amendment
Bill was read a second time.
London, England, 1859-04-12

ON SPINAL AND OTHER DEFORMITIES.

PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS on the
CAUSES and TREATMENT of CURVATURES of the
SPINE. Third Edition, price 6s.
Just published, Second Edition, price ls. 6d.

CASES and OBSERVATIONS illustrative of the beneficia:
results which may be obtained by close attention and per-
severance in some of the most unpromising instances of Spina]
Deformity, with numerous Engravings. And
FACTS and OBSERVATIONS on the PHYSICAL EDU-
CATION of CHILDREN, especially as regards the Preven-
tion of Spinal and other Deformities. With Engravings.
London, England, 1859-04-12

John Murray, Albemarle-street.

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free, ss. 6d.,
THE TREATMENT of STRICTURES of the
-1 URETHRA; showing why they so often appear In-
curable, when in reality they might be removed by the most
simple means.
By F. B. COURTENAY, DI.R C.S.E.,

And formerli §urgeon to the Metnpol4an.lnflrmary 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 valuable
contribution, both to the general and professionalleader, and
ought to be found in the private study of all who are subject
to stricture."—Medical Circular, Dec. Ist, 1858.
London: H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street.
London, England, 1859-04-12

THE HOP DUTY.

_
A Parliamentary return, issued on Saturday,
gives the numbers of acres of land in England
under the cultivation of hops in 1858, with the
number of pounds weight charged in each collec-
tion. The totals are as follow :
Acres.

Pounds.
675

5} ..
.1f ..

9,552:1 ..
1 ..
152 k ..
2 ..

11,136,014
44

117,962
988
1,515
1,971,091
2,467,302
1,241,591
15,468
992
1,052
4,422
223
3,885
20,405,455
55,249
716,946
123,763
48,854
14,146,358
604
11,259
3,015
660,245
London, England, 1859-04-12

COLONIAL.

TEA.—The market continues extremely firm, and prices
have an upward tendency. Common eongoa is now quoted
ls. 2d. per lb.
SUGAR.—The inquiries for home consumption have been
active, and prices are steady ' • large quantities are adver-
tised for public sale during the week. In the refined
market there has been only a moderate business transacted,
but previous rates are well sustained.
COFFEE.—The private contract market is very quiet,
the chief attention of the dealers being directed to the pub-
blic sale of New Plantation Ceylon. Prices are expected to
rule high, as the quantity advertised is very limited.
ItICE.—A better demand has been experienced, and prices
have advanced 3d. per cwt.
SALTPETRE.—Considerable activity has prevailtd In
the market, and a further advance of ls. to Is. 6d. per c*t.
may be quoted on all qualities.
TALLOW.—The market continues exceedingly firm, and
there are few sellers at present prices. P.Y.C., on the sport,
is quoted 535. 9d. ; June delivery, 545. 3d. to 545. ed. ; and
last three months, 545. 3d. per cwt.
London, England, 1859-04-12

BIRMINGHAM.

A public meeting of electors was held in
the Town-hall yesterday,,afternoon, for the pur-
pose of takiiig measures to the election
of Messrs. Scholefield and Bright as representa-
tives of the borough. There was a numerous
attendance. Alderman Lloyd presialed, and among
the gentlemen present were Mr. ;I roseph Sturge,
Mr. Chas. Sturge, Alderman Baldw in, Alderman
Lawden, Alderman Hodgson, Alderman Ryland,
Alderman Allday, Mr. J. S. Wright, Mr. Slaney,
Mr. Jaffray, and other influential sui porters of the
present members. Letters of apology for non-atten-
dance were read from both candid ates, but Mr.
Bright announced that he should be able to meet
any committee which might be appointed in the
course of the afternoon. After some discussion, in
which unanimity was strongly urg .ed upon the
Liberal section of the constituency, :a joint com-
mittee of the friends of both the Ares( not members
was appointed, and unbounded confidence was
expressed in their success. As yet the Ire is no sign
of an opposition.
London, England, 1859-04-12

Sarum
Bristol


Canterbury
Cornwall ..
Essex
Gloucester
Grantham
Hants
Hereford
Isle of Wight
Lincoln

2,044 ..
4,039 ..
1,3431 • .
221 ..
Lynn 2 ..
Northampton
Nottingham 7 ..
Oxford
Reading
Rochester 17,974k ..
Sheffield
Stourbridge
Suffolk
Surrey
Sussex
Taunton
Wales, Middle 25
Ware
Worcester

1,0711 ..

Total 47,6011 .. 53,125,100
The return for Scotland is nil. The duty on hops
does not extend to Ireland. A note states that in
the foregoing account the pounds weight of hops
charged with duty in a parish do not necessarily
represent the produce of the acres of land under
hop cultivation in such parish, it being not unfre
quent.ly tho practice of planters to remove hops
fr•m the parish where they grow to another, for
the purpose of " curing and bagging." The quan-
tity of British hops exported from the United
Kingdom to foreign countries, from Ist January to
30th June, 1858, was 646,003 lbs. As many as
13,000 cwt. of foreign hops were imported from
foseign countries from Ist January to 31st Decem-
ber, 1858.

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.--Meadow hay, £2 10s to £4 lOs ; clover,
do., £4 5s to £5 5s ; and straw, £1 4s to 8s per load.
A steady trade, at full prices.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £2los to £4 lOs ; clover
do., £4 Os to £5 5s ; and straw, £1 5s to £1 9s per load.
Both hay and straw were in fair request, at late rates.
WIIITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £2 108 to £4los ; clover
do., £4 5s to £5 5s ; and straw, £1 3s to £l7s per load.
A. moderate inquiry.
London, England, 1859-04-12

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD,-111eadow hay, £2 108 to £4 10s ; clover,
do., £4 5s to £5 ss; and straw, £1 4s to £1 8s per load.
A steady trade, at full prices.
CIIMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £2 10s to £4 lOs ; clover
do., £4 Os to £5 5s ; and straw, £1 5s to £1 98 per lead.
Both hay and straw were in fair request, at late rates.
WHITECRAPEL.—Meadow hay, £2 10s to £4loa ; clover
do., £4 5s to £5 5s ; and straw, £1 3s to £l7s per load.
A moderate inquiry.
London, England, 1859-04-12

HOUSEHOLD WORDS.—The result of an
application made this day to the Master of the Rolls,
on behalf of Messrs. BRADBURY and Evans, having been an
undertaking on the part of Mr. CHARLES DICKENS to alter
the statement put forth by himself in reference t 3 "House-
hold Words," Messrs. BRADBURY and EVANS have to an-
nounce that it is only Mr. DICKENS'S editorial connection
with that work that is about to cease.
March 26, 1859.
London, England, 1859-04-12

SURREY (EAST).

The two sitting members have just issued their
addresses to the electors of East Surrey. Mr. Locke
King says .

" Lord Derby's Cabinet adopted, as part of their measure
of reform, one provision which I have long laboured to pass
—the extension of the county franchise to £lO occupiers.
But, while doing this, the Government, in effect, destroyed
the benefit of my bill, by disfranchising those county elec-
tors whose qualifications are in boroughs. Now, anxious
as I am for the extension of the county franchise, I can
never accept a measure which, although by one clause it
enfranchises many, yet by another disfranchises numbers,
counted by tens of thousands of intelligent and independent
electors."

Mr. Alen]; is of opinion that the proposal to
disqualify 100,000 electors was neither " just nor
politic," and was fatal to the bill. Had the dis-
qualifying clause been abandoned by the Govern-
ment, and had the borough franchise been lowered
the Reform Bill might, with a few minor altera-
tions, have been carried.
London, England, 1859-04-12

STAMFORD-APRIL 9.

Yesterday there was a fair show of wheat, and the trade
ruled rather dull, at previous rates. Fine barley was in
tolerable demand, at extreme prices. Oats come tardily to
hand, at late prices. Beans a meagre show.
Wheat .. . 38s to 43s Oats.. 24s to 301
I White do 44s to 48s Beans 44s to 48s
Barley . .. 28s to 30s I Beans, new 40s to 445

DERBY—APRIL 9.
We had a dull market at our corn exchange nster'
day, without any alteration in the general currencies of
last market day. Scarcely anything doing in barley. Beans
•
in small supply. Oats as before.
White wheat, new, 42s to 468 Barley, grinding• 288 to 30s
Red do. 37s to 42s Oats, old, 24s to 305
Old white 42s to 46s New do 26s to 30e
Red do.. 37s to 42s I Beans. 40s to 46s
Barley, malting... .388 to 42s 1 Peas ....--8 to --0

li AL Pal lI L 9.
We had verysmall suppliesDY
ToA-dy of f wheat, oats, and
barley. Seed demand for barley and oats influenced prices
a little, so that generally they are in favour of sellers.
IRK
Wheat (N). Barley (N). Oats (N).
First.... 368 Od 27s Od 20s Od
Second .. 43s Od 32s Od 24s Od
Third .. 46s Od 34s 6d 25s 6a
Wheat (0). ' Barley (0). Oats (0).
First.... —s Od -s Od —S Oa
Second.. —s Od --8 Od --6 Od
Third .. —s Oct —s Od __. dO

COAL MARKET—Apnu 11.
(Prices of Coal per Ton at the close of the market.)
s. d. , Walls End.
Euddle's West Hartleyls 0
Bell's Primrose. ll 6
Burnhope 12 0
Holywell 13 6
Haswell Gas. ll 6
Ward's West Hartley l4 0
Wylam l4 0
Howard's West Hart-
ley

s. d.
Haswell . l7
9
South Hetton l6
Russell' Hetton l6 3
Kelloo l6 0
14 3
Heugh Hall
Nixon's Merthyr ...„ 21 0
Powell' s Duffey Steam 21 0
Lambton ' l7 0
West Hetton .ll 9
South Hartlepool. 15 3
Gosforth
Trimdon Hartlepool. l6 6
)t, 72—Sold, 48.

Walls End.
Braddyll's Hatton. 15 6
.Harton
Ships at market

LOCAL SHARE MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL-APRIL ii.

The market was agitated all day, and after fluctuations
of about 1 per cent., prices closed rather better than at the
opening, with a very firm appearance, Midlands, 1004
Eastern Counties, 11± i—Chester and Holyheads. 49i O
Bheffields 374 B—Caledonians, 79 t —Laneashre and ork-
shire) 921; 3h—London and North-Westerns, 93 --Dutch
Mulish, dis.—Dovers, 20 9-16—Berwic s, 90
Birkenheads, 621 3--Leeds Northern, 45 f.

MANCHESTER—APRIL 1:.
There was a large business doing, and prices rather
lower. Leeds 92 92I—Dovers 20i—North Staffords, 41
Great 'Western, 57 —Midlands, 100—Eastern Counties,
11z -.Sheffields, 374—Londons, 93—Trunks, 8/.

BIRMINGHAM—APRIL 11.
There was a fair amount of business dove to-day in thia
market. Londons, 931—Midlands, 99-1--South Stafford/a.
101. - .
London, England, 1859-04-12

SURREY (EAST).

The two sitting members have just issued their
addresses to the electors of East Surrey. Mr. Locke
King says

" Lord Derby's Cabinet adopted, as part of their measure
of reform, one provision which I have long laboured to pass
—the extension of the county franchise to £lO occupiers.
But, while doing this, the Government, in effect, destroyed
the benefit of my bill, by disfranchising those county elec-
tors whose qualifications are in boroughs. Now, anxious
as I am for the extension of the county franchise, I can
never accept a measure which, although by one clause it
enfranchises many, yet by another disfranchises numbers,
counted by tens of thousands of intelligent and independent
electors."

Mr. Alcock is of opinion that the proposal to
disqualify 100,000 electors was neither " just nor
politic," and was fatal to the bill. Had the dis-
qualifying clause been abandoned by the Govern-
ment, and had the borough franchise been lowered
the Reform Bill might, with a few minor altera-
tions, have been carried.
London, England, 1859-04-12

GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH,
USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY,
AND PRONOUNCED BY HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to bo
THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED.
WISER YOU ASK FOR
GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH,
SEE THAT YOU GET IT,
As inferior kinds are often substituted.
Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, &e., &o.
WOTHERSPOON & CO., GLASGOW AND LONDON.
London, England, 1859-04-12

PONTEFRACT.

Mr. Overend, Q.C., is the Conservative
candi-
date for this borough. Mr. Overend unsuccessfully
contested the representation of Sheffield against
Mr. Roebuck and Mr. Hadfield, at the general
election in 1857.

SALFORD. •
Mr. Massey offers himself for re-election. Mr.
Henry Ashworth has not yet offered himself, but
the requisition to him has already received 750
signatures, and he will probably be announced this
day.

SOMERSET (WEST.)
Mr. W. H. G. Langton has issued an address
announcing that it is not his intention to solicit a
London, England, 1859-04-12

TILE NAVY.

The Perseverance screw steam troop•ship, Com-
mander Edward R. Power, sailed from the Mother-
bank at daylight yesterday morning.
The screw steam transport Princess Charlotte (the
arrival of which at Spithead from Hong Kong with
military and naval invalids was announced,in The
Sun of yesterday), went into Portsmouth Harbour
from Spithead yesterday morning, and landed her
invalids, passengers, &c., on the north jetty at the
Dockyaad. The military invalids consisted of—
Royal Artillery, 26 men; Royal Engineers, 13
mon ; Ist Royals, 1 man ; 59th Foot, 22 men ;
Medical Staff; 9 ; and 1 deserter (sent on board at
the Cape of Good Hope, from the 2d battalion of
12th Foot), five women, and two children.

The Assurance, 4, screw steam gun-vessel, Com-
mander C. Aynsley, at Portsmouth, it is expected
will turn her crew over to a hulk, and be placed in
dock for examination and repair.
Commander Charles L. Waddilove has been ap-
pointed to the St. Vincent.
London, England, 1859-04-12

Captain Caulkins fortunately accompanied her hus-
band this voyage, and the rescued speak in terms
of the highest praise of her gentle and unremitting
exertions for their benefit."

SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT _RAMSGATE

RAMSGATE, MONDAY EVENING.
Great excitement was caused this morning in
Ramsgate and the neighbourhood by the discovery
of the body of a man below the East Cliff, near the
residence of Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart., under
circumstances of great mystery, but which leave
little doubt that a murder of peculiar atrocity has
been committed. The body was found naked at
the foot of the cliff, with a stab in the left
breast reaching to the heart, one arm broken,
and the left hand missing, having been cut
out from the socket. The hand and a small
chopper were subsequently found on the rocks
at no great distance from the body, and the
coat, waistcoat, and trousers of the deceased
were also lying near the spot. The unfortu-
nate deceased is a foreigner, believed to be a Ger-
man, and has been identified by= the porter at the
Royal Oak Hotel, as having been at the house on
Sunday morning. He then asked the porter to
brush his clothes, which was done, and the deceased
soon afterwards went away. The porter remembers
that the left hand of the deceased was bandaged at
the time, and from this circumstance an impression
has been formed in the minds of some persons who
have viewed the body, that this was a case, not of
murder, but of suicide ; that the deceased, in a fit
of frenzy, first chopped off his hand, and then
stabbed himself to the heart. The fact of the arm
being broken, however, favours the opinion that he
fell from the cliff, and a medical gentleman who
visited the spot being appealed to, said it was im-
possible for the deceased to have stabbed himself to
the heart and then thrown himself over the cliff.
We may add that, up to the time we write, no
weapon has been discovered with which the wound
in the left breast could have been inflicted. It is
to be hoped that the inquiry to take place before
the coroner will dispel the mystery with which at
present this shocking affair is surrounded.
London, England, 1859-04-12

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
trader the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be produced ShaksPeare's historica'
play of KING HENRY V.
King Henry V., Mr. C. Kean ; Chorus, Mrs. C. Kean.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYNTARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, will be produced a new Comedy, en
titled EVERYBODY'S FRIEND. Mr. and Mrs." Charles
Mathews.

After which, A GAME OF SPECULATION. Mr. Affable
Hawk, Mr. C. Mathews.
And THE GALICIAN FETE.

Commence at 7.
London, England, 1859-04-12

THE OPIUM TRADE.

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order of the amount of such taxation paid by each ; and
grouped in classes of £l,OOO as under £1,000; of from
£,lOOO to £2,000 ; from £2,000 to £3,000, &c.: and a like
return for each county or Parli division of a
county separately from the boroughsamentary within the same.
IMPORTATION" OF GOLD INTO INDIA.
IMr. C. VILLIERS asked the Secretary of State for
mporttion of whether thereol was at present any restriction on the
tender of gold was d intolawful British India ; and whether the
; Axtd in payment of debt in that coun-
try Airther, if tiuse, resuictioiali wait, whether it was

the intention of the Indian Go vernment that they should
continue ?
Lord STANLEY said that at present there was no pro-
hibition tc the importation of gold into British India, but
gold was not a legal tender in that country. The subject
was one of great moment, and the Indian Government did
not propose to make any- alters tion at present.
London, England, 1859-04-12

YORK RACES.-( MIS DAY)

(Br ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

ZETLAND STAKES.

Lady Falconer
Rattlebone 2

Interest .. 3
Ten ran.
GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP.

Gladiolus 1
Precious Stone....
Burgomaster
Eleven ran. Won by a short neck.
SPRING ST. LEGER.

Birthday filly
2
Shafto

Five ran.
KNAVESMIRE PLATE.

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Neophyte)
Gibside Fairy
Bilberry

Fourteen ran.

LATEST BETTING.

THE DERBY.
Bto 1 agst Promised Land
25 to 1 agst Rainbow
CHESTER CUP.—Gorsebill scratched.

THE ALTERATION AND " CONVER-
SION" OF SHIPS.

A copy of the report of the Surveyor of the Navy
respecting the alleged unnecessary alterations of
her Majesty's ships during the last 11 years, and
on the votes and expenditure under votes Nos. 8,
9, and 10 of the Navy Estimates during the same
period, has just been presented to Parliament by
her Majesty's command and printed. It purports
to be a reply to a string ofsearching questions issued
from the Admiralty-office on the 14th of March.
Sir B. W. Walker reports on the 29th. He an-
swers categorically and in a tabular form queries
relating to the Racer, the Lyra, the San Ficrenzo,
the Immortalite, the Howe, the Mersey, and the
Orlando. Sir B. W. Walker, in a foot-note, as-
sumes the full responsibility of having recommended
to the Board that alteration of the Howe, in which
" the so-called wasteful expenditure was incurred,
and about which so many erroneous statements
have been made." The Howe, he adds, is the only
ship designed for the screw during the last 11 years
that has undergone any alteration, the actual ex-
pense of the alteration was £384 ss. 3d., "the only
sum expended on all the screw ships designed with-
in the last 11 years." It appears further that 37
line-of-battle ships, 6 blocks, 31 frigates, and 4
mortar frigates were built and " converted" in the
Royal dockyards between the Ist of April, 1848,
ana the Ist of April, 1859. The number of corvettes
and sloops so built was 43, and the number of gun-
boats 14, besides one floating battery and two
yachts. A long list of vessels built by contract
and purchased, which had to be completed and
fitted for sea in the dockyards, during the same
period, is also appended. They amount in all to
about 205, exclusive of mortar vessels and floats.
The aggregate tonnage of the ships built (includ-
ing the " converted" ones) and fitted between
April, 1848, and April, 1859, is 209,408 tons, and
the cost £4,948,378 ; the sailing ships converted
into screws in dock measured 54,700 tons, and the
cost was £323,118 ; while the ships repaired, fitted
for commission for sea, for advanced ships, and for
the steam reserve, &c. measured 914,371 tons, the
cost being £6950,766. The gross total amount of
these expenses, adding incidental items, was
£12,614,821, the annual amount varying from
£828,734 to £1,562,475.
London, England, 1859-04-12

CARDIFF.

It is Lieut.-Colonel Stuart, the present member,
and not Lord James Stuart, who offers himself for
re-election for Cardiff.

COLCHESTER.

Mr. Miller, the sitting member in the Tory in-
terest, stands with Mr. Papillon, a new candidate
of the same party. Mr. Rebow, the sitting mem-
ber in the Liberal interest, offers himself for
re-election. It is understood that Mr. Win-
grove Cooke, who contested the borough with
Lord John Manners, will be the second Liberal
candidate, but that gentleman bas not yet issued
his address. At the last election the Liberals had
a majority of 101 on the poll.

DORSET (COUNTY.)
The present members have again signified their
intention of putting themselves forward for the
county of Dorset. Mr. H. Ker Seymer and Mr.
H. G. Sturt voted against Lord John Russell's re-
solution, while the Hon. W. H. Portman voted in
its favour, as he considered that the proposed dis-
franchisement of a large body of the 40s. free-
holders was so highly objectionable to require the
marked condemnation of the House of Commons.

ESSEX (NORTH.)
Although but little sign of a change in this divi-
sion is at present apparent, we are informed that a
Conservative committee are taking the representa-
tion of the division into consideration. The pre-
sent members, Mr. Beresford and Mr. Du Cane, are
the only candidates ostensibly in the field, but it is
understood that Colonel Ruggles Brise has not for-
gone his intention, expressed some months ago, to
come forward at the next election. It would
appear that some of the leading Conservatives are
not satisfied with Mr. Beresford, partly, it is said,
from that hon. gentleman having no claim to the
seat as a territorial proprietor, or as possessing any
influence in the county. It is rumoured that
Colonel Brise is quite ready to give up his claim
provided Mr. Beresford will also retire, and thus
make way for other gentlemen named as unexcep-
tionable in point of local position. It is, however,
very doubtful whether Mr. Beresford will consent
to such an arrangement, as he is by no means un-
popular with a large section of the constituency.
London, England, 1859-04-12

THAMES.

CHARGE OP SMUGGLING.--John Fowler, aged 32, the
steward of the steam-ship East Indian, was brought before
Mr Yardley, charged with smuggling 91 lbs. of foreign
manufactured tobacco which had not paid duty.
_ _

It appeared from the evidence of Mr. Rees, a tide sur-
veyor, that he went on board the East Indian in the river
yesterday, and found 91 lbs, of foreign manufactured to-
London, England, 1859-04-12

LYME REGIS.

Mr. J. W. Treeby, who Oiers himself for this
borough, denounces the proposed Reform Bills both
of Lord J. Russell and Mr. Bright, and says that
members of the most opposite opinions in the House
of Commons combined to defeat the " just and im•
partial measure" brought in by the Government.

MARLBOROUGH.
Lord Ernest Bruce and Mr. H. B. Baring have
just issued a joint address, asking for re-election.
It was generally understood that Lord Ernest Bruce
had intended to stand for the county, but, in con-
sequence of pressing solicitations, Mr. Walter Long
will still represent North Wilts.
London, England, 1859-04-12

PENRYN AND FALMOUTH.

The sitting members, Messrs. Baring and Gurney,
have arrived, and are actively canvassing the con-
stituency, by whom they have been well received ;
they are to he opposed by Mr. Bowel Gwyn and a
Mr. John Fitzgerald Leslie Foster (who made his
appearance on Saturday), upon the Conservative
interest ; the former gentleman has not yet returned
to the borough since his canvass a fortnight ago,
and the latter has published a very lengthy address
to the electors, most specious, promising, and flat-
tering ; he is reported to be a millionaire from
Australia.
London, England, 1859-04-12

THE IMMORTAL HARVEY.—AII Hygeists
throughout the world will be glad to hear that at the
base of the Morisonian Monument, at the British College of
Health, the name of the discoverer of the circulation of the
blood has been engraved in prominent characters. It is right
that such should be the case, since the Hygeian system of
James Morison, the Hygeist, is founded upon the great disco-
very of Harvey, who was at the time denounced by the medi-
cal profession as a quack and impostor !
British College of Health, Euston-road, London,
March 18, 1359.
London, England, 1859-04-12

TOWER HAMLETS.

Mr. Ayrton again offers himself for the Tower
Hamlets. At present no mention is made of any
opposition to the sitting members. •

WEYMOUTH.

The election for this borough is likely to be one
of unexampled severity. Colonel Freestun and
Mr. Campbell, the present members (who supported
Lord John Russell's resolution), offer them-
selves for re-election. The Conservative party have
brought forward Lord Grey de Wilton and Slr. G.
R. Brookes, the eminent shipowner of London, and
both parties are vigorously canvassing the town for
votes. So evenly balanced are the two great politi-
cal parties here that it is quite uncertain as to
what the result of the contest will be. The majo-
rity either way will be very small, probably within
20. Col. Freestun is an old member and a towns-
man, and will doubtless be well supported. Mr.
Campbell, whose connection with Weymouth is
only recent, will also have a fair share of support,
but the efforts of the Conservatives to carry the
election in favour of Lord Grey de Wilton and Mr.
Brookes will, from present appearances, be of the
most energetic character, which will render it
necessary for the Liberal party to look well to their
supporters to prevent the representation being
wrested from them.
London, England, 1859-04-12

MARRIAGES

GRACE—MILLAR.—On the 9th inst.,-
at StoCkwell-greell
New Chapel, Mr. William Grace, jun., of 'Wakefield, to
Elizabeth Petherbridge, only child of R. J. Millar, Esq.?
of Holland-grove, North Brixton.
STARTUP—KENTISH.—On the 9th inst., at St. Maris,
Islington, Mr. Thomas William Startup, of West Far-
leigh, Kent, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Kentish,
of Wharton-street, Lloyd-square.
London, England, 1859-04-12

TOWER HAMLETS.

Mr. Ayrton again offers himself for the Tower
Hamlets. At present no mention is made of any
opposition to the sitting members.

WEYMOUTH.

The election for this borough is likely to be one
of unexampled severity. Colonel Freestun and
Mr. Campbell, the present members (who supported
Lord John Russell's resolution), offer them-
selves for re-election. The Conservative party have
brought forward Lord Grey de Wilton and Mr. G.
R. Brookes, the eminent shipowner of London, and

both parties are vigorously cauvassing the town for
votes. So evenly balanced are the two great politi-
cal parties here that it is quite uncertain as to
what the result of the contest will be. The majo-
rity either way will be very small, probably within
20. Cal. Freestun is an old member and a towns-
man, and will doubtless be well supported. Mr.
Campbell, whose connection with Weymouth is
only recent, will also have a fair share of support,
but the efforts of the Conservatives to carry the
election in favour of Lord Grey de Wilton and Mr.
Brookes will, from present appearances, be of the
most energetic character, which will render it
necessary for the Liberal party to look well to their
supporters. to prevent the representation being
wrested from them.
London, England, 1859-04-12

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free, ss. 6d.,
THE TREATMENT of STRICTURES of the
-I- URETHRA; showing why they so often appear In-
curable, when in reality they might be removed by the most
simple means.
By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R C.S.E.,

And formerly Surgean to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the

Curgof 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 systematicmanagement
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 valuable
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, Dec. Ist, 1858.
London : H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street.
London, England, 1859-04-12

Lord and Lady Cranworth will leave town early
next week for their seat, Holwood, Kent.
Lord and Lady Calthorpe and family will shortly
leave town for Elbeshani Park, Hants.

Lady Rolle has arrived at her residence in Upper
Grosvenor-street, from Bicton, Exeter, for the season.
Sir Alexander and Lady Malet have returned to
Frankfort from a visit to Lord and Lady Brougham in
Grafton-street. _

Sir Charles and Lady Lamb have arrived at the
Clarendon from Beauport, Little Sussex. _ _
London, England, 1859-04-12

THE NEW BOARD OF ADMIRALTY.

Y._♦

Rear-Admiral of the Red Sir Henry J. Leeke,
K.C.8., K.H., is the new _Lord of the Admiralty,
vice Captain the Hon. S. T. Carnegie, C.B. Admiral
Leeke is a son of the late Ile-nry Leeke, an active
magistrate and deputy-lieutenant for the county of
Hants. He was born in 1789, and entered the
royal navy in 1803. His services may be thus
stimmarised :—He was midshipman of the Terrible
at the attack of a French vessel under the batteries
of Leghorn in 1808, end of the Volontaire, during
much boat service in th e Mediterranean, particu-
larly in 1809, when, b eing- in command of the barge
and cutter, he destroyed a French vessel near Mar-
seilles, for which he received the thanks of his
captain. He became lieutenant in 1810, and com-
mander in 1814, and common ded the Myrmidon,
actively employed in the suppression of the slave
trade in Africa from 1820 to 1823 ; commanded a
squadron of four of her Majesty's ships, with part
of 2d West Indian Regiment, at the defeat of a
native army and destruc 'tion of a battery at the
Pongos, and captured tvco large slavers in the
Bonny River, which had p,-eviclusly beaten off his
boats ; took and destroyed 17 vessels and liberated
3,000 slaves, besides perfortnin, g numerous other
important services with referent e to the gum trade
at Fortendie, and protection of British interests,
surveying 600 miles of the coast, &c., for which he
received the thanks of the Conan iodore and of the
Colonial Governor, and was subsequently knighted.
He was appointed superintendent of the Indian
navy in 1851 ; and in December, 1856, to the com-
mand of the fleet sent out to conduct the naval
operations on the coast of Persia ; and was highly
spoken of in several despatches from the Secretary
to the Government of India.
The Board is now composed of ie following :
The Right Hon. Sir J. S. Pakingt on, Bart., M.P. ,•
Vice-Admiral William F. Martin ; Vice-Admiral
the Hon. Sir R. S. Dundas, K.C.B. ; Rear-Admiral
Sir Alexander Milne, K.C.B. • RI gar-Admiral Sir
Henry J. Leeke, K.C.8., K.H. ; I Hon. Frederick
Lygon, M.P. • First Secretafy, the Right Hon. H.
T. S. Corry, M.P. ; Second Secretary, William G.
Romaine, Esq., C.B.
London, England, 1859-04-12

FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

The Earl of HARDWICKE gave notice that on Friday
the noble earl, the Foreign Secretary, hoped to be able to
make a statement to the house relative to foreign affairs.
The house adjourned at 10 minutes to eight o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-(YESTERDAY.)
APPROPRIATION BILL.
This bill, which is always an infallible omen of the close
of the session being- at hard, was brought in by Sir S.
Northcote, and read a first time.
London, England, 1859-04-12

MANCHESTER.

The working classes are getting up a requisition
to Alderman Heywood, bookseller. There is a rumour
that Mr. Robertson Gladstone, merchant, of Liver-
pool, will be brought forward by the Liberals.

NORWICH.
It seems now to be the general feeling that the
Liberal candidates, Lord Bury and Mr. Schneider,
will have a " walk over."