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would have found that by a Concordat made by
the Pope of Rome in 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte weal
to nominate ail the bishops.—(Laughter.) He did
so. Then why was it said there was nothing new in
this proceeding ? He (Mr. Alderman Thompson)
would not make any suggestions as to what
might be the inducement that had actuated the Pope
to this course, but he believed the novelties introduced
into the service of the Church of England,
and which had interfered with the pure and simple
manner of conducting public worship, had been
attended with evil consequences.—(Loud cheers.)
Many of the parties who had introduced
those novelties into our Church service bad
since gone to Rome, and those who adopted simi-
lar practices, he (Mr. Alderman Thompson) hoped,
jor the sake of our religion, would soon follow them.
The resolution having been put,
Mr. G. STRINGER came forward as a Protestant
and enemy to Puseyism and Rome to speak against
the resoltition. He wanted the meeting to award
justice to their enemies. He was a member of the
Protestant Church of England, and he hoped after
this declaration he should meet with fair play. He
called upon them to hesitate before they passed the
resolution. Was this the first time that Catholicism had
been introduced into England ?—(Cries of " He's a
Puseyite.") He was no such thing; but when he
remembered what had been done for Catholics, and
the declaration of Lord John Russell, that justice
could not be done to the Roman Catholics without the
introduction of Popish bulls were made legal—
(Hear, hear)—he for one was ready to do everything
consistent with reason and justice to resist the
progress of Romanism, but when he remembered
the speeches of Lord John Russell, Lord Lyndhurst,
and others of their class, made in 1846, he was not
surprised at the recent proceedings of the Pope ; be-
cause these very speeches could have bad no other
tendency than to encourage them.—(Cheers.) He
maintained, then that the words of the resolution were
untrue, for the Government and the Queen had al-
ready surrendered her supremacy over Roman Ca-
tholics.—(Cries of "No, no," " Off, off," and con-
tusion.)
The gentleman concluded abruptly, by moving an
amendment, but no one seconded it, and it therefore
fell to the ground.
The resolution was then put, and carried' unani-
mously.
Mr. CUMMINGS, a City merchant, moved the second
resolution, and in so doing he declared that nothing
but this all-important subject could have collected so
many thousands in that hall as he then saw. He ad-
mitted with the last speaker that much had been done
for the Catholics during the last twenty years, but
how had they returned those favours ?—(Cheers.) Was
Ireland raised from misery. Were the Catholics grate-
ful for the concessions or more attached to the Throne ?
—(No, no.) The question now agitating the
country must be decided by the two classes of Catho-
lics and Protestants? The voice of the latter must
demand the immediate abolition of "mummeries," or
their liberty would soon be at end. England had
been happy and prosperous since the revolution
of 1688, and so it would remain if its people would
now stand forward in support of Protestantism.—
(Cheers.) Do not let it be supposed that they were
fighting the battle of Protestants alone. In doing
what he bad suggested they would be protecting
Catholics against the tyranny of Rome.—(Hear.)
In the reign of Edward 111., the Pope of Rome drew
as much money out of this country by his
extortions as the whole of its revenue amounted to,
and unless the people determined to resist the pre-
sent aggressive influence of Rome, those days of ex-
tortion and oppression would soon return.—(Cheers.)
He therefore called upon the city of London to sup-
port the supremacy and throne of the Queen,
who had set the whole world an example not
alone as a Sovereign, but as a mother and daughter,
which other potentates would do well to follow.—
(Cheers.) The whole policy of Rome was to get the
rich into its clutches by seducing their younger
sons and daughters, and confining them in
prisons called colleges and nunneries ; but if
the people of England only did their duty,
this conspiracy would fail.—(Cheers.) The resolution
he had to move was to this effect:—" That this meeting
believes' the great advancement made by the nation,
during the last three centuries, in all the elements of
national strength, was owing to its deliverance from
the baneful influence of foreign ecclesiastical do-
minion."

Mr. WALKER seconded the resolution, and read a
paragraph from the Perth:Constitutional, which stated
that the Roman Catholic bishop of that district had
announced the intention of France and other Conti-
nental powers to aid the Pope in the event of his Bull
being rejected by this country. The real object
of the present movement on the part of the
Pope was not the subversion, but the political de-
struction of this country.— (Cheers.)
Mr. P. LAURIE was glad to meet so large an assem-
bly within that cradle of civil and :religious liberty to
support the cause of Protestantism ; but he did not
think the last resolution went far enough, and there-
fore he wished to move an addition to it. Not alone
was the Pope to blame, but the unworthy sons of the
Church, who were the pioneers in this aggressive step,
should also be denounced.—(Tremendous cheers.)
What was the use of closing the gates to the enema
without, if they allowed an enemy to remain within ?
—(Cheers.) He was just as much opposed to do-
mestic ecclesiastical tyranny as foreign supremacies,
and he for one would neither submit to the Popery
of Rome nor the mummeries of Pimlico.—
(Cheers.) If they turned out the Pope's bull,
to make the movement effective they must also turn

out the tracts of the Tractarians, and send the Pu-
seyites after them.—(Cheers.) He proposed the
following addition to the resolution :—" And we
also feel it to be our bounden duty to express our
opinion, that we view with indignation and alarm the
extensive promulgation and introduction of Romish
principles and Romish practices into the service of the
Church of England by many churchmen of this and
other dioceses, and to express our belief that greater
danger is to be apprehended front the unfaithful
teaching within the Established Church than from
any hostility without."
Alderman SIDNEY seconded the addition, consider-
ing that the Pusey ices were as much to blame as the
Romish doctors, and any law which should
be directed against Rome must also reach
them. The people of this country had been
terribly cajoled by their statesmen, and it was with
humiliation he confessed that the present proceedings
of the Pope were in no way antagonistic to the exist-
ing law. No statute could be produced against

it, and while they denounced priestoraft let them not
forget that they had been led astray by statecraft.—
(Cheers.) Sir Robert Peel and Lord John Russell
had alike truckled with the Roman Catholics, and
if the city of London wished to stop
the aggressive policy of Rome it would
at once declare that the legislation of the country
should be dictated in a Protestant spirit.—(Cheers.)
Mr. SCARBOROUGH was an opponent of Popery, but
not of Roman Catholics, and he hoped the meeting
would hear no more of returning to prohibitory Acts of
Parliament, except it were to destroy the existence of
Puseyites in the Church. Let them remember, how-
ever, that wax candles did not make Puseyites. There
were hundreds of Established Church Jesuits who
dispensed with the candles, and he warned the meeting
to watch the teachings of all their pastors with care.
The Rer. Mr. PococK then stepped forward to re-
sist the addition, but some one in the body
of the hall called out " He's a Puseyite," and
immediately the reverend gentleman was greeted
with a terrific yell. Still, above the thunder of
voices, was heard the cry of " No wax candles,"
" No wafer gods," " No Popery," and " Off ;" but, not-
withstanding these manifestations of displeasure, the rev.
gentleman stood his ground, and kept gesticulating and
twisting about till the Lord Mayor came forward and
insisted.upon his retiring. Order was then restored,
when,

Mr. D. W. Winn offered himself, and was received
with immense cheering. He told the meeting that
those who had supported it had four objects in view—
first, to support the Queen's supremacy against
L foreign domination ; secondly, to declare the sufli-
ciency of the Scriptures to reform religion ; thirdly,
to assert the right of every man to interpret
' the Scriptures as he thought proper ; and
fourthly, to opppose the enemies of the Church
without and denouncing of enemies within. Now
those objects would not be fully accornpanished unless
they adopted the addition to the resolution ; and he
therefore hoped it would be unanimously agreed to.
Puseyism as well as Popery had both a tendency to
enslave the soul and debase the mind, and as he
understood the Reverend Gentleman who wished to
address them a while ago was the chaplain of the
Rev. Mr. Dodswortb, he was sorry the meeting
did not hear him, because he shouldihave been glad to
learn how he could reconcile his Puseyite principles
with the doctrines and practices of the Protestant
Church of England.
Mr. Ross supported the resolution; but in doing so
be begged it to be understood that he raised his voice
not against his Roman Catholic fellow-subjects, but
against the Popish system. He would still allow
Catholics to build churches, to worship images, and
wear beads and crucifixes if they so thought fit; but
never would he tolerate any proposal to have their
system recognised by the law.—(Cheers.)
The resolution, with the addition, was then put
and carried unanimously.
Sir JAMES DUKE Bart., M.P., moved the third
resolution as fellows •--" That an humble address be
presented to the Queen, praying her Majesty
to be pleased to take such measures
on this occasion as may sustain the royal prerogative,
vindicate the independence of the state, and repel all
attempts, either direct or indirect, to restore foreign
ecclesiastical power in the land." He excused himself
for not making a lengthened speech, on the ground that
he had only just come off a long journey, but he was
gratified at being Able to tell them upon the authority

of Lord John Russell that her Majesty neither sym-
pathised with Popery nor Puseyisrn.—(Cheers.)
21r. HOARE, of the firm of Barnard, Hoare, and
1 Co., seconded the resolution.

The resolutioo, like the others, was carried by ac-
clamation.

Mr. FOWELL moved the address, which was se-
conded by Mr. MATTHEW CLARKE, and unanimously
adopted.

Thanks were then voted to the Lord Mayor, and
th:ee cheers having been given for the Queen, the
meeting broke up.

THE BRAZILS.

FALMOIITR, Nov. 23.—Her Majesty's packet Ex-
press, Lieutenant Lory commander, arrived here to-
day with the Brazil mails, having left Rio de Janeiro
on the 11th of October. She brings about 35,0001.
on freight, principally on mining account, and the
following passengers, viz., Messrs. Tennent, Petty, Col-
lier, Guiggar, and servant ; Molinara, and Wehner ;
Senhor H. Vianna de Leima and lady, two children,
and servant; Senhor S. de Rego Barros, M. Marc
Delesderrier, Baron Mengden, Secretary of the
Russian Legation at Rio Janiero ; Senhor de Ba-
rozzo and servant ; Madame N. Levis, and Mr.
Hamilton, lady, and three children.
This packet brings the important news of the
Buenos Ayrean Minister having demanded his pas-
ports, and of the march of Brazilian troops to the
southward. A declaration of war between those
countries was daily expected to be made.
In tradewe learn that the dulness which prevailed
in the produce market for some time previous to the
sailing of the Penguin, and caused by the great
fluctuations in the European markets, had been suc-
ceeded by great activity, and in coffee above 190,000
bags had been sold, principally for the Mediterranean
and the United States.

On the packet's departure the prices were—supe-
rior, dolls. 3.450 to dolls. 3.500 per arroba, equal to
355. 6d. per cwt. on board ; good first, dolls. 3250 to
dolls. 3.350 per arroba, equal to 34i. per cwt. on
board; and good second, dolls. 2.900 to dolls. 3.000,
equal to 30s. 7d. per cwt. on board.
Sugar—White, dolls. 2.700 to dolls. 3.000 per
arroba ; brown, dolls. ] .800 to dolls. 2.000 per arroba.
Hides-175 per lb. for heavy ; and 195 to 200 for
light. _

-The frigate Inconstant, from the Pacific for Eng-
land, had put into Rio Janeiro. She has on board a
large freight, and was to proceed on her passage on
the 14th of October.

It is stated that the express brings proposals for
a treaty of commerce made by the Brazilian Govern-
ment to that of Great Britain.

The following are the quotations of specie :
Pieces of dolls. 6.400 equal to dolls. 16 000 each ;
Spanish doubloons, dolls. 30.800 to dolls. 31.000;
Spanish dollars, dolls. 2.000 ; patriot dollars, dolls.
1 930 to dolls. 1.940 ; sovereigns, dolls. 9.000.
Exchange, 28fd. ; Stock, Six per Cent., 85fr to 86.
Freights ruled as follows :—English Channel, 503.;
liamburgh, 425. 6d. to 455. ; Mediterranean, 455. to
503.; United States, 75c. to 80c.

The Express left at Rio de Janeiro her Majesty's
ships Southampton and Harpy.

UNIVERSITY REFORM.

The Oxford University Cc-a-mission commenced its
operations by circular addressed to the Chancellor,
the Vice-Chancellor, the Visitors of Colleges, the
Heads of Colleges, the Professors, and all other Uni-
versity functionaries, requesting ;heir co-operation in
the execution of her Majesty's commands. Since the
reception of the answers to this circular the Commis-
sion has issued the following documents to the Vice-
Chancellor of the University, to the Heads of Col-
leges, to the Professors, and to other eminent persons
connected with the University :
The Vice-Chancellor of Oxford has been requested
by her Majesty's Commissioners to furnish the follow-
ing returns :
" 1. A copy of the University statutes now in force.
"2. A" schedule of all fees and moneys levied on
members of the University, whether as University dues
er as payments to Government, (1) at matriculation, (2)
previously to responsions or examinations, (3) as annual
imposts, (4) on taking degrees.
" 3. A copy of the agreement between the University
and the other parties interested in the University Press.
" 4. A statement of the profits in the University Press
in each of the last ten years, distinguishing the profits
arising from the sale of Bibles, Testaments, and Prayer
Books, and those arising from the sale of other works.
" 5. A statement of the amount of the balances now in
hand, and in the estimated value of the stock.
" 6. A statement of the application of the net profits
of the University Press during the last ten years.
" 7. A statement of the net income of the University
estates, distinguishing between these which are held in
trust, those hich are intended for specific purposes, and
those which are intended for the general objects of the
University.
" 8. A statement of the grants made by the Univer-
sity during the last ten years to purposes not strictly
academical.
" 9. A statement of the moneys in the University
chest, other than those of the University Press, which
are applicable to the general purposes of the University.
" 10. A statement of the principles on which fines are
set for the renewal of leases, and of the leases, if any,
which the University is now running out.
"11. A statement of the emoluments of the Vice-
Chancellor, distinguishing the sources from which they
arise.
" 12. A statement of the emoluments of the following
University officers:—The Deputy Steward, the Proctors
,r,cl Pro-proctors, the Public Orator, the Keeper of the
Archives, Bodley's Librarian and Sub-Librarians, the
Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, the Radcliffe Libra-
rian, the Assessor of the Vice-Chancellor's Court, the
Registrar of the University, the Registrar of the Vice-
Chancellor's Court, the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the
Market, the Bedells.
" 13. A schedule of the fees payable in the Vice-
Chancellor's i ourt.
" 14. A statement of the number of persons who have
offered themselves as candidates at the examination for
the degree of 8.A., and at the New Theological Exami-
nation, since the passing of the statutes which established
those examinations, and of the number of candidates who
have obtained certificates.
" 15. A statement of the number of matriculations
and degrees during each of the last four years, distin-
guishing between the matriculations of persons entered
as sons of noblemen, doctors, esquires, gentlemen, cler-
gymen, and plebians, and between the graduations of
persons as compounders and non compounders."
The following paper has been issued to the Vice-
Chancellors and Proctors, the Heads of Colleges and
Halls, and other eminent persons connected with the
University :
" Oxford University Commission, Downing-street,

" 16. The propriety of laying periodical statements of
the University accounts before Cunvccation.
" Her Ll9jest:i's Commi,sioners wilt be hp.flpy to re-
ceive your evidt-nce orally or in writing, nod in such
form as you may thick best adapted to do justice to your
suggestions and arguments.
I have the honour to be, your obedient humble ser-
vant, " A. P. STANLEY, Secretary-"

►
The following paper has been issued to the Pro-
fessors of the University :
" Oxfurci University Commission, Downing-street,
November, 1850.
" Sir,—Her Majesty's Commissioners for the Univer-
sity of Oxford, being charged with the duty of reporting
to her Majesty on the state, discipline, studies, and re-
venues of the University and Colleges of Oxford, and
required also to report their opinions on the subjects re-
ferred to them, are anxious to cbrain information and
suggestions from persons who by la,ir station and ex-
perience merit public confidence. They, therefore, re-
quest that y6u will communicate to them wherever, in
your judgment, may assist them in the tonnation of their
opinions, and enabl, them to give a !I:whin' representa-
tion of the present condition of the University. Wilde
they will be glad to receive from you any communica-
tion bs wing on the subjects of their inquiry, they be
leave to call your attention specially to the following
points:—

" 1. The possibility of diminishing the ordinary ex-
penses of a University education and of restraining ex-
travagant habits.

" 2. The sufficiency cf the powers which the authori-
ties possess to enforce discipline.
"3. The power of the University to make, repeal, or
alter statutes.

"4. The mode of appointing the Vice-Chancellor and
Proctors.

" 5. The government of tho University, and its rein.
Lion to the collages, as finally established by the statute,
of Archbishop Laud.

November, 1850.

RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
THE GREAT NORTHERN.
IMPORTANT RAILWAY EXTENSION FROM MISTERTON
TO Itio.,,SINGTON.—Of all The applications which have
emanated from the Great Northern Railway board, we
know of none more important to the town of Don-
caster than the contemplated schethe of a railway from
Misterton to Rossington. This line is intended to
form a junction with the Great Northern Railway
(Isle of Axholme) extension in the township of Mis-
terton, in the county of Nottingham, at or near
eterminating by a junction with the
'
Passing by Idle Stop, Aiisson, Fin-
ningley,Etycar' Dike,
&c.,n.,
and
authorised mainline of the Great Northern at or near
the Mother Drain, dividing the parishes of Rossington
and Cantley. This application to Parliament is, in
point continuation of the Loop Line
from theof fact, a
nof Gainsborough to Doncaster ;
the company already possessing powers of con-
struction from Gainsborough to Haxey Gate.
parishess thour ghSfahuendbdy, deviation
ev
the pas
in-
terested are Misterton, West Stockwith, Gringley,
Misson, Finningley, in Nottinghamshire; Owston
Ferry, Haxey, West Woodside Craize Lound, East'
Lound, Lincolnshire; &usterfield, Blaxton, Cantley,
Rossington, Doncaster, and Loversall, Yorkshire.
At present we have no direct communication with
the port of Gainsborough, This scheme is of the ut-
most importance to the fertile fields and pastures of
the Isle of ei.xholme. It will be of immense advan-
tage to the cultivator! of the soil which is famous for
its luxuriance, and will afford them all the advantages
to be derived from a ready money market. Dun-
caster, which has fur very many years been the em-
porium to the agriculturists of North Lincolnshire,
has of late experienced the disadvantages in not
being placed in a direct communication with that
fruitful district. Indeed the farmers are now
likely to be put in possession of all the facilities,
cheapness, and advantages afforded by the rapidity of
railways. This communication is, we repeat, of vast
and paramount utility to our corn market, as it is
well known that no portion of the neighbouring
country has contributed so much to its prosperity as
the Isle of Axholme.
.It has our hearty and cordial
wishes for its success 15i Parliament; and so vitally
essential do we view thts extension, that we trust that
the inhabitants of the town of Doncaster, as well as
the Corporation, will publicly express their sanction,
and send petitions to both Houses of Parliament, in
the forthcoming session, praying that the Bill may
be passed in its integrity. Our friends at Gains-
borough will also considerably participate in the be-
nefits of the proposed railway ; and from them we ex-
pect a willing and strenuous support to this applica-
tion to Parliament.—Doncaster Gazette.
THE MADRID AND VALENCIA RAILWAY.—On
Saturday the proceedings on the charge of the official
manager against the directors were resumed before
Master Blunt, and at the close of the day were ad-
journed to 20th December, to prepare evidence of the
receipt of the rest of the deposits at the
,other bankers,
and its transfer to Messrs. Mastermans , and to show
that each of the directors paid on their letters of allot-
meat. It was stated by a contributor that Mr.
Chadwick was met with in Brussels in September
last. The amount of the caution money to be re-
mitted by the Spanish Government, and which will
be divided among the shareholders, is 20,0,00/.
BELFAST AND BALLYMENA RAILWAY COMPANY,—
The report to be laid before this company, at the half.
yearly meeting of the 28th inst., has been printed.
The gross receipts for the half-year amount to
16 9741. Is. Id. ; the cost of working the line has been
7,288/. 15s. sd. ; and the interest on loans 3,148/.
1.5,. 4d ; leaving a disposable balance of 6,5361. 10s.
41, out of which it is recommended that a dividend
of 15.. per s! are (that for the cerrespondieg period of
last year having been only 9,.) be d dared, which
will amount to 5,5111., leaving 1,025/ 103. 4d. to be
a(ded to the res,,rved fund.
SouTze EASTERN RAILWAY.—ASEFORD AND HAST-
INGS Brteecn. —A great number of men are now em-
ployee in removing the slip near the Mount Pleasant-
tunnel, which hes been the cause of the delay in
opening this line. It is e xpected that the whole of the
slip will he removed, the rails relaid, and the line open
for traffic in the course of three weeks, with ordinary
weather.
HOLYHEAD.—RAILWAY EXTENSIO. N.—Applicaticin
will be mode to Parliament next session for an Act to
authorise the construction or extension of a railway
from the terminus of tlie Chester and Holyhead
Railway to the pier in the harbour of Holyhead ; and
the customary notices are in course of publication.
The proposed extension will commence either in, or

"6. The means of extending the benefits of the Uni-
versity to a large numbe-r of students:—
"(1). By the establishment of new halls, whether
as independent societies, or in connexion with
colleges;
(2). By permitting undergraduates to lodge in
private houses more generally tnan at present;
"(3). By allowing stn ents to become members
of the University, and to be educated i❑ Ox-
ford under due superintendence, but without
subjecting th-ni to the expenses inci'ient to
connexion with a college or hail;
" (4). By admitting persons to professorial lec-
tures, and authorising the professors to grant
certificates of attendance, without requiring
any further connexion with the University;
" 7. The expediency of an examination previous to ma-
triculation; ot diminishing the length ot time required
for the first degree; of rendering the higher degrees
real tests of merit; of so regulating the studies of the
University as to render them at some period of the
course more directly subservient to the future pursuits
of the student.

"8. The expediency of combining the professorial
with the tutorial system; of rendering; the professorial
foundations more available for the instruction of under-
graduates generally; of increasing the number and en-
dowments of professorships; of providing retiring pen-
sions for professors.

" Sir,—Her Majesty's Commissioners for the Um
versity of Oxford being charged with the duty of re•
porting to her Majesty on the state, discipline, studies,
end revenues of the University and Colleges of Oxford,
and required also to report their opinions on
the subjects referred to them, are anxious to
obtain information and suggestions from persona who,
by their station and experience, merit public confidence.
They therefore request that you will communicate to
them whatever, in your judgment, may assist them in
the formation of their opinions, and enable them to give
a faithful representation of the present condition of the
University. -While they will be glad to receive from
you any communication bearing on the subjects of their
inquiry, they beg leave to call your attention specially to
the following points:---
" 1. The possibility of diminishing the ordinary ex-
penses of a University education and of restraining ex-
travagant habits.
" 2. The sufficiency of the powers which the authori-
ties possess to enforce discipline.
" 3. The power of the University to make, repeal, or
alter statutes.

" 4. The mode of appointing the Vice-Chancellor and
Proctors.

" 5. The government of the University and its rela-
tion to the colleges, as finally established by the statutes
of Archbishop Laud.

" 9 The most eligible mode of appointing professors;
and the effect of existing limitations or disqualifications
upon the appointment of professors.
" 10 The effect of the existing limitations in the elec-
tion to fellowships, and in their tenure.
" 11. The propriety of abolishing the diAinctinctions
between compounders and ordinary graduates; bet Neen
noblemen, gentlemen ccmmonerisi• and other students;
one/ Oho the distinctions made with respect to parentage
at m.trieula!ion.

" 12. The means of fully qualifying students, in Oxford
itself, for holy orders, and of obviating the necessity of
seeking theological instruction in other places.
" 13. The capability of colleges and balls, as at pre-
sent constituted, to furnish adequate instruction in the
subjects now studied, and in those introduced ty the re-
cent Examination Statute.

" 14. The system of private tuition, and its effect both
on tutors and pupils.
" 15. The means of rendering Bodley's Library more
generally useful than at present.
" 16. The propriety of laying periodical statements of
the University accounts before Convocation.
" Her Majesty's Commissioners also request you as
to furnish statements under the subjoined
heads, and to give them any further information or any
suggestions which may occur to you in relation to your
office:—

" 1. The nature of the endowment, and its present an-
nual value; and whether any other sources of income
are attached to it.

" 2. Whether any special qualifications arc required
by statute in the persons appointed.
" 3. Whether any residence, lecture-room, library, ap-
partrus, collections, &c., are provided for you; if so,
whether there are any funds for keeping them up.
" 4. Whether there are any statutes requiring the per-
formance of specific duties; and whether those duties
are such as could not profitably be now enforced.
" 5. The mode of appointment to your office, whether
it is held fur life, or for a term of year:, and whether
the person holding it is removable.
" G. The nature and number of lectures usually de-
livered in each year; the average number of pupils at-
tending, and the fee paid by each pupil.
" 7. The general condition in the University of the
branch of study to which your professorship relates, and
the means of promoting its advancement.
" Her Majesty's Commissioners will ba happy to re-
ceive onr evidence, either orally or in 'Writing, and in
such a form Ls you may think best adapted to do justice
to your euggestions and arguments.
" I have the honour to be, your obedient humble
servant,

" A. P. STANLEY, Sec."

NRWTON STEEPLECHICE.
5 to 2 agst Volatile
7 to 2 agst Hazard
5 to 1 agst Y. Dutchman
CHESTER CUP.

SIX O'CLOCK.

50 to 1 agst Langton—taken
50 to 1 agst Brother to Dough—taken
50 to 1 apt Clarissa—taken
50 to 1 agst Rhesus—taken
50 to 1 agst Wallflower—taken
1,000 to 15 tgst Garforth—taken
1,000 to 15 agst Snowstorm
1,000 to 15 agst Melcdy
1,000 to 15 agst Lady Eden
1,000 to 15 agst Sir Richard
1,000 to 10 agst Musician
1,000 to 10 agst Swindler
DERBY.
13 to 1 agst Mountain Sylph colt
20 to 1 agst Teddington
20 to 1 agst Lainartme
40 to 1 agst Faugh-a-ballagh colt
50 to 1 ugst Ipsus

" 6. The means of extending the benefits of the Uni-
versity to a larger number of students:—
" (1.) By the establishment of new halls, whether
as independent societies, or in connexion with
colleges;
" (2.) By permitting undergraduates to lodge in
private houses more generally than at present;
" (3.) By allowing students to become members
of the University, and to be educated in Oxford
under due superintendence, but without sub-
jecting them to the expenses incident to con-
nexion with a college or hall;
" (4.) By admitting persons to professorial lee•
tures, and authorising the professors to grant
certificates of attendance, without requiring
any further connexion with the University.
"7. The expediency of an examination previous to
matriculation; of diminishing the length of time required
for the first degree; of rendering the higher degrees
real tests of merit; of so regulating the studies of the
University as to render them at some period of the
course more directly subservient to the future pursuits
of the student. _ _

"8. The expediency of combining the professorial
with the tutorial system; of rendering the professorial
foundations more available for the instructhin of under-
gruduatts generally; of increasing the number and en-
dowments of proNssorships; of providing retiring pen-
sions for professors.

" 9. Tire most eligible mode of appointing professors,
and the effect of existing limitations or ditqua!ificaLions
upon the appointment of professors.
" 10. The effect of the existing limitations iu the elec-
tion to fellowships, and in their tenure.
" 11. The propriety of abolishing the distinctions be-
tween compounders end ordinary graduates; those be-
tw, en a bl, men, gentlemen-commoners, and other stu-
dents; and also those made with respect to parentage at
matriculation.

" 12. 1 he means of fully qualifying students in Oxford
itself tor holy orders, anu of obviating the necessity of
seeking theological instruction in other places.
•of colleges and halls, as at pre-
sent' 13.
consTtilie capabilitytuted,tof furnish adequate instruction in the
subjects now :tudied, and in those introduced. by the re-
cent Examination Statute.

" 14. The system of private tuition, and its effect
both on tutors and pupils.
15. The means ut rendering Bodley's library more
generally useful thau at present.

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25, 1850.

closely adjacent to, the present station, and passing
along the shores of the harbour, will terminate upon
the pier close to the lighthouse. The pier, which is
a remarkably solid structure, extends nearly 400 feet
into the harbour, the lighthouse being at the ex-
treme end.

TATTERSALL'S-THIS EVENING

11,r Majesty h%s subscribed 501. towards a fund
for the reliet of Lieutenant Waghorn'a mother and sister.
Ssorms and rain have been the chief characteristics
of the weather since our last. Yesterday the wind blew
heavily from the westward, and showers fell throughout the
afternoon and evening.— Liveijoot Albion.

PACKET STATION.—The following report has been
prepared by the Limerick Packet Station Committee, and
forwarded to the Commissioners :—ist. That a Transatlantic
packet station, established on the western coast of Ireland,
would contribute materially to advance the general interests
of the empire at large. 2d. That the Shannon presents the
natural position for effectually accomplishing this grand na-
tional project, as this noble river combines advantages and
capabilities, superior to any other port that can be selected,
while it requires less artificial or extraneous aid, and involves
but a moderate expenditure to render the harbour secure and
complete for all the purposes of navigation. 3d. That the
ne esary result of this choice would be the creation of a
central emporium for the objects of trade and commerce, es-
sentially promoting the prosperity of Ireland, and causing
its vast interna resources to bec( me generally known and
appreciated by the facilities afforded as a transit country for
all Europe to the western world.

COURAGE OF THE MOCKING BlRD.—During the
time of incubation neither the cat, dog, animal, or man,
can approach the nest without being attacked. The cats,
in particular, are persecuted whenever they make their
appearance, until obliged to retreat. But his whole vengeance
is more particularly directed against that mortal enemy
of his eggs and young, the black snake. Whenever the in-
sidious approaches of the reptile are discovered, the male
darts upon it with the rapidity of an arrow, dexterously
eluding its bite, and striking it violently and incess,antly
about the head, where it is very vulnerable. The snake
soon becomes sensible of its danger, and seeks to escape,
but the intrepid aefender of its young redoubles its exer-
tions, and unless his antagonist be of great magnitude, often
succeeus in destroying him. All his pretended powers of
fascination avail him nothing against the vengeance of this
liable bird. As the snake's strength begins to flag
,the
mocking bird seiv-s it and lifts it ttp partly from the ground,
beating it with its wings; and when the business is com-
pleted he returns to the nest of his young, mounts the sum-
mit of the hush, and pours forth a torrent of song in token
of victory.

was sure she had had no knife since tea time. Wit-
ness, upon seeing the maker's name upon the knife,
went to Mr. Davis, a cutler in LeadenLall•street,
who said the knife was made by him, and he hul sold
it to a male person.
Mr. Davis, who was present in the justice-room,
was then called by, the Lord Mayor, both counsel
having declined to examine him.
Mr. Davis said he sold the knife on Monday the
18th inst. It was then square at the point but now
it was sharp.

Upon being asked whether he should know the
purchaser, he pointed out Mr. Kitson as the man to
whom he sold it. He was asked for a sharp-pointed
one ; but having none, he received instructions to
sharpen one of those he had shown to the purchaser.
The knife was called for the following day. He had
never see❑ Mr. Kitson.before, but he was quite cer-
tain of his being the man.

Mr. Kitson here denied the fact of his having pur-
chased the knife in the most solemn manner, and said
he had never been in Mr. Davis's shop.
Mr. Davis still adhered to what he had said.
Mr. Capes, the surgeon, being again called, and
asked whether a person could have inflicted the
wound himself, said, if it bad been done by himself,
it must have been effected in a pecu:iar way. One
hand must have been driven against the inside of the
other arm.

Mr. Ballantine contended that the prisoner was in-
noc.nt, and challenged the strictest investigation.
The LORD MAToR said, after having read over the
evidence, he bad come to the conclusion to send this
extraordinary and distressing case for decision to a
higher tribunal. If the accused was desirous of offer-
ing bail, application could be made on Monday to the
judges of the Central Criminal Court.
The prisoner, who did not appear at all disturbed
during the investigation, was then committed for trial.

- GUILDHALL.
Mr. Alderman Challis attended to correct some in-
accuracy in our report of Saturday last. He said, as
the conversation on the degree of legal guilt of Dr.
Wiseman took place after the business had closed, and
the public bad left the office, it partook more of the
character of a private than of a public application
for his opinion. The substance of what he had said
was as follows :—That, in his opinion, any person con
victed under the 13th of Elizabeth would be liable to
imprisonment, but that to institute such proceedings
would be unwise and kimapolitic, and that, instead of
allaying the agitation, as the applicant desired, it
would greatly increase it. In the present state of
public feeling such a step would constitute Dr. Wise-
man a martyr, and make the proceedings against him
wear the appearance of intolerance and persecution.
He could take no part in it; but if the rumours he
had just heard were true—that Dr. Wiseman had re-
ceived notice to quit the kingdom within 48 hours—
it would render all other proceedings unnecessary.