The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-13 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 13, 1850.

in the public mind, and an earnest hope was enter -
tamed that he might pass scatheless through the
painful ordeal to which he was about to be exposed.
The stern rigour with which any breach of the com-
mercial code was regarded by the Commissioners of
that Court the vast importance of its deci-
sions to the trading community, and the
danger of establishing a precedent which
might by any possibility, be tortured into a
precedent for the justification of extravagant
or
,reckless conduct, were also well known, and
anxious fears were entertained lest in the discharge

of his imperative duty the Learned Judge might
have deemed it necessary to inflict further punish-
ment on one who had already been so heavily
afflicted. These fears have, however, happily proved

groundless. In an able and well-considered judg-
ment, which reflacts the highest credit on the
Learned Gentleman, Mr. Commissioner FANE, whose

great experience in all matters relating to bankruptcy
must give the greatest weight to his decisions, has

exonerated Mr. DELAFIELD from the charges brought

against him, and declared him entitled to his certifi•

cate, which it was insisted should either be altogether
withheld, or that, if granted, it could only be after a
considerable suspension, and on condition of devoting
a large portion of his future earnings to the liquids-

tion of his existing debts.
The facts were simple. Mr. D ELAFIELD on attain-
ing his majority had come into possession of 100,0001.
. .

bequeathed to him by an uncle, and was also entitled
under his father's will to a reversion in the further
sum of 6,000/. He was shortly afterwards admitted
into the house of COMBE, DELAFIELD, and Co., from
the profits of which he derived a further sum of

2,5001. per annum, so that he found him2elf at that
early age in the enjoyment of a clear income of
7,5001. per annum. He had been educated at Ox-
ford, and there bad probably contracted certain habits
of extravagance which the alumni of that University
are generally supposed to acquire during their so•
journ, to at least as great an extent as classical
knowledge. His fortune and expectations were well
known. He could find no difficulty in obtaining any
amount of credit which he required from the civil

and accommodating tradesmen. The only wonder,
therefore, was that his university debts only amounted
to 3,0001., and that a much larger sum was not re-
quired. Ile did not immediately receive his
money on coming of age, and being anxious to
pay off all his creditors, he borrowed a sum of
4,6001. in March, 1846, which it was agreed
should not be repaid or demanded without twelve
months' notice on either side. In that year, 1846, he
entered into a small theatrical speculation, bringing
over the Brussels Operatic Company to sing in this
country, by which he lost 2,3001. In February, 1847,
he presented a sum of 5,0001. to his friend (Mr. WEB.
STEP, and in the latter end of August of the same
year he withdrew his capital from the brewery and
became the lessee of the Royal Italian Opera House,
where his losses in two short years amounted to no
less than 81,3551. Indeed he was "thoroughly
ruined" at the end of the season of 1848, and, although
he struggled on for a time and kept the theatre open,
he had to fly the country to avoid arrest in April,
1849, and the fiat was struck on the 12th July in the
same year, which brought him within the jurisdiction
of the Court of Bankruptcy.
The objections to his certificate were partly on
public and partly on private grounds—the public
being, profuse and reckless personal expenditure and
making away with his only remaining assets,
when his circumstances were utterly hopeless. The
gift of 5,000/. was also alluded to in this part of the
case. The only private complaint was by the lender
of the 4,600/., who had instituted proceedings for its
recovery without giving the notice which he was
bound to give under the terms of his agreement, and
who was consequently obliged to pay the costs of the
suit.

On the first point, of profuse expenditure, it
appears that his personal expenses amounted during
tlae•period that elapsed between his coming of age
and bankruptcy to 22,0001., of which 3,0001. was ap-
plied to the liquidation of his Oxford liabilities; his
personal outlay then amounted to about 5,0001. per
annum, or little more than two-thirds of his actual
income at that period. It might have been impru- 1
dent not to live more sparingly. A. bachelor,
without any incunibrance, could undoubtedly
lead a very comfOrtable and pleasant exist-
ence on a much smaller income, without
being compelled to submit to any great privations, or
to deny himself any gratifications in which he thought
proper to indulge. But, notwithstanding these facts,
it could not, as Mr. Commissioner PANE justly re-
marked, be termed " reckless expenditure in a person
who bad above 7,000/. a year." Neither could the
gift ot' 5,0001. to Mr.WEBSTER, although such dona-
tions are by no means of ordinary occurrence ; for it
appeared that at that time, and after making the large
present, Mr. DELAFIELD had 80,0001. remaining in the
hands of Messrs. Corms and Co. over and above every
demand ; and the recipient of his generosity had been
his most intimate friend during his college career,
where he had rendered him services of the utmost
importance, and it was also supposed that he was
about to become very closely connected by a mar-
riage, then in contemplation. This ground of com-
plaint, then, also failed.
The assignment of the debts of the concern to Mr.
BEALE, in April, 1849, was a more formidable point.
There is nothing which the Court guards against with
greater vigilance than any undue or fraudulent pre-
ference in favour of one creditor at the expense of the
general body. Mr. DELAFIELD had assigned all his
remaining assets to Mr. BEALE the very day of his
departure from the country to avoid arrest. But a
small portion only was for an existing debt ; by
far the greater part was to enable the performances to
be continued, which gave the only chance to the bank-
rupt of in any degree retrieving his position, and was
(the expenses having been already incurred and en-
gagements entered into) the best course fur the
general body of the creditors.
The matter did not therefore really call for much
censure, and if it had, it had been condoned by the
acceptance of 1,0001. by the assignee, with the consent
of the general body of the creditors. The opposition,
then, totally failed on public grounds, and the private
matter was not more tenable. A gentleman thought
proper to bring an action, contrary to the express
terms of his own agreement ; Mr. DELAFIELD de-
fended it from not having received the stipulated
notice. Had he done otherwise, it is by no means
improbable that he would be charged with having
given an undue preference in favour of his old friend
and college companion, Mr. EVERSFIELD.
The Learned Commissioner most properly decided
against the condition that was asked for. Nothing
can be more impolitic than to clog the future in-
dustry, to mortgage the labours of any man who has
no other dependence. It would prove a mill-stone
about his neck, from which he could never extricate
himself; it would deprive the creditors of the chance
of payment, which they might have at some future
time from his honour. Not one case in ten thousand
that pass through the Insolvent Court is afterwards
paid through the steady industry of the insolvent.
It may from future bequests, although the probability
is that it prevents any legacy from being left to the
party. It would, therefore be useless to the creditors
and most unfair to the bankrupt, from whom it would
take away every gleam of hope. As to the chance
that it would afford of extracting something from
his wealthy relatives, that alone was a sufficient rea-
son against it. All persons will, therefore, coincide
in the propriety of the judgment that refused it,
and bestowed his certificate on the unfortunate young
man, who has received " a terrible lesson, which we
trust may be of use to him during his future exist.

The rule which had been obtained from the Court
of Exchequer, calling upon the Commissioners cf
Land-tax in the Holborn division of the county of
Middlesex to show cause why they should not meet
at the usual place, and make an equal pound-rate for
the several parishes and places within their division,
was yesterday discharged with costs. The real
merits of the case were not entered into; there
was no decision on the true intent and meaning of
the 38th George 111., cap. 5. The Court deter-
mined that any jurisdiction it might formerly
have possessed was taken away by the sth and 6th
Wm. IV., cap. 20 ; that consequently it had no
authority to interfere, but that the statement
of the Commissioners, that they had made such
a rate was, to all intents and purposes, binding
and conclusive. Although it was notorious, that no

legs than 2s. 6d. in the pound was charged upon pro•
perty situated in one of the subdivisions which they
had formed for their own personal convenience, while
another and more prosperous district was permitted
to escape for the comparatively trifling contribu-
tion of I.Bth of a penny in the pound, or
1-240th part of that for which their neigh-
bours are held responsible. This decision gees
to this extent, that the Commissioners,
who totally disregard the trusts and abuse the ex-
tensive powers confided to their hands, are to be held
utterly irresponsible ; that there is no tribunal that
can reverse their decisions, or provide an adequate
remedy for the monstrous injustice inflicted under
their authority, and that they are to receive their
costs from the aggrieved parties, who may venture to
complain of their erroneous orders.
We cannot, however, regret this result. We
have already pointed out that any judgment
of the Court must prove utterly inadequate,
under existing circumstances ; and that the in-
terference of the Legislature is essential to re-
store a full and perfect equality of rating throughout
the entire kingdom. It is fortunate, therefore, that
judgment has been so promptly obtained, as it will
deprive the advocates of the existing system of their
chief argument—that which has already been ad•
vanced by Sir CHARLES WOOD, viz.: "That all the
remedies which the law allows have not been already
exhausted."

Parliament must now enter upon the consideration
of the question. It alone can provide a fitting solu-

tion for the difficulty ; not merely the tax-payers
have complained of the oppressive and unequal as-
sessment of the impost, but even the Commissioners
themselves have applied for further powers. Sir
CHARLES WOOD will doubtless endeavour to avoid
the subject during the present session. It is,
to him, a matter of but little moment how unfairly
the charge may press on different districts, pro-
vided the stipulated amount be paid into the
Exchequer. Non olet nummus appears to be
his rule of action, and it will require no ordinary
stimulus to induce him to take any step which has
not for its object the obtaining additional revenue.
But why should the independent Members remain
idle and apathetic ? Can the Honourable Gentleman
the Member for Buckinghamshire forget that his
constituents are obliged to pay an average rate of
ls. 2d. in the pound, and the electors of the adjoin-
ing county of Bedford is. ld. in the pound, while
those of Durham escape for 1/d., cf Cumberland
for hd., and of Lancashire for ?.d. in the pound ?
Can the Premier even be satisfied that the citizens
of London should be mulcted of IF. Oil, while the
inhabitants of Manchester and Sheffield only pay id.
or one 1-49th part thereof. Can Lord NUGENT, the
liberal and upright reformer, whose high rank and
hereditary title has not diminished his zeal fcr the
popular cause, be satisfied to see Aylesbury paying
33. 20. in the pound, while Liverpool only
gives 1-24th of a penny ? We are certain
that a construction so impolitic and unjust cannot
be sanctioned by any Honourable Gentleman. All
that is necessary is, that the matter should be brought
forward to insure an equitable decision.
It ie, however, left to the Government to decide on
as a matter especially deserving of their notice. But
so it will remain, and be shelved for an indefinite
p riod, if som 3 independent Member do not inquire into
their intentions, and give notice of motion for leave to
introduce a Bill, unless he shall obtain a satisfac-
tory assurance that it will be brought forward
without any unnecesary delay within the present ses•
sion. We trust that the question may be speedily
asked, that the aggrieved parties may be made ac-
quainted with es hat they hare to expect from Minis-
ters. Meantime, the deputies from the different dis-
tricts should not relax their exertions. They have
already rendered valuable service to the community
by bringing under notice the existing inequalities,
by the tracts they have published, and the proceed-
ings they have instituted. Let them persevere vigo-
rously and energetically, and they must succeed.
" A long pull, ek strong pull, and a pull altogether,"
and a speedy and an easy victory will be achieved.

Mr. Bunn, the late lessee of the Theatre Royal
Drury-lane and Covent-garden, has lately been giving his
dramatic monologue at Derby and Liverpool with great suc-
cess. The Derby Mei cury, in noticing this interesting lectu, e,
says," While bestowing, without one single drawback,
urqualitied praise on every part of Mr. Dunn's performance,
we are called upon especially to notice his exposition of the
ordinary way of rendering the language which Shakspere
has given to the witches in Macbeth, and his delivery of it
in the way it timiuubtedly ought to he delivered. Mr. Bunn'e
reading or the second interview between the Weird Sisters
is the most consummate mastery of the art of recitation, ac-
companied by the most energetic acticn-we remember to
have witnessed. In addition to the most important inforina•
Lion, Mr. 8111111 delights us with these displays of humour
that convulse the hearer with laughter.
LETTER FROM THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.-A
shcrt time since (says the Court Journal) the rector of a
parish eitunte in one of the Midland counties, having by dint
of much personal exertion obtained subscriptions towards the
restoration and repair of his beautiful church, still found
himself unable to meet all the claims which the outlay had
occasioned. To supply the deficiency, he wrote to ipany
persons of wealth and eminence in the country, politely
apologizing for the intrusion, and soliciting their aid. The
following is a copy of the reply which the worthy rector re-
ceived to the epplication which he made to his Grace :
"F. M. the Duke of Wellington presents his compliments
to Mr. --. As Mr. feels that his letter needs apology,
the Duke will say no more on that subject, but he must
acid that, as there is not a church, chapel, glebe-house,
school, or even a pagoda, built from the North to the South
Pole, or within the utmost limits of the earth, to which he
(the Duke of Wellington) is not called upon to contribute,
the Duke is surprised that Mr. —, having already raised
7,5001. towards the restoration of his church, should make
application to the Duke, who has nothing to say either to
—, or to —shire." Immediately upon the receipt of
the epistle the Rev. Gentleman was offered five guineas for
the autograph, which he readily accepted, entering the
amount in his subscription-list as the Duke of Wellington's
contribution to the fund.

A BODY FOUND IN THE THANirs.—Last even-
ing, between seven and eight o'clock, the body of a man was
taken out of the river Thames, off Dowgate-wharf, Lower
Thames-street. From all the appearances of the dress of
the deceased, it appeared that he had been employed as a
bargeman, or otherwise employed in canal-boats. The body
was conveyed to the parish vault, where it awaits a coroner's
inquest.

Passengers aro now actually brought from Dublin
to Liverpool for fourpencc a head. Liverpool is, in conse-
quence, infested by gangs of vagrants who have conic over
for the purpose of begging ; and a capital thing some of
them make of it. A select vestry have issued an advertise-
ment requesting housekeepers to discountenance the system,
by giving no alms,at their doors to unknown parties.
INDIAN NEWS.—Yesterday a Court of Directors
was held at the East India-house, when Sir Timothy Van-
sittart Stonehouse, Bart., was appointed a provisional mem-
ber of Council at Madras. Lieutenant-General Sir William
Maynard Gomm, K.C.8., appointed on the sth inst., Com-
mander-in-Chief of the Company's forces on the Bombay
establishment, was further appointed second member of the
Council of that Presidency.

A YOUNG WOMAN KlLLED.—Yesterday evening,
shortly after six o'clock, a servant girl, aged 17 years, was
observed to be cleaning an attic window of Mr. Vaughan,
paint manufacturer and oilman, 56, Stone's-end, Blackman-
street, Borough. While some of the passers-by were re-
marking upon her foolishness in having placed herself in so
dangerous a position as the window-sill, they were horrified
to see that she had suddenly let go her hold, and, falling
backwards, after turning over two or three times, she fell
upon the pavement with a fearful crash. Medical assistance
was immediately at hand, but all human aid was useless,
her head being so dreadfully fractured that her death must
have been instantaneous. Fortunately none of the pas-
sengers received any injury from her fall.

PARISH OF ST. MART, NEWlNGTON.—Yesterday
the poll of the above parish, which had been appointed at
the vestry held on Friday last, commenced at the boys'
school-room, High •street. The question arose out of the
recent borrowing of 40,000 C, and making contracts for the
erection of buildings at Walworth villa, for the accommoda-
tion of the infant poor by the board of guardians, without
the consent or knowledge of the parishioners. At the last
vestry a vote of censure upon the guardians was proposed,
and in opposition to it an amendment was carried, express.
ing approbation of their acts. Mr. Wills then demanded a
poll, which was fixed for today. On the close of the poll at
five o'clock, the numbers were—for the amendment, 83;
against it, 37; majority for the guardians, 46.
CATTLE FROM AFRICA —A vessel which has ar-
rived from the West Coast of Africa has brought several head
of live cattle, as a portion of a cargo, the produce of that
quarter of the globe, and consigned as merchandise to parties
in this country. _ . _

DYFAIGWN MINING COMPANY.—A meeting of this
c ojenwirpya,n
rm:as held
P.
Ne.l
ll yesterday
ad ow in th
ea
ct h tahi
re mp. cNoo report or s
oorfliacceeso,
uOnitcsi
were submitted to the meeting, although it appeared that
the assets were 333/. 65., 4d., against which the claims, up
to the 31st of May, were 200. 2s. lid. ; the contemplated
produce of the mine was twenty tons of lead ore per month,
although the sale for the last two months had been only live
tons; arrangements were made for a supply of water power,
and no further call was required at present. In the course of
the discussion which arose, Mr. English submitted that in
future a report from the committee, as also a statement of
accounts, should be laid before the meeting, which was una-
nimously agreed upon. The expenditure per month was
stated to average 2251., while the total returns had not ex-
ceeded 201. A desultory conversation ensue:l, with refer-
ence to the management of the mine, which resulted in its
being understood that a communication should be made with
the agent on the subject.
An eel, a foot and a half long, and two and a half
inches thick, cut off the supply of water to the Glasgow
Police-office last week. It was found tightly wedged in the
service pipe, which had to be broken to pieces in order to
extricate it.

TILE COD FISIIERIES.—The vessel William Panton,
arrived from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, has brought 395
casks of cod, and 1 cask of pale seal oil, and 28 casks of
blubber, consigned, and also 76 casks of cod, and 23 casks of
;hat district tishery,
seal oil, and 4 packages of coliti*.ib, to order, the produce of

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

We have received the Paris journals of yegterday.
Additional particulars aro given by them of tho
incidents which marked the recent journey of the
PRESIDENT to and from St. Quentin—all indicating
the eff;ctionate enthusiasm evinced for him by the

population.
When distributing the livrets to the workmen of
that town Louis NArOLEON thus addressed them, his
words being greeted with acclamations :
" I am happy to find myself in the midst cf you, and
I seek with p!easure for those opportunities which place
me in contact with the great end generous people which
elected me, for my most sincere and most devoted friends
are not in paNces, they are under the thatched roof;
they are not in gilded halls, but in the workshops, on
the public place, aud in the country. I fed, as the Em-
peror said, that the fibres of my heart respond to yours,
and that we have the same instincts and the lame inte-
rests. Persevere in the honest and industrious path
which leads to comfort, and let these livrets, which
am pleasad to offer to you as a feeble mark of my sym-
pathy, remind us of the too short sojourn which made
amongst you."
Before leaving Sr. Quentin the Prince proceeded
in the midst of the firing of cannon, and beating of
drums, and ringing of bells, to the superb cathedral,
where, at the fo,it of the high altar, he was met by
the Bishop of SOLtSONS, arrayed in full canonicals.
That ecclesiastical dignitary then addressed him as
follows :
" Monsieur le President,—lt was worthy your high
character, and the sentiments which distinguisn von, not
to wishmany proofs of aff ,:ctionate symelpe you have received so
hathy, without offering
up a
p) tow e
ta; e
u this town,
whets
those govern who hove
ral tim i s
b y w
been invested wish the glorious mission of rendering
nations happy. This act of faith, Monsieur le President,
honours you personally, and also honours the religion
the interests of which you so well &fend. It will be for
France an additional guarantee of happiness. What
greater reward can there be for a heart so thoroughly
French as your, and which every day .makes such noble
effOrts to secure the moral and social welfare of our fine
country ?"
To this address the PRESIDENT replied,—
" Monseigneur,—You have interprev:d my sentiments,
and I thank you for it. With you I admit that the power
of religion is indispensable to consolidate the welfare of
the country. I am happy that my efforts receive your
blessing. and I beg you to intercede with Heaven for their
success."
After the conclusion of the religious service the
PRESIDENT went in his carrincre to visit the different
manufactories, where he found the workmen at their
labours, and was received by them with the warmest
marks of symp. ath., v
• ,en o'clock the PRESIDENT
proceeded to the railway terminus in the midst of a
r aa d
dense crowd of people, From a house situated at
the extremity of the Faubourg, and which was noted
as the head-quarters of the demagogues and the Reds,
some cries were attempted similar to those heard on
the eve of the review; but they were soon drowned
in those of " Vive Napoleon," " Vive le President,"
" Viva l'Empereur !" The train started amidst salvos
of
h v ng. artillery,
arrived and cries, a thousand times repeated, of
\iive Napoleon."
at the Fernieu station, the PRESI.

DENT, accompanied:by his brilliant suite, and attended
by his aide-de-camps, diverged in carriages to La
Fere, where he, was wdconacd with loud cheers and
cries of " Vire Napoleon !" in the streets, and after-
wards entertained at a sumptuous cUjeuner at the
Maine. At the conclusion of the repast, the Mayor
of La Fere addressed the President of ie Republic
as follows _ _

" The President of the R-public has permitted me to
express to him the wishes which our population have
charged me to make known. May you, Monsieur le
President, accomplish the high mission which the whole
country has confided to you. May you restore ccufi•
dance and union to our country. May you consolidate
our new institutions, and secure with them the grandeur
and the prosperity of France. If this work is immense,
it belongs to you to accomplish it with the loyal co-
operation of all goo,l eit;zeus. Ye ur presence in the
midst cf us gives us an opportunity of oMring ycu
ours, and rely on it that it shall not fail you."
The PRESIDENT replied as follows;—
"Gentlemen, I am happy, before quitting the depart-
ment of the Aisne, to pass a few moments with you, to
thank you for the welcome you have given me. This dt--
partaient, in fact, contains all the elements of prosperity
which a French heart can desire; these elements will
never fail. I have visited, yesterday and to-day , a town
illustrious liar its ze anufactures and its commerce,
and now I see another town which has been always dis-
tinguished for its excellent military spirit. In the same
way that religion seeks to propagate ttie faith by honour-
ing its martyrs does this town honour itself by preserving
its military spirit and traditions. We will also propa-
gate the traditions of honour and glory of which this
rows guards the sacred deposit. It is for that reason
that I propose a toast to thet town of La .eere, where the
remembrance of those who have died for the country,
and who servo as an example to the living, is always
' honoured. I give you--' To the town of La F4:-e, where
are formed those sei.tiatents and that military spirit
which are always dear to truly patriotic hearts. To the
town of La Fa e.' "
This toast was drunk rdthimmense applause.
Throughout the 10191 e of the PRESIDENT'3 excur-
sion the pea.,,antry seemed to exult in the privilege of
ejaculating that name which is cherished under the
thatch, that greeting which has been sanctified by so
many glorious recollections. At St. Qienin, at
C:eil, at Ponteise, at Chtunay, at Compeigae, at Fer-
nieu, at La Fere, the favourite cry was everywhere,
Vive Napoleon !"'
The artisans were eq'ially as enthusiastic as the
pea,,antry.
At Chaunay more than six hundred workmen em-
ployed in the refineries, preceded by a flag, filed of
before the PRESIDENT, with cries a thousand times
repeated of " Vive Napoleon !" On the PRESIDENT
arriving it Saint Quentin, an old soldier of the
Empire presented him with a silver cup, which he had
received from the Emperor NAPOLEON as a reward
for some striking act of bravery.
A beautiful token of the goodness of heart and
magnanimity of the PRESIDENT of the Republic has
just been brought to light by the conversation ex-
cited
o un
tp regarding
E NuT.
I t
the journey of M. 'limns to see the
Mount is said that the Prince ex-
pressed great satisfaction at the recent visit paid him
at the Elyse by M. TIMES prior to his departure
for England, and conveyed through that gentleman
the expressions of his personal sympathy and
n
regard for the Orleans family. Nor is this de-
claration of sympathy merely hollow compliment,
seeing that from the day when Louts Neronnots
came into power he has been full of attention to the
exiles, end has personally directed the transmission
of the private moveable property belonging to them.
He has even gone so far as to take a direct interest
in the steps which were taken by an adherent of
Louis PnthirrE to save some of his real property
from the depreciation with which it was threatened.
LOUIS PHILIPPE has not been insensible to this
kindness. A few months ago, a gentleman
who had been attached to the household of Louis
PHILIPPE in a high position, called upon him at
Claremont, ant!, finding the passages almost blocked
up with bales end boxes, made a remark cn the sub-
ject, which produced the following words from the ex-
KING :—" Tout ccla vient de Louis Napoleon, qui
s' est montre envers nous plein de bienveillanee—cat
honzme a le caner grand et genereux."
The fact is peculiarly noble and magnanimous on
the part of the Prince, bearing in mind his long exile
when the ex-King was reigning on the throne of the
barricades, and his six years' incarceration at Ham.
Ministers, it is reported, in the event of carrying
the grant of 3,000,000 f., intend submitting to the As-
sembly a proposition for the prolongation of the
pretilentship of Louis NAPOLEON for ten years.
A curious circumstance occurred in the bureau of
the Assembly, of which the Marquis DE LAROCHE-
JAQUELIN is president, during the discussion on the
augmentation 4 f the PRESIDENT'S allowances. In the
course of a vet y animated speech which M. DE LA..
ROCUEJAQUELIN made in opposition to the measure,
he said that if they av,re to have a Republic they
ought n' t to crake it a quasi-monarchy, or to place
tt eir Fres"dent on the footing of a sovereign. They
ought to have either a r. al and complete Re-
public, with Republican institutions, or to have re-
course to a legitimate Monarchy—namely HENRI V.
This expression roused the ire of 'AI. ROULIER, the
Minister of Justice, who exclaimed " Allez done le
chercher, votre HENRI V. !" " Rather to-day than
to-morrow," was M. T
.L.dAROCHEJAQUELIN 3 answer,
"if France wishes and will allow it." M. ROUIIER
replied sotto Voce, but sufficiently
.loud to be heard by
several Members, "J'aitnerai mieux la Rolpublique
Societe quo HENRI V. !" It is evident, if this be true,
that, whatever the secret wishes and intentions of the
great body of theparty of order may be, the intentions
of the Ministers of Louis NAPOLEON are by no means
in favour of a restoration of the dynasty of the
Bourbons.
The Marquis of NORMANDY had a long interview
on Tuesday with the PRESIDENT of the Republic. It
is confidently stated that the terms of the arrange-
ment of the . Greek quarrel have been settled, end
that they will he announced in the course of to-day.
After this interview the PRESIDENT held a Council
of Ministers at the Dv: 6
The Moniteur announces that the PRESIDENT of
the Republic has received a letter from the Elector of
Hesse notifying the death of the Princess EaIILINA
SOPUIA of Denmark.
The Prefect of St. Aude has suspended the Mayor
of St. Cenat awl the Deputy-May or of Moux.'
A Republican paper, of Clermont Ferrand, has
been seized by order of the Attorney-General for
publishing an article copied from the works of RoBEs.
PIERRE.
On Tuesday evening the Assembly passed the
Pensions Fund Bill for the working classes, with
slight previous emendations.
The amended war budget for 1851 has been distri-
buted. It demands 306,291,009fe being a reduction of
13,229,6821
Letters from Tours of the 11th inst. state that
several attacks have been lately made by the Socia-
lists on the soldiers of the garrison.

A dreadful accident occurred on Monday near
Melun, on the railroad from Paris to Lyons. A lady
named Madame BRUEURE, daughter-in• law of Baron
ST. JAMES, travelling in the coupe, of the diligence,
was burnt to death before assistance could he afforded.
The cause is attributed to some lucifer matches that
had been left in the carriage.
A dispute has taken place between M. LUCIEN
MAT and General CuANGARNIER, in consequence
of which M. MunAT has resigned the command of the
31 battalion of the National Guard of the banlieue
of Paris.

Gaignani is, as usual, adorned with little announce.
meats of surpassing horror—one mentions the mur-
der of an adulterer at Croy by the injured husband ;
another a disastrous fire at Marne, whereby 190,309
francs worth of property was destroyed ; and another
the sudden death of a young bride at Puy, dining the
marriage feast, when dancing with her companions.
Ann-EL-KADER is not so ill as was reported.
The Bourse was animated to-day, and a consider-
able improvement took place in the price of Govern-
ment stock. The Five per Cents. opened at 93f. 6c.,
rose to 941. 35c., and closed at 94f. 20e.. The Three
per CentP., closed at 56f. 53a.; Orleans Railroad
Shares, 7551. ; IZeuer, 5601. ; Havre, 225 f.; Great
Northern, 450 r. ; Avignon, 175 f. ; Vierzon, 345 f.;
Basle, 1101. ; Bordeaux, 3901.; Paris and Strasburg,
3331. 75c.; Tours and Nantes, 215 f.

BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE
LON DOI\ STOCK-EXCHANGE. JUNE 12.
East Indian, 2 .—Northern cf France, 13%—Paris and
Strasbourg, 13;4—Sambre and Meuse, 23,.

MONEY, and COMMERCIAL NEWS.
CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were esti-
mated at about 4,000 bales, of which 500 Americans and
500 Pernam end Maranhern were taken for export, com-
prising 2.000 American, 600 ri.,intun and Maranham, at
7P. to 7.V.; 600 Bahia. at Vl.; 300 Egyptian, chiefly
at 9d.; 250 Su; at, at 41;11 to ; and 50 .Sea Islandr,
at Is. 4d. to is. sd. per ;b. With the exception of a
slight further decline in American under 710. per lb.,
there is no change in the market.—Railway Snares were
firm at higher quotations.
The sates of Wheat in the markets which govern the
duties continue moderate. The six weeks' average price
is 9s. 2d. per quarter.
A great deal of attention has been excited in the
City by the allegation that the Customs' au-
thorities lave made further discoveries of frauds
upon the revenue, and for coneivance in
which certain parties are stated to have been
held to heavy bail. The greatest secrecy has been
observed in the matter, but rumour asserts that coffee
is one article on which duty has been evaded. The
idea is that the penalties claimed may be raid, and
further investigation thus obviated ; but the Customs'
authorities are exercising great vigilance, and may pro-
haklly truce out other evasions.
Accounts from Copenhagen still allege that the
Schleswig-Holstein affair is not settled, and does not
look altogether promising.
At Amsterdam, on tne 11th inst., very little was
doing iu Public Securities. Dutch Two-and-a-Halt per
Cents. were 56 ; Peruvian and Grenada Bonds stare
higher.
The Engli.l Funds ate very quiet, but exceedingly
firm. The payment of differences on the account is
being effected tc-day, and appears to occasion no difil-
cnlty, although the recent fluetaation has been so heavy.
Consols have been 97 to -L- for Transfer, and 971 -I for Ac-
count. Exchequer-bills are 68s. to 715., and India
Bonds 88s. premium. Bank Stock has been done as high
as 208 and 209. The New Three-and-a-Quarter per
Cents. are 98 to 1.
Upon the subject of the New Grenada Debt, Messrs.
Baring Brothers have addressed a communication to the
committee of Spanish American Bondholders to the
effect that they have net received the remittance of
17,725 dollars, as advised to Messrs. Powles, Wilson,
and Co., towards the payment cf the dividends of Dee.,
1848, whereas Messrs. Baring assert that they have
but 1401. in hand. It appears, however, that
since April, 1849, and to the 1.9111 February last, there
have been remitted 135,986 mils to the firm of Montoya,
Suez, and Ce., as the proceeds of the eustote-houses of
Santa Martha, and that when instructions are received,
the sum will be handed over to Messrs. Baring.
The New Grenada Assembly has authorised the
emission of 2,889 260 rs. in Treasury-bills, bearing 6
per cent., to be offered in satisfaction of the ever-due
dividends on the foreign Active Debt, and to be received
in part payment of import duties.
The Foreign Securities are very quiet still. To-
morrow will be settling day. Mexican Bonds have
realised 311 d. Grenada 18, and Brazilian small 88.
Portuguese Four per Cents. have been marked 34-1 and
Spanish Three per Cents. have touched 381. Russian
Stock is firm at 109. Dutah Four per Cents. are
57,i- to 1.
'The Railway Share Market looks exceedingly good
again, and some of the old and favourite lines
are rather higher. The traffic of the Aberdeen
line is iaproving very steadily, the increase within the
last three steaks being from 1,103/. to 1,4701., exclusive
of the allowance for the mails, which is estimated at
no/. per week, making 1,6201. for the week to the Ist
instant.
It is stated that a company has commenced
working the copper • lodes on the property of the
Duke of Bedford, near 'Tavisteck, known as Wheal
Crebor. About thirty years ago the main lode pro-
duced, as far as worked, 27,490 tons of copper ore,
realising 167,1021, and a profit of 35,0001. It
is said that the deposits of ors found
in Crehor Mine have been caused "by the
happy combination at the same points of a lode, or
cross course, or other intersection, and a stratum of
killas favourable to the deposit of cop far-ore in the
lode traverse the same favourable stratum of killus, and
aro intersected by the same cross-courses as the main
lode." It is to these parallel lodes that the attention of
the present company is to be chiefly directed.
The last week's railway receipts ascertained up to
this day, are in round figures as under:-
1 1850. 1849.
Great Western
Not th-Western
South-Western 11,068 12,155
Brighton
Midland 21,484 20,019
South-Eastern

QUARTER TO THREE.
Consols 97i
Ditto Account ... 97i
BRITISH FUNDS TIIIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK.
(From the Official List.)
Bank Stock 2( 9 1!08
3 per Cent. I.:educed Annuities
8 per Cent. Consols Anne
New 31,1 per Cant. Anne. 9B
Long Annuities, Exp. Jan. sth, 1860— 8 3-16 BtA
Do. 30 Years, Expire Jan. 5, 1860 B%
India Bonds under 1,000/ BB p
South Sea Stock
Ditto Old Annuities 9514
Con,sols for Account
;xchequer Bills. 14d. 2d.
March. June.
71 6S p
71 63 p

1,00/.
.500/.

Small — 71 68 p
PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK
Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent — .
Ditto, Small ..
Grenada, 1% per Cent.
Memicai. 80ne15,1846,5 per Cent., Coupons
Ditto Ex Jan. Coupons
Ditto for the Account .. .. 3l:h
Portuguese Bomb:, 5 per Cent —
Ditto 4 per Cent.
Russian Bonds. 1822, 5 per Cent lO9
Ditto 4% per Cents 06%
Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent......... 171je
Soanish Bonds,3 per Cent,lB4o ... 381%
. Venezuela Bonds —
Do. Deferred
Dividends on the above payable in London.
Dutch 2% per Cent., 12 Guild 571814

Ditto 4iir Cent. Certificates ... 86:5,31;2
BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE OCLOCK
RAILWAYS. PAID. PI'S. SHARE.
Aberdeen ........................ 50
Buckinghamshire
Caledonian ...... . .
Ditto, New 10/, '.: reference 10
Eastern Count .es ....
Do. New Pref., 6 per Cent.. 10
Do. Exten., 5 per ct. No. 1, 6/.135. 4d — p..... to
Do., do N0.2,61. 133.4 d.. -V) ,V p... to
East Lancashire
East Lincolnshire, guar. 6 per
Cent. ... , ... 25
Great Northern . •24 ...... 1034,...... to
Do., 5 per Cent. Pref. 12%...... 10'13 to
Ca. South. &.• West. (Ireland) 50
Great Western ......160.. ...59% 59 xn. To 58%
Do. New 17/ .. . ..... 15 .. ... Bex n. to
drill and Selby bo - to
Lancashire and Yorkshire ...100 ..... 41
Ditto Fifths
Leecin and Bradford ..... . 5O ..... 94 t/2...... to
London Sr 81ackwa11.......11/. 6s Ed 4% to
Lond.,Bright.,& South Coastloo ..... S2:!:i
De. Guaranteed sper Cent. 9 ..... 11;4 to 11
London and Greenwich... 121. 152.44... 11
London Fa North Western.....loo lO9 108% lo 109%
Do. New Qnarters
Do. Fifths
London and S. We5tern,......101
Ditto, New 50/........ .. ..... 42 %...... 23% ..... to 241A1
Midland.. —. .... ........ —lOO -,"1/2 38 to 37%
Ditto, 50/. Shares .....
North British .. .. .-... .25 ...... 7% %..to
North Staffordshire ... 17%
Oxford, Worcester, and WO-
verhampton -
Reading, Guildtd., & Reig, to W
Royston and Hitchin ..... .. 5 ...
Shrewsbury and Binning :ant 13 9.li % die to
South Eastern
Ditto, Registered No. 4.... 10 . 5
York, N ewcastle, and Berwick 25
Do. and Newcastle Exten. 20
Do. G. N. E. Pun or Pref.. 8
York and North Midland ... 50
Ditto. Preference
FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Northern of France l6 ...... 13r34%... to
Rouen and Havre
Sambre and Meuse ..

MINES.
Brazilian Imperial ..... 2414 to
Ditto Cocaes and Cuiaba... 39
Ditto St. John Del Rey ... 15 ...... 151/ to
Santiago de Cuba. lO ...1034% 104 to 10