The Sun.
London, England, 1850-02-15 00:00:00

UNIVERSIT Y INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD, I'm 14.—1❑ a Convocation holders this
afternoon the honorary degree of Master of Arts was
conferred on Richard Burroughs Lucas, Esq., gen-
tleman commoner of St. Mary Hall.
In the same Convocation an election was holden fur
the choice of a Vineriun scholar, the candidates being
George Wood, 13. A., scholar of University ; llsns
'William Sotheby, 8.A., of St. Alban Hall ; and Oc-
tavius Ogle, scholar of Wadham ; the numbers at the
close of the poll being—for Mr. Wood, 58 ; for Mr.
Sotheby, 24 ; for Mr. Ogle, 95 ; whereupon Mr.
Ogle, having taken the oaths of allegiance and supre-
macy, was admitted to his scholarship by the Vice-
Chancellor.

The Examiners appointed by the Trustees of the
Mathematical Scholarships—viz., Professor Baden
Powell, of Oriel ; 11r. Price, tutor of Pembroke ;
and Mr. Spottiswoode, of Bohol—give notice that an
examination will be holden in the schools on Monday,
the 11th of March, and the following days, for the
purpose of electing one senior and one junior scholar.
Gentlemen who desire to offer themselveq as candi-
dates are requested to call, with certificates of their
standing, the consent of the head or vicegerent of
their college or hall, and (for the senior scholarship)
of their having passed the examination for their degree
in case they hare not taken the degree of 8.A., on
Professor Powell, New College-lane, on Wednesday,
the 6th, at two o'clock. _

The junior scholarship is open to all members of
the University who have not exceeded nine terms
from their matriculation inclusively.
The senior scholarship is open to all bachelors of
arts, or those who have at least passed their public ex-
amination, and have not exceeded the 26th term from
their matriculation inclusively.
CAMIIRIDG B, Fin. 13.—At a Congregation holden
this day, the undermentioned degrees were conferred
Bachelors of Arts—W. 11. Hawker, G. Meek, and
C. L. Pemberton, Trinity College ; 11. L. llarkness,
C. A. Jenkins, R. C. R. 0 wen, and D. Smith, St.
John's College, and E. W. Gilbert, Jesus College.

UDDEN DRITH.—One of those melancholy events
occurred yesterday morning, about ten o'clock, in Judd-
street, Brunswick-square. W. Clayton, letter carrier in
the London district office, having left his home about five
minutes previously, to commence his duties in the Post-
office, was seized in the street with a violent fit of cough-
ing, which appears to have ruptured one of the blood-
vessels. The vital fluid poured from his mouth in tor-
rents, and, in leas than three minutes from the attack,
he WUS so reduced from exhaustioe, that it because appa-
rent he could not survive. A surgeon Was in immediate
attendance upon him, by whose desire ho was conveyed
in a cab to the North London Hospit 11, but the skill add
practice of that valuable institution could not benefit
him. He was dead before he arrive''.
IMPORTATION OF OrSTERS Some arrivals have
eo3iosrtetrhse fr
fi(rnst
taken place, within this day owrhit
Jersey, by the screw steamers. ,
ewho'h hare,
time, been placed on the station to run between the
Channel Islands and the metropolis. There have on
some occasions been importations of preserved oysters
from Jersey, but this is, we believe, the firstintroduc-
tion of the article in their native and fresh state from
that place. It is understood that they are of British
raking, and that, in consequence of the beds on osr
coasts having been affected by the lath inclement wea.
ther, the demand in the market fur these supplies from
Jersey is considerable.

MIRLTIOROUGH-HOUSE.—The Sale of the late
Queen Dowager's effects was recommenced yesterday,
and will be continued this day. There will be no sale
to-morrow, but the mansion will be again thrown open
next week for the disposal of the remainder of the royal
property.
Lady John Russell had an assembly yesterday even-
ing, in Cheaham-place.

THE COUNTRY M-IRKETh.
BIRMINGHAM. FEB. 14 —At Gloucester and Worcester
m.rkets, on the 9th, owing to a greatly decreased supply from
j the farmers, the wheat trade ruled firm, with the turn in favour
of the seller. Barley as dull and difficult to dispose of as ever.
Oats maintained their value, with a fair retail sale. Beans
rather cheaper. Peas held for former prices, with few buyers.
During the present week we have ha 4 an improved feeling in
the wheat trade, and an advance of 6d to Is per quarter has
been realised on some descriptions. Barley nominally unaltered.
Limited parcels of oats have changed hands at former prices.
Only retail sales reported in beans and peas. At this date
market, although there was &vain a short supply of wheat from
the farmers, the trade ruled dull, at the above advance. 16
improvement in any description of barley. Very little doing
in oats. We had few inquiries for beans or peas.
Louciiinortocuir, Frs. 14.--The supply of wheat and
barley at our market to-day was small; fine qualities of both
were fully Is dearer; secondary more in demand at full prices.
No alteration in oats or beans.
Borrow, FEii. 13.—Wheat, red 35s to 36s Od, white 435;
oats 1.3 to 17s; beans, 25s to 27s per quarter.
Strarorto, Fre. 11.—Wheat, white 39s to 4 21, red 36s
to 39s ; barley 21, to 265; oats 141 Od to 181; beans, 26s to
321 per qr.
LYNN, FEB. 12.—Wheat 32. to 345, fine 3Cs to
40s per qr. ; barley 20s to 22., fine 24s to 25s per qr.
ALroitin—Averages for the week ending Feb 11—Wheat
351 1 d ; barley 21s 3d ; oats Os Od ; beans 2.5 s to 29. per fir.
Urn/it-matt, Fre. 13.—Wheat 35s to 40s ; barley 19, to
0.!..; oats 12s to 19s ; beans 19s to 2 a per quarter. Butter
100 to lid rr lb ; eggs 19 for Is.
NEWARK, FEE 13.—Wheat, white 425 to 455, extra 465, red
39. to 425, extra 43. ; barley, malting 25a to 26., extra 275,
tafnost:eingenw 02s4stoto0s2;61,oaetxs
tra162,7,t;0
~ed grinding
2(),
to o2m3iin
;a I
b,
breakers 32s to 345, seed :f6t ; spring tares, seed 32a to 36a
per qr.

DERBY SMITHFIELD MARKET, FEB. 12.—The-e we. a
good average number of fat baste this morning, many of them
of excellent quality ; the attendance of purchasers was large,
and the demand for beef was some little improved. The sup.,
ply of sheep was also good, fully maintaining last week's prices.
Fat pigs were scarce. Fat calves were more plentiful than
they have been this year. Beef made from 5d tobid ; mutton,
bid to 6d ; veal, 5d to sid per lb. Pigs, 8s per score.
Rough fat, 3s 6d per stone of 14lbs. Hides, lid per 111; colt
skins, 2d to 3id per lb.
EDINBURGH GRAIN MARIE?, FEE. 13.—Wheat—The
quantity of wheat brought forward to-day was 943 qrs, being
257 qrs. less than last week. Top price 4s up„ and the average
the same-85 qrs unsold. (Barley—The quantity brought
forward was 755 qrs, being 31 qrs less than last week.
Price on the top the same, and the average 2d up-48 gra
unsold. Oats—Of this kind of grain we had 1,141 qrs
brought forward, or 66 qrs more than last week. The top price
Is down, and the average tke tame-302 qrs unsold. beans
The quantity of beans to-day was 162 qrs, or 11 qrs more
than last week. Price on the top Is, and the average 7d
down-13 qrs unsold.
Top of Wheat ... 62i1b. 448 Od
,• Barley ••• ••• 661-Ib. 25s Od
„ Oats ... ••• 44$1b. 21s Od
„ Beans ••• 65iIb 28s Od
EDINBUROM CATTLE MARKET, FEB. 13.—The supply of
cattle this morning was 638, being 137 more than last week.
On account of the extra number, sales were dull, and prices
down fully 6d per Dutch stone. Top price, 7s to Os Od ;
current, 6s 6d to Os Od ; middling and inferior, 5s
to tis per Dutch atone. A number unsold. The supply of
sheep this morning was 2,315, being 309 more than last week.
Demand brisk, and in consequence prices a shade higher than
last week. Top price of best mutton, bid per lb ; cur-
rent, Od to 5d ; inferior, 4d to W.
GLASGOW, Fan. 13.—Coastwise, with the exception of
about 3,142 quarters of barley, 1,106 quarters of oats, and 830
sacks of flour., as well as from Ireland, the supplies continue
light. From abroad only about 280 quarters of wheat, 2,747
barrels of flour, and 1,940 quarters of beans, have been received,
and there were no foreign arrivals reported at Grangemouth.
The tone of the market has undergone no material change since
our last, buyers having to pay full prices for fine sweet wheat
and the best descriptions of flour, of which articles our stock is
quite reduced. At this day's market there was a good attend-
ance. A fair business was done in wheat and flour, in mode-
rate quantities, on fully last Wednesday's terms. Barley and
feeding stuffs were rather cheaper. Oatmeal and Indian corn
without notable change.
CORE, FEB. 13.—Flour--First 12s Od to 131; extra 14s 6d;
seconds, 101 6d to 12s ; households 9s to 10s (d; thirds, 7s to 9s
per cwt. Oatmeal 10s to 00s Od; Indian meal 7s to 74 3d ; wheat-
meal. lOstoooB Od per cwt. Indian corn 132 s 6d to 135 e per ton.
Bran 3112 s 6d to 3/15sper ton. Hay—Farmers 151 to 35a; average
00s ; dealers 23e to 38s Od; average 00s per ton. Sts aw— Farmers
18s Od to 28s Od ; average 221; dealers 00s Od to 00s Od;
average 00s Od per ton. Bread—Wheaten loaf 6d t. 60;
household loaf 5d to bid per 41b. Fresh butter, 8d to
101 per lb_ Eggs-5s Od t. 5s 2d per hundred. Coals—
Newport 151; Lydney 17s ; Landore 15s ; Best Neeth
Culm 14e per ton. Tallow 40s Od to Oos per cwt.
Whisky, 25 o. p., 5e 9d per imperial gallon. Meat
—Beef 4d to Cd; mutton 4d to 6d; veal Od to
Od; pork 4d to Od; bacon 6d to 7i.cl ; sausages 5d per
lb. Hops 131 Os per cwt. Bangor slates 3/ 2. 6d to 3154 per
ton. Bark—Barbary 715 s to 815 a; Valonia 141 tu 01; French
71 5a ; English 01 per ton. Fleece Wool 103 to 12s per stone.
Hemp 32/ to 60/ per ton. Fish— Seotch herrings 161 to 171; red
ditto 20s to 22s per barrel ; Newfoundland 9' Os to 11/ per
ton. Timber—Memel, 851 per ton; deals, first quality, 18s;
second quality, 16s per 100. Hides—Market 13s to 20s ;
salted 13e to 20. per cwt ; calf skins 2d to 3d per lb.
Potatoes, white 7d to 9d; Minions 12d to 1.3 d; Guano
Peruvian, 111 10s; Icbaboe. 9/ per ton ; Tar—Archangel,
19s per barrel.

RAILWAY SHARE 51ARKETS,
BRISTOL, Fan 14.
STOCK ETCTIANGR.—The market still continuos inani-
mate, and little business bas been transacted. The only
alteration in prices was—Greet Western, Quarters,
Midland, 44.

LIVERPOOL. Fan. 14.
STOCK Exclusion. Ent little business was done in
our :Stock Exchang4 to•day, and the tendency of prices
has been downwards, the market closing heavily at the
quotations. The transactions were as follow Lancashire
and Yorkshire, Fifths, ;1. Is. 3d. dis. —London and Sorth.
Western, 110 c.—Ditto, New Quarters,N c p. Fifths,
p.—Ditto, Quarters (C), 4:11, Ditto,
Halves, di:.— Caledonian, Prete/Nice, 7:5,i —Edinburgh
and Glasgow, 27—Great Western, 643 i.
..... .....

MA SC tIESTEIt,' Ern; 14.
STOCK EXCHANOK.—The market this morning opened
very dull, and prices sustained a decided tall, but a reaction
to a small extent took place in the afternoon. The trans-
actions were as follow : East Lancashire, 10 Lanca-
shire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 7 die.—Ditto, 311. (late Ex-
r,osion), it; di. —Ditto (West Biding Union), tiA; dis.—
London and North-Western, Mancha ter and Birmingham,
Quarters (C), 11-lti p.— Manch -titer. Sh 41141. and Lincoln-
shire, Preference, 7 —Ditto (Sheffield and Lincolnshire).
4—North Staffordshire, 10 11-16 dis.—,-outli-Eastern and
Doter (No. 4), Thirds, 6 1-IC—Ditto, Scrip, 61A.
BIRMINGHAM, FEB. 14.
tiroca ExcitAxon.—By accident, owing to two lists being
at the same time before us, we yesterday inserted the sales
of a previous day as those of Wednesday. The true trans-
actions of that day were—Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and
Dudley, .114 p.—Birmingham, Wolverhampt,n, and Stour
Valley, 91—London and North-Western, New Quarters
11. 135. 9d. p.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), II dis.—
Shropshire Lnion, 3/. Bs. dis.
The sales to-day were—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A),
8 dis.—Ditto (11), dis.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham,
Preference, Scrip, 17i4 p.
YORK, FEB. 13.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to-day were as
follow :—Eastern Counties, 7,4 York, Newcastle, and Ber-
wick, 16—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 2Y.,,—York and North
Midland, Preference, 64 Is.
GLASGOW, FEn. 13.
STOCK Ex cnANGE.—The transactions to-day were as
follow :—Edinburgh and Glasgow (Stirlng Midland Junc-
tion), 5 per cent, guaranteed, 21,e,—York, Newcastle, sad
Berwick (G. N. E. Purchase or Preference), 555.

EQUALIZATION OF POOR- RATES IN TETE WEST
LONDON UNION.—On Wednesday evening a meeting of
the parishioners c f St. Andrew's, Holborn, was hidd in
the Inquest-room to consider a proposition that fir the
purpose of settlement, and fur raising funds for the re-
lis f of the poor, the several parishes in that union should
be consider oil one parish under the provisions of the Act
4 and 5 ‘Vir. IV. c. 76. Mr. Churchwarden Wade took
the chair Mr. Johnson said the object was to relieve
the parish of St. Andrew's from the heavy and unequsl
pressure of the pour•rates. Now each parish was corn.
belled to contribute according to the number of its own
poor. The effect of this system was that in St. Andrew's, a
poor parish, the average quarterly rate was 14d., whilst
in St. Bride's it was 10d., and in St. Dunstan's only 6d.
in the pound. The total number of paupers receiving
outdoor relief in the union was 3,000; of them., owing
to local circumstances, over which the ratepayers had no
control, ot e thousand had ,ettleirents in St. Andrew's.
Then, with regard to the present system of settlements,
it was a source of continual expense to the union, and
of wino) auce to the guardians, whilst it materially in-
terfered with the proper relief of the poor. lie antici-
pate I that if this mea•nrs, should be adopted, its tact
would be so to simplify the managesnent of the affairs
of the union as to allow of a considerable reduction of
expenditure. Its solutions ware adopted to the effect
that it was desirable steps should be forthwith taken to
procure an equal assessment throughout the whole of
the ulio-).

MAINcIIIIIIIII FINAINCL&L IND PARLIAMENTART
REFORM ASS,_,CIATION MIikTING IN THE FREE TRADE
HALL—A meeting of the above association was held in
thu Free Trade-hall on Wednesday evening, on which
occasion there were from 6,000 to 7,000 persons present.
Alderman Harvey occupied the chair, and amongst the
gentlemen on the platforms were—Sir Joshua Walmaley,
M.P., Sir Francis Allow/es Ba.t., Mr. George Thomp-
son, M.P., Messrs. Edward Midi, Henry Vincent,Al!x-
ander Mackay, James Watts, Dr. Watts, James E. .
Nel-
son, Law (Derby), Wadkinson (York), Robert Rumnoy
John Whyatt, Albert Cuckshaw(London), Councillor
Ilibbert, I'. T. Cuadelet, Rey. T. G. Lee, W. P. Roberts,
&o. 'rte .
wmr. as addressed
George
Thompson,
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at reat length
.p. by Sir
Joshua vv
arninimeesiteyg,
Ed-
ward Miall, Henry Vincent, and others. Resolutions
were also adopted, pledging the meeting to support the
movement by contributions and co-operation. Mr.
Thompson stated that they would in the course of a few
weeks again appear in that hall, when the intentions of
the association in connexion with Lancashire would be
laid before them. The whole proceedings were of the
most enthusiastic character.
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POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.—SIR JOHN FRANS.-
justotlicer hAiriv?ebted
medal engraver in ordinary to the Queen, from
a medal-
lion by M. David, in the pesseasien of Lady Franklin;
it is of the same size as the celebrated Kirk Series and
f ms the fifth of the Royal Polytechnic :Seth's, which is
now in the course of publication by Mr. Stothard, at the
Polytechnic Institution. Doubtless many who take an
interest in the fats of this talented officer feel some desire
to be possessed of his portrait, and if anything is likely
to add to the desire, it is, perhaps, the fact of seeing
dim portrait produced. This, however, is ono of the
many advantages which the Polytechnic confers upon its
visitors. The likeness has I'een pronounced admirable.
NEW LETTER-BOX IN PARIS.—A
i new species of
letter-box is about to be generally adopted n Parts by
the postal administration.
The first specimen has been
erected in the archway leading to the
.Caserne des
Sapeurs-Pompiers, in
the Rue do la Pam. It is de-
scribed a' a truncated column of cast iron, bronzed, four
feet in height. The aperture through which the letters
are to be slipped is at the top, and on each fee of the
column is the inscription—" Poste.;--Rotte aux Lettres.
Vs n suvect this " truncated column ' is what, would here,
in more eenoes than one of the word, be celled "post.

NEW EDITION OF EVELYN'S DIARY.
Now ready, 10s. 6d. bound,
-tT OL. I. OF EVELYN'S DIARY
AND CORRESPONDENCE.
V
NEW AND CHEAPER EDITION.
Revised, with numerous Additional Notes.
To be completed in 4 Volumes, uniform with the New Edit on of
Pepy's Di.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
To be had of all Booksellers.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. JAMES ANDERSON.
THIS EVENTN ~
will be presented, by her Majesty's Servants,
The historical Play of FIESCO ; or, the Revolt of Genoa. Andrea
Doria, Mr. Cooper; Prince Gianettino Doria, Mr. Fisher ; Marquis
de Calcagno, Mr. Montague ; Fiesco, Mr. James Anderson ; Count
Lomellino, Mr. Cathcart; Yerrina, Mr. Vandenhoff ; Julia, Mrs.
Ternan Leonora, Miss Laura Addison.
To be followed by a New Grand Historical, Metaphorical,
Allegorical, and Diabolical Pantomime, by the author of " Bluff
King Hal "to be called HARLEQUIN and GOOD QUEEN BESS ;
gr. MERRIE ENGLAND IN THE OLDEN TIME,
Private boxed, 21. 35., 21. 12s. Gd., 21. 25., 11. Ils. 6d., and 11. is.

Stalls, ss. each.
s. d.
FIRST PRICE.
Boxes - 4 0
Pit - - 2 0
Lower Gallery - 1 0
Upper Gallery - 0 6
Box-booktkeepe

s. d.

SECOND PRICE.
Boxes - - 2 0
Pit - - - 1 0
Lower Gallery - 0 6
No Hall-price to Upper Gallery.
r, Mr. J. Povey.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, tielP Lessee and Manager, Old Brut:rap:3n.
THIS EVENING.
Will be presented an entirely new and original Comedy, entitled
LEAP TEAR ; or, The Ladles' Privilege. Sir Solomon Solus, ‘lr.
X-PeleY ; Captain Mouser, Mr. Selby ; Mr. Dimple, Mr. Buckstons ;
William Walker, Mr. Charles Kean ; Mrs. Flora Flowerlew, Mrs.
Charles Kean ; Miss Sally O'Leary, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Mrs. Crisp,
Mrs. F. Matthews.
After wide' CHARLES THF. TWELFTH.
To conclude with THE CHRISTENING.
The Box-office is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THEATRE ROYAL. ADELPIII.
Ilader the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new domestic Drama, called THE WILLOW
COPSE. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed-
f3se , 0. Smith, Worrell; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
Aster which an entirely new Extravaganza, entitled DO-
sifESTIC ECONOMY. John Greenly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Greenly,
Mrs. F. Matthews.
To conclude with FRANKENSTEIN; or, The Model Man. Franken-
;tein, Mr. Wright ; the What is It ? Mr. P. Bedford; Zarniel, Mr. 0.
Smith ; Otto of Rosenberg, Miss Woelgar ; Tiddlewincz, Miss E.
Chaplin ; Agatha, Miss Coveny ; Undine, Miss E. Harding.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE:.
Mr. J. M. Maddox. Sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new Opera, entitled CHARLES THE SE-
COND.
To conclude with KING JAMIE ; or, Harlequin and Magic Fiddle
Harlequin, Mr. Bologna ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Clown, Mr. Flex-
more ; Columbine. Miss Fawcett.

NEW ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Sole Lessee, Mr. W. Watts, St. John's Wood.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Benedict,
Mr. Davenport ; D.gberry, Mr. Compton ; Beatrice, Mrs. Mowatt.

. _
After which a new Farce, entitled A DEAD TAKE IN. Captain
Dareourt, Mr. Wigan; Hector Ponlet, Mr. Compton; Clara, Miss
Oliver.
To conelude with TRH MIDNIGHT WATCH.

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
FRENCH PLAYS AND OPERA CORIQUE.
Last Week but One of M. CHOLLET'S Engagcment.

--.-
Mr. MITCHELL begs respectfully to announce that the French
Performances at the St. James's Theatre will commence
THIS EVENING.
At Half-past Seven, when will he performed
LE YAL D'ANDORRE.

Stephan, M. Lae; Le Jeyenx, M. Chollet; Satarnin, M. Killy
Leroy ; Jacques Sineere, M. Nathan ; Theresa, Madllo. Gaiehard ;
georgette, Madlle. Cotti ; Rose de Mai, Madlle. Charton.
The box-office of the Theatre is open daily from Eleven till
Five.
Boxes and Stalls at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-
street.

N.CIYAL LYCEUM THEATKE..
,Inder the Management of Madainc. Vustrts.
•pole Lessee. Mr. Charles Mathew..
TIIISI EVENING.
TOll be performed CHARLES THE TWELFTII.
After which THE•ISLAND OF JEWELS.
To conclude with A PRACTICAL MAN.
Dress Boxes S+.: Upper Boxes. 4s. ; Pit, 2s-; Gallery. Is. No
half-price to any part of the house.
All applications for Private Boxes must be made to Mr. Alleroft, 15
New Bond-street.

ASTLRY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Pr( prietor. Mr. W. Patty.
Last Week of the Pantomime.
do attire change In the Scenes •f the Arena.
New Grand Spectacle.
THIS EVENING,

The performance will commence at a Quarter to Seven, with a
new Grand Spectacle of THE CORSlii DB LEON ; or, the Brigand
of Savoy.
To be followed by a brilliant display of Batty's peerless scenes of
the Circle, supported by the accomplished artistes of the establish-
ment. . _ . . .

To unwinds with a grand Equestrian Combs Pantomime, by
Nelson Lee, caned HARLEQUIN YANILRE DOODLE, who came
to Town upon his little Pony.
Rex-Wilco open from Eleven till Four.