The Sun.
London, England, 1868-02-17 00:00:00

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Mr. E. HAMILTTHOENBaEskFoOdRtMhe Blanfic.ellor of the Ex-
chequer whether any representations had been made to
him as to the hardship and distress which the abolition of
the composition of rates under the Reform Act of 1867 is
causing to occupiers of small rated houses in a great num-
ber of English Parliamentary boroughs, and whether the
Government was prepared to introduce any measure of
relief during the present session.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he had
to say in reply that no such representations had reached
him. Of course the bill had caused increased trouble in
collecting the rates, but the Poor Law Board had antici-
pated that, and had issued an order for the increase of the
number of collectors. He had no doubt but that in some
cases the misapprehension of the overseers had occasioned
injustice. if any person wished to claim exemption from
the payment of the rates on the ground of poverty the act
of 1817 gave the power ; but to introduce a measure to
amend the Reform Act at the present time would be both
precipitous and dangerous.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACT.

In reply to Lord E. CECIL
Sir J. PAKINIirTON said the vote to be proposed bad
been increased, but he hoped he would be allowed to post-
pone an explanation of the causes that lied led to such a
step until the Army Estimates were under discussion.
INDIA IRRIGATION.
lu reply to Mr. SMOLLETT,
Sir S. NORTIICOTE said it was quite true a proyosal
had, with tho iidlico an CiQTOrn9r-CielitrAl " Pic44

Colonel FRENCH regretted that it had been thought
proper to continue the act, but it appeared to him that
if a proceeding similar to the special constable movement
in England had taken place in Ireland there would have
been no necessity for the renewal of the act.
Mr. C. FORTESCUE, though he regretted the circum-
stance, thought that the Government had acted judiciously
in continuing the suspension of the Act.
bir H. BARROW condemned the conduct of the Go-
vernment in the manner in which Ireland was treated.
She was treated with the greatest indignity and scorn,
and instead of receiving a fair and equal share of
consideration, she had invariably been looked upon as
disloyal and disaffected. They dared not treat Scotland
as they had treated Ireland, and if the Irish were
to treat the English as the English treated them
they would not stand it for a moment, but would
rise as one man to resent the injustice. Ireland had always
been treated ever since the union as a conquered country,
the chief offices there were filled by Englishmen, there were
no royal palaces in Ireland, none of the royal family ever
went there, and it was not to be surprised that such
treatment produced disloyalty.
In answer to Sir COLEMAN O'LOUGHLIN,
The Earl of MAYO said with respect to the arrest of
Mr. Train, it was the duty of the police to watch all fresh
arrivals from America, and amongst the baggage of Mr.
Train a great number of printed documents were found,
consisting mostly of the speeches of Mr. Train delivered
in Arnerica,and from a cursory perusal they appeared to sym-
pathise with the Fenian movement. With respect to the
arrest of that gentleman, he thought the police were
quite justified by the circumstance that had come to their
knowledge in taking the steps they did. (Hear, hear.)
When an inquiry took place and Mr. Train gave an as-
surance that he was not induced to visit this country with
any political or revolutionary object, ho was at °nee set
at liberty.
After a few words from Mr. D CIRIFFITLIS, the bill
was read a seoond time.

(LEFT SITTING.)

MARKETS—(t his Day.)

COLONIAL AND FOREIGN PRODUCE.

SUGAR.—There is a firm tone in the market, and a steady
inquiry prevails for raw. In refined sugars a moderate
business is passing, and rates are firmer. Coffee.—The
demand is only moderate, but full rates are paid for de-
sirable qualities. Tea.—The market is not so active, but
late advanced rates aro paid. Rica is in limited demand,
and steady in value. Oils are unaltered.
NEWGATE AND LEADEN HALL.

MEAT. - The dead meat trade is steady, and the market
closed at the following quotations :—Small sheep, 4s to
43 4d ; heavy, 3s 8d to 4s ; ewe, 3s 4d to 3s Bd. Beef, 4s
to 4s 2d ; middling, 3s 8d to 3s 10c1; cows, 3s 2d to 3s 6d.
Pigs, 3s 10d to 4s ; do. heavy, 3s 4d to 3s Bd. Veal, 48 8d
to 5s per stone of 81b, by the carcase.
POtLTRY.— Supplies are of fair extent, and rates un-
altered. An arrival of Guinea fowls have gone off at 4s.
each.

WILD FOWL is in good supply at the previous currency.
EGGS rather moro plentiful and easier in price. English,
lis ; French, lOs to lls per 120.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

There were only moderate supplies of stock to-day, and
it was attempted to realise higher prices, which had the
effect of retarding business; but for good qualities there
were ready buyers at late rates.

Of beasts there were 3,180, including 1,930 English, 570
Scotch, 150 Irish, and 520 foreign.
Sales progressed steadily at fully late rates, and in
some cases prime small beasts realised the turn more.
Of sheep there were 17,570, including 1,280 foreign.
The trade was more active, but prices can hardly be
quoted higher.
Veal sold readily. Sixty-six calves on sale, nearly all
foreign. .

Pork sold steadily, at quotations. 460 pigs on sale.
Quotations—Beef, Be to 4s id; mutton, 3s 4d to 5s 2d;
veal, 3s 4d co es ; pork, 3s to 4s per stone of 81b., sinking
the offal.

CORN,
The reports from the country markets bring firm quota-
tions generally, with a steady demand.
From the Continent rates also soem firm.
At Alark-lane this morniog there was z► fair attendance,
and a steady demand for most articles.
English wheat was well held, and realised the extreme
of late rates.
Foreign wheat met some indairs, and realised full

prices.
The flour trade must be quoted firm, with moderate
transactions.
MALT in limited demand. Last prices well maintained
BARLEY it quiet sale, without material change in value.
BEANs quite as dear, and in moderate request.
PEAS unaltered in value, and a fair demand.
OATS in small supply, and very firm.
TALLOW.
The market is quiet, at 42s to 42s 3d on the spot, 42s
3dMarch ; 43s 6d last three mouths.
COTTON.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 17.—Market very buoyant and dearer
Sales probably 15,0u0 or 20,000 bales.

Foreign Mail Packet List,

MAILS DUE.

Australia and New Zealand, via eoutliampton.....Feb. 19.
Ditto, via Marseilles ... ..... ....March 22
Ditto, via Panama . ••••• ••• ... Feb. :8.
Brazil, Buenos Ayres, and Monte Video Mardi 5.
Ditto, by ierenoh packet
Capa Verde. by Brazil packet ......
,;ape of Good Hope. Ascension, and St. ileiens Feb 47
libina, Penang. and Singapore. via Southampton Feb. 19
Ditto, via Marseilles
Falkland Islands March 5.
Li ibraitar, via Southampton .......... . Feb. 19
India, via Southampton . .... ....Feb. 19.
Ditto, via Mareeil es
Malta, Egypt, (to.
• .. .... ............. Feb. 19.

Natal, via
1)1cto, Marseilles
Feb. 22
alauritlus, Cape of Good Hope, and

Southampton .
- Feb. D
Ditto, slarseiiles liarnh 15
Aewfoundla L a ...... •• .. ....... .......
..... much 11.
Portugal
.... ...................... March 5.
Ditto, by p riN t.ie ship to Oporto ...
Ditto t .tto to Lisbon
United States, anada, California, Acc., by British
packet .a.te..s.,
..........................
~.
Feb. 17.
Ditto, by L Lited States packet
Ditto ditto 'New York)
Ditto aitto N,,w York)
Ditto dittt (Baltimore)
Ditto, by Canadian packet . Feb 21.
West Coast of itch a, Stadeira, and Teneriffe ......k'eb. 16.
West bides and Paztific (except Mexico and Baba-
.. .
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nias)
Cuba and siexico •...Feb. 23.
Bahamas, via New Y siarch 2.
. March 11
Bermuda. via Halifax

A Cabinet Council was held on Saturday at the
official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury,
in Downing-street. The Ministers present were— the Lard
Chancellor, the Duke of Marlborough, the Earl of Mahues-
bury, the Right Hon. Gathorne Hardy, Lord Stanley, the
Duke of Buckingham and Chanties, Sir John Pakington,
Sir S. Northcote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the
Right Hen. H. T. L. Corry, Duke of Richmond,
.Lord J,
Manners, the Earl of Mayo, and the Bight Hon. Spencer
H. Walpole.
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