The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-04 00:00:00

_e_ANIA G 01,` THE SESSION OF
THE GREEK CHAMBERS.
1 On the 19th of September the Greek Chambers
opened their session, when King
.otho proceeded in
I state to- the Chamber of Representatives, and read
the subj, 'ined speech :
" Gentlemen of the Chamber of Representatives and
Senate,
" Through the joint exertions of the Crown and
nation the fbundations of the constitution have been laid.
Through the same exertions the institutions of the
country will be lawfully developed and improved. May
Providence protect and defend our joint labours.
" The relations existing between Foreign Powers and
me are most amicable, and it is a great satisfaction to me
to be enabled to inform you of it ; but we are particu-
larly indebted to the Powers that have zealously seconded
us in our struggles, that hare afforded us real support,
and effected and protected our independence. My Mi-
nisters will lay before you a report upon the state of the
administration and finances ; and, whilst observing the
utmost economy, they will demand of you the means of
carrying on the public service, and of securing our future
welfare.
" We shall not neglect the claims of our glorious past.
We shall likewise duly provide for the splendour of our
holy religion. We shall uphold it, and derelope it as
well as public instruction by a complete organisation.
We shall also bestow due attention on the completing
and improving the army in such. a way as may best
insure the safety of the state, and the execution of the
laws.
" It will be your province, Gentlemen, to assist my
Government by affording it those lawful means, so that
the administration of the affairs of the State may not
encounter difficulties detrimental both to public and pri-
vate interests.
" Laws will be submitted to your consideration, the
object of which will be to render individual liberty invio-
late, and to confer en our flag the respect due to us. My
Ministers will also submit to your attentive considera-
tion laws calculated to improve agriculture, commerce,
and our shipping.
" The development of the code of laws, and the a3ap-
tation of them to the state of the nation, will be the first
object you will have to attend to in the present session.
" Believe me, Gentlemen, I feel the deepest and most
patriotic emotion on this solemn day, when I consider
the great importance of the questions that are about to
engage your attention, and the immense influence your
decisions will exercise over the welfare of Greece.
" Let us, therefore, by acting together with sincerity
and prudence, strive to maintain and improve that which
you have won by your heroic deeds and immense sa-
crifices.
" Let us endeavour to obliterate all recollection of
past melancholy events; let only emulation, a laudable
and patriotic emulation, to promote the prosperity of
our country survive them, and, with a persevering will,
let us pursue the right and regular course, which can
alone lead our beloved country unto felicity and glory.
" Such is the ardent wish of my heart; my whole life
shall be devoted to the defence of our liberties, and the
advancement of the welfare of the nation; in the accom-
plishment of which exalted task I claim your co-opera-
tion. Let us all-implore the Almighty to vouchsafe his
support to our common efforts.
" 1 now declare the session of the Chambers for the
present year opened."

DUTCH PAPERS.
THE CONVERSION.
TUE HAGUE, SEPT. 30.—The official journal pub-
lishes to-day a Royal Resolution, dated the 28th of
September, regulating the drawing by lottery of the
second series of bonds of the national debt bearing
interest at 5 per cent., which are to be repaired or
converted into inscriptions in the great book of the
national debt at 4 per cent. The amount of the in-
scriptions of two series to be designated by lot for re-
payment or conversion, is fixed at a capital of 25 mil-
lions of florins, but it may be increased to 27 millions,
if it appears at the time of drawing that this increase
will prevent the division of the same inscription, or
inscriptions, under the same letter.

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The drawing will take place on Saturday, the 2d of
November, at seven in the evening.
The holders of the bonds drawn, who do not desire
to convert their stock into 4 per cent., are to declare
their intention at the latest on the 28th of December.
The holders of bonds at 5 per cent. may exchange
their capital for inscriptions in the great book at 4
per cent., without previous declaration, after Monday,
the 7th October, 1844, till this commission is re-
voked; but, at all events, not after Saturday, 26th
October, at two in the afternoon, in the form pre-
scribed by the 9th article of the Royal Resolution of
Bth August, 1844.

The price of the stock bearing interest at 4 per
cent., which will be issued on the Ist of October,
1844, in exchange for the capital converted by virtue
of the preceding article, and the interest on which
wil commence from that date, is fixed at 964 per
cent., consequently the holders of every 100 florins
converted will receive three florins in fifty in money,
without any other indemnity for the difference of in-
terest.

ROTTERDAM, SEPT. 26.—A private letter from
Batavia says, " 300 hogshead of wine, brought by the
French ship the Grand Duquesne, from Bordeaux
direct, were by the order of the Governor-General
seized by the police, and emptied into the sea. These
were not only adulterated, but mixed with deleterious
ingredients." We hope that this will be favourable in
future to the sale of wine from Holland direct, and
will contribute, when the unfortunate commercial
treaty with France expires, to prevent its being re-
newed, as it makes the importation of all French
articles in French ships from the mother country
direct absolutely impossible, and in particular has
caused the demand for wines from Holland wholly to
cease.

BERLIN, SEPT. 25.—1 t is said that the King will
make but a short stay here, intending to go to Stock-
holm, to be present at the coronation of King Oscar,
and that he will be attended by Baron Alexander
Von Humboldt.—Dutch Papers, Oct. 1.

BURSTING OF A STEAM-BOILER.
SALFORD, WEDNESDAY. —An explosion of an
alarming nature took place this morning at Islington-
mill, in this township, which resulted in blowing up
a portion of the building, killing one man, andscalding
two or three others. The mill in question in the pro-
perty of Mr. Bateman, Kuypersley-hall, Staffordshire,
but is occupied by Mr. W. Norris, cotton-spinner and
manufacturer. The engine had just been set in
motion, and had not made above a score of revolutions,
before a tremendous explosion took place, which
shook the mill and all the buildings round about.
The rooms = over the boiler-house were rent opeß,
the bricks and mortar flying about in all directions,
and one of the steam-boilers was seen to rise quickly
from its bed and make a complete summerset
into the field adjoining the premises; carrying
down the wall of the boiler-house in its progress.
The people in the mill were completely astounded.
Bricks, mortar, and broken pieces of beams were
flying about in all directions. One large piece of
timber was blown upon the top of the factory, which is
seven stories high; the distance being upwards of 40
yards from the seat of the explosion, whilst slates and
bricks were blown into streets a distance of 200 yards.
Of course there was an immediate cessation from
work, and a search made for the parties who were sup-
posed to have suffered from the explosion. The watch-
man, Atkins, was found amidst some rubbish, with
his left leng broken, and his face frightfully disfigured.
He was alive, but insensible, and was being taken to
the Manchester Infirmary, but died on his way there.
Michael Tyman, the fireman, and a man named
Tipping, who were also near the spot at the time,
were found slightly injured.
Upon examining the boiler it was found to be per-
fectly sound ; but at the upper end there was a rent
in the flue, the result, doubtless, of insufficiency of
water in the boiler at the time of the explosion.

CONGREVE MATCHES.—The extent to which the
manufacture of these useful articles is now carried may
not, perhaps, be generally known. One firm alone in
London (Blackwell and Williams, of Whitechapel),
manufacture weekly, two tons and a half, containing
ten millions, eight hundred thousand matches. This
immense quantity, if placed lengthways, would reach a
distance of 426 miles, or, in twelve months would nearly
make the circumference of the globe, and weigh one
hundred and thirty tons. To make this quantity, 7}
miles of plank, three inches thick, and eleven inches
wide, would be required, and nearly two hundred hands,
including men, women, and children, besides two steam-
engines kept constantly employed.
EVICTION• OF TENANTS.—Yesterday, Mr. John
Carrig, of Ennis, Sub-Sheriff, accompanied by Colonel
Wyndham's agent, Mr. Thomas Crow, proceeded to the
lands of Cooldena, Toureen, and Aharina, with a large
party of Infantry and Dragoons from this garrison, and
ejected several of the tenants. This day the same party
went out to eject the remainder. Colonel Wyndham, we
understand, was offered his rents from these poor
people, but would not accept of them, his object being
to do away with 'small holdings, and not let less to any
than from twelve to fifteen acres.—Limerich Reporter of
Tuesday.
AN INGENIOUS DEVICE.—Many inconveniences at
times attend sending a prepaid letter, especially in the
country, where the postmaster or mistress is not always
so accessible as at a London receiving house. With a
view of obviating inconveniences and expediting business,
as far as the Waltham Cross post-office is concerned, an
ingenious device is in practice there for receiving pre-
paid letters, as noticed by a correspondent. In the win-
dow of the office in the place of a square of glass, a sheet
of zinc is inserted, in which two longitudinal holes are
cut—one for the receipt of letters and the other for
pence. In the centre of the plate is a revolving handle,
which acts upon some simple machinery within-side.
Above the handles are these words—" Put your letter
in and turn the handle up ; put your penny in, then turn
the handle over." Here, then, is a simple means for
posting and pre-paying a letter—there is no waiting till
the postmaster is " rung" from any part of the premises
he may happen to be, in, to his own and the letter-
sender's inconvenience—here is, in fact, a plan that is
worth consideration by postmasters, and all those whom
it may concern.
GLOUCESTER AND FOREST OF DEAN RAILWAY.—
We are happy to state that the projected Gloucester and
Forest of Dean Railway continues to make satisfactory
progress, and is taken up with much spirit by the in-
habitants, who justly regard it as a most important
object. More than 500 shares, we understand, have
been taken of Gloucester. The Gloucester and Hereford
Railway is also in high popularity, particularly in Here-
fordshire, where the shares meet with a very ready
market.—Cheltenham Examiner.

DEATH HY STONE-THROWING.—An inquest was
held at the Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, on Tues-
day, before F. H. Gell, Esq., Coroner for East Sussex,
on the body of Michael Henry Messier, 18 years of age.
On the 6th September, an Italian 'boy and two girls,
with white mice and guinea pigs, were coming down the
New Steyne, when deceased and another lad teased the
Italian boy, by, jeering, making grimaces, and uttering
some scraps of French, " p.arlezvous Francais," and the
like. The Italian became in a passion, and struck the
deceased, who thereupon returned the blow, when the
Italian picked up a stone and threw it at him with great
violence. Deceased was struck and knocked down, and
the blood having been stopped, he was sent to the hos-
pital, where it was found that a small piece of the skull
had been scooped out by the stone. The deceased got
better, but on the ninth day fever supervened and caused
death. A post mortem examination showed that the
stomach was healthy, and that an inflammation-on the
brain, produced by the stone, was the cause of death:
The Coroner explained that the offence was manslaughter,
but the inquest was adjourne3 till Thursday (to-day) fo
the purpose of finding the Italian boy.
MURDER.—Wednesday informatiox was forwarded
to the various metropolitan police-offices and stations,
that on Saturday:night last as Mr. William Inchbald was
proceeding to his residence at Low Dunsforth he was
shot in the body by some malicious individual, who after-
wards succeeded in making good his escape. Mr. Inch-
bald, on being conveyed to his residence, received medi-
cal aid, but without avail, as he expired on the Monday
following. A man named William Kendrew is suspected
of having committed the murder. Kendrew, who has
since absconded, is about twenty-three years of age, but
looks older, about five feet ten or eleven inches in height,
round shoulders, rather square built, low forehead, light
brown hair, short face, eyes rather sunken, large feet,
and shuffles in his walk. A reward of 201. is offered by
Mr. Charles Inchbald, of Aldborough„near Borough-
bridge, for the apprehension of Karfdrew.
DESTRUCTIVE' FlRE.—Wednesday, shortly before
five o'clock, the lucifer-match factory, belonging to Mr.
Hymns, situate in Princes-square, Wilson-street, Fins-
bury, was discovered to be on fire. The factory is a
large one, and is surrounded by numerous other build-
ings. The fire originated in what is technically termed
the " stove," a building fitted up with wooden racks, and
used for drying the goods. When first perceived the
flames had obtained the complete possession of the entire
stock in the place. The parties connected with the
works endeavoured, as did also several of the neighbours,
to extinguish the flames by means'of buckets of water,
but owing to the overpowering nature of the effluvium
emitted from the matches as they became ignited, the
persons were compelled to desist, and send for the as-
sistance of the fire-engines. Engines from Whitecross-
street, Jeffrey-square, and Watling-street brigade sta-
tions, were speedily at the scene, and being aided by
plenty of water, the firemen succeeded in putting the fire
out before it had done greater damage than consuming the
building in which it originate& The damage, notwith-
standing, is very considerable. The origin of the fire
could not be explained, but there is no doubt it arose
froni over heat. Unfortunately, Mr. Hyams is unin-
sured.

'°4ll' THE SITN, LONnON, FRIDAY MORNING OCTOBER 4, 1844.

MAGAZINES—(CONTINUED).
HOOD'S MAGAZINE.
Mr. Hood here continues his lively dramatic story
of " Our Family," which in some passages reminds
us, not unpleasantly, of Sterne's manner in his
" Tristam Shandy," especially in the scene of the
christening at the parish church, which is replete
with an arch and delicate humour, not usual with the
author. " September in Paris" is a gossiping ac-
count of the French capital at this season of the year;
in the course of some remarks on literature, the
writer tells us that Eugene Sue's new novel of the
" Wandering Jew," for which he receives the enor-
mous price of ten thousand francs a volume, is
generally considered a failure, so far as it has gone.
The "Monk's Finger" is a singular tale, which would
form the subject of a good melodrama for one of our
minor theatres. We subjoin some spirited stanzas by
Delta, entitled " Woe, woe to thee, Culloden Plain :"
In splendour glow'd the morning sun,
As curb'd our chief his gallant grey ;
And from our ramparts peal'd the gun,
While marched afield his proud array :
Yes ! rose to Heaven the wild buzza,
When woke the pibroch's strain—
But ah! they bade adieu, that day,
That came not back again!
Woe! woe to thee, Culloden Plain!
Where noble blood was shed;
Our Coronach is o'er the slain,
Our wail is for the dead!

Moth-eaten, rot our banners proud;
Our good claymores are red with rust;
And if we pray, 'tis not aloud—
For him who from his throne is thrust.
Dawn quickly, Day! when we may trust
To face his foes again,
Strike down the oppressors to the dust,
And free our shields from stain!
Woe! woe to thee, Culloden Plain!
Where gallant blood was shed;
Our Coronach is o'er the slain,
Our wail is for the dead!

Now silent are the trophied halls,
Where mirth and music sped the hour;
The green o'ermantling ivy crawls
From niche to niche, from tower to tower:
No more smiles Beauty from her bower—
'Tis rent by wind and rain;
There drops the ripe fruit, and the flower
Perfumes the air in vain!
Woe! woe to thee, Culloden Plain!
Where loyal blood was shed;
Our Coronach is o'er the slain,
Our wail is for the dead !

UNITED SERVICE JOURNAL.
This Number contains more readable articles than
us23l, and among the best, or at any rate the most
seasonable, is one on the subject of France and Mo-
rocco, of which latter country a very minute account
is given, and which bears every mark of authenticity.
In the "Naval Chaplain's Note-Book," which is con-
tinued from last month, occur several interesting re-
miniscences connected with the writer's profession.
" Sketch of General Pollock's campaign in Affgha-
nistan' " is a narrative that should have appeared
months since in the pages of this periodical, when the
public took a deeper interest in the subject than is the
case at present.