The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-05 00:00:00

SUM ARY OF NE ;,g

THE INDIAN ARMY.—We are enabled by the fol.
towing facts to contradict a statement quoted by us on
Tuesday from a weekly Contemporary, respecting the
appropriation of Indian military appointments. During
a period of seven years, 128 direct cadetships hare been
given to the sons of officers of the Company's army, of
and below the rank of captain and surgeon ; 143 to the
sons of those of the ranks of major, lieutenant colonel,
and superintending surgeon ; 77 to the sons of full colo-
nels and major-generals ; total, 348. During the same
period 380 cadetships have been given to the sons of
officers of the Queen's army and navy ; 205 ditto to
those of clergymen, including Indian chaplains.—Times.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has replied to the
memorial addressed to him recently, urging upon his
Grace the expediency of convening a meeting of the
Bishops to consult upon the proper steps to be taken in
the present divided state of the Church. The memorial
was signed by the Dean and Chapter of Exeter, and was
inserted in The Sun a few days since. The Archbishop's
reply consists of a simple acknowledgment of the receipt
of the memorial, and is couched in those terms of cour-
tesy and kindness which always mark his Grace's inter-
course with his clergy.
TESTIMONIAL TO SIR lieeny POTTINGEU.—A
very influential and numerous meeting of the principal
merchants and manufacturers interested in the India and
China trad. s, convened by circular, was held in the
council chamber, Town-hall, on Monday last, to consider
the best means of testifying to Sir Henry, Pottinger " their
high opinion and personal approval of his firm, judi-
cious, and conciliatory conduct during his negotiations
with the Chinese Government, aed their acknowledg-
ment of the great advantages he has secured to the world
at large, and especially to this town and neighbourhood
by the liberal and beneficial treaty which he concluded
with China." Alexander Kay, Esq., the Mayor. pre-
sided ; and the feeling in favour of some appropriate
testimonial of the sense entertained by the leading inha-
bitants of Manchester of Sir Henry Pottinger's services
was quite unanimous, and very warmly expressed. It
was determined to invite Sir Henry to a dinner, which,
we understand, is likely to take place about the 20th hist.
It was also resolved that a subscription should be en-
tered into, for the purpose of purchasing a piece
'of plate, or some other suitable testimonial ; and it
will be seen that the call has been most cordially and
handsomely responded to by the public, for the sub-
scription already amounts to 2,0441. 58.—Ilianches(er
Guardian.
A PRISON SCENE.—The following laughable dia-
logue occurred on Friday last in the Jersey prison. Sir
John de Veulle and Mr. Bisson presented themselves as
visiting magistrates at the door of Mr. Wilson's room,
about half-past ten o'clock. Mr. Wilson was not up. A
knock at his door being heard, Mr. Wilson called out in
the loudest tones, " Who's there ?" Answer—" Sir
John de Veulle." Mr. Wilson—" Come in." Sir J. de
Veulle (Mr. Bisson remaining a little in the rear)—" I
wish to know, Mr. Wilson, whether you have any com-
plaint to make ?" Mr. Wilson—" Five hundred. In the
first place, where are your prison rules ?—they ought to
be posted up in every prisoner's room ; but before I talk
to you, take off your hat. Sir J. de Veulle—" Really,
Mr. Wilson—" Mr. Wilson—" Take off your hat 1"
Sir J. de Veulle—" I moved my hat when I came in."
Mr. Wilson—" Take off your hat, Sir, I'm bareheaded
How dare you enter a gentleman's room with your hat
on ?" Sir J. de Veulle—" Oh, if that is all you have to
say, I shall leave you." Mr. Wilson—" Then take your-
self off." This unceremonious rejection of the bailiffs
kind offices, tendered to the man he had imprisoned,
must have somewhat startled and annoyed that func-
tionary ; more especially if, as we believe, he intended to
renew the offers fruitlessly made through Mr. Hammond.
—Jersey Gazette.
AIR versus STEAM.—The atmospheric railway from
EAST COWES PAES.—The speculators in this spi-
Kingston to Daltrey extends to one mile and three guar
rited undertaking have at length seen that the villas they •
ters ; the distance was performed in somewhat more
have erected are too costly for their customers, and titan two minutes, or at the rate of 45 miles per hour.
though when the grounds are in a more forward state, This is whirlwind pace. I seemed merely to get into
and they have obtained a better mode of communication the machine to get out of it, and had very little jaunt
to West Cowes, their beautiful villas will readily let, for my money. Another advantage over the steam loco-
at present smaller ones are more needed. What they motives, all travellers, whose nerves are not made of
now propose is, to build them in pairs, so as to be able bell-wire, will appreciate ; the atmospheric carriages
to let them at about 351. per annum each. We hope this glide on with little more noise than Queen Mab's
project will net go off in talk, as we are sure it will be coaches ; their sound resembled most the rustle of au-
the best thel have undertaken.—From a Correspondent. turn leaves swept forward by a low wind. None of that
SAVINGS BANK.3.'—AS Trustees of Savings' Banks eternal puffing, panting, snorting, and fiery evomition—
have the power of giving notice to any depositors to like the efforts of a broken•winded dragon—with which
withdraw their investments, they would be acting wisely I the common train engines stun, stupify, and derange you.
to exercise that power over all those who had no right Besides you are not sitting near a huge copper bomb-
to lep.)*it in those institutions—persons well situated in shell ever ready to burst, and a furnace threatening to
life. It would be both reasonable and just to dispose of lick up with its flamey tongues the whole wooden appa-
all those clt pesitors. I rates (human contents included) behind it. These are
EDWARD CLASPER.—We regret to have to state the vast negative advantages of the atmospheric. The
'la; one of the Five Brothers, Mr. 1411 ward Clapper, fell great positive advantage is the additional safety with
oil Saturday last, whilst am board his wherry, Ity which speed. Two trains cannot be travelling in opposite di-
accident I
I.‘":l‘lcert:e)war. egeueettilotnesauu,peo,nit,
ilsaiomne.—litim,y;nean3diertclutirsy.is the most fre-
" ntowariavent" may
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his aria was broken laohnogvedithael
ing in that boat in which be and his brethren have gained j Pon.- OFFICE REGULATIONS.—We have had mea-
se much fsiae.—T.rine Mercury. :ion more than once to advert to the great inconvenience
GuEv.--We tire glad to learn that this dis- caused by want ot post-offices at various villages in this
tit,guitilf.d nobleman haA, rat- recovered from the severe I vicinity. We are glad to learn that steps are now taking
llltiess under which he. laboured, as to enjoy the society to rt. mely this evil by the proper authorities, by the
of his fawiiy,cs Usual, and to tAke, weather permitting, establishment of Post-office stations in various localities
an oesca,siefial-drive round his domains.---Tro Nercuri. near the town.—Tyne Mercury;

MEAT MAZZETS.
SotrruALL, DEC. 4.—Although the supply of fat
stock on sale to-day was tolerably good, the demand
was steady at fully last week's quotations. Beef,
from 2s 10d to 4s 2d; Mutton, 3s to 48 2d; Veal, 3s to
3s 10d ; and Pork, 2s 8d to 3s 8d per Sibs. Supply :
—Beasts, 44; Sheep, 1,100 ; Calves, 36; Pigs, 58.
ROXFORD, DEC. 4.—Prime Beasts and Sheep sold
freely, oth:,,r kinds of stock slowly, at full prices. Beef,
1.1'07. 2s 8d to 48 4d ; Mutton, 2s 10d to 4s 2d ; Veal,
3s to 3s 10d ; and Pork, 2s 8d to 3s 8d per 81bs. Suck-
ling Calves, 18s to 30s ; quarter-old Store Pigs, 16s to
20s ; and Milch Cows, with their small Calf, 161 to 181
each.
LEWES, DEC. 3.—Beef, from 3s to 4s 4d ; Mutton
3s 2d to 4s 4s ; Veal, 3s to 3s 8d; and Pork, 2s 8d to
3s 6d per 81bs. Supply rather limited, and trade firm.

COAT. 21411.1tHET.
Prices per ton at the close of the market :—Adair's
Main. 17s ; Huddle's West Hartley, 18s ; Carr's
Hartley, 19s ; Chester Main, 19s 6d ; Hasting's
Hartley, 17s 9d,. Holywell Main, 19s ; Nlson's West
Hartley, 186 ; Old Poutop, 163 ; Ord's Retiheugh,. 16.4 ;
Ton nley, 17s 6d ; West Hartley, 17s 6d ; W. E., Clarke
and Co., 18s 6d ; W. E., Elm Park, 20s 6d ; W. E.,
Gosforth, 21s 6d ; W. E., Heaton, 21s ; W. E., Bel-
mont, 21s 9d ; W. E., East Hetton, 21s ; W. E., Has-
well, 23s ; W. E., Hetton, 22s 9d ; W. E., Hytton, 21s ;
W. E., Lambton, 22s 9d ; W. E , Pemberton, 21s ;
W. E., Sherburn, 22s 9tl ; W. E., Sunderland, 21s ;
W. E., Stewart's, 22s 9d ; W. E., Hartlepool, 22s 3d ;
W. E., Adelaide, 22s 3d ; W. E., Seymour Tees, 21s 6d;
W. E., Tees, 22s 3d ; W. E., Tennant's, 20s 9d ;
Cowpen Hartley, 185.—Ships arrived since last day, 28.

CORN AVERAGES.
GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN
For the Week ended N0v..10. 1814, made up from the Returns of the
In pcctot in the different Cities and Tomb in England and Wales,
per Imperial Quarter.
Wheat ..... 454 4d I Oats tls Ad I Beans ...... VASs Od
Barley
AVERAGES OF THE LAST SIX WEEKS.
Weeks ending WIZAT. NAILLIIIY.I OATS. I ava. I IMAMS.

TIMM

1...—...—.—. ................
Oct. 26
Nov. 2 ....
9 46 3 34 1 21 6 34 6 37 11 M 7
16.....« 43 4 35 9 21 9 34 2 33 4 35 7 23.... 45 10 35 2 21 8 30 9 rt 1 36 2
30 .....
1111TIIIAL AOQZZGATZ AIZZAOZII OT THZ TIZ WRENS
Wheat 46s 1 Id. 1 Oats ........ 21s. Si.l 8ean5.......375. 9d
Flarlef•• 35s 5.1 1 Rye ....... 345• BLi Pea5e.......356. 3d.
DUTISis 0 10111101 t COMM
Wheat ........2et. *Li Oats ....... N. Od.l 8ean5......... 5.. 6d,
Barley ........ 31. OIL Rye •....... 8.. 6d. Pease «haw.. 7 6d

MAZRIAGB IN HIGH LIFE.—The marriage of his
Excellency Baron de Nieutnann, the Austrian Mi-
nister, with Lady Augusta Somerset, daughter of his
Grace the Duke of Beaufort, took place this morning,
in St. George's Church, Hanover-square. The Duke
and Duchess of Beaufort, the Ladies Somerset, Lord
and Lady Fitzroy Somerset, and a numerous party
of relations and friends of the noble family, including
the Duke of Wellington, together with a number of
the corps diplomatique, witnessed the solemnity. The
Duke of Beaufort gave a grand entertainment, in ho-
nour of the event, at his residence in Arlington-street.

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POSI,LiEGN
Louis Philippe has been graciously pleased to con-
tribute I,ooof. in aid of the English National Schools,
under the superintendence of Bishop Luscombe, on the
railway stations between Rouen and Havre.
A letter from Naples, of the 2Gth ult., says, " Yester-
day took place, with great pomp, in the chapel of the
palace, the marriage of the Duke d'Aumale with his cou-
sin, the Princess Marie Caroline of Salerno, daughter of
the Prince of Salerno, uncle of the King of Naples, and
brother of the Queen of the French."
" We are positively informed," says the Presse," that
there will successively appear in the Moniteur eight ordi-
nances naming persons to the peerage. The earliest will
comprehend M.V. Hugo, Baron de Bourqueney, the Duke
de Valencay, and the Duke de Praslin."
A letter from Bordeaux states that M. Cortina, ex-
President of the Spanish Cortes, arrived in that city on
the 29th ult., on his way to Bayonne, to join his family,
whence they are, it is said, to proceed to Paris, to pass
the winter.

There are (says the Courrier Francais) at this mo-
ment in Paris 11 Prefects, 8 Sub-Prefects, and 110 De-
puties.
A report is current that the Minister of Marine intends
to propose to the Chambers an augmentation of the
number of superior officers of the navy. It is said that
the number of Vice-Admirals is to be 12, that of the
Rear-Admirals 24, and that of the Captains 110.
The Afi ique says that Marshal Bugeaud intends to
move in the Chamber for a grant in favour of a plan of
colonisation that he proposes for Algeria.
According to the Journal des Chemins de Fer, the
Government has decided upon making an experiment
with Professor Wheatstone's system of the electric tele-
graph, the most complicated, but perhaps the most per-
fect now in use. The expense of establishing this is
about 4,000 f. per league. The Journal des Chemins de
Fer adds, that Professor Wheatstone is expected in
Paris, and says it is probable that he intends to protest
against the recommendation of the Commission that no
indemnity should be given to the inventor.
The Madrid Gazette states that the rising in the pro-
vince of Huesca has been crushed, and that the leaders—
Madoz, Ruis, Bellera, Ugarte, Gavila, and Muraco—
have escaped to France. The Eco mentions the report
that a large number of military men and citizens, in-
cluding sundry newspaper editors, are about to be
banished.frem Madrid.
A Madrid journal states that the Academy of History
of that city has effaced Mr. Turnbull from the list of its
corresponding members, on account of his Conduct at the
Havannab.
The Marquis de Casa Irujo is preparing to leave Ma-
drid for London, where he is appointed Ambassador.
M. Duncker, director of the Berlin police, has dis-
covered tilt authors of the robbery committed on the
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injured.
The frost set in at St. Petersburgh on the 17th ult.,
when the cold was at 9i deg. Fahrenheit, with snow.
The freezing of the Neva hacommenced.
The Criminal Tribunal of Breslau has given judgment
in the affair of the persons concerned in the late dis-
turbances in Silesia. Out of thirty-five workmen impli-
cated in the affair several are condemned to hard labour
for life, and others to lesser punishments.
AND WOLIC2I.
At the York Assizes Henry Hargreaves was convicted
of a burglary in the house of Ann Sharp, at Mirfield, on
the Ist of October last, and sentenced to be transported

fur life.
The trials at the Worcester Assizes commenced on
the 3d, but none of them possessed any feature of public
interest. The bill of indictment against Mr. Hassall,
charged with the murder of his wife, was to be presented
to the grand jury on Wednesday.
The Chester Assizes were opened on the 2d by Baron
Gurney. There are 42 prisoners for trial, several of
svhetn are charged with very serious offences. One of
the cases possesses more than ordinary importance, both
from the character of the offender and the alleged ex-
tent of his crimes. The party accused is Mr. John Ken-
yon Winterbottom, formerly considered a highly respec-
table solicitor, residing at Stockport, in that county, and
whose defalcations, when he absconded from the neigh-
bourhood in 1839, were so extensive as to produce most
serious consequences. He is now charged with forging
and uttering a bill of exchange for 5,000 L, with intent to
defraud certain parties. The trial is fixed for Thursday
morning.fe Ir. John Jervis, Q.C., is specially retained
to him.dend
All the charges made before the Police Magistrates
were of a trivial character.
cotrxrr FAiIicIONABIEL

The Earl and Countess of Chesterfield are entertain
ing a large party of friends atßretby Park, Ashby-de-la-
Zouche, and are not expected in town until the ensuing
month. The Hon. Colonel and Mrs. George Anson, the
Hon. Capt. Henry Forester, and Mr. and Lady Sophia
Des Voeux, from Drakelow Hall, Derbyshire, are among
the distinguished guests assembled there.
The Earl and Countess of Beverley and Lady Louisa
Percy have arrived at Brighton, from town.
The Countess Cadogan and the Ladies Augusta and
Honoria Cadogan, lett Queensberry House on Tuesday
for the Marquis of Anglesey's splendid seat, Beaudesert,
near Lichfield, where a large party is assembled. Earl
Cadogan has proceeded on a tour of visits in Suffolk.
The Hon. F. Cadogan arrived in town last night.
Lord and Lady Kilmaine and family have left Lord
Beaumont's seat, Carlton Hall, Yorkshire, for Galston
Park.
Admiral Paulet is prolonging his visit at Colonel and
Mrs. Wyndham's seat, Petworth House.
The Marquis and Marchioness •of Downshire have ar-
rived at the Brunswick House Hotel, Hanover-square.
NE160111246.11.1a SOUS.
The Coroner's inquest on the body of Mr. Varnalls
terminated on Tuesday night, when the jurors unani-
mously returned a verdict of " Accidental death," with
a deodand of 1,0001. on the engines, &e., being the pro-
perty of the Railway Company,
The thermometer was lower last night than it has been
this season, having fallen to 26.
Louis Philippe has directed the French Consul at
Portsmouth to present, in his name, to the widow of the
gunner Walker, and the mother of Miller, both killed
by the bursting of a gun on the bastion, the sum of 501.
each.
About a quarter to nine o'clock on Monday night a
fire was discovered in an immense shed belonging to the
Anderton Carrying Company, situated on the north-west
side of the King's Dock, Liverpool. The flames were
bursting forth with fearful impetuosity, through the
roof, threatening destruction to the neighbouring
sheds, which were stored with tobacco and •bales and
cases of Manchester goods. In the course of about
half an hour, owing to the praiseworthy exertions
of Mr. Hewitt and the fire brigade, who were present to
the number of about seventy, the flames were com-
pletely subdued, and the fire was! confined to the shed
in which it originated. The origin of the fire is in-
volved in sonic degree of mystery, but is supposed to
have bten caused by a spark of fire from an engine
now being used in the extension of the King's-pier.

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MARRIAGE IN HIGII LIER.—...._---__OR the 4th instan
al Fawley Church, in the county of Hants, by-the Rev. 1
H. Perceval, Rector of Elmley, Worcestershire, and
uncle to the lovely bride, Alex. Dundas Ross Wishart
Baillie Cochrane, EFq., M.Y. for Bridport, t.) Annabella
Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Andrew R. and
Lady Elizabeth Drummond, of Cadlands Park, and
grand-daughter of his Grace the Duke of Rutland.
The youthful bride (in her 21st year) was elegantly
attired in white watered silk, a veil of rich Brussels lace,
and her dress trimmed with the same material. The
bridesmaids, Miss Frederica Drummond, Miss Cochrane,
Lady Adeliza Manners, Lady Mary Howard, Lady
Elizabeth Hervey, and Miss Meade, wore dresses of
pink silk and white bonnets. The Noble friends of the '
happy pair, comprising the Duke of Rutland, the Mar-
quis of Granby, Earl and Countess of Jermyn, Lord
Edward Howard, Lord John Manners, Lord George
Manners, Mr., Lady Gertrude, and the Misses Stanley;
Sir Thomas Trowbridge, Colonel William Drummond,
Mrs. Colonel B. Drummond, Captain Cochrane, &c.,
were present at the ceremony, and are visiting the hos-
pitable seat of Mr. Drummond, from whence the happy
pair took their dt parture for the Fishery, Denham. There
was a large assemblage of the tenantry and villagers,
who scattered flowers us the path of the bride on her re-

turn from church.
There is very little doubt that, by the spring o
the year 1846, a railroad from Dieppe to Rouen will he
in existence. More than sufficient capital is &ready sub-
scribed ; and the proposition will be laid before the
French Chambers in January next. It is calculated that
the railway, which is to run from Dieppe to the Havre
line, can be completed in about six or eight months.
There will not be a single tunnel, and the cuttings will
be very shallow. The project for a fixed breakwater off
Dieppe, according to the plans of Sir Samuel Brown, is
also to be brought before the Chamber, in connexion
with the proposed railway. We stated ast week that it
was intended to erect the breakwater opposite the pier ;
but we now hear that such is not the case. It is pro-
posed to erect it opposite the Hotel Royal ; and the
authorities of Dieppe quite approve of Sir Samuel
Brown's plan.—Brighten Gazette.
A LARGE ORDER.—We learn that the Birkenhead
Warehousing Company have engaged by contract the
partners of a celebrated brickmaking--firm of the south
of England (who, we believe, made the bricks for the
Eastern Counties Railway) for the supply, against the
next summer, of 50,000,000 bricks, for the building of
their warehouses on the southern margin of Wallasey
Pool; and that within the last week 300 operative brick-
makers have been sent from Kent to Birkenhead, and
have already commenced operations.—Liverpool Paper.
WESTMINSTER PLAYS.—In consequence of the
death of her Royal Highness the Princess Sophia Ma-
tilda, the first of the Westminster plays, which was fixed
for Monday next, the 9th instant, is postponed until
Wednesday, the 11 th, by which time the funeral of the
lamented Princess will have taken place. There has
been no alteration in the other days, Thursday, the 12th,
and Monday, the 16th.
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.— CAR MGR OF GOODS.
—A Bristol correspondent says, it is currently reported
in that city, " owing to the exorbitant charges for mer-
chandise on the Great Western line, arrangements are
on the tapis for bringing goods from London over the
London and Birmingham, Birmingham and Gloucester,
and Gloucester and Bristol lines, at twenty shillings per
ton."—Cheltenham Examiner.
The lion. and Rev. 11. W. Bertie, son of the Earl
of Abingdon, and Fellow of All Soul's College, Oxford,
bus been presented to.theliving of Great Ilford, Essex.