The Sun.
London, England, 1845-04-16 00:00:00

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POIZEIGN.
Two royal decrees have been issued at Madrid. The 011
sanctioning the marriage of Queen Christina with Munoz, and
the other restoring the unsold church lands to the clergy.
On Sunday the Commander.in.Chief of the National Guards of
the Seine reviewed the Ist and 2d legions of the banlieue of Paris,
on the St Denis road, near La Chapelle, and the glacis of the
fortifications at the Porte Maillet of the Bois de Boulogne. The
number of National Guards assembled at these two points amounted
together to 12,000.
The King, on the proposition of the Minister of Justice, has
granted commutations of punishment to eight convicts in the de-
partment of the Seine, as a reward for good conduct, and the service
which they have rendered by disclosures. which have led to the al"
prehension and conviction of several dangerous offenders.
111. Garnaud, the architect, who is known as the author of a cel-
lular system, has just been sent, it is said, to visit all the depart-
mental houses of detention, to see if they can be converted into cel-
lular prisons.
On Friday the Committee of the Chamber of Deputies on the
Bill for the grant for the restoration of the Roman Theatre at
Arles, and the Church of St. Ouen, at Rouen, went to inspect
these historical monuments, accompanied by M. P. Merime, the
Inspector. They were conveyed to Rouen by a special train, and
brought back in time for dinner.
Mademoiselle ISlontez, the dancer, to whom M. Dujarrier, wh°
was killed lately in a duel, bequeathed 18 shares of the Pal°
Royal Theatre, brought before the Tribunal of Premiere Instance
on Saturday an action again,t the executors for the immediate
delivery of them ; but as the law allows a delay of 40 days, the
Court ordered that they should be delivered within a month front
that day.
The Rhine Observer states that the Diet of Westphalia has re-
jected the motion for the emancipation of the Jews. Only sixteen
Members voted in favour of the motion.
The King and Queen and the Royal Family of Sweden have de•
ferred their departure from Christiana, and , are not expected to
arrive at Stockholm before the 22d instant. Tne Crown Prince has
been seriously indisposed during the sojourn of the Court at
Christiana, but the Prince is now convalescent.
siatase‘s .A.ZG D V031a013.
The recently appointed Queen's Counsel took their seats within
the bar on the first day of term.
In the case of Clowes v. Clowes, in the Arches Court, which
was a suit for divorce by a husband against a wife, on the ground
of adultery, the Court gave judgment in favour of the divorce. ,s
Mr. Commissioner Fane suspended the issue of the certificate °'
Charles Moore Mottram, the bankrupt linen.draper, of Friday'
street, for five years,
A man, named Sedgwick, who keeps a lodging.house in Stepnelt
had a verdict given against him for 351. damages in the Sheriffs
Court, for making an excessive distress on the goods of one of his
tenants.
Mademoiselle Lucile Grahn has appeared in a new character 0
defendant in the Westminster Court of Requests. A Mr. Pattisen
summoned the fair danseuse for Si., the value of a dress sup Plied
her twelve months since. The defence was that it was worth onif
14s. The Court, however, ordered her to pay 21. 10s. and the
costs.
At the Central Criminal Court, Michael Lee, [indicted for (ea
loniously demanding from Patrick O'Connor a Bank of Engle",
note for 51., with threats and menaces, and with intent to cheat
and defraud him thereof, aas convicted and sentenced to twelve
months' imprisonment. He had threatened to accuse the prose-
cutor of misconduct as an officer of customs.
The jury in acquitting two children of twelve years of age natoed
Callow and Mountjoy, who had been committed from Epping
a charge of horse stealing, unanimously expressed their regret ths
such a ease should have been sent for trial, and Mr. Ballantine;
who defended the boys, described their committal as a enochrY °
justice.
Mr. H. G. Gridley, a solicitor, of Southampton.street, 131010.
bury, who had sent a hostile message to Mr. Rooke, a barrister'
of Serlc-street, was bound over at Bow.street to keep the peace*, ,
A girl named Hobbs was charged at Southwark with robbing
her master, Mr. W. King, and the mother of the girl with receigs
ing the proceeds of the plunder, knowing the property to ha/
been stolen. The girl had heen taken into Mr. King's service°
of charity. They were both remanded.
At Woolwich William Grace was charged with stealing a ban
gelding, value Si., the property of Mr. William Nesvit, e 4
Shooter's-hill-road. Mr. Traill said it was a very clear case, a"
lie should fully commit the prisoner to Newgate for trial.
Richard Freeman, a carpenter, who has been long known to the
police, and Eliza Mitchell, a young woman with whom he has f°,,
some time cohabited, appeared at the Thames Pelice.court, s
former charged with being concerned in burgiariously entering
several dwelling-houses and plundering them, and the woman
receiving the property, knowing it to be stolen. Mr. Broder':
committed the prisoner Freeman on three charges of burglar'', '‘n
,mmitted Mitchell for trial tor receiving the property, knowing i,
to be stolen in two of the cases.
COU.itslS-P.A.SHEONABLE. ht
The contemplated visit of her Majesty and Prince Albert to
Great Britain has been postponed in consequence of the unfavonP
able state of the weather.
Her Maiesty having signified her intention of standing sPerli:re,
for the infant daughter of the,Duke aod Duchess of BuccleuCh,
ceremony of christening" is appointed for Thursday
which day a distinguished party are invited to meet her Majesty -
her Royal Consort at Montagu House. on
The Duchess of Kent's grand banquet, at Clarence House, 0,
Friday next, will be given to her Highnese the Grand Duch
Dowager Stephanie of Baden, and a distinguished circle. _Ai
The Duke and Duchess of Hamilton will entertain a select !no
at dinner on Sunday next, in Portman.square, to meet her °less
tress the Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden. The Grand Duch _ ,ft
dines with her Majesty and Prince Albert this evening, previoireif
the party honouring the Concerts of Ancient Music with tP
presence. 'ved in
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The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk and family have --1
town from Arundel Castle. 'II sr°
The Marquis and Marchioness of Westminster and Jana 0
expected to arrive in Grosvenor-square on Friday next Cr
Eaton Hall.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland entertained at dinner on 6a:
turday at the Castle the Earl of Roden, Earl and Countess Beat
champ, Lord Clements, Lord and Lady Kilmaine and others.
Earl Howe is again suffering from a severe attack of gout. p,
The Earl and Countess of Harrington and Lady Jane Sts ,s 1
have left Pembroke House, Privy.gaidens, for Elva-ston 0"
Derbyshire. beif
The Earl and Countess Clanwilliam and family have left t
residence in Belgrave.square, for their seat, Gilford Castle, lOW
YrLI:aCE to
The youthful violinist, Master Day, has, since his returnio
town, performed in private before several professors, who "
mously pronounce his talents to be of the highest order. De
The fountain decided upon by the Board of Green Clothwod
placed in the new Royal Gardens at Windsor is now complet,
..iss
was played for the first time on Friday last, before Sir Thrns
Marrable, who attended on the part of the Board, and approve'

the same. Uti°°'
On Tuesday evening, Mrs. John Darcus, teacher of elec croy
gave an interesting lecture upon poetry, at the Western Lit 04
and Scientific Institution, describing its origin, aim, end' jjen
progress through the Greek and Latin ages, down to the gutered
days" of Elizabeth, " when the germs of song were Isea'
abroad with the profusion of autumnal leaves." ~rjl,f
The third meeting of the Musical Union took place ye",,
and was honoured by a visit from its Royal President, the 1311 ;At.
Can.bridge ; the Lord Steward, the Earls of Cawdor en ie(
mouth; the Viscounts Templetown and Adare; the HOD' O.
Legge, Sirs George Clerk, ALdrew Barnard, and above one Tbs
dred ladies and gentlemen amateurs in the higher circle,' 06
admirable quartet playing of Messrs. Sainton, Gabe, 10'
Rou,selot, awakened the liveliest enthusiasm,

PORTUGAL. O'
SOUTHAMPTON, APRIL 16.—The Peninsular and Oriental to,
pany's steamer Montrose, Captain G. Wilson, arrived this fol'
ing, at half-past two o'clock, from the Peninsula, bringing the the
lowing mails :—From Gibraltar, Cadiz, Lisbon, and Vig",eso
Oporto mail could not be got off Her dates of departure !soy,
follow :—From Gibraltar, April 6th ; Cadiz, 7th ; ye,
9th ; and Vigo, 1 lth. At Lisbon the Chamber °f otrii
puties had been engaged for some days in disc'',
the following measures brought forward by the Governnie'jor
Ist. The approbation of one contract entered into with the
pany of Public Works." .2d. The alteration of the law 0' '',OS
1843, for the formation and improvement of roads. 3d" The
establishment of the system of direct contributions. 4tb•
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fixing of the amount of the new industrial, prediel',646,
personal contributions for the financial year 1845'. olio
sth. The granting of more ample powers to the COt
sioners for the assessment of the decima tax. 6th. 111 ;00
proval of the contract for the conversion of the f°;,010
debt to a permanent Four per Cent. Stock. 7th. The Joe
and means to meet the public expenditure up to the 30th 0f ,6•
next, and the extraordinary expenditure for the year 18"vins,
Mr Avila began by asking the Minister of Foreign Affair' ..001
ther it was intended to count as part of the four millions ste'oet
to be converted in the first instance, the bonds to the sre fof
of 546,9161., which had been deposited in pledge beg
a much smaller sum, which the Government had after
obliged to raise on a former occasion; and, if so. °lb; Ve
the contractors, Barons Folgosa ani Junqueira, von'-tie;
allowed a commission of one per cent. on that amount the
which he said would be a most barefaced job, since 001
interest paid was not upon the full sum of 548,916/, but
upon 70,0004 for which they were deposited as a security. to
Minister, in reply, said that he was not prepared at that roonnot
satisfy the curiosity of the honourable puty, but that be ID SP
rest assured the questions should be answered in due time.
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Avila then entered into a long discourse,the drift of which W:4O
prove that, if the Government, instead of effecting the Preeioll
conversion, were to apply the amount ofthe additional interest t toe
they would have to pay to the gradual redemption of the deb tole
onus weighing upon the country by the time the ascending ei
reached its highest point would be less than it would ets
the plan in contemplation ; and that, if such measures were dist'
as should ensure the punctual payment of each half-year.° oil'
dends up to the time when the rate of five per cent. is tn.° pill
mence, the Portuguese funds could easily be worked UP `„fet•
and the Government would then be enabled to effect the Vioce•
sion of the whole debt without the necessity of making any sac: osi(!
In the sitting of the 3d instant the Minister of Finaheucteo
that when Mr. Florido went to London in 1843, he was itotrt
lost
to broach the subject of a conversation to the bondholders, hu pooSi
shortly after al riving there, he wrote to say that such a Prtxtic'
would then be premature. That, subsequently, similar ill'oefef
lions had been sent to the financial agency, who, however, cell'
took any steps towards that end ; and that it was in this cote
juncture that the contractors, Folgosa and Junqueira, d
st
forward and offered to undertake it. He (the Minister) °Des lei
first objected strongly to the contract, and only agreed to it envitlis
fully convinced of its great utility in saving the country Ind, et°
crushing burden which the ascending scale of interest wou ed,
long, bring down upon it. The Minister of Foreign Affairs
in support of the conversion, by means of which, he said, 'ld Ite
the sinking fund forming part of its plan, the whole debt vie°
cancelled at the end of sixty years. cl'66
On Saturday the debate was resumed, and brought to joie
rather abruptly. In answer to a question from Avila, the„ o°'
ter of Foreign Affairs said, that by the conversion plan, tudebtf
vernment would only be obliged to redeem the capital of tie
and not the accumulated arrear of interest unpaid. roJecth
Messrs. Azevedo, Mello, and Carvalho spoke against the ofir
and Messrs. Ferrao and J. Cabral, the Minister of Marine, 'O4
port of them; and on being put to the vote collectively the! OP
carried by a large majority. In the course of the debate teecuebe
ulster said that Mr. Thornton, the principal holder of FOrtil 104
stock, was opposed to the conversion, but that the Goverlini_ on e
hopes that he would be brought to agree to it, which Was the
portant object, as that gentleman had much influence eve
smaller bondholders.—Herald. 4

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