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The Sun.
London, England, 1844-05-29

A GEN TLEMANLY SWINDLER.

About two months ago, a person of genteel exte-
rior, nearly six feet high, and about fifty years of
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a fly
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hire of the fly, and the usual fees to the driver; this
was, unsuspectingly, complied with, and the gentle-
man took up his quarters with. mine host, staying
there . nearly a fortnight. In the meantime
he conversed with the landlord about taking
a, house in the neighbourhood, suitable to
his apparent condition in life ; at length he
resolved • upon engaging lodgings in the city,
on the plea of economy, until the difficulty
of obtaining a house pleasing to the taste of
a lady-like woman who was with him, and whom he
represented as his wife, about 40 years of age, with
Scotch accent, together with a little boy, between seven
and eight years, could be accomplished. Subsequently
to taking these lodgings he took a house at Portson,
and commenced gardening operations, preparatory, as
he represented, to going there to reside. During his
stay in Hereford he rode out every day, and con-
ducted himself in all respects as a man of fortune.
His real character, however, having arrived, several of
the tradesman whom he had " patronised," pressed
him for the monoy, and an early day was fixed for
payment. The day previous to that fixed, he
hired a gig and ordered it to be sent a little way out
of town at an appointed hour, under pre-
tence of going a short distance for a ride.
In order to get away his luggage, a carpet bag (pre-
viously obtained on trust of a tradesman in the
city), the lodging-house keeper's attention was
diverted to something at the back of the house,
whilst the bag was given to a person wside
to convey it to the gig. Off they started to
Bromyard, and on their arrival he got a man to
take the gig back to Hereford: telling him the
person of whom he had hired it would pay him
for his trouble. The unsuspecting man paid the
gates on his return, and when he arrived at
llereford, found the owner of the gig, not hay-
ing been paid himself, of course would not pay the
poor man, and he had to walk back minus his dis-
bursentents.for . the tolls. . From Broniyarc' he went
to Worcester, and from Worcester to Birmingham or
London'. He victimised the Hereford people to the
extent of about 1001., having paid for one month's
lodging only.—Abridged from the Hereford Times.

THE ROYAL ACADEMY EXHIBITION, FOR 1844.
We understand that a leading article, on the present
year's Exhibition of the Royal Academy, by one of the
most distinguished critics of the day, will appear in the
June Number of Gotham's New Monthly Magazine.
London, England, 1844-05-29

GRAND DISTRIBUTIONS AT WARSAW AND TIENNA.

In the Russian-Polish Loan the following Dividends will be reim-
bursed:—One of 1,000,0000., one of 300,0008 , two of 150,00011., six of
25,00011., eight of 14,0000., &c., together 7,00 dividends, gaining
7,970,0001. Smallest dividend 750f1., largest 1,000,00011.
In the Austrian Loan 700 bonds will obtain 701,70011 , in lots of
230,0000., 50,00011., 15,00011., 10,0000. &c. Smallest dividend 50011.
10 florins are equal to It. sterling, a trifle more or less, as per day's
exchange. The prices are—

I
1 ltu-ssian-Pelish Scrip for £2 II 1 Austrian Scrip for £3 0
4 do. do. do. 10 I 6 (lc do. 15 0
9 do. do. do. 20 0 13 do. do. 3O 0

Payable by bank notes, remittances, or drafts. Dividends re-im-
bursable at Frankfort, Paris, Loitdon, or New York, at the option of
the holders

T >save postages, foreign subscribers may apply to his houses In Paris,
New York, and at Mr. A. Schwarzschild's, I, Plough-court, Lombard-
street, London, by letter only. Prospectuses, with full particulars,
and Lists of the Distribution, promptly forwarded to every share-
holder abroad .
J. A. SCHWARZSCHILD, Banker and Receiver-General.

Frankfort-on-Maine, April, 1844.
*** A Florin being 25., it follows that a fifth share at 12s. in the
Austrian Governmont Distribution is relatively much more valuable
than one Red Bond in the private speculation of the 25th.
London, England, 1844-05-29

ADELAIDE GALLERY.

This is always a favourite haunt with holiday folks,
and properly so, for it contains a vast number of objects
of the greatest interest. Some accessions have been
made lately to the stores of curious things with which
its chambers and galleries are loaded. There are models,
philosophical toys, and optical instruments in abundance;
and at stated intervals there are short lectures on scientific
and general topics, which are full of amusing practical
illustrations. The dissolving views are still as fresh and
as beautiful as ever ' • and then there is the steam gun,
the gas microscope, Monck Mason's aerial machine, be-
sides wooden railroads—the examination of which inter-
mingle very instructively with the disquisitions on mes-
merism, phrenology, and mechanics, which are in pe-
riodical delivery by the professors in attendance. Mr.
Clauelet's collection of photograph portraiture is one of
the principal notabilities of the place, and the process
itself may be seen in action on the roof of the gallery by
the patentee and his assistants.
The evening concerts at the Adelaide Gallery are very
good of their kind. The proprietor employs just now a
strong orchestra, capable of executing any description of
music ; and the vocalists, in conjunction with it, are by
no means uninteresting and unskilful people.
London, England, 1844-05-29

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)

CORN-EXCHANGE
• -WEDNESDAY.
There was only a moderate supply of English Wheat, yet
the demand for that article was inactive, at about Monday's
quotations. In Foreign Wheat next to nothing was passing,
yet preVious rates were supported. The Barley trade-was
inactive, yet Monday's prices.were supported. In Malt ex-
ceedingly little was doing, at late rates. Oats, Beans, Peas,
and Flour sold at full prices.
ARRIVALS.'
11 Wheat. Barley. Pats. Flour
1,210 qrs. 100 qrs. 7CO qrs. 1,470 sacks
"3,750 —.
9,030 4,900 1,660
alt, 1,2'0 qrs.
WHITECNC.II2EX.
We had only a moderate supply of meat, yet the demand
was in a very sluggish state, at barely stationary terms.—
Beef from 2s 4d to 3s 4d ; Mutton, 2s 6d to 3s 10d ; Lamb, 4s
8d to 5s 8d ; Yeal, 3a 4d to 4s 6d ; and Pork, 2s 8d to 43 2d
ler Bibs.

English
Irian..•."." 00000
Foreign ......

HOLIDAY EXCURSION.—The General Steam Navi-
gation Company's steam-ship Monarch, Capt. J. W. Morris,
arrived in the River yesterday afternoon with a large party
of ladies and gentlemen from Hamburgh, Magdeburg; Berlin,
St. Petersburgh, Copenhagen, &c., who have come over to
this country for a visit until the 6th of June, when they will
return in the same ship to Hamburgh. Tile Monarch being
a large skip of 1,000 tons, presented a very gay appearance as
she came up the River, having the flags of all nations hoisted.
The paseage was performed in 44 hours.
London, England, 1844-05-29

THE DIORAMA.

The dioramas on view were representations of the
Abbey Church of St. Ouen, at Rouen, and of the Ex-
terior of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, at Paris. They
are both painted by M. Rcnoux, who has obtained great
celebrity in this country, for his happy talent in this
species of painting. They are perfect optical illusions ;
and when the gradual alteration of effect from open day-
light to the gloom of night is in progress, the spectator
finds it difficult to conceive that he is not standing in the

immediate vicinity of the piles, the mimic representation
of which he is contemplating.
THE COSMORAMA, REGENT-STREET.

These delightful views attracted much notice. The
representations consist of the Colossal Statues of the
Plain of Thebes in Upper Egypt, the Exterior of the
Pantheon at Rome, La Mer de Glace in Savoy, the Ex-
terior and Interior of St. Peter's at Rome, the Eruption
of Mount Vesuvius, in action ; the Lake of Thun, and
the Hippodrome at Constantinople. These views are
painted with so perfect an air of reality, that it is impos-
sible not to admire them. Some pleasing variations in
the effect of light are occasionally made, which add
materially to the interest of this exhibition.
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.

- - -
Mr. Horn's lectures upon the music of eight different
nations continue to be the principal novelties at this in-
structive establishment ; and they, in conjunction with
the physioscope, the hydro-electric machine, the opaque
microscope, and the large concourse of miscellaneous
toys and instruments, are capital objects for the atten-
tion and delectation of Whitsun visitors. There are
several items of novelty added to the miscellaneous
stores of this institution, and a new set of dissolving
views.
London, England, 1844-05-29

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, MAY 26.—Sir Coleman O'Loghlen, who opens the
motion in arrest of judgment to-morrow,
_ is likely to occupy
the entire of the day. Mr. M'Donagh, Q.C., is on the same
side in this motion. Each of the traversers, it is said, will
claim the right to be heard by counsel on this as well as
upon the new trial motion. But from the spirit exhibited
by the Attorney-General, and the extreme anxiety mani-
fested by some members of the Court to reach the termina-
tion of the State prosecutions, it is probable that this claim
will be resisted, and that the Court will limit the traversers,
so that the argument may be brought to a close within two
or three days.
Sir C. O'Loghlen demurs generally to the indictment, and
there is good reason to believe that such a case will be esta-
blished, as would justify the Court in pronouncing against
the validity of some counts of the indictment, although
enough might be preserved to sustain a conviction against
all the traversers except, of course, the Rev. Mr. Tierney,
respecting whom the Attorney-General has abandoned the
prosecution.
The argument and decision upon the arrest of judgment
may also become important, in relation to the appeal to the
House of Lords.

The writ of error is already prepared, in order that the ne-
cessary forms should be gone through, in case the judges
should decide against the motion in arrest of judgment.
There is scarcely room for doubt that the appeal to the House
of Lords will be successful. But the sufferers are to suffer
incarceration in the meantime. The sentence, in all likeli-
hood, will be passed before the close of the present week,
London, England, 1844-05-29

NEW WORK BY J. FENIMORE COOPER, ESQ.
Ou the Ist of June, is 3 vols. post Bvo.,
AFLOAT AND ASHORE;
OR, THE ADVENTURES OF MILES WALLINGFORD.
By J. FENIMORE COOPER, Esq.
Author of " The Pilot," " The Last of the Mohicans,"
" The Deerslayer," Bcc.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The advertisement of the Orleans, Tours, and Bourdeaux,
Railway Company, which appeared in yesterday's
Sun, was inserted by mistake instead of one which
appears in our present publication.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, MAN 29.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 44 ; Highest, 57 ; Noon, 49.
BAROMETEII, N.E.
NOTE.—The number 32 on the Thermometer denotes the
freezing point, and 55 temperate. In Barometers fair is
usually placed opposite 30, and rain at 29.

BIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning ... 9 minutes after 11 I Evening ... 41 minutes after 11.
London, England, 1844-05-29

COURT OF SEWERS.

A special meeting of the Court of Sewers for the
City and Liberty of Westminster and part of the
County of Middlesex, was held yesterday, at the office
of the Court, in Greek-street, Soho. The object of
the Court being made special was for the
purpose of considering the report and esti-
mates relative to the open part of the King's
Scholars Pond sewer, and the other matters in con-
nexion with the petition of Mr. Thomas Cubitt, of the
2d of June, 1843, for leave, at his own expense, to
arch over 485 feet of the sewer, provided the Court
would cover over an additional 500 feet, at the ex-
pense of the district.
. After some considerable discussion, the Court came
to the following resolutions : -
" That the Court do arch over the uncovered part
of the King's Scholars' Pond sewer, between War-
wick-street and White's-bridge, Mr. Cubitt paying
half the expense, and that he be invited to send in a
tender to do the work.
" That the surveyors do make frequent observations,
and report to the Court, from time to time, upon the
effect produced in the rising of the water in the
sewer, in consequence of the construction of the works
proposed to be made."

TILE CONTRACTORS.
Mr. LESLIE gave notice that, on a subsequent Court
day, he should move that the contract: of Messrs.
Bennett and Co. and Mr. Bird shouldbe terminated
at the earliest possible day.
The Court then. adjoUrna,•_

•

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
LESSEE, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, MAY 29.
Will be repeated a New Comic Opera, entitled CROWN
DIAMONDS. Count de Campo Mayor, Mr. Weiss ; Don /len-
riquez de Sandoval, Mr. Allen; Rebolledo, Mr. Paul Bedford ; La
Csterina, Madame Anna Thillon ; Diana, Min Grant.
After which. BOMB A STES FURIOSO.
To conclude with THE SOMNAMBULIST; or, The Village
Phantom ; Elvino, Mr. Gilbert; Amina, Miss Balm°.
London, England, 1844-05-16

PUBLICATIONS.

Medium octavo, in arabesque binding, price 10s. 6d.
WALKS ABOUT THE CITY AND EN-
VIRONS OF JERUSALEM. By W. H. BARTLETT.
Illustrated by Nine Engravings on Steel, by Cousen, Bentley, and
Brandard ; a Map ; and nearly Forty superior Woodcuts.
The object of this Work Is to give a correct idea of the present
state of this memorable city, from personal observation. The
" Walks" embrace the principal objects of interest ; many of which
have not been drawn or described in any previouspublication.
London : George Virtue, 26, Ivy-lane, and sold by all Booksellers.

EUGENE SUE'S EXTRAORDINARY NOVELS.
Now ready, a new edition (more than 50,000 having been sold of this
translation).
THE MYSTERIES of PARIS. Translated by
CHARLES H. TOWN, Esq. The twelve volumes complete,
in one vol. Bvo., price 6s. only, bound in cloth.
Also, complete in one vol. Bvo., 7s. 6d.
MATILDA ; or, Memoirs of a Young Woman. Translated by
11. W. Herbert, Esq., author of " The Brothers," " Cromwell," &c.
London : Wiley and Putnam, 6, Waterloo-place ; and all booksellers.

KENDALL'S ADVENTURES ON THE PRAIRIES.
New ready, in two vols., post Bvo., with engravings, price 16s. cloth.
NARRATIVE of the TEXAN SANTA FE
EXPEDITION. Comprising a description of a Tour through
Texas, across the South Western Prairies, the Camanchee Hunting
Grounds, &c., to the City of Mexico. By G. WILKINS KENDALL.
These extraordinary volumes. . . . - The narrative is inte-
resting, not only on account of its personal adventure, but for its
minute descriptions and voluminous information concerning places
and manners, which are almost equally strange to readers ou both
sides the Atlantic."—Athemeinn (third notice).
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London, England, 1844-05-16

THE SUN is Published EVERY MORNING at FIVE O'CLOCK, in Time for the EARLY TRAINS and TOWN DELIVERY; a SECOND EDITION (Evening Sun) is P4lished in Time cur the :AFTERNOON TRAILS

and a THIRD EDITION at SEVEN O'CLOCK, for POST, containing, PARLTAMENTARI and all other NEWS in. LONDON up to that Hour.
London, England, 1844-05-16

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS.

(Before Mr. WALESBY and a full Bench of Magistrates.)
On Tuesday Alfred Matthews pleaded guilty to a charge of
stealing a piece of pork, the property of John Marst.all.
After his plea had been recorded, the prisoner Minded he a
paper which the Chairman on perusal stated, if true, showed
that the case of the prisoner was one of a most heart-rending
description. From his statement, it appeared that when
taken before the committing Magistrate, on the above charge,
he stated that distress had driven him to the commission of
the offence, and that having previously applied for parochial
relief, he was sent into the stone-yard, and received some
bread, with an intimation that he must not apply to them
again. In reply to questions from the Court, the prisoner
said lie could not obtain more than from 6d. to Bd. a day by
breaking stones—that being a kind of work to which he had
never been subjected—that he had a wife and three children
to support—that lie belonged to the parish of Hackney, and
that it was from the officers of that parish he had received
the treatment he complained of,
some observations
the
The CHAIRMAN said the case was one of so painful a
uponnatu itre tbleiarotrehheefpelatssietdhsiesndtuent3e,etoupmonaktehse prisoner--in
hope that their publication through the medium of the pros
London, England, 1844-05-16

CRICKET.

The " Alphabetical Match" was played at "Lord's"
on Monday, when some excellent hitting was made by
Mr. A. George, who, for many years, has been a suc-
cessful member of the Clapton and Montpelier Clubs,
Mr. R. Barker, another new member of the Marylebone
Club ; Captain smith, Mr. Kynaston, Mr. R. P. John-
sow, Dean, and Royston. The result of the► first in-
nings of each party was that the " A to K" scored 79,
whilst the "L to fell short of that number by 6 only.
It was thus far a very good match. The score was—
London, England, 1844-05-16

MINORITY-AYES, 68.

Aglionby H. A. Fox .Charles Richard Redington, T. N.
Aldam, William French, F. Rice, E. R.
Archbold, R. Gill, Thomas Roebuck, J. A.
Bannerman, A. Gianger, T. C. Russell, Loid John
Barnard, E. G. Hastie, Archibald Scott, Robert
Bellew, R. M. Hatton Captain Smith, Vernon
Berkeley, Captain Hawes, B. ' Stansfield, W. R C
Brocklehurst J. Hay, Sir A. L. Stuart, Lord James
Brotherton,Joseph Heathcoat, John Talbot, C. R. M.
Bruges, W. H. L. Heron, Sir R. Thornely, . Thomas
Busfeild, W. Hill, Lord M. AC. Trelawny J. S.
' Butler P. S. Hutt, W. Tufnell, Henry
Collett, John M"Faggart, J. Warburton, Henry
Corbally, M. E. Marsland H. Ward, H. 0.
Crawford, W. B. Martin, John Wawn, J. T.
Dalmeny, Lord Mitcalfe, Henry Williams, W.
Dennistoun, 3. Mitchell, T. A. Woraley, Lord
Duncan George Morris, David Wrighaton, W. B.
Ellis, Wynn Murphy, F. S. Wyse, Thomas
Elphinstone, Howard Napier, Sir Charles Yorke, R. H.
Esmonde, Sir T. Norreys, Sir D. J.
Ewart, William O'Ferrall, R. M. TELLERS.
Heiden, J. Pandarves, E. W Watson W. Li
J
Ferguson, Sir R. A. Plumridge, Captain Jervis, J.

MAJORITY—NOES, 84.
Alford, Viscount Forman, T. Seaton Pack; C. Wm.
Arkwnght, George Gaikell, J. M. Palmer, George
Astell, William Gladstone, W. F.. Peel, Sir Rob rt
Rentinck, Lord G Gordon, Hon. W. Peel, Jonathan
Blackburne, J. I. Goring, Charles Plumptre, J. P.
lloklero, H. G. Goulburn, Henry Polhill, Frederick
Borthwick, Peter Graham, Sir J. Pringle, Alexander
Botfield, Benah Greena, Peter Rashleigh, Wm.
Boyd, John Greene, T. ' Richards; Richard
Brisco, Musgrave Grimsditch, Thomas Round, John.
nroadwood, Henry Halford, H. Shaw, F.
Buckley, Edmund Hamilton, W. J.- Sheppard, Thomas
Buller, C. Harris, F. A. J. Sibthorp, Colonel
Clerk, Sir ,George Hayes, Sir E. Smith, T. 13 C.
Comptoo. H. C. Heathcete, Sir W. Somerset, Lord G.
Connolly, Colonel • Hepburn, Sir T. B. Stewart, John
Copeland, W. Hope, G. W. Sutton, Henry M.
C, rry, Hon. Henry Hornby, John Taylor, Edward
Cripps, W. James, Sir Walter Thesiger, F.
Darner Colonel Jennyn, Earl Tnompson, Aid.
Darby, George Knatchbull, Sir E. Tollemache, John
Denison, E. S. Lawson, Andrew Trench, Sir Frederick
Douglas, Sir C. E. Lincoln, Earl of Verner, Colonel
Dowdeswell, W. Lockhart, William Vivian, John Ennis
Eaton. R. J. Mackenzie, W. F. 'Whitmore, T. C.
:Eliot, Lord Marshann, Viscount Young, John
Escott, Bickham Meynell, H. TELLERS.
Farnham, E. B. Nicholl Right,Hon Fremantle, Sir T.
Forbes,William Northland, Lord Baling, Henry
London, England, 1844-05-16

CLERKEN WELL.

Owen M'Carthy was charged with assaulting police-con-
stable 195 G under the following circumstances :
It appeared from the evidence that on the previous night,
at eight o'clock, the constable took a person into custody in
Red Lion-court, Saffron-hill, for creating a disturbance
there. An immense crowd of disorderly characters assembled
—4OO or 500 persons. The policcman sprung his rattle and
seven other constables came to his assistance. The con-
stables were proceeding with their prisoner when the pri-
soner and seven other persons seizing 195 G by different parts
of his dress, dragged him fifty yards along the street. At
length he was with much difficulty rescued by his brother
constables, and the prisoner removed to the Bagnigge Wells
station-house. _

Mr. CODIBE inquired what sort of character the prisoner
was ?

Inspector Barton replied that he was an idle dissolute
fellow, who 'constantly associated with vary low characters.
The prisoner was sober at the time of the occurrence.
Mr. COMBE asked the prisoner what he had to say to the
charge, and having nothing to urge in extenuation, was sen-
tenced to seven days' imprisonment in the House of Correc-
tion without the power of relieving himself by the payment
of fine. •
London, England, 1844-05-16

CORN AVERAGES.

GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN,
For the Week ended May 11, 1844, made up from the Returns of
the Inspectors in the different Cities and Towns in Englan.. and

Wales,per Imperial Quarter
Wheat... ..... . 55e. Id. Oats ...... 20. e. 51.1 8eane......... 325. 5d
18ar1ry......... 3is. sd. Rye ..... . 4d Pea5e......... 325. 3d

AVERAGES OF THE LAST SIX WIRES.
Weeks ending WHEAT. BARLEY.' OATS. 1 RYE. BEANS.
London, England, 1844-05-16

PUBLICATIONS.

Medium octavo, in arabesque binding, price 10s. 6d.
WALKS ABOUT THE CITY AND EN-
VIRONS OF JERUSALEM. By W. H. BARTLETT.
Illustrated by Nine Engravings on Steel, by Cousen, Bentley, and
Brandard ; a Map ; and nearly Forty superior Woodcuts.
The object of this Work is to give a correct idea of the present
state of this memorable city, from personal observation. The
" Walks" embrace the principal objects of interest ; many of which
have not been drawn or described in any previous publication.
London : George Virtue, 26, Ivy-lane, and sold by all Booksellers.

EUGENE SUE'S EXTRAORDINARY NOVELS.
Now ready, a new edition (more than 50,000 having been sold of this
translation).
THE MYSTERIES of PARIS. Translated by
CHARLES 11. TOWN, Esq. The twelve volumes complete,
in one vol. Bvo., price 6s. only, bound in cloth.
Also, complete in one vol. Bvo., 7s. 6d. _ . .

MATILDA ; or, Memoirs of a Young Woman. Translated by
H. W. Herbert, Esq., author of " The Brothers," " Cromwell," &c.
London : Wiley and Putnam, 6, Waterloo-place ; and all booksellers.

KENDALL'S ADVENTURES ON THE PRAIRIES.

Now ready, in two vols., post Bvo., with engravings, price 165. cloth.
NARRATIVE of the TEXAN SANTA FE
EXI'EDITUThT comprising a description of a Tour through
Texas, across the South Western Prairies, the Camanchee Hunting
Grounds, &c., to the City of Mexico. By G. WILKINS KENDALL.
" These extraordinary volumes. . . . The narrative is inte-
resting, not only on account of its personal adventure, but for its
minute descriptions and voluminous information concerning places
and manners, which are almost equally strange to readers on both
sides the Atlantic."—Athenreum (third notice).

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etenins

LONDON, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1844.

The House of Commons met at the usual hour,
and, after a number of petitions had been presented,
an Hon. Member' 'moved that. the House be counted,
and, as only thirty-four Members were present, the
House adjourned.

At the weekly Covent-garden meeting of the
League last night, Mr. JAMES Wlmos, who was one
rif the principal speakers of the evening, quoted the
following remarkable passage, in direct recommenda-
tion of free-trade, from a speech which was delivered
• by the Earl of CHATHAM, eighty years ago, in the
- House of Lords :—" I do not despair of my country,
and I have no objection to state what, in my opinion,
wouldG. f
restore it to its once flourishing condition.
freedom to commerce, lighten the pressure
of taxation, and you will have no complain-
ing in your streets. As commerce is al-
ways a chnge of equivalents, a nation that
will not buy cannot sell, and every restriction to
imports is an obstacle to exports. On the other hand
London, England, 1844-05-16

COURT CIRCULAR.

The Queen and Prince Albert arrived at Claremont in
a carriage and four, shortly before five o'clock on Tues-
day afternoon, from town.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the
Princess i oyal, the Countess of Mount Ed2ecurnbe, Col.
Arbuthnot, and Col. Wylde followed, in two of her Ma-
jesty's carriages and four.,
The lion. C. A. Murray arrived at Claremont on
Tuesday, from town.
Yesterday her Majesty and Prince Albert walked,
during the forenoon, in the grounds of Claremont.
Their Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the
Princess Royal were taken airings yesterday, in the
gardens of Claremont.
fler Royal Highness, the Duchess ofCambridge vi-
site I the Duchess of Gloucester, at Gloucester House, on
Tuesday.
The Duchess of Cambridge took an airing yesterday
in an open carriage.
A. numerous deputation, on the Savings' Bank Bill,
had an interview with the Chancelb.r of the Exchequer
yesterday, at his official residence in Downing-street.
The deputation consisted of Sir Thomas Baring, Mr.
John Martin, M.P., Mr. Petty Vaughan, Mr. Esdaile,
Mr. Tiarks, Mr. Greenaway, Mr. Hawthorn, Mr. Be-
vington, Mr. Knox, and Mr. David Martin.
From Exeter, Mr. Divett, M.P. Mr. Lee, Mr. Buck,
and Sir John Yarde Buller, M.P.
From l)evonport, Mr. I)awe, Lord Ebrington, Sir
Thomas Acland, Mr. M'Geachy, M.P., Mr. Thomas
Sill, M.P., and Sir George Grey.
Count Reventlow, the Danish Minister, transacted
business yesterday at the Foreign-office.
Dispatches from the Governor of South Australia were
received yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Lord Stanley left town. yesterday to attend the funeral
or the Hon. R. Bootle Wilbraham. -
n, r. Wickham, Chairman of the Stamps and Taxes,
ad M
an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
yesterday.
,oThe Judicial Committee of her Majesty's most
nonourable Privy Council sat yesterday. The Lords
resent were Lord Brougham, the Vice-Chancellor.
4llight Bruce, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Cornwall,
lithe Judge of the Admiralty Court.
same Mackenzie 11PPer. lifinde"leY, Queen's Counsel, was heard on an
" al
-r°4l the Prerogative Court of Canterbury,
side. The Court
Dr. Addams followed on the
ue then rose.
London, England, 1844-05-16

TO LADIES

ROWLAND'S KALYDOR.
'I his Royally Patronised and universally adopted Specific is
a balmy, odoriferous, creamy liqu'd, composed chiefly of extracts
rom the most rare flowers and herbs of an Eastern clime, and per-
fectly free from all mineral a 'mixture. It e..etts the most soothing,
gentle, cooling, and purifying action on the skin ; nd by its agency
on the pores and minute secretory vessels, dispe's .11 impurities frsm
the surface, allays every tendency to inflammation, and thus most
effac' ual y dissipates all redness, can, pimples, blotches, spots,
freckle., and other cutaneous visit itions. !he radiant bloom it im-
parts to the cheek, and •the softness and delicacy it induces on the
hands, arms, and neck, render it indispensable to every toilet
It affords immediate relief in. cases of sun-burn, stings of insects,
or incidental inflammation.
Gentlemen, at ter shavi, g, will find it allay all irritation and ten.
denies' of the Skin, and render it soft, smooth, and pleasant.
Price 4s. 6d. and Ss. 6d per bottle, duty included.
CAT.MON.—Many shopkeepers vend the most spurious trash
under the title of " Genuine Kalydor," containing mineral astringents
utterly ruinous to the complexion, and by their repellant action en-
dangering health. It is, therefore, imperative on purchasers to see
that t hewords
" ROWLAND'S K A LYDOR" are on
Natty wrapper ; and
A. RoWLAND and sON, 20. on.gar den,
engraved (by authority) en the Government Stamp affixed on each
bottle.
Sold by them, and by Cheml,ts and Perfumers.
Ask for '4 Rowland's" Kalydor. All others are fraudulent eoun-
erfeits !I

FHE BEST APERIENT AND ANTI BILIOUS MsDICINE
FOR OCCASIONAL USE.
FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH
effectually relieves the stomach and bowels lay gentle relaxa.
tion, without griping or prostration of strength. They remove head.
ache, sickness, dizziness, pains in the che.t, &c., are highly grateful
to the stomach, promote digestion, create appetite, relieve langour
and depression of spirits ; while to those of a full habit and free
livers, who are continually suffering from .frowsiness, heaviness, arid
singing in the head and ears, they offer advantages that will not fail
to be appreciated.
Sold by T. Prout 229, Strand, London, Price Is. I%d. per box s and
by the Vendors of Medicines generally throughout the Kingdom.
Ask for FRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH, and observe the
N awe and Address of ' ThomasProut,29P, Strand, London," on the
earls anent amp,
London, England, 1844-05-16

16 1844.
TO TIiP
PROPRIETORS OF, EAST INDIA STOCK.
-utliS AND GENTLEMEN,
HE
1,11
election of Mr. Whiteman to a: seat in the
arg, body t India Direction, has released from
.their engagements a
of influential PrOprietors, who have kindly promised me
kel..,'4°rt 'site
stio„Ang o n another vacancy occurs.
',nese assurances and on the flattering encouragement
"'mac 'a,ve received during my canvass, I look forward with con-
Tketet
,-„'eg to attainment of the object of my ambition.
htt.,— so ki„,,''Peat my warm acknowledgments to those friends who
,„71 favo„:"olY interested themselves in my behalf, and again to solicit
..,able consideration of the Proprietors generally to the testi-
-4'l to I have had the honour of submitting to them with refer-
so4:t. I sholse.vioes in India, assuring you. that having. no other pur-
, \'ote „, If honoured with a seat in the direction of your affairs,
'l'4..Veit exclusively to the performance of the duties entrusted
have the honour to be, very respectfully'
Ladies and Gentlemen,
dam Your faithful and obliged servant,
W. J. EASTWICK.
..____%loatte.22 street, May 16, 1844.
London, England, 1844-05-16

MORE HINTS TO MAKE HOME
HAPPY.

To WIVES.—Your first consideration before marriage was
how to please your lover. Consider any such endeavour after
marriage to be unnecessary and ridiculous ; and, by way of
amends for your former labour, let your sole object be to please
yourself. fie at no pains to look well of a morning. Along
toilet is tiresome, particularly when it is cold. "Taking the
hair out" occupies nearly ten minutes ; come down to break-
fast, therefore, in curl papers, also in a flannel dressing-gown,
and, unless you expect callers, remain in dishabille all
day. Husbands are nobodies, and comfort is to be studied
before appearance. But are you to neglect your attire alto-
gether ? By no means. Indulge your taste in dress to the
utmost. Be always buying something new ; never mind the
expense of it. Payments belong to husbands. If you see a
shawl or bonnet in a window, order it. Should a silk or a
muslin attract your eye, desire it to be sent home. Does a
feather, a riband, a jewel, strike your fancy? purchase it
instantly. If your husband is astonished at the bill, pout ;if
he remonstrates, cry. But do not spoil your finery by domes-
tic wear. Reserve it for promenades and parties. It is the
admiration of society that you should seek for, not your
husband's. Be constantly seeing tables chairs, window cur-
tains, and other furniture which you like better than your
own, and insist upon their being got. Want to get rid of
your old piano, and have a new one. If your husband keeps
a carriage for you, desire a better ; if he doe,‘ not, and can-
not afford it, complain. Whenever your desires exceed
his means look unhappy, and hint how much more advan-
tageously you might have married. Never smile and hope
for better things, but make your husband feel as keenly
as you can the inadequacy of his means to support you.
Practise, however, a reasonable economy. Take every op-
portunity of making a cheap purchase, and when asked of
what use it is, reply that is " a bargain." Enjoy ill health,
be very nervous, and, in particular, subject to fits, which
you are to fly into as often as your husband is unkind ; that
is, whenever he reasons with you. Make the most of every
little ache or pain, and insist upon having a fashionable phy-
sician. There is something very elegant in illness; a pretti-
ness in a delicate constitution ; affect this attraction, if you
have it not ; men admire it exceedingly. Put yourself un-
der no restraint in your husband's presence ; sit, 1011, or lie,
in just
sentiment
posture,u s tw h
notat to t
otwhiaet33-8
ry ogau lcee
;.like,LeNe.leaorvo
ek imnni
ingc
ed
tohi neosl
fw
3,t o.
oc
uotnhve
er
se
express a sa
oonyf
oatunhr
de-
self; why should wives be articular?p When your husband
wishes to read or be quiet keep chattering to him ; the more
frivol= and iutilatere4tia3g the tiublect -the better. If he is
London, England, 1844-05-16

CRICKET.

The "Alphabetical Match" was played at "Lord's"
on Monday, when some excellent hitting was made by
Mr. A. George, who, for many years, has been a suc-
cessful member of the Clapton and Montpelier Clubs,
Mr. R. Barker, another new member of the Marylebone
Club ; Captain Smith, Mr. Kynaston, Mr. R. P. John-
soe, Dean, and Royston. The result of the first in-
nings of each party was that the " A to K" scored 79,
whilst the "L to Z' fell short of that number by 6 only.
It was thus far a very good match. The score was—

-
A. TO If-
R. P. Johnson, Esq., c. Smith b.
Dean . 0 not out l9
Capt. Drake b. Royston 3 leg b. wkt. b. Dean 0
A. K. George, Esq., b. Dean l9 b. Dean 0
Hillyer b. Dean 6 b. Royston
Good b. Royston 6 c. Dean b. Royston 4
B. Kynaston, Esq., c. Royston
b. Dean
Hn. R. Grintston c. Moise b. Dean 0 b. Royston
A. Haygarth, Esq., c. Moise b.
Royston
R. Barker, Esq., not out ......
E. Hartopp, Esq., b. Royston.... 1
Bulwer, Esq., b. Royston 4
G. A. Hicks, Esq., b. Royston
Byes 3, wide 4

79
L. TO Z.

Marshall, Esq., bowled Good 1
Capt. Smith b. Good
C. Morse, Esq., c. Bulwer b. Hillyer ......
Sir T. Moncrieffe b. Ilillyer 0
Royston c. Haygarth b. Good
W. Mills, Esq., c. Haygarth b. Good. .....
Dean c. Good b. Hillyer
Hon. W. Neville b. Good
Capt. Mackinnon b. Hillyer ... 0
E. Wilmott, Esq., b. Good
Capt. Price, not out
Byvs 7

Such was the state of the game at the moment of
Sailing the wickets at half-past seven o'clock, when it
was understood that the match would not be further
proceeded with.
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and a THIRD EDITION at SEVEN O'CLOCK, for POST, Containing PARLIAMENTARI and all other NEWS in LONDON up to that flour.
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Mr. Rten.tnnsox objected to the plan of Sir. R.Teel that_
he was undertaking• to do what would be impossible. He
should wish to see some practical step taken 'with a view of
proving to Sir R. Peel that he was promising what he could
not perform.
Mr. IIor.AND contended, that it mattered not how little
money v.-as in the country provided it circulated with sutli-,
cient rapidity. He stated -a: curious calculation, made on the
authority of Diodorus and Pliny, that in Egypt at the period
the. Pyramids were built,_ so little coin was required for the
purposes of life, that to feed, clothe, educate, and bring a man
from childhood maturity, it did not cost more than 13s. of
English money of the present day._ He eulogised the plan of
Sir R. Peel.

. Air. O'Bnnix remarked that he had heard that there was
nothing so hideous in the world but what had got some-
thing to admire it.; and he found the saying illustrated by
the admiration the last speaker felt for the currency plan of
Sir R. Peel. He denounced it as unsatisfactory; illogical,
and inappropriate to the circumstances- of the 'country, and
he felt indignant that no movement had yet been made to
,oppoSe it. ,
The CHAIRMAN stated that it was a tacit arrangement that
no opposition was to be made to the measure on introducing
it. lie had, however, the satisfaction of knowing that the
"cheering" with which the plan was received came exclu-
sively from the Opposition side of the House. He then an-
nounced that the discussion of the same subject would be
continued at the next meeting, and the proceedings termi-
nated.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, May 15.

The SPEAKER took the Chair at Four o'Clock.
The Salford Improvement Bill was read a third
time and passed.
Mr. W. PATTEN moved that the time for Com-
mittees on Turnpike Rcad Bills to make their re-
ports, be enlarged till Priday, the 21st day of June
next.—Agreed to.
Mr. M. O'CONNELL presented a number of pe-
titions from Ireland, against Lord Eliot's Irish Re-
gistration Bill.
The Earl of MARCH presented two petitions
from Sussex, against the union of the sees of St.
Asaph and Bangor.
Mr. H. BERKELEY presented a petition from
Bristol, praying that the excise duty on soap might be
repealed.
Mr. THORNELY presented a petition from
Gatacre, near Liverpool, in favour of the Dissenters'
Chapels Bill. The petition, amongst others, contained
the names of three magistrates of the county of
Lancaster.

Mr. BROADLEY presented a petition from
Yorkshire, against the Bill.
Mr. T. EGERTON presented petitions from
Cheshire, in favour of protection to agriculture.
Mr. GL ADSTONE brought up the fourth report
of 4be Select Committee on Railways, which was laid
on the table.

Lord INGESTRE moved that the petition of
Captain Dickenson, presented on the 14th' May, re-
specting the ship Thetis, be printed.—Ordered.
An Hos. MEMBER here moved that the House be
counted, and there being but thirty-four Members
present, the House adjourned at Half-past Four.
London, England, 1844-05-16

MAJORITY-NOES, 97.

Adare, Lord—Glamorganshire Harris, E. A. J.—Christchurch
Arbuthnot, General—Kincardine Hayes, Sir E.—Donegal
shire Heathcote, 0. J.—Rutlandshire
Arkwright, George—Leominster Henley, J. W.—Oxfordsl irf,
Astell, W.—Bed fordshir e Hinde, J. Hodgson—Newcastle.
Begot, Hon. W.—Denbighshire upon-Tyne
Bailey, J.—Herefordshire Hodgson,lßd.—Berwick-on.Twecd
Baldwin, Charles Bari y—Totnes Howard, P. 11.—Carlisle
Baring. F. T.— Portsmouth Hughes, W. B.—Carnarvon
Barnetiy, John—Worcestershire Irving, John—Antrim Co.
Bateson, R.—Londonderry James, Sir W. C.—Hull
Beckett, W.—Leeds Jermyn, Earl—Bury, Suffolk
Bentinck,' Lord G.—Lynn Jervis, J.— Chester
Borthwick, P.—Evesham Jocelyn, Viscount—Lynn
Botfield, Beriah—Ludlow Jones, T.—Londonderry Co.
Branaston, T W.—Essex South Knight, H. G.—Nottingharnsl.irt
Broadwood, Henry Lincoln" Earl of—Nor thamptca,
Bruges, W. H. L.—Devizes shire, South
Campbell, J. H.—Salisbury Lyall, G.—London
CardwelL Edward—Clitheros Marton, Geo.—Lancaster
l lay, Sir Wm.—Tower Hamlets Masterman, J.—London
Clerk, Sir G.—Stamford Milnes, R. M.—Pontefract
Clive, Viscount—Salop, North Nicholl, Right Hon. Sir John
Conelly, Edward M.—Donegal O'Brien,A.—N.Northamptonshire
Copeland W.—Stoke-upon-Trent Palmer, George—Este'
Corbally. E. M.—Meath Patten, J. Wilson—Lancashire
Cripps, 'William—Cirencester Peel, Rt. Hon. Sir R.—Tamwerth
Darner, Hon o.—Portarlington Peel, CeL Jonathan—Huntined, n
i ,arby, George—East Sussex Pringle, Alexander—Selkirkshire
Dodd, G.—Maidstone Rashleigh, W.—East Cornwall
buncombe, Hon A.—East Retford Richards, Richard—Merionethsh
Egerton, Sir P.—South Cheshire Russell, Lord John—London
Estcourt, T. G. B.—Oxford Univ Sandon, Lord—Liverpool
Feilden, W. J.—Blackburn Shaw, Right' Hon. F.—Dublin Un
Forman, T. S.—Bridgewater Sibthorp, Colonel—Lincoln
French, F.—Rossconunon Smith, T. B. C.:— Ripon
Gardner, J. D. Somerset, Lord G.—Monwieuthsh
Gaskell, James Milnes—Wenlock Stanley, Lord—North Lancashir
Gladstone, W. E.—Newark-on Sutton, C. M.—Cambridge
Trent Thesiger, F.—Abingdon
Gladstone, Captain—lpswich Trotter, John—West Surrey
Gordon, Hon. W.—Aberdeenshire Verner, William—Armagh Co.
Gore, M.—Barnstaple Vesey, Hon. T —Queen's Co.
Gore, Ormsby—Salop Wall, C. Baring—Guildford
Goulburn Right Hon. H.—Cam. Watson, W. H.—Kinsale
bridge University Whitmore, T. C.—Bridgenorth
Graham, Right Hon. Sir J. R. G Wood, Colonel T.—Brecon
—Dorchester Wrightson, W. B.—Northallerton
Greenall, P.—Wigan Wynn, C. W.—Montgomerysh
Greene, T. o.—Lancashire Young, John—Cavan Co.
Hamilton, J.—Dublin Co. TELLERS.
Hamilton, W.—Newport, Isle W Fremantle Sir T.—Buckingham
Hanmer, Sir J.—Hull Baring, H. B.—Marlboreugh
London, England, 1844-05-16

Ring's Arms-wed, May 16, 1844

TO THE PROPRIETORS OP EAST INDIA STOCK.
TLADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
HE circumstances of Mr. Whiteman's election
not to-day have satisfied me that I acted rightly in determining
io
oppose a gentleman, whom I knew, from the experience of
Y own canvass, to have actually secured the support of a large ma-
JOrli y of your body.
1,.1 think that it is most respectful towards you, and most fair to-
pria,,r! opponents, to regulate my fature proceedings by the same
'4,Ple. Raving already been honoured by the support of a large
nu pis.
of Proprietors, I shall continue to prosecute an active ean-
Inil, in the hope that I may be able to offer myself for your suf-
1/ 4e*, with a fair prospect of success, on the next vacancy in the
uirtction.
Should the result of my Canvass lead me to a different conclusion,
you tranklY announce it to you
' • but I beg respectfully to assure
at, under all circumstances, I shall certainly proceed to the
muot on the Second vacancy, at the latest.—l have the honour to be,
With great respect,
Ladies and Gentleman,
Your faithful humble servant,
ROSS D. MANGLES.

London, Ikray 15, 1844,

,-.
TO TIIE PROPRIETORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK.
LADIES AND GENTLENtEN,
pursuance of the intention I have long avowed,
II beg lea,
May occur , eto solicit your suffrages on the first vacancy which
do to
proceed in the East India Direction, it being my fixed determina
Allow ra t° the ballot on that occasion.
• since a Director
to remind
permit
ra rector You that eleven elections have taken place.
has been selected from your Indian Civil Service;
serrine le to add, that during twenty-five years' employment in that
all the • have b"n called ti nto discharge dutietcfalLtected With
and thaPrineiPal brenm—,
h —,.. Of te administration of our bildian Empire,
probation' by been honoured with marks of confidence and ap-
aide4 o'er the
the distinguished persons who have successively pre-
. ji
.., -er the Supreme Government.
surioe'ncated, by these considerations, and strong
.in the assurances of
or the Pro .ch I have obtained, I respectfully solicit the votes
S as are still disengaged,
rect.,.confidently rely on
of such
and I confie
Am, nig at Your hands, on the occasion to which I have referred, the
-Arable trust to which I aspire.—I have the honour to be,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your most obedient humble servant„ _
W. LESLIE MELVIL.L.N.
3' Arlington
......-_____•eet, London, May 16, 1844.
London, England, 1844-05-16

LA WY INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OP.QUE FY 3,8 E N Cif, May 15.
(Wittiilp at -the Guildhall, at. Nisi ,Prina, before Lord
DisN.stax and a London CoMMon Jury.)
PERGUSSON V. CLA.TWORTII AND WIFE!.
This was an action to recover damages for defamation
of character. The defendant's wife kept a poulterer's
shop, and the plaintiff's daughter having gone in to
mike tv.-irne parchases, Was accused by defendant's wife
of having Stolen an egg. The defendant's wife fol-
lowed her .out of the shop, and abused her in the street,
telling the. mob Which had collected to witness the dis-
turbance, that the plaintiff got his living by robbing the
public. •
•
The cage having been proved on the part of the
plaintiff, no witnesses being called for the defence, the
jury found for plaintiff—Damages, 401.
. Mr.' Platt and Mr. Warren were for the plaintiff, and
M,r, James for the defendant.

COURT OF EXCHEQUER, May 15.
• CAREY V. SHAW.
This was an action by Mrs. Elizabeth Carey to recover
dintragts rot the loss of the services of her daughter, Eliza-
beth Carey, who had been seduced by the defendant. In the
absence of Mr. Crowder, his junior, l!dr. Simon,stated the case.
it appeared that about nine years ago the defendant, who
was in the employ of Messrs. Wilson, German wool-im-
porters, Newgate-street, formed an intimacy with the piain-
ttiff's daughter, which Tasted a very colisiderabletime. Some
years ago this intimacy suffered an interruption from a per
• son named Cooper, who came forward with 'serious advances
to the lady. Six weeks having elapsed, the defendant slipped
• a note into her hand as she stood at her mother's door, in the
London-road. His purport of renewing the acquaintance
succeeded, and they frequently walked out together. During
• the progress of this connexion, Miss Carey often urged him to
introduce her to his friends. He studiously declined these
proposals, alleging that circumstances which he could not
control were an insurmountable barrier in his way, but that
a
short time would work the only change he waited::: for.
One of the rambles we have alluded to took place. onothe
/ 20th of October, 1842. On that occasion she met the de-
L:Jvidant, by appointment, at the eonter of Queen-street 4
ad cheapside. The object of the walkbeisngea visit to- a friend
of his, the} ,vent en‘to;uusgton. As h wished his friends
to see her before she celled on them, she was at first unwil-
ling to enter a house at which he knocke. A middle-aged
woman at length admitted them into a front parlour, in
which there was a bed. The woman left them, and he' re.
London, England, 1844-05-16

RAILWAY SHARES.

Versailles, R.B. • • ••• • • • • • • • 377 50 .. 37750 „ 375 377 50
L.B. • • • • • • 247 50 .. 247 50 . • 242 50 .• 246 25
Rouen .. • • • • • • • • • • 977 50 .. 977 50 • • 977 50 .. 977 50
Rouen to Havre • 733 75 .. 740 .. 737 50 .. 740
Orleans 985 .. 986 25 .. 983 75 .. 985
Strasburg to Bale ••• • • .... 273 75 .. '275 • • 272 50 •. 272 50
Avignon to Marseilles ••• • .. 765 • • 765 •• 765 •• 765

RAILWAY SHARES, FOR THE ACCOUNT.
Verailles, R. 8.• •• . ..... 375 .. 375 .• 375 .. 375
L.E.• ...... 247 50 • • 247 50 .. 242 50 .. 246 25
Rouen • • ..... ..... 978 75 .. 978.75 .. 977 50 . 977 50
Rouen to Havre.• ••.• • . 740 .. 740 • • 737 50 .• 737 50
Orleans ...................982 50 .. 987 50 • . 983 75 .. 98.5
Strasburg to Bale.• • • •.
. 275 .. 275 .. 272 50 .. 272 50
Avignon to Marseilles.• •• .. 765 .. 765 • 765 .. 765

AMERICAN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE ACADIA.
LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY MORNING.
We have received by the steamer Acadia, which left
New York on the Ist, papers of the 30th of April, being
thirteen days later than by the last packet. The Tariff Bill
and the Annexation of Texas, formed the principal topics
of discussion both at Washington and New York. In the
Senate, on the 24th, remonstrances against annexing Texas
and amending the tariff were presented and referred, with
a protest from the Legislature of Rhode Island, against
the right of either House of Congress to interfere in the
domestic concerns of that State. The subjoined letter,
from a correspondent of the• /Veto York Sun, dated
Washington, April 28, gives the latest intelligence from
Congress:—
The House adjourned yesterday without definite action on
the Tariff Bill. Mr. Van Buren's letter on annexation has
appeared, and has received the approbation of Southern men
generally, while Mr. Clay's letter is denounced by Southern
Whigs. Mr. Van Buren is in favour of annexing Texas,
whenever the Mexican claim is extinguished or relinquished.
SO is everybody, and I am utterly astounded at the position
assumed by Mr. Clay.
The Virginia election returns give the State to the Demo-
crats by a fair majority. The Whigs have gained five and
lost two members of the State Legislative Delegation. The
union of the Whigs and their old friends, the Tyler men, ap-
pears to have given two Whig Congress men—Goggin and
Carter—in Tyler districts. Goggin is no doubt returned
Gilmer's district and Carter in Wise's.
It seems to be settled, says another paper, that there
is a majority in the House of Representatives in favour
of adjourning on the 27th of May. If nothing is to be
done with the tariff, there appears to be little remain-
ing to be finished. The Post-office Bill, first in im-
portance,. is to be passed—appropriations for the ex.
penses of Government, and several minor points, remain
to be adjusted, and we can then see no reason why Cot.