The Sun.
London, England, 1844-10-09 00:00:00

EXTRACTS FROM ORDERS.

The commissioners direct that in future the inspectors
on duty shall not take into custody any person brought
in by a police constable on the ♦ague charge of " ob-
structing the constable in the execution of his duty."
If such charge is to be made, it must be accompanied by
a specification of particulars.
The commissioners have to draw the attention of the
whole force to the frequent recurrence of charges, " ob-
structing police officers in the performance of their
duty ;" the commissioners wish to discourage this prac-
Lice, and expressly state, that the police constable is not
authorised to take any one into custody without being
Able to prove some specific act by which the law has been
broken. No constable is justified in depriving any one
of his liberty for words only, and language, however
violent towards the police constable himself, is not to be
noticed ; the constables are particularly cautioned not to
answer angrily, or enter into altercation with any per-
son while on duty. A constable who allows himself to
be irritated by any language whatsoever, shows that he
has not a command of his temper, which is absolutely
necessary in an officer invested with such extensive
powers by the law.
The inspectors on duty are to examine strictly all
cases of this sort brought before them, and upon every
occasion explain to the constable the necessity of discre-
tion and forbearance in an officer of the law. The com-
missioners will feel themselves compelled hereafter to
punish with the utmost severity any disobedience or
neglect of this order.
The commissioners having received information from
various sources, that the constables are in the habit,
while on duty, of entering into conversation with ser-
vant-girls and other females, it is necessary to call to the
notice of the constables that such conduct is directly
contrary to the orders of the 20th of April last ; and if
any one should be reported hereafter for misconductinc
himself in this way, he will be dismissed from the
police force.
The commissioners perceive, from several cases that
have lately come before them, that a proper degree of
order is not preserved in the watch or station-houses ;
that parties coming there on business have not met with
that civility and attention which ought to be shown to
every one. It is now ordered, that in future, a police
constable shall be posted at the door of the station-house,
and he is to answer in the first instance any one who
comes there ; if the party has business there, or otherwise
wishes it, he is immediately to be shown to the inspector
on duty, who will give him the necessary information,
or direct him where he is to apply. No one shall be
allowed to remain in the station-house, except for the
necessary time his business requires ; and the inspector
is to be immediately informed, should any one remain
contrary to these orders.
The commissioners have again to point out to the
police constable the impropriety of interfering with per-
sons for standing or talking together in the streets. It
has appeared in several instances lately, that people who
were merely talking together have been desired to
" move on ; ' and much opposition to the police con-
stables and bad feeling towards them, has been in conse-
quence created. The constables are also to recollect
upon all occasions, that they are required to execute their
duty with good temper and discretion ; any instance of
unnecessary violence by them, in striking a party in
their charge, will be severely punished. A constable
must not use his staff because the party in his custody
is violent in behaviour or language. The constables are
not to use language towards parties in their custody cal-
culated to provoke or offend them ; such conduct often
creates a resistance in the party, and a hostile feeling
amongst the persons present towards the constable. The
constable is always to bear in mind that, in taking any
one into custody, he is not justified in doing more than
is absolutely necessary for the safe custody of the par-
ties. whilst he conveys them to the station house.
The commissioners take this opportunity of acquaint-
ing the police force, that they have heard, from several
quarters, praise of their conduct at the former levees;
and the commissioners wish strongly to impress on their
minds the necessity, on all such occasions, of their acting
with the utmost temper and forbearance towards all per-
sons, and giving assistance to all who may require it ;
the people should be treated with good humour and
civility, and no severity used, except in cases of the
utmost necessity.
The commissioners think it right again to caution
every man in the police force, at a time when an attempt
is made to create a strong prejudice against them, that
they should do their duty with every possible moderation
and forbearance, and that they should not furnish a just
ground of complaint against themselves by any mis-
conduct. This caution is to be understood as applying to
all cccasions, but particularly to those on w hien they are
called out in large bodies. It is highly desirable that
the constables should not use their truncheons in any
manner that may cause annoyance or irritation, except
when absolutely necessary.
The prisoners in every place of confinement under the
charge of the police aro to be visited once every hour ;
the cells are to be entered, and a particular observation
of each individual made by an officer appointed for that
purpose, who is to report to the inspector or officer on
duty the state all the prisoners are in. Immediate
attention is to be given to any case requiring assistance
or medical aid.

The commissioners feel it necessary again to call the
attention of the inspectors on duty at the station to the
orders repeatedly given respecting the treatment of par-
ties coming on business to the station-houses. The in-
spectors may rest assured, that whenever it shall appear
that there has been a want of calmness and propriety of
manner by them of the utmost civility to all persons, the
—issioners will mark by severe punishment their
corm,— —at misconduct.
sense of so
authorised to arrest or assist in ar-
A constable is
-tv a person charged with aum
resting, or to take into cu.,
,t if a person in the pre-
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assault, when the assault was nor ,;ninlit,t c-1 :
senee, or within view of the constable ;
has been cut or wounded, and gives into etistly the
party charged with having cut or wounded him, tn.,
constable is authorised to take the party into his custody,
and keep him in safe custody until he can be brought
before a magistrate.
EXTRACTS FROM RULES AND REGULATIONS.

SERGEANT OR CONSTABLE.
Qualification.—His age must not exceed forty years.
He must not be less than five feet seven inches high
without his shoes.

lie must be able to read and write, intelligent 2ml
active, and certified to be-free from bodily complaint,
and of a strong constitution ; and recommended a.; of
irreproachable character end connexions.

Ira candidate for any of the above °Kees has been
Previously employed in any branch of the public service,
civil or military, he shall not be eligible for appointment,
unless he produces satisfactory testimonials of his con-
duct in such service ; and a person who has been dis-
missed from any police, shall not be eligible fur appoint-
ment in any other police force.
No person shall be appointed or retained in any of the
preceding offices, who shall hold any other office or em-
ployment for hire or gain (sec. 10, '2 & 3 Vict. cap. 9);
or who shall sell or have any interest in the sale of any
beer, wine, or spirituous liquors.
When vacancies occur in the office of superintendent,
inspector, or sergeant, it is desirable that encourage-
ment should be given to meritorious men serving in the
subordinate stations, by their promotion to the higher
stations, when they are qualified.

Pay.—The following rates of pay are intended to be
exclusive of any expenses for the purchase of a horse or
forage, for which, when a horse is necessary, a separate
allowance should be made:—

The chief constable's pay is to be not less than 2501. or
more than 500/. a year.
The superintendent's pay not less than 751. or more
than 150/.

The inspector's pay not less than 651. or more than
1201. a year.
The weekly pay of the sergeant is to be not less than
19s. or more than 255.

The weekly pay of the constable is to be not less than
15s. or more than 21s.

Constables are mot to receive any fees, which, by the
17th section of the 3d and 4th Vict., c. 88, are to be paid
to the treasurer of the county; but the above rates of ray
are intended to be exclusive of any allowance under the
18th section of the 2d and 3d Vict., c. 93.

MONEY MARKET and CITY NEWS.

FROM VIE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY.

CITY, TUESDAY EVENING.
TIMES.—The premium on gold at Paris is 10} per mine,
which, at the English Mint price of 31. 17s. iOid. per
ounce for standard gold, gives an exchange of 25
41 ; and the exchange at Paris on London at short
being 25 50, it follows that gold is 0.35 per eery.
dearer in London than in Paris.
By advices from Hamburgli the price of gold is 4341
per mark, which, at the English Mint price of 31. 17s. 10it1.
per ounce for standard gold, gives an exchange of 13 91 ;
and the exchange at Hamburgh on London at short
being 13 91, it follows that gold bears the same price at.
both places.
We are requested to state, for the information of the
Spanish bondholders, that the Committee are daily expect-
ing a reply to their letter, dated the 19th of August last,
forwarded through the Foreign-office. The delay may be
accounted for by the absence of Mr. Bulwer from
Madrid ; and as the Minister of Finance has in a great
measure satisfied the claims of the local creditors, he can
scarcely refuse to give his attention to the further liqui-
dation of the foreign debt.
A correspondence between the London and Liverpool
Societies for the registration of Bristol and foreign ship-
ping has just been printed. The first letter of the series,
which is dated last July, is from the Liverpool Society,
and represents to the London one, that the time has ar-
rived fir defining more clearly the rules and regulations
that relate to the building of new ships, and generally
for revising the rules for classification. The London So-
ciety (Lloyd's) in answering this communication, ad-
mits the truth of the assertion made on the Liverpool
side, that over-production of British shipping since 1833
has partly caused the depression under which this inte-
rest is labouring ; but while they profess their willing-
ness to receive suggestions, they are averse from making
alterations in their rules. In a subsequent letter, the
Liverpool Society, after several suggestions relative to
shipping, make the following observations, which ar•
die most important part of the correspondence :
" Experience has convinced them, that a local com-
mittee is essential to the publics interests of the impor-
tant port of Liverpool, and to the merchant-shipping,
which resort to it, the work of which cannot consistently
with those interests be left to the mere reports of the
surveyors, owing (with other reasons) to the peculiar
regulations of the port and the arrangements of the
public graving docks. The underwriters and merchants
require this protection no less than the ship-owners.
Should these views be adopted, one book of registry
would be sufficient, the local committee would super-
intend the work of this port, and transmit the decisions
and surveys to the London committee for publication.
The surplus fees, after paying the local expenses, would
be transmitted to London also."
The answer to this letter is the communication of
a resolution passcd by the London committee, that
no alteration can be made in the fundamental rules
of the society. This of course implies that the sug-
gestion quoted above is not to be adopted, and the
Liverpool party publish the correspondence, to show
the shipping interest the pains they have taken for their
welfare.

A correspondent, adverting to the favourable accounts
recently transmitted of financial affairs in Portugal, is
of opinion that the creditors may now with propriety
look for a more rapid increase of the interest on the Con-
verted Stock, considering that the foreign debt does not
exceed 9,486,0001.—a small sum in proportion to the re•
sources of the country. The interest on this sum at 23-
per cent., the rate which Portugal has paid for the last
three years, amounts to 237,650/. sterling ; and our let-
ters from Lisbon state, that by the economical plans of
Baron Tojal an annual saving of 118,0001, or half the
amount required for interest, has been effected, with every
prospect of fresh benefits to be derived from new judi-
cious plans. tinder these circumstances, it is not unrea-
sonable for creditors to hope to participate in the general
prosperity.

In consequence of the attention which is now paid to
this stack, we subjoin the article of the Portuguese decree
of the 2d of Nov., 1840, regulating the rate at which the
interest is to increase :

" Article 5. The interest on the new stock will be pay-
able half-yearly on the Ist of January and Ist of July
each year, at the rate of 21 per cent. per annum from
January, 1541, to December, 1844 ; of 3 per cent. from
1845 to 1848 ; of 4 per cent. from 1849 to 1852 ; of 5
per cent, in the following eight years, from 1853 to 1860;
and of 6 per cent. from 1861, as long as may be neces-
sary for the integral reimbursement of the part of the
interest unpaid during the first 12 years, returning af-
terwards to the rate of 5 per cent. until the stocks shall
be completely redeemed."

SUN.—Consols closed at about the quotations of the
morning, viz , 1001 ti for Money, and loot sl for Account.
New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. were 103. Bank
Stock receded to 2084.
The Foreign Bonds remained about the same. Spanish
Actives were 231, and the Three per Cents. 341 Por •
tuguese Converted were 504 to 51. Mexican brought
34i 4 ; Brazilian 86 to 861 ; Belgian 1044 ; and Dutch
Two-and-a-Half per Cents. 621.
The additional transactions in Railway Shares have
been these :—Harwich were ;1- ; Hull and Selby, 16 ;
Lancaster and Carlisle, 4 ; South-Western, 34i; Crov
don, 24 ; Ditto, Guaranteed, ; London and York, l ;
Lynn and Ely, 2;1 ; Newcastle and Darlington, 27 ;
North British, ; Norwich and Brandon, 61- ; South-
Eastern, 6K ; Ditto, New, 81 ; Trent Valley, 7 ; Central
of France, 1 ; Orleans, Tours, and Bordeaux, 1 ; Paris
and Lyons, a ; Paris and Rouen, 19 premium. Eastern
Counties have been 11i to 11 discount. London Joint-
Stock Bank Shares were 32 premium.
The exchange on Amsterdam improved yesterday,
and on Trieste and Paris also, but was rather lower on
Harnburgh. Frankfort and Antwerp were steady.
The following is the official return of the exports of
bullion from the port of London for the week ending
Thursday last:—
Silver Coin to Rotterdam
Gold Coin to Ceylon

SUDDEN DEATII OF LADY HATTER.—An inquest
on the body of Lady Sarah Hayter, wife of Sir G.
Ilayter, painter in ordinary and painter in history to her
Majesty, was held last evening, at the Coach and Horses
Inn, Brighton, before Mr. Gell. Her Ladyship, who is
64 years of age, had been lodging at Brighton for a fort-
night, and on Sunday went to dine with her neices, the
Misses Cannon, in Montpelier-road. On her way thither
she was attacked by paralysis, of which, notwithstanding
the efforts of Mr. Drummond, a surgeon, residing in
Regency-square, who was immediately sent for, she died
1335 ween 16 and 7 o'clock in the evening. The Misses
Cannon had engaged other lodgings in Broad-street, and
had to leave Montpelier-road by noon on Monday ; and,
under these circumstances, the body was sent to Mr.
Ponne's, the undertaker, early on Monday morning, in
order to be encotlined preparatory to being sent to Lon-
don for interment. The circumstance got bruited abroad
on Monday ; in consequence of which the High Con-
stable interfered to prevent the further removal till an
inquest could be held. The jury returned a verdict of—
" Died by the visitation of God," and condemned in strong
terms the removal of the body, which took place with the
surgeon's sanction, as a course which, if carried into
practice, would render coroner's inquest a complete nullity.
THE AMERICAN LlNERS.—Another new vessel has
been built at New York, and is intended to take her
place as one of the regular line of packet ships trading
between London and New York, in addition to the
already extensive fleet of ships employed on that station.
She is called the Northumberland, and is daily expected
to arrive, having been advertised to sail again for New
York on her return passage on the 27th inst. She is
scale than either of the last new ones, the
reported to be larger and altogether on a more.cstpolrienadoidr
The St. James, which arrived i
I inn addition to a large
Prince Albert, splendid as they are athckengswt.leirigaiethdento.nbees.
Dock a day or two since,
(rnig
so: Consisting
including
of all descriptions of Amer!
e of which articles large quantities
beef, pork, cheese, number of passengers and ahn.actiannim
Piii•osevicsit
• of specie, amounting to several
thousand quantits
are imported since the passing of the new. tariff, a coni
and dollars. T
heWestminster left the dock for
tfruswlrork-yesterday morning, with a large number of
cabin and steerage passengers, and a full cargo of British
manufactured goods. A vessel sails from either port
every ten days, and the voyage is invariably made with
remarkable regularity and exactness.

CHURCH BELLS.—The Irish Ecclesiastical Journal
informs the clergy that they can substitute cast steel
bsrs fur the ordinary church bells with considerable ad-
vantage, as regards both tune and cheapness. Any
clergyman can procure for thirty shillings a bar of cast
producing a better tone than the ordinary small
churcii bells, which cost from 41. to 61—Limerick
Chronicle.

THE PROVISION CONTRACT.—We are happy to per-
ceive that the highly respectable firm of John Russell, of
this city, has obtained the greatest portion of the con-
tract, which limit be productive of greatilocal benefit.
It is almost needless to add that the entire provision con-
tract will be made up in Ireland. There was no con-
tract last year. The present prices are such as will
have a favourable influence on the fair of Ballinasloe,-
1 Limerick Chrooicle.