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that he was well satisfied with those of the Duke of WELLtwo-
TON, we are rather surprised that the attempt should have been,
even though in an indirect channel, repeated ; particularly since
they must have known that the illustrious person in question
had pointedly expressed his determination to make no change in the
event of a calamity which was then regarded, and which we still re-
gard, as distant, except by permitting the admission to power of
certain individuals whose auistance was required by the Cabinet,
but who were, from private circumstances which could not influence
' the individual in question personally, obnoxious. That their recent
attempt has failed, is highly creditable to the good sense of the par-
ties through whom it was wished to he made, and satisfactory to the
country, which has thus an assurance, that, in the event of a cala-
mity which we pray Con long to avert, there will be no change of
policy, either foreign or domestic.

The administration of the inw can never he effectual— 1
because it can never maintain its high influence upon the
minds of men—if its power be trifled with, or if its func-
tions be not executed with discretion and moderation, but
at the same time with consiitencv and firmness. In ani-
madverting, a few days since, upon the extraordinary
conduct of Mr. HALLS, one of the Bow-street Magi-
strates, we had occasion to notice the humane determi-
nation upon which Mr. CONST hall acted in refusing to
proceed to the trial of cases where the parties—parties in-
deed !—placed at the Bar of 3 z•stice were of such tender
age, that conformably to the dictates of common sense, ho
could not consider them capable of committing a felony
—because net capable of conceiving or forming any jut
notion of what was, or was not, a felonious intent.

The propriety of such a deciiioa has been abundantly
proved by two cases which have lately rendered the awful
tribunal of the Criminal Bat little more than a mockery.
About a fortnight since, a little girl was put upon her
trial for stealing a bit of coal, cf the value of one farthing!
And this youthful delinquent was of such diminutive di-
mensions, that the gaoler was obliged to hold her up in
the dock, in order that the judge might see the culprit,
and the jury " look to their prisoner." Last week
two boys were tried, at the Old Bailey Sessions, flu•
stealing a small tin dish, in which a tart of tho va-
lue of one penny was contained ! ! To say nothing
of the contempt into which the judgment-scat may thus
be brought by the air of ridicule which must infallibly
be cast upon its proceedings; the time—the valuable time—
of respectable and industrious tradesmen is consumed in
the investigation of such trumpery charges ; a serious ex-
pense is incurred hy the country for rewarding " the active
officers" by whom these desperate offenders were brought to
condign punishment—and paying the fees of office " those
turnpike tolls on the highways of justice ;" and worse than
all, the wretched urchins are deprived of their liberty,
and locked up in prison amongst a set of ruffians, whose
" evil communication" cannot but affect their young
minds. It is time that such an abuse of our system of
jurisprudence should be done away with

CITY, TuELVE O'CLOCK.

Although his Majesty's health is nearly restcrd, and no more
bulletins expected to be published, our funds are not so good u
when they left off on Saturday at 93e for the account, and opened
at the same price this morning; since which have teen done at 921,
93, 921, for money.
Nothing doing as yet in the foreign market.
The Mexican Packct has arrived by the Mutine sailed from
Vera Cruz Lith February, from the Havannah March, and Tam.
pico 27th January.
New York Papers, two days later, to the Ilbit March ; Calcutta
Papers to the 18th December ; and Chatleswwn Papers to the 23d
March, have been received at the North and South American Coffee-
house.

The New York papers state that accounts have been received, by
way of Baltimore, of an insurrection having broken out in the
island of Cuba. It was discovered; and
.General Viva issued a
Proclamation on the subject, calling upon the Inhabitants to be
faithful to their King. Several arrests took place in the island, and
the conspiracy appears to have been insignificant.
Accounts from Lima state that the times are most distressing in
Peru, and no change was expected until the middle of next year.
Advices had reached there from Valparaiso, stating that the pro.
vince of Conception had declared itself independent, and was at
open war with Chili. The insurgents were marching on to St Jago
the capitol most of the foreigners had left.
Accounts from Mexico state that nearly all the general comman.
den of the different states have been changed. General Teran goes
to Texas on account of the continued rumours concerning the pre.
tensions and projects of the Anglo Americans.

From the Cakulta Price Current.
COT TON.—We have heard of no sales in this during the past
week; quotations nominal.

Imatoo.—The sales in this have been extensive; the market
has rather a heavy appearance. The new crop is coming in fast.
EUROPE GOODS—Piece goods very limited, going off at re.
duced rates. Twist sales very limited, at reduced rates. Freights
to London 31. to 31. 10s. dead weight, and 41. to 61. light freights.

Onum.—We have heard of no transactions in this since the
Honourable Company's sale held at the Exchange on Monday Wt;
the sale went off with briskness.

PIECE GOODS.—The sides during the past week have been al.
most entirely confined to silk goods.
SALTPETRE.—The demand has been rather languid; prices a
shade lower.

In the John Bull paper of Calcutta, of the 18th Dec. there are
very long accounts of the speeches at a public Meeting of the Na-
tires and Merchants, to petition against the East India Company's
monopoly, which was carried.
The private letters from Mexico appear to be very satisfactory ;
all remains tranquil there, and confidence beginning to be restored.
Liviaroor. Aran. 17.—The import of Cotton this week
reached 20,874 bags, and the sales ate 13,580 bags at rather higher
prices for Brasil, and at steady rates for other descriptions--
British Plantation Sugar has been sold this week, in some instabees
at rather lower prices. In Foreign nothing has been done.
HALF-PAST ONE O'CLOCK.
The City is again alarmed by surmises and reports in regard to
his Mua,Tl's•health. It is again the current report, that the
Kura has had a relapse, which originates from large sales of Stock

being effected by the same parties who bad the first information of
his illness. It is u great neglect that Bulletins are not issued, which
would be a saving of thousands of pounds to the publie, and pre-
vent the gambling on such an unfortunate occasion.
Consols, which were in the early part of the day at 934, have re-
ceded to 924 4 for the Account, and at present they are 926 4, and
for Money, 221.

In the Foreign Market, Spanish bonds has fallen 1 per cent. owner
to the expedition sailing from Cadiz. Mexican bonds are also
lower, and the other foreign securities are also heavy. .
. .
The names of Mr. Denman, and about ten otters of
the moat respectable of the opponents of the St. Giles and
St. George (Bloomsbury) Select Vestry birchen added
to its number by the bill just passed.
His MAJ Err Y.EI donation of 50 guineas was distributed
in clothing of various kinds to the poor of Old Windsor,
on Easter Monday. One hundred and forty families
partook of the Royal benefaction.