The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-02 00:00:00

AUDITORS.

J.B. Bevington, Esq. j F. P. Cockerill, Esq. I J. D. Dow, Esq.
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STANDING COUNSEL.—The Hon. John Ashley, New-square,
Lincoln's Inn ; Mr. Sergeant Murphy, DI. P., Temple.
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SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS.

FROM THE EVENING PAPEkS OF YESTERDAY.
GLOBE.—This evening is appointed for the com-
mittal of the Bankruptcy Amendment Bill, which is a
part of the small instalment of Legal Reform offered
in payment of those large promises that the 'Minis-
ters, in the commencement of the session, held out to

us. The trifling alterations in the law which this
Bill proposes to effect are, it must be allowed, in the
right direction ; but the fable of the mountain de-
livered of a mouse is more than realised if we regard
the measure in question as the offspring of the long-
continued labour that has preceded it. Two Coin-
missionshave contributed their Reports and the two
Houses of Parliament- have, in turn, devoted them-

selves during the greater part of the two sessions to
the subject of Bankruptcy Reform; while two Lord
Chancellors have come forward with Bills to re-

medy the evils which all parties seem to con-
cur in complaining of. it might reasonably
have been expected, after all the pains and
time that have been expended on the considera-
tion of Bankruptcy Reform, that when a Bill was
at last introduced it would prove a tolerably satis-
factory one. On looking, however, at the measure
before us, we are struck with the meagreness of its
amendments. We are, moreover, much surprised
to find that even its promoters consider it rather
in the. light of a concession to general opinion that
" something must be done," than as a measure ade-
quate to provide for the defects of the existing law
of bankruptcy. The Bill has its good points ; and
on that account we hope. it may pass; but as a final
measure we would reject it as contemptible. Lord
Lyndhurst having disclaimed the idea of finality in
bringing forward his very moderate plan of Legal
Reform, there can be no harm done by support-
ing him in his present scheme ; which though
it goes a very little way, will not preclude the
taking of bolder steps in the ensuing session. It is
urged by some that the Bill .has been brought into
the House of Commons at so late a period, that
Members have not had time to give proper consideration
to the subject. This is an argument that might be
allowed to prevail, if the matter in question were one
that had for the first time been submitted to the
notice of the Legislature. But Bankruptcy Re-
form has been discussed in the House and
out of the House over and over again, until
it is almost impossible that any man of business
should not have made up his mind upon the points
embraced by the new measure. The Bill is not so
long, or so complicated, that much time or trouble
need be devoted to the task of comprehending its
provisions ; and there is not a clause which relates to
any branch of the subject that has not been frequently
brought under consideration in reports and debates,
or at meetings held by those who are most interested
in the matter.
STANDARD.— In the House of Lords on Satur-
day a great number of Bills received the Royal assent ;
among others, the New Poor-law Bill, which comet
into operation this day. Upon this subject it may be
proper to remark, that the Bill thus ratified is
not the New Poor-law--not the measure which
has excited so much just disgust and indigna-
tion throughout the country, but a measure of a
different and almost opposite character. When the
session shall have been concluded, the fit time will
come for reviewing the course taken by her Ma-
jesty's Ministers and by the Parliament under their
guidance ; and as friends of a Cabinet which has
restored the revenue of the country, finally settled the
Corn-law question (for finally settled it has been
as far as such a question admits of finality), and
greatly ameliorated the Poor-laws, we need not have
any fears in entering upon the account. To repair
in a single session so many of the evils pro-
duced by eleven years of Whig-Radical Admi-
nistration is a great triumph ; and it is a tri-
umph more unequivocal because even the enemies
of the Government do rot charge that Ministers
have done anything wrong, but limit com-
plaint to this, that enough has not &en done ; in
other words, the Whig-Radicals complain only that
Ministers have not baen sufficiently active in un-
doing all the evil that they, the Whig-Radicals,
have done. However, even where the good work
of repair has not been completed, it has been well
begun ; and this is eminently the case in the
matter of the Poor-law. The present law is a great
improvement upon the law which it supersedes.
The provision of an honest form of inquiry—
the provision for the appointment of local guar-
dian boards—above all, the adoption by the Mi-
nistry. itself of all responsibility, for the special
as well as general orders issued from Somerset-
house—these alterations go to effect a change
in the whole character of the law ; while the lan-
guage of the Duke of Wellington and of Sir James
Graham hold out a satisfactory promise that the
bastiles will be dismantled of .their terrors, that the
overgrown unions will be dissolved, and that the tone
and temper of the Commissioners will be rendered
,ess inhuman than they have been.

LIGHT FOR ALL NATIONS ON THE GOODWIN.—At
length, in spite of adverse predictions, and many ominous
shakes of the head, Mr. Bush has succeeded in the attainment
of his object. The caisson is now safely deposited on the
Goodwin, on the interior part of the sands facing the town,
usually called by the boatmen the inward salt bank. The
occurrence was so unexpected, that there were no more than
the ordinary number of persons on the beach to witness the
sight. The suddenness of the exit, which took place on
edne,day afternoon, about two o'clock, disappointed many,
the passarre to the sands occupying two hours and a half, so
that at half-past four the voyage was completed. At this time
the depth of water on the spot alluded to was eleven feet, and
a: the caisson drew about the same number, it gradually rested
on the sand, though-in a somewhat inclined position. The
arrangements, with rec;ect to towing and steering were con-
ducted with much skill and precaution, the former by the
Monkey, a Government steamer, and the latter by the Lady
Flora revenue cutter, commanded by Lieutenant Batt. It is
worth mentioning, that at the lowest spring tides the depth of
water where the caisson is placed is seldom less than six feet.
Mr...,Bush is now adding another tier of plates to replace that
whirls was detached from the base during the heavy swell last
week. The contir.uanee of favourable weather will now greatly
facilitate ulterior operations.
LA DVE&TISEMENT.I

IMPORTANT TO ALL THOSE WHO EXPECT TO DE.
RIVE BENEFIT ',Rom DRINKING SODA WATER.—Schweppe's
Soda Water is so universally known and appreciated, not only
throughout the United Kingdom, but throughout the civilised
world, that any enconium on its merits might appear super-
fltsous ; but as since its original introduction, upwards of half
a century since, many imitators have started up, with more or
less claims to public patronage, J. S. arid Co. take the liberty
of reminding their friends and the public that the above Cele-
brated Water continues to be manufactured •n the largest
scale and upon the most scientific principles at their chief es-
tablishment, 51, I3erners-street, London; and also at their
three branch Manufactories in Liverpool, Bristol, and Derby ;
and that consumers may be supplied with the genuine article at
most of the respectable Chemists, Confectioners, and Italian
Warehouses in every province of the United Kingdom. The
just reputation of their manufacture, and the consequent de-
mand for it, have tempted unprincipled persons (many of them
of apparent respectability) to practice a deception, against
which Schweppe and Co. are anxious to caution the public.
The deception referred to is that of passing off a spurious
article for " Schweppe's," by selling it in Schweppe's marked
bottles. The temptation to this is, the cheapness of the infe-
rior water, although in most cases the consumer is charged the
same. By this artifice a common water is surreptitiously
palmed on the public for the genuine—the reputation of the
latter is prejudiced by the substitution of a bad article—and a
certain proportion of the public patronage diverted from its
legitirc ate channel. To obviate these several evils, Schweppe
and Co. have adopted the plan of placing a Red Label over
the coil( of each bottle, representing the Royal Appointment
in the centre, and the name of their firm on each side, with-
out which none is genuine. Schweppe and Co. refer with
pride to the fact that they constantly supply the Royal Palaces
of London and Windsor, as well as the principal Nobility in the
three kingdoms ; nor is the demand for their Soda Water less
constant on the continent and in other parts of the world.
Merchants and Shippers in general connected with the East
and West Indies and our numerous Colonies are continually
transmitting orders received from their respective agents and
correspondents, and highly gratifying is the testimony
Schweppe and Co. are in the habit of receiving from gentle•
men returned from abroad, of the luxury afforded them by their
Soda Water when met with in tropical climates, and of the
high condition in which it is generally found. The Water
ordered for foreign countries is manufactured with an express
reference to its destination, and it is well known that no other
can equally well endure the variations of climate. Schweppe's
I.emonade is an elegant preparation of more recent intro-
duction, but from its refreshing and wholesome properties is
rapidly getting into extensive reputation. It is an effervescing
draught of most agreeable flavour, and made of the best mate-
rials, without regard to cost. Physicians and medical men
constantly recommend it in cases of fever, &41, nor is it less de-
sir mole as an article of luxury. Every genuine bottle will
have a yellow fable on its side, with the name and address of
the firm. Schweppe and Co. are the largest importers of the
German Seltzer Water, which they receive direct from the
springs, in quarts and pints, and which they offer to the public.
in the original packages. N.B.—Export orders for all climates
executed on the shortest notice.
THE -MExica-N STEAM FRIGATES.—A correspon-
dent writes to us that there need be no such mystery about
the destination of the Montezuma steam frigate, as has been
affected ; she, as well as another steam frigate lately launched,
was built, he says, for the Government of Mexico, and both
will shortly sail, to prosecute hostilities against Texas in the
Gulf of Mexico. Does it accord, he asks, with the dignity of
the British nation, to allow ships of war to be fitted out in
English ports, and to be commanded by officers holding her
Majesty's commission, against a State with which we have just
concluded relations of amity and commerce?
Earl De Grey's indisposition arises chiefly from an
acute attack of rheumatic gout in his right arm, which prevents
his Excellency from using it, and for which his physicians have
presci the waters of Baden Baden, where he will proceed
in a few dap.