The Sun.
London, England, 1842-03-28 00:00:00

THE SUN LONDON, MONDAY EVENING% MARCE 28, 1842.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

BOW-STREET.-(THIS DAY ).
No case of the slightest interest came before the Court
this morning.

CLERKENWELL•-(THIS DAY.)
John Evans, a ragged ill-favoured, middle-aged marl,
was charged on suspicion of stealing a horse, the pro-
perty of John Nicholls.
From the evidence it appeared that the prosecutor left
the horse :in- a field at his residence, Chalk-farm, on
Saturday evenint, last. Yesterday morning the horse
was missing, and he could find no trace of him, although
he made a long and diligent search.
About six this morning the prisoner took the horse to
a horse slaughtereri ',named Hatcheler, living in Cow-
cross, and offered to sell him for two pounds. Hatcheler
asked him where he got the animal. The prisoner re-
plied that he belonged` to a farmer name Kous, at Sal-
ford. Hatcheler, suspecting the veracity of the state-
ment, seeing that the horse was worth treble the money
he asked for him, called a policeman and gave him in
custody, and the Magistrate committed him.

MONEY" and COMMERCIAL NEWS
CITY, QUARTER TO THREE.
The price of Consols are 89i for Money ; New
Three-and-a-half per Cents., 99 to 99i. ; India Bonds.
8 to 11, and Exchequer Bills 27 to 29 premium. Consols
are quoted 891 89k, andßank Stock 1691 for Ihe Account.
The nominal rates of the Foreign Stocks are foi
Mexican, 414 42, and Spanish, 24i 24k.
Railway Shares are lower, Great Western 'being 91 ;
South Western, 591 ; Midland Counties, 79} ;. North
Midland, 69 ; Blackwell, Ilf ; Greenwich, 6to q, and
Brighton, 35i.
Private letters received this morning represent busi-
ness in the manufacturing districts to continue bad.
PRICES Op SHARES THIS DAY AT 011 r...
R A ILWAYS. Paid. Per Share.
Bristol and Exeter 7O 89 L—
Great Western
London ear' Brighton ... 50 ...... 85
London and Blackwell
London and South Western 3Bi 591 to 4."
Louden and Croydon (Trunk)... 131 131..... to -.-s;
Midland C .unties -
North Midland lOO 69
JOINT STOCK IA NYS.
London Joint Stock
The Liverpool Share Market was very dull on Satur-
day, and few shares changed hands. Transactions com-
prised the undermentioned, and business closed heavily.
Chester and Birkenhead , New, 14i- ; Eastern Coun-
ties, 9/. 9s. ; New, 4L 4s. Bd. ; Grand Juntion, 178 ;
Great Western, Fifths; 10i ; Liverpool and Manchester,
Quarters, 41 ; London and Birmingham, 321 Shares, 58;
ditto New, 30 ; London and Brighton, 351 ; Loan
Notes, 61. 9s. ; Manchester and Leeds, 78i • North
Union, 73.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, MARCH 26. —No
change had occurred since Thursday ;Ibusiness' had a
languid tone, and sales to-day did not exceed 2,500 bales,
without variation of prices.
MANCHESTER STOCK EXCHANGE, MARCH 26, 1842.
There is no material alteration in our markets to-
day. The sales are—Bristol and Exeter, 39f ; Eastern
Counties New Shares, 375. 6d. prem. ; Liverpool and
Manchester, 173 ; Bank of Manchester, 3/. 35. 9(1. ;
South Lancashire Bank, si.

THE MARKETS.-(THIS DAY.)
CORN EXCHANGE.
Last week's arrivals of Grain, were tolerably good, and
the fresh supplies moderate. Wheat of fine quality was
is. per quarter dearer, and other sorts maintained last
currency. Barley rather higher. Beans and Peas un-
altered. Oats met an improved demand at is. per quar-
ter advance. There was mow done in flour at former

prices.
ARRIVALS OF GRAIN IN LONDON DURING LAST WEEK
1 Wheat. Barley. Oat.. i Flour
English
Irish - -- 9,671
Foreign 6,952 - 455

500 rls

FILMES 014 BOARD OF BPIF'
Wheat,Red (old) ...... I. --s. Beans, Small (new) ..... ...Vs lis.
-.-- White (old) -s. .-4. -..........-..... (01d)... ..... 42 4CB.
....--- Rfkl1841) 50. Mg. --- Tick (new) 27 29,
Fine 553. 60s. --....-- (old) 38.. 406.
--- Superfine 611 635. .....-..... Harrow (new) 31 .321.
--- White (1841)....k5. 545. ---------- (old) 383.425.
----- vine :8..605. Brank ......-6.-L
Superfine 6;9. 671 Oats, Feed -s. -0
---..-Foreign free 529. 746. - New 14'.215.
Ryt •189. 40: -- Poland --s - 1
Barley. 26,.326. ------New 18,249.
- Grinding 056 285....... Potatoe .1.-s.
-- Malting L'Os 241 ---__ vagyer 211.. 265.
Malt s6s. 60s. - Scotch 256.275.
- Fine New 625. Ws -- Irish 145.... 176.215.
Pease, Grey, New 30s. Ws. Flour Town (per sack).- 54, 576.
--- Maple New .3ls. 3.31 -_-. Seconds to, 545.
.....-... White .349. 365. --- North Country.... 411, Wt.
- Boilers 365 38.. Bran 7, Es.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.
The supply was moderate, with a good demand, at
the following prices :-Beef, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. ; Mutton,
4s. to 4s. 10d. ; Veal, 4s. 4d. to ss. 10d. ; Pork, 4s. 4d.
to ss. 4d. ; Lamb, Gs. to 7s. 4d.
TEA MARKET.
The market was quiet,- but holders were firm, and
obtained full rates for all sorts.' Company's Congou Is.
lid. to Is. 111-d., cash.

TALLOW MARKET.
Prices of P.Y. Candle steady, but the market was
inactive, at 475. 6d. to 475. 9d. on the spot, and 495.
for delivery in the last three months of the year.
PROVISION MARKET.
The demand for both Irish and Foreign Butter was
dull, and confined to the fine qualities, which command
full prices ; the best Irish 88s. to 905., and fine Dutch
112 s. to 116 s. per cwt. The prices of Bacon much de-
pressed, and the demand very limited ; prime quality at
495. per cwt. Lard unaltered.
HOP MARKET.
The Market was steady, with an inquiry for choic
descriptions, and holders looking for better prices.

TREMENDOUS HURRICANE.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AND LOSS OF

LIFE AT GLASGOW AND GREENOCK.
GREENOCK.—Throughout yesterday it blew a violen,
wind, which increased to a gale that betokened some-
thin,
_e• worse. About eight o'clock the gale increased to
a perfect hurricane, and we are sorry to say that the
ship Scotland (bound for St. John's, N. 8.) lying
at the Patent Moorings in the Stream off the East
India Quay, broke loose, carrying the patent mooring
with her— ran foul of a schooner, and H.M. Gun
brig Skylark at anchor in the stream. The Scotland, a
vessel of large tonnage, carried every thing before her,
and in a short time eight vessels, including the gun-
brig, were dashed ashore at Gammels Point, east of
Cartsdyke. Three of the small craft, one of them the
Oban packet, another a sloop laden with potatoes from
Girvan, and a coal gabbert, were rendered complete
wrecks. The gun-brig is still ashore, and the Scotland
has a crew aboard pumping her incessantly.
On shore the hurricane was no less destructive. In all
parts of the town, chimney stalks and stalks of various
public works were blown down, and serious loss sus-
tained. A considerable part of Messrs. Leitch and
Co.'s ropework was hurled to the ground; and we are
sorry to say that this hurricane did not end in the
destruction of property only. About half-past eight
o'clock, the chimney top of a house situated at the
highest elevation of Mearns-street, near the Mount, was
blown upon the roof—the roof was carried away, and
the dense mass of rubbish broke through the ceiling, and
fell into a bed room, where two children were asleep. A
number of very heavy stones fell on the children, and it
is with painful feelings that we state that one of them,
aged twelve years, was killed instantly, and the other
had her leg broken. We also learn that a large house
in course of building at Gourock, has been partly blown
down. The large new steamer Precursor, which was
lying in Gairlock, fitting out, drifted from her moorings,
and is ashore on Roseneath Point.
GLAscow.—Last night this city was visited with ono
of the most severe storms of wind that has been expe-
rienced here for many years past. The gale during the
afternoon was considerable, but about six or seven o'clock
1 it increased to a perfect hurricane, so much so that the
streets were nearly cleared, people finding it almost next
to impossible to maintain their footing; while the danger
was greatly increased from the vast number of chimney
tops and slates which were hurled with violence from the
tops of many houses, of which the streets this morning
bear ample evidence. During the gale there were many
vivid flashes of lightning. In the Gallowgate, during
the height of the storm, a sign-board was wrenched from
above a shoemaker's shop, and by the force of the wind
borne nearly sixty yards farther up the street. We lament
to learn that, about ten o'clock last night, an accident
of a serious nature occurred at Garnkirk Fire Brick
and Lime Works. Two of the stalks were blown down
by the hurricane, which swept over the city and suburbs,
and as this unfortunately heppened to be the night on
which the men at these works commenced a double shift,
all those engaged in that department were buried in the
ruins. By the most active exertions the sufferers, five in
number, were extricated from their dreadful situations,
two of them dead, and the other three much injured—
one of them so much so that he is not expected to re-
cover.

PAISLEY.—Last night this town was visited by the
most severe inland hurricane we ever witnessed, The
wind blew a furious north-wester, sometimes dry and at
others accompanied with heavy falls of sleet and rain.
This morning the hills in all directions are white with
snow, and the streets are abundantly strewed with the
wreck of chimney cans, slates, large pieces of lead &c.
In town we have not heard of any injury being sustained
by these exposed descriptions of property, but at Black-
land Mill, in the neighbourhood, we learn that some of
the stalks have suffered from the storm.—Glasgow Post
of Saturday.

BRUSSELS, .26.—The Court of Assize
passed sentence yesterday, on the persons accused of a
plot against the State. The question relative to Madame
Vandersmissen and Messrs. Parys, J. H. Vandersmissen
and Parent, having been answered in the negative, the
Court ordered the acquittal of these persons, who were
immediately set at liberty. The questions relative to
De Crehen were answered in the affirmative, but
the jury likewise answered in the affirmative
the question whether Article 108 (this Article exempts
accomplices who give information to the authorities) of
the penal code is applicable to him. In consequence
M. De Crehen was acquitted and set at liberty. The
questions relative to A. L. N. Vandermeine, J. D. Van-
dersmissen, Pa Virpract, and J. C. R. Van Laethens
were answered in the affirmative. The Court condemned
them to death and payment of the costs.
AMSTERDAM, MARCH 24.—m.
-u A. Van Hall
having been appointed Minister of Justice, took leave
to-day
.of his colleagues of the order of Advocates (hav-
ing resigned his office as President).
They immediately
proceeded to nominate two candidates to fill the office
vacated by M. Van Hall. M. Donker Curtius was
chosen for the first candidate by 26 out of 52 votes, and
M. A. J. Lublink by 29 votes.
We understand that it is in contemplation to send
out a Rifle Regiment to Affghanistan, where the nature
of the country renders the use of such an arm particu-
larly desirable. The first battalion of the 60th being at
this moment in the Mediterranean will probably be the
corps selected.
on Thursday, was
fulTlyhe
weather. There was, however, little display of new
fashions.—Galignani.
attended,promenade
n otowfitLotnangdehinagniptshe coldness of the
,
JOHN NEWTON:" I see in this world," said
John Newton, " two heaps of human happiness and
misery ; now if I can take but the smallest bit from
one heap, and add to the other, I carry a point. If as
I go home, a child has dropped a halfpenny, and if by
giving it another I can wipe away its tears, I feel that I
have done something. I should be glad indeed to do
greater things, but I will not neglect this."
We learn from Boulogne, 22d inst, that the weather
at sea had been dreadful for some days past. A fishing-
boat of that port had been wrecked on the English coast,
and nine of the crew out of ten were drowned. The
Ulysse of Nantes, laden with corn, had gone ashore to
the east of Boulogne, and been knocked to pieces by the
waves, but the captain and crew bad been saved by
means of the lifeboat.

THE ACCURSED INCOME TAX.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,— I will not ask for a large space in your paper.
,ut I am in the wine and spirit trade, and the unjus+
intentions of Sir Robert Peel drive me mad. An equal
)er tentage on all incomes is a gross robbery.
See how lam placed. I shall not calculate fractions,
mt I give you round sums and plain facts. My yearly
..eturns are 4,3321., made up thus :
Gin ......... £3OO duty on it £7OO
Brandy ... 192 duty
Rum ...... 348 duty
Wine . ..•• 480 duty
Beer

£1,660 £2,672
Now 12i per cent. profit on this return produces 5371.
gross profits, out of which I have to pay rent, wages,
taxes, and about 401. for licences, besides numerous inci-
lental expenses, leaving me not more than 100/. for my
iousehold expenditure. Now, would it not be abomin-
able that I who thus pay to Government every year it,
duties, licenses, and assessed taxes, 2,741/., and have
only 1001. for myself, should have to pay an income tar
in the little and uncertain reward I have for thus being
what in reality may be called an agent to the Govern-
ment, the latter already receiving from me 2,7411., and 1
having for all my time, labour, anxiety, and responsi-
bility, only 100/. for myself.
Sir, I cannot, will not pay it. If I attempt to do so,
by discharging one man servant, the next year may, and
doubtless will, find my returns lessened, and all my little
profit gone,
Now, if we must have an income tax, let me urge one
idea which meets Sir Robert's determination of having
it equally imposed ; and that idea, Sir, is, that a nominal
inequality (in favour of fluctuating incomes) will be a
virtual equality. If he puts trades and possessions at 1
per cent., he will realize his 3 per cent., for all tradesmen
and poor professionals, dreading the Gazette, and an ex-
posure of their poverty, as well as bankers, and a very
numerous class besides, will be sure to exaggerate the
amount of their pretended incomes, and will willingly
swell the amount if the per tentage be low, while their
poverty will force them to return the truth (viz., blank
nothing), if the tax be beyond their means. Thus, Go-
vernment, by grasping at too much, would (with that
numerous class), lose all, and by mortifying their just
kide, raise a host of most determined enemies. 1
scruple not to say, Sir, I should be among the number.
Yours, gratefully,
D. J.

City, March 26.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Szn,—l am possessed of a copyhold estate held on lives
renewable, of the annual value of 160/ ; the customary
fine is three quarters of a year's rent. About three years
since, I paid a renewal fine, which, together with her-
riots, stewards' fees, and my own attorney's charges,
swallowed up, within a few pounds, the whole of the
year's rent ; the following year I received my rent net,
but last year, just at the moment when I was expecting
a remittance of that year's rent, my agent announced to
me the sudden death of one of the parties by whom the
estate was held, so that instead of the money coming
into my pocket it went into that of the Lord of the
Manor, so that for the last throe years I have only en-
joyed one year's rent, making an average of less that;
551. per annum. With these liabilities hanging over my
head, is it fair or reasonable that I should be called upon
to pay an income tax on 1601. this year, in case I
should be fortunate enough to enjoy it, as it is very pos-
sible that even after I may be in possession of it for a
short period, and paid the tax, a visitation of the Al-
mighty may call upon me, or some part of my family, in
case of my death, to have to refund that money to the
Lord of the Manor, in the shape of a renewal fine.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
March 25, 1842. A COPYIIOLDER.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SlR,—Although a farmer I am a great admirer of
your paper, The Sun, which I have read and been de-
lighted with for years. You are no stranger to the
breathless haste with which the Tory farmers rushed to'
the hustings of almost every county in the kingdom, to
turn out the Whigs for attempting to break in upon
their darling monopoly in corn, and put those in power
" who would keep things together for them," not forget-
ting their urgent and sly, but mistaken companions the
parsons, bent on high averages and still increasing rent
charges. Their success was triumphant, and their exul-
tations great. The result of their stupid conduct is the
fastening and rivetting a property and income tax on
the country, the most revolting and inquisitorial of all, '
My brother farmers were not in high odour before, and
their last electioneering deeds will be considered a eurse
to the country. They are in agonies, and lam sure you
would be amused to see little knots and groups of them
in our market towns discussing the astounding measures
of their friends, up to this period so mighty to save, and:
when they get to the importation of foreign cattle before
prohibited—and this is the unkindest cut of all—salted
meat, &c., &c., you kindly step up and assist them in
calculating that a cow imported at 15s. duty, say nine
score a quarter (an average weight), would be just one
farthing a pound, and on 205., sad• twelve score a quarter
(under an average weight here), would be just one
farthing a pound freight, in these times but a few shil-
lings, salt meat, butter, cheese, hides, &c., at a very re-
duced scale, they knock their sticks against their boot-
tops, and swear all round that it is "no longer of any
use growing anything here." Then is the time to remind
and comfort them that their old friend Peel did rather
abruptly, it is true, extract all the pound-notes from
their pockets and ruined tens of thousands of them, and
sent thousands of them to an untimely grave ; that he
has always betrayed his friends, and as they have wil-
fully cut their own throats they must be buried in cross
roads as the statute provides. I for one should be de-
lighted to see you give the Tory farmers a stave or two
in your best style, now that they are inwardly in sack.
cloth and ashes.

I remain, Sir, your friend and admirer,
A FARMER, near Worcester.
Saturday, March 28, 1842.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Permit me to suggest a scale of exemptions
from the payment of an income tax, whenever the exi-
gencies of the State requires its imposition ; it is in-
tended to render it more equal than that proposed by
Sir Robert Peel. By Sir Robert's plan, a single man
with an income, say of 1601. per annum, is placed on the
same footing as a man with a wife and a large family.
SCALE OF EXEMPTIONS.

1. All persons having an income under, per ann £lOO
N.B. All single persons, having an income of
100/. to be charged.
2. Married, and having no children
... one child l5O
•.. two children
three children 2OO
and allowing the •exemption to increase so as to allow
251. per annum for each child.
The principle of making exceptions on account of a
family has already been recognised by Parliament, as
was the case formerly, where a man having two children
was exempted from serving in the Militia.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
Ilffacombe, March 26. D.

TAX COLLECTORS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sin,—Now is about the time when the collectors of
the assessed taxes will be appointed by the 43d George
111., c. 99, s. 14. The inhabitants have the power of
nominating a collector of the King's taxes, provided
security be tendered to the Commissioners of Taxes,
and it is only in cases of default by parishes, that the
Commissioners have power to appoint collectors without
security.

Parishioners should be quickly on the alert, and select
parties who would be likely to perform the duties of the
office with honesty and impartiality.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,