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London, England, 1829-02-24 00:00:00

HOUSE OF COMMONS.--(LAST NIGHT.)

Mr. PLANTA moved for a New Writ for the Borough
tif Westbtiry, to return a Member i❑ the room of Sir M.
Lopez, who has accepted the Stewardship of the Chiltern
Hundreds.
Sir WM. GREY moved for a New Writ for the Town
Of Newark-upon-Trent, to return a Member in the mom
of Clynte, who has also accepted the Stewardship of
the Chiltern Hundreds.
Mr. SHIRLEY presented four petitions from places in
the county of Monaghan against concessions to the Catholics.
Mr. J. BROWN presented two petitions from West-
port and another place in the county of Mayo in favour of
Catholic Emancipation The Hon. Member expressed
great happiness in the prospect now rising on the United
Kingdom.
Mr. BELL presented a petition against concessions to
the Catholics, from the Clergy of Newcastle upon• Tyne.
Sir J. LONNTTHER presented four similar petitions
from places in Cumberland.
Sir G. FEATHERSTONE presented similar petitions
from Ballynahon and Grmnard.
Mr. B. CLARKE presented a petition in favour of the
Catholics from Castleconner.

Colonel ROCHFORT presented a petition against fur-
ther concessions from the Protestants of Palleskenny in
the county of Limerick.
Admiral HARVEY presented four petitions against Ca-
tholic concessions from places in the county of Essex.
Sir M. SOMERVILLE presented seven petitions in
favour of Catholic emancipation, from places in the county
of Meath ; also petitions from the same places against the
Sub-letting and Vestry Acts.
Mr. MOORE presented a petition from Corer, in the
county of Wexford, against further concessions to the Ca-
tholics ; also a similar petition from Inch.
Mr. LOCKE presented a similar petition from the Pro-
testants of the Eastern part of the county of Deven. The
Hon. Member said, that he had voted against his Majesty's
Ministers upon the question of the repeal of the Test anti
Corporation Acts, and he had no reason to regret that vote.
lie had also been an uncompromising opponent of
Catholic Emancipation, but now when Ministers had
declared their intention to patronise that measure,
he thought the least that could be done in common cour-
tesy was to suspend his judgment until the House was
made acqu tinted with the nature of the Bill about to be
introduced. He should adopt that course, and be guided
in his conduct by the provisions of the Bill.
Admiral EVANS presented a petition from Doneraile,
in the county of Cork, against the Catholics.
Mr. H. MAXWELL presented similar petitions from
Castle Lyons, and another parish, in the county of Cork,
praying for the suppression of the Catholic Association,
also similar petitions from Armagh and other parishes.
Mr. LATOUCHE presented a petition from several
parishes in the county Kildare, in favour of the Catholics.
Mr. MIDDLETON presented a petition front Clifton,
Staffordshire, against the Catholics.
Mr. DUNCOMBE presented similar petitions from the
parish of Helmsly and two other parishes.
Mr. WEBB presented a petition from the Rural Deanery
of Gloucester, against Emancipation.
Mr. B. COOPER stated that he was desired to give
this petition his support. It was within the precincts of
the:Rural Deanery of Gloucester that the spot was situate
where the unfortunate Bishop Hooper was martyred, and
the blood cried from the ground, exciting them to resist
any innovation on the Protestant Constitution, as also to pre-
vent the political power of a church, whose ministers had
been guilty of such a barbarous murder, whose creed was
still unchanged, and whose opposition was as dangerous
as ever.

Mr. HOBHOUSE, said he had seen the petition which
contained a pas-age to the effect, " That this House should
now reject that which had been before repeatedly rejected
by the House of Commons." Now whatever knowledge
the petitioners might have of what passed respecting Bishop
Hooper, they appeared very imperfectly acquainted with
what passed in modern times ; for it was a fact, of which
the Rural Deanery seemed ignorant, that instead of
having repeatedly rejected the measure of Catholic conces-
sions, the present House of Commons had repeatedly ap-
proved of it.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. ESTCOURT said that in later times the ques-
tion had been carried as well as the Roman Catholics could
wish. He meant the question whether a Committee should
be appointed to take the Claims into consideration, as he
considered that the Claims bad never been before the House,
but merely whether they should take them into considera-
tion. It did not follow that if the House went into Com-
mittee they would be obliged to grant the Claims.
Dr. PIIILLIMORE could not let this petition be read
without saying a few words. He must protest against
such expressions as shedding the blood of martyrs being in-
' troduced. No doubt, in ancient days, the Rural Deanery of
Gloucester had been the scene of bloodshed, but was there
any danger now to be apprehended fur giving to the
Roman Catholics their just rights ; he was a most staunch
' supporter of the Protestant religion, and he would say
that by supporting Emancipation they were not endangering
that religion they were called upon to protect, for not
one of the supporters would for a moment allow
of any innovation. At the time of the Revolution,
it never was contemplated to exclude Roman Catholics
from that House.—(Hear, hear.) He could assure Hon.
Members that his Majesty's Ministers had no intention to
change the Protestant Constitution ; those who had fears
on that head he (Dr. P.) should be ready to meet and try
to remove, when the proper time arrived for discussing the

measure.
Sir E. KNATCHI3ULL would only make one observa-
tion on what had passed, which was, that if the House had
often approved of concessions to the Catholics, they had
likewise very often rejected any such measure.—(Hear.)
Mr. BRANSBY COOPER would still contend that it
was right and proper for the petitioners to state the grounds
on which they petitioned that House; and in doing so,
those important facts in the history of this country
ought not to be forgotten ; it was the most important ques-
tion the House was 'ever called upon to decide.
The petition was then brought up and read.
ted n

General KING presenh . a petition from a parish in the
county of Mayo, ag Linst any further concessions to the
Roman Catholics.
Lord BECTIVE presented a petition from the inhabi-
tants of Castledown, in the county of Meath, in favour of
concessions to the Roman Catholics; and another petition
from the same place against the Sub-letting Act ; also a
similar petition from another place in the same county.
Mr. CURTEIS presented a petition against Catholic
Emancipation from a village in the county of Sussex.
Mr. D. W. HARVEY moved for returns of all causes
entered for trial in his Majesty's Courts of King's Bench,
Common Pleas, and Exchequer, at Westminster, during
the past year, with the:amount of the verdicts obtained
also for the amount of all monies expended in the Building
of New Churches; also for returns of all sums of money
given in Charitable Donations for the same period.
Mr. A. CAMPBELL presented a petition from a parish
in the city of Glasgow, against any further concessions to
the Roman Catholics.
Mr. J. WOOD presented a petition from the Protestant
Dissenters of Paradise-street Chapel, Liverpool.
be 1

General GASCOYNE moved that returns tam
fore the House of the number and tonnage of all ships am
vessels belonging to this country navigated by steam ; and
also of the number• and tonnage of all ships and vessels
now building in any of the ports of Great Britain, intended
to be navigated by steam.
1.7.&5n d presented
shopkeepersa
Kfirnogms
tot
nh inhabitantupon-ii ui
against
householdersAirthe Receipt Tax, and another against the House
.
K
Tax.
Mr. BARING moved for returns relative to the ex-
pences of printing the Nautical Almanack, and the ex-
pences of the Board of Longitude.—Ordered.
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Mr. DICK presented a petition from the Protestant
inhabitants of the parish of St. George, Dublin, praying
that no further concession might be granted to the Roman
Catholics. The Hon. Gentleman observed, that it had been
his intention to make some observations on the extraordi-
nary conduct of the Right Hon. Secretary of State ; but as
that Right Hon. Gentleman was not now a Member of the
House, and as he (Mr. Dick) was not without hope that,
on his return to it, the Right Hon. Gentleman might be
found to have again changed his opinions (a laugh), he
would abstain at present from trespassing upon the House.
Mr. BERNAL moved for several returns relative to the
Trinity- house.
Mr. JEPHSON presented a petition from Whitechurch,
Cork, against the Select Vestry Act.
Mr. BROWNLOW presented several petitions from
places in the counties of Armagh, Tyrone, Antrim, Deny,
and Cavan, in favour of the Catholic Claim,.
The SPEAKER wished, before any other business were
entered upon, to inform the House that pursuant to the
recommendation of two Select Committees appointed in
182.5 and 1826, indexes were in preparation of the pro-
ceedings of the whole House, together with reports and ac-
counts from the period of the Union with Ireland in 1801
to the year 1826.

The CHANCELLOR of the EX CHEQUER spoke in
commendation of the measure.

SYEAlikai added that s plan had beau prepare 4 next should calculate the live 3 of all ptar;us reseiviog

annt.:tirl under the rnovisions of 1745, 1746, 1757,
1766, 1778, and 1779. To these he would add the
Iri,li Tontine of 1773, 1775, 1778, and the English
Tlntine of 1789. To all of these would be added
the observations on the losses of those who had
purchased annuities within the last twenty years, under the
Act regulating the Annuities from the Sinking Fund.
Theme tables will include not less than 24,000 persons,
from the earliest period of life to its termination, whilst
the Northampton Tables were calculated upon between
seven and eight thousand lives. By a calculation made in
the Northampton Tables, it appeared that out of 10,000
tnale pettons who obtained life annuities at the age of 40,
284 died before they attained the age of 41. By another
• calculation, the amount of deaths within the same period
was 180. Taking the age of 50, it was found, that of
10,000 persons will obtained pensions at that age, 131
died before they attained the age of 51. By the calcula-
tions recently made, it was found;that theinumber of deaths
et the same age was greater in men than women. For in-
etance, the number of deaths out of 10,000 men within a
• given period, was 134, whilst the number of deaths
amongst an equal number of women for the same period,
was 112. This was between the aga of 40 and 41. Be-
, tween the age of 50 end 51 the number of deaths were—
males 166, and females 120, out of 10,000 of the different
sexes; so that it would be seen that there was a greater
chance in favour of women attaining a considerable old age
than of men ; and by a reference further back than the last
twenty years, the proportion would be found still greater
in favour of females. He thought, therefore, that the
Rill ought to be framed according to the altered state of
the tables, with reference to the lives of men and women.
The tables were made out at length with reference to each
ease of men and women, and were so voluminous that they
could not be appended to the Bill, as was formerly the
Case. If such were to be the case, the Bill would be rendered
so can brows as to be difficult of access. But the heads
of the Treasury would announce them in the Gazette, and
copies of the tables would he placed in the office of the
Commissioners for the reduction of the national deht, and
at the Treasury, so that parties desirous of purchasing
those annuities might have the fullest and most authentic
intelligence upon the subject beforehand. There was one
other point upon which he wished to say a word or two.
Heretofore the Commissioners f'or the reduction of the na-
tional debt returned the stock purchased, and applied the
interest of it to the reduction of the national debt. But
as the Finance Committee had recommended that the
• funds for the reduction of the national debt should be dis-
posed of differently, he should, in a few days, introduce a
new measure on the subject, which would have the effect
reducing that debt effectively, though, perhaps, insen-
sibly. He hoped, under all the circumstances, the Cute-
mittee would accede to the resolution, and allow the Cotn-
missioners to grant annuities on the terms set forth in the
tables.
Mr. HUME thought it e;sential to the interests of the
public that the tables should be published, in order that
they might be able to judge of and place confidence in their
c(,rrectness. •
Mr. Alderman WAITIIMAN also thought it necessary
that the tables should be published, for the information of
the House and the country.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER was
anxious to afford the House and the country every informa-
tion in his power, but must repeat that the tables were too
voluminous to be appended to the Bill. - He agreed that a
summary of them might be published, and he should take
care that it was done in such a way as to show the fair and
equitable value of annuities.
Hr. A. BARING thought it would be advisable to defer
all further progress of the Bill until the tables were printed,
and before the House and the public; and therefore he re-
commended that the Bill should be deferred until after
Easier,
Mi. MABERLY said a few words, which were alto-
gether inaudible in the gallery.
Mr. HUME asked the Right Hon. the Chancellor of the
Exchequer whether the tables were the production of a
single individual, or whether they had been so checked as
guard against error?
After a few words front Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, in
explanation; that the calculations had been formed upon
the most unerring principles, and were, he trusted, free
'from error.
Sir F. BARING said a few words, which were not
beard in the gallery.
Mr. DIUSKISSON thought that the measure proposed
• by his Right Hon. Friend would be productive of great
benefit to the country-, as it would have the effect of guard-
ing the public from falling into those errors which had on
various occasions taken place. As his Right Hon. Friend
had stated that he would, in a few days, introduce a mea.-
+lure for the more effectual disposal of the surplus revenue
towards the reduction of the National Debt, he would
take leave to throw out a suggestion for his consideration.
We had by the Treaty of 1814, secured a loan of 2,000 ,0001.
dna by Holland to Russia, for which a Sinking Fund
was provided. Now, as we were paying 5 per cent. in-
terest for that money, he thought it would be preferable
to wipe off the debt at once, and as money for that pur-
pose might easily be obtained at 4 per cent. a saving of
20,0001. a year would thus be effected. That certainty
was not a very large.sum ; but it would he desirable to make
• it, at the same time that we wiped off the charge of owing
such a sum to a foreign State.
• The. CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER observed,
that there were, if he understood rightly, two other con-
tracting parties to the Treaty, without whose concurrence
no step could be taken. He spoke doubtingly, however,
as he had not at that moment an opportunity of referring
• to the Treaty itself.
Mr. HUME asked whether a fair opportunity did not
now present itself to Ministers for getting rid of the
Usury Laws ? These Laws had long been an injury to
Public dealings, and he was sure that the sense of the
enlightened portion of the community was opposed to
them.
The Resoltition was then agreed to.
The House having resumed, the Report was brought up
and ordered to be received to-morrow.
The other Orders of the Day were then disposed of, and
the House adjourned at Half-past Seven o'clock.

THE SPITALFIELDS SILK WEAVERS.
The following is a copy of the letter written by the
Duke of Wellington, in reply to the Petition of the
Journeymen Silk Weavers :
" London, Feb. 18, 1519.
have received the Petition of the Journeymen
Silk Weavers. My attention has long been given to a
consideration of their case, with others of his Majesty's
servants.
"It appears that their distress is to be attributed to
REnußgling, rather than to the state of the law affecting the
Manufacture in which they are engaged.
" It is quite obvious, then, that the remedy cannot be
found in the prohibition of the importation of silk manu-
factures from foreign countries.
" I think it proper to say so much in answer to this
Petition, assuring the Petitioners that I will continue to
attend to their case, in hopes of discovering some mode by
Which permanent relief can be afforded to them.
" In the meantime, 1 have received his Majesty's corn-
wands to subscribe, in his Majesty's name, for their tem-
porary relief from the distresses under which they are
,labouring.
" I have the honour to be, Sir,
" Your most obedient humble Servant,
"WELLINGTON."
"Addressed, Mr. John Davis, Committee-room,
15, Sale-street, Bethnal-green."
This letter was received at a Meeting of the Weavers last
night, and gave universal satisfaction.

„ A great many conflagrations, supposed to be
the work of incendiaries, took place within the last week
In Essex and its vicinity.
The second Converzatione for the ieason was
held at the Royal College of Physicians last evening. Sir
"fury Halford, Bart. presided. Nicholas Puree] O'Gor-
'll4n, Esq. Secretary to the Catholics of Ireland, was in-
troduced by Mr. Sheil to Sir Henry Halford, who re-
' itt.tved him with great urbanity, and who enquired in the
',Meat meaner for 3lr. O'Connell, M.P., whose in-
tention it was to have been present had he not been de-
tolled by a prior engagement.
• BER VI E.—A vein of rock has been discoveed
at the sea here, by Mr. G. F. Millar, the best adapted for
,reillstones of any ever found in this part of the country,
'i,hich will he a very seasonable supply for the millers; as
the far-famed quarry of Hallhill, for that article, is now.
Pas! working. This rock has another superior advantage,
Which is, that all carriages can be loaded with the stones
-.where they are raised. The other week, some miscreants
stole the whole of Mr. Miller's quarry tools, but, as is sup-.
Pfsed, the thief after considering he could not make market
oI
from the large
swag, exposed it at a road-side, near the place
which it was stolen. It is not certain who the thief
:11's but the probability is, he is one of those wretches re-
:tng in or about Gourdon, who go about the sea prowling
i4_flight hawks in search of the wreck of ships or vessels,
4'; ”! commonly known b) the
.name of Sea Searchers.—
resen. Chron irk
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LONDON,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21., IB2P.

The patriotic speech of his Royal Highness the
Duke of CLARENCE, last night, in the House of
Lords, will be hailed with sincere delight by the
great body of the people, and must form a complete
antidote, if such, indeed, were wanting, to the con-
scientious address of the Duke of CUMBERLAND
the other night. His MAJESTY is for concession
to the Catholics :—the Duke of CLARENCE, HEIR
Presumptive to the Throne, is for concession—no
not concession as his Royal :Highness emphatically
phrased it—but for JUSTICE being done to the
Catholics. HE is anxious—and, bear this, ye Into-
lerants !—he has been anxious ever since 1804,

five and twenty years ago—for the removal of
the degradation under which eight millions of
his MAJESTY'S subjects have so long suffered. The
Royal Duke has sat in the House of Lords for forty
years and never gave a vote, nor will ever give a
vote with such heartfelt satisfaction as he will give
one in favour of the measure brought forward by
his MAJESTY'S Ministers, whom he is resolved to
support, in the great act of justice about to be done
to Ireland. That noble measure, as the Duke
not more felicitously than justly termed it, is a sub-
ject of congratulatiOn for Europe. now much more
is it a subject of congratulation—of thanksgivini—
of unity and strength, and eternal conciliation to the
happy people of this kingdom ! The Duke
of CLARENcE said that it was his determination I
to support the Noble Duke at the head
of his Majesty's Government and his Colleagues,
who have been so calumniously and so infamously
attacked for bringing this measure forward as one of
Administration. The opposition of that party
to a measure for the restoration of peace and
good will among his Majesty's subjects, the
Duke considered not only infamous but factious,
and it truly is so because directly at issue with his
MAJESTY'S recommendation to Parliament, and at
variance with the interests of the people.

The Duke of CUMBERLAND felt somewhat uneasy
at this observation or rebuke, whether deservedly
or not is best known to himself, and said that
the course he had adopted was fair and hottest; for
he had only done his duty in telling the House and
the country his sentiments on this question.
The Duke:of SUSSEX observed that the expres-
sions " infamous and factious" were directed against
any individual; but if his Royal Brother of CUM-
BERLAND took them to himself, he could only say,
that was merely a natter of TASTE—which is per-
fectly true, for there is a wonderful diversity of opi-
nion, and singularity of feeling in matters of Taste.
The Duke of CLARENCE replied, that there was
some excuse for the errors into which his Noble Re-
lative had fallen, by supposing that the terms were
applied to him, for he had been so long abroad, that
he had probably forgotten the freedom of debate I
The effect of the Duke of CLARENCE'S Speech
will be this—it will at once DECIDE the wavering
among some members of the Church—for what
reason or what right have Churchmen to talk of
danger to the Constitution where the KlNG—and
the Heir Presumptive apprehend none ? Is the
Church more interested in the safety of the Consti-
tution than his MAJESTY ? The pretension to such
is ridiculous—it is even factious.

Another consequence of the Duke's speech will
be--the certain return of Mr. PEEL for Oxford.
The hopeful members of the Convocation are too
wise to turn their backs upon the rising Sun.

The Allgemeine Zeilung of the 17th inst., re-
ceived this morning, contains the following specula-
tions with respect to the approaching movements of
the Emperor NicitoLts. Whether they will be
verified remains to be seen :

FROM THE onEn, FEE. 7.

Though the presence of his Majesty the Emperor Nicho-
las, and-the celebration of his coronation in the capital of
the kingdom of Poland, would he hi;hly gratifying to the
whole nation, the last accounts from St. Petersburgh gave
but little hope that this event will so soon take place as was
lately thought probable. The campaign for this year will
commence as soon as the state of the weather will allow of
it, and it is said that his Imperial Majestrintends to assume
at the very beginning the chief direction of the operations.
Now, as the ceremonies of the coronation at Warsaw must
render the presence of kis Majesty in that city necessary
for several weeks, it is not supposed that, under present
circumstances, the Emperor will be disposed to sacrifice
so much valuable time. On the other hand, it is pro-
bable that his Majesty, before he leaves St. Petersburgh
for the army, will pay a visit to the Grand Duchy of Fin-
land, which, as that province is so near, would require
only a few days. Though the Emperor should not have
an interview with the King of Sweden on this occasion,
it is not unlikely that the Crown Prince Oscar may take
advantage of this opportunity to pay his respects to the

Emperor at Ile!singlets. The aiirutnents in Finland are
said to be not so consider:aide as 'they were represented,
and by no means to be caused by any doubts of the friendly
sentiments of a neighbouring State.
VIENNA, FEB. 1 1.-Iletalliques, 97 11- 1 6 ; Bank
Shares, 1 1 1 1 2-b.

FEB. 12.—Metalliques, 95.; Bank Shares, 1117.

By a letter from Dr. PIIILLPOTTS to a friend at
Oxford, inserted in our columns of to-day, it will be
seen that the Dean of Chester has satisfactorily de-
fended himself from the charge—so hastily brought
against him—of inconsistency in his opinions. He
brings forward proofs, deduced from his own writ-
ings, that he has never been inimical to Emancipa-
tion, provided that sufficient securities were guaran-
teed to the Protestant religion, and adds, with be-
coming reserve, that he shall withhold his opinion
until this question of securities is brought fully be-
fore the consideration of Parliament. Really, under
existing circumstances, we do not see what more or
less the worthy Doctor can do. The most inveterate
Anti-Catholic cannot surely condemn him for with-
holding his decision until he knows what is the na-
ture of the measures to be brought forward. It is
the only respectable course that he can adopt.

We understand, that in consequence of the large
number of voters who are expected to be present in
Oxford, at the ensuing election for the University,
Mr. PEEL'S Committee have felt it necessary to de-
thin coaches for the conveyance of his friends in all
the principal towns, especially at Bath,Excter, Chel-
tenham, and Birmingham.

Of the Oxford non-residents, the Juniors are un-
derstood to be generally favourably disposed towards
Mr. PEEL.

Whether successful or beaten at Oxford, Mr.
PEEL will take hi; seat on Monday next, March 2;
to secure this, Sir G. WARRENDER vacates West-
bury, for which Mr. PEEL, if beaten at Oxford, will
be returned. Should Mr. PEEL be re-elected for
Oxford, Mr. VESEY FITZGERALD iS to 511 for West-
bury.

It is positively asserted that the Irish Primate,
Lord ;Tolls BERESFORD, has decided on voting for
concession.

The number of votes in the Howse of Commons,
on which Government may count, is calculated as
high as five hundred. So secure indeed are Minis-
ters in the Lower House, that the DUKE has ex-
pressly permitted one underling to vote against the
forthcoming measure, to quiet his alleged scruples of
conscience. In the House of Lords no relaxation is
allowed, though there the majority must be con-
siderable.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

FROM LLOYDS.

rORT5:1101.7111, FEB. 23.—Wind S. to S.E.—
Arrived from London, the Palmira, Thompson, for
Madras and Bengal; Elpliinston, Richardson, for the
Isle of France; and Atlas, for Bombay, with cutwater
damaged. Arrived the Zealous, Anderson, from
Carthagena ; and New Harriet, Mevel, from
Gibraltar. Sailed the La Bonne Mere, Cockerel',
for Demerara.

FALMOUTH, FEB. 22.—Wind W.N.W.—Arrived
the Duke of Wellington, La Fenose, from Cette.
Sailed the Nocton packet, for the Leeward Islands.
The Ringdove, May, sailed yesterday for Swansea,
with a cargo of copper ore; about 4 p. m., having
bore up to return, she struck on one of the outer
rocks of the Manacles, and immediately sunk. The
master, mate, and a boy, were taken up by a pilot
boat, and the mate afterwards died previous to the
boat reaching land. The remainder of the crew,
two men, were drowned.
CREEK, FEB. 22.—Arrived the John and Mary,
Stephens, from Alexandria ; Maria, Tregathin, from
Malta ; Ann, Stewart, and Argo, Richards, from
Messina ; Sylph, Underhill, from Genoa ; and
Shakespear, King, from Gibraltar.

The John and William, Dails, from Sunderland to
Poole, was put on shore, near Grimsby, on Saturday,
being in a sinking state.
The Maria Charlotte, Taylor, was on shore at
Scharborn, and supposed would be wrecked ; crew
raved.

THE FUNDS.--(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TwEr,ris o'CLocr.

Little or no business has been doing in the Eng-
lish securities this morning but making up accounts,
and the general appearance of the market has been
rather heavy. Consols opened at 87 and they
have since been alternately buyers and sellers at 87i-;
at present they are 871- it, and for April, 87f i;
to-day being a Bank holiday the Commissioners did
not make their usual purchases. The premium on
Exchequer Bills continues to advance, and they are
at present 63 5; India Bonds, GO 3.

In the Foreign Funds there is scarcely any busi-
ness doing, and no variation in the piece.; below
are the present quotations.
Shares are in a quiescent state, and there is no-
thing to mention worthy of notice.
Three per Cent. Consols, 871 ; Ditto, for Account,
Sii ; Three per Cent. Reduced, SS ; India Stock,
230 31 ; Bank Stock, 211 12 ; India Bonds, 60 3 pm. ;
Exchequer Bills, 63 5 pm.
FOREIGN.-Brazilian, 6(1 2 ; Buenos Ayres, 34 5 ;
Chilian, 21 ; Colombian, 181 19 ; Danish, 64f 5 ;
French, Five per Cent., 109110 ; Three per Cent., 76} ;
Greek, 14 1; Mexican, Five per Cent., 20 1 ; Ditto,
Six per Cent., 241 i; Peruvian, 13 14 ; Portuguese,
4SI 9 ; Russian, 98 ; Spanish, 5i 10.
Mtsirs.—Anclo Mexican, 80 771 dis. ; Brazilian, 33 5
pm. ; Bslanos, 40 pm. ; Colombian, 20 dis. ; Real Del
Monte, 100 per share; United Mexican, 27 6 dis.

TWO O'CLOCK.

There is no increase to the activity of the Funds.
Consols remain 874 i. The City remains without
the most trifling news.

THRBB O'CLOCK
Consols, 87e -1 for this, and 87i, buyers, for next
time.

EPIGRAM To THE ORANGEMEN.

Rave on, rave on—but in spite of your zeal
The Orange must wither, deprived of its PEEL.

The Duke of Cumberland arrived in town at
a late hour on Sunday night, from a visit to his Majesty,
at his Palace at Windsor. The Duke of Newcastle had
an interview yesterday with his Royal Highness at his
apartments in the King's Palace, St. James's.
The Duke and Duchess of Clarence came to
town yesterday morning from their seat in Bushy Park ;
the Duchess stopped at Gloucester House, Park-lane, on a
visit to the Duchess of Gloucester; the Duke proceeded to
the residence of the Princess Augusta, in the King's
Palace, St. James's, where be received visits from the
Duke of Cumberland, and also from the Earl of Cassilis
and other noblemen and gentlemen. His Royal Highness
went to Gloucester House in the afternoon, and returned
to Bushy in company with his Duchess.

Lord Ellenborough transacted business yes-
terday at the Foreign Office.
The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
leave town to-day finally, but they do not go direct for Ire-
land ; they stop for a week or ten days at the seat of Earl
Powis, the father of the Duchess, and then proceed to Ire-
land.. It is not improbable that Earl Powis will spend the
greater part of the spring in Dublin. The Duke of Nor-
thumberland does not at present contemplate a very
lengtht.ned tenure of delegated Majesty—aay a year.