The Sun.
London, England, 1842-11-01 00:00:00

MCWIAESCASTICALt

The Wesleyan Missionary Society held a meeting
yesterday in Aldersgate-street. It appeared that the
Society was formed in 1786, and, next to the Mora-
vian, was the oldest in the country. The Bible had
been already rendered into 22 languages, and the in-
come of the Society during the past year had amounted
to 101,0001. _

N/LVAIL AND 1VZ1L.XT.5.72-Y.

General Sir W. Doyle, who died a few days
since at Paris, acted in the Peninsula, in both a diplo-
matic and military capacity. He had several decora-
tions conferred upon him by the municipal authori-
ties of Spain, and wore a medal for his services in
E The late Lieutenant-General Count Claparede,
Peer of France, was born at Chignac, in 1774. He
commanded Cape Town when the army of blacks re-
volted, was wounded at Pulstuck, and distinguished
himself greatly at the battle of Wagram.
LAW AND POIACII.

The New Insolvent Debtors Act comes into opera-
tion this day. The enactments, which amount to 15,
are framed for the purpose of enabling debtors to be
relieved from thei difficulties without the necessity
of previously going to prison.
Captain Archibald Douglas, 49th Native Infantry,
was yesterday brought up at Marlborough-street,
attended by his friends and professional advisers,
charged with being a: deserter from the service of the
Hon. East India Company. He was remanded till
Friday next, to procure the attendance of the captain
of the ship in which he sailed to England, and to
supply other evidence.
TTIMATTLXC,.II.Z.

A new farce, called My Valet and I, was brought
out at the Olympic Theatre last night. It was very
successful with the audience, and was well supported
by the' acting of Mr. Wild.
COURT—FASHIONABLE.

Lord Stanley arrived in St. James's-square yester-..
day from Knowsley Hall, Lancashire.
Lord Wharnclitre, President of the Council, arrived
in Curzon-street yesterday from Belmont Castle.
Sir Robert. Peel arrived in 'Whitehall Gardens yes-
terday from rayton Manor.
..,
The Chancellor of .the Exchequer arrived in town
yesterday from the Isle of Wight.
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston left 'town
yesterday foe,Broadlands, Hants.
Viscount Canfalupe has left England for the Medi-
terranean. . ‘ .
Lord Wodehouse is entertaining a distinguisbcd
party at Keniberly, Norfolk. , .
The Duke `of Sussex and the Duchess of Inverness
have arrived 'at Howick Hall, on a visit to nag Grey.
The Marquis and Marchioness of WaterfOrd enter-
tained a brilliant party of fashionables at 'Curragh-
more during?the Caher race meeting.
The Countess of Leicester, with Lady .Margaret
Coke and the young Earl, intend to winter in. Italy.
Lord and .Lady John Russell are expected to leave
Endsleigh Muse on Saturday for BelgraVe,square.
Lord Pluriket arrived at the Brunswick Hotel, Jer-
my-street, on. Saturday last, from the Continent.
ZIXISCELLANEOU.
The remains of the ancient town of Roxburgh, in
the South of 'Scotland, have lately 1 een exposed by the
ploughshare; while driving over its ancient site ; the
line of the streets and foundations cf the public build-
ings are plainly discoverable. 1
1
At the late festival at the collieries of the Marquis
of Hastings in Leicestershire, Mr. Maulmat in pro-
posing his Lordship's health, stated that on the occa-
sion of the late disturbances, his Lordship being in
London, he was asked by the authorities whether any
troops should be sent to protect his property from the
depredations •of misguided and lawless men. His
reply was :—" No, I du not need. troops, I can depend
upon my colliers. They will defend my property, if
attacked; and, should it be necessary to rep el force
Iby fence, I shah feel Perfectly secure inthe
four or five hundred of my
against a; host." . flannel jackets from Moira,

LAW_INTEL:FL,. IGENCE.

INSOLVENT COURT--(THIS6 DAY.)

The Court resumed its sittings this morning, at the
usual hour. In consequence of the death of the late
lamented. Mr. Commissioner Bowen, Mr. Commis-
sioner Harris presided.