The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-05-10 00:00:00

ENCLOSURE BILLS.

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Mr. CLIVE, on presenting the report of the committee on
the Clun (Salop) Enclosure Bill, said, that as the present
was the first enclosure bill brought before the house since
the resolution of the hon. member for Southwark, he would
beg to state that it was proposed by the bill to enclose 1,700
acres—the population was 860, and it was proposed to appro-
priate 30 acres for the use of the poor of the district, five
acres for purposes of recreation, the remaining 25 for the
growing of turf and other fuel.
Mr. D. W. HARVEY thought that the house would be
gratified to find that its unanimous resolution had been
carried out in so liberal a manner by the promoters of the
bill. He trusted when they were doing very little in that
house but quarrelling among themselves, and making such
slight advances in political or social improvement, that the
present trifling evidence of a disposition to advance the in-
terests of the people would be received in a proper spirit. He
believed it would be necessary to give to the resolution the
permanency of a standing order, otherwise it would expire
with the present session. It had been stated by some com-
mentator in the press, that the resolution was stripped of its
utility, because it did not impose on the parish the pei ma-
nent maintenance of the enclosure, but it would be found
that the resolution fully provided for that.
Report agreed to.
Mr. PRYNIF. moved that the evidence taken before the
London and Blackwell railway committee be printed. The
committee had sat ten days, and the evidence was of a very
voluminous nature.

The SPEAKER thought the application quife unusual, and
he was not aware that the house had ever authorised the
printing of the evidence on a private bill at its expense.
Mr. PRMIE said that the promoters of the bill were
willing to pay the expense, but they understood it could not
be done without the authority of that house.
Motion agreed to.
Sir R. INGLIS presented a petition agreed to unanimously
by the convocation of the University of Oxford, in which
they stated that under Divine Providence, the Church of Eng-
land had been the means of conferring countless blessings
upon this country ; that in consequence of the rapid increase
of the population of England and Wales, there was now great
spiritual destitution existing in the country ; that that was a
national evil, and they prayed the house to take such mea-
sures as they, in their wisdom, might see fit to remedy it.
The hon. baronet also presented several petitions from the
deanery of Bridport against the Ecclesiastical Duties and
Revenues bill, and for protection to the church in the colonies.
Mr. DENISON said that he had a petition to present which
gave him much pain, inasmuch as it reflected upon the con-
duct of a nobleman from whom he had received much
courtesy, the lord-lieutenant of the county of Surrey. The
petition was from a major (name not heard), who stated that
his family had resided in the county since the days of Henry
VIII., that he had held a commission in the militia for forty
years, and during the last 30 years had held the rank of a
field officer. The petitioner submitted that he was fully qua-
lified for and entitled to promotion ; that in 1838 he was
abroad, and was unable to make any application to the lord-
lieutenant, but that on his return he did apply, and was then
informed that the lieutenant-colonelcy had been filled up by
the appointment of a captain, and a junior he believed, from
political motives. The petitioner prayed that some regula-
tion might be made to prevent the recurrence of such in-
justice.

After a few words, which were not audible, from Captain
PERCEVAL (we believe,) the petition was laid on the table.
Mr. HOPE JOHNSTONE presented a petition from Kirk-
cudbright, against any alteration in the corn laws.
Lord DUNGANNON presented petitions from places in the
county of Cambridge, against any further grant to Maynooth
College, and a petition from Denbigh, against the govern-
ment plan of education. _

Mr: LIDDELL presented petitions from various places in
the county of Durham, for support to the established church,

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Ln Canada, and against any scheme of education not in con-

nection with the establishe'd church

Sir R. BATESON presented six petitions from various places
in the county of Londonderry, complaining of the religious
grievances of presbyterian soldiers, and praying for the ap-
pointment of presbyterian chaplains to presbyterian regiments.
Sir G. SINCLAIR presented a petition from a place (not
heard) in Scotland, Praying for a repeal of the Catholic Eman-
cipation Act.
Petitions for a uniform rate of postage, and in favour of
Mr. Rowland Hill's plan, were presented by Mr.- Denison,
from Godalming • by Mr. Hodges, from places in Kent ; by
Colonel Gore Langton, from places in Somersetshire ; by
Mr. Mark Philips, from Manchester (we believe;) by Mr.
Currie, from places in Northamptonshire ; by Mr. Bethell,
from places in Yorkshire ; by Mr. Ellis, from Newry ; by
Mr. Aglionby, from Cockermouth, &c. ' • byj\lr. Briscoe,
from Riegate ; and by many other members, whose names
were not heard, nor the names of the places whence the peti-
tions came, owing to the noise and confusion in the house.
Sir FREDERICK TRENCH gave notice that he would on
Friday next call the attention of the house to the inexpedi-
ency, inconvenience, and danger of the new Bude light for
the purpose of lighting the house. (" Hear," and laughter.)

RESIGNATION OF MINISTERS

Lord JOHN RUSSELL addressed the house in the following
terms :—I wish to make a communication to the house, in
consequence of what took place last night on the motion of
the right hon. baronet (Sir Robert Peel) for the rejection of
a bill to provide for the government of Jamaica. It wdl be
evident to the house that that was a bill requiring more than
ordinary support, and more than ordinary confidence ; and
that if it met with less support and less confidence on the
part of the house than that which was usually given to her
Majesty's ministers, it had therefore become their duty to
consider in what position they were placed in respect to that
bill. Sir, it would undoubtedly be in their power to proceed
to another stage of the bill, and again to ask the opinion of
the house upon the question. But we see no reason to sup-
pose that the judgment of the house, on a second trial, would
be different from that which has been already given. We
might likewise, with the support of a majority no greater
than we received last night, send the bill to the House of
Lords, and leave it to the House of Lords to deal with it as
they thought proper ; but this course upon a bill which is
certainly one to vest in the government and governor in coun-
cil in Jamaica unusual powers, would have the appear-
ance of throwing upon the House of Lords a responsibility
which we do not think would be fairly entitled to fall upon
them, after the vote come to by the House of Commons.
There seems, then, no prospect but to give up the bill which
it was our duty to bring forward. It is then a question whe-
ther, having brought forward a bill of that importance, we
shall leave the state of affairs in Jamaica, in our West India
colonies, and our colonies in general, in a state in which the
ministers of the crown ought to be content to leave these
colonies. It is obvious that in Jamaica the authority of the
crown must be greatly weakened by the support of a vote of
the House of Commons, giving as it does in effect an im-
pression to the contumacy, as I must call it, of the House of
Assembly against the proposition of her Majesty's ministers.
I think it is obvious, too, what the effect of this must like-

wise be with regard to other colonies, where hitherto if there
has not been a ready and eager, yet there has ultimately
been a compliance with the wishes of the crown ; there, I
say, the effect must be to create a disposition rather to imi-
tate the resistance made by Jamaica, and to persevere in the
course they have taken. But there is this further question
that it was our intention to have brought forward within a
few days—another question relating to the two colonial pro-
vinces of Upper and Lower Canada, whose affairs have re-
quired, and still require, the most deliberate consideration
of parliament. Now, sir, it was evident that the measure
with regard to Jamaica having been opposed by such a large
number of this house, we could not calculate on that support
which was necessary for the settlement of affairs in Canada ;
and therefore that in continuing in the administration of af-
fairs we could not have, as I think, a sufficient degree of
confidence and support to enable us to carry on those affairs
efficiently in this house, whilst we should be exposing to
jeopardy the colonial empire of this country, many of which

colonies, though not in a state of hazard, yet on which
questions of considerable importance are likely to arise. Hi-
therto her Majesty's government have thought themselves
justified in continuing in the administration of affairs, sup-
ported as they were by the confidence of the crown, and
the confidence of the House of Commons.' But, sir, after
the vote of last night, I do not think I am entitled to say,
upon important affairs upon which the government are
obliged to come to a decision, that they have such sup-
port and confidence in this house as would enable them
effectually to carry on the public business. It has therefore
sir, been the duty of her Majesty's government, in considera-
tion of all those circumstances, humbly to tender their resigna-
tiOn to her Majesty. With regard to the course to be pursued
to-night, it will be the course usual on such occasions ; and
shall move a short adjournment, in order to enable her Ma-
jesty to form an administration to carry on the affairs of the
country. But I cannot close what I have to say without ex-
pressing on this occasion, as I shall on every future occasion,
and to the last moment of my life, my gratitude to those who
have supported her Majesty's government during the period
of four years in which they have had the administration of
affairs, through no important difficulties, and in no circum-
stances of ease or facility ; but who have supported the go-
vernment in such a manner that though they had not the
confidence of a majority of the House of Lords, they felt
they could conscientiously carry on the administration of
affairs. I say to those who have given us that efficient sup-
port, and who have been always ready to show in this house
that they were ready to do everything to promote the great
principles which they advocated—to those gentlemen, I must
again say, I shall always feel the deepest gratitude. I will
now conclude by saying only " I move that this house at its
rising do adjourn till Monday next." (Cheers from the
ministerial side.)—Agreed to.
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE.

Leave was given to committees to sit, notwithstanding the
adjournment of the house.
The orders of the day for the remainder of the week were
placed on the order-book for similar days next week.
COPYRIGHT BILL.

Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD moved the further consideration
of this bill.
Mr. WARBURTON protested against proceeding with the
bill in the present state of the house.
Sir ROBERT PEEL urged the propriety of the hon. and
learned gentleman postponing the bill, looking to the excite-
ment which prevailed in the house.
Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD could not resist the appeal which
had been made to him by the right hon. baronet.
Further consideration adjourned till Tuesday next.
Adjourned at half-past five o'clock till Monday next.

DOUBLE DINING.—Lord Melbourne is represented as
having dined with both the Queen and the Royal Academy on
Saturday.
The revenue police were denounced at Pettigo chapel, Do-
negal, on Sunday, by the officiating priest, for their vigilance
in suppressing illicit distillation.
It appears from a parliamentary paper, that the exports
from Jamaica have fallen off from £1,756,504 in 1836, and
£1,505,225 in 1837, to £1,442,570 in 1838.
TRIAL OF THE PRETENDED EARL OF STIRLING.—The
greater part of our space to-day is occupied with a report of
the trial of Mr. Humphreys, the pretended Earl of Stirling.
The affair has excited considerable interest in this quarter ;
as well from the immense extent of property of which he
claimed possession, as from the extraordinary means which,
it was said, he adopted to prove his title thereto. . During
the five days of the trial, the court was crowded, and the doors
besieged in the same manner as during the trial of the cotton
spinners. It will be seen that the jury, after being locked
up for five hours, returned a verdict finding the forgery of the
principal documents libelled on completely established, but
the prisoner's guilt not proven. He was accordingly dis-
missed simpliciter from the bar. Mr. Humphreys is a
respectable-looking man, apparently above fifty years of age.
—Scotsman.

THE STRANGE OCCURRENCE AT DENTON.—The man who
was conveyed to the Infirmary, with both his jaws broken, is
still there ; and though some dangerous symptoms have
manifested themselves, he is considered on the whole rather
better than on Friday last. So far as we know, not the least
light has been thrown on the occurrence which he alleges to
have been the cause of his injury, nor is he at all disposed to
be communicative on the subject either of the alleged attack,
or of his own connections or residence. Since our last, one
young woman called at the Infirmary to ses him, as she was
apprehensive that he might prove to be her brother ; but she
said the patient was wholly unknown to her. No other per-
son has appeared to claim him,: or make any inquiries con-
cerning him ; and, for the present at least, the affair must
remain in the mystery with which it was first surrounded.
Should the man, who calls himself John Edwards, recover,
he may possibly be able to give some more distinct account
of the circumstances under which he was attacked in the way he
has so vaguely and imperfectly described.—Man. Guardian.
ADMISSION OF FREEMEN.—GREAT ACCESSION TO THE
CONSERVATIVE CAUSE IN LANCASTER.—On Saturday last,
the mayor held a court at the Town-hall for the admission of
persons claiming to be enrolled freemen of the borough. It
was well understood that the whig-radical party were strain-
ing every nerve, and beating up in 'all quarters, with the in-
tention of making a formidable display of strength at this
court, and the least to he expected was that the result would
be in some small degree commensurate with the exertions
used ; bnt, alas ! alas ! for the career of once dominant radi-
calism in the good old town, a failure more miserable and hu-
miliating was never before witnessed. Altogether the large
number of fifty-three claims were admitted,—and what do
our friends at a distance think were the relative proportion of
conservative and radical admissions ? What think you of
jorty-four conservatives to just nine rndicals. The fact is so.
We know our opponents claim ten, but the odd voter they
would thus appropriate themselves happens to be the son of
a good conservative, who voted for Green and Marton at the
last election, since deceased, and is himself as staunch a friend
to the good cause as his respected and much-lamented father.
The reason why the radicals claim him is, that by mere acci-
dent he stood upon the wrong side of the wall, and paid his
admission money inadvertently through the radical agent.
So that the proportions, as we have said before, and as we
take a somewhat malicious pleasure in repeating, are exactly
as forty-four to nine, or a majority of thirty-five to be added
to the conservative side of the borough polling-book. We
heartily congratulate the friends of order on the result. As
may be supposed, it has diffused universal joy and increased
confidence amongst us all.—Laneaster Gazette.

LORD EBRINGTON AND THE FREEMASONS.—An address
was very lately presented to the Lord Lieutenant from the
Brethren of Lodge 473 in Enniskillen. As the reply of his
Excellency has excited some attention, I subjoin it :—" I
have received, with thankful feelings of fraternal regard, your
congratulation on my appointment to the Lord Lieutenancy
of Ireland. The attention which I have given, as a Provin-
cial Grand Master, to the interests of the masonic order,
within the province committed to my care, is, I trust, a suf-
ficient proof of my general concurrence in your opinion of
the usefulness of Freemasonry, and of my sincere desire to
promote it. But, under the present circumstances of Ireland,
I cannot wish for the extension of masonic institutions in this
portion of the united empire. When all other secret societies
have been justly suppressed by the legislature, I do not think
it advantageous to our country or our craft, that, wholly as
we differ from those societies in the nature of our institution
and the bond of our union, we should yet unnecessarily ex-
hibit ourselves to any portion of our countrymen in the exer-
cise of privileges from which they have been debarred. On
these grounds I consider it my duty to apprise you that I
shall abstain from attending any Masonic Lodge, or taking
part in any masonic celebration, during my residence in this
country."

LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM THE

UNITED STATES,

By the Great Western, which arrived at Bristol on
Tuesday, we have received New York papers to the 22d
ultimo, inclusive. We subjoin the most important ex-
tracts :

(From the New York Morning Herald, qf April 22.)
Oust RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.—The Intelligence
received by the Great Western, relative to the Maine question,
has been so satisfactory in every respect, that we may be said
to have felt a new life, a new spirit, since her arrival. We
learn, also, that to-day dispatches will be received from
Washington to be transmitted to England, both from the
English minister, and from our government, which leaves no
doubt but the question about the disputed territory will be
settled on the principle of a fair exchange, so as to give to the
province of New Brunswick territory enough to form a win-
ter communication with Quebec and the Canadas. The great-
est good-feeling exists between the two governments, and the
moderation of the British press generally, as received by the
Great Western, has gone a great way to sustain all the
feelings' of amity which should always exist between two
countries of a common origin, a common language, a com-
mon literature, religion, race, and destiny. The cause of
liberty and civilization over the whole earth is thus secured,
by the peace and friendship of two such countries as England
and the United States.
CANADIAN CLEMENCY.—The Sackett' s Harbour Journal
states, that on the ith instant, Colonel A. M`Donnell, sheriff
of Midland District, U. C., arrived on board the British
steamer Commodore Barrie, from Kingston, with twenty-
.two prisoners, pardoned by the lieutenant-governor. Col.
M`Donnell sent for the magistrates of the village, and stated
to them that he had been requested by his excellency to in-
form them what he had done for these prisoners, and that he
earnestly hoped that it would have a happy effect in allaying
the excitement which had led to so much trouble and distress
to both governments ; and that if it should have such a ten-
dency, the remaining prisoners, in due time, would receive
the benefit of it. The magistrates returned an appropriate
reply to Colonel M`Donnell, and the pardoned prisoners
drew up and signed a paper declarative of their sense of the
kindness with which they had been treated, and of their gra-
titude for their release. _ _

BRITISH OUTRAGE.—The steam-boat United States, ply-
ing on Lake Ontaf io, which was implicated in the "patriot"
operations at Prescott, last fall, and seized therefore by our
government, has been liberated on a promise of good be-
haviour, and' commenced her regular trips again. In so
doing she has been fired upon from the British shore. This
is a most shameful violation of the amity _.subsisting between
the two nations. From several accounts, we select that of
the paper nearest the scene of outrage, which is probably
correct, except in stating that cannon were fired from the
Prescott wharf. The more probable account says fire-arms.
Ogdensburgh, Sunday vening.--=-At five o'clock this
afternoon, the steamer United States, started upward on her
first trip, having, on I oard a great number of passengers,
among whoa: were several wcitnen and children. On strik-
ing out into the river, being then nearly opposite Prescott,
five or six cannon were discharged at her from the wharf at
Prescott, loaded as it' is averred with ball, three of which
were plainly seen by more than fifty people to strike the
water near here As she did not turn about, we cannot tell
whether any of the shot struck her, but it is supposed they
did not. Several of the citizens have, however, gone on
horseback to Morristown, twelve miles above here, in the
hope of meeting the boat and ascertaining whether any
damage was done.
The cause of the outrage is well known. The Canadians
are incensed against the boat on account of the part she took
in towing the patriots to Prescott last fall, which was done
without the knowledge or consent of the owners. The
officers then in charge of the boat have been discharged, and
yet to gratify a silly rage they have conceived against the
boat, they fire on her, and thus endanger the lives of the
unoffending passengers, in the hope of destroying the boat.
An Oswego account states that she was tired at also in
passing Brockville, but uninjured.
Ogdensburgh, from whence the United States sailed, has
been nearly laid in Ashes, and rumours are frequent that
this calamity is the result of some secret incendiaries from
the Canadian side. The burnings and firings on the Ver-
mont frontier were only repressed, at the last accounts, by
the presence of the authorities on both sides.
We are persuaded that it is the intention of the present
authorities of Upper and Lower Canada to repress all these
outbreaks as much as it is the wish of the United States
authorities on this side, to aid in the same policy. But until
the British home government have organised their posses-
sions on this continent, or some stable constitutional footing,
it is useless to expect peace and quiet on the border. The
irritation of the people of Canada with themselves will
escape in some way, and if they cannot.quarrel among them-
selves, they will provoke a quarrel with our borderers, who
are nothing loth to enter into a fight or an affray at the
shortest notice. - _

(From the New York Era of April 22.)

OUTRAGE UPON THE NEW YORK

FRONTIER.—The

Ogdensburgh Republican of the 16th instant says—The
steam-boat United States, which left our harbour on
Sunday evening last, 5 o'clock p. m., on her first trip for the
season, was fired upon by British soldiers stationed at Pres-
cott, U. C.—We have seen the deposition of a young man
who was at Prescott when the States left our harbour, and
who continued on the wharf at Prescott until the firing
ceased, the purport of which is as follows :—A large number
of persons had assembled on the wharf at Prescott, appa -
rently to witness the departure of the States. Soon after she
had left this port, and when about opposite Prescott, three
officars, followed by a soldier made their way through the
crowd to the wharf, when the soldier was ordered to fire,
which he did six times in succession with a musket, and in
the direction of the boat—the multitude cheering and huzza-
ing during the whole time. Upon enquiry he was told that
the officer who gave the command was Colonel Frazier.
After the boat was out of reach the officers and soldier re-
turned to the village.
Since the above was in type, we have seen a letter from
Colonel Young, commanding at Prescott, intimating that
the outrage was committed without any authority, at least
responsible authority, and.promising a faithful investigation
of the whole matter ; and such, we underiitand in substance,
was the reply of Colonel Young to Captain Phillips, who
crossed over to Prescott in the steam-boat Oneida this mor-
ning to ask an explanation of the affair.
Upon the receipt of this intelligence the officer command-
ing at Sacket's Harbour, Major Stanford, despatched Capt.
Phillips, with a company of United States troops, on board
the steam-boat Oneida, who arrived here last evening, about
8 o'clock. We are much pleased to notice with what alacrity
the commanding officer at Sacket's Harbour has moved in
this matter, for in such prompt action we have the best
guaranty of safety and quiet of the frontier. It is hoped
and believed that measures sufficiently decisive will be taken
to punish the offenders in the outset, and that the navigation
of our river will not meet with another repetition of the out-
rages which have occurred during the past week.

(From the New York Daily Express of April 20.)
FROM MAINE.—The Bangor Whig says a small detach-
ment from the civil force now on the disputed, territory,
succeeded one day last week in capturing five trespassers
and their teams. The prize, however, was immediately re-
taken by a party of armed blue-noses. So the story goeg.
The Quebec Gazette states that all the Canadian settlers
are leaving Madawaska, and returning in droves to Lower
Canada.

The troops at Fort Fairfield and in different parts of the
disputed territory, have been amusing themselves by making
large quantities of sap sugar.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET, &c.
(From the New York Morning Herald.)
APRIL 22, 6 P.M.—The week just closed has been an
eventful one. The prospects of the community, both finan-
cial and commercial, have undergone a great change. The
previous week was one of great inactivity and depression, a
consequence of tip anxiety with which the steamer from
Bristol was expected. On the arrival, early on Monday
morning, of that vessel, terminating favourably the state of
suspense in which business had been placed, an immediate
relief was felt in all the channels of commerce. Stocks rose
rapidly ; money became more easy to be obtained, cotton
experienced a rise, and sales to some extent were made at an
advance. The fact that no stock or protested bills had been
returned from Europe relieved capitalists of one of their
greatest apprehensions, and they once more were disposed to
operate. Simultaneously with the development of these
facts, the arrival of dealers from the country became very
numerous, creating a great influx of money from the interior,
and producing great activity among the jobbers and general
4ealers, a state of things which again put importers upon the
alert, and a great number of the members of new houses, and
agents for old houses, are going out in the Great Western to-
morrow, in order to make arrangements for future business.
This fact, connected with the ease of the money market,
created a demand for sterling exchange beyond the supply,
caused by the sale of cotton, and the rate rose from 8+ to Si
per cent., about per cent. over the rates of last packet-day.
The stock market presented great buoyancy all the week,
and at the close of yesterday prices were 4 to 5 per cent. over
the average rates of the Saturday previous. The sales were,
however, less than for some days back, and prices showed
no great change from those of Friday. There was firmness
evinced in most stocks at the close. U. S. Bank declined
per cent.; Delaware and Hudson per cent. ; Stonington
11. per cent. The other descriptions did not materially alter.

MEXICO.
(Prom the New York Morning Herald, of April 22.)
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM•MEXICO.—The arrival of
the steam-ship Meteor, at, New. Orleans, from Vera Cruz,
which place she left on the 2d of April, furnishes the im-
portant information of the ratification of the treaty by the
Mexican government. A letter from Vera Cruz, dated April
2, states that the difficulties had terminated to mutual satis-
faction ; and speaks in high terms of the admirable conduct
of Admiral Bandin during the whole course of hostilities.
Such is the confidence of the inhabitants of Vera Cruz in the
admiral, that they were all determined to place themselves
under his protection during the. little time they feared the
treaty might not be ratified. Businegs and activity have been
resumed in that city.

A funeral ceremony took place on the 27th' in honour of
the services of the French who had died during the expedi-
tion, at which were present all the French in the harbour and
the Mexican authorities.
It is stated that Admiral Baudin intended to recommence
hostilities on the 20th of March, should the ratification not
be concluded ; but in accordance with the request of the
Mexican government, the 27th was made the limit.
By the schooner Sarah Ann, arrived at New Orleans. we
are in receipt of advices from Tampico to the 3d of April.
From some movements, it is conjectured that a secret expe-
dition is on foot against the castle of San Juan d'Ulloa.
A detachment of seven. hundred men were preparing to
embark on five or six vessels chartered for the puepose. The
impression is, that their destination is the ports of Sacraficios
and Vera Cruz. It is also conjectured that the Texican
steam ship of war Zavala, which lately sailed from New Or-
leans will visit Tampico, and co-operate with the federalists.
Their cause is making great progress in the interior, and the
possession of two such strong holds on the coast as Tampico
and San Juan d'Ulloa must insure their ascendancy and ulti-
mate triumph.
The brig Cecelia arrived at New Orleans on the 10th of
April, from Tobasco, whence she sailed on the 30th March.
She reports that the province of Tobasco had declared in
favour of federalism, with the exception of the fort at the
mouth of the river, which it was believed, would also em-
brace the feder..l cause in a few days.
FROM CIIILI AND PERU.-By advices received to Dec.
31st (across the Isthmus), we learn that the cargo of the
Newark whale ship Columbia will be in great part saved.
The united army of Chilians and Peruvians are still In the
north of Peru, and it is supposed would attack Santa Cruz
in. Lima. This capital is well supplied with flour at 12 dolls.
per barrel. So far from Chili abandoning the enterprise
against Santa Cruz, a reinforcement was shortly to be sent
to Peru of 1500 men and 600 horses.
IMPORTANT FROM TOBASCO.
(From the New York Era of April 22.)
The brig Cecilia brings the important intelligence that the
state of Tobasco has declared for the federal system. The
garrison adhered to the government party, but it was expected
that they would soon follow the example of the citizens.
This circumstance, though fortunate for the cause of the
liberalists in Mexico, is not astonishing. Tobasco, as well
as other states in the south, long since manifested their po-
litical principles. They are opposed to the consolidated form
of, government, and have been prevented by circumstances
hitherto, from acting. It is to be presumed that Tobasco
will exert herself with energy, and her example will not be
without its effects upon other states.
The above news was communicated to us by a respectable
house in Conti-street. It is the opinion of persons well ac-
cpiainted with Mexican politics, that the state of Vera Cruz
has already declared in favour f the federalsystem.—N. 0.
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UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL INTELLIGENCE.

PREFERMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS.

The Rev. Thomas Harrison, M.A., late curate of Hodnet,
to the incumbency of the new church, Stafford.
The Rev. John Grisdale, to the rectory of South Reston,
Lincolnshire, vacant by the death of John Homer, clerk.
The-Rev. John Bowstead, M.A., to the vicarage of Tath-
well Lincolnshire, vacant also by the death of Mr. Homer.
The Rev. Henry Lewis Davies, to the perpetual curacy of
Wormegay, Norfolk, the gift of the Lord Bishop of Norwich.
The Rev. M. Seaman, D.D., formerly curate of St. Ste-
phen's, Ipswich, has been presented by the lord chancellor,
to the rectory of St. James's, Colchester.
The Rev. Edward Bulmer, M.A., to the rectory of More-
ton-on-Lugg. Herefordshlre. Patron, the Rev. Prebendary
Taylor.
The Rev. Dr. Blakeley has been removed from the deanery
of Achonry to the deanery of Down, which has been filled by
the promotion of the Rev. E. N. Noare, one of the chaplains
of Lord Ebrington, from the vicarage of Clone.
OBITUARY.

The Rev. Hugh Jones, minister of the parish church of
Burton-upon-Trent.
Aged 56, the Rev. Wm. Kettlewell, incumbent of Kirk-
heaton , Yorkshire.
Aged 65, the Rev. Charles Newton, of Heigham.
At Hardwick, Salop, the Rev. Sir Edward Kynaston, 36
years rector of Hordley, Salop, 44 years vicar of Kinnerly,
in the same county, and 36 years rector of Risby, Suffolk.
Sir Edward was in his 81st year.
At Cheltenham, the Rev. Robert Harkness, vicar of East
Brent, Somerset, and son-in-laiv of the Lord Bishop of Bath
and Wells.
In Harcourt-street, Dublin, the Rev. Edward Martin,
LL.D.
At Enford, the Rev. John Pyke, vicar of Uphaves, Wilts.