The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-05-25 00:00:00

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certainty that

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realized

these compensations
" would for ever prevent the possibility of cheap
water, even if the supply were adequate ;" and
that such supply was doubtful, In another pub-
lication (November 17th), we repeated our warning
as to the effect of compensation to be given in re-
ducing our supply, and, at the same time, increasing

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►sition in which we are placed.
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nination of engineers,
promoters and opponents of the scheme, and claim-
ants for compensation, have declared the preamble
of the bill proved; a decision which merely amounts
_ _

a month of it

to an admission that Liverpool wants a supply of
water, that water is to be had at Rivington Pike,
and tbat it may be brought to Liverpool by the
ig science and money,
pensation remain to be
Wigan must have a supply of
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aid of sufficient er

but the

laimants for coin

arranged with

_each grounds, print-works,
must be supplied, either with water or bought off
with hard cash ; and the committee, as if alarmed
at the prospect of tedious work before them, have
recommended that the settlement of all these claimF
shall be attempted during the recess by arbif--

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ration

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reasonable time, and without its promoters being
compelled to assent to conditions -which will render
it almost worthless, if not even worse, we suspect

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hat has been the expense,
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worth accepting by the
ants of Liverpool. We
a tolerably fair approach

ed observer, the Londo-n cor-
Ichester Guardian; together

iption of the proceedings

ieir present position

pendent burgesses of Liverpool
very idols of a most beneficent
the Corporation Water Works
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3ne complete mess, directed

beer► previously disposed of;
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bill. Whether this course
ry, is doubtful ; whilst it may

h the privilege of applying for an amended
will be bound by the award,
lient to shirk the labour of

be hoi

district

allow the exasperation created by their present
necessitous condition to be used by the League as
a weapon of offence against the British agricultu-

rist. But shadows of coming events are just now
presenting themselves, the aspects of which are not
altogether satisfactory.

IN remarking upon the imposition of a check
against the importation into Liverpool, by the
steam-boat companies, of persons who were in a
state of fever, either confirmed or incipient, by
submitting the passengers to medical examination,
previously to their being permitted to land, we
presumed very naturally that efficient steps would
be taken by the authorities to render the measure
one of prudent precaution merely, not of injury to the
trade of the port and the property of the companies.
With proper arrangements and a sufficient staff of
medical officers, the examination required, might,
we apprehend,bave been conducted without causing
any considerable detention, or interfering materially
with the regular discharge and return voyages of
le bolts. The signal, ordered by G3vernment to
?,d on entering the river, was a sufficient
intimation in daylight that a medical officer was

riving by night, some particular light might have
been devised to answer the same purpose, or, better
still, a hulk, or steamer, with the medical officers
on board, might have been stationed, as we sug-
gested in our last, under the lee of the land near
the mouth of the river, that the boats arriving.
might at once go alongside for examination, and
thus save the tide and get quickly into dock, if
found exempt from disease. We may remark that
there could he no great difficulty in making ar-
rangements to effect this desirable object, or any
necessity for the medical officers being on duty
longer than for a few hours up to tide time, as the
dock gates are only open for about two hours each
tide.

From the arranaements made. however, we lel
d serious los

that consider

have been sustained by the Packet Companies. It
is well known that most of the steamers, which
bring deck passengers, bring also cattle; and the
detention of these in the river, after a passage of
12 or 14 hours is most injurious. Yet several of
such vessels, we are informed, have been kept in
the first instance waiting from 5 to 6 hours for
the attendance of a medical officer, in addition to
the time occupied by the required examination.
One of the Dro.2;beda boats, for instance, arrived
in the river at half-past foUr o'clock on Wednes-.
day morning, and it was half-past eleven before a
surgeon could be got on board. The Duchess of
Kent, Dublin Company's boat, arrived at four
o'clock, and did not procure a surgeon until twelve,
when, after she had dodged up and down the river
to the Lazaretto and hack, chasing the steamer
Windermere, employed for the purpose of convey-
ing the medical officers, one of them came on hoard
at length in a .small boat. The Rover, William
Penn, and Maiden Citysteamers, were each detained
in the river on Saturday morning for four hours for
want of a surgeon ; and, on one of them nearing
the Windermere, to know if she could have one,
the reply was, that " the doctor would not be on
t hoard for a long time."

To shew the injury to which the companies are
rendered liable by the present arrangements, we
may instance the case of a Drogheda steamer which
arrived in the river on the 22d (Saturday). In ad-
dition to deck passengers, she had on board 21
grass-fed cows—the first importation of the season
—lB6 sheep, and 1,035 lambs. Had these been sub-
mitted to the same amount of detention as the
other company's vessel on Wednesday, the cattle
would certainly not have been in a fit state for the

market vesterc

rained

uring the whole

passage ; and the emigrants had necessarily kept
most of the time below. Such a detention, with
the number of animals on board, would not have
been calculated to produce in them any result very
far short of disease. As the consequence of these
inconveniences, peculiar to the port of

We understand that Mr. Ternan, of the Drogheda
Steam-Packet Company, with the Mayor of Dro-
gheda, have been, during the past week, as a depu-

tation to the Home Secretary, to represent the
injurious effects produced by the existing regula-
tions ; and that, in an interview with Lord Sandon,

our noble representacive warmly espOused their
cause. The Mavor of Drogheda stated distinctly
to Sir George Gr'ey, that if another Drogheda boat

came in without cargo, as one had done -v
to ha.~re hrniln-ht Tnrlian onrn fnr thp•ripc.

pulation, but which was corn'

hi ch was

CONDITION OF THE MANUFACTURING DIS-

TRICTS OF LANCASHIRE

The continuance of short-time working by a large por-
tion of the cotton-factories in this district, and the total
stoppage of others, together with the high price of every
article of food, are producing most distressing effects
amongst the operative population ; and these effects will
be aggravated by the cessation of labour which usually
takes place in this (Whitsun) week. A perambulation
which we have just made through some of the streets of
Manchester, usually the most frequented by the factory
hands, suggests the conviction that some calamity has
just passed, or is passing, over the town. No streams of
workers hurrying to and from the mill, meet the passen-
ger ; no thronged shops present themselves; no groups of
laughing, careless people are to be seen gossiping at street
ends. A few children romping you may see here and
there. A few working men, too, you encounter, and re-
mark their troubled and emaciated looks. Here and
there a woman may be seen creeping to the chandler's
shop, to beg for another loaf on credit ; for the pawnbro-
ker has already got hold of all that is tangible as security
for an advance of money. But the bulk of the popula-
tion sit sadly within their nearly desolated homes, too
weak to seek relaxation or consolation out of doors—too
weak and ashamed to make their distresses visible to their
neighbours or to the world. Those even who are in full
work have their share of the prevailing suffering. The
spinners, and other operatives thus in work, contribute
largely, and to their infinite credit. towards the assistance
of those who are not working ; and they are severely
cramped, in addition, by the high prides of food.
Another class are severe sufferers, viz., the small shop-
keepers who supply bread, groceries, &c., to the working
classes on weekly credit. Their customers having neces-
sarily fallen back in their payments, they have gone on
supplying them in the hope of a resumption of working,
and as their only chance of at last being repaid ; and the
hulk of them are either ruined, or are in a struggling con-
dition. The more affluent tradesmen, by whom these are
supplied, are suffering from their ruin, and from the with-
drawal weekly from circulation of so large a portion of
the wages of the district.

So far the manufacturing population have borne their
privations with exemplary patience; and even applica-
tions for parochial aid have been comparatively few, the
sufferers preferring to endure to the last rather than sub-
mit themselves to the dreaded ordeal of the relieving-
officer and the workhouse. Where we hear of largely
increased pauperism throughout the district, it is generally

under a pressure unexampled cannot continue long. Bad
spirits are said to be at work to promote disturbance.
Rumours of impending riot and outrage are freely cir-
culated ; and such rumours, itt periods like the present,
are generally realized ; not, however, by the real sufferers
but by those of whom plunder and mischief are the
objects. _

As yet fever amongst the workpeople generally has not
shown itself in a greatly increased degree, the bulk of that
which is existing being confined to the immigrant Irish,
who swarm through the whole manufacturing districts,
locating themselves in the low lodging-houses, and the
filthy Irish streets and courts which, in every manufac-
turing town and village, that portion' of the population
have set apart for themselves. The rate of mortality,
however, is fearfully high, and is weekly getting higher,
principally from dysentery, diarrhea, &c., and from ex-
haustion. Many a case of death from starvation, we are
credibly assured, might be found amongst the families of
the poor spinners and weavers of this county ; and
should epidemic visit the district, its ravages amongst a
population, many of whom are reduced to the extreme of
emaciation, must be fearful.

In corroboration of what we have above stated, as the
result of our own inquiries on the spot, the following
passage, from a letter addressed to the authorities of
Manchester, by Dr. Howard, one of the physicians of
the Royal Infirifiary in that town, contains some very
startling fact
"It - st-- to those not qtr.

may appear a strong, ann, intimately ac-
quainted with the condition of a large mass of the poor, per-
haps an exaggerated statement for me to make, but neverthe-
less I will not shrink from expressing my firm conviction, that
a great number of the inhabitants of this town are at the pre-
sent moment daily perishing from the efferts of deficiency of
food—absolutely dying from wont. Ido not make this state-
ment rashly or unadvisedly—it is not the theoretical or visional y
opinion of a novice or an enthusist. The condition of the poor
is not a subject which I have only recent'v investigated: my

attention his long been directed to I bare carefully studied
the effects produced among them by deficiency of food; and I
am not likely to be deceived either by the facts and symptoms
I witness, or the statements I hear in my intercourse with them.
My information is not acquired from hearsay—not from the re-
ports of others—it has been pbtained from personal visitation

investigating their diseases I have also inquired into their social
circumstances—have noticed the state of their dwelling's, their
furniture, their eothing, and their food. I have heard their own
statements, and compared these with what I have myself seen.
For nearly eighteen years past I have been constantly connected
with the largest public institutions of the town, either as a re-
sident medical officer or as a physician ; and during this period
, I have, on several occasions, been witness to a great

disease arisin

must candidly own, I have never seen so much and suehaggra-
voted destitution as I have 'net with during the last few weeks.
Within the range of my observations, the present amount of

numbers ere sinking into the grave solely from the want of food."
The patients admitted into the fever ward, Mr. Howard
says, are now frequently brought there from their beds

and almost in a state of nudity.-
What adds to the distressed outward aspect of the ma-
nufacturing districts arc, the swarms of Irish paupers who
throng all the towns and villages, begging importunately,
and in some of the retired outskirts, even threateningly.
The old turnpike road between this port and the interior
is travelled over from morning till night by narties of

these forlorn-looking beings, trainpingon-wards'withoutar
apparent object, or a notion whither they are going, of

routes,

THE LIVERPOOL STANDAR&

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both metals and yarn

INDIA AND CHINA.
THE OVERLAND MAIL,

We have received by express from Marseilles our de-
spatches in anticipation of the Overland Calcutta Mail.
The dates are from Calcutta to the 7th, and from Bombay
to the 15th April.
The hot season was beginning, and the usual result of
general quiet at that period was anticipated. The death
of Akhbar Khan, who is allowed to have died from sud-
den sickness (poison), had paralyzed all the schemes of his
partisans. Nothing of his plans had transpired, but it
seems evident that he contemplated up to the time of his
death to have a conflict (religious war), with the English.
His father was averse to his acts, and, according to Aff-
ghan morality, the notorious son was sacrificed in order,
to remove his father from difficulties. Strange to say,
Akhbar Khan ordered his body to be interred in Balk,
whither it had been removed with ceremony. His father,
Host Mahonamed, had since gone from Cabul to Jellabald,
to settle all that Akhbar Khan had left there in a disturbed
state.

In Lahore tranquility prevailed ; there were not even
any rumours of disturbances. Gholab Singh is described
as busy in his new states, extracting money as fast as he
can from his subjects.
At Lucknow there was a commotion, arising from the
new sovereign having ordered that a temple, wit:eh was
said to have been polluted by the Mahometans, should be
pulled down. The various religious sects got quarrelling
on the subject, and they had got to blows.
In the Nizam's dominions the state of the government
was far from being satisfactory. The new minister and
the Nizam were not on good terms. and the result was
that the affairs of the government were far from being im-
proved. On the contrary, they were deteriorating daily,
so that an outbreak may be expected ere long. It is
feared that some foreign intrigues are at work in the ca-
pital of the Deccan.
There are disturbances in the Rajwarra districts, caused
by a freebooter named Dhoongher Singh, who at the
head of about 4.000 men some -es shows in one place
and soon after in another -1 one. He attacked
Ramghur, plundered several , took black mail from
others burned several dwellings, and started off towards
Bickaneer. The latest news is that he has gone in the
direction of the Sirsa jungles. The British troops had
then to pursue him, for otherwise the native chiefs would
make no exertions. The inhabitants around Almere and
Nusserabad were terrified with the ferocious proceedings
of this band, which must be put down to prevent much
greater confusion. The results of the plundering were

felt in the markets at Bombay, for the native ,merchants

dreaded to make purchases of cotton goods, &C., wnicn
they could not convey to their destination by the usual

The disturbances in the Rajpoot districts are calculated
to augment the traffic on the Indus ; but the monsoon,
which sets in at the mouth of that river in May, will
prevent all communications until the beginning of Sept.
Scinde was tranquil and healthy. Sir Charles Napier,
who had been slightly indisposed, was at Kurrachee.
Nothing- was said of the late invasion of the Seebee
country by the troops from Candahar. The camel corps,
and other corps, were ordered to be put in an efficient
state. Rumour alluded to the probable resignation of
S:r Charles Napier ; but nothing positive was known on
the subject.
The subscriptions for the Irish and Scotch poor were
considerable at Caleutta and Bombay. Madras was about
to follow their example.
There was some disappointmene felt at the manner in
which the railway schemes were suffered to fall to the
ground ; for many persons were sangnine as to the benefit
likely to arise to India from them.

Lords Hardinge and Gough were at Simla, where they
intend to remain during the hot season.
The new Governor of Bombay continued to be popular.
Some of his acts proved his determination to carry on his
government with resolution and independence.
The Commander-in-Chief, Sir Willoughby Cotton,
reached Bombay on the Bth of April, and was sworn into
office on that day.

The commercial advices by this arrivai are not cal-
culated to raise materially the spirits or the activity of
our manufacturing interests, or of exporters to that coun-
try generally. The Calcutta Overland Price Current of
April 7th, states of the market for imports :
" Transactions in produce have been on a model ate scale
throughout the past fortnight, the somewhat unsettled position
of the home markets, by the last advices, fur one or two staples

hitherto in brisk demand here having checked operations, not-
withstanding the decline in exchange and rather snore numerous
arrivals.

"Our import trade continues in a most unsatisfactory state,
purchases having been almost entirely confined to manufac-
tures suited to local requirements ; the position of the money-

lers out of

the market

The duty upon salt had been reduced from Company's
rupees 3 to 2, 12 per maund ; but as the price at the
Golahs is reduced in a still greater degree, the prospect is
considered unfavourable for shipments from Europe. The

" British Cotton Piece Goods.—The inquiry for these fabrics
has on the whole been extremely languid, and although im-
rorters have been showing less firmness in their demands, pur-
chasers cannot be induced to come forward freely i nor can we

preseiit month. after which, however, dealers will most Prob-
ably
.commence to lay in their stocks, in anticipation of the
opening of the rivers. The import of gray skirtings in March

.
improvement to notice ; those doing best are the lighter makes
of 39 inch; low bleached also are doing better than 0 reed and
upwards, whirls are at present in little demand, and heavy in
stock. Of jaconnets also the low and medium makes, both of
gray and bleached, are most wanted, although even these are
not bringing remunerating prices, whilst finer qualities con-
tinue neglected ; the demand for white twills has been 'languid,

in fiiCt almost all the lighter fabrics are in very moderate in

FALL OF THE SHREWSBURY AND CHESTER
RAILWAY BRIDGE OVER THE DEE.-SEVEN
LIVES LOST.

A calamitous accident occurred last night (Monday),
by the fall of a portion of the above bridge, by which
seven lives are ascertained to be sacrificed. The quarter-
past six (p.m.) train, from Chester to Ruabon, started at
its usual time, with four carriages—two first-class and
two second-class—the number of passengers, we under-
stand, being about twelve; and on passing over the
second arch on the Wrexham side of the river Dee, one-
half of the arch next to the Roodee gave way, and fell
into the river, with the line of rails upon which the train
was running, leaving the other half standing. The en-
gine and tender had got over, the latter being so close
to the falling mass that it was thrown off the rails.
The whole of the carriages, however, were precipitated
into the Dee, where they lie endways, almost completely
smashed. • The intelligent superintendent of the Chester
police, Mr. Hill, was shortly after the accident upon the
spot, and under his able directions assistance was rendered
as soon as possible ; and seven of the passengers, who are
now lying dead in the Hospital, were got out. Two others
were extracted, but are not expected to survive ; and
others are missing. The bridge was a rather handsome
structure, lofty, and composed of two arches, of large
span, with horizontal bearings of irons ; and joints up to
a number of arches running along the side of the Roodee.
The line has only been opened a month (since the Mon-
day before Chester races) ; and it is supposed that either
the piers had not been sufficiently consolidated, the
stonework defective, or that the iron bearings had become
warped by the heavy trains (consisting of iron from Rua-
bon) passing over them. Another cause of the insecurity
of the bridge may have been the difficulty always said to
he experienced in getting a foundation in the bed of the
Dee. It is a fortunate circumstance that the train pas-
sing over the bridge in the morning, which, if it had been
precipitated into the river in a similar manner, would
have produced a much more widely spread disaster.
Amongst the lives lost is, we regret to say, Mr. John
Matthews, coach proprietor and driver of the Holyhead
mail, a party well known for his estimable qualities by
many in this town and in Wales, and who leaves behind
him, to regret his loss, a wife and eight children. The
guard of the train was also one of the killed. The bridge,
we understand, was contracted for, and built by, Mr.
Betts, and will have, as a matter of course, to be entirely
taken down and reconstructed.

DECLINE IN THE CORN MARKET.-OPENING
OF THE PORTS OF THE BALTIC.

We have been favoured by an influential and well-
informed house in the corn trade with the substance of
their most recent advices from all parts of the kingdom.
Their most satisfactory feature, so far as the consumer is
concerned, is the almost universal tendency towards a
decline in prices. Various causes may be adduced for
this, the principal being the splendid weather with which
the country has been blessed during the past fortnight.
Another is, the fact that the wants of Ireland are now
pretty welfprovided for; and that foreign wheat imported
into that country is now being shipped to this and other
ports, its place in the sister country being occupied by
coarser sorts of food, such as Indian corn, Indian meal,
&c. The opening of the Baltic ports has also contributed
to dissipate the fears previously entertained of a continua-
tion of .scarcity and high prices. Several grain-laden
vessels arrived in this port from Friday up to yesterday,
from Dantzic, Stettin, &c. ; and the arrivals in London,
Hull, and other ports on the eastern coast, are to a much
larger amount. From the ports of the Black Sea the
importations are not expected to be very heavy until the
latter end of June and July ; but we have the certainty,
that, with the high inducement to direct cargoes here, we
shall be amply supplied to enable us to put on until our
own harvest._ This supply, although in prospect only,

naturally influences holders to realise. ;The America'n'
supply also, it is now beginning to be thought, will be
considerable, as our friends across the water will economise
consumption of wheat by the resort to Indian corn, rather
than omit the opportunity of profiting by the receipt of
the present high prices.
The rates in Liverpool have Fitely been materially
raised by the demand from the southern and western
counties, where the agriculturists appear to have sold out
too freely and too early. We hear of one house having
chartered within a very short period, no less than thirty-

five vessels to carry supplies coastwise, to ports in the
Bristol Channel, and as tar round as Portsmouth. The
demand from this quarter, however, is materially abating ;
and must do so in an increased degree, as supplies from
+ha nnrn. ;v1

It is seldom that the tone of the market can be fairly
judged of by the few transactions which take place on the
intermediate days of our two markets, especially in the
absence of any exciting information. Yesterday, how-
ever, we are informed, that American flour, of the staple

quality could have been bought for 455. per barrel, which
on Friday ranged at about 475. to 475. 6d. This day's
market will probably test the di,position of holders more
decidedly ; and we certainly expect to see reduction the
order of the day, as the trade seeme just now quite para-
lyzed.

During last week no fewer than 95, vessels laden with
corn arrived in London from European ports. A remark-
able and very important feature attaching to these arri-
_ _

grain, is

lie various c

ions of vessel

other countries, among

belong-

.ers of a similar nature.

May 25, 1847.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(BY EXPRESS.)

LONDON CORN MARKET.-YESTERDAY.

The remarkably fine weather and splendid appearance of the
growing crops, together with lower prices in the continental
markets, and an arrival of over 30,000 qrs. of foreign wheat,
have combined to completely paralyse our grain market
this morning, and although the supply of English Wheat was
not large, very little progress could be made in sales until a re-
duction of from 6s. to Bs. under the currency of this day week
was yielded to buyers, at which decline the supply was fairly
disposed of. Foreign was simiiarly depressed, and having but
a small attendance of country buyers but little business re-
sulted.

Indian Corn floating in fair request at our previous currency,
but on the spot 2s. lower than last Monday.
Barley, Malt, Beans, and Peas, are slow of sale, and 2s.
cheaper.

Oats participated in the general dullness, and are ls. to 2s.
cheaper.

SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET.-YESTERDAY

The Beef trade was not so active as on Friday last, on which day
beef advanced in value quite 4d. per 8 lb., yet the currencies
obtained on this day se nnight were firmly supported in every
instance, the priinest Scots readily producing ss. 4d. per 8 lb.,
and at which a good clearance was reality made.
The numbers of sheep were on the decrease, yet the Mutton
trade was Somewhat inactive, at about last week's currencies.
As nearly the whole of the sheep are now out of the wool, it
must be obsery ed that our quotati, ns solely refer to those
sho-n. The best old Downs were selling at ss, Bd. per 81b.
From the Isle of Wight about 31)D Lambs came fresh to hand,
and the arrivals from other quarters were tolerably good. The
Lamb trade was firm, at fully Friday's advanced rates, the best
producing 7s. per 81b.

The Veal trade was very steady, at last week's prices.
In Pigs, only a moderate business was doing, at about sta..
tionary figures.

MONEY MARKET-YESTERDAY

Consols opened this morning rather in advance of the closing
prices of Saturday, and have been done at That elevation,
however, has not been sustained, as they have since fallen back
to 874, at which they are now sellers. Three per Cents. Re-
duced have been done at 804 to and Threi,and-a-Quarter
per Cents. 88 to 72 ; Exchequer-bills maintain their old po-
sition of pat to 2 p.m.

The Sutlej medals for military distribution this Slimmer,
will cost the East India Company £20,000.
The Marquis of Normanby left Paris on Friday, for
London, the general belief being that he would not return
as ambassador.

In consequence of the present growing weather, the
price of flour fell at Canterbury market on Saturday, 42.
to 6s. per sack.

" What time is it, Tom ?" " Just time to pay that lit
tle account you owe me." " Oh, indeed ! Well, I didn't,
think it was halt so late !"

On Friday morning, three trucks on the London and
North-Western railway, were destroyed by fire near Wil-
lesden. The fire is supposed to have originated from a
red hot cinder from the engine.

SUMMARY OF THE EPSOM WEEK.—Total number of
Stakes, 15 ; won by favourites, 5 ; won by non-favourites,
10; horses entered, 511 ; horses started, 150. Total
amount of Stakes, £11,768. Subscriptions, £11,113.
Public money given, £655.
His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constantine of
Russia landed at Woolwich dockyard, on Saturday morn-
ing, from the Black Eagle. His Highness and suite
travelled to town in two of the Queen's carriages and
four, and proceeded to Mivart's Hotel.
GOVERNMENT AND RAlLWAYS.—Government has
issued orders to the raliway companies and officers of pub-
lic works to send in returns of the number of the employed
and the amount of wages paid, with a view to suggesting
some means for stopping the present pressure on the
money market. If they fix upon stopping the works there
will be a pretty to do.

THE IRISH POOR LAW.—Lords Radnor, Monteagle,
and Fitzwilliam have signed a protest, for the following,
among other, singular reasons :—" 1. Because every law
giving to the destitute a claim to relief must of necessity
have a tendency to induce amongst the objects of ifs care
i provident habits; and this tendency is increased in
more than an equal rate. is I" e' • .t-

,ne range o ejects to which
It applies is enlarged and the nature of the relief extended.
—2. Because the Irish people seem, either from natural
constitution or adventitious circumstances, peculiarly
prone to such habits ; and .o them their present distress
may, in my opinion, be mainly traced."

FURIOUS PROJECT FOR RETAINING SMITHFIELD
MARKET.—A scheme is nuw on foot for excavating be-
neath the whole area of Smithfield market, in order to
form abattoirs. The plans are nearly completed, and we
understand will shortly have to be brought before Parlia-

ment. A depth of not less than 25 feet is talked of, as
capable of being applied to the purpose of slaughter-
houses, and without any want of sufficient drainage or
light. The cattle being driven into the market during
the night will be slaughtered on the spot, and thus, the
k, obviate the main objection.to the present
Andrew Moseley is the architect employed.

projectors thin
locality. Mr.
—The Buileer
Latham will pitch his tent at Newton Races. He says
it will be supplied with excellent—everything.
YANKEE MILLER.—A new candidate for Ethiopeau

fame, and we learn highly talented, is, it will be seen,

appearing here. - - .
A drawing for ancient furniture, and other gems of an-
tiquity, after the manner of the art union, is about to
take place in Liverpool—See adv.
ny at this beauti-
ZOOI OGICA, Trn
GARDENS.--he sor.
ful. resort Lai been very numerous and respectable. The
gardens are in first-rate order, ar.d the whole on a gala
night presents the appearance of fairy land. The fire-

landing-place are now b

inning to be appreciated. Daily