The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-30 00:00:00

THE OVERLAND MAIL

The Overland Mail arrived at Marseilles at eight on
Sunday morning. The Dundee, Capt. Scott, of Dundee,
and the Lusianna, Capt. Bruce, of Glasgow, have been lost
in Port Fairy, Victoria.
The despatches which reached London to day state,
that Burmah still caused much uneasiness, but Lord Dal-
housie was negotiating with the King of Ava.
The report that Russia had concluded treaties with
Persia, Bokhara, and Khiva appears to be partially borne
out by the Indian papers.

The North Western Frontier was unsettled.
A tornado had done great damage at Rungpoor, in
Bengal, and a vast number of lives were lost.
The ship William Connall was lost, three of the crew
dik,.v.ed, and it was doubtful if the cargo could be saved-

From China there is no news of the insurrection that
can be depended on.

INDIA AND CHINA.
BOMBAY, APRIL 27.—Money tighter. Considerable
business in imports. Arrivals large. Any change in
prices was in favour of buyers, Ships abundant. Freights
still maintained at £1 to £1 ss. for Liverpool, and £4 ss.
to £4los. for London. Exchange, 2s. 13-16 d. to 2s. 11d.
CALCUTTA, APRIL 18.—Business in imports limited by
holidays. Plain Goods in demand, at better prices ; but
Fancy goods neglected. In Iron little done. Exchange,
2s. id. to 2s. led. Money easy. Freights tending down-
wards.

CANTON, APRIL B.—ln Tea no new feature. Freights
o London £7 10s.

SHANGHAI, Mlucg 30.—Goods dull. Tea advanced.
In Raw Silks a large business.

HOUSE OF LORDS.---3.lospAr, MAY 29.

Owing to this being Restoration Day, their lordships
did not meet.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-MONDAT, MAY 29.

In reply to Sir J. Shelley, the ATTORNEY-GENERAL
stated that there was no intention on the part of govern-
ment to make any alteration at present in the patent law.
In reply to Sir J. Pakington, relative to the proceedings
of the Governor of New Zealand, Mr. F. PEEL entered
into a lengthened statement, in defence of the Governor,
and the course taken by him in connexion with the new
constitution granted to that colony.
In answer to Mr. Blackett, Lord J. RussELT, said that
the Vienna protocol, which had just arrived, contained no
special sanction or recognition of that article in the treaty
between Austria and Prussia which guaranteed neutral
operations in defence of each power.
In reply to a question,
Lord J. RUSSELL, in reference to the present position
of affairs in Greece, said that a force of 6,000 men had
been sent with instructions to occupy the Piraeus, which
step was taken in conjunction with the French Govern-
ment. He further stated that this course had been re-
solved upon in consequence of the intrigues of the Greek
Government, and the attempts of Greek officers to raise
an insurrection against the government of the Sultan.
Correspondence. had been seized containing evidence of
this fact, and showing that the Greek Government were
fully cognizant of these attempts; and it was with the
intention of preventing the Greek Government acting as
an ally of Russia in this war, and raising an insurrection
against Turkey, that France and England had come to a
determination to send troops to occupy the Piraeus.

In reply to Mr. Gibson, Lord PliatEus.rox said the
government had a bill in preparation on the subject of
county rates and expenditure, and it would be laid before
the house after the Whitsuntide recess.
Sir J. GRAHAM, in reply to Lord D. Stuart, described
the postal arrangements for conveying letters to and from
the fleets in the Baltic and in the Black Sea. The
arrangements that were now made were such as would
afford satisfaction to the public and to the two services.
Mr. D. SEYMOUR asked whether it was true that the
newspaper correspondents in Turkey had been prohibited
from proceeding with the forces to Varna and elsewhere?

Sir J. GRAXAM replied that he had no connection what•
ever with the movements of the army. (A laugh.)

THE BRIBERY BILLS.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL withdrew the Bribery Bills
which had relation to Hull, Canterbury, Barnstaple, and
Cambridge. He dwelt upon the difficulty of dealing with
the subject, and said it was from this cause, as well as
from several grave objections to the provisions of the bills
themselves, that the government felt compelled not to
proceed with them.
Sir F. DIESIGER expressed his satisfaction at the deter-
mination.

A short discussion took place, in the course of which,
Mr. J. SMITH asked government what course they in-
tended to pursue with respect to the issue of writs for the
places in question ?
Lord J. RtrssELL said it was the opinion of government
that the writs should not be issued until after the com-
mittee now sitting should have made their report upon
the Bribery at Elections Bills, and before the House of
Lords had expressed its opinion of those bills.
Mr. G. BUTT contended that the writs ought to issue
forthwith.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBB thought the writs ought not to issue
in the present session.
Mr. DISRAELI said seven measures had been promised
by government, three of which they had withdrawn,
on three of which they had been defeated, and on the
seventh they had received several considerable, though
partial defeats. They had been defeated on the Bill for
changing the law of Settlement, the Education Bill for
Scotland, and the Parliamentary Oaths Bill ; they had
withdrawn the measures foe the disfranchisement of a
large portion of the constituency, the measure for chang-
ing the Civil Service, and the measure for Parliamentary
Reform ; and the seventh was the Oxford University Bill,
on which they had been partially defeated. He asked
government what prospect they had of carrying these bills
when they brought them forward ?
Mr. BRTGHT doubted whether the noble lord would be
able to support the view he had expressed.
Lord J. RUSSELL defended the government, and taunted
Mr. Disraeli with not having made any attempt to disturb
the government. The right hon. gentleman could not
say, with reference to the Exchequer Bonds for instance,
that he possessed the confidence of the house.
Mr. DISRAELI warmly vindicated himself, and re-
preached Lord J. Russell with having deserted his party.
Sir G. GREY regretted the acrimeneous discussion, and

attributed it solely to Mr. Disraeli. He had himself
advised Lord J. Russell to join Lord Aberdeen's Cabinet.
Colonel PEEL, though a Conservative, would not he 3
party to such attacks on the government.
Lord J. RUSSELL again vindicated himself. If he were
of opinion that the government was not carrying On the
war with vigour, and with a view to a safe and honourable
peace, he would not continue a member of it.
Mr. OSBORNE animadverted strongly on the conduct of
Mr. Disraeli.
Mr. Disearmr offered a few words in explanation; and
Mr. WALPOLE declared his entire belief in Mr. Disraeli 5
sincerity with reference to Jewish emancipation, and de'
fended the course taken by the Derby Administration.
Mr. BRIGHT was convinced that Lord J. Russell OA
actuated by highly honourable motives in joining TAr_l
Aberdeen's government ; at the same time it apneare",„l,
that the cabinet contained in its elements %via'
prevented its being able to act for the welfare of the
country, yet in its financial measures it was wide'
niably successful, but in no others, although many of
its measures were admirable. If, however, the noble
lord found that all the measures of government ore
a failure, he (Mr. Bright) was not quite sure that it weal
not be his duty, and that of his colleagues, to endeavour
to form some other combination which might prove more
successful.
Sir J. PAXINGTON defended Mr. Disraeli.
Mr. GLADSTONE entered into a lengthened explanation'
of the circumstances connected with the defeat of the
Derby Government, and afterwards vindicated the polleg
of the present administration. The discussion then tee'
urinated, and the bills withdrawn.
The order of the day for the second reading of the E 5"
chequer Bonds (£6,000,000) Bill having been read, some
discussion took place, Sir H. WILLOUGHBY expressing
hope that precautions would be taken to prevent the
bonds being converted into a permanent funded debt.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that he
could only state that there should be no addition to the
funded debt without the consent of parliament ; but be
declined to pledge himself with respect to the future.
Mr. HUME recommended the Chancellor to obtain ta`,
sanction of Parliament for every step which he found
necessary to adopt.
After some remarks from Mr. Tnoniaxy, Mr. Go-5,
and Mr. HENLEY, the bill was read a second time.
The Ways and Means report was brought up, and the
Consolidated Fund Bill read a third time.
On the second reading of the Excise Duties Bill beill=
proposed, Mr. RicAnno hoped that the bill would not V
pressed until an opportunity had been given of discussir';
this measure.
Mr. WILSON explained the details of the measure, and
maintained the justice of the scale of duties adopteuf
stating his belief that one uniform duty was wholly
practicable. It was the intention of Government to Pr°'
hibit refining in Bond in future, and therefore to repeal
those clauses in former acts which gave that power. ire
stated the reasons which influenced the Government ja
deciding as they had done on the subject of sugar
breweries. As regards the time of the duties taking effect:
he now proposed four weeks instead of six weeks, as au
first intended ' • and, with respect to the amount, he Pre'
posed that the duty on foreign sugar should be 165., bat
that the old duty should remain in duration four weeks
longer.
A discussion followed, in which Mr. RICARDO and gr'
MILNER GIBSON opposed the bill going into committee
that evening, in order that further consideration might be
given to it after the Whitsuntide recess.
Mr. GLADSTONE suggested that the second reading
should be taken, and the bill be considered in commit%
on Friday ; but, if it were the wish of the house, it COu.`
be postponed to the Thursday in the Whitsuntide week.
Mr. MOFFATT moved that the bill should not be Oa.
sidered in committee until Friday week.
The suggestion of the CHANCELLOR of the ExcuEcitis
postponing the committee until Friday was ultimately
agreed to.

-On the second reading of the Stamp Duties Bill, ‘,O
Mr. VANCE objected to the imposition of a StamP
Foreign Bills of Exchange.
Mr. HUME also opposed the bill, and gave notice that
he should move to strike out the 3rd and 4th clauses
committee.
On the motion for the Medical Graduates (University 0f
London) Bill going into committee,
Lord PALMERSTON moved that the bill be committed
this day fortnight.—Agreed toy
The Ecclesiastical Courts Bill was read a second titte'
Several other bills were advanced a stage.

• In reference to the Stannaries Court; Bill,
The ATTourtEr-GENR:a 4a. said a measure was under
consideration.
The bill was withdrawn. -
The Industrial and Provident Societies Bill was 1)04•
poned till Tuesday, June 13. bill
The LORD ADVOCATE obtained leave to bring in a
on the subject of parish schoolmasters in Scotland, has
,T 1
previously spoken at some length on the general Vow"Z
of education.
Mr. DUNLOP, and other Scottish members, addressed
the House on the bill, in connection with the question o'
education in Scotland.

Other orders were disposed of, and the House
at five minutes to one.

BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S—Tn:

Danyr.-3 to 1 agst Dervish (at one time
4 to 1 agst Mr. Gully's two, 6 to 1 agst Ando'
agst The Trapper, 10 to 1 agst King Tom, 1?
Wild Huntsman, 15 to 1 each agst gospodar
and Neville, 25 to 1 agst Knight of St. Geor
each agst Canute, Alembic, and Early Birds
New Warrior, 1,000 to 10 each agst WeihaL
Plover, all tk ; 10 to 1 agst Hermit, 50 to 1 ags
both offered.

OAK 9.-3 to 1 agst Meteora (at one time
5 to 1 agst Bribery, tk, 10 to 1 asst Sortie,
Honeysuckle (at first 6 to 1 tk), 12 to 1 agst

FUNDS, STOCK, AND SHARE I%IA RKET• ri
English Securities opened with increased animatilYie re'
Consols, influenced by an excess of purchases,alud to 11'
ceipts of specie from America, advanced raPA- • 16
buyers; from this point a reaction set in, and Conso.,.oys
ceded to 91, buyers, but closed a shade higher. Rai'lent•
fluctuated with Funds, and an average advance of 1 per 1,4,1
which occurred, was not maintained. Land anti C fre,,,
Palace shares receded on a pressure of sales. Banking sn'
displayed activity, and, in some instances, improvek„.si,
Foreign, Russian in demand, and advanced 1 percent. D'lr
cans heavy.
Consols, Account .. cLO
Consols, Nio
BPaRnIkC Es St
0. c k 204 60
Do. Nloney.... I ''• 4 Exqr. Bills, L. & 5... par 4 P
Three&QrperCents.. 90i I

FOREIGN STOCKS.
Mexicans 24j ' s
Spanish Passives .... 4i
Spanish Deferred
Do. Threes 391 Do. Four & *Halves 82

SHARES.
Amberg.,Nottinghlun,RAlLWAY Ii
Leeds Northern l9l
and E. Junction.... 41 2 London &N. Weatei n 981 9
Caledonian
Do. Preference
Eastern Counties
East Lancashire 6O 1 Midland Stock
Edinburgh & Glasgow 54 6 North British 32i ""
Great Northern sBa sa Do. Preference :: I
Do. A 73 5 North Staffordshire.. _1 91
Great Western
Lanc.and Yorkshire 62} York, Newcastle, and FA g
Do. Fifths 7f 7 Berwick ... ... t .... 78 9
London,Brighton, and York and N. Midland ,
South Coast lO2l 3i Do. Preference.. • •
LAND SHARES. nail
Australian Agricultural 46i 7l{Peel River ......... .l O--- 16
_
4
S. Australian — {Van Dieman"s. ..... - • i IPI
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