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enterprise of the nation, one condition only is re-
-the return of confidence amongst commer:

quired

in each other, and in the preservation of
ease and order. • Give us this desideratum, confi-
dence, and we shall very, speedily .see the indus-
trious and well conducted portion of the people
employed and, restored to something like their
wonted condition of ,comfort. As for the sort of

gentry who spout .M Convention or: at Chartist
gatherings, they viili..Pr.6ably be found, uneni
Toyed, and brawlingto,the end of the chapter:

There are some s(r-a pci e •portents in the.political
. r 5
idrizon—portents.pf. pining change, foi:Whjch it
'ould be well to be Prepared in time, A susp,i
is calm hangs around the.wiirld of party, broken
rings and squabbks of

only 'by

asmual scene,
leader has to be rebuked, or

when some Chartia

some incipient rebel has to be put down., but the
main stream of legislation flows on without a
ripple. Sir Robert nods approvingly at Lord John.
The followers of each appear to understand the
meaning of each other, and the unwonted harmony
between their chiefs. On the main practical mea-
sures which are brought before the legislature, op-
position there is none worthy of the name ; and the
ex-leader is either virtually a silent member of his
late opponent's government, or he is "biding his
time " for a movement of his own in advance.

The latter, we suspect. is the case : and such
ought to he the conclusion of every man who has
dispassionately studied the history of the past poli-
tical career of that very slippery statesman. The
mind of Sir Robert Peel is .never more actively
taxed than when, to all external appearance, it is at
rest. His most important movements have ever
followed such-periods of apparent inactivity. His
political triumphs have ever been surprises. He has
lulled his unsuspecting opponents into the con-
sciousness of security ; and then overwhelmed them
with a step in advance, so fir beyond expectation
as to take away not only their breath, but that of
the party which he drags with him, with pure
amazement at his daring and his monstrous incon-
sistency. We need not refer to his repeal of the
Test Acts, to his conduct with respect to the Eman-
cipation Bill, to his extensive modification of the
Tariff, or to his latest and greatest strategic effort,
the repeal of the Corn Laws. His policy has been
all of a piece throughout, disappointing and unac-
countable alike to his own supporters and to the
party ovosed to him.
What, then, it will he asked, is the most proba-
ble field upon which the daring versatility of this
man will next be displayed. To enable us to ap-
proach a solution of the question we must enquire
what is the great difficulty, with which the present
or a future Government will have to deal. It is
the old and acknowledged difficulty of Sir Robert
Peel—lreland. That wretched country has to be
tranquillized, either by concession or by force. In
its present condition, and in the present threaten-
ing aspect of European society, it is manifestly
dangerous; a source of weakness to the British
empire rather than of strength; a cancerous sore in
our side, instead of a, useful and efficient limb.
Disaffection and threatened rebellion in Ireland
must be crushed, or be coaxed into a state of rest.
There are other monster evils, too, to be grappled
with in that country. Whilst Great Britain is
taxed by her turbulence, she is taxed tenfold more
heavily by her teeming pauperism. She is inun-
dating our large towns with helpless and degraded
outcasts—a population ready to snatch the bread

out of the mouths of our own labouring masses,
and even to appropriate the offal which they cast
from them—a population bringing with them the
contamination of filthy habifs, steeped in ignorance
and superstition, and hut too ready to rush into
crime. This evil can be dealt with only in Ireland;
and must,be grappled by a strong hand, guided by
a vigourous determination. The attempt must be
made not only in consideration of Ireland herself,
but in justice to England. To this task, we are
satisfied it is that Sir Robert Peel is directing his
mind; and the important qu'estion arises—" what
is the nature of the policy to which he is likely to
resort ?—to force, or to a large measure of conces-
sion ?" We believe most firmly that his policy will
be of the latter kind; and that the measure of con-
cession resorted to by the Right Hon. Baronet will
stop little, if at all, short of a REPEAL OF THE
LEGISLATIVE UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN
AND IRELAND.

We may possibly startle the timid reader. by such
an anticipation. It is, however, no new, or hastily
adopted conclusion; and we claim, moreover, some
credit for the correctness with which we have for-
merly pointed out the course of action to be ex-
pected from this extraordinary man. Long before.
Sir Robert Peel had committed himself by any
overt act or expression; whilst, in fact, as the leader
of a powerful party, he was battling for agricultural
protection, we warned our readers in the,columns
of the STANDARD, that his hands, and none: btit
his, would deal the final blow against that interest;
that Sir Robert Peel would repeal the Corn Laws.
At the same time we ventured to prophecy that he
would deal with the. Church in Ireland, and Repeal
the Union. The one prophecy came true; the
other we firmly believe will be verified. The one
had in it as great an amount of improbability at
the time as the other has now. • . • • •.

What are our grounds for the supposition that
this step . is a foregone conclusion with the'Rig4
Hon. Baronet? They are many and strong. We
repeat_that there are but two courses open, to him,
with respect to this Irish difficulty,--a coercive
course and. concession. His policy throughout the
whole of his career us a statesman has leaned: to.
the latter course—to concession, Then,. as to. the
extent of that concession, is there any man mad
enough to suppose that Sir Robert will 'be content
to rely upon the effect to be produced by peddling
instalments of the entire demand made ? Recol-
lect, when he takes up the task of settling this or
any other question, his aim will be, as it has inva-
riably been, to gain the wind of his opponents—to
place Lord John Russell and his party in the rear.
Sir Robert Peel is not blind. to the signs of the
times

No one knows better than he that instal-
ments will not calm the present excited state of
the Irish mind. He knows well that he rnusttarry
Ireland with him by a coup-dc-main, or he is lost.
He must gather round him an enthusiastic frenzy.:
he must deal with the whole question at once. It
will be easier for him to succeed in so doing than
to succeed in a step by step battle with the Irish
landlords, middlemen, the. Irish Protestants and
Protestant sympathy in this country. Besides, Sir
Robert Peel .is conscious—he cannot be other Wise

—that one step in the way of concession is virtu-
ally the whole distance. Neither one step, nor a
dozen steps, will appease the gentlemen who are
longing to "let slip the dogs of war" in Ireland ;
the amateur proficientS in the use of the rifle and
the pike. Concede one step to armed disaffection,,'
and, we repeat, that one step brings about the whole.:
But, if there were no other grounds wanting "to
warrant our suspicions as to the character of com-
ing events. we think it is supplied by a series of
articles which have appeared in the columns of. the
London Times during the
.past week. The writer
of the articles in question is at some pains to en-

lighten, or rather to remind us of the heavy bur-
thens which Ireland in its Present position entails
upon the British Public. The assertion is broadly
made that the loss of our present hold upcin Ire-
land would be a gain to England ; that we could
se with every substantial benefit, which she
s us, and should profit by the absence of her
rism, and the depressing influence which it
es upon the condition of our working poor.

are not unlikely to make an i

Hession

es in our large towns, and even• in
our agricultural districts. And although they are
ptit forward ostensibly to sheen to Ireland how
much she may possibly lose by her present English

upon the mas

to stew to England how much she may -gain, in
peace, in good Order, and in the labouring popula-
tion by such a change. • They are feelers. They
are intended to try our, pulse. And, it must-be
borne in mind that, should they prove so, it would

acted as the avant courier of a change deterthined
upon—the reflex of the mind of Sir R. Peel. •
Another question may present itself—why do we
impute such a policy to the right hon. baronet ?
May not the course indicated he that resolved upon
by the preSent. Ministry ? Our answer is, first that
we entertain a more favourable opinion.of Lord J.
Russell's honesty; and next that he could not, if
disposed, carry the measures referred to. Lord
John may advance half way, and fail ; Sir Robert
will go the *hole distance. ••

DEATH FROM TARING POISON.—An inquest was held
yesterday before Mr. Curry', touching the death of Mary
Ann Bradshaw, a young woman of 19 years of age. who
lived in St. David's- place, NV arren-street. Deceased bad
' • .

been in a very desponding state of mind last week; but did
not reveal the cause, or utter any complaint to Mrs. At-
kinson, who was her sister, and with whose family she
resided. On Saturday morning, deceased went into her
mim room, and was soon afterwards heard vomiting. Her
ter found her in bed; and' she (deceased) said she was
and., withoututtering another word, died in about

a.minute. From further evidence it appeared that de-
ceased had been keeping company with an engineer
who lives in this Own, for some days; and that •.she
had on Friday empl6ked a boy to purchase her a penny-
worth of salts of sorrel; which he did, delivering it to her
at her request privately. Mr. Burrows, surgeon; Who
made a post niortem examination, found the inner Mem"-
brane of the stomach eltarret. and changed into a.keiati;
nous substance, 'ail' effect that would be produced. )if a
vegetable poison in the onteuts of the stomach. He had
no doubt but that death was caused by poison. Salts of
sorrel was a deadly. poison. On further exarnination, be
.gad reason to sUppose.fhat there had been reeentitnpkeg-
nation. The jury retuned a verdict to the effect that—
"deceased died from taking poison witll3l-, Shy wrg LI 3

State of temporary insanity

SIR JOSHUA WALMSLEY AND HIS " IMPOR-

TANT MOVEMENT."

There is still hope, it would seem, for the country ; al-
though the country may be slightly surprised at the quar-
ter from which it has sprung up. Sir Joshua Walmsley
has originated a movement which has for its object the
formation of a parliamentary party, for the purpose of
pressing forward the extension of the suffrage, vote by
ballot, annual parliaments, and a revision of the existing
system of taxation. Already the movement has received
the adhesion of a number of the liberal members, by
whom Mr. Joseph Hume has been chosen chairman, and
Mr. Richard Cobden, deputy-chairman, and, no doubt,
we shall shortly see them set vigorously to work.
With respect to one of the objects of this new party—
the securing of a remodification of the existing system of
taxation—we approve of it entirely ; but we should have
augured more favourably of their success had it been made
the object of a distinct movement, in which members of
all shades of political opinion might co-operate. There
are many excellent members of the conservative party
who are heart and soul with the middle classes, with
respect to the unequal pressure of the income tax, and to
the impolicy of some of our other imposts. But the
course adopted of mixing up the practical question of
taxation with such questions as extended suffrage, vote by
ballot, and annual parliaments, must operate as a wet
blanket thrown in their faces, and prevent any real and
effective co-operation on the part of such conservatives.
Besides, the country at large will scarcely be willing to
accept of a democratic settlement of our fiscal system by
a party which represents almost exclusively the free trade
section of the manufacturing and trading interests. Thework-
ing classes ought to have no confidence in such a party,
whose policy throughout has been to regard as paramount
the interests of the capitalist and the employer of labour,
whilst they leave the labourer to struggle for himself. Our
legislation for some years past has been one uninterrupted
series of concessions to this party, which has saddled us
with a permanent property and income tax, whilst it has
depressed the condition of the working man, by letting in
upon the country the competition of the foreigner; and
it is much to be suspected that any modification of taxa-
tion, coming from such a party, will only be designed to
relieve themselves further at the expense of the landowner
and the working classes. The bait held out to the latter
is a cunningly devised one. A pretended advocacy of the
points of the charter may blind them for a moment, and
lead them away from a consideration of the real evils
which press upon them. But the chartist portion of the
working classes may remember a certain sham co-opera-
tion with them, which was offered by the league gentle-
men some three or four years ago, and abandoned without
a blush, when their object—the repeal of the corn laws—
was attained. They might also see, in the results which
have followed that boasted cure "for all the ills which
flesh is heir to," some grounds for doubting the wisdom,
as well as the honesty of intention towards them, of these
new friends.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SOUTH SCHOOL.

Yesterday afternoon the girls connected with the above
school. in Cornwallis-street, presented their mistress,
Miss Hardcastle, with a handsome writing-desk, accom-
panied with the following address, being the second pre-
sent she has received from them. The new situation to
which Miss, Hardcastle is going, is the mistressship of
St. Augustine's School, where she will no doubt be re-
warded by her usual success in imparting instruction :

" Liverpool, April 17, 1848.

" Dear Miss Hardcastle,
" We, the girls of the Church of England School, Cornwallis-
street, beg your acceptance of the accompanying desk, in testi-
mony of the esteem we feel for the unwearied attention you
have shown us while acting in thecapacity of mistress; and we
would hope that you may be blessed in all your undertakings
through life, and that you may reap the fruit of the seed you
have endeavoured to BOW in each of our hearts sevenfold into
your own bosom. We also wish you every happiness in the
situation to which you are going, and that your days may pass
happily and pleasantly on, that, when you are called away from
this earth, it may bethe summons to -a brighter sphere, where
you may enjoy a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
" Church of England south School', Cornwallis-street."

OPENING OF THE NEW CHAPEL OF EASE AT

AINTREE

One of the most interesting and instructive events that
has occurred in this neighbourhood for many years was
witnessed on Sunday last by the opening of the New
'Chapel at Aintree. _

e building now used for Divine Worship was for-
merly the well-known " Cock-pit," adjoining the Race
Course, which, by the enterprise and liberality of a few of
the neighbouring agriculturists, and the munificence of
the Earls of Derby and Sefton, has been converted into
a commodious Chapel and licensed by the Archbishop of
Canterbury. It contains sittings for about 400 persons—
one half of which are free.
It is not to be wondered at that the conversion of a
building erected for a pursuit so cruel, and now happily
illegal, into a Temple of the meek and lowly Jesus should
have excited great interest. This was fully testified by
the respectable and numerous congregation which was
.ass-embled on Sunday last, amongst whom it was gratify-
ing- to notice the Earl and Countess of Sefton, William
M'Cormack, Esq., of Bootle Hall, and family ; R. Led-
ger, Esq., and family ; Robert Frodsham, Esq., R.
Woods, Esq., surgeon ; T. F. Roskell, Esq. ; H. C.
lieloe, Esq. ; J. Hanipson, Esq., and family; 11. B.
Carter, Esq. ; John Johnson, Esq., Kirkdale ; John
WoOds, Esq., solicitor ; Ed. Rogerson, Esq. ; T. Tarlton,
Esq., &c. The morning service was performed in a
solemn and impressive manner by the newly-appointed
Minister, the Rev. William Henry Vernon, whose piety
'arid zeal, especially among the railway labourers in this
neighbourhood, has been long known and appreciated.
The Rev. Dr. Hume preached a truly eloquent discourse.
'choosing for his text part of the 25th and 26th verses of
the 6th chap. of Judges,,--"-Throw down the altars of
Baal, and build an altar to the Lord." The learned
preacher took occasion to touch upon the various features
of idolatry, which chiefly consisted in human sacrifice and
acts of cruelty, and proceeded to show that cruelty was
ever a characteristic of ignorance, concluding his discourse
by some excellent practical observations, and an appeal to
the congregation for their aid to defray the necessary
expenses incurred in the accomplishment of the happy
change that they had that day witnessed.
In the afternoon the Chapel was again filled to over-
flowing, and a most appropriate discourse was preached
by the Rev. David James, A.M.,of Kirkdale, who chose
for his text the 24th verse of he 9th chap. of 1 Cor.—
" So run that you may obtain," and, following the exam-
ple of St. Paul, he endeavoured to fix upon the minds of
the hearers the importance of so running the . Christian
race that they should finally obtain the prize of Eternal
Life, taking frequent occasion to familiarize the congrega-
tion with the subject by contrasting the various incidents
of the Christian race, with the rules, discipline, and
training, observed on the neighbouring course, and the
glorious superiority of the prize to be, obtained.
The practical good effected by theSe excellent sermons
may in some degree be tested by the fact that the col-
lections amounted in this small chapel to no less a sum
than £39 14s. 4.1 d, which will leave the promoters within
about £lO of the total cost incurred ; and it is confidently
hoped that even this balance will very soon be collected.
It only remains to add that until the alteration above
referred to was accomplished, the nearest place of wor-
ship was at a distance of at least two miles f'rom Aintree.
The Chapel will henceforth be called St. Peter's, the
name having been selected from the 2nd Lesson of the
morning service, and is peculiarly appropriate.
The building has been fitted up by Messrs. J. and J.
Parr, of Litherland. The communion, pulpit, and
reading-desk furniture, has been supplied by Mr. J. Ellis,
of Ranelagli-place, who has displayed great taste. The
tablet of glory over the communion table has an admi-
rable effect. It has been presented by Mr. Cletherall, of
Gt. George's-street.
The committee are deeply indebted to John Motthers-
head, Esq., for his indefatigable exertions and valuable
services in superintending.the fitting up.of the chapel.

The Bishop of Hereford will be enthroned it is said
to-morrow, (Wednesday).

Miss Emily Grant's grand concert will, as appears by
it advertising columns, take place on Monday next,
Ider the patronage of the Earl and Countess of Sefton,

and Mr. and Mrs. Blundell, Crosby-hall, who will be
present on the occasion and for such a musical treat we
are -glad to Fee Mr. Loacy announced so soon after Mr.
Reeves. This will be Mr. Lockey's first public appear-
ance-in Liverpool, though so often before the Manchester
public, with whom,. and especially the musical_ critics, he

appears to be a greater tavouriie than Mr. Reevesomd
which appears to he also the opinion of the Manchester
correspondent of the Musical World, which, in its last
number, draws a contrast between those gentlemen, rather
favourable to Mr. Lockey, of which the following may be
taken as a specimen :—" The air, ' Oh! Liberty
livered in a chaste, pure style by Mr. I

. , .ey, was such
as, would have done Mr. Reevesgood to have heard."
The public, however, will be soon able to judge for
themselves. _

A MELANCHOLY INSTANCE OF JUVENILE DEPRAVITY.
—At the Police-court, yesterday, a • good-looking, but
plainly dressed man, named William Tinsley, appeared in
the witness-box, against a little hoy, who was brought. to
the bar, (who was booked as John Smith,) and who did
not appear to be more than nine or ten years of age. The
complainant said he much regretted that he was under
the necessity of appearing against his own son, who had
robbed his shop, which-was kept, in his absence, by his
wife, of £1 ss. 6d. in silver, besides gold. He (complain-
ant) had been some yearS at sea, and
.on his last return

from abroad, tie was IBC only survivor. out of the ship's
company. His employers had testified their approval of
his conduct by presenting him with a handsome present,
(a silver snuff-box and £20,) besides finding him a situa-
tion as warehouseman. Some of this money the prisoner
had taken, and had frequently stolen articles from the
shop,. His conduct had nearly broken his mother's heart,
and she was in delicate health. He (complainant) had
reasoned seriously with lava, . and had done all he could
to bring him forward respectably in the world, but with-
out avail. He had procured him a ship, that he might
go to sea; hut he had run off with other property, and
absented himself until.after the ship sailed, which she did
on Thursday last. The complainant thought a few months'
in gaol might tend to redeem him. Mr. Rushton said
the gaol was not a place for the improvement of Young
delinquents, as the building would not admit of a proper
classification of the prisoners. He urged, as ..the best
mode of treating the case, that the prisoner should be
sent for trial, and after the result, and he was sentenced,
the Recorder, on learning all the facts; would, he doubted
riot, take steps to get him admitted into the Tenitentiary,
where he might derive some wholesome correction and
advice, The father said. he felt grateful to Mr. Rushton
for. the
.consWeration* he had given to the case, and the
onelnsimihe had orrir6d fit was the best, The prisoner
was then committed for trial,

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ARTISAN'S SOIREE AT THE CONCERT-HALL,

LAST NIG tiT.

Yesterday evening, a soiree was given at the Concert-
hall, Lord Nelson-street, which was very numerously
attended by a mixed company of most respectable males
and females, the latter, if anything, predominating.
Amongst the attractions announced was the presence of
the Earl of Sefton, who was to address a few words to
the assemblage ; and, in addition to a vocal corps, of great
excellence, including Mr. Henry Russell, Ryalls, and
others, Mr. Read, the celebrated elocutionist of this
town, was announced in one of his most admired efforts—
the trial scene in the " Merchant of Venice," which has
been given by him, and received with enthusiastitappro-
bation, by some of the most enlightened audiences in
Europe. In addition, Mr. Ballantine was announced to
exhibit the working of the electric telegraph and the
electric clock; and the Rev. Geo. Dawson was to address
the working classes, as were several other gentlemen of
the locality.

An excellent tea having been concluded, preparations
were made for the more important portion of the evening's
proceeds. At this period we noticed the Right Hon. the
Earl of Sefton, T. R. Curtis, Esq., Nathl. Caine, Esq.,
the Rev. G. Dawson. Wm. Rathbone, Esq. The Earl of
Sefton announced that the National Anthem would be
sung by Miss Whitnall; and expressed a hope that the
audience would join effectually in the chorus.
God save the Queen was then sung, joined in by the
company, and very excellently sung; after which his
Lordship proceeded to address the meeting. In so doing
he paid a high compliment to the manner in which this
institution, which he had only lately visited for the first
time, was conducted. On that first occasion he had re-
turned home gratified with what he bad witnessed, and in
admiration of the kindness and attention exhibited by the
members. That evening they had a rich treat before
them ; and he himself came to be interested and instructed.
Intellectual were here substituted for sensual amusement;
and there was this difference between a Saturday evening
spent here and in some other places; that there was ne-
ensary after it no latch key at night, and no headache in
-the morning. (Loud and continued cheers.) After a few
passing remarks upon the events of the day, the noble lord
concluded by introducing the secretary to read the report,
which gave a highly gratifying account of the progress of
the institution from its commencement. It had encoun-
tered opponents whose opinions were entitled to respect,
and amongst them the pious, who were against Saturday
night concerts, as being on the eve of Sunday ; but they
(the committee) thought this was an ill-founded objection,
and he alluded to the concert rooms, and their demoral-
izing effects; and there were thirty-six of these houses in
the town. It was to counteract the evil influence of these
places that the Saturday evening concerts were commenced.
Their object was to correct and moralize the amusement.
He traced the prospects and progress of the institution and
its funds from the beginning, and stated that there was a
balance in favour of the institution. The surplus could only
be at the disposal of the Northern Mechanic's Institution.
It was hoped they would soon be enabled to establish
schools. A course of lectures was also to be given, for
the working classes, the admission to be only a penny.
They also intended to offer prizes (say £5O) to artizane
for the best specimens in their respective occupations;
and they also hoped to be enabled to establish a reading-
room. The mechanics must, however, trust chiefly to
themselves for the increased prosperity of the institution ;
for, though royalty patronised them, and nobility had
aided and personally come amongst them, this would not
accomplish the final object unless the mechanics came
forward themselves. The committee and friends of the
institution were willing to work for them, but not to beg
for them. (Cheers.)
Mr. W. RATRBONE made his appearance, amidst great
cheering, and paid a high complement to Mr. Caine. Why
should the working classes not have their music as well as
the rich. Pious persons who had opposed the institution
were under a mistake, for these Saturday nights' concerts
had, to a great extent, filled the church next day. He
concluded by proposing three cheers for Mr. Caine, and
long life to him, which were beartly given.
Mr. CAINE briefly and feelingly returned thanks, ex-
pressing his desire hereafter to do his best for the further-
ance of objects in view, and urged the mechanics to
support the concerts by their contributions, which would
accomplish all.

Mr. Russell here sung " The Slave Ship" with great
feeling and effect. This he followed up by singing, with
much facetiousness, " Why don't the men propose ?"
GEORGE DAWSON, A.M., then spoke at great length,
and with great eloquence and effect, on the general politics
of nations, and the various panaceas for all evils put forth
by demagogues and charlatons, whose doctrines he hap-
pily ridiculed—aseribing all evil government to individuals
themselves, and urging that no man or class of men who
hod acquired nobility of mind, by well using the industrial
and moral powers that belonged to them, could be long
misgoverned. His speech contained some close reasoning.
and was alternately grave, philosophical, and in the
similies employed, ludicrously amusing.
The CHAIRMAN, after a few remarks on the previous
proceedings of the evening, stated that the more amusing
portion of the evening's entertainment would now be pro-
ceeded with, and he called upon Mr. Russell.
That gentleman then sang—first, " Let's be gay," and
afterwards, " The Gambler's Wife." Both were admi-
rablg sung ; and in the latter, the singer introduced a
deep and affecting degree of pathos.
Mr. READ, professor of elocution, then presented, after
a short preface, explanatory of the previous scenes and
the general plot of the play, the trial scene from the
"Merchant of Venice," the several characters of the
Duke, Antcnio, Shylock, Portia, and Nerissa, being de-
livered by him in vocal changes, to representthe probable
voices of the various characters. The performance was
a very clever one, and did great credit to Mr. Read.
Mr. Russell—" I'm'Afloat." On being called for an
encore. Mr. R. stated he should be happy to sing " There's
a good Time coming Boys,' provided the audience would
join in the chorns. The noble chairman, however, re-
tqiun ees
et exdb
bfiirts
htehealtecttbriec at
ett rll
eigeinacpeh sahno Mr. Ballan-
Mr. John Smith addressed a few remarks to the audi-
ence, and concluded by'proposing a vote of thanks to the
Earl of Sefton. du led] ohceka.r

His Lordship replied in very feeling terms.
Mr. Russell and the company then sang " There's a
good time coming boys," and the meeting dispersed.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
(BY EXPRESS.)
STATE OF THE CONTINENT.

The crisis comes on rapidly in France. The Govern-
ment have placarded all Paris with denunciations against
the return of any but extreme Republicans to the Assem-
bly, while on the other hand the discontents of the.work-
man rapidly increase. Yesterday several thousand work-
men marched to the Hotel de Ville, headed by M.
Blanqui, to demand the dismissal of M. Marrast and " the
National" clique ;'' and, in the course of the day the ho-
tels of the members of the Provisional Government re-
ceived troops for the protection of the ministers !

-YESTERDAY

The genera] tenour of the continental intelligence has, in the
absence of any animation in the Consol market, rather tended
to depress prices. The quotation at the commencement of
business was 82k 1 fur account, and after being done at a and
for money, they declined to 81/, and are now buyers at that
fraction. The principal part of the business has been done for
money. Three per Cents. Reduced have been sold from 80i to
4, the Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents, from 81i to 1, Bank
St.ck 186 to Bi, India 230 ; Exchequer-bills 40 42, and India
Bonds 18 pm.

LONDON CORN MARKET.—YESTERDAY.
At this day's market we had only a short supply of English
Wheat, which sold here freely, and on rather better terms than
were procurable on Wednesday. Having a large arrival of
foreign no advance could be realised, but at our previous cur-
rency there was a moderate sale for fine Polish Odessa and
Lower Baltic qualities.

Floating cagoes of Indian Corn met more inquiry, and
former rates would be freely paid for cargoes off the coast,
which, however, are scarce, and difficult to be procured. Those
more distant are held for rather more money, so but little
business resulted.

As the malting season is fast drawing to a close, Barley ruled
quiet, and only the finest Chevalier could be disposed of at
late rates.

Malt, Peas, and Beans in steady consumptive damand, with
out change in value.

THE FINANCIAL REFORM ASSOCIATION

We understand that, a few days since, a meeting of
several gentlemen intimately connected with the com-
merce of the town, took place, at which it was resolved to
form an association, the objects of which are to consist in
directing public opinion to the following principles :-
Ist. A general retrenchment in the national expendi-
ture.

2nd. The revision of the assessed taxes
tax, and of the excise and stamp duties.
3rd. The transfer to direct taxation of those imposts
which interfere with the industry and limit the subsistence
of the people..
4th. The equitable apportionment of all needful taxa-
tion.

.of the malt

sided at the meeting,
Mr. A. 11. Wylie, Mr.

We are informed that a meeting has been convened for
to-morrow, at two o'clock, at-• the Clarendon-rooms, at
which the attendance of parties favourable to the object
of the Association is desirahl
Whilst alluding to the sul
objeCts aimed at by this new

.ct it apt

,rs that the

same as those which the National Confederation, recently
established in this town, has, since its formation, been
endeavouring to promote. . Without presuming to offer
a word in the shape of dictation to therespectable gentle-
men who conduct the .affairs of both these Associations,
we cannot help observing, that they would be much more
likely to attain their very desiiable ends if they could by
any means.be so brought to act in concert as to form one
Association. Their ends appear to be the same—and to
accomplish them we certainly think they must act
together.