The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-24
the sum to be voted would exceed that Of last wears

interest," thirdly the consideration Of the disabilities
of the Jews, with view To their repeal; fourthly
a proposal upon the subject of education, which
would tend to effect great improvements. The
government would likewise state the they in
tended TO adopt with reference to the Universities Of
Oxford and Cambridge, and bill would be intro
duced the subject OF education in Scotland. With
respect to the question Of transportation of criminals
it was the determination OF the government that no
more convcts should be sent to Australia and con-
sequent upon this determination, measure would
he brought in respecting secondary punishments.
Immediately after the Easter recess the Chancellor
of the EXchequer would bring forward his financial
statement, and the Lord Chancellor would, in few
days, state measures contemplated for the law, and
the landlord and tenant question of Ireland would
be considered in select committee, to be SO constl
tuted as to afford prospect Of arriving at final set
Element of the question. The amendment Of the
Parliamentary franchise was one Of the measures in
sel was Of opinion that this subject ought not to be
introduced or discussed during the present session.
Immediately after the commencement Of the next
session, he added it would be the duty of the gov
eminent to introduce measure upon this impor-
tant subject.
Nothing of importance came before either House,
on the 18th. It was mentioned that Lord Stuart de
Radcliffe (Stratford Canning) would Immediately
return to his post Ambassador at Constantinople.
The following motion stands ON the books of the
House, although no particular day is appointed for
its discussion =
By Sir De Lacy Evans Address for copies Of cores
pondence between her Britannia Majestys government
and those of the American United States, Spain and
France concerning the repeated praca nyasons lately
undertaken against the Island Of Cuba and the projects
alleged to be still entertained Of the conquest
ton of that territory by associations of citizens Of the
United States'
It is intended to establish deputy Speaker Of the
House Of Commons, and the Office will probably be
given to Sir George Grey
meeting Of some religious interest took place on
the sth inst, at Freemasons Hall, London to pro-
mote the cause of reform in the Wesleyan church
Apsley Pelatt M. p, presided, and the meeting was
numerously attended. Resolutions were passed pro-
testing against the dogma of pastoral supremacy;
against the power claimed and exercised by district
meetings, and against the intolerance of the Wes-
leyan Conference, andfurther calling all Wesleyan
reformers for increased activity. Rev. H. c. Hardy
speakers
The "ten hours movement" for limitation of
factory labor to ten hours daily is progressing in the
manufacturing districts Another influential meet
ing has been held at Bury strike of agricultural
laborers has taken place at Salisbury. A special
committee meeting of "The National Association
for the Protection of British Industry and Capital"
was held at the South Sea House. on Monday the 7th.
full attendance Of the leading protectionsts After
great deal of speaking the once famous Assoca-
ton was dissolved by resolution, in these terms
Resolved That under existing circumstances it the
opinion OF the committee that the continuance of the
ISOLATION would be inconsistent with it's character and
with the important position it has occupied throughout
the struggle in which the advocates Of the opposing
principles Of protection and free trade have long
been engagd and that the contest having for the pre-
sent terminated the association ought to be dissolved
leaving time and experience the final and only sure
decision Of the prudence mprudence of the great
pertinent in which the nation has through its represen
tatives, deliberately engaged.
And thus the association is dissolved.
The monthly shipping lists show an enormous
increase in the number OF ships destined for
Australia. Ninetyfve vessels, nearly 5000 tons,
are announced to sail the present month from the
Thames, besides eighty from Liverpool, and others
from different ouports. Several Of these vessels are
Of merchandise There is great speculation present
in this branch of trade. Freights have risen con-
siderably, f7a fS being asked for fine goods to
Sydney and Melbourne; liquids f2 per hid. rough
goods, f6 f6 l5s.; steerage passengers, f22; but
the more prudent shipping houses are withholding
freight, in the expectation of fall Of e. f3 per
ton. Emigration, even at this early season, is going
with great activity and promisestO extend as the
spring advances the applications for passage being
more numerous than usual from remote parts of
the country and from the rural districts The fol-
lowing is the list Of shipping known to have sailed
from Australian ports for Great Britain, to the date
o. last adyices -
Oriental October 21st 7119 ounces; Alert November
1st 49, 900 ounces Chowringhce October 2Sth 63 7l3
ounces Three Bells Oct. 2sth, 17sO3 ounces Roxburg
three hundred and seventy thousand pounds sterling
mint is to be established in Australia speedily
possible.
It is notified that convention between Great
Britain and the republic Of Chilli for the reciprocal
abrogation Of differentia duties was signed at San
tago de Chilli Oh 10th May last, and the ratifcatOns
were exchanged on 10th November last, at the same
place, by Don Geronimo Urnlineta the Finance Mi
mister Of Chilli and Stephen Henry Sullivan, British
Charge d'Afairs.
The Manchester Examiner mentions having seen
specimen of cotton grown in Trinidad, by planter
who emigrated from the United States, and who
thinks, that island is peculiarly aadpted for cotton
culture.
Earl st. Germans, the new Lord-Lieutenant of
Ireland, received an address from the Mayor and
Corporation Of Dublin, on Monday last. In his re-
ply the Earl expressed his intention to foster every
undertaking calculated to call into useful action the
energies OF the Irish people, and to protect them in
the prosecution of such undertakings, by firm and
impartial administration of the law. He will encour
age the Dublin Industrial Exhibtion--will dscounte
nance any diminution Of parliamentary grants to
the Dublin Hospitals-will oppose any attempt to
abolish the Viceroyalty-will steadily support the
University, and do what he can generally to conci
ate the good will of the people. This address was
cordially received. Not one, however, of the Roman
Catholic prelates attended his Eyceency's levee-an
indication, we presume that they intend to be hos
tile to the government.
Hon. David Boyle, late President OF the Scotch
Court Of Session, died on the 4th inst.
The Shpwrccked Fishermen and Mariners Royal
Benevolent Society have presented medals to Cap
tain Nye and the crew of the boat who hr ically
saved the men from the wreck Of the brig Jessie, Of
A commercial traveller named Alfred Clarke, who
was apprehended on charge of stealing f3 900 from
clerk Of Brown, Shipley & Co., while in the Bank
of England at Liverpool, has been tried and ac-
quilted.
Gen. Don Manuel de Mendburn Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary Of Peru has delivered his credentials to the
Queen.
AT special meeting Of the Society Of Arts, reso-
lutons were adopted in favor Of extending penny
postage to the British colonies and possessions.
Mr. Ingerso with several other ambassadors dined
with Lord John Russell last Tuesday.
The first snow Of the season fell at Liverpool on
the 18th, about one inch and half in depth; and at
Southampton, on the day preceding, for the first
time in two years.
A joint stock company is advertised in London un-
der the name of the American and British Timber
and Cotton Land Company, with quarter of mil
lion sterling to trade tract Of land situate
Daren, Georgia. Shares hundred dollars.
The centenary OF the birth Of Roscoe the elder,
is to be celebrated at Liverpool the sth inst.
Extensive alterations are to be made in the post
Office service, amounting, in fact, to remodeng OF