The Sun. — 1844-03-07 (London, England)

MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS.—In the week ending March 2, the total number of deaths was 1,05.5, showing a decrease, as compared with the previous week, of 91, and exceeding the average by 64. We are glad to find that the deaths from "seases of the lungs have greatly decreased. On the ..lvious week the number was 428, while last week it was 366, being 36 above the average. In the first class, including small-pox, measles, scarlatina, and hooping-cough, the number is still high, being 215, and 45 above the average. Of the 17 persons who died of small-pox, 10 had not been vaccinated. The following is the analysis of the deaths caused by the diseases of the lungs :—Bronchiti3 34, average 19 ; pneumonia 96, average 91 ; asthma .51, average 45 ; consumption 156, average 146. Of deaths from diseases of the heart the number is 34, average 21. Violent deaths 19, average 25. Of these four were from fracture of limbs or contusion, seven from burns, one from suicide. The thermometer was lowest on Tuesday, 27th February, 28 deg. ; and highest on March 1, 51.1 deg. The barometer was lowest on the 26th February, 28.66 deg.; and highest on the 28th, 29.47 deg.  ever.  The Lords did not sit yesterday.  In the Commons, after the presentation of petitions, the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER announced that on Friday next he would move a resolution for the reduction of the interest on the Three-and-a-Half per Cent. Annuities. This is only what has been anticipated for some sime, but nevertheless it will cause a great sensation among the holders of that stock. The House went into Committee on the County Coroners' Bill. On the reading of the clause which allowed coroners Is.,per mile for travelling expenses, Mr. C. BERKELEY moved the omission of the clause,  when the Committee divided, and the amendment was lost by a majority of 59. The remaining clauses were agreed to, and the House resumed. The House ctajournpii at. a Quarter to Seven.  A most important notice was given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House of Commons last night. The 'reduction of the Three-and-a-Half per Cents. has long been a topic of public discussion, and it now appears that this reduction is to be carried into effect. A very great saving will be caused by this means ; and we hail this, as we should any other plan for effecting a reduction in our national expenditure, as a most gratifying announcement.  Madrid journals, of the 28th ult., have been received; but they are still barren of intelligence. A Royal decree appears in the Gazette, appointing the Queen Dowager CHRISTINA, Colonel of the Reina Gubernadord Chasseurs. Great preparations were making, in all quarters, to celebrate her return. The Three per Cents. were done at 291 for cash, and 30 1-16 at sixty days, and the Five per Cents. at 22 for cash, and 221 at sixty days.  A brief discussion took place in the French Chamber of Peers :on Monday, which possesses some interest. The Order of the Day was the introduction of a Bill to regulate the accounts of 1841, when the Marquis DE B OISSEY complained that sufficient control did not exist in the department of the Marine. He wished also to remind the Chamber that England was increasing both her land and naval forces, which looked as if she was not very certain of peace. He hoped that the Ministry would keep a sharp look-out on what was passing with their intimate ally, particularly in Ireland. Only a few days had elapsed since a French Admiral had been disavowed, and he felt convinced that it had taken place only because the Ministry did not think itself powerful enough to support him.—(Movement.) He had also to complain that the Ministry allowed their steam-boats to remain inferior in number and force to those of England. Admiral do MACKAU, the Minister of Marine, said the line of conduct adopted by the Ministry had been prompted by no other sentiments than those of justice, honour, and the necessity of keeping up discipline in the navy. As to the steamers of France, he could only say that the Noble Peer was altogether mistaken. The very sun ceinplaiut, be it remarked, Was comtautly made by