The Cambrian

.J. A SHIP ON FIRE. (FROM SCESE5 1:'< THE LIFE, OF EDWARD LASCELLIS.) My first impulse, I know not why, was to rush on deck. I found it almost deserted. On the first alarm, men and ofiieers had pressed eagerly forward to ascertain the extent of the evil and, saving the man atlhe helm, Rnd Mr. Sands the pursr, who was pacing op and down the quarter-deck with a look of deter- mined resignation, not an individual was to be seen. For God's sake, Mr. Sutids," I cried, where's the fire, sir?" h the boatswain store-room, sir. Another hour, and there will not be a man left to tell the tale." The boatswain's store-room I repeated, as the thought flashed across my mind that nothing but a thin bulkhead divided tIJis room from Hie powdr magazine.* "The boatswain's store- room Then DO earthly exertions can save us Of cC!rse, not, sir:" replied Sands, and pointing forward, he (Irew my attention to a thin column of white smoke that now be- gan to issue from the fore-hatchway. Uncertain what to do, or which way to turn, I stood and gazed opon this I arbinger of our destruction, as it rose slowly up behind the shelter of the booms, and then, caught by the breeze, wa; carried awav in eddies, and dissipated on the face of the waters. The sound of the dru n beating to quarters was the first thing that roused nIe; and in obedience to the summons, I hurried instantly to my station below. The scene here soon became one of extreme activity.—The fireman of the foremast guns handed in water from the main-deck ports while those of the after-guns cleared the magazine, and got the gunpowder on deck, where it was stowed abaft the mizen- mast, Teadv to be thrown over-board, in case the fire should oh- tain the mastery. At the fore-hatchwav, where he commanded a full view of the main, and a partial one of the lower deck, stood our gallant commander, witbout coat or hat, issuing orders and giving directions Strangways took charge of the men beneath, and directed the plav of the engines. The fire now raged with fury, and at every fresh discharge of water, sent np thick suffocating gusts of vapoury smoke. The different articles in the store-room ropes, canvass, tarpaulings, and so forth, bein of a verv combustible nature, gave addltlnal impel us to the flames; and it became a matter of the utmost im- portance that as many of them as possible should be removed. The perilous and arduous duty of removing these was undertaken by the boatswain himself. With a rope fastened round his waist, and a hatchet in his hand, the gallant Parsons made repeated descents on this perilous mission, and was as often dragged out in a state of total exhaustion and insensibility. I shallllever rord the scene that presented itself to me as I stepped forward to the top of the hatch to deliver an order from tbe captain. Within the hnn1in store-room, his figure en- veloped in dense smoke, but at the same time clearly relieved against the red glare of the flame, stood the gallant Parsons; breaking open the lookers with his hatchet, and tearing down s(o;es of all kinds from the shelves. The heavy strokes of the ax, nd the crashing of the breaking boards, mixed strangely with the crackling- sound of the nre,and the hissing of the water. Vigorously, for a few minutes, did the noble little fellow wield his uplifted hatchet and tear asonder the boards of the lockers. Gradually, however, his stroke became feebler and more feeble; until at length, completely overcome by the scorching heat and suffocating smoke, he reeled, fell, and was dragged insensible on deck For two hours did we labour incessantly. but in vain.—The tire was gaining so rapidly, that the stream of water from the engines very soon iost almost entirely its effect. As a last re- source, therefore, the lower deck was scuttled, and water was brought in buckets, and poured, through the openings, down upon th ragin element. At first this appeared to produce a good effect, as the strength of the flame was evidently subdued; and, in the hope of extinguishing it entirely by one large volume of water, Strangwaj s ordered the men to fill all the buckets, and pour their contents, at the same moment, through the deck. This was accordingly done; but, to the astonishment of every one, a fresh flash of fire, accompanied by a dense volume of smoke, followed the discharge. The men for an instant, stood aghast empty buckets in their hands. Strangeway secmed un- cer ain how he was next to proceed, and the captain bent over the hatchway above in considerable consternation. A slight murmur among the men succeeded this momentary pause. It seemed to refer to getting the boats in readiness, and the practised ear of the cap-ain instantly caught its purport. He started, as if struck by lightning. "Send the carpenter here!" be exclaimed, in a voice almost amounting to a scream and immediately the carpenter was at his side. Go on deck, sir," he cried. render every boat anfit for sea! And now, men," he continued, we shall sink or swim together!" A single round of hearty cheers followed this declaration, and in a minute all were again busily occupied. Scarcely, however, had the axe beeu laid to the first boat on the booins, when Strangways called op the hatchway to announce that the fire was nearly extinguished. The last flash of flame and cloud of dense smoke had been the expiring struggle of the devouring element, as the great volume of water fell upon some vital part. By a little active exertion, the firemen in a few minutes succeeded in getting it under; and very soon nothing remained of the conflagration bat the vapoury smoke which arose from the smouldering embers. Such of the stores as were not consnmed were now got up on deck, where they were spread out and examined, in case any la- ten: spirit might still be lurking among them. All, however, being reported safe, the retreat was beat; the starboard watch set; and an universal silence speedily prevailed, which contrasted strangely with lhe previoas bustle. I well remember it was my middle watch; and shall I be ashamed to acknowledge, that while I p iced the deck during those focr solitary midnight hours, I breathed forth more than one thanksgiving to the mighty Ruler of all things, who had thus mer- cifully interposed in behalf! Next mo.úin; when I lett mv hammock and went on oeck, I round Her) thing in its usnal order. The gunpowder aud other stores had been removed be10w the decks and hatchways were newly washed and, saving that Ii strong smell of barmng still lingered about the main tnd lower decks, no one could have imagined that, so shortly before, the ship was on the eve of perish- ing by lire. I stepped fonard on the gangway, and found Darby Mullins, the carpenter's mate, busy repairing the boat he had dis- abled tbe previous evening. "Good mornin' to your honour," said he,touching his little bit of tarpaulin hat, as I passed I m glad to see you well and alive after last night's work. Troth, they would ha' found it indif- ferent sailin that trusted themselves to this gig, anyhow." Why, Darbv, I suppose if JOU had had a few minutes longer, you would have scuttled every boat upon the booms." "Fait! and wid all my heart and soul, your honour. Dch, it was like a rale gintleman in the captain, 10 tell us all to sink or swim thegider Japers! he's none of your big-wigs, who are afraid of being seen in honest folk's company But, who does your honour think be sarved out for the doing of it?—bad 'cess to him for that same I can't tell. Darby; it's no business of mine, nor of yours either, I trust." Thnie for you, thrue for yon, your honour only I could'nt help axing about it, for Mister Parsons has been saying that the captain's been after making vestigashins, and we'll hear more about it yet." Darby Mullins," said I, "mind you your mallet and chisel, and leave the captain to take caie of his own affairs." Thrue for you again, your honour so I'll just be after patch- ing up this big hole myself was so handy at making;" and be again set to plying his hammer with redoubled assidoity. Whatever investigations the captain had instituted, with regard to the individual with whom the fire had originated, the result was totally unknown except to the parties concerned. That due inquiry had been made, however, we all felt quite assured for the crime was one of a very serious nature, and not likely to be overlooked by so strict a disciplinarian as Capt. Morlev. Nay, when the systematic arrangement of everything on board, and the correct information the captain usually had of whatever passed in tbe. sbip, was considered, it seemed extremely probable that the goiltj person had been detected It was not, therefore, matter of astonishment to myself or any one else, when at six bells in the forenoon, all hands were turned up for punishment. In the fore-part of the quarter-deck stood Captain Morley dressed in full uniform, and holding a folded paper in his band; apparently the articles of war. Near him were the different officers, in cocked hats and side-arms and, a little further removed, the men. All was now anxiety as to the culprit; and there was a gene- ral murmur of regret and surprise, when Richard Elkins, the boatswain's yeoaien, was called forward and committed to the custody of the master-at-arms. If there was one man on board the Hesperus a greater and more general favourite than another, it was Elkins.—Civil and obliging te his superiors kind and friendly to his equals an excellent seaman, and always ready at the call of duty he was respected and beloved both by officers and men. During the war he had been engaged in the hottest of the fray and bore many honour- able wounds in testimony of his gallantry. Repeatedly bad he led the van of his comrades in boarding the enemy twice had he, by his prowess, and, at great personal risk, saved the life of an officer and on one occasion he swam to the admiral with dis- patches when the iron shower of balls and grape fell so thick, that no boat could be trusfed on the water. The captain having read, before an uncovered audience, the clause in tbe articles of war which related to the crime, folded op the piper, and, with a (one of deep emotion, addressed the unhappy nu nearly in these words: Richard Elkins through your carelessness yesterday the ship was nearly destroyed by fire and your shipmates have only been saved from the most dreadful of deaths by the merciful in- terposition of that Being before whose awful tribunal your cul- pable negject had so nearly harried them. You have broken the articles of war having, in direct opposition to orders, removed a lighted candle from the lantern in which it was placed for safety; and, fastening it to a beam, you left it burning in that situation when you went to supper. In consequence of this act of disobedience and neglect on your part, the fire broke out in the store room. Is this the case, sir, or is it not?" It is, sir I therefore oonsider it my dntv to punish yon, as an example to the rest of the crew and much-do I regret that one, who is in every respect so deserving a man, should have incurred so severe a penalty. Strip, sir!" Without a syllable in his own defence, or a single pleafor mercy, poor Elkins took off his COilt and shirt; and his brawny wrists were Ired to the gratings. One only appeal he made, but not in words; it was merely an expressive glance of his eye, by which he seemed to request the intercession of his officers and comrades. The benevolent commander marked that glance and it was re- flected back from bis own countenance, as if he wished to second dIe appeal. Bar in vain; no one spoke; for all knew that the .offence was too heinous to be forgiven. The boatswain had taken of!'his coat, preparatory to giving the 4irst dozen the cat was ready in his hand the stiff figure of the master-at-arms stood bJ, prepared to record the stripes and the captain paced to and fro upon the deck, chucking into the air a small bunch of keu; bis common practice when he was agitated. After making several turns of the quarter-deck, be at length popped and every one expected that he was about to give the signal to commence. For a moment he stood gazing on the culprit. It was an interval of tire* most anxious snspense; and all eyes were eagerly fixed upon him. At last, turning towards the boatswain, he raised his hand gently upwards, and gave the unexpected order, "CRst him ofF" In an instant the bonds fell from the poor fellow's arms and ] he stood, unshackled and. uadisgraced, among his comrades. Elkius said the captain, "I cannot flog you! It is not twenty foar boon since God forgav* ua all it is meet that I should now forgive yoa; Pipe down, Mr. Parsons!" Three rounds of sach hearty cheers as made the timbers of the old Hesperus ring again, soeeeded this shert, but truly eloquent address and J.beHe»e I was net the only one on hoard-who envied our noble-minded commander the gratefal applause of an approving conscience; an apptanse which, certainly, he must bate experienced. Being a youns sailor at the time, I was not aware that the Hesperus, being a frigate of the class denominated Ja«ka*s Frigates, had no ma- gazine forward,

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3.—The business of the House was almost exclusively confined to the presentation of peti- tions for and against Church-rates.—The End of Fingall presented one in favour of Irish Municipal Reform, and tor the extinction of tithes. The Wakefield Improvement and the Glasgow Police Bills were brought up from the Commons, and read a first time.—Adjourned to Friday. FRIDAY, MAY 5.—The Royal Assent was given by Commission (the Lord Chancellor, Viscount Duncannon, and the Earl of Shaftsbnry acting as Commissioners) to the Consolidated Fund Bill, the Kdi:il>ur«h Police Bill, the Vic- toria Pat k (Manchester) Bill, the Lancaster and Preston Railway Bill, the Sheffield and Manchester Railway Bill, the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway Bill, to several Natu- ralization Bills, and to Gardener's Divorce Bill. Messengers from the Commons brought up a number of Railway and other Bills, which were read a first time, and ordered to be printed. OATHS.—After the presentation of several petitions on various subjects, the Duke of Richmond moved for, and ob- tained, a Select Committee to inquire into the expediency of substituting declarations in lieu of oaths in certain cases." POOR LAWS.—On the motion of Lord Teynham, a series of returns relative to the administration of the present sys- tem of Poor Laws was ordered. PRISON DISCIPLINE.—Lord Duncannon having moved the third reading of the Penitentiary Bill, the Duke of Richmond requested its postponement, in order to afford him the oppor- tunity of proposing a clause for the mote seemly conduct regarding criminals after they had received sentence < f ex- ecution, particularly to prevent the introduction of news- papers and periodicals into condemned cells. After alluding to the exhibition recently made of Greenacre, his Grace asked whether there was any truth in the statement regard- ing the executioner at Gloucester, who, in a state of intoxi- cation, was said to have struck, iu brutal derision, the body atter execution, by way of making the matter a laughing stock to the mob?—Lord Duncannon said, the Office had written to the Sheriff on the subject, but had received no answer. He hoped on a future day to communicate the answer. He could not but express his disgust at the cir- cumstances which took place in the metropolis during the week, and he regretted that any person in the situation of that unfortunate individual should be made an exhibition to all classes of persons.—Lord Seagracc bore testimony to the tact as to what took place at Gloucester.—Lord Melbourne said, the Sheriff was the Executive Officer, and was res- ponsible for the manner in which the execution had been conducted-—The third reading of the Penitentiary Bill was then postponed. CORPORATION (IRELAND) BILL.—Lord Melbourne having moved that the House resolve into Committee on this Bill. The Duke of Wellington rose to express his decided objec- tion to the principle 01 the Bill, and to the details by which that principle was proposed to be carried into effect. He agreed with many of their Lordships that it was right to put an end to the existing Corporations of Ireland, notwith- standing they had been originally formed to protect the Church. If that opinion had not of late been so unani- mously adopted as in former years, yet what was the policy of the Church of England in Ireland was the policy of this country it was the policy which his Majesty and every Member of that and the other House of Parliament had sworn to maintain. The Bill, he contended, would intra- duce the lowest class of voters, and those who were opposed to that Church Establishment which it had been the policv of this country for three huudrcd years to uphold. This was not to be done upon any evidence of their possessing property, not, as in England, merely upon the ground of residence or payment of rates; it was to be done simply upon the oath of the party claiming the qualification that they had such qualification of 51. or 101 as proposed by this Bill. This would give rise to a system ot perjury which would be extended to all parts of the country. Corporations to be so framed by persons holding the franchise only upon their own swearing, and without any evidence of property, was a system upon which no establishment could be safely founded. Their Lordships well knew that if Municipal Reform were granted as proposed by this Bill, every other demand must be conceded. The Noble Duke proceded to shew that the system adopted in England and Scotland could not he extended to Ireland. In England, the foundation of the whole system was proof of the possession of property by the payment of rates and residence. In Scotland it was the same, with the exception that in England one tenement gave the qualification, while in Scotland it was the full possession of tenements of the value of 101., and a residence of a year before the franchise could be obtained. In Ireland, however, the case was different—there was no proof of the possession of property required, nor was the payment of a single shilling in the shape ot a rate necessary; and yet it was said that Corporation Reform, similar to what had taken place in England, was to be extended to Ireland. He felt it his duty to state, that he for one never could consent to the present Bill, or any one based upon the same principle. But as the Government had several mea- sures for the pacification and settlement of Ireland (Tithes and Poor Laws), he thought the House ought well to understand what all those measures meant before they de- cided on this one, which would have so serious an effect on the Protestant Interests in that country; he therefore moved the postponement of the Committee for five weeks— namely, till June 9. Lord Melbourne could not understand what the other ques- tions proposed for Ireland had to do with the present llill- they had no relation whatever to it. As regarded the prin- ciple of qualification, that was the ground, and would be the subject of discussion in the Committee. The Noble Duke had also said that he could not consent to this Bill nor any- thing like it. Snch being the ease, what could the House gain by acquiescing in the proposition of the Noble Duke? It was evident the Noble Duke had some reason yet una- vowed for postponement. The question had been before the House for two years, and their Lordships must be well acquainted with the subject; and consequently on that ac- count there could be no plea for the proposed delay, nor could delay be productive of any amendment. The pro- ceeding of the Noble Duke was entirely unparalleled in his (Lord Melbourne's) experience, and he would beg of the House to consider what would be the effect in the other House. They ought to consider what would be their feel- ings, and to think of the consequences of the struggle be- tween the two Houses. The Noble Duke had asked them to defer this question until thd other House had decided on other questions. He would warn the House of the danger of admitting that precedent, because the other House were those that really made the laws of the country, and if they (the Lords) shewed that they would defer the expression of their opinions on public measures, the other House could do infinitely more mischief by adopting the same mode of pro- ceeding, and to refuse to give their opinions until they knew the dec sions of Noble Lords. He would, for these reasons, declare, as to the Noble Duke's amendment, that he was a Non-content. Lord Fitzgerald and Vesey supported the amendment of the Noble Duke, as he hoped, by combining the three mea- sures, such a settlement of the question would resultas would tend to reinvigorate all that was valuable in Ireland, which would develope her resources until they produced the most satisfactory results, and bring into play the talents and intel- ligence of a powerful people. The Earl of Wicklow did not concur in the expressed wish of many Noble Lords, to abolish Corporations in Ireland, bnt admitted that they required reforming. The proposition of the Noble Duke was not unprecedented, for during the progress of the Bill for granting relief to the Catholics, the House refused to proceed with that measure till the Bill for disfranchising the 40s. freeholders in Ireland was before them. Whilst he was glad to hear the proposition which had been made, yet he could not see any danger which could re- sult to the Established Church from theSMnmcipal Reform Bill, and he therefore could see no reason why the Tithe Bill should be before them for consideration at the same time.—The passing the Municipal Bill could not endanger the Church and though he was anxious for great reform in the Corporations, yet he confessed he would only agree to the present Bill with great amendments. No danger could accrue by postponement, and he called on the Noble Pre- mier to acquiesce in the Noble Duke's proposal. Lord Lansdowne said procrastination would produce ill feeling among all who were anxious for a settlement of this great question. His Majesty's Speech had called on the Legislature to proceed to the settlement of the affairs of Ire- land without delay, and their Lordship's Address coincided with his Majesty's desire; and yet the Noble Duke thought the due administration of justice might be delayed. He saw no reason for delay, unless their Lordships were determined to repudiate all questions that might benefit Ireland. To settle one question would lead to an amicable arrangement with others, and as the prosperity of a great country was at stake, no obstruction should be allowed to interfere with the desire to promote it. He should oppose further postpone- ment. The Earl of Ripon was of opinion that, in considering the Bill, the whole state of Ireland ought to be considered, there- fore he could not see what gronnd of objection there was to the motion of the Noble Duke. He was sure the House would not suspect the Noble Duke of any sinister motive, in asking for a postponement until the 9th of June. In his opinion, such a postponement was absolutely necessary, for it was most desirable to know what the other measures re- lating to Ireland were before snch an important Bill as the present was finally disposed of. Lord Brougham would give his most unqualified opposition to the motion of the Noble Duke, as its obvious tendency was to throw this important measure overboard, and there- fore be should vote with his Noble Friends near him. It would have saved much anxiety if the Noble Duke had ex- pressed his intentions. When the measure was brought up from the Commons, why did not the Noble Duke state his intentions, and his hostility to it? Or if he observed the common courtesy in letting the Bill be read a first time without discussion, why did he not in his usual straight- forward manner boldly oppose it on the second reading? How much better would it have been to defer that second reading until the 9th of June, than wait to make such a mo- tion on going into Committee? The Noble Duke did not even now shew what his intentions respecting the Bill were; he did not deign to inform their Lordships whether he should oppose the measure altogether, or determine to mutilate it. Not a single expression escaped which would give the House any idea of the real feelings of the Noble Duke and there- fore he had no donbt, as there was no assurance to the con- trary, that the Noble Duke was as hostile, as determined an enemy to the fundamental principle of the measure as ever. The Irish Corporations had been tried by Commissioners- they had been placed in the balance, and found wanting. They were proved to be sinks of iniquity and vice; and would, therefore, the House say that they were to be per- petuated ? The Noble Duke, in effect, said that he was opposed to the principle of the Bill-be said the same last year—yet he allowed it to go to a second reading, and in- formed the House that his intention was to get rid of the objectionable parte of the measure in Committee. Now what was the comrse the Noble Duke adopted that evening? Was«.it not clear that he and all those acting under his com- mand intended to give the measure their most uncompro- mising opposition? Did they not shew their unmitigated t.. -==- hostility to the principle of placing Ireland on an equality with England and Scotland? Why, he would ask their Lordships, should there be a delay of five weeks in this measure of conciliation and justice? No reason had been assigned for it—no argument had been introduced to justify it. He thought he understood the reason-he knew that he did—it was hostility to the principle of the Bill. But the opposition of the Noble Duke had something vague about it—there was something lurking in the proposition. God forbid that he should say that the Noble Duke was actuated by sinister motives—he could not wish again to be in power, he could not say any such thing—he had heard nothing of the kind bnt he must be the most obtuse—the most blind —the most bewildered of mortals, if he did not und rstand the real meaning of the Noble Duke's proposition for delay. The waiting for other measures was unnecessary and unjust. If those measures were carried in the other House, Would their Lo.dslups pass the present Bill as it wa.*? —(Numerous cries of no!" from the Opposition benches.)—He thought so and he put the question purposely, because it shew that Noble Lords would put a decided negative to the present Bill: there could be no mistake about that; and therefore the postponement was only another word for rejectmellt. It was held out as a menace to the other House, and their Lordships must not be surprised if the precedent thus set was adopted elsewhere. Should it be pursued on other measures, should the example be imitated, their Lordships would have no ground of complaint; they would only have themselves to blame, as others would only have followed their example. They would find it not very convenient that such an example should be imitated—and such a very doubtful example. The Earl of Haddington was sorry at an expression of the Noble Lord's (Melbourne); it iovolved an intimation which, it acted upon, would throw all the affairs of the country into confusion.—The language of the Noble Viscount was neither more nor less than holding out the suggestion, in retaliation, to stop the supplies. And what other effect could such a course have but that of throwing all the affairs of the country into confusion ?—Notwithstanding this threat, he should vote for the motion of the Noble Duke, and he sincerely trusted both Houses would combine to make such an adjustment of Irish affairs as would restore Ireland to peace, prosperity, and happiness. The Duke of Richmond said he did not believe the House of Commons would entertain an increased opinion of the House of Lords from the purport of that night's debate, and he would therefore recommend them to go into Committee, —He would do now, as he had done before, not recommend them to give municipal corporations to every little borough in Ireland, but to make their selection in Committee. He would, therefore, instead of going into Committee on the 9th of June, advise them to go into Committee on Monday next, und go right through the Bill. Lord Wharncliffe supported the proposition of delay, he- cause he considered there were good grounds to do so until they learned the result of the other Bills. The House then divided, when the numbers were, for the Duke of W ellinton's amendment— Present GO 192 Against it- Present 81—Proxies 31 115 Majority 77 Adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3.—Sir George Sinclair moved that a new writ be issued for Westminster, Sir F. Burdett having accepted the Office of Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds.—Ordered. Numerous petitions were presented on various subjects, but chiefly in regard to the Church Rate Question. Sir E. Knatchbull presented six petitions from places in Kent, praying that the Poor Rates on small tenements be levied on the owner instead of on the tenants; and the Hon. Member intimated, that if no other Member took up the subject, he should feel it is duty at an early period to bring in a measure for the attainment of the object of the petitioners. Mr. Hume presented a petition from the Parish Clerks and Sextons of London, for compensation for the loss of fees in consequence of the Cemetery Bills passed by the House. CHURCH RATES.—Lord J. Russell, in answer to inquirv from Mr. A. Trevor, stated that he would certainly bring forward the further consideration of the Church Rates Abo- lition Bill on the 22d instant. IRISH TITHES.—Mr. S. Crawford inquired of Lord J. Russell when the Report of the Resolution respecting Tithes in Ireland would be brought up?— Lord J. Russell said, Perhaps the House will permit the Report to be brought up now without discussion, in order that my Noble Friend may be enabled to bring in the Bill."— Mr. Bernal then brought up the Report, which was read a first time.—On the question that it be read a second time, Mr. S. Crawford said that he should take that opportunity of moving an amendment to the Resolution, and was proceeding to address the House, when Lord J. Russell interposed' re- marking that he had not understood that there would be any discussion on this stage of the proceeding. He moved, therefore, that it should be adjourned 111 Friday, which, atter a short conversation, was agreed to. The Public Records Bill was read a second time and ordered to be committed on the 31st instant. FOREIGN GRAIN.—On the motion of Mr. Robinson, made some weeks since, the adjourned debate on the motion for a Committee of the whole House to consider the expediency of admitting foreign grain to be ground and manufactured for re-expo tation, was resumed, the Hon. Member declaring his adherence to his previously expressed opinion, that great public advantage would result from permitting foreign grain to be manufactured into flour in this country, for the pur- pose of exportation, and asked the President of the Board of Trade to state grounds on which he resisted the propo- sition before the House.—Mr. P. Thomson said that he did uot resist the motion for a Committee on the contrary, he was ready, as he had before intimated, to acquiesce in it, in order that the Hon. Member might bring forward, regu- larly, his plan in detail.—The motion was then agreed to, and the House went into Conimitiee, and Mr. Robinson moved a resolution to the effect that it was expedient to permit the manufacture of foreign grain and flour for ex- portation, without payment of duty, under such provisions and regulations as might effectually secure the public revenue from fraud, and the interests of agriculture from loss or injury. If the House should affirm this resolution, then a Hill to that effect would be brought in, either by Govern- ment or by himself. He would consent to any regulations which Government might suggest, in order to protect the revenue.—Mr. P. Thomson resisted the proposal, on two grounds—first, that much experience had shewn that fraud could not be prevented and, secondly, that it was an effort to get rid of the Corn Laws by a side wind. He was not friendly to the Corn Laws but if they were to be repealed, let it be done by a straightforward course. If the Hon. Member would move the repeal, he would support that course but the present proposition he must resist.—A short discussion ensued, and the proposition was negatived by a majority of 65, there being for the resolution 43, against it 108. LAW OF LIBEL.—Mr. O'Connell, in moving the second reading of this Bill, stated that his object was to improve a system which had long been a disgrace to a free and enligh- tened country. He desired to do away with Ex-officio in- formations, and that all criminal proceedings for libel should be conducted by way of indictment. Next, as to the admission of evidence of the truth of that which was charged as libel against the writer, he should propose that the truth should he allowed to be produced in evidence so that thereby the Jury should be enabled to see what was the object and animus of the publication. Next, as to the costs, it was the practice at present that an action for words, unless damages were given to the extent of 40s" no costs were given, whilst one farthing in damages in libel carried with it a ruinous imposition of costs to the defendant, some- times to the extent of even 300i. or 400/. He should pro- pose that no plaintiff should be entitled to costs, who did not, in an action for libel, obtain 20J. damages and that when he obtained damages to the amount of 501., he should not have a right to more costs than damages: with a power, in cases of lesser damages, reserved to the Jury to assess costs the plaintiff was entitled to. The Bill proposed, in one of its clauses, that the defendant should be allowed to serve the plaintiff with a Rule for retraction of the libellous matter, and that the retraction should be referred on the trial to the Jury, whe were to decide whether it was a bona fide and complete retraction. The accused, also, would have the right to give up the name of the author and in any criminal proceeding for libel, it should be competent to the accused to prove that the publication, as in the case of newspaper proprietors, had taken place without his know- ledge or privity. These were the principal features of the Bill; and he trusted he should have the valuable assistance of his Honourable and Learned Friend, the Attorney-Ge- neral, in appointing a Select Committee on the Bill, which might, above stairs, maturely examine and arrange its de- tails, so as to obviate all those difficulties which were inse- parable from any attempts at improving a system which, as he had already said, had been so long a disgrace to this free and enlightened country. The Honourable and Learned Member moved that the Bill be read a second time.—The Attorney-General said he was under the necessity of opposing the motion, for though he admitted that the law required improvement, the proposed Bill did not effect that object. He would repeat that the law, as respects libel, was defec- tive; and so impressed was he with that conviction that if there were any hope afforded of being able to carry a mea- sure of that importance through the House in its present state, he, humble individual as he felt himself, would not shrink from undertaking to introduce and support such a measure of law reform. 1:1 But such was the state of business, such the accumulation of pressing matter on their attention, that he despaired of being able to carry any Bill through its stages. What encouragement was there offered by the conduct of Members to persons desirous of improving the state of the law? He had himself upon the first day of the Session of Parliament, introduced a bill for the abolition of imprisonment for debt, except in cases ot fraud. It had been hailed out of doors as a boon to that portion of the pub- lic, but he had, he regretted to say, failed in his sincere and earnest endeavours to bring that bill through the Committee, whilst several Members of that House were pleased to oc- cupy their time in discussing speculative points as to when the Convocation of the Clergy should meet again. He considered that the proposed measure, instead of proving a remedy for the admitted evil of the law, would actually make the system worse, for the Bill gave no definition of what libel was. The Hon. and Learned Member then proceeded to point out objections to the proposed measure, and concluded by moving that the Bill be read a second' time that day six months.—Sir F. Pollock expressed his opinion that the objections to the Bill were manifest, and urged the Hon. Member for Kilkenny to withdraw it for the purpose of introducing a measure less objec- tionable.—Mr. Poulter thought the Bill contained too little to meet the views and wishes of the country to entile it to meet the sanction of the Legislature.—Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, though he admitted the defects of the existing law should oppose the second reading of the Bill, as it seemed to him to be an attempt to remedy those defects all on one side. Every provision appeared to be de. signed for the immunity and protection of those who dissemi- nate slander, while not one title of protection was afforded to that private character and private reputation which he was sure the Hon. and Learned Member for Kilkenny t would feel to be one of the dearest possessions any indivi- dual could enjoy. Among many other most objectionable clauses, the Bill provided that the publisher of a libel was to have his option of impunity from criminal charge if written a week after notice in writing be retracted or he had the option of giving up at his own will and pleasure the author, and then, because the author was surrendered, the publisher was to be held as being free from guilt. Was the House prepared to say that trade in libel was no crime ? Was it to be said that the trader in slander, the pander to the worst passions, should escape from guilt by giving up to the parties assailed the author of the calumnies, however impotent he might be, as an object for redress? Fiom first to last the provisions of this Bill were framed in favour of the party guilty of slander, who was to have his choice of Jury, the advantage of a reply upon the case of the party assailed and seeking redress, and indeed everything that could conduce to his comfort, protection, immunity, and advantage. On the whole the Bill cast a degree of protection around him unequalled in any of the laws of this country. Agreeing that a measure should be brought in to prevent th se mean paltry actions for slander and libel, which were brought merely for the sake of costs, doubting whether even the Hon. and Learned Member would ever be able to define what shonld or shonld not be libel-satisfied also that it was right and fitting for the Legislature to apply its mind to those remedies which the defects of the law required, he could not agree to go into Committee on a Bill w hich was not called for by the present state of the public press, and which afforded no protection to private character fom the assaults of malice.—The House then divided, when there appeared lor the second reading 47, against it 55; majority 8.—The Bill was consequently thrown out.—Adjourned. THURSDAY, MAY 4.—Numerous petitions were pre- sented for and against Church-rates, for the better obser. vance of the Sabbath, for the repeal of the window tax, for a reduction of the duty on fire insurance, against various clauses in the Poor Law Amendment Act, for all equaliza- tion of the land-tax, and several in regard to Railways. The York and North Midland Railway Bill was read a third time and passed. WINDOW TAX.— Sir S. Whalley brought forward his motion regarding the window tax, in the shape of a resolu- tion declaratory that it was expedient to repeal the same.— The Chancellor of the Exchequer opposed the motion, con- tending that there were many taxes, could the revenue afford it, which it would be more advisable to repeal than this tax.—The motion gave rise to very little discu sion, and on a division was negatived by 4S Ayes, and 206 Noes— majority against it, 158. LONGFORD ELECTION.—Lord Clive presented the report of the Longford Election Committee, which declared that Mr. Luke White was not, but that Mr. C. B. Fox was, duly elected, and ought to have been returned for the county. There was a special report requiring the House to adopt some measure whereby the conflicting decisions regarding the 101. qualifiation in Ireland might be settled. UNIVERSITIES.— Mr. Pryme moved an Address to his Majesty to issue a Commission to inquire into the state of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and the respective Colleges therein.—Mr. E. L. Bulwer supported the motion on the ground that the Universities should not be exempt from that inquiry which had been granted with respect to other Corporations: he regarded the Colleges as secular Corporations, and as much within reach of the controul of Parliament as any other Municipal endowment. — Mr. Goul- buni resisted the motion as uncalled for and unnecessary.— The Chancellor of tlie Exchequer said that he desired to see the Universities prosper, and that he was convinced the reform of these institutions was the best way of advancing snch prosperity unt he should be glad to see the inquiry proceed in a friendly spirit; and he thought that object could not be effected by the present course. It would be better to leave the matter with the Crown, which could grant a Commission of Inquiry without the authority of Par- liament, should emergency arise. He hoped the motion would be withdrawn if not, he should meet it with the ",previous question," being unwilling to oppose it by a direct negative.—Mr. Pryme withdrew his motion, in the hope that Ministers would deem it proper to advise the Crown to issue a Commission of Inquiry.—Mr. Eslcouit said he was glad the motion was withdrawn. He submitted that the motion was wholly uncalled for, as at Oxford Uuniversity there had been an improvement in the system of education to an extraordinary extent. FIRST FRUITS.—Hfr. Baines moved the appointment of a Select Committee to investigate the payments on account of First Fruits and Tenths, and how far the same equalled what the law had contemplated for the benefit of poor livings. The speech of the Hon. Member embraced all the topics recently noticed in this Paper, under the head of Queen Anne's Bounty.—Lord J. Russell resisted the motion, submitting that the payments were according to law, and that if the law was to be altered, it ought to be in the House, and not in Committee.—The House divided on the motion. The numbers were—For the motion, 63; against it, 171—Majority against it, 108. THE SABBATH.—Sir Andrew Agnew moved for leave to bring in two Bills for the better observance of the Sabbath. He would not enter into details at present: all he would say was that the object contemplated was to enforce the better observance of the Sabbath according with the dictates of an enlightened conscience.—Mr. Plumptre seconded the motion. As Christian Legislators they were bound to protect those who could not protect themselves in consequence of the circum- stances in which they were placed from openly desecating that sacred day.—Mr. Warburton complained that the Hon. Baronet had not explained the nature of his Bills he there- fore presumed they were the same as last year; and as those Bills only iutetfered with the recreations of the humbler classes, leaving the rich to indulge in their amusements as formerly, at the same time believing that the Sabbath was I better observed now than formerly, he thought the measure ought to be resisted in its first stage.—Mr. Hardy supported the measure, the object of which was to protect the rights of the poor, and to give them an opportunity of attending a place of worship on the Sabbath day.—Mr. A. Trevor would vote for the introduction of the Bills; but if, on going into Committee, he found that the recreations of the poor were to be prohibited, whilst the rich were allowed to enjoy theirs, he would vote against them.— Mr. Ward, Dr. Bowring, and Col. Thompson thought it impracticable to legislate for the better observance of the Sabbath; if the Clergy did their duty, there would be no necessity for legislative interference. —Mr. Villiers wished to know if the measure contemplated the preventing vessels sailing on Sundays?—Mr. Wakley also wished to know whether it was the intention that Gentlemen's domestic or agricultural servants should be re- lieved from all labours on Sundays, and whether it was in- tended to prohibit the burning of furnaces at cast-iron works? It was impossible to force religion on a people: they might make laws to prevent the desecration of the Sabbath, as it was called, but they could not make people go to church unless their inclination took them there one man might lead a horse to water, but twenty could not make him drink.—The House then divided on bringing in the first Bill, for the better observance of the Sabbath, when there appeared, Ayes 199, Noes 53—majority 146.—The Bill was then brought in.—Sir A. Agnew then moved for leave-to bring in a Bill to remove Saturday and Monday fairs and markets to other days; but, after a short discussion, in which the measure was strongly opposed, he withdrew the motion.—Adjourned. FRIDAY, MAY 5.-Mr. Fox took the oaths and his seat in lieu of Mr. White, for Longford. A new writ was ordered for Bridgewater, in the room of Mr. Leader, who had accepted the Chiltern Hundreds (to enable him to become a Candidate for Westminster). Numerous petitions were presented on various subjects. CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.—On the motion that the House go into Committee of Supply, Sir W. ac directed attention to the Commissioners' reports regarding the state of the Church of Scotland, and the want of adequate accommoda- tion, proposing an Address to his Majesty to take the same into consideration, with the view of affording means for the building or enlarging of churches.—Lord J. Russell said that he could not support the motion until there had been further inquiry into the subject—he did not consider that there was adequate information to warrant the present proposition. He maintained that it was more proper to wait until the re- port as to the general state of Scotland was completed and then, if it appeared that the Church really wanted assistance, to grant it for the religious benefit of the whole kingdom, throughout which such assistance should be equitably distri- buted. —Sir RobertPeeZ thought more churches ought to be erected, and considered that the increase of crime was owing to the want ofsnfficient Church accommodation. He main- tained that Scotland had become less moral and more criminal of late years, merely because Churches had not been built, and Priests had not been endowed so rapidly as they ought to have been.—Mr. Horsman said, it would not have been surprising if crime had increased in Scotland, because, as every one knew, the population of Scotland in many places was of a totally different kind from that which formerly ex- isted there. Every one knew that great and thriving towns had been daily rising up, adding greatly, doubtless, to the wealth and commercial prosperity of that part of the empire. As the life of men in manufacturing cities was a life more exciting to the passions and more stimulating to the wants, the two great sources of all crime, it would not be surprising if crime had really increased in that part of the empire. But had crime really increased in Scotland ? He had the iiiithority of Mr. Hill, the Inspector of Prisons for Scotland, who, in his second report lately distributed, communicated the gratifying intelligence that a great moral improvement had taken place of late. The Hon. Member said the motion was made under the cloak of religion from mere party zeal and political ambition. Such a motion as this," said he, "in which the church is evidently made the instrument of a faction hostile to the feelings of the Scotch people, is doing more harm to that Church than would be effected by a whole army of Dissenters."—On a division the numbers were, for the motion 176; against it 217—majority 41. SUPPLIES.—The House then went into a Committee of Supply, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer moved that 24,000,0001. should be voted in Exchequer Bills.— Mr. Hume believed that they should adjourn this vote to the 9th of June. When the people were calling loudly for the reform of abuses, when the Legislation for Ireland was stopped un- necessarily, he did not know whether they had a right to part with the public money. There was nothing like two Houses agreeing. He moved that the Chairman report progress, and ask leave to sit again and he said that if that was agreed to, he should propose that the Chairman do sit again on the 9th of June.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer opposed the amendment, He said that the money should be voted now, in order to discharge the obligations of the State. He prayed them not to place the Government in an awkward situation.—Mr. Hume said, if the Legislation of Ireland was stopped, if justice was refused to the people, they had not the right to expend the public money. He would, however, withdraw his amendment, as he had no wish to trammel the Government.—The vote was then agreed to, and the House resumed. "IRISH TITHES.—Lord John Russell moved that the report of Lord Morpeth's resolution on tithes of Ireland should be taken into consideration.—Mr. S. Crawford wanted to know whether the Government would discuss this important question at that late hour, or whether they would not post- pone the question.—Lord John Russell said they must go on • • • T'T ■ with the public business without any delay.—In answer to another question, the Noble Lord said Lord Morpeth would fix the second reading of the Irish Tithe Bill for the 9th of June.—Mr. Hindley moved that the House adjourn.—The House divided, when there appeared, for the adjournment 12; against it 128-majority 116. Mr. S. Crawford then said that the principle contained in the Noble Lord's resolution was so very objectionable that he should divide the House upon it.—The House divided, when there appeared, for the further consideration of the report, 126; against it 7—majority 119.—The motion was then carried. POST OFFICE.—On the motion of Mr. Labouchere, the Post-office Regulation Bill went into a Committee.—Sir A. Agnew proposed a clause to the effect that no letter, news- paper, petition, or other written communication should be sent or delivered on the Lord's Day.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer opposed the clause, which was calculated to lead to the greatest possible inconvenience.—Mr.A Trevor thought the proposal was calculated to cast ridicule and contempt on the Honou* able Baronet's endeavours to procure a belter observance of the Lord's Day. He hoped the House would put a stop to such folly by the unanimous rejection of the clause.—Sir A. Agnew withdrew the clause.—Mr. Aglionby moved a clause that newspapers should be charged with postage, because paragraphs might be marked with a line to draw attention to them.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer said such a clause would open a wide door to abuse, and he must oppose the motion.—The Committee divided, for the clause 12, against it 28; majority 16.-The House resumed. —Report on Monday. The other Orders of the Day were disposed of, and the House adjourned at half-past two o'clock.

REPRESENTATION OF WESTMINSTER. The most active measures are taking by the friends of Sir Francis Burdett and Mr. Leader, the Conservatives on behalf of the Hon. Bart., and the out-and-out Refotmers in favour of Mr. Leader. The tug of war has commenced, District Committees have been formed, and meetings of the supporters of each Candidate take place every evening. Many stanch friends of Sir Francis, who, in the outsetofthe affair, appeared inclined, from < Id friendship and good feeling towards the former God of their idolatry," to stand aloof from the contest, have given in their adhesion to the more strenuous advocate for the principles they espoused when the constituency of Westminster stood almost alone to fight the battle of Reform. The strongest argument brought forward by Mr. Leader's Committee against the re-election of Sir Francis is a speech delivered by the Hon. Baronet on being released from the Tower, headed by this apt question— Out of thine own mouth will I condemn thee."—" In this very speech," said Sir Francis, "Earl Grey says he has somewhat changed the opinions which he held in his youth; he confesses that when he pressed Parliamentary Reform, he pressed it with all the ardour which belongs to a state of youth and inexperience, but that, after some years of ex- perience, his opinion underwent some variations. He does not favor us with any account of what those variations are, or were, but he only tells us that his opinions were different from what they were before, and he attributes the alteration in his sentiments to the effect of experience. If this is the ase; if the principles of men can change as they advance in years; It no mau can be pledged for the consistency of his opinions if it is to be a sufficient answer for every man who thinks proper to change his political opinions to say, that to-day I am older than I was when I pledged myself to a different opinion," then I say that such men do cut up and destroy all confidence, and shew that there ought not to be any confidence placed in them. TVe ought to ask whether such men could ever have been actuated by any principle at all? A principle is not a new thing, which may be thrown aside after it has been once established a principle, once formed, remaIDs for ever the same; it does not alter by time; the man professing it may grow older, perhaps he may not grow wiser or honester, but the principle he has professed continues one and the same—that cannot change and when a man once bindsand pledgeshimself tocertain principles—whether wisely or not it is for himself to consider—he has stamped on himself the character which he intends shall belong to him; and if he depots from those principles, it is impossible for any reasonable man ever after to put trust and confidence in him indeed, snch a man has no right to have any con- fidence in himself." On Friday night deputations from the parishes of West- minster had an interview with Sir Francis Burdett, at his residence, St James's-place, for the purpose of hearing the Hon. Baronet's sentiments on the important political ques- tions which engrosses the national attention of the day. About one hundred and fifty gentlemen were present. Sir Francis explained to the deputation that he had re- quested their waiting upon him, in his state of bodily indis- position, rather than risk by possibility the appearance he had determined to make npon the hustings, when, observed the Hon. Baronet, in declaring his intention of being pre- sent, "If I die on the spot, 1 will be there. Indeed, gen- tlemen, I do not know that a man can die much better than at his post." Sir Francis proceeded to vindicate the con- sistency of his public life, in reply to the charges of change in his principles which had been made by the public prints, declared himself to have always been strictly constitutional, and expressed his nndeviating attachment to the mixed con' stitution under which we happily live. The Hon. Baronet challenged comparison with any existing form of govern- ment, and pointing to the high degree of freedom conveyed to all, and the advantages offered for men of all classes to rise to the first eminence in the state, and to take their sta- tion with nobility, he instanced in terms of honourable com- mendation, his own opponent, Mr. Leader, whose grand- father he recognised as the great coach master, and referred to Sir Robert Peel, "as one of the greatest men now in England, the leading man in the House of Commons, as another example of what can be effected by great talents, united with activity and perseverance." When, continued Sir Francis, "did the English aristocracy evince fastidious- ness, or disdain, or, indeed, when have they refused to as- sociate themselves familiarly with talented and deserving men of humble descent upon such occasions? There is nothing mischievous iu the privileges of the aristocracy if they have privileges, they were instituted for the benefit of the people at large, and they are necessary to, and congenial with, an enlightened, a free, and liberal government. I therefore maintain that the House of Lords, and their inde- pendence and privileges, should be as dear to every friend of England as are freedom of action and impunity in the ex- pression of opinion in the House of Commons, and, for my part, I cannot conceive a system of tyranny more terrible than that which will ensue if the House ot Commons had the power ancl the will to subvert the privileges of the House of Lords.—(Hear, and loud cheers.)—It has also^of late been much the fashiotfr to asperse another venerable institution— the National Church of England. Now I do not believe that so wise, so good, and so liberal a system of religious go- vernment, and so free tn its results, exists on the face of the earth. Not is there another set of men in the aggregate —for here and there, as in every other community, bad members will be found,—equallv numerous, pious, learned, moral, kind, and benevolent as the clergy of this country. It is a blessing to the country that so many members of that sacred order are devoted to a country life, for they impart a blessing to the land not interfering with any, but assisting the poor with the aids of eharity and religions consolation, and delighting the rich by refined companionship and good instruction. I do not know a greater blessing than that de- rived from the present system of the Church of England. Many persons cast an envious eye on the wealth of the Church. The Church does not appear to me to be over wealthy but I look upon the wealth of the clergy as a fund belonging to the people, out of which the poorest peasant in England, if he manifest a peculiar talent for learning, a dis- position for liberal acquirements, and an intellect beyond the common run, might derive the best education. This is another advantage attributable to the pious liberality of our forefathers. I could cite many instances in illustration of this fact, showing how children of the humblest origin have, by good conduct and attainments, raised themselves to the highest stations, after haviug been educated out of the wealthy Endowments of the Established Church. I should like to know how much better the people would be if the wealth of the Church were administered by any other body ?'•

LORD CHESTERFIELD'S ESTIMATE OF HUMAN LIFE.— "I have run," said he, "the silly rounds of business and of pleasure, and I have done with them all. I have enjoyed all the pleasures of the wurld, and consequently know their futility, and do not regret their loss. I appraise them at their real value, which is truly very low; whereas those who have not experieuced, always over-rate them. They only see their gay outside, and are dazzled with their glare. But I have been behind the sceueB. I have seen all the course pullies and dirty ropes which exhibit and move the gaudy machine. I have seen and smelt the tallow candles which illuminate the whole decoration, to the astonishment and admlratioif of the ignorant multitude."—Illustrations of Huntan Life'. • CAMBRIDGE, Wednesday last the Degree of Doctor in Divinity was conferred by Royal Mandate on the Rev. Professor Musgrave, a Senior of Trinity College and Dean of Bristol. The following Degrees were also conferred :— Doctor in Physir.-F. J. Farre, St. John's College. Masters of Arts.—E. Warter, Fellow of Magdalen College: T. H. Wright, St. John's College A. H. Darley and H. But- terfield,Christ College. Bachelors of Arts.—S. W. Freese, Trinity College S. Smith- son, Christ's College: H. Knapton, Queen's College; J. Harison, Magdalene College; M. Dashwood, Downing College. OXFORD, May 4.—On Thursday the following Degrees were conferred — Masters of Arls.—Mev. W. B. Mackenzie, Magdalen Hall; Rev. J. W. Cole, Magdalen Hall; Rev. I. Spencer, St. Mary Hall; Rev. G. A. Chaplin, late Fellow of Magdalen College; Rev W. J. Sawell, Magdalen College. Bachelors of Arts.—Sir G. Baker, Bart., Christ Church, Grand Componnder; A. Veitch, Magdalen Hall C. C. Domvile, Wad- ham H. Holden, Scholar of Balliol E. H. M. Sladen, BallioT; E. C. Shedden. St. Mary Hall; J. Williams, Trinity; C. J. Homfray, Oriel G. W. Huntingford, Fellow of New College R.J. Bnddicom, Brazennose T. H. Hadden, Brazennose; H. W. Burrows, Fellow of St. John's.

BANKRUPTS from Friday's Gazette. To Surrender ill Basinghall-street. M. 0, WRAY, chemist, Holborn-hill, May 12, June 16. Atts. Phillips and Conquest, Size-lane. »T ■.«> E. H. GOUGH, dealer in wood, Dalston, JVIiddlcscxr Maj 12, June 16. Att. Ashley, Shoreditch. J. HARRISON, commission-agent, Manchester, May 26, June 16. Att. Miller, Sussex Chambers, London. J. J. D. DENEULAIN. lodging-house-keeper, Leicester-square, May 12, June 16 Atts. Allen and Gylby, Carlisle-street. W. DAVIES, tailor, Queen-street, May-fair, May 12, June 16. Att. Bell, Craven-street. J. ARNOULD, bookseller, King William-street, May 16, Jane 16. Att. Acton, Elm-coart. J. TAYLOR, carpet-dealer, Holborn, May 18, June 16. Att. Smith, Tokenhonse-yard. W. HARRISON, goldsmith, St. John s-square, May 16, June 16. Att. Smilh, Tokenhoose-yard. W. SMITH, innkeeper, Leatherhead, May 12, June 16. Att. Pontifex, St. Andrew's-court. To Surrender iii the Country, J. GOFF, grocer, Liverpool, May 20, June 16, at the Clarendon- rooms, Liverpool. Atts. Cross, Liverpool, or Blackstook and Co.,Temple. B. BUCHANAN and D. LAIRD, merchants, Liperpool, May 24'1 June 16, at the Clarendon-rooms, Liverpool. Atts. Tayloi and Co., Bedford-row, or Lowndes and Robinson, Liverpool. t J. HORSFALL, merchant, Leeds, May 11, June 16, at the Court-, house, Leeds. Atts. Strangwayes and Walker, Barnard's-inn, or Blackburn, Leeds, J. RENDER, innkeeper, Knaresborough, May 19, June 16, at the Elephant and Castle, Knaresborougli. Atts. Hawkins and 0> INew Bosweil-court, or Gill, Knaresborougli. W. BROWN, worsted-spinner, Leeds, JUav 11, June Hi, at the Court-house, Leeds. Atts. Strangwayes and Walker, Barnard's* inn, or BJackburn, Leeds. R. KENYON, cotton-spinner, Claugliton, Lancashire May 21, June 16, at the Town-hall, Preston. Atts. Cornthwaite, Dean's* court, or Bray, Preston. J. and E. RAMSBOTIIAM, cotton-spinners, Chew-moor, witblØ bostock, Lancashire, June 2, 16, at the Commercial-inn, Great liolton. Atts. Mayhew and Johnson, Carew-street or Black' £ hurst and Wilcock, Haslingden. P. WALKER, cottou-spinner, flindley, May 22, June 16, at Town-hall, Preston. Atts. Norris and Allen, Bartlett's-build' ings, or Richton, Preston. C. ABSALOM, grocer, Newbnry, Berks, Mav 15, June 16, at the George Inn, Reading. Atts. Pinuinger, Newbury, or Latt* V rence, Salisbury. W F. BROOKS, merchant, Liverpool, May 22, June 16 at tlie Commissioners -rooms, Manchester. Atts. Higson and Son, Manchester, or Johnson and Co., Temple. t A. H. LEES, iron-master, Bilston, Staffordshire, May 16, June 16" i at the New Royal Hotel, Birmingham. Atts. Harrison Hie- 1 mingham, or Newton and Ensor, South-square, Gray's-inn. (

COPPER ORE < SOLD AT CAMBORNE, MAY 4 1837 J MINES. 21 CWT. PURCHASERS. PRJCF- A CONSOLS ISLINES 1)5 P. GRENFELL AND SONS F-, 14 OF ) DITTO.103 MINTS ROYAL CO J 6 1,1110 •• •• 99 DITTO, VIVIAN AND SONS, AND GL.ISCOTT, BROTHERS .59^ 1 DITTO .97 IVIAN AND SONS » 13 0 DITTO. U3 P. GRENFELL AND SONS A 3 I DITTO 89 VIVIAN AND SONS L?!TTO 84 PDSCOE GRENFRLL AND SONS 5 10 I DITTO 8» MINES ROJAL CO S 7 & DITTO SI VIVIAN AND SUNS "ALT"' DITTO. 79 P. GRENFELL AND SONS 6 19 9 DITTO. 7(I DITTO AND VIVIAN AND SONS 5 3 # DITTO 07 VIVIAN AND SONS 3 5 DITTO. (IU PASCOE GRENFELL AND SONS 4 IG F XT"L, "• 59 VMII" A'»T SONS 3 10 #' NORTH ROSBEAR.. 100 FREEMAN AND CO. AND P. GRENFELL AND SONS 44# HNTO 95 DITTO AMI DITTO » 6 Ditto. SO PASCOE GIENFILL AND SONS 3 I> • DITTO .77 DITTO T 6 DITTO 71 DITTO I 'O U DITTO .73 DITTO '.J O I 6 DITTO 7I VIVIAN AND SONS 4 10 DITTO T;4 FREEMAN AND CO S FI UNITED HILLS 11*2 WILLIAMS, FOSTER, AND CO SI 15 #! DITTO .SO DITTO •" 0 DITTO 75 DITTO AND ENGLISH CO. 9 N FT, DITTO 73 VIVIAN AND SONS ■. 1 R. 6,' DITTO. (50 WILLIAMS, FOSTER, AND CO. •> 15 TF „ DLUO 43 VIVIAN AND SONS « TF SOUTH ROSKEAR.. 110 MINES ROYAL CO., AND P. GRENLEIL AND SON* 4 7 M DITTO. 90 P. GRENFEJL AND SONS O 13 DITTO. 72 MINES ROYAL CO., P. GRRNFEII AND SON'S, N/I. NT FOSTER, AND CO. <; I/J 6 DITTO"" 73 VIVIAN AND'^AND GIASCOTT, BROTHE. S 5 ID « EAST WH. CROFTY 94 WILUAM., FOSTER> C^, AND'GLAS* R\*N BROIHCRA O -R FL 6S G'^LF^11 !1 S°NS, WILLIAMS, FOV- DIILO FIJ L^R» « CO., AMI GLASCOTT, BROTHERS 4 N £ U ,*?' AND DITT° .410 DITTO 47 P. GRENFELL AND SONS, AND WILLIAMS, TV.. ROSTER, AND CO. IN 0 DITTO „ 40 DITTO AND DITTO J LONGCLOSE 09 P. GRENFELL AND SON, „ N FOWEY CONSOLS.. 94 VIVIAN AND SONS I R 6 DITTO. 93 WILLIAMS, FOSTER, AND COV 4J FT DITTO. 92 FREEMAN AND CO. R I N DOLCOATLI 62 WILLIAMS, FOSTER, AND CO.'AND GLASCOIT, ° DITTO.. •• 52 ENGLITH CO." « !I A DITTO •• 38 VIVIAN AND SONS « DITTO 35 DITTO Y 10 DITTO. *28 P. GRENFELL AND SONS F ? E DITTO. -N WTDIAMS, FOSTER, AND CO. C ? B EAST POOL 81 DITTO AND FREEMAN AND CO SI! 6 DITTO. 70 WILLIAMS, FOSTER AUD CO. X £ 0 DITTO •• 51 DITTO •• •• 0 11 Z. CAM BREA 89 VIVIAN AND SONS 2 A DITTO. 59 WILLIAMS, FOSTER, AND COVAND GFASCOT'T, 3,6 •• •• 58 WILLIAMS, FOSTER AND R'N « SONTHTOWAN 83 FREEMAN AND"CO\. S 'O 6 DITTO 75 DITTO DITTO 20 MINES ROYAL CO A SONTH BASSET 62 VIVIAN & SONS, AND WILLIAMS/'FOSTER', 4 DS»O:: :T"5 11 VI~DSONS;: VI TIN CROFT 35 FREEMAN .ND CO. I S DITTO. 34 DITTO 3 16 « DITTO 32 DITTO 4 L'F „ WH.VYVYAN 46 VIVIAN AND SONS DITTO 14 DITTO 13 WH. SPARROW -21 MINES ROYALCO. 3 18 Total 4070 Average Pr.,Itice, 71.-Qti:intity of fine Copper, 3-18 ton, cwl, 0 qr.- Amount of Sale, t;22,!J02 13s. 6d.-Averae iCIO2 108, oct, Higlt Water on Swansea Ba)- a)td at the Pass(t!les, i FOR TIIK ENSUING WEEK. DAYS. I SWANSEA BAK. MTHB PASSAUKS. Morn. Even. Heights A Morn. Even. Satnrday ..May 13' "T ST 12 "O TI A 'V 17 2* Sunday 4 1 22 T 59 ,0 7j a 4 } *| MONDAY 15 2 34 3 4I11 AI 3 1 J OT LUESDAY ID 3 30 3 53 N 0<I A T ?! WEDNESDAY.. •. 17 4 12 4 33 14 8 5 I* LI FRIDAL^ \L ? 52 5 11 '« LI! 0 12 6 3? FRIDAY 19 •» 29 5 47 6 0 49 7 7 MOON'S ACK.-FUII M00N> 2O,B D £ 14M° 7

Ularfegtg. N/L°,N d^V»/OH< May 8— We ha-e had a large f 1 f,w/!e.al anidflour during tlm past week, with a good, supply of wheat this morning from Essex, Kent, aud Suffolk; tt# 9eUJr,i h"wever, indtfferent, we had an exceeding dull trade, and the sates made were at a reduction of full 2s. per quarter.— Barley continues declining in value, we quote it from Is. to 2s. per quarter cheaper; but beans and peas are unaltered in value.- f;,$ are very moderately supplied with oats at present, and trade isfirai, on full or rather better than last noted.-Tke top price of flour i* still quoledFom 50 to 52s. per sack. PRICE OF GITAIN. -Per ltmi)erial Qiiii)-ter. S. B. Wheal, Reri MSPLE MLUST O I* 55 50 WHITE 34 3 5 NR. 60 BOILERS 37 3^ P. 50 54 SMALL BEANS 38 4T» 5 1)0 DITTO, OLD 4tJ N, ER 60 TI«:K» .'32 SU O 04 HARROW — KRLEV 38 FEED 'IT 2-* n?.f y« 28 3u Fine DMO, LLLALLINS .# 32 34 POUII(I H 58 FINE 3<» UNIR P 60 I^OTATOE 30 ,,0SPE:L" 35 33 FINE 31 O FLOUR, per Sack of 2601b. Best •• 50s_. LO 55». I Second 45,. to 50J. A G E- A^ ERAGE PRICE OF CORN, pet- Qr. For the Week ending May 5, 1837, and by which importation is regulated. Wheat 53 9 Oats 24 *5 Beans 4*1 BAR'ey 35 8 Rye 41 1» | Pease .39 10 PRICE OF HOPS, ill the Borough, per Cict. MIH KE"I EOC,KETS- I'™05' 5 I FAN,HAM,POCKETS £ 'O "OTO^ 0 ID. KEND POCKETS 4 2 4 IS YEARLING KENT 3 0 3 10 WEALD OF KENT 3 10 4 10 I DITTO SUSSEX 2 10 3 0 SUSSEX DITTO 3 LL> 4 4 | KENT&SUSSEX, 1833 2630 Old 01,1s 11. is. U. JOs. PRICE OF MEAT.—SMITH FIELD, May 8. We have rather an increase of both beasts and sheep, itotuyitl&sfaxd- ing which the quotation of last Monday is fully supported- choicest small beef realising 4s. id.; Downs in wool 5s. 8< and primest poUed out of wool 5s. 2d.—The call for lamb is good, and although os. 8a. may be considered a general price, some few very superior ones have obtained!Veal remains at 5s.for best calves.—There is still a demand for pork, and 4s. lOd. continues to be given fu" small pigs. To sink the offal—per 81bs. 3s. 6d. to 4s. Od. IVeal. 53. 61. to 5s. 2d. Mutton 43. od. to Os. od. J Pork. 4S. 6d. to Os. LAMB 6s. Cd. to Os. Od. this day. Beasts, 3,193; Sheep, 24,580; Calves, 63; Pigs, 444. Head of Cattle on Friday. Beast, 746; Sheep, 2,980 Calves, 131; Pigs, 403. NKWGATE and LEADENHALL By the Carcase. »eef. 2s. 6d. to 3S. 101. Veal 3S. gd. to 5s. 3d. Mutton AS. od. to 4s. 0:1. Pork. 3S. 8d. to 5s. OJ. LAMB 5S. <Jd. to 6s. Od. PRICE OF TALLOW AND SOAP, per Cwt. ■r „ *■ A.- s. d. ». d. VN" T £ I,OW •• 43 0 Melted Stnff 33 0 Yellow Soap 50 0 WU47 0 Rough Ditto 22 0 Mottled ditto 56 0 LUO *• 0 GREAVES •• *• 14 01 Cord diito 70 0 PRICE OF SEEDS. T „„ s. s. t.tos. INRNIP, WLUTE, PER BIRSH. 10FO 11 CLOVER, RED, PER CWT. 60 94 RED AND GREEN 14 20 WHITE 52 6S MUSTARD, BROWN 10 13 FOREIGN RED » Mustard, Browii., 10 13 FOREIGN RED 52 10 WHITE. 8 10 FOREIGN WHITE «6 80 CANARY, PER QUARTER 34 40 TREFOIL 16 90 SAIITOIN 3? 38 CARRAWAY 46 5*2 KYE GRASS 26 28 CORIANDER 11 14 PRICE OF IRON. :E. d. -g.s. d. British Bars, STAFFORDSHIRE 10 0 0 to 13 0 0 WELSH 0 0 TO 12 0 0 Pigs, Staffordshire I) 15 0 to 6 0 fI WELSH 10 0 TO 0 2 O BRISTOL PRICE CURRENT.-Alay The sugar market has at length been enlivened by a better show of tamples, and a moderate business has been done at very good, prices for the merchant. SUGAR. t g. (,OFfRI. S. II. rtfusc. very Bro%vii(per cwt.) 55t056 Fine ditto ii-liolis •* •• 57 58 Very fine 118 12* ?? 4 ."S 59 61 RUM. s. A. s. d• Good ditto 62 64 Jamaica (per gal.) 4 0 5 B 65 FL6 Leeward Isle 3 0 4 Fine 67 70 LOOWOOI). E. B. E. Molasses 28 29 Jamaica (per ton.) 8 0 8 5 EOPFKE. St. Domingo 8 5 8 10 Iamllica, triage (per ewt.) 68 74 Campeachy 10 0 11 0 Ordinary 70 82 Fustic, Jamaica 6 10 6 15 Good ditto 84 90 ———— Cuba .9 6 10 O 5"E,?L,TT0 98 OIL. Middling 104 GallipolKper tnn) 62 0 630 Good ditto .105 lIO! Sicily. 5tt 0 59 0 Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, for the week ending April 28, -\0.. 2JA. per cwt. PRICE OF LEATHER. R A. D. D. D. CROP HIDES, PER LB ILJ/NL6 JCALFSKINS !4FO22 BNGLIGH BUTTS I4J 19 BEST PATTERN SKINS 20 22 OUFFALOES LO 12 COMMON DITTO •• •• •• 19^ 20 MIDDLINGS 12 14 HEAVY SKINS, PER LB.14 17 BUTTS 13 17 Calf Skins, Irish 13 14. Extra Strong ditto. 14 17 J —CURRIED 11 18 Best Saddlers' Hides.. 14 15J| WELSH 13 15 Shaved ditto 14 10 Kips, ENGLISH and Wetsb 14 IS Shoe Rides 121 IS SHAVED DIITTO 15 11 COMMON DITTO 12 13 1 FOREIGN KIPS 13 17 Bull ditto II) 13 Small Seal Skins 19 20 HORSE HIDES (ENGLISH) 13 14 LARGE DITTO 10 14 Welsh Hides II 13 BASILS 9 14 GERMAN'DITTO 12 14 FOREIGN SHOULDERS 8 10 SPANISH DITTO 14 18 —BELLIES 5 8 Shaved ditto, without butts, Dressing Hide Shoulders .10 11 10s. 611. to 14s. 611. each. BELLIES 81 Pi lIorse Butts 9 11 | Printed and PublUhed by WILLIAM COURTENAY MURRAY AND DAVID REES, At No. 58. WINO STRBKT, SWANSKA- j SATURDAY, HAY X3, 1837.