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      -sit down _-juietly , _-mthout setting fire to the house ¦ of a Minister , or sending a King or Queen about their business . ( Much cheering . ) The reason of that was , that all classes of the people co-operated . They saw disasters abroad , because the masses had no men of intelligence and wealth to lead them in their movements . If it ever came to pass in this country that the men ofthe middle classes , even the members of thc aristocracy , refused to come forward and aid the working classes in their efforts so obtain their rights , then farewell to oui * old systcm of carrying things b y moral means ! ( Cheers . ) They might make one great stride , or do much by some convulsive effort , but it would be followed by ihe reaction which always follows on-violence , and whilst thoy seemed to make rapid progress , thev would be dealing with appearances only . It was by

      _raod-a-ation , by argument , by appeals to facts such as ihey could adduce , . tbey would be successful . Let them go on in the way they had begun , and they would carry a great reform , which , once carried , would be carried for ever . Tbey would never liter either go back or look back , ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . LusniXGiox , M . P ,, moved , and Mr . Latimer , isnant-farmer , seconded , the first resolution : — " That as the freehold land societies have been proved to be powerful auxiliaries * to the cause of reform , by adding to the number of voters in the -county constituencies , and a 3 they are a means of promoting thrifty and provident habits among the working classes , this conference is of opinion that they are worthy of the earnest support of every reformer , and may he made greatly instrumental _i-i promoting the reform movement . "

      Mr . _M'Gregor , M . P ., in speaking to the resolution , said that the Houses of Parliament might be termed the House of Lords and the House of Landlords . ( Cheers . ) The national debt was created to pay the eo 9 t of taking human life —( cheers , )—no Jess than £ 119 , 000 , 000 bad been paid since the days of William III . for the shedding of blood , and for the glory of the Duke of Malborough . ( Cheers . ) The battle of Waterloo might be considered to have _hiscountnr 4111 , 000 , 000 —( loud cheers)—and every one who paid the window-tax . might be said to pay for that mischievous and bloody battle . ( Cheers . ) It bad heen fought to drive Napoleon and his family from Prance , and yet at this very moment Napoleon ' s nephew was President of the Trench Republic . ( Cheers . ) The hon . gentleman concluded by pledging himself to advance the cause of Parliamentary financial reform by every means in his power .

      The sitting was suspended for one hour , and on -the return ofthe delegates , Mr . G . W . M . Retxolds came forward and said that , in accordance with the rules which had been laid down for tbe regulation of the proceedings , he had submitted two resolutions to the business com-• _"oittep , of which he had proposed to become the . _? over . The committee bad sent them back to Aim , saying that they did not think they were competent-to entertain them . He therefore appealed tothe meetiuj * whether they would allow the resolutions to be brought forward . The resolutions were as follows : — 1 st . —That this Conference is fully impressed with the force of the numerous practical objections to a sufirage based on a rating qualification , and especially recognises t he flagra n t i m poli c y an d gross injustice of excluding any male adult from the exercise ot that franchise which is a

      natural and national right—inasmuch as those who perform the duties and bear the burthens of citizens , ought to be represented , while no section of the community ought to be governed without being represented : —aud therefore this Conference is of opinion that the programme of the National Parliamentary and financial Reform Association should be so far altered as to base thc right of Suffrnpe upon " a chum to he _rr-j-istereu , '' instead of - ' a claim to be rated . " 2 nd . —That this Conference , entertaining the most earnest and sincere desire to behold the rights of the working-classes properly defended and their interests eff ectuall y represented—and believing that these aims can only be accomplished by affording an opportunity for men of the highest intellect belonging to the ranks of Labour to attain an entrance into the People ' s Parliament—recommends the addition of the principle of "Payment of Mem-Toers _* " to the programme of the National Parliamentary and Financial Reform Association .

      3 rd . —That as the Executive Committee of ihe Kational Cliarter Association and the Council of the National Heform League have severally appointed Deputations to wait upon the Conference and expound the news of those bodies fo the National Parliamentary and Financial Reform Association , the Conference decides upon receiving and hear ing the said Deputations . The resolutions were seconded by Mr . Leblord , and rejected by a great majority . Mr . _Bcktox , delegate from Winchester , was prepared to j ay that ail the farmers in the neighbourhood of tbat city would shortly come round to the princi ples of the association . As for tbe city itself , he there stood almost alone in his views ! but they all knew tbat Winchester , which had nine parisli churches , and no less than fifty clergymen ( oh , oh , ) was celebrated for its antiquity , and for nothing else —( hear , hear , and laughter . )

      Mr . Bright , J . I . P ., addressed the meeting , and urged on them the necessity of putting forward their views ia the most acceptable and least objectionable way . The principal ground on which he felt himself capable of defending Mr . Hume ' s resolution was , that though they would exclude somo men , they were not directed against any class , and would not exclude either rich or poor , but would operate on all alike . The rich were , with some brilliant exceptions , timid on all questions which tended to a democratic direction . The policy of their leaders had been to create an idea that there was something in the power of the many destructive to the interests of the rich , than which nothing could be more false and mistaken . There was a class which had a strong interest in that sort of wrong-doing ,

      which was only reconcilable with narrrow and restricted representation , but he did not propose to appeal to them at alL They would come iu when the great majority of the nation had assembled round the _morement . It was of no use convincing the masses that the association were not hostile to their interests , because they clearly were so . ( Cheers . ) But as to other classes in the country , he might say to the meeting it was not necessary , amid the vast difference of opinion which existed on political questions , for every one te say all he hoped would come to pas 3 when ibis reform was carried . What each of them said as to his particular views would be quite sure to startle and alarm some one else . For instance , he would not urge that the moment they got reform they should upset tho established church . Manv men in favour of a fair

      representation of the nation were for its maintenance , and he held it to be in the highest degree injudicious when they were seeking that representation that persons should use as arguments for it the possibility of effecting changes for whieh the country was not yet ripe . The people had a right to a fair share ih the g overnment of the nation , and they could convince * all but the timid and the interested that the trne interests ofthe country would l ; c _served by a thorough reform of the Parliamentary system , and by making the House of Commons the organ -andmouthpiece ofthe great mass of the people . ( Cheers . ) There was a flow of opinion in favour of Parliamentary change such as never had been seen before . A * _ne _* t 3 _** rs for extending the Irish _franchise was going quietly through Parliament , while , ten years ago , tbo more proposal to give Ireland a _bette- * registration was fought over as if tho fate of

      parties depended on the issue . That measure was notoriously to be followed , next year , by a proposition for a considerable change iu the representation of Great Britain . ( Cheers . ) A . groat change was at hand . He had reason to believe it was strictly true that Sir R . Peel had obserred , not very long ago— " We should all be very glad to get up tomorrow morning and find the thing done , but the difficulty is in the doing of it . " ( Loud cheers and laughter . ) Let not the Iteforni party then attempt to frighten others for tbe sake of theories which mi g ht be adopted in some hundred years or so , but let them work for a real change in a system of representation which they would have laughed at if offered by an European monarch to his subjects during the late continental disturbances . ' He trusted it would be laid on what he believed to be the true foundation of all valuable institutions , and that which could alone secure their existence and

      good working — the general concurrence of the ¦ virtue and intelligence of the nation . ( Loud cheers . ) Several delegates having spoken , the resolution was then formally put , arid carried unanimously . Mr . WnirirELL , Peterborough , moved a resoln- ] tion ,. recommending the establishment of a journal which Shonld appear under the authority , and ex pressing the views of the association . It was seconded by Mr . Boxtixg , of Xorwich , and unanimously carried . All * . THOMAS Omsk moved— " That the council be respectfully requested to prepare a bill containing the plan of reform proposed hy the association , with a view to its introduction in that shape to Parliament . " The resolution , which was carried unanimously , was seconded by jlr . 'fillet , and numbered among its supporters Mr . Parry , Mr . _M'Pherson ( Aberdeen ) , Rev . Mr . Worrell ( Bethnal-green ) , and others

      . , , Mr . TU 3 JUIE 3 returned to the objections he haa _Tir- * ed in tho forenoon against the existing constitution of the council , taking particular exception to the £ 10 qualification for becoming one oi its members . He founded a resolution on the subject , suggesting that the future members of the council should be chosen bv election , without _reference to their annual subscriptions , and thc motion found so many supporters of various shades of _opin-on , that thc time allowed for the conference _exph'etjj b ' efore any decision could be come t *» . " At the desire of the meeting , the Chatrm in consequently announced au adjournment of the debate until tiie following morning , at ten o clock ,

      THUBSDAY . The . Conference resumed this morning at ten o _' elock ; Sir Joshua Walmsley , M . P . in the chair . : ; The debate on tho third resolution was resumed , and the resolution carried . The following resolu _* -tions were then put and carried : — o That this Conference believes that the Mem-¦ fcers -of the House of Commons will be more in-

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      fluenced by a tjohse 0 f _< _£ _<;„ . constituents were ' thoy to institute and preserve a constant communication with them , stating their ; views on the important questions introduced before the . Legislature , and requesting their attendance and support whenever Parliamentary and Financial Reform measures are introduced . " ¦ ¦ - ¦ , " That this conference is of op inion that every means ought to be employed to enlarge tho present county and borough constituencies to the utmost extent , and that it is desirable to form in tae several localities , committees , with a permanent machinery , to watch and superintend the _^ _tWtoonii and that it be hereby recommended to tbe He or n Associations throug _hout the country , P _*^ ' ™ { J where established in districts , not satisfactorily 3

      represented atthe present time in ™ f _* _*™ urgent importance of being prepared , whenever any vacancy occurs in the representation of any borough or divisions of counties with which such associations are connected , to nominate thorough Reformers , and thus increase the number of Reform members in the House of Commons ; or , at all events , aid the d evelopment of public opinion in support ofthe principles of this association . " " That it be referred to the business committee to prepare and issue to the public a report embody ing the results of tho Conference . " Mr . Wilkinson , treasurer of the'National Association , could assure the Conference without some arrangement or effort being made , they would not be able to meet their expenses .

      After several gentlemen had addressed the Conference , Mr . G . Dawson moved a vote of thanks to the President and other officers of the Association , to which Sir Joshua Walmsley responded . After a vote of thanks to tho business committee , the Chairman announced that the Conference was at an end for all business purposes , and the delegates then separated .

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      The Soiree. The Association Held A Soire...

      THE SOIREE . The Association held a soiree at the London Tavern on Thursday evening last at seven o ' clock . All the delegates who attended the Conference were in attendance , and many ladies graced the assembly . There were about S 00 persons present . Sir Joshua Walmsley took tho chair , and the meeting was addressed by Mr . Parry , G . Thompson , M . P .. Sharman Crawford , M . P ., Lord Dudley Stuart , M . P ., Col . Salwey , M . P ., Mr . Hume , M . P ., F . O'Connor , M . P ., Mr . Fox , M . P ., and others .

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      _Provisional Committee of thb National Charter Association . —This hody met at the office , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , on Wednesday evening , April 24 th—Mr . Milne in the chair . Letters containing money , & c , were read from numerous places . Monies were also handed in from the Emmett Brigade , Finsbury , and South London localities . It was resolved to hold a meeting in the Trinity Chapel , Morpeth-street , Bethnal-green , on Wednesday evening . May the 8 th , and that the Rev . Mr . Worrall be requested to preside , Slanderous Reports . —The Secretary reported that certain parties in London , had written to several persons in the country , averring that "TheNational Charter Association" could not keep its existence

      for a fortnight , some of tbe gentlemen so addressed , had transmitted the letters so sent to them . The committee deeming such slanders beneath its notice , passed to the order of the day . A letter was read from the delegates ofthe _Lancashire and Yorkshire meeting , wishing for one of the members of tbe Provisional Committee to attend the meeting at Hebden-bridge , on the 26 th of May next , and Mr . G . W . M . Reynolds was deputed to attend . Arrangements were made to hold " Tho Kentish Demonstration" at the Bat and Ball , Cricket Grounds , Gravesend , on the day of the aquatic excursion , Whit-Tuesday . The Parliamentary Reform Conference and the Chartists . —Mr . Reynolds said , in accordance with the several promises he had made ,

      he had submitted his resolutions to the Conference , and which will be found under that head , but that Conference was a trumpery mockery , not a number of persons met to confer togethe ? , but apparently some few assembled for the purpose of being talked at from the platform . It was a miserable apology , when compared with the Conventions and Conferences of the Chartists , ne had no opportunity on the first day of its sitting , except to refer his resolutions to the Bus _' ness Committee , whohad rejected them , but the second day ( Wednesday ) , at two o ' clock , he obtained the ear and eye of tho President , read , and asked permission to _introduce the resolutions ; but the motion , which was seconded by Mr . Leblord , was lost by an immense majority . After the transaction of some other routine

      business , the committee adjourned until Thursday evening , May 2 nd . Liverpool . —At the usial weekly meeting of tho Chartists of this locality , held at Mr . Farrell's , Temperance Hotel . Itichmond-uow , on the 14 th of April , it was agreed , "that in consequence of Mr . Farrell ' s removal , all future Sunday evening meetings should be held in Spurr _' s Temperance Hotel , 10 , Williamson-square , where the members ' subscriptions will be received , and other business connected with the assoeiation be transacted .

      Cur _Chahtist Hall and Athe . v _^ um , 20 , Goldenlane . —On Wednesday evening , April 24 th , a Concert and Ball was held in support of the Democratic cause , which was most numerously attended . The members of the city locality are desirous it should be known , that when recently they passed a resolution respecting the " Victim Committee , " they were unaware that its business was in the hands of Messrs . Grassby , Stallwood , Milne , and Arnott , of the Provisional Committee of the National Charter Association ; nor did they tben know that the Committee met at the Charter Office , Southamptonstreet , Strand , and that they are perfectly willing that the affiiirs of thoir unfortunate brethren should remain in the hands of the above devoted Democrats .

      Emmett Brigade . —At a meeting held atthe Rock Tavern , Lisson Grove , on Sunday evening , April 21 st , Mr . Riley in the chair , it was resolved " that a meeting be held every Saturday evening , at the Rock Tavern , for the purpose of enrolling members in the National Cliarter Association . " " That every effort be made to get up a public meeting in 3 Iarylebone . " "That Mr . Blake be deputed to convey five shilling to the Provisional Committee to aid in tho agitation for the People ' s Charter . " After the transaction of other business , the meeting adjourned .

      Saleord . —At a members' meeting , held at Mr . J . Robinson ' s , on Sunday , 21 st instant , Mr . Henderson in tbe chair , the following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That the members hold their meetings at Mr . J . Robinson ' s , every Sunday , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , when the Northern Star and other Democratic papers will be read . "

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      _Jtatfonai _lUtttJ _compasi ]> _.-Tnu Sooth Loxdox Laxd _Memuehs . —[ We had no room in last week ' s Star for the report of the Lambeth branch . —Ed . A . ' &] TO THE EDITOR OF TnE SOUTHERN STAR . 5 , Pepper-street , Union-street , Borough , April 17 th , 1850 . Dear Sir , —It was with great surprise I found in tho place of my report of the Lambeth branch of the National Land Company , a garbled account , containing gross falsehoods from beginning to end . I should have thought that the preference ought to havebeen given to tbe official account , sent by me , as secrctarv , with the real business that occurred ,

      not to an account written m party spirit , as is evidently evinced by the framer of the false report . Robert _Hexrv Side , Sec . Lambeth Branch . —At a meeting , held at Mr . Side ' s house , April 7 th , Mr . R . Florence was elected chairman , " and the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed . R . H . Side moved , and Mr . A . J . Side seconded— " That the resolution past at the last " monthly meeting , ( referring to the resignation of the four directors , namely , Messrs . Doyle , Dixon , Clark , and M'Gratb , ) be rescinded , seeing that common honesty alone , leaving everything else out ofthe question , would prompt us to do justice to those who have done for our benefit so mueh ; and as we oleeted them to carry on the

      affiiirs of the Company to a successful issue , we cannot imagine how any one can call on them to resign . " Mr . Burgess moved , as an amendment , Mr . Thorn seconded— " That thc resolution be not rescinded . " The amendment was carried by the casting vote of the chairman , there being It . Side , W . Side , A . J . Side , and R . II . _Sidi-, for tbe resolution ; nnd J . Thorn , Burgess , Colson , and Hampshire _, f or the amendment . Mr . Edwards moved , Mr . Thorn seconded— " That tho following resolution , passed at the last monthly meeting ( ' That in the opinion of this meeting we call upon the four Directors to resign , in order to lessen the expenses of the Company' ) be sent to Mr . O'Connor . " Mr . "ft . Side moved as an amendment , Mr . W . Side seconded— " Thatthe resolution be not sent to Mr O'Connor . " The resolution was carried .. M . It ,

      Side moved , Mr . II . fl ? 6 ide seconded— "That the names of the persons present , and how thev voted , be sent with the resolution . " Mr . Colson " moved , as an amendment— " That the numbers be not sent" The amendment was carried . The reason for sending th-f-number of persons present at bbo previous monthly meeting to Mr . O'Connor , wns to show , that out of a locality oi from between three and four hindrcd members , the following gentlemen , Mr . Thom , Wright , Burgess , ( W . Small , not a member of this locality , ) Drew , W . Savage , W . llewitt , B . Savage , II . Edwards , R . If . Side , and R . Florence , only wero there . Seven voted Ior the resolution , one against , and three remained _nepter . —I being chairman , declare the above is the business transacted at the monthly meeting , held April 7 th , 1850 , but do not agree te any comment upon it . _RosfiST _Flohbnci .

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      Monday, April 22, .,,- .: House Of Lords...

      MONDAY , April 22 , _.,,- .: HOUSE OF LORDS . _—; The Duke of Richmond moved f _« r a select committee to inquire into the op-ration ofthe Act for Preventing the Importation of Cattle and Sheep Infected with Contagious or Infectious Diseases , with a view of rendering its provisions more effective . After a few words from Earl Granville , the motion was agreed to . The Marquis of Westmeath then named the members of the select committee appointed to inquire into the allegations of tbe petition of tho board of guardians of the union of _Carrick-on-ShannOn . Their Lordships then adjourned . HOUSE OF COMMONS . —Savings Banks . —The

      Chancellor of the Exchequer gave notice that on Monday next he proposed to move for leavo to bring in a Bill—which he had not been able to do _previously—lor the Regulation of Savings Banks . Stamp Duties . —The Chancellor of tho Exchequer stated , as the determination of the government relative to the Stamp Duties Bill , formed after duly deliberating upon tho voto of a previous evening , that a rate of Is . per cent , would be adopted on all bonds of value below £ 50 ; ls . Cd . per cent , being charged between £ 50 and Jfc 200 ; and 5 s . per cent , from that latter sum up to € 100 , 000 , when the progression of charge was to cease , making the highest stamp on transactions of any value £ 250 .

      Colonial Constitutions . —The Ilouse then resolved itself again into committee upon the _Australian Colonies Governmont Bill , resuming tho discussion of its details at the seventh clause . On the 13 th clause , which authorised tho governors and councils of the respective colonies , subject to the provisions relating to the General Assembly , to make laws for tbeir government , and for appropriating the revenue of each colony , provided that they do not interfere with the Crown lands therein , Mr . E . Denison moved an amendment giving power te the Legislatures of the several colonies to dispose of tbe waste lands of the Crown therein . Lord J . Russell , referring to tho Land Sales Act of 1842 , observed that it had been considered that if each colony were to have its own system of

      disposing of the waste lands , there would . be no . uniformity ; the plan of Mr . Denison would , in that view of the . case be objectionable . _; But , ' upon reconsideration , he admitted that thero wero objections to the Federal Legislature having the power ot disposing of the waste lands , and , on the whole , as it was not likely that the Federal Assembly would soon come into operation , he thought it would be better not to introduce any clauses upon the subject of these lands into the bill , but to leavo the whole question as it now _Btood under the Land Sales Act . ' Mr . Roebuck suggested a change in the appropriation of the lands , as directed by the act of 1842 , by narrowly defining the limits of each colony , and within those limits leaving the appropriation of lands to tho colony , but reserving all land beyond the limits to the discretion of the Crown .

      Sir J . Graiiam , and other mombers , thought this suggestion highly worthy of consideration , and recommended it to tbe attention of the government . Mr . E . Denison withdrew his amendment , reserving the power of renewing it , if necessary , on the report . Mr . C . Lushington , on clause seventeen being proposed , moved an amendment , removing from her Majesty any discretion over , or power of altering _, the sums that might be voted by the colonial legislature for the purposes of public worship . The interference of the home government with . the provision for relig ious establishments in the colonies , he denounced as a violation of the liberty of

      conscience . Mr . Labouchere opposed the amendment , because it would overthrow a system wliich was producing the most admirable results in the colony . Mr . Roebuck , objecting to the arbitrary assumption of authority by the home administration over the funds to be appropriated to public worship , extended his objection to a variety of salaries and allowances which , an the bill enacted , were to bo paid at the pleasure of the ministry out of tbe colonists . He promised to move some considerable amendments wh n the schedule came under

      dis-. Mr . Bright considered that religion was the subject least fit for interference by parties who must necessarily rot in ignorance and at a distance . Mr . LanoucHBRB-explained that the bill merely retained the practice as it already stood , and should not be changed without good cause shown , or a definite expression of opinion in the colony . Mr . Seymkr disapproved ofthe clause as it stood , not because it was arbitrary , but because it was impartial . It endowed four churches in _assumed equality , and encouraged religious discords . After somo remarks from Mr . Chisholm _Anstkt , the committee divided * .

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      —149 The Chairman then reported progress , with leave to proceed on Thursday . The Parliamentary Voters ( Ireland ) Bill was committed pro f orma , in order that some amended clauses might be printed . The Metropolitan Interments Bill was read a second time , as was the Railway Abandonment Bill . The Naval Prize Balance afterwards went through committee . On the motion to appoint a select committee upon publio salaries , consisting ot Lord J . Russell , Mr . W . Patten , Mr . Bright , Sir J . Y . Buller , Mr . Cobden , Mr . Beckett , Mr . Napier , Mr . Home Drummond , Mi * . W . Evans , Sir W . _Molesworth , Mr , Henley , Mr . Ellice , Mr . Ricardo , Mr . Walter , and Mr . Deedes .

      Colonel Sibthorp rose amidst much laughter , and observed , that instead of appointing this " select" committee ( a laugh ) the noble lord at the bead of the Government had better have said candidly" 1 mean to take care of myself , and of my own salary . " ( Laughter . ) "I shall look' after my friends , and I will stand by them as long as they stand by me ; ubi mel , ibiapes . ( Renewed laughter " ) Let them support me , and they shall have plenty of turtle aud venison . " ( Laughter . ) He ( Colonel Sibthorp ) felt bound to protest against such a partial and packed committeo as tbat now proposed . There seemed to him to be something in the atmosphere of the Treasury bench whicli rendered men , when they got there , quite different beings

      from what they had been before . ( A laugh , ) * It was his painful duty to say , that he looked with extreme suspicion upou all official men ; and in such a case as this , it was not likely that they would cry " stinking fish . " ( Much laughter . ) lie did not know how the committee would go to work , but he knew very well what would be the result of their investigation . Ho considered the appointment of such a committee most delusive and unsatisfactory _, ne entertained great respect for the noble lord ( Lord J . Russell ) in private life , and he admired his transcendent abilities , though he was somewhat cunning ; bub it wasevidentth . it this step was only a ruse de guerre , and that the noble lord did not want to be disturbed in his nest . The noblo lord was attempting to get rid of one of the most important questions that could be considered ,

      especially under the existing circumstances of the country , when poverty was staring them in the face , and people of all classes were suffering . If the noble lord really meant to reduce salaries why did he not como forward fearlessly and submit to the House those reductions , wliich in his opinion , ought to be made ? But the noble lord said , ¦ ' You shall not consider the matter in the House ; it shall bo inquired into upstairs , clausis foribus , " He ( Colonel Sibthorp ) considered that tho noblo lord ' s conduct , in thus referring the subject to a secret conclave—a Star Chamber—was unworthy a Minister of this eountry , and was an insult to the British House of Commons . ( A laugh . ) Ho called upon the noble lord to give up this truckling , secret , underhand , Star Chamber , mode of proceeding , and- to take up tho position he ought to maintain .

      The motion was agreed to . Mr . _Labouchere brought in the Mercantile Marine Bill , which was read a first time . The nouse adjourned at twenty minutes to ono o ' cloek .

      TUESDAY , April 23 . HOUSE OF LORDS—Lordly Doorkeepers — Tlie Duke of _Rwmtoxo as chairman ofthe committeo appointed to inquire into the fees and salaries received by offices of the house , laid their report on the table . The noble Duke then explained the principles adopted by tho committee in their report , which had been to iivoid recommending paltry savings in woll-deserred salaries , but at the same time to animadvert strongly oii the extravagant emoluments derived from certain offices , among which ho especially mentioned that of doorkeeper _. He called attention to tbo amount of remuneration which had been received by onu of their doorkeepers who died last autumn , and who had been in possession of liis office from tha year 1830

      to the year 18-10 . His fees in tho four lowest years of his tenure of office had been £ 723 , £ 724 , £ 401 , and £ 772 , and in the four highest had been £ S 84 , £ 1 , 272 , £ 2 , 570 , and £ 1 , 594 . Another "gentleman " doorkeeper who from III health , had not been able to attend for ' some years paid a dupt y £ 150 a-year for doing his duty . Tho committee proposed that all fees paid to them by peers , by tho editors ol newspapers , and tho East India Company should henceforth cease ; and the necessity for this would be more apparent when he informed their lordships that the body of Quakers paid the _doovkeepcrs _^ an annual fee of £ 5 for no other reason that he could imagine than this—that they took of their hats , Whioh the Quakers themselves refused , to remove in deference to their lordships . ' The com-I mittee proposed that the officers and sen-ants bf the I House of Lords should no longer _receive any fees ,

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      but _ahouid be properly remunerated : by flxe salaries . The only - fees "which the ' ebmmittee proposed to retain were-the fees payable for the issuing of a writ of _sunimons to members' of _that-housei ' - . The Marquis of Lansdowne _bbre testimony to 'tho able way in which the- report had ' bee n drawn up , and to the fairness of the princip le laid down in it . ' ¦ '• ' " ' _'"• '•" ' ¦ - ¦ ' The roport was then ordered to be printed . _^ Protection . —Tho Earl of _Hard-wickr presented several petitions complaining of agricultural distress ; and the Earl of _Malmesbury moved for a " return of the imports of wheat and wheat flour , also of barley and oats , into the United Kingdom , in na-. li _woalr sinnA f . hfi 1 st of January , 1850 ; and ot

      theaverage prices of each week ; and also for the return of the total amount imported within the same period , distinguishing the countries from which imported ; " and repeated the complaints of the agriculturists as to the abundant supply of corn which was pouring into the country . Perhaps tho most melancholy result of the free trade measures : was the change which they had wrought in the feelings of the farmers . They were now beginning to find fault with the constitution and the form of the government under which " they lived . By the acts of the Legislature their property had been depreciated one-third . Before the late change the price of wheat was 58 s ., it was now 38 s . But

      the farmers were now called upon to pay the samo taxes as before . ( Hear , hear . ) What you had done waa equivalent to raising the taxation of the country from £ 50 , 000 , 0 00 to £ 67 , 000 , 000 . The farmers were beginning to ask this question . — " Is . it fair to ask us to pay the same amount of fixed Balaries and annuities as we did before property was depreciated ? " Another question , also , was being asked by them , and it was this ; — * ' Is it fair , that we should pay the same rate of interest to the publio creditor as we did before ? _' ) ( Loud cries of ' ¦ Hear . " ) Sueh questions as those must cause capitalists who had been instrumental in bringing about the repeal of the corn laws to ponder whether thoy had acted wisely or not . The noble earl concluded by submitting his

      motion . The Duke of Richmond bore testimony to the truth of everything whieh had fallen from the noble earl . Agriculture had never been more depressed than it was at the present moment . The farmers _© f England had always bean distinguished for their loyalty , but ho warned their lordships not to drive those unfortunate men to desperation . He knew large tracts of country in which the small farmers who long maintained themselves and their families by the exercise of honest industry , were reduced to pauperism , and many had actually been obliged to take refuge in the workhouse . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped that the great body of farmers would remain firm in their loyalty , but it was _impossiblo thoy could continue to pay the taxes to which they were subjected . It was unfairto single out tho agricultural interest-as an object of plunder , whilst the

      public creditor and all other classes were left in undisturbed possession of their property . Nothing short of protection would do , _unioss the great bulli ofthe property and the taxation of the country was to be swept away . Unfortunately the right rev . prelates had fixed ' incomes —( a laugh)—they __ could not be touched ; but the farmers complained bitterl y that they were compelled to pay tithe composition founded on an average of 56 s . ( Hear , hear . ) He would not enter further into the subject at that timo , but he had stated enough to show that there would be plenty of agitation before long . The Marquis of Lansdowne declined to enter at length into the question raised by tho Earl of Malmesbury , but would be prepared to state his views whenever tho noble lord should found any-proposition on the returns for which ho had moved .

      Lord Stanley declared his conviction tliat the present prices of grain were permanent , and not exceptional . He wished to know how long this frightful experiment was to continue ? How many more hundreds of our fellow-countrymen must be ruined before the government would be convinced of its failure ? Ho was disposed to allow tbo government reasonable time for consideration , but some limit should be put to the sufferings which the country must undergo whilst the experiment was being tested . After some further altercation between the Marquis of Lansdowne and Lord Stanlet , and some observations from Lord Beaumont and Earl Gret , the motion was agreed to . The School Districts Contribution Bill was read a third time and passed .

      HOUSE OF COMMONS .-Mr , Smith O'Brien . —Sir L . O'Brien , with reference to accounts which have appeared in the newspapers relative to alleged harsh treatment to which his brother had been subjected in Van Diemen ' s Land , inquired , in justice to the ri ( -ht hsn . gontleman opposite and for the satisfaction of those interested , if be had an objection to produce any despatches he might have on the subject , showing what really was the treatment his brother had received . Sir G . Grey replied , that despatches had been received announcing tho arrival of the Irish prisoners in Van Diemen's Land , and the course pursued with regard to them . IIo had no objection to produce the papers . Reform of the Universities , —Mr . Heywood

      moved an address to the Crown , praying that her Majesty would issue a Commission of Inquiry into the state of the Universities and Colleges of Oxford Cambridge , and Dubliri , with a view to the adaptation of those institutions to the requirements of modern times . Some of tbe colleges , he observed , Where the number of students was very small , had enormous incomes , and it would be for the benefit of the . institutions themselves that a thorough investigation should be made into the administration of their funds . Many o f the colleges were prohibited by their statutes from making alterations , and an inquiry made by a royal commission was a legitimate mode of proceeding . The exclusivoness of the university libraries , the discipline and course of study ofthe universities , their neglect of native

      literature , the ceremony of matriculation and granting of degrees , the tenure and management of the college lands , especially in Ireland , wero all , he thought , matters demanding inquiry and reform ; and it was because he believed the universities could not do it themselves that he broug ht forward this motion for a commission by the Crown , whose right and prerogative it was to name visitors and commissioners to inquire into tho state of our ancient universities . Sir R . Inglis , in opposing the motion , denied the right of that house , until a prima faeie case was alleged against these institutions , to ask tbe Crown to interfere . He did not dispute tho _Croivn _' s visitatorialI power j but this was not an arbitrary power , and before a proposition of this kind could be entertained by tho house , which Mr . Heywood had failed to adduce .

      Mr . J . 'W . _Fortesque and Mr . W . _Faoan , supported the motion . Mr . Napikr vindicated Trinity College , whioh was founded by a Protestant , _Qsecn Elizabeth , from the charge of illiberality made by Mr . Fagan towards Roman Catholics , who had no gricvanco to complain of ; and with reference to the motion , contended that there was no need ofa commission ; that every species of useful science and sound learning was amply provided for at that University , whose estates were not worse managed than those of other Irish proprietors . He was answered by

      Mr . Sadleir , who inveighed against the abuses of Dublin University and its exclusive system of education ; remarking that the mere fact that its es . tates of 930 , 000 acres produced a revenue of only £ 20 , 000 was sufficient to justify inquiry , independently of the wretchedness and immorality existing on the collegiate lands . After speeches from Mr . _Hamimos and Colonel Thompson , Lord J . Russell , said , he thought it necessary that tho riows whicli the Government took of this motion should be stated to the Ilouse ; and in the first p lace , itwas impossiblo for hini to agree with a motion in such a form as had induced Sir R . Inglis to characterize it as a bill of indictment against the

      universities , not considering that tho unrvorsities wero objects of accusation by the great majority of the oountry . The question of the admission of Dissenters into tho universities , which waB a question of principle , and for Parliament to decide , should bo kept apart from the improvement ofthe system of education there ; and , with all respect to the universities , he did not think there could be any objection on principle to tbe appointment of a commission , to considor their state in respect to the education . they afforded , for which there were numerous precedents , and the loading persons in tho universities' ought not to consider it as any _disparagement . ' netlien proceeded to consider whotfier . therc was any ground of reason or expediency whv such a commission should be appointed , and

      observed that of late years considerable changes had been introduced in the universities , where it was generally agreed , tho education given twenty ypnrs ago was not adequate to the wants of the present ( l « y ; but there was this defect in those changes—tbat restrictions were in some eases placed by tho wilU of founders upon the mode of electing professors , and unless this defect could be completely removed , full effect could not be g iven " to those changes , lie thoug ht it indispensable to combine the education't _» bo given by professors with the ancient collegiate mode of teaching and

      which ho ' should bo sorry to destroy j but the restrictions he had referred to offered an obstacle to this combination . H * did not anticipate any great difficulty in attaining the object in view , bnt it could not be done by the _-universities themselves ; and , supposing the object to be a desirable one , the only objection was , that [ the wills ol founders were entitled to bo . much respect that they should not be contravened even for a , great and important good , But the _ohaiigo made at the Reformation sot aside w iliB ' of founders and rooroover tho State had interfered In those change * Then , what _ww thev *? to , _Brevet an interference so

      Monday, April 22, .,,- .: House Of Lords...

      far , with thewills , 6 "f the _; foun * ders , as toX 11 _?^ . _^' lege ' stoiplatie _iii ' _. _thesi tuatVon ' of professors the most capable niert _^ atid _bow-wiislthis to ! bo accomplished ? Some might suggest by bill '; but"'lie owned that ; it appeared tb _^ hiitt that a Royal Commission' would be eminently serviceable , ' and ; _, that'it would r ' onder the changes made by the universities' themselves more complete . ' His intention , therefore , was hot , to vote ior the . motion ; but the Government would advise the Crown to issue a Royal Commission for the two Universities of Oxford and Cambridge , and .

      as the inquiry would be conducted in no unfriendly spirit , he believed that the result would be beneficial to the education of the people of this country . Mr . _GouLnuni * concurred in many , parts of the noble lord ' s speech , but was at issue with him upon the subject of issuing a commission , his reasons for which were altogether unsatisfactory . Ho urged Lord John to reconsider the proposition , believing that such a commission—which was of doubtful legality—would be worse than useless—it would be mischievous . Mr . Scull ? wished that Dublin University should be included in tbe commission . Mr . Hey wo on having withdrawn his motion ,

      Mr . RouNnELL Palmer observed , that the course which the debate had taken was so important that some time should be allowed for its consideration . His opinion was that the commission would be illegal , and that it would meet the same resistance as a similar attempt of King James . He moved that the debate be adjourned . Lord _Joun Russell did not object to the adjournment . Mr . Law observed , tbat the interval would allow Lord John Russell to consult the legal advisers of the Crown .

      The Attorney-General said there had been a misconception as to the nature of the commission . If it were an Executive Commission , to force inquiry , to insist upon the production of statutes , and to compel the attendance of witnesses , he agreed that it could not issue unless by act of Parliament But thia was not such a commission : it was merely to receive information voluntarily given . After some further discussion the adjournment was carried by 273 against 31 . Mr , Roebuck moved for a select committee to inquire into the defalcations of Sir T . Turton , Registrar of the Supreme Court at Bengal . Sir J . _Hobrousk acquiesced very cordially in the motion , which was agreed to . The other business on the paper waa disposed of , and the house rose at a quarter past twelve o ' clock .

      WEDNESDAY April 24 . HOUSE OF COMMONS . —Juvenile _Offenw-rs Bill . —Mr . Monckton Milnks moved the second reading of this bill . He said that the measure was designed to remove from tho local magistracy tiie discretion of inflicting corporal punishment , and at the same time to extend their summary jurisdiction over offenders below the age o f Mteen , when charged with minor offences . Provisions for the establishment of industrial schools , to be applied to tho reformation of juvenile culprits , were also contained in the bill , which the hon . member supported in a speech of great length by a large mass of evidence and argument . Sir G . Gret opposed the measure , which he anatomised clause by clause , and argued that , if ever it came to be set to work , it would be found wholly impracticable .

      Sir G . Strickland also opposed the bill , and movedas an amendment , that it be read a second time that day six months . Mr . Sharman Crawford seconded the amendment . Mr . Simeon and Mr . Headlam supported the bill . __ Sir J . Pakington considered some of the provisions of the bill most dangerous and unprecedented . Colonel Thompson denounced the cruelty and ignominy of corporal punishment , and appealed to the chronicles of Wat Tyler in proof tbat English reformers had always resisted its introduction . . Mr . Trelawny briefly supported the measure . After a few words from Mr . Rice , Mr . Milnes withdrew thc bill , and the amendment was agreed to without a division .

      Affirmation Bill . —The committal of this bill was then moved by Mr . Page Wood . He said the measure is designed to extend to the conscientious scruples to taking an oath entertained i y certain members of the Established Church the same deference which is paid by the legislature to the Quaker and Moravian persuasions . Mr . Goux » bi ) bj * opposed the measure , believing that the sanctity of the oath was barely sufficient to secure the veracity of testimony so necessary to the well-being of the public . He moved tbe usual formal negative to the further progress of the bill . Mr . Cockburn referred to the large class of instances where witnesses were restrained from giving evidence from conscientious objections to take an oath , and believed that the balance of public advantage lay on the side of a relaxation of the law .

      Mr . . Nkwdeoate opposed , and Sir E . N . Buxton supported the bill . Tlio house divided .

      For going into committee 129 Against ... ... . 148 Majority ... " 19 The remaining business on tho paper waa then disposed of , and the house adjourned . THURSDAY , April 25 . HOUSE OF COMMONS .-The house went into committeo on the Australian Colonies Government Bill , from the 17 th clause . The 30 th clause , giving permission to establish a General Assembly for the colonics , provoked much discussion , and the government were pressed to withdraw this and the three succeeding clauses , defining the constitution , powers , and functions ofthe General Assembly . Upon a division , the clause was carried by 04 against 10 .

      The other clauses were agreed to without opposition , and the report was ordered to be received on Friday ( this day ) week _. On the second reading of the Securities for Advances ( Ireland ) Bill , ( adjourned on the 15 th of April ) , ' Lord Naas moved that tho bill be read a second time that day six months . He considered this a step in the wrong direction , and rested his opposition to the measure on three grounds—first , that it was a direct infringement of the principle of the bill of last session—secondly , that its provisions were not likely to effect tbe end in view—and , thirdly , that it was fraught with injustice to the present proprietors of Ireland . Mr . French seconded the amendment . A long discussion ensued , and , upon a division , the second reading was carried by 1 S 6 against 41 . The other business having been disposed of , the house adjourned at a quarter to one o ' clock .

      FRIDAY , April 20 . HOUSE OF COMMONS . —On the question that the _SruAKER leave the chair , in order that the house might go into committee upon the Distressed Unions Advances anp Repayment op Advances ( Ireland ) Bill , Colonel _SminoRP moved to defer the committee for six months . Some of tho gallant member ' s remarks , tending to confound the distinction between Irish loans and Irish grants , brought up Mr . H . Herbert , who gave details , derived from official sources , with the view of showing not only that Irish loans wore really loans , but that government had derived considerable profit from the advances mado to relieve the distress of Ireland , wbich evinced no indisposition to meet its liabilities .

      Upon a division , the amendment was negatived by 132 against 12 , and tho house went into committeo upon the bill , tho clauses of whicb , after much debate , and some amendments , wore agreed to , nnd the bill was reported . On the question that the house do go into a Committee of ( Supply , Mr . M'Grkqor rose to movo that , considering the recent changes in the Navigation Laws and the State Of the revenue , it is expedient that the stamps on marine assurances , bills of landing , and other mercantile documents , be abolished .

      The Chancellor of tho Exchequer said he must g ive the same answer to this motion that he gave a few nights ago to the proposal to repeal tbe duty I on paper and advertisements—namely , that he did not think it right , consistently with the interests of the country , to g ive up moro taxes than he had done , nor to pledge the bouse beforehand to the abolition of any particular taxes . Mr . Alderman Thompson and Mr . Hume supported the motion . Lord J . Russell said , tbe question was not whether these duties were defensible ov not , bus whether tho finances of the country and public _^ eredit should bo maintained . After sonic remarks from Mr . Duncan and Mr . _Hjenlet , tho house having divided , the motion of Mr . _M'Grkoor was negatived by 150 against 89 . - On thc question being again put , tbat the- Speakrr leavo the chair ,

      Mr . _Disraeli observed that , vs two . months had elapsed sinee tho exposition of tho government , and as tlisre was no prospect of theliMdoas . being fulfilled , tho bouse should not bo too . hasty in voting public Eiohey until the Ministers had declarod what their _istentions were . Ho assumed that nothing more would bo heard < _af tho stamp duties . The principle- ofthe budget was to relieve a great interest , the only suffering interest . Tho relief to tbat interest w » 3 voluntarily offered by the , Ministers , and as the Stamp Duties Bill wjis _nowtlefunct , ho wished to know what they meant to do for the relief of tho snffering agricultural classes .

      Lord J . Russell retorted upon Mr . Disraeli that ho had stopped the business of tho house ia order to givo them somo information which was incorrect , and make somo inquiries which were superfluous . B' ! capitulat ' nff the . financial schemes indicated whoa , the _buagftf vras first brought forward , the noble . lord " submitted that thn . government were _d _igepily _? arrying them out ., The charge of vaoil *

      Monday, April 22, .,,- .: House Of Lords...

      _latibri"ht _fthreXback upon the member ' fo _^ _iF- _^ ham _** fre , ;'; Wbo ; . '; bad , ' enlivened 'the _reca - _- _^ projeets for asinking fund , and how ap _peal _**¦ _* supporter of every plan for remitting _taxw » ** ¦» less of the danger it might involve of _leati gar ' exchequer with a deficiency . ' This polw ? the Lord J . Russell , of pursuing a shadow Y a _^ _- the credit of the country on one side and " _^ _-i gered its peace oh the other . ' u e ndan-Lord J . Manners charged the _minist _,,. having met the question by a diversion im ? "h an answer . He warmly vindicated his part ! T _^ the accusation of having supported an ot *" scheme of financial policy . * """" safe The house went into committeo of sunn progress was reported , and the house * a _' without any votes being taken . res _"iiietl The house adjourned at a quarter aft ™ , i o ' clock . H aUer twel ,

      The Honesty Fund) To I-Earous 0 * Connor...

      THE HONESTY FUnD ) TO _I-EAROUS 0 * CONNOR , ESQ ,. M p Respected Sir , —Being a na tive ' of th p v adjoining that to which Mr . Alexander 011 ' _- longed previous to his becoming one of the nn ' "' _^ at Snig s End , I beg to inform you that tL ttec 3 of the districts of Parkhead , Shetleston a „ _fr' « cross , saw with indignation , the evidenc e » ' * him on the late trial for libel between you n _^ proprietor ofthe Nottingham Journal , n anti 'he been acquainted with him , and know his _*" stances for a long period of years , and h " i 11 * stantiate the fact , that instead of his earni _nf _*? ' * per week , that his average wage was not m ~ ' somo years past , than 6 s . Cd . per week , and h " _* could have the audacity to make sucli _' a _sht _^ before a jury of his countrymen is , to us • , ?' which we cannot solve ; but , it is theoninim , r ? l iu _iiciguuuuiawiub 8

      " , mo _puut- WU _HXeU Provi his evidence being given , or he never could . V have forgotten himself as to have done what 1 ° to betray one of his best benefactors ¦ for _wt , ? _d his position may be at Sni g ' s End , we ! £ _&* assure you that nothing but hardships of thi _^ kind was his lot here . But , Sir , as an- _^ _P * what we have here asserted regarding the indicr tion with which we viewed the conduct of that & vidual , we at once entered into a _subaciintion ? assist in defraying the expense which you were n i to on that occasion , and the result is , that we » - > send you a Post' Office Order for the sum of fa * which we trust will be received by you in the sn _' ir f in which it was given by the persons who _suh scribed it . I ara also instructed to say , { _L * _»• , * confidence of tho people of these districts rem-. ™ _! i _ji ii i _jci'i

      ; „„„ ,... „„ ;„ _„„ ., : „„„ . _» .. ams unshaken in you—indeed , although a partial faihZ of our Land Plan has taken place , we do not in anv way ascribe that failure to you , as it is our firm conviction that no scheme , however true in p rinci pie , could havo succeeded with the opposition it received , not only from the press , but from the government . But , we understand the reason whv all the curs were barking at it ; had it been a _specu . lation for the purpose of enriching a portion of our money speculators , it would have been lauded as one of tbe grandest and wisest , propositions ever put foi'th ; but because it was to teach the _-soi-kini classes the value of theland , and lead them _forwarS on the road to independence , hence their anxiety lo

      destroy it . We trust that tbe day is not far distant when the parties who endeavoured to cry down this plan will see their error and acknowledge that their opposition was based upon party prejudice and a love to serve Mammon . That you may live to see that day is our anxious wish , as we firmly believe the principles to be just , and , if honestly tested , capable of doing all we were ever led to be . lieye they would do by you . I am , respected Sir , Yours , on behalf of the people of Parkhead , Shetleston , and Tollcross , William MuinmsM _) . Parkhead , April 15 th .

      , Mr. Taylor And The Land Plan . To The ...

      MR . TAYLOR AND THE LAND PLAN . TO THE EWTOIl OP TUB KOBTHEB . Y STAB . "Dear Sib , —Allow me to draw attention to a fact which has , as yet , not received any public notice . Mr . Taylor , in his first letter to Mr . O'Connor , says , that he was induced to make certain remarks in reference to the _National Land Company in consequence of what appeared in the Tory papers of tlus county . The truth is , tho remarks that Mr . Taylor alludes to wero not published till after his lectures . The above requires no comment , as it will at once demonstrate tlio pitiable position in . _^ bicU Mt , Taylor has placed _bimself . Yours truly , Ipswich , April 23 . Jons Coos ,

      A Lieutenant Of Dbacooss Cubed Of Rhecma...

      A Lieutenant of _Dbacooss cubed of _Rhecmathm bt IIolioway ' s Ointment and I ' uls —This officer , who is in the Dutch army , states that HoIIowaj's Pills and Ointmerit nave cured hini of rheumatism , _ivhieh appeared to te incurable , as neither sea bathing , vapour baths , nor pre parations vaunted as sure remedies did liim any good , and the treatment of the doctor , after several months trial , vu without success . At this juncture ho commenced _taWn _; these pills , and rubbing the ointment into the complaimn » parts twice aday , which effectually cured him in the course ofsixweeks . Tho truth of this statement can be vouckd for by Mr . J . B . Stratman , of _Bois-de-duc .

      British College Of Health , New Hoad, Lo...

      BRITISH COLLEGE of HEALTH , New Hoad , London . _Fellow-Countrtmen _, —Tlie following is the inscription on the book _containing the Petition to the Ilouse of Commons , signed _oy 19 , 930 persons aguinst pharmaceutical poisons :- " MEMORIAL Ofthe Names ofthe 19 , 350 Independent Individuals who signed the Petition presented to the Ilouse of Commons , On Tuesday , the 15 th of June , IS' 7 , ( through Sir Benjamin Hall , Bait , M . P , for the Boroujjh of St . Marylebone ) , AGAINST Tlld _Dl'ADLY POISON'S Used or held out as Medicines by Doctors , In order to prop their ' Guinea Trade •' Which trade is the root of all evils as regards tlio _puM " health ; the cause of hospitals and lunatic asylums beiDj filled with diseased objects ; and , above all , the cause of all persons lives being kept in constant jeopardy _tlirougli the deadlj chemicals Which doctors have . introduced in order to prop up that trade . "

      The contents ofthe work areas follows : — 1 . Case of Miss Abercrombie , poisoned by _Swyclimne-Reported by Mr . Seigeant , now Mr Justice Talfuuri 2 _. Dentil of Wn ' imvright , her Murderer . 3 . Sale of Poisons . 4 . Marchioness of Brinvilliers . 5 . Account of the Aqua Tofana . 6 . Wholesale Poisoning during the Roman Kepublif . 7 . Recent Cases of _Ptisoning . 8 . Preface to the Seventieth Thousand of" The Morisoniana . " 9 . Buckinghanrs Case : a whole familv saved by t » 9 Vegetable Universal Mudicinp , after baring been accidentally poisoned by arsenic . ¦ , 10 . General Report of this British College of Henltli »«

      1830 . 11 . Principles of the JIvgeian System of Mcdic ' u'e- . 12 _. Letter to the Lord Bishop of London on ihe -Jan-tar " Question . . ,. 13 . The Kise and Progress of the British College ot lira _«• Loudon -- Published by the British College ot _ileiutn _, New-road . Price i . ' a . Cd .

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      Corn. Mark Lase. Monday, April 22.—The A...

      CORN . Mark Lase . Monday , April 22 . —The arrival oi Eug l ' _s _* wheat was verv short this morning , and iras taken oft _-V th » millers at fully last Monday ' s prices ; for foreign whPJ _* notwithstanding the large supply , there was a *) etter . ?' mand , but without any change in value . In _& ow Ww dying , and town-made ls cheaper . Of foreign barley sow * ciiiautity was on sale ; but there was rather more disposition to buy at last Monday's quotations . Beans and * _- " _*> without material variation . The supply of oats was again large , but the trade was rather better than last weeK _. atw the sales made were at fullv the prices then _obtamea . Linseed cakes unaltered . The cloverseed season may _t _* . considered as ended , and thc sales occasionally maw * an .

      upon speculation . .... _„„ Wednesday , April 24 . —Witli a changoof mm , taiou _*' able for further supplies Irom tlie northern ports , we I * soveral arrivals of oats and Karley . Our trade to-day is ver _) steady , at the currency of Alonduy . Arrivals this week : — Wheat—English , 1 _. DS 0 quarter * , foreign , 4 , D 10 quarters . Barlov—English , 1 , 47 . 1 ) quarto * foreign , 6 , ( 160 quarters . _Oats—EugHsli , & 2 . I ) quarters _, foreign , 24 , 010 quarters . Flour—English , 2 , 790 _sai ** . Richmond ( Yom-suike , ) April 20 . —We had a tole "" . _*' supp ly of grain in out- market this moraing ¦ — _"*'' " * sold from 4 s 3 d to 5 s 8 d ; oats , ls lOd to 2 s Cd j l _)"" ** 3 s Od to 8 s Cd ; beans , 3 s 3 d to 3 s 9 d per bushel .

      CATTLE . SjirnreiEH _) , Monday . April 22 . —Prom , our _ViU'iOUS _J * 9 _^" ing districts the _arrivals of beasts _tresh up to-da > ' '" ' ? l ! siderably on the iuavei-. se compared wish those i '" P '" e' | . Monday last , nevertheless the demand for that U _/ scngw of stocli-as the ( lend markets were well dearcd ota _** last week ' s supply , and the weather , was more ' _' _•^ _"'"'L for slaughtering—ruled steadilv at last week ' s prices , primest Scots selling at 3 s ( id per Slbs . There was as % _( inlling-off in the supply ofsheeu _^ the general _-l" _' - _'" _" whicli was good . On the whole die mutton trade w » ti _ and a good clearance was _offe-jtad , at au _aflya' _*'" 1 " . _$# quotations of 2 d per Slbs . The primest old Uo' > ' _* _' ;()( i per wool , selling at 4 sGd ; those-out of the wool , _oa \ * 81 bs . Wo ave tolerably well , l _» ut uot to say _>'< _ f _- ' _^ in plied witli lamb , the demand for which ruled *" _"" ¦ ' In some instances the currencies had an upward te !" r ' - _*' cr * calves _oaly a limited business was doing , vol J * " at well supported . The peak trade was in a slugs '" -1 ' ¦ - - ' last _vwek's _pvices .

      Births. Ff, At Greenhey'a Hall, Manchest...

      BIRTHS . fF , At Greenhey ' a Hall , Manchester , the Lad ) ' _<¦ ' ' lloberts , Esq ., ofa son . _vmiti' _* At Francis-street , Chester , tho wife of Thomas _* _'" _£ _„ ¦ _(• , ofa son , which was registered Foargus O'Connor u ' . . _' ¦ _' . DEATH . _„ r . Died , on Sunday , _thclithinst ., after _n long ?|* ,, j' o * illness , aged fifty-two years , Ann , wifo pf Ms"" * * _*^ Newcastlo-upon-Tyne . _^ >

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      _, ' in the parish of St Anne . Westminster at the gjtj ofi ' ce , 16 , Groat Windmill-street , _Haj-mBrket , _«*» " _jjc » , ofW ' _rateii'i' _-ter . forthcProprUtor _. F _^ ARGiis o w _* » t " En . M ' P . _i and publi .-h «* by the _, a 5 d _Wa _? _JZ < i . Ml tho Office , - in-the same ¦ wre _** _wri par' *" -- "'' April 37 th , 1650 ,

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), April 27, 1850, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_27041850/page/8/