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THE = NO. 5456. ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE, RECEIVED BY THE Our London Correspondence. Lonpon, April 27, 1849. The Navigation Laws—The Position ef Canada, $c. Net the least interesting portion of the intelligence brought by the steamer, is the debate of Tuesday night im the House of Commons on the third reading of the navigation bill. The result was, for the third reading 275, against it 214 ; majority for, 61. It is now going through the Lords. The debate is full, but we annex the following short summary for the readers of the New York Herald that have not the patience to wade through eighteen columns of close print. Mr. Lanoucnene then moved the third reading of the navigation bill. Mr. Hernivs thereupon moved, as an amendment, that the bill be read a third time that day six months, The hon. gentleman maintained that it was our inte- Fest to encourage, by every means in our power, our mercantile marine, and that in this wealthy, highly civilized. and over-burdened country, it was im- Poesidle to compete, in the business of shipbuilding, with poorer and less burdended states; but proceeded to state the circumstances which had arisen since the introduction of the bill, and which had, in his opinion, Fendered utterly valueless the whole foundation on which it was made to rest. The opinions and wishes of the colonies were relied upon for its support, But what the colonies wanted was not a repeal He the navi- ge laws asan equivalent for the loss of protection, ut areturn to protection, amongst other reasons, as an equivalent for the navigation laws. Here. again, the foundation of the bill had given way. The third ground on which @ had been made to rest, was the as- sumed willingness of foreign powers to meet us in this matter. But neither from the continent of Europe nor from America, had any tidings been received to justi- fy such an assumption. The golden promises which had been made to us with respect to the liberality and generosity of America, were now at an end; aud here, Sgain, the foundation of the bill had proved itselt to be one of sand. He thought that the consideration of all these circumstances should induce the government, if not entirely to abandon the bill, to postpone it at least for another year. Mr Rowson seconded the amendment. Mr. MacGrecor spoke at considerable length in sup- Port of the bill. taking an elaborate view of our naviga- tion laws, which, even during the days of their greatest stringency, we had always been endeavoring to evade, and estimating at their true value the shipbuilding capabilities of foreign countries, to show that we had no reason to dread anything from free competition. But if competition were to bv established, he was cer- tainly of opinion that the shipowner and shipbuilder of this country houlg, be relieved from all such burdens as restricted the bufding of ships. ‘Mr. Watro.s, in opposing the measure, considered it historically, economically and nationally. In deal- fog with the subject, in its national aspect, he laid reat stress upon the close connection which existed tween @ flourishing mercantile marine and naval strength, and upon the damage with which the mea- sure before the House was fraught to the mercantile merine ef the country. In an economical point of view, a few might benefit by the measure, if it passed; but considering it in its political bearings, it would ee and compromise the safety of the country. The individual gain which might ensue from it, was utterly disproportionate to the national perils which it would involve. If the present law was faulty, let them find a remedy for it; but it was no reason for its abolition that it might be defective in some points. He con- eluded by # strong appeal to the House not to pass the ‘The speech of the night was that of Sir James Gra- Sir James Granam was anxious to give expression to his views upon the measure, before the House finally decided upon it. Mr. Herries had endeavored to show that the commerce of the country was opposed to the pill. But all that he had to justify such an assertion was afew petitions which had been signed by a few parties, respectable, it was true, but insignificant in point of numbers; as compared with the mass, not of the whole population, but of the population of the out- ports themselves, If anything were wanting to show that the commerce of the country was in favor of the measure, it would be found in the course pursued with reference to it by the representatives of the great em- poria of commerce. The measure was intreduced on ‘the responsibility of a Cabinet, presided over by the noble member for London, whilst it had been support- ed throughout by the representatives of the chief seats of commerce amongst which he instanced Liverpool, Gisegow, Newcastle, and the West Riding. It had also the support of the heud of the house of Buring, who now presided over the royal ry of the country, and who was not likely to take any step to the manifest in- jury of that mercantile marine, to which he and his family owed so much. With these facts before him, how could Mr. Herries assert that commerce had spoken out against the measure? The right hon. gentleman, then, with @ view to refuting his objections to the bill; closely foilowed Mr. Walpole in his historical, eco- nomical, aud national review of the subject. In doing so, he intimated during the course of his re- marks that he attached but little value to proceeding in this matter b; Faye f j and as to the retaliation clause contained in the bill, he thoped that it would not be made @ rule which would be frequently carried out. To retaliation, as a rule, he was opposed, and he was prepared to give his sanction to the bill, because, without having recoure to reciprocity or retaliation, it would tend to inerease the general commerce of the world, an increase from which this country would de- rive the greatest advantago, as the lion’s share would fall to it. Admitting that the superiority of our mer- eantile marine was the keystone of our naval power, he supported the measure without any apprehen: 3 as to ite impairing or compromising our superiority on the seas. He was not disposed to follow Mr. Herries, and set at naught the menaces of foreign {sl in reference to the subject. On the contrary. he ed the attitude assumed by those powers as furnishing @ cogent reason why some steps should be at once ta- ken in the matter. Another een for sty Ewe navigation system upon @ more simple and jote! le basis than that now anne ey it, Was to be found in the complication of our reciprocity treaties. a complica- tion which rendered it difficult for us often to Know where or how we stood. The right honorable gentle- man then precveded toglance at the injurious mode in which the navigation laws indirectly affected the dif- ferent interests of the community. After this he eame to the consideration of the colonial branch of the ayect. and expressed his astonishment at the levity SF wbieh Mir Herries had treated it, The CCleniee had very remonstrated against our navi- gation system, but the remonstrances ~F the others were Sf secondary import, as compared With the urgency of the ropa raised by the atticude of Canada respecting it. He the open save es Me fice is Py returned to the system of protective duties in favor of Canadian corn, the loss of Canada would be inevitable if we persisted in re- Paap fe navigation taws, io leclaration created ® profound sensation in the House.) He would re- pest that if oy attached any importance to the re- tion of ‘amongst our colonial possessions, no time was to be lost in passing this bill. Nor wasit by any means certein that the laws in question were fa- vorable to the shipping interest of the country. In- deed, it was not difficult to show thut they were not, Nor were waiters benefitted by them, In his: opinion, the old reliance on impreemnent was greatly to be at- tributed to the laws in question. And if a change was ‘to be made, this was the time at which to make it. The measure before the Houge was necessary to con- summate the policy on which the country had already embarked. Mr. Herries and others attributed all the present evils of the country to that policy ; if they ‘were sincere, why did they not press the whole ane without delay, upon the attention of the House! Lord Stanley's views hud been frankly stated by him. He had deciared himself to be the friewd of reaction, and the uncompromising eaemy of free trade erate bet Ifaueh were the views of his party, he could not but expect that they would make a great struggle on this bill. The measure was the capital necessary to erown the work which had been already begun (hear, hear.) Without it, all that had been dune would prove iteelt infirm; with it, that which had been achieved could not easily be undone, Here, therefore, a direct Josue wea joined, and fairly joined. He rega measure, then, as the buttle ficld on which the Inst struggle must take place between reaction aud progress opp a He was far from regretting the part which he bed taken in our recent commercial legisla- tion. The peace and tranquillity of the country during the year just ‘t were, in his opinion, mainly to be attributed to that legislation. To go back now to pro- teetiv ies, would be a dangereus experiment, and might lead to convulsions and fatal consequences (bear,.] At all events, his part was taken, He was oppored to reaction, and favorable to progress, tem- pered with prudence and discretion ; and it was on ‘these grot that he ats his eordial support to the third reading of the bill, which he was aa xious, with- out delay, to see the law of the land The be oad honorable gentleman resumed his seat amid ged and deafening cheers, particularly from the ministerial side of the House, Mr T. Banina. in opposing the measure, admitted the Agjurtous influence upon commerce of restrictions gen- eraliy. But whatever grievances might be traced to the wavigation laws, were far outweighed by the immense advantages which they conferred upon thecountry, It was not indispen-able, in order to get rid of what was faulty in the siphe laws, that the whole system shouid be gut rid of. Lord Jonn Russert scarcely knew what to say in sup- of the measure, seving Lbat the whole subject had ine exhausted by the masterly «peech delivers by Sir James Grabam. Not one point of that speech had been either ussailed or refuted by the honorable gentle- man who bad just taken his seat. The restrictions im- posed by the navigation laws injuriously affected trade end diminished the wealth of the empire, and no de- fenee for them eould be found, but such as could be made to rest upon their tendency to promote our naval power But hed they this tendency? To show that ‘they bad not. the novie lord followed Mr. Walpole in hie bistorical review. In hin judgment, the navigation laws had at uo time proved of exsential advantagy to our natioval mari The inercase of our tonuage and mber of o © the adoption of the Feprocity #ystem. by which the rigor of the navigation laws had been relaxed, proved that we had nothing to fear from still more enlarged competition Me would dread the Hoyal Wy. if he eouid be Brought to believe that the measure the House fore would prove detrimental to our commercial marine.— But he had several reasons, which he detailed, for feel- ing convinced that such would not be the case. He then briefly defendedthe bill in some of its details. con- curring to a great extent in what had fallen from Sir J. Graham in respect to the retaliation clause. He was not disposed to go along with those who despaired of receiving any compensating advantages from foreign countries, In his opinion. with the exception ef a few of them, corresponding advantages would be given by the nations of Europe, to those which would be confer- red upon them by the repeal of the navigation laws.— He was all the more impressed with the necessity of ar- riving at a speedy settlement of this question, by con- siderations such as had been adverted to by Sir Jamos Grabam. A party was now crying for a renewed duty Upon articles of food imported into this country, But let them weigh well what would be the consequences of such an attempt. Great masses of the people, who were now quiet and contented, would by. agitated b; the fear of the scarcity and suffering to whlch, by suel reactionary legislation, they might be exposed, The cry for a return to proteetien assumed all the more sig- nificance from having been taken up by one in the po- sition of Lord Stanley, What were that noble lord and his followers driving at? Did they believe that, if they re-imposed a high duty upon corn, for a small one would not satisfy the farmers. and passed it by a majority of four to one in the House of Commons, and without a dissentient voice in the House of Lords. such a law could stand for any length of time in this country? Let not the House, then, by the rejection of this bill, give the signal for a renewed agitation on the subject, Mr. Disrarit, who rose a few minutes after twelve o'clock, observed that he did so only from two conside- rations—first. the general desire of the House to come that night to a division ; and, secondly, his own deter- mination to occupy its time but for a very few minutes, His chief object was to express the “general feeling”? with which he would give his vote upon the bill. Sir James Graham bad characterized the measure as the capital which was to crown the pillar of past legisla- tion. But if the column had disappointed all the ex- ectations formed of it, why go to the expense, or incur the risk, of crowning it with a costly capital? The measure was introduced. last. year to cousummate theory. He then believed that that theory had failed, and said 60, and he was convinced of it now. Last year Sir James Graham had said that reaction was impos- sible, whereas now he admitted that progress and reaction were in actual antagonism; and Lord Joho Russell was now deprecating an agitation which had been regarded as impossible, but which was now recog- hised as springing from the distresses of the farmers. If the theory. which the bill wasintroduced to support. had failed, the case on which it rested was a factitious one. The theory bad blown up. and the case had broken down. it bad certainly. broken down so far as the colonies were concer: The case of Canada was a serious one, and one which had that night, been treated in a manner which would not speedily be forgotten. But there was nothing in the case of Canada that was an argument in Savor of the repeal of the navigation laws, which was not equally an argument in favor of a return ta protection, And this was what they had come toat last. They were told that they might look for rebellion in Canada, unless they protected the chief interest of Canada, But what would the people of England say to this? ‘They would say, wo to the statesman who had plucked that jewel from the British crown. ‘The case had not only failed as regarded the colonies, for it had also broke down, 0 far as foreign states were concerned. Lord John Russell had that evening called upon them to come to a settlement of the question. A settlement of what question? A settlement of one of the many ques- tions which he had assisted to unsettle. The whole po- ley of the ais was fo pivauce agitation, that they might have the honor and glory of pepensing it. They had that evening gained a great ally in Sir James Gra- ham, and they seemed to be highly satisfied with him, ‘The right honorable gentleman had declared himself inimical to reaction, and friendly to progress. But pro- gress to what?—“ progress to paradise, or progress to the devil?” fcheers ‘and laughter.) The people of Eng- land would no longer be satisfied with windy phrases about progress, They wanted to know what they were Progressing te, As to what Sir James Graham had said wit! Seay jo the corn laws, and the challenge which he had thrown out, he could assure the right honorable gentleman that ample opportunity would be given him to vindicate the policy for which he was rosponsible, and of which he wasso proud. During the three years’ experience which they had had of free trade, the poor- rates increased seventeen per cent, tho capitul of England bad diminished by one hundred millions, and the deposits in the savings banks had decreased to one- half what vir had formerly been. He implored the House, by all the wrongs of a betrayed agriculture, by all the sufferings of the operatives of Manchester and Birmingham, and by all the hopes of Ireland, not to pass this bill. The honorable gentleman was frequently greeted with cheers during the progress of his speech. The House then divided, and the numbers were:— For the amendment. oe 214 Againstit....... 1275 Majority against... . eases vecesessecccs Ob ‘The bill was then read a third time and passed, Our Berlin Correspondence. Beruin, April 17, 1849. Important from Germany—The Critical State of Things between Austria end Prussia—The Danish War—The Hungarian War—Newspapers and Clubs, $c. $c. The hostility of the cabinet of Olmutz towards Ger- man unity has lately assumed a more threatening cha- racter. Twe official notes have been issued by that government within a week, protesting against the de- crees and resolutions recently passed by the Frankfort Assembly. The first note. addressed to the Austrian envoy here, is a reply to the summons of Russia to all the governments of the German States to send dele- gates to Frankfort. It is stated in this note that Austria should refuse to send @ delegate, as it oon- sidered that the National Assembly had exceeded its power in promulgating @ constitution without pre- viously obtaining the concurrence of the princes of Germany. Tho Austrian government should rogard the National Assembly as being dissolved from the pe- tiod it had passed acts, which it held to be illegal ; and it had, therefore, resolved not to enter upon ,proposi- tions made by Prussia, to the effect of treating with that assembly on the basis of those acts. At the same time the Austrian government should deelaro, that it should enter @ foryeal protest against every resolution which “ao Ambassadors of the othor States at Frank- fort should torm without its concurrenec, and that all the consequences therof should be laid at the door of the governments of these States, This note has again been replied to by the Prussian cabinet, and it is the general impression here at the present moment, that the entente cordiale between Prussia and Austria has again been shaken. I learn, however, from a very good source, that not the least apprehensions are enter- tained by the government here, that there will be any difficulties with Austria on the Frankfort question ; and J am confirmed by this in opinion that Prussia will at the opening of the diplomatic convention at Frankfort refuse to give its assent to a German empire, and propose a directory. As yet the instructions, which have been given by the government here to Mr. Camphausen, who is to be sent as the delegate for Prussia. and who left here yesterday for Frankfort, are not known; but it is stated to me on good authority, that he has been instructed to give a polite refusal. | Besides Prustia, it is pretty certain Bavarin, Saxony and Hanover will likewise refuse to re-organise the consti- tution. Twenty-eight of the smaller States of Germany, however. have already declared, that they will adhere to the constitution Among them are Baden, Brnns- wick. and Oldenburg. Wurtemberg, it is believed, will also declare in favor of the German Empire, It is re- ported. that in case an agreement between the Siates should not be bes about, the smaller principalities of Germany, with W urtemberg and Baden at thelr head, will form a union with the exclusion of Austria, Prus- sia aud the several other States. A note from the Austrian cabinet has alse been ad- dreesed to Mr, Von Schmerling, at Frankfort, to be com- municated to the central This despatch is, in e substance, the or witl og Lape to the Prus- sian government. It pro’ sts in the strongest lat against the nomination of the King of Prussia to the imperial dignity and againat ; and in acknowledging the merits of the Reichsverweser in main- taining public order ia Germany, urgently requests him to continue in his office until a new government will be appointed. It further states, that in consideration of Sigler eS Lt ea bel Sas a Pa es i ais 2 the illegal acts passed by the National Gy ed } Austrian government has thought fit to recall yuties at Frankfort. This summons, however, as wo Pave Just been informed by advices from that city, will not be complied with by the Austrian deputies. ih have almost unanimously resolved not to resign their seats. It in appre that the Prussian government will also recall the deputies from Frankfort shortly, and that af National Assembly wiil then be virtually dis- solved. Intelligence was received here yesterday that another vietory hud been gained over the Danes, The fortitica- tions at Duppel. near the island of Alsen, which were occupied by the Danes, have been stormed by the Ger- man troops, after an obstinate resistance on the part of the former, and a considerable lors of lives on both sides. The importance of these fortifications, which command the island of Alsen, induced the Germans to venture an attack. though the position seemed ex- tremely diffieult to take. A body of eleven thousand troops, consisting of Saxons and Bavarians, secording- ly commenced the atvack on the teries on the morn- ing of the 18th instant, and succeeded in storming the fortiteations, atter several hours desperate resistance on the part of the Danes, loan of lives is stated to be over four thousand. The island of Alsen will now be occupied by German troops, and it is believed that decisive victory will terminate the war. The prees will not be able to withstand the German troops, who are about te advance into Jutland. It is stated that the Germans at the present moment will beable to cecupy the whole of Jutiand, without en- [aban oe It No reported at the ure morn! gotiations fur peace were about to be resumed. ‘The war in Hungary has lately been carried on with- out any decisive suceess on either side, But the Mag. pars have gained several small victories; and at the presemt moment the Austrian army is completely sur- Touuded by the insurrectionary forces, According to the latest advices, the Austrian troops are in a very precarious ‘ition, and the insurrection has spread throughout Hungary. It is believed. that an engage- ment between the main corps of the Austrian army and the Hungarian forces will take place very soon. Several laws relating to clubs, public assemblages, and the sale of newspapers and placards in the streets, have been brought before the Chambers, and are at present being discussed. They will all’ be adopted, hough s number of amendments have been propose to them ; and great restrictions of the right of public meetings, and the liberty of the press, will then be. established by them. It is generally believed that after the publication of these laws, the state of siege in this capital will be raised. The Brandenburg ministry, which is daily becoming more unpopular, will then be obliged to resign, The Electric Telegraph in England, {To the Editor of the London Times, Sim.—Iu your paper of the 14th inst., I find an ex- tract from the Builder, in which an accusation is made against this company, calculated to do very great in- jury to the undertaking. The Electric Telegraph Company have established a system of no ordinary complication and extent, Their wires stretch from Glasgow on the north to Dorchester on the south, from tl ‘armouth to the west at Liverpool. They have brought upwards of 150 towns into instant communication with each other They have a central office in Lothbury, London, and five branch receiving houses, in various parts of the metropolis ; and from the main station at Lothbury, their wires (carried at great cost in iron pipes under the streets) diverge to every town of importance in the country. In the metropolis, alone, they have upwards of sixty persons in their employment, and at each of their country statiuns they have, independently of messen- gers, not less than two, and in many cases as many as ten signal clerke, all of them skilled in manipulating and interpreting the telegraph, The wires which they eset up for the use of the public alone are upwards of 9,800 miles in length. and extend over a distance of 2060 miles. and, exclusive of those running under ground and through tunnels or rivers. are stretchad on no less than 61,800 posts, varying from sixteen feet to thirty feet in height, and of an average square of eight inches, with an expen- are apparatus of insulators and winders attached to each, As the most trifling derangement of the wires or ap- paratus will stop the communication, it is obvious that the utmost care and watchfulness is requisite, to pre- vent and detect accidents; and when a derangement does occur, it requires the nicest combinations to ascer- tain theexact point of the mischance, and great in- genuity and outlay to repair it without delay, and in such wise as to maintain the free passage of the elec- tric current during the operation. Accordingly, the whole distance is divided into dis- tricts, each district having a superintendent, and under him several inspectors, and a staff of workmen, bat- terymen, and mechanics, more or less numerous, ac- cording to the extent over which he presides. If these things be considered in conjunction with the central staff of engineers and secretaries in London. the continual replacement and renewal of instruments consequent upon improvements in their mechanism, or their deterioration trom wear and tear, accident or ne- glect. the immense quantity of stores always on hand to mect contingencies, the great consumption of stationery, fuel, lights, &c., the rents, taxes. and other details, too numerous tomention here—I submit that a mazimum charge for a me: ¢¢ amounting to 1d. per mile cannot fairly be consider asan exorbitant demand for the accommodation afforded to the public in keeping open so many receiving stations, and the maintenance of the expensive establishment to which I have adverted The telegraphic system is designed for important and urgent messages; and could I violate tho secrecy which I feel bound strictly to observe, I could show that not one despatch in @ hundred has ‘been forwarded. which has not been worth many times the amount paid for it by the sender. ‘A commercial house at Liverpool will scarcely grudge 8s, 6d. for a communication by which a necessary pay- ment may be made, an important order given, ora pro- fitable operation facilitated in London; and the message from Glasgow, which traverses a distance of 620 miles in an instant, to summon a son from the metropolis, to the bedside of a Seng lprhep ia scarcely to be judged overpaid ata charge of 14s., considerably less than 34d. per mile. A long and expensive journey is prevented, or a ne- cessary one hastened—a bill accepted or protested—a remittance made—a purchase offected or countermand- ed—an important witness is summoned—the arrival or loss of a ship is announced—an insurance is effected— advice is asked or orders given—in fact, an endless va- riety of important announcements, questions, and re- plies pass daily through our numerous receiving houses, and, [ can honestly aver, have for the most part effect- ed, and have been acknowledged to have effected, an economy and convenience far beyond the 1d. per mile of our tariff. An express meseage, sent by porters or by a cab, from the city to the west end of the town, say from this office to the House of Commons, a distance of four miles, will cost 2s. 6d.; and if the same message can be sent from Manchester to Liverpool, a distance of 30 miles, for the same sum, and in a shorter time, it can- not surely be deemed an extravagant demand. Tam. sir, &c , |. LEWIS RICARDO, Chairman of the Electric Telegraph Co. Lothbury, April 23. Messrs. Baring’s Liverpool Circular. Livenroot, April 27, 1849. The more favorable appearance of the cotton market which our last noticed, did not continue above a few days, but was succeeded in the next week by renewed dulness, and concession in price. The encouraging ac: counts from India received early this month, had fora time the effect of checking decline, but their influence was only temporary, and for above a fortnight extend- ing into the precent week, the market was gradually sinking, end prices at the lowest were in the middling and inferior descriptions of Amezican. fully 2¢d. per 1b. below the currency of the 23d. ult. ‘This depression is to be atcribed to the renewal of hostilities woon Denmark and Germany, which shook the sonidence both of holders and of the trade, and produced a very injurious effect on the Manchester market; while, be- sides this consideration, thereports of the cotton’ ar- rivals in the United States’ ports have been of such a character as for the present at least to suppyrt the cal- culations of those who look for large crop. There are now rumors that the dispute between the Danca and Germans may probably yet be settled by negotia- tion, and this may give rather more firmness to the market. The sales in the last ize weeks are in all 149.380 bales. including 128.510 American, and of these peculaters have taken 9.440 bales, and exporters 21,020 bales, nearly all of American descriptions, leay- ing for the trade 118,870 bales, a supply which would average 23.774 bales per week.’ In the accompanying tables will be found a statement of the Liv im: ‘the last port and stock at this time, with Particulars week's sales; and it may be noted here that on the lst April, the accounts made up for Great Britain showed the import at that time to be 462.814 bales. and the gtock 405.860 bales, against an import in 1948 of 268,289 Dales. and a stock om lst April. 1848. of 374.300 bales of all kinds, The import of American cotton was 390,370 bales in the first three months of this year, against 185,961 in the same time 1848; and the stock on lst April 287,000 bales, against 162,300 the year before. The markes closes to. y with increased regularity; and it will be observed that the decline {s chiefly in the lower qualities, the export demand having kept those equal to and above fair in good requi ‘Sea Islands are 34d. to 34d. lower in the last three weeks, Conn—For some time after our last date, little of interest was Pessing in wheat and flour, and prices, though not much changed, were rather lower, when the renewal of the Danish war, and cousequent apprehe: sion of our Baltic supplies being impeded, at once pr duced an effect on the market. ‘There was an active de- mand for flour, which continued about a week, aud in that time 25s. was paid for Western canal, though not to any great extent, the chief business being at prices ranging from 238, 6d. to 248. 6d. per barrel. At the ‘Tuerday’s market of last week there wise pause in tl demand. and W, C, flour was offered at v4s. per barre Since then prices are again lower, and though sale: have been made at 248. per barrel, more was done in the present week, before to-day, at for quantity, aad 238, 6d for small parcels, Wheat advanced about 4d, per 70 Ibs. during the best time of the market, but has since then lost the advantage. Indian corn has been favorably affected, not only by the general impulse iven to the corn market, but by « good demand com- ing upon a comparatively scanty stock. Sules were muking a short time since at 31s, to 323. for white, 328, to 33s. for mixed. und 338, 6d. to 34s. for yellow, bat in the last few days less appearance of activity has been discoverable. Indian meal sold freely at 13s. 6d. for white, and 15s. per barrel for yellow. At to-day’s mar- ket there was nochange in the value of wheat, which may be quoted 6s. to 6s. 6d. for red. 68. 6d. to 6s 9d. for mixed, and 7s. to 7a. 3d. for white. Kor flour thore was a fair demand, at 23s, to 23x, 3d per barrel for ‘Western canal, and up to 24s. for Ohio. The large ar- rivals of Indian corn caused a reduction in price, but At 308, to 81s. 6d for white, and 32s, to 32s, 6d. for yel- low, a fair amount of business was done. No change in Indian meal, Provisions—The transactions in beef have been on a trifling scale. and there is noalteration to notice in the range of prices, The stock of Northern is estimated to be hght. The stock of pork is now accumulating, and the trade are at present not inclined to buy freely; the business in the last ten days bas been of small ont, but about the middle of the month there was rather more dot hough at low priees, For bacon we have continued to experience ha pay demand. principally for the inferior qualities sulted to the Irish market, The latest sales were at Sls. Gd. to 33s Od. for Sigerson’s brand, damaged, and 84s, sound; 348. to 364. for Netfs brand; 36+. to 868. for Irwin and Jones’. Some Western thort middler brought 35s. 64. to 36s., and a few parcels of Kastern at 376. 6d. up to 42e, The supply of hams is liberal. both dry and in pickle, and the demand only languid. Fine quelity bas brought 43s. in ralt. and jor only 286. to 308. A parcel of New York should of superior quality brought 32s. Heads 18s, to 20s, Feet and knees 14s, Tongues 28s. per cwt. Lard has been in fair demand, and the quantity offering not being large. prices have been firmer than for some time pre- viously. A #mall parcel of kegs lately brought Ju, 3d., and one of bladdered lard 37, to 41s. per ewt. For or- dinary to middling 30s. to 32s, be quoted, ‘Tosacco—'t he business in March was tolerably large, sperlineeasing the tent of the Fel lew, and reached 1,166 hhds,, including 158 bhds, Virginia leaf, and 30] stem: 30 Kentucky leaf, and 468 stemmed. ‘The stock on the 3ist ult. was 14.266 bhds,, against 18.- 279 held 3let March, 1848. In present month the trade bas done very little, and still hold good stocks ‘The Irish demand was quivscent until a fyw days since, = SO ES ee Sete ict eccrine Raci aat Ob tii San eG Lai Da See oan oT Ee EEE REG --MONDAY, MAY 14, 1849. when about 150 hhds. were sold for that market at full prices We have had a pret: Goad export Ingulry. and about 400 bhds. ordinary ed irginia and Kentucky, found spuretiaees at3i¢d. to 3% per lb, The market is now si I. Seep Tine demand for cloverseed has on the whole been dull. and the season is now far advanced. We may, notice the sale of a moderate quantity of French red.’at from 26s. to 34s. for old, up to 388. to 42s. for new; and for American about 200 barrels, at from 28s. for inferior old up to 48s, for good new on landing. No- thing done here in flaxseed. About 3,500 sacks aud bags of linseed sold at 398. to 40s. per quarter for Bengal, and 378. for Riga. Asnrs—Owing to the reduced state of the stock the sales are rmall, A few Montreal pearls brought lately 87s. to 37s. 6d. per cwt.; Quebec pearls 36s.; and New York pots 42s. per owt, Nava. Srones—The sales of turpentine aro about 5.000 barrels, at about 6s, to 6s. 6d. for fair quality up to 78. 3d. for good soft. Of rosin about 2.500 barrels brought 3s. 9d. down to 2s. 11d, per ewt. for common.and 48 6d. to 10s. for refined, according to quality. The mar- ket for the common sort is 6d. to 9d. per ewt. lower, In tur no sales are reported. Hemr—Some retail sales of Baltic hemp have been lately made at £34 per ton. Jute has been sold to the extent of about 4000 bales, but lower prices, the latest paid being from £14 to £16 10s. per ton, For Manilla only a limited demand at the quotations. Ta.1.ow has again declined, but at present rates is in mand, Y. C. have i last week ‘ought 878. 3d, to 388, for original casks, and 35s, 6d. to 36s. for such as were ve packed. In North American not much is doing, at from 348. to 38s, per ewt, the latter for New York butchers. A par- cel of South American brought lately 34s. 9d. to 363, 3d. for brown up to 36s, 6d. for good, and 38s. for very fine. Hi The market has been firm since our last, and the transactions include 4.000 salted River Plate ox, at 27d, to 3d. for common heavy, 800 salted cow at 24d. to 244d. per lb, and about 3000 dry Buenos Ayres at ‘Md. todd for export. For horsehides there has not Veen much inquiry, East India kips scarce and sell readily, the bert dry salted at 104gd. to 104d. for sound. Ons—We have ‘again to notice a very languid de- mand for olive oil, and the small sal ‘ted have been ut a further concession in price. ‘Tho activity in fish oils have also abated, and the transactions are of small extent, the late sales at £32 for pale seal, and £25 10s. to £26 for cod. The stocks of lard and whale oils be- ing exhausted, the demand for such articles, though active, is without leading to business. Spirits of tur- pertine are lower and dull, sales of French made lately at 31s per ewt., and American would probably com- mand a similar price. Linseed oil rather firmer, at 278, per ewt.. and pale rape may be quoted at 40s. to 41s, per ewt. In palm oil there has been buta limited business, at from £34 to £35 per ton, Rice—The demand for Carolina is now dull, at the quotations; the sales since our last include about 1,300 Uerces, at prices varying from 17s, to 18x. 9d. per ewt. in March, to 16s. 6d. and 17s. 6d. in the last fortnight. Ot East India the quantity sold is 24,000 bags, at 7. 6d. for Madten, te. tox token. ‘Bengal, and 9s. 6d. to 10s, 6d. tor middling to fine white. Svucar—the market has been less active in general since our last, but we have no important alteration to notice In prices ‘The sales of British plantation in five weeks reach 1,250 hhds., and we have also to notice 15,- 500 bags Bengal, at the quotations, and 14,000 bags Mau- ritius, at from . 6d. to 438, 6d. perewt. A decline in foreign descriptions was partially submitted to early in April, but the warket subsequently recovered; the sale: include 795 cases and 11,200 bags Brazil, 340 package ot Porto Rico, and 1.200 barrels and bags of Venezuela. A large business was done lately in molasses, and all on the spot cleared off at 16s. for old and int rv Demerara and Berbice, 188, for ordinary St, Lucie, 10s. for mid- ra, and 20s. for Trinidad. There have made to arrive of 2,500 puncheons at 21s. to 21k. 64. for Porto Rico, 218. to 22s. for Barbadoes and Antigua, 22s. for St. Croix, 21s. 6d. to 228, for Cuba Muscovado, and a parcel of clayed at 19s, per owt, Correx—The business is unimportant ia amount, comprising 23 bales Mocka at 528., 90 bags Costa Riea at 848., 370 bags Laguayra at 34s. to 46s. 6d., and some or- dinary Rio at 278 6d. per cwt. Srices—There is more inquiry for ginger, but as the stock of East India is quite exhausted, there are no transactions to notice. A small parcel of pepper brought 83d per Ib. Nothing done in pimento or cassia, Quexcirroy Bank has been in better demand. and the saleginclude 140 hhds. Philadelphia at 9%, to 9s. 6d. per ewt.,and 50 bhds. (all faule® at 7s. 6d. to 8s. 3d. per owt. Sartrerax has in some degree improved in The sales are 8,000 bags. at from 25x. 6d, to 298. Of nitrate of soda 1,000 tons brought 11s. 6d. to 12s, per cwt, Davsartery Articirs—A few chests of East India indigo sold in March at from 2s, 7d. to 3s. 4d. per Lb., and 60 this week at 3s, to 38. 10d. per lb. 120 chests of shell lac brought extreme prices, or 45s. for garnet. and 160 chests offered this week were taken in at 483, A bout 20 chests D T lac dye sold at 20d. per Ib., and « few bales of Munject at 258. percwt. There is little inquiry for gum Arabic. and prices are not fully supported 470 gs Pegu cutch, offered by auction this week, were tu- ken in at 258,, only 18s. being bid. For tincal there is rather more in Soin and the sales are 100 bhds. at 38s. per cwt. ‘Nothing as been done in camphor, aud we are without stock of Cowries, E. I. mother of pearl shells, and Myrabolams. The demand for brimstone moderate, the latest sales at £5 15s. to £6 per ton according to quality, Dyewoods are steady in value, without any transactions last week, but in the present 70 tons St, Domingo logwood brought £5 5s, and 10 tons Campva- chy £6 5s. per ton. 100 tons Lima Nicaragua wood The sales since our last in P. told at £16 per ton. Sapan wood in, fair demand with @ small stock here, about 20 tons bimas brought £15 10s. per ton. Woo.— At the auction sales early in this month about 4.000 bales were offered, and of these 3,000 sold, with a numerous attendance of buyers, Fine’ Austra- lian sold at a decline of 1d. per 1b. on the prices of 15th March, but lower and middling qualities commanded nearly previous rates. Of South American woula the sales went freely at full rates. The assortment of East India was but indifferent, but a spirited bidding was nlitaivad fae swat tne 7m Pipl pict epgr—onees Por} e se tcs CfGas We, aadl BLUCRS Ua WOUL su AIP hands are light. more so than for some time p2st. Metate—As quoted in our last,copper remains at 10d, per ib. fe sheathing, £88 10s, per ton for cuke. and £87 0s. for tile. Yellow metal 83¢d per lb. Staffordshire best bar iron £8 68., nail rods £7 5s., hoops £8 5s Welch bars £678 6d. delivered here, and £6 los. in the Bristol Channel. Best charcoal tin plates 33s. per ton coke plates 29s. Pig iron now quoted in the \yde 468. 6d. to 47s. for mixed numbers, with a quiet market. No. 1 here 5¥s, 6d. to 60s. 6d. per ton, THE VERY LATHST. Ministerial Crisis in England. Lonvon, Saturday, April 283—12 M. Tam in possession of information, on which reliance can be placed, that the days of the present government are numbered. and that it is more than probable thats ere the Canada starts for New York, on the Sth proximo, a new adminirtration will be in progress of formation. ‘The question will be decided on the Rate-in-Aid bill for Ireland. which Lord Stanley and his followers will op- pore with the most violent determination I have been around the leading clubs, this morning, and find that the opinion gains ground that His Grace of Wellington will throw his influence in Stanley's scale, and place his pceket full of proxies at the disposal of the noble and aspiring baron. Calling for ® moment at the Horse Guards, on my way to the electric telegraph, I also learned that it is thought. and generally believed. that he will most likely be called upon to take # prominent part in the formation of « new ministry. Prom ccrtain rumors which prevail In the neighbor- hood of White Hall and Downing street this morning, Lord Jobn, seeing that bis cause is hopeless, had made © some further appointments, as rewards for the past services of those members who, although returned by constituency to oppose the principles adopted by his | government. have deemed it more expedient to attend | to their own interests than the expressed wish of their supporters ut the polling booths, ‘Lhe speedy retirement of Lord Denman from the Queen's beuch ix again revived this morning, aad rpeeulation is greatly afloat as to the person who will be his Lordsbip’s ruccessor Mr. Roebuck’s returm for Sheffleld is considered al- most certain, France. We have received Parir advices of yesterday. ‘The sceialirt meetings continue to give great anxiety to the government, No less than 76 persous bave been arrested, for opporing the police in their attempts to dirperre the meetings. Yesterday, ix persons were ur- rested at Versailles, for attempting to seduce the sol- diery from their duty. ‘Chey have been examined, and ecmimitted for trial Great preparations are being made for the celebration of the national sé/e, on the 4th of diay. M. Lamarting has declined the proposed honor of re- preventing the city of Paris, ax be will prefer, if elected, to sit for his own department. M. Napoleon Buouaparte’s letter which produced his dirmisral from bis appolutment at Madrid, hus been published, and ix mont severely reprobaied by the go- vernment pupers; it displays @ stronger leaning to- wards the red republicans than he has dared before to rhow, and fully justities the step which the cubinet have taken. We tnd the National quite furioun upon the expo- sure of the squandering of the public money, made in the Assembly, which it in vain attempts to justify, ye are glad to learn that the cholera continues to abate; the lart report fs of 19 deaths in hospital and 6 in other ertablitiments in one week. There remained only 62 cases in the hospital, Italy. ‘The last accounts from Rome inform us that the new Reman constitution had been formally published, and appcured to ratiaty the people, ‘A manifesto had been ieeued to Ragland and France, dvclaring that the Roman people bave & right to select their own form of government without the interference of any foreign power. Flerence letters of alate date mention that all was quet at that plece, A committte had been appointed at Leghorn to settle the terme of rubmission on whieh the eity would sur- vender to the Piedmontese, Tira, which hae also been in a state of insurrection, lar rurrended to the Piedmontese, The Opinione of Turin, eoatains a report that the Austriong were to enter Allergudria gn the 24th of EW YORK HERAL & TWO CENTS. prfl. Some doubts were entertained of the truth of the rumor; but if true, it would be attended with very important consequences, Austria, Vienna advices to the 23d are at hand. From them A we learn, up to that date, no intelligence asto the result of the battles at Pesth had reached that city. It was, owever. known that no engagements had taken place, and the general opinion seemed to be that no decided advantage had been gained by either party. A postscript added to one of the latest letters from Vienna, states that there is no confirmation of the reported victory of the Austrians over the Hungarians, Wurtemberg. | The Constitutional says that the King of Wurtemberg has reluctantly yielded to the wishes of his ministers, | and agreed to accept the constitution of the German | empire, as proposed, | Prussia. Count Arnim has resigned the Prussian ministry. The king is puzzled. Ireland. Livenroot, Saturday, April 28, 1849—12 M. Our Dublin express, which left that city last night, has just arrived; but its contents are unusually barren, Nothing is talked of but the spread of disease; the desti- tution of the people; and the utter inability of the country to provide a remedy for evils of such an alarm- ing and extensive nature, Rumors prevail that Mr. Duffy is again to stand in the dock at Green street, and that a last and bold ef- fort will be made to send him, manacled, toa far and distant penal colony. Nothing new about the other state prisoners, Money Market. Lonpon, April 28—A. M. The city article of the Times of this day, states that the English funds were all day (yesterday) steady, aud with the exception of a purchase for money at 92: he market may be said to have been without change. It | did not, however, close strong. ‘The weather has greatly improved, and is now most seasonably fine, and vegetation, which has been much retarded ‘by the late cold and’ severe weather, is now progressing as favorably as could be desired. d Corn Markets. Liverroot Cony Marker, April 28. this morning keeps pretty firm, Holders illing to concede any further, The trans- actions are therefore of w retail character, at the rates paid at yesterday's market. Livenvoot Cotton Marxer, April 28, Thetone of our cotton market keeps steady this morn- ing. There is a fairdemand at yesterday's quotations, namely, fair Mobile and New Orleans, 434d and 4%. for fair Orleans; middling, Upland, and Mobile, 4d.: middling Orleans, 43d. “The sales will be about 6,000 ales. The Troubles in Canada. Montreat, May 10, 1849, Almost a Serious Emeute—The Military Culled Out, §c. An émeute, which is likely to end in serious conse- quences, took place last night. About nine o'clock a rumor was circulated that a radical deputation, which had arrived from Toronto, with an address to his Excellency the Governor Gene- ral, signed by about 4,000 persons, was at that moment enjoying itselfat the festive board, together with the ministry and a largo number of radical members, Ex- pecting something worth reporting might ocour, I pro- ceeded to Titus’ Hotel, Great St, James's st., where I distinctly heard the toasts proposed, and the boisterous cheers that followed each successively. By half-past ten o'clock a crowd had collected in the neighborhood, numbering about 100 persons, The attempt now was made to alarm the town and raise a mob. Accordingly, some fifty persons proceeded in different directions, calling out fire; and large dinner bell having been procured from a hotel near at hand, it was immediate- ly put into operation, ‘The small fire bella belonging stationed there, was, bee: e admitting that the aaacest tae that the city was in a state of tranquility, contained what was not true, Messre. McFartanpjand Tnomrson thought that it was perfectly right to have the military stationed round the house, atter what had lately occurred. Sir Autan MoNas said, if it was necessary that they should have the troops at hand. they might keep them ina gad where they would not be seen or in the way: but he saw no necessity for having double, sent posted at the doors. He thought it a very improper proceeding, and one which could not be justified. Surely, no member was afraid that the House would be attacked, He did not think that the people of Mon- treal had any intention of interrupting the debates of the House. (Loud cheers from the ministerial side of the House.) The members might cheer, but he thought the people of the country would agree with him, when he eaid that there was no necessity for having soldiers stationed there. The only effect the having soldiers there would be to keep up the excitement which had lately prevailed, but which the House, by a sweeping majority. had declared to have now entirely ceased. He thought having the soldiers there was a dixgraceful and absurd proceeding on the part of the Ministry, and very disereditable to the House, Mr. Cavcnon said, that the soldiors did not at all interfere with the proceedings of the House, nor did they prevent members from expressing their opinions freely and fearlessiv, because he had heard as violent speeches delivered since the soldiers were stationed round them as ever he heard before, SPEECH OP LORD ELGIN ON THE RECENT OUTBREAK. The following reply was delivered by his Exeelleney to the deputation from Toronto: Genrs:—I receive your truly loyal and patriotie ad- dress with feelings of most sincere gratification. 1 re- gard it as a most auspicious circumstance, that the great body of the inhabitants of Upper Canada should come forward, at the present crisis, to expross their ab- horrence of violence and animosity, and their determi- ration to uphold constitutional government in ita in- tegrity. That Legislative measures should be so framed as to give uuqualiiled satisfaction to all the members of a large community. is hardly to be expeet- ed. Every thing that is reasonable should be done to achieve this result, but complete success is manifestly unattainable. Political society must therefore pass through a series of convulsions, to desolatin, woless minorities, when constitutional means of opposition are exha n willing to acquiesce in the determination of majorities, expressed through accredited orgavs. Had you not so pointedly referred to it, [ should not have alluded to the fact that petitions are in course of Preparation soliciting my recall, Ludmit, to the fullest extent, the right of petition, and all I can say on that head is, that if sach petitions are transmitted through me, they shall be forwarded with the request to be laid at the foot of the ‘Throne, Iam conrcious of no other motive in the conduct which | have pursued during my administration of the Gcvernment, but a desire todo my duty to my sove- reign and to the people of this province. | am confident that ere long justice will be done, not only to my inten- tions, but to the wisdom of my policy. for I have a pro- found conviction, situated as thi colony is, 1 best. se cure, not only the liberty of the subject, but also the prerogative of the crown by it; that co-operating cor- dially with Parliament in the work of legislation, and acting not blindly, nor foolishly, but frankly and lutely, on the advice of those who has its confidence. having the miitary did 10, it'would had passed, statin Theatrical and Musical, Bowery Tuxatke.—Tho excitement in favor of the legitimate drama at this house grows greater every evening ; during the past week, the audiences were the most brilliant and large that we bavo ever seen as- sembled in this establishment ; but during the coming week we anticipate @ still more triumphant time, as Mr. Hamblin has been making most extensive prepa- rations for the production of more Shaksperian dramas, in astyle of unprecedented magniticence. The tra- gedy of * King John” is to be played this evening with & glorious cast, viz: Mr, Hamblin, King Joho; Mr. to the engine houses also were afterwards brought into requisition, Eleven o'clock saw @ crowd of about 500 collected in front of the hotel, evidently bent on mis- chief, The hotel has two entrances, one at each end, and between these entrances, in the first flat, lay the room of jollity. Instructions wore given to the people to rush in two separate bodies, one at each door. couple of long planks having been captured, a rush was made simultaneously at both doors, and the one at the west end of the hotel, leading into the dining room, smashed open. The gentlemen within, it would seem, had beat to quarters; for, upon the door bursting open, a shower of docanters, wine glasses, ke, &o., was hurled amongst the crowd. And the moment of hesitation which such an unexpected receptien gave rite to, was seized to close the door. Several persons were dread- fully hurt, Again the mob rushed at the door; and as many could not employ their strength at the same time from the street, in consequence of the narrow en- trance, it was for some time doubtful which party would prove strongest—the ins or outs, The plank, however, was again brought into requisition, and the door was obliged to yield against the repeated batter. ings. This time. however, the reception the crowd met with was much warmer, two pistol shots being fired, and one man wounded, Up to this time not a stone had been thrown at the windows, but now a regular shower was kept up on them, All this time the attack on the door never sluckened, and two more pistol shots, and one from a | rifle, were fired upon the assailants. One man fell dangerously wounded, and was immediately cacried to Dr. Macdonnell’s, ‘Two of the pistols were said to have been fired by Messrs, Hincks and Druminond, Cabinet Ministers, If this rumor, spreads, in my’ opinion they had.better not remain in this city much | longer. Ryder, Falconbridge; Mr. Gilbert, Hubert; Mr. Bass ag Cardinal Pandulph; Mrs. Shaw as Constance, Miss M. Taylor as Blanche of Castile; and Master T. 8, Hamblin will make his tirst appearance on any stage. as Prince Arthur. Mr, N. B. Clarke, Gilbect, Mcfarland, Stevens, Duff, &c., will also have parts in it.. Wich this east, the tragedy will be performed in the most adinirable style we doubt not; whilst the stage accessories, in the way of scenery, appointments. armor. properties, &e., will be of the most splendid description, as they are the same that were used for it ut the Park Theatre, where they were so much admired ; they were the property of Mr. ©, Kean, but have since been pur- chased Bai Hamblin, at a heavy cost. We hatard nothing in saying that Mr. Hamblin is at present do- ng more for the upholding of the legitimate drama than any manager has done for years in New York. The public, too. are eupporting him, and well does deserve the rich reward which his enterprise is sec ing for him. The farce of “ Taking the Pledge” will conclude the entertainments, Nationat Tueatxe.—The spectaele of the “ Enchan- ter" was performed during the past week, with the greatest success, and the large audiences that assembled every evening to witness it, were highly pleased with the great magnificence displayed in it. The scenery is ruly splendid, and the stage of the National wasshown offto the greatest advantage. The various performers in the piece all do their parte admirably well; the eho- russes are finely sung, the dances most gracefully exe- cuted, and the comic parts iu the piece: gave rise to muchfun. The scene of the abode of the Wizard of the Mountain is a most beautiful ove. and the tabeq disclosed is arranged in a most picturesque mr. ‘The battlement scene, too, ix very grand, a8 ‘Wa tao aro ‘he troop of cavalry now arrived, and the riot act was read by Captain Weatherhali, amidst the most | awful cries from the crowd of « blood for blooa.”” The cavaury. Upon Ming dPderyd to charge, walked slowiy | down ‘the streets. Captain W. also petueny went amongst the people, and begged them to disperse, promising them if a’man had been shot to see satis: - Jaction given them in the morning. When | left, at 2 o'clock, A.M. everything was quiet) and the jiowa disperring, Should any member vf th Tritish party be indeed kitted, as Is Feported, it will be difficult to tell bow this affair will end, [ noticed several members ‘of Parliament amongst the crowd. Last vight the monthly meeting of the league took pluce at Mack's hetel, (late Roscoe’s,) in this city. The report of thi progress the association was making gave great satis- A Several new members were enrolled. and 8 taken to still further increase it, Oue of the secretaries made allusion to the report that appeared in alate number of the New York Herald, relative to the proveedings of the league, and said although the meetings of the aesvciation were not secret, yet they were private. It is useless for me to tell you that auc! an observation is supremely ridiculous, and of course tuch a matter could not be pressed without the asso- ciation became strictly secret, aud rules were passed to that effect. ‘the intelligence from Bytown ia exceedingly inte- resting. In that place, we learn, they are drilling and arming. It is mentioned in well informed political circles, that numerous arrests are to be made next week, An extra troop of cavalry have been sent for from the frontiers, Mr, Ceeley, the late Inspector General, who lately left for Hngiand, has gone fur the purpose of putting the Imperial Purtiament in posses- sicn of the true statement of our affairs. Sr, Jonuns Brann oF THe Barris Amentcan Leagux, —At an influential meeting of the leading inhabitants of St. Jobns. U. E., held iu Mandego's Buildiugs, on the bth instant, the following office-bearers were uowni- mously elected :—Fresident—Wm, D. Lindsay, Kaq. Vice I residents—Jason C, Peirce and R. B. McGinnis, Leqs, Corresponding Secretary—W. Coote, Esq. Re- cording Secretary—W. Boronian. Esq. ‘Treasurer— lraue Coote, Erq. Executive Committee—James Bis- sette, Thomas Cousins, Wiliam Shoruey, B. Vaughan, William McGinnis, Samuel sallgan, William Koight, and J. H. Ripley, Keqs Both Colonel Bruce and Major Campbell have writ- tem to the editor of the Monieal Gazecte, in denial of the etatement made by that paper. that these gentle men had exercised their influence with the Governor | General in matters conueeted with the local polities of ‘anada, HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY—YESTERDAY. Sir ALtan MeNan rove wud said, be observed, with agreat deal of regret, that thin towse was continually uarded by @ «trong detachment of the71st Regiment, Je Was ate lossto know by what authority any maa assumed tbe right to place a quard over the chamber of the reprerentasives of the people of the country. He could see no necessity for it— (hear. hear) —wod Be rose for the purpose of inquiring by what Jhority a mili- tary guard was stationed in the buildin, ‘The Sreaxan—it is there by my desire. Sir Atta McNaw apprehended that the Speaker had no wuthority to take such a step. ‘Tbe Syeaken thought it was @ measure which would be ranctioned by the House, Mr. Hixexs—\ es, the Speaker would be supported by the House, Sir Actax McNap said the Speaker might, and pro- bubiy would be. supported by the majority of the mem- vers of the House; but it would not preveat him (Sir A.) from expressing his opinion om the matuer ‘There could be ny necessity for tie soldiers, if Lae resolutions pusred by the fiouse, «tating that the city and country were im & perfect state of peace treuquility, were gruc; or did the ministry think that their measures were so dikiasteful to the Country that they were afraid of the popular indignation {He thought that for that Houre to be guarded by an hundred soldiers, was # thing which ought mot to There might have been & time When it was mecesrary ; but be apprehended, from ihe lutions which had been passed, that tbat time had gone by. Ait. Lacowin was perfectly aatistied that the conduct of the +peaker, in cbiamming the svidiers Wo protect the Houre, would be approved of by the House and by the country. Mr. Swim, (Frontenac ) thought the Hon. Attorney General West should have givea some reason for ha- ving the soldiers wtafioned around the House, instead Of eoutenting himself with saying, that be approved, and that be thought the House would app f the | conduct of the Sp Great incouy ce arose fom having the doors guarded by seutries; many gentiemen fad been prevented from entering the Tlouse, wlthough they bad come there as witnesses or on businese He thought it high time that the sol- dicre were withdrawn, Mr. Bovtton (Lorunto) said, that the reason why the Afvorary Geperay did nyt atten pe bo juptily their | all of the scenes; and we can heartily ree citizens and visiters to the eity to go tq, qpumend our and see this piece. To-night it #1.) ho preceded by the farce of“ Popping the Questiog ‘in which Mize E Deering and Mrs. Deering v.11) make their first appear- ree ig this theatre. Wo are sure there will be # full Ouse. aoway Tueatax.—Tho ,-24 spectacle entitled the “Count of Monte-Cristo,”’ is to be revived st the Broadway theatro to-night. The popularity o. ‘bis’ piece, when it was produced before, will warrant us int promising for it a gosd reception now. There are at present many strangers in the city, who could nothave seen this piece when it was before the public some time since. They are fortunute in having an opportunity now of witnessing one of the most attractive spectacles that has for a long time been produced in this coun- try. The managers of the Broadway never tire, nor cease in their exertions to produce attractive amuse- ments upon their stage ‘Thu tableus in Monte-Cristo”” will be given to-night, with renewed «plendor, and will not fail to please all who attend the performance, Buntoy’s Turatar.—At this house will be produced, this evening, “ Paul Pry, or [hope { Don’t Intrude.— ‘The part of Paul Pry will be enacted by Mr. Burton. Mr. Lynne will personate Colonel Hardy; Mr. Jordan is to play Stanley, and the female characters are east a8 follows: Phebe, Miss Chapman; Eliza, Miss Hill; Mrs, Subtle, Mrs. Vernon. “Herr Nanny” will also be pro- duced, with new effecta,whieh have net heretofore been attempted. This is pronounced a capivel burlesque.— ‘The new musical instrument called the keyed stove Pipe, is a great affair, and nightly elicits the greatest applaure. The small bills will give an outline of this extraordinary piece of the operatic drama, It is no common work, and is well worth witnessing. Mr. C. W. Cranxe.—In order to prevent any miseon- ception or erroneous impressions, it is proper to state that this gentleman did not present himself as an “ apologist” befure the audience at the Astor Place Theatre on Monday night last He came before the curtain, as stated in the explanation already given in our columns, in accordance with the request of Mr. Chippendale, who had been denied a hearing; and, in Te«ponse toan interrogation put by one of the audience, “ Why he was there!’ Mr. Clarke replied that he was there in the discharge of the duties uf his profesasion, by which he lived. This simple statement is again made as an uct of justice to wr. Clarke, who is estimable member of the dramatic profession. and is naturally unxious to stand exactly right in this matter Drmrsten’s Coxcemt.—The second concert of tht sweet ballad ringer comes off this evening at the Ta bernacle, ‘The progamme contains a great variety o his best songs, such as the «Dark Eyo has left ws,” ~ ‘Those we Love,” “ The Flowers of the Forest,” &o- Mr. Dempeter's style of ballad singing has been gene- rally admired, as his wudiences of the highoxt re- apectability prov. we are certain, if the evening bi 1e will be visited by all the lovers be fue, the 7 aber of plaintive ballad singing. Cunisty's Minetaecs progress in their usual triam- phant style, and during the presunt week will give @ series of the most adwuruble concerts they can get ap, and every one knows that wheu they lay out to doany thing well, it is eure to be got up in tho best aty ‘Their * Voyage Musicale’? aud other burlesques will be introduced ry evening Crinese Museum.— We can heartily recommend this exhibition to the attention of the public; it is the mort perfect collection of Chinese curiosities (for everything from China is a curiosity in this country) that has ever been got together. The rooms are open daily from 9 A, M, to 10 P. M. Camrneit’s Minernsca bave returned, and will come mence their concerts this evening. at the Apollo Rooms. They are great favorttes here in New York, di ywhere they have played. They aro all oft excellent musicians aad accomplish- ed veraliste, Their friends will greet them im great numbers, we are sure, VoiwtLanpen’s Microcosmic Virws.—Are the most Deautiful things of the kind (indeed they are the onl: oner) ever exkibited in any part of the world, and it is Well worth @ visit to see them, Professor Grant hag labored long to bring them to their present perfection, and well bave his efforts succeeded, They are to be seen every evening. Matne.—The Legitlature of Maine met at Au th inet., and organized by the choice of Hon, ubn Hodgdon. as President of the Seante, aud Samuel Lcieher. of Farmington, Speaker of the House, Dantel T. Pike was chosen by the Senate Sveretary pro tem., and Fdmund W. Flagg. of Corinth. was elected Clerk of the Houre. The democrats have « largo majority in the Legislature.