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ment had any just ground for breaking contract with the 
house in question. The last accounts confirm the state- 
ment which has been current that the Government of that 
country has issued a decree prohibiting foreigners from 
engaging in trade in that republic. Naturalized foreign- 
ers, foreigners married to Mexican women, and those who 
reside in the republic with their families are made excep- 
tions to the prohibition. 
Brazits.—By the Satellite sloop of war we have 
accounts from Rio to the 4th Oct. The rejoicings conse- 
quent upon the marriage of the young Emperor and a 
Neapolitan Princess had been suddenly changed into a 
general manifestation of gloom, arising from the subse- 
quent indisposition of His Imperial Majesty, who had 
been attacked with an intermittent fever, which, accord- 
ing to the latest bulletins, was upon the increase, with 
renewed symptoms of irritation. The result of this attack 
was looked for with much anxiety, though, from the youth 
of the sufferer, not without a strong hope that it might 
terminate fayourabl 
CITY. 
Money Market, Friday.—Consols closed at 952 to 96, 
for time and money; Three per Cents. Red., 954 to 43 
Three-and-a-Half per Cents. Reduced, 102% to }; New 
Three-and-a-Half per Cents., 1023 to 103 ; Exchequer 
Bills, 54s. to 56s. prem. 
Metropolis and its Picinity. 
The Royal Palaces——Her Majesty has just caused to 
be carried into effect a design, emanating entirely from 
herself and Prince Albert, for the establishment of ‘ Do- 
mestic Libraries ” in the servants’ halls at Buckingham 
Palace and Windsor Castle. In order to carry this object 
into effect her Majesty has been pleased to make a dona- 
tion of 100/. for the purchase of books to commence with, 
and has presented a great variety of works of a useful and 
instructive character to both libraries. Prince Albert has 
also presented 50/. for the same purpose. The committee 
appointed by the Queen to superintend the arrange- 
ments consist of the following members of the house- 
hold, each of whom has presented donations and various 
works of utility :—Sir H. Wheatley, Mr. G. E, Anson, 
Hon. and Rev. C. L. Courtenay, Hon. C. A. Murray, 
and Mr. Glover. Mr. Robert Lyons, secretary to the 
Master of the Household, has been appointed treasurer 
to the two library funds, with directions to audit the 
accounts of each once at least in every year. 
Destitution in the Metropolis.—On Monday a public 
meeting was held at the Western Literary Institution, 
Leicester-square, for the purpose of considering the des- 
titution now existing in the metropolis, and of adopting 
measures to alleviate the distresses of the houseless poor. 
The Rev. Mr. Ward, the Rector of St. James’s, was called 
to the chair, supported by Lord Dudley Stuart, Viscount 
Ranelagh, Sir Joseph Copley, Mr. Robinson chairman 
of Lloyd’s ; Mr. Hankey, Mr. B. B. Cabbell, Sir De Lacy 
Evans, Hon. Stuart Wortley, Mr. Walter, and others. 
Mr. Arber, the promoter of the measure, briefly explained 
to the meeting that it was originally proposed to pass a 
series of resolutions—1. That the Bishop of London with 
the parochial clergy be requested to become president 
and vice-presidents of the proposed institution ;—2. That 
a provisional committee be appointed ; and—3. That a 
public subscription be set on foot in behalf of theinstitution, 
to be called the Western Refuge for the Destitute. These 
resolutions, however, were thought by some of the gentle- 
men on the committee to be hardly comprehensive enough 
in their nature. Viscount Ranelagh said that he was de- 
cidedly of this opinion; he thought that if any measures 
were taken they ought, to meet adequately the destitution 
that now existed in the metropolis, to be taken upon a 
national and comprehensive scale. The house of refuge 
to be established should be as well known as St. Paul's. 
Lord Dudley Stuart was most happy to take part in any 
measure that might tend to obliterate the reproach which 
all must feelso grievously attached to the wealthier classes 
of this metropolis, in having neglected so long to provide 
a refuge for those houseless and shelterless beings who 
thronged our public thoroughfares and parks. He knew 
of no one to whom the presidency of such an institution 
could better be intrusted than to the Bishop of London, 
but at the same time he would not enter upon the ques- 
tion whether such an institution should be maintained ex- 
clusively by members of the Church. He would con- 
clude by moving that it is expedient to establish an insti- 
tution for the relief of the houseless and destitute 
poor in the metropolis, and would suggest that the 
meeting be adjourned to Exeter Hall until some future 
day, and that the Bishop of London be requested to pre- 
side. Mr. Cabbell was in favour of a comprehensive plan, 
but objected to the word refuge. While the institu- 
tion should be one that would furnish the wanderer with 
a night’s shelter, inquiry should at the same time be made 
into the cause of his destitution, s6 as to prevent its recur- 
rence. He would cordially second the resolution. Sir 
De Lacy Evans thought that with reference to the ques- 
tion mooted by the Noble Lord, as to whether the care of 
the institution should or should not be confined to clergy- 
men of the Church, it was a question which had better be 
avoided. On the other hand, he thought that a national 
or more comprehensive plan was not practicable, as there 
were already institutions of the kind in Marylebone and 
the City. Mr. Ridgway, Mr. Kingscote, Mr. Robinson, 
and other gentlemen addressed the meeting, and Dr. 
Lynch suggested that the Fleet Prison might be appro- 
priated as he [pes of refuge. ,The meeting, after 
Me ore » resolved 
that Mr. Cabbell be requested to act as treasurer, 
and Mr. Arber as honorary secretary ; and that it be 
ing at Exeter-hall, and request the Bishop of London to 
preside at the same. The thanks of the meeting were 
then unanimously given to the Rev. Mr. Ward for taking 
the chair, and to Mr. Arber for his active interest in 
calling the meeting. 
Court of Aldermen.—On Tuesday a court was held for 
the despatch of business. The Lord Mayor having taken 
the chair, Alderman Brown moved a vote of thanks to 
Alderman Humphery for the uniform kindness, impar- 
tiality,? and good temper which had distinguished him 
during his mayoralty, and which had secured for him on 
his retirement the good wishes and esteem of his fellow- 
citizens. The vote was carried unanimously and with 
acclamation. Alderman Copeland brought up the report 
of the Gaol Committee, which ded the appoint- 
ment of a superintendent, witha salary of 300/. a year and 
507. a year for a house. He represented the anxiety with 
which the committee engaged in a subject of such im- 
portance, and stated that they had not yet completed their 
investigation into the medical department and other 
matters. The report was referred back to the committee, 
and the testimonials of the candidates for the office of 
superintendent of the gaol of Newgate were ordered to 
be examined, Ald. Copeland stating that the Duke of 
Wellington had recommended Capt. Kincaid governor of 
Bridewell as eminently qualified for the discharge of the 
duties of the situation. After some other unimportant 
business the Court adjourned. 
East India House.—A Special General Court of Pro- 
prictors was held at the India House on Friday, pursuant 
to requisition, for the purpose of considering the follow- 
ing resolutions to he submitted by the requisitionists :— 
“Ist, That from the printed papers recently laid before 
Parliament on the subject of Scinde, it is the opinion of 
this Court that the proceedings of the Government of 
India which ended in the dethronement, exile, and im- 
prisonment of the Ameers, and the seizure of their coun- 
try, were uncalled for, impolitic and unjust. 2d. That 
the Court does therefore most earnestly recommend to 
the Court of Directors the immediate adoption of such 
steps, by representation to her Majesty’s Government or 
otherwise, as may cause all practicable reparation to be 
made for the injustice already committed, and enforce the 
abandonment of a line of policy inconsistent with good 
faith and subversive of the interests of the British rule in 
India.” Mr. Cotton, the Deputy-chairman, before any 
discussion took place, stated that the papers relative to 
the object of these resolutions had not been laid before 
the proprietors, and that he would therefore move at 
once that the directors be requested to lay before the 
Court such papers as may have been communicated to 
them by the Secret Committee regarding the proceedings 
which have taken place in Scinde, and that the same be 
printed for the use of the proprietors, and that this Court 
of Directors be requested to apply for and lay before the 
Court all further information upon this important sub- 
ject, which her Majesty’s Government may be able, to 
communicate.’ A long and desultory discussion ensued. 
on the question whether the chairman had the power to 
bring forward this motion, and Mr. Hume expressed his 
belief that the directors wished to ‘‘ burk’’ the discus- 
sion. It was, however, ultimately resolved to adopt the 
motion of the chairman, on the understanding that the 
proprietors should be convened at the earliest possible 
period after the publication of the papers. 
The late Duel.—In reference to the rumour noticed in 
our last respecting the surrender of Lieut. Munro, it 
appears from the Scotch papers that Lieut. Munro landed 
at Hull on Friday last from a Hamburgh steamer, and 
passed through Inverness on the 18th, on a visit to his 
father at Tain previous to surrendering to take his trial. 
At the Marylebone Police Court on Friday, Inspector 
Aggs, who conducted the inquiry relative to the death of 
Colonel Fawcett, officially informed the sitting magistrate 
that Lieut. Munro and Lieut. Grant would surrender to 
take their trials at the next session of the Central Criminal 
Court, and that the witnesses to be subpoenaed on the 
trial would be 31 in number. 
Metropolis Roads.—Another meeting of the rate-payers 
of Hammersmith was held last week for the purpose of 
adopting measures to light the Great Western Road from 
Hammersmith turnpike to the New Road leading to 
Oxford-street, being nearly the whole length of the road 
running through that parish. A meeting for the same 
purpose was held about a fortnight ago, but in conse- 
quence of some irregularity in the proceedings it was 
deemed advisable to declare the decision then come to 
null and void, and by making a slight alteration in the 
notice ‘to call another meeting. Mr. Shackell having 
been called to the chair, Mr. Millar moved the adoption 
of the General Lighting Act within that district, Mr. 
Daley seconded the resolution. Mr. White moved as an 
amendment, that the meeting be adjourned until that day 
twelve months. A lengthened and angry discussion then 
ensued, which was ended by the amendment being 
negatived. The Chairman then put the original motion, 
when there appeared, on a division, to be 78 for, and 69 
against the lighting. The Chairman declared that as 
there was not such a majority of those present in favour 
of the lighting as was required by Act of Parliament, that 
object could not be carried out for a twelve-month. Mr. 
Millar and others demanded a poll, which was granted. 
The meeting was then adjourned fora fortnight, when the 
result of the poll will be declared. 
Hungerford Suspension-Bridge.—It is intended to 
open this bridge in May next. The abutments on both 
sides of the Thames and the pier on the Hungerford 
side are completed. ‘The pier on the Lambeth side is 
expected to be finished by Christmas. 
of the bridge will be 1,440 feet, 
The entire length 
the breadth in the clear 
about 14 feet, and the height from the water level to the 
footway, 28 feet. The links that compose the supporting 
chains are made of malleableiron, 700 tons of which will 
be necessary for the construction of the bridge. The 
property required for approaches has cost 13,000/., and a 
contract has been made for the completion of the bridge 
at a cost of 80,000/. The total cost, including expenses 
incidental to the progress of the works, the Act of Par- 
liament, &c., will be 106,000. The proprietors calculate 
that a net annual income of 8,010/. will be derived 
from tolls, being at the rate of 8 per cent. on the capital. 
Kensington.—On Monday, at a meeting of magistrates 
for this division of Middlesex, a license for this theatre 
was granted for the ensuing year ; Mr. Morland, the pro- 
prietor, having entered into a recognizance in the sum of 
3007., with two sureties in 702. each, for the payment 
of penalties in case of any infringement of the law. 
Fires—On Monday morning, shortly before four 
o’clock, a destructive fire broke out in the extensive 
premises belonging to Messrs. Bramah and Prestige, 
engineers and patent lock-makers, Belgrave-place, Pim- 
lico. The manufactory in which it originated was upwards 
of 180 feet in length, and was one of the finest in Kurope. 
The fire was discovered raging in the north end of the 
building ; and the wind blowing furiously from the south- 
west, the flames raged with ungovernable fury. In less 
than half-an-hour the whole of the engine-room, with its 
valuable machinery, was destroyed, and the entire build- 
ing rapidly took fire. By this time the alarm was com- 
municated to several stations of the Fire Brigade, and 
water having been procured the fury of the flames was 
somewhat subdued, but they subsequently spread to 
another part of the factory. By five o'clock the whole 
building was on fire from top to bottom, and the flames 
continued their fury until there was not one article of a 
combustible character to feed them. The number of 
workmen lately employed on the premises amounted to 
about 120. On Saturday evening they were at work until 
8 o’clock casting a heavy shaft, and when they quitted 
the factory everything appeared safe. On examining the 
premises after the fire, it was discovered that they had 
been broken into, and some panes of glass were foun 
stained with blood near the counting-house, through which 
a forcible entry had been made. ‘This circumstance in- 
duced an impression that the fire was the act of an 
incendiary, and a clue has been discovered which will 
doubtless lead to his discovery. Mr. Braidwood reports 
the entire destruction of the engineering and pattern- 
shops, with their valuable contents. In Belgrave-street 
South the school of industry of St. George’s parish has 
the roof of the workshops burned and the back part ex- 
tensively injured. In Upper Ranelagh-street 6 houses have 
their back premises injured, and one in Haton-lane is also 
much damaged. Messrs. Bramah and Robinson are insured, 
and the loss to thefire-offices will not be far short of 12,0007. 
—arly on Saturday morning, a fire broke out on the pre+ 
mises of Messrs. Edgington, the rick-cloth makers in the 
Old Kent-road. It was first noticed burning with con 
siderable fury in a shed at the rear of the buildings, used 
for the store of manufactured goods. Assistance being 
speedily procured, the flames were extinguished with little 
destruction of property.—On Saturday evening, a fires 
involving the destruction of property to the extent of 
2,000/., broke out in the timber-yard of Messrs. Salmon 
and Co., in Macclesfield-street, City-road. The premises 
consisted of wharf, sheds, and other large buildings, occu- 
pying a large frontage on the east side of the street, 
reaching about 120 feet depth to the edge of the Regent’s 
Canal Basin, the north and south portions adjoined by 
valuable property. When the fire was got under, nothing 
remained but the smoking ruins. 
Attempted Suicide—On Monday morning the neigh- 
bourhood of Bryanstone-square was alarmed by 8 
attempted suicide at the house of Mr. Jos. Hume, M.P. It 
appears that Mr. Gubbins, who is about 30 years of ages 
and son of the late General Gubbins, Governor of Madras 
married Mr. Hume’s eldest daughter a short time since 
During the last few weeks they have been on a visit to the 
Duke and Duchess of St. Albans, in Lincolnshire. They 
returned to town from Redburn on Saturday, and were t0 
stay a few days at Mr. Hume’s prior to their departure 
for India. On Monday morning, shortly before 5 o'clock, 
the screams of Mrs. Gubbins awoke Mr. Hume and bis 
family, and it was then discovered that the unfortunate 
gentleman had thrown himself on the pavement from bis 
bedroom window on the third floor. He was found lying 
there in a pool of blood and quite insensible. , Dr. Arnotty 
Mr. Liston, and other medical men, were sent for, when 
it was discovered that in addition to other serious inj" 
ries Mr. Gubbins had sustained a compound fracture of 
one of his thighs, and that his other leg was broken 
The greatest secrecy appears to have been imposed on the 
domestics in Mr. Hume's service, and all the information 
that could be obtained on application at the house was 
that a member of the family had met with a serious acc! 
attendants, and but faint hopes are entertained of bis 
ultimate recovery. In reference to the above, Dr. 
has addressed a letter to the daily papers, stating t 
Mr. Gubbins had been under medical treatment for some 
days previous to the accident; that ‘‘ it occurred during 
a sudden paroxysm of delirium ; and that Mr. Gubbins 1§ 
so far recovered as to be able to give some account of the 
accident. It appears from this, that during @ horrid 
dream he fancied he was walking on the pavaper oe 
in W 
a house, from which he was thrown off; but in i 
manner or by what means he is evidently even yet no 
distinctly conscious.’” 
Mortality of the Metropolis—The number of deaths 
