The Week.

a crew of about twelve only six were rescued . There was a heavy sea running at the time , and the poor fellows were rapidly earned down the river A boat went in pursuit , and fortunately picked up six of the men , who were taken immediately ashore , and on restoratives being applied they all recovered . The flat has been carried out to sea . It appears from au official return issued by the Central Association of Alaster Builders , that the number of men who had resumed work up to

Saturday , October 29 th , under the declaration , was 12 , 638 , ancl under the shop rule about 2709 . On AVednesday , a meeting was held in the Egyptian Hall , Mansion House , the Lord Alayor presiding , for the purpose of establishing an institution for the relief of persons afflicted with paralysis . The Lord Mayor , after mentioning the manner in which the proposition originated , entered into some details , and announced that large donations had been offered to carry out the design . Lord Rayiiham , MPmoved a resolution to the effect that as there was no institution

.., of such a nature iu the metropolis , the subject called for public sympathy and support . The resolution was carried , ancl at the close of tho proceedings the Lord Alayor said the subscriptions and donations received and promised amounted to £ 800 . The Newmarket Farmers ' Club held their first anniversary meeting at Newmarket , on Tuesday evening , the Duke of Rutland in the chair , supported by many noblemen , members of parliament , and the local clergy . Several speeches were delivered in favour of agricultural societies , and the company

separated after passing a very agreeable meeting . -The Board of Trade has issued the official report on the loss of the Express which took place on the coast of Jersey , in September last . Air . Alabb who was in charge of the vessel , is acquitted of wilfully taking the passage which led to the disaster ; the conduct of the crew and engineers is highly commended ; but the circumstances attending the drowning of two of the passengers were purposely not taken into consideration . One of the magistrates dissented from the report ; and , in consequence , the Board of Trade do not intend to take any steps iu the matter . For tho same

reason the certificate of Mr . Mabb was returned to him Wednesday was the first day of Michaelmas term , and tiie judicial business of the country was resumed after the long vacation , in the various equity and common law courts . The Lord Chancellor entertained the judges aud the principal members of the bar at breakfast , at Stratheden House . According to usual custom the Lord Alayor elect was presented to the Lord Chancellor for the approval of her Majesty , which was accorded in flattering terms . At the Middlesex Sessions , AYilliam Raymond and

John Jones were indicted for breaking into the shop of John Jones Vaughan , and stealing gold rings , valued at £ 464 , and Jones was also charged with another robbery of jewellery . Three witnesses established the charges , and the prisoners were each sentenced to ten years' penal servitude , both having had former convictions proved against them . One of the witnesses , named Jessie Berard , wife of a surgeon , was recalled by the judge , who commented on the praiseworthy and couramanner in which she had acted in the matterand ordered her

geous , a sum of £ 5 , understanding that she was in circumstances that would render it acceptable . Louisa Ward was convicted of picking the pocket of a lady in an omnibus , on which the learned judge remarked that the way in which laches carried their money in tbe front of their dresses was a temptation to persons dishonestly disposed . A curious circumstance was mentioned by tbe judge with regard to AVard ; he had picked her up in Fleet street , when she had beeu knocked down by a

horse fifteen years ago . The funds were good at the opening of the market yesterday , and Consols for money and account temporarily reached 96 | . On a rumour , which was not generally believed , that the Bank directors were about to raise the rate of discount , a reaction ensued , and final price was 96 £ to J . The demand for money was well supported out of doors , and transactions wero genoually concluded at the Bank minimum ol 2 £ per cent . There were no bullion operations , but the inquiry from the Continent continues of a nature to absorb any immediate arrivals from America and Australia . The steamer Avon , from

Brazils , has arrived at Lisbon , en route for Southampton , with £ 38 , 0 JO . INDIA , CHINA , AND COLONIES . —By the overland mail wo have advices from Calcutta to the 22 nd ult , the principal event recorded being the monster meeting of the inhabitants of Calcutta , which was held at the Town Hall , on Aionday , the 12 th ult . Ten years have elapsed since a similar gathering took place , and that was to resist the infamous Black Act ; and as tho opposition to that measure was crowned with success , so we venture to predict that the feeling now manifested will produce the

desired effect in India and in England . To the requisition to the sheriff convening the meeting were attached one hundred aud twenty signatures , comprising barristers , merchants , and traders—Europeans and natives ; and had it been deemed necessary the number could have been quadrupled . The meeting was attended by thousands of all classes and creeds , and the business occupied nearly three hours . Throe petitions were adopted , which are now in course of signature—two to tho Houses of Parliament , and one to the Legislative Council . Tho prayer of tho former is—That

the general taxation of India may be " placed on broad and sound principles , " and that , instead of tho " system of exceptional taxation on the industrial classes , and on trades and professions , ami of anj' general system for putting commerce and trades and professions under fiscal licence , " there may be substituted " the ostablisbmant of an equitable income and property tax iu conjunction with such other taxes as may from time to time be expedient . " The petition to the Legislative Council prays for the income tax in iiou of one on trades and professions , and ?" or annual statements of income and . expenditure . We expect tho . t when

the Legislative Council meets in November tho bill for licensing trades aud professjous will quietly be laid aside , and one for an income tax brought forward . If no time be lost in thus acceding to the wishes of the petitioners it may obviate the necessity of discussing the point in parliament , as before the houses meet the Income Tax Bill may pass through its stages . The fugitive rebels in the Nepal Terai and in Buudelkuud are to ° be hunted down as soon as the cold weather commences , for which purpose columns will be

flying organised . Tho Nana and Begum are still in the Nepaul territories , and the Maharanee of Lahore , who fled from the Chunar Fort to Catmaucloo many years ago—where she was allowed to remain , as she could do no harm , and her pension was saved—has joined the latter . According to a recent communication from Buudelkuud , Fcrozo Shah , with a small party of his men , was at a place twenty - onc miles south-west of Shahgurh . These rebels are said to be making for a tract of junglcountry to the west of Jubbul in hopes of being

y poro , able eventually to reach the Nepaul Hills . Tho embarkation of the European " mutineers" is going on . Grievous complaints are made of the conduct of some of the mon quartered at Chinsurah , the inhabitant's of which xtlaco will hail with delight the departure of the last batch . The news from China is not very important ; its chief interest attaches to the visit of the American minister to Pekin . Air . AA ard , the American minister , when at Pekin did not see the emperor , yet tbe American treaty was ratified . The Russians aro said to be established in the

Chinese capital . The steamer La Plata bas arrived at Southampton with tho AA est India mails . There is no political news . The health of . the islands is reported as favourable . COMMERCIAL ; AND PUBLIC COMPANIES . —Tho weekly reviews of the state of trade in the manufacturing districts show that , notwithstanding loss activity has been apparent , the position of business generally seems to be satisfactory . At Birmingham the operations are stated to be on a very fair scale in the leading branches , aud at Manchester the market has assumed a firmer tone , in consequence of the announcement of the frost in America , followed by the disturbances among- the slave

population . Purchases for Germany have slightly increased , and some orders have also been secured for India and the Mediterranean . Iu Nottingham transactions havo diminished in the lace trade , and in tho hosiery branches there is only partial activity ; the principal transactions concluded have been on behalf of American firms . At Huddersfield and Halifax greater animation has prevailed , and arrangements have already been concluded for some descriptions of spring goods . In . Leeds little or no alteration has taken place in the woollen trade ; tho

quotations aro decidedly firm , while with regard to flax the demand has partially improved , quotations being altogether supported with steadiness . The accounts from the Irish linen markets are not unsatisfactory , employment being active , and the general rates of transactions favourable . Bro . Augustus Fabian has been appointed Manager of the Brighton Discount Company , which las been established to afford accommodation to a large class of tradesmen who are debarred from the usual advantages of discounting bills received in the course ol trade , from tbe fact of their

- being unable to keep a large banking account . Deposits aro also received by this company at equitable rates of interest . The advices received at Lloyd ' s from the wreck of the Royal Charter state that the divers have not been at present successful in obtaining the gold , a considerable portion of which , it is now feared , will not be recovered . The rates of insurance have not been generally advanced , but it is assorted that au exceptional risk for a small amount was accepted at forty guineas per cent . The number of casualties on the books

was large , but they were mostly in connection with foreign parts . Increased activity prevailed in the port of London during tho past week . The number of vessels announced inwards at tho custom house amounted to 108 ; there were ten from Ireland , and 30-1 colliers . The entries outwards' wore 112 , and those cleared 120 , besides 14 in ballast . Tho departures for the Australian colonics hare been on an extensive scale , and comprise 1-1 vessels , viz .: —4 to Port Philip , of 3 , 189 tons I to Sydney , of 3 , 258 tons ; 1 to Adelaide , of 471 tons ; 2 to Van Diemeu ' s Land , of 010 tons ; 2 to New Zealand , of 730 tons ; 1 to Portlaud Buy , of 351 tons ; making a total of 14 vessels , or 8 . 018 tons .

To Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS .

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR . —In our report of the proceedings at the Provincial Grand Conclave of Lancashire ( No . 17 , p . 3 : 38 ) tho name of Sir ICnt . AA'illiam Redick , Prov . Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , was accidentally omitted Irom the list ol Prov . Grand Officers . S . " II * H \ A , — .-In interesting account of the Alasonic proceedings at tho

laying the first stone of tho Smyrna and A'din Railway is in . type . NORTH BERWICK . —Our brother is informed that press of business has delayed our sending a detailed answer to his communication . T . H . T . —Write to the brother indicated , 'Ihe law is distinct upon the subject