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street, Dublin. THE GREAT CHESS

in MILLINERY and DRESS-MAKING.-MRS.

" "TIS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD." The February Number of the "Chess Player's Chronicle" will contain an unusually HOWELL, of 304, Regent-street, two doors from Margaret-street, Bolo Inventress of

AT HALF-A-CROWN A POUND.-The prostrated jant selection of Original Games and Problems, the first players of the day; the latest Teaching the Art of Dress-making in a series of Lessons, undertakes to convey to persons of moves of the Match by Correspondence between Paris and Pesth, and several of the most the meanest capacity a correct knowlodge of Cutting, Fitting, and Executing in the most effects-Merchants are compelled to sacritice their commoner sorts of Teas. How long this striking games in the Match now playing in America, between Mr. Stanley and M. Rousseau. finished Style, in Six Lessons, for One Guinea. The correctness of this mode can be fully sub- depression may last becomes a question, but whilst it does continue, the public must have the To be had of MR. HURST, Publisher, 27 King William-street, Strand, and of all Booksellers. stantiated by reference to Pupils.-Apprentices and Improvers Wanted. Millinery and Dress- benefit of it. The 6lb. bag of Black Tea is now therefore Fifteen Shillings.-East India Tea

Rooms.
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Black

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36. 4d. .. 38. 8. .. 4s. 00. .. 46. 4. .. 38. Od .. 69. Od. by contract, with the use of turniture, at 5s. each, for not less than thirty persons. E. H. is

9d. .. 10d. .. ls. Od... Is. 2d. .. ls. 4d. .. ls. 64. .. Is. Bd. VANGELICAL SYNOPSIS ; being an elaborate Commentary the only agent in London for the Vegetablo Aperient Sugar Plums, 1s. per Bur.

One pound and upwards sent to any part of town. on the Holy Bible, with the Text, Marginal References, &c. By INGRAM COB

MAXSELL and Co., 2, Bucklersbury, Cheapside. BIN, A.M. Part I. contains a large folding Map of Palestine as it will be divided on the TUMISMATICS.-Mr. C. R. TAYLOR, of 10, Tavistock- Country orden for 6lb. of Tea and upwards delivered free of carriage to any part of the Restoration of the Jews, and a Plan of the Temple to be erected.

kingdom G. BERGER, Holywell-street, Strand, and all booksellers.

ral, that he has an extensive collection of COIXS and MEDALS, in gold, silver, and bronze, Now Ready, with Two saperb Engravings, No. 1, price 2d., of

ancient and modern, together with antique carved Cabinets, Books on Coins, &c. &c., which
may be viewed as above, any evening after five o'clock. Articles forwarded for inspection to

count of its great strength), and the most difficult Tea to procure in London, in

Commissions genuine state, can be obtained at the Warehouse of the Asam Tea Company, Xo. II, CrookedAnd SMOLLETT'S HISTORY of ENGLAND, continued to present timo. This is the faithfully executed, and any communication will meet with immediate attention.

lane, King William-street, City, or of the Authorised Agents-Wilmoit, italian Warehousebest, cheapest, and most superbly illustrated Edition ever published.

man, Gracechurch-street, City; Watson, Confectioner, Upper Seymour-street, PortmanNow Ready, with a splendid Steel Plate gratis, No. I., price id., of

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this Society will be held at EXETER HALL (Committee Room No. 3) on MONDAY, the 2nd of and Co., Confectioners, Rye-lane, Pockham; Giles, Italian Warehouseman, Stockwell-stroet, G. BERGER, Holywell-street, Strand, and all Booksellers.

February next, from Seven till Half-past Nine in the Evening. At this Meeting an advance Greenwich-CAUTION-The Asam Tea is packed in coloured wrappers, from two ounces to

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JAMES WILLIAM GILBAKT, General Manager. with each bottle. A Quart sent to any part of the Kingdom on receipt of 8s.
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MR. MICHELL'S NEW NOVEL.
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ROWLAND'S TOILET ARTICLES, the MACASSAR OIL, KADYDOR, and ODONTO, each
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By NICHOLAS MICHELL, Author of "The Traduced," &c.
ringdon-street, London; and Reilly and Sons, Westmorland-street, Dublín. Retail price, 2s.

Macassar Oil is highly and universally appreciated; Rowland's Kalydor is a preparation of ** It is a tale of intense interest."-Court Journal. "The denouement is highly exciting. the Pot, by all Sauce vendors.

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...See that the word “ROWLAND'S" is on the wrapper of each article. For 1846 to garments not made by him is one of the various attempts now making to mislead.

Sold by the Proprietors, at 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers.
IS NOW PUBLISHED,

Uuder the especial Patronage of
HER MAJESTY AND HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT.

The following Directions will ensure an exact Fit, and will be found a most convenient "A work which corrects all errors of former works."_Times. knowledged to excel all other great coats. The cloth is made of Llama Wool, known to be

accommodation. The measure may be taken with a piece of tape, and reduced into inches, "Mr Lodge's Poerage must supersede all other works of the kind for two reasons; first, it

porous, yet naturally repellant of rain. In the neighbourhood of the extensive warcrooms, 114, stating the height of person, and if any peculiarity in figuro; also whether taken over a Coat, is on a better plan, and, secondly, it is better executed. We can safoly pronounce it to be the

Regent-street, a few small shops are so far unprincipled as to assume a similarity of name, inreadiest, the most useful, and exactest of modern works on the subject." ---Spectator. tending to impose upon strangers some trashy substitute. Messrs. Nicoll think it due to their

COATS, VESTS, &c.

Inches. TEOUSERS.

Inches! SAUNDERS AND OTLEY, Conduit-street.

own reputation thus to caution the public, and to suggest that a copy of the address be pre-

From Neck scam, not including Col

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From under the Legs to bottom of ment. Black Llama Cloth, from its soft elastic nature, is well adaptor for evening dress coats

From Hip Buttons to Bottom of

Trousers to be had only of the patentees. Each correct registered Paletot is stamped in the lining “H.

Skirt

sizo round top of Thigli (tighi) ALMANACK for 1846. This Manual contains all the usual information to be found in J. and D. Nicolí, 114, Regent-street, London."

From centre of Back to Elbow joint

Size round Call .. pocket-books and almanacks, tables for ascertaining the total price of any number of shares at

Continued to length of Sleeve at

Ditto Waist

Ditto Hips tions for shares in new companios-4 diary, with forns and directions for koeping & regular

the lato improvement of placing the balance level with the other wheels of the watch,

Size round top of Arm so as to runder it flat for tho waistcoat pocket, with the detached escapement, capped and

Size round Chest under the Coat and correct account of all purchases and sales. Useful hints to speculators. New Railway

HAT.
Size round Waist under the Coat ..

Measure size round the Head
Map of England, coloured, and corrected up to the present time. Also, lista of all established
jewelled in four holos, hand to mark the seconds, hard enamel dial, maintaining power to

READY MADE.

£ d

MADE TO MEASURE. and projected companies-showing tho amount of their capital--the amount paid up the

continue the action of the watch whilo winding, are offered in silver engine-turned cases, names of the chairmen and secretaries, &c.-Published by D. BOGUE, 86, Fleet-street, and may price six guincas cach, or in hunting cases six and a half guineas. An undertaking is gyen,

Beaver Taglionis

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Beaver Chesterfields or Codringtons o 10 6 be had, by order, of all Booksellers, in town and country.

shape, handsomely trimmed

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D'Orsay's, Athol's, Pembroke, and

Millud Cloth Great Coats, Velvet ColIMPORTANT TO THE COASTING TRADE.

every description of Winter Conts 1 5 0 lar and Cust

1 19 0 N.B.-Second-hand watches purchased in exchange. Just Published, price 28. 6d., greatly enlarged, the

Boys' Winter Coats in every stylo,

Tweed wrappers

0 18 GOLDEN FLAX HIP-MASTER'S GUIDE for 1846. By the REGISTRAR THE

CRAVAT

from COLLAR. — THE

086 Tweed Trousers

08 Winter Trousers, lined

0 A 6 Winter Trousers, in all the New SINGLE BANDS may be worn with the customary cravat, giving increased warmth

Winter doeskin..
0 10 6 Patterns

0 19 0 Directions respecting the delivery of the half-yearly returns required from the Owners or and compactness, by substituting Mnen bands, in place of the unsightly and troublesome tape

Dress Coats, edged
100 Doeskin Trousers

0 10 6 Masters of Coasting Vessels, with ample information, suggested by twelve months' working of strings, and avoiding the unsoemly

parting and irritation of the usual collar at the back of

Frock Coats, odgud
.. 15 0 Best or Dress Trousers

.. 160 the Merchant Seamen's Act. A List of Cancelled Mariners' Register Tickets. The Act (8 and the neck, by one linen band passing through the other. THE DOUBLE BANDS need no Roll Collar Vest ..

0 1 9 Dress Coats

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Double Breasted Vent .. ..o io Best Quality Mado

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Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits

0 18 6 Frock Coats N.B. Each Cravat Collar bears the name of "JOHN PATERSON, London, Registered 29th

. 1 13 6 Beamen. Also the Order in Council for the Examination of Master Mariners and Masters, with

Winter Trousers .. .. 0 3 0 Best Quality Made

. 3 3 0 Observations thereon. Also, a Fourth Edition, price 2s. 60., cloth, of tho August, 1845," and may be obtained at any of the principal Hosiers and Drapers in London Winter Vests

0 1 6 Cashmere Vests and the country. SCALE OF MEDICINES with which Merchant Vessels are required to be furnished,

.. 0 8 0

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Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits
By the late CHARLES ) RIZE ESSA Y.-FIFTEEN GUINEAS and FIVE

.. 160 Boys' Great Coats

.. 014 0 MARTHUR, M.D., Surgeon, Royal Navy. The Scale of Modicines will be found highly useful

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At four P.M., the enemy's fire slackened, and carts were seen to be employed

OPENING OF THE JAMAICA RAILWAY.

“ An Irish Lady.”—- We regret that we are not in possession of the information carrying away the dead and wounded from the batteries. The batteries were

The completion of a line of Railway from Kingston to Spanish Town,

quired by our fair Correspondent. surrounded by a body of cavalry 3000 strong, armed as lancers. At hali-past four, the gunner and soldiers in two of the enemy's batteries were seen to run from in Jamaica, is a most gratifying instance of colonial enterprise; and

“ Gyp," Ereter.-" Loudon's Magazine of Natural History” has been, for some

, at their guns, ard endeavour to pass the line of cavalry; these latter charged upon proves that the energies of the people have not been repressed even by 28. 60. them, and for a short time a severe skirmish was kept up between the two parties. the sweeping calamities of fire and tempest, incident to their country. " Breakwater,” Plymouth, is informed that the Illustrations of the New Houses of The gunners were ultimately driven back to their posts, and another attempt was Somewhat more than two years since we had to record the burning of a Parliament, of which he and his friends so highly approred, will be resumed in our repeated on their part with the like ill-success.

Journal. At six, P.2., the French Commander in Chief proposed to Captain Hotham to great part of the city of Kingston; and, it is with very different feelings

“B.C.,” Kirby-street, is thanked: the Sketches of Toronto shall appear shortly. land and carry the batteries. Captain Trehonart passed up the line of the that we now call attention to this town as a terminus of the newly com

“ An Anglesec Subscriber” had better subunit his legal question to a Solicitor. enemy's fire most gallantly, and landing at the highest fort, carried it, and the pleted Railway.

“ Sener" is quizzically inclined. enemy precipitately abandon this position. It appears the guns had been The opening took place on Friday, the 21st of November last. The “J. S. C.”--Couper's translation of Homer is unequally erecuted; "but, taken as a worked on the enemy's batteris by Englishmen, Americans, and negroes. A

event had been long and anxiously anticipated; and, in order to invest whole, and judged by those rules which should be applied to translations, it must be son of Admiral Brown made himself very conspicuous on the ramparts of one of it with the just degree of importance, his Excellency the Governor, the

pronounced the best translation of Homer which we possess." Thus saith the the batteries and escaped unhurt. The enemy's loss amounted to 120 negroes

Penny Cyclopaedia, voce " Cowper;" but, under “ Homer," "Perhaps, on the (gunners, &c.), found dead under their guns, and about 400 whites killed, and the Lieutenant Governor, the several heads of departments civil and mili

uhole, Chapman's is the best." These are, doublless, the opinions of two different like number wounded.

tary, the hon. Members of the Council and Assembly, and a large num- writers. English losy--10 killed, and 25 wounded.

ber of the more wealthy and influential members of the community, “R. A.," Regent's Park, should send specimens. French loss --18 killed, and 70 wounded.

were invited to attend the ceremony; and a most propitious day ren- " Memoria,” Lisburn.-The last edition of “ Dr. Grey's Memoria Technica;" modeLarge quantities of ordnance and stores were found in the works. Nineteen dered this attendance very general and numerous. An enormous crowd

rate price. brass guns were reserved, the rest of the ordnance destroyed. The Fullon, French of spectators was collected all around the stations, and several very ex

"S. Z.,” Hatfield.---The cheapest mode of proceeding from England to New York is steamer, had her paddles knocked away, and her chimney cut through, besides one hundred and seven shots in her hull. The San Martin had 104 shots in her tensive booths were filled with well-dressed females. His Excellency

as steerayje passenger in one of the liners.

“L. C.,” Clifford's Inn.--Orford was tried at the Old Bailey in 1840, and, being hull; the Dolphin riddled. Lieut. Brickdale, Satellite, killed ; Mr. G. Andrews,

the Earl of Elgin arrived at a little after eleven o'clock, attended by his insane, was sent for confinement to Bethlehem Hospital, where he now remains. clerk in charge, killed ; Lieut. Doyle, of the Philomel, killed.

brother, Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. Robert Bruce, and accompanied “ Loan" is not recommended to apply to either of the Loan Societies, which, in truth, According to another account, the loss of the combined iorces is-French, 18 by the Receiver General. He was received by a guard of honour from appear to be almost as unprofitable to lenders as to borrowers. dead and 70 wounded. Among the dead, Michaud, officer of the San Martin. the 1st West India Regiment, the band of that regiment playing the

“G. C.," "J. B.,” Antwerp, and “ W. L.," Stepney.---The promised View of Dublin Among the wounded, the officers are ---Hello, same ship ; Verneiz, of the Pannational anthem. After a short conversation with Mr. William Smith,

will be presented, gratis, to each Subscriber ; the day will be duly announced. dour ; Simmonean, Expeditive; and Daviel, Fulton. The English lost-10 dead

“A Constant Subscriber.”- We cannot speak to the literary character of the Dicand 25 wounded, and among the former are two officers, Lieutenant Brigdale, the Projector and Resident Director of the Company, and a recognition

tionary in question. Firebrand; and Andrews, Dolphin. The Fulton has received 104 shot, the Dolphin of the numerous gentlemen who were collected on the occasion, his Ex- “J. H.," Celibacy.- The Romish Clergy, generally, were compelled to a vow of Celi107. The San Martin has been literally drilled. Captain Trehouart had only one cellency was conducted at about half-past eleven o'clock to the hand- bacy in 1073. officer on board, and half the crew hors de combat, or 44 of 96.

some state carriage provided by the Company for the accommodation of “Pianissimo" is recommended to procure a copy of “ Wade's Hand-book for the The battle of Obligado is the more honourable to the two services in that it was her Majesty's representative, and the Company's new engine “ The

Piano-forte." not ships of the line and frigates, but merely brigs and even smaller vessels,

“A Subscriber from the Commencement" has sent us his own beau-ideal of an Illuswhich advanced against batteries well served, well mounted, and well defended Projector" having been attached, the train, consisting of some eight or

trated Newspaper; but, he seems to forget the multiplicity of tastes we have to by entrenchments and works prepared for three months previously, and which ten well filled carriages, started on the first railway excursion in the

study. were fought bravely for seven consecutive hours.

British West Indies; the excellent band of the 1st West India Regiment “J. S.," Incerness.--It is not our practice, knowingly, to decide Wagers. This victory will destroy the prestige which has hitherto favoured Rosas, and taking its stand in the last, third class, carriage, and playing lively airs. * An Admirer of Art.”— We have already engraved a specimen of the Boulogne and will open to the two intervening Powers a great work of civilisation.

Folkestone Steamers.
The train passed at a slow pace through the suburban portions of the
line, which were densely thronged on both sides with crowds of won-

* E. L.," Sheffield.--The ancestors of Prince Albert having been Sovereign Princes The Brazil Courier of the 13th of December gives the following version of this

at the time surnames were first adopted, had no necessity for taking one; and his dering citizens, who loudly cheered the novel exhibition as it passed gallant affair :

Royal Highness has not, therefore, we believe, any surname. On the part of the English there were the steamers Gorgon and Firebrand,

before them. These crowds were more or less to be seen along the “T. C. D."--The escutcheon of pretence should be borne in the manner indicated in Captain Hope; corvette Comus, Captain Inglefield; the brigs Philomel, Captain

whole line of railway. At the embankment through the morass, beyond Sketch No. 2. Sullivan; and the Dolphin, Captain Leving; the brigantine Funny, Captain Key. Hunt's Bay, generally known as “The Islands," the trains stopped, and “ Sable."--A rerbal description of Arms will suffice to obtain from the Heralds' Captain Hotham, commander-in-chief, on board the Gorgon.

his Excellency alighted, and walked forward with Lieut.-Col. Bruce, Coltege, at a trifling fee, a correct drawing of them, in case they are recorded in On the part of the French there were the steamer Fulton, Captain Mazeres; Mr. Smith, and the Engineer, Mr. Miller, in order to examine this diffi

the Office: if they be not, the cost of registration would amount to seventy-five the corvette Erpeditire, Captain de Miniac; the brigs Pandour, Captain du Pare;

guineas. cult work. At the new bridge over the Rio Cobre, the train made a San Martin, and the brigantine Proceda, Captain de la Riviere. Captain Tre

“ Hookey Walker."-St. Leon, the violinist and dancer, was a Jew, but recanted at honart was the commander-in-chief on board the San Martin.

second stoppage, in order to water the engine, and arrived at the Spanish Rome prior to his marriage with Cerito, the danseuse : Qf course, they approOn the 18th of November, the combined forces moored about three miles from Town terminus at about half-past twelve; the speed being kept very priately kissed the Pope's toe on the happy occasion. The real name of Mario, we Point Obligado.

low the whole distance, for the double purpose of allowing to the pas- have already stated several times, is the Count of Candia, one of the most ancient In the evening the Captains of the Fulton and Philomel went in a boat to re- sengers a view of the works, and of preventing the possibility of acci

titles of the Sardinian nobility. As to the other question, apply to any newsconnoitre the frontiers of the enemy's forces. They found four batteries estab

vender for information : the India Mails now arrive twice a month. dent amongst the crowd of spectators collected at both termini, as well lished on the right hank of the river. The batteries mounted abont 24 pieces of

“Philo-Harmonicus."--The inrention may be seen at Blagrore's Rooms, in Mortimerartillery, mostly of heavy calibre, besides several detached field-pieces. The as along the road.

street; or at Addison's, in Regent-street. river itself was barred by a stockade formed with 24 vessels, bound together by

At Spanish Town, the Governor descended, and proceeded to examine “S. G."--Collard, of Cheapside, can give the information touching the Geometrical three strong iron chains. This stockade was placed between the third and fourth the stations in course of erection, and the other works and designs of Pianoforte. batteries. At one of the extremities on the right bank were 10 fire-ships ready to the Company at that terminus. Meanwhile, the engine was adjusted to

“Il. H. F."-The canzonet, “There is a Joy," is dedicated to the Hon. Mrs. Norton be let go ; at the other extremity, at the left bank, was moored the Republicano the other end of the train, and his Excellency and the other passengers

by the composer, Mr. Thomas Haydon, and not by the author, as stated in our

Number of the 17th inst. (Rosas's brig), arined with many pieces of heavy calibre and designed to take in having taken their seats, the train started on its return at one o'clock,

“S. G."--Sir Edward Bulwer's article on the Water Cure is the most spirited en filade the opposing ships. Two of these batteries were nearly on a level with the river, and two others on peaks more or less elevated. Lastly, about 4,000 men

reaching the Kingston Station in about 40 minutes. The speed on the description of the system. Captain Claridge and Dr. Graham, cum multis aliis, infantry and cavalry, were posted so as to protect the shores, and oppose any return was, during a portion of the distance, considerably increased, a have also written on the subject. We have an antipathy to frigidum sine, unless landing. The works were very strong, and evidently under the direction of maximum speed of 30 miles an hour having been attained; but on

it be mired with Cognac. European Engineers, well acquainted with the rules of art ; and the tenacity of nearing Kingston, the rapidity was very greatly diminished, with the

“ J. T. R.” and “ Erica."- We do not know the works from which the lines referred resistance is to be attributed to the fact that the batteries were served by foreign

to are taken. same objects as those already stated. A second trip was shortly afterdeserters.

“ Bantam.”- The two Polkas, we replied at the time, did not suit our columns. On the morning of the 20th, as soon as the mist cleared away, the combined wards made, when a large number of other persons who had been Etoniensis." -- Valpy's “ Homer," "Horace," and " Virgil;" or Dr. Anthon's forces formed in three divisions for the purpose of attack. The first, under the

favoured with tickets took their seats, and were similarly taken along the “ Virgil.” orders of Captain Sullivan, and composed of the Philomel, the Expeditire, and the line and back, the return train on this occasion performing the distance “ Charlton.”—The Print and Number may be had at Is. schooners Fanny and Proceda, received orders to take position towards the south, (nearly 12 miles) in 25 minutes.

“ Philotechnos" is thanked for a long and interesting letter: we will reply anon. on the left bank, a little above the batteries, at about 700 metres distance, so as to At a little after two o'clock, his Excellency the Governor and his dis

“ One Taken In.”-an unstamped instrument (as an agreement), though an intake them en écharpe. This manæuvre succeeded perfectly, and firing commenced tinguished party, and about 120 of the civil and military authorities,

sufficient foundation for proceedings at law, may be used as evidence to defeat immediately on both sides.

fraud. Thus, where an unstamped agreement contained matter not requiring The second division, under the command of Captain Trehouart, composed of

and intluential gentlemen of the city, sat down to a superb de jeuner, matter, it was used as evidence of that matter, though invalid as evidence of the the San Martin, the Comus, the Pandour, and the Dolphin, took up a position provided at the expense of the Company, at the Victoria Rooms, in terms of the agreement. towards the north, quite close to the stockade, and in front of the batteries, and at Duke-street. William Smith, Esq., the Resident Director, took the “B. P." Cheapside.- As the separation referred to would not be legal, there could the same distance of 700 metres. President's chair, being supported on his right by the Earl of Elgin, the

be no “ claim” to the care of the children. This division was not only to attack the batteries, but also the republicans, Vice-Chancellor, Lieut.-Colonel Bush, 1st West India Regiment, and the

“ Correction.”—Cardinal Richelieu reas the farourite Minister and "ruler" of whose fire took it en filade, as before stated. Unfortunately, whilst the St. Martin

Louis XIII., who was an imbecile King and son of llenry IV. was anchoring, the wind happening to fail the vessels which followed her, the briz Bruce, the Attorney-General, the Hon. Thos. James Bernard, and the Hon. Duncan Robertson; and on his left by Lieut.-Col. the Hon. Robert

“A Constant Reader," St. John's-wood, should apply at the Office of the Registrar of was for a long time exposed to the fire of the batteries, and this fire was directed

Designs, 35, Lincoln's-inn-fields. against her with a greater fury because she was recognised as one of the Buenos Hon. Alexandre Bravo: opposite to Mr. Smith, and at the same table, “ Emilie E. C.”- The yearly subscription to our Journal is 26s. The postage of a Ayrean squadron captured before Monte Video. The generous efforts, however, sat the Speaker of the Assembly, with Lieut.-Colonel Warren, Adjutant

letter to Ceylon, via Southampton, is 1s.; the pre-payment optional. of the Dolphin to draw close, {succeeded in effectually assisting the San Martin by General, on his right, and Captain Darling on his left. John Nethersole,

“ An Annual Subscriber," Berkshire, can only demand of the Collector of Assessed the diversion of her artillery, and by drawing on herself a part of the enemy's fire. Esq., and David Smith, Esq., the manager, acted as Vice-Presidents.

Tares the customary printed receipt, uhich is not so specific as our Correspondent The San Martin bad already hier two only officers and several of her seamen seSeveral well-timed speeches were made; and the company did not sepa

appears to imagine. verely wounded. The Comits and the Pandour had, by this time, come to take

“S.N.C."— Yes; rerdict_“ Insanity." rate till a late hour. positions as near as the bank permitted, as well as the Fulton and the Proceda,

“J. C.”—Prince Esterhazy is not related to the Royal Family of Austria. Earl both of which Captain Trehouart made signal to join. The battle was then We perceive that the spirit of Railway enterprise is rife in Jamaica: Houth does not sit in the House of Lords. continued with spirit on both sides. Although the enemy distributed his shot in the Despatch, whence we have abridged the preceding Report, we find

Calebs.”—Tutors in families and the sons of clergymen are not exempt. Marrying pretty freely against all opponents, his especial fury was directed against the San advertised an Atmospheric line (Pilbrow's) from Milk River to Montego

will not gain an exemption.

" W. W."-No. Martin, throughout the engagement.

We have more than once answered the other question.
Bay (Westerly.)
This brig soon had 44 men placed hors de combat, two pieces dismounted, her

“J. E. E."-- The clubs receive members from the country. The term of service will rigging destroyed, her masts ready to fall, the mainmast alone having received

be fixed by the Government. Il balls. Notwithstanding all these disadvantages she continued to fight vigor

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK.

“F.J. R."--Surgeons are not erempted. ously, when another shot struck her chain-cable, and at length forced her to quit

"A Subscriber," Plymouth.--He is liable. her position. A bomb-shell from the Dolphin at the same moment set fire to the SUNDAY, Feb. 1.-Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.

"R. P."Yes. Republicano, which shortly after blew up.

MONDAY, 2.-Candlemas Day.

“Careless" will find the List of Bankers in one of Mr. Murray's excellent HandThe fire-ships were then launched by the enemy, but being turned by the TUESDAY, 3.--St. Blaise, the patron saint of the wool-combing craft, martyred

books. current, did not produce the intended effect. under Dioclesian, A. D. 289.

“G. S.," Sloane Square, is thanked. The third division, under the command of Captain Hotham, composed of the WEDNESDAY, 4.-G. H. Harlow died, 1819.

“ Vizir's Drury Lane Play-bill” is not a century old, and is worth but a trifle. Gorgon and Firebrand (the Fulton had joined the second division), had waited in THURSDAY, 5.—Sir Robert Peel born, 1788.

" More,” Peg, will not be liable to be drawn for the Militia until after his next birthobservation at the distance of 1500 metres from the farthest battery, throwing Friday, 6.--Charles II. died, 1685--Dr. Priestley died, 1804.

day. thence hollow projecticles in all directions.

SATURDAY, 7.-Mary Queen of Scots beheaded, 1587.

"J. G.,” Frogmore.---Savings Banks are a safe but not productive investment for Captain Hope of the Firebrand, went in his boat into the midst of the fire to

money. break the chains which united the stockade.

High WATER at London-bridge for the Week ending February 7.

“J. M. L.”—Mr. N. M. C., the marine artist, resides at Plymouth, with his father. His intrepidity was crowned with the most complete success. When once the

Monday. Tuesday. | Wednesday. | Thursday. I Friday. | Saturday.

We have not room for the Enigma, or to reply to the other questions. chains were broken, the strong current opened the line of vessels forming the

"Alpha."-A Memoir of Lord Brougham is prefired to a rolume of his “ “Opinions," stockade, and the Fulton immediately took advantage to pass through and place

lately published. We remember to have seen a Sketch of Mr. Sheil, in the “ New herself in a position higher up, so as to cross her fire with that of the first 6 10 6 33 6 55 7 187 438 118 479 27 10 8 10 49 11 29 0 0

Monthly Magazine." division.

“Lymington” should apply to Messrs. Simmonds and Ward, 18, Cornhill. It was at this period that Captain Trehouart, quitting the San Martin, which

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

“T. N. W."— The Railway Return may be had at the Parliamentary Paper Office, was totally disabled for further service, went on board the Gorgon to concert with

Great Turnstile, Holborn. his colleague, Captain Hotham. Thence he passed to the Erpeditive, and made “A Lady Subscriber" is reminded that two Portraits of Signor Sirori appeared in

A few Replies are necessarily deferred. the signal of union to the Pandour and Proceda; he then ordered his three ships No.57 of our Journal.

Tue Militia.-"C. W. J.,” Hull, and “ An Apprentice."--Apprentices, i bound to run aground at pistol-shot distance from the batteries, upon which they threw “A. J. S.” is thanked for his communication respecting the Rabbit Show: on some

under a seven years' indenture, are exempt from serving in the Militia. -* J. 0.,' a shower of grape. The corvette Comus came up quickly to sustain this intrepid future occasion, we will make the amende.

and “Inquistior," will not be erempt.-" Cymro," 0.rford, will not be liable to be maneuvre. At the same time, Captain Hotham disembarked, with much skill “C. F. L.” has anticipated the advice we ourselves should have tendered under the

drawn for the Militia i he be a Student of the University.-“ X. X.” will be and vigour, 325 English soldiers. This determined conduct on the part of the circumstances in question.

liable. two commanders, executed with equal bravery and success, overcame the last "S. A."-Queen Elizabeth, in her sixteenth year, became a proficient in Greek and

INELIGIBLE.-“ On a late lamented Poetess.”_"E. R. M.," Dorset Square, resistance of the enemy, and decided the day.

Latin; and, subsequently, translated from the Greek “ Boethius's Consolations of

" Kunigunda." The tirst English detachment, under the command of Captain Sullivan, had

Philosophy:" the Royal MS. was discovered, some years since, in the State Paper been received on landing by a heavy fire of musketry from the enemy in ambush Office.

** SUPPLEMENT, GRATIS !_We have printed with our Journal in an adjoining wood; but the arrival of the rest of the troops, under the orders

“A T'ee-Totaller” had better leave the uncharitable conduct complained of to find of this week, a Full Report of the interesting Proceedings in the of Lieut. Hindle, quickly put the enemy to fight, notwithstanding the efforts its own lerel. of their cavalry, which were charging and ruthlessly slaughtering the English “A Pioneer,” Sunderland, is thanked for his correction of the artist's error.

House of Commons, on the occasion of Sir Robert Peel proposing infantry.

“ W.” informs us that, besides the churches named in our description of St. Mary the New Measures of the Government, on Tuesday night. We Captain Trelouart having likewise landed with his men, shortly after joined Magdalene's, at Taunton, the fine Collegiate Church at Manchester includes, in its the English, and took possession of the batteries, on which the enemy discontinued

hope this will be acceptable to our Subscribers, and prove to them plan, a nave and four aisles. further resistance.

“A Subscriber from the Commencement” is assured that “the broom appears in our determination, at any sacrifice of cost, to give full information On the morning of the 21st additional forces landed, and completed the

our Irish artist's original Sketch of the Kerry Cottage, in No. 193 of our Journal. destruction of the batteries. The gun carriages were destroyed, and the guns

on Questions of great public importance. Our Subscriber remarks, in correction of the Sketch of Charlet, in No.194, that broken or cast into the river. Ten bronzed cannons only were preserved, and "he was a very tall, hanulsome man (6 ft. 1 or 2 inches), and stout in proportion,

ERRATUM.- From our description of the Patent Enamelled Pearl, Glass, and shipped on board the combined squadron. All this day the allied forces remained with a certain nobleness of gait,--allogether, a regular artistical type, such as you

Papier-Mâché Works, in a former No. of our Journal, the reader may, proashore without being in the least disturbed. only see in France."

bably, imagine that Mr. Lane is the proprietor of the Establishment in KingIt was during the hottest part of this remarkable engagement that Captain "J. C.,” Alfred-place, is thankell for “ The Golden Casket,” but we cannot promise

street, Covent Garden; whereas, such is the property of Mr. Cheshire. Hotham wrote to his colleague, Captain Trehouart, the words underneath to insert the translations. quoted--words equally honourable to the writer and to the party addressed :-“If * Johannes." --- Mr. Joseph Planta was, for some years, principal librarian at the the title of brave' has ever been deserved, it is by you and your crews." British Museum, and a yentleman of high antiquarian attainments. He died in THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. “Si le titre de “brave' a jamais été merité, c'est par vous et vos équipages."

1827. The engagement with the batteries began at 10 A.M., and lasted till 5 P.M., “K. C B.”— We hare not at hand a copy of the specification of "the Queen's Ink,” during which time there was an incessant firing. From 5 to 7 P.M., the landing inrented by Sir G. S. Mackenzie; so that we cannot describe the process of its

LONDON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1846. and the destruction of the works took place.

manufacture. It may, however, doubtless, be found in the Repertory of Patents We have received the following from a Correspondent on board the Cyclops :- for the past year. Mr. Bain is a fir-rate authority on Electric Clocks: we “ I believe the vessels were chietly in their positions by half-past ten a.m. I believe he has established a manufactory in Edinburgh.

The debate on the Address, usually an unimportant one, was, on could not learn whether Rosas's brother died from wounds or other causes : he “An Old Subscriber," Cork, is thanked for his corrections. commanded the post which is supposed to liave been the strongest held by Rosas. " Troutbeck."- Mr. Landells, Engraver, 6, Bride-court, Blackfriars.

the present occasion, of the greatest interest. This was not due The Slave-Trade was very brisk at Rio Janeiro, on account of our cruisers being “109, Manchester,” should refer to “Murray's Grammar" to settle the “shall or solely to the explanations—both Ministerial and from the Oppoemployed in the River Plate. We bring home a French Secretary of Legislature will dispute." from Buenos Ayres, and the Master (Mr Coffey), and two of the crew of the Eng- “C. P.”—The cost of a marriage license, special, is .£5; not special, 108.

sition--of all the circumstances that produced and attended the lish brig Catherine, of Whitchaven, Cumberland, which sprung a leak between “Serutator.”—The custom of giving rails to servants has long been discontinued in “ Crisis,” nor did it reside wholly in the revelation of the acceptMonte Video and Rio Janeiro (in ballast): they were obliged to run her on shore high society. to save their lives, near the river Chucy, adjoining the Oriental boundary. Oribe's "II. E. N.," Crane-court, should refer to the last “ Nary List."

ance by the Premier of the principle of Free Trade to its fullest party took possession of her, and plundered her and the crew of everything; but “C. F.C."- When the affairs of the East India Company are again brought promi-extent-startling though that revelation has been. There is a Captain Coffey saved his chronometer, sextant, and watch, by having them in an nently before the public, the promised paper shall appear.

deeper interest still awakened by the whole debate, which, from the old clothes'-bag. They were detained, as prisoners of war, four months ; but at "Laurar Augusta."- We have not room to reply. length were given up to our Adiniral in the Plate. Capt. Coffey states that Mr. “ W. L.,” St. Cross, Ilinchester, suggests that adrantage might be taken of the

turn it took, involved no less than the most difficult questions of the Fiddy, the American Consul at Moldinado, was very kind to hiin and crew-re- sagacity of Dogs in training them to discover incendiaries.

theory of party and representative Government, and what may be lieving them in every manuer le possibly could; and that one of his crew had “ A Subsriber." -The London Orphan Asylum, (Office, 10, St. Mary A.xe), provides called the morality of statesmanship and politics. been murdered, having straggled from his companions after nightfall: he had for destitute orphan children of either sex. The British Orphan Asylum, (Office, evidently been wounded with some sharp instrument about the face; and 11, Abchurch Lane), has similar provisions.

There are two conflicting theories on this great question so placed in a leaning position against a bank in a pool of water, stripped of all the “ A Subscribor,” Clonmel, is thanked; but we hare not room for the long enigma. directly opposed to each other, that it is impossible to reconcile clothes about him of any value-money he had none; and Capt. C. thinks, had “ Cestrian," Manchester.--- Midshipmen are educated for their profession at the Royal them ; either may be adopted, but both it is impossible to entertain the news of the above action reached before they were given up, that his whole crew would have shared the same fate--from the ill-feeling that appeared to exist Admiralty, with whom, te opane, the movie named by - Cestrian" would have little together. One theory requires from a statesnian the most rigid from the nauves against both English and French."

or no influence, V it be not altogether informal.

consistency, as it is called—that is to say, he must never change

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down, so as to allow a square mainsail to be set when sailing, and still using the That, in a bed-post's twinkling, it ran through

GAME THE EIGHT:. two foremost boilers, thus working half her power at the same time, saving a The provinces and manufacturing

body,

WHITE (Rousseau). BLACK (Stanley). WHITE (Roussean). BLACK (Stanley) considerable consumption of coals. This is an excellent contrivance, as there are

1. KP two

KP two
And gave a sudden vigour to the League,

20. K R to K Kt 3rd K to KR 2nd four small funnels, instead of one large one, which is a great advantage, as the

2. K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd Which always showed the greatest want of taste

21. B to Q B 4th ship will not be wholly disabled by losing one, two, or even three funnels, like the

KBP two 3. Q P two P takes P

22. Q to her and Q Kt P two t one-funnel ship would be on hers being carried away; her one funnel lost, she For thin and wholesome food—such food as mine.

4. K B to Q B 4th Q P one

23. B to K B sq

Q Pone has lost all. And those incessant talkers barked about

5. Kt takes P Q Kt to K 4th 24. Q R to Q sq

QR to K 2nd The Terrible has two magazines, and two shell-rooms, one of each before the The curry-powder, Norfolk's new found food

6. K B to Q Kt 3rd Q BP two

25. KR P one K R to K sq engine-room, and one abaft for the safety of the vessel, to prevent any powder For peasants' bodies!

7. K Kt to B 3rd Kt takes Kt (ch) 26. Q BP one QB P one passing the engine-room when firing the guins. She can store 400 tons of coals So was I, half upset by Leaguers’ hands,

8. Q takes Kt K Kt to B 3rd 27. KR to K 3rd R takes R below the lower deck, and is prepared on the midship part of the deck to take 200

9. Q B to K Kt 5th K B to K 2nd 28. P takes R And then, by Peel's new scheme outright despatched; or 300 tons more, packed in bags, as a defence from shot to the engines and boil

Q to K 2nd 10. Q Kt to B 3rd Castles

29. K to B 2nd I

to her 3rd ers, filling up a space of 18 feet. In addition to her thick, substantial, solid sides, Cut off, even at a time when corn was cheap,

11. Castles on K side Q B to K 3rd 30. K Kt P one Q R P two she has good capacity, and if required for any particular service can carry moré Uncompensated, un-prepared, un-loved,

12. Kt to Q 5th * Q B takes Kt 31. B to K Kt 2nd Q Kt P one s coal in sacks. No care for you and your unpaid accounts,

13. Q B takes Kt QB takes P 32. B takes Q P i to Q sa With regard to the conveyance of troops, she can berth 1000 men under cover,

14. B takes B The country's suffering laid upon my head!

Q takes B on her second gun-deck, independent of her ship's company, their berth being Oh! rascally-oh! rascally—most rascally!

33. B to K Kt8th (ch)|| K takes B 15. Q to K 3rd Q to K sq

34. Q takes Q R takes Q below, forward, and the officers' cabins, gun-room, &c., abaft; so that each gun

16. KR to K sq B to Q B 3rd 35, R takes R

B to K 5th deck is entirely clear, and always ready for action, without removing a bulkhead, If you have pluck and money, bear it not;

17. Q to K Kt 5th KRP one 36. R to Q R 6th Ptakes Q BP and the deck being perfectly free from the captain's cabin abast, to the bow of the Let not the noble land of England be

18. Q to K B 4th Q to her 2nd 37. P takes P vessel. She is constructed in the strongest and most substantial manner, on Mr. A place of cotton-mills and devil's-dust.

19. KR to K 3rd Q R to K sq

Black resigns. Lang's improved method of uniting the frame timbers, making her perfectly But howsoe'er thou pitchest into Peel, water-tight, so that she would swim, even if her external keel and plank were off Respect the Iron Duke! Leave him his proxies.

* Badly calculated. After such a lapsus Black ought to have won the game. her bottom. This method is also adopted in the Royal Albert, 120 guns, now in

† Black has now an excellent game. A pawn more, and a better position than her frame, and may be seen on the slip in Woolwich dockyard. As for the taunts of you, his brother Peers,

his opponent, should have been enough to secure the victory. The engine-room of the Terrible is most splendid; on deck, the whole length of They cannot sting him. Fare thee well, at once!

His best move. Had he played the R to K sq, Black would have advanced the engine-room, are gratings, open and well ventilated by hatchways, giving If you put up with this, you soon will be

the K B Pawn. light and air tu the engineers, stokers, &c. It is an admirable plan, such as no Out of the frying-pan into the fire.

$ This is an egregious fault. He had evidently expected to gain a piece if White steamer as yet has the advantage of; and each boiler has a separate hatch- Adieu! adieu! adieu! Remember me.

took the Q Pawn, but overlooked the subsequent check of the Bishop at Kt 8th. way, and may be readily taken out for repair, without interfering with the other

|| After this, Black's game is hopeless. White gains the exchange,” and the boilers. This method, of Mr. Lang's invention, prevents the necessity of ripping

[Exit Ghost of Sliding Scale. The DUKE remains in an attitude Pawns must fall ultimately under the power of the Rook. up the deck, which is the case with other steamers when the boilers are required of mingled despair and disgust.

GAME THE NINTH. to be taken out from those vessels, and there, too, the deck covering the boilers, the engineers and stokers have the light admitted by the hatchway over the en

WHITE (Stanley). BLACK (Roussean). WHITE (Stanley). BLACK (Rousseau). 1. K P two

KP two gines only.

25. Q to K Kt 4th K Kt P one The Terrible's engines are 800 horse-power, by Maudslay, Sons, and Field, and

CHESS.

2. K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd 26. R to K sq R to B 5th show to advantage in this large war-steamer. Her decks have hatchways in

3. K B to Q B 4th K B to Q B 4th 27. Q to Kt 3rd Kt to K 2nd various parts, scuttles, skylights, &c., for ventilating the ship even to the lower

4. Q P one Q P one 28. Q P one

Kt to K Kt 3rd TO CORRESPONDENTS.

5. KRP one parts of her hull; and there are many other conveniences too numerous to men

K Kt to B 3rd 29. Q Kt P one Q Kt P one tion, contributing to the efficiency of the ship and the comforts of the officers “T. A. D.”—We have answered the same questions fifty times. You should refer to

6. Q Kt to B 3rd Q B to K 3rd 30. Q P one

QRP two and crew, so that she may be said to be the largest and most perfect war-steamer the Laws of Chess.

7. B to Q Kt 3rd Q to K 2nd 31. QB P one Kt to K 2nd

KR P one ever built. The Terrible is commanded by Captain Ramsay, late of the Dee “ W. K.," Hayes.-Study the Elementary Lessons in the “ Chess Player's Chro

8. Q Kt to K 2nd

32. Q to her B 3rd Kt to Kt 3rd nicle." steam-vessel, and she is to have a complement of 240 officers, men and boys.

You can have two or more Queens on the board at once.

9. Q B to K 3rd B takes B

33. Q to K 3rd K to R 4th

10. P takes B Nautical Standard. “Z.," Southampton.- If, in Problem 103, the Black King is moved to ( 3rd, White

Q R to Q sq 34. Q Kt P one P takes P obviously mates with his Q at K Kt 3rd

11. Q Kt to K Kt 3rd Q P one The paddle-wheels of this stupendous steamer are 34 feet in diameter ; and

35. P takes P K Kt P one 12. P takes P

Kt takes P when experimentally turned in the basin, a few days since, they so agitated the “H. W. M.”—In the position sent, the Black King cannot take the Rook.

36. P takes P (ch) R takes P 13. B takes Kt

R takes B water, as to put all the vessels in active motion around her, causing them to jump

37. Q B P one Kt to B 5th "Teosovouwv,” Cambridge.-Decidedly drawn, it appears to us.

14. Castles Castles

38. K Kt P one K R to K Kt sq and toss about like little cock-boats, tearing the timbers by which they were fas- “M. E. B."-It should have been “ Pawn takes Pawn en passant, or in passing." 15. KP one tened to the shore from their sides, and otherwise damaging the vessels moored

R to Q 2nd

39. K to R 2nd Ptakes P The Duke of Wellington is a Chess Player. alongside the quay; and, when the Terrible broke from her lashings, she went Christopher M.,” Edinburgh.-- The position is certainly curious. You would check

16. K Kt to R 2nd Kt to Q Kt 5th * 40. P takes P

K to Kt 3rd

17. Q R P one Kt to B 3rd ahead and brought down some of the stone-work of the basin.

41. Q P one

P takes P with the Kt, and then play it to K 3rd to imprison the Queen, after which all is 18. K Kt to his 4th B takes Ktt 42. P takes P

KR to his sq (ch) easy enough.

19. Q takes B Q to K 3rd 43. K to Kt sq K R to his 6th A GOSSIP ABOUT THE CORN-LAWS.

"A šlow Coach."- We cannot at the moment give an opinion upon your new nota- 20. Kt to K B's 5th Á Kt P one s 44. K to B 2nd R to his 7th (ch) tion. It appears very simple ; and, for the purpose of transcribing games while

21. Kt takes R P (ch) K to R 2nd 45. K to B 3rd The riddle of the week is read. Sir Robert has, for once in his life,

K to R 4th they were being played, would doubtless be useful.

22. R takes K B P

46. Q to her R 7th K to Kt 4th been bold and open. He has thrown over the principle of Protection, “S. Š.," and " É. H.C.” Hull. The work you name is immeasurably inferior, as

(ch) |

Q R takes R 47. Q to K 7th (ch) a tert-book, to either “Heydebrant's Hand-buch,” or “Jaenisch's Treatise on the

23. Q takes Q

K takes Kt made Cobden an oracle, and flung the country gentlemen, cruelly and

And White wins.
Openings."

24. Q B P one

Q R to B 3rd remorselessly, into the Slough of Despond. Still there is tenderness in “Süvio Pellico."— Unquestionably drawn. the way he handles these venerable relics of a by-gone system. “C. B. W.” -- We have not space to give the Solution in 17 moves, which you require;

* This last move appears the result of imperfect calculation. Black's object but you will find it at the end of Vol. I. of the “ Chess Player's Chronicle,” in which

was to check with his Q at her B 4th, when the Kt was attacked by the Rook's They are to linger in life for three years, then to depart, unblessed the Problem first appeared.

Pawn, by which he expected to win the Q B P, but, unfortunately, he forgot that and we hope, even by Dukes and farmers, unregretted. This Sir Robert

“ W. P. T.”-In our next we shall probably give the result of the match between
Messrs. Stanley and Rousseau. Our last intelligence gave an account of the play would have improved his position had he played the Q to K Kt 4th instead of thus

the interposition of his adversary's R at K B's 2nd prevented the capture. He means for kindness, but it is a cruel mercy; it is only prolonging the to Saturday, Dec. 20th, rchen, in all, 23 games had been got through-Mr. Stanley losing time. anticipatory agonies of those who believe that with Corn-laws must winning ten, Mr. Rousseau seven, and six having been drawn.

| Anything but judicious. What possible advantage could Black propose to fall Church, State, Constitution, Funds, Law, and everything that is “G. &. C. M." --- Buy Tomlinson's " Amusements in Chess." “Z. Q. W.”--- We have no knowledge of the new game-Chess for four persons. himself by this exchange ?

* This follows of course, and should have been foreseen. The game at this worth preserving in England. It is like granting a reprieve of three « W. H. A." -The notation adopted in the translation of M. Heydebrant's great stage is utterly irretrievable. days to an unhappy convict when he has made up his mind to take the

work is that used in the Chess articles of this Journal. You may readily solve the

$ Q to K Kt 3rd appears the best move, but even that would lose “ The ex

problem alluded to by first moving Kt to K 4th (ch); then, King to his 2nd; and, change” and a Pawn. dance upon nothing to-morrow morning, that he may learn to like his finally, B to Q B 6th.

|| White plays very well, exacting to the uttermost the penalty of his opponent's destiny by thinking of it. The Duke of Richmond will be haunted by

“True Chess."-Strictly speaking, you are right; but some latitude has been claimed
by problem makers from time immemorial.

Had White taken the Kt, Black could have drawn the game. the phantom of this ghost of Protection, stalking about with its three

• Birlibi.”—You must give no credence to the reports of the French papers on the years lease of upper air, and dinning into his ear the horrid tale of Peel's subject of the great Chess Match between England and France. So far from

GAME THE TENTH.
M. St. Amant having been victorious, he was beaten without a chance.

WHITE (Rousseau). BLACK (Stanley). WHITE (Rousseau). BLACK (Sta nley) treachery and unnatural murder of this most ill-treated of enactments. “ Chessophilus.”—There is no error in the position of the pieces in Problem 104. 1. KP two

KP two

26. R to K 6th K to Q 2nd We could write a political “Hamlet,” the characters to run somewhat Look again, and you roill find that if the King take the Queen, mate can be 2 K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd 27. R to Q Kt 6th K B to Q sa thus:

effected in fewer moves.

3. Q P two P takes P

28. R takes Q Kt P, ch K to B 3rd I “ Lolli."- We cannot consent to reprint the blindfuld games you mention. They 4. K B to Q B 4th Q P one

29. R takes Kt P R takes B (ch) Claudius, King of Denmark Sir Robert Peel.

were probably obtained at some cost and trouble, and are, therefore, the rightful 5. Kt takes P * Q Kt to K 4th 30. K to Q 3rd R to K 3rd Hamlet The Duke of Richmond. property of the newspaper in which they appeared.

6. K B to Q 3rd QBP 2

31. R to K Kt 6th R to Q 3rd (ch) Ophelia Sir John Tyrell.

Solutions by “ Wm. W- -r," "J. M.," Leeds ; “An Amateur,” “R. T.," “ The 7. K Kt to B 3rd Q B to K Kt 5th 32. K to his 2nd Kt to K 5th Horatio The Duke of Buckingham. Captain,” “G. W.," "R. M.," Norwich;

8. K B checks “H. C. M.," "E. W. R.,” Shrop

Q Kt to Q 2nd 33. R takes R (ch) Kt takes R shire; The Duke of Newcastle.

“ A. L.," Holkham; “E. C.," “ Phillip," “ D.," " A. and J. Wallace," 9. Q Kt to B 3rd K Kt to B 3rd Polonius

34. Kt to Q sq Kt to K B 4th “Peon," "

," “ T'ippoo Saib,” “Cosmo," Alpha,” “R. T.," Cantab; “C. B. W.,'

10. B to K Kt 5th Q R to B sq 35. Q BP one KR Pone Ghost The Sliding Scale.

“J. G.,” “R. M. C.,'
;" “ Twig," and " A Member of the Jersey Club," are correct. 11. Castles

KRP one

36. K to B 3rd Kt to R 5th (ch) The scene on the platform in which Hamlet holds discourse with the Those by “M. E. B.,” “Sir G. S." (who will find his former solution acknou- 12. Q B to K B 4th QR Pone

37. K to Kt 3rd B to Q B 2nd (ch) Ghost, might run, with the necessary alterations, in this fashion :ledged as correct in our last), “Dr. W.,” “Cantab," “F. R S.," and "A Slov 13. B takes Kt (ch) Q takes B

38. K to R 3rd Kt to K Kt 3rd Coach,” are wrong.

14. K R to K sq KB to K 2nd 39. K Kt P one K to Q 4th SCENE—The Agricultural Society's Rooms, 17, Bond-street.

15. K P one P takes P

40. KB P one K to Q B 5th

16. Q takes Q (ch) Re-enter GHOST OF SLIDING SCALE and the DUKE OF RICHMOND.

Q B takes Q 41. Kt to K Band Kt to K 4th PROBLEM No. 10 6.

17. K Kt takes P Q B to K 3rd 42. K to Kt 2nd Kt to Q 6th Duke. Whither will Peel lead us? Speak—I'll go no further.

18. K Kt to his 6th P takes Kt 43. Kt takes Kt K takes Kt Ghost of Sliding-Scale. Mark me!

From the MS. Problems contributed by M. Anderssen, of Breslau.

19. R takes B QR to B 3rd 44. KRP two P takes P Duke. I will !

R takes R 20. Q R to K sq

45. K Kt P one White to play first and mate in three moves.

P takes P

21. R takes R Ghost.

46. P takes P My hour is almost come,

K to Q 2nd

K to Q B 7th BLACK,

22. R to Q Kt 6th K to Q B sqt 47. Q Kt P two Q BP one When I to Cobden and tormenting Bright

23. K to B sq

48. Q R P two K takes P Must render up myself!

24. K to his 2nd P to K Kt 4th 49. Q Kt P one P takes P Duke. Alas, poor Ghost !

25. B to K 5th 1 R to K sq $ 50. P takes P K to Q 5th Ghost. Pity me not; but lend thy serious hearing

White surrenders. To what I shall unfold.

Duke.

Speak-I am bound to hear.

* Mr. Rousseau appears but imperfectly acquainted with the resources of this Ghost. So art thou to revenge when thou shalt hear.

beautiful opening. Instead of castling, as in a previous game, or taking the Duke. Speak!

pawn, as he did in this, he should have played QB P one square.

† The last few moves are very well played by White, and up to this point we Ghost. I am Protection's Ghost,

should certainly take his game for choice. Doom'd for three years to live as Sliding Scale,

By thus placing the B in front of the K, White prompts his adversary to And to come down from ten shillings per quarter,

make a good move. Either the King should not have been moved to his 2nd, or, Till, when thy price is up to fifty-three,

being there, the Bishop should not have been stationed where he now is. To four I fade away. But that I am forbid

$ While the Rook remained on Q square, Black was in some peril, for his To tell the secrets of the Commons' House,

enemy threatened to play Kt to Q R 4th, then give up Rook for Knight, and finally

mate at Q Kt 6th. I could a tale unfold, whose startling facts

|| Bad as this is, he appears to have had no better move. Would make the country blush; shock all the 'squires;

If he had checked at Q 6th, instead of capturing the Pawn, Black would Fright e'en the Dukes—those stars among the Peers;

equally have gained a piece. Make savage and combined clubs to part,

GAME THE ELEVENTH. And each particular member stand aghast

WHITE (Stanley.) BLACK (Rousseau). , WHITE (Stanley). BLACK (Rousseau). Like France before our fierce Militia-men!

1. KP two

Q B P two * 11. B takes Kt KB P takes B But such a tale of scandal must not be

2. K B P two KP one

12. Q Kt P one f P takes PS

3. K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd 13. P takes P Printed in black and white. List! list! oh, list!

K B to K 2nd 4. Q BP one QP two

14. Q B P one 11 Q B to K 3rd If thou didst ever thy dear Corn-law love,

5. P takes P P takes P 15. Q Kt to B 3rd

Q R to Q sq Resist Free-Trade—that most infernal humbug!

6. Q P two K Kt to B 3rd 16. P takes P

B takes P Duke. Humbug!

7. K B to Q 3rd K Kt to K 5th 17. Kt takes Kt B takes Kt Ghost. Humbug most foul, as humbug always is;

8. Castles KBP two

18. Q R takes P K B to Q B 4th

9. K Kt to K 5th But this, of all humbugs, the most intol'rable.

Q to K B 3rd 19. Q to K R 5th (ch) 10. Q B to K 3rd Q BP one

Black resigns.
Duke. Teach me to show it—that I, with phrase as glib
As Mr. Cobden's, or the tongue of Bright,

* It appears by this opening that we were mis-informed as to the players May talk in market towns.

having mutually agreed to play King's pawn two squares for their first move Ghost. I find thee apt;

WHITE.

every game. And duller should'st thou be than the fat pig

+ This is premature. His first object should have been the development of his That wins the prize with ease in Baker-street.

forces. Would'st thou not stir in this ? Now, Richmond, hear,

1 Through the too forward situation of Black's unsupported pawn White is en'Tis given out that, talking through the country,

THE GREAT CHESS MATCH IN AMERICA.

abled to break them up at once. The Leaguers killed me—saying that the Duke

GAME THE SEVENTH.

$ Any attempt to sustain the Q B P by the Kt's pawn would have been un

availing, for White would instantly have answered with “QRP two," and thus Shall be, by forgèd votes of Corn League freeholders,

WHITE (Stanley). Black (Roussean). WHITE (Stanley). Black (Rousseau). have gained a still more marked advantage in position.
Swamped out and out. But know, thou noble man,

1. K P two KP two 19. K R to Q sq Kt takes B

|| White evidently sees where the strength of his game lies. The Villain that did floor the Sliding-scale,

2. K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd 20. Q takes Kt Kt to K B 5th f But for this almost incredible blunder Black might yet have retrieved the

3. K B to Q B 4th Now guides the Crown !

K B to Q B 4th 21. Kt to K sq Q R to K 3rd game. He should have castled, and then the Bishop to Q B 4th would have done Duke.

4. Q P one Q P one

R to K Rt 3rd

22. Q to K B 3rd Oh ! my prophetic soul ! Sir Robert !

him telling service. 5. KRP one K Kt to B 3rd 23. Kt to K Kt 2nd KBP two 1 Ghost. Ay, that low-man-the Cotton-spinner's son !

6. Q Kt to B 3rd Q B to K 3rd 24. Q P one

KBP takes P With offerings of place, fat sinecures

DEATH OF RICHARD LATHAM, Esq., F.L.S., &c.—This gentleman, who was a 7. B to Kt 3rd KR P one

25. B takes P

Kt to K 3rd (But sinecures and places have the power

8. Q Kt to K 2nd Q Kt to K 2nd 26. B to K B 5th

life governor of Christ's and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals, a life subscriber to St.

K to R sq
So to seduce), won to his Free-trade schemes

9. Kt to K Kt 3rd Q to Q 2 27. B takes Q R takes Q

Ann's Schools, life subscriber to the Licensed Victualler's School and Asylum, 10. QB P one The votes of our most seeming active friends.

Q Kt to K Kt 3rd 28. Kt to R 4th KR takes Kt (ch)

fellow of the Linnean Society, and for upwards of a quarter of a century acting 11.Q B to K 3rd

partner in the eminent brewery of Sir Henry Meux and Co., died on Saturday B to Q Kt 3rd

R takes P (ch)

29. P takes R Oh, Richmond ! what a falling-off was there' 12. Q to her 2nd Castles, on K side 30. K to R2d R takes B (ch)

morning in the 79th year of his age, at his residence, Bayswater Villa, Bayswater, From me—who have kept prices at that height, 13. Castles, on K side Q R to K sq * 31. K takes R Kt takes Q P

after a brief illness of a few days. That they maintained your rents, even at the pitch 14. K B to Q B 2nd QB P two 32. K R to K B sq Kt to K 3rd

AWFUL INSTANCE OF SUDDEN DEATH.-On Tuesday Mr. Baker held an inThey reached to with war prices—they to condescend

15. Q R P two K B to Q B 2nd 33. K to Kt 4th Kt to KB 5th quest at the Woolpack, Pear-street, St. Luke's, on the body of Elizabeth Johnson, Unto Free-Trade, whose good to them is poor, 16.Q B P one Q B takes KRPI 34. R takes Kt P takes R

aged seventy-two years. On Sunday evening, whilst the deceased was making 17. P takes B Q takes P Compared with mine!

35. Kt to Kt 6th (ch) K to R 2nd

her bed, she suddenly fell on the floor and instantly expired. The deceased had 18, Q to K 2nd K Kt to his 5th 36. K to B 5th But, soft ! methinks I hear St. James's clock

often expressed her conviction that she should die suddenly. A medical gentleman

attributed death to a cancer in the stomach of old standing. Verdict, "Died by Brief let me be: whilst I kept up your prices,

Black abandons the Game.

the visitation of God.” My custom always, in bad years, or good,

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH IN THE STREET ---On Tuesday evening, between Upon our cause, a march the Premier stole,

* We should have ventured on taking the K R P at once.

seven and eight o'clock, as Dr. Pearse, a gentleman fifty years of age, residivg in With talk of blighted 'tater-crops and famine,

+ This Pawn might have been more advantageously taken three or four moves Marsham-street, Westminster, was returning to his residence from visiting a And, thro' the columns of the press, did pour earlier, it appears to us.

patient, when in Peter-street, he suddenly staggered and fell on the pavement.

KR P one, with a view to regain the lost piece, would have been better play. Every possible medical assistance was rendered, but all endeavours to restore Commissioners' reports—whose vile effect

$ It was a great error, we think, to give White's B an inlet. Why not have animation proved ineffectual. The deceased has left a widow and family to deMade such a row among all sorts of men

taken Kt with Kt, and thus have won a piece in return for that sacrificed ? plore the melancholy event.

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Best Ropes, Twines, and Strands, of and from a British Possession, for every £100

Resolved-That the Duties of Customs chargeable upon the goods, waree, and merchandise, value 600

when he could no longer look forward with hope or confidence to the measures of Bea«ls, víz,

hereafter inentioned, imported into the United King !, shall cease and determine, viz. - the right hon. Baronet. (Hear, hear.) He would briefly widuce the reasons that Arno, for every £100 value ..

10 00 Animals, living, viz.

Lamp Black

led him to take a course will was so painful to his own feelings, but which was Carol for every 1 100 value

10 00

Linen, Vinnufactures of Linen, or of Linen Crystal, for every £100 value ..

the only course he could follow, consistent with honour and justice to himself. 10 00 Gouts

mirct with Cottuin, or with Wool, not par Jei, for every £100 value

10 0 0 Kids

ticularly enumerate, or otherwise charry

He fully admitted that the very first question which might to occupy the attenXot otherwise enumerated or described

10 0 0 Oren and Bulls Beer or fum, the barrel

tion of every lover of his country, was the question how the poor were to be fed ;

with l'uty, bot bing articles wholly or in 100

Cows Blacking, for every 1 100 value ::

part made up

| and a support of the principles ho advocnted was quite consistent with the con10 0 0 Calves

Magna Gracie ware Brass, Manufacture of, for every £100 valne 10 0 0 Hrses, Mares, Geldings, Colts, Foals Manuscripts

! sideration of that important question. The right hon. Baronet male a distincBrass, Powder of, for every £100 value ..

Blules

ition between the Brucade of Gold or Silver, for every £100 value

Maps anii Charts, or parts thereof, plain or

prollery of protection and the justiine of continuing it 10 the 10 00 Shir

coloured

I asriculturni interest. Bronze, manufactures of, for every £100 value

The policy of protection, the rigt hon. Baronet had! de10 00 Lains

Mattresses

I clared le could no longer widertake to defend ; t he could no longer conBronze Powier, for every £100 value

Swine and Hogs

Meni, multed or fresh, not otherwise described Buck Wheat, the quarter

scientiously resist the annual motion of the hon, member for Wolverhampton 0 1 0 Piks, sucking

Medals, of any sort
Batter, the cwt. Bacon

(dir. C. 0 0 0

Palmetto, Thatch manufactures

Villiers) ; that protection to agriculture could only be deBulber of and from a British Possession, the ewt.

0 2 6 Beef, fresh, or slightly salted

Parchment

fended on the ground of exclusive burdens on land, and that they Buttons, Metal, for every £100 valuo

10 00 Beef, salted, not lwing corned Beef

l'ens

admitted of adjustment or compensation. Now, as to the policy of protection, it Canks viz.

Buttles of Earth and Sune, empty

lluntains Spermaceti, the lb.

0 0 3 Crats of Busts, Statues, or Figures

Pitats

was inost necessary to provide for the maintenance of the poor, and with that Stearine, the lb.

0 0 11 Caviare

Pork, fresh

provision the policy of protection might still be detended ; lic asserted that by Tullow, the cwt.

05 Cranberries

Purk, salted, not llams

protec ion the poor had leen provided for a lon series of years with a cheap Wax, the lb.

0 0 2 Cotton Manufnctures, not being articles wholly Silk, Thrown, dyed, víz-Singles or Tram and abundant supply of food; upon those very rounds protection had hitherto Canes Walking Canes or Sticks, mounted, painted, or otherwiso ornamented, for

or in part made up, not otherwise charged Organzine, or Crape Silk

been defended by the right hen. Baronet himself, and upon those very grounds it every £100 value

10 00
with Duty

Telescopes
Carriages of all ports, for every 7100 value

10 00 Enamel

Thren, nut otherwise enumerated or described

might be defended at the present moment. (lleur, hear.) During that series Caks, empty, for every £100 value

10 00 Geintine

Wollens, viz:-Planufactures of Wool, not of years, this country liad been visii cd by aprehensions of scarcity even more Cassiva Puwder, the cwt.

0 2 6 Gluc

being Goats' Wool, or of Wool mixed with ferinido!e than that arising from the failure of the potato crop. When a supply Cassiva Powder of and from a British Possession, the owt.

006

Cotton, not particularly enumerated or de of corn had been required from abroad, it had always been obtained by importaCatlings for every £100 value

10 00 Hides, or pieces thereof, tawed, curried, or in scribi; not otherwise charged with Duty; Chce, the cwt

any way dressed, not otherwise cnume- not being articles wholly or in part made up

tion, and he saw no reason to apprehend that the same supply would not leo Cheese of and from a British Possession, the ewt.

016 rated

Vegetables, all, not otherwise enumerated or tained if it were again needed. As to the policy of protection, let them look China or Purcelaine Ware, painted or plain, gilt or ornamented, for every £100 value 1000

Ink for Printers

described

again at the inprovement that had taken place in agriculture and cultivation. Cider, the tun

5 5 0 Inkle, wrought

Vellura Citron, preserved in salt, for every £100 valuo

l'pon what faith had such an amount of capital been invested in the cultivation 5 00 Cicks, for every £100 value

10 00
When the above Resolutions had been read, Sir R. PEEL, said that he wished to

of the soil? Who were those who would suffer the first in the greatest deCopper manufactures not otherwise ennmerated or described, and Copper Plates

consult the convenience of the Hou: e, in appointing a time for the discussion on tree from any great change in the range of prices they had hitherto been enabled engraved, for every £100 value

10 00 Coppar or Brass Wire, for every £100 value

them. He wished that ample time should be given to their consideration of the

to realize? But he would not be content with stating his own opinions on this 10 00 Cotton, articles or manufactures of Cotton, wholly or in part made up not otherwise

great questions involved in them ; and he should suggest (“* Monday," from subjeci; he would cite those of the right hon. Barunei himself, expressed in the 10 0 0

several voices on the Opposition benches.) If the House desired it to be Nonday speech in which he proposed his plan of 1812 :Coston, of and from a British Possession, for every £100 value

5 00 (“No, no," from the Ministerial side of the House.) He had not the slightest Crayons, for every £100 value

“ The protection which I propo e to retain, I do not retain for the especial pro10 0 0 Crestal, cut or manufactured, for every iioo value

wish to hurry the question, and he would put it to the House, whether the debate 10 00

tection of any particular ciass. Protection cannot be vindicated on that princiCucumbers, preserved, for every £100 value

might not be taken on that night (Tuesday) week.

5 0 Cucumbers, of and from a British Possession, for every £100 value

ple. The only protection which can be vindicated, is that protection which is 9 10 0

Sir R. H. Inglis said, his right hon. friend had stater, in the first instance, that consistent with the general welfare of all classe, in the country. My belief, and Fish cured, not otherwise enumerated, the cwt.

0 1 0 his speech would be of a commercial, and not of a financial character; but, hie Ganxe of Thread, for every £100 value

the belief o; my colleagues in, that it is inportant for this country, that it is of the 10 00 apprehended that the House would find it impossible to comprehend clearly the Gauze, of and from a British Possession, for every £100 value

highest importance to the welfare of all classes in this country, that you should 5 0 0 Hair, manufactures of Hair or Goats' Wool, or of Hair or Goats' Wool and any other speech of his right hon. friend, unless his right hon. friend stated, in general

take care that the main suurces of your supply of curi should be derived from material, and articles of such manufacture wholly or in part made up, not par

terms at least, the amount of the burden he proposed to take off, and to transfer domestic agriculture; while we also feel that any aditional price which you may ticularly enuinerated, or otherwise charged with Duty, for every £100 value 10 00 to the direct account of the State. There appeared to be a direct expenditure of pay in efecting that ohjeet is an additional price, which cannot be vindicated as it Hair, of and from a British Possession, for every £100 value

5 0 Hains, of all kinds, the cwt. about £600,000 on the amount of the different items enumerated by his right

bonus or premium to agriculture, but only on the ground of its being advan07 Hams, of and from a British Possession, the cwt.

hon. friend in the latter portion of his speech. What he (Sir R. Inglis) wished to 0 2 0

tageous to the country at large." Harp Strings, or Lute Strings, silvered, for every £100 ralue

10 00 know was, the amount of revenue likely to be lost by the non-receipt of duties Hats or Bonnets, viz.

proposed by his right hon. friend, and likewise the amount necessary to replnce it

. With those principles he cordially concurred ; those were the grounds upon which of Chip, the lb. 0 3 6 Mr. W. S. O'BRIEN wished to know, before the right hon. Baronet answered the

he (Mr. Liddell) advocated protection, and he could not say, after all he lund of Bast, Cane, or Horsehair Hats or Bonnets, each Hat or Bonnet not exceeding twenty-two inches in diameter, the dozen

question of the hon. Baronet, whether that day fortnight would be too soon to fix heard from the right hon. Baronet, that he found any cause to depart from those

0 7 6 each Hat or Bonnut exceeding twenty-two inches in diameter, the dozen

for the discussion ? (Oh, and hear.) The interest that was most deeply affected principles. (Hear, hear.) What had occurred to produce the sudden and some

0 10 0 Straw Hats or Bonnets, the Ib.

050 by the proposed change was the one least likely to as:einble at an carly period ; what unexpected change in the opinions of the righ: bon. Baronet ? One cause Hats, Felt, Hair, Wool, or Beaver Hats, each

03 0 and, therefore, unless sufficient time was afforded for the purpose of those wlio he had stated to be his experience or the success that atiended his former relaxaHats, ma le of sik, Silk Shag laid upon felt, linen, or other material, each

0 2 0 represented it, there would be no opportunity for them to give an opinion on the tion of the restrictions or commerce ; but another cause which had somewhat Heps, the cwt...

2 50 Iron and swel, wrought, not otherwise enumerated, for every £100 value..

10 00

subject. (Hear.) The right hon. Baronet had announced certain advantages / precipitated his views, he stated to be the failure of the potato crop in Ireland, Japanned or Lacquered Ware, for every £100 value

10 00 which were to accompany and follow Free-Trade ; but whatever might be the ani in parts of England. He assured the right hon. Baronet he addressed hin in Lace, viz. Thrvad, for every £100 value ..

10 00 advantages and disadvantages of the proposed plan, it would be quite impossible i no spirit of irritation ; it was with some feelings of disappointment indeed, but Lace, made by the hand, commonly called Cushion or Pillow Lace, whether of

for the voice of the farmers to reach that Honse in less than a fortnight." (Hear, none of anger. But he could not help thinking that the law as it stood furnished linen, cutton, or silken thread, for every £100 valuo

10 0 0 Letten Wire, for every £100 valuo

hear.) Whatever changes of opinion night have taken place among those hon. a suiticient guarantee against any apprehensions of the consequences of that

10 00 Lead, Manufactures of not otherwise enumerated, for every £100 valuo

10 00

gentlemen who had been elected and had come into power for the support of the failure, and that the remedies the right hon. Baronet proposed to supply, were, in Lestber, Manufactures of :

Corn-laws, it was most important if they were now prepared to run counter to point of fact, no reinedies at all. The starving cotter of Ireland, who depended B-xots, Shoes, and Calashes, viz.

their constituents, that they at least shơuld be in no hurry until the opinions of for subsistence on his halt or quarter acre of land, could not be benefitted in any Women's Boots and Calashes, the dozen pair

06 0 Women's Boots and Calashes, if lined or trimmed with fur or other trimming, the

their constituents should be ascertained. (Ilear.) Considering the time given to conceivable degree by opening the ports. If £100,000 or £200,000 could be sent to dozen pair ..

076

measures of far less importance than this, be (Mr. S. O'B.) would impress on the i Irelazi, if employment were hven on public works, if money was put in the pockets Women's shoes, with cork or double soles, quilted shoes and clogs, the dozen pair0 5 right hon. Baronet that a " little fortnight" was not too much to grunt the agri- of the people at ihe saine time that measures were taken to lessen the price of tood, Women's Shoes, if trimmed or lined with fur or any other trimming, tho dozen

culturists of this country, for the purpose of considering it. He was surprised then the poor of that country might be benefitted ; but how they could benefit pair

0 6 0 Women's Shoes of silk, ortin, jean, or other stuffs, kid, 'morocco, or other leather, that the other side of the House, who professed to have all the argument with

from the measures of the right hon. Baronet, he could not see. This country had the dozen pair

04 6
them on the matter, should shrink from the full discussion of it.

often been cailed on to furnish relief to Ireland in periods of scarcity, and siinilar Womeu's shoes, ir trimmed" or lined with Pur or any other trimming, thie

Mr. Home said it was not his side of the House that shrnuk from the discussion, measures might now have been adopted, with better prospects of success, and less dozen pair 0 6 0 but that of the hon. gentleman ; they were quite anxious for a discussion ; and as

dissatisfaction, than would attend the present policy. Girls' Boots, Shoes, and Calashos, not exceeding seven inches in length, to be

He admitted the great ability charged with two-thirds of the above Duties.

to the argument of the hon. gentleman about waiting for the expression of his which marked the right hon. Baronet's statement ; but he could not go with him Yen's Boots, the dozen pair

0 14 0

constituents' opinions, he would remind the hon. gentleman that he was there to to the full extent of his opinions. Surely, the right hon. Baronet could not intend Men's Shoes, the dozen pair

0 7 0 judge for those in the provinces, returned as their representative, but not as their to assert that the present prosperity of the country was caused by the relaxations Boy's Boots and shoes, not exceeding seven inches in length, to be charged with

delegate. (Hear.) The hon. gentleman had heard the statements of the right of 1842; other causes, operating concurrently with those relaxations, had protwo-thirds of the above Duties. Leather Boot Fronts not exceeding nino inches in height, the dozen pair

hon. Baronet, and he could reply to them if he chose without consulting his con- duced the present unexampled demand for labour ; and to these causes combined

019 Leather Boot Fronts excoeding nine inches in height, the dozen pair

stituents. 0 2 9

He (Mr. H.) therefore hoped that the honourable gentleman would the present prosperity must be attributed. As the right hon, Baronet, when he Leather cut into shapes, or any article made of Leather, or any manufacture

meet the discussion manfully and fairly, and not seek to avoid it, or throw it over advocated a different policy, while admitting and deploring the distress of whereof Leather is the most valuable part, not otherwise enumerated or by the side wind of a postponement.

1843, did not admit that it was occasioned by the Corn-laws alone, but asserted described, for every £100 value 10 00

that the commercial depression arose from other causes also, so he (Mr. Liddell) Linen, or Linen and Cotton, viz. :

Sir R. PEEL hoped that the discussion would proceed, as it had commenced,

must, in the same manner, contend that the present prosperity was Cambrics and Lawns, commonly called French Lawns, the ploce not exceeding without anything of anger in its character. All he asked of hon. gentlemen was

not the result of the relaxations of protection alone, but

also eight yards in length, and not exceeding seven-eighths of a yard in breadth, and so in proportion for any greater or less quantity, plain, the pieco

0 2 6

to allow him to conduct his own case. (Laughter.) Some hon. gentlemen con- due to circumstances concurrent with that relaxation. That prosperity Bordered Handkerchiefs, the piece

0 36

nected with agriculture desired that the discussion should be that day week. was greater than at any former period ; wages were high, and the Lawns of any sort, not French, for every £100 value 10 00

moderate that the Damasks, the square yard

labouring classes enjoyed Hon. gentlemen would bear in mind that the acceptance or rejection of the prices of provisions so

0 0 5 Damask Diaper, the square yard

inore of the comforts, conveniences, and even the luxuries of life, than at any 0 0 2 measure proposed was a matter of great importance to the country; but as its Plain Linen and Diaper, not otherwise enumerated or described, and whether

former period of their history; and all this had been attained under a system of 10 00 fate would ultimately depend upon the opinions expressed by the great body of protection which it was now sought to destroy! He could show that the prices Sails, not in actual use of a British ship, and fit and necessary for such Bhip, and

the community, he should be the last to object to any reasonable delay. What of grain in the markets, at the present time, indicated no apprehensions of not otherwise disposed of, for every £100 value

10 00 Articles, manufactures of Linen, or of Linen mixed with Cotton, or with Wool

he wished was the fullest discussion for it; and he freely adınitted thai it would scarcity ; taking the average of six weeks ending the 17th of January, 1846, wholly or in part made up, not particularly enumeratod, or otherwise charged

be a great inconvenience if the agriculturists had not an ample opportunity wheat stood at 56s. 8d. per quarter-exactly the mediun between 54s. and 585., with Duty, for every £100 value

10 00 of knowing it in all its bearings. He therefore proposed Thursday week to meet which the right hon. Baronet, when he modified the Tariff, stated was the reasonMaize or Indian Com, per quarter 10 the wishes of all parties.

able average of the grower, and one that would secure a fair supply to the conHaize Meal, the cwt.

0 0 6 Musical Instruments, for every £100 value

10 00

Mr. W. MILES said that he did not speak alone for agriculture, in asking for sumer. And, with this fair and reasonable price of corn, were they to be Mustard Flour, the cwt.

0 6 0 Paper, printed, pais

further delay before the discussion of the right hon. Baronet’s proposition took frightened with visions of scarcity which the markets did not realise ? On these d, stained Paper, or Paper Hangings, Flock Paper, the

place, but he spoke, likewise for various interests which would be affected for untenable arguments were they to do away with that system of protection under square yard

0 0 2

weal or woe by the measure. Whether the League or the agriculturists agitated Pencils, for every £100 value

which the country had flourished, under which capital ha i been expended upon 10 00 Pencils of Slate, for every £100 value

the cultivation of the land, and upon the maintenance of which the best interests 10 00

the qnestion, it was absolutely necessary that the country should thoroughly unPerfumery, not otherwise charged, for every £100 valuo 10 00 derstand all the various reductions and modifications of duties proposed to be

of the country depended? The right non. Baronet hal given them his hopes of Perry, the tun

5 5 0 Pewter, Hanufactures oë, for every £100 value made by the right hon. Baronet before that House came to any decision upon the

the effects to be produced by this change : he would peranit him (Mr. Liddell) 10 0 0 | subject.

He begged to recall to mind the time that was given for consideration to express his fears of them. Plattin of Straw, the lb.

Within the last five or six years, unbounded 0 5 0 Pomatum, for every £100 value..

The disa improvement had taken place in the cultivation of the land in the North 10 0 0

of the Income-tax, when it was introduced by the right hon. Baronet. Pots of Stone, for every £100 value 10 0 0 cussion on that mcasure did not take place for several weeks.

of England; miles and miles of drainage had been laid down ; in these

He was quite Puddings and sausages, the lb...

0 1 aware that measures involving money transactions ought not to be kept in a state improvements the capital of the tenant had been spent as well as that of the landRice, the cwt.

0 1 0 Rough, and in the husk, the quarter

lord ; and how were iley to find a profitable return if ihe principle of protection of unnecessary suspense, but, on account of the great importance of the present

0 1 0 Sago, the cwt. ..

were no longer acted on? He trusted his lears were visionary; he fervently measure to the whole community agricultural, commercial, and manufac

0 0 6 Sausages or Puddings, the Ib.

wished the right lon. Baronet's hopes would be realized; but, should any material 001 turing-he hoped the right hon. Baronet would see the propriety of delaying beeds, riz: the discussion of his propositions for a reasonable period.

diminution in the price of corn follow these changes, if any extent of land should Canary, the cwt. 050

be thrown out of cultivation, those who would first suffer would not be the Carraway, the cwt.

0 5 0
Sir R. PEEL need not say that his feelings were committed on the success of the

owners of large estates, who were denounced by the League as regardless of all Carrot, the cwt.

050 bill, and how anxious he was that no needless delay should take place before it interests but their own; but the small tenants, who had expended all their Clover, the cwt.

0 5 0 Leek, the cwt.

0 5 0 was discussed. He would not, however, object to the recommendation of the capital in the land, and those smaller landholders who cultivate their own estates, Mustard, the cwt.

0 1 3

honourable gentleman (Mr. Miles), for he understood that the request for further and who would not be able to compete with the improvements of their richer Onion, the swt. 5 0

neighbours. He feared that a transfer of property to an extent little anticipated All other Seeds not particularly enumeratod or described or otherwise charged delay was bona fide made for purposes of consideration. He admitted that a

by the right hon. Baronet might be the consequence of this policy; and he for with Duty, for every £100 value

5 00 Thes Seelso. mod from a British Possession to be charged only one-half of these great change was likely to be effected by his measures, an1 he was desirous that

one would not expose himself to the reproaches of those who had placed confiDutice.

the measures should have due deliberation ; but he begged to state, so far as the dence in him ; he at least would not appear before his constituents in any other Silk Manufactures - Manufactures of Silk, or of Silk mixed with metal, or any

Governmeut were concerned, that when the measure was brought on it would be light than that of a perfectly honest and consistent man. (Hear, hear). He could other material, produce of Europe, viz:

easily find excuses and abundant reasons for continuing to give the right hon. Silk or Satin, plain, striped, figured, or brocaded, viz., Broad Stuffs, the lb. 05 0 proceeded with de die in diem. At the hon. member's suggestion, he would name

Baronet his support as before. He had only one objection to taking that course Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, the lb.

6 0 Or, and at the option of the Officers of the Customs for overy £100 value 15 00

next Monday week for the discussion. (Ilear.) With respect to the other which was this--it would not be an honest one ; and, believing the right hon. BaRibbons, the Ib.

6 0 suk Gauze or Crupe, plain, stripod, figured, or brocaded, viz., Broad Stuffs, the 1b.

questions put by the hon. member for the Cniversity of Oxford, he would remark ronet to have too much inanliness and sincerity of character not to feel that if he

090 Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, the lb.

conld only justify his own position on the ground that it was the resnlt of a conscienthat the calculation of loss of revenue on the reduction of duties on the raw

0 10 0 Or, and at the option of the Officers of the Customs, for every £100 value 15 0 material had so often disappointed him, that he felt reluctant to state the amount

tious change in his convictions, so he must give equal credit for sincerity to those Ribbons, the Ib. oll 0 at which he estimated the probable loss to the revenue from the contemplated

who were under the necessity of telling him that their convictions were still the Gauze of all descriptions, mixed with silk, satin, or any other materials, in the proportion of one-half part of the fabric, the lb.

09

changes. In the recent reductions, he had anticipated a loss to the Excise of contrary, and that they adhered to the opinions they formerly expressed, in spite Articles thereof, niit otherwise enumerated, the lb.

about a million, and to the Customs of about four millions ; but it turned out that of all the disadvantages they might incur by keeping them: and if that change, Or, and at the option of the Officers of the Customs, for every £100 value 15 0 the loss by the reduction of protectire duties had been more rapidly supplied than

now propose I, were to be accepted, it was both possible and probable that it might Velvet, plain or figured, the lb.

090
could possibly have been expected. The fact was shown to be that the absolute

be attended with ruin and material injury to those classes in the community, the Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, tho Ib.

0 10 0
reduction of the protective duties lod to such increased consumption that it was

particular i terests of whom he (Mr. Liddell) had been delegated to support. It Or, and at the option of the Omcers of the Customs, for every £100 value 15 0 Kibbons of silk, einbossed, or figured with velvet, the lb.

might especially, so far as he was yet enabled to decide, affect to a very consider0 90 very difficult to form any estimate of the loss likely to occur froin the taking off Manufactures e silk, or of Sük and any other material called Plush, commonly the duty on articles which contributed to the revenue. To the other question he

able degree the incomes of the clergy of the Establislied Church ; and the clergy usel for making hats, the lb.

0 2 0

could not give a direct answer, but he believed the charge on the Consolidated it would be allowed, were not, generally, an overpuid body. (Hear, hear.) They Fancy Silk Net, or Tricot, the lb.

0 8 0
Fund would be about £530,000.

performed onerous duties in that inanner, with that sacrifice of personal comfort Plain Silk lace, or Net called Tulle, the lb.

0 8 0 Manufactures of Silk, or of silk mixed with any other materials, not particularly

Lord J. RUSSELL did not object to a proper time being given for consideration to the well-being of those intrusted to their charge which demanded and received enumerated, or otherwise charged with Duty, for every £100 valuo 15 00 before the discussion took place.

the warm and grateful approbation of the community; and the change then un

He wished, however, to understand whether Millinery, of silk, or of which the greater part of tho material is siik, viz. the course of the discussion would be to take the Corn question first, and to pro

folded, it was certain, would be to them doubly injurious, because it was so totally Turbans or Caps, each

0 3 6
ceed with the other reductions afterwards ?

unexpected. This was, in itself, a very strong objection to the proposed meaHats or Bunnets, each 070

sure, but still stronger) reasons why that measure should be rejected were, of I'resses, each 1 10 0 Sir R. PEEL answered, that all he could say on that head was, that whatever

the evil effects it must inevitably have upon our own grown crops, of the Mauufactures of Suk, or of Silk and any other materials, and articles of the same wholly or partially made up not particularly enumerated or otherwiso charyod conrse could be suggested as best calculated to enable the House to pronounce an

consequent (liininution in the demand for labour, of the clogging of the labourwith Duty, for every £100 value

15 00 opinion on the principle of his measure would be the course the most acceptable market-effects which, it would be seen by all, would place at the disposal of the Fiik Worm liut, for every £100 value

10 00 Skins, articles manufactured of Skins or Furs, for every £100 valuo

great manufacturing interests a greater amount of labour, at a cheaper rate than 10 00 to him. If it were considered advisable to take the question of the Corn-laws

had ever before been experienced by them. (Hear, hear.) From that would reSoap, Hand, the ewt.

100 first, so as to give honourable members who held different views to those involved Ofand from a British Possession, the cürt. 0 14 0

sult a greater burden upon the agriculturists, in the shape of increased Poorin the proposition, an opportunity to express their sentiments, he would take that Soap, Boft, the cwt. 0 14 0

rates; and it was upon this account, combined with the many other motives to Of and from a British Possession, the cwt. 0 10 0 course readily. He was only desirous of taking that course which would enable

which he had alluded, motives apparent to all, that he had felt it his duty to Bap, Naples, the cwi. 100 those who dissented from the resolution to take the sense of the House on its

stand up in his place in Parliament, and before the right hon. Baronet, record his Spa Ware, for every £100 value 10 00 principle forthwith.

conscientious and confirmed objections to the plan which had, that night, been Spirits, viz.-Brandy, Geneva, and other Foroign Spirits, not being Spirits or strong

Mr. LIDDELL said, it was with the greatest pain that he rose at this most imWaters the Produce of any British Possession in America, or any British Pog

But he was impelled by a conscientious

laid before the House. As to the species of compensation which had been Session within the Limits of the East India Company's Charter, and not being portant crisis to address the Honse.

offered to those whose interests were now in jeopardy, he (Mr. Liddell) had sweetened Spirits or Spirits mixed with any article, so that the Degree of sense of duty-a sense of duty which he felt quite irresistible--to offer his opinions

little doubt that, in bringing forward his long list of arguments, the right hon. Strength thereof cannot be exactly ascertained by such Hydromnctor, tho gallon

0 15 0 in opposition to those which had now been promulgated by her Majesty's GovernSteel, Manufactures of, for every £100 valuo 10 0 0

Baronet liad exercised his usual judgment and ability, and that, of these, there ment. (Cheers.) The right hon. Baronet would admit that he had not had a Tallow, the cwt. 0 l 6

were many which were beneficial, and many which would prove satisfactory. Of and from a British Possession, the cwt.

0 0 1
more faithful and stanch supporter, not merely from the period when the existing

More particularly would the House concur in the expediency of placing, &3 was Tapica, the cwt. 006 Government commenced, but from the period when the right hon. Baronet left

offered to be done, the whole of our Colonial possessions on the same footing, with Tin, Manufactures of, not otherwise enumerated, for every £100 value 10 0 0 office in 1830. Ever since that time he had given the right hon. Baronet his un

regard to the Corn-laws, as Canada. He (Mr. Liddell) considered the Canada CornTobacco l'ipes of Clay, for every £100 value

10 00

qualitied support; and never since that time had he found any cause to repent. Tongues, the ewt. 0 7 0

bill a measure of far-seeing policy; and, so far froin having looked upon the passing Of and from a British Possession, the cwt.

0 2 0
(Hear, hear.) He had supported the changes introduced into the Corn-law, for

of that bill as a narrowing of the principles of protection, he had ever viewed it Turnery not otherwise described, for every £100 value 10 0 0 he was aware the agricultural interest could well afford some relaxation of the

as an extension of protection-an extension of the system to the remotest portion Twine, for every £100 value

10 0 0 protection it then enjoyed. He had supported the right hon. Baronet throughout Of and from a British Possession, for every £100 value..

of our possessions; and he was, therefore, glad to find that the policy which had 5 00 the whole of the Tarif which raised the question as to the admission of foreign proved so successful was about to be applied to the sister colonies. It was a policy Varnish, not otherwise described, for every £100 value

10 0 0 Wafere, for every $100 value

10 00
cattle ; and he had with still more confidence supported the right hon. Baronet

which affected not the colonies alone, but the very seas which connected the coloWasbing Balls, the cwt.

1 0 0

In all those changes he (Mr. Liddell) kept steadily in on the Canada Corn Bill.

nies with the inother country--& system from which our commercial marine deWax, Sealing Wax, for every £100 value 10 00 view the principle of protection to British industry and British interests.

rived the very greatest benefit. It was likewise a policy from which the shipping Whip Cord, for every £100 value

10 00

(Hear, hear.) To the very last moment he had continued the confidence Wire, Gilt, or Plated, or Silver, for every £100 value 10 00

interest had already derived, and would still further derive, advantage ; for there which hitherto he had placed in her Majesty's Government. He had, Woollens, Articles or Manufactures of Wool not being Goats' Wool, or of Wool

followed, upon its adoption, an additional demand for the building of ships, and mixed with Cotton, wholly or in part made up, not otherwise charged with in spite of all the solicitations, declined to take part in a meeting which had

the employinent of those ships already afloat; and the best proof that such was Duty, for every £100 value..

10 00 lately been called in his own county, and at which a noble Duke (Cleveland), a

:: or au from a British Porsession, for every £löö value:

the fact and not an assertion, was to be found in the immensely improved state of 5 00 personal friend of his own, had assisted. But after hearing the speech of the

the shipping interest since 1826. For that portion of the measure of the right Goods, Wars And Merchandise, being either in part or wholly manufactured, and

noble Lord who moved the Address (Lord F. Egerton)-after hearing the speech Det being enumerated or described, not otherwise charged with Duty, and not

hon. Baronet be was, therefore, enabled to return thanks; but he certainly could por hibited to be imported into or used in Great Lritain or Ireland, for every of the right hon. Baronet, in which the argument in favour of the principles of

nut set ei ler the necessity or the justification of that total change in the existing 1100 value

10 00 protection was abandoned as no longer tenab.e-se felt :12: tire period had arrived

Page 7

LEGISLATION UPON RAILWAYS.
required for the execution of railways; for, it was to be recollected that the

DUTIES TO BE REDUCED.-Continued.

CLASS 1. Sir R. PEEL moved for a Select Committee to consider the mode in which the money was not to go out of the country. One-fifth of the expense of all railway

Present Rate of

Proposod
Artielos of Food.

Duty.

Rato. Horse should deal with the rnilway bills proposed to leabmitted to the House undertakings would in the first instance go into the pockets of the landowner. Very likely he would re-inyest it in the undertaking which went near

Sago

Is per cwt
his property, or he might lay it out in mortgage, or place it in the funds.
during the present session. He said :-!ler Majesty's Gorernment has felt it to be

60 per cwt Sausages

::

3d per lb

id

per Ib their duty to avail themselves of the earliest opportunity of calling the attention Next, a considerable portion would pass into the hands of iron merchants and

Spirits, Foreign others supplying the materials of construction. Much had been said of late re- Brandy

£1 2s. 10d. per gallon 15. per gallon of the House to the number of railway plans which will probably be brought un

Geneva der the consideration of the House, and to the best mode of dealing in the present specting distress in Ireland, but surely the best way of obviating it was to find employment for the labouring poor. (Hear.) The right honourable gentleman

Other Foreign Spirits Tapioca..

19 per cwt

61 per cwt session with that great quantity of railway business. (Hear, hear.) The atten- as he (Mr. Hudson) had gathered, proposed to limit the amount of capital ; | Tongues

10s por ewt

7s per cwt tion of the Government has been for some time past given to this subject; and but who was to determine that limit?' Among others he was interested in a rail

CLASS 9. way in his own district, the East Riding of Yorkshire; he was a promoter of 70 miles

Agricultural. they have collected all the information respecting it which they think likely to be

Seeds, viz of it, and the district was in great want of a means of communication in order to

Canary

As per bushel

Ss per swt advantageous to the House ; but they have felt it to be their dnty, in a matter carry the produce to market, especially if the right honourable Baronet were about

Carraway

10s per cwt affecting so many private interests, to apply to the authority of this House, or at to expose the farmers to now competitors. (Cheers.) What right had any one to Carrot

10s per ewt

58

Clover refuse the parties the power of making a railway ? (Hear.) The landowners were

10. per cwt least to a Committee of the House, for the sanction of any proccodings to be

Ss

Leeks consenting, and the money for the purpose was ready. He could not understand

£l per cwt

58

Mustard adopted, rather than o bring orward on their own views any particular plan to

Is 30 por bushel

Is 3d per cwt how or why any such power was to be given to a committee. (Hear, hear.) It

Onions

£l per cwt

bo per cwt meet the serious difficulties which must accompany railway legislation in the was very well to reply that the committee was only to report. He had not been Unenumerated

10 por cout

5 per cent

CLASS 3. present session. (Hear, hear.) As the organ of the Government, it becomes my long a member, but he had seen enough to know that although no report of a

Manufacturos. duty to propose to-day the appoi ntment of a Select Committee to consider this committee was paramount, it was idle for any individual inember to attempt to

Boot Fronts

Is 9d

{ Larze

58 61 Į pairs

% 9d subject; but, as I said before, her Majesty's Government is prepared immediately contend against it. The great question was, whether the proposed lines were of national importance; next, were they laid out in such a manner as to give the Men's Boots and shoes, and others in Hike

5 145 and él es por to lay before the Committee all that information which will enable it satisfactorily utmost advantage to the district? i they were, no doubt the money would be

dozen pairs

} proportion

75 and 145 Cotton Goods, made up

20 per cent to determine the course which ought to be pursued. In the first instance, I will forthcoming for their execution. (Cheers.) Long before they came to the Stand

10 per cent Hats, Beaver and Silk

2s 60 and 3a 6d

2 each call the attention of the House to the number of railway bills passed in the last ing Order Committee, long before the deposits were paid up, many schemes

8x 6d per Ib

5. per Ib would be cut down, and the others, in the course even of three years, might be Chip

58 per lb two years, and to the amount of capital which may be raised under them. In the accomplished without danger to the currency of the country. Of course he

Ss 6d
Bast, Cane, or Hair, axceeding 92 in.

15s per dozen

10s por dozen year 1844, forty-eight railway bills received the sanction of the Legislature, meant if capital were not applied largely to other purposesi people did not lay - Not exceeding 39 in...

10s per dozen

75 60 Linen manufactures, rated

various rates it out in South American Bonds-or in the purchase of foreign corn, as was sugauthorising a levy of capital to be expended on railways to the amoant of about

Hall the present ratca Lace Thread and Pillow Lac

12 per cent

10 per cent gested to him. (Cheers and laughter.) He did not, indeed, wonder at some Platting of Straw £14,780,000. In 1845, not less than 118 railway bills received the sanction of the

78 60 per lb

Ss per lb alarm for the derangement of the currency of the country, if there were to be Silk Manufactures

::

25 and 30 per cent House, and a capital, I believe, of about £50,000,000 was proposed to be large importations of foreign grain. (Cheers.) In that case capitalists mnst

15 per cent Woollen Goods, made up

20 per cent

10 per cent

CLASS 4. raised under them. It is generally calculated that it will require three years for button up their pockets and patiently await the event. It was the duty of the

Miscellaneous. the completion of a railway I believe that, with respect to railways in this part House to apply itself carefully to the consideration of the measures in order Agates or Cornelians, manufactured or set 15 per cent

10 per cent that it might be competent to deal with them, and to deal with them in a satis- Almond Paste of the United Kingdom, the period calculated on an average as necessary for their

20 per cent

Amber manufactures factory way. No doubt there were some defects in the tribunals of last session ; completion was three years. If, therefore, there should have been sanctioned by he had himself thought he had reason to complain of some of their decisions, but,

15 per cent Beads

15 per cent Bandetring Twist

3s per 12 knots legislative enactments, within the last two years, the levy of a sum of, I believe, upon more calm reflection, he had become convinced that they were honest,

Bast Rope

5s per cwt nearly £70,000,000 for the execution of railway lines, it would follow, that in the though they might not exactly suit his views. (Cheers.) He had, therefore, Blacking

Il per cwt
Brass manufactures

15 per cent year 1846, about £23,000,000 would have to be applied, under existing railway bowed with respect to the decisions of the House ; and, as he was as largely in

Brocado of gold and silver

20 per cent terested in railways as most men, he was ready to abide by the ordinary tribunal.

Bronze manufactures

15 per cent bills, for the construction of railways during that year. In 1847, a further sum of He had principally risen to suggest that, until the House knew the period when

- powder

10 per cent £23,500,000 would have to be applied ; and in 1848 there wonld have to be applied parties would be ready to proceed with their bills

, it was nseless for the com- Buttons, metal

15 por cont Candles

various rates

"half about £18,000,000. I, of course, deduct, in the last year (in respect to the bills mittee to commence its inquiries. He was sure that many plans had been

Carriages

20 per cent

10 per cent which received the sanction of Parliament in 1844), the portions of money already thrown into the Board of Trade with which it was never intended to proceed.

Casks, empty

25 per cent Many others would be rejected ; and, on the whole, he thought that,

Catlings

3s per gross expended in their first year, and the remainder, therefore, is the complement of

without adopting the course
recommended by the right honourable China, &e.

20 per cent the sum of £70,000,000, which I consider to be authorised by railway legislation Baronet, the House was in & condition, as last year, to transact

Clocks

20 per cent the business before it with satisfaction to the parties and the public.

Copiar nanufactures in the years 1844 and 1845. There can be no doubt that the sum of £23,500,000

15 per cent Crayons

15 per cent to be applied, in the course of one year, to railway enterprises, is a very large sum, Lord J. RUSSELL agreed with Mr. Hudson in thinking that I two towns were

Crystal, cut

15 per cent anxious to form a railway communication with each other, and the landowners Ganze Thread

15 per cent constituting a very large drain on the available capital of the kingdom. (Hear.) on the line had no objection, and capitalists were ready to provide for the neces- Hair manufactures

15 per cent But the sums I have mentioned are those which have been actually sauctioned by sary expenditure, it would be a strong interference of Parliament to say that such

Harp Strings

20 per cent

Iron and Steel, wrought railway enactments. (Hear.) We now approach the consideration of the number

15 per cent a communication should not be established. If it were true that the carrying

Japan or lacquered Wara

15 per cent of railway schemes which may probably be brought under the consideration of Parthese railroad schemes into execution, was calculated to derange the monetary Latten Wire

121 per cent liament in the course of the present year, and whatever proportion of these railway circulation of the country, then the First Lord of the Treasury or the Chancellor Lead Manufactures

15 per cent plans may receive the sanction of Parliament, of course there will be, whilst the railof the Exchequer ought to state what amount of derangement they apprehended,

Leather manufactures, unenurnerated

15 per cent

Paper hangings way schemes already sanctioned by Parliament are in course of execution, a still

24

Is per suare yard and what limitation they intended to place upon the amount of capital to be ex

- brown, maile of old rope

3u larger drain on the application of the capital of the country than I have stated. pended. The consideration of the latter point was too important to be referred - all stor soris, not otherwise charged (Bear.) The number of English railway plans which have been deposited at the to any committee, especially as it was well known that Parliament had never with anty

434 Ib Board of Trade at the time I now speak is 606, the number of Scotch railway interfered to restrain the application of British capital to public works in

- millboard

£1 10s per cwt There have been, there

scaleboard plans so deposited is 121, and the number of Irish 88.

£i 10s per cwt Germany, France, and South America. If Government was determined

Pencils ..

15 por cent fore, deposited at the Board of Trade not less than 815 different railway plans. to persevere with this committee, he hoped that the Chancellor of the - of slate

15 per cent

} 10 por oent (Hear, hear.) Many of these, however, are rival schemes, and it may be calcuExchequer would be a member of it, and that he would state to the com- Pewter manufactures

15 per cent lated as improbable that Parliament will give its sanction to more than one of mittee his opinion on the limit which he intended to fix on capital. The commit

Pots, stone

20 per 'cent

10 per cent the competing lines. (Hear, hear.) In the case of several of them I believe that

Silkworm gut

20 per cent tee would then make its report to the House, and the House would then know how

Skin or fur manufactures there is every reason to apprehend it to be probable that they cannot be proceeded

20 per cent to decide upon it.--After some further discussion, the Earl of LINCOLN, on behalf

Soap, hard

30s per cwt

205 with, either from non-compliance with the Standing Orders or from other causes. of the Government, declared that it had made up its mind as to the limit which

20 per cwt Nevertheless, it cannot be doubted that the number of railway plans which will ought to be fixed to the amount of capital to be applied to Railroads in this ses

Naples

56s per cwt

205 be brought under the consideration of Parliament in the course of the present sion, and that those Members of the Government who were to serve on the com

Spa ware

15 per cent

10 per cent Tallow ..

3s 2d per cwt year will far exceed the number of railway schemes brought under its considera

ls 6d mittee would declare the opinion of the Government on that point, and on several

Tin manufactures

15 per cent

10 per cent tion at any former period. The railway schemes deposited at the Board of Trade others, to the committee. The motion was ultimately agreed to, and the com- Tobacco pipes, clay

15 per cent involve the construction of 20,687 miles of new railway (hear, hear), and as far mittee appointed.

Turnery

15 per cent as a judgment can be formed from the public advertisements of the different MORNING SITTINGS ON WEDNESDAYS.-Several resolutions were agreed to, the

Twine

10s per cwt Varnish..

15 per cent companies, as well as from analogy, the total amount of expenditure con- result of which is, that the House will meet on Wednesdays at twelve, and sit till Wafers and sealing-wax

15 templated by these railway schemes is not less than £350,000,000. (Hear, hear.) six.

Washing balls

60 per lb

20s per cwt Making every deduction for those schemes which may not pass through the

The House adjourned at nine o'clock.

Whipcord

6d per lb

10 per cent House, yet it is impossible that there can be any such application of capital in

Wire, gilt and silver

12 per cent this country without a most material derangement of the money-markets of this

HOUSE OF LORDS.-TUESDAY.

Articles manufactured, unenumerated

20 per cent country. (Hear, hear.) It becomes important, therefore, that at the earliest Several petitions were presented upon the subject of the Corn-laws.

SCHEDULE OF SILK DUTIES. period of the session the House of Commons should consider what principles ought NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.-The Marquis of CLANBICARDE said, he pre

PRESENT RATES. to guide its course with respect to railway legislation. (Hear, hear.) No one can sumed there could be no objection to the reappointment of the Committee of their

Duty.

Range, per cent feel more strongly than I do the objections which exist to interference with enter

Lordships' House, to inquire into the progress of the building of the new Houses prise in this country. (Hear.) Call it speculation, if you will, but the general of Parlioment. He would, therefore, move the reappointment of the former Manufactures of silk, or of silk mixed with rule is that speculation or enterprise should be left perfectly unrestricted by Par. Committee, with the addition of the name of the Earl of Ellenborough.-The any other material the produce of Euliament. With respect to railways in this country, I for one feel most favourably 'motion was agreed to.

rope, viz. :disposed towards the application of British capital for the carrying out of enter- RAILWAY BUSINESS.-In answer to some questions from the Marquis of CLAN

Silk or satin, plain, the lb.

118

From 16 to 136 per oent

Silk, or, and at the option of the officers of prises so calculated to promote the convenience and general welfare of the country, RICARDE, the Earl of DALHOUSIE gave notice that on Thursday he would bring customs, for every £100 value, the lb ..

25 per cent and the question is, whether or not there be any sufficient reason for interfering under their Lordships' consideration the mode in which it was advisable Silk, figured or brocaded, the lb. ..

158

21 to 13 at all with respect to these railway plans, and, if interference were thought de- they should proceed with reference to the Railway Bills introduced into that

or, and at the option of the officers of the

Customs, for every £100 value, the ld. sirable, on what principle should that interference proceed? (Hear, hear.) | House.

30 per cent Gauze, plain, the lb.

178 I must say, in the first place, after making every deduction from the The Earl of CLANCARTY gave notice, that on Thursday, the 5th of February,

18 to 46

or, and at the option of the otheers of the total amount of railway plans deposited at the Board of Trade (viz., 815, he would move for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the laws Customs, for every £100 value, the lb.

30 per cent contemplating the construction of about 20,000 miles of new railway), for those for the relief of the destitute and sick poor in Ireland.

Gauze, figured or brocaded, the lb.

£1 78 60

31 to 49 schemes which will not stand before a Committee of this House on account of Their Lordships then adjourned to Thursday.

or, and at the option of the officers of the
Customs, for every £100 value, the lb.

30 per cent non-compliance with the Standing Orders, or which may fail from other causes,

Crape, plain, the lb.

168

43 to 50 I think that there is a certain prospect of having such a number of plans to con

or, and at the option of the officers of the sider, that it will be almost utterly impossible for the House of Commons, con

THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE TARIFF.

Customs, for every £100 value, the lb. 30 per cent sistently with the discharge of its other functions, to devote that proper consider

Crape, figured, the lb.

18s The following Table presents in one view a statement of the

18 per cent

or, and at the option of the officers of the ation to them which they deserve. We know how severe was the pressure last

Customs, for evəry £100 value, the lb, 30 por cont year . (Hear, hear.) I believe that in the present year it will be much greater. changes which Sir Robert Peel, in his speech of Tuesday night,

Velvet, plain, the lb.

£1 23

34 to 50 It might be said that this alone would not be conclusive on this point, for if the proposes to introduce into the Tariff as at present existing :

or, and at the option of the officers of the House could not dispose of the business, it would be forced by necessity to con

Customs, for every £100 value, the lb. 30 per cent
DUTIES TO BE REPEALED. But I

Velvet, figured, the lb.

£1 75 64 sider the appointment of some other tribunal that could. (Hear, hear.)

80 to 45 LIST I.

or, and at the option of the officers of think that it is a grave question, whether or not we ought to permit or encourage

the Customs, for every £100 value

30 per cent so great an application of capital towards these railway schemes ; whether or not

Ribbons embossed or figured with Velvet,
CLASS I.--Articles of Food.

Present Rate of Duty. the lb. that will be consistent with public advantage, and whether it will really conduce

178

29 to 29

or, and at the option of the officers of to the satisfactory carrying on of railway enterprises ? (Hear, hear.) As I said Animals living

the Customs, for every £100 value

30 per cent before, I am willing to admit that the application of British capital to British rail- Calves

10 cách

and further, if mixed with gold, silver, ways in preference to foreign schemes is to be encouraged rather than other- Goats

Is each

or any other metals in addition to the

Kids wise ; but is it advantageous to the promotion of sound railway enterprise,

above rates, when the duty is not Lambs

%s each that such enormous capital should at once be applied to it? I doubt it

charged according to the value the lb.

109 Bulls, Oron, and Cows

£l, cowy 109
Fancy sük Net, or Tricot the lb...

£1 48

36 to 78 even for the purpose of sound railway enterprise itself. (Hear, hear, hear.)

Poultry

5 per cent

Plain Silk Lace, or Net, called Tulle, the I believe it to be probable, in consequence of severe competition, that there will Sheep

3s each

ls 4d Swine and Pigs be a great and extraordinary demand for labour, and a rise in the price of the

bs each

No quotations

Manufactures of silk, or of sük mixed Bacon

148 per cwt

with any other material, not particumaterials essential for the completion of railways. I believe that the estimate

Beef, fresh

8s per cwt

larly enumerated, or otherwise charged will be far exceeded, and that in many cases they would be found to be utterly Beer, salted

with duty, for every £100 value

30 per cent delusive. (Hear, hear.) If interference were proposed with respect to those rail- Cranberries

Id per gallon Millinery of silk, or of which the greater

8s per cwt way plans which are about to be proceeded with under existing acts of Legis- Meat, unenumerated

part of the roaterial is silk, viz. :- Plantain

2d per cwt
Turbans or caps, each

159 lature, there might be grave objections to such a proceeding; but, with regard to

About 157 per cent Potatoes

Hats or bonnets, each

£1 53

145 every new plan, the intervention of Parliament is called for, and it is for Parlia- Pork, salt

8s per cwt
Dresses, each ..

12 10s.

52 ment, therefore, to determine whether it will grant its sanction. It is not a mere Pork, fresh

or, and at the option of the officers of abstinence from interference on the part of Parliament which is desired, but the

Vegetables, unenurnerated

5 per cent
Customs, for every £100 value

40 per cent. CLASS 2.-Agricultural.

direct sanction and encouragement of the Legislature is required. I doubt if

Manufactures of silk, or of silk and any Animals, living-

other material, and articles of the 500 or 600 railway schemes, or perhaps treble the amount that was under con

Assos

23 64 cach

same, wholly or in part made up not sideration last year, were to be pressed forward this year, whether the power of Horses

209 each

particularly enumerated or otherwise

Mules this House would enable it to make satisfactory inquiry into the merits of each

2s 6d each

charged with duty, for every £100 scheme. I more doubt whether it would be for the public advantage to encourage

168 per load value

30 per cent. CLASS 3.-Manufactures.

80 sudden and extraordinary a demand for labour, so great an application of Woollen manufactures, not made up

15 per cent

PROPOSED RATES. capital to one species of industry and its consequent diversion from others. (Hear, Cotton manufactures, not made up

10 per cent hear,) But this, as I said before, is a matter which the Government feel had Linen ditto, unenumerated, not made up

15 per cent

Duty. infinitely better be settled by a Parliamentary decision, and that a Parliamentary Silk, thrown, dyed

Hides, dressed

10 per cent

Manufactures of silk, or of silk mixed with metal, or any other

2s per lb Committee, composed of men whose opinions are entitled to the greatest

CLASS 4.-Miscellaneous.

material, produce of Europe, viz. :weight and authority, should receive the information which the Government Bottles, stono, empty

20 per dozen

Silk or satin, plain, striped or brocaded, viz. :

Broad stuffs, the lb. has collected, and consider any plan by which our future proceedings should be

Casts of busts

12s 6d per cwt Enamel ..

Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, the lb. regulated. Her Majesty's Government have a map prepared, and this will be laid

12s per 1b

or, and at the option of the officers of the Customs, for every Gelatine

10s per cwt

The before the committee, showing the extent and direction of the lines.

£100 value Glue 13s per cwt

15 per cent.
::

Ribbons, the Ib. different plans have been classified. All those which refer to the completion of Inkle, wrought

6s.

Is per lb existing lines-I mean, for instance, where a line between the metropolis and a Ink, printer's

Silk gauze or crape, plain, striped, or brocaded, viz.:- 10s per ewt

Broad stuffs, the lb.

9s. distant part of the country is now incomplete, from a part not being yet formed

Lamp black

£l per cwt
Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, the lb.

10s. Magna Græcia Waro

5 per cent are classified under one head. Under another are classified the railways which Manuscripts

or, and at the option of the officers of the Customs, for every 2d per lb

£100 value appear to the Government to afford the greatest facilities to parts of the country Maps and Charts

Id each

15 per cent. ...

Ribbons, the lb. Mattresses which stand most in need of them. Another classification comprehended those

11s. 10 per cent

Gauze of all descriptions, mixed with silk, satin, or any other lines which give facility for internal defence-coast lines, for instance. This Medals, not gold or silver

5 per cent Palmetto thatch manufactures

materials, in the proportion of one-half part of the fabric, classification will spare the committee, on its appointment, much of the labour

the lb Parchment

68 per dozen sheets Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, the ib

98 which they necessarily must have incurred if no previous preparation had been Pens

15 per cent made. I trust, therefore, that the House will approve of the proposal with which Telescopes

or, and at the option of the officers of Customs, for every £100

value I conclude_" That a select committee should be appointed for the purpose of Thread, unenumerated

10 per cent

15 per cent Velvet, plain or figured, the 1b ::

ys considering the mode in which the House shall deal with the railways proposed

Is per skin
Articles thereof, not otherwise enumerated, the lb

105 to be submitted to the House during the present Session." I abstain from enter

or, and at the option of the officers of Customs, for every £100
value

15 per cent ing into many questions which might arise out of the Standing Orders, &c. ;

DUTIES TO BE REDUCED.

Ribbons of silk, emborsed or figured with velvet, the lb. :: because I trust that, by leaving the matter to the committee, reports may be

Manufactures of silk, or of silk and any other materia), called made from time to time by which the decision of the House will be mainly guided.

CLASS 1.

Present Rate of

Proposed

plush, commonly used for making hats, the lb A desultory conversation ensued between several hon. members, some of whom

Articles of Food.

Duty.

Rate.

Fancy silk net or tricot, the lb

Plain silk lace or net called tulle.. stated objections to the committee, and others suggested the appointment of

Arrow Root another tribunal to adjudicate upon the merits of railways.-Mr. Hudson said,

59 per cwt 29 60 per cwt

Manufactures of silk, or of silk mixed with any other materials, not Beer

£2 per barrel £l per barrel

particularly enumerated, or otherwise charged with duty, for the proposal was for a committee to consider, and that immediately, what Butter

£1 per cwt 10s per cwt

every £100 value schemes ought to be submitted to Parliament, and finally receive the sanction of Buckwheat

As Barley

18 per quarter

Millinery of silk, or of which the greater part of the material ssilk, the Legislature. First, however, the House ought to know whether the parties Cassava Powder

viz.5s per cwt

2s 6d per cwt Cheese ..

88 60 to the different schemes at the Board of Trade were prepared to proceed with

10s per cwt

Turbans or caps, each

59 per cwt Cider and Perry..

£10 10s per tun

78 £5 5s per tun

Hats or bonnets, each .. their works, by making the necessary deposit of money; and, next, whether they Citron preserved in salt

£1 103 10 per cent

Dresses, each

5 per cent would be able to pass through the Standing Orders Committee. If they were Cucumbers preserved in salt

10 per cent

or, and at the option of the officers of Customs, for every £100

5 per cent not, the committee might recommend many projects, the parties to which were

Fish, cured

2s per cwt ls per cwt value

15 per cent Hams

not prepared to carry them into execution. (Cheers.) The consequence would be

145 per cwt

Manufactures of bilk, or of silk and any other materials, and articles

78 per cwt that other railways, ready to be completed, and important to populous districts, Malze or Indian Corn

£4 10s per cwt
£2 55 per cwt

of the same wholly or partially made up, not particularly enu- As Barley

merated or otherwise charged with duty, for every £100 value.. Is per quarter

15 por cent would be most injuriously postponed. He would, therefore, suggest that, until

60 por cwt the bills were prepared, the deposits lodged, and some progress made before the

Mustard Flour

125 per cwt

69 per cwt Standing Orders Committee, the Committee now to be appointed should not proPearl Barley

LONDON: Printed and Published at the Office, 198, Strand, in the Parish of St. 5s per cwt

2s 60 per cwt

Rice ceal to report to the House. He was not alarmed at the amount of money

6s per cwt

ls per cwt

Clement Danes, in the County of Middlesex, by WILLIAM LITTLE, 198, Strand,
Rough and in the husk

aforesaid.-SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1946.-SUPPLEMENT.

Page 8

METROPOLITAN NEWS.

the outward and home voyage. He recollected the death of Reason some three OUR MAGAZINE COLUMN FOR FEBRUARY.

days after the ship left Fayal on her return. He remembered his being in the METROPOLITAN PETITIONS FOR THE REPEAL OF THE CORN-LAWS.--A peti- cabin at about midnight with others. When Reason came in the captain told

SONNET.-- BY JOHN KEATS. tion to the House of Commons from the inhabitants of Westminster, approving him to sit down on the sofa ; he had then a cutlass in his hand. He said, then you

Bright Star ! would I were steadfast as thou artthe Premier's approximation to the principles of Free-Trade, but praying for want law, I'll give you English law, and he struck him on the forehead with the

Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night, immediate and total repeal, has been prepared, and in the course of Monday re- cutlasy. He then seized Reason by the collar, and shoved him from side to side.

And watching, with eternal lids apart, ceived upwards of 8000 signatures. In the course of the same day thousands of The captain then threw the cutlass on the floor, and called the boy Jenning to

Like Nature's patient, sleepless eremite,
Individuals signed the "City Petition for the total and immediate Repeal of the bring the bayonet. He struck him twice with it, and the man died immediately.

The moving waters, at their priest-like task
Corn-laws," which lay in various parts of the metropolis, ready for signature, for
Mr. Justice Williams: Where did he strike him ?-Witness: On the breast.

of pure ablution round earth's human shores; the first time. The substance of both petitions is total and iminediate repeal. He called Dunn, and the man was discovered to be dead. The body of Reason

Or gazing on the new, soft-fallen masque
IMPROVEMENT OF THE METROPOLIS.---The Commissioners for improving the was thrown overboard.

of snow upon the inountains and the moors! Metropolis have presented their fifth report; they recommend the formation of a Barry Yelverton, the apprentice, was next called. He repeated the evidence

No! yet still steadfast, still unchangeable, park on the present site of Battersea Fields, in connection with a bridge over the which was published some time ago, and which will, no doubt, be in the recollec

Pillow'd upon my fair love's ripening breast, Thames in the same locality, and with the embankment of the Northern shore of tion of our readers.

To feel for ever its soft swell and iullthe river, which forined the subject of their second report. David Johnson was then called and examined : Said he was a scamnan on board

Awake for ever in a sweet mrest! MORTALITY IN TIE METROPOLIS.- The number of deaths during the last week the Tory. He joined the ship at Hong-Kong. He remembered the death of

Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath, was 901, being less by eight than that of the previous week, and 179 below the Reason. On the evening before Reason died, the deceased came to witness's

And so live ever, or else swoon to death! average of five winters. Bronchitis is almost the only disease more fatal than berth, and said that the captain had called him. He saw a cut across his fore

(Hitherto unpublished.)- Union Magazine. usual. The number was 62, while the average is 31. The violent deaths were head and the blood was upon it. Reason was called by Julian, and went away.

STATESMANSHIP. 18, of which six were suicides.

After that witness never saw Reason alive; but, next day, he saw the dead
body abou eight o'clock, when he saw four of the ship's company carrying it

How many have died in poverty and despair who, in death, have been the
IRELAND.
along the deck Witness saw the body bare, and noticed several stabs.

cause of stars, of ribbons, of titles, of salaries, to men incapable of comprehending Franklin Tucker was next examined, and deposed as to Reason. The last time

the principles to which they were destined to owe these eagerly-coveted dishe saw him alive was on the morning of the day of his death; he was going down

tinctions, until they had become the current convictions of the are! The earnest ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF CORK.-Last Saturday Mr. Alexander M'Carthy

devotion, inflicting upon an unfortunate author interviews with his enraged landwas elected for Cork, without opposition.

into the cabin, and he had several cuts on his head. The next time he saw him
Mr. M'Carthy is a Repealer, and a
was about two hours after, when he saw him brought up on deck dead. Witness

lady, has furnished matter, years afterwards, to Cabinet Ministers for interviews member of the Irish Bar. ANOTHER MURDER IN TIPPERARY.--A man was found murdered on Thursday afterwards examined the body, and it was much cut on the head and body, ap

with the Queen. A plain, minch-ridiculed, much-hated name has given warrant (last week) in a grove near Borrisokane. His offence against the “ code,” accord

to that which, uttered subsequently by another, has led to a patent of nobility. parently with a cutlass. ing to the Tipperary Vindicator, consisted in his baving a processed some persons

There was nothing elicited in the cross-examination of this witness.

A scholar's garret has been the birth-place of thoughts which, in after-periods,

have been the stuple of business in a Downing-street office. The strange alchemy for debt at the last quarter sessions."

William Dunn, the cook of the ship, was next examined : He deposed to the Neither the victim's name nor any further particulars are furnished. A letter written from the scene of the murder, states main features of the evidence already given. The witness then went on in cor

of time has transmuted into undoubted gold for the small man that which was roboration of Reason, Lee, and Cone, being subsequently put in irons, the parti

looked upon as mere lead when laboriously dug forth by the great.-Douglas that the illfated man's name was Madden, and that he was shot in a plantation culars of the death of the former, and as to having signed the log-book, stating

Jerrold's Shilling Magazine. belonging to a gentleman named Stoney, residing at Portland, near Borrisokane.

THE NEWSPAPER. that Reason had died in a fit. He signed the log-book entirely from the threats ANOTHER MULDER.-A most barbarous and unprovoked murder was committed of the captain. The witness was cross-examined at some length with the object and even twenty pages. Locomotion has scarcely improved more than news

The folio of four pages has now swelled to a folio of eight pages, sixteen pages, near Shruel on the 20th ult. The victim was a poor unoffending man, who was returning from the market of Headford, where he had been to purchase potatos

of showing that the witness had stated that Reason had died in a fit, and that he for his family, consisting of six small children. He was attacked at a short dis

had heard the crew threaten the captain's life. On these heads no material point papers since Cowper wrote, and is not more subservient than they are to the tance from the town by five or six men, who beat him so severely that he died on was elicited, otherwise than already given, though he stated he had some words

general welfare. Every man looks daiiy for his newspaper. Were the judges to the following Thursday. An inquest has been held on the body, and was ad

with the captain respecting a woman on board, whom the latter accused him of abdicate, and the courts to suspend their functions, no man would at once iniss living with.

and regret them, except for the loss of a column of amusement in the newspaper; journed to Thursday. It appears from the evidence given before the Coroner,

James Glover, the steward, followed in examination, and deposed as to the cut

but the day and the hour when the postman,“ with his twanging horn,” “the that the party who committed the murder were told that some of their friends were beaten by another faction, when they hastened in the direction for the pur

ting and stabbing of Reason on the night in question. His evidence was mainly herald of a noisy world," or the mail train leaving its great bags of alınost a ton in confirmation of that of Yelverton and Cordiavello.

weight of letters, should go to its destination without newspapers, wonid he full pose of taking vengeance, and this poor man being the first they met they murdered him without any provocation whatever. One or two other persons are lying

Heury Slack was next called, who briefly deposed to having heard Reason

of consternation. We cannot picture the general alarm, the fidgetty uneasiness in a dangerous state from wounds inflicted by the same party. called into the cabin by the captain on the evening before his death.

of the merchant, looking for accounts of the arrrival of his ships, or of the state Henry James Stephen, a boy, the son of the female passenger, Mrs. Thompson,

of the markets, on which his whole daily business is dependent; and the fright PROGRESS OF THE Potato DISEASE.-The Cork Examiner says: "With the deepest sorrow we are compelled to state that the potato disease is spreading its was examined as to the captain threatening, when in Fayal, to “kill them all,”

of the timid owner of public securities, or of the well-paid functionaries of the and also as to the death of Reason. He did not see Reason struck, but saw him

Government-which would spread itself into innumerable conjectures as to what ravages most fearfully, and that fever is making its dread appearance in every after his death. He had two wounds on his breast.

commotion could have laid an embargo on the newspaper. For the mail to arrive locality affected by the blight of the people's food. We have had a conversation with a respected clergyman from Aghada, who gave us a terrible and heart-rend. James Sinclair, the carpenter, was called, but counsel for the Crown declining without the journals, would be like the approach of day followed by no rising

Whenever the fact is alluded to, every man becomes instantly sensible that ing account of the spread of fever among the poor, and of the almost total de

to put any question to him, Mr. Jervis examined him at some length. His evi-
dence, in substance, was the same as that given before the magistrate.

society could not exist in its present wonderful ramifications without newspapers. struction of their only food.”

-Ibid.
Peter Curteis was called, and denied that he had ever threatened the captain's
life, or heard the crew say that they would take the ship to America, as had been

THE NOBLE SCIENCE.
NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. alleged.

When I read the old scoliasts of the chase (says Craren), I can't, for the life of
This closed the case for the prosecution.

me, avoid thinking that they must have set about beating for a fox as gravely as INCREASE IN THE ARMY. One of the officers of the Court was then sworn to take charge of the Jury till

if they had been hunting for the philosopher's stone. Shades of Beckford, and The following details of the proposed increase in the Army are derived from an the morning, and the Court adjourned till Friday.

Thornton, and Nimrod, and eke of all our defunct authorities on circumventing

Reynard, think not I would speak of your theories profanely; but, when yon official source :

FRIDAY.

were ignorant of the very first principle of the craft ye possessed--when none of The 6th, 8th, 24th, 32d, 36th, 37th, 59th, and 69th, the regiments of foot

The trial was resumed and concluded to-day. At ten o'clock the learned

you knew (neither do any of your successors know) whether scent be a thing of at present having 814 men each, will be increased to 1200 each, thus Judges took their seats on the bench, when the Jury, who had been locked up

earth or air --what time i tind you laying down the law for catching a fox as doggiving a total addition to the line of

3,088
all night at Lovegrove's were bronght into Court. The prisoner, Johnstone, was

matically as if you were propounding à mathematical problem, I cannot but The Royal Artillery will receive the additional strength of

700
also placed in the dock--his appearance had undergone no alteration.

regard it as overstepping the modesty of nature. Fire will never burn the notion The Royal Regiment of Engineers

300

Mr. Jervis said he rose with feelings of the greatest anxiety on the present oc- out of me, that The Noble Science has saved the lives of more foxes than all the The Ruyal Marines 2,000 casion ; it arose, not from any doubt as to their capability of judging the case,

money lavished on keeper that afford a find since the chase became one of our The Regiments of Rifles, 1000 each

2,000 for he was convinced that what they had heard out of doors would be passed away, national sports.--Sporting Review. The depots of the following regiments, 200 men each, viz., the Ist Regibut it was from an anxiety lest he failed in laying before them such a case as would

NATIONAL DINNERS.
ment, the 7th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 33d, 34th, 35th, 38th, 46th, 48th,

bring their minds to see that conclusion which he lioned would be the result, 52d, 54th, 60th, 66th, 720, 730, 77th, 79th, 81st, 95th, and 98th

4,600 namely, that they would say, with him, that the prisoner was not guilty of the

Compared with the profuse Inxury of an ancient Egyptian dinner, our modern
Otience imputed to him. Another source of his anxiety arose from his under-

dinners, with all their gastronomical appliances, are butle better than sturveling Total for the Foot

12,688 staniling that it was the practice in this court for his friend the Attorney-General sophistications. If the allegation of lost urts be sustained or demonsvated by a The 60th Foot having two battalions, the addition will be contined to the second to reply to his remarks, and therefore he had to beg of thein to remove from their

critical survey of the Egyptian laboratory, workshoj, or factory, eating on a battalion. Sixteen Regiments of cavalry will be increased four men per troop- minds all that might be advanced by that learned gentleman. The charge which

gigantic scale may also be regarded as one of the artes perditis. England has 600. Thus giving a total for the horse and foot, of 13,288. was preferred against the prisoner was that of wilful murder; but that

been pronounced to be an “eminently dining nation ;" and it has been sarcasticrime might be reduced to the charge of inanslanghter. Upon their breath

cally said that “her hypocrites cannot harangne, her kuaves cannot intrigue, her DEATH OF REAR ADMIRAL ROWLEY-Rear Admiral of the Red squadron rested the life of the prisoner; and, therefore, he earnestly begged of them

dupes cannot subscribe, and her Cabinet Ministers cannot consult, without the Samuel Campbell Rowley, of Mount Campbell, Leitrim, died at Killester, last

to pause ere they returned their verdict. Looking at the evideuce which had intervention of a dinner.” But let us examine the history of diuners in an in. week, at the advanced age of 70. He entered the navy when only nine years old, been adduced, there was a great discrepancy in the statements of the several wit

verse order, tracing their genealogy backwards from England's Modern Babylon was made a Lieutenant in 1794, and in that year, in the Vanguard, served on nesses, and had the case to rest upon that, then he should have to treat the evi

to Egypt's "City of Thrones," and we shall be compelled to admit our inferiority. shore at the taking of the West India islands. He was in the Astrea at the dence in a different manner. No doubt the statement was made under excited

The stream, inverting the natural order, grows wider and deeper as you ascend to capture of the French frigate La Loire, after an action of 50 minutes' duration, feelings; but what they would have to look to was, whether the crime which had

its source. The gulosity of Parson Adams and Tom Jones yields to Massinger's and was present in Lord Bridport's action in 1795. He was made a com

Justice Greedy, and his ideas of various and substantial dishes must give precebeen imputed against the prisoner arose from pre-conceived malice, or from an

dence to Chaucer's Franklein :mander in 1799, commanded the Terror, bomb-vessel, at Copenhagen, in 1801, excited state of mind, brought on by causes which rendered himn incapable of and obtained his post rank in the following year. He reached his flagproinotion judging from right and wrong. If he was found guilty of murder--a crime which

“Withouten bake mete never was his house, iu 1837. was denounced both by the laws of God and man---then there could not be the

Of fish and flesh, and that so plenteous,
remotest hope of mercy held out to him-he must of necessity suffer an

It snewed in his hall of mete and drike,
CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
ignominious death ; if they should find he was unaccountable for his actions,

Of every dainty that men could of thinke.” then his punishment would be equally dreadful, for he would be consigned for life After all, what were English to the Roman gourinands who preceded, and, TRIAL OF CAPTAIN JOHNSTONE FOR THE MURDERS ON BOARD THE to an asylum. Whatever might be their decision, the punislıment would be

perhaps, taught them? Think of Esop's single dish that cost £800, of Domitian's SHIP “TORY." equally dreadful. From the evidence which had been adduced, the conduct of

rhombus, of Vitellius's shield of Minerva, of Maximin's elephantine breakfasts, of On Thursday George Johnstone, formerly captain of the ship Tory, whose case

the crew was most unaccountable. They were told that the prisoner sat drink- Heliogabalus's parrot tongues! What glory to the imperial glutton who offered has excited such extraordinary interest, was placed at the bar before Mr. Justice

ing amongst the dead bodies of his victims-that they had committed no act half his empire for a new sauce; what spirit in the resolution of Apicius when he Williams and Mr. Justice Cresswell, on an indictment charging him with the wilful of mutiny. The Attorney-Cieberal had certainly said there was no person on

destroyed himself because he had only £220,000 sterling leit to be devoted to the murder of Thomas Reason. There were other indietments, but the charge, in the recollect from the evidence which had been adduced, that when the vessel board who was capable of taking charge of the ship; but they (the Jury) would

purposes of gastronomy! Look again at the frequency of the Roinun meals, and first instance, was confined to the murder of Reason.

we shall be quickly satisfied (which Roman gastronomy was not) that our meals The Attorney-General, Mr. Bodkin, and Mr. Clerk, were for the prosecntion ; touched at Fayal a portion of the crew went ashore ; thut the Consul came aboard,

are parsimonious and unsatisfactory innovations on a grand omnivorous system. Mr. Jervis, Q.C., and Mr. Huddlestone, appeared for the defence. and yet they made no complaint. What was to be drawn from this ?-Why, that

There was the jentaculum, the prandium, the merenda, the cenum, the comessatio. The prisoner, who seemed in a better state of health than when he appeared

the crew had been guilty of mutiny, and that was the sole cause why they never What an enviable digestion the Romans inust have had, especially when we conbefore the magistrate at the Thames Police-court, was accommodated with a chair,

said a word. They had heard from the evidence of Spence, and that of the whole sider their dishes,--their roast boars, swines' bellies, goats and squirrels, cranes, and seemed during the proceedings to pay particular attention to the evidence,

of the witnesses, that up to the period of the vessel becoming short of provisions peacocks, swans, and yuinea-pigs! Yet what was Roman gluttony compared to more especially where it seemed to go against himself. He is not by any means

the captain was a kind and humane man, and they had heard he partook of the the gigantic gourmandism of Egypt! Plutarch records the memorable circuma man of unprepossessing appearance.

shortness of provisions, and when they obtined a supply, then the change which stance of nfteen boars being roasted whole for a supper of Antony and Cleopatra;

it produced occasioned a loss of the reasoning faculties, and while in that unhappy and Lucian describes a dinner given by the “Gipsy Queen" to Cæsar during a The Attorney-General opened the case, and stated the facts as they have been already published.

state of mind he committed thiose dreadful crimes which they had heard; but, being former liaison, which was “inounted" on the same gigantic scale :Arthur Gilmore Spence was the first witness called, and was examined by Mr. committed while in a state of madness, then he was an unaccount ble being ;

“With dainties Egypt piled the groaning board, Bodkin: I was on board the ship Tory on her voyage from Hong-Kong to Enghe was then not a responsible agent for the offence which he had committed.

Whatever sea, or sky, or land afford.” From the works of an eminent writer on madness, it was to be divided into two land. She belonged to Liverpool, and I was apprentice on board. The prisoner

-Fraser's Magazine. was captain her, and the crew consisted, on an average, of 27. No unpleasantclasses--the moral and the physical ; the preponderance of which belonged to the

STRAWS OF SUPERSTITION. ness arose on the outward voyage. We left Hong-Kong for England in May, 1845. former division. [The learned counsel bere read from the books of several

A surprising specimen of this kind of straw is to be found in the history of We had a man named Reason, an able seaman, who joined us at Singapore. The writers on insanity.) If they believed the prisoner to be in that state, then there

Johnson, and may probably have escaped the notice of readers in general. It was mates were William Henry Rambert and William Mars. The caryo was very was an end of the case. He certainly was not in a condition to establish by evidence

this :-He always went in or out at a door, or passage, by a certain number of valuable, consisting for the most part of tea. When we had passed the Cape this fact, for the causes which had led to it had passed away, and the unfortunate

steps at a certain point ; so that either his right or leit foot (Boz, No. 1, was not the wind was favourable, and we made for St. Helena. The captain asman might now be in a state of sanity. The only mode by which he could establish

certain uchich) should be the first to cross the threshold. Everything depended signed as a reason for passing the island, that his chronometer was wrong, and this case, would be to refer to the evidence. Mr. Jervis here proceeded to animadvert

upon this question of precedence. He was frequently observed to stop suddenly that he was, therefore, out of his longitude. He asked the crew if they on the evidence which had been adduced, and contended, when he found he had

on such occasions, and apparently to count his steps with much earnestess; were favonrable to a run for Ascension, and they said they were. This might be leen deceived by his crew, that the valuable cargo of his owners was to be

when he made any mistake in the movement, he would return and place himself a run of six days. The provisions were very low, and the allowance of water wrested from him, coupled with the shortness of provisions, were the exciting

in the right position, and having satisfactorily performed the teat, rejoin his comcauses which led him to commit those dreadful acts-could there be any doubt panions with the air of a man who had got something off his mind. Of this rewas a quart. The usual allowance is from six pints to a gallon. I was laid vp

but that his mind was deranged, that he had lost his reason? the causes having markable habit none of the Doctor's friends over dared to ask the beginning or at the time, and did not hear much murmuring among the crew; but they seemed

now passed away, reason had reassumed her sway. The learned counsei conto think that the captain had some private reason for passing the island of Madeira.

the motive. Boswell supposed it to be a superstitious custom contracted early, After inissing the island of Ascension, the mates were called down into the cabin, cluded by again appealing to the Jury to look attentively at the whole of the

and from which Johnson never sought to extricate himself by the help of his and, alter a consultation, it was determined to proceed on the homeward voyage. evidence, and not tu find him guilty of murder.

reason.--Ibid. I find by the log-book that this was on the 20th Sept. The allowance of water was, The Attorney-General said that although, undoubtedly, the privilege of his

LOUIS XVIII. AND THE RESTORATION. after that, further diminished to a pint a day, and the bread to half a pound a day, having the right to reply to the speech of his learned friend was vested in him by

When the crisis of the Restoration arrived, Louis XVIII. thus describes his the Crown, yet, till it was altogether consumed. This was very soon after the captain had

it was one which was sparingly used, and having looked with

sensations :- It were vain for me to attempt the expression of all that passed determined to make for home. We fell in with a French barque at eight on the very great attention to the remarks of his learned friend, he was satistied in leav

within me when my return to France was really decided upon. I can well unmorning of the 23d. I remember the fact of Rambert's jumping overboard, ing the case in the hands of his Lordship and Jury.

derstand the joy which a mere citizen must experience at finding himself freed although I did not myself see him do so. But from that day we went on pretty

Mr. Justice Williams then proceeded with great minuteness to sum up, and

from political ostracism, how far more intense then the feelings of an exiled and comfortably till we made the Island of Fayal, at five o'clock on the 220 October. observed it was a case very much involved in mystery ; still they would bear in

proscribed king, who reascends the noblest throne in the world! My transports The captain went ashore, and I accompanied him. Reason, David Johnson, mind that no witnesses from the ship's crew were called on his behalf, and then

of joy, which the due maintenance of my dignity compelled me to restrain, were Henry Thompson, Slack, and the other apprentice, were of the boat's proceeded to state the law as regarded exemption from capital punishment, on the

of such a nature, that in despite of all my philosoply, I could not but fancy that crew. I speak to the best of my knowledge. The captain returned on board ground of insanity.

a Monarch inust be a being of a somewhat different order from a mere mortal. the same day, and we returned also. At this time the harbour-master was on

The Jury then retired, and, in about an hour and twenty minutes, returned

In short, for several days I was enabled to put faith in the proverbial expression, board in charge of the ship. The captain was in his senses, although he appeared with a verdict of "Not Guilty, on the ground of insanity.”

happy as a King.'"- Dolman's Magazine, to have been drinking slightly. He always appeared given more to drinking after

COLONIZATION. the death of Rambert. On that occasion he was rather the worse for drink when ALARMING EXPLOSION AND Loss of FIVE LIVES.-In part of our impression

When time has ripened history, and the relative importance of historical events he went ashore, and he was with the English Consul for nearly an hour and a last week, we stated that an explosion of fire-works took place on Friday at

is valued by their results, no event, perhaps, of the seventeenth century, will be half alone, but whether he was drinking then I cannot say. On the day on which the house No. 14, King-street, Lambeth-walk, by which two young men

deemed so important as the landing of the first English Colonists on the American Reason died I was in the captain's cabin. It was late in the evening---nearly were instantly deprived of life, and four other persons were severely

Continent, in the year 1610; and few of the eighteenth more important than the bed-time. The captain desired me to stop in the cabin. A charge was brought injured. Two of them have since died. An inquest was held at Guy's Hos

settlement of the first colony in the other new world of Australia, in 1788. against the deceased Reason by a man named Morris. The deceased had said pital, on Monday, on the bodies of John Sinith and Robert Spiers. Verdict

England, during the last two centuries, has been sowing the seeds of mighty
" that he would have law when he came to England,” or words to that effect. on the bedies of William Keynon, aged nineteen, and William Holmes, aged
The captain then desired Reason to be sent for.
He came down then. Barry sixteen, who were also killed. The evidence was to the same effect as that given literature, maniers, her principles of governinent, her ideas of the civil and

empires in America, Africa, India, and Australia; and in Europe, her language, Yelverton and William Dunn, the cook, were in the cabin, as well as a on the previons inquest, on the other bodies, and the Jury returned a verdict of

A child of two years old, who was in the arms of a young

religious rights of men in social union, have been making conquest of public mind foreigner, Jules Cordiavello.. The captain was more than half drunk, lle had Accidental death."

and opinion in every country. England might exult in her glory, but for the woman, was so much burnt that it has since died.

reflection that, in all physical and intellectual existence, this maturity, this ripen• death. To the best of my knowledge, the captain took hold of him and shook A Young Man KILLED BY HIS UNCLE.--On Thursday (last week), a lad named

ing and shedding of the seed, is but the prelude to the withering of the leat, and him on the sofa where he desired him to sit. He struck him over the side with Robson, was killed by his uncle, named Routledge, at Swalwell, near Newcastle

the decay of the parent stem.--North British Review.
the point of the bayonet. I can recollect that he spoke some words to him first, upon-Tyne, where both parties resided. The deceased, it appears, was abusing
I think he said, you are a ------ mutineer, sir. Reason did not answer. I did his mother, when the uncle, the mother's brother, came into the house and iuter-

THEFT AND BREACH OF TRUST.
not see the captain do anything more while I was there. There were bayonets fered, and, after some quarrelling, the uncle struck his nephew suddenly on the The recent decisions of the Court have now, however, nearly wiped away this

distinction. always about the cabin. He had not a bayonet in his hand when Morris first jngular vein, when the latter fell down and expired almost immediately. An

The appropriation, by a watchmaker, of a number oi watches spuke to him, but he took it into his hand when Reason first came alarm was given, and information having been given to the police, Routledge was received by him at different times to be repaired, has been decided to be theft; a down. There was a boy on board named Glover, and soon after I left, he

immediately apprehended. An inquest was held on the deceased, on Monday, clerk employed to discount bills, and apply the proceeds for behoof of his eincame and called me. I went down to the cabin again, and saw the captain and a verdict of “Manslaughter" returned against Routledge, who has been com- ployers, has been convicted of theit for appropriating the money: a person findand Dunn there. Reason was lying down alongside the sofa, and the cook mitted to take his trial.

ing a pocket-book with the owner's name in it, and appropriating, instead of informed me that he was dead. I disbelieved it, but afterwards found that he SUDDEN DEATH IN THE STREET.On Tuesday night, an inquest was held at restoring the same, with its valuable contents

, has been held guilty of theft ; the was dead. The captain looked as if he were more in possession of his senses than the Green Man Tavern, Old Kent-road, on the body of Mr. Isaac Harvey, a appropriation of his employer's money by a clerk in a counting-house, or a teller before I left the cabin, and he appeared calm and uninoved. The body was car- gentleman of independence, who died suddenly, in the street, tinder the following in a bank, las now been authoritatively declared to be thett, and has been ried out, and buried on the following inorning. I read the burial service over circumstances :- Mr. Hughes, a chemist, of Burlington-place, Old Kent-road, treated and punished accordingly. And so it plainly is, and a theft of a serious him. I find an entry in the log on the 24th October, signed by the captain. I deposed that, about two) o'clock on Saturday afternoon, his attention was called to description ; for to us it appears that the very circunstance of trust, which used made that entry by the captain's desire. He told me that Reason had died in a the deceased, who was staggering on the foot-pavement opposite the door. The to be considered as mitigating, does truly agzravate the crime, by introdncing into fit, and Dunn told me so also. I had a conversation with the captain before, and deceased was assisted into the shop, when witness observed that there was a the act an element which at once increases its moral guilt and its social danger. he desired me to say that he had died in a fit. I entered in the log-book what he quantity of blood flowing from his mouth. He was placed upon a chair, and We would wish to see the principle of this improvement carried a step larther--to desired me to enter, although I guessed how the man had died. I think that the witness endeavoured to administer restoratives, but he was unable to swallow. A see breach of trnst recognized as a proper aggravation of the crime of theft, other names were signed after Mars died. In general cases, the captain and the surgeon was sent for, but before his arrival the deceased breathed his last. Mr. so that a person who, when trusted, steals from his employer, shall be indicted two chief officers sign the log, but no others.

Olding, surgeon, of High-street, Borough, said he had attended the deceased pro- for “theft, especially when committed by means of breach of trust,” and be The cross-examination of this witness produced nothing material.

fessionally during lite, and had no doubt his death was caused by the rupture punished for an offence aggravated by the relation in which he stood to the party Julian Cordiavello, examined by Mr. Clerk: Joined the ship at Liverpool for of a blood vessel upon the lungs. Verdict, “Died from natural causes."

whom he wronged.-Ibid.

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Fate took the affair into her own hands. His fath v. returning one dark we had better wait till these people are away. It would be awkward if

THE MARKETS. night from visiting the death bed of one of his parishioners, rode into an they saw us."

CORN EXCILANGE (Friday). The present week's arrivals of English wheat for our marke old marl-pit, where he was found lying beside his horse on the following " Then we'll look out for a nice play,” said Emily, “and have a de

having been somewhat on the increase the stands here today were fairly filled with samples morning.' He was carried home in a state of insensibility, and a letter lightful evening, as soon as your fine friends are gone.

We shall not of both red and white. Selected qualities moved off steadily, at full prices. In all other kinds was despatched to his son, who arrived just time enough to receive his have much gaiety for the rest of our lives, I dare say; so we may ven

very little business was transucted. Forrign wheat was held firmly, at very full currencies;

and the same may be said of all grain under lock. The supply of barley being very large the last breath and the hand of Emily, which the dying parent placed in ture to indulge for once.”

barley trade was heavy, and prices had a downward tendency. We hail rather an extensive his, with an earnest injunction to take her to his heart, and make her as " Why,” asked Gerald, “why are we not to have much gaiety for the supply of malt on utfer, yet, as the factors submitted to a slight decline in value, a good clear

ance was effected. The oat trade was very dull, and, when sales were forced, lower terms happy as she deserved to be. rest of our lives?”

were complies with Beans, peas, and flour as last advised. The death of his father affected Gerald's feelings, softened his heart, Why, setting aside that we shall not be able to afford it," answered ARRIVALS - English: wheat, 4120: barley, 10740; oats. 7980. Irish: wheat, —-: barley

Foreign: wheat, 7190; barley, 530; oats, 15,670 quarters. Flour, 1390 sacks; and steadied his character for a time; and Emily's attractions regained | Emily, you know we shall probably be relégués to the end of the malt, 6790 quarters. their influence over his fluctuating mind. His dreams of ambition and world, when you get your curacy-far out of the atmosphere of theatres, English - Wheat, Essex and Kent, red, 198 to 598; ditto, white, 568 to 67s; Norfolk and fuf

folk, red. 51s to 578; ditto, white, 365 to 658; rye, 31% to 338 : grinding barley. 248 to 264 ; disvisions of splendour grew dim and faded before the delights of a pure and all such temptations!”

tilling, 268 to 29x: malting ditto, 33 to 359; Lincoln and Norfolk malt, 548 to 56s; brown ditto, and innocent love. The image of the despised curacy, and the plea- The lustre of Gerald's brow, which had been gradually fading, 499 to 52s : Kingston and Ware, 5 to 60s ; Chevalier, 60s to 62%; Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

“The curacy!" said he; “ I'm sure, I'm not made for

foed oats, 238 to 258 : potato ditto, 285 to 30s: Youghal and Cork, black, 238 to 248; ditt), sures of a life of retirement and virtue, took the place of his aspiring vanished.

white, 25% to 279; tick beans, new, 31% to 33s; ditt), old, 369 to 39; grey peas, 325 to 319; hopes and restless desires, and he eagerly intreated her to comply with it, nor it for me. There's no use in trying to force one's inclinations maple, 33 to 358; white, 38s to 40s; boilers. Als to 45s, per quarter. Town-made flour, 508 to

56sSuffolk, 39 to 41s: Stockton and Yorkshire, 376 to 39s, per 280 lbs. Foreim.-Free his father's last wishes, and become his wife. into a channel nature never designed them for. I'm sure the thing will

wheat, --s to —,; Dantzig, red, 52s to 60s; white, 568 to 688.In Bond.-Barley, 265 to 208; But, young as she was, Emily's sad experience had taught her caution. never do; and it's better not to enter on it, than to thrust oneself into a onts, brew, 245 t26s; ditio, feed, 198 to 22s; beans, 125 to 448; peas, 469 to 50, per quarter.

Flour, Ameriran. 308 to 32s: Baltic, - to -5, per barrel. She knew how unfitted Gerald was to encounter poverty, and well situation, only to show one's unfitness for it.”

The Seed Varkel.--Hed clover need, in bond, is selling steadily, at somewhat more money understood how much worse poverty was with a family than without

“But, what other resource have we?” asked Emily, surprised at a decla- Linseed caks heavy, at drooping prices. All other articles rule as last advised.

Linseed, English, sowing, 5is to 60s; Baltio, crushing, 458 t 478 ; Mediterranean and it ; so she intreated hiin to wait till he was in some situation that ration, apparently, so sudden; “and what has altered your intentions ?”

Odessa, 44s to 51s. Hempseed, 350 to 384 per quarter. Coriander, la to 149 per cwt. Brown should at least secure them from want. Whereupon, as gentlemen are

“ Reflection, and the knowledge of my own character,” replied Gerald. Mustard-geed, 10s to 12; white ditto, 9s to lls. Tares, 79 90 to 8 341 per bushel. English apt to do in such cases, he accused her of want of affection; declaring “ I never did like the profession, and I like it less and less, the more I Rapeseed, £24 to $26, per last of 10 quarters, Linseed cakes, English, £11 59 to £12 08;

ditto, foreign, £9 Os to £9 58 per 1000; Rapesced cakes, £5 158 to £6 Os per ton. Canary, that true love made no such calculations; and that poverty together think of it. As for what we're to do, I'm sure I can't tell. I've a mind

509 to 5ts, per quarter. English Clover-seed, red, Abs to 50s; extra, 524 to 55* ; white, would be much more endurable than poverty apart. But she was firm to go to London, and try if I can't get some sort of situation!”

60s to 62s; extra, up to 688. Foreign, red, 403 to 489; extra, 30s; white, 60s to 628 ;

extra, 759. per cwt. in what she knew to be right, and would not be shaken. So, he wrote

** But we've no interest, Gerald,” objected Emily. “We've no friends

Bread - The prices of wheaten bread, in the metropolis, are from Id to 9:d ; of household to a former pupil of his father, to solicit the patronage that had been to help us to a situation."

dittn, 6}d to sd per alb loaf.

“I don't know that,” answered Gerald. promised to the old man; resolving to returu to Oxford next term, read

Willoughby's father's in Imperial Weekly Average.-Wheat, 54s 8d; barley, 31s 3d; onts, 21s 100; rye, 32s Od;

beans, 356d: peas, 365 sd. hard, make up for lost time, and take orders. And, in the meanwhile, Parliament, and Vane's uncle is Secretary-at-War. They're both de- The Six Wecks' Average.- Wheat, 55s 6d; barley, 31s 10d; oats, 22s 2d; rye, 34s id ; beans, they both took up their abode with an aunt of his, a single woman, with vilish civil to me, because they expect some day I shall be richer than

36s 10d; peas, 38s 3d.

Duties on Foreign Corn_Wheat, 17s Ol; barley, 78 Od; oats, 6s Od; rye, 8s 6d; beans, 6s 6d; a very small income, which she eked out by letting part of the house

any of them ; and I don't think they'd be sorry to have an opportunity pous, as tid. she resided in. of laying me under an obligation. Vane told me, some time ago, that, Sugar.-A very large business has been transacted in all kinds of raw sugar this week, at a

further improvement in the quotations of from 6l to ls per cwt, Refined good steady, at full

prices, All the money the young people had between them was Gerald's if I liked to go into the army, he'd speak to his uncle about me."

“But the army 'll never do for us, Gerald, without money," said Emily. Hay and Strand.Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 12s; clover ditto, £4 8s to £5 15s; one thousand pounds, which, indeed, appeared to him inexhaustible.

oat straw,

£1 105 to £1 12; wheat straw, £1 13s to £1 15s per load. But, as Emily thought differently, although she did not refuse, in some

“What a thing poverty is !” exclaimed Gerald with sudden

Provisions. Most kinds of Irish butter are in steady request, at very full prices. English bitterness. measure, to share it with him, she insisted on helping herself with her

“What a thing it is to be a gentleman, and not be butter firm, at 12 to 16s per dozen for fresh, and 168' to 50s per firkin for Dorset. Foreign able to live like other people. Here are we, pent up in this little dirty 98% to 1023 for fine Holland, and 80s to 848 for fine Groningen.

butter has been taken readily by the town and country trade at 104s to loss for fine Freislund, needle, as she had done before.

Bacon is in good request, at hole of a lodging, that I shall be obliged to sneak into and sneak out of, 50s 19 51s for prime sizeable Waterford, landed. Lard has advanced Is to 99 per cwt. WaterFor a few weeks Gerald read, and the novelty of living under the

ford, bladdered, 639 to 664, and Belfast, 603 to 62s per cwt. A fair demand exists for the best roof with Emily supported him through the tameness of existence; but for fear any of these people should see me. I told them I was living out

qualities of Irish hams, at 60s to 668 percwt. English cheese dull, but foreign supports late rates. as time crept on, ennui crept in, and it was impossible not to observe of town, to prevent their offering to call on me.”

Potators.- The supplies being on the increase the demand is heavy, at from 60% to 120s per ton.

Coul (Friday).-Hasting's Hartley, 16s: Holywell Main, 168 31; Taylor's West Hartley, that he was becoming depressed and restless. Nothing could be more

(To be continued.)

16s; Moor, 16s 64; West Wylam, 168; Braddyll's Hetton, 178; Caradoc, 17s; West Tees, 16s

per ton. natural. Although Gerald could have studied for an immediate object,

Hlops (Friday).--Comparatively speaking, the supply of hops on sale here is scanty; yet, he did not love study for its own sake. He wanted a powerful incentive

NATIONAL SPORTS.

with one or two exceptions, the demand is inactive. The best East Kent pockets and new

Mid Kent bags an' in fair request, and prices are well supported. In all other kinds of hope, to keep him to it, and the remote prospect of the curacy was not strong

very little is passing. Sussex pockets, £6 10s to £7 5s; Weald of Kent ditto, £6 10s to enough for the purpose. Then, though he loved Emily, the love grew

HANDICAP RACING.

£7 10s; Mid Kent ditto, £7 78 to £9 108: East Kent ditto, 29 15s to £10 108; Mid Kent bags, cool with security; there were no doubts, fears, nor jealousies, to stir the

“ Men's judgments are

17 59 to £8 54; East Kent ditto, 18 0 to £99 per cwt. SHAKSPEARE.

Smithfield (Friday).--The supply of beasts on sale here this morning being more extensive flame and keep it bright. He began to yawn a great deal, stretch out

A parcel of their fortunes."

than that exhibited on a Friday for some tiine past, there was less activity in the demand for his legs as if he did not know what to do with them, turn over the In almost every nther conntry of the world, all changes and modifications of that description of stack; nevertheless, Monday's pria's were pretty generally supported. The

numbers of sheep were but moderate, while the mutton trade was tolerably firm, at the late leaves of his books without reading them, and look out of the window existing systems are brought about by some contrivance-(ordinance- ukisc

advance in the quotations. There were on offer 130 beasts, 190 sheep, and 5 calves from Hol

firman--and the like), which enables the Government act as the moving into the dull back street where there was nothing to see. Emily worked

land. Calves were in moderate supply and steady inquiry, at unaltered figures. Pigs sold

freely, at late rates. Milch cows were very dull, at from £16 to 18 15s each. on the while, thinking how fortunate it was she had kept her resolution, principle of the body politic. Here, opinion is the mainspring of the social and

political machine. We do not jump at our conclusions, but arrive at them--as Per elbs. to sink the offals:-Coarse and inferior beasts, 2: 100 to 3s 2d ; second quality ditto, and bade him walk out more, and seek some recreation; so, in compli- our sires were wont to reach the end of their journies-- by means of a good steady and inferior sheep, 48 od 18 48 61; second quality ditto, as sd to 4s 100; prime coarse-woolled ance with this recommendation, he one night went to the theatre, and pace. This adoption of the slow plan is attended, in nearly every instance, by a

ditto, 58 01 to 58 2d; prime South Down ditto, 58 4d to 5s 6); large coarse calves, 4s 8d to there the first persons he saw were his friends Willoughby and Vane; sure consequence: whether for good or evil- for general convenience or the re- 5s 1d; prime small ditto, 5s 61 to 5s 100; large hogs, 3s 104 to 4s 60; neat small porkers, the former of whom introduced him to his sister, Madame de Violane, a verse, perhaps remains to be seen, so far as the matter in hand has relation to the 48 Bd to us 2. Suckling calves, 188 to 323; and quarter old store pigs, 16s to 22s each.

Beasts, 752; cows. 140: sheep. 3680; calves, 124: pigs, 305. very lovely woman, married to a Frenchman. practice. Latterly-so recently, indeed, that no allusion to it is to be found in

Nergate and Leadenhall (Friday).-Each kind of meat was in short supply and steady any work on the turf-the Handicap has become the most popular form of

demand at full prices. A few words whispered by Willoughby to his sister and her husband, British racing.

Per elbs, by the carcase:-Inferior beef, 2x 60 to 2s 80: middling ditto, 2s 100 to 3s Od: prime immediately after the introduction, caused the lady to turn upon him, It would be a libel to suppose the reader ignorant of that remarkable scheme- large ditto, 3s 20 to 38 4d; prime small ditto, 3s id to 38 84; large pork, 35 8d to 4s 60; with a look of awakened interest, a pair of the finest dark eyes he had an institution of such pure and perfect benevolence as might have been expected

inferior mutton, 3s 8d to 48 Od; middling ditto, 4s 20 to 4s 6d; prime ditto, 4s 81 to 4s 100; Veal, 4s 8d to 58 8d; small pork, 4s 8d to 5$ 2d.

ROBT. HERBERT. ever seen; whilst the foreigner, who had already acknowledged the

rather to have originated among the followers of Plato than with the disciples of

Mammon. Human virtue, perhaps, never ventured upon a bolder flight than introduction by the requisite number of bows, involuntarily added a

when it sought to bring into operation in the nineteenth century the dreams of MONETARY TRANSACTIONS OF THE WEEK. supernumerary one, in compliment to the hint he had received; and

the golden age, and offered for the patronage of these iron times a scale of bounty, Gerald felt that he was enjoying a foretaste of his fortune-a first

(From our City Correspondent.) whose rewards advance precisely according to the baseness and worthlessness of instalment of the homage which the reputation of great wealth is sure the object. This triumph of philosophy, however, was not achieved at some

The unfavourable nature of the American news on Monday was more than to command. moral Waterloo, but came of a series of quiet manæuvres. Had a Minister of

counterbalanced by Wednesday's later intelligence. An evident upward tendency “Where are you staying?” said Vane: “we're at the York.”

the Crown, twenty years ago, proposed to Parliament that the Royal Plates in the prices of British Securities had been clearly displayed from the commenceshould be run for upon a plan which would put the worst horse in England on

ment of the week, resulting from a strong impression that many of the " I'm visiting a sick friend a little way out of town,” replied Gerald, the same footing as the best, he might have calculated on a stand-up tight with companies having made their deposits would petition for their investor else I'd ask you to call on me. How long are you going to one of the stewards of the Jockey Club, there and then. This great victory over

ment in Stock or Excheqner Bills. Taking only a portion, therefore, of prejudice was brought about by sapping the foundations, and not by storming the

the amounts deposited, a large sum of Stock and Exchequer Bills must

necessarily be required, creating something approaching a scarcity for some "A few days only,” said Willoughby. “We've been making a tour, forlorn hope of prepossession. The British turf enjoys the proud monopoly of to show the Marquis a little of the country. Our next move is to

exhibiting to the world, in the economy of its details, a principle of perfectibility time, and thus enhancing the price. The daily purchases of the Government heretofore only “dreamt of in your philosophy."

broker on account of the quarterly surplus revenue also assists the operators for London, and then to Paris. But you must come and see us; come to Thus far we find this great fact a marvel of modern virtue--intrinsically ; its

a rise. The favourable American news on Wednesday, coupled with the circumbreakfast to-morrow at eleven.”

immediate impetus machinery, there is reason to fear, is neither qnite so pure nor altogether so philo- stances just detailed, gave

Consols

to prices. Gerald promised that he would, and Madame de Violane's beautiful sophical. We are a people singularly apt at good intentions, but somehow, not so advanced about per cent. on the previous day's quotation, and on Thurs

happy in working them out. If it were not for the fear of a breach of privilege day nearly one per cent. in addition. eyes expressed her satisfaction at the arrangement.

The prices at closing on Monday. before our eyes, we might instance the method of treatment to which that great

were 944 to Money, and 95 to for Time. The present prices are 964 to It is singular, and not much to the credit of human nature, that grievance, the pest of game preserving, is subjected. A legislative committee is

for Money, and 96: to } for Time. Exchequer Bills have risen from 25 to 28 pm, we are more gratified by the homage paid to our wealth than appointed to deliberate upon the operation of the Game-laws, and to counsel Par

(Monday's price) to 32 to 36 pm. Bank Stock has advanced to 207 to 2081 ; Reto our merits. Gerald was an extremely handsome young man; but, as liament as to the most judicious means that can be adopted to assuage the strong

duced, 961 to 97; India Stock, 258 ; and India Bonds, 38; New Three-and-a

Quarter per Cents., 994. Notwithstanding this buoyancy in the Stock Market, he had not a confirmed air of fashion, Madame de Violane's tirst glance popular indignation against them. Upon the committee are their most rancorous

the Money Market continues oppressively “ tight.” Commercial accommodation had been one of utter indifference. He saw it; he saw the change that Vanguage, the hononrable member for West Gloucestershire is called upon, with

is granted only under the most restrictive conditions ; and 3 per cent. is given ensued, and comprehended it, and yet he was won by a compliment so out favour or affection-apart froin all bias, one way or the other--to inquire

by the discount brokers for the " call." Nor is it clearly understood that, the little flattering; and felt more proud and pleased when she selected his how far it may be wholesoine to allow Giles Scroggins to warn the leverets

deposit question settled, things will resume their natural course ; in fact, much arm to lean on when leaving the theatre, than if the preference had off his turnips, and what steps he may be permitted to take should they neglect

doubt is expressed upon the question. A general tendency to shorten credit of been given to his personal qualities, instead of to a fortune which he

his notice to quit. To balance Wost Gloucester, there is Durham-is it probable every description is perceptible; and the prospects of the coming season for trade
a cause should fare well so situated ? Is it convenient, in like manner, that any

and business is regarded as anything but favourable. not only did not possess, but which he never might possess; and which,

The Foreign Market has betrayed a tendency to decline, and transactions coneven supposing it his, he had attained without effort, and without gentleman concerned in the issue, should form one of the committee on a handicap-convenient, of course, we mean, quoad the public ?

tinue on the most limited scale. This may be readily conceived when the state

of things in the Share Market is considered for a moment. desert. But mankind and womankind are so fond of being admired for Turfites are all honourable men, and we can easily conceive such a scene as

The parties what they are not, that very few are content to take credit for what this, when the weights for a Chester Cup are being arranged Says Lord A-

who formerly speculated in the foreign speculative Stocks, transferred their busithey are. "B, my dear fellow, that colt of yours, the Leary Cove, has no running in

ness last year to Railways, and are now too generally crippled in resources to aniMadame de Violane shook hands as cordially with Gerald, when he him. He's six years old, isn't he? Well, four stone is quite enough for him to

mate the Foreign Market to any extent. The principal alterations have been in handed her into her carriage, as if she had known him a dozen years ; carry!" "I think, my dear A," says B- , "to prevent the possibility of

Brazilian, whi h have fluctuated between 82 and 83, closing at the latter price. objection, we had better say a little more : the Cove is good for nothing-but

Spanish has felt the effect of the disagreement existing in the Councils of Spain relawhilst the Frenchman, as he stepped in after her, made several deferensome men are never satisfied ; so, to silence all observation, make it 4st. 21b."

tive to the Queen's marriage, and has ranged between 271 and 28 $ for the Actives; tial bows, which intelligibly announced his undisguised respect for Here, you see, to indulge my Lord B-'s chivalrous notions of honour, the

the Three per Cents., 38 and 38. These prices must, however, be regarded as funciers of the Leary Cove are choused ont of two-and-thirty ounces! Handicaps

almost nominal, not a bargain having been registered on Thursday. wealth; after which, Gerald walked home to his obscure lodging in a

Mexican state of confusion and excitement that would have made it difficult to are especially excellent things, so the public taste declares ; but, to have them put

has scarcely varied, quoting 30% to 1. Portuguese has improved from 58% to 60. analyze his own feelings, if he had tried. His cheeks were flushed, and sans peur et sans reproche upon the scene, would it not be better that the arrange

Dutch has fluctuated about $ per cent., and closes at 50% to 604 for the Two-andments were in the hands of public and responsible persons ?

a-Half per Cents; Four per Cents, 95 to 94%; and Danish is 83. his eye was animated by pleasure, and his heart was big with the tri

The handicap is a change or a modification of the original turf system ; "a

The Share Market has not partaken of the rise that has occurred in the umph of gratified pride; and yet there was a weight, a constriction, breath has made it," as the poet says-let it not be a wind that blows nobody English House, nor can this excite surprise when the position of affairs is consi

dered. about the breast; an undefined feeling of dissatisfaction and insecurity, good. Public notice is strongly turned towards the method of apportioning

Until the report of the Committee is known, Scrips will continue nearly

unsaleable; and the shares on which calls are coming dne are generally avoided and apprehension for the future; so that, when he accosted Emily, who weights in this new-fangled fashion of racing , public opinion is strongly against the practice of allowing those who have horses engaged being, directly or indi.

during an uncertain state of the Money Market, like the present. was sitting up for him, she was puzzled to interpret the mixed expres

The market at rectly, mixed up with that which affects their own interests. One that knew

the close of the week, however, improved a point for some of the finished lines. sion of his countenance. His manner was gay and excited, his comhuman nature well, as if in anticipatory reference to the system of handicapping,

Prices stand as follow :-Ambergate, Nottingham, Boston, and Eastern Junction, plexion was heightened, and his eyes were bright and triumphant; but has left us this record-peradventure for a warning:

24; Birmingham and Gloucester, New (issued at 7% dis.), 32; Bristol and there was an alloy about the mouth-the smiles were not free, and

Exeter, 87); Ditto, New, 12}; Buckinghamshire, pm; Caledonian, 15 “ Men's jndgments are

Ditto, Half Shares, 31; Ditto, Extension, 2%; Chester and Holyhead, 214; frank, and joyous; some unseen, unknown, almost unfelt, care sat

A parcel of their fortunes."

Derby, Uttoxeter, and Stafford, 1); Direct Manchester (Remington's), 14; there; a portent, a shadow, that came unsummoned, and would not be

Direct Northern, 2; Dublin and Galway, 31; Eastern Counties, 221; Ditto exorcised, and that made such strange discordance with the lustrous

TATTERSALL'S. New, 7 pm.; Ditto, Perpetual Five per Cent., No. 1, pm.;

Ditto brow, that Emily's first words were, “Where have you been, Gerald ?

MONDAY.-A large attendance of subscribers, and business commensurately

ditto, No. 2, 4 pm.; Goole, Doncaster, and Sheffield, &c., is pm. ; Great What has happened ?". brisk, but chiefly on the Chester Cup ; for which Best Bower, with rather a strong

North of England, 216; Great Western, 169; Ditto Quarter Shares, 20% ; · Nothing," answered he, gaily, "except that I have met some friends party, became ürst favourite ; Intrepid and Salopian were prominently in de

Hull and Selby Half Shares, 27 ; Leicester and Bedford, jpm. ; Leicester, Tamsome old college chums." mand, Sweetmeat, who is in the same stable, as a matter of course, losing ground.

worth, &c., par. ; Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction, 34 ; London “Is that all? ” said she. Whinstone also receded, and a disposition to lay against Mickey Free and Miss

and Birmingham, 227; Ditto Thirds, 53 ; Ditto Quarters, 28}; Ditto Fifths, 25% ;

London and Brighton, 694; Ditto Fifths, 31; London and Croydon, 22); London All, except that I am going to breakfast with them to-morrow at

Burns, was displayed in several quarters. The Baron had a resolute supporter in
his owner, and the Rust filly (Colleen Dhas) was frequently inquired after, and,

and South Westerii, 791 ; Ditto New, 181; London and York, 41; London and eleven," said he.

on two or three occasions, backed. An improvement in Sting, and a decline in

Windsor, 7; Lytin and Ely, 7; Manchester and Leeds, 136; Ditto Half Shares, “ Are they staying in Bath ?” asked Emily. Brocardo, were the only features in the Derby betting.

61; Ditto Fifths, 12} ; Ditto Extension, 4 pm. ; Manchester and Birminghiam, 78 ;

Ditto New Quarter Shares, 91; Manchester and Birmingham Continua“Only for a few days," replied Gerald. “There's Willoughby, and

NEWMARKET HANDICAP.

tion and Welsh Junction, 18; Manchester, Buxton, and Matlock, 18 pm.; Vane, and a sister of Willoughby’s, that's married to a Frenchman. I

Even on the field against 15.

Manchester and Southampton, 2; Midland, 152; Do New, 284; Mid

CHIESTER (UP. never can understand how English women can marry Frenchmen.” 12 to lagst Hesseltine's lot (t) 40 to 1 ayst Intrepid (t freely) 50 to 1 agst Roderick (t)

land, Biriningham, and Derby, 122 ; Newcastle and Darlington Junc“Nor I,” replied Emily: “is she pretty?

Best Bower (t)
The Baron (taken 50 to 1 Redstreak (1)

tion, New, 11; Ditto New Brandling, 413; Newcastle and Berwick, 221; North “Yes, she is," answered Gerald: - she has beautiful dark eyes."

freely)

Billy Purvis (t) British, 243; Ditto Half Shares, 74 ; Ditto, Dalkeith, 29; North Kent and

Salopian (t freely) 50 101 Arthur “And what sort of man is he?"

Direct Dover, 34; North Staffordshire, 31 pm. ; North Wales, 34; Nor- Miss Burns 40 to 1 Colleen Dhns (t)

The Roper's “Oh! he's not ill-looking; he's well enough for a Frenchman,” re

Mickey Free Mermaid (t)

wich and Brandon, 28 ; Ditto, New, 7; Perth and Inverness, 14; Richmond, 17;

Daughter (1) 35 to 1 Hope

50 to 1 Queen of Tyne (t)

Scottish Central, 15 ; Shrewsbury and Birmingham, 34; South Devon, 37 ; Sonth plied Gerald. “He's a Marquis, too."

Midland, 21 pm. ; South Eastern and Dover, 394; Ditto, New (do. £33 6s. 8d.) “And are they rich ? " asked Emily.

9 to 2 agst Sting

25 to 1 agst Spithead (t) 1000 even between Fancy Boy No. 2, 13; ; Ditto, New (do. .£15) No. 4, 34 ; Staines and Richmond, 25; Trent “ That I don't know," answered Gerald.

15 tol - Brocardo (1) 30 to 1 “She was beautifully

and Tilthorpro

Valley, 21$; Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin, 1; Welsh Midland, 14; 25 to 1 lago (t)

10 to 1 -- Tibthorpo (t) dressed; but I don't think she could have had any fortune; for I've

West Cornwall, l; Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth, 34 ; York and Carlisle, 24; heard Willoughby say that every thing went to the eldest son, who will 8 to lagst Forth's lot | 11 to lagst Vanish

York and N. Mid., 104 ; Do. Hali Shares, 51 ; Do. Scar. Branch, 49; Do. Selby, 764; | 20 to 1 agst Fantastic

Boulogne and Amiens, 124; Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Cette (Mackenzie), 25; be a Baronet, and that the rest of them had nothing but their name to THURSDAY.—The publication of the largest acceptance ever known did vot add

Ditto, ditto (Espelete), 2 ; Dutch Rhenish, 73 ; Great North of France Constituted, get on with to the interest of the Chester Cup betting this afternoon; on the contrary, things

153 : Great Indian Peninsular, 1} ; Luxembourg, 21 ; Orleans and Bordeaux, 113 “ And where did you see them ?” inquired Emily.

were very dull, and the only decided featurewas an eagerness to back Intrepid ;
Sweetmeat, nevertheless, being uncommonly steady at 25 to 1. With the excep.

Paris and Rouen, 394 ex. div.; Rouen and Havre, 29 ex. div.
" At the theatre, where I looked in for an hour,” answered Gerald.
tion of Miss Burns and Mickey Free, the other favourites maintained their

SATURDAY MORNING.--Consols again advanced nearly one per cent., in conseThey happened to be in the very box I was put into.”

positions. The Derby, beyond a marked improvement in lago, presented nothing quence of the purchases, by the broker for the Court of Chancery, on Railway ac“ Oh, how I should have liked to be with you!” exclaimed Emily.

The Share to call for remark.

counts. The closing prices are 97 for money, and 97$ for account. NEWMARKET JIANDICAP.

Market was firm, but without any change of importance. " What for?” asked Gerald.

Lord Exoter's Timbria is struck out

COURSE OF EXCHANGE (Friday).-Amsterdam, C.F., 12 91; Ditto, at sight, “Why, to have seen the play to be sure;" answered she. " It's so

CHESTER CUP.

12 54; Rotterdam, 2 V., 12 10; Antwerp, 26 15; Hamburgh, M.B., 1314); long since I saw a play! What was it?"

8 to 1 agst Wadlow's lot (t) 30 to 1 agut Miss Burns (t) 40 to 1 agat Discord

Altona, - ;

Paris, three days' sight, 25 75; Ditto, three months', 26 0; " The play?. l'm sure I don't know," replied he. “ We were talking

18 to 1 Beat Bower

33 to 1 - Intrepid (t) 40 to | Cataract (t) Marseilles, 26 15; Bordeaux, 26 25 ; Frankfort on Maine, 1224 ; Petersburgh, Whinstone (t) Mernid

Luv Wildnir (t) all the time; I never attended to it."

3 U's, --; Berlin, -; Vienna, etfec. fio., 10 10; Trieste, ditto, 10 10; Madrid, 25 tol 40 to 1 - Salopian 1000 to 10 apst Weatherbit (1)

36 ; Cadiz, 36; Bilboa, -- ; Barcelona, --; Seville, - ; Gibraltar, —; Lexhorn,
“Well, then, I'm glad I wasn't of the party,” answered Emily. “I 25 l Mickey Free

30 75; Genoa, 26 10; Milan, - ; Venice, -- ; Naple's, 40; Palerno, per oz., 119; ; should have been out of patience. But don't you think we might go 5 to 1 agst Sting (t)

25 to l agst Spithead

40 to 1 agat Tibthorpe (t) Lisbon, 52; Oporto, 52; ; Rio Janeiro, 244; Bahia, - ; Buenos Ayres, - ; New some night to the pit? It wouldn't cost much, and it would be such a

33 to 1 Malcolm (t)

40 to 1 - Hundrum (t) York, 21 days' sight, -; Philadelphia,

Traverser (t) treat to me! I've never seen a play since my dear father died.”

PRICES or BulliON, Per oz.- Foreign Gold in bars, £3 178. 9d., Portugal 1500 to 1000 on lago agst Traverser.

Gold Coin, £3 178. 5d. ; New Doubloons, £0 0s. Od ; New dollars, 4s. 9fd.; Silver “Oh, yes, we can go, certainly,” answered Gerald, rather coldly;"but

in bars, 4s. 114d.

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street), London, London: JOAN CHURCHILL, Princes-street, Soho; and of the Author, 12, New Burlington-street BIRTHS. In Curzon-street, the Hon. Mrs. George Hope, of a son, At Leytonstone, the wife of Sir Just published, price 1s., the Fourth Edition (Translated from the Nineteenth French Edition) fully informs the Public that he will OPEN his West End Scotch Stores and Grand Edward N. Buxton, Bart, of A ron.At Livermere, Suffolk, the wife of the Rev. Angill Col- ONSTIPATION DESTROYED; or, Exposition of Natural, ELIZABETILAN DINING and SUPPER ROOM, ON MONDAY, February 9th, 1846, at Seven vile, of a son. ---On the 23d of January, at King's Bromley Manor, the Hon. Mrs. Newton Lane, of a daughter. Destroying Habitual Constipation, without using either purgatives or any artificial means whai

and Regent-circus.-N.B. J. C.'s especial attention will be given to the management of this MARRIAGES. At Old Connaught, Wicklow, the Hon. Miss Isabella Plunket, to Henry Quin, Esq., of Wingever (discovery recently made in France by M. Warton) followed by numerous certificates

Room, wherein his peculiar mode of serving up his Scotch Whisky will be strictly adhered to . field. At Sherborne, Dorset, John Williams, Esq., R.N.,

F.R.C.S., to Emily Elizabeth, only

from eminent physicians and other persons of distinction. Free by post, Is. 6d. Sold by danghter of the late William Ashford, Esq.

JAMES YOUENS and Co., Tea Dealers, 45, Ludgate-hill, London, and by all booksellers in the United Kingdom.

from our view is not more invidious in Nature, than superfluous Hair on the Face, DEATHS

Neck, or Arms of Beauty. For its removal HUBERT'S ROSEATE POWDER stands Suddenly, at Manchester, whilst on a journey, Mr. George Cocks, for many years the re

preeminent. Beware of Counterfeits! The Genuine has been signed G. H. HOGARD for resentative of the house of Messrs. Cocks and Co., music-sellers. At Brompton, Lady Stod

the last Forty Years. Sold, by HOOPER, Chemist, 24, Russell-street, Covent-garden; SAXGER, dart, the wife of Sir John Stoddart.-At Buxted Parsonage, aged 71, the Rev. Christopher

150, Oxford-street; and by most Perfumers. Price 49.; or two in one parcel, 7s. Wordsworth, D.D.-Mrs. Jafpney, who died at Hastings, on the 27th December, was the

Piccadilly.-Envelopes, 6d. per 100; Black Bordered, ls ; Letter Paper, 3d. per quireeldest daughter of the late Capt. John Williams, of Bengal, the author of "The Rise and Pro4s. 6. per ream; Note Paper, 2d. per quire-28. 6d. per ream; Foolscap, 6d. per quire; Best

SONS, and SMYTH gress of the Bengal Native Infantry."

Sealing Wax, ts. per Ib. Name-plate, elegantly engraved, and 100 superfine cards, is. 60.
Bibles, Prayers, Church Services, Albums, serap Books, and every description of Stationery,

(of Dublin, and 25, King William-street, Strand) are anxious the Publie should be aware full 20 per cent. under any other house in London.

that their Cellars in this city are largely stocked with FOREIGN WINES (Port, Sherry, ADVERTISEMENTS.

Claret, Champagne, &c.) of the finest qualities, supplied from their vaults in Dublin, and that STOCKINGS, Leggings, Knee Caps, &c., which afford the necessary compression, &c.,

wards of half a century.-N.B. Their LL Whisky, Dublin Stout, Pale, Scotch, Burton, and NOVENT-GARDEN.-Mr. ALLCROFT'S GRAND CON.

Irish Ales as usual. and support, without the trouble of lacing, &c., are manufactured by POPE and PLANTE, CERT, on MONDAY_next, FEB. 9, for which the following talent have accepted 4, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall.

LADIES desirous of combining Elegance with Comfort.engagements :-Mesdames Birch, Rainforth, Alfred Shaw, Lablache, Steel, Novello, Smith, Lablache, Machín, Henry Russell, Giubilei, H. Gear, John Parry, and the Ethiopian Sere

Choice Assortment of CORSETS of every description, of the most approved and elegant Pa

ANCE SOCIETY, 78, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury. naders. Solo Performers-Madame Dulcken, Richardson, Thirlwall, Regondi, Frederick Chat

risian style. Their Spinal Expanding and Digestive Corsets can only be duly appreciated The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PROPRIETORS will be held at the Office of the

when seen. terton, and Mr. Lindley. Conductors, Messrs. Negri and Lavenu. Leader, Mr. Thirlwall.

Medical Belts, Lace Stockings, Knee Caps, &c., highly recommended by the Society, on THURSDAY, the 5th day of March next, at One o'clock precisely, at which meetBoxes, 59. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s.Private Boxes, Tickets, and Places may be had at Mr.

Faculty. Orders by Post, containing measures, with descriptions, and remittances, will meet ing six Directors and one Trustee will be elected. ALLCROFT's Music Warehouse, 15, New Bond-street; and at the Theatre Box-office.

Any Proprietor desirous of proposing a Candidate for the office of Director or Trustee, must

with due attention. Observe, 186, Oxford-street, Dear Portman-square. meeting --Proprietor Mr. W. BATTY.-The most Extraordinary Novelty ever produced.The Ballot will commence at Eleven, and close at Two o'clock.

HOWELL, of 304, Regent-street, two doors from Margaret-street, Sole Inventress of MONDAY, Feb. 9th, First Night of the New Grand Oriental Spectacle, which has been playing February 5th, 1846.

GEO. H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary.

Teaching the Art of Dress-making in a series of Lessons, undertakes to convey to persons of in Paris with repeated success, entitled THE RAJAH OF NAGPORE, or the sacred Elephants

the meanest capacity a correct knowledge of Cutting, Fitting, and Executing in the most of the Pagoda, with New Scenery, Machinery, Costumes, &c. &c., introducing Colossal Per- ENERAL CEMETERY, KENSAL-GREEN, HARROW-finished Style, in Six Lessons, for One Guinea. The correctness of this mode can be fully subformning Elephants and Camels, whose arrival on Monday last caused the most unprecedented

stantiated by reference to Pupils.-Apprentices and Improvers Wanted. Millinery and Dress

ROAD.-The New MONUMENTAL CHAMBERS are completely FINISHED, for the sensation in the Metropolis. New Scenes in the Circle. Box-office open from Eleven till Five.

Rooms. Stage Director, Mr. T. Thompson.

reception of Statues and Monuments of value, under cover, where they will be as secure from

accident and weather as if erected in a Cathedral Church. His late Royal Highness the Duke
NOTICE.-PRICE of ADMISSION

of Sussex is interred in this Cemetery, as are also many deceased members of the Nobility.
The Chambers can be viewed from Ten till dusk.

four in one, 3s., re-silvers the coppery parts of worn plated articles; instantly restoring
DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
The charge for an interment in the Publie Vault, contiguous to the £ 8. d.

their pristine beauty and durability, equal to the patent process, at one fiftieth

of the cost, and Day Exhibition

28. Monumental Chambers, is

4 4 0

less trouble than cleaning. GOLD REVIVER, 25. 64; GOLD VARNISH, Is. 6d., for reviving Evening Exhibition

28. 6d.
Private Catacomb under Colonnade

10 100

and replacing tarnished and damaged gilding. Note. --The above are the original and Children under 12

Is.
Common Interment in the Cemetery

15 0

established preparations, manufactured only by Suiti and Co., 281, Strand (exactly opposite Stalactite Cavers

19. extra.
Private Grave in perpetuity

3 3 0

Norfolk-street).
THE DAY EXHIBITION consists of the Museum of Sculpture, Grand Picture of London, Any further information may be obtained at 95, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, or at the
Alhambra Conservatories, Gorgeous Gothic Aviary, Classic Ruins, Swiss Cottage and Mont

Cemetery.

G. W. H. CROFT, Secretary.

TEAS AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE.-Families, HotelBlanc, with Mountain Torrent, &c. Open from 10 till 4.

Keepers, and Large Consumers, supplied with Tea at the Wholesale Price, for Cash. EVENING-The New and Extraordinary Panorama of LONDON BY NIGHT, Museum of UNDER THE ESPECLAL PATRONAGE OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY

Black .... 28. 8d... 38. Od... 38. 4d. .. 38. 8. .. As. Od... 48. 4d... 13. Bd... 5s. Sculpture, Conservatories, and Gorgeous Gothic Aviary, &c., &c., brilliantly muminated;

THE QUEEN.

Green ...... 35. 4d... 8s. 80. .. 48. Od... 48. 4d. 5s. Od... 6s. Od. Swiss Cottage, Mont Blanc, and Mountain Torrent, &c., represented by Moonlight. Open

ROYAL NAVAL, MILITARY, EAST INDIA, and Coffee....

9d... 10d. .. Jy. Od... Is. 24. .. ls. 4d... ls. 60. .. ls. 8d. from 7 till half-past 10. A GRAND ORCHESTRAL ORGAN, on which the most admired Overtures are played from 2 till 4, and from 8 till half-past 10. The whole projected and

GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,

One pound and upwards sent to any part of town. 13, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON.

MANSELL and Co., 2, Bucklersbury, Cheapside. designed by Mr. W. Bradwell.

DIRECTORS.

Country orders for 6lb. of Tea and upwards delivered free of carriage to any part of the The influx of Visitors during the Holidays since the Prices were reduced, is almost incrediLieut.-Col. Sir

kingdom. ble, and may be reckoned at One Thousand Daily-it may now be termed an Exhibition for

Frederick Smith, K.H., Major-Gen. Taylor, C.B., E.I.C.S. Chairman.

Major-Gen. Edward Wynyard, C.B.
the Million.
Annual Tickets to admit to both Day and Evening Exhibition, One Guinea, may be had at

Col. Sir William Gossett, G.B., K.C.H., Major-Gen. Arnold, K.H., R.E.
Deputy Chairman,

Major-Gen. Cleiland, E.L.C.S. the principal Music Sellers, and at the Colosseum.

GARMENTS, of all kinds, guaranteed to exclude any rain whatever.-More than Admiral the Right Hon. Sir G. Cockburn, Lieut.-Col. H. Hanmer, K.H., late R.H.G. seven years' extensive trial of these well-known garments has enabled the public to form its G.C.B., M.P., Lord of the Admiralty. Lieut. Col. Purchas, E.I.C.S.

own opinion respecting them; what that is, is best shown by their established and constantlyMajor-Gen. Sir J. Cockburn, Bt., G.C.H. Major Shadwell Clerke, K.H., F.R.S.

extending sale, and the numerous competitors their success has produced--some of whom, his intention of resuining the MUSICAL EVENINGS at his Residence, 64, BERNERS

Gen. Sir Thos. Bradford, G.C.B., G.C.H. Archibald Hair, Esq., M.D., late R.H.G. among other similar attempts to mislead, actually attach to their garments W. B.'s Name and STREET. The Performances, consisting entirely of Classical Chamber Compositions, will be

Major-Gen. Sir P. Ross, G.C.M.G., K.C.H. Capt. Melville Grindlay, E.I., Army Agent. Label.-General price from 40s. to 50s. An extensive variety kept to select from, or made to divided into TWO SERIES, of Four cach, in order to meet the wishes of a considerable numLieut.-Gen Sir F. W. Mulcaster, K.C.H. Capt. William Lancey, R.E.

order at a day's notice. All slop and inferior goods strictly excluded.-W. BERDOE, Tailor, ber of influential Amateurs. The FIRST SERIES is fixed for THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Gardiner, K.C.B.

William Chard, Esq., Navy Agent.

Over-Coat Maker, and Waterproofer, 69, Cornhill (North side). 12, 19, 26, and MARCH 5; to commence at Half-past Eight o'clock. The SECOND SERIES

Major-Gen, Sir H, D. Ross, K.C.B., R.A. James Nugent Daniell, Esq. will take place on WEDNESDAYS in JUNE and JULY Violins–M. Sainton, and M. Guy

ACTUARY-JOHN FINLAISON, Esq., the Government Calculator.

FAMILIES INTENDING TO VISIT WALES. nemer; Violas-Mr. Hill, and M. Tolbecque; Violoncello--Mr. Lucas. Subscription, Two Assurances are granted upon the Lives of Persons in EVERY station of Life, and for every Guineas; for either the First or Second Series, One Guinea. Tickets to be obtained at No. part of the World, upon particularly favourable terms.

situate at LOWER SKETTY, between Swansea and the Mumbles, in the County of Glamorgan 51, Berners-street.

Persons assured in this Office may change from one country to another, without forfeiting The House possesses every convenience, in connection with a delightful aspect; having a good LAST WEEK BUT ONE. their Policies.

Garden, Stable, and Coach-house; beautiful walks, facing the sea, and commanding

the A Bonus, amounting to 30 per cent. on the actual value of the Policies, was apportioned to SIBORNE'S MODELS.— The Original Large the Assured at the recent First Septennial Meeting, held in the year 1841.

magnificent and extensive views of Swansea Harbour, the Bay, Bristol

Channel, and surrounding scenery. Visitors will find the above to be one of the

JOSEPH C. BRETTELL Secretary. most healthy situations, combining all the advantages of a rural retreat with close proximity showing on a surface of 420 square feet, the whole of the hostile armies, as they were disposed

to the town of Swansea, where there is a well-supplied and cheap market. Apartand engaged when the illustrious Wellington gained the Victory. The NEW MODEL OMPRESSED AIR ENGINE COMPANY. ments, or the whole house, may be taken, for any length of time, on very moderate terms.shows the GRAND CHARGE of the BRITISH CAVALRY, led by the Marquis of Anglesey,

PROVISIONALLY REGISTERED.

For Particulars, apply to Mr. W. Hughes, House Agent, 3, College-green, Bristol, or C. G. and of the INFANTRY, by Sir Thomas Picton, in the immediate presence of the immortal

No. 6, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON

Cassino, near Swansea. Wellington. Open from Eleven, Morning, till Nine, Evening. Admission to each Model, Is.

Capital £400,000, in 40,000 Shares of £10 each. Deposit £1 Is. per Share. Children half-price ... Half-price from Seven to Nine, Evening,

TRUSTEES.

LADIES.-J. BAILEY (Late BAILEY and MILNER),, FRANCISCO HIDALGO, the Wonderful Little Man

Kenyon S. Parker, Esq., Q.C., Lincoln's-inn.

of 77, St. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD, begs to inform Ladies and the Public, that, in conFrederick Squire, Esq., 1, Pall-mall East.

sequence of his being obliged to Close his Premises for Alteration and Improvement, his DIRECTORS.

WHOLE STOCK, amounting to about £13,000, will be re-marked in plain figures, and sold NESDAY Next, February lith, and every day after, for a short period, at the COSMORAMA Sir James Carmichael, Bart., Sussex-gardens, Hyde Park.

at prices exceedingly low, to ensure its being cleared out. It will be ready for Sale on MonROOMS, 209, Regent-street, from Twelve to Four and from Six to Nine. The Don is the most Charles Farebrother, Esq., Alderman, Lancaster-place, and Moat House, Stockwell. day, the 16th February. A Prospectus will be forwarded, post-free, on applicati in ; and extraordinary specimen of the human race in the world, being 42 years old and only 99 inches Lieut.-Colonel W. Fendall, Sevenhampton, Andoversford, Gloucestershire.

further Particulars advertised in the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS of next week.-J. BAILEY, high, possessing a fine intellectual countenance, and speaking three languages. If the exhi- Miles Miley, Esq., Phillimore-place, Kensington.

Linendraper, silk Mercer, &c., 77, St. Paul's Churchyard-the Nearest House to Ludgate-hill. bition of " small children" excited the curiosity of the public, what must be the astonishment Joseph Wilkinson, Esq., St. Mildred's-court, City. on witnessing this “ wonder of creation."-Cosmorama Rooms, 209, Regent-street. Admit- Thomas Earnshaw, Esq., Tulse-hill.

OURNING CLOAKS and MANTLES from PARIS.-All tance One Shilling.

(With power to add to their number.)

CONSULTING ENGINEER AND PATENTEE-Arthur Parsey, Esq. OYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION-LECTURES AUDITORS.-Henry Wickens, Esq., Old Burlington-street; Alex. F.C. Ridgway, Esq., Leicester-

seen at the PARISIAN MOURNING ROOMS, 246, and 248, Regent-street.--Gothic Entrance

to the Rooms, 248, Regent-street. on CHEMISTRY, with Brilliant Experimeuts, by Dr. RYAN, daily, at Half-past Thrve,

share. and on the Evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at Nine o'clock. A LECTURE

BANKERS.-Messrs. Ransom and Company, I, Pall Mall East.

MOURNING.–The PARISIAN MOURNING on the ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY, by Professor BACHHOFFNER, A working model

SOLICITORS.-Messrs. Davies and Son, 21, Warwick-street, Regent-street.

ROOMS, 246 and 248, Regent-street, are now opened, with all the Novelties form Paris, in of which, carrying several persons, is exhibiting Daily, The additions to the OPAQUE

SECRETARY.-D. E. Austin, Esq. MICROSCOPE, DISSOLVING VIEWS, and CHROMATROPE are very effective.

millinery, dresses, bonnets, silks, satins, cloaks, mantles, shawls, widows' silks, clerical silks, The This Company has been formed for the purpose of obtaining, from the Patentee, the benefit PHYSIOSCOPE.

lace, bijouterie, &c., suitable for the deepest, as wellas for every other description of mourning.-Submarine Experiments, by means of the DIVER and DIVING

of the Pa
Right of his Inye ion in Great Britain and its Colonies, by means of Licences, for

Gothic Entrance to the Rooms, 218, Regent-street.
BELL. Among the various Additions to the Working Models is COLEMAN'S NEW
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, for Ascending and descending Inclined Planes. By the present Patent condensed air is applied in the most simple manner, so as to obtain
A Magnificent COLLECTION of TROPICAL FRUITS. Mr. DOWNE, the celebrated an uniformly-regulated motive power, perfectly controlable, and capable of being instantly in-
FLUTE-PLAYER, will take part in the Music, conducted by Dr. WALLIS. Open from creased or decreased at pleasure, and is applicable in all cases where steam power is now em-

246 and 248, REGENT-STREET, are now opened to the Public, for the supply of Eleven to Half-past Five, and from seven to Half-past Ten in the Evening.-Admittance, ployed.

every description of FASHIONABLE MOURNING in the PARISIAN STYLE, of first-rate 6. richools, Hall-price.

Prospectuses and every information, with cards to view the working model, can be obtained

excellence, and in the most perfect condition. A constant transmission of novelties in milfrom, and applications for Shares in the usual form made to, the Secretary, at the Company's

linery, dresses, bonnets, &c., adapted for the deepest, as well as for every other description of NOW READY, Offices, No. 5, Pall Mall East, London; and Messrs. Davies and Son, Solicitors, 21, Warwick

Mourning, will be received from the most celebrated MARCHANDES DES MODES in Paris, street, Regent-street.

and Parisian Dressmakers and Milliners of reputation and talent are engaged, where skiiland WO ROMANCES, BY B. DISRAELI, M. P.,

taste will enable them to adopt at once every novel device. The proprietors have made arrangeAuthor of " Coningsby" and "Sybil,"

ELF MEASUREMENT-GREAT ACCOMMODATION.- ments with the most eminent manufacturers for a regular supply of silks, satins, widows' silks, 1. CONTARINI FLEMING. II. ALROY

clerical silks, lace, ribands, shawls, gloves, bijouterie, &c., of the very first qualities, as well as

The following Directions will ensure an exact Fit, and will be found a most convenient The Two Romances comprised in 3 vols., post 8vo., with a Portrait of Mr. Disraeli.

for the supply of every novelty as soon as introduced. Especial attention is directed to the * The publication of a new edition of these two stirring romances, in THREE volumes inaccommodation. The measure may be taken with a piece of tape, and reduced into inches,

"MINCE VÉLVET," which is two yards in width, manufactured of the finest silk, without stead of six, is a rich boon to the admirers of splendid and exciting fiction. Dissimilar as are stating the height of person, and if any peculiarity in figure ; also whether taken over a Coat

the admixture of any other material, and admirably adapted for robes and bonnets on account the works in themselves, the philosophical reader will not fail to trace in . Contarini Fleming'

of its exceeding lightness, and the peculiar brilliancy of its surface. The colour is an intense COATS, VESTS, &c.

Inches. TROUSERS.

Inches the germs of Coningsby,' and even of Sybil.' Wild and impassioned rand, magnificent,

black, which cannot be changed without the application of the most powerful cheinical tests and sublime in parts-Contarini Fleming' is an emanation of genius of a rare order." -Naval

From Neck seam, not including Col-
From top of Trousers to bottom

Convenient boudoirs for fitting on caps, dresses, &c., are attached to the principal salons. and Military Gazette.

lar, to Hip Buttons ..
From under the Legs to bottom of

Goods will be forwarded on application to any part of the kingdom, and, when necessary, a

Trousers HENRY COLBURX, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street,

From Hip Buttons to Bottom of
Size round top of "Thigh (tight'

confidential person, attended by a Parisian dressmaker, will be dispatched with a complete

assortment of Mourning.-Gothic Entrance to the Rooms, 248, Regent-street. Just Ready, cheapest and best Edition, without curtailment, price only 1s. 6d., handsomely From centre of Back to Elbow joint

Size round Calf .. printed in large type, double columns, MICHELET'S celebrated Work, entitled

Continued to length of Sleeve at Ditto Waist

a Rapid Cure of

COUGHS, Ditto Hips

Size round top of Arm

ASTHMAN, Consumptions, Colds, and all Disorders of the Breath and Lungs, are inelegant Translation from the French, with additional Notes, and Michelet's famous

sured by Dr. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS. To singers and public speakers they are inSize round Chest under the Coat Third Pretace, in reply to the attacks of the Jesuits. This is one of the most remarkable and

Size round Waist under the Coat ..
Measure size round the Head

valuable, as in a few hours they remove all hoarsences, and wonderfully increase the power important works published for many years, and has caused immense sensation all over

and flexibility of the voice. Price Is. 11d., 28. 90., and 11s. per box.-Agents; DA SILVA and READY MADE.

MADE TO MEASURE.
Europe, from its exposure of the Jesuits, and of their extraordinary influence over Women and

Beaver Taglionis 0 8 6 Winter Coats, in every style and

Co., 1, Bride-lane, Fleet-street, London; sold by all medicine vendors.
Families. "The Quarterly Review," " The Times" (in three long articles), Atheneum, Beaver Chesterfields or Codringtons 0 10 6 shape, handsomely trimmed

1 5 0 and other periodicals, have already called public attention to it.

D'Orsay's, Athol's, Pembroke, and

Milled Cloth Great Coats, Velvet Col- London : C. EDMONDS, 151, Strand.

every description of Winter Coats 1 5 0 lar and Cutts ..

1 12 0

Pain in the Stomach and Head.---The extraordinary success that has attended the use Boys' Winter Coats in every style,

Tweed wrappers

0 18 6

of these Pulls in Leicestershire and the adjoining counties, for the last twenty years, and the WE HORTICULTURAL MAGAZINE, price 1s., is abso

from 0 8 6 Tweed Trousers

0 8 6 numerous applications for them in London, induces the proprietors to publish to the world their lutely necessary for every one who has a Garden. Order Part XIV. of any Bookseller.

Winter Trousers, lined
0 4 6 Winter Trousers, in all the New

extraordinary virtues. In all Stomach Complaints, of however long standing, Bilius and HARDY EVERGREENS.- A description of the most desirable Hardy Evergreens for plant- Winter doeskin ..

0 10 6 Patterns

0 12 0

Liver Affections, Pains in the lead, Depression of Spirits, they will be found invaluable : in ing out in shrubberies, flower-gardens, and on Lawns; with particular instructions for their Dress Coats, edged

.. 100 Doeskin Trousers

0 10 6 short, as a Family Aperient Medicine, they may always be resorted to with safety and succes. culture and management, is published in Part III. of “The Horticultural Magazine," price ls. Frock Coats, edged

. 1 5 0 Best or Dress Trousers

1 60 -Prepared only by J. M. and G. TEEAR, Humberston-gate, Leicester. Wholesale london Sold by all Booksellers.

Roll Collar Vest .. .. 019 Dress Coats

1 12 0 Agents:-Messrs. LANGTON BROTHERS, and SCOTT, 225 and 226, Upper Thames-street. Bold HARDY AND HALF-HARDY ANNUALS.-A complete Treatise on the Cultivation of Double Breasted Vest

.: 0 6 Best Quality Made

2 150 in boxes at 10 d. and Is. 9d. cach. Hardy and Half-hardy Annuals, with a description of 120 of the newest and most beautiful Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits .. 0 18 6 Frock Coats

1 13 6 varieties, with their height, colour of bloom, time of flowering, &c., is published in Part IV. of Winter Trousers ..

.. 0 3 0 Best Quality Made

3 3 0

RITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH, New-Road, London.* The Horticultural Magazine, price Is. Sold by all Booksellers.-Published by HOULSTON and Winter Vests

.. 0 1 6' Cashmere Vests ..

.. 08 0

Messrs. MORISON have much pleasure in publishing the following letter, with the STONEMAX, Paternoster-row; W. WHYTE and Co., Edinburgh; W. CURRY, Jun., and Co.,

Satin, Plain, or Fancy Vests

.. 0 12 0

writer's permission. It is well known to all the world that Lady Sophia Grey has been folDublin,

Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits

16 0 lowing the Hygeian treatment for the last ten years, and therefore her opinion must be adBoys' Great Coats

0 14 0 REDUNDANT COPIES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

mitted as highly valuable in a matter of such vast importance. Her Ladyship's letter is as Just Published, Gratis,

MOURNING to any extent, at Five Minutes' Notice.

follows:-" Sandiway, near Northwich, Cheshire, December 11th, 1845. GENTLEMEN-This IMPORTANT.-Any article purchased or ordered, if not approved of, exchanged, or the money has been such a dreadful sickly year amongst the poor, that the demand for your most excelreturnod.

lent pills has been very great, and I shall therefore be thankful for the usual supply of them. of the surplus copies of valuable modern works from the libraries of the Nobility, Gen- OBSERVE.-E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Outfitters, and try, Literary Institutions, Book Societies, &c., and offered at very reduced prices--Alison's His

I take this opportunity of enclosing the £5 for 1846, towards the Exeter Hyg-ian Dispensary; General Warehousemen.

I think nothing can be more satisfactory than the progress that your medicine makes; and tory of Europe--The Marlborough Despatches-- The Nelson Letters-Dr. Arnold's Lise-Lord Eldon's Lite-Lord Malmsbury's Diary-Macaulay's Essays, and other popular works are in

CAUTION.-E. MOSES and SON are obliged to guard the public against imposition, having wishing it may in time gain a complete victory, I remain, Gentlemen, Your sincerely obliged, eludled, and may be had by early application. The Catalogue delivered gratis, or forwarded, learned that the untradesman-like falsehood of being connected with them, or it is the same

SOPHIA GREY. To Messsrs. Morison, British College of Health, New Rwal, Loudun." concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no con- CAUTION: No Chemist or Druggist is authorised to sell Morison's Medicines. They are only post free, on receipt of two stamps to orders, addressed to the Librarian, British and Foreign nection with any other house in or out of London ; and those who desire genuine Cheap to be had of the appointed Agents. See that the words "MORISOX'S UNIVERSAL MEDILibrary, Conduit-street, Hanover-square, of whom may be had Plans and Estimates for libraries, price 2, 8d., or post free, 36.

Clothing, should (to prevent disappointments, &c.,) call at, or send to, 154, Minorlos, or at CINES" are engraved in the Government Stamp, in white letters upon a red ground, without
Aldgate, opposite the Church.

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isted of suspending him from his charge, which would have pre

METROPOLITAN NEWS.

IRL din. vented the subsequent horrors.”

RESIGNATION OF ANOTHER ASSISTANT Poor-LAW COMMISSIONER.We THE POTATO CROP.—The Report of the Commissioners of Inquiry into matters We believe that in certain cases naval officers can perform some understand that Mr. Tufnell, one of the Assistant Poor-law Commis

connected with the potato crop in Ireland, gives & very lamentable account of of the functions of British Consuls, and interfere magisterially be- sioners, has resigned his office, from dissatisfaction at the conduct of the Commis

its condition. The Report says : -" It appears from undoubted authority that, of tween the masters and crews of merchantmen. It might perhaps sioners.

thirty-two counties in Ireland, not one has escaped failure in the potato crop; of be of advantage if those powers were better defined or made more WESTMINSTER ELECTION.—The Hon. Captain Rous will be opposed by General

130 Poor-law Unions, not one is exempt

; of 2058 electoral divisions, above 1400 Evans, who sat for Westminster several years after the passing of the Reform are certainly reported as having suffered ; and we have no certainty, until the extensive.

Act, on Radical principles. At a meeting of the Westminster Reform Society on receipt of the more minute returns now in progress of completion, that the reLittle or no power is given to governors, consuls, or commanders of her Ma- Wednesday night, a resolution was carried that General Evans should be re- maining 600 have altogether escaped. Every variety in point of extent and loss, jesty's ships to interfere with the masters of merchant ships abroad, and we some- quested to offer himself. The General, who was in waiting, was then called in,

and every shade of sub-division in point of locality, will be found in the return times meet them in a state dangerous to the owners' property and lives of the and he formally accepted the invitation. He said that if returned, and the Leagne

laid before us, and this circnmstance, while it implies an exemption from widely crew, and disgraceful to the flag they bear, without being able to give them any- and the Whigs decided upon supporting Sir Robert Peel's propositions, he should extended and uninterrupted loss in one continuous locality, complicates, on the thing but good advice. go with them; but if the League insisted upon an immediate total repeal, he

other hand, and renders difficult the application of relief in the manner apparently

most desirable, by employment in labour. The poor-houses will, without doubt, As this is an article generally thrown away whenever it is given, should act with it. We understand that the election will take place next week.

THE WELLS IN TRAFALGAR-SQUARE.--On Wednesday workmen were occupied

be found a most important means of relief; and we consider it a most providenit might be as well to consider whether, as the letter suggests, more

in laying down fresh pumps to the wells of six inches and a half larger diameter tial circumstance that such an extensive resource is available against a calamity power to act as well as to advise could not be granted. than the last, in consequence of the great additional supply required since the

more widely extended, and more serious in its nature, than any that has affected first were laid down. The quantity required for the ventilation alone of the

the Irish poor since the year 1817. We have the satisfaction to know that this

resource is still open to a very great extent, and that, even in the most distressed Some rather important political changes have taken place during houses of Parliament, in cooling the air, and for other purposes, is about

200 gal

.

district, the poor houses are far from being full." the week. Lord Lincoln has been appointed Chief Secretary for water from these wells has been conducted to the Government offices and bar

LONGEVITY- The Univers mentions the death, in Belgium, of a man named Ireland, in the room of Sir Thomas Fremantle. The noble Earl racks, it has risen to an additional height of five feet since they were first

opened.

HosPITAL FOB CONSUMPTION, &c., BROMPTON.-On Saturday evening last, a Jean Joseph Dinsart, at the extraordinary age of 106 years, wanting two months. has addressed his constituents in South Nottinghamshire, and committee of gentlemen, including Colonel Le Blanc, Otho Hamilton, Esq., Dr. He preserved his faculties to the last, read without spectacles, kept his own ac

counts most accurately, wrote with a firm hand, and, in fine weather, took regular speaks wich confidence of his re-election. He is, however, to be of the Institution, inspected the west wing, and principal entrance to the new exercise. opposed by Mr. Hildyard, who offers himself on Protection prin- Hospital, building at Brompton ; when the greatest satisfaction was expressed at ciples. Captain Rous has been appointed a Lord of the Admiralty, advancing, and arrangements being made for the application of temperature of

A RHAPSODY FOR THE FOURTEENTH OF FEBRUARY. 80 that there will be another election for Westminster. It will be various degrees, so as to approximate that of different climates into particular

To-day it is St. Valentine's Day. recollected that the gallant Captain, a short time since, announced apartments. When sufficient funds are available for its completion, the Charity

SHAKSPEARE.-Hamlet. his conversion to the principles of Free-Trade. The office of will be second to none in the empire., Robert Baxter, Esq., has recently sent

£100, and "a Receiver of Many Mercies," £50, in aid of the building fund. Groom of the Stole to Prince Albert, which was vacant by the reMORTALITY OF THE METROPOLLIS.--The deaths registered in tae Metropolis

I've not, I confess it, the least information signation of the Marquis of Exeter, has been accepted by a Whig- dnring the week ending the 7th instant amounted to 914. Births, 1544.

Who St. Valentine was, what his nurture, or nation; the Marquis of Abercorn. It is stated in well-informed quarters John Kinchin, Edward Mackay, John Dadd, John Sinclair, and John Ireland (the TaE CIVIL WAR IN THE CITY.-On Monday, at the CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT,

But if you 'd find out,

You had best look about that the Duke of Northumberland intends to give his cordial sup-first-mentioned being the captain of one of the Watermen's

steam-boats, and the Through all orders of Saints, and I haven't a doubt, port to Sir Robert Peel's proposals. others in the service of the company), surrendered to answer an indictment, charg

Though your search should be strict in
ing them with creating a riot upon the river Thames, and with assaulting several
of the constables of the City police force, while in the execution of their duty.

The rule Benedictine,
EPITOME OF NEWS-FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. We recently gave the particulars. Mr. Baron Rolfe told the Jury, in summing

And the Convents whose walls Monks too lively were bricked in, up, that they had nothing whatever to do with the legality or illegality of the

I think one may swear The Universal German Gazette announces from Palermo, 19th ult., proceeding adopted by the Lord Mayor, and even assuming it to have been illegal

,

That you 'd not find him there, that on that day the Prince Royal of Wurtemberg and the Grand Duchess Olga a person wonld be guilty of a riot, in the eye of the law, if, in company with other

Nor 'mongst Carmelites glum, in corazzas of hair ; were solemnly affianced to each other in the Greek chapel of the palace of Oliuazzo. persons, he acted in such a manner as to cause terror and aların to her Majesty's

Nor, (I'd give the odds, slap)The Empress of Russia, who was present, is said to be so much recovered as now subjects, even if it was to resist an illegal act. If the proceedings adopted against to be out of danger. the defendants were illegal, the law gave them a remedy, and the Lord Mayor

'Mongst the Monks of La Trappe : The Journal des Débats publishes the following letter from Vienna :- was as amenable to the law as the most humble individual, and they had no right

No-St. Val. was another guess sort of a chap, to take the law into their own hands, and create a breach of the peace. The “Within the memory of man we have not had such a mild winter as the present, Jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict against Kinchin, Mackay,

And-(I'm safe in the assertion) or, more properly speaking, we have had no winter at all. The temperature is Dadd, and Ireland, finding them guilty of a common assanlt, and acquitted Sin

Scorned all such coercion generally 14 degrees. The trees are in blossom ; almost every person has re

For some Order that loved "the least taste of diversion." clair. Mr. Baron Rolfe sentenced Kinchin to be imprisoned for six weeks and the sumed summer clothing, and the promenades are as much frequented as in the

The matins they sung at day-break there, others for three weeks each. summer season."

Were waking-songs to ladies fair;
Letters from Florence of the 27th ult. state, that the extradition of
M. Renzi had caused a very unfavourable impression in Tuscany. Placards had

ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES.

And their nocturns were passionate serenades

Under the windows of white-armed maids; been posted up in the streets of Florence denouncing death against the Minis

And their de profundis were deep-drawn sighs, ters. The Grand Du visibly affected by those demonstra ons, had left for

FRIGHTFUL MURDER AND SUICIDE. La Maremma, a district situate along the Mediterranean, where he was still on

That pale Love's cheek, but fire Love's eyes; the 27th. Between six and seven o'clock on Thursday morning, the inhabitants of Arbour

And the worship they gave was a bended knee The Augsburg Gazette of the 2nd states that the police of Tuscany square, Commercial-road, were alarmed by lond calls for the police, and screams

To many a virgin besides Marie, have arrested, at Leghorn, a coffee-house-keeper, in whose house they found a of murder issuing from the house No 16, in the square, occupied by a respectable

And their incense the mingled fragrance sweet correspondence with the conspirators of the Romagna. Several other arrests were man, named Baxter, employed as a clerk in Templeman's coal wharf. Police

From lips that in kisses part and meetmade after this discovery. The same journal states that a police agent has been constable Sutherland, who was passing the house, which is within 80 or 100 yards assassinated at Ancona. of the Thames Police Court and station-house, immediately entered, and on de

But my muse is off-stop her! According to the latest accounts from the canton of Berne, the popula- scending to the back kitchen received in his arms the body of a young

woman in

This style she must drop, or tion had declared, by an immense majority, in favour of the convocation of a conthe last gasp of death from a frightful wound in the right side of the throat, which

Folks will say that her language is highly improper. She died almost immediately, without

But if Valentine wasn't the sort of a person stituent assembly. The excitement was very great ; trees of liberty had been gaped to the extent of several inches. planted on different points. uttering a word. Having laid the body on the floor, he proceeded to the next

That is given to love and his love-tricks make verse on, The following reply was given by the King of Bavaria to an address apartment, which was furnished in the way of a parlour, and there, on the floor,

How comes it about of thanks presented to him by 1000 Catholics of Augsburg :-" It is agreeable to

close to the fire-place, lay the body of a man about twenty-six years of age, with
his head nearly severed from his body, his throat being cut quite across. A pool

(For the fact's beyond doubt) my heart to receive the expression of the sentiments contained in that address,

That his day is Dan Cupid's peculiar “ day out?" the more so that in place of gratitude discontent is the order of the day. Having of blood had issued from the wound, and where the woman lay in the other frequently experienced much ingratitude, the thanks of the Catholic citizens of apartment the place was also deluged with blood. There was blood at the foot

When Loves herald rides post, Augsburg are the more pleasing to me, as I protect Catholics and Protestants in of the staircase, and the door, the tables, and the chairs were spattered and

And of hearts rules the roast, their constitutional rights, and as I feel interested in conducing to the happiness smeared with it. The fender, fire-irons, and furniture were scattered about in

With his bag in spontaneous combustion almost; every direction, and all things betokened a silent but terrible struggle. The Frankfort Journal confirms the reports lately received from the be one of those motiveless murders which, had the suicide survived,

would, by From all that could be collected in the confusion which ensued, this appears to

And-a sly little shaver

Though the general enslaver, Caucasus of the taking of several Russian fortresses, according to a letter of a some sapient Jury, have been attributed to insanity. It seems the deceased young

By “the general delivery" distributes his favour. Russian officer. The Russian army was not allowed the least repose. The soldiers woman, who had not yet attained her sixteenth year, was the daughter of Mr.

Oh! bless'd day of blisses, were under arms night and day. Baxter, th: proprietor of the house, against whose consent she married her mur

That crownest with kisses A letter from Constantinople, of the 20th ult., states that the Porte, derer, Jeremiah Spence Stark, abont nine months since. Though averse to the

The attic of maid and the boudoir of missus. on the repeated application of the Russian Ambassador, has decided on arresting match, her poor father took them into the house, in the hope that he might six emissaries of Schamyl Bey, who have been recruiting for him at Van further their future prospects; but the son-in-law was of gloomy and morose and Schildir, for the war in the Caucasus. The same letter informs us, that temper, and apparently Idly disposed. The only discoverable grovnds for the

Death has the credit, with divine and poet, Mehemet Bey, eldest son of Reschid Pacha, has been appointed Government Re- terrible tragedy which has so alarmed the neighbourhood, are these :

Of levelling distinctions, and they show it porter of the office of the Amedji. Mehemet Bey was a long time in Paris, and A little brother of the young woman slept in the same apartment with her and

By sapient saws, how his fell scythe sweeps down speaks French finently.

her husband, and on the
previous night heard the latter abusing her and calling

The beggar's biggen by the kingly crown.
The Bayfield, of Liverpool, a vessel which was engaged in the African her by odious names. This he communicated to his father, who mildly remon-

But there's a leveller as strong as Death, trade, has been struck by lightning on the coast of Africa. The storm was one strated with Stark on the impropriety of his conduct. It would seem this galled of the most dreadful ever experienced, even on that fiery coast, and soon after the the fellow, and must have rankled all night in his mind. From the appearance

That warms all life as he doth chill all breath, Bayfield was struck she was found to be in flames. In a short time the captain of the front kitchen, which seemed to be the breakfast room of the family, the

That in the all-pervading air doth move, and crew were compelled to take to the boat, and leave the ship to her fate. They young woman must have been at work, cleaning up the place, when Stark made

Unheard, unseen, but ever-acting, Love! remained in the boat for eight days suffering the greatest hardships, but were at the attack upon her, and the silent struggle between them must have been ter

Thanks to the power that framed us 80, length so fortunate as to reach Sierra Leone. rible. Her hands were cut in several places through the gloves which she wore

No heart so cold but feels his glow; A letter from Berlin says that the South German States have reduced while doing her work. their demands respecting a duty on prints from six dollars to five, with the The poor young woman is said to have been a very good-tempered girl, of very

No lot so beggarly or sad, condition of a drawback of three dollars on cotton manufactures exported. The prepossessing appearance ; and her life might have been saved, had not her too

But Love, like light, may make it glad. proposal is not likely to be acceded to at Berlin, Prussia preferring to let things great love for the murderer prevented her giving timely alarm, as there were

And the day of all days for his kindly sway, remain as they are, if the South German States cannot be induced to come to its several persons in the house at the time. In the blood,

close to the head of the

Is the one we are honouring, St. Valentine's Day! own terms. murderer, there was a comb belonging to the young woman, which must have

When the startling rat-tat It is stated from Hanover, that his Majesty has resolved to convoke dropped from her hair in the commencement of the struggle. The only object

Sets hearts pit-a-pat; the Estates of the Kingdom, and fixed the 24th of February for their meeting. which has been removed is the weapon with which the horrid deed has been com

And makes maids who're romantic, "most drop on the mat.” A letter from Stockholm, dated Jan. 30, says : -" The mild weather mitted, and that lies wrapped in a newspaper at the Arbour-square station-house. which we have had for a considerable time, has been suddenly interrupted by It is a black-handled carving-knife, covered from the point to the hilt with thick,

From Dolly and Sairey, clotted gore.

And Martha and Mary, severe cold. On the 26th, in the evening, the mercury fell to 14 deg. below

Who, like mushrooms, grow fat in the damp of the area, zero, and the next morning to 15 deg. At Gofle, on the 27th, it was at 25 deg. be

SHIPWRECK NEAR LIVERPOOL, AND Loss or THIRTEEN LIVES.--A very melow zero."

To young ladies up stairs,
lancholy shipwreck took place on Saturday last off Liverpool. The Bencoolen,
Several of the Paris journals have copied a dramatic recital from a
Captain Charabent, belonging to Mr. Ripley, of that town, left Callao, with a

Who give themselves airs,
German paper, stating that the King of Prussia, irritated by his Grand Hunts-
cargo of guano, cotton, and hides, for Liverpool, on the 13th of November. Her

And think Valentines low, till the postman leaves theirs ; man in having commenced a chase without waiting for his Majesty, had spit in crew consisted of twenty-one hands. All went on favourably during the voyage,

Then, good bye to scouring, Eis face, and that the huntsman, after first half drawing the sword, and then reand on Saturday, about seven o'clock, she passed Holyhead, and in an hour after

And basting, and flouring, turning it again into its scabbard, had taken a pistol from his belt and shot himwards she was boarded by a pilot. The wind at the time was favourable for

While each pair of eyes a sweet sheet is devouring; self. This anecdote has one drawback—it is entirely devoid of truth. The Frank

making port, but owing to some cause, at present unaccountable, the vessel struck fort journals positively and officially contradict the story.

And the mutton may burn, on “ Taylor's Bank” about seven o'clock in the evening; and in about twenty We learn from Dresden, 28th ult., that the Elbe was still rising minutes was a complete wreck. At the time the vessel struck the boats were

As with rapture they learn, with frightful rapidity, although it had already attained 13 feet above its lowered, but two of them were swamped by the heavy sea that was running. Into

Of some score of young men's hearts all done to a turn. ordinary level, and inundated the country near its banks. The mass of the third eight of the crew succeeded in getting, when the rope which held it to

Then a glory shines upon water from the incessant rain had been much increased by the melting of the the vessel broke, and the wind and tide drove her from the ship, thereby cutting

Damp, dark kitchen paved with stone; snow on the mountains of Bohemia and Saxony. At Hamburg, three of the finest off all chance of saving any more. This boat immediately made off for Liver

And the god that rules the hours of the custom-house stores are in such imminent danger from the floods that the pool, which she reached about half-past nine o'clock at night. The remainder of quays were crowded with people expecting to see them thrown down. The

Strews the area steps with flowers. the crew, thirteen in number, including the pilot, have, we regret to say, met a façade of the Exchange Hotel had fallen, and several magazines near it were in- watery grave. The following are the names of those who are drowned :-Sands,

The baker, mealy-faced and stupid, vaded by the Alster, which was becoming more and more swollen. chief mate; the captain ; Creasey, second mate ; William Adamson, seaman;

Is glorified into a Cupid; The line of railway from Dusseldorf to Dinsburg, was opened on the Robert Wallace, seaman; George Spencer and M'Nicoll, seamen ; Charles

Pugh,

And the loaves his baskets bear, 5th inst. with grest solemnity. Several speeches were delivered on the occasion ; seaman; the carpenter, sailmaker, and pilot, and one seaman and boy, names

Are those that make up Bach'lors fare, amongst others, one by the chairman of the Cologne and Minden Railway, of unknown. Those saved are as follows :-Wililam Meadows, James Johnson,

Sweetened with kisses-and the feet
which the above line is a section.
James Bezer, Jackson, a boy; Sparrow, a boy; George Grey, seaman ; the

Of eager passers in the street,
Considerable agitation prevails at present in the grand duchy of steward and cook,
Baden, on account of a motion recently made by a member of the Legislature in
DEATH UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.--Last week we gave a report of

Seem winged with love--and butchers' boys favour of religious freedom. During the debate on the 4th instant, the public the examination of a man named Munton, who was charged at Lambeth office

Are ominous of future joys; galleries of the Chamber of Deputies were ordered to be cleared, in consequence with cutting his wife's throat. Mrs. Susan Vesey, an aged woman, the mother-in

And in each tray, with skewer for dart, of the noise and confusion which reigned there, and the lond expression of opinion law of the prisoner, who indeed was a principal witness against him, on Friday

The symbol of the bleeding heart." for and against the motion. Herr Zittel , the author of the motion in question, has (last week) complained of illness, and died on the same evening. An inquest

Now love always a mummer, received the thanks of several deputations from various parts of Germany, among

was held on Monday at the Giraffe Tavern, Penton-place, Newington, to inquire others, from this city. into the circumstances of her death. The first witnesss called was Richard Vesey,

Plays freaks even rummer We learn from Saxe Gotha, that the States were assembled on the the son of the deceased, who deposed that his mother had, for some time past,

Than usual, and puts on the garb of each comer, 4th inst. for the first time since the accession of the Duke. The only remarkable complained of illness and spasms, and that owing to the excitement caused by

Now in coat of police passage in his opening speech was that in which he expresses a desire to give her

daughter's throat being cut, and her
son-in-law being in custody on a charge

He's breaking our peace to his people a constitution more in conformity with their interests and the spirit complained

of being seriously ill, and wished to see Mr. Young, a medical genof having inflicted the wound, she became much worse. On Friday morning she

And bidding us "move on" or "love and increase." of the age.

Now in leathers and boots
Shortly after the death, a few months ago, of the Marquis de Saint tleman, and witness accompanied her to that gentleman's shop. Mr. Young
Leger, at Limoges, there was found concealed in various parts of his house a sum
gave her some medicine, a part of which she then took, and soon after she said

He beats up for recruits
of 120,000f. in silver.
she was better; but while she was returning home she fell down in the street.

In a Life Guardsman's uniform-loveliest of suitsThe heirs, 10 in nnmber, resolved therefore not to sell

Witness assisted her home, and she went to bed with her clothes on. He left her the house, but to pull it down, in the expectation of finding more concealed

Then frantic, rushes treasure. The demolition is now going on, in presence of one or more of the heirs. about two o'clock, when she said she was better; but on his return at eight

Into Mr. John's plushes 60,000 francs in gold have already been found concealed in various parts of the o'clock in the evening, he found her dead. Mr. Stevens, a medical gentleman,

And drowns, with his antics, the kitchen in blushes; who had made a post mortem examination of the body, attributed the death of the building, under beams, &c. The Universal Gazette of Prussia publishes accounts from St. Peters- of " Death by natural canses.” deceased solely to the diseased state of the heart. The Jury returned a verdict

Nor less rife, I presume,

In the front drawing-room, burgh of the 30th ult., from which it appears that the Emperor, in consideration

Where Miss Emily's trying her best to assume of the total failure of the crops in the Government of Smolensk, had ordered that the conscription which ought to take place in 1845 in that province should be put honour of submitting their New Electric Telegraph to his Royal Highness Prince NEW ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.-On Tuesday, Messrs. Gamble and Nott had the

A due air of gravity, off till the following year.

As with traitorous suavity, A letter from Rome, dated 26th January, mentions that on the 23rd Albert, who was pleased to express his entire approval of the action and sim

Love whispers that hardness of heart is depravity, the Treasury had borrowed two millions of scudi of the house of Tortonia, on very plicity of the internal arrangements. The Prince requested it might be left at

Which sin she may best shun Buckingham Palace until the following day; and his Royal Highness, in the advantageous terms. Orders had been issued to increase the gendarmerie to evening, showed and explained the apparatus to the Members of the Court.

If, when

pops the question, nearly half as much more, a measure which has been generally approved. NEW CHURCH IN WESTMINSTER.It is said that Miss Burdett Coutts has con

She wont with a “no” spoil the poor man's digestion. The Ville de Caudebec has arrived at Havre from St. Domingo, tributed the munificent sum of £30,000 towards building a new church in West

In short upon glorious St. Valentine's day, which she left on the 6th ult. At that date the war continued between the minster.

Despite what stiff mothers and stern pa's may say, French and Spanish portions of the island, but nothing new of importance had THE WEATHER AT ST. PETERSBURG.-The annual festival of the benediction

And tho' frosty-faced Missus drive “ followers" away, occurred. The captain of the Ville de Caudebec has brought with him the of the Neva was celebrated at St. Petersburg, on the 18th ult., but without the copy of a letter, addressed by the President to the French Consul General, accustomed military pomp, on account of the state of the weather, which had

Down areas, thro' key. holes, Love still will make play, justifying his conduct towards M. Dubrae, who, he says, had been engaged in changed from the warmth of the preceding month to a degree of cold equalling

Still rear his bright banner, and his be the sway, atternpts to sow the seeds of civil war between the blacks and the other natives. about 24 degrees of Reaumur, 22 below zero of Fahrenheit.

With three cheers for St. Valentine-Hip-Hip-Hurrah!

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COURT AND HAUT TON.
NATIONAL SPORTS.

MUSIC.
THE DEPARTURE OF THE COURT FOR CLAREMONT.

THE RING.

THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY. Arrangements have been made for her Majesty and the Prince Consort, accom

“I do beseech you play upon this pipe.”

Hamlet.

Four American vocalists (three brothers and a sister), before an andience companied by the Royal Family, to leave Buckingham Palace for Claremont, to-day. The courteous reader will not suppose we are about to expose him to an essay

prising a host of literary and professional celebrities, on Tuesday evening, at the

Hanover-square Rooms, gave their first vocal entertainment in London, and cteThe Court will not remain beyond Tuesday next; the following day (the 18th) on prize-fighting The pledged advocates of pngilism--those who were wont having been appointed for her Majesty's Levee to be held at St. James's Palace.

ated a prodigious ser'fition. The Hutchinson Family are no ordinary singers. to write of it as the modern school of chivalry, as the cradle of British courage-

The effects they prou e do not arise from scientific combinations. No roulades, Within a day or two atter the Drawing Room to be held by her Majesty on now declare it a practice more base than the vilest perpetrations of savages ; its

no shakes, no chromatic runs, are heard from their lips, nor do they consider Thursday, the 26th inst., the Court will take its departure for Osborne House, and scenes-sights, which to witness, would be a reproach to manhood.

It is true we

themselves at all tied down to the laws of harmony. They address their strains be absent from town for about ten days or a fortnight. The infant Royal Family were never friendly to boxing for money-in the abstract nor regarded favour

to the heart and imagination ; they invest the langnage of poetry with reality; will accompany her Majesty and the Prince Consort to the Isle of Wight.

ably, as a class, the professors of that science. But they have fallen upon evil The Court is expected to arrive at Windsor abont the middle of the ensuing days: the hands and pens of their old associates and supporters are turned

against they regard the sense as their key for sound. Every word is distinctly articu

lated, and expressions of every passion are delicately and effectively rendered. month. them : it's all over with our domestic gladiator-" his occupation's gone :” we are

Miss Hutchinson's organ is a contralto; the brothers have counter-tenor, tenor, charituble enough to let him go to the wall, quietly. The circle to which we take

and bass voices. The bass is the least refined in quality, but it is deep and ANNIVERSARY OF HER MAJESTY's MARRIAGE.---On Tuesday, the sixth anni- the liberty of introducing the “gentle reader, and still more gentle purchaser” o

sonorous. versary of her Majesty's marriage, a large party had the honour of being invited this week's ILLUSTRATED LONDON News, is that wherein the tug of war is one o,

The solo singing is vastly inferior to the harmonized portions, although, in the to dine at Buckingham Palace, in celebration of the event. metal, rather than of mettle.

concerted pieces, they do not hesitate to sing in unison at times, where an effect HER MAJESTY's First LEVEE FOR THE SEASON.- Her Majesty held her first The beuring ring is an arena, indeed, in which “ Greek” meets "Greek;" but

can be made. They also change parts at their will; generally the lady is a fifth Levee for the present season, at St. James's Palace, on Wednesday. Shortly less for the pnrposes of single combat than of general foray. We are are not

below the key, and the high tenor sings the subject ; but this plan is varied. It before two o'clock, the Queen and Prince Albert, attended by the Great Officers among the eulogists of that association. It is asserted by persons affecting to be

is in the serious themes that they are most successful. Hood's “Bridge of Sighs," of the Household, aud escorted by a detachment of the Life Guards, left Bucking- authorities, that the Ring is a great encouragement--the resource, in some espe

is quite thrilling, from the simplicity and intensity of the artists. The “ Cot where ham Palace in three of the Reyal carriages, and proceeded to St. James's. Her cial degree, of horse-racing; but their premises certainly do not conduce to such Majesty and her illustrious Consort were loudly cheered by the assembled thou- a conclusion. In logic, two negatives make an affirmative; but, in arithmetic,

we were born" is another charming combination. When encored, which is in sands who had congregated in the Park to witness the brilliant spectacle. The no money and no credit put together, fail of giving a product. We will venture nearly every morceau, a quaint and amusing ditty is given, something of the

character of a Catch. carriages of the Foreign Ambassadors and Ministers, and those having the pri- to assume that the community known as the Ring is no credit to the turf ; should

There is a mysticism in some of the compositions, that

the romantic appearance of the party materially assists, such as the “Excelvilege of the entrée, arrived in rapid succession shortly after one o'clock. The our position be disputed, we are ready to defend it by “wise saws and modern inLevee was most numerously and brilliantly attended. After the Levee, the Duke stances.” In what way, we would ask, does it contribute to the exchequer of the

sior" Quatuor, representing the soaring progress of genius, a distant voice in the

echoes of the mountain being cleverly imitated. The entertainment is altogether of Richmond had an audience of her Majesty, and presented addresses. The course? In what manner does it promote any one of the objects of racing ? We Queen and Prince Albert, attended by the Royal suite, returned to Buckingham will take that sport as we find it, without question of the health or disease of its novel, curious, and interesting, quite a relief from modern concert conventionalities. Palace, escorted by a party of Life Guards. The American Minister is confined constitution ; we will deal with it as the pursuit of two sets of men, one adopting to his house by severe illness, and was consequently unable to attend her Majesty's it as a pastime, the other as a profession. Both of these are interested in its

THE ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS. Levee. His Excellency was represented by Mr. Gansevoort Melville, his Secretary popularity and prosperity. It will not be contended that the general feeling is

This amusing party of American singers are now giving their entertainments at Legation. favourable to any organized system of gambling, whether by means of "a book”

every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at the St. James's Theatre. Germon, ARISTOCRATIC MARRIAGE.-On the 30th ult. a marriage took place at Hesse- on horse-racing, or a box at hazard.

the tambourine player, and Pell, the castanet (of bones) executant, are great arCassel, between Colonel Lord Charles Bentinck and the eldest daughter of the It is unnecessary here to set up the argument that many-neither straight. tists in their way, and are inexhaustible in fun and drollery-perfectly free, at reigning Count of Waldeck and Pyrmont.

laced, nor given to mere prejudices--refrain from going to races, lest they should the same time, from all coarseness. There never was a more entertaining picture seem to countenance the vice of gaming in any of its phases. The law

given of negro character and song. If only one of them be singing, his comrades COUNTRY NEWS.

has swept from the turf the herd of common dicers; the Secretary of State sustain him by a diverting ballet of action. The “ Phantom Chorus," a burlesque for the Home Department has silenced the solicitations of those men of wiles and

of the “Sonnambula," the “ Railroad Overture," in which they appear to have worsted lace who were wont to stand at the doors of their tents, for ever whisper- | discovered the secret of perpetnal motion, and the famous duet between the "AcANOTHER EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF LABOURERS IN WILTSHIRE | ing“ Roulette-roulette-roulette.” But the clamorous company that may be cordion and Bones," are alone worth the admission money ; but they possess an There was another remarkable meeting of labourers on Tuesday last in

heard crying aloud, at every race-course in the kingdom, “A thousand on the ample répertoire of “ Darkie” vocalisms. Wiltshire. It was held at the hamlet or Bremhill, between the Great Western

field;" "Who'll lay an even five hundred on the favourite?” still pursue their Railway and the town of Calne. Abort 1500 persons were present, some of calling without molestation. Thus have we seen A 10,001 carry off to the stationthem women. We abridge the particulars of this meeting from a graphic and house Famine, whose skeleton hand was held out for an alms; while Rapine,

THE OPERA OF “DON QUIXOTE." striking account of it in the Chronicle. On Tuesday night last (says the writer), Riot, Sloth, and Sin, as “ four of Nelson's coxswains, who had lost their precious We have heard Mr. Macfarren's opera again and again, with the hope that we a moonlit meeting of thc "protected" hewers of wood and drawers of water in limbs at Halgeers,” were reaping a mighty harvest of browns, poured forth from might be able to form a more favourable opinion than on the first performance the agricultural county of Wilts, was held at Bremhill, an unheard of little sympathetic first and second floors, in peace and security. The legs are now the but, in common with the evident feeling of the audiences, we come to the conclu. hamlet, lying between the Great Western Railway and the quiet rural town of only recognized dealers in “play ;" the odds are the only legal implements of sion of its being quite a failure. It is awfully dull and tedious. It is impossible Calne.

gambling. The conscientious avoid them on principle; should any party uphold to conceive from such a dreary infliction, that the music was ever intended to The character of the speeches was peculiar: they were simply statementsthem on the score of interest ?

depict the scenes in an Opera Buffa. True, the orchestral effects are well little or no argument was used. Each labourer and labourer's wife told the de- Last week we wrote of the handicap: whatever its errors, they cannot give managed ; but the voices suffer frequently from over-instrumentation. There is tails of their domestic economy. There was little or no variation in the story.

offence to the professors of betting. The handicap is to them what feeding a no originality throughout; save, perhaps, in the single exception of the ballad, Families of from four to twelve persons--wages at an average of eight shillings a

fishing-ground is to the angler--it gathers the prey together, and, with luck and “I quit my pillow.” The song, “Ah! why do we love?" is a palpable plagiarism week for the father, eked ont in some cases by the “ twopences a day" received patience, the pannier and the purse are filled. if, then, your member of the Ring from John Barnett's song, “Why do I love?" composed some years since, for by his boys. As for food, all they had was potatoes, and, as one of the speakers

is the friend of racing generally, he is the patron of handicaping particularly. Madame Vestris; the similarity in the treatment must be obvious in these two strikingly phrased it, "stark naked bread." The proceedings went off very

Failing his open hand in support of the especial agent of his craft--if he is seen Canzones; but Barnett's is infinitely the best. The Rondo Finale,“ Transporting quietly.

standing aloof with his pantaloon pockets buttoned, when others, having no ob- Moment," is really shocking; it is positively invocal; no wonder Miss Rainforth The proceedings commenced soon after seven, when there were, probably, aboutject but the promotion of sport, draw forth, some their five, some their ten sove- can produce no effect in it. Don Quixote's bass song is stolen from Handel. Allen's 1500 persons present-clustered in a dense mass ronnd a stone cross and the reigns, to get up a great popular handicap--what claim, what pretension has he ballad, “Sweet were those Hours of lufancy,” may be traced, partly to the canvass tent. A labourer, Job Gingel, took the chair--that is to say, perched

to be called a great encouragement to the turf? That such is his constant course, “ Evening Bells," and to the French song, “Portrait Charmant." himself on one of the higher stone steps which supported the cross, thus forining

we aver ; that such has, upon the latest and one of the most remarkable occasions, The overture is a wholesale robbery from Weber's “ Euryanthe" and a sort of apex to the pyramidal group which clustered round it. Then by the

been his line of policy, we proceed to show. Some short time ago a body of gentlemen “Oberon." For a short opera in two acts, we never met with more reminisflicker of a morsel of candle, held by himself, he proceeded to read the bill calling proposed to get up, by subscription, a sum of money to be given as the bonus to cences; but, as an act of justice to the singers-especially Weiss and Strettonthe meeting together. After reading the placard, he spoke somewhat as follows:

å great handicap, which would be run for in the dull season of the racing year. we must express our opinion, that, bad as their acting was, no reproach can be “My friends - I be a labouring man ; I have a wife and seven children in family. Accordingly, the patrons of the turf were solicited to contribute to the Great fairly made as to their style of vocalisation, the fanlt resting with the really imMy wages, at the present time, is 8s, a week (cries of You can't live on that Metropolitan Stakes, by advertisement in the public journals. The subscription practicable music allotted to them by the composer. Mr. Buin is entitled to you can't.") In the beginning of December last, I only got 7s. But, one week

has closed, and its results give £293 lls. 6d., contributed by the parties with every praise for the chance he has afforded by the production of “Don Quixote," with another, I get 8s. That comes, I think, to £20 16s. a year. Allowing my

whom it originated, and who are in nowise concerned in horse-racing, and to the soi-disant "classic" musical writers, but the result has proved that Balfe wife to earn 9d. a week, which certain be more than she did for the last three or

£12 103. by the members of Tattersall's, all of whom may be presumed to have and Wallace comprehended infinitely better the public taste for popular melodies. four year, and seeing that two of my sons earn 23. a week, and one of them some interest in the turf. We by no means intend to insinuate that these latter People will not frequent the theatre to be devoured with ennui. Is. 60., which, if I don't mistake, make, together, £9 28. a year, you see we may

belong to the society of professional betters ; but, on the contrary, we ask where say we earn, altogether, £31 178. I say, friends, if you take the 365 days, that were those encouragers of acing when this appeal was going the round of the

MR. BRAHAM'S CONCERT. will only give 1fd. a day for us each to live on, all with the exception of Is," sporting papers ? Shall we hear any more of the Ring, then, as a necessary ad(Shame, shame.)

junct of the British turf? Shall we be told, that without it that noble National The veteran tenor delighted the East-end amateurs last Saturday evening, by a John Batchelor, of Pemsy, a labourer, was the next speaker. For the last fort-Sport must die a natural death? We answer, look at the Great Metropolitan Concert at the Sussex Hall, Leadenhall-street. He was encored in “ The Bay of night he had received only 6s.'a week. He knew many men with four children

Stakes! We are the open adversaries of black legs and black legism: we will Biscay,” in the celebrated Picture Song, and in a new song, composed by himself, who had only 6s. and 5s. (Shame.) For himself he did not know what to do. He continue to assail both as social nuisances, when convenient opportunity occurs. the words by Mr. Lake, “Never Despair.” The Misses Williams were called expected to be discharged when he got home for having come to the meeting. We do not fear that the true friend of racing will object, that we harp too much

upon to sing twice Hatton's duet, “Two laughing fairies." Mr. Charles Braham (A voice : "Come to me, and I will give you 10s." Cheers.) There was only one

on this string-but, on the contrary, that he will say, “I do beseech you, play was encored in Donizetti's serenade, “Oh, Summer Night," and Miss M. Williams labourer at Pemsy earning 8s. a week. (Shame.) It be them Corn-laws, them upon this pipe."

secured a similar compliment in H. B. Richards's song, "In the green wood free."

Mr. Richards officiated as conductor. cursed Corn-laws, which made bread dear. He had been employed like a horse in drawing a cart. (Shame.) He was one of five men yoked to the cart. That

TATTERSALL'S, was the way Protection used them. Let them hold up their hands, then, for its

THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH MUSICIANS. destruction, root and branch. This was the resolution he proposed :-" Resolved, MONDAY.-A tolerably full room, and an average amount of business in the

The Orchestral Concerts proposed to be given by this Society at the HanoverThat this mecting is sattisfied from experience that one general distress prevails Chester Cup, at figures corresponding in the main with those last quoted in this

square Rooms, have been abandoned, on the ground that the subscription lists among the labouring classes ; that the Corn-laws have failed to give employment paper. The principal favourites were steadily in demand, and a very strong de

fell far short of the expenses; but it appears that the friends of the Institution to the agricultorl labourers, and, in the opinion of this meeting, they ought sire to back Intrepid and Mermaid was indulged to a liberal amount, but without

were very properly displeased at the announcement of so many foreign works in forth with to be repealed.” (Loud cheers greeted the resolution.) any obvious effect. The Derby fluctuations were confined to a fall of several

the programme. George Chivers, of Winterburn, seconded it. He did it because he had not

points in Brocardo, and an improvement in Tibthorpe, who was backed con spirito
at 35 to 1. Final prices :-

FOREIGN MUSICAL NEWS. bread enough to eat. (“There be many like you.") He had sometimes 6s., some

CHESTER CUP.

Our advices from Paris record the complete triumph, at the Salle Favart, of times 7s. a week. 8 to 1 agst Wadlow's lot 33 to 1 agst Intrepid (t) 40 to 1 agst Hope

Halévy's new opera of “ Les Mousqnetaires de la Reine," the drama by M. de St. The resolution was duly carried.

(taken freely)
33 to 1 Mermaid (1) 40 to 1 Queen of Tyno

Georges, the author of " The Enchantress," “ The Marble Maiden,” and of the Charles Kingell, of Preston, parish of Hillmartin, seconded the next resolution. 18 to 1

Cataract

50 to 1 Weatherbit (t)

22 to 1 I am, he said, one of your protected labourers. I have seven children; the eldest

Whinstone (t)

Salopian 50 to 1 Roderick

libretto of Benedict's new opera, to be produced at Drury-Lane Theatre. The
Sweetmeat (t) Colleen Dhas

Arthur (t)

story is full of interesting incidents, treating of the loves of two gallant Musketeers, is nineteen years of age, and he earns 8d a day. This is protection. (Cries of 25 to 1 The Baron

Discord

forming the Guard of Honour of Anne of Austria (wife of Louis XIII. of France), " Shame.") Wels, he gives it to me-but it don't pay all his keep-1 have to give 30 to 1 Miss Burns (t)

Fitzallen

for two of the Maids of Honour. The complications arise from the wildness of him washing and lodging. I have a wife and six other children. "I have a lad, ten

DERBY.

one of the officers, who passes himself off for his comrade, and unintentionally years of age, working for twopence a day. I labour myself for 8s. This is my 6 to 1 agst Scott's lot (t) 20 to 1 agst lago (t).

35 to 1 agst Tibthorpe (t) condition. (Cries of "Down with protection.") The protection they talk of is no

implicates the conduct of a niece of the Cardinal-Minister Richelieu. The over. 9 to 2 Sting 25 to 1 - Spithead

1000 to 15 Wilderness (t) 20 to 1 -Brocardo

30 to 1 Malcolm protection to us or to the farmer. Many a night this winter I have lain awake for

ture and incidental music have been praised on all sides for gracefulness and

spontaneity of melody, and an abandonment of the contrapuntal learning that hours, and tumbled in my bed for want of food, (“There be many like you.

OAKS. There's many a man the same." A female voice : “Aye, and woman too.")

8 to 1 agst Forth's lot (t)

has weighed so heavily on many former works of Halévy. This composer of the

20 to lagst Fantastic (t)

11 to 1 Vanish Friends, I second the resolution.

30 to 1 Sis. to Flambeau (t)

“ Juive,” “Guido et Ginevra," the “ Eclair,” “ Charles VI.," “ La Reine de It was carried by acclamation.

THURSDAY.-A very dull afternoon on both the great events now in the mar

Chypre," &c., is now regarded as the head of the French school. A female then stood forward to speak. She was a middle-aged woman, dressed ket; and the changes so few and slight, except in Brocardo, who was on the rise,

The Italian Opera House season in Paris closes just before Easter. The subin a long grey cloak, and old bonnet, and she partly read what she had to say by that we need offer no further preface to our customary price current :

scribers do not appear to have any very great relish for Verdi's operas, as the the light which the chairman held--partly spoke it fluently enough.

“Otello," “ Semiramide," and the "Matrimonio Segreto," have been enthusias. My name, she began, is Lucy Sinipkins. "I am from Preston. I am the wife Even between the Four-Year- | 25 to 1 agst Sweetmeat (t) 50 to 1 agst Roderick (t)

tically received on their revival. Malle. d'Halbert, the new singer at the Academie Olds and the Field

Mermaid 1000 to 10 Correct Card

Donizetti

Royale, has a fine voice, but she has been prematurely brought out. of a labouring man. I have had seven children, all born in lawful wedlock.

8 to 1 agst Wadlow's lot (t) 33 to 1 Cataract

(taken) has quitted Paris for Italy, with little hopes of recovery from his disease of the There are five living--two I buried. I have a boy seven years of age. He works 18 to 1

Colleen Dhas 1000 to 10 — Advice (t)

brain. Madame Oury, the pianist, had arrived in Paris, as also Herr Goldschmidt, for 3d. a day; but he can't keep himself entirely on that, and the rest of the 22 to 1 - Whinstono

50 to 1 Weatherbit (t) 1000 to 10 The Libel (t)

a pianist, and the Brothers Kniger--a harpist and pianist. The Distin Family family must be supported from my husband's wages. No boy, friends, of seven years of age could keep himself on 3d. a-day. (Cries of “It be'ant likely.") We

5 to 1 Agst Scott's lot 22 to 1 agst lago (t) 33 to 1 agst Tibthorpe (t)

are very popular in the French capital ; they have played on the Sax horns before 25 to 1 Spíthead (t)

2000 to 200 agst Iago and Bro- the Royal Family, Louis Philippe requesting them to perform our National are forced to go about with hungry bellies after we rise in the morning, and it is

18 to 1 Brocardo 30 to 1 Malcolmn

cardo (t)

Anthem. very hard to have poor dear little children, who don't know anything about the

Salvi, the great tenor, had been immensely successful in St. Petersburg : the protection that makes bread dear, crying for food, and you nothing to give them.

Emperor made him a handsome present. Now that Rubini has retired, Salvi is (Hear, hear.) Yes, and when I was contined last, I had nothing to eat from one

THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON RAILWAYS.---The Select Committee on Railways the greatest singer in Europe. Verdi's “ Attila" was to be produced in Venice, o'clock one day until four o'clock the next day. (Shame, shame.) My husband is

have made a second Report. The first portion of it refers to the steps to be adopted in March, under his direction. not a drunkard, nor anything of the kind, but a good husband to me, and a good

for the classification of Railways; and the Committee then determine--"That no The Emperor of Austria made Berlioz a present of £50 for his box at the fifth father to his children, but he can't mak: his money go farther than it will. (Hear,

railway bill be read a first time later than the next day but one after the report Concert of the French composer. Berlioz's success in Prague had been as great hear.) Many a Monday morning I say to him, “Well, how be we to get through this week, we have no food and no fire." Well, but Saturday comes, and we

of the Committee on Petitions, or of the Standing Order Committee, on such bill, as in Vienna. Meyerbeer has been cordially greeted on his return to Berlin.

as the case may be, shall have been laid on the table, except by special order of the The Milanollos, the Girl Violinists, were in Weimar, where Jenny Lind was to have got through—but how, I don't rightly know. We manage it somehow. But that a'int living. (No more it be.) What will 88. a week do among so many

House. That there be uot more than seven clear days between the first reading of appear for a few nights, by the consent of the King of Prussia : 133 operas and people. (Groans.) I have been obliged to tell my children that I would beat

any railway bill and the second reading thereof, except by special order of the House. 115 ballets had been produced at the Berlin theatres in 1845; the new operas them if they cried for hunger. (You were forced to do so, poor woman.) Yes,

That the breviate of every railway bill shall be laid on the table of the House, being the “Crusaders,” by Spolr ; “Catarina Cornaro," by Lachner ;

and be printed and delivered one clear day before the second reading. That "Stradella,” by Floton; as also, the overture and choruses to Athaliah” and indeed I was; but if Free-Trade will make bread cheap, then I want Free-Trade.

such railway bills as shall have been read a first time before the House shall agree “Edipus" in Colon, by Mendelssohn. (Loud cheers.)

Mozart's “Schauspiel Director” was to these resolutions, shall be read a second time within seven clear days there- amongst the revivals. Madame Thillon, after a splendid success in Belgium, had Mary Ferris, of Charlcot, Bremhill, here stood forward with a resolution to

after. That such of the standing orders as relate to the composition of the Com- returned to Paris. propose. It was a soinewhat singular one, but, nothing daunted, she read it as

mittees on Private Bills, and the orders consequent thereon, be suspended so far follows (copied verbatim) :-“ That & publick meeting of females be held

as regards railway bills pending in the course of the present session. That Comto give the wives of the agriculture labourers an opertunity of makeing known

MR. LUCAS'S MUSICAL EVENINGS. mittees on railway bills during the present session of Parliament shall be comthe distress which they have experienced under the cornlaws. (Loud cries of “ Free-Trade for ever!" greeted this extraordinary resolution.) The proposer posed of a chairman and four members, to be appointed by the Committee of Selec

Mr. Lucas is a good organist, an excellent performer on the violoncello, tion. That each member of a Committee on a railway bill or bills, shall, before

a pianist of no mean force, and a composer of intinite merit. went on: We poor women do suffer much. I have been forced to go and cut he be entitled to attend and vote on such Committee, sign a declaration that his

gave, last season, & series of “ Musical Evenings,” at his residence nettles to boil for my children. (Shame.) I have picked sacks of challuck (or constituents have no local interest, and that he himself has no personal interest in

Berners-street. The first - rate quality of the performances, and some such name--the local term for a species of wild plant) to give my children for or against any bill referred to him ; and no such Committee shall proceed to

the fashionable company which assembled in the elegant Salon, deco, to eat. (Groans.) Somebody told me that challucks would kill my children ; but business until the whole of the members thereof shall have signed such declaration.

rated a:ter the Parisian style, rendered these meetings of great interest, and I thought to myself that it would be as well to die with a belly-full, as to famish That the promoters of a railway bill shall be prepared to go into the Committee

Mr. Lucas has been induced to announce two series of four each for the present for want of a belly-full. (“So it be.") We have eight to feed in family,

on the bill on such day as the Committee of Selection shall, subject to the order season, the first being given on Thursday night, M. Sainton and M. Guynemer and when we get our money, that is, 8s. a week, there are ten things to be done

that there be seven clear days between the second reading of every private bill taking the vielins, Mr. Hill and M. Tolbecque the tenors, and Lucas the violoncello. with it. (Hear, hear.) Then, may God bless the Queen, and give us cheap food.

and the sitting of the Committee thereupon, think proper to appoint, provided The programme consisted of Haydn's Quartett in D Minor, Op. 76 ; Mendelssohn's It is not the dressing machines, but the dear bread that we complain of. We be

that the Classification Committee shall have reported on such bill. That the Com- Quintett in A, Op. 18; Beethoven's Quartett, No. 6; and Mozart's Quintett in C, very bad off indeed ; and I ax any one here to say if what I spoke is false. (No, mittee of Selection shall give each member not less than fourteen days' notice of No 1. The executants were much applauded for their marvellous ensemble by no.) I will stop now to let others speak.

the week in which it will be necessary for biin to be in attendance, for the pur- a numerous and fashionable audience. Here the resolution, although it had not been seconded, was declared carried.

pose of serving, if required, on a railway bill Committee.” Several other speakers followed.

New ROYAL ACADEMICIANS.-On Tuesday last, a general assembly of the Musical Doings.-On Monday next, the fourth meeting of Choral HarmoThree hearty cheers were given for Cobden and Bright, and the meeting was declared over ; those who formed it quietly dispersing to return to their scattered Trafalgar-square

, when Thomas Webster,
Patrick M·Dowell, and John Rogers sey's fifth Sacred Concert, at Crosby Hall, and Madame Dulcken's third Stereo

nists, and a Concert of the Kennington "Glee Club. On Wednesday, Miss Mounhabitations.

Herbert, Esquires, were duly elected Royal Academicians, in the room of Sir on Thursday, Mr. Lucas's Classical Evening. On Friday, " Samson,” at Exeter CHICHESTER ELECTION.-Lord Henry Gordon Lennox, a Protectionist, was Augustus Wall Callcott, Robert Smirke, and Thomas Phillips, Esquires, de- Hall, by the Sacred Harmonic Society.

During the week, Concerts, by the Hutelected for Chichester on Tuesday, in the room of Lord Arthur Lennox. ceased.

chinson Family, the Ethiopian Serenaders, Mr. Russell

, Mr. C. Horn, and Mr. H. THE REPRESENTATION OF East SUFFOLK.-There is not any likelihood of a

INDISPOSITION OF MR. COBDEN.-Mr. Cobden has for some days been much Smith. Opera nightly, at Drury-Lane Theatre. contest for the representation of this divisiou of the county of Suffolk, vacant by

indisposed, at his house, Connanght-place, Edgware-road, in consequence of Death of Madame CASTELLAN.-We regret to learn that letters are in town, the resignation of Lord Henniker. Mr. Edward Sherlock Gooch, of Beacon Hill,

having caught cold last week. Mr. Cobden left Manchester by the express train has come forward as a determined Protectionist to solicit the suffrages of the

from St. Petersburgh, announcing the death of this singer, from a neglected cold. on the afternoon of Thursday (last week), which reaches London about ten at electors, and there is no doubt but that he will be returned to the House of Com

She was singing at the Italian Opera, in the Russian capital, with Salvi, Tambu

ight, fell asleep in the carriage, and slept some time, unconscious that one of the mons unopposed. The election takes place on the 19th instant.

rini, Madame Viardot Garcia, &c. Madame Castellan appeared last season at her win lows was open. The result was a severe tace and ear-ache, which terminated Majesty's Theatre, and was re-engaged for the forthcoming one. She was NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. --By the death of Mr. Gally Knight, to which we

in an intiammation of the head and abscess in the ear, and he was confined to his clever, but not a tirst-rate vocalist; was remarkably pretty, but a very indifere allude elsewhere, a vacancy is occasioned for this division of Nottingham, in addi- room for some days. We are happy to hear that Mr. Cobden is now much tion to that caused for the southern division by the appointment of the Earl of better. Lincoln to the office of Chief Secretary for Ireland. Mr. Knight was a Conserva

dramatic feeling. She was born in France, and was married to an Italian singer,

Death of A CENTENARIAN.-On the morning of Tnesday, the 3d inst., died named Giampetro. tive, and has represented North Notts since 1834.

at Greenock, Duncan Robertson, the oldest inhabitant of that town. He was born THE FALLING OF THE WAREHOUSE AT LIVERPOOL.--The body of Lacey, the

Musical ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY.--The Fifth Annual Report gives an indifferent at Glendaruel, Argyllshire, about 1740; but the exact date cannot now be ascerman who was missing after the fall of the bonded warehouse in Liverpool, has

account of the funds of this society. The Council for 1846 consists of Messrs. , records were destroyed by fire, from the

Blackbourn, Badd, Hon. Sec. of the Western Madrigal Society, T. Chappell, been discovered iunder the rubbish in one of the rooms. The unfortunate man was a widower, and has left five children, of Age.

Warren, Turle, E. Taylor, and Dr. Rembault, Secretary.

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BIRTHS. At Fawsley, the Hon. Mrs. Gage, of twin sons.-At Botleys Park, the lady of Robert Gosling, Es.. of a son.--At the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Mrs. Paton, of a daughter.

At Grosvenor-crescent, the Countess of Clarendon, of a son. The lady of John Romilly, Esq., of a daughter. ----At Queen-square, Bloomsbury, the wife of J. Eustace Grubbe, Esq., of a daughter. --At 18, Gloucester-road, Hyde-park-gardens, the wife of R. W. Fitzpatrick, Esq., of a daughter.—The Baroness de Moncorvo, of a son.

MARRIAGES. At St. Mary's Stratford, Bow, on Saturday, the 7th inst., Mr. William Alexander Adams, to Mias Emily Óliver, of Harley-street. At Chelsea, Frederick William Place, Esq., to Eliza, ell st daughter of S. F. Stallard, Esq.At Marylebone Church, Paterson Bamber, Esq., to Luisa Catharine, third daughter of the late Theophilus Donne.-At Christ Church, St. Marylebine, Henry Upton, Esq., to Jane, second daughter of the Rev. Henry Boyce, M.A.

DEATHS.

Harley-street, Spencer Mackay, Esq. -At Thirza-place, Old Kent-road, Jane, the wife of

PARENT DIAGRAMS, the most complete set of Astronomical Apparatus in the KingThomas Tatlock, E.-Suddenly, Lucy, the wife of William Lock, Esq. At 81, Gloucesdom, unequalled in the combined qualities of extent, splendour, and portability, to be SOLD

finishod, playing upwards of 750 airs, overtures, &c. A Catalogue of the music, with ter-place, Portman-square, Mrs. Mackenzie-At Gravesend, John Bayley, Esq., aged 71.CHEAP, in consequence of the proprietor going to America. Apply to Mr. CHILDREN, Han

the price of the boxes, is now published, and may be had, gratis, on application, or will be sent, Od the 6th inst, at Apley-park, Salop, Thomas Whitmore, Esq., in his bith year. Mr. Whitmore worth, Middlesex

post paid, if applied for by a paid letter.-T. COX SAVORY, Goldsmith, &c., 47, Cornhill (seven represented the borough of Bridgnorth for many years. At her house in Beaumont-street,

doors from Gracechurch-street), London. Orfori, at the advanced age of 100 years, Mary, widow of the late Rev. Robert Holmes, D.D.,

TO THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY. formerly Fellow of New College, and successively Canon of Christ Church and Dean of Win- ATTERNS for EMBROIDERING ARMS, CRESTS, &c., chester

the Manufactory, 388, Strand, opposite Somerset House. They comprise every modern in NEEDLEWORK.

improvement, and are warranted not to vary more than half a minute per week. The great Messrs. HARRISON and SONS, Heraldic Artists, Emblazon upon checked paper, four inches

reduction of price at once sets aside all rivalry, either of the Swiss manufacturers or any other ADVERTISEMENTS.

square, of 6400 stitches, Crests at 3s. 6d. Each Coats of Arms twice that size in proportion.

house. --Read Jones' Sketch of Watchwork, sent free for a 20. stamp.
N.B. Correctly painted from Book Plates or Seals, at 23, Great Portland-street, Portland-place. ROYAL

DRAWING PENCILS, as
AMPHITHEATRE,

and SMYTH
MOREIGN WINES.—KINAHAN, SONS,
Westminster- (of Dublin, and 25, King William-street, Strand) are anxious the Public should be aware

preferred for the ARCTIC EXPEDITION, yield a touch the sixth of an inch in breadth, Bridge-road.-Proprietor, Mr. W. BATTY.-The present attractions surpass all pre

and are Indexed on an original principle, which indicates the degree of each pencil in every vious Effects. Tremendous Hit of the New Spectacle, introducing the wonderful Colossal that their Cellars in this city are largely stocked with FOREIGN WINES (Port, Sherry,

position, thus saving loss of time by taking up a wrong pencil.--To be had of the Inventor Elephants !! Train of Camels-Magnificent Brass Band-Gorgeous Processions-Splendid Claret, Champagne, &c.) of the finest qualities, supplied from their vaults in Dublin, and that

only, 62, Haymarket, London. Costumes—and stupendous Mechanical Changes.-MONDAY, FEB. 16, and every Evening, they are selling them at the same moderate prices as have characterised their house for upuntil further notice, the grand production, entitled The RAJAH of NAGPORÉ ; or, The SACRED ELEPHANTS of the PÁGODA, in which the whole of the extensive resources of Irish Ales as usual.

their own measures for the Corazza, and every other style of Shirt, are sent by post this Establishment will be brought into requisition. The Scenes of the Circle will include

TOOPING of the SHOULDERS and CONTRACTION of the on application to the Makers, CAPPER and WATERS, Carlton Chambers, 8, Regent-street, the unequalled Feats of the British and Foreign Company. The whole concluding with the

London. If a set be ordered, a sample will be first made, and sent carriage free. favourite Afterpiece of LOVE and WAR.-Doors open at 6; Commence at 7. Tickets and Places may be had daily, at the Box-office, from 11 to 3.-Stage Director, Mr. T. Thompson. and Gentlemen, by the occasional use of the improved ELASTIC CHEST EXPANDER, which

is light, simple, easily employed, outwardly or invisibly, without any uncomfortable conOLOSSEUM.-NOTICE.-CONTINUATION of straint, or impediment to exercise: Sent per Post by Mr. A. BINYON, Sole Manufacturer and

Economical and Durable, at lowest prices for cash, by JOHN CAPPER and SON, PRICES.

Proprietor, 40, Tavistock-street, Covent-garden, London; or full particulars un receiving a

Linendrapers to the Queen, at their Family Linen Wareroom, 26, Regent-street, two doors

below Piccadilly Circus. Paroels, above £5, sent throughout England CARRIAGE PAID, to the Day Exhibition

2s. postage stamp.

nearest Railway Station. -JOHN CAPPER and SON'S General Linendra pery Business, 68Evening Exhibition

2s. 6a.
INDOOSTANEE, PERSIC, ARABIC.—The SONS of the

tablished for nearly Seventy Years, is continued in Gracechurch-street, without change. Children under 19

Is. Stalactite Caverns

1s. oxtra. Children ..

Os. 6d.
A Grand Orchestral Organ, on which the most admired Overtures are played from neral. Ready access is granted to a well-selected Library; and the Oriental Students have

New Patent Detector Locks give perfect security from false keys and picklocks, and 9 till 4, and from 8 till half-past

the additional advantage of numerous MSS., especially in the Persic and Arabic. A Pro- also give immediate notice of any attempt to open them. Chubb's Patent Fire-proof Safes, THE DAY EXHIBITION consists of the Museum of Sculpture, Arabesque Conservatories, spectus and View of the House may be had on applicntion to the Principal, Mr. E. POCOCKE,

Bookcases, Chests, &c.; strong Japan Cash Boxes and Deed Boxes of all sizes, fitted with the Gorgeous Aviary, Classic Ruins, swiss Cottage and Mont Blanc, with Mountain Torrent, Arnos-court, Brislington, between Bath and Bristol.

Detector Locks.-C. CHUBB and SON, 57, St. Paul's Churchyard. &e. From 10 till Half-pasti

""TIS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD."

PANKLIBANON IRON WORKS and GREAT The EVENING EXHIBITION.-The New and Extraordinary Panorama of London hy Night, with additional atmospheric effects at Eight, Nine, and Ten o'clock; Museum of

WESTERN EMPORIUM for STOVE GRATES, kitchen ranges, fenders, fire-irons, Sculpture, Conservatories, and Gorgeous Gothic Aviary, &c. &c., brilliantly Illuminated;

state of the Share Market, and the dearness of money in the City, have produced their

general furnishing ironmongery, tin and copper, iron and best tin cooking vessels, best ShefSwise Cottage, Mont Blanc, and Mountain Torrent, represented by Moonlight. Open effects–Merchants are compelled to sacrifice their commoner sorts of Teas. How long this

field plate and table cutlery, japanned trays, tea urns, ornamental iron and wire works, for from 7 till hall-past 10. depression may last becomes a question, but whilst it does continue, the public must have the

verandas, lawns, flower stands. Every article is warranted, and marked at the lowest prices Evening Family Tickets, to view the whole, for Four Persods and upwards, at 3s. each, benefit of it. The 61b.

bag of Black Tea is now therefore Fifteen Shillings.-East India Tea

in plain figures for cash.-Adjoining the Royal Bazaar, 58, Baker-street, Portman-square. may be had at the Colosseum from 10 till 4, and at the principal Music Warehousts.

Company's Offices, 9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard.
The whole proiected and lesigned by Mr. W. Brailwell

HOWELL, of 304, Rogent-street, two doors from Margaret-street, Bole Inventress of HALL, BISHOPSGATE.

Keepers, and Large Consumers, supplied with Tea at the Wholesale Price, for Cash.

Teaching the Art of Dress-making in a series of Lessons, undertakes to convey to persons of FOURTH SERIES.-FIFTH CONCERT, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18th. Anthem, " Pre- Black

.. 38. Od... 39. 4d. 39. 8d. .. 4. Od... 4s. 4d.

.. 5.

the meanest capacity a correct knowledge of Cutting, Fitting, and Executing in the most pare ye the way:" M. Wise. Misses Rainforth and Steele, “The Morning Star:" F. A. Green ...... 38, 4d. .. 39. Bd. .. 49, 0d, .. 48. 4d. .. 58. Od... 68. Od.

finished Style, in Six Lessons, for One Guinea. The correctness of this mode can be fully subReissiger. Mr. Machin, "Oft from the steep of echoing hill:" Neukomm. Miss Rainforth,

Coffee ......
10d... Is. Od... ls. 2d... Is. 4d... Is. 6d. ls. 8d.

stantiated by reference to Pupils.--Apprentices and Improvers Wanted. Millinery and DressMessrs. Francis and Machin, "Give ear, O Lord;" Cherubini. Miss Rainforth, "Hark, 'tis the

Ono pound and upwards sent to any part of town.

Rooma. Linnet;" Handel. Corale: J. Sebastian Bach. Miss Steele and Mr. Francis, "What holy

MANSELL and Co., 2, Bucklersbury, Cheapside. ealm:" Beethoven. Mr. Francis, “Lord while my cup of grief:" Weiss. Miss Steele, with Country orders for 61b. of Tea and upwards delivered free of carriage to any part of the ehorus, "Give unto Jehovah:" Haydn. Organ Solo. Misses Rainforth and Steele, and Mr. kingdom.

The following Directions will ensure an exact Fit, and will be found a most convenient Francis, " Jesus, Heavenly Master:" Spohr, Mr. Machin, "Let the Storm:" Hasse. Miss

accommodation. The measure may be taken with a piece of tape, and reduced into inches, Rainforth, with Chorus, “ Hear my prayer, O God" (Composed expressly for these Concerts- YOWLAND'S LOTION.— This elegant Preparation, an ori- stating the height of person, and if any peculiarity in figure ; also whether taken over a Coat! second time of performance): Mendelssohn. Mr. Francis, Softly rise:" Boyce. Misses Rainforth and Steele, Messrs. Francis and Machin, “Sing to Jehovah:" Graun. Miss Steele, maintain a repute commensurate with its specific properities of speedily eradicating every

COATS, VESTS, &c.

Inches. TROUSERS.

Inches Lord and Saviour:" Otto Braune. Miss Rainforth and Mr. Machin, "Dear child of hope:"description of Eruptive Malady, Discoloration, &c.; and of improving and enhancing the From Neck seam, not including Col

From top of Trousers to bottom Mehul. Chorus, “God is great in battle:" Beethoven. The Organ by Miss Mounsey. To beauty of the complexion by a congenial action upon the skin, as perfectly innocent as it is

lar, to Hip Buttons ..

From under the Legs to bottom of commence at half-past 7 and terminate before 10. Single Tickets, 2s.6d. agreeable and efficacious.-** ROBERT SHAW, LONDON," is in White Letters on the Govern

From Hip Buttons to Bottom of

Trousers

Skirt ment Stamp, without which none is Genuine. Price 28. 90., 58. 6d.; Quarts, ds. 6d. Sold by all POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK.

Size round top of thighi (tight) Perfumers and Chemists.

From centre of Back to Elbow joint

Size round Calf ..
SIBORNE'S MODELS.—The Original Large

Continued to length of Sleeve at

Ditto Waist Wrist

Ditto Hips showing on & surface of 420 square feet, the whole of the hostile armies, as they were disposed

Size round top of Arm
STOP the HAIR from FALLING OFF; also to FREE the HEAD immediately from

HAT.

Size round Chest under the Coat and engaged when the illustrious Wellington gained the Victory. The NEW MODEL SCURF. Sold by ASHLEY, Post-office, Brixton, in bottles, half-pints, 23. 60.; pints, As. 6d.; shows the GRAND CHARGE of the BRITISH CAVALRY, led by the Marquis of Anglesey,

Bize round Waist under the Coat ..

Measure size round the Head quarts, 78. 60.; and may be had from all respectable Perfumers and Chemists throughout the

READY MADE.

£. d

MADE TO MEASURE. and of the INFANTRY, by Sir Thomas Picton, in the immediate presence of the immortal kingdom.-Wholesale, by ASHLEY, Brixton ; BARCLAY, Farringdon-street; KEATING, St. Wellington. Open from Eleven, Morning, till Nine, Evening. Admission to each Model, Is.

Beaver Taglionis

0 8 6 Winter Coats, in every style and Paul's Churchyard; SANGER, 150, Oxford-street; PROUT, Strand, near Temple-bar; PHILLIPS, Children half-price.

Beaver Chesterfields or Codringtons 0 10 8 ... Half-price from Seven to Nine, Evening,

150 Perfumer, Budge-row; and at HOVENDEN'S, Crown-street, Finsbury.-Nuinerous Testimonials

shape, handsomely trimmed with each bottle. A Quart sent to any part of the Kingdom on receipt of 8s.

D'Orsay's, Athol's, Pembroke, and

Milled Cloth Great Coats, Velvet ColPOLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.-LECTURES

every description of Winter Coats 1 5 0 lar and Cuffs ROYAL

1 12 0 Boys' Winter Coats in overy style,

Tweed wrappers

0 18 6 on CHEMISTRY, with Brilliant Experiments, by Dr. RYAN, daily, at Half-past Three,

from 08 6 Tweed Trousers

086 and on the Evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at Nine o'clock. A LECTURE when bald or grey, and preserves a youthful beauty to the latest period of life. The

Winter Trousers, lined

046 Winter Trousers, in all the New on the ATMOSPÉERIC RAILWAY, by Professor BACHHOFFNER, a working model hair becomes lustrous, soft, and curly; and dandriff is eradicated. 36. 61., 78., 10s. 6.1., and

Winter doeskin 0 10 6 Patterns

0 12 0 of which, carrying several persons, is exhibiting Daily. The additions to the OPAQUE 31s. per bottle.

Dress Coats, edged
100 Doeskin Trousers

0 10 6 MICROSCOPE, DISSOLVING VIEWS, and CHROMATROPE are very effective. Tho DAWSON'S DEPILATORY, warranted to eradicate in a few minutes unsightly hairs from

Frock Coats, edged
150 Best or Dress Trousers

16 0 PHYSIOSCOPE. Bubmarine Experiments, by means of the DIVER and DIVING- any part of the skin without the least unpleasantness, leaving the skin perfectly fair and soft,

Roll Collar Vest .. .. 019 Dress Coats

1 120 BELL. Among the various Additions to the Working Models is COLEMAN'S NEW 38. 6., and 6s., per packet. Sold by the Proprietor, near the Turnpike, Lower Clapton, and most

Double Breasted Vest .. 0 2 6 Best Quality Made

2 150 AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, for ascending and descending_Inclined Planes. Chemists and Perfumers in the Kingdom. Ask for Dawson's, and observe the signature R.

Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits .. 0 18 6 Frock Coats

.. 1 13 6 A Magnificent COLLECTION of TROPICAL FRUITS. Mr. DOWNE, the celebrated DAWSOx, on the envelopes. Orders by post promptly forwarded.

Winter Trousers .. 0 3 0 Best Quality Made

. 3 3 0 FLUTE-PLAYER, will take part in the Music, conducted by Dr. WALLIS. Open from

Wintor Vosts

0 1 6 Cashmere Vents .. Eleven to Half-past Five, and from Seven to Hall-Dast Ten in the Evening.-Admittance,

AT HALF-PRICE.-
ILKS, SATINS, &c.,

.. 08 0 Satin, Plain, or Fancy Vests

.. 0 12 0 lı. Schools, Half-price. 5000 yards of White Sarsnets, at 7fd. per yard.

Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits

.. 160 7000 yards of the richest Sarsnets at 18. 6fd. per yard.

Boys' Great Coats

.. 014 0 4000 yards of Fancy Check and Striped Gros-de-Naples, at 1 s. 9 d. per yard.

MOURNING to any extent, at Five Minutes Notico.
Just published, the Fifth Edition, post 8vo., cloth, 78. 6d.
3500 yards of rich White French Satins, at 38. 9fd.

IMPORTANT.-Any article purchased or ordered, if not approved of, exchanged, or the money
2400 yards of Fancy French Silks, suitable for the present season, at 2s. 7fd. per yard. returned.
London : JOHN CHURCHILL, Princes-street, Boho.
1500 of the best Black Satins at 6s. 6d. per yard, usual price 89. 9d.

OBSERVE.-E. MOSES and BON, Tailors, Wholesalo and Retail Drapers, Outfitters, and
And 10,000 yards of the best French Lama Cloths, for Spring Dresses, at 9fd., usual price General Warehousemen.
Just published, post 8vo., cloth, 5s. 19. 9 d. per yard.

CAUTION.-E. MOSES and SON are obliged to guard the public against imposition, having 'XPLANATIONS ; by the Author of “ Vestiges of the Also, three Magnificent Court Trains, worth £45 each, to be sold for £7 10s.

learned that the untradesman-like falsehood of being connected with them, or it is the same Natural History of Creation." London : JOUN CHURCHILL, Princes-street, Soho Patterns sent as usual to Ladies residing in the Country, Free of Expense.

concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no conAddress, KING and SHEATH, 264, Regent-street.

nection with any other house in or out of London ; and those who desire genuine Cheap

Aldgate, opposito the Church. in answer to the Hon. Mrs. Norton's "Love Not." The Music by MARIAN JAMES. * This is the song of the season: the words graceful and eloquent, the music touching and ten

Bailey and Milner), No. 77, St. Paul's Churchyard, begs to inform ladies and the public

that, in consequence of the absolute necessity of closing his premises for extensive alteration der, and within the compass of every voice."-Literary Gazette. Published separate, price 2s.

and improvement, he has caused the whole of his immense stock, amounting to about Fifty- WESTERN GATES OF THE NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE. (musieseller's allowance); or, it may be had in THE PIANISTA for JANUARY, 28. THE

three Thousand Pounds, to be re-marked in Plain Red Figures, and at a reduction that must PIANISTA, No. 59, contains the whole opera of "Sonnambula," for 23.; No. 57, "Fra insure its immediate clearance, and thus obviate the loss and damage of removal, The Stock

This magnificent specimen of British iron casting has just been completed for Dissalo," 28.; all from Engraved plates, in folio, on the finest paper. Pianista Office, 67, consists of every description of Linen Drapery, Dresses, Hosiery, Gloves, Silk Mercery, Shawls, the Western or Principal Entrance of the New Royal Exchange, by Messrs. GrisPaternoster-row (one door from Cheapside).

Mantles, Laces, Ribbons, &c., &c., &c. The whole will be ready for sale on MONDAY sell, at the Regent's Canal Iron-works. The extreme height from the crown of Just Published, Second Edition, price 14s., next, and will continue until Saturday evening, the 28th, when the premises will be to

the arch to the floor is 224 feet ; width, 11 feet, 4 inches. POUR MAPS of the FIXED STARS, showing such as are

tally closed until the middle of March.-J. B. would again remind ladies that this is a genuine
sale of his own Stock, all in good condition, and lately bought, which is now marked at prices

The design is appropriately Elizabethan; for, from great Eliza's golden reign, far below its cost; he consequently solicits an early visit.-J. BAILEY (late Bailey and Milner), we date our possession of an Exchange. Our Engraving conveys a precise idea generally, and Canada; also a PLANETARIUM, which indicates the position of the Earth and 77, St. Paul's Churchyard-the Nearest House to Ludgate-hill.

of the well harmonised effect of the composition. On the flanks and around the other Planets for any day in the year; and a Diagram, illustrative of the mode in which the

semi-circle are the shields of the Twelve Great City Companies ; in the crown of latitude is deduced from observations of the Sun and Stars By CHARLES CODDINGTON MANGER.-Published by JAMES WILD, Charing-cross, London, and to be had of all Book

the arch are the arms of Sir Thomas Gresham; in the circle beneath is a bust of

prietors of the London General Mourning Warehouse, Nos. 247 and 249, Regent-street, Bellers. beg respectfully to remind tamilies requiring mourning attire, that every article of the very

the merchant-prince, upon a mural crown, backed by the civic mace and sword. Just Published, with Frontispiece in gold and colours, price Half-a-Crown, best description, requisite for a complete outfit of Mourning, may be procured from this Es

In the lowermost panel, too, is the unique monogram of Gresham. The paneis OME AMUSEMENTS, a choice collection of Riddles,

tablishment at a moment's notice. Widows' and Family Mourning is always kept made up, above bear the arms of Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. The whole gates and a note particularizing the mourning required, will insure immediate attention either in

are bronzed, and have a remarkably handsome appearance. Charades, Conundrums, Parlour Games, and Forfeits. By PETER PUZZLEWELL, town or country. Ladies requiring Silks or Velvets for Dresses, Mantles, Cloaks, &c., are Esq. of Rebus-Hall.

particularly invited to a trial of the new Corbeau Silks and Velvets introduced at this house. NURSERY DITTIES, from the Lips of Mrs. LULLABY. Illustrated by LEECH. 19. Gilt They will be found not only more durable, but the colour very superior, unaffected by the

NOOKS AND CORNERS OF OLD ENGLAND. Edges.

strongest acid, or even sea-water. Black and Grey, and Fancy Mourning Silks, Cashmeres, TOM THUMB, his Life and Death, with tinted Nlustrations, ls.

Plaids, and Merinoes, of every description. The Show Rooms are repleto with every novelty
GRACIOSA AND PERCINET, a Fairy Tale, with tinted Illustrations. ls.
for Mourning in Millinery, Flowers, Tullo and Nett Sleeves, Collars, Berthes, Head-dresses,

TANGMERE CHURCH.
GRANT and GRIFFITH, Successors to J. Harris, Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard.
Trimmings, &c. &c.-W.C. JAY and Co.

This interesting but small church of the parish of Tangmere, near Chichester,
M. FRASER TYTLER'S NEW WORK,

ERDOE'S WATERPROOF OVER-COATS and OUTSIDE | was, till lately, in the peculiar jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury, but

GARMENTS, of all kinds, guaranteed to exclude any rain whatever.-More than has recently, by an Order in Council, been placed under and made subject to the with Ilustrations. Foolscap 8vo., 4s, 6d. cloth, 55. 61. coloured, gilt edges.

seven years' extensive trial of these well-known garments has enabled the public to form its Tytler has the happy art of at once informing the mind, training the judgment, and cultivating own opinion respecting them; what that is, is best shown by their established and.constantly early English style of architecture : it consists of a chancel and nave, and has a

authority of the Bishop of Chichester. The church is a good specimen of the the affections."-Edinburgh Witness. “The work cannot fail to delight as well as benefit the young."-Spectator.

among other similar attempts to mislead, actually attach to their garments W. B.'s Name and well-proportioned wooden spire. The structure is dedicated to St. Andrew. The MINE; er Subterranean Wonders. Sixth Edition, enlarged by Mrs. LOUDON. 16 steel Label.-General price from 40s. to 50s. An extensive variety kept to select from, or made to The interior has lately been renovated with considerable taste. The windows and 45 wood engravings. 4s. cloth. order at a day's notice. All slop and inferior goods strictly excluded.-W. BERDOE, Tailor,

in the chancel are of stained glass, and are from designs of Mr. Wailes, of NewThe SHIP: a description of different kinds of Vessels, Ship Building, Steamboats, Flags of Over-Coat Maker, and Waterproofer, 69, Cornhill (North side). Various Yations, &c. 'Fifth Edition, revised by "The Old Sailor," with numerous Illustrations,

castle. The floor has been entirely fitted with open seats, with poppy-headed Price is. cloth,

CLOTH.-Registered ends. Mrs. HOFLAND'S LAST WORK, EMILY'S REWARD ; or the Holiday Trip to Paris. 6 and 7 Vic., Cap. 65, is patronised by the Prince Consort, Prince George of Cam- In taking up the old floor in order to replace it, was found the stone which had 18mo., cloth. Price 29. 6d.

bridge, &c. “In its appearance, there is a gentlemanly neatness, and an absence of all been formerly the altar, bearing the well-known mark of five crosses. A similar GRANT and GRIFFITII, Successors to J. HARRIS, Corner of St. Paul's Churchyard. unsightly vulgarity. It has met with the highest approbation in the Court circle."-See

one may be seen in Chichester Cathedral; but these are rare specimens, as most THIRD AND CHEAPER EDITION.

Morning Post.--This invention is an overcoat, adapted for a variable climato, composed of the Now Ready, complete in 1 vol., with Ilustrations, price only 10s. 6d., bound, purest Llama wool. The fleece of this singular animal is naturally repellant of water, yet is

of the stone altars were broken in times of great popular excitement. The stone HE HISTORY

now forms part of the pavement under the communion-table.
OF MARGARET CATCHPOLE, durable, and more elastic, than any other description of cloth. Registered Paletots of this
amply porous to admit a due escape of bodily heat, and is allowed to be lighter, softer, more

It may be remarked, that the pave of this church is lighted chiefly from the
A SUFFOLK GIRL.
fabrie, in colours black, blue, brown, olive, Oxford grey, &c., are to be had of their recognised

windows of the chancel, by which it would seem that it was the intention of the By the Rev. R. COBBOLD, of Wortham, Suffolk.

Agents in the country, and in London, only at the extensive Ward-rooms of the Patentees, * Truth is stranger than fiction. We have bere a veritable history, with incidents more who are Tailors to the Court, and Makers of the most Fashionable Plain Dress Garments,

original architect to make the light come from the east. startling and extraordinary than are to be found in any romance with which we are ac- with Foreign and British Diplomatic and Regimental Uniforms. In these, the same spirit of

The churchyard is a retired “Nook ;" and in our Illustration is shown part of quainted."- Norfolk Chronicle.

moderate price is maintained, as exemplified by the Registered Paletot, The patronage so one of its patriarchal denizens-a yew-tree, of extraordinary age and size. **Compressed into the compass of one volume, this biography will, probably, become a generally bestowed on this patented invention has induced some unprincipled persons to standard work, for, altogether, Margaret Catchpole was sufficiently remarkable in character attempt the fraudulent imposition of assuming a similarity of name ; being an atteinpt to deand fortune to take her place among the celebrated personages of times past."-Britannia. ceive the public with some trashy substitute. A reward of £50 is oflered for the actual detec

THE DEBATE OF THE WEEK.
HEXRY COLBURN, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

tion of an infringement. Messrs. NICOLL think it due to their own reputation thus respect

fully to caution the public, and to request a close observance of the Address, and that each The debate on the proposition of Sir Robert Peel will be in its effects READING AND BOOK SOCIETIES.

Registered Paletot is distinctly marked on the inside.
Now ready, in small octavo,

one of the most interesting that has occurred for many years; but it H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, Regent-street, London.

has not been so stirring in its character as, from the greatness of the inSOCIETIES in every part of the kingdom, on a new and improved plan. This Plan, VENERAL CEMETERY, KENSAL-GREEN, HARROW

terests involved, might have been anticipated. Up to Thursday evenembracing the facilities afforded by the reduced postage, railroads, and steam vessels, will ex

ROAD.-The New MONUMENTAL CIIAMBERS are completely FINISHED, for the tend the accommodations of one of the largest Libraries of the Metropolis to the most distant reception of statues and Monuments of value, under cover, where they will be as secure from ing, the speaking, as if by some tacit understanding, was almost wholly parts of the Empire.-Sent gratis and post free, to orders enclosing two stamps, addressed accident and weather as if erected in a Cathedral Church. His late Royal Highness the Duko from the Ministerial side. With the exception of Lord John Russell, no Messrs. SAUNDERS and OTLEY, Publishers, Conduit-street; also the Catalogue of Redundant of Sussex is interred in this Cemetery, as are also many deceased members of the Nobility. Copies of New Works withdrawn from the Library, at very reduced prices, post free on the

The Chambers can be viewed from Ten till dusk.

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The charge for an interment in the Public Vault, contiguous to the £ 8. d. debate at some periods rather languished, the arguments being all de-
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divided. The best speech from the Protectionists was that of Mr. S. This plan provides an unlimited supply of Standard Works-all the New Books—and the

Cemetery.

G. W. H. CROFT, Secretary. O'Brien, and it was ably answered by Mr. Sidney Herbert. The best right of Members to purchase any work desired, as soon as the first demand has subsided, at

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sometimes, by wearing his shirt outside and over his clothes. Had gone out in Staunton? Will you not be there after the approaching Lichfield review, alone? Beloved one, THE ELECTION TEK WESTMINSTER.

MARIE. that disguise--the disguise was merely for a "lark." His Lordship, once, when adieu, adieuever, ever your friend. To other eye let not thin be seen.

RETURN OF GENERAL SIR DE LACEY EVANS. witness was asleep on the sofa, marked his upper lip with a piece of burnt cork, whuch inade him look as if he wore moustachios. Did not wear moustachios--- The Jury would recollect, in reference to the signature to this letter, that the The tide of public opinion appears to be floating back into the House that was a little household affair which nobody else had anything to do with. plaintiff's mother admitted that she sometimes called herself Marie instead of of Commons some of those prominent members of the Whig party who Thought his Lordship had a right to do what he pleased with him in his own Mary. The next letter ran thus :

were left stranded in that ebb upon which it sunk in 1841. Lord apartments. The putting on disguises was merely a bit of a school-boy lark.

Wednesday, March. Witness was not a boy at the time. Is now thirty-seven years of age. There had

Dearest Washington, — Thus again and again will I write to you, and thus call you, for in Morpeth has resumed his seat for the West Riding, and General Evans truth you are dearer to me than

auzht else, and ever will remain so. The question nay arise, is returned by his former constituents, for Westminster. The contest been a great chat in the village about him, but that was all humbug-people in

why does she write oft1-of what use is it when she puts not her name to these effusions ? the country places would chatter. They would chat about him (the Attorney- This is the why and the wherefore--that you may know that there is at least one being on

was rather unforeseen and sudden. General) if he lived there. earth who thinks and cares solely for you. Why should I thus feel and care I know not.

THE NOMINATION. Mr. Justice Wightman here cautioned the witness to be more circumspect in have but seen you, but the feeling is implanted and will remain with me. I cannot shake off

The nomination for Westminster took place on Tuesday. This nomination is the memory of yourself-in each scene your imaxe presents itself; and the kirl of nineteen the manner of giving his evidence.

vexes lier parents, and says no to her woders, and the causo is yourself. It is, I am aware, notoriously one of the most riotous in the kingdom- the spot where it is heldIf they said he was in the habit of being intoxicated, they said that which was unmaidenly thus to write; but you know not the writer, and it is to that one a solace and its proximity to Covent-garden Market--the facilities which are thus afforded for not true. Was not dismissed from his ministry. Had been to Chartley Castle comfort to tell you how much she loves you-how devotedly she is yours. Would that I could the physical expression of one's feeling, through the medium of rotten apples, since he left. shake off the dream, for where will it end- with my life. And when I am folded in the calm, still

oranges, cabbages, and such little missiles, so effectual in electioneering warfare, sleep of death, with my being will it end. And you, may you be happy and blessed. Oh that On the second day, the witnesses examined were Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the we might pret--that you could love me even as I you, but we dwell far apart. And thus

which there abound-its proximity to some of the lowest localities of the me. parents of the plaintiff, and Ann, a younger danghter, about thirteen years of music, and tluwens, and birds must be still tended and loved by me, for I see you not; the tropolis, all tend to render it a noisy and boisterous affair. Tuesday was no exage. The scope of their evidence was to identify the letters as in the hand- charm would then be twofold. When I watch the opening of the tower I think of you, and ception to the general rule. The vast space in front of the hustings was crammed writing of the noble defendant, and to endeavour to prove, by a variety of circumBigh that you are not with me, that the maiden's hand might pluck the rose for you, and bid

with a motley group, and thongh every exertion was used to preserve order, the you wear it for her sake; but this is not to be, you cannot remember me, so you cannot love stances, the matters to which they bore reference. me. Perhaps these potes may never even reach you-that I should like to know: kny, I will

most discordant noises prevailed thronghout the whole business, and the most The case was resumed on Tuesday (the third day), when further evidence tell you. On Monday, the 25th of March, if you are at home, writo and say if you have re- disagreeable missiles were ever and anon discharged at some or other of the more was given on the subject of the letters; and the case on the part of the plaintiff ceived a packet of anonymous letters, directed to you at Chartley: An envelope with yes or prominent individuals on the hustings. W s closed. no written in it will be suiticient. Direct the envelope to Miss A. B., Post-office, Leicester.

There could not have been less than 10,000 persons present, and though The Attorney-General then addressed the Jury on the part of the defendant.

If you write and direct thus, I shall surely have it, but perhaps you will take no notice of
this--if so well, it will still be the same, and I shall think as I now do. Washington, you are

tolerably free in the expression of their opinions, a general good humour seemed The learned counsel said: It now became his duty to address the Jury on the mine in thought, and you are very dear to me. Let me still think of you, and if you writo I to prevail, which, spite of disagreeables, made the matter pass off pleasantly. part of the defendant in this most extraordinary case—the most extraordinary shall then have something to look at as yours.

Precisely at twelve o'clock, General Sir De Lacey Evans entered on the platform that had ever occurred within his experience, and which wonld require at their

Now, as ever, your firmest friend and well-wisher, under her assumed name, A.B.

amidst the most unequivocal expressions of approbation from the vast assemhands the most patient and careful attention. What had at present passed must,

And the last one was as follows:

blage in front of the hustings. He was accompanied by Lord M. Hill, Lord C. in a great degree, have been altogether unintelligible to them, and wrapt in com

Wednesday, May 1, 1844. Fitzroy, M.P., Lord Moreton, Baron de Sedwitz, the Hon. F. Byng, the Hon. E.

My dearest Washington-Days, even weeks, pass on, yet hear I not from or of you. Are plete mystery, and some of the facts which he had elicited on the cross-examinayou still away from your home, or have even yet returned to Chartley? I am fearful that these

P. Bouverie, M.P., the Hon. R. Colborne, the Hon. Capt. Boyle, Colonel Fox, M.P., tion of the plaintiff's witnesses might have appeared to the Jury as adverse to romantic notes of mine should reach you not. How I long to see your face ! Shall I ever

Mr. T. D'Eyncourt, M.P., Mr. B. Hawes, M.P., Mr. H. Elphinstone, M.P., Messrs. the case of his client. But he would promise them that, if they would only re- again do so?-to hear your voice, and see you smile-but, perhaps, I may never see you more. Proutt, Berkeley, Allan, Trott, Kemp, M'Leod, Keogh, &c. strain their curiosity for a short period, he would explain everything to their There is a secret pleasure in writing to you-knowing you know not me, nor can even dream Captain Rous and his party followed immediately after. Their approach was entire satisfaction. He would clear up every doubt and difficulty. Although the

of the lady's name or place of able that thus addresses you ; therefore, I am safe. Ah !
could you but know how much I think of you--how every feature of your face is written on

the signal for combined cheers, hisses, and groans. Amongst his supporters we path was now entangled, he would presently give them a clear and distinct my heart. Methinks, sometimes, you would even love me for my deep, fond love: it is as my

noticed Lord F. Egerton, M.P., Lord E. Bruce, M.P., Lord Cantalupe, Lord W. view of all the circumstances of this most extraordinary case, and he would being, and will abide with me till death: you are, in thought, all to me. Would you, too,

Graham, the Hon. Mr. West, Capt. Meynell, R.N., Lieut.-Colonel T. Wood, M.P., leave no question as to the determination to which they ought to come.

could love the one who thus thinks of you; might my whole life be spent in watching over you, Messrs. Merewether, J.C. Wood, Miller, Smith, Fitzgerald, Hedges, Wilson, &c. He (the Attorney-General) might have excused a love-sick young girl, in the and in preventing every evil from approaching him so loved : it would, indeed, be untold hap

The High Bailiff (Francis Smedley, Esq.) said he had the honour of attending piness to be ever near and with you in each danger, difficulty, joy, or sorrow. Once I dreamed first instance dreaming of an affection that never existed, and afterwards endeathe angel of death hovered near you, and that I stayed the hand that would have

there that day as the returning officer of the ancient city of Westminster. The vouring to turn her day dreams into realities. But the plaintiff had been led destroyed, and saved you from death. Heaven, and the God I revere and worship, electors were assembled to express their opinion as to who of the two gentlemen from one false step to another. She had gone on from falsehood to falsehood, keep you safe from all harm, most beloved of all on earth to me. Now the beautiful who solicited their suffrages should be their representative in the Commons House until she at length found it quite impossible to extricate herself from the dilemma spring is here, and, with it, flowers; indeed, everything hright and beautiful in nature

of Parliament. They were, no doubt, aware that the present vacancy had taken teaches us to thank the Creator for his wonderful mercies. You have very much to be in which she was placed. What would be said of the defendant if it were true thankful for. May you be happy and blessed in your home, and, when you wed, may

place in consequence of one of the representatives-- he meant Captain Rous that, after engaging the affections of an innocent girl, he had denied that any the one you may choose be us a creature of life and light to you, brighten euch darker mon having accepted office under Government. (Groaning, and great uproar.) That attachment had ever existed between them, and had used the very tokens of her ment of your life, lightening each sorrow, enhancing each joy, administering comfort. Thus gentleman was, however, eligible to be re-elected, and he was there, to offer himaffection which she had forwarded to him as a means of fastening upon her a much may every woman do, if she truly love the one given to her as her partner for life, if he,

self to them. The other candidate was General Sir De Lacy Evans. charge of fraud and forgery? That painful alternative was one to which they

in return, show due consideration and affection for her. Such would I be to thee-leaving all
for thy suke-enduring all that thou mightest be blessed. But, perhaps, this may never,

Mr. Owen, the High Constable, then read the usual proclamation ; and the would be reduced in deciding on the question before them. His learned friend never be. Perhaps you may even now love another. God is above all, with all; he will Sheriff's precept having also been read, and the necessary oath administered to the Solicitor-General), in adverting to the defence which he said he understood judge rightly for all. " And thus each mortal trends upon his fate, looks back, sighs, hesitates, the High Baility, 'as intended to be set up, had called their attention to the age of the plaintiff,

when 'tis too late." Something whispers me we shall once meet, be it in lighted hall or Mr. Joseph Carter Wood came forward to propose the Hon. Captain Rous as a

church, or under the shade of the hawthorn trec ; we shall meet, though you may not dream nd asked whether they could believe, for one moment, that so young a girl you are there, holding converse with your anonymous correspondent. But, time hastens, and,

fit and proper person to represent the citizens of Westminster in Parliament. Mr. uld have been enabled, even if wicked enough to do so, to have concocted the as our carriage passed through the borough from which your second title and prettiest name Wood made a short speech, but scarcely a word could be heard by those even heme she was charged with, or had sufficient ingenuity to have carried it out? is derived (Viscount Tamworth), while our horses are "baited" at the Castle Inn, so I shall who were immediately beside him, in consequence of the noise which prevailed. ad he asked, too, what motive could have induced her to act in such a manner ? post this to you that Tamworth that ought to be your own, young Lord, instead of Sir Ro- He was understood to say that Captain Rons came forward on Free-Trade prin1 (the Attorney-General) would tell the Jury that the annals of that Court con

bert Prel's. Dearest Washington, with best wishes for your happiness and future welfare,
allow the lady who thus writes to subscribe herself most devotedly,

MARIE.

ciples—as a supporter of the new Government measures ; and he (Mr. Wood) toed some of the most curious pages of the history of the human race, and from

trusted that the electors of Westminster would testify their gratitude to Sir R. the pages cases might be quoted which might tend to prove that even such an

The foregoing letter was inclosed in an envelope, bearing the Tamworth post

Peel for introducing such measures by electing his hon. friend. inmous scheme as that which he charged against the plaintiff might have been mark of May 1, 1844, and addressed as follows:

Lord Francis Egerton, M.P., rose, he said, as an elector of the city of Westmincoocted even by a young girl of her tender age. After citing some curious

" The Right Hon. the Earl Ferrers, Chartley Castle, Staffordshire.”

ster, to second the nomination of his hon and gallant friend, Capt. Rons. (Great inances of false testimony, the Attorney-General said he would divide that case Having read these letters and duly commented upon them, the learned counsel

uproar.) He was satisfied that Captain Rous was a fit and proper person to reinttwo distinct parts or periods, and would carefully keep one from the other. said that he had proved his case, and had no doubt as to the conclusion to which

present their interests in the Commons House of Parliament. For himself, he the Jury would ultimately come. Heould, in the first instance, refer to the period when Earl Ferrers was a pupil

The letters quoted from by the Attorney-General were here put in and read.

had always supported Free-Trade principles, and it could not, therefore, be said of r. Acherley, at Austrey. His Lordship went there in February, 1839, and

Witnesses were then called on the part of the defendant. They expressed a

that he had changed his opinions. ("Oh, oh," and groans.) As an elector of this renined until June, 1840. He was then seventeen, and the plaintiff fourteen ;

city, he thought his gallant friend had done his duty by his constituents, and he doubt that the letters were written by him. Mrs. Hanbury, the sister of Earl and; was said that, at that period, the heart of the boy had been warmed by the

wished that he should continue in their service. (Cheers and hisses.) The noble budag charms of the child-that when they were at church his eyes never wanFerrers, said that none of the letters she received from him were signed “Wash

Lord spoke at some length in favour of the course of policy pursued by the ington Ferrers." dere from the pew in which she sat-that he wrote to her then certain papers, which

Government, but his observations were drowned by the noise of the crowd. had nce unfortunately been destroyed. After commenting on this part of the eviMr. Hanbury Tracey gave similar evidence as to the signature to the letters,

Mr. Bouverie then said that the electors were met that day for the purpose of dena the learned Counsel said that from that period until he became of age, and spoke positively to the 9th December as the day they went from Chartley to

returning a member to Parliament, and it was with great pleasure that he proWales. Knew it from documents in his possession. and on afterwards married-as he alleged, and as he hoped the Jury would

A clerk from Mivart's Hotel proved that Earl Ferrers had not resided there at

posed to them General Evans. (Mingled cheers and hisses.) They had, unforconcide-there had been no intercourse of any kind between him and the

tunately, elected a Tory and monopolist once before, thus rendering the city of the time stated in one of the letters, plainty, and even if there had been any attachment for her on his part, bụt which

The trial was then adjourned till Wednesday.

Westminster a nullity in the House of Commons. The city of Westminster had, he (th hon. and learned gentleman) did not believe, it had long since ceased.

at one time, always been considered in the front ranks of Liberalism, and the

The case was resumed and concluded on Wednesday, the fourth day. On the3rd of July, 1844, he married the daughter of Lord Edward Chichester,

The Hon. D. Shirley was examined, and stated that the letters shown to him

period was now come when she should resume her former position (cheers) – at whig time he had no idea that any other woman in the world had any claim

when she should show that she had within her the first, the most liberal, the most bore no resemblance to his brother's handwriting. He stated that he had never whatevr upon his affections. On the 7th of August, 1844, he stated he received

enlightened constituency in England. (Cheers and laughter.) a letterrom the plaintiff's attorney, in which he was informed, for the first time, met the plaintiff at any time, and he also denied that he had ever sent her letters

Dr. Bainbridge seconded the nomination of General Evans. He had always that heiad broken an engagement he had entered into with her, and threatening or a jacynth ring. (The ring alluded to in the letter.) When this witness had been

been the consistent advocate of Free-Trade when that subject was not popular. examined, proceedags against him for a breach of that promise. He never having seen her

The Solicitor General rose and addressed the Court, saying that, owing to his

On the contrary, Captain Rous came into Westminster as the adopted child of the since heeft Austrey, thought that if there was any ground whatever for such a

Tories, the professed defender of the Corn-laws, and opposed to liberal measures. unavoidable absence, it was not until last night that he knew of the production complait, it must have been founded on something that took place while he was of the four letters; that they had come upon him entirely by surprise, and upon

He now came forward and stated that he was favourable to the repeal of those there. lis counsel had advised him to plead infancy in bar to the action, they Mr. Hamell, the attorney for the plaintiff. He might, he supposed, say also that

laws. Captain Rous was an apostate Tory-a nondescript politician--and he not knowng what might have passed between a boy of seventeen and a girl of

hoped the electors of Westminster, by one strenuous effort, would emancipate fifteen. o that plea the plaintiff rejoined that he had renewed his promise of they came with the like surprise upon the family of the defendant, for they had

themselves from the thraldom they had some years endured. It was clear that been made evidence out of the plaintiff's own mouth. marriage o her after he came of age, which astonished him, as he had never seen

Under these circum

Captain Rous had deserted the principles on which he had been elected for the her since hat period. The letters produced as having been written by the de

stances, as there could be no time to make inquiries into this most mysterious purpose of obtaining a good situation for himself. He would ask, was such a man fendant cntained internal evidence of their having been fabricated. The case, he had thought it due to the interests of justice-he had thought it due to

the fit representative of a great city. He trusted they would return General defendant :ame to London on the 17th of May, 1844, and then first met with his

the young lady herself-to withdraw the case for the present from the jury, to present wie, whom he married in the July following, and it was after he had give time to make inquiry into the defence which had been so inexpectedly pre

Evans by a triamphant majority.

Captain Rous then came forward to address the electors, and was received with sented ; and he, with the concurrence of his learned friends, would, therefore, commencet his acquaintance with her that he was said to have written

loud hisses and groans from the supporters of General Evans, and cheers from his elect to be nonsuited. to the plantiff's father proposing to marry his daughter, at a time when

friends. The gallant Captain said he came forward at the present crisis to take he was acually making preparations for his marriage with Miss Chichester.

The Attorney General then applied to the Court, that the letters produced in

the sense of the electors of the city of Westminster on the measures of the GoThe learned counsel next alluded to the evidence of the plaintiff's sister, support of the plaintiff's case might be impounded in court; and thereupon

vernment. He considered that it was the duty of all who wished well to the

The Solicitor General said he would make the like application as to the four and said that, with reference to the second interview which she had

measures of Sir R. Peel to unite and say we will support no half-and-half men, sworn to have taken place between the plaintiť and the defendant, she had fortu

letters produced on the other side ; and
The learned Judge (Wightman) granted both applications : and so ended, for

who desert their colours every day, but men who will labour faithfully to serve nately named the day-the 9th December--for he (the Attorney-General) was in

their country, and also will support measures calculated to advance its true ina condition to prove, that on that very day, Earl Ferrers, accompanied by his the present, at least, one of the inost extraordinary cases ever presented in a court

terest. (Hear, hear.) Iu 1841, when he was first elected, there was a great stagof justice in this country, sister, Mrs. Hanbury Tracey and her husband, started at an early hour in the

nation in the commercial, manufacturing, and agricultural interests of the morning from Chartley Castle, on a visit to Wales. He had now advanced a few

The following are the additional letters referred to by the witnesses :

country; they were engaged in two wars, the funds were low, and a general dessteps towards clearing up this dark and mysterious case, and he hoped hud

Chartley Castle, Thursday.
My dear Mary,-My brother is at least no worse ; still quiet ; talking little. I think, if

pondency pervaded all classes. When Sir R. Peel accepted office such was the satisfied the Jury that the letters that had been produced on the part of the anything, I may say a slight change for the better. Dr. Knight wishes him not to see any one

state of the country ; but under his administration trade amended, the wars plaintiff lad not been written by Earl Ferrers. He would admit that the letters harily : 'tis necessary for him to be be kept in perfect quiet. Mrs, Tracey is much affected by

were brought to an end, the funds rose, and general prosperity pervaded all which the plaintiff was stated to have written to the defendant, and which had his illness, and too much out of health berself to travel, so am his constant attendant, and ranks of soniety. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) To what but the policy of Sir R. been postel, had reached their destination-including one containing a handker

shall send you often news of him. Be not discouraged; I feel he will still get better, then Peel could he (Captain Rous) attribute the change? In 1841 and 1842 he was a chief. After this, the Jury having seen the handkerchief produced by him, would

may coine happy days in store for all. Keep up your spirits, and practise your music, and walk,
and do not allow yourself to think upon unpleasant things. Take hope as your anchor sheet.

Protectionist (hear), but the events that had taken place during the last three naturally wonder where he got it from--and conclude that there must have been W-sends love-fond love to you, and wishes he could write himself. Ho had rather a re

years had caused an alteration in his views. What had taken place since the a correspondence between the parties. He would, however, prove that there had turn of delirium on Wednesday night, but now is calm and sensible, and smiles and speaks alteration of the tariff in 1843 had shown him the great advantage of the working been nothing of the kind, and for that purpose would now unravel the inystery often of you. I must now close my note, as Dr. Knight is here.

of the Free-trade principle, and therefore he could come to no other conclusion in which the whole case had hitherto been enveloped. The Jury would reccolect

You must excuse short notes, remembering that they will come often, and I dare not talk much to W-- But I think, as your marriage must now be put off, that your maid had

than to advocate Free Trade now, and support the Government in its endeavours the admission made by Mrs. Smith about her daughter going to a ball at Tam- better be dismissed, giving her what you think needful, and I will see that it be daid to your

to carry it into effect. (Cheers and hisses ) His (Captain Rons's) opinion had been worth, where she said she expected to meet Earl Ferrers, and wearing a white mamma again. "Twill be easy to procure another after this, though I will not interfere, as

changed long before the proposition of Sir Robert Peel had been submitted, or ruse in her hair. He (the Attorney-General) would now make a clean breast of ladies can manage these things so much better than we of the sterter sex.

perhaps before that right hon. Baronet had himself changed. (Hear, hear.) And it and tell them all about it. (A laugh.) After Earl Ferrers came of age he re

Adicu. Kind compliments to your parents, and love to you, from your true friend,

now he (Captain Rons) supported the Government of Sir Robert Peel because he

DEVREUX SHIRLEY. ceived several anonymous letters, evidently written by a lady, all in the same

I re-open my note to say my brother has just awaken: he has taken from his hand the

believed no man was so well calculated to carry out Free-Trade as that right hon. band, breathing sentiments of the most ardent attachment, &c., but as he did not jacynth ring, worn from childhood, which he desires me to send; you are to wear it till you gentleman. He (Captain Rous) had accepted Office, not to promote his own adknow who his fair correspondent was, he did not take any notice of them in fact are married to him. Fond love and affection accompany the token.

vantage, but for the simple reason that he thought he should, however humble he had burnt several of them, but he had fortunately preserved four. The

Chartley, Tuesday.
My dear Mary,- Pleased am I to tell you my brother has slept, is sleeping now, and for the

his abilities, be made useful in effecting those much to be desired reforms in the first one was posted at Derby on the 19th December, 1842, and ran thus :- last hour has been sensible. He is not allowed to speak many words, but, praised be God, he

office of the Admiralty to which her Majesty had been graciously pleased to Dec. 19, 1812.

knows me. On Monday we feared greatly for him, but to-day he is better. I had thought appoint him. (Great cheering and uproar.) My Lord-Strange it may seem to you, no doubt, to receive a note from a stranger, and a him lost to us; but now Dr. Knight says there is much hope, though he is yet very ill and Sir De Lacey Evans next presented himself

, and was greeted with loud cheering lady too, but it signifies little to me, as I know very well you never knew the writer of this,

weak. He speaks of you when we are alone, and knows I am writing to you. Dever saw her. Now for what I have to tell you: it is this:-There is a public ball at Tam

Your letter we opened, and he has it by him. I shall send you nearly daily notes of his

by his supporters, and groans and hisses from the friends of Capt. Rous. He said worth every Christmas, generally about the 6th or Bth of January, Go, I advise you, go;

that, although it was not his first appearance before the electors of Westminster, health. Fear not, you are not forgotten. It is very sad all this, but we will hope for the there will, to my knowledge, be a young lady at the ball whom I wish you to see and dance best, and that I shall yet see my brother united to the one he loves so well and truly, and

he never felt a greater interest in their prosperity or more desire for the success with. She is very beautiful, has dark hair and eyes; in short, she is haughty and graceful as

that you may visit Harrowgate together. Dr. Knight is giving him strong inedicine and of a measure than for the one which now affected not only their interests but the a Spaniard, tall and majestic as a Circussian, beautiful as an Italian. I can say no more.

composing draughts, and I am watching by his bedside now. His sister will be here shortly interests of all classes of the community. In all fairness to his gallant opponent You have only to see her to love her--that you must do. She is fit for the bride of a prince,

we expect, but the Shirleys are engaged on an interesting occasion in town. Go, look well round the room.

he must bear witness to his excellent personal qualities, to his unblemished and You will find her by this description. She may wear one

I will not fail to give you often intelligence. Keep up your spirits, and not look unhappy. white rose in her dark hair. Go early; if you see her not there you will never see her, as she People are so upon the watch. Let every thing be kept as silent as may be consistent with

manly character in society, and begged to say that if any remarks should fall from is like a violet, hid amongst many leaves, only to be found when sought for. I know she is

all things, both for your own sake and his. Never mind what the people say: take no notice. him calculated to wound the feelings of his opponent he at once disclaimed all young, and it is my wish she should have some one to protect her. From what I have heard,

Moncky saw you, he tells me, at Harrowgate. Also in his letter that you have left. So the intention of doing so. His honourable opponent observed that a great moral you must be that one; you, and you alone-it is your destiny--therefore go at all risks; you

messenger will bring this to you. Do not make yourself too unhappy. Wheu my brother is will then be of age, with nothing to prevent you. I some time knew your father. By the well, the first thing will be your wedding. Call me your friend, indeed I feel as such most

effect would be produced by this contest. He (Sir De Lacey Evans) agreed in that time you receive this I shall be on my way to

opinion. His honourable opponent also said, and it was rather extraordinary, far away. I have put this in the Derby

sincerely. I cannot think how this illness was brought on; they sent for me from Scotland : post-office. Burn it when read-show it to no one. Keep Iyour own counsel, my Lord, and

he was much worse after I came, but now is sleeping, dear Washington. Mary, I am now that he was a convert to Free-Trade principles before Sir Robert Peel introduced deem yourself happy in the idea of knowing one sn talented, beautiful, and young. Ask her

well sure of his strong attachment to you. Your letter atfected him too much, and Dr. Knight his measures in the House of Commons. Now, a great meeting of this conto dance with you-fear not. And now I have fulfilled my mission, and shall rest in peace;

said, "Your brother must have no more letters like those at present." more peaceful though, did I know that you would meet this bright young girl. If you, like

You for the next week must be satisfied to hear from me about him, and not write yourself,

stituency was held the other night at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, for other men, love beauty, you will love her. except a line or two, which direct to him as usual, at Chartley. Our family do not know of

the purpose of considering the Free-Trade question, and upon that occasion Adieu, burn this, and remember she is my legacy to you. You have hurt your hand, I

your engagement, and it will be wise to keep it from them. We must shake off all fear of the honourable and gallant Captain was invited to attend and state his views hear; I am sorry. Farewell for ever.

them, and it will be well for the wedding to be a quiet one. Poor lud, 'twill, I fear, be some with regard to it; but no entreaty could get him to come forward and do so. The Right Hon. Earl Ferrers.

short timo ere he will be well enough; but he sleeps, and it is well. ISABEL.

I now feel how dear he is to me in every sense of the word. We feared water on the brain,

(Groans.) He said, further, that Sir Robert Peel had only one object in view The Attorney-General said the Jnry would now begin to understand the case. for he was sadly delirious, but now seldom spaks, and then it is the word Mary.

in all his measures--namely, the welfare and happiness of the great body of the The letter he had read was one of those which the plaintiff's mother adınitted You will hear again very seun, adieu. Now keep up your spirits ; 'tis very trying for you, people of all classes. But Sir R. Peel had not always had the interest of these was in the handwriting of her daughter. Had not he (the Attorney-General) and I feel very much for you; but all will end for the best is my certain hope.

classes at heart; he had for years opposed the measure for the emancipation of

Allow me to remain your true and sincerely attached friend, as each one who really knows kept faith with the Jury, and redeemned his pledge, and proved the artful conduct

the slaves, and also of his Roman Catholic fellow-subjtcts. He also opposed the you must be.

RIT: DEVREUX SHIRLEY. of the plaintiff, who had concocted a sheme of the most atrocious iniquity, and

Reform Bill; and even when that measure was carried, had he not since opposed which, but for accidental circumstances, was one to which the defendant must

Miss MARY ELIZABETH SMITH +, THE EARL FERRERS.-Though this case con

to his utmost, by the technicalities of the registration courts, the extended operahave fallen a victim, which would have blasted his reputation, and, what was of cluded rather abruptly on Wednesday, the public are not done with it yet, and

tion of the benefits to be derived from that measure to the community ? (Conless consequence, perhaps, deprived him of some portion of his wealth in the shape are likely to be amused with another case arising out of it, for the notice paper of

fusion and uproar.) He (Sir De Lacey Evans) had been a supporter of the prinof damages. He would now read another letter in the same handwriting, and the Court of Queen's Bench contains an announcement of a case in which the

ciples of Free-Trade for upwards of twenty years, and if he was now sent into which ran as iollows: parties are "Erpe v. Earl Ferrers," the cause of action being a claim by the

Parliament he would go there not only to support the measures of the GovernJune 5, plaintiff, the grandfather of Miss Smith, for £100, against Lord Ferrers, which he,

ment, but also to advocate the total and immediate Repeal of the Corn-Laws. Washington, beloved one, when shall I see you, when behold the form of one dearer to me-how dear I may not say.

(Loud cheering.) He deemed it necessary now to advert to a statement made at How often I wish fur you! Hope lingers on, days pass away, and,

Mr. Erpe, contends was a loan made by him to the Earl, upon the representation alus! I only hear of you-you whom some whisper strange things of. I believe thein not-it of his granddaughter, to pay for presents, which she stated his Lordship had

the last election for this city with respect to the interests of the licensed viccannot be; you must be hib-mindoui, noble, generous, good-so have I fancied you. Oh, that made her, and that, therefore, it was a loan to him.

tuallers. It was then represented that the licensed victuailers were anxious to it may not be fancy only. You are yours, and have neither father nor mother to guide your steps The world, I am told, is deceitful and wicked-yon have no one to advise you, to whis

THE COLONISATION OF THE HOLY LAND.-Among the many novel expedients oppose him because ten per cent. iu the shape of taxation was imposed on them per words of affection and love, to watch over and be with you. You have some wealth an i of the day is the proposal to form a colony in Palestine. The projector, Dr.

by the late Government. He regretted that all that annoyance should nave rank. If these could constitute huppiness, then you might lo happy, but your household llenry Edwards, appears to have paid considerable attention to the subject. He

taken place; but he would ask them to cast their eyes over the Statute Book for bearth is not warmed by affection. Do you never feel lonely?-never wish for others but the states that the soil of Palestine is the richest in the world, and he has already

the last few years, and he had no doubt they would tind tiere measures supported gay and wild young men with whom you associate? Is there never a blank found in your succeeded in inducing some gentlemen of influence to countenance the project.

by his gallant opponent which were ten times worse than the ten per cent. of heart? Do you never sigh for one to love you-one whom you could put faith and trust in? Guardians you have had they may still advise you, but they have their own to think of,

OPENING OF THE Witron IRON WORKS.-On Saturday last, upwards of six

which they complained. (Cheering.) He (Geueral Evans) bad always been firm their children-you, my frequent, though the only, one whom I cannot help but love; though hundred of the workmen employed in the extensive iron works of Messrs. Bol

in advocating what he considered to be the rights and privileges of all classes in apparently, that one a stranger. Surely, it seems fate-I cannot tear you from my heart kow and Vaughan, Middlesbro'-on-Tees, were conveyed by a special train to

the country. (Ilear, hear.) your image is ever present there, your welfaru first thought of Report says that you are going Witton, a distance of about thirty-four miles, to celebrate the opening of the new

A show of hands was then called for, when not more than 100 were held up for wed with a lady of Waley. If so, may you be blessed and happy. I am aware we may never meet-never join hand, together, and yet, I camot forget you. My heart of' hearts is smelting works in that place, in connection with their iron works at Middlesbro';

Captain Rous, whereas upwards of 5,000 were raised for General Evans, whereYouts, and with you will rest. I can never love another; never give my hand without my and, after dining together, returned to Middleton by rail.

upon the High Bailíft deciared the election to have fallen on the latter gallant heart. I am no Welsh lady, but an English woman in thought and action, word and deed; DEATH OF BARON DE BULow.-A letter from Berlin announces the death of

otticer. A poll was then demanded on the part of Captain Kous, and was apand as an English woman do I love you, think of you. They say that the blood of a Ferrers Baron de Bulow, ex-Minister of State. is not good, and that the generations of the Shirley's have mostly been men of ignoble minds,

A malady, which he had contracted of

pointed to take place at eight o'clock on Wednesday morning. with one or two exceptions. Washington, add to the honour of your family, disgrace not late years from excessive application to business, and which forced him to with

THE POLLING, AND RETURN OF GENERAL EVANS. fartber your name. What would I give to see you now, to be with and near you always.

draw from public affairs sooner than his time of life would seem to demand, was The polling commenced on Wednesday morning, and from the first General Alas! in secret I write to you, in secret love you-would we could meet! Do you never visit the cause of his death.

Evans took a decided start ahead of his opponent, and every hour increased the

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The

DEATH OF MR. HAWES, THE COMPOSER AND VOCALIST.-We regret to anhave described. Truly, these Barbarians are a wonderful people.

nounce the death of this artist, who expired at his house, in the Adelphi Terrace, madmen, and the drunken, and the ignorant among them, choose their The career of this management was suddenly cut short on Monday evening.

of a diseased heart, on Wednesday last. He was Almoner, and Master of the Boys chiefs. I, a native of the flowery land, was sad when I saw this. My Mr. Otway was announced to appear in one of Shakspeare's plays, but before the

of St. Paul's, and of the Chapel Royal. He was also Lutist to her Majesty, Mem. bowels were as water. Thy friend,

hour for opening the doors, a bill was pasted up to the effect that there would “SLY-SLANG."

be

ber of the Royal Society of Musicians, Conductor of the Madrigal Society, and of

no performance, the season having terminated. Rumours have been We do not wonder at the impression which the Westminster Election

the Western Madrigal Society-both of which have postponed their Meetings in prevalent for some time, in theatrical circles, that the salaries at this

respect for his memory. Mr. Hawes was for many years Director of Music at the appears to have produced on our worthy friend. It requires the workhouse were anything but certain, as Saturday came round ; and, judging from

Lyceum, under Mr. Arnold's management; and first produced, in 1824, Weter's ing out of a great many problems in one's own mind ere one can see the style in which the pieces were produced, and the manner in which they were

“ Der Frieschutz." We have refrained (possibly more than

lle was the composer of several popular glees, madrigals, how out of the riot, and clamour, and frenzy of a Westminster Election played, this was not to be wondered at.

songs, &c., and gained various prizes for his compositions. He published the we ought to have done, as impartially reporting what is going on in the dramatic can come any of the good effects of a Representative Government.

" Triumphs of Oriana," a collection of madrigals by the writers of the Elizabethan world) from speaking too harshly of the management of this theatre, conscious The Bail Court has been enlivened this week with one of the most

era.

Mr. Hawes had a counter-tenor voice, but could take any part in a glee. that many hard-working individuals were dependant upon its success for the sup

He was a good player on various instruments. He has left three sons and three curious legal dramas that ever piqued the languid curiosity of London port of themselves and families; but now that the " season" is concluded, we

daughters, Miss M. B. Hawes, the celebrated contralto-the finest singer of sacred life. An imposing action was being tried for breach of promise of mar- cannot injure them by expressing our free opinion.

music in this country, second only to Braham-being the youngest of the latter. riage, with an Earl for the defendant. An interesting young lady The theatre was opened under the management of a Miss Kate Howard-a lady we had not before seen, but, as the result has proved, one perfectly incompetent

Mr. Hawes was universally respected as a man of integrity, and will be sincerely (though unromantically named “Smith"), has been wooed and won by a

lainented by a numerous circle. to fill the post of either principal actress or directress. A company was collected, heartless lordling, who, while breathing the most ardent vows to Miss

Braham.-The friends and admirers of this gifted vocalist have been greatly

shocked by the sudden death of his amiable wife, on Sunday night. Mrs. Braban Smith is arranging his marriage with another. A host of letters, choice chiefly (with the exception of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lacy, whom we were sorry to see there) of those unfortunate artistes who always contrive to get their

was remarkably handsome. She had no illness, but in the middle of the night samples of the absurd and the passionate jumbled together, but bearing names associated with sixth-rate speculations; and, after many flourishing pro

exclaimed, “John, I am dying.” Assistance was called, but before medical aid every external mark of authenticity, is paraded. Witnesses are ex- mises, a few new pieces were badly acted ; and, then, several threadbare farces

arrived she died in the arms of her eldest son, Hamilton, with a tranquil smile on amined— father, mother, and sister of the young lady. All goes on and dramas, and a wretched burlesque on Mr. Dickens's last work, effectually

her face. Her eldest daughter is married to the Earl of Waldegrave, and she swimmingly, and one anticipates swinging damages; when, lo! the brought the career of this entreprise to a contemptible termination. At the very

has left another daughter, unmarried, and three sons. case for the plaintiff having closed, with no part of it materially shaken, with theatrical affairs could have done the same, even in contradiction to most

THE MUSICAL UNION.-Mr. Ella, the director, after a six months tour in even by the skilful cross-questioning of the Attorney-General, up gets of our contemporaries. We trust this will be the last of these disgraceful specu

Germany, has returned to London, and the meetings will commence after Easter.

He ranks the great European concert orchestras thns :-Paris first, Vienna the learned counsel, and, with a few hours' work, proves, even to the lations-for such they really are. They lower the profession; they hold back

second, London third, Berlin fourth, Munich tifth, and Leipzic last. The latter satisfaction of his learned brother, that the letters are wholesale forgeries, salaries from those who can the worst afford to lose them; and, what is worse

is certainly underrated. Mendelssohn's band is second only to the Parisian Con. that Miss Smith is a most accomplished intriguer, who has constructed than all, they attach a stigma irrevocably to the names of all the actors and

serratoire under Habeneck; but we hope before this season be over, to be enaactresses engaged in such forlorn hopes of success. and acted through a most ingenious romance of real life; that Lord

bled to place our Philharmonic, under Costa's unrivalled conductorship, in the

first category. Ferrers has never seen her or spoken to her since he was a boy at his

The minor theatres are just at present running on Zoolagical attractions. In

DEATH of MR. LODER, THE VIOLINIST.-This celebrated leader of onr ortutor's, and she a girl at school; that the letters she wrote to him (the addition to the two Elephants at Astley's, there are two more at the City of

chestras, died on Friday week, at his house, in Albany-street, in his 58th year, posting of which was proved), wera anonymous; and the case was LONDON theatre, from Mr. Hughes's Menagerie, as well as the dog Emile. Some

He was an excellent tenor as well as violin player. He has left five sons and two dropped, the Solicitor-General electing to be non-suited. of the Saloons advertise Lions and Tigers; and, at the STANDARD, there are horses,

daughters : amongst the former, are E. J. Loder, the composer, John Loder, the There is nothing like this, as far as we know, in the annals of decep-By the way, we were wrong in stating that the Astley's Elephants were from Paris ; a dog, and a monkey--but whether it is a real one or an impersonation we know not.

Lyceum leader, and W. Loder, the leading violoncello of the Drury Lane

orchestra. tion. The question naturally occurs, who forged the letters ?

we believe they have been engaged from a caravan. We direct the attention of our readers to the report of the trial, in

Lions OF THE SEASON.-Thalberg, Dohler, Dreyschock, Leopold de Meyer, another part of our paper.

Molique Piatti (the violoncello player), Berlioz, Pischek, Staudigl, Vieuxtemps, MUSIC.

Sivori, Madame Dorus Gras, Malle. Nau, Madame Thillon, Mendelssohn, &c., are We conclude our Gossip with an earnest exhortation to the House of

expected. Commons to get through their talking, to leave off their iteration, and

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-We have as yet no prospectus of the season. It

CONCERTS OF THE WEEK. begin the work of the session, to the air of “ Sigh no more, ladies.'

is reported that it will not be issued before Monday. The opening niglit was, at SACRED CONCERTS.-The fifth scheme, on Wednesday night, was, as usual first, intended to be on Thursday next (the Drawing Room), but ihe 28th (Satur. Talk no more, Members; Members, talk no more;

well attended, at Crosby Hall. Michael Wise's fine anthem, “Prepare ye the day, is also inentioned. The internal decorations are described as gorgeous. Corn-Laws are gone for ever!

Way," was well executed. He was Master of the Choristers at St. Paul's, in RUBINI.-We are enabled to announce that this celebrated singer has quitted Your constant talk would be a bore,

1686, and was killed in a night brawl with a watchman, in Salisbury. A charm- the stage for ever. We have seen a letter from him, dated Romano, Feb. 12, only

ing duet by Beethoven, “ What Holy Calm," was encored; it was well sung by Though it were twice as clever.

a week since, in which he declares that he has refused the most tempting offers Miss Steele and Mr. Francis. Mr. Machin was called upon to sing twice, Hasse's from all parts, and that nothing on earth shall induce him to sing again in public. Then prate not so,

air, “Let the Storm," from the “Fall of Jericho." Miss Steele cave Preyer's He amuses himself by taking equestrian exercise and shooting. In the evening, But let them go,

air, “The Voyager's Invocation," so artistically, that she was compelled to repeat he plays game at cards; and thus quietly does the Emperor of Tenor pass his
And abuse neither Peel nor Johnny
it. Miss Rainforth sang, with Machin, Mehul's duet from “ Joseph"__"Dear

days, with an immense fortune to enjoy his ofium cum, &c.
For converting the country's song of woe
Child of Hope," and also gave Handel's air from “ Joshua"_“ Hark! 'tis the

SIGNOK Costa.-A very graceful compliment was paid to this artist by our
Into hey, nonney, nonney.

Linnet." Gleanings from F. A. Reissiger, Neukomm, Cherubini, J. S. Bach, Most Gracious Sovereign at the State Dinner, on Wednesday last, after the Levee.

Spohr, and Graun, were also judiciously inade. Mendelssohn's psalm,“ Hear my The band of the Coldstream Guards, led by Mr. Godfrey, performed a selection Make no more speeches, Members, make no mo. Prayer," composed expressly for these Concerts, was executed for the second

from Signor Costa's opera of “Don Carlos,” which it will be remembered was Speeches both dull and heavy:

time. Miss Mounsey performed on the organ--which, by the way, is silsceptible specially commanded by the Queen for one occasion at her Majesty's Theatre.

of improvement in quality-with her accustomed success. The last Concert will
It's too bad on our patience so
be given March 13th.

FOREIGN MUSICAL NEWS.
Dreadful a tax to levy.

CHORAL HARMONISTS.Our tickets reached us too late to attend the fourth Letters from Dresden announce that the celebrated Schroder-Devrient retiren Then prate not so,

meeting on Monday last, at the London Tavern. The scheme comprised Weber's

at Easter, from the stage, on the pension of the State. But to voting go.

Mass in G; Mozart's Offertorium, “Laudate Dominum;" Himmel's Chorus,

Halevy's opera of “ Les Mousquetaires de la Reine had made a great hit at
And support both Peel and Johnny,

"Hark the Angel Voice;” F. Anerio's Madrigal (1590), “Ah Me, where is My the Salle Favart. On Wednesday last it was performed at the Tuileries, before Converting the country's song of woe

True Love ?" and the Overture and Selection from Mozart's “Magic Flute.' the Royal Family. Thalberg had been severely indisposed at Marseilles, but had

We missed, therefore, a great treat. The next concert will be on the 9th of
Into hey, nonney, nonney.

recovered. Donizetti has arrived at Nice, but not the slightest hopes are enterMarch.

tained of his recovery. An English pianist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, had giren a THE EUTERPEON SOCIETY.-The fifth concert took place last Tuesday, at the concert in Paris, with success. Madame Eugenia Garcia had been well received

City Lecture Theatre, in Milton-street, when a selection from Handel's " Judas
THE THEATRES.

at the Milan Scala, in Verdi's “Nabucco." Guasco, the tenor, had been engaged Maccabæus" was performed : Mrs. Newton, Miss Chainbers, Mr. Redfearn, and for St. Petersburg in 1847. Mario was re-engaged for the same year in Paris, Mr. Leffler being the principal singers.

Malvezzi not having been found competent to replace him, and Corelli being reSURREY.

THE RICHMOND INSTITUTION.-Miss S. Hobbs, a young and promising vocalist, garded as an inferior artist. Grisi and Lablache, of course, were re-engaged.

who has been heard lately at Concerts, with pleasure, gave a Soirée on Tuesday There is no reason why the Surrey Theatre should not take precisely the same

The French version of Donizetti's “Lucia," to be brought out at the Academie night, which was well attended. She was assisted by Miss E. Salmon, Mr. position in London, as the Porte St. Martin at Paris. It is an admirably con

Royale, had been delayed in consequenee of Duprez's severe cold, and Mdlle. Wrighten, and Mr. Weatherbee. Miss Hobbs was encore in Handel's “Verdure structed house-to our thinking, one of the best in the metropolis. Its stage is

Nau's indisposition. The prima donna, “ La Barbiere Nina,” is creating a sensation clad," and Bellini's “ Qui la Voce," &c. very spacious, and its machinery can produce the most elaborate effects ; whilst

at Florence, as also a barytone, Fortunato Gorin. Malle. de Lagrange--a French

Signor Ribas's CONCERT.-This clever flautist had a large muster of his friends its melodramatic company is of first-rate excellence. Above all, it is situated in

woman-was the star at Trieste. A new symphony by Rosenhain, of Frankfort, on Wednesday evening, at the Princess' room, in Castle-street, aided by M. de the centre of a densely populated neighbourhood, and at a union of several large

the pianist and composer, has been played at Leipzic with great success. Mathoronghfares from important quarters of town.

Folly, Mr. Bolton, and Master Wells, also flautists ; Mr. H. Laurent and Miss dame Albertazzi, has been very popular in Vienna ; as also Dreyschock, the It has also little opposition, for the nearest house--the Victoria--cannot in any

Chipp, pianists, the Ciebras Guitarists, Mr. Dando, the violinist, Miss Bireh, the pianist; Vieuxtemps, the violinist; and Berlioz, the French composer. Pischek

Misses Williams, Mr. Lockey, and Signor F. Labluche, vocalists. Mr. Muhlenfeldt way affect it, as things are at present managed there; and the entertainments at

and Staudigl, of whom Schloss had published in London admirable portraits, are Astley's are entirely of a different character. Altogether, everybody conversant

was the conductor. There was a very agreeable programme, of which Ribas's the great guns of the Viennese capital. with theatrical matters will tell you that it is “a fine property.” The engage

own cavatina, sung by Miss Birch, with flute obligato, was not the least attractive

piece. ments, at different periods, of the leading vocalists from the large theatres, as

MADAME CASTELLAN. THE KENNINGTON GLEE CLUB.-- This Club was established in 1837, and is well as of Madame Vestris, Mr. Charles Mathews, and other acknowledged stars, conducted by Mr. Boardman. The amateurs are aided by artists at their con

We were in hopes to have been enabled to contradict the statement of the dea have given to it a certain degree of importance. But yet it does not stand here, certs. The “ Ladies' Night,” held at the Horns Tavern, on Monday last, was

cease of this gifted vocalist, given in our last publication, on the authority of as the Porte St. Mertin does. Why not, we will endeavour to point out.

letters received in London from St. Petersburgh, and, as no official advices of the The position of the dramatists in Paris is entirely different to that in England. fully attended. Mr. Hill, a counter-tenor, of Westminster Abbey, and ålr. Kench, who has a remarkably fine bass voice, assisted in the glees, amongst which were

melancholy fact had reached her Majesty's Theatre (where she had been engaged They are more united as a body: and by that union form a most powerfnl clique ; the gems of Webbe, Callcott, Horsley, Stevens, T. Cooke, Walmesley, &c.

for the forthcoming season), up to Monday last, we entertained a faint expectain proof of which we may cite a case that occurred a year or two ago in Paris.

THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY.--Hanover-square Rooms were quite crowded at the

tion that further advices would have dispelled the sad tidings, but we regtet to The lessees of the Gymnase Dramatique having refused to comply with a demand second concert, on Wednesday night, and encores were enthusiastically bestowed

learn that additional accounts are in town through Berlin, Hamburg, and Paris, put forth by the dramatic authors, the Society, in ro venge, placed a species of on the gifted minstrels, whose music of nature's impuke affords a charm rarely

corroborating the original statement of her decease, after a short illness, and that interdict on the theatre, and forbude any of its members to allow any of their

met with from the most scientific combinations. We are glad to find that the Malle. Moltini, formerly of her Majesty's Theatre, had taken Madaine pieces, old or new, to be acted on that stage. M. Poirson, the manager, immediately set to work to form a new Society; when the anthors wrote to all the pro- delightful vocalists. critics, setting aside all musty learning, do justice to the fine feeling of these

Castellan's parts at the Italian Opera House, in the Russian capital.

It has also been mentioned to us that Mr. Mitchell, the Director of vincial directors, warning them not to enter into any arrangements but with

MELOPHONIC Society.-Miss Linwood's oratorio of “David's First Victory,"

the French Plays, had conversed with a gentleman, just arrived from recognised members, or their theatres should be put under the same ban as the

St. Petersburgh, who was present at Castellan's funeral. She was born in the Gymnase. The unfortunate theatre was soon deserted, and M. Poirson brought performed at the Hanover-square Rooms, is a pleasing, but not an original work, an action against the Society for a conspiracy, which was disinisscd ; leaving him deriving its principal interest from its being the production of a lady composer,

South of France, in 1822, and was first a pupil of Madame Cinti Damorean, the the first who has, we believe, attempted that high and difficult range in art. It celebrated singer. Bordogni was Castellan's next master. In 1837, she obtained to pay the costs, and more in the power of the authors than ever. was well executed as regards the principal singers, Miss Rainforth, Miss A. Wil

the prize at the Parisian Conserratoire. Her first appearance on the stage was in How different is the state of things in England! A comparatively small numliams, Mr. Lockey, and Mr. Machin; but the amateurs want drilling sadly. Mr.

1838, at Varise, in Italy, and she afterwards sang at Turin, Venice, Florence, ber of the leading dramatists form the Society. They are mostly highly talented men, and ought to occupy the ground entirely; round which, like scouts at a Lucas conducted, and Blagrove was leader, Mr. T. Jolley presiding at the organ.

Rome, and at Milan. The beauty of her voice, and her excellent style, were acMADAME DULCKEN'S THIRD SOIREE MUSICALE.---Two novelties attracted the

knowledged, but she lacked dramatic impulse. She was united, in Italy, to pigeon-match, a number of unlicensed scribblers are stationed to bring down pieces in the cheapest manner possible. These last are those that the managers

attention of amateurs and artists to the third programme, the oue, a trio in C Signor Giampetro, a tenor, and, shortly after the marriage, they embarked on a Minor, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, by Mendelssohn ; and the other a

speculative tour in America. She sang at the Havannah, Mexico (where of minor theatres mostly love to patronise. A few pounds-nay, a few shillings -will, in some instances, purchase a piece outright: or, if nightly terms are

"Sonate Symphonique,” for piano for four hands, by Moscheles. The trio by she remained two years), New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Sara

Mendelssohn is a masterly inspiration, worthy of his genius, the scherzo of which toga, Boston, Baltimore, &c. In 1844, she returned to Paris, and sàng agreed upon, half-a-sovereign is considered ample remuneration for a three-act created an extraordinary sensation. There is also an impassioned andante, and

with great success at various concerts. In the same year she came to Londrama. Whilst trash can be procured at this cheap rate, the managers do not care to look for better things; nor will acknowledged dramatists stoop to write

a concluding " Allegro appassionato," of inspiring themes, treated with the unity don, and her popularity at the Philharmonic, Ancients, &c., induced Mr. of design, and clearness of writing, peculiar to Mendelssohn. The sonata was a

Lumley to engage her for the Opera-house, after her season at St. Petersburgh. them. And next with respect to the mise en scene: and here a great reforin is needed. failure. We heard from several distinguished connoisseurs the marked expression

In 1845, she made her ditt in Lucia, at Her Majesty's Theatre; and, at the close of dislike after the close of the first part. Moscheles appears to have an ambition

of last season, went, for the second time, to St. Petersburgh, to sing with Salvi, The exceeding beauty of detail, so charining to the eye in the French theatres, is to rival the eccentric flights of Beethoven, but without the genius to carry out,

Tamburini, Viardot Gareia, &c. She was deservedly respected for her excellent with us entirely lost sight of. Managers never give the public credit for under

connectedly, his plan. The sonata, imitative as regards its forms, is teri- couduct. She was very handsome, just above the middle height, with small standing effect as well as---nay, very often better than-they do themselves; but ribly deficient in ideas, and a dismal, dreary scherzo, with a tolling be 1

delicate features, dark hair, and good eyes. She was essentially a concert they have only to sit in the pit and boxes, and hear the remarks about them, to effect, produced the most disagreeable impression. Here and there were

singer, and her true friends always regretted that her beautitul organ should be form a different opinion. It is not likely that, with the present constant nice bits, but the entire construction was patchy and fragmentary-wild

so strained against an orchestra's strength, with which her weak frame could not endeavours to infuse artistic feelings into the masses, they should remain uncon

and incoherent. Nobody could have imagined that this Sonata had emanated cope. Her voice had extensive compass, her style was good, but her execution scious of the glaring incongruities presented by every scene. Wings that have from the writer of such splendid pianoforte music as Moscheles has given to the

somewhat forced and laboured. In a small theatre, as a second prima donna, for not the most remote connection with the flats, except that both may be exteriors or interiors; dingy light-blue sky-pieces coming down against scenes of glowing

world. Mozart's elegant air for Leporello, "Madamina," came like music on the juvenile parts she would have been useful; but she was physically incompetent

waters after the Sonata. siinset; dresses of every conceivable and inconceivable fashion-Plantagenet

“Welcome to the language of nature !” cried an

to take the higher range in lyrical art. tunics, “First Bandit" trunks, “ Richardson" helmets, and armies shod with the

amateur, and he was right. Half-a-dozen phrases of pure melody are worth popular buff Margate slipper, are heterogeneously thrown together; and the

folios of dry counterpoint. Signor F. Lablache sang the air admirably: he is a FANNY ELSSLER.—The Journal des Débats publishes the following letter from more all these defects can be multiplied the more the managerial idea of a "grand

first-rate musician. Haydn's Quartet in G Minor, No. 74, was superbly executed Foligno (Pontifical States) of the 2nd instant :-“ Mademoiselle Fanny Elssler,

by Sainton, Gotfrie, Hill, and Lucas. Madame Dulcken had onerous duties-she spectacle” is realised.

having terminated her engagement at Rome, has arrived in our town. Several had to join Moscheles in the interpretation of the “Sonata,” to play Field's We are happy to notice a great improvemeut upon all these points, in a drama

of the most distinguished families had prepared apartments in their houses for " Pastorale," the pianoforte part in Mendelssohn's Trio, and ditto in Weber's brought out here on Monday, called "The Sea-King's Vow," from the pen of Mr.

the celebrated artiste, and sent to meet her, and invite her to accept of their hosConcerto in E Flat (Adagio and Rondo)--but her great skill, untiring energy, and Edward Stirling. It is founded on a legend, thus given in the bills :

pitality. Mademoiselle Elssler was much embarrassed how to make a selection marvellous mechanism, carried her through triumphantly. The Misses Williams "A swarm of savage Norsemen and Danes had overran the Saxon Kingdom of

without giving offence to the other parties. Under these circunstances, she sang a duet by Handel, " Tanti Strali," the last movement of which reminded us Wessex: the history of tyranny scarcely furnishes a more appalling picture of

thought the wisest plan would be to deposit all the names in a box, and draw one strongly of Marcello's Psalm, “Qual Anelante." Miss Rainforth was encored in devastating and appalling cruelty than that which followed the success of this

This she did, and the paper drawn bore the names of M. and Madame Falinvasion. Thorgill, the Sca-King, vowed unless a hundred of the fairest and

Macfarreu's “Ah! why do we love ?” and then sang one of Wallace's ballads conieri, at whose house she has taken up her abode. She has been engaged for

from “Maritana." noblest virgins of the land became the willing slaves of his ruthless chiefs, to

twelve performances at our theatre.” exterminate the name of Saxon from British ground, and make the Kingdom comprised a Quintet in G minor, Op. 106, by Spohr, played for the first time in

Mr. Lucas's Second MUSICAL EVENING.-The programme on Thursday night a desolate waste.'”

THE BRITISH INSTITUTION.
These fair and noble virgins, not approving of Thorgill's intentions, resolve

this country, Hayden's Quartet No. 2 of Op. 72 in D major, Beethoven's Pianoforte
sonata, Op. 27 in C sharp minor, and his glorious Quintet, Op. 29 in C major.

(Continued from page 113.)
upon taking up arms, and this determination furnishes the chief effects of the
piece, which comprise the warlike evolutions of these lady warriors, all clad in

Spohr's work pleased the amateurs; there was less of his mannerisms than usual, Our second visit to this Institution tended to confirm the opinion we expressed

although the pretty theme in the opening movement was overworked. The bright armour, their military tactics, and their final struggle for liberty, and

in our tirst notice, viz. : how much the absence of high art is to be regretted, for defeat of the foe. We have never seen anything of the kind so well done, since

Larghetto was a pathetic piece of writing-the Scherzo a little vague, but the finale, the interests of the art and artists themselves, to say nothing of the improve the first production of “ The Revolt of the Harem."

in G major, a charming pastorale quaintly treated, recalling in some degree They had all the precision

ment of the public taste. The great mass of visitors are seen rambiing about Beethoven's imagery. of their late fellow Amazons at the Lyceum, and mustered four times as many.

Hayden's Quartet, full of elegance and point, told well of the rooms, which they seem to consider more as a bazaar than an artistical exhiThe plot of the piece was somewhat confused; but it afforded scope for some excourse, the adagio cantabile being quite enchanting. The sonata, a passionate bition, looking desultorily at the great many pretty and clever things there

, with lament, was artistically played by Mr. R. Baruett, formerly a pupil of the Royal evident satisfaction, or even pleasure, but without evincing any enthusiasm, than cellent acting by Mr. Hughes and Mrs. Vining: and Mr. J. T. Johnson fought a combat with three Danes, which would have crowned Messrs. Blanchard and

Academy. But Beethoven was the climax of musical glory—its awful grandeur, that profound and serious attention which the offspring of genius alone can comBradley with honour in their best days. Mr. Cowell and Miss Martin supported

impassioned adagio, sportive scherzo, and war of the elements at the close, mand. the comic characters admirably.

created an overwhelming sensation. Sainton, as the chef-d'uttaque, was quite We resume our review with A great expense has evidently been incurred in putting the piece on the stage;

astounding in executive skill. He took up the points with marvellous precision. 162. “ The Finding the Body of Harold after the Battle of Hastings," by W. but it will repay the outlay: and is a great relief to the threadbare domestic

He was ably seconded by his colleagues, M. Guynemer, second violin; Messrs. Gale, deserves commendation, not only as a very remarkable attempt at historiheroine line of business. Its reception was most triumphant. On Tuesday evenTolbecque and Hill, tenors; and Mr. Lucas, violoncello.

cal composition, but as presenting soine finely-studied parts, such as the turer ing, when we were present, the house was crowded to the ceiling. And to see

Concert of M. COLAS AND DIK. JEWELL.--At Blagrove's Rooms, on Monday shortening of the body of Harold, and the figure holding the torch—both the Surrey crowded to the ceiling is no ordinary spectacle; it is alone worth the

last, a Concert was given by these flautists, assisted by Mr. W. H. Holmes, Malle. vigorously drawn, but rather deficient in tone. pilgrimage to the transpontine districts.

Sherrard, and Miss Dinah Farmer, pianists; the two Ciebras, guitarists; Regondi, 415. “ Sacontata” (the heroine of an Indian drama), by L. W. Desanges, does We hope the success of this piece will induce the lessee to bring forward others

concertina; Elhs Roberts, Welsh harpist; and Mrs. W. H. Seguin, the Misses not seem to ns to deserve the very prominent position it occupies in the rolm. with similar spirit. To draw money to the treasury, it must be first plentifully

Cubitt, E. Lyon, H. Groom, E. Badger, O'Connor, Friedel, Messrs. II. Smith, and The copper-coloured female figure is too exotic for our taste. and visibly expended : the public will never grudge their patronage to any theatre

W. H. Seguin, as vocalists. There were several encores in a programme of 15. . Tintoretto Painting the Portrait of his Daughter, after her Death," which they see carried on with judicious liberality. Ou the other hand a rumour twenty pieces.

possesses none of the qualities requisite to contend with our unavoidable recolof economy, once set abroad, is death to all dramatic speculations.

lection of a picture, of the same uppalling subject, which has obtained an EnriBENEDICT'S OPERA.- Thursday next is mentioned as the day for its production pean celebrity.

at Drury Lane Theatre QUEEN'S.

Its title had not been fixed. The subject was that of the 21. “ Nora Chriena,” an illustration of some of Moore's ballads, is a charming

third und last Crusade, embracing the adventures of the "Man of the Mountain," Mr. Henry Betty has been playing at this house during the week, appearing on

sketch by Frith, which we very much prefer to his "Sleeping Girl” (411), in the and the fall of the Crescent, by the election of a Christian King of Jerusalem. The other room. Monday and Tuesday as Macbeth, on Wednesday and Thursday as Hannlel, and lessce has made an immense ontlay for the spectacle, having sent to Paris for on Friday and Saturday as Othello. His perforinance of Hamlet on Wednesday,

394. A Head. A fine study; and, whether or not Mr. T. Sand takes it 25 & armour for the knights, &c. Miss Romer, Miss Rainforth, Mr. King. Mr. Harwhen we were present, was above mediocrity ; but he was very indifferently sup

compliment, looks very much 'like 'a copy, but a good one, from an ancient rison, Mr. Stretton, Borrani, and Weiss, have the principal parts. In one scene, master. The hands are too small. ported. The andience evidently comprehended but little of what they were there will be more than 600 persons on the stage. hearing. They applauded Mr. Betty, it is true, in those portions of the tragedy

Etty contributes three of his masterly sketches, for such alone they can be con

MR. WALLACE.-This composer, pianist, and violinist, has had a brilliant recepwith which they were in a measure familiar; but, beyond this, bestowed all their

sidered. The magnificent tints of his flesh, and the gracefulness of his contours are tion, in a musical tour in Ireland, his native country, accompanied by Malle. painfully contrasted with the crude and rough accessories that surround his attention upon Polonius. We were sorry to see the house so poorly attended. Schloss, Miss Messen, and Grattan Cooke, the tenor singer and oboe player. figures.

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companion, and here is an advertisement for the very thing; and I am DREADFUL MURDERS AND SUICIDE

grocer, residing three doors from the above public-house. On Sunday last, sure it must be something of a superior kind, for applications are to be

shortly before one o'clock at mid-day, he left home with his wife to dine with a made to Wright and Miller, and that is a first-rate London firm.”

AT CAMBERWELL.

friend in town. They wa ked as far as the small gate into Kensington Gardens,

when the deceased hailed an omnibus, and putting his wife inside, said he would “ I have heard Gerald speak of them,” said Emily; “Charles Miller Shortly after seven o'clock on Monday morning, the neighbourhood of Sonth

get up outside. At that tinie he appeared in perfect health, and while getting up was one of his schoolfellows, and they were great friends.”

ampton-place, Camberwell, was thrown into consternation by the frantic screams he fell backwards to the ground, as the witnesses stated, completely dead.--Ver“ Yes,” answered Miss Gage, “and his father and my brother were of a woman who had just made her escape, by the back door of No. 5, Wellington- dict "Natural death." intimate all their lives. Hear what the advertisement says: Wanted place, a small cottage residence, only two stories high. The first person who reas companion to an elderly gentleman and lady, a young lady of educa- paired to the spot was Mr. Pratt, å surgeon, who resided at No. 4, and who,

THE MARKETS. tion and respectability; she must be well-tempered and cheerful”. upon entering, was horror-struck at the scene which presented itself. In an “I am sure I am not cheerful,” interrupted Emily: upper room, upon the floor, lay the lifeless body of M. Philarète Horeau, a Freuch- CORN EXCHANGE (Friday).--The present week's arrivals of English wheat for our market

have been on the increase, and of improved quality. To-lay the stands were fairly supplied “Oh, but you are cheerful, naturally,” answered Miss Gage, “though man, aged 53, with his throat cut from ear to ear; on the bed, his son, aged 13,

with samples of that article, which met a very dull inquiry, at barely Monday's quotations, you are not so just now; and your spirits will return fast enough when quite dead, shockingly mutilated about the throat ; and in a lower room, another and a clearance was not effected. The imports of foreign wheat have been small. Holders of you are out of your troubles." son, aged ll, with his throat cut, a wound on the cheek, and his hand much lace

frer qualities being firm very few transactions took place, at unaltered figures. Bonded wheat

nominal. The supply of barley exceeding the wants of the dealers the barley trade was “When will that be?” asked Emily, with a sigh.

rated, who was at first supposed to be dead, but afterwards showed some symp- heavy, at barely the late depression in the currencies. Although the quantity of malt wus “Never while you stay here, Emily, working your fingers to the toms of life, but totally unable to articulate or give the least account of the dread

not large the sale for it was heavy, at barely late rates. The supply of Irish oats being on the

increase the oat trade was dull, and, in some instances, prices had a downward tendency. bone for scarcely enough to keep body and soul together : but if you ful catastrophe ; and in a short time afterwards, a male child, aged eight Beans, peas, and flour as last advised. were once easy in your circumstances you'd soon recover your spirits.”. months, was found dead in a rain-butt which stood in the garden, but having no

ARRIVALS.-English: wheat, 5230; barley, 7790; oats, 4810. Irish: wheat, -; barley,

-; oats, 21,120. Foreign: wheat, 1230; barley, 610; oats, 3100. Flour, 4710 sacks; malt, “ You speak as if my circumstances were the only trouble I had, wounds whatever about its person.

7650 quarters. Aunt," said Emily.

Upon investigation it appeared that the unfortunate man had resided at No. 5 English. -Wheat, Essex and Kent, rod, 49% to 59s; ditto, white, 569 to 678; Norfolk and Buf

folk, red, 5ls to 57s; ditto, white, 563 to 658; rye, 315 to 338 ; grinding barley, 23 to 258; dis“Upon my word, I think they ought to be, my dear,” answered Miss for nearly the last twelvemonth, supporting his family as a teacher of languages; illing 258 to 258: maltin ditto, 324 to 358 ; Lincoln and Norfolk mult, 515 to 56• brown ditto, Gage. “I should be sorry to think you were fretting after a man who

but this mode of existence had been so precarious, that, for some time past, they 495 to 52s; Kingston and Ware, 585 to 60s: Chevalier, 60s to 62s; Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

had suffered extreme privation and great pecuniary embarrassment. M. Horeau feed oats, 234 to 25s; lotato ditto, 285 to 30s; Youghal and Cork, black, 23s to 24s; ditto, has left you alone to struggle with your difficulties for nearly a twelvehad been in the habit of rising about seven in the morning, and usually took

white, 25% to 27s; tick beans, new, 31. to 338; ditto, old, 365 to 39s: grey pens, 325 to 348; month, whilst he is living in luxury and idleness ; and who has not down stairs with him one of the twin infants (a male and female), who slept in

maple, 338 to 35s; white, 388 to 40s; boilers, 113 to 45s, per quarter. Town-made fiour, 50, to

568; Suffolk, 39s to 415 ; Stockton and Yorkshire, 375 39s, per 280 lbs. Forcim. Free even written to you for some months."

the same bed as he and the mother. On the morning of the murder, he wheat, - to --S; Dantzig, red, 52s to 60s; white, 568 to 688. In Bond.-Barley, 268 to 28; "I may be at least allowed to grieve that Gerald should be capable did the same thing, taking the child with him, and leaving the female infant outs, brew, 24s to 269 ; ditto, feed, 198 to 22s ; bans, 42. to 448 ; peas, 46s to 30s, per quarter. of doing so," replied Emily, with a sigh. in bed with the mother. In a few minutes the mother was alarmed by a loud

Flour, American, 30s to 32s; Baltic, - to --S, per barrel.

Seed Market. The seed trade has been in a very sluggish state, this week, at about staIt is a very lamentable thing that he should, certainly,” answered shrieking, which she at first attributed to the two elder boys quarrelling, and

tionary prices. Miss Gage; - and as he is my nephew, I have as much right to regret ing being continued, she went to the room, and, upon opening the door,

was met

Linseed, English, sowing. 54s to 608 ; Baltic, crushing, 458 to 478 ; Mediterranean and

Odessa, 44s to 5ls. Hempseed, 358 to 38s per quarter. Coriander, lls to 14s per cwt. Brown it as you can have; and so I do: but the contempt such conduct de- by the younger boy, who immediately ran down stairs bleeding, at the bottom of Mustard-seed, 108 to 12s; white ditto 9s to Ils. Tares, 7s 9d to 88 311 per bushel. English serves ought to come to your aid, as it does to mine. He has pursued | which he fell down apparently lifeless; and, on entering the room, Mrs. Horeau

Rapeseed, £24 to £26, per last of 10 quarters. Linseed cakes, English, £ll bs to £1: 0;

ditto, fureign, £90s to £9 58 per 1000 ; Rapeseed cakes, £5 158 to £6 Os per ton, Canary, his own inclinations without the least regard to your claims on his af- saw her unfortunate husband in the act of cutting his own throat, and before she

30s to 513 per quarter. English Clover-seed, red, 455 to 50s ; extra, 528 to 558 ; white, fection, and as he has sowed he must reap. I should think it arrant

could interpose, he had fallen down a corpse. On looking farther, she discovered 60s to 626 ; extra, up to 68. Foreign, red, 10s to 488 ; extra, 50% ; white, 603 to 628; baseness in you to continue to love him after the neglect with which he child, who was, however, shortly afterwards discovered to have been drowned in her eldest son dead in the bed, but could not perceive any trace of her infant extra 75% per cwt.

Bread --The prices of wheaten bread, in the metropolis, are from 91 to 9fd; of household has treated you."

ditto, 6 to 8 d per 4 lb loaf. the rain-butt. There is no doubt whatever but that the unfortunate father pro- Imperial Weekly Average.--Wheat, 54s 9d; barley, 30s 60; oats, 218 9d ; rye, 32s 7d; “I dare say it is, said Emily; “ but it is not so easy as those who ceeded to the garden instantly on leaving his bed room, and, having drowned the beans, 349 91: peas, 35s 7d. have never tried may think, to cure oneself of loving a person that has child, then ascended to the children's room, where he afterwards perpetrated the The Si Wecks' rerage.--Wheat, 555 3d; barley, 31s 4d; oats, 21s 10d; rye, 34$ 2d; long been dear to us, by simply thinking of his unworthiness. Time other murder, committing suicide the moment an aların was raised. As no vital

beans, 35s Ild; peas, 36s Ild. may do it, perhaps." organ has been severed, hopes are entertained that the younger boy's life will be

Duties on Foreign Corn.-Wheat, 1780d; barley, 7s; oats, 6s; rye, 8s 6d; beans, 78 6d;

pens, 6s 64. “And to give time a fair chance, you should get free as soon as pos- shock. There seems to be little doubt but that, owing to their privations, temsaved, although, of course, there is great danger that he will not survive the T'ea.-Comparatively speaking, this market has been tolerably steady since our last, and

prices have been well supported, sible of this lonely, hopeless, melancholy sort of life.”. porary insanity was the iminediate cause of this shocking affair, as his pecuniary prices, but all other kinds of sugar-raw, as well as refined—havu sold heavily, at drooping

Sugar.-The best parcels of West India and Mauritius have been in good request, at full "The life of a companion will, probably, be just as dull,” said embarrassments had, for some weeks past, induced great depression of spirits.

prices. Emily.

An inquest was held on Wednesday, at the Bricklayer's Arms, Southanmpton- Coffee.--Selected qualities of West India are steady, and prices are well supported. Ceylon, " It will not be so laborious, at any rate,” answered Miss Gage. “Now street, as to the deaths of M. Philarète Horeau, and Helvitius and William Mocha, and foreign coffees, dull. do, Emily, let me answer the advertisement. I do not know Mr. Miller Horeau, his sons, who were murdered by him on Monday morning, previous to

llay and Straue.- Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 8s; clover ditto, £4 58 to £5 158; oat straw his own suicide.

£1 8s to £l 10s; wheat struw, £1 11s to £1 14s, per load. myself, but I am sure, for my brother's sake, he will be disposed to listen

Provisions.-The arrivals of Irish butter since our last, have been somewhat extensive; yet The inquiry lasted six hours, but the evidence was merely confirmatory of the

the finest parcels are in good request at 985 to 100s per cwt. Other qualities are very dull. In to my recommendation.”

above account. Mrs. Horeau, the widow, deposed as follows:- The family retired foreigu butter a large business is doing, at 112s to 116s for fine Friesland; 90 to 100s for inAnd, after some persuasion, Emily having consented to the proposal, to bed on Sunday about eleven. Helvetins and his brother (who is now going on ferior. Fine Stubble Kiel, 102s to 110s; tine Holland, 98s to 102s; and fine Emden and Leer, the letter was sent; and, in due time, an answer arrived requesting the well

) slept up stairs, where the bodies were lying. Her husband and she, with

828 to 84s per cwt. The supplies of bacon being on the increase, the demand for that article is two twin children, slept in the parlour below. Her husband got up about seven

hravy, ut a reduction in value of 2s per cwt. Waterford sizeable, landed, 50% to 52s: heavy, appearance of the young lady in London.

476 to 49s; Limerick sizeable, 49s to 5ls; and heavy, 168 to 488 per cwt. Hams, of mild cure, · I am very glad you wrote so immediately,” said Mr. Miller; “for garden. In about an hour she heard a scream, and afterwards went up stairs to on Monday, taking one of the children (the deceased William) with him into the are steady, at full prices; but other qualities are dull. Limerick, 584 to 666; and Belfast, 545

to 628 per cwt. Irish pork dull, at a decline of Is to 1s 64 per barrel. All other kinds of provithe candidates are coming in thick and fast; although, in mercy to their son's room. When she got there her husband was in the act of cutting his

sions are a dull sale, at late rates.

Wool.-As the public sales are now occupying the attention of the trade, the demand, priourselves, foreseeing the pressure that would ensue, we only said a libe-throat, and holding Helvetius, who had also his throat cut, down on the tloor.

Vately, is inactive, at previous quotations. ral salary will be given, instead of saying, as we were directed, that, she instantly ran down stairs, but found the chain so fastened that she could not Poiatoes, -The arrivals at the water-side have been again extensive ; hence the demand is

provided the person suited, terms would be no object. However, that open the front door; and having got into the garden, gave an alarm, when heavy, and prices have a downward tendency. is really the case; and, if your young protegée, who, from your descrip- (Philarète) standing up, and he had also his throat cut. The infant (Willian) she

When she got back to the kitchen she found another son Hops (Friday). --The best hops in pockets, the supply of which is small, still command &

steady inquiry, at fully last week's quitations. In all other kinds of hops very little business tion, appears eminently fitted for the situation, can reconcile herself to

is doing. Sussex pockets, 6 8s to £7 58; Weald of kent ditto, 16 58 to 17 7s; Mid kent ditto, afterwards discovered had been drowned in the rain butt.

£7 7s to £9 9s; East Kent ditto, £998 to £10 10s; Mid Kent bags, £7 bs to £S 3s; East Kent the continement, she may, I think, find it both very profitable and very To the Coroner : She had no doubt these deaths were the act of her husband, ditto, 180 to £999. comfortable." and that they had been caused by his great irritability of mind, caused by ex

Coals (Friday).-Buddle's West Hartley, 158 6d; Hasting's Hartley, 16s; Holywell Main, “ There, now, Emily, I am quite delighted that I insisted on writing. treme want.

16s; West Wylam, 158 60; Bewicke and Co., 15s; Adelaide Tees, 16s; Stewart's, 16s 6d; and He was often unable to supply the children with food.

Cannel, 40% per ton. You must set off to-morrow morning; and I should not the least wonder against Philarète Horeau, as regards the death of Helvetius and William Horean,

The Jury returned the following verdict :-"We find a verdict of Wilful Murder Smithfield (Friday).--Although the supply of beasts here to-day was by no means piten

sive, the beef trade was in a very sluggish state, and previous quotations were with difficulty if this is to be a turn in your fortune."

and we find that the said Philarète Horeau destroyed himself while in a state of supported. We had on offer 40 beasts from Holland, 16 ditto from Hamburg, and 210 ditto “ I wonder what Geraid would think of it?” said Emily.

from Scotland. The numbers of sheep were again small, yet the sale for them was heavy, at

Monday's prices. The few prime lambs on show produced 75 per 81b. In calves very little c. I'm sure that is of very little consequence," answered Miss Gage. temporary insanity, produced by extreme privation and want."

was doing, at a further decline in value of 2d per Blb. Pigs steady, at full prices. Milch cows “Go, and pack up your things, and think no more of Gerald, I en

A MASTER SHOT BY HIS APPRENTICE.

were selling at from £16 to £18 10s each, treat."

Per alb, to sink the otfal:-Coarse and inferior boasts, 2s 100 to 34 0d; second quality ditto, Emily observed the first injunction, though not the second; and, in

At an early hour on Monday morning a premeditated murder was committed

3s 2d to 3. 60; prime large oxen, 3s 8d to 4s Out; prime Scots, &c., 4s 20 to 4s 4d; coarse and

inferior sheep, 38 100 to 4s 4d; second quality ditto, 4s 60 to 4s 8d; primne coarse-woolled due time, she presented herself at Mr. Miller's, who had, in compli- by an apprentice, named Thomas Wicks, aged 19 years, upon his master, Mr. ditto, 4s 1041 to 5s 00; prime South Down ditto, 5. 20 to 5$ 60; large c arse calves, 1s 21 to

1981; prime small ditto, 49 1041 to 5s 2d; large hogs, 3s 100 tu ts 8d; neat small porkers, ment to the sister of his old friend, requested she would make his house James Bostock, a brass-founder, residing in Pitt's-place, Drury-lane. It appears

1s 100 to 5s 2d. Suckling calves, 188 to 30s; and quarter old store pigs, 168 to 21s each. her home, till the affair was settled. that on Saturday evening last, the master had occasion to send the youth to one Beasts, 666; cows, 158; sleep, 1940; calves, 123: pigs, 275.

Nougate and Leadenhall (Friday).-We had a very slow inquiry this morning on the fol“ I think you and the situation will suit each other admirably,” said of his customers, with an order, for which he directed him to bring back the

lowing tertus:he. “ I am sure my client must be a more unreasonable man than

money. This he failed to do, and after being severely rebuked for his miscon- Per sh. by the carcase:- Inferior beef, 2s 60 to 2s 8d; middling ditto, 2s 8d to 2s 10d; primo I think him, if he be not pleased; and, although you may have some

duct, he went home to his mother, with whom he resided, in Great Wlid-street, large ditto, 3s Od to 3s 20 prime small di to, 38 4d to 38 6d; largo pork, 38 81 to 1s bd; eccentricities to put up with, and may be required to read out loud more but came back in a sulky mood. He had only been a few minutes in the place,

interior mutton, 34 60 to 3x 1011; middling ditto, 4s Od to 4s 2d; prime ditto), 4s 40 to 4.6d; veal, 4. Od to 5s Od: small pork, 4s 8d to 3s 2d.

ROBT. HERLERT. than you like, you will meet with a great deal of kindness, and will live when, as Mr. Bostock was in the act of stooping to light the fire, the apprentice in the midst of luxury.”

stepped behind him, and discharged the contents of a loaded pistol into the side of
He then ran out of the house, but it has since

MONETARY TRANSACTIONS OF THE WEEK.
What is the gentleman's name,” enquired Emily, “ and how old is his head, at the back of his ear.
been ascertained he delayed a considerable time in the neighbourhood, and even

(From our City Correspondent.) • Why, his name we are not permitted to tell;

he is so afraid of being constables of the F division arrived in a short time, and the unfortunate man was
took a glass of rum at a public-house in Drury-lane. An alarm being given, two

Althongh the English Market opened on Monday with some inclination to imtroubled with direct applications from quarters that would not be

This

provement, the extraordinary tightness of money soon caused a check. agreeable, if the thing became public. With respect to his age, he is conveyed by them to the King's College Hospital, in Portugal-street, in a state of

pressure on the Money Market still continues, although some slight abatement insensibility, and, as the ball could not be extracted, he was attacked with sixty-five."

may be traced within the last day or two. The Directors of the Bank of England

decided, on Wednesday, to extend the period of accommodation on loans " But that is not so very old,” objected Emily, with some alarm, “I frequent convulsions until he expired, a little after three o'clock in the afternoon.

There is every reason to suspect that an ill feeling has existed for some time until the 9th of April, about which period the dividends are usually am afraid” —

between the parties, for the youth, accompanied by his mother, applied for and in course of payment. Thus, a temporary relief will be very little felt “Oh, fear nothing," interrupted Mr. Miller, “ every thing will be quite obtained a summons against his master, at Bow-street Police-court, on the 3rd by any but the higher class of the commercial world ; and no symptom correct; a female relation of his own lives with him, an elderly respectable instant, for neglecting to teach him his business, and also for refusing to pay him of enlarged accommodation, or reduction in the rate of discount, is at present visible woman, but she has become very deaf-deafer than he is a great deal, the sum of 2s. 6d. for work and labour done. The complaint was heard on the among the bankers, when applied to by the second class of customers. It must be and that does not suit him."

6th instant, and dismissed, on the ground that, as no mention was made of wages conceded, however, that, under existing circumstances, little more could be antici" Then he is very deaf? They are both deaf? ” enquired Emily in work, which should be considered as the property of his master. The cirenmin the indenture, he could not be legally entitled to any remineration for his pated on the part or the Bank of England. A feeling of pressure on the Consol Market

has consequently existed ; and although the Government broker has taken his usual some alarm.

stance seemed to engender in his mind a spirit of revenge, which led him to purchases, continual fluctuations have daily occurred. Consols, on Tuesday, de“He'll hear what you say very well,” said Mr. Miller, “ never fear. embrace the first opportunity of carrying out his determination to take away the clined about one half per cent., the difference of price between Monday's opening He can hear what he likes."

life of his master, for the police have discovered the shop where he had pur- and Tuesday. A slight improvement was visible towards the close of the week, Emily had great misgivings; she thought she should not like it at chased, several days previously, a pistol, with some powder, and a quantity of and the last quotation is 96 to }, for money and time. Exchequer Bills have deall, and regretted her journey to London, which had cost as much as slugs.

clined from 39 to 40 to 36 to 40, notwithstanding the large purchases that have would have maintained her för a fortnight; but Mr. Miller was so kind ordinary stature, and having a considerable hesitation in his speech.

The murderer is rather remarkable in his appearance, being of less than the been taken out of the market by the Chancery broker. Bank Stock has improved

to 208 to 209. This is not surprising when it is considered that the Bank of Eng. that she forebore to enforce her objections, and consented to accompany He was apprehended shortly after ten o'clock on Monday night, by Thompson land has the monopoly, at present, of all the floating capital that can be applied him to the gentleman on the following morning; whom perhaps our and Pocock, two constables of the F Division, at a small coffee-shop, in Little

to loans and discounts. Reduced is 96%. New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents, 98; readers will

have already guessed was no other than Mr. Livingstone. Queen-street, Holborn. He was immediately removed to the chief Police-station, and India Stock, 260. Nicky's hearing had become so imperfect as to render her unfit for her in Bow-street, where the charge was formally entered against him.

Tlte limited business in the Foreign House renders any record of the fluctuaoffice of interpreter, and he wanted somebody to nll her situation. A charge entered against him, addressing Sergeant Pocock, who took him into

When placed at the bar at the station, after his apprehension, to have the tions almost valueless. Spanish Actives for the Account closed on Monday at

27, and receded, the following day, to 261; from an anticipated modification of young man, he affirmed, he could have no confidence in-he would be custody, he said, ** I can't blame you, Pocock, for what you have done ; but the the Spanish Cabinet. On Wednesday, no bargains were recorded; but the diffiwild, if he were not stupid, and would not like the quiet, prosy life; and -villain (meaning the deceased) showd have had it twelve months back, for his culties of forming a new Cabinet, after the resignation of Narvaez, caused a deeither man or woman that was not young would not be sufficiently scandalous and cruel conduct to me;" at the same time holding out his right hand cline, on Thursday, to 264 to 27. The Three per Cents. were 37), and close at pliable to submit to his ways and notions. Besides, he argued that men in a most determined manner.

that price. Mexican improved a point towards the end of the week, and closes at more easily found employment, and that there were many reduced

On Tuesday morning he was examined at Bow-street Police-office, on the 31 for the Actives ; Deferred, 164. Dutch, also, advanced a point, closing at 95%.

Belgian is 971. Equador Bouds, 31 ; Grenada, One per Cent., 23; Ditto, Degentlewomen to whom the situation would be a Godsend, “for you know charge of murder.

The possession of a pistol, with powder and bullets, by Wicks, was proved in a ferred, 41; Russian Bonds, 112 ; Spanish Three per Cent., 373 ; Venezuela Bonds, Miller," said he, “if I like her, she shall not be turned destitute into the

very clear manner by a tradesman named Stone, who keeps an oil-shop in Great Two per Cent., 45 ; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cent., 59%. world when I die. I shall want somebody to take care of Nicky, and I wild-street. Wicks went into Mr. Stone's shop on Saturday, the 7th inst., and The Share Market continues heavy, although no great alteration is visible in will provide for her.”

purchased a small quantity of gunpowdler, remarking at the time that lie was prices. This indicates a determination to hold, and the comparatively small (To be continued.)

going out shooting on the following day (Sunday.) On Monday, the 9th inst., he amount of business doing confirms the supposition. But the speculators do not again visited Mr. Stone's shop, and purchased on that occasion another sinall view this in a favourable point of view. It is argued that large amounts of Rail

quantity of powder. Mr. Stone asked him what he had shot on the previous day, way Stock are in the hands of the public, which, having been bought at high COURT AND HAUT TON.

to which he replied by giving a description of some bird which Mr. Stone prices will be retained as long as possible, other engagements being postponed to imagined to be a snipe. Doubting the fact, Mr. Stone asked him what sort of a enable this species of “carrying on" until better times. At present the feeling

gun he used, whereupon Wicks pulled out from his breast a bright-barrelled exists, that the next two or three months will not be favourable to a HER MAJESTY'S LEVEE.

pistol, about six inches long. Mr. Stone next asked him what sort of shot he rise in prices, and sales from necessity will tend to depress the market, already Her Majesty held her second Levee for the season on Wednesday, at St. James's used, to which question Wicks replied by producing three or four small bullets. heavy and declining. At the close of the week there was no symptom of imPalace, which was attended by the Cabinet Ministers, Great Otricers of the House

At Mr. Stone's request, Wicks gave him one of the latter to see if it would fit a provement, as a reference to the subjoined list will show. Caledonian, 13% ; hold, and a great number of the nobility and gentry. pistol he had in use.

Ditto, Extension, 2;; Chester and Holyhead, 213; Direct Manchester (RasHer Majesty and Prince Albert leit Buckingham Palace in the usual state

The deceased has left a widow, but no children,

trick's), 38; Direct Northern, 24; Dublin and Galway, 41; Eastern Counshortly before two o'clock.

After several witnesses had given their evidence, which went in corroboration ties, 213; Ditto New, 61 pm. ; Ditto, York Extension, it ; Edinburgh and The Queen and her illustrious Consort were loudly cheered as the Royal cortège of the above facts,

Glasgow, 78 ; Ditto, Half Shares, 16; Great Southern and Western (Ireland), passed through the Park. The presentations were numerous.

John Collen, 44 F, stated that on Saturday night he was called to take the pri- | 171; Great Western, 150 ex. d. ; Ditto, Half Shares, 85 ex. d. ; Ditto, Quarter In the evening, her Majesty had a dinner party at Buckingham Palace. The

soner into custody for detaining money. It was the deceased who called him into Shares, 18 ex. d.; Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle Junction, 34 ; Londo invitations included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Duchess of

the room where the prisoner was sitting. He said that he was his apprentice, and Birmingham, 222 ex. d ; Do Fifths, 24 ex.d.; London and Brighiton, 65& ex. d.; Buccleuch, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs. Howley, his Excellency Count and had sent him for money, which he said he had lost on his return.

Do, Consol. Eighths, 54 ; London and Croydon, 221 ; London and

Greenwich, 94; Pollon, the Marquis of Abercorn, Lord John Russell, Earl Cawder, the Earl of The prisoner: If you allow me, I can tell you all about it in a more straight- London and South-Western, 78 ; Ditto, Consolidated Eighths, 44 : London and Morley, Lady Fanny Howard, Colonel the Right Hon. G. L. Dawson Damer, the forward manner than the witness can.

York, 31 ; London, Warwick, and Kidderminster, 11 ; Londonderry and Coleraine, Hon. Bingham Baring, Baroness de Speath, and the Hon, uud Rev. C. Leslie

Constable Thompson, F division, proved that on Monday night about ten 5; Londonderry and Enniskillen, 21; Lynn and Ely, 6; Manchester and Leeds Courtenay.

o'clock, he went to a cotfee-shop, 72, Great Queen-street, where he found the pri- Half Shares, 61 ; Manchester and Birmingham, 78; Ditto, Quarter Shares (B), HER MAJESTY'S HEALTI.-It is stated in the best informed circles that her Ma- soner in the front parlour. He took hold of him and said he was his prisoner 10}; Manchester, Buxton, and Matlock, 1 p; Manchester and Southampton, 24; jesty's continement is not expected before the end of May.

on a charge of murder. Witness cautioned him, for which he thanked him, and Midland, 151; Ditto, New, 274 ; Ditto, Birmingham and Derby, 120 ; Newcastle New LORD) CHAMBERLAIN.- It is generally understood that the Earl of Liver- said that it was all right. He then put his hand into the prisoner's coat pocket, and Darlington Junction, New, 101 Newcastle and Berwick, 214

; Newark: pool, at present Lord Steward of her Majesty's Household, is to succeed the Earl

but the prisoner said there was nothing in it. “I bunged that (meaning the Sheffield, and Boston, 21 ; North British, 25; Ditto, Carlisle Extension, %; Delawart as Lord Chamberlain.

pistol) at Gravesend.” He then asked if his master was dead, and, being told he Northern and Eastern, 694 ; North Kent and Direct Dover, 24 ; North Marriage of Miss MILES.-- We understand that the nuptials of Mr. Tudway was, he said he had been a - rogue to him, and he had his satisfaction. Staffordshire, 4 p ; Northampton, Banbury and Cheltenham, 11; Oxford, with Miss Miles, daughter of Mr. Miles, d P., will be celebrated in the first week " This has been brewing for him for twelve months. He had me for my money, Worcester, and Wolverhampton, 143; Portsmouth Direct, 34 ; Rngby and Hunof March next.

and not for my work." He then asked if the deceased was really dead, and wit- tingdon, 14; Scottish Central, 16; Ditto New, 9; Shrewsbury and Birmingham,

ness said such was the case. He then said, "I shall die happy, I dare say. I 3}; Shropshire Union, discount; South Midland, 2 premium ; South THE LATE ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE AT BRENTFORD.--On Tuesday, shall suffer for it.”. He found 7s. upon him.

Eastern and Dovor New (2), 124 ; Ditto New (4), 34; Trent Valley, 26; Thomas Lowe, aged 73, was committed for trial, for stabbing his son, a shoe

Prisoner : 75. 2d. if you please. What you say is perfectly true.

Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth, 34 : York and North Slidland Extension, 31; maker, at Brentford, on the 13th of January last. It will be recollected that

The prisoner, on being asked for his defence, made a rambling statement about Boulogne and Amiens, 124; Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Cette (Espelette), 2 ; after committing the crime with which he stands charged, the prisoner attempted the dispute with his master. He was committed to Newgate for trial.

Central of Spain, l; East Indian, 14, Great North of France Constituted, 154 ; to cnt his own throat, and was not, until Tuesday, sufficiently recovered to un

An inquest was held on Thursday on the body of Mr. Bostock. The evidence Great Western Bengal, J; Jamaica South Midland Junction, 31; Louvain and dergo an examination.

was similar to that given at Bow-street, and the Jury returned a verdict of Jemeppe, 2; Lyons and Avignon, 21 ; Luxembourg, 21; Madrid and Valen: SUSPECTED ARSON AT IIAMMERSMITH.-On Wednesday, the further examina- “Wilful Murder" against Thoinas William Wicks.

tia, 13; Namur and Liege, 3j; Orleans and Vierzon, 171; Orleans and Bortion of the three persons, viz., John Stone, sen., Anne Stone, otherwise Ann

deaix, 11%; Paris and Rouen, 404; Rouen and Havre, 295. Ilyde, and John Stone, jun., on a charge of baving wilully set tire to a house in AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.- On Wednesday Mr. Wakley held an inquest at SATURDAY MORNING.-The English Market was quiet yesterday, with little the occupation of the elder prisoner, in the Bridge-road, Hamınersmith, took the Champion public-house, Wellington-terrace, Bayswater, on view of tue body

variation in prices. Consols closed at 964 to 4 for money, and 967 for time. In place, and, alter hearing additional evidence, wluchi tended to contirm the susp. of Mr. Benjamin Bredsell, aged twenty-eight years, whose death took place under

Shares there was little doing; prices, however

were maintained. The only cion against the prisoners, they were committed tor trial.

the following awiully sudden circumstances :-It appeared deceased was a green i stock dealt in was the high class, for investment.

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that of the recent victory on the Sutlej——though one was a disaster

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

“ B. T. T. P."—We do not know to whom the public is indebted for Double

Chess. and the other is a triumph-we are tempted to ask, what real ad

“ Nicodemus Done Up."-There is no mistake whatever in the Problem 108.

PARISIANA. vantage does England gain by such a lavish expenditure of her

“ Tyke." -- You never need be troubled to meet an opponent for a game at Chess in best blood upon such distant fields, for results so doubtful and un

(From our own Correspondent.)

London, while we have such convenient, establishments for playing the game,

PARIS, Wednesday. always open. On your next visit, seek out Goode's Café, on Ludgate Hul; or the certain?

The Carnival is at its height: the “ Banf Gras,” to which, as to the golden

magnificent Diran in the Strand; or Kilpack's cozy and commodious Chexe calf of antiqnity, a whole nation bows down, has done its duty, and Paris is re

Rooms, in Covent Garden; or last, though not least, the spacious and splendid

"Shades," in Leicester-square—where you will find competitors of every force, and THE HORRORS OF WAR. suming its wonted aspect. No other city in the world can exhibit such a scene of

refreshments of every description. madness as this: every house, and each story of every house--from the palace to

“ Jonathan,” and “T. N.”—Many of the beautiful games in the late match between Bella--horrida bella.

VIRG.

the humblest garret-has had its dancing party. The brilliant sounds of the Mr. Stanley and Mr. Rousseau are at present unpublished, but a volume contain:

grand orchestra of Musard, and the tinkling monotony of the Savoyard's hurdy-
The guns roar'd from the Invalides,
gurdy, meet the ear at every corner; all the costumes of the world, and all the

ing the whole, with notes by Mr. Stanley, is in active preparation, and will be detaly

announced immediately..
It was a glorious day for France;

grotesque masks ever dreamed of in the many-coloured thoughts of German
Algeria saw such noble deeds
romances or of Italian poets, meet the eye in every direction. The city has been

The pressure of other matter compels us to postpone the Replies to a Achieved by Gallia’s sword and lance!

steeped in deep drunkenress, and has lost the little propriety it can nsually boast.

majority of our Correspondents till next week.
It has been one vast saturnalia, exceeding that of antiqne Rome; for here master
Seven hundred wretched Arabs, pent
and slave join equally in the universal revel.

SOLUTION TO PROBLEM No. 109.
Within the desert's hideous cave,
But the “ bæuf gras," which would shame and put to the blush every obese

WHITE.

BLACK.
Were baked to death-untimely sent
animal of your boasted prize cattle show, is the principal feature of the three days'

1. K to Q 3rd

K takes Kt
By Frenchmen to a burning grave.
file. His omnipotence is the observed of all observers. He is from the fat fields

2. B to B 6th

K P one
Lot Retribution’s day arrived,

of Normandy, and he comes arrayed like a holy victim covered with floral otfer-
ings. Golden devices scintillate from his oleaginons flanks; he is covered with

3. Kt P one

K P one (ch)
The faggot is repaid by snow,

clothing decked with
rare embroidery, and almost sinks beneath the affluence of

4. K to Q 4th

KP one
The rout from Russia is revived,
luis gay adornings. The city is apparalled to receive the Ox of the Carnival; and

5. Kt P one

K P one or
And France's chivalry laid low.

the buz, and the loud Hosannahs, and the songs of triumphs, and the lo Peans 6. Kt P one, becoming a Rook K P one, becoming a Queen
And, after thirty years of war,
marshal the way that he is going, and yet the praise-burdened hero majestically

7. B to Kt 5th-mate
With all its woes, El Kader still

moves forward, unheeding, or, if heeding, concealing, his triumph beneath the
Defies the haughty tricolor,
consciousness of his fat, and turning an apparently deaf ear to the sounds of

* 5. K P takes P
timbrels and the brayings of clarion. The children, with joyous cries, follow in

6. Kt P one, becoming a Rook K P one, becoming a Queen And bravely sweeps the vale and hill. the wake of his glory; the old women calculate the richness of his collops; the

7. B to K's 5th-mate
What boots it? Blood is spilt like water,

hotel keeper and the bntcher calculate the amount of his ponderosity; and the
The human heart is agonised,
poor and the famishing sigh at the view of his rotundity, at the thought of their

PROBLEM No. 110.
The arts of peace must yield to slaughter,

many wants, and groan when they think of the famishing children at home.
And yet we are the civilised !
All the great and the illustrious of the State gaze upon him from the windows

By M. J. BREDE, of Altona.
of their palaces, and political axioms present themselves of the shortness of his
The village smiled. It was a scene
reign; while the mob, ever envions of what stirs their feelings, pass villanous

White plays first and mates in five moves. jests on his improvised dignity, and laugh and sneer at luis hugeness. But who

BLACK.
Which memory treasures as a gem.

can please all, or pass through their honours untouched by sarcasm, and unin-
No cloud hung o'er the sportive green

jured by envy? The “ Bæuf Gras" rejoices in the appellation of Dagobert. A Where shone Spring's flow'ry diadem.

few hours, he will be disrobed and shorn of his three days' splendour ; and, The rural maiden there was seen,

though he may not, like Alexander the Great, stop a beer-barrel, he will be cut With ribbon gay, and Sunday gown;

into steaks, or chopped into dumps, to fill the pot au feu of his myriad wor

shippers. And hoary Eld on youth would lean,

The cortège was really brilliant and picturesque. The quadruple mousquetaires
And village Timons cease to frown.

of Alexandre Dumas were habited in their grand war costumes ; then there
The windmill sails were furld and idle,

were gorgeous dresses of the Court, and Pages of the reign of the Louis', and
The plough in mid furrow had stopt ;

Arab Chiefs and Norman Knights, and Oriental Saladins, and Knights Templars,
Poor Dobbin, free'd from trace and bridle,

&c. The mythological car, intensely gilded, was drawn by four white horses,
At ease the verdant pasture cropt.

richly-caparisoned in gold-coloured velvet, followed by Time. In the car were

grouped Jupiter, Love, Apollo, Hercules, Psyche, with Venus and Mars. All the Our brave flag, from the spire and tow'r,

costumes were designed from the best anthorities. The beast was promenaded to Waved in the sweet breeze joyously;

all the Ministerial houses, and was exhibited at the Palace of the Tuileries, where For this was England's triumph hour

the two cattle-mongers who fattened him had the honour of being received by
Her sons had gain'd a victory!

Louis Philippe and the Royal Family.
Ay! ring the bells;

It may not be uninteresting to your readers to learn the order of the cortège.
But not for “ Glory •»

I took down the following, thinking it might serve as a hint to the procession

mongers of your theatres.
They are the knells

Four Municipal Guards, mounted on horseback.
Of men, whose gory

Two running footmen in the costume of the reign of Louis XIII.
Hoof-trampled corpses glut the plain

Drummers, costume of Louis XIV.
Where War and ruthless Rapine reign.

Mounted on magnificent horses in state robes, M. Rolland, the proprietor of the

Bæuf Gras, and M. Corner, the feeder ; M. Hersent, the principal inspector of
See, where the sullen Sutlej pours

the slaughter-houses of Paris.

The master of the ceremonies.
His tribute to the Indian deep,

The chief of the slaughtermen, costumed after the antique-two hectors in a
The Muse, with bitter tears, deplores

similar costume.
The loss of gallant hearts which sleep

Four slaughtermen conducting Dagobert.
The sleep of death-the warrior grey,

Dagobert, his horns gilded, his head empannelled by a diadem, his brow covered
Who oft had braved the steel and shot;

with brilliants, and his body caparisoned with scarlet velvet embroidered with

gold.
The youthful soldier, gallant, gay,

Grand cavalcade marching in double ranks, composed of Knights of the epoch of
Doom'd mid the jungle's reeds to rot!
Henry 3rd.

WHITE
Oh! where shall end Ambition's stride?

Knights of the brilliant reign of Francis I.
And where the reckless thirst of blood !

The Grand Provost of Paris, under Charles VII.
We lately tamed the Affghan's pride,
The illustrious Aubry-le-Boucher, who had the honour of giving his name to one

CHESS MATCH,
of the streets of the capital.

BETWEEN MR. STAUNTON AND MR. HORWITZ.
And now rolls down a fiercer flood.

Knights of the reign of Louis XIII.
The clarion sounds, the cannons boom-

The progress of this match has been again delayed by the indisposition of Mr.
Knights of the reign of Louis XIV.

Horwitz. We believe it is finally arranged that the play shall recommence on
Unfurl the banner of St. George ! -

Knights at Arms of all epochs.
Proudly the Punjaub's bandits come,
The four mousquetaires of Alexandre Dumas.

Monday next, and be continued on alternate days until the contest terminates.
Grim Havoc's joyful inaw to gorge!
Groups of Pages of the reigns of Louis XIII and XIV.

GAME No 32.
Their cry blasphemes the name of God-
The Car was constructed after the ancient manner. The cortège followed the

Just played between Captain Kennedy of Brighton, and Mr. Newham, of Not-
accustomed itinerary.
“ Allah! I Allah !” Wild hurrahs

tingham, two of the best players out of London.
A rather curions incident occurred a few days since at a dinner given by M.

BLACK. (Mr. N.) WHITE. (Capt. K.) BLACK. (Mr. N.) Waite. (Capt. K.)
Respond; while, round the crimson söd,
Pastouret, a celebrated lover of art, to the eminent painter, M. Ingrez, After

1. KP two KP two

11. Kt to QKt 3d* K R to K sq (ch)
The Tiger to Death’s banquet draws.
dinner, Ingrez desired to see a portrait of the “ Amphitrion," which he had

2, K Kt to B 3d Q Kt to B 3d 12. Q B to K 3d B takes B
The Furies on the conflict gloat-
painted in his early days of art. The portrait was sought for, and was discovered

3. Q P two P takes P

13. K B P takes B Kt takes P on Q
Bristle the bay’nets, red with gore;
in a saloon, which at that moment was filled with guests. A gentleman, a great

4. Kt takes P Q to K R 5th

5th The sabre gleams, the war-clouds float talker, and not redolent of French polish, observed that “The colouring was mon

5. Q to Q 3d K B to Q B 4th 14. P on K 3d one Q B to K B 4th strous--no one would dispute it; but I can't help feeling a strong disgust for the

6. Q BP one KKt to B 3d Around the warriors of Lahore.

15. B to K Kt 2d Kt to K B 3d ill-judgment of those who call Ingrez a good draughtsman-his drawing is abomi

7. Q Kt to Q 20 Q P two

16. Kt to Q B 5th Kt takes P Where are they now-those ruthless hordes nable. Look at this hand : I ask any one if this portrait could, by any rules of art,

8. K Kt P one Q to K R 4th 17. Kt takes Kt B takes Kt That madly sought the fatal fray? lift his arm, if it even felt the wish to do so; it is positively ridiculous ; it's all cold

9. Kt takes Kt Q Kt Ptakes Kt 18. B takes B Q R to Q sq Scatter'd by England's victor swords! greys." M. Ingrez suffered the gentleman to finish his peroration until his breath

10. KP takes P Castles

19. Q to Q B 2d +

Q to K B 6th Where are our best and bravest-say,

was expended, and he had no more to say. “Sir," he replied, “my name is

And Black surrendered.
Ingrez, and I thank you for the compliments you have been pleased to bestow Which hew'd out victory on that day?

upon me; perhaps, in future, you will do well to express yourself with more mo- * Black's taking P with P at this point would have entailed immediate disas• They sleep in death,

deration in regard to the master of the house, who has the bad taste and the kind. trous consequences on him. Their fiery breath

ness not to partake of your opinion.” The gentleman blushed every colour of the † Black's Q to K 3d would have averted his adversary's ensuing fatal more ; Is lost in the blood of the clotted clay!

pallette ; stuttered, and coughed, and bungled excuses. Ingrez turned his but the gained Pawn, together with his overwhelming position, must ultimately back, and left the room.

have secured the game for White.
Oh! Thou who mad'st the human soul

FRANCE. Thy miniature on earth-to WHOM

THere is very little domestic news in the Paris papers this week.

A GOSSIP UPON GOSSIP-PARLIAMENTARY. All human things, by Death's control,

The subject of Algeria appears to have taken complete possession of the On one most awful day must come,

political world in Paris. On Monday, a long discussion took place in the bureaux

The year 1846 will be remembered in history as “the year of the of the Chamber of Deputies, relative to the supplementary credits demanded by great talk,” just as there are years of “the great frost," the great Was it Thy wish—Thy word-behest

the Government on account of the expenses of the war in that colony. These plague,” or “the great fire.” What good is to come of it all would Thy deathless image to debase,

supplementary credits amount to 25,000,000 francs. Several members, princi- puzzle Candide himself to say. The only party who might have been Or raise on high War's gory crest, paily on the Ministerial side, declared their opinion to be in favour of a more

expected to talk-the triumphant freetraders—have said little; the To brutalise lost Adam's race?

limited system of occupation in Algeria than that at present adopted. The
Oh! no!-Not to perpetuate
Opposition members in general advocated the necessity of keeping complete pos-

time has been spent in listening to protectionists parading the weak.
The primal fratricide of Cain,
session of the whole of the territory from Morocco to Tunis, and defended the

ness of their arguments

, and Ministers confessing the completeness of system of expeditions into disturbed districts and razzias adopted by Marshal their apostacy from the cause they have hitherto supported, and which Nor build up shrines to deadly Hate,

Bugeaud. A member of the Opposition, M. Mounier de la Sizeranie, made some has hitherto supported them.
Upon the bones of thousands slain.

remarks on the question of raising Algeria into a vice-royalty, and contended
This, this was not the lesson taught
that the appointment of a Viceroy would tend greatly to the advancement of the hearty admiration of the channel through which it is to come. English-

The country is anxious for Free-Trade, but does not evince a very
Along the shores of Galilee,

colony. M. de Remusat, who was one of the members of the Thiers Cabinet,
By the Divine One, who had sought
proposed that a special Minister should be appointed for Algeria, with a seat in

men like fair play, and there is an uneasy feeling that Sir Robert “ has the Cabinet. The committee to report on the question of the supplementary

struck below the belt." To make man's spirit pure and free.

credit for Algeria was then appointed. Five Conservative and four Opposition However, all the talk in the House does little for one side or the He bade it soar above the earth

members were elected. The general feelings in the bureaux appear to be adverse other. Reporters suffer; editors sutier; members suffer; who or what Seek to regain its native skies, to the proceedings of Marshal Bugeaud.

is benefited? Not the argument; that was settled long ago. Not the By deeds of mental-moral worth, M. Guizot has obtained another triumph over the Opposition. M. Odillon

House; each side of it has made up its mind. Not constituencies;
By virtue's fame, which never dies.

Barrot having demanded the resumption of the project of law relative to the
This was THE TEACHER's mission here;
University, in which demand he was vigorously supported by M. Thiers, but

those of them who will listen to reason have done so already, and to
opposed by the Minister of Public Instruction and M. Guizot, the question was, those of them that won't, it's no use talking. The sufferings in the re.
And still its guerdon shall be won:
after a warm debate, put to the vote, when there appeared-

porters'gallery have been dreadful. With all the aid of “burking," the work Religion breaks the shield and spear,

Against M. Barrot's motion

211

is still destructive, and exceeds anything ever known in the memory of And Moloch's sceptre tramples on:

For it

144

the oldest stenographist. We give an affecting document, which was Science extends the seeds of peace;

67

Majority for Ministers
Commerce shall prove like Noah's dove; .

dropped by one of these useful men as he left the House the other night.
The clouds disperse-the tempests cease-
The Constitutionnel says-—“M. Guizot has formally declared that the Govern-

It was picked up by a policeman and handed to us. It is founded on
And men shall dwell in brother-love.

ment had abandoned all idea of the expedition against Madagascar. The garri- Alfred Tennyson's “ Marianna in the Moated Grange," and touchingly
sons of Bourbon and Mayotte will merely be reinforced. The Minister of Foreign depicts the sufferings of the gallery.
Affairs added that the English would not act any more than ourselves against the Hovas."

With every kind of awful rot
THE BUBBLE-MANIA.
It is now beyond a doubt that the present Chamber of Deputies will be dis-

Were filled the speeches, one and all ;
The following “ Bubble Poem” is from a plate entitled “The Bubbler's Melody, solved in the course of the present year. In the sitting of the Chamber on Mon-

Each county member took a shot, or a Sketch of the Times; being Europe's Memorial for 1720." Though written day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Public Instruction both

In the great debate in St. Stephen's Hall. a century and a quarter since, it is as applicable to the present time, as if penned stated that this would be the last session of the present Chambers.

The poor reporters, sad and strange, but yesterday; the passion for gain being the same in all ages.

Listen’d, perforce, to each new batch,

CHESS. There is a Gulf where Thousands fall, As Fishes on each other prey,

In hopes some gleam of sense to catch. Here all the bold advent'rers came; The Great Ones swallowing up the

But all was rot! No hope of change.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
A narrow Sound, tho' deep as Hell, Small,

They only said, “ It's very dreary,
“H. M.," Feltham.--In the very simple position received, White may delay the mate
'Change Alley is the dreadfull Name. So fares it in the Southern Sea:

They won't divide,” he said;
But Whale Directors eat up all.

by sacrificing his Queen at the first move. You will have seen by our solution of
No. 108 that yours is incorrect.

They said, “If Brotherton were here, he
Nine times a-day it Ebbs and Flows,

Would move them all to bed!”
"J'adoube,” and “ Nicodemus."—We concur in opinion with you that a player
Yet he that on the surface lies, While some build Castles in the Air,
Withont a Pilot seldom knows

Directors build 'em in the seas;

cannot be compelled to take a Paun in passing. Many rery eminent players,
The time it Falls, or when 'twill Rise. 'Subscribers plainly see 'em there,
however, think differently, and we were glad of the opportunity of publisiung a

The talk went on-from four till seven; For Fools will see as Wise Men please.

position involving the point at issue, which ought certainly to be determined.

The talk went on-all cut and dried;
“ Ignoramus."
s."-- White would of course take the Queen's Pawn, mating at once.

And after dinner, past eleven Subscribers here by Thousands float, And jostle one another down; Thus by Directors we are told,

“B. M. P.”- We take much pleasure in your occasional criticisms : they are gene-

Each night-and they would not divide ! Each padling in his leaky Boat,

Pruy, Gentlemen, believe your Eyes ;
rally acute, and always in a friendly spirit.

When Peel and Graham pull'd their hats
• Tyro, Mc M--N--."-Before attempting the solution of problems by masters of
And here they fish fox Gold, and drown.! Our Ocean's cover'd o'er with Gold,
Look round about how thick it lies.
the game, you should learn the mores of the pieces.

Down o'er their brows, the members nigh
Kos burry'd in the Depth below,
Bishop," hingston.--The solution of Mr. Bone's "suicidal” problem was giren in

Thought 'twas to hide their shame, but I
our Votices to Correspondents last week. Jaenisch's Treatise on the Openings is

Knew that they were not quite such tlats!
Then monnted up to leav'n again; Oh! would these Patriots be so kind
Here in the Deep to wash their hands,

in French : the price, 18s. The translation of Heydebrant will contain all the They Reel in Stagger to and fro,

The fact was, they both felt it dreary-
At their Wits ends, like Drunken Men. , That like Pactolus, we should find, most important turiutions of Jaenisch, and is intended to appear this summer.

The speeches dull as lead;
The sea, indeed, had Golden Sands. "R. A.”- dir. Staunton is about half the age he is made to appear in our Sketch
Meantime, secure on Garr’way's Cliffs,
which appeared a fortnight since. Mr. M'Donnell was thirty-seven when he died.

They closed their eyes, and snored—so weary-
We do not know the age of Sarratt at his death.

They thought they were in bed !
A barage Race, by Shipwrecks fed, The Nation now too late will find
Lye waiting for the founder'd Skiffs, Computing all their Cost and Trouble,
“ Boro Bell.” – You are not far urong, we believe, in your relatire comparison of

About the middle of the night
And Strip the Bodies of the Dead. Director's Promises but Wind,

the two players' capabilities; but it would be premature to give utterance to it just
The Problems shall appear.

We hoped they'd stop—but 'twas no go;
South Sea at best a mighty Bubble.

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exposed for several months past by Sikh emissaries, have evinced their loyalty to lant companion in arms, Sir Robert Sale, M Caskill received the thanks MONETARY TRANSACTIONS OF THE WEEK. the British Government in a most remarkable manner, not a single desertion of Parliament, and like him also, his deeds of fame have ended in a having taken place since the enemy crossed the Sutlej, that has come to my warrior's grave. Sir John M'Caskill, who was Lieutenant-Colonel of

(Prom our City Correspondent.) knowledge. They have maintained the character of the Bengal army in display- the 9th Foot, perished at Moodkee, the 18th December, 1845.

The operations in the Consol Market during the week, have been, by compariing courage and bravery under a heavy fire.

son with late transactions, very unimportant. The Commissioner has made his I have much pleasure in bringing to the favourable notice of his Excellency

daily purchases on behalf of the Savings Banks and the Reduction of the National the Commander-in-Chief the services of those zealous and indefatigable officers,

MAJOR FITZROY SOMERSET,

Debt, and on Tuesday a small amount of Stock was taken by the Broker for the Briguliers T. Reed, the Hon. T. Ashburnham, D. Harriott, commanding Cavalry; nd E. Huthwaite, commanding Artillery, wl

Court of Chancery. A slight fatness was perceptible on Monday when the intellipol courage throughout the Arthur William Fitzroy Somerset, another of the victims of the recent

gence from India became known, but the depression did not long exist on that attack was conspicuous. To the several Comunanding Otticers of regiments and slaughter, was the eldest son of Major-General Lord Fitzroy Somer

acconnt. The present uncertain state of political and financial affairs are the divisions, Lient.-Colonel Gairdner, commanding 14th Regiment Native Infantry; sei, K.C.B., Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, by his wife, the great cause of the dullness and absence of business. Thursday was account Lieut.-Col. Bruce, commanding 12th Regiment Native Infantry, who lost his arın lady Emily Wellesley-Pole, second daughter of the Earl of Mornington. day, and, although heavy, the increased facilities of procuring money, in the action; Major Wake, commanding 4.1th Regiment Native Infantry; Major Lord Fitzroy Somerset is himself the tenth son of Henry, Fifth Duke of rendered it comparatively easy of adjustment. Consuls have fluctuated between Shortt, commanding her Majesty's 62nd Foot; Major Osborn, commanding 541h Beaufort.

95% to 96, Monday's price ; and the closing quotation of 96 to $. For the April Regiment Native Infanty; and Captain Sandeman, commanding 33rd Regiment

account the last price is 96% to $. Bank Stock continues firm at improved prices, Native Infantry; I feel much indebted for the spirited and gallant manner in

Major Fitzroy Somerset, the gallant and lamented subject of this

closing at 2081 to 2094. Reduced is 96%; New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents., which they brought up their respective regiments during the advance.

notice, was born in May, 1816. He was a Captain in the Grenadier 981; Annuities for terms, 10 11-16; Exchequer Bills have slightly receded, It is with sincere regret that I have to report for his Excelleney's information Guards, and Military Secretary to the Governor-General of India. quoting 35 to 38 pm. ; advertised, 37 to 35. An improved feeling is predominant the death of my Aide-de-Camp, Lieutenant Harvey, of her Majesty's 39th Foot, a After the terrible engagement of Ferozepore, the 21st Dec., 1845, the body in the Money Market, and more contidence exists. The Bank of England have very promising and intelligent young officer, and devoted to his profession. He of Somerset was found on the field of battle, on the following morning,

relaxed the stringency with which they have hitherto operated, and, although no was shot during the advance, in the act of cheering on the men, when within about 250 yards of the enemy's works. His death will be a loss to the public serbenumbed with cold, and a most ghastly spectacle: he was still alive,

immediate plenteousness of money can be anticipated, increased accommodation

already exists. vice, and deplored by his friends and relations.

and quite sensible. Medical aid was procured, but he very shortly The absence of business in the Foreign Market has rendered prices nearly staOf Captain Egerton, my Assistant Quarter-Master-General, whose activity and expired.

tionary. No influence was felt upon the announcement of the new Spanish zeal were conspicuous, I cannot speak too highly ; he was severely wounded on

Ministry, but a slight flatness occurred upon the information being received the morning of the 22nd.

WILLIAM HAWES.

that the Spanish Government intended to abolish time bargains on the Bolsa. It is with much gratification that I also submit for his Excellency's consideration, and acknowledge the obligation to Major P. Innes, my Deputy-Assistant

This distinguished composer and musician was born at London, in

The active stock has fluctuated between 27} and the closing price, 27. 1785. Adjutant-General, and Captain Burnett, Major of the Brigade, for their indefati

When quite a youth he applied himself to the acquisition of 303, and 311, its closing quotation. Portuguese Three per Cents, are 58. Dutch

The Three per Cents. between 37 and 37 to. Mexican has been done at 311, gable exertions throughout the affair, as well as for their able assistance on all music, and at nine years of age he was a chorister at the Chapel have improved a point, closing at 599 for the Two-and-a-Half per Cents.; Four occasions.

Royal; here he remained till 1801: in 1802, he joined, as a violinist, per Cents., 95%. Belgian closes at 98% to 98. Grenada, 23 ; and Peruvian at 38. Lientenant Goodwyn, of the Engineers, has proved himself a most zealous and the band at Covent-Garden Theatre ; and from that period down

Speculation has for the present ceased in the Railway Market, and the comindefatigable officer during the whole time that the Sikh army has been opposite Ferozepore, as well as on the evening of the 21st, during the engagement, and to the present time, he continued to retain a prominent and dis

paratively few transactions that occur are nearly confined to registered shares, for whom I beg to recommend to his Excellency's notice. tinguished position in connection with the music of this country,

permanent investment. The settlement of the present momentous question is

regarded as the only prospect for a renewal of anything approaching activity in To Captain W. B. Thomson, Commissariat Department, who accompanied me, either by holding public appointments, or by taking a leading

shares. Until the probable dissolution or continuance of Parliament for the and to Lieutenant W. Fullerton, superintending the Sudder Bazuar, who volun- part in the institution of harmonic societies, or the production session is decided, few will risk the delay that must occur in all railway teered his services as my aide-de-camp, and was particularly useful to me in the of operatic entertainments. While director of the Lyceum in 1824, he matters, should a dissolution result. The tendency of the market, from absence of field, I feel indebted. Captain Nicolson, late Assistant Governor-General's agent, and Colonel Van first there presented to this country Weber's “Der Freyschütz"; this grand

business, continues downward, as the subjoined list of closing prices will prove : and successful achievement of his taste and knowledge, led to his also

--Aberdeen, 10; Birminghain and Gloucester, 125 ; Bridgewater and Mineliead, 1 Courtland, late of the Sikh service, who were placed at my disposal by the late

dis ; Bristol and Exeter, 85; Caledonian, 13; Ditto, Extension, 3); Chester Major Broadfoot, C.B., afforded me every assistance in their power during the bringing out many other classical operas by Winter, Paer, Marschner,

and Holyhead, 214; Direct Northern, 25; Dublin and Galway, 34; Eastern engagement and previously, when the Sikhs first crossed the Sutlej.

and Mozart. He was himself the composer of several popular glees, Counties, 211; Ditto New, 7 p.; Eastern Union, -; Ditto, Extension to NorI have, &c.,

J. H. LITTLER,

songs, and madrigals. The eminent career of this highly-gifted and wich, 2; Edinburgh and Glasgow, 72; Edinburgh and Perth, 34 ; Exeter, Major-General Commanding Infantry Division.

much-respected musician terminated on Wednesday, the 18th instant; Yeovil, and Dorchester, 2; Goole, Doncaster, and Sheifield, &c., 1 p.; Grand Union he died of a disease of the heart. Mr. Hawes leaves a widow and six

(Nottingham & Lynn), 11 ; Great South. & West. (Ireland) 204 ; Do., Exten., 193; FIRING THE TOWER GUNS. children, one of whom, Miss M. B. Hawes, an admirable and admired

Great North of England, New, 144 ; Great Western, 149; Ditto, Half Shares, 83;

Ditto, Quarter Shares, 18 ; Ditto Fifths, 34; Hull and Selby, 106; Ditto, Half On Monday night, at ten o'clock, the Park and Tower guns were fired, in concert singer, seems likely to perpetuate the fame of her father.

Shares, 26; Ipswich, Norwich, and Yarmouth, 19; Irish North Midland, 1 ; Lihonour of the achievements of the British arms, recorded in the preceding

verpool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction, 3; London and Birmingham, columns. The night was fine, and the scene at the Tower has been effectively

ROBERT ARMOUR, ESQ.

Quarters, 27; Ditto Fifths, 24; London and Brighton, 654; Ditto ditto, illustrated by one of our artists So unexpected was this loud announcement at

Fifths, 294 ; London and Croydon, 22; London and South Western, 78}; so late an hour, that it was generally misunderstood, and at first supposed, by and his own life was one of private respectability; but attention is

This gentleman was formerly a merchant in Old 'Change, London,

London and South Western, New, 234 ; London and York, 3); Lynn and Ely, 51 ; many loyal subjects, to refer to another joyful event.

Manchester and Leeds, -; Do., Half Shares, 60; Do., Quarters, 14 ; Do., Excalled to his departure, from the fact that he was closely connected with tension, 34 pm. ; Manchester and Birmingham, 78 ; Do, Quarter Shares (C), 7}; OBITUARY OF EMINENT PERSONS RECENTLY DECEASED. the wife of Robert Burns, and the “* Bonnie Jean” of his poetry. a reputation that is immortal. He was the brother of Jane Armour, Manchester, Buxton, and Matlock. It pin.; Midland, 1461 ; Do., New, 32; Do.,

Biriningham and Derby, 116 ; Newcastle and Darlington Junction, 44 ; Do., New, SIR ROBERT HENRY SALE, G.C.B.

104; Do., New, Brandling, 377; Newcastle and Berwick, 211; Newark, Sheffield,

The Armours were a creditable family, in trade at Mauch line, in and Boston, 13'; North British, 27; Do., Half Shares, 9%; Do., Carlisle ExteriAmong the many brave men who have perished in our last Indian Ayrshire. Burns, in 1785, fell in love with the daughter, Jean, against sion, 25; North Staffordshire, 38 pm.; Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampconflict, is Sir Robert Sale, whose name is connected with the whole of the will and wish of the parents; he married her two years afterwards, on ton, 13; Scottish Midland, 5; Shrewsbury and Birmingham, 3; Shrop

shire Union, dis. ; South Devon, 37 ; South Midland, 24 premium ; the military history of the East-from the days of Seringapatam, down his appointment to an office in the Excise. To the qualities of this

South Eastern and Dover, 384; Ditto New (do. £15) No. 4, 31; Staines and to the conflict in which, after more than half a century of service, he wife, for whom he always preserved the warmest affection, Burns thus alludes, in prose :--.

Richmond, 21, South Wales, 5); Trent Valley, 26; Vale of Neath, 23; Wexhas found a soldier's death. Sir Robert Henry Sale was the son of

ford, Waterford, and Valentia, 1; York and North Midland, 98; Ditto ScarboColonel Robert Sale, of the East India Company's service, and was born heart, gratefully devoted with all its powers to love me; vigorous health

“The most placid good nature and sweetness of disposition; a warm rough Branch, 48; Ditto, Selby, 74; Ditto Extension, 32; Ditto East and

West Riding Extension, 10%; Barbadoes, J; Boulogne and Amiens, 11%; East in India, on the 19th September, 1782. At the early age of fourteen, and sprightly cheerfulness, set off to the best advantage by a more than

Indian, 14 ; Great North of France Constituted, 153; Namur and Liege, 3);

Orleans and Bordeaux, 11%; Paris and Rouen, 407; Rouen and Havre, 293 ; he had the honour of carrying his Majesty's colours, as an Ensign in commonly handsome figure; these, I think, in a woman may make a Sambre and Meuse, 58. the 36th Foot, to which he was gazetted on the 24th of February, 1795. good wife, though she should never have read a page but tắe Scrip

SATURDAY MORNING.–The English settlement has closed unfavourably to the Within two years from that time he was advanced to the rank of a

tures of the Old or New Testament, nor danced in a brighter assembly Bears; and a scarcity of stock has, for the moment, improved the price of Conthan a penny-pay wedding."

sols to 964 for money, and 96f for the account. The Foreign and Share settleLieutenant, and immediately proceeded to India.

Burns also often celebrated his wife in exquisite verse, and some

ments have been trifling affairs ; the market for the latter continues depressed, In the course of the next year he exchanged into the 12th, and served suppose that he meant for her, though avowedly written for Miss

from the uncertainty attending Parliamentary movements. with the army that Lord Harris commanded at the battle of Malavelly, M.Murdo, that passage, one of the most famous and the most feeling in which memorable action took place on the 27th of March, 1799. Again, the whole range of English lyric poetry :

THE LONDON GAZETTE. on the 4th of May, in the same year, we find his name mentioned with

As in the bosom o' the stream

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. honour as having been much distinguished at the siege of Seringapatam,

The moonbeam dwells at dewy e'en ;

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, FEB. 23.-Notice is hereby given, that her Majesty So trembling, pure, was tender love

will hold a Drawing Room, at St. James's Palace, on Thursday, the 19th of March next, at two although still a subaltern. He served throughout the whole of the

Within the breast o' bonnie Jean.

BANKRUPTS.-H. J. TODD and E. TODI), Bow Churchyard, City, and Liverpool, drapers. campaign of 1801, under General Stevenson; yet it was not until the

Mrs. Burns died on the 26th March, 1834, in the seventieth year of A. EREBOUT, jun, steward-street, Spitalfields, silk manufacturer. G. MOIR, John's-row, month of March, 1806, that he became a Captain, being then in the 24th year of her age, and was buried in her husband's grave. Her brother, R. GARLAND, Walham-gren, Middles, com-chandler. J. 'KNIGHTS, Great Moton and year of his

Thurgarton, Norfolk, cattle dealer. H. P. COLES, Wickham Market, Sutfolk, innkeeper. W. Mr. Armour, the subject of this notice, was considerably her junior. He age.

KITSON, White-street, Borough, soap manutacturer. S. HOLDSWORTII and W. PIOLDSIn little more than three years from that time, he married Florentina, had passed his sixty-second year at the period of his demise, which WORTH, Drighlington, Yorkshire, corn millers. W. LONGBOTTOM and R. BENTLEY,

Rochdale, Lancashire, wool inerchants. W. ROWLANDSON, Wakefield, surgeon. daughter of the late George Wynch, Esq. Within a few months after occurred at Brighton, on the 9th inst.

VERTUE, Liverpool, merchant. J. WALTON, Liverpool, coal merchant. R. K. FRANKhis marriage, we find that he formed part of the army which, under the

ISH, Scarborough, Yorkshire, joiner. E. S. HARLEY, Birmingham, grocer. 8. HUTCHIN

SOX, Bradford, Yorkshire, stockbroker. command of Colonel Chalmers, stormed the Travancore lines; and again,

THE MARKETS.

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION.-T. WILKIE, Edinburgh, grooer. under General Abercromby, he aided in the capture of the Mauritius. Notwithstanding the activity and the efficiency of Captain Sale, his CORN EXCHANGE (Friday).-Since Monday the arrivals of English wheat for our market

FRIDAY, FEB, 27. have been on a very limited scale, consequently the stands here to-day were scantily filled

WAR-OFFICE, FEB. 27.-7th Light Dragons: Lieut. A. Helyar to be Captain, vice Grassett; promotion proceeded slowly; he had passed through a distinguished with samples. The finest parcels of both red and white moved off steadily, at very full prices, Cornet Sir W. Russell, Bart., to be Lieutenant, vice Helyar; W. D. Bushe to be Cornet, vico career of eighteen years before he reached the rank of a field officer, his while the value of all other kinds was well supported. Free foreign wheat was in fair remajority bearing date in the year 1813. The regiment to which he quest, but without any improvement in the quotatious. Corn under lock was dull, at almost

6th Foot: J. R. Blake, to be Ensign, vice Standish. 7th : Lieut. J. King, to be Lieutenant, nominal tigures. The supply of luurley was small. Selected malting parcels were quite as

vice D. J. Dickinson; Ensiku R. C. Stanhope, to be Lieut., vice Lord Langford. 44th: Lieut. belonged was the 2nd battalion of the 12th; and that having been dear, but other kinds were very difficult of sale. Superline malt moved ott freely, at extreme

R. Feilden, to be Capt., vice Turner; Ensign the Hon. C. W. H. Agar, to by Lieut., vice Feilden;

R. I'reston, w be Ensign, vice Igar.' Sh; Cadet C,J.O. Swaffeld, to be Eosia, vire Gubbins; reduced in the year 1818, Major Sale was placed upon the half-pay for The out trude was dull, yet prices were supported. Beans, peas, and tour as last

55th: Major-Gen. A. G. Lord Saltoun, KCB., to be Colonel, vice Gen. sir W. H. Clinton, list.

ARRIVALS.-English: wheat, 2180; barley, 1430; oats, 3150. Irish: whent, i barley,

G.C.B. 56th: F. H. Sykes to be Ensign, vice Stanhope. 80th: Cadet the Hon. J. H. M. After three years of inaction, he exchanged into the 13th Light In- oats, 2160. Foreign: wheat, 11,760; barley, — oats, 60. Flour, 2270 sacks; malt,

Bruwne to be Ensign, vice Fraser. 85th: Licut. A. Patterson to Captain, vice Coape; Ensign 3020 quarters.

C. Warburton to be Lieutenant, vice Patterson; Ensign J. Gubbins, to be Ensign, vice Warfantry, and with that regiment proceeded in 1823 to the scene of his English. -Wheat, Essex and Kent, red, 49to 598; ditto, white, 56s to 67s; Norfolk and Suf

burtin early services; and once more we tind him engaged in the military opefolk, red, 315 to 57%; ditto), white, 56s to 658; rye, 315 to 33s; grinding barley, 238 to 258; dis

USATTACHED.-Lieut, H. Reynolds to be Captain. tilling, 25 to 288; malting dittu, 32s to 355; Lincoln and Norfolk inali, 518 to 56s; brown ditto,

GARRISOX.-General Sir G. Anson. G.C.B., to be Lieutenant-Governor of Chelsea Hospital, rations then going forward in India under Sir Archibald Campbell. He 495 to 52s; Kingston and Ware', 585 to 60s; Chevalier, 603 to 62s; Yorkshire and Lincoln hire

vice Gineral Sir W. II. Clinton. was present at the capture of Rangoon, in May, 1824, and in many of the feed oats, 238 to 25s; potato ditto, 285 to 30s; Youghal and Cork, black, 235 to 248; ditto,

BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED.-W. CAREY, Leamington Priors, hair-dresser, white, 259 to 27s; tick beans, new, 3ls to 33s; ditto, old, 36s to 39s; grey peas, 32s to 31s;

BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED.-P. PUILLIPS, Birmingham, steel pen maker. subsequent operations of that war; the gallantry and ability of his ex

maple, 334 to 35s; white, 388 to 40s; boilers, 419 to 15s, per quarter. Town-made tlour, 50s to BANKRUPTS.-E. WILLIAMS, Bishopsgate-street, lineutrajmer. L. REIS, J. POWER, ertions gaining for him the honour of special notice in the general 565 : Suffolk, 39s to 415 Stockton and Yorkshire, 375 to 398, per 280 lbs. Foreim.- Freu and G. KUNIG, City, and Wandsworth, merchants. (. B. EARP, City, ship broker. J. SAN

wheat, -8 to -5; Dantzig, red, 52s to 60s; white, 5tis to 689.

; DAVER, Kenton-street, Brunswick-square, cabinet maker. R. CIIILDS, Queen Ann-street, orders. oats, brew, 249 to 26s; ditto, feed, 198 to 228 ; beang, 428 to 448 ; peas, 168 to 50s, per quarter.

Cavendish-square, tailor. W. WHITE, Aylesbury, Buckinghanshire, tailor and draper. W The rank of Lieutenant-Colonel was conferred upon him on the 2nd Flour, American, 30s to 32s; Baltic, - to -, per barrel.

B. HARVEY, late of Chacewater, war Truro, Cornwall, mercer. J. SHIRT, Broad-street, The Seed Market.---The supplies of seeds on offer have been seasonably good, while the

Lambeth-butts, grocer. of June, 1825; on the 1st of December following, he distinguished him

A. FRANCE and W. P. LAWTOX, Leeds, stock and share brukers. general demand has ruled heavy, at almost nominal figures.

A FRANCE, Leeds, share broker. J. WRIGHT, Tamworth, Warwick, scrivener. 1. R0self in command of the 1st Brigade, repulsing the Shauns and Burmese Linseed, English, sowing, 51 to 60% ; Baltic, crushing, 15s to 478; Mediterranean and

BERTS, Mold, Flint, grocer. H. B. BARKER, Calamanco Mill, Flixton, Lancashire, drug Odessa, 148 to 51s. Hempseed, 338 to 3per quarter. Coriander, 118 to 14s per cwi.

grinder and miller. T. PARNELL, Manchester, laceman. at Prome, and attacking the lines and heights in the neighbourhood of

G, PERRY, Stroud, GloucesterMustard-seed, 10s to 12s; white ditto 9s to ls. Tares, 75 su to 34 per bushel. English

shir, coach builder. J. METFORD, Bath, wine merchant. J. GODFREY, Midsomer Norton, that place on the succeeding day. He received a severe wound on the Rapeseed, £24 to £26, per last of 10 quarters. Linsed cakes, English, £11 is to £1% 0%;

Somersetshire, linendrapur. S. EVANS, Blackrod, and Aspul, Lancashire, cotton spinner. J. 18th of January, 1826, in storming Malown, or Melloon; but his galditto, foreign, £9 08 to £9 5s per 1000; Rapeseed cakes, 15 15to £6 Os per ton, Canary,

BROCK, Chester, innkeeper. J. CORRALL, Boston, Lincolnshire, coal merchant. 50s to 5is per quarter. English Clover-seed, red, 45to 50s ; extra, 525 to 558; white,

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.-W. TUTTON, Glasgow, power-loom cloth-manufacturer. lant conduct was immediately acknowledged by the Commander-in- 60s to 62s ; extra, up to 688. Foreign, red, 40s to 48s; extra, 50s; white, 60% to 628;

A. BAIN, Wick, merchant. H. CAMPBELL, Broomielaw, Glasgow, wine-merchant. Chief, and he was presented with the badge and riband of a Companion extra 75s per cwt.

CORRIE, Halliday-hill, Dumfries-shire, farmer. J. LESSLIE, Linlithgow, innkeeper.

Bread. The prices of wheaten bread, in the metropolis, are from 9d to 9jd ; of household of the Bath. On the 28th of June, 1831, he became a Colonel by brevet. ditto, 6}d to Hd per 4 lb loaf.

BIRTHS.
The advance throughout the campaign in Atfghanistan was contided
Imperial li cekly Average.-Wheat, 558 Od ; barley, 299 Ild; oats, 21s 60 ; rye, 32s 100;

At Notting-hill, Mrs. X. Cooke of a son.At Edmonton, Mrs. R. Williams of a son.beans, 31s 9d: peas, 34s 3d. to the 1st Bengal Brigade of the Army of the Indus, and from October, The Swr Weeks' Average. Wheat, 55s 1d; barley, 31s Od; oats, 21s 9d;

At Kensington, on the 22d inst., Lady Caroline Lascelles, of a son. --At Frimley, the lady rye, 345 Od;

of Captain Virginius Murray, of a son. At nington, the lady of Major Ferdinand White, 1838, the command of this Brigade was held by Sir Robert Sale. He beans, 35s 74;, peas, 368 2d. likewise led the detachment of 2,500 men who were sent to Girishk in

Duties on Foreign Corn.-Wheat, 1780d; barley, 78; oats, 6s; rye, 8s 6d; beans, 78 6d;

C.B., 40th Foot, of a daughter--At Ayot St. Lawrence Rectory, Herts, the wife of the Rev.

John Oline, of a danghter. At Peterley House, the lady of Lieutenant-Colonel N. Alves, of a peas, 6s 6u.

daughter. - At Great Yarmouth, the wife of the Rev. Henry Mackenzie, of a daughter. At May, 1839; and on the 23rd of July he commanded the gallant band Tea Only a moderate business has been transacted in this article during the present week,

12, Blomtield-road, Maida-hill West, the lady of Walter Butler, Esq., of a daughter. At which stormed and carried the fortress of Ghuznee. A sabre-wound in

yet prices remain about stationary.
Sugar--The supply of must kinds of raw sugar on offer is by no means large, yet the sale is

Park-village West, Regent's-park, Mrs. William Bennett, of a daughter. the chin, and musket-bullets in the chest and shoulder, were to Sir in a sluggish state, at barely stationary prices. Retined goods are dull, at 62s for brown, and

MARRIAGES. Robert the results of this formidable conflict ; but not the only results, 62s 60 to 63s for standard lumps. English crushed firm, at 34% hid to 358 per cwt.

At St. George's, Hanover-aquare, the Rev. Lowry Guthrie, te Katherine Blanche, daughter of Coffee.-Ey private contract, the dealings have been extremely limited in every description

Thomas Starkie', -.—At Bromley Church, William Boyce James, E., to Frances Hannah, for his services were suitably acknowledged in the general orders of Lord of home consumption cotlee, but previous rates are supported. Good ordinary Ceyluns nomi- only lauk later of Daniel Logie, Es-At St. Gerge's, Hanover-squart, Captain the hou. Keane, and her Majesty conferred upon him the local rank of Major. nally quoted at 175 to 48s, and low good ordinary, 165 to 16s 6d per cwt. Foreign coffee dull, George Cadoun, second son of the Earl Cadogan, to Miss Sophia Armstrong, daughter of

the late Culoul Armstrong. — At St. George's, Hanover-square, Charles T. Ingham, Esq., lato General, with the star of a Knight Cominander of the Bath ; while Hool.- The public sales are progressing well; a fair average quantity has found buyers, at of the 20uReciment, 1., to Fanny, second daughter of the late George Lumi's, E. ---At Schah Soojah-ool Moolk added his name to the list of those Eastern good priors.

St Mark's, Swindon New Town, Stuart Keith Rea, Esq., surgeon, i Annio, eldest daughter Potatoes. The supplies of potatoes being still on the increase, the sale for thein is heavy, at

of William l'avy, Esq.
knights who constitute the Order of the Douranee Empire. from 604 to 120: perton.

DEATHS.
His subsequent career-his subjugation of the Kohistan country
Oils-Linsert vil steady, at full prices. In other kinds of oil very little is doing.

At Paris, the ('omtesso do Fezensac, wife of the Comte de Fezensac, eldest son of the Duc de

DUS Hay and Straur-Meadow hay, 13 58 to 11 8s; clover ditto, 1138 to £5 12s 6d; oat straw Fezensac, l'air de France.--- Hlemy Haley Holnı, many years the pupil of the late Dr. Spurz-- his capture of Dost Mahommel-his defence of Jellalabad Alls to f1 13s: wheat straw, £T 14s to £1 16s, per loau.

luim. - At Rendling, Berks., Mrs. Sarah Sturges, one of ihe daughters of the late Rev. Charles his receiving the thanks of Parliament - and, lastly, amid the Prorisions. During the present week the arrivals of Irish butter have been considerably on Sturtu. At Brompton, Mrs. Fanny Ardolphus, relict of the late Abel Adolphus, E-.--At

the increase. The finest qualities, however, are steariy, at full prices; but all other kinds com- Alicante, Jasper Wuring, Exq., her Britannic Majesty's Consul.- In Brook-street, Grosvenordisasters of Cabul, the heroism of himself and his admirable wite

mand very little attention. On board, or for furwand delivery, next to nuthing is doing. Eng- square, Jacob James Hart, EM., late her Britannic Majesty's Consul-General for saxony. are so well known and familiar to our readers, that it becomes lish butter firm, at 13s to 169 60 pr dozen for fresh, and 565 to 60% per firkin for Dorset. At (la ham-comin, the Rev. William Bank Joweit, B.-Al Hammersmith, George

Dutch butter is in small supply and active request, at 118 to 122 per cwt, for fine parcels. Lord Jackson, Esty, in his 71st year. --Au Boulja, near Smyrna, Elizabeth Worry, in her with unnecessary here to repeat the brilliant narrative. He returned with

The quantity of bacon on offer is large; hence the sale for it rules dull, at a further abatement year, widow of Francis Wory, EM, British Consul.-In Dublin, Miss Moore, the only purLady Sale to this country at the close of that war, and they were every- in value of ls per cwt. l'rime size alle Waterford, 488 to 50s; heavy, 168 to 175; Limerick, vising sister of Thaumas More, E-, the jmet. At stoke, next Guildford, Mrs. Smith, widow where received with demonstrations of honour and respect. He had at

sizeables, 17° to 49s; and heavy, 45* to 46s pris cwt. Bale ind tiny middles have fallen ls to 28 of the late Lirutenant Jam's smith, 1:. X. -At Bath, Anne, wife of Kenneth Murchison, E.,

per cwt. Hans have met a slow sale, at late rates. In other kinds of provisions very little is late iuvenor of Penang --At No. 1, Umar Wimpole-street, Mrs. Sophiu Mordaunt, axed 74. tained an age, at which, from his wounds and length of service, he doing.

In Miluistnet, Dorot-square, Mary, the beloved wife of the Res. Arthur R. G. Thonias. might have well retired from an active military life, and sought the re

Hope (Friday)... Although the amount of business transacted in our market during the On the 18th July, at St. llelier, in the Island of Jersey, aged 42, William John Ottley, Cap

present wisk has led by wo means extensive, prices, from the supply of nep* on offering tain in the 21 Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry, and eldest son of lirik T. Outley, of lublin, prose so congenial to advancing years; but he was devoted to his pro- small, are well supported. Sussex pockets, £6 109 to 175; Weald of Kent ditto, 16 bus to E ----Al Claphan, Miss Janie Francis, aki 65.--At Cheam, Surrey, the Hey, Charles je sion, and again embarked for India, again commanded in the British 1778; Mid Kent disto, £7 79 w 1910s: East kent ditto, 19 9s to £10 10%; Mid Kent bags, Mavo, D.C.L., late Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford. At (holderton-lodge, Mary, the 17 6 to 18 3s: Last Kent ditin, I 08 10 £99 Drewt..

wife of the Rev, Wats Dickins, and 51, daughter of the late and sister of the present Sir force that advanced upon the Sutlej, and there died in battle, falling,

('onile.- Davis West Hartley, 158 Gi; 'Hasting's Hartley, 158; Ibolywell Main, 168 ; Edward Knatehlull, Bart.---- December 22, 181, struck by a cunnon-shot, while storming like Sir J. Moore, almost in the moment of victory. Towards the close Wylan, 14s 61; Walker, lis; Belmont, 138; Stewart, 15 6; Caraduc, 15s 6; and Ade- the Sikh batteries in front of Feronepore, Lieutenant George Alired Croy, 26th Light Inntry, laide, 15 perton.

N..., eldest 8011 of the Rev. Dr. Crols, rector of St. Stephen's, Walbrok, London. - Died at of the action, he was struck by a grape shot on the left thigli, which

Smithfield Friday --Notwithstanding the supply of beasts here to-day was very limited, Exeter, on the 19th uit., Lieutenant-Colonel Rolwrt Delamaine, of the Bengal Anny, aged 19 was so dreadfully shattered, that he did not long survive his wound. we have to rart u very dull inquiry for that description of stock, at, in some instances, a

further decline in the quotations of 2:1 per sb. The Winon male 109 lats att 220 sheep
from Holland. The numbers of sheep) were again limited, yet the mutton trittle was bouvy,

THE LATE MURDER IN CRIPPLEGATE.-On Tuesday evening, Mr. W. Payne
SIR JOHN MCASKILL, K.C.B.

and Monday'- prices Wer with little ulty support.d. in calves next to nothing was loinz, at held an inqnest, in St. Bartholomew's Hospital, on the body of Thomas Martin, This is another of the recent triumphant deaths upon the plains of

Prin small pigs were quit' as dear, but other qualities were a mere drug. Milch aged thirty-seven, a marble-paper maker, who died from the effects of stabbing,

COW's sold heavily, at from £16 to £18 10s each. Muodkee. Sir John M‘Caskill entered the arıny in 1797, and rose,

by Join Facey, now in Newgate', on the charge of wilful murder, on the afiernoon

Per sb. to sink the ottal:--Coarse and inferior beasts, 25 60 to 2s 81; second quality ditto, through the various gradations of rank, to be a Colonel in 1838.

of Tuesday week last, at No. 8, Cradle-court, Cripplegate. The circunstances 28 100 to 3s 21; prime larwe oxen, 3s #l to 35 dt; prime noots, &c., 3a 10d to 4* Qiz ciarse ani! He

inferior sheep, 38 N to 4s 4d; second quality dittı, 4s 61 to 1980; prime course-Woolled have been 'already stated in our paper. The prisoner had previously been was also a Major-General in India. During the course of his distin- ditti, 1 100 tu 54 101; prime struth Down ditio, 2 to 3* 61: largeurse calves, is Ou w cxainined, and committed froin Guildhall Police-office. Several witnesses having guished career, Sir John served at the landing of Porto Rico and the 48 61; prime small ditto, 49 bal tv 3s 0.!; larize 10,8, 34 101 14 8; neat small porkers,

been hcard, the Jury returned a verdict uf " Wilful Murder against John

Suckling calves, 18 to 30s; and quarter old swre pins, 16s to 20s each. siege of St. Lucia, in May, 1797. Ile was present at the siege and cap

Facey." Beasts, 180; enwa, 169; sheep, 200; calves, 92: piga, 2N

iure of Forts Sattarah, Singhur, and Woosattah. He went to ludia in

Vervate and Liarienhall (Friday),-- We had very heavy trade here to-day, on the fol-

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A FARMER.- Mr. Joseph Dayton, a farmer, reriding at low in, ferms: the fleet which was attacked by Admiral Linois, in 180). He behaved

Shooter's-lull, Kent, was found dead in his stable on Tuesday night by one of his Pering the carcas :-Inferior beef, 2s 60 to 28 8; middling ditto, 29 $1 to 2 100; prime

sons. It appears from the rumours aftoat that the deceasca and some other with great valour and di tinctiva at the reduction of Shoolapore, and

30 to 3 21; prone mill ditt, 3, 4d to 34 ; larg pork, 3 to istil

tarmers had been quarreling at a public-house, when blows were exchangel, but imeir mutton, Sa su to 3. 10; mildling ditto, 4 Od to 46 21; prime ditto, is 40 to 1s 64; alter the victories in Candalar he was created a K.C.B. Like his gal- veal, 3. 100 to 1s 10d: small pork, 4s 8d to 58 2d.

ROBT. HERBERT, there are no marks of personal violence pou the body of the deceased.

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HANGINGS.-A Stock of 50,000 Pieces always hon. Baronet stated that the supply to London, Manchester, and other large towns, J. GRAHAM intimated that, although he did not oppose the second reading, as he Ready, in Satins, Flocks, Gold, Damasks, Oaks, Granite, Hand Marbles, &c. &c., at

was one-third less within the last few weeks than it was during the corresponding wished to support friendly societies, yet he must reserve the consideration of the extraordinary prices. Terms, Cash. - Paper Stainers supplied with long Elephant at Mill weeks of the previous year, and that the price, which was last year from 50s to 80s subject. If the bill was placed for committee on Wednesday next he (Sir Prices--Cash.---LESCHALLAS, 32, Budge-row, City, corner of Sise-lane.

per ton in Covent-garden Market, had risen this year to from 80s. to 150s. per ton. J. Graham) would in the meantime see Mr. Tidd Pratt.-Mr. T. DUNCOMBE asother descrip.ion of

There was another point of consideration for hon. gentlemen who supported pro- sented, and the committee was appointed for that day.

tection. The population of this country was increasing so fast, that it might yet The London, Hounslow, and Western Railway Bill was read a second time. Printing, in a superior style, by GEORGE ODELL, 18, Princes-street, Cavendish-square, and 21, Tavistock-street, Covent-garden (corner of Southampton-strert). Country Orders,

become a question as to the possibility of getting a sufficient supply of food at all. The House adjourned at twenty minutes to two o'clock. per post, pruinptly executed, on a remittance being forwarded.--Estimates given Sir G. Clerk then proceeded to show that, in every instance, from 1785 to the

HOUSE OF LORDS.-THURSDAY. present time, when any change had been proposed in the amount of protection to THE CORN-LAWS.- The Duke of Richmond presented a petition, numerously ANCING TAUGHT, in the most fashionable style, by Mr. agricultural produce, or, indeed, to almost any kind of produce, there was an im

signed, from a place in Warwickshire, from persons engaged in the ribbon trade, mediate outcry, and predictions that total ruin must be the inevitable consequence,

praying for protection to their trade and to agriculture. He thought the late Valse, and Vaise a Deux Temps, At all hours, to Ladies and Gentlemen of any age wishing all which predictions they had lived long enough to prove to be utterly fallacious. privacy and expedition. An Evening Academy on Monday and Friday. A Juvenile Academy

elections proved that the farmers were unanimons against the proposed measure;

Mr. LIDDELL appealed to the Horse and the country for support to his arguon Wednesday and Saturday Terms may be had on application as above.

and he hoped that, if, unfortunately, it should arrive at that house, their Lordments against the adoption of Free-Trade. He ridiculed the arguments of the

ships would exercise their constitutional privilege, and throw it out. IDING TAUGHT TO LADIES OR GENTLEMEN OF Government as being economically false ; and urged that the principles of Pro

THE LATE EXECUTION AT MULLINGAR.–The Marquis of W'ESTMEATH put ANY AGE, in a few easy Lessons, by Mr. JOUN HAWKINS, of the GROSVENOR tection were socially right. If a change were to be made, he would prefer the

some questions respecting a deputation from Westmeath which had waited upon RIDING ACADEMY, 22, South-street, Park-lane. The school is very light and airy and free immediate repeal of Lord John Russell to the tedious procrastination of Sir R.

the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to urge him to allow the law to take its course froin dust and damp, being situat on the First Floor.-Horses of every description to Let for Peel. lle, therefore, gave his opposition to the Government measures. any period.-Improved Saddlery.

in regard to Bryan Seery.- Earl St. GERMANS read a letter from the Lord LieuMr. Hutt supported the proposition of the Government, contending that it

tenant to Sir J. Graham, explaining the circumstance, and stating that what had must extend our trade very considerably, for the foreigner bringing grain to our

taken place had not the slightest influence upon his mind. In fact, the chief obmarkets would take our manufactures in payment. description of weights, sizes, and prices, by which persons are enabled to judge the articles that are best suited to make a gooni set of Redding, sent i'ree by post.

Captain Harris opposed the Government proposition, thongh he admitted that

ject of the deputation was to represent the lawless state of the county of Ros

'common. (The letter was read on Wednesday in the House of Cominons by Sir HEAL and Sox, Feather Dressers and Bedding Manufacturers, 198, Tottenham-court-road. up to the present point Sir R. Peel had rendered most valuable services to the

J. Graham.) He (Earl St. Germans) admitted that the proceeding was altogether country.

an unusual one, but he believed the deputation were actuated by the best moMr M. Milnes opposed the proposals, but did not agree in the censures passed Firewood. It saves Money, Time, and Trouble, and is certain to light quickly. Bold

tives. He would not say the proceeding was a harsh one, but he admitted that by every Oilman and Grocer. Manufactory, No. 18, Wharf-road, City-roud, London. Country

upon Sir R. Peel on the ground of inconsistency. It had been his object, during it was an unnsual one. orders executed.

the time he was in Parliament, to give his political opponents credit for the best The County Works Presentment (Ireland) Bill was read a second time. possible inotives in any measures which they introduced. He therefore did not

The Public Works (Ireland) Bill was read a third time. IX-BARRELED REVOLVING PISTOLS. - An Improved deny those with whom he had faithfully and disinterestedly served the same

Their Lordships adjourned at an early hour. Patent, combining most perfect Simplicity, Certainty of Ignition, Facility for Aim, credit. He was therefore not inclined to interpret the actions of the Government

HOUSE OF COMMONS-THURSDAY. &c. &c., now on Sale, prices commencing at 12s. each. IMPROVED AIR CANES, with so harshly as some of his friends. (Cheers from the Opposition.) He could see Pump and Aparatus, from 558. each, adapted for Ball, Shot, or Harpoons, by REILLY, Jun.,

New MEMBER.--Captain Vyse, the new Member for the Southern Division of -nake , 316, Holborn, near Chancery-lane. that much was attributable to incautious bias which others took for granted to

Northamptonshire, took the oaths and his seat. proceed from concert-much of accident they laid down as the result of strata

New WRIT.-A new writ was issued for the borough of Bridport in room of

Mr. Baillie Cochrane, who had accepted the Chiltern Hundreds. New Patent Detector Locks give perfect security from false keys and picklocks, and

on which the change of opinion had taken place, he thought there was little also give immediate notice of any attempt to open them. Chubb's Patent Fire-proof Sales reason for accusing any Statesman of modifying his views on such a subject.

THE ADJOURNED DEBATE. Bookcases, Chests, &c.; strong Japan Cash Boxes and Deed Boxes of all sizes, fitted with the He looked upon the Government of the right hon. Baronet as a Government ad

On the order of the day for resuming the debate being moved, Detector Locks.-C. CHUBB and SON, 57, St. Paul's Churchyard. interim, to carry out the measure which had been proposed to them (Cheers, and

Mr. ROEBUCK complained of the time which was occupied with it, and in pareries of "hear, hear ") It was a Government which depended on the sufferance

ticular, that the hon. member for Knaresborough (Mr. Ferrand) should be their own measures for the Corazza, and every other style of Shirt, aru sent by post of its opponents, which depended on their will; and, if any consciousness

allowed to o cupy two mortal hours in vituperation. That hon. gentleman vio. on application to the Makers, CAPPER and WATERS, Carlton Chambers, %, Regent-stroet, weighed heavily on his mind, it was, that the right hon. Baronet at the head of

lated decency (Cries of order, order)--order-did they cry“ order" when the London. If a set be ordered, a sample will be first made, and sent carriage free. the Government had thrown away the opportunities for doing good which Provi.

violent blustering language was used ? If they were to consume another night in dence had placed in his hands. He saw him at one time the leader of a powerful

the debate, he hoped it would be by speeches of a different character, and that party, and he believed him capable of allaying animosity, suppressing intolerance,

all swaggering in langnage and demeanour would be avoided. He hoped for tho at very low prices for cash, by JOHN CAPPER and SON, Linendrapers to the and leading to the greatest and most lasting improvements --performing many of

honour of the great Protectionist party, that such exhibitions would be avoided, Queen, at their FAMILY LINEN Wareroom, 26, Regent-street, two doors below Piccadilly Circus Parcels, above £5, sent throughout England CARRIAGE PAID, to the nearest Railway those great services to the country which hon. gentlemen opposite were, perhaps,

for it was not by such exhibitions that their canse was to be supported, and he Station inclined to perform, but which they had not the power to etfect, or the means to

hoped they had something better that night than they had on the last night of

the debate. JOHN CAPPER and SON'S General Linendrapery Business, established for nearly Seventy accomplish.' He bad seen the fabric destroyed-he had seen the opportunity Years, is continued in Gracechurch-street, without change. lost, and he regretted it.

Sir R. H. INGLIS did not presume to think that the hon. gentleman was out of When Mr. Milnes had concluded, the debate was adjourned; and, at a quarter

order, but he must say that he was showing a very inconvenient precedent. He to one o'clock, the House broke up.

(Sir R. Inglis) did not think it very fair or manly to attack the hon. member for CHURCH, UNIVERSITIES, &c.

Knaresborough in his absence. The hon. gentleman himself was guilty of die HOUSE OF LORDS. TUESDAY.

recting personalities to hon. Members in that House. THE WAR IN INDIA.---The Duke of WELLINGTON gave notice that the Presi- Mr. Bright would take that opportunity of saying that all that was said by the CAMBRIDGE.

Feb. 25. dent of the Board of Control would on Monday next submit to their Lordships hon. member for Knaresborougli respecting the part taken by Mr. Wilson, the At a Congregation held this day, the following degrees were conferred :

certain resolutions relative to the conduct of the troops of her Majesty and of the Chairman of the League, in respect of protection to starch, was utterly untrue. B.D.- Rev. George Brown, St. John's College. East India Company during the late operations in the East Indies.

The starch manufucturers wanted no protection; and he would tell the hon. M.A.-George James Handford, Corpus Christi College ; Francis Cranmer

The Game Laws' Bill was read a second time. Also the Fishery Piers and member for Knaresborough, that there was one misfortune attending all his Penrose, Magdalene College. Harbours Bill.–At an early hour the House adjourned till Thursday.

speeches, viz., that he was never able to substantiate his assertions, at least so B.A.-Richard Gregory Chalk, Trinity College ; Julian John Webb Probyn,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.- TUESDAY.

far as he (Mr. B.) was aware. St. John's College.

THE LATE VICTORY IN INDIA.-Sir R. PEEL gave notice that on Monday next

Mr. CoLQUHOUN thought the discussion was very irregular, and, in the absence Matriculation.-- Frederick Thomas Rowell, Pensioner, Emmanuel College. he would move the thanks of the House to the Governor-General of India, the

of the hon. member for Knaresborough, very unfair ; and he would assure the At the same Congregation the following grace passed the Senate:-To allow officers and the men employed in the recent operations on the left bank of the hon. member for Dublin that the hon. member for Knaresborough would reassert Mr. Power, of Pembroke College, to take out of the public library the manuscripts Sutlej. He now said that in order to make their proceedings more intelligible,

all that he had said before. marked Dd. ii. 82; Ee. il. 3; Mm. iii. 13; Mm. iii. 21, under the usual bond. and to render the policy of the Indian Government more clear, he should lay on

Mr. Ross then resumed the adjourned debate on the Government Free-Trade the table of the House the despatches which had been lately received from the

measures, which he most warmly supported. Governor-General.

The other speakers were Mr. B. Denison, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Finch, Mr. Seymer, HEALTH OF Sir R. PEEL.-The Times says, “ We are authorised to contradict

THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.

and Mr. C. P. Villiers. The debate was then adjourned, and the House rose at in the most explicit manner the reports which have been for some time current

The Adjourned Debate on Customs and Corn Importation was resumed by Mr.

half-past one o'clock. as to the health of Sir R. Peel. It has been said that the right honourable Bamonet has of late been frequently cupped. He has not once had occasion to M. J. O'CONNELL, who admitted that his opinions had changed within the last

HOUSE OF LORDS.-FRIDAY. two months, from a fixed duty to a free trade in corn. He thought that the The County Works Presentment (Ireland) Bill went throngh Committee, and undergo this operation during the present Session, and his health, notwithstanding the great fatigue which he has had to undergo, has much improved since the agricultural Members had no reason to complain of Sir R. Peel's desertion of

the Fishery Piers and Harbonrs (Ireland) Bill was read a third time and passed. attack of the gout which he experienced in November last.

Some petitions were presented, and the House adjourned at six o'clock.
In fact, Sir R. Peel

them, because they had been foolish enough to trust him after he had deceived them in 1829.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.- FRIDAY. has not required any medical treatment for many weeks, and is at present in the

Colonel Coxolly opposed the Ministerial proposition. He had listened atten- NEW MEMBER.— The Marqnis of Worcester took the oaths and his seat for East enjoyrnent of his ordinary excellent health.” THE 55TH REGIMENT. - It is rumoured that Major-General Lord Saltoun, K.C.B

tively to the debate, without being able to discern the slightest connection be- Gloucestershire, in the room of Mr. Charteris.
tween the measure before the House and the potato deficiency.

ABSENCE OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT FROM THE Hotse.-Colonel and G.C.B., is to have the 55th Regiment, vacant by the decease of General Sir William Clinton, G.C.B.

Lord INGESTRE supported the policy of Protection, and denounced the political SIBTHORP pnt some questions as to the absence of the Secretary of the Colonies, PARDON OF THE Convict MISSIONARY.-Her Majesty has granted a free par

apostacy of the Government and of their followers. He said that, had he under- and of the Solicitor and Attorney-General for Ireland. He wished to know whether

gone the change of sentiment which had been avowed by some, he should have don to John Potter, a runaway convict; and an order for his immediate discharge

there was a probability of seeing those honourable gentlemen in their places. He felt bound, as a man of honor, tv resign his seat; and he considered that to re- wished to know if there was a likelihood of seeing these hon. gentlemen, or any of has been received at Newgate, from Sir James Grahair Accounts of Dec. 27 from the Cape of Good Hope, state, that although been obtained, was most dishonourable. tain a seat after having changed the opinions upon the profession of which it had them, in order that important questions might be put to them.---Sir R. PEEL

thought there had been no want of courtesy on his part in answering quesM. Cloete had been appointed the Lientenant-Governor of Natal, and the affairs

Mr. TRELAWNY defended the Government, and accused the agricultural tions. (Hear.) If any questions were asked, he (Sir R. Peel) would be ready of that colony were expected to become more settled, numerous parties continued

interest with seeking only to secure high rents, regardless of the want and suffer- to answer them. As to vacancies, the only office vacant was that of Chief Comto emigrate to the new village of Andries-orig-stad, about eight days' march from ings of the country.

missioner of Woods and Forests. In & very few days that office would be Delagoa. Mr. Packe vigorously opposed the Government plan, which he believed tilled up.

Two honourable gentlemen connected with the Treasury would be most ruinous to the country.

had given in their resignations, because they felt it their duty to vote IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUEB referred to the speeches of Sir R. Peel, and against the Government; but those offices were not vacant until the new of Sir George Clerk as containing all he had to say upon the general question of patents were made out. As to the unusual and unconstitutional question when

Protection. Mr. Gonlburn then made some revelations respecting himself. He said two members of the Government could have seats in the House of Commons (a HOUSE OF LORDS.-MONDAY.

that when, on the lat of November, the Premier proposed to the Cabinet either to laugh), he (Sir R. Peel) really could not give an answer. It was true that some TAE PROTECTION OF LIFE (IRELAND) BILL.—The Earl of St. GERMANS, in open the ports or to assemble Parliament immediately, he differed with the First members of the Government were absent from the House, but he had such conmoving the second reading of this bill, expressed a hope that the details which

Lord of the Treasury. The grounds of his difference of opinion were—that he tidence in the policy and justice of the measures he proposed, that he was conhe should lay before the House would convince their Lordships of the necessity

thought it a dangerous experiment to interfere with the existing law, and that the tend to forego the advantage which, in ordinary times, the Crown possessed. for it. He said the object of the bill was to invest the Executive Government in state of the potato rot was not so alarming as to warrant such extraordinary mea- (Cheers.) Ireland with powers with which it was not at present arined, in consequence of

sures. The suspension of the law by an Order in Council, under such circum- MR. FERRAND AND HIS ACCCsers.- Mr. FERRAND then rose to defend himself the increased amount of crime, murder, and outrageous assaults in that country.

stances, would have amounted to an abrogation; and had Parliament been called from the attacks which he said had been made upon him by no less than four The noble Earl then proceeded, with the view of establishing the necessity for

together, he did not think that it would have concurred in the desired measures. hon. members last night. He (Mr. Ferrand), however, was ready to defend and the measure, to read a mass of documentary evidence, proving the increase of Subsequently to November, when further evidence of the scarcity of food in justify any statements he had ever made in that House. He had made no state, crime in Ireland, particularly as regarded offences against property, hitherto of Ireland was acquired, his opinion underwent a change, and he then saw that the ment which he did not solemnly believe to be true, and he believed he should be rare occurrence in that country, as compared with England, under the head of

Corn-laws required to be altered. Feeling that his responsible position under the able to establish what lie had in the first instance asserted. He challenged robberies. Last year the number of demands for fire-arıns, or robbery of them

Crown was paramount to his party connections, he agreed to support the repeal of Dr. Bowring with misrepresenting what he had said on Tuesday evenon their not being given up, was 159 ; while in the present year they amounted

these laws, though he wished it to be proposed by gentlemen opposite. Respect. ing. with a view to injure him ir. ille estimation of the working classes. to 551. Unlawfully carrying arms, last year 79, in the present 89. Administer

ing the resignation of his seat for Cambridge University, Mr. Goulburn said that He would assure the noble Lord, the member for the West Riding, that he (Mr. ing unlawful oaths, last year 59, this year 223. Sending threatening letters and he had ever reserved to himself the fullest right to take that course upon every Ferrand) was justified in stating what he had stated with regard to petitions, and notices, last year 362, while in the present the number had increased to the

question that might arise which he considered conducive to the interests of the it was time the lionse took up the question as to the manner in which petitions frightful amount of 1944. Of houses attacked, last year the number was 254, in kingdom. And he did not admit that it was the duty of a representative to make had been forged, and which he was prepared to prove before a Committee. - Mr.C. the present 483. Dwellings fired, last year 77, in the present 148. The total it the ground of tendering his resignation, that his opinions upon a particular BERKELEY could corroborate the statement as to the manufacture of petit të number of offences in this class being, last year 1495, while in the present it had question were not in accordance with the general feelings of his constituents. Mr. BRIGHT, after controverting the assertions of Mr. Ferrand, said that, to quote increased to no less than 3462. The total number of all offences committed in Mr. FERRAND followed, and made a speech in his usual caustic style in opposi- the words of a resolution of that House, the statements of the hon. gen. end Ireland against the person, against property, and against the public peace was,

tion to Sir R. Peel. The hon. meinber commenced by asserting that the petitions for were untrue and calumnious --- Dr. BOWRING then denied the stateme. last year 3103, and in the present 5281. The noble Earl then went on to say, that repeal were surreptitiously obtained, and mentioned an instance where one man hon. member with regard to the alleged cruelty of Mr. H. Ashworti. he was satisfied it would be in some degree consolatory to their Lordships to

had actually attached 14,000 signatures. Mr. Ferrand then made some strong ani- After a short conversation between se, rallon. members upon this subject, know, that in eighteen counties in Ireland crime had diminished, and in four madversions upon the Ministerial converts to the repeal of the Corn-laws, as

SIR ROBERT PEEL AND MR. COBDEN, -- Sir ROBERT PEEL rose ! others that it remained stationary. It was only in ten counties that it had inserting that the country viewed with unutterable disgust their political apostacy

his and tergiversation.

alluded to a misapprehension creased, viz. : Cavan, Ferinanagh, King's County, Longford, Westmeath, Clare, Mr. Ferrand proceeded to say that he would ask the

of (Sir

Robert Peel's) part Roscommon, Limerick, Tipperary, and Leitrim. The noble Earl then proceeded First Lord of the Treasury who his supporters were in that house?

Were they

an expression used by Mr. Cobden about three years ago. le regretted to detail a variety of cases of outrage and violence of an appalling character in the democratic Roebuck, the democratic Warburton, the democratic Bowring, the

that the subject should now be revived, as he (Sir R. Peel) hoped that his vi som the mure disturbed districts, by bands of armed men at night, by men who it was democratic O'Connell, who, a short time ago, was a convicted conspirator ?

• it! generally believed belonged to secret associations, bound together by oaths, and (Protectionist cheers.)

avowal had been suficient: if it were not so, he begked to staie that i

"My opinion is (added Mr. Ferrand) that a great prebanded together for the purposes of violence, robbery, and intimidation. Out of

valence of the democratic principle would prove destructive to the institutions of been hinted to him at the time, he should have been mo:t happy to have lukio 137 homicides and aggravated assaults, five only were committed on the persons

the country. Should that unfortunate day ever dawn upon the political horizon complete. He would now distinctly say that, upon the explanation given by Mr. of gentlemen, the rest being committed on small farmers and cottiers, persons, when the power of deinocracy will be paramount, degraded, indeed, will be our

Cobden, he had intended to withdraw, entirely, the construction which he some of whom had lived many years on their holdings, and only were subjected fate

The day when thou, Imperial Troy, must end,

(Sir Robert Peel) had put upon the words to these acts of outrage because they were employed by persons obnoxious to

used by Mr. Cobden. these sanguinary depredators. As the law stood, the rich man, with his house

And see thy warriors fall, thy glories end.

Mr. COBDEN, who spoke in a low tone of voice, said that he felt at the time that But I will add, Well secured and his servants well armed, was in a comparative state of security,

May I be cold before that dreadful day,

the right honourable Baronet had not made the disavowal so distinct as he could while the poor man had, at best, but a most inadequate and insutficient protec.

Pressed with a load of monumental clay."

have wished, bnt after the declaration of the right honourable Baronet that evention, although everything had been done that could be done by the Government

Mr. Ferrand then argued that there ought to be a dissolution.

ing, he (Mr. Cobden) felt that the disavowal was ample and complete, and being to afford it him under the existing law.--Some discussion ensned upon the bill, in the course of which objections were stated to the details of the measure ; but

Mr. P. Miles suggested the adjournment of the debate until Thursday,

so, he, on his part, would express his regret at the tering in which he (with the the second reading was carried without opposition, and the House adjourned at

and said that in his opinion the subject had been fully debated ; and in
that state of the debate he thought that the sooner they came to a division

feeling alluded to rankling in his inind) had spoken of the right hon. gentleman, hali-past eight. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-MONDAY.

the better would the country be satisfied (hear, hear); and he did trust, if the The subject here dropped.

honourable Member who had moved the adjournment of the debate (Dr. Bowring) Measures For IRELAND.-In answer to questions from Mr. O'CONNELL, Sir

THE ADJOURNED DEBATE. would undertake to move it for Thursday, that the debate at any rate would not R. PEEL said it was not the intention of the Government to bring in any mea- extend beyond Friday. (Hear.)

Mr. G. BANKEs resumed the debate. The hon, member condemned the prosures in reference to Ireland to take precedence of the commercial measures The debate was then adjourned till Thursday.

ceedings of Sir R. Peel, who, he said, after he had been compelled to tender his under the consideration of Parliament. It was, however, intended in the pre

resignation, offered observations to his Sovereign in a private capacity, for which Sent Session to bring in a bill to give encouragement to the improvement of land

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-WEDNESDAY.

he was not responsible to the country. He believed the right hon. Baronet would in Ireland, by granting compensation to tenants for such improvements as they

The House met to-day at twelve o'clock.

be compelled to resort to a dissolution. might effect. It was also intended to bring in a bill to amend the elective fran

LORD LINCOLN AND THE IRISH CHURCH.--Mr. STAFFORD O'BRIEN called Chise in counties, and also to amend the proceedings at elections generally. In attention to a declaration which had recently been made by Mr. Evelyn Denison

The next speakers were Mr. Bickham Escort and Capt. GLADSTONE. addition to these bills, it was intended to bring in another for the purpose of on the hustings in Nottinghamshire, with respect to Lord Lincoln's opi

Mr. COBDEN, who was at first not audible in the gallery, complained of the amending the franchise in municipal towns so as to assimilate them as far as

nion upon the Irish Church question. The hon. member drew the inference speakers not having addressed themselves directly to the question before the Laossible to those of England.

that Lord Lincoln was now favourable to the destruction of that Establishment.- House. The principal remarks had been upon the advantage of a dissolution,

Sir JAMES GRAHAM said, most probably Lord Lincoln would in a few days be in THE ADJOURNED DEBATE UPON THE CORN-LAWS.

and an attack upon the Ministry: in these attacks the country would not symthe House, to give any explanation himself. He (Sir J. Graham) could say The adjourned discussion upon Sir R. Peel's commercial and financial prog- nothing about an alleged conversation between Lord Lincoln and a Member of pathise, but suspect that it was merely done to evade the question. In 1841 the Dects was resumed by Mr. E. BULLER, who replied at considerable length to that House on the subject of the Irish Church. Neither had he (Sir J Graham) same course was followed; and the League came in for their share. The more the arguments urged by Mr. D'Israeli on Friday night. He would, he said, ever heard that Lord J. Russell had any intention of destroying the Irish Church. the Ministers were attacked, the more would the country sympathise with Sive his cordial support to the measure of the Government, and would not -Lord J. RUSSELL said, as the hon. Member for Malton (Mr. E. Denison) was not

them, and the right honourable Baronet had actually become popular Bazard its delay by suggesting any amendment whatever.

present, he would give an explanation. The hon. Meinber had told him what Captain BATESON suid he would give his decided opposition to the motion had taken place between himself and Lord Lincoln, but he (Lord J. Russell) would

under the martyrdom intiicted upon him--it has made him a general favourite. Before the House, which would throw ont of cultivation vast tracts of inferior say, that in what had passed Lord Lincoln had not given any opinion in favour of “You wish for an appeal to the country" (continued Mr. Cobden), and if its Land in Ireland ; and in that country there were no manufactures which could the destruction of the Irish Church. He (Lord J. Russell) thought the sentiments decision is favourable, you will abide by it. If you could depend upon your Supply the want of employment thus created. He also contended that these of Lord Lincoln were perfectly honorable to him. He did not think that any

principles, you would not take such a course. You should say that you will not measures would destroy the linen trade of Ireland, which country was not to be thing had paased in the conversation inconsistent with the opinions Lord Lincoln benefited by the reduction of the value of her produce.

had hitherto held. He (Lord J. Russell) never desired the destruction of the yield to one defeat or many, but you have no confidence in your doctrine. We Mr. M. Gone supported the ineasure of the Government, declaring that he Irish Church, although he thought a portion of the revenue was misapplied. have heard much of another place and what is to be done there, but, recollect, there should consider hinselt unworthy of a seat in that House if he hesitate i one Although he did not think the stilte of the Irish Church was satisfactory, yet, as is neither spinner nor manufacturer in that other place : will that express public moment, after having changed his opinion, in coming orward openly to avow a whole, he wished to see the Irish Church mamtained.-Sir R. IngLis said a few that change. words, after which Mr. O'CoXNELL said he did not desire the destruction of the

opinion? You want an expression of public opinion-you shall have it to-night. You Mr. R. A. FITZGERALD spoke in support of the Government, and Captain Established Church, but there was a great distinction between the Church and

talk of a numerical majority, and think that you will obtain it by an appeal to the LOCKHART in opposition to it.

the temporalities. As to the temporalities, he would press upon the House the country. I tell you that you have no chance. I would not have said so three Sir G. CLERK denied that the present propositions of the Government could be speedy alteration of them. They would never conciliate Ireland without some months ago, but your par:v is broken up-four-fifths of the men in the north conuidered as laying down a new system of commercial policy, for, in point of fact, better alteration of these temporalities. they were only a following out of the system wlich had been acted upon for the

would follow the right hon Baronet. They say there to the Free-Traders who visit Mr. O'CONNELL gave notice of a motion for leave to bring in a bill to allow two dat twenty years, and more particularly since the measures of Sir R. Peel, in members to sit for Cork, in lieu of the two late members for Sudbury.

them that Sir Robert Peel » il give them Free-Trade at the proper time ; therefore, 1:12. In order to show the extent of the potato malady in England, the right

THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES BILL. - This bill was read a second time.-Sir in the present state of things you cannot get a numerical majority. Look at the

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sudden irruption, gave orders that the division of troops at Umballa, consisting of Lord J. RUSSELL seconded the resolutions.

we must--we shall all go united, with but one pa' 's recognised-with not a 7000 men, should advance and move towards the Sutlej. On December 11, the Several hon, membre delivered their opinions in regard to the late actions. vestige of the old spirit of Whig or Tory remaining ---determined manfully to very day on which the Lahore arniy crossed the Sutlej, the British and native Ultimately, the resolutions were agreed to unanimously.

struggle for, and hopefully to abide the final settlement of this great question by troops of that division were on their march from Umballa to the frontier. (Hear, THE CORN-LAWS. -The llouse having resolved itself into Committee on Sir R. the voice of the country. (Loud cheers.) And if the House of Lords will take hear.) I must say that I think the whole proceedings of the Governor-General Peel's Customs and Corn Bill, Mr. VILLIERS moved an amendment providing that my advice (loud Protectionist laughter)--if they will, in another place, instead of and the Commander-in-Chief, subsequently to that day, as well as before it, were the duties should cease immediately. This led to another Corn-law debate, which taking your advice, take mine ; if they will gracionsly say, the country seems to characterized by the greatest prudence, skill, and foresight. (Cheers.) Froia lasted till half-past one o' luck, when the CHAIRMAN (Jir. Greene) reported pru- prefer immediate Free Trade- the farmers seem to prefer immediate Free Trade L'inballa the troops marched to a place called Buseean, where, owing to the pru- ress that is to say, the discussion was adjourned.

and we will pass a measure accordingly; if they say this, then the Upper House dent precantions of the Governor-General, they received an umple supply of food.

will be doing much to restore it-elf to the estimation of the country (cheers, and

HOUSE OF LORDS. TCE DAY. (Hear, hear.) It was resolved then that a junction should be effected with the Loriana division, and that it would be better to concentrate our forces by a junc

AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.- The Earl of HARDWICKE presenter several peti

oh, oh), and the country, in return, will re-echo the exclamation, already so

famous, " Thank Heaven, we have a House of Lords!" (Hear, hear.) tion made at some risk with the division at Loodiana, rather than have a divided tions from places in Cambridgeshire--a county that, he said, had, since 1938,

Mr. Hudson said the hon member for Stockport, in the course of his speech army. The troops advanced accordingly towards Ferozepore, and learned by the

made more agricultural progress than any other county in England -praying way that the whole of the army of Lahore, amounting to not less than from their lordships to reject the measure proposed by the Government, and to con

had, he was sure unintentionally, misrepresented what had fallen from him on a

previous occasion. le (Mr. Hudson) had stated most distinctly over and over 50,000 to 60,000 men, had crossed the river, and were prepared to attack them.

tinue the protection of the present laws. The noble Earl called particular atten(Hear, hear.) The expectations of the Governor-General were entirely justified tion to these petitions, and also to the way in which the Ministerial ineasure way

again that he believed the probable average price of corn in the year 1849 and

subsequent years would be from 338. to 39s. a quarter, and not 255. as had been by the result of that demonstration. There were in Ferozepore 7500 men,

progressing through the llouse of Commons. He said that that House had lot
the contidence and good opinion of the country by the course it had pursued

stated by the honourable member. The conduct of the League, which had ex35 heavy guns in position, and 24 heavy pieces of artillery, in addition to the

cited the jealousy and indignation of the peo; le of England, was most reprehenheary ordnance. The army of Lahore shrunk from the attack of so formidable that a measure coming up from that House, under circumstances so peculiar,

sible in withholding the knowledge of the fut, that whilst all duties were to be a post, and Ferozepore was entirely safe (hear, hear), according to the an ought to be rigorously dealt with-and that, if their Lordships did their duty,

removed from the importation of agricultural produce, manufactures continued ticipations which had been entertained by the Governor-General. (Hear, hear.) they would reject it as soon as it made its appearance before them. The Duke of

to enjoy protection The army of Lahore, not attempting to carry out the attack of Ferozepore, RICHMOND, in heartily supporting the prayer of the petitions, stated that he was

Further discussion ensued, and the numbers werenot at all surprised at the majority which the Governinent had obtained. It was then determined to fight the British forces on their march from Umballa,

For Mr. Villiers's niotion

78 and on the 18th of December inade a sudden attack on them. On that day only 97. All the placemen voted. There were in Government many offices

Against it

267 the troops had reached Moodkee, after having marched 150 miles by forced vacant, and every man who was looking out for an office voted for the Goverzi.

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Majority against the motion ment. Indeed, he was surprised at the smallness of the majority when all these marches. The men were suffering severely from want of water, and from ex.

The Chairman reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again on Thursday, circumstances were taken into consideration. It was asked what would be the haustion, and yet such was their discipline and gallantry, that they repelled the whole of the attacking army, though greatly superior to them in number (hear, rise of an appeal to the country? The use of it would be to turn out of Parlin

The House adjourned at twenty minutes past one. ment every one of those 97 deserters--the whole of those 110 who followed Sir

HOUSE OF COMMONS. - WEDNESDAY hear)-defeating a force treble their amount, and succeeding in the capture of R. Peel-men who would have abandoned the army-who would have ran away

BEQUESTS FOR ProCS AND CuauiTAKLE PURPOSES.--The House met to-day 17 of their guns. (Cheers.) The army of Lahore, thus repulsed by the division of our forces from Umballa, retired within very formidable entrenchments at in India as they had run away from their pledges. These were the men who ha!

at twelve o'clock, and was occupied for five hours in discussing a Bill for Amendswamped the honest opinions of the House of Commons.--Lord KinnalBD and the ing the Law relative to Bequests for Pious and Charitable Purposes; or, in other Ferozeshuh. Those entrenchments, consisting of strong breastworks, were in the form of it parallelogram, of which the opposite faces were a mile, and half a mile Earl of Wicklow defended the proceedings of the League ; and Lord BROUGHAM

worils, so to modify the statutes of mortinain as to enable religiously disposed in length respectively. In the face of those formidable works, protected by 150 denonnced their proceedings as uncoustitutional, although, as a body, they were

persons to leave large amounts of property, in land or inoney, for the endowment guns of excellent workmanship, and defended by 50,000 men, the Governorlegally associated.

of churches, charitable institutions, and religious bodies or orders.-The bill was General and the Commander-in-Chief determined to effect a junction with the

Public Works (IRELAND) BILL.- This bill was read a second and third time, opposed by Sir J. GRAUAM, who contended that at present no facilities were wantdivision of the army which was on its march from Ferozepore. The troops adand passed, the standing orders having been suspended, to adınit of its more

ing to enable persons who wished to leave property for religious and pious purvanced accordingly within three miles of the enemy's position, and mancuvred rapid progress through the House.

poses.-The bill, upon a division, was rejected by 60 to 24. GAME-LAWS Bili.—This bill went through committee pro forma, with an

BUILDINGS IN THE METROPOLIS.-Sir James Gkauas obtained leave to bring on their right flank; but the commander having given previous notice to Sir J. Littler, made a march on the left of their position, and on the 21st December understanding that the discussion is to take place on bringing np the report.

in a bill to amend the Act 7th and sth Vic, c. 84, for regulating the construction effected a junction with the Ferozepore division, which this gave them an addi

At tight o'clock the House adjourned till Thursday.

and the use of buildings in the metropolis and its neighbourhood, by authorising

the appointment of a third official referee. tion of 7500 men. (Hear, hear, hear.) At this time there remained but three

HOUSE OF COMMONS.— TUESDAY.

The House adjonrned shortly before six.
hours to sunset. It was resolved, however, to attack the position of the enemy.
My gallant friend (the Governor-General) offered his services as second in com-
THE ADJOURNED DEBATE ON THE QUESTION OF IMMEDIATE REPEAL

HOUSE OF LORDS.-THURSDAY. mand (cheers), services which were cheerfully and promptly accepted by the

OF THE CORN-LAW'S.

ROYAL ASSENT.- The Royal Assent was given by Commission to the following

bills:--The Public Works (Ireland) Bill, the Drainage of Land (Ireland) Bill, the Commander-in-Chief. (Cheers.)Determined not to wait till next morning, the in- The House went into Committee on Customs' and Corn Importation, and the staut they effected their junction with Sir J. Littler's division, the Commanders adjourned debate upon Mr. Villiers's amendment to the first resolution, viz.

Fisheries and Piers (Ireland) Bill, and the Grand Juries Presentment (Ireland)

Bill. The Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, the Earl of Haddington, and resolved to make an attack upon the enemy in his entrenched camp. (Hear, hear.) " That all duties on imported corn do now cease and determine,” was resumed by

the Earl of Shaftesbury. The result, Sir, of that attack proved the valour of our Indian forces in a pre- Mr. G. BANKES. The hon, member expressed his decided disapproval of any eminent degree, and has entitled them, I beliere, to the warmest acknowledge

Sir J. M. DOILE.—The Duke of RICHMOND presented a petition from Sir John change in the Corn-laws. ments of this House and of the country. (Loud cheers.) I believe, Sir, that the After a discussion in which several hon. members took part,

Milley Doyle, complaining that justice liad not been done to him by the Portuinight of the 21st December was one of the most memorable in the annals of the

guese Government. Sir J. J. Doyle believed that he was entitled to a larger

Lord G. BENTINCK said, it was true that it had been said by Mr. Miles that the British Empire. (Hear, hear.) The enemy were well defended within strongly

amonnt than had been accorded to him by the Portuguese Commission. lle, farmers of England would prefer immediate repeai to the measure of the Governfortified battlements, their guns were served with the greatest precision, and ment. In making this statement, the hon. member was quite correct, but then it

therefore, prayed that his claims might be referred to the law officers of the

Crown.--Lord BROUGHAM hoped that the claims of the petitioner would be attold on our advancing columns with great effect. The right of the British army Was by no means certain that this measure would yet pass, for the agricultural

tended to.-Several eminent lawyers had given their opinion in his favour.--The was led by the Commander-in-Chief, whilst the left wing was headed by Sir . party were by no means half beaten yet. They would rally their forces, and

Earl of ABERDEEN said he had no reason to believe that the Commissioners had Hardinge. (Cheers.) Our forces made an attack on the enemy's camp during the keep before the country the way in which the Ministerial measure was carried,

not taken a fair view of all the claims. three hours which as yet remu.ned of daylight, but they had not sufficient time until they forced the Government to appeal to the constituency of the empire, so

There was no question of law in the

matter. He had looked into the claim of Sir J. Milley Doyle, and in his (Lord to complete that victory, which was gloriously achieved on the following day. as to be able to retrace their steps before the expiration of the three years. For

Aberdeen's) opinion, the Commission had acted quite right in rejecting it.-- Lord The British army, however, made good their attack, and occupied a part of the this reason the agriculturists would vote on that occasion with the Government

BROCGHAM, in explanation, persisted that there was a question of law which enemy's camp. In the middle of the night the camp took fire, and further coni- against the immediate repeal of the Corn-laws. flict was for a time suspended in consequence; but, as soon as it had ceased, the Mr. COBDEN :“ The speech of the noble Lord illustrates the narrow spirit in

ought to be inquired into.- The Duke of WELLINGTON said that he recollected

the name of Sir J. M. Dovle during the war. He was an officer of reputation and arny of Lahore brought forward their heavy artillery, and poured a most de- which this debate has been conducted ; for half of it was consumed in showing structive fire upon our troops. The details of those occurrences have been how cheap corn would be if the present duty wai abolished, and the other half

gallantry, and he had a high opinion of him.-The petition was ordered to lie on

the table. The House adjourned at a quarter past six. given with admirable clearness in the despatches of both commanders, in reference-I believe a disorderly reference-to the proceedings of a committee but there have heen private letters received which speak of them which has not yet reported. (Hear, hear.) The noble Lord says foreign corn can

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-THURSDAY. with less of formality, and perhaps give truer and more faithful accounts be imported at 31s to 325. a quarter. But he is underbid. The hon. member for

THE GREAT NORTH AND SOUTH WALES RAILWAY Bill.--Mr. MORBis moved of the e actions than the official documents. Perhaps the House will excuse me Sunderland says he purchased it for 25s. (Hear, hear, and a laugh.) And I be

the second reading of the Great North and South Wales Railway Bill.---General giving extracts of a private letter from the Governor-General to a member of his lieve there is not a railway navigator who's not now determined that when corn

Evans presented a petition against the bill, the second reading of which, after a own family. (Loud cries of "hear, hear, hear.") The righi honourable Baronet can be imported free of duty he will have all his supplies from the honourable

short discussion, was postponed to Monday, and the petition was ordered to be then proceeded to read as follows:-“The night of the 21st was the most extraor- member for Sudderland. (Much laughter, in which Mr. Hudson joined.) Now,

presented at the expense of the parties presenting it. dinary of my life. I bivouacked with the men, without food or covering, and our Sir, the question before the House is a very narrow one, and I promise not to de

Various petitions were presented against the Enrolment of the Militia. nights are bitter cold. A burning camp in our front, our brave fellows lying viate from the strict discusion of it-it is whether there shall be an immediate

ELECTIONS IN COUNTIES.-- Mr. ELPUINSTONE gave notice that this day fortnight dwn under a heavy cannonade, which continued during the whole night, mixed repeal of all duties, or whether they should be abolished at the end of three

he would move for leave to bring in a bill, limiting the time for holding elections with the wild cries of the Sikhs, our English hurrah! the tramp of men, and the years. Now I would say, in refrrence to the motion of my honourable friend the

in counties. gTuans of the dying. In this state, with a handful of men who had carried the member for Wolverhampton, that I think it unfortunate he should have brought

The ANDOVER UNION.- Mr. ETWALL moved for the appointment of a Select batteries ti e night before, I remained till morning, taking very short intervals of it forward at this time, but I believe there is no other way, consistently with the

Committee to inquire into the administration of the poor-laws in the Audover rest by lying down with various regiments in succession, to ascertain their forins of the House, in which it conld be brought forward--it must be taken now Union, and into the management of the Union Workhouse. The hon. member temper, and revive their spirits.” (Loud cheers.) I really, Sir, (continued or not at all. (Hear, hear.) I believe if this discussion had come at a period

went at considerable length into the details of the occurrences that took place Sir Robert Pee', considerably affected)-1 really, Sir, can scarcely go on with when the temper of the House was in a better state for calmly considering the

in the Andover Union, which he considered as highly disgraceful, and called the extract. (Loud cheering from both sides.) My gallant friend, as you see, proposition, and when those below the gangway are more reconciled to the in- loudly for inquiry: -Sir J. GRAHAM opposed the motion strongly, stating that all spent that eventful night going from division to division of his army--doing all evitable passing of the right hon. gentleman's measure--I believe there would be

the good that could result from an inquiry had been already effected. A long that human means could do to ensure victory to our arms (cheers), regardless of an unanimous feeling in favour of immediate, as contradistinguished from deferred

discussion followed, in which nearly every member who spoke supported the mofatigue and loss of rest. (Loud cheers.) "I found," my gallant friend goes ou to Repeal. I don't include amongst those who would receive such a proposition with tion, and opposed the Government.-- Sir J. Graham finally stated that he would say, " I found myself again with my old friends of the 29t11, 31st, 50th, ar d 9th, all satisfaction the land-agents. Most of the men paraded at your protection societies

not re-ist the general feeling of the House, and consented to the appointmeut of in good heart"- (regiments with which he had served in the Peninsula, and with it as farmers are land-agents. ("No," from the Protectionists.) I have paid some

the Committee.--Mr. CHRISTIE then moved the addition or the following words :-that regiment which has earned immortal fame in the annals of the British army attention to yonr proceedings, and I repeat that the generality of your speakers

And into the conduct of the Poor-law Commissioners, and their late Assistant Commissioner, -er Jajesty's 80th Regiment.) (Loud cheering.) "My answer to all and every have been land-agents or auctioneers. I have been at meetings in almost every

Mr. Parker, in reference to the two investigations beld 'at Andover, and into all the circum

stances under which the Poor-law Commissioners called upon Mr. Parker to resign his Assistman was, that we must fight it out, attack the enemy vigorously at day-break, county; and, when I have asked one of your professed farmers whether he was ant-Commissionership. beat him, or die honourably in the field. (Cheers.) The gallant old general, not a land-agent, the burst of laughter which followed instantly confirined my

Sir J. GRAHAM, though he had acceded to the appointment of the Committee, kind-hearted and heroically brave, entirely coincided wiih me." Let the House suspicion. (Ilear, hear.) Land-agents and auctioneers have a sinister interest observe how anxious my gallant friend is to do justice to his companions in arms. in delaying the immediate settlement of this question ; for, from the failures and

should decidedly oppose this amendment. After a short, but animated discus

sion, the House divided, and there appeared-(Cheers.) “During the night, I occasionally called on our brave English soldiers embarrassments amongst the farmers, they derive some of their emoluments.

For the amendment

92 to punish the Sikhs when they came too close and were impudent; and when But I challenge any honourable gentleman, who is a representative of farmers in

Againstit

09 Inorning broke, we went at it in true English style. (Cheers.) Gough was on the this house, to get up and say that the farmers do not prefer immediate to post

Majority against the Government

-23 right. I placed myself, and dear little Arthur (his son) by my side, in the centre, poned repeal. (Cheers.) Then what is the ground for resisting this motion put

Mr. Cowper then brought forward his motion for the production of copies of about thirty yards in front of the men, to prevent their firing, and we drove the forward by those opposite--that the question is not to be settled by the division eneiny without a halt from one extremity of the camp to the other, capturing we are now about to take. li anything could justify my honourable friend's

any despatches to the Foreign Secretary that contained intormation as to the thirty or forty guns as we went along, which fired at twenty paces from us, and motion, it is the assertion that the battle is not now decided. (lear, hear.) The

cruelties perpetrated on the nuns of Minsk.-It was secoaded by Mr. WYSE.--Sir

R. Peel hoped that the accounts had been exaggerated, and deprecated any inwere served obstinately. The bravo men drew up in an excellent line, and noble Lord says his party is not thoroughly beaten ; that they will keep up the

terference with the internal atfairs of other couiuiries.-The motion was withcheered Gough and myself as we rode up the line, the regimental co- fight from post to pillar and from pillar to post. The noble Lord says that lours lowering to me, as on parade. The mournful part is the heavy loss I Napoleon exclaimed as to the English, they know not when they are beaten.'

drawn, and the House adjourned at twelve o'clock. have sustained in my otilcers. I have had ten aides-de-camp hors de combat, But I must remind the noble Lord that it is by Englishmen and not Frenchmen

HOUSE OF LORDS.--FRIDAY. five killed and five wounded. The tire of grape was very heavy from 100 pieces that he and his party have now been beaten. (Much Opposition cheering.) This

PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY IN IRELAND.- Earl St. GERMANS preof cannon. The Sikh army, drilled by French officers, aud the men the most declaration, then, is a strong confirmation of the motion of my honourable friend.

sented a petition from the Grand Jury of the county of Leitrim, in favour of the Würlike in India." (Loud and long continued cheering.) From my affectionate What is the object of that motion? That we should keep the same position, the

bill for the protection of life and property in Treiand. The noble Earl then prorezard for that gallant man, I am proud to be enabled to exhibit him on such a saine impregnable position, by which we have been enabled to beat, and soundly

ceeded to explain several amendments, which had been adopted by the Governnight as that of the 21st of December-going through the cainp-passing from beat, the noble Lord and his party.” (Cheers.)

ment at the sugestion of various parties; and also the cffect of certain amend. Tegiment tu regiment-keeping up the spirits of the men-encouraging them- After some comments upon the previous debate, Jr. Cobden proceeded:-"The

ments propo.eu by Lord Denman, to which he could noi a rec, considering them animating their ardour after having lost ten aides-de-camp out of twelve (cheers), righi honourable gentleman has allayed agitation by his proposal. The country

objectionable in their present shape ; but he thought it very probable that the and then placing his young son, a boy sixteen years of age (cheers), in the front is tranquil. The country is in suspense, waiting the passing of this measure: but

object of the noble and learned Lord would be met by the amendments which had of the lines, in order that the British ariny might not be induced to fire on the the country is only waiting to see if the measure can be passed. (Loud cheers.)

been introduced into the bill by the Government.--Lord Bror GHIAM lainented the eneiny, but drive them back by the force of the British bayonet. (Loud cheers ) The question is now transferred to the arena of this and ot another house, to be

stuie in which Ireland was, and hoped that some plan might be devised to make

Ireland a habitable country. It was curious and characteristic of the man to read those details. He says finally disposed of. I will say this, as to out-doors' agitation, that if the measure

He doubted whether this bill was caiculated 10 that he had two sons present, one of whom was a civilian, and the other was passed and acquiesced in, it would be impossible to maintain or excite any

effect suci a desirable object. The llouse then resolved itself into Committee. On the night of the 21st he sent the civilian to the rear intense agitation against the law. (Cheers.) Now, I am perfectly frank. (Ilear,

On clause 16, which made it transportation for fifteen years for a man to be from of the ariny, saying that his presence disturbed him, and that if he refused hear.) The law would have little more than two-and-a-hali years to run, and the

home one hour after sunset to sunrise, under suspicious circunstances, Earl GREY to go he would send him there as a prisoner (cries of hear, lear, hcar); English, who are a practical people, would say, “What's the use of creating an

moved, as an amendment, that the sentence should be diminished to one year's but the presence, he said, of his young son, who was the officer, only made him agitation as to a principle which is acknowledged in the act; the act provides for

imprisonment.-- The amendment was, however, rejected on a division, and the more desperately resolute in the discharge of his duty. (Loud cheers.) On the the extinction of all duties, and, though we would prefer that this should be done

bill went through committee.- Adjourned at ten o'clochi. 22nd, after the battle was over, he took that son with him, when visiting the at once, yet, before on agitation could be excited, so as to tell at an election, the

HOUSE OF COSSIONS.--FRIDAY. Sepoys and the wounded, and he showed ther, he says, a Governor-General of law will have expired.” (Hear.) But you (the Protectionists) have placed

New Writ. --A new writ was moved for the borongh of Stafford, in the room of India who had lost his arm, and the son of a Gurernor-General who had lost his things on a totally different footing. You have justified what I thought a some

the Hon. Swynsen Thomas Carnegie, who had accepted the ottice of one of the lez, and endeavoured to console them in their sufferings, by showing them that what impetuous remark of my honourable friend the member for Darham. You

Lords of the Treasury. inen in the highest rank were exposed to the same casualties as themselves. have rendered the course we propose imperative. You tell us you will not pass

Sir R. Peel presented a petition from Tamworth, in favonr of the Leicester The pride and satisfaction we must all of us derive from those gallant exploits are, this measure if you call, and if it is forced on you, that you will go to another

and Tamworth Railway ; also from Sunderland, signed by 144 slipowners, for no doubt, greatly counterbalanced by the regret we must have felt for the loss of election to undo it. I say that is the desperate course announced by one hundred

the repeal of the duty on Baltic liber. (ilear, hear.) 80 many rren of the highest distinction and promise. (Hear, hear.) We had, gentlemen opposite. (Cries of " More.”) No, I dont think you are more. (Opposi

AMALGAMATION OF RAILWAYS.--dir. Wilson PATTEX said that the Committee Sir, the misfortune--the very great misfortune---of losing that gallant officer, tion cheers.) But there are a hundred of you determined in the desperate course

of amalgamation had been occupied with the important question of railway amal#lo, on a former occasion, so much distinguished himself, and gained so much of taking any steps consistent with the forms of the House, and consistent with gamation, and had directed him to ask the Vice President of the Board of Trade arlmiratiun-I incani sir Robert Sale. He, Sur, has c.used a long career of glory honour, not only to frustrate this measure-which you cannot do-but also at the

if the attention of the Government had been directed to the subject, and, if so, by that death to which, I believe, he himseli looked forward-wat death in the first convenient opportunity to place the Government in a minority. (Cheers from

whether the Government was prepared to adopt any measure for the settlement field whici entities me to say that he was felis etiam in opportunitate mortis.” the Protectionists.) I see danger to the right hon. Baronet's measure in that, and

of the amalgamation of railway bills. The Committee were of opinion that it (sentral applause from all parts of the house.) Sir, I do hope that the llouse I can foresee, two, the chances of some little delay in another place. There are

wonld be more satisfactory if the Government otok up the subject.-Sir G. CLERK will culicur with ine by the muninious expression of their feeing on this subject, motions now on the paper which, if trousht on during the progress of this mea

said the subject was fully considered by the Railway Department of the Board of and that they wall slow their regard for de inemury of Sir Robert Sale, by num. sure, may throw the right hon. Baronet into a minority. (Loud Protectionist

Trade last session. Each amalgamation case must be determined by its merits; bilt biy represening to her Majesty that she may be pleased to record the regret and chcering.) I can see the possibility of Governinent being ont of office before its the Government was of opinion generally that the best course would be to reier Kratitude vi the country by the erection of a monument to Sir Rubert Sale. (Loud ineastire passes through this house. (Cheers again.) I do not know whether

all such bills to one Committee. cheers from all parts of the House.) Wie huve, Sir, il:0 to deplore the loss of Sir their tenure of office be worth six weeks or two months' purchase. (Enthusiastic

THE GAUGE COMMITTEE.--In answer to a question from Sir G. Grzy, Sir G. J. d'Cakill, to whom a brief, but touching record is borne in the despatch Protectionist cheers.) But still I do not see the policy of the course you are

CLERK said the evidence taken before this Committee, would be printed as soon of the Commander-in-Chief (cheers), as weil as of one of the most eminent adopting in your attempts to turn the right hon. Baronet out, However, that is

as possible. lien in ill civil and military servios of Inuia-I mean Jajor Broadfoot. your business, not mine. Mine is to keep this question wholly ont of your power

On the order of the day for resolving into Committee on the (Cheers.) iu that gentleman the highest contiderce was placed by every and your reach to touch it. I say that this question with the country is safe.

CUSTOMS AND CORN IMPORTATION BILL, one wito ever caure in contact with him. He out ined the applause of cvery While we are united in principle, no power on earth can prevent us from carryitg Mi. O'CONNELL read some statements to show the exiensive failure of the pocivil and military authority in the country, whilst his prudence and skill as a the total abolition of the Corn-laws. (Hear, hear.) And it is because I foresee tato crop in Ireland. civilian were only equalled by his arlour and bravery in the field. (Cheers.) It danger--because I see a course of factious policy adopted towards the present The liouse then resolved itself into Committee on the above Bill (Mr. Greene was said he was the last of threc brothers who had died in the service of th:eir Ministers--a course to which I, for one, will not lend myself-(cheers)---it is be- in the chair.) country on the field of battle (cheers), and was present with Sir R. Sale during Cause I see in all these insidious amendments, and in the amendments Mr. W. 0. STANLEY addressed the House, and said he saw no reason to change the zege of Jellalabad. There is nothing in the resolution to which any man- poken of in another place, only so many dangers, traps, and pittails the opinion he formerly held. He therefore proposeu, as an amendment on Sir Whatever may be his opinions as to the policy of corbearance which luas been pur- laid for this measure-it is, therefore, I say, that I am anxious we should pre- Robert Peel's plan, that in lieu of the duties now payable on the importation of med by the Governor-General can object. (llear, hear, near.) Let us on this serve ourselves intact with the country ; and if you (addressing the Protec- corn, grain, meal, or flour, the product of foreign countries, there shall be paid a ocasion keep political ditferences alto zeiher in the back-ground. (Cheers.) Lettionists), if you do defeat this measure, nay, alter or even tumper with it, then tixed duty of 5s. per quarter upon wheat, 25. 6d. on barley, and 2s. on vats; meal us all, without any division oi poliical party, concur in bruring testimully to the will we fall back upon the country ten times stronger than before. (Loud cheers.) and Hour in proportion. The proposal made by the right hon. Baronet was not a brilliant services of those men o worthy of the name of Englishmen. (Cheers.) After the division upon this question I still support the Ministry-support them complete settlement, vor could it be considered a tranquil settlement, as the hou. lly own opinion is, that there never was a greater or more extra ruinry example cordially, hcartily-1 shall not be abent írom a division nor a debate; and now | meinbers for Wolverhampton and Durham had given notice that each of the three of extrenje turbearance, strict justice, and a resolve to resist all die feirptations shall say to gentlemen opposite, to those who, because they have taken an en- years they would agitate, in order to compel a total repeal. He believed the proto which the army was exposed--that there never was a greater combination of lightened view of the interests of the country, have greatly, I doubt it noi, tu the posal he now made would be a complete and a tranquil settlement. the high qualities with the most brilliant talent and devotion in defence of the sacrifice of their own feelings, given their support to the measure of Government, Colonel Wood (Brecou) said he believed all the agricultural interests of time briush empire. The gallantry of those who fell in that conflict will not be with- when they see that wiin us of the Free-irade party there is no disposition to ob. kingdom were suffering from the delay in passing the measure. The corn trade Out its bruits. Their lives wiil not have been sucriticed in vain. (Hear, hear.) struct, but every disposition to assist then-ihat our policy is formed to attain was paralysed. The small tenant farmers suffered most particularly. They were The remembrance of their conduct constitutes one of the great deiences of this the end which they, as well as we, have in view then I would express to them losing 3s. and 4s. per quarter upon every yuurrer brought to market. 'ine large Crinury. When we mee what can be eile tuu ly discipline and valour, such as my hopes that if we une cordially, and if any accident should cause a dissoln- tenant farmers were also suffering. There was also another class-the lower Was ballested by war cuntrymeil nii the 15th and 21st Deremler, we feel that tion, I say, I hope we shall find that those honourable gentlemen opposite who have class, who suffered from the delay in passing the law of scilement. He punt in

* just calle our country must be vi torious we feel tw the memory of those stood by Government, will, more particularly when they have ascertained that this oppo:c the motion. He believed the tinie had arrived wiien the Corn-laws ougint Then who are la len thrigh their devotion to their country, will long serve to attempt to conciliate the Protectionists by granting them a three years' respite, las to be immediately repealed. (Ilear, hear.) a imate the British army, and that by thuir example they will make us proud of failed, that instead of diminisaing, it has increased the intensity of their opposition ; The amendinent of Mr. Stanley was withdrawn, as well as some other amendtill name which we bear with thein in common, and encourage us, if need be, to when they see, and the country sces, all sorts of tactious opposition resorted to, Irents. slutlar exertions--to exlivit equal devotion, equal perseverance, and equal then I hope the hon. gentlemen on the other side of the House, who support the The Chairman then reported progress, and asked leave to sit again on Monday, courage in the cause of this great conntry. (Load and general cheering.) measure, will come to this conclusion, that when we do go to the country-if go The House adjourned at half past eleven.

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ridiculed the idea of a war being likely to result from giving the notice. ham, for the purpose of conveying despatches to England, and, as he no doubt

COURT AND HAUT TON. Neither the President nor the heads of the War and Navy Departments, nor anticipated, with a view to obtain further instructions from his Government. any member of Congress-speaking ex cathedra—had given any intimation The accounts from Washington state, that on the 7th, quite unexpectedly, at of the danger of a war ; and, in itself, the measure, so far from having half-past two, P.M., while the House were in committee of the whole on the state

THE COURT AT THE ISLE OF Wight.-Her Majesty, Prince Albert, and tho a tendency to produce a rupture in the peaceful relations of the two countries, of the Union, a message was received from the Presilent of the United States, Royal Family continue at Osborne Honse, Isle of Wight; and, we are happy to was the only means of preventing that collision between the two classes of settlers including the correspondence which has transpired since August last upon the say, in the enjoyment of their accustomed good health. The Duchess of Kent in Oregon which must be expected if the joint occupancy were permitted to 2011- subject of American foreign relations. The President states, that the correspond-has left town for Witley Court, Worcestershire, on a visit to the Queen tinue, and which would almost necessarily lead to a war. The notice, then, was ence is furnished in answer to the resolutions. a pacific measure, and as such he was prepared to vote for it. He deprecatert

Dowager.

The following is the substance of the important correspondence on the war. It was a terrible calamity. England was no common foe. The United question :

ILLNESS OF THE EARL OF ERROL. - We regret to state that accounts have States were not prepared for war. But he did not apprehend any war if the The first despatch is dated December 13, 1845, and is addressed by Mr.

reached town of the serious illness, at Paris, of the Earl of Errol Viscount and notice were given. Buchanan to the American Minister in London. He desires Mr. Molare

Viscountess Campden and Lord Adulphus Fitzclarence have, in consequence, left to call upon the Earl of Aberdeen, in order to procure the reasons of the warlike

for the French capital. DIVISION ON MR. VILLIERS'S AMENDMENT FOR THE IMMEDIATE

preparatins then making by England. Mr. M'Lane is also required to give his

own opinions as to these preparations. REPEAL OF THE CORN LAWS.

THE OVERLAND MAIL FROM INDIA.

Jan. 3, 1846.-Mr. M'Lane answers, that on the day after the receipt of Mr. The following members who last year voted for Mr. Villiers's motion on this oc

Buchanan's letter, he called upon the Earl of Aberdeen, by whom he was received casion voted against it:

with great kindness. It being difficult to obtain a categorical answer to quesAglionby, HA

FURTHER OPERATIONS AGAINST THE SIKHS. D'Eyncourt, C Hawes, B Russell, Lord J

tions upon so delicate a subject as this, Mr. M'Lane put his questions frankly an:1 Baine, W Duncombe, T Howard, Hon C Seymour, Lord

received frank answers. Definite and precise information was not expected. Barnard, EG

An Express reached London on Thursday night, with the Bombay Mail of the Ellice, Hon E Hume, J Tufnell, H

The Earl of Aberdeen, howerer, informed him that the preparations making for Bernal, R Forster, Macaulay T Vivian, JH

defence had reference to the possibility of a rupture between England and the 3d of February. It brings important news from the theatre of war, on the banks Cowper. Hon WF Gure, Hon R Napier, Sir C

Wakley, T Craig, WG

United States. They, however, had no particular reference to the possibility of of the Sutlej. The British army, of about 43,000 men, is thus described in the Grey, Sir G Philips, G

such a rupture; that they were commenced before any difficulties between the Members who last year voted for Mr. Villiers's motion that were absent from

Delhi Gazette of the 23d of January : two countries were remotely apprehended-that they would have been made had this division :

Men. not the difficulties between the two countries existed-that be believed the na

11 Troops of Horse Artillery, say

1,000 Barclay, D Collins, W Evans, W Morison, Gen ture of these preparations had been overstated that they had no reference to

600 Buller, E Duncannon, Lord Granger, TC

8 Companies of Fout Artillery, about Turner, E Byng, GS Dundas, F Guest, Sir J Watson, WI the defence of remote places, but to all places peculiarly exposed. They were

7 Companies of Sappers and Miners

800 Cavendish, CC Easthope, Sir J derences proper in time of peace to meet the possible dangers of a war, and

3 Regiments of European Cavalry, at 450

1,350 The following members this year voted for an immediate repeal, who did not snch as every prudent nation would make for the security of its own Govern

7 Regiments of Native Light Cavalry, at 400

2,800 vote at all last year on the question.ment. In conclusion, he again declares that the defences made and making

5 Regiments of Irregular Cavalry, at 700

3,500 Layard, Capt

have (no ?) immediate reference to the United States. O'Connell, D Protheroe, E

6,750 White, s

9 Regiments of European Infantry, at 750 Taggart, Sir J O'Connell, J

For himself, Mr. M‘Lane says, his opinions are that the preparations have no Ross, DR Wood, C

26 Regiments of Native Infantry, at 800

20,800 Marshall, W Pochell, Capt Staunton, Sir GT immediate reference to the United States, They originated, in his judgment, in

2 Regiments of Local Infantry, at 800

1,600 Mr. Alderman Humphery paired off with Mr. Mackinnon, the former in favour

reference to the state of atfairs in Europe. Mr. M'Lane says that his interview and the latter against Mr. Villiers's motion. confirmed him in the unabated confidence he had before entertained in the frank.

Forming a Total of about

39,800 ness and straightforwardness of the Earl of Aberdeen. Mr. M'Lane further says that he is not prepared to state how far the United States have a right to de

Besides which the following corps are on their way, or under orders :RESULTS OF FORMER MOTIONS BY MR. VILLIERS ON THE

mand a disclaimer from England in making preparations for the defence of the The 4th Regiment of Bengal Infantry, from Scinde ; the 7th Regiment of BenCORN LAWS. country.

gal Infantry, from Delhi; the 67th Regiment of Bengal Infantry, from Bundel1845. -Ayes, 122; Noes, 254: Majority 132, against the motion On the 27th of December, 1845, our Minister, Mr. Pakenham, sends a letter to

kund; and the Kumaon Local Battalion ; as also Captain Smith's Field Battery, 1843.- Ayes, 125; Noes, 281: Majority, 256

Mr. Buchanan, in which he says that, under instructions from his Government, 1812. -Ayes, 90; Noes, 393; Majority, 303.

he now renewedly offers to refer the question of the disputed part of the territory from Scinde ; which, when they have joined the force, will make " the Army of 1840.-Ayes, 177, Noes, 300: Majority, 123.

to any Sovereign or State which may be jointly agreed upon by the two Govern- 1839.-Ayes, 195; Noes, 315: Majority, 150.

the Sutlej” of the following estimated strength :- 1838. -Ayes, 95; Noes, 205: Majority, 110.

ments. It is argued that the effects of this reference will be couducive to the

Men. 1837.-Ayes, 89; Noes, 223: Majority, 134.

best interests of the two countries—that it would have been better for both had

Artillery

1,680 the Vuited States previously accepted it. The fact that England consents to re

Sappers and Miners

::

800 new the offer affords proof to the world of the fact that she still remains the higije

Cavalry :-
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
est confidence in her own claims, and of her sincere desire to preserve the peace

European

1,350 between both countries.

Native

2,800 FRANCE.

Mr. Pakenham, in the same letter, speaks of the smallness of the territory dis-

Irregular

3,500 - 7,650 The Paris papers of course discuss very fully the success of Sir R. Peel's com- agreed about, compared with the importance of preserving the friendly relations

Infantry :mercial measure. The result of the division in the House of Commons on Saturbetween two such Governments as England and the United States.

European

6,750 day morning was received in Paris by telegraph at mid-day. On the 3rd of January, 1846, Mr. Buchanan replies that, as the proposition

Native

23,200 The Courrier Fr ncais states that the English an Fr ch Governments have submitted merely names a partition of the territory in dispute to be referred to

Irregular

2,400-32,350 agreed to a new arbitration on the affair of Mr. Pritchard, at which that gentlethe powers of arbitration, and not the question of title, he cannot consent to such

Ordnance :man is to bave an agent charged to advocate his interests. an arbitration. The very terms of the proposition received would, he says, ex

12

Heavy 24-pounders Acconnts from Algiers of the 23rd ult. have been received in Paris, according clude arbitration upon the question of title to the whole territory which is here

6

Howitzers, 10-inch to which, Abd-el-Kader had spared Marshal Bugeaud the necessity of blockading claimed by the United States. The President, he says, does not believe that ar

6

Howitzers, 8-inch the Kabyle mountains by a timely retreat. The following statement is given by bitration would lead to a clearance of difficulties ; upon the contrary, he thinks

12

Iron 12-pounders (elephant battery) the Courrier de Marseilles :-"Ít appears that, on the 19th, in the morning, it would involve the two countries in new difficulties. In conclusion, the Pre

Already with the force-siege guns taken from UmMarshal Bugeand was at Bargiel Bokna with 2500 men. Abd-el-Kader, with sident expresses the hope that the present aspect of this question may not lead

ballah, where they were sent for practice from several thousands of Kabyle infantry, under Ben Salem, gave orders for an attack to a disturbance of the friendly relations so happily existing between the two

Delhi countries. upon the French from the mountain, while he made a détour with his cavalry and

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11 Troops Horse Artillery fell upon their baggage. But when the credulous mountaineers were opening their Mr. Pakenham makes two answers to this letter. In the first he says he will

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5 Light Field Batteries fire, Abd-el-Kader, instead of making the circuit which would have led him towards submit the reply of Mr. Buchanan to his Government, and, in a letter dated

-making the proposed army to consist of 42,480 men, with 140 pieces of ordnanco the French camp, entered into a defile, which, passing on the south-east of the

January 16th, he says that he has reflected upon the letter of Mr. Buchanan, mountain of the Auled Azis, descends into the plain of Hamza, to the south of dated the 3rd, declining, for reasons named, to accept arbitration in the form pro

of all sizes. There are also 21 mortars of various sizes under despatch from the Jargura. By means of his telescopes, the Marshal observed this movement. posed. He now wishes to state to the American Secretary of State that England

Delhi. The cavalry, and all the baggage of the Emir, were seen marching along the

has claims to the Oregon territory wholly incompatible with the exclusive claim This army is formed into five divisions of infantry and four brigades of cavalry, edges below the snow, and on the flanks of the grand chain, which, at that part,

set up by the United States. But, supposing the British Government would coule with a large brigade staff. The cavalry is commanded by Major-General Sir J. rises to the height of nearly 7700 feet. The French troops were immediately sent to refer the entire question of title to arbitration, thus removing the form of Thackwell, and the infantry divisions by Major-Generals Sir H. G. Smith, W. R. directed to the foot of the mountain, in order, if possible, to come up with, or in

reference objected to by Great Britain, he wished to know if it would be accepted Gilbert, Sir R. H. Dick, Sir J. H. Littler, and Sir J. Grey. tercept, the Emir and his Arabs. But he had got too far in advance, and almost

by the United States ; and, if there should be objections to the reference to a From the 22nd of December, when the victory was won by the British at impracticable paths, and various other obstacles, were in the way of the Marshal's

crowned head, he submitted that it might be made to a mixed commission, with Ferozeshah, up to the middle of January, both parties appeared to be preparing troops. The unfortunate Kabyles were left to pay all the cost of the day. Be

an umpire, or to a bourd of commissioners of legal ability, and in whom there for the approaching struggle on the right bank of the Sutlej. The Governortween 3000 and 4000 of them were driven from their positions, and forced 10

should be a mutual confidence. If such reference should result in a disagreement General remained at Ferozepore, engaged in raising the bridge of boats, and in descend a deep ravine, falling, as they went, under the fire of a battalion sta.

as to an equitable division of the territory, would the United States agree npon making preparations for the crossing of the river by the British army. The tioned at its brink." the division which might be recomiended ?

boats, which had been sunk, were found to be somewhat injured, and time was A letter from Algiers of the 25th states, that the Governor-General had arrived

Mr. Buchanan, in a letter dated the 4th of February, answers this letter. He required for their repair. The crossing of the river was expected about the 4th with his column in that city on the previous day. “The soldiers," says the

says at first that the last clause named would prevent the acceptance of arbitra- or 6th of February, when the heavy guns which had left Delhi on the 10th of letter, “ were all very much sun-burnt; their clothes, which were patched in all

tion if presented in the form which had been named The United States, if it Jannary were expected to have reached the camp. parts with coarse cloth and pieces of skins of animals, were covered with dust.

would consent to arbitrate at all, would never consent to any other question than Sir J. Littler's division was stationed at Attaree, about seven miles from We were much affected by the appearance of these brave troops, which had en

that of title. A reason is then given why the United States should not consent Ferozepore; the head-quarters of the Commander-in-Chief were at Arufkee, dured such great fatigues, and undergone such great hardships, to drive out the

to arbitration, and this reason is that he does not believe that the claim and in- twelve miles thence; and Sir Harry Smith's force was in advance of the others, enemy and protect our colony."

terest of the United States will adinit of such an arbitration The American not far from Hurreeke Puttun, which is one of the great fords of the Sutlej. The hostile character of the intelligence received from Washington rid New

claims are referred to again, and the wole disputed territory clai:ned again by In the meantime the Lahore Government was making every effort to reorganize York is referred to by most of the Paris journals. Some of them calculate on

the President. The question is presented as offering a very different amount of its army. Several attempts had been made in different places to cross the river. hostilities between England and the United States. Others—La Presse, for ex

importance from that between America and England. He says there were 13 de- A strong force was collected at Phulloor, opposite to Lodiarah. This force was ample—“think that, after all, there will be no war."

grees of boundary upon the Pacific, and but one good harbour near the 49th de- independent of the grand Sikh army stationed on the way from Hurreeke ghat to The Moniteur has published a Royal Ordonnance, approving of the statutes of

gree of north latitude. The territory would make (lic further says) many valu- Lahore and its neighbourhood, with the object of protecting the capital. the Paris and Lyons Railroad Company. able states, while to England they would be a matter of small advantage. He Some skirmishing took place near the Sikh bridge

of boats on the 13th, 14th, The Débats states that recently M. Edouard Pingret, historical painter, was ad- concludes in the following emphatic and determined expression :-—" To no power, and 15th of January, without any remarkable effect. On the 15th, the Sikhs came mitted to an audience of Louis Philippe, to present the first copy of his work,

houerer intelligent or respectable, nor to any body of citizens, could the United over the river at Phulloor, plundered the neighbourhood, and pitched a entitled, “ Voyage of the King of the French to the Queen of England, at Wind

States consent to refer a claim of a character like that she possesses to the Oregon camp, on the left bank, in the British territory. On the following days they made sor.” His Majesty received it very graciously, and complimented M. Pingret country.''

some further advances, and intrenched themselves rear a nulla. Sir H. Smith npon it. The work consists of a series of lithographs, retracing the principal

The correspondence, having been read, was immediately referred to the Com- moved his brigade up the Sutlej, driving the enemy before him until the 21st, in events in the visit of the King of the French to England, and the French papers mittee of the whole house, and ordered to be priuted.

the morning, when he came upon one of the fortified positions of the enemy, mention the artist in very favourable terms.

The private letters from Washington speak of the greatest excitement in the which fired grape shot amongst the British troops. Some of the native troops

house on the reading of the last despatch, so positively declining any and all arSPAIN.

are said to have thrown down their arms, and to have fled, leaving the Europeans bitration Great confusion prevailed amongst the members, who seemed taken to bear the brunt of the battle. Her Majesty's 538 and 31st were engaged, and Our letters from Marrid state that, on the 23rd ult., the Minister of Finance most completely by surprise, and could hardly believe it possible that such an are said to have suffered severely, but they demanded to be led anew to the fight, communicated to the Assembly his new plan of finance, which was favourably apparent crisis could so suddenly have been brought on.

which Sir H. Smith did not deem it prudent to do, and therefore withdrew the received. He proposed to reduce the Land-tax by only 50,000,000 reals. The budget

MEXICO.

troops. The Agra Ukhbar construes the retirement into a defeat; while the Delhi of receipts was calculated at 1,159,000,000 reals. The budget of expenditure was to undergo no diminution, and that of receipts was to be reduced by 66,000,000

According to the latest advices from Mexico, the province of Yncatan has ab

Gazette states, that heavy firing was heard in the direction of Lodianah, during reals. The Minister, in accord with the Committee on the E-timates, agreed to solutely declared its independence of Mexico, and is now a separate republic.

the whole of the afternoon of that day. Nothing positive appears to have been ecunomise 46,000,000 reals out of the expenses of the different Ministerial depart

This freshly-revolted province is one of the best in the whole republic of Mex

known as to the results of that day when the mails were leaving Bombay. ments. The Sinking Fund was to remain untouched. M. Pena y Aguayo proico. Its inhabitants are energetic and enterprising, and, if they are determined

The preparations of the Governor-General at Ferozepore appear to be of an mised to do everything he could in the interest of the creditors of the State. The to be independent, the rest of Mexico cannot re-tahe them.

efficient kind, and it was supposed that the British army would move over the dividends on the debt will continue to be religionsly paid. The Cabinet will com

Just before the post left Washington, on the 10th ult., despatches, said to be of

Sutlej, and, before the hot weather set in, in April, take possession of Lahore, mence the work by the extinction of the compons. The tax on honse-rent was to great importance, had been received from Mexico. The report was that the

the Sikh capital, which is not 50 miles from the Sutlej. There is said to be con

siderable disunion amonost the Sikh chiefs, many of whom have nade proposibe abolished, and that on articles of consumption and the commercial subsidy was Mexican Government had actually declared war, and all the public offices had

tions to the British authorities, declaring their willingness to join the British to be reduced. The Minister, in conclusion, demanded that the Government be

been in a state of great bustle. General Scott, in whom great contidence has authorised by the Cortes to collect the taxes until the 1st of July, 1846. The been reposed in cases of emergency, had been immediately sent for by the Secre

standard as soon as it appeared on the right bank of that river. It was supposed financial year is hereafter to begin on the 1st of that month. It was deemed tary at War, with whom he remained several hours.

that the Sikh troops would try another battle before they would allow their capi

tal to be taken. almost certain that M. Martinez de la Rosa would accept the embassy to Paris.

The gallant conqueror of Scinde, Sir Charles Napier, was again in the field, BELGIUM

Dinner PARTY AT Sur R. PEEL's.—Sir Robert and Lady Peel had a grand and, at the head of about 15,000 Bombay and 5000 Bengal troops, was expected It appears from the latest Brussels papers, that the expected dissolution of the

dinner party on Saturday last, in Whitehall-gardens. His Royal Highness Prince to cause a powerful diversion, by proceeding to attack and to conquer Moultan, Belgian Ministry has taken place. The Emancipation announces that a Council

George of Cambridge, Count Dietrichstein, Baron Hugel, the Bavarian Minister and the southern provinces of the Sikh dominions. The very name of Sir Charles was held on Monday, at the residence of M. Van de Weyer, and that, after the and the Baroness de Cetto, the Netherlands Minister and Madame Dedel, the

Napier infuses dread among the native inhabitants of the banks of the Indus, and terinination of the Council, reports of resignations circulated in the Chamber. Danish Minister and Countess Reventlow, the Marquis Lisboa, Baron Moncorvo,

of the five rivers of the Punjaub; he is called by them Sheitanka bhaee, "the The Independance is inore explicit : it announces that two Cabinet Conncils were the Russian Minister and Baroness Brunow, Baron and Baroness Rehausen

Devil's brother." His troops expected to be in movement towards the enemy's held-one at the Minister of the Interior's, the other at the Palace, at which the

Baron Koller, Count Potocki, Mrs. M'Lane, the Earl of Lincoln, Lord Forester

frontiers on the 16th of February. &c., constituted the circle. King presided- the subject of discussion in both being the project of law on

The latest intelligence from une Bombay troops in this expedition describes secondary instruction. It adds in a Postscript--it is attirmed that the Council,

The MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.- On Friday (last week), Colonel Tynte, of

them as in the highest spirits, for they look forward to victory for themselves, not being able to agree, all the Ministers tendered their resignations to the King. Halswell House, in Somersetshire, was unanimously elected Grand Master of the

and even 10 a coronet for their experienced leader. “ This state of things," says the Journal de Commerce of Antwerp, "was foreAncient and Hononrable Order of Masonic Knights Templars, as successor tu his

The late attempts to produce sedition amongst the troops and inhabitants of seen by M. Van de Weyer, and wished for by his colleagues of the Catholic party late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex. Colonel Tynte's installation will, we

Dinapore, Patna, &c., have failed, and the ringleaders have been seized and

punished the latter obeying the orders which they have received, to obtain, at any price, hear,

shortly take place. the adjournment of the question of education.”

SUDDEN DEATH IN THE STREET. --On Wednesday, Mr. W. Carter held an in

The latest intelligence from Upper Scinde states, that her Majesty's 86th Regiquest at the Fountain Tavern, Walworth-road, respecting the death of Mrs. Mary

ment had reached Roree on the 23rd of January. The Scinde Horse, under Capt. Histon, aged sixty-eight years, the widow of an artist. The deceased recently Jacob, had gone to Subzulcote, where some Bengal troops had joined them. "A IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE UNITED STATES. resided at No. 34, Frederick-place, Francis-street, Newington, and generally en

circumstance had occurred in the Sikh territory, near Bhawulpore, which it may joyed good health. On Saturlay afternoon, the deceased left home for the pur

be useful to explain. Captain Brown, the chief of the Scinde mounted police, Intelligence of a very important character has been received from the United pose or dining with her son at No. 7, Trafalgar-street, Walworth, and while on the

went about ten miles into the Sikh district in pursuit of a robber. The head of States to the Ilth ult. The Honse of Representatives has adopted a course way home she fell to the ground in Hamplon-street. in a state of insensibility. A

the village promised to surrender the robber; but, instead of doing so, he colwhich, by some, is considered almost tantamount to a declaration of war against policeman and several foot passengers rau for medical assistance, but none could

lected a number of horsemen (said to be 300), and proceeded to attack the Scinde this country. That House has passed a series of resolutions for the year's notice be obtained; they consequently conveyed her about three quarters of a mile to

police. The first volley killed three men. This proves the spirit of the Sikh of the termination of the joint occupancy of Oregon treaty, by a majority of 163 the station-house in Locksfields, where the divisional surgeon prononnced life to

authorities to the southward. Moultan was quiet; but great efforts were made to to 54 votes, only three members of the House being absent. be extinct. The Jury recorded a verdict of “Died by the visitation of God."

restore the fortifications, as a siege was expected. The following are the resolutions themselves :-* FATAL ACCIDENT AT GREENWICH.-On Monday Mr. C. J. Caritar and a jnry

An augmentation has been ordered of five regiments of irregular cavalry to the "1. Resolved by the House of Representatives of the United States of America assembled at the Pilot Tavern, East Greenwich, 1or

the purpose of inquiring into Bengal army, and of three regiments of infantry to that of Bombay. in Congress assembled, that the President of the United States cause notice to be the circumstances connected with the respective deaths of Francis Reeves, aged The Bombay Railway, or, as it is called, the Great Indian Peninsular Railway, given to the Government of Great Britain, that the convention between the 30; Thomas Berken, aged 29, and Richard Middleton, aged 29, who lost their

has been post successful. The engineers who have examined the districts United States of America and Great Britain, concerning the territory of the north- lives at Mr. Hill's chemical works, on Saturday last. Mr. Frank Clark Hills, of througlı which it is to pass into the interior, have found far more facilities for the west coast of America, west of the Stony Mountains, of the 6th August, 1827, Camberwell, said that he was a manufacturing chemist. The premises termed the undertaking than they ever expected. signed at Londoni, shall be annulled and abrogated in twelve months after giving East Greenwich works are witness's property, and were used for manufacturing

The utmost tranquillity prevails in the interior of India. said notice.

chemicals. Upon the works were two stills working into one condenser- one an “ 2. And be it further resolved, that nothing herein contained is intended to old one, and the other quite new. The latter one was completed on Saturday last.

The accounts which have reached us by this Mail fully confirm the Duke of interfere with the right and discretion of the proper authorities of the two con- By some neglect or accident, a chamber between the two stills had not been filled Wellington's generous and just defence of her Majesty's 62nd Regiment from the tracting parties to renew or pursue negotiations for an amicable settlement of the with water. It was the custom to do so, as by that means the gas generated by

stigua so hastily cast upon it by Major-General Littler It did not flinch until controversy respecting the Oregon territory." one still would ascend to the top of the water, and pass off with it cuterin, the

considerably more than half its officers and men were swept from its ranks by a The debate was closed by a speech from Mr. Adams, who persisted in the view other still. It was the place of Middleton to have seen that the water chamber

fire of the most furious and destructive description. that there was no doubt but England would in the end concede peaceably all they was kept filled. On Saturday last, witness, hearing an alarni, went to the still, required.

and found the three deceased persons therein. Knowing the deadly nature of the Among the Parliamentary papers just issued is a letter from Sir II. Hardinge The question was immediately to be brought to the test by a division in the gas, witness sent one of his men for a rope, in order that he might be held up to the Secret Committee of the India Board, dated Dec. 31, 1845, in which the Senate ; and, at the last dates from Washington, it was estimated that the reso- whilst he entered the machine to rescue the men. During the time the man was lutions would even pass that assembly by a majority of nine or ten meinbers.

Governor-General gives a clear and straightforward narrative of the events gone for a rope, a piece of string was picked np by witness, with which he entered Mr. President Polk has communirated a special message to Congress, in answer the still; but, whilst lifting one of the men, he becanie overpowered by the

which preceded a resort to arms. This letter concludes in these terins :to the demand for information as to the correspondence and state of the negotia. noxions vapour, and also full down. He was, however, picked out alive by some I have now to conclude this despatch by expressing my deep concern for the tions; and, according to this message, and its accompanying despatches, the of his men. Tie deceased had been employed in the same vessel during the loss, in the action of the 21st instant, of dat most invaluable officer, Major Ainsrican Government positively refuses to refer the question to arbitration, and week, and one ofthem bad complained of a sinell of gas. Middleton was, there- Broadfoot, my political agent for these states. He was woundeu, and thrown off declares that England has no rights whaterer in respect of Orygon. This is going fore, cautioned to keep the chamber filled. If such had been done, the accident his horse at my side, but I failed in prevailing on him to reure. lle remounted to the full extreme of his previous declaration, as made in his first message; and could not liave happened. After hearing some further evidence, the jnry retirned his horse, anú, shortly afterwards, received a mortal wound in leading on in the more determined and offensive, as coming in the shape of a rep.y to ami. the following verdiet :-“That the deceased died from inlialing sulphurated the troops against the Baitery in our front. I entertained ile biulest opinion cable and hebourable overtures from our Minister at Washington.

indrogen gas, that pscaped from a working still into xin empty one, oning to the of his abilities. Ile was second to none in this accomplistiedenie, in every Of such importance is the business now regarded, that a special vessel was neglect of Richard Middleton (decea ed) in not supplying the water to shut off the qualitication by which the political or military intes ests of the Eust India Comdespatched trom New York to England, supposed to be chartered by Mr. Paken. communication between the two stills.”

pauy could be advanced; and I shall be most gratified it, at a season of more leisure,

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Weights, &c.--Inported and Manufactured by J. TENNANT, 149, strand, London. - Mr. TenEVENING EXHIBITION - The New and Extraordinary Panorama of London by Night,

Lately published, in three vols., 8vo., £2 88.,

naut arranges Elementary Collections of Mmerals, Shells, and Fossils, to facilitate the inwith additional Atmospheric Effects, at 8, 9, and 10. The Museum, Conservatories, Swiss Cot

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN GRECIAN,

teresting Study of Mineralogy, Geology, and Cunchology, at 2, 3, 10, and 20 Guineas each. tage, &c. &c., open from 7 till half-past 10. The whole projected and designed by Mr. W. BRADWELL.

ROMAN, ITALLAN, AND GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE ;

PANKLIBANON IRON WORKS and GREAT With a CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE, and a General Index: illustrated by Fifteen Hundred

WESTERN EMPORIUM for STOVE GRATES, kitchen ranges, fenders, fire-irons, ACRED

Examples, Fac-similes of Inscriptions, &c. CONCERTS, CROSBY HALL, BISHOPSGATE.

general furnishing ironmongery, tin and copper, iron and best tin cooking Vessels, best Sher

In a few days wiil be published, in One Volume, 12mo., FOURTH SERIES. SIXTH AND LAST CONCERT, FRIDAY, MARCH 13th

Held plate and table cutlery, japanned trays, tea urus, ornamental iron and wine works, for A GLOSSARY OF TERMS

verandas, lawns, &c., flower stands. Every article is warranted, and marked at the lowest Part I.- Anthem, "O sing unto the Lord," Purcell; Misses Rainforth and Dolby, " The Woodbird's Song of Praisc," Reissiger; Air, Mr. J. A. Novello; Miss Dolby, with Chorus, “In

USED IN GRECIAN, ROMAN, ITALIAN, AND GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE.

prices in plain tigures for cash. Adjoining the Royal Bazaar, 58, Baker-street, Portman-square Swetest Harmony," Handel; Miss Rainforth, "Nature Blessing Showers," Kücken; Misses

ABRIDGED. Rainfurth and Dalby, vessrs. Lockey and J. A. Novello, " 0, God, Thy Goodness," Beethoven;

The Third Edition, revised and enlarged, 12mo., 53.,
Miss Dolby and Mr. Lockey, with Chorus, “ God, my Shepherd," Marcello; Mr. Lockey, ANGLICAN CHURCH ARCHITECTURE ;

New Patent Detector Locks give perfect security from false keys and picklocks, and "Parting," Mend-lasohn; Motett, " 0, God, When Thou Appearest," Mozart. Pari 11.--Organ

also give immediate notice of any attempt to open them. Chubb's Patent Fire-proof Saten,

With some Remarks upon Ecclesiastical Furniture. Solo: Mr. J. A. Novello, with distant Chorus, " The 1!ymn shall be Sung," Dr. Chard; M14

Bookcases, Chents, &c. ; strong Japan Cash Boxen, and Deed Boxes, of all sizes, titted with

By JAMES BARR, Architect. Dolby, "To Thee, 0, God," Weiss; Corale, " With Glory Clad," H.R.H. Prince Albert: Messrs.

the Detector Locks.-C. CHUBB and SOX, 57, St. Paul's Churchyard,

Illustrated by One Hundred and Thirty Examples. Lockey and J. A. Novello, “The Future," Kalliwoda; Mr Lockey, "It is the Sabbath Day,"

Oxford : JOHN HENRY PARKER. London: D. BOGUE, Fleet-street. Krutzer; Miss Rainforth, with Chorus, "Sound the Luud Timbrel," Avison; Miss Dolby.

E LEGANT FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS.-JEREMIAH * Vital Spark," Schubert; Chorus, landel. The Organ by Miss Mounsey. To commence at

EVANS and Co. beg leave to call the attention of the nobility and gentry to their novel Hall-past Seven and terminate before ten, Tickets, 29. 60.

and clegant STOCK of FENDERS and FIRE-IRONS, manufactured of every description of

pelttern, including the Gothic, French, Elizabethan, Greciat, ac. They have also jusi introLOVE, THE POLYPHONIST.- VENTRILOQUISM

EAR, THROAT, and VOCAL ORGANS, Sackvilli-street, Piccadilly:-Mr. YEARS- duced several splendid stoves en suite.- Manufactory and Furnishing Ironmongery Show LEY'S PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION of the PATHOLOGY and OPERATIVE SURGERY Rooms, 33, King William-street, London-bridge.

of the Throat, Pulate, Nose, and Ear, will re-commence on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, at MAKCH 11, (On FRIDAY, 13, no performance, on account of a pre-engagement of the Hall,)

One o'Chuck, at his residence, 15, Saville-row Free to Medical Meu, on presenting their air. Love will present, for the first time, an Historical and Philosophical Lecture on the Occult Powers of the Human Voice and its Contributary Organs. After which, A Trip to Hamburgh; cards, and to students on terms which may be ascertained of Mr. Yearsley, between the

well known in most parts of the world, and esteemed for their durability and lwauty of hours of Eleven and Two u'Clock. Mr. Roberts, the Welsh llarpist; Love's Lenten Lucubrations, and other Entertainments.

workmanship: They retain the hair till quite worn out, are made of every degree of hardness

und variety of shape to the extent of Hearly 100 sorts, including those recommended by the Begin at Eight. Admission, 25.; Gal., Is. ** On TITURSDAY, MARCH 12, Mr. Love will appear at the LITERARY INSTITUTION

principal dentists of our day, and are sold at the usual price of 1s. each, or by fri for thirteen 17, EDWARD-STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE.

ACTING KITCHEN RANGES continue to maintain their superiority over all others. stanups. -Prout's Brush and Comb Manufuctory, 229, Strand, London, seven houses west of On TUESDAY, MARCH 10, at the LITERARY INSTITUTION, FULHAM.

They are adapted fur roasting, boiling, steaming, and baking in the lant manner, and yield a Temple-bar. Established 40 years. On FRIDAY, MARCII 13, at the SIIRE TLALL, HERTFORD,

constant wopply of hot water, and are constructed on economical principles, with open fires, On MONDAY, MARCH 16, at the ASSEMBLY ROONS, ROMFORD. which may la contracted or extended at pleasure, and are not liable to produce the unwhole

** "TIS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD." some smell and great destruction of fuci inseparable from the close shut-p rangu. Every On MONDAY, MARCH 23, at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, PECKHAM.

POUND.— The prostrated article for the kitchen in copper, ir, and blck. tin-JEREMIALI EVANS and Co., stovegrate makers and furnishing ironmongers, 33, King William-street, London-bridge.

state of the Share Market and the deurness of money. the City, have produced their

effects. Merchants are compelled to sucritice their communer »rts of Teas. Ilow lon, this XOW OPEN, with a highly interesting EXHIBITION, representing the Castle and ALDNESS REMOVED and PREVENTED.-THE POM. depression may last becomes a question; but, whilst it does conmue, the public must have the Town of Heidelberg (formerly the Residence of the Electors Palatine of the Rhine), under the various aspects of winter and summer, mid-day and evening, and the exterior view of the

MADS DEPURATIVE, invented by a Physician of the highest celebrity, will in all in

benefit of it. The 6 lb. bug of Black Tea is now, therefore, Fifteen Shillings.-East ludia Cutbedral of Notre Dame at Paris, as wen at sunset and by moonlight, and which has been stances restore the Hair, so long as vitality remains in the bulb trum which it springs. It is

Tea Company's Offices, 9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard. Ho universally admired. Both pictures are painted by Le Chevalier Renoux. -Open from Ten till Five. Admittance to view both pictures-Saloon, 1s.; stalls, 2s., as heretofore.

exists. Manufactured and sold by KIGGE, BROCKBANK, and RIGGE, Perfumers to the Queen, 35, New Bond-street, London; and 5, East-street, Brighton. Price 23., 45., 6., and 10s

Keepers, and Large Consumers, suppliod with Tea at the Wholesale Price, for Cash.

Black...... 2. Nd. 3. 00. 3. 4. .. 38. Bxl... 4s. Ou... 4s. 4d. .. 4. 8. .. 5s. per pot.

Green....... 3s. 4d. .. 38. 8. ..4s. Od... 49. 10. .. bs. Od.
The Balsamic

Colee.......

Properties of terest at the present moment, there is exhibiting at the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC IX

9d. 104. .. lo. 04. .. ls. 24. .. ls. 1d. .. Is. 64. .. ls 8d. STITUTIOX, PORTARITS of the most distinguished MEN both in the SIKII ARMY and ROWLAND'S KALYDOR purify the skin of all Eruptive Minladies, Freckles, 'Tan, and

One pound and upwards sent to any part of town.
GOVERNMENT of LAHORE, taken by a Lady of rank, distinguished in the Fine Arts, during
Discolourations, producing a healthy freshness and transparency of Complexion, and un ad-

MANSELL and Co., 2, Bucklersbury, Cheapside. ber residence in India. By means of the OPAQUE MICROSCOPE these interesting I'ortraits mired suitnees and delicacy of the lands, Arms, and Sock. Its purifying and refreshing pro

Country orders for 61b. of Tea and upwards delivered free of carriage to any part of the are on a magnificent scale. Mornings, at Half-133t Four v'Clock; Evening, at a Quarter to parties live obtained its exclusive selection by the Court and Royal Family of Great Britain,

kingdom.
Ten. The LECTURES include those on ASTRONOMY, during Lent, on Mondays, Wednes- and those of the Continent of Europe, together with the elite of the Aristocracy and Haute days, and Fridays; COLEMAN'S WORKING MODEL Ascending and Descending Inclined

Volée.-*** The words " ROWLAND'S KALYDOR," are on the wrappar of each Genuine Plans, &c., &c., &c. Admission, 1s.; Schools, Half-price. Bottle. Price 18 6d. and 8s. 60. per bottle. All others are I RAUDULENT IMITATIOXS !

Berners-Street, Oxford-street, continues to supply the loe9 of Teeth, without springs or

wires, upon his new System of Suf-Adhesion, which has procured him such universal appro

ROW. tation, and is recommended by numerous Physicians as being the most ingenious system of Vocal Pioces for a Shilling, in neat wrapper, or separately, in four Threepenny Sheets,

LAND'S MACASSAR OIL nourish the hair in its embryo state, accelerate its growth,

supplying Artificial Teeth hitherto invented. They adapt themselves over the most tender exactly as performed at her Majesty's Theatre; with English songs, by George Soune, A.B., sustain it in maturity, and continue the possession of healthy vigour, silky softness, and

mums, or remaining stumps, without causing the least pain, rendering the operation of exand the Overture, entire, for sixpence, in THE MUSICAL TREASURY, weekly Miscellany luxurious redundancy, to the latest period of human lite. Gerial and purifying, it dispels all

tracting quite unnecessary. He also begs to invite those not liking to undergo any painful of Pianoforte Music, in full folio size.-" We cannot but rec)nimend it; for, while it possesses scurt' and impurity, and renders the use of the fine comb unnecessary. Beware of SPURIOUS

wration, is practised by most members of the profession, to adopt his painless yet eflectivo the me'rit of cheapness, it has the still greater merit of bin strictly correct."-Vide The IMITATIONS!!! The genuine article has the words "Rwland's Macassar Oil" on the

system, which is also much less expensive than others. Times, Feb. 3, 1846. Published by DAVIDSON, Water-street, leading from Blackfriars-bridge

wrappr. Price, 3s. 61. ; 78.; Family bottles (equal o 4 small), 10s. 60.; and double that towards the Temple. Hold als at 47, Centre-avenue, Hungerforil-market. Lists, gratis, of size, 21s. per bottle. Sold at 20, Hatiun-garden, London, and by all Cheinists and Perfumers.

No. 5, PALL MALL, EAST. (PARSEY, PATENTEE.) aboya 200 other pianoforte pieces, vocal and instrumental, in the like elegant style of printing,

With reference to numerous inquiries inade by Applicants for Shares in this Company as to including fifty-five of the renowned songs of llenry Russell.

TIIE STOCK OF A FRENCII MANUFACTURER.

the extent of their liability, the Directors feel that the number of shares already tabi'll justi. Just Published, 1700 yards of Fancy Silks for the spring, at ls. 101. per yard.

ties them in stating that no further call beyond the Depsit ut £l. Is. per Shure will be made.

The Working Blodel is in orativn, and open to public inspection, at the Oflices of the Conse
REVIEW, 750 yards of Rich Black and Fancy Silks, at 28.7d. per yard. NO. LXXXVIII, for MARCH.

1900 yards of very Rich Fancy French Ducapes, at 3. 6.1. per yard.

jany, No 5, l'all Jall, East, between Eleveu anu Four daily, where Prospectuses and Forms 600 yards of the Richest White French Pou de Soies and Gro D'Afriques, for Court Trains,

of Application for Shares may be hud.

By Order, COXTENTS:

1. E. AUSTIN, Secretary. 1. THE BRITISH SOLDIER-MILITARY TRAINING,

or Evening and Dinner Dresses, at 3s. 64.

And about 690 yards of very superb White Satins, and Watered Silks at 58. 9d. per yard- 2. HISTORICAL ROMANCE. 3. MEDICAL POLICE.

cost the manufacturer 8s. 60. making.
Also, 10 Pieces of Black Watered silks and Satins, very rich, at 6s. 6d. per yard.

ranteed to exclude any rain whatever. --The established reputation of these garments 4. DALTON.

Address, KIXG and SHEATH, 264, Regent-street.

has been so long and universally admitted, that continuing thus to noticu them would be un5. TRANSFER OF LANDED PROPERTY. Ladies residing in the Country, supplied with Patterns as usual, Free of Expense.

necessary, were it not that their well-known extensive sule is continually producing fresh 6. AFFAIRS OF NEW ZEALAND. With Map.

atumpts to mislead. For quality and style, efficiency, respectability, and real economy, th... 7. ABOLITION OF PROTECTION-STATE OF PARTIES.

UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATROXAGE OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY most convenient and admired gardents are umuestionalily still unrivalled.--An extensive 8. CRITICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

THE QUEEX.

variety in Lamas and other new materials, manufactured exciusively for W. B., for the present GEORGE LUXFORD, I, Whitefriars-street, Fleet-street.

SCHOLi, now rady, or made to order at a day's notice (Price 338, to js.) only by W. BERDOF,

Tuilor, Over-Cuat Maker, and Waterproofer, 69, Curuhill (North Side).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, This Day is Published,

13, WATERLOO-I'LACE, LONDON. The THIRD EDITION of No. I., price 2s. 61., with 33 Woodcuts, and Three Etching, by the

DIRECTORS.

and MACGREGOR, General Lithographers, beg to call attention to a peculiar feature Rev. J. L. PETIT. Lieut.-Col. Sir Froderick Smith, K.H., Major-Gen. Taylor, C.B., E.I.C.S.

in their system of conducting business; namely, their having a large and pwrmanent stattf Chairman. Major-Gen. Edward Wynyard, C.B.

Assistants, in all the varied departments of the Art, ON THE PREMSES; which arrangement, Col. Sir William Gossett, G.B., K.C.H., Major-ljen. Arnold, K.M., R.L.

Published under the direction of the CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF

Deputy Chainnan. Major-Gen. Cleiland, E.I.C.S.

they submit, gives a force and ett-et to immediate production unattainable by other beans, TUE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.

anii which is obviously of great advantage to those who may require their services, indepen. Admiral the Right Hon. Sir G. Cockburn, Licut.-Col. H. Hanmer, K.II., late R.H.G. On the 31st of March will be published,

dent altogether of the excellency of their work.-London Establishment, Saville House, G.C.B., M.P., Lord of the Admiralty.

Lieut. Col. Purchas, E.I.C.S.
THE SECOND VOLUME, price 119. cloth. Major-Gen, Sir J. Cockhurn, Bt., G.C.H. Bujor Shadwell Clerke, K.H., F.R.S.

Leicester-quare; Liverpool Establishinent, 19, Fenwick-street; Glæruw Establishment, 37,
Also, a SECOND EDITION of the FIRST VOLUME.

Buchanau-street-VACANCIES for TWO PUPILS ; one in the Writing, the other in this Gen. Sır Thos. Bradford, G.C.B., G.C.H. Archibald Hair, Esq., M.D., late R.H.G.

Preparing for Publication,

Artistical Department. Major-Gen. Sir P. Ress, G.C.M.G., K.C.H. Capt. Melville Grindlay, E.1., Army Agent.

PROCEEDINGS of the ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, Leut-fien sir P. W. Nulcaster, K.C.H. Capt. William Lancey P.E.

At their Meeting at Winchester in September, 1845; including

YLPHIDE PARASOLS from 5s.6d. each.—Encouraged by Lieut.-Gen. Sir John Gardiner, K.C.B,

William Chard, Esq., Navy Agent.
THE .
Major-Gen. Sir II. D. Rus, K.C.B., R.A. James Sugent Daniell, Esq.

the great and increasing patronage this Parasol continues to receive from the Public
By PROFESSER WILLIS.
ACTUARY-JOUX FINLAISOX, Esq., the Government Calculator.

the Patentees have made arrangements, by which it may be procured this season of all Drapers Lately published, under the direction of the SAME COMMITTEE, 8vo., price 10s. 6d., Assurances are granted upon the Lives of Persons in EVERY station of Life, and for every

and larasol Dealers in the Kingdom, from 55. 6d. upwards. The Sylphide (admitted to be the with 52 Woodcuts, part of the World, upon particularly favourable terms.

most elegant l'arasol of the day) is made in every variety of sand material, and is warPersons assured in this Ottice may change from one country to another, without forfeiting

ranited not to get out of order. THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY of CANTERBURY

To guard against the numerous imitations its success has given their Policies.

rise to, ladies are requested to observe that they are all stamped "Sylphide, l'utent." W. and CATHEDRAL, By PROFESSOR WILLIS. A Bonus, amounting to 30 per Cent. on the actual value of the Policies, was apportiuned to

J. SANGSTER, Patentees, 140, Regent-street, 91, Fleet-street, and 10, Royal Exchange. London: Longman and Co.; W. Pickerins; and G. Bell. Oxford: J. H. Parker.

the Assured at the First Sepwnial Mleuting, held in the year 1844. Cambridge: Deightons.

JOSEPH C. BRETTELL Socretary.

between HALL and ALLAX hain, been DISSOLVED, their magnificent and unri13, Great Marlborough-street, March 7. COLBURN'S

ELF MEASUREMENT-GREAT ACCOMMODATION.- Tuled STOCK-comprising every variety in Foreign and British Silks and satins, Lyons and NEW PUBLICATIONS.

The following Directions will ensure an exact Fit, and will be found a most convenient

Paisley Shawls, every novelty in Blantles and Fancy Dress, the most fashionable shades in

French Jerinoes, Coburg ami Orleans Cloths, a splendid selection of Lacon, Kibbins, Flowers, I. accomm xlation. The measure may be taken with a piece of tape, and reduced into inches,

Muslin Coilars, Hosiery, and Gloves, with the very best makes ot' Taurily Lim, Scotinys, CONFESSIONS OF A PRETTY WOMAN.

stating the height of person, and if any peculiarity in figure; also whether taken over a Coat. By Miss PARDOE, authoress of "The City of the Sultan," &c., 3 vols. (Just ready.)

Damask Cloths, Calicoes, Sc. &c.-is now bein; SOLD OFF by the remaining partnern, Mi,

Allan and Mr. Ritchie, regardless or the original cont. Such an opportunity of purchasing the II.

COATS, VESTS, &c.

Inches.

TROUSERS.
THE SIXTH VOLUME OF THE NELSON LETTERS AND DISPATCHES, 8vo.

Inches. richest and most modern gends at less than half their value has never before occurred. From Xeck seam, not including Col-

From top of Trousers to bottom

Waterloo House, 90, 70, and 71, St. Paul's Churchyard. III.

lar, to Hip Buttons

from under the legs to bottom of THE ROBERTSES ON THEIR TRAVELS.

From Hip Butions to Bottom of

Trousus By Mrs. TROLLOPE, 3 vols.

VENERAL CEMETERY, KENSAL-GREEN, HARROW- Skirt

size round top of Thigh (right' IV.

From centre of Back to Elbow joint
Size round Call

ROAD.--The New MONUMENTAL CHAMBERS are completely FINISHED, for the PEERS AND PARVENUS.

Continued to length of Sleeve ut

Ditto Waist
A Novel By Mrs. GORE, 3 vols.

reption of Statues and Monuments of value, under cover, where they will be as secure from Wrist Dittof Hips

acciilent and weather as is erected in a Cathodral Church. His late Royal Highness tbe Duke V. THE Size roun'l top of Arm

of Sussex is interrcu in this Cemetery, as are also many deceased members of the Nobility. NEW TIMO N. A ROMANCE OF LONDON..

Size round Cheet under the Coat

HAT.

The Chaunlars can be vieweil from Ten till durk.
Complete in One Volume, Price 6s.
"One of the most remarkable poems of the present generation. It augurs a resuscitation

Size round Waist under the Coat
Measure size round the Head

The charge for an interment in the Pullie Vault, contiguous to the £ . d.

Monumental Chambers, is of our bardic glories."-Sun.

4 40 READY MADE.

MADE TO MEASURE.
£ $d
£ 8 d

10 10 0 VI. Beaver Taglionis

Private Catacomb under Colonnado 86 Winter Coats, in every style and

Cumuou Interment in the Cemetery

150
ALGERIA AND TUNIS IN 1815.
Beaver Chesterfields or Codringtons 0 10 6 shape, handsomely trimmed

15 0
Private (irave in perpetuity

3 3 0 By Capt. J. CLARK KENNEDY, 10th Royal Irish. An Account of a Journey made through

D'Orsay's, thol's, Pembroke, and

Milleci Cath Great Coats, Velvet Col- lar and Cuff

Any further infornativu may be obtainou at 9., Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, or at the
every description of Winter Coats 150
the Two Regencies buy

1 12 0

Tweed wir Boys' Winter Coats in every style,

Cemetery.

G. W. H. CROFT, Secretary. VISCOUNT FIELDING and CAPI. KEXXEDY.

018 6 from

08 6 Tweed Trousers (Just Ready.) ? vols., with Illustrations, 21$. bound,

0 8 6 HENRY COLBURX, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Winter Trousers, lined

0 4 6 Winter Trousers, in all the New Winter doeskin 0 10 6 Parterns

0 12 0

Pain in the Stomach and Ilead.-The extraordinary success that has attended the use NEW PERIODICIL WORK, IX COURSE OF PUBLICATION.

Dresy Couts, edged 1 0 0 Duskin Trousers

0 10 6

of these Pills in Leicestershire and the adjoining counties, for the last twenty years, and the 150. Bestur Dress Trousers

16 0
MISCELLANY OF Fruck Coats, edged

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.. 0 2 6 Best Quality Made

? 15 0 CHAMBERS.-The design of these Tracey is to bring all the aids of literature to bear on the

Liver Attentions, Pains in the Head, Depression of Spirits, they will be found invaluable ; in Beynllussar and Tunic Suits 018 6 Frock Coats

113 6 cultivation of the feeling and understanding of the people--to impress correct views on im

shurt, als i Family Aperient Merlicine, they may always be resorted to with safety and success. Winter Trousers 0 3 0 Best Quality Made

3 3 0 -Preparou only by j. M. uod G. TEEAR, lluinimorstun-gate, Leicestor. Wholesale London portant moral and social questions to cheer the incins and despunting by the relation of Winter Vests

0 16 Casboere Vests

0 8 0

Agents:-Messrs. LANOTON BROTHERS, and SCOTT, 225 and 226, Lpper Thames-street. Sold * ori wu from the ima ination of ppular writers and to roust the faney, by descriptions of

Satin, Plain, or Fancy Vests

0 12 0 Intersting foreign selles; in shurt, to furnish an unobtrusive friend and guide, a lively tireside

in bwxos at 10 d. and Is. 9. each. Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits

16 0 com niun, as far as that object can be attained through the instrumentality of books.

Boys' Great Coats

0 14 0 That no clutacle to the extensive ditlisival of these Tracts may present itself in the way of

ABBURN'S OIL and PILLS, for Rheumatism, Gout Pains, price, they arised weehly at a Penny (32 pages), and occasionally at a Halpenny ( 16

MOUNXING to any extent at Five Minutes' Notice.

Paralysis, Spinal Affections.--Extract of a letter from the Rev G. L. Burze, to Mr. pics with ilusirative engraving in wood. For those who may prefer them in a more com

IMPORTANT.-Any article purchased or ordered, it not approved of, exchanged, or the money Cabburn:-- Sir, I lioru with send you a post oriler for nine bottles of your . Having expelatform, they are niso ist in lonthiy l'arts at Fivepener, and in Volumes at One Shilling returned.

rienced its beneficial effects in a variety of can** wherein I have been applied to by persons OBSERVE-E. YOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Outfitters, and alliclod with rhumatism, jains in their liuds, leal, face, and toth-sche, silon fuilins op on are in course of weekly pubication. The Editors need hardly ada, that, engaged in what General Warehousinen.

success, I lave been induced to purchase this quantity, with a vin etapplying it to the riller is to them a lemmar of live as well as of business, no pains will be spare to insure the con

CAUTION.-E. JOSES and SON are obliged to guard the public against imposition, having of other por individuals who may bereafter las similarly witlicted. If the inhabitants of this tinued accrpitalility of these boks of general instruction and entertainment.--Published by

learned that the untradesman-like falschoi of being connected with them, or it is the same locality were aware of the valuable properties of your oil, the sale would be still more exten

concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no con- siva. I am, Sir, yours, &c., GEORGE LAWRENCE BURGE, Cathrlic pastor of Foxcota, Shiptun: Amaru-corteer, London; and James M'Glashan, 21, D'Olier-street, Dublin. Sold by all

nection with any other house in or out of london; and thuso who desire genuine Cheap On-Stour, Warwickshire." The oil may be had, in bottles, at 23. 9d., 15. 6., 11s., 22., and thu Cluthing, should (to prevent dissappointment, &c.) call at, or send to, 151, Minories, or 86, pills, in boxes, 1s. lju, 28. 9., at Mr. Cabburu's Dispensary, No. 1, King's-cross, london; and Alugute, opposite the Church.

of all putent medicine vendors.

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would repay their evil with good, and was determined to make inhabitants of Siedlce, the greater part withont arms, attacked the garrison,

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. them happy again “ against their own wills : " he then continued :

which it surprised. The letter gives no further details, except that two sol-
diers were killed, together with a Jew. Prince Paskewitch ordered numerous

FRANCE.
"you have now to choose between two courses, either to persist in
arrests at Warsaw, and on several points of Poland. The inhabitants of Warsaw

The Paris papers exhibit a vast degree of excitement at the news of the Polish your delusions of an independent Poland, or to live peacefully as remained in indescribable agony in consequence of reports of partial insurrections

insurrection. The subject appears to have absorbed almost every other topic. faithful subjects of my Government. If you do persist in those in Gallicia and in the Duchy of Posen. The Leipsic Gazette says that even the dreams of independence, of popular liberty, and other such empty women have taken up arms, and may be seen riding on horseback through the

A great many Polish refugees reside in Paris, and there is considerable sympathy

with the cause of Polish independence, but the papers generally appear to con streets. Moreover, the Provisional Government has proclaimed the abolition of visions, I tell you, you will only prepare for yourselves great mis

sider the present manifestation as a hopeless and desperate one. serfdom, and the respect of property ; it maintains order, and delivers passports fortunes. I have built a citadel here, and I now warn you, that on

News had been received in Paris from Algiers to the 3rd instant, inclusive, to those who demand them General Chlopicki, who resided, since the year 1831,

from which it appears that Marshal Bugeaud had again, and, as usual, unexpectthe first revolt, I will raze Warsaw to the ground, and I will not in Cracow, refused to place himself at the head of the insurgents, and had pro

edly, been obliged to proceed in pursuit of Abd-el-Kader, who, so far from allox. be the one to suffer it to be built again. It pains me to be obliged to ceeded first to Breslau, and subsequently to Dresden. It may be recollected that

ing the French to repose after their late fatigues and losses, thus forces them to General Chlopicki, appointed dictator during the last war in Poland, commanded

commence a new campaign. address you in this manner ; but what I say is for your own good. the national army at Grochow, where he was wounded. It is to be remarked that The Akhbar states that the last accounts from Oran were very satisfactory. It rests with you to cause the past to be forgotten ; it can only be the Provisional Government orders that the eagles and standards of Prussia shall

The tribes who had taken part in the last insurrection, had suffered so much, effected by your good conduct, and your attachment to my be respected, and they declare, it is said, that they will surrender the city to tho

that it was not probable they wonld revolt again for a long time. They had lost Count of Brandebourg. The insurgents propose to form, as quickly as possible, Government.” He then states he is aware that a correspondence free corps, to spread themselves through the provinces of Ancient Poland.

their horses, and were short of corn. The same journal has the following from

Mascara, dated the 25th ult. :is still kept up with foreign countries, and that “bad writings “VIENNA, March 1.--Intelligence has been received from Wadowicz that the

“In conseqnence of the sudden appearance of Abd-el-Kader in the east of our are introduced, and that attempts are made to corrupt the minds insurgents who had taken possession of Wieliczka.

Austrian troops stationed at Bochnia, attacked with complete success the Cracow

The imperial troops were

possessions, all the columns of the province of Algiers have been directed towards of the people;” but that, since the best police in the world would joined by numerous peasants. Perfect tranquillity prevailed in Lemberg. The

that point. The Governor-General has been forced, in order to cover the long

opening which their movement occasioned in the central line of the Tell, to call be unable to watch such a frontier as theirs,” he expects they will junction of the Artstrian corps commanded by General Collin with the Prussian from the province of Algiers the column of Colonel Pellisier, which is now watchaid the police in that duty, to guard against the evil. He thus troops had been effected.

ing the pass of Boghar, and that commanded by Colonel Renaud, which is in

"PODGORZE, Feb. 27.-Yesterday afternoon General Collin marched towards concludes: “ Amid all the disturbances that have agitated Europe, this town from Wadowicz, with five companies of the Schwelling infantry, a bat

observation of the country beyond the sources of the Cheliff.”.

The Chamber of Deputies has decided on the proposition of M. de St. in the midst of all the theories that have shaken the fabric of social talion of the Furstenworth infantry, a corps of militia, a squadron of imperial

Priest for the conversion of the Five per Cents. That hon. member entered order, Russia alone has remained strong and unmoved; it is a chevaux legers, and half a battery. He arrived in front of this place at six this

at great length into the necessity of the measure, and contended that the real happiness to belong to such a land, and to enjoy its protection.” | whence they fired on the Austrian troops as they stormed the place. After a evening. The insurgents occupied the first floors of the houses and the barracks,

arguments used by the Government against it, on the ground of the present mo

ment not being opportune for its adoption, were not well founded. On the conMankind are evidently most perverse in their insensibility to their short resistance, the former abandoned their posts, and hastened over the bridge

trary, he maintained that the tranquillity of the country, and the improvement in own good; the Poles, at least, cannot see the “real blessing” of to Cracow. Several lives were lost. General Collin was afterwards attacked by

her commerce were strong arguments in favour of its immediate adoption. Russian protection, and have done and are doing all they can to another body of Cracow insurgents, whom he repuised with the loss of 80 killed

After a discussion the Chamber divided when there appeared for the postponeor taken prisoners. Several additional troops are expected here to-morrow. escape from it. Since that time, a whole generation has grown up;

ment of the motion, 145 ; againt it, 201. Leave was then given to take the Lieutenant-Colonel Benedette, at the head of the faithful armed peasants, attacked

proposition into consideration, after which the Chamber adjourned. youths have become men, and men have ripened to maturity, in with effect the insurgents, who have already been repulsed beyond Wieliczka."

The Opposition papers of Tuesday speak of the decision as an important check the daily and hourly suffering of an irksome tyranny, that keeps as to leave them no chance of success. The Debats has the following apparently au

According to a later number of the Debats, the position of the inyurgents was such

to the Ministry. It can, however, hardly be considered so, as the Chamber has, watch on every word and action; makes impossible—at least, verythentic sketch of the position of affairs. “It will be recollected,” says the Débats,

upon previous occasions, exhibited its concurrence with the views of the Finance

Minister. difficult—all correspondence abroad, and dangerous all interchange " that General Collin, driven from Cracow by the insurgents, retired in the first

The National of Tuesday has a curious paragraph, indicative of the feeling on of thought at home; the Poles are a lively and impulsive race, and instance to Podgorze, and afterwards to Wadowicz, where he took up a position.

the part of the Goverument, that sympathy with the Poles might lead to some to them this leaden despotism is doubly oppressive. Is it any Vistula, passed the river at a short distance from Cracow, and invaded Gallicia.

A body of the insurgents having destroyed part of the bridge of boats across the untoward demonstration. That paper says :-“The pit of the Opera presented, wonder they try to shake off the yoke! Then there are other and They then marched towards Bochnia and Wieliczka, and took possession of the

last night, a most extraordinary aspect, from its containing 150, if not 200, police

agents, filling one half of the seats. The Government, having reeeived införinamore material evils; they are taxed, not to their national revenue, salt-mines in that neighbourhood, which form one of the principal resources of

tion that it was intended to call for the performance of the Marseillaise,' or the but to the general expenses of the whole empire; they are subject expecting to find a general rising of the people. Another body of the insurgents, possible means for preventing this manifestation of opinion. After the tirst act the Austrian Government. They afterwards advanced into the circle of Tarnow,

• Cracovienne,' had given instructions to the Prefect of Police to take every to a heavy conscription, which sends her children to feed the after having repaired the bridge, occupied Podgorze, and tried to propagate the Russian armies; they must not speak their native tongue, nor insurrection. It will also be recollected that a sanguinary struggle took place but the agents drowned the cry, by shouting, “ La Pièce! La Pièce !' and the

of 'Lucie' was over, a portion of the audience cried out for the Marseilla ise,' worship in the church of their forefathers. How intense must be between the nobles and the peasantry in the circle of Tarnow. The latter re

orchestra commenced the introduction of the second act. At this time a detach. the spirit of nationality that can survive all the means that bound tempting to persuade them to revolt, and massacred the greater part of them. cipal Guards took up their station in the court-yard next the Rue Grange Batemaining faithful to the Austrian Government, attacked their lords, who were at

ment of Sergens de Ville collected near the entrance, and a squadron of Mu ni less power can apply to such inhuman ends! In the midst of all this, After this unexpected success, Colonel Benedetti, principal officer attached to the

liere. After the second act was over, the cries for the · Marseillaise' were renewed, their physical condition decays; the continual watch kept on

staff of Gen. Reisi, Commander of the army of Gallicia, immediately organised the and received with the same opposition as before by the police agents. Upon this, the frontiers impedes trade; that which was formerly carried on peasantry in military array, which had shown such a determined opposition to the

a party of Sergens de Ville entered the pit, and took out three of the most voci. insurgents. He formed them into platoons, which he placed under the command with the interior of Russia itself is almost destroyed ;

ferous of the young men, and conducted them to the Corps de Garde in the of officers chosen from the regular army. The insurgents, after having occupied

vestibule." flourishing towns on the frontiers of Prussia, which feel Wieliczka, situated two leagues from Podgorze, advanced to Gdow upon the most these impediments on commerce, are fast decaying; the Bochnia road. It was at this place that the first engagement between the insur

COURT AND HAUT TON. gents and the peasants, commanded by Colonel Benedetti, took place. That enmanufacturers whom the spirit of enterprise induced to emigrate gagement terminated in the retreat of part of the insurgents in the direction of from Germany to Poland, have transferred themselves to Russia; Wieliczka and Podgorze. General Collin, who had received some reinforce- THE COURT AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT.-Her Majesty, Prince Albert, and the throughout the kingdom poverty is spreading more and more

ments, took advantage of that circumstance, and on the 27th marched upon Royal children remained at Osborne Honse during the early part of the week, through the mass of the people, and the civilization of a nation

Podgorze, which is opposite Cracow, on the right bank of the Vistula. The and the Royal party returned to town yesterday (Friday) afternoon, at half-past

insnrgents, organised in haste, and badly armed, however, made an attempt to one o'clock. sinks with its wealth till all is a scene of physical, moral and social retain possession of Podgorze. The combat on both sides was obstinate and san- Windsor, Thursday Evening.-(From our own Correspondent.)-Instructions ruin. Ten millions will never submit to these results of despotic wnndes. After two attacks, ine Austrian troops took the town, the insurgents Royal establishment

, whose services will be required at Buckingham Palace, to be

were received at the Castle this morning for the whole of the members of the protection. The faults of the old social system of Poland were

taking refuge in Cracow. Cracow is seriously menaced by General Collin, who, in town this evening, arrangements having been made for the Court to depart great enough; her aristocracy were insolent, exclusive and un- under shelter of his artillery may be enabled to cross the river either above or from Osborne House for Gosport, at half-past nine in the morning. Her Majesty, sympathising with the mass of the population; they have been below the town, whilst the insurgents can no longer easily attempt the passage Prince Albert, and the Royal family, will take luncheon at Buckingham Palace. bitterly punished for their crimes and feuds; where are they now?

Sir ROBERT PEEL AT WORTHING.—Sir Robert Peel and Lady Peel, Mr. F.

Peel, and a Gaughter of the Premier, went to Worthing last Saturday. The Truly the History of Poland is a great lesson to the whole world. they would be to the attacks of the combined troops, together with the organized

peasantry, which Colonel Benedetti has caused to be supported by detachments arrival of so distinguished a person as the Premier soon became known all over There is hope for her yet, but it lies more in the gradual operation of infantry and cavalry. General Rohr continnes to occupy the same position the town, and the utmost desire was manifested by those who had never seen the of time than in her present efforts. The neighbouring nations of

upon the frontiers of the republic of Cracow, daily receiving reinforcements from right hon. Baronet to catch a glimpse of him. The weather being very fine on

Silesia. Of the Russian troops ordered to that point, we have no news whatever. Bohemia and Hungary are advancing, and are likely yet to be the

Saturday afternoon Sir Robert Peel and his family walked by the sea-side, Thus it will be seen that this heroic but unfortunate attempt made by the Poles and through the principal streets of the town, and were the “observed of all obe seats of great and free Governments; in them she may yet find to recover their freedom and nationality must speedily be brought to a conclusion."

servers." support; Prussia will soon have enough to do with its own subjects, The latest information is of a character warrant the supposition that the MARRIAGE IN Hiru LIFE.-The nuptials of James Duff, Esq., M.P. for Bantiindignant at being so long cajoled of the freedom that has been so movement is actually at an end.

shire, son of General the Hon. Sir Alex. Duif, and heir apparent to the Earldom

The Prussian Universal Gazette of the 7th inst., states that news of a positive of Fife, and the Hon. Lady Agnes Georgina Elizabeth Hay, second duughter of often promised and so long deferred, while not even the power of character had come from Upper Silesia, according to which Cracow was on the the Earl and Countess of Erroll, are to take place on Monday next. The noble Austria will always suffice to hold the Italians in subjection. It is 3d instant occupied without resistance by Russian troops. The Austrians were bride elect is in her seventeenth year. something for the Poles to have proved that self defence is still a

expected to enter the following day. The Prussians, under the orders of Lient.. DEATH OF LADY ELIZABETH FIELDING.–Lady Elizabeth Fielding, sister to

General de Rohr, were to have passed the frontier on the 5th, and could have the Marchioness of Lansdowne, and mother of the Countess of Mount Edgecumbe, possibility.

reached Cracow on the 7th The Cologne Gazetle contains decrees and orders of expired on Thursday last, at her residence in Sackville-street, in the 73rd year of

the Provisional Government of the 24th and 26th February, but their interest is her age. Her Ladyship was danghter of the second Earl of Denbigh, and was INSURRECTION IN POLAND. absorbed by the news of the occupation of the town.

twice married ---viz., first, in 1796, to W. D. Talbot, Esq , who died in 1800; and

The Prussian Unirersal Gazette, of the 6th instant, publishes further de- secondly, in 1804, to Rear-Admiral Fielding, R.N., who died in 1837. The In part of our impression last week, we gave an account of an insurrection

tails relative to the massacre of the Polish Nobility at Tarnow, and other Countess of Mount Edgecumbe was by her Ladyship's second marriage. which had broken out in the little Republic of Cracow. The accounts since pub- localities in Gallicia, by the peasants. It appears that the peasants had lished in the German and French papers are so varied and contradictory, that it murdered indiscriminately men, women, and children, in order to obtain is difficult to ascertain the extent or consequences of the movement, but we supply the reward promised by the authorities of 10f. a-head, living or dead. In

METROPOLITAN NEWS. the small village of Dembice every inliabitant was murdered, with the exception the most complete and accurate version which has reached this country. A letter

of three. An old nobleman, Count R.., was dragged from his carriage and put to New CLUB.- A large meeting took place on Sunday, at Lord Foley's, in Gros. from Berlin, of the 28th of February, in the Times, gives the following details of death. Major Baron L. met the same fate, with his two brothers-in-law, at venor-square, to enter into arrangements for the forination of a new Club, of the origin of the insurrection :

Bochnia, because he was not dressed in his uniform. Madame de M. was mur- which the Duke of Wellington is to be one of the patrons. It appears that some “The news was bronght to the Austrian Silesian frontier on the 21st ult., by Godered ; Madame de I. was stabbed in several places, and the Countess de L. Wus

difficulties are yet to be gut over before the Club can be finally arranged. vernment authorities, who had been forced 10 fiee for their lives ; they described illtreated in the most barbarous manner. The traveller who brought this infor

THE MIDDLESEX NEW Prison.-The first stone of the new building, to be their position to have been extremely perilous, and their escape as attended with

ination to Breslau owed his life to the Governor of Tarnow, who disguised him in called " The Jiddlesex House of Detention,” will be laid during the course of great difficulty. Various bands of fugitives followed in the course of the same a military costuune, and furnished hiin with an escort to Pless. He adds that the

the ensuing month. The prison inspectors have furnished the designs. The day, who stated that the peasantry had fled in great numbers across the Prussian

situation of the country exceeds belief; the armed peasantry know no bounds, builder is under terms to complete the prison in eighteen months from the prefrontier in various places, and that much consternation prevailed. The immethey murder and pillage on all sides; they stop the stage-coaches to search for

sent time. The old prison, which has been demolished, was erected in the reign diate occasion of the present outbreak is stated to have been as follows:-On

noblemen ; but, if none are to be found, they murder the passengers, even if they of Jaines II. Wednesday, the 18th Feb., Austrian troops having marched from Podgorze upon

be women or children. At Gutoff there were so many dead bodies on the road BATTERSEA AND CHELSEA IMPROVEMENTS.-In connexion with the projected

that the ditches on either side were filled with blood. Cracow, took possession of the city, whence a detachment of twenty-five men

improvements about to be effected by the Commissioners of Wood“ and Forests, was sent to Jaworzno to arrest a priest, in whose house arms were reported to be

to which we have already referred, in the formation of a uew park and river emconcealed. This was the immediate occasion of the rising, which commenced by

Statistics of POLAND.— The following notice of the extent and population bankinent, it appears to be the intention of Government to introduce in the ringing the toscin, on hearing which signal, a crowd of insurgents, chiefly smelters

of the different provinces which constituted the ancient republic of Poland will House of Commons bills, not only to empower them to convert Battersea-fields and miners, assembled, fell upon the Austrian troops, disarmed them, and libe

be read with interest at a moment when their inhabitants are making an effort to &c., into a park, and to ettect an embankinent of the river on the Chelsea side rated 70 prisoners who were in the House of Correction. It is said that some of become independent of their present rulers. Gallicia, which now belongs to

between the bridges of Vauxhall and Battersea, but also for the construction of the employers of these misguided men have been murdered, doubtless while try.

Austria, has an extent of 1580 geographical miles, and a population of 4,797,243, a bridge, and to open the necessary approaches thereto, to cross the river beiween ing to bring them to a sense of their misconduct. The insurgent leader is said to

nearly all Poles. About 2,000,000 prosess the United Greek religion, about the the Red House and Chelsea Hospital, communicating in a line with Sloane-street, be a wood ranger in the service of the Cracow Senate. same number are Roman Catholics. There are rather more than 250,000 Schis

A further measure, involving extensive powers vested in the Commissioners of “ Accounts from Breslau, of the 22nd, state further, that the Prussian post had

matic Greeks, 30,000 Protestants, and 283,345 Jews. The republic of which Woods and Forests, will enable them to erect on the Surrey side of the river, and been stopped by the rebels, and robbed of a large sum of money, Strong de

Cracow is the capital has about 21 geographical square miles, and 145,787 in parts adjacent to the proposed Battersea New Park, villas, crescents, squares,

inliabitants. tachments of troops are being despatched to the frontiers, and couriers are scour

The territory and the town form a republic under the pro- or streets, and such other buildings and erections as may be decided upon, with ing the country in all directions. On the 22nd,

The Grand Duchy of Posen,
**** of light infantry was sent
tectorate of Austria, Russia, and Prnssia.

a view o' fully carrying out certain parts of the Report of the Commissioners apa off from Breslau towards the scene of action, by the iipper Silesian railway.

which forms part of the Prussian monarchy, has a supertices of 536 pointed to inquire into and consider the means of improving the metropolis, &c. Commotions are reported to have broken out in Russian Poland also ; though,

square geographical miles; a population of 1,290, of whom 372,789 pro- New POTATOES AT THE METROPOLITAN MARKETS.-In most of the metro

fess the Prussian Evangelical indeed, the extreme difficulty of procuring intelligence from that quarter, ren

religion, and are chietly Germans by politan markets, Covent-garden particularly, very tine new potatoes can be purders it problematical in how far such statements are deserving of credit. Ac

origin and in language. There are 783,916 Roman Catholics, who are nearly chased at the rate of 3d. to 5d. per pound, and in some instances cheaper: counts are said to have reached the Prussian Government, of very disquieting

all Poles. The Jews are in number 77,102. Prussia has also other populations MORTALITY OF THE METROPOLIS.--The Registrar-General's returns show that occurrences in Poland Proper, Volhynia, and Lithuania, in which murder, assas

of Polish origin in Silesia, and eastern and western Prussia from Dantzic to in the week ending the 7th March, 860 individuals died in the metropolis. This sination, and incendiarism, have been playing their horrible parts. A report,

the frontiers of Russia; but as they have been separated from the other Polish is the lowest amount of mortality which has been experienced during the cor too, was spread of disturbances having broken out in St. Petersburgh itself, the

people for more than a century, it is not supposed that they will take any responding weeks of the last tive years; the average of which has been 1010. details of which were more binted at, than plainly expressed ; but which were

part in the insurrection. The ancient provinces of Lithuania, White Russia, This may be partly accounted for by the ligh, and for the time of year, even alluded to as of a very grave character. The public mind is the more excited by and Samogitia, form the Russian Governments of Wilna, Witepsk, Grodno,

temperature which has prevailed--the greatest alteration of the thermometer these rumours, from the impossibility of discovering whether they stand in con

Kowno, Minsk, and Mohilew. Their population is 4,978,369. These countries having been 41.2, which was the mean temperature during Thursday (last week). nection or not with the insurrectionary plan, which most people believe to be orhave for four years been suffering irom scarcity of provisions, and the

As a consequence of the fewness of deaths, the excess of births has been unganised in Austrian, Russian, and Prussian Poland.

The nobles and
Meanwhile the arrests go
people are, therefore, in a state of great excitement.

usually great during the week : 1329 children were born; hence 469 more indion uninterruptedly in the Grand Duchy of Posen; and much importance is at.

à portion of the people are Roman Catholics; the rest, who were formerly viduals caine into the world than went ovt of it. tached to the seizure of the two brothers, Counts Ignatius and Joseph Brinski,

of the United Greek Church, have now become, by choice or force, meinbers of who are regarded as having been the soul of the conspiracy, but are now sufely

the Schisinatic Greek Church, but a great number of the peasantry have refused lodged in the Posen Citadel. to acknowledge the Russian Bishops, who were appointed to succeed their Priests.

IRELAND. There are also a few thousand Poles in the Russo-German Governments of Cour" In Cracow two ringleaders reside, who hold communication with all Gallicia by means of secret correspoudents and emissuries. In Lemberg from 60 to 80 land and Livonia. In the Ukraine and Little Russia-viz., the Governments of

MAYO ELECTION. individuals have been arrested, chiefly among the upper classes, whether nobles,

Volhynia, Kieff, Podolia, Poltawa, Kurks, &c.—the nobles profess the Roman students, or military. Government, it is said, has for some time been aware that Catholic faith, but the people now profess the same religion as the Russians. The

The contest, after a fierce struggle, closed on Saturday evening, when the gross

numbers polled stood thus :something was brewing; but the great extent of plot, and the widely spread rapopulation of these Governments, which are of great extent, amounts to eight

M'Donnell mifications, which, by drawing attention on many points, rendered it difheult to millions. What is called the kingdom of Poland, and which is under the antho

Moore

417 fix on the most important one, has hitherto been favourable to the safety of the

rity of General Paskewitch, is also of considerable extent, and has a population conspirators. The latest intelligence, however, leaves no room to doubt, that reof 4,769,790. Thus there are in

Majority

60 Gallicia

4,797,243 bellion has openly broken ont throughout all Gallicia, or will do so or in the ter

Cracow

145,787

By the above result, ihe Minister gains an adherent to his measure for the ritories of the Cracow rupublic.

1,290,187

The Grand Duchy of Posen " The engineer of the Cracow railroad brings shocking accounts, but as he has

repeal of the Corn-laws, and Mr. O'Connell adds to his supporters of the Repeal Lithuania

4,978,369

of the Union, Mr. M'Donnell being pledged to the support of both schemes. escaped with difficulty and in disguise, fear may have led him to exaggerate. His

The High Sheriff declared Joseph Miles M'Donnell, Esq., dvily elected as one of Little Russia

8,000,000 statement is, that the Cracow insurgents having succeeded in blowing up the bridge connecting the city with the Austrian side, by which all succour was cut

The Kingdom of Poland

4,769,790

the representatives for Mayo.-[Loud cheering followed this announcement.]

Mr. Moore, the defeated candidate, briefly addressed the electors. He deplored off from the Austrian troops within the city, the latter had been compelled to surrender to the rebels. That the Austrian and Russian Ambassadors in Cracow

Giving a total of

23,981,376

the occurrence at Westport, which, he said, had diminished the lustre of the vichave been murdered, and that the insurgents amount to 15,000. Such is the tale

The population of Russia is 63 millions, that of Austria 37 millions, and that of tory obtained by the Repealers—triumph which, he considered, had not been of horror that has reached us; but as all communication with Cracow is cut off, Prussia 16 millions, independently of the population of the different provinces of

achieved by constitutional means. [This alludes to a riot in which a loss of lifu

occurred, and of which we made mention in our late impression last week). ancient Poland. and the city in a complete state ot siege, it is nearly impossible to ascertain in

Mr. Dillon Browne said the victory was the greatest obtained since the Clare how far it is deserving of credit."

clection, as the Repealers had defeated the Whigs and Tories combined. The details which follow are translated from the Débats :

Sur ROBERT PEEL FOR BIRMINGHAM.-A requisition is now in progress in " It was on the 24th of February, that Prince Paskewitch received, at Warsaw, Biriningham, addressed to Sir Robert Peel, soliciting him to become a candidate THE POTATO CROP -The la accounts received in Dublin respecting the disa despatch from Baron de Steinberg, the Russian Consul at Cracow, which for the representation of that borough at the tirot election, and, so great is the ease in the potatoes are of an aflicting character. The Erening Post gives the tolannonnced to him the particulars of the insurrection in that city, and the retreat popularity of the right hon. Baronet, that there is no doubt of its being so nu- lowing extract of a letter from the Rev. W. R. Townsend, rector of Aghadda, of the Austrian troops from Cracow. He immediately gave orders for the few merously and respectably signed as to place his return beyond a doubt. diocese of Cloyne, who has taken an active und benevolent part in favour of the troops which were stationed in the province joining the republic of Cracow to THE LATE SI R. SALE.-Sir Robert Sule, the hero of Jellalabad, was, in his poor in this season of calamity. The communication is addressed to a medical march to the frontiers, and make their junction with the Austrian troops. But, boyish days, a pripil at the celebrated grammar-school at Ealing, under Dr. Ni- friend in Dublin :-" In this part of Ireland we are iu a frightful state--the humbler on the same day, a despatch from Siedice informed him that this capital of the cholas. On a pave of glass in one of the windows he had scratched his name, classes are all living on the contaminated potato. The sides of fields and gardens ancient Palatinate had been the theatre of a sanguinary collision between the which has often been an object of interest with the alumni of that establishment literally covered with rotten ones, thrown away. The detail of destruction is troops and the inhabitants. The most remarkable fact connected with this out. A curions coincidence connects this memorial and the man; the former continued endless. That employınent should be wanted for the people, while one third of break is, that it occurred precisely at the periodi fixel for a general insurrection. in safety amid school perils until a few weeks since, when, about the period of Ireland is as much waste as the words in Canada, and the rest badly cultivated It was there that the Poles, afer the battle of Buuia, whicre they made 2,000 Sir Buberi Sale's deatli, the pane Wis unfortunately broken, and thus memorial not allerdinghult labiver, is a strange unomuly."' from the county us Clare, the Kussian prisoners, were so cruelly attacked with the cholera. It appears that the aud man may be said to have perished together.,

reports are equally disheartening,

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POLICE.
THIE HORRORS OF WAR !

THE THEATRES.
On hearing the Torper grans fired at night in Londom, to celebrate the late Slaughters in
A FATHER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO MURDER HIS SON.At WORSHIP. India, and on reading the Sperches on the suject, by Members of both Houses of Par-

ADELPHI.
STREET, on Monday, Mr. John Rose, a commercial clerk, residing at No. 41, Hox- liament, on the 2nd of March, 18 16.

Hark! 'tis the booming cannon's roar, ton-square, was charged with wounding his son, a youth 15 years of age, with

Make Senates tremble, when they dare “ The Cabin Br "prod ced here on Monday, is a translation of " Le Mousse,"

Breaking the tranquil calın of Night; To take thine awful nare in vain, Intent to murder him.--Edwin Rofe, an intelligent Jad, whose hand and throat

a drama by M. Lmile Souvestre, played at the Variétés, and written for M. were bound up, stated that he resided with his father, and a brother and sister, While armed hosts their squadrons And say that Thou, GREAT GOD! wer't

Bouffie, who enacts the principal character. It is by no means a good piece of

pour, at the above address. On the night of Friday (last week) he retired to rest with

there,

its class: the incidents are somewhat hacknled, and the action can be too easily his brother, in a back room on the second floor, and, between tive and six on the To mingle in the gory fight.

anticipated.
Strengthining their arms to kill the slain !

Mademoiselle Jenny Laroche (Miss Woolgar) has, on the death of her father, following morning, was awoke by the pressure of an arm round his neck, and felt the edge of a sharp instruinent drawn across his throat. He started up, and, And can it be, that life was given

come into possession of his Guadaloupe plantations; but something being amiss observing the prisoner bending over him, with a razor in his hand, he called out, To be thus wantonly destruy'u ? That from Thy throne Thou lookedst in the proof of her birth, Monsieur Vincent (Mr. 0. Smith), a rich planter, who

down

Can Christians lift their fronts to Heav'n, “Oh, father, what are you doing? Do you intend to kill me?" and, at the same

admires her very much, determines to get hold of the estates, and this place her, time, seized the blade of the weapon, and forced it downwards, in doing which he And glory in being thus employ'd ? With joy upon the murd'rous blade; in some degree, in his power. She is, however, betrothed to Monsieur Henri received a severe laceration in the lower part of his thumb. The prisoner then

And cheered them on to seek renown

(Mr. Braid), a lieutenant in the French navy. The proofs of her birth are on the dropped the razor upon the bed, and exclaiming “Oh, God! what have I been Forbid, forbid the impious thought! By slaughtering Men whom Thou other side of the day, and a storm is rising. Julien (Madame Celeste), “ The about?" requested to examine his throat, and, on seeing that it was

Great God of Mercy! God of Grace! hast made.

Cabin Boy," volunteers to put off after them; and the first act concludes with his bleeding, burst into tears, and, kissing him and his brother, hurried out of the Whose Holy Word hath ever tanght

start, in a light boat, across the angry waters. This was very effectively managed, On meeting him at breakfast, the prisoner expressed the utmost horror at The brotherhood of all our race! 0, Blasphemy! most dark-profoundroom.

and would have appeared to even greater advantage had the drop fallen before

Could but an angel from above the act he had attempted to commit, and dressed the wounds in the throat and

the boat went through the loose canvass at the back of the scene In the second hand of the witness, neither of which were fortunately of a dangerous descrip- Can He, whose everlasting throne Descend to cast his glance around, act, Julien returns with the papers; and from them, though Jenny's birth is tion. In answer to questions from the magistrate, the witness stated that his father Is based on Justice, Truth and Love, And answer “No! for God is Love." proved, Monsieur Vincent learns that her mother was a slave, and, by, the island had been labouring for a considerable time past, under extreme mental disquie- Hear with delight the victim's groan,

law, she is one also. Herenpon she is put up to anction, and of course purchased And Carnage, Blood, and Death ap

Let hostile nations learn from Thee tude, in consequence of pecuniary embarrassment and his inability to procure

by the rich planter. Julien's agony at having been the innocent cause of this

That Man was made for nobler ends : employment. The prisoner, who appeared in a state of stupefaction, was then prove?

wretched position of affairs is intense ; when, fortunately, Largarette (Mr. Paul

To live united, happy, free-asked by the magistrate if he wished to make any observation; and he answered

Beriford), a pilot, recognises Vincent, and denounces him as a pirate. Subsein a voice almost inandible, that his mind had been for a long time filled with such

The Widow's shriek--the Orphan's tear,

To die as brothers, kindred, friends! quently, Jenny is released from all her troubles, and gives her hand to Henri. horrible images, that he was unconscious of what he did.--Mr. Broughton said it

Will these delight th' angelic throng! And after death to live again

Everybody played well - very well ; but, unfortunately, the characters were was certainly a most melancholy case, and although he entertained no doubt that And will they cease their harps to hear

too vaguely worked into the construction of the piece, and, consequently, many Snch sounds, as sweeter than their so that a heavenly crown to gain,

In purer worlds, with higher bliss; the prisoner was labouring under a species of monomania, amounting to partial

things appeared to be done without a motive. Madame Celeste's acting was, as insanity, it was his duty to commit him for trial for the attempted murder of his song?

usual, clever and marked; and Miss Woolgar played a part entirely out of her

Should be our highest aim in this. fainily. The unfortunate gentleman, however, contrived to elude the vigilance of

line very gracefully. Mr. O. Smith was quite at home in his róle: we knew he the turnkeys; and, on Monday morning, committed suicide by hanging himself 0! for a trumpet's stirring blast, To feed the hungry--clothe the meek

would turn out to be somebody very bad from the commencement. Mr. Paul with a handkerchief to the door. Mr. Broughton immediately communicated

To wake the world from its false dream Comfort the mourner--free the slave

Bedford was encored in an effective song; and we must not omit to praise Mr. the distressing intelligence to a brother of the deceased, who had arrived from Of “glory,”-and to bid it cast

Instruct the ignorant-help the weak-

Munyard for his quaint impersonation of Coquin Ballandier, a curiosity dealer, Tenterden, and who afterwards expressed his intention to take the deceased's or

Its idols in Oblivion's stream!
Are these not worthy of the brave?

from Paris, evidently pulled neck and heels into the piece, for the sake of a comic

character. Mr. Paul Bedford announced the piece for repetition every evening, phan children, the youngest of whom is eleven years of age, under his protection.

Yes, we implore Thee, Prince of Peace! To rescue life--and not destroy, after Madame Celeste and Miss Woolgar had been callod before the curtain. We ROBBERY OF LORD BURGHLEY AT CAMBRIDGE.--At SOUTHWARK Police-office,

Hasten thy kingdom !-bid it come! Forgive, as we would be forgiven: are bound to add that the applause was general. on Wednesday, Eduard Elsbury, a young man of respectable appearance, was

Let War, with all its horrors, cease, On Earth let these our deeds employ, charged on suspicion with entering the rooms of Lord Burghley, at St. John's

And Man enjoy his peaceful home. And thus we may prepare for Heaven. At the French Plays, St. James's Theatre, Madame Doche and M. Felix are College, C.mbridge, and stealing six sets of diamond shirt studs, several diamond British and Foreign Institute, March, 1816.

J. 8. BUCKINGHAM. at present in the ascendant. Two dramas have been performed with effect. and opal pins, and other expensive articles of jewellery.- Mr. Cottingham ad.

One, " Les Memoires du Diable," underlined a year or two ago, if we mistake vised the prisoner to make known his situation to his friends at Cambridge, with EPITOME OF NEWS.-FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. not, at the Haymarket, and subsequently performed at the Surrey; and the & view that some of them might be present at the next examination ; and that,

other, “Satan, is the original of Mr. Selby's Adelphi piece, “ The Mysterious above all, he would give notice to the tradesmen from whom he said he had purchased the two pins to be present, to exonerate him from so serious an accusa

Mr. Bannerman was re-elected Dean of Faculty, and A. Alison, Esq., Stranger.” The honses have been well attended, in spite of opposing attractions.
Lord Rector of the College of Aberdeen, on Monday.

The comedy underlined at the HAYMARKET is by Mr. Sullivan, a gentleman tion. The prisoner was remanded till next Monday.

who wrote a play, called " The King's Friend,” which we noticed when brought The Normandy papers mention a serious fire, which had reduced to

out at Sadler's Wells. ashes, on Tuesday night (last week), the village of Sainte-Honorine Dufay, about

We are sorry to announce the continued indisposition of Mrs. Keeley. She was ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES.

three leagues from Caen. Notwithstanding the prompt assistance of the fire- attacked with spasms last Sunday-the results of her former illness—and was for brigade from Caen, sixty houses became the prey of the devouring element :

several hours in the greatest agony. The week's performances at the theatre seven houses alone remained. The fire is said to have broke out at a baker's.

were changed in consequence. “ The Enchanted Horse" takes its last flight this THE MURDER OF A POLICEMAN AT DEPTFORD.-James Hastie, the unfortunate An extraordinary Supplement to the Akhbar Gazette, brought by the evening, having run between sixty and seventy nights. General Tom Thumb's policeman who was so cruelly mutilated by a gang of ruffians near the Dock- French steamer to Marseilles, states a report that Sir Harry Smith, advancing rehearsals, for his new débit, have been most satisfactory. yard, Deptford, on Friday night fortnight, died at half-past four on Saturday towards Lodianalı, was surprised by a body of 10,000 Sikhs ; that the Sepoys THE Gothics' FANCY BALL came off at the Hanover-Square Rooms, on the 5th, morning, in Guy's Hospital, from injuries of the brain. The prisoners charged under his command being seized with a panic fled. The British troops, composed and was numerously and most respectably attended. The arrangements were with the murder are in Horsemonger-lane Gaol. Their names are Sullivan, of two regiinents, the 31st and 53rd only, demanded to be led on to the attack, on the same scale as on former occasions, and the supper, wines, and general O'Keefe, Driscoll, and M.Carthy. An inquest was held on the body at Guy's but, seeing the inferiority of their numbers, Sir Harry Smith thought fit to retire. refreshments were excellent. The only cause for complaint was the dull selection Hospital, on Monday. After the examination of several witnesses, Mr. Cotting- This evidently refers to the action of the 21st of Jan., alluded to by the Bombay of dances. There were twenty-six sets in the programme, and only two Polkas; ham, one of the magistrates at the Southwark police court, stated that he went Times, but we know not what credit is due to the report, as the Times kept the whilst some interminable Spanish Dances--which we hold to be refuges for destion Wednesday (last week) to see the deceased at the hospital. The prisoners press open until the latest moment on the day of the sailing of the steamer for tute waltzers-and similar perpetrations, usurped the place of others. A repetition were all brought there for the purpose of recognition by deceased. In the pre- Suez, and expressly states that no details were known of the action.

of some quadrilles, called “Mrs. Caudle,” caused a little dissension. Mr. Adams's sence of the prisoners the deceased was asked whether he knew any of them. The Cork Examiner says:—“We are in receipt of letters from Rome band was in attendance. Every visitor was obliged to appear in costume, and some They were brought to the bed foot, and he pointed at and named them singly as to the 19th ult. His Holiness was threatened with another attack of polypus, of the dresses were exceedingly elegant and effective, admirably made up from the men who had assailed him. The inquiry was adjourned till Monday next.

which could only be mitigated, it was feared, by a severe and dangerous opera- Delaporte's choicest patterns. ACCIDENT TO THE MARQUIS OF WATERFORD.-- We regret to learn that the Mar

tion." quis of Waterford met with a severe accident on Thursday (last week) at Hooton, Private letters from Germany, mention the marriage of the Duke de Sir W. Massey Stanley's seat, in Cheshire, by being thrown from his horse. The

HER MAJESTY'S. noble Marquis dislocated his shoulder in the fall, but medical aid having been

Bordeaux with a daughter of the King of Saxony's brother, as an affair nearly concluded.

When we, last week, endeavoured to convey to our readers our impressions of promptly obtained, it was reset, and the Marquis is going on favourably. SUICIDE AT BRIGHTON.-A Mr. Lamb, an Italian and butter warehouseman

Letters from Berlin announce the demise, in that city, of the Spanish what we had seen and heard at the opening of this great Establishment, our in Islington, who went down to Brighton from London on Saturday week, and took agent, M. Giles, who was charged with a mission from his Government to obtain

minds were still confused by the variety and novelty of the objects of which we lodgings in the King's-road, committed suicide on Monday morning. He arose

the recognition of Queen Isabella from the Prussian Government, which it is had been spectators. Our musical criticism of the new opera did not occupy abont six o'clock, partly dressed himself, and left his wife in bed, and retired to

asserted was favourably entertained by the King of Prussia. His Prussian Majesty therefore, its due place. We shall now endeavour to make up for our deficiencies an ante-room and cut his throat in so dreadful a manner that life was instantarecently conferred on the deceased the order of the Red Eagle.

in this respect. “Nino" is a work which demands our closest attention. The Deously extinct.

A Warsaw journal states that the Emperor Nicholas, during his stay fame it has obtained abroad, the high position which it assumes by its libretto, STREET ROBBERY.-On Monday, between twelve o'clock and half-past, while in that capital, distributed to the superiors of the Sisters of Charity, at Pultusk,

the method of treatment of the subject, and its novelty of construction-demand Mír. J. Bamber, clerk in the employ of Messrs. Leaf, Barnett, and Co., ware

Lublin, and other cities, gold crusses with chains of the same metal, and to Teckla housemen, No 47, Wood-street, Cheapside, was going from Messrs. Barclay and Zukowska, superior of the convent of St. Casimir, a gold cross set with diamonds.

for it special and careful criticism. We imagine, therefore, that a short analysis Co.'s banking-house, Lombard-street, to Lime-street, his pocket was picked of a

The English brewery of Messrs. Feaver and Co., at St. Malo, was

of the whole work cannot fail to be acceptable to our readers. pocket-book containing four Bank of England notes, viz., one for £100, one for nearly destroyed by fire on the night of the Ist inst. The loss is estimated a

To commence, therefore, with the opening scene. This displays great variety. £30, one for £30, and one for £10. 65,000 francs, but the property was insured.

The splendid chorus, “Gli arredi festivi," sung by all the voices, and then taken FIBE IN BREAD-STREET.-On Monday evening, between eight and nine o'clock, A letter from Jassy, of February 22, states that a plot has been dis- up by the basses alone, is finely contrasted with that of the virgins, “Gran Nume." a fire was discovered npon the premises belonging to Messrs. Poland and Co., covered there against the Hospodar. Several sons of Boyards, some Greekt The latter is a very graceful strain, beginning pianissimo, and, at last, swelling furriers, 52, Bread-street, Cheapside. The premises, which were five stories palikars, and sailors, about eighty or a hundred in all, residing at that place, Into a glorious burst of harmony, the harp accompaniments being introduced with high, including the basement, were adjoined by the large warehouse belonging to were implicated. The affair, however, is considered but of slight importance. much artistic skill. It winds up with a grand crescendo, “Deh! l'empri,” sing Messrs. White, Lupton, and Co. The fire was not subdued until past ten o'clock, Another African expedition has left Liverpool under the charge of G.

by the combined force of the chorus. The bass instruments are here employed and not until damage to a serious amonnt had been done. The building was W. Daniell, Esq., a surgeon, who lived on the west coast, and in the interior with great effect Signor Botelli, as Orotaspe, then has a grand scena, “Sperate, likewise very seriously injured. Sir William Poland, the brother of one of the of that continent, for some years. The chief object is to explore further o figli,” and a charming melody, “Di Babilonia,” which is a flowing strain, partners, was present during the fire.

the discoveries of Mr. M'Gregor Laird. Mr. Daniell is known to the medical SUDDEN DEATH OF AN ARTIST.-On Tuesday an inquest was held by Mr. public as the author of some papers on the sanatory topography of the west coast

and is given by him (particularly at the words“ Chi nel estremo evento

fido nel ciel peri "), with much spirit. The allegro, “Come notte, Wakley, M.P., at the Lord Clive, Duke-street, Manchester-square, touching the of Africa.

The charming death of Mr. Henry Robinson, aged 57 years

afterwards taken up by the chorus, is highly effective. The deceased gentleman was by In an extraordinary Consistory, to be convoked on or about the 18th terzettino, “Io l'amava," is the next thing worthy of notice. Towards protession an artist. It appeared that he had for some time past been living with

inst. at Rome, the Pope will communicate to the Cardinals, the state of the nea maiden lady of fortune (his sister), who, having missed him the greater part of

the conclusion there is an exquisite progression of harmony, and a high gotiations pending between him and the Cabinet of St. Petersburgh. A nomina- note (G) admirably sustained by the treble voices, which gave us & Friday, early next morning she, together with Mrs. Wilson, a companion, went into his room and found him lying dead, partly dressed.

tion of Bishops, among others some Spanish Bishops, will take place. News las slight reminiscence of the never-to-be-forgotten quarteit in “ I Puritani.” The

Mr. Joseph, the surgeon, had opened the body, and, from the appearances, said that death was the

been received from different legatious that soldiers belonging to the Swiss chorus, “ Lo Vedesti,” is a first-rate composition, and clearly demonstrates Verdi re ult of apoplexy. A verdict to that effect was returned.

regiments are missing, and no traces of them discovered. No doubt they have to be a scientific musician, and an able contrapuntist; there is a splendid cre

been assassinated. At Perusa five carabiniers have been assassinated whilst ou scendo for the bass instruments, which is grandly effective. The sestetto, “TreEXTENSIVE FIRE IN THE EDGEWARE-KOAD.-On Wednesday night, shortly

duty, and the authorities have not been able to discover the murderers. after ten o'clock, a fire occurred in the house belonging to Mr. Smith, linendraper,

man L'insani" then follows. Though full of sweet and original melody, and highly No 100, Edgeware-road. Abont ten minutes after the shop had been closed, and

M. P. A. Laloy, former member of the Convention, died at Chaumont dramatic, this sestetto is perhaps not worked out according to the best models. whilst the inmates were at supper, an alarm was raised that the shop was on fire;

on the 4th inst., in the 99th year of his age. M. Laloy voted the death of Louis The finale to the first part, in which the principal singers are accompanied by

XVI. He subsequently formed part of the Councils of Five Hundred and of the the chorus, is on the whole good, the andante particularly so. and, the stock being very ignitable, the flames soon spread through the house,

The stretta is not and the result was, that nearly the whole of its contents were destroyed. The

Ancients, and having greatly contributed to the success of the Revolution of in any way remarkable. building belongs to dir. B. B. Cabbell, and is insured in the Westminster Fire

St. Cloud, he was named by Napoleon member of the Tribunal, and after- In the second scene of the second part, Malle. Sanchioli produced a great effoct Office. The adjoining houses on either side are damaged by the water, and the

wards attached to the Board of Prizes, which office he retained until the first by the forcible manner in which she gives the words “ Tutti i popoli vedranno," restoration.

finishing with a succession of trills, admirably executed. contents by removal. The Frankfort Post Gazette of the 7th inst., states that the Emperor

The next piece which calls forth onr adıniration is the chorus “Il maledetto The New MANSIONS AT ALBERT-GATE.-Sir Roger Palmer and George Hudof Russia reviewed the troops of the garrison of St. Petersburgh on the 23rd ult.

non ha fratelli;" here the grandeur of style, and decisive character of the His Majesty proposed shortly to visit Moscow.

rhythm, is worthy of particular notice. In scene the 8th the most remarkable son, Esq., M.P., have purchased the two splendid mansions on either side of Albert-gate, Hyde-park.

The Journal des Débats publishes a letter from St. Petersburgh of morceau is a canone for five voices, “S'appressau gl'istanti,” worked out in a very

elaborate inanner. THE WELLS IN TRAFALGAR-SQUARE.-By means of the new pump an addithe 22nd ult., which states that the Emperor had commanded that all foreign

The second part ends with a splendid display of acting on the part of Fornasari : tional supply of 250 gallons of water per minute is obtained, notwithstanding

Jews, even those of Poland, who are at present in Russia, should quit the which the water has not sunk in the wells to a depth of more than eleven fest. Russian territory within three months, should they even be established and

he infuses an intense expression into this grand scena, especially the words, “O

mia figlia, e tu pur anco non socorri al debil fianco ?” The whole of the music Next week the mains are to be laid down for the supply of water to Buckingham

possess landed property in the country. In future no foreign Israelite is to and St. James's Palaces, and a contract has been made for watering the whole of be permitted to reside in Russia without a special permission from the Govern

of this scene is most scientifically adapted to the poetry, and is admirably ren

dered by Fornasari. mert. the roads of St. Martin's parish.

We now come to the morceau of the whole opera- the most effective and ARCHÆOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. The

We hear from Italy that a tumult took place at Placenza on the

touching as regards dramatic effect, and one of the most admirable with respect monthly meeting of this Association was, yesterday week, held at 25, Great 25th Feb., owing to the raised price of corn, and that the populace went to such to musical composition. We allude to the duet between Fornasari and Sanchioli, George-street, the Marqnis of Northampton, President, in the chair. Upexcesses, that the Austrian troops found themselves at the necessity of using

beginning with the recitative, “Donna chi sei.” After the recitative, the first wards of seventy members of the Institute were present. Among the presents their arins. Four persons are said to have been killed, and twelve or fifteen

part of the duet, beginning with the words "Oh di qual onta aggravasi,” is sung an were, from John Buckler, Esq., F.S A., a ion of engravings, wounded.

by Fornasari. N here bewails his degraded position : his accents of umilia from his drawings of cathedral and other churches; also several etchings by

A Nantes journal states that a vessel has arrived there from Gambia, tion and despair touch the heart; the music is plaintive in the extreme, and the himself. The discovery of a Roman Pavement in the castle at Lincoln was an- with accounts confirming the report of the English settlers having taken posses- intense pathos withr which Fornasari renders it, is beyond all praise. Suddenly nounced by Mr. Willson. Two of the curious Foundation Tiles, found in the sion of a large portion of the French territory at Albreda, and erected factories break upon the ear the loud triumphant tones of Abigail: she has achieved the Roman Villa at Wheatley, Oxfordshire, were exhibited by Mr. Parker; there, declaring that they did not recognise the rights of France to the territory, object of her wishes--she has triumphed ; and compassion or regret are some perfect specimens of Roman red ware, from Colchester, by Jír. Talbot. The captain of the French brig of war has sent to his Governinent an account of strangers to her heart. The bursts of sound poured forth by Mademoiselle The Marquis of Northampton exhibited several very beautiful specimens of what has occurred, in order that the dispute may be settled by the French and Sanchioli's full and powerful voice, are admirably expressive of the conGreek art. A specimen of glass, of the same manufacture as the Portland Vase, English Cabinets.

trast of feeling between the dethroned monarch and the conquering slave. ornamented with white figures, relieved on a blue ground, and formed like a The Bavarian Chamber of Deputies, at its sitting on the 4th instant, | fino is still heard repeating his subdued complaint, and the two voices, each precameo, by cutting away the upper surface; a very rare and perfect specimen of passed, with a large majority, the bill for forming, at the expense of the State, a serving its peculiar character, are combined in exquisite modulations to the end Ezyptian glass mosaic, of Roman times; and a fragment from a Greek tictile vase. railroad from bamberg to the frontier of the kingdom, by Wursburgh and of the first part of the duett. This always prodnces a powerful effect on the feelMr. Dearden, of Rochdale, exhibited a most remarkable Bronze Torques, found Aschaffenburgh.

ings, and is invariably encored. Then, after another stirring recitative, follows in Lancashire. Mr. Birch stated that the ornament on this curious specimen of The Grand Council of the Canton of the Grisons has just granted per- the “allegro,” a charming melody, full of tenderness. Nino is now imploring for British art was probably imitated from those strings of glass beads which the mission for a railway to run through their territory. It is to form part of an im

his daughter's life; he descends to the most humble supplications. This is sung Celtic races were known to have worn; and which Strabo mentions among the

mense line, intended to join the Mediterranean, by Genoa, with the Lake of Con- by Fornasari with true and deep feeling. Abigail is still the same-haughty and articles of export to Britain in the time of Angustus. Mr Figg, of Lewes, commu

stance. The Sardinian Government and the Grand Councils of Tessino and St. relentless. At length, in his agony, Fornasari gives a burst of voice that is truly nicated a drawing of the fragment of a Monumental Etfigy of a Knight, recently Gall had previously given their consent.

electrical in effect. One of the most remarkable merits of this morceau, and one found within the ground of Lewes Priory. It is an interesting specimen of the monu

The Central Section of the Second Chamber of the States-General of which forms a peculiar feature of this opera, is the manner in which individuality mental sculpture of the 13th century, greatly resembling that of Robert de the Netherlands received on the 6th inst. the report on the proposed increase of

of character is preserved by the music itself. Verdi but rarely in his concerted Ros, in the Temple Church. The mail had evidently been gilt; the surcoat, belt,

All the shades of distinction and remainder of the dress, all painted. From the armorial bearings it was con

customs duties on the imports from Belgium, in conformity with the decree of pieces gives the saine motif to the oifferent actors. jectured by Mr. Blaauw that the etfigy represented one of the great family of De January 5th. The majority of the members declared themselves in favour of

are hereby kept up, and dramatic illusion sustained, but it requires fertility of Braose. The Rev. H. S. Anders, by permission of the Church wardens of St. Mar. the principles of Free-Trade, and against all measures of reprisals; considering fancy and power of combination on the part of the composer to produce this

etrect. tin's-in-the-Fields, exhibited two Paintings of the early Flemish school, containing of producing the desired effect, after trial. Nevertheless, forty-one members, that a prudent policy was averse to all such steps, except when others had failed

Next in order is the chorus, “Va Pensiero." The unison of voices in this mein compartments, scenes from martyrologies, and curious as specimens of the costume and design of the beginning of the 16th century. Mr. Anders stated under the circumstances in which the country found itself with regard to Bel- lody gives it a wild simplicity of character, highly appropriate to the situation.

This is a method ofton adopted by Verdi, and, in situations like these, is very that these paintings had been given to the restry-room of St. Martin's Church gium, voted for the adoption of the law, wishing thereby to concur with the about 150 years ago.

impressive. Modulations of toue, touching as they are, perhaps always unconMr. Farrer was of opinion that they were undoubtedly had thrown in the way of the coinmerce of the Netherlands. Government in endeavouring to prevail upon Belgium to remove the obstacles it

ciously produce on the ear the effect of preconceived arrangements. Here the original works, and possibly, by Clausens, specimens of whose works are preserved

The Marquis de Preigne, on Monday, laid on the table of the Chamber

strain is poured forth by the chorus as though it were a spontaneous expression at Bruges. A most interesting assemblage of objects of the Renaissance period of

of feeling; and its effect is demonstrated by the applause which always follows art were laid before the meeting, among which may be mentioned three monuof Deputies a proposition relative to the postage and stumps on journals. It de

this morceau, which, on Tuesday night, was encored. The prophecy of Orotaspe mental etligies of the time of James I., found in the precincts of the Abbey charge shall be four cents. for any sheet not exceeding 36 square decimetres, five clares that the present duties shall be abolished, and that henceforward the only

which follows is not so remarkable. We must not, however, omit to remark the Church, at Reading, by Mr. Billing.

striking effect produced by the employment of the brass instruments. In the INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS AT LIVERPOOL. Messrs. Chubb and Co. have just cents, for sheets not exceeding 58 square decimetres, and six cents, for those ex

next scene the “Largo Dio di Guida" is given with exquisite taste and feeling by manufactured a large lock, upon his improved principle, for the above Schools. ceeding that size. All journals bearing a stamp in conformity with those provi

Fornasari. This is, indeed, a sweet melody, and we should accord to it unquaThe case is of oak, finished with iron, of Norman design, to correspond with the sions shall, if placed in the post-othice on the day of their publication, be delivered

lified praise did it not remind us of a well-known Sicilian air introduced in architecture of the building. free of postage ; but, if put in after the day of publication, they shall pay tivo

“Anna Bolena;" however, the melody is so charming, and the manner in which PANCAKES BY Post.-On Shrove Tnesday, a tradesman of Monmouth sent cents, each.

it is sung so artistic, that we are sure it will be very popular. in the presents of six pancakes to some nephews and nieces through the Post-office.

Biscuits of maize or Indian corn, have been manufactured at Bristol, | march in G minor that precedes the finale, the brass instruments--above all the THE WEATHER.-During the week there have been some fogs of a character and they are described as very agreeable and nutritious.

ophicleide- are very effective. The prayer, “Oh, deschenso è il firmamento,' very unusual at this time of year. On Monday last the fog was so dense in the

We learn from St. Petersburgh, notwithstanding recent assurances in F, is, as we have before said, sweetly sung by Signora Corbari, whose voce metropolis that lights were required for some time. It was very dark on the from high quarters that nothing would be done with the Russian tarili, for this simpateca is here heard to great advantage, particularly at the words, “ Fugges Western road, but a correspondent states that he came from Bexley in the morn

Benson, at least, that it is more than probable that, in the course of a short time, l'alma e voli al ciel." ing, and that there was no trace of fog. On Wednesday and Thursday there was an announcement of considerable reductions in the duties of the leading exports, The finale of the opera is very imposing. Verdi has understood the necessity a good deal of foz during the day. The fog was noticed in the country. The and on many imports, will be made. These reductions, we are assured, will take of ending with an effect. The voices, unaccompanied by instruments, sing * Manchester papers allude to it. etfect this season.

simple and inajestic prayer, which Icaves a powerful impression on the mind.

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THE BEETHOVEN QUARTETT SOCIETY.

MATCH AT CHESS

late advance in the currencies was barely maintained. In calves a steady business was doing, The second season of this admirable society commenced on Monday night, in

at a further improvement in prices of qulte 2d per 81b, the primest qualiti es producing 6s. The Harley-street. The programme consisted of No. 1, Op. 18, in F major: No. 9,

BETWEEN MR. STAUNTON AND MR. HORWITZ.

pork trade was firm, at previous figures. Milch cows very dull, at from £16 to £18 each.

Pur 81b. to sink the offal:-Coarse and inferior beasts, 2s 100 to 3s 2d; second quality ditto, Op. 59, in C major ; and No. 15, Op. 127, in E flat major. Nos. 1 and 15 were

GAME TUE NINTH.

3s 4d to 3s 6d; prime large oxen, 3s 81 to 4s Od; prime Scots, &c., 4s 24 to 4s 62; course and played by Sivori (irst violin), Sainton (second violin), Hill (tenor), and Rous.

Waite. (Mr. S.) BLACK. (Mr. H.) WHITE (Mr. S.) selot (violoncello). In No. 9 Sainton had the first violin, and Sivori played the

BLACK (Mr. H.)

inferior sheep, 4s Od to 4s 6s; second quality ditto, As 8d to 4s 100; prime coarse-woolled

ditto, 58 Od to 5s 21; prime South Down ditio, 58 4d to 5s 8d; large coarse calves, 58 Od to 1. KP two

KP two second. The enthusiasm created by the fine playing of these artists was unpre

30. K B P two кKt Pone

5s 6.1; prime small dítto, 58 83 to 6s Od; large hogs, 3s 81 to 4s 60; nent small porkers, 2. K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd 31. K to B 2nd KRP two

48 8d to 5s 2d; lambs, 6s 84 to 7s 01. Suckling calves, 188 to 30s; and quarter old storo cedented. It was admitted on all hands that never before had such perfection in

3. K B to Q B 4th K B to Q B 4th 32. K Kt Ptwo P takes P

pigs, 165 to 209 each. Beasts, 628; cows, 129; sheep and lambs, 2050; calves, 131; pigs, 230. quartett playing been attained. Amongst the professors in the room we noticed

Vergate and Leadenhall (Friday).-We had a slow trade this morning, yet prices wero 4. Q B P one Q P one

33. P takes P

K to B 3rd Sir G. Smart, Mr. Costa, Mr. Neate, Mr. Moscheles, Mr. Lindley, Mr. Wallace,

Supported. 5. Q P one

Q to K 2nd 31. K Kt P one (ch) K to his 2nd l'er sb. by the carcase :- Inferior beef, 2s 6d to 2:81: middling ditto, 2s 100 to 34 Od; primo Mr. Macfarren, Mr. Ella (Director of the Musical Union), Mrs. Anderson, Mr.

6. ( B to K 3rd K B to Q Kt 3rd Anderson, Mr. Guynemer, Mr. C. Salaman, Mr. T. Cooke, Mr. Jules Glimes, Mr.

35. K R to K sq (eh) K to Q 3rd lara ditto, 3s Ou to 34 41; prime small ditto, 3s 60 to 38 8u; large pork, 38 6d to is 6d; 7.0 Kt to Q 2nd K Kt to B 3rd 36. Kt to K B 3rd R to K B sq

inferior mutton, 3: 8.1 to 38 104; middling, ditto, As od to 4s id; prime ditto, 1s 6d to 1s 8d; Gresbach, M. Begrez, M. Goffne, &c. 8. QKt Ptwo Q B to K 3rd

ROBT. HERBERT. 37. K to Kt 3rd B to Q Kt 6th

veal, 4s 101 to 5s 104; small pork, 49 88 to 5s 21 Amongst the Amateurs were the Earl of Falmouth, the noble President of the

9. K B to Q Kt 5th Castles on K side 38. Kt to Q 2nd B to Q B 7th Society ; Sir W. Curtis, the Treasurer ; Sir W. Newton, Sir G. Wilson, Mr. Henry Robertson, Mr. Alsager (the founder of the Society). Messrs. Appleby, Bonassit, 10. Q Kt to Q B 4th K Kt to his 5th 39. Kt to Q B 4th (ch) K to Q 2nd

MONETARY TRANSACTIONS OF THE WEEK. 11. B takes B Q R P takes B 40. R to 2nd B to K B 4th Klingemann, and Street, Members of the Council; Mr. Henry Selous, Mr. Chor

12. K B takes Q Ktt P takes B 41 Q R to his sq K to Q B sq ley, Mr. Oxenford, Mr. Beale, Mr. Gruneisen, &c.

(From our City Correspondent.) 13. Q Kt to Q 2nd KBP twot 42. Kt to Q R 5th K R to his sq 11 Messrs. Cocks and Co. have published an interesting account of this valuable

The English Market opened heavily on Monday, but has since improved. 14. Q R P two P takes KP 43. K to Kt 2nd KR to his 6th Strengthened by the daily purchases of the Government broker, on behali of the Society, accompanied by the five programmes of last season, with notes, musical

15. P takes P3 Q P one

44 Q R to Q sq SS Q R takes Kt and poetical, by Mr. Hili, the tenor player. More than twenty London professors 16. Q to K 2nd'

Savings Banks, and Reduction of the National Debt, another element of improve

Q Kt P one 45. P takes R of eminence are subscribers, and the formation of the Society has led to the pre

R takes Q BP ment was added on Tuesday, in the absence, for a period, of the eternal discus17. Castles on K side** 0 Kt Ptakes P 46. P to Q R 6th K to Q Kt sq

sion on American affairs. Prices consequently advanced ; and, on Wednesday, paration of a complete edition of Beethoven's Quartetts, edited by M. Rousselot, 18. K RP one Kt to KR 3rd 47. R to Q 4th B to Q B 7111 1'! the eminent composer and violoncello player.

96 for Money, was the closing price, although bargains were afterwards made at a 19. K P takes P B takes Q P 48. KB P one P takes P IS reduction of nearly per cent. The rise has been since, however, tolerably 20. Q takes KP Q takes

49. K Kt P one CONCERTS OF THE WEEK.

K to Q R 2nd well supported ; and Consols closed at 95% for Money, and 96 for Acconnt. 21. K Kt takes Q Kt to B 2nd 50. K Kt P one B to Q Kt 6th

Exchequer Bills have been, and continue flat, indicating a Money pressure : the Mr. Benler, the comic singer, gave his Annual Concert on Monday night at the 22. K Kt to Q B 4thAt K R to K sq 51. R takes QRP B to Q 4th (ch) closing quotation is 34 to 37. Bank Stock is very firm. The position of the Crown and Anchor Tavern, which was well attended. He gave some of his sin- 23. K Kt to K 3rd Kt to Q 3rd 52 K to R and R to Q B 8th Bank during the late pressure for money, with its power of discounting without gular ditties with great effect.

24 K R to Q B sq B to K 3rd 53. R to K Kt 2nd B to K Kt sa

opposition, being, comparatively, the only source which had capital to advance, On Tuesday evening, Mr. Sporle had his Annual Concert at Crosby Hall, and 25. Q Kt to K B 3rd Kt to Q B 5th 54. R to Q Kt 2nd B to Q 4th

affords a prospect of an increased dividend. Reduced closes at 96% to 4; New was well supported by his friends. He was assisted by Willy, violin; G. Cooke, 26. Kt takes Kt B takes Kt 55. R to Q Kt 7th (ch) K to R sq

Three-and-a-Quarter per Ceuts, 97}; and India Stock, 260 to 262. The Money oboe ; F. Chatterton, harp; and Sedgewick, concertina ; and, as vocalists, the 27. Kt to Q 4th Q R to his 3rd 56. Q R P one R to K Roth (ch) Market continnes tight, but demands lessen, from the decrease of trade in all its Misses Cubitt, Binckes, Mrs. A. Newton, Mr. Ransford, Mr. Edney, Mr. Crouch, 28. Q R to his 3rd K to B 2nd 57. K to Kt 3rd R to K Kt 8th (ch) branches. Imports, exports, and manufactures, are all suspended until the Mr. F. Smith, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. J. Party. Miss Julia Warman made her 29. K R to Q R sq K R to Q R sq 58. K to B 2nd

tedious delay offered to the Tariff question ceases, by a decision favourable to the first appearance as a pianiste, and was well received. The concert gave great

And Black resigns.

resumption of activity and enterprise in all branches of commerce. satisfaction.

The principal circumstances of any interest during the past week have been in On the same night, in the Throne Room, Mr. Roe, the lecturer on music, and * This is an effective and well-played move: it forces White to exchange connection with Spanish and Mexican Stock. The offer of the Spanish GovernMr. Hatton, the composer and vocalist, gave a new entertainment, entitled pieces, and enables his opponent to develop his game, by throwing forward the ment to capitalise the eleven coupons (ten of which are over due), at the varying “ Songs, with Notes, Poetical and Musical." Mr. Hatton displayed his powers as KB P two squares.

rate of 28 to 30, about the market price of the bonds, is a proposal about as & pianist, and sang some of “ Czapek's popular songs ;” the said Czapek being, + Had White attempted to drive the K Kt from the vicinity of his King, by honest as “American repudiation." By ceasing to pay any dividends since it is asserted, no less a personage than Mr. Hatton himself. This is a good joke moving K RP, his adversary, instead of retreating, might have played Q Kt to 1840, the price of the stock is reduced to about 28 in the Spanish as regards the critics, but is scarcely politic as regards the public, who may be R 2nd.

market, and from 25 to 26 here, and this act, so disgraceful in itself, disposed to mistrust such programmes.

Black would have played ill, in now taking the Q R P.

is followed by one as disgraceful, viz., the offer to capitalize at the reduced rate Miss Monnsey's Sixth Sacred Concert closed a series that has been remarkably $ Taking with the Q Kt would have been very bad play.

their own want of faith has been the means of producing. But why are the Comwell selected, and which has received due patronage at Crosby Hall.

i Castling, or indeed any other move than the present, must have given Black mittee of Spanish Bondholders here so silent ? The new Government of Mexico The old vocal concerts, so much in vogne at the time of Billington and Bartle- a great advantage of position.

promise fairly, having already recognized all engagements of the former Governman, are about to be revived by Miss Birch, Miss Hawes, Mr. Hobbs, and Mr. T The object in advancing this Pawn was not simply to gain the QR P; but, ment. Hopes are therefore entertained that when tranquillity is resumed, rePhillips.

after taking the KP, which he conceived White must take with his Kt, to plant his mittances will be made regularly. The price of the Stock has fluctuated during Madame Albertazzi has returned to town after a brilliant career in Germany. Bishop at Q B 5th. Subsequent reflection, however, convinced him that, upon his the week between 31 and 31 to }, at which it closes. Spanish Five per Cents. Parish Alvars and Mr. Reeves, two harp players of note, as also M. Godefroid, taking the K's Pawn, White might

safely retake

with the Queen, and he, therefore, have ranged between 25% and 25%, at which price they close. The Three per are in London for the season. abandoned his original intention, and was satisfied to win the Q R Pawn.

Cents have been done, and are about 35. Portuguese is 56 ; Chilian, 99; The “Crusaders” Aills Drury Lane Theatre every night. The“ Crown Diamonds” ** If he had played Q R P one, Black might have moved Q P one with great Grenada, 21$ ; Venezuela, 434 ; Dutch, 59; Four per

Cent. Certificates, 99%.
for Anna Thillon, will be the first novelty after the run of Benedict's opera. advantage.

Shares continue heavy, although prices have not materially receded.
It He would have gained nothing, we believe, by attacking the Rook, because, Brightons are improved, a large sale made recently having been well taken up by
FOREIGN MUSICAL NEWS.
in that case, Black might have played K R to Q sq first, and upon the Kt being the market. Croydons have not made any decided advance upon the result of

the meeting. The dividend is increased to 10s. per share. The market closed The great musical event in Paris, is the announcement that M. Duponchel is in removed, have taken the K Kts Pawn with his Bishop:

11 A very embarrassing move. $$ Threatening Mate. II Well played. inactively, preparations being made for the half monthly account. The closing the field against M. Leon Pillet, to obtain the “ Académie Royale" when the lease

If It was suggested afterwards by White, that his opponent would have done prices are :-Ambergate, Nottingham, Boston, and Eastern Junction, 18; Birof the latter expires in 1848. Merelli, the manager of the Milan Scala, has been

better to leave this Pawn, and play on his own Q R’s P. We have not space for mingham and Gloucester, New (issued at 71 dis), 31; Boston, Stamford, and formally dismissed.

the many remarkable variations which were shown to result from this mode of Birmingham, dis.; Bristol and Exeter, 83; Ditto, New, 10; Caledonian, 118; The Distin FAMILY have been performing with great success before the King play, but we shall look to see them elaborately analysed in the “Chess Player's Ditto, Half Shares, 21 ; Cambridge and Oxford, 1; Chester and Holyhead, 19;

" .

Direct Manchester (Rastrick's), 3;; Direct Northern, 2; Dublin, Belfast, and of Hanover.

GAME THE TENTH.

Coleraine, 14 ; Eastern Counties, 214; Ditto, New, 6 pm.; Ditto, Perpet., 5 per JENNY LIND Is so popular throughout Germany, that her portrait is painted

WHITE (Mr. H). BLACK (Mr. S). WHITE (Mr. H). BLACK (Mr. S). Cent, 1 pm. ; Ditto, Ditto, fpm.; Ditto, York Extension, 18: Edinburgh and n cigar-cases, snuff-boxes, &c.

1. K P two KP two

17. Q Kt to Q 2nd Q P one (dis.ch) Glasgow Shares, 141; Essex and Suffolk, }; Goole, Don., and Sheti., &c., fpm.;

2. K Kt to B 3rd Q Kt to B 3rd 18. K to his Kt 3rd Q B takes Kt Grand Union (Nottingham and Lynn), i; Great Eastern and Western, 1; Great CHESS.

3. K B to Q B 4th K B to Q B 4th 19. Kt takes B Q R to K 7th Southern and Western, (Ireland) —; Do., Extension 17; Great North of England, 4. Q B P one K Kt to B 3rd 20. B to Q 2nd K R to Q 3rd

New, - ; Great Western, 147; Ditto, Half Shares, - ; Ditto, Quarter Sbares, - ; 5. Q P one TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Q Pone 21. Q R to Q sq

K R to K Kt 3rd Ditto Fifths, -; Hull and Selby, -; Ditto, Half Shares, —; Ipswich, Norwich, 6. K Kt to his 5th Castles

(ch)

and Yarmouth, — ; Irish North Midland, - ; Lancaster and Carlisle, - ; Ditto "P. M. W."-Every player has his good and bad days. Occasions when he is more

7. KBP two Q P one

22. K to R 3rd K R to his 3d (ch) New, 91; Leicester and Bedford, dis.; Leicester, Tamworth, &c., 1 dis.; Liveror less disposed to exert himself, and inequalities such as you allude to, are not 8. P takes QP K Kt takes P 23. Kt to K R 4th B to K 2nd pool and Leeds Direct, 21 ; Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle Junction, 3; uncommon, therefore, among the best players. In the notes appended to the fine 9. B takes Kt Q takes B

24. K Kt P one Kt to Q 5th London and Birmingham, 220; Ditto Thirds, 503 ; Ditto Quarters, 26} ; London collection of games played between MacDonnell and La Bourdonnais in “The

10. Q to K B 3rd * K R to Q 80+ 25. B to Q B 3rd Kt to K 3rd * and Black wall, 8; Ditto New, 4; London and Brighton, 634; Ditto ditto, Chess-Player's Chronicle," we have many remarkable evidences of this. There is

11. Q takes Q R takes Q 26. K to his Kt 4th B takes Kt

Fifths, - London and Croydon, 218; Ditto, Guaranteed Five per cent', 947 an instance, we remember, in their second match, where the Editor shoros indis

12. K to his 2nd Q B to K Kt 5th 27. P takes B Q R to K 5th London, Hounslow, and Western, l}; London and Sonth Western, 76, London putably that MacDonnell had five or six obvious opportunities of winning a game

(ch)

28. K R to K B sq K R to Kt 3d (ch) and York, 34; London, Warwick, and Kidderminster, 16; Lynn and Ely, 9; off hand, yet overlooked them all, and finally lost it.

13. K Kt to B 3rd Q R to Q sq

29. K to B 5th Q R to K 6th Manchester and Leeds, -; Do., Half Shares, -; Do., Fifths, 12; Do., Ex"T. L.”—The problems shall be examined. Your solution of No. 108 is incorrect.

14. Q P one s P takes QP 30. P to K R 5th K R to Kt 7th tension, 34 pm.; Manchester and Birmingham, - ; Do., Quarter Shares (B), 9}; "J. H. F."- The King can never be taken. Red must replace his Bishop, which 15. Q BP one Q R to K sq (ch) 31. K RP two Kt to Q B 4th It

Manchester and Southampton, 24; Midland, 144 ; Do., New, 30% ; Do., BirmingWhite will take, and then win the game in a few moves.

16. K to B 2nd | K R to Q 2ud 32. K R to K sq 11 K Kt P one (ch)

ham and Derby, 113; Newcastle and Darlington Junction, 433; Do., New, 93; "***"--Thanks for the correction.

And then Black mates in two moves.

Do., New, Brandling, 36; Newcastle and Berwick, 194 ; Newark, Sheffield, and "Quiz.”—As we before remarked, your solution of No. 108 is wrong. You appear

* This variation of the “Giuoco Piano " is little known. It is briefly touched

Boston, 18; North British, 25; Do., Half Shares, 8; Do., Carlisle Exterito have forgotten that Black may play his K B P two squares. The attempt to

sion, 24 ; Ditto, Dalkeith, 6; North Kent and Direct Dover, 24; North Stafsolve No. 110, with which you have favoured us, is also a failure.

on in M. Heydebrant's “ Handbuch des Schachspiels," but the first player there fordshire, 34 pm. ; Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton, 13; Perth and “B. M. P.”—There is no question at all, but that it is perfectly optional for a

moves his Q to K R 5th, whereupon Black replies with Q B to K B 4th, and the Inverness, 11 ; Portsmouth Direct, 3) ; Shrewsb. and Birm. 23 ; S. Midland, 14 p. ; player to let a Paron pass, or take it in transitu, provided he has other moves. debut is dismissed as favourable for the defence. On the first occasion when Mr.

South Eastern and Dover, 36 ; Do., New (do. £15), 28 ; Sonth Wales, 4 ; Tean The point in dispute is whether, having no other move on the board but to take a Horwitz played this opening, we were of opinion that his move of Q to K B 3rd and Dove Valley, 1 ; Trent Valley, 274 ; Vale of Neath, 21; Waterford, Wexford, Pawn while passing, he is not compelled to do that, even to his own prejudice. was decidedly preferable to Q to K R 5th, but the counter move hit upon by his

Wicklow, and Dublin, $ York and North_Midland, Half Shares, 46: Ditto, "J. A. B."-It is of little moment whether you solve Pro s from

diagram or antagonist in the
present game shows clearly, we think, that the opening in any Extension, 314 ; Ditto, East and West Riding Extension, 91;

Bordeaux, Toulouse, on the Chess-board; only, in the latter case, you should not move the pieces. case is disadvantageous to the first player.

and Cette (Mackenzie), 2; Central of Spain, 1; Dutch Rhenish, 54; East Indian, "Spectator."-It would save us trouble, and our Correspondents from disappoint

† From this point we look upon the game as virtually lost for White.

; Great North of France Constituted, 151; Great Western Canada, 3}; Louvain ment, if they would write more legibly. We have three or four letters this week, to

* Probably his best move. Had he played Q Kt P two, Black might have
taken it with his Kt, and upon the B P retaking, have moved K B to Q 5th, win-44; Tours and Nantes Constituted, 74; West Flanders, 34.

and Jemeppe, 14 ; Luxembourg, 18; Namur and Liege, 23; Sambre and Meuse, which we can give no reply, as it is impossible to decipher the signatures. " Omega." -Study the Elementary Lesssons and Problems for Young Players, in ning the exchange.

SATURDAY MORNING.–The pacific character of the American advices yesterthe "Chess Player's Chronicle." $ As good a move, perhaps, as he had on the board. By playing K's R to

day had a favourable influence on the English Market. In addition, the Govern" H.,” Paris.- A private communication was forwarded ten days back. Q's sq, he would evidently have lost a piece.

ment broker has been under the necessity

of purchasing Consols, Reduced and “H.,” Liverpool.-The solution of Lolli's Problem shall be given next week, if you

| Well conceived. Tempting Black to open the discovered check, which would New Three-and-a-Quarters being closed. This improved the closing quotation have transcribed the position of the pieces correctly. cost him “the exchange."

for Consols to 96} to for money, and 96 for account. In the Foreigu Market " Cantab" must have the goodness to apply to the Publisher, on the subject of his

Interposing the Kt and then pushing the K B's P on the Rook afterwards nothing of Interest occurred, and the Share Market closed very flatly. postscript.

would have been unwise, on account of B to Q's 3d, (ch) &c. " R. O. D. Y.” will find some specimens of Mr. Bollon's play, in the “Chess Maga- ** Threatening, if White took the Q's P, to win a piece. zine." It He might also have played K Kt's P one (ch), and after the exchange of

THE LONDON GAZETTE. “G. 8.”_" W. F."_"$.”_"M—.”—There is no error whatever in Mr. Bol- Pawns, when the King was driven to his B's 6th, have taken K B's P with the Kt.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10. ton's Problem No. 111. It is one of the finest positions ever published. Pray The move in the text, however, appears as effectual as any.

BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED.-J. COLLINSON, Allerton, Yorkshire, worsted spinner. read and apply the observations we last week addressed to “ Juoenis," “ Tam 11 If B to K's 5th, Black rejoinded with Kt to Q's 2d, &c.

BANKRUPTS.-W. HARDING, Edwards-street, Portman-square. W. J. HARRÍS, HighOʻShanter," and other Correspondents.

street, Southwark, tailor. J. SEWELL, Great Dunmow, Essex, grocer. E. MORGAN, Lis "God-Papa,” Paris.- We will look attentively at your variations.

son-street, St. Marylebone, coach builder. 8. PRITCHETT and J. P. ORIDGE, Charlbury, THE MARKETS.

Oxfordshire, glove manufacturers. W. J. IDENDEN, Salmon's-lane, Limehouse, tailor. W. We beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of several admirable Problems by

F. BREWSTER, Bath, chemist. J. BLUNDELL, Wigan, pawnbroker. J. RAYNER, Stan. M. Kling, and our old contributor, Mr. Mc. G-; together with many beautiful CORN EXCHANGE (Friday).-Since Monday the arrivals of English wheat have been on

ningley, Yorkshire, cloth manufacturer. A. NICHOL, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, slip broker. specimens of Chess Play on the Continent. the increase, and of fair average quality. To-day the show of samples was tolerably exten

T. HARDING, Lichfield, schoolmaster. C. GOLDSMITH, Bristol, saddler. W. DALE, Liver Any Amateur desirous of playing a Game by Correspondence, may apply to

pool, bricklayer. R. FOULKES, Boughton, Flintshire, cattle salesman. sive. Fine parcels of white commanded a steady inquiry, at very full prices. In other kinds I. D, Junr., 63, Scotland-road, Liverpool.” exceedingly little was doing, at late rates. Foreign wheat-free as well as in bond-met a

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION.-J. N'LEOD, Glasgow, cartwright. Solutions by “ A Lady,” Weston; “H. P." “T. L.,” “An Amateur,” “J. G.,"

slow inquiry, yet we can notice no alteration in value. Good malting barley was in fair re“H. A. D.," “ B. B.," "J. A. B.,” “R. 0. D. Y.," and “ H. C. M.," Nicodemus,

FRIDAY, MARCH 13. quest, on much the same terms, but grinding and distilling sorts were very dull in sale. The

demand for malt was inactive, yet superfine qualities were quite as dear. The middling sorts WAR-OFFICE MARCH 12.-The following is the only Regimental List of the names of are correct. Those by “ Brighton,” “ A Young Player," and "A. Z.,” Bungay, hung on hand. The oat trade was steady, at full currencies, but beans, peas, and four were men killed in the late actions in India, which has been received; as soon as any further returns are all wrong. Very dull.

are received they will be published.-3rd Dragoons, on the 18th December, 1845, Troop ARRIVALS.-English: wheat, 7370; barley, 4390; oats, 5040. Irish: wheat, —-; barley, Sergeant Major J. Mulholland. Sergeants B. Siddy, J. M'Kinlay, T. Dunn, and J. Gibson. PROBLEM No. 112.

- oats, Foreign: wheat, 12,260; barley, 120; oats, 5150. Flour, 4890 sacks; malt, Corporals J. Crosslan and J. Ward. Trumpeter G. Tryett. Privates J. Tomlins, F. Miles, F. 7869 quarters.

Tre, s. Abbott, J. Cowles, F. S. Jeffard, G. Skillington, G. Spooner, G. Spratt, J. Turvey, J. This clever position is by M. J. BREDE, of Altona.

English.-Wheat, Essex and Kent, red, 198 to 50s; ditto, white, 56s to 689; Norfolk and Suf- Witcomb, J. Bultitude, P. Connell, M. Giblan, J. Hassett, W. Whyatt, M. Allen, J. Hayes, c. folk, red, 318 to 578; ditto, white, 56s to 658; rye, 31s to 33s; grinding barley, 238 to 258; dis- Clarke, H. Barwell, J. Ellison, E O'Neil, R. Neighbour, J. Coles, J. Shaw, J. Brown, T. Brown,

tilling, 256 to 288; malting ditto, 325 to 358; Lincoln and Norfolk malt, 54s to 56s; brownditto, W. Hull, J. M'Carty, W. Pratt, W. Bellingham, J. Booth, J. Hanson, T. Middle, W. Hadson, White plays first and mates his opponent in five moves.

498 to 52s; Kingston and Ware, 588 to 60s; Chevalier, 60s to 62s; Yorkshire and Lincolnshire J. Glynn, J. Townsend, G. Stoddart, H. Crouch, C. Bloomfield, J. Clarke, J. Dixon, T. Hobbs,

feed oats, 235 to 25s; potato ditto, 288 to 30s; Youghal and Cork, black, 239 to 24s; ditto, E. Langworthy, W. List, S. Stevens, H. Sutton. R. Dugyan, W. Fuller, and J. Freeman. BLACK.

wliite, 255 to 27s; tick beans, new, 318 to 33s; ditto, old, 365 to 39s; grey peas, 328 to 34s; On the 21st December, 1845 : Sergeants T. Wallace and J. W. Clarke. Corporals F. Seton, inaple, 338 to 358; white, 38s to 40s; boilers, 113 to 459, per quarter. Town-made flour, 50s to S. Hinds, M. Brett, G. Parfitt, R. Royall, and H. Douglas. Trumpeter W. Nyers. Privates 568; Suffolk, 39s to 41s; Stockton and Yorkshire, 375 to 39s, per 280 lbs. Foreign.-Free N. Craggs, J. Homan, W. Janes, E. Murray, W. Myers, J. Grant, J. Kennedy, J Capel, J. wheat, — to —S; Dantzig, red, 52s to 60s; white, 5his to 689. In Bond.-Barley, 265 to 28s; Clarke, I. Brekley, W. Wood, B.T. Keen, J. Littlewood, T. Jones, W. Toakley, E. Rakestraw, oats, brew, 24s to 26s; ditto, feed, 198 to 22s; beans, 42s to 448 ; peas, 468 to 50s, per quarter. H. Saunders, G. Slibbs, Henry Bartlett, H. Clive, J. Fennell, R. Miller, H. Mudge, G, Seed, Flour, American, 30s to 32s; Baltic, - to -s, per barrel.

W. Wallace, J. Kinnelly, W. Fearl, W. Drewitt, R. Mortimer, J. Dean, J. Denman, F. Joy, The Seed Market.—Linseed cakes very dull, and somewhat lower. In all other articles, A. Richardson; J. White, blacksmith, of Cholscy, Wallingfurd ; J. Blackall, J. Gregory, New next to nothing is doing.

ton Becker, J. M. Grey, 8. Adcock, F. Preston, R. Tuokey, W. White, G. Harris, and J Cart. Linseed, English, sowing, 54s to 60s ; Baltic, crushing, 455 to 478 ; Mediterranean and WAR-OFFICE, MARCH 13.-7th Dragoon Guards : Major-General Sir G. Scovell, K.C.B, Odessa, 44s to 5ls. Hempseed, 35s to 388 per quarter. Coriander, 118 to 14s per cwt. Brown to be Colonel, vice General Sir E. Lloyd. Mustard seed, 10 to 128; white ditto 9s to Îls. Tares, 78 9d to 8s 3d per bushel. English 7th Light Dragoons: Major-General Sir W. Tuyll to be Colonel, vice Lieutenant-General Sir Rapeseed, £24 to £26, per last of 10 quarters. Linseed cakes, English, £10 Os to £10 ios; J. Kearney ditto, foreign, £9 Os to £9 55 per 1000; Rapeseed cakes, £5 153 to L6 Os per ton. Canary, 13th Foot: Major-General Sir W. M. Gomm, K.C.B. to be Colonel, vice Colonel Sir R. H. 50s to 545 per quarter. English Clover-seed, red, 45% to 50s ; extra, 52s to 558; white, Sale, G.C.B. 46th : Quartermaster-Sergeant s. Scoltock, to be Quartermaster, vice Allan. 60s to 62s ; extra, up to 688. Foreign, red, 40s to 48s; extra, 50s; white, 60s to 62s; 50th : Assistant-Surgeon J. H. Brummell, vice Graydon 65th : W. F. T. Marshall, to be extra 758 per cwt.

Ensign, vice Hart. 80th : Ensign E. B. Hart to be Ensign, vice Grove. 86th : Ensign D. Bread. The prices of wheaten bread, in the metropolis, are from 9d to 9fd; of household Gerahty to be Lieutenant, vice Sparks; O. R. H. Orlebar, to be Ensign, vice Gerahty. ditto, 70 to 8 d per 4 lb loaf.

HOSPITAL STALT.-Assist. Surg. C. C. J. Delmege to be Staff-Surgeon of Second Class, více Imperial Weekly Average.-Wheat, 54s 100; barley, 29s 3d ; oats, 21s 10d ; rye, 338 6d; D. J. Magrath, M.D. beans, 348 11d; peas, 33s 6d.

BANKRUPTCY ANXULLED.-U. P. COLES, Wickham-market, Suffolk, innkeeper. The Six Weeks' Average.-Wheat, 54s 6d; barley, Sos 3d; oats, 21s 8d; rye, 338 id; BANKRUPTS.-J. SCHOLEFIED, Cheapside, cutler, M. GRIFFITH and P. PEARSON, beans, 358 0d; peas, 35s Od.

New Bond-street, tailors. T. HUBERT, Hungerford-street, Strand, corn mercbant. J. E. Duties on Foreign Corn.-Wheat, 18s Od; barley, 88; oats, 6s; rye, 9s 6d; beans, 78 6d; WEST and H. TENNANT, Leeds, stock-brokers. D. BROADHEAD and A. J. HALCRO, Leeds,

stock-brokers. A. SHIPTOX and J. W. JEXKINS, Painswick, Gloucestershire, clothiers. T. Sugar.-Most kinds of sugar have been in steady, though not to say active, request, at full SUTTON, jun., Atherstone, Warwickshire, draper. W. HARDING, Stockport, Cheshire, cotrates of currency. Refined goods are somewhat dearer.

ton manufacturer. Coffee. --Ceylon is more enquired after, and very full prices are paid. Privately, low, good scorCH SEQUESTRATIONS.—R. STEVENSON and Co., Glasgow, muslin manufacturers. ordinary, has sold at 47s, and good to fino ordinary, 488 to 49s per cwt. In other kinds of J. ROBERTSON, Glasgow, iron merchant. J. FLEMING, Dumfries, boot and shoe maker. coffee, comparatively little business is doing. Hay and Straw._ Meadow hay, £3 3s to 14 88; clover, do, £4 88 to £6 08; oat straw, kl 128

BIRTHS. to £l 14s; wheat straw, £1 15s to £1 17s per load.

Tallow.-Only a limited business is doing on the spot, at 42s 6d to 42s 9d for good first sort, At Upper Sydenham, Mrs. John Rivington, of a son. — In Suffolk-place, the wife of Wila and 43s for really prime For forward delivery, a few sales have been concluded at Als 9d to liem Andrews, Esq., M.D., of a daughter. -At Blackheath, the lauly of Colonel Bagnold, of 42. Town tallow steady, at 43a, net cash.

a son.-On Tuesday morning, the Hon. Mrs. Adderley, of a son. -At Venbridge House, Provisions.-Since our last, the arrivals of Irish butter have been on a very moderate scale near Exeter, the lady of Captain Chichester, of a son. At Quedgeley House, near Gloucester, Selected parcels are selling at full prices; but other kinds have fallen in value 29 to 4s per cwt. the lady of J. Curtis Hayward, Esq., of a son. At Highclere Parsonage, the lady of the Rev. Clonmels and Carlows, landed, 885 to 100s; Cork, 80s to 86s; Dublin and Belfast, 80s to 81s; R. M Donald Caunter, of a daughter. --At Tonbridge, the lady of the Rev. Dr. Weldon, of a Sligo, 783 to 828; and Waterford and Limerick, 765 to 82s per cwt. Dutch butter steady, at daughter.- Tuesday, March 10, at Cambridge, the lady of Edmund L. Lockyer, Esq., of 1208 to 126s for fine qualities. English firm, at 585 to 62s per firkin for Dorset. Bacon dull, at a 801). A decline of from 1s 10 2s per cwt. Prime sizeable Waterford, 47s to 488; heavy, 44s to 46s;

MARRIAGES. Limerick sizeable, 46s to 478; and heavy, 44s to 45s per cwt. On board, or for forward de- At St. George's, Hanover-square, James Alexander, Eeq, to Mary Agnes, youngest daughter livery, nothing is doing. Hams dull. Lard may be purchased at a decline of from 1s to 2s per of sir George Cayley, Bart.At St. George's, Hanover-square, Sir Thomas liesketh, Bart., cwt. Waterford bladdered, 615 to 62s; and Belfast, 59s to 60s per cwt.

to the Lady Arabella Fermor, eldest daughter of the late Earl of Pomfret.—At Annonay, WHITE.

Potatoe 8.- The best parcels of potatoes are steady, at 100s to 140s per ton. In other kinds Departement des Ardèches, on the 3rd March, the two daughters of John Marshall, Esq.very little is doing.

Matilda to Alex. Paret, Esq., of the same town, and Phoebe to James, only son of A. Holtzer, Coals i Friday). -Buddie's West Hartley, 14s 9d; Carr's Hartley, 14s 9d; Chester Main, 138; Esq., of the Sauvaguier.- -At Milverton, Warwickshire, Charles Campbell Sutherland, Esq., PROBLEM, No. 111.–At the request of many snbscribers, we shall with New Tanfield, 125 Gd; livdu 33 6d; Hetton, 14s 9d; Lambton, 14s 3d; and Stewart's, 15$ to Agnes Anne Waugh, second daughter of the late William Petrie, Esq., M.D —At St. per ton

George's Church, Hanover-square, George William Adair, Esq., to Harriett Frances Elizabeth, hold the Solution of Mr. Bolton's beautiful position until the next Flops (Friday). This mark has been in a very inactive state since our last report, and eldest daughter of the late Thomas Lloyd, Esq. prices, if we except those of the finest parcels, are with difficulty supported. The show of hops

DEATHS. has somewhat increased. Sussex pockets, £6 Os to £7 Os; Weald of Kent ditto, £6 5s to £7 78;

Mid Kent ditto, £7 78 to £9 9s; East Kent ditto, £9 9s to £10 10s; Mid Kent bags, £6 10s to At Farningham, Kent, Mrs. Ann Colyer, in the 724 year of her ago.At Gill House, CumberERRATUM-At the termination of Game the Eighth in our last number, £8 0s; East Kent ditto, £7 15s to £9 Os per cwt.

land, William Reay, Esq., late of Mark-lane, London, aged 43. ----At Brighton, in the 90th Smithfield (Friday).The supply or beasts on offer here to-day being on the increase, and year of his age, William Ely Cook, Esq-At the Croft, Inverness-shire, Anne, eldest

daughter of the late William Cameron, Esq. -At Cainbridge, James Law, Esq., in the 77th instead of " Black matcs in three moves," read “ White mates in three the attendance of buyers small, the beef trade was in a very dlugsish state, and Mondayi

year of his age. At Bath, Rear-Admiral Lye, aged 62. —On the 12th inst., in Sackville200 beasts. The numbers of sheep were not largo, yet the sale for them was heavy, and the Street, the Right Honourablo Lady Elizabeth Feilding, la her 73rd year.

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deep anxiety which pervaded the pnblic mind in this country on the snbject,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-WEDNESDAY.

with respect to the disputes with the l'nited States relative to that territory, befully warranted the inquiry. Although avoided in the British Parliament, that

The House, as usual on Wednesdays, met at twelve o'clock.

cause the negotiations have not been rought to a conclusion, and because it is question had been discussed in Congress, and this praise worthy abstinence ap- FEVER (IRELAND) BILL. On the motion for going into committee on this bill quite unusial to make such disclosures as those required by the hon. genleinan, peared to have been interpreted as a proof that we were so determined on the

Mr. P. SCROPE moved an instruction, that the guardians of the several Pour-law until they have been brought to a conclusion. (Hear, hear.) But, as these comcontinuance of peace as to be altogether indifferent to every preparation for war.

unions in Ireland be required to relieve with food all such destitute persons within munications have been made public, and as the House may wish to know whether His Lordship said that he considered it imperative that so delusive a notion

their unions as may be in danger of perishing from want, or from disease, the they are anthentic or not, if it is the wish of the House, I should have no objection should be removed, and that we should guard ourselves from the suspicion that

consequence of want. The hon. member adverted to the state of Ireland, and to lay them on the table. appeared to be entertained in the United States that we were deternined to said he had seen with alarm the enormous amount of grain exported from Ire

Lord J. Russell said he did not wish any papeis to be laid before the House maintain peace by concession incompatible with the national honour. The two land since the late harvest, amounting in value to a million of money. At the

till the negotiations were concluded. The noble Lord proceeded to ask the conntries, in spite of the pacific disposition of the British Government, were in

same time, he gave the Government credit for ing steps to prevent any want conre which was to be adopted respecting the Corn-law Bill. lle hoped there sensibly drifting towards war: the time had, therefore, arrived at which some of food in Ireland. The hon. member proceeded to enumerate various cases of

would be no delay. official information onght to be communicated to the House. After paying a destitution in Ireland. --- Mr. W. S. O'BRIEN said, nothing could be fairer than the Sir R. PEEL said he never felt greater anxiety with regard to the progress of high cuinpliment to the prudence and efficiency of Mr. Pakenham, his Lordship spirit in which Sir J. Graham had discussed this measure, and he (Mr. W S. any measure than he did to the progress of the Corn laws. (Hear, hear.) He remarked that he did not question the propriety of his refusal to forward home

O'Brien) wished to comment upon it in the same spirit. The hon member then had received communications from all parts of the country, urging him to prothe proposition that had been submitted to him by the American Minister;

remarked upon the bill, and gave his opinion that it was not a fever hospital, but cced with the measure as early as possible. Orders had been given by although he considered that Lord Aberdeen had acted most judiciously in de- food, that Ireland wanted.- Mr. S. CRAWFORD seconded the proposal. He con. the Treasury to admit all articles included in the tariff at the lower siring that the negotiations should be renewed, and that not only the question of sidered that some other measures for the relief of Ireland were necessary.-

rate of duty.

This WAS arother reason why the decision of Parlita title, but that of territorial possession, should be submitted to the arbitration of

Sir J. GRAHAM said that the instruction moved by the hon. gentleman raised ment on the Corn Bill should be pronounced as early as possible La the Sovereign of any conntry that may be mutually agreed upon, or even of any the whole question of giving relief to the able-bodied labourer, i question should not allow any business that could possibly be postponed, to interfere with individual competent to form a decision on the subject. which should rather have been the subject of a motion for leave to bring in a bill

thout measure. He proposed to take the second reading of the Corn Bill on The Earl of ABERDEEN said, My Lords, in the very delicate and difficult posi- than to have

been thus introduced incidentally

upon a bill of very limited objects, Monday. As soon after that as he could, he should propose the first reading of tion in which I am placed, it might, perhaps, appear natural that I should have like the one before the House. He at once admitted that the relations of landlord the Bill for the Prevention of Crime in Ireland. But he did not propose that the viewed with some degree of hesitation the notice which my noble friend gave and tenant in Ireland lay at the root of the difficulty of legislating for that country, latter measure should afterwards interfere with the Corn Bill. As to railways, yesterday. But, my Lords, however much this might, under ordinary circum- but the extensive subjects of discussion to which that and the motion of tie hon. the fiovernment intended to advise her Majesty to appoint a Royal Commission to stances, have been the case, I felt certain, in the case of my noble friend, that his

member would give rise, would render it impossible that they could be discussed consider the important question of railways having terinini in the metropolis. sense of public duty, and his intimate knowledge of the great interests at stake, with advantage upon the Fever Bill, which it was requisite to pass through

THE TARIFF. would prevent him from adding anything to the difficulties with which the ques

Parliament with the least possible delay. He thought it much to be desired, tion is already surrounded ; and, at the same time, that his own feeling would

On the question of the further consideration of the Customs (the Tariff), that under existing circumstances, the landlords of Ireland should exercise the indispose him to make his motion the subject of any embarrassment. My ex

The Marquis of WORCESTER moved that timber be omitted. greatest forbearance towards their tenants, and he had a strong opinion that they pectation has been fully realized by the speech which my noble friend has made.

Mr. H. HINDE supported the amendment. would be governed by feelings of humanity and kindness. In conclusion, the (Hear, hear.) My Lords, I think that the desire expressed by my noble friend is right hon. Baronet said, that as the Government had undertaken the heavy in regard to timber, was the most popular of the whole Tariff.

Mr. CARDWELL detended the Government proposals, and said the present one, quite natural and reasonable. I think, when we are receiving, from time to time, responsibility of meeting the approaching calamity, he could be no party to a husty from the United States, information and documents of the highest interest and

Mr. Aaron Chapman, Captain Harris, and Br. G. Palmer, 'spoke successively subversion of the principle of the poor law of Ireland, and must, therefore, oppose inu portance, affecting us in the manner in which these transactions do, it is quite the motion of the hon. gentleinan. A discursive debate upon the state of Ireland

against the Government measure. natural that your Lordships and the public should desire to receive from the

ensued, which lasted for some hours, but ultimately Mr. Scrope withdrew his Government of this country authentic information as to those transactions, ac- proposition, and the bill went through Committee.

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. companied by such other information as it may be safe and proper to give. I,

The Out-pensioners (Chelsea and Greenwich) Bill was read a third time, and therefore, think I have no valid reason for objecting to the production of those the House adjourned at a quarter to six.

WORTH AND ANOTHER V. GRESHAM AND ANOTHER. papers for which my noble friend bas moved ; especially as a great portion of

HOUSE OF LORDS.THURSDAY. them must be already well known to your Lordships and the public. But I must

This was an action, tried at York on Saturday last, brought by the plaintiff's, reserve to myself the discretion of, for the present, suppressing a large

RAILROADS.-Lord KINNAIRD gave notice that, on Thursday next, he should

Messrs. Worth and Frith, to recover from Mr. Gresham and Mr. Copeland, the portion of the correspondence which has taken place between her Majesty's

move for a Committee to inquire into the best means of securing an uniform defendants, of Lincoln, the amount of their bill as surveyors of the proposed Minister in the United States and myself, the production of which, at this time, management of railroads in operation), and to secure the due filfilment of the Acts

Leeds, Midland, and Lincoln Junction Railway line-a speculation which had altoof Parliament nnder which companies now existing had obtained their powers. would be injurious to the public interests. (Hear.) My Lords, I will say further,

gether failed, and had been, in December last, abandoned by the promoters. The tiat I should not be disposed voluntarily to lay on the table any such information. His object was to insure greater safety to the public.

defendanis had, unhappily, applied for shares in this bubble, and offered themIn the first place, it is quite unustial, in the midst of a negotiation of this magni

PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE.--Lord BROUGHAM complained that a witness, who selves to be placed, if the attornies who originated the scheme thought tit, upon

had been examined before a Committee of the House, refused to give up some tade, withont any special object in view, to produce to Parliament, accounts of the

the Provisional Committee. particular position we may, for the time being, find ourselves in. (Hear.) It is papers without the permission of the Poor-law Commissioners. He thought this

Mr. Martin, Q.C., stated the case, remarking that the plaintiffs' case consisted Was a monstrous obstruction.- Lord CLANCARTY thought the House ought not true that the Government of the United States has acted differently, but their

almost entirely of documentary evidence, respecting which there could be no situation is different from ours. The executive Government or the United States to be dependant for papers upon public bodies.-Lord BROUGHAM said the Poor

misapprehensiou or mistake. The project had originated with two attornies of had to call on the Legislature to take a direct course on this subject. The Presi

law Commissioners niust be ianght that they could only refuse such documents Sheffield, John Webster and S. Chambers; and, thinking it a desirable iine, they dent of the United States proposed to the American Legislature a certain at their peril. If any one denied the inquisitorial powers of the House, he was

had employed the plaintiffs to get the line surveyed and the plans and sections measure, to which he required their assent; and, of course, he was under the liable to severe punishment.-In answer to a question, Lord CLANCARTY said

made ready by the far-tamed 30th of last November. The customary certificato necessity of furnishing thein with the materials on which to form an opinion in the papers were confidential ones, but they ought to have been produced. They

under the Standing Orders of the House of Commons of the names and business were necessary to the inquiry.-Lord BROUGHAM said it was an important privi- of the promoters of this particular line was then put in and proved ; also, the coming to a decision on a question of such importance. But this is not our case. Her Majesty's Government have no intention of calling on Parliament at lege of both Houses to call for papers. He should not have thought so much of

certificate of registration, previously dated the 16th of October, 1845, and a the matter, if he had not seen another instance of defective judgment on the part certitied copy of the proprietors of the intended Company, published and circile this moment for any opinion, nor do I understand that it is the intention of

of the Commissioners, in the case of Mr. Parker. He warned them to have less my noble friend, or of any other member of this House, to call on Par

lated, containing the names of these two gentlemen, William Gresham and John liament at present to pronounce an opinion. These circumstances, therefore, fear for newspapers, and more consideration for the law.-The snbject then

Copeland, as members of the Provisional Committee. Of the liability of the dedropped. would have indisposed me from voluntarily laying on the table information at this

fendants, the learned counsel now contended there could be no doubt, after the

LONDON AND York RAILWAY.-The Marquis of CLANKICARDE presented two moment. Another reason also would prevent me from voluntarily coming down

recent decisions of the Lord Chief Baron and Lord Denman in two still later with any such information to the House. I must admit that from the aspect of petitions ; one was for the revival of the Committee of last year, and the second

cases upon the Home Circuit. the negotiation, as reported in the pe pers which have been produced in the United

for the appointment of a Committee to inquire into the validity of the subscrip- Oral evidence was then produced, with a view to show that Mr. Gresham had States, and which I am in a condition to produce to your Lordships, an inference

tion deed of the Company, or rather into the admissibility of the new subscription applied for shares, and had offered his services on the Provisional Committee. might fairly be drawn not favo irable to the result of the negotiation in which we contract. The points which the petitioners raised were purely points of law, and

Dir. Fairbank, civil engineer fur 15 years, had been employed by Messrs. Worth are engaged-they would be calculated to induce us to augur unfavourably of the he thought that their Lordships should appoint a Committee to hear the matter

and Frith in getting up tive plans and sections necessary for the proposed work, result. For this reason, therefore, I should have wished not voluntarily to sub

argued.---Earl GREY considered that it was quite necessary that they should have and examining them if they were in compliance with the requisitions of the Act mit to the House, in such a stage of the negotiation as tirat to which we have now a new deed.-Lord MONTEAGLE said that the present deed might be considered

of Parliament, and he considered they were creditably executed. Mr. Chambers a substitution for the old deed. artired, communications which are calculated to produce such an opinion.

Last year an objection had been taken

took two sets of the plans to be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. [The seco to the contract deed, and a Committee was appointed to inquire into the subject, tion of the line examined by the witness was here put in.) Le and four other (Ilear.) Nevertheless, it is m' decided opinion that such an opinion would be

the report of which had not been received prior to the dissolution of Parliament. tnwarranted. I cannot bring myself to believe, my Lords, however the effect

draughtsmen were employed about these sections for five days. The bill of charge produced by the papers I have referied to might be as I have said, -I cannot, I

After some other unimportant business, the House adjourned at seven o'clock.

for levelling and laying down plans for 174 miles at £32 per mile---£560 in all repeat, bring myself to believe that any reasonable doubt remains of our

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—THURSDAY.

was very reasonable. The book of reference for the attornies' use was charged being able to bring this matter to a satisfectory corclusion. (Hear, hear.) I have Railway Bills.--Mr. Hume moved a resolution that promoters of bills for

low at £60, and also six copies of the plans to deposit at £35 each, charged £210. no doubt of the sincere desire of both Gover.imes to arrive at that result; and railways, any works connected with which would be situated within the tidal way,

Expenses of coach-hire, letters, &c., were £64, and the stationery at £30 All I hope that my noble friend will not think ine guilty of any uncourteous con- should be required to deposit their plans with the Admiralty withont delay.--Sir

these charges were fair and reasonable. The plaintiff's were architects--one a duci, if I decline to inform him of the steps which, in the present juncture of R. IngLis would take that opportunity of moving that the Standing Orders should

surveyor of bridges in the county of Derby. affairs, her Majesty's Government may think p.oper to take, in pursuit of the be so altered as to prevent the necessity of keeping open a public office for the

Mr. Martin called Thomas Frith, brother to the plaintiff Frith, who stated that nezotiation. He may look on it that, believing as I do that war is the greatest reception of plans iipon the Lord's Day.-Sir G. CLERK said that order made it

his brother and partner had been seven years surveyors, and, as such, liad calamity that can befall a nation, and the greatest crime generally that a nation imperative that plans should be received in the Board of Trade, on the 30th of been described upon their door-plate. They had never before surveyed a railcan commit (hear, hear), he may rely that every effort consistent with the November, which happened last year to fall on Sunday. He would move for an

way. national honour will be employed to avert it. (Hear, hear.) My Lords, I will not alteration of the order in the course of the session.-Sir R. IngLis expressed him

A guarantee to the extent of £100, by Chambers and Webster, for expenses lay claim to your indulgence beyond what I am fairly entitled to; but, if I might, self satisfied. - Mr. Hume's motion was then agreed to.

in preparing the survey, was put in and proved ; this was conditioned to be only without presumption, add the expression of an opinion, it would be, that you METROPOLITAN RAILWAY STATIONS.--Mr. W. PATTEN called the attention of

of effect until the Company had appointed a Committee of Managing Directors. would believe that the conduct of this great transaction will be forbearing, conci- the House to the Sixth Report of the Railways Classification Committee, and

Mr. Dundas, for the defendants, contended that the contract was made by the liatory, moderate, and just, without any sacrifice of honour, or of the real interests moved an Address to her Majesty for the appointment of a Committee to investi

defendants with other persons, and not with Gresham and Copeland. of the country. (Hear, hear.) But, my Lords, on the other hand, it is certainly gute and report upon the various railway projects of which the termini are pro

Mr. Addison, on the same side, denied there was any liability proved, and there possible (though I would reject the notion) that all our efforts may be unavailing. posed to be established within, or in the immediate vicinity of, the metropolis.-

was no case to go to the Jury. In that case, I can only say, that it will be my endeavour not only to secure the Sir R. PEEL thought it would be better to give her Majesty's Government a few The learned Judge, Coleridge, said he would not consent to stop this case. The support and countenance of every one of your Lordships, but the sympathy and days to consider the subject, before the House voted an Address. He should,

learned counsel must go to the Jury upon the evidence. Where was the evidence api rubation, also, of every State in Europe, and of the whole civilised world. therefore, inove that the debate be adjourned to Monday next.-After a short

that the contract for surveying was entered into before the registration ? (Hear, hear.) My Lords, I think my noble iriend will, perhaps, not expect me to discussion this proposition was agreed to.

Mr. Dundas, for the defendants, contended they were not liable to a contract go further into the subject at present, and I will conclude the few words which PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY IN IRELAND.-Mr. P. SCROPE gave

concluded with the solicitors only, before even these defendants had signified I have thought it necessary to address to your Lordships, by repeating emphati- notice of his intention on Tuesday to move for leave to bring in a Bill for the their intention to take shares in the speculation. He then called cally what her Majesty has been graciously pleased to say from the Throne :- better Protection of Life and Property in Ireland by more effectually providing

John Webster, who said he and Mr. Chambers were the original promoters of * That no effort will be spared, consistently with the national honour, to bring for the improvement of the condition of the poor of that country,

this scheme, and they had several interviews with Mr. Frith upon it; one on the this question to an early and a successful termination.”

Loss OF THE “GREAT LIVEKPOUL."-Sir G. GREY wished to know whether it

17th of October, on the subject of this speculation Mr. Fritha said he would unLord BROUGHAM had received a letter from Mr. Everett, respecting a globe was the intention of the Admiralty to institute any inquiry into the loss of the dertake the survey of the line, provided he had a guarantee for their expenses as which he bad purchased, on which was drawn a line on the Oregon territory Great Liverpool?-Mr. CORRY thought it would be an objectionable precedent to

far as £100. Frith or Worth had not applied to them to survey the line.

Frith favourable to the pretensions of America. It had, however, been discovered that institute any such inquiry, especially after the Directors of the Company had in

said he voluntarily called at my oifice. I said I would join him in the guarantee the line in question had been drawn after the claim had been set up. His Lord- stituted an inquiry upon the subject.--'Ir. P. M. STEWART, as Chairman of the with Mr. Chambers; and that I thought Mr. Chambers would have no objection ship sympathised with his noble friends in their anxiety to avoid a war if possible, Committee, said that every care had been taken to prevent accidents, and that

to join in the guarantee also. Next day Worth, Frith, Chambers, and I, met and but if this could not be there would be no real ground for apprehension or alarm. this was the first serious one that had occurred in the Company's service. Three

talked over the guarantee, which was read and agreed. They undertook to do the -Lord AsaBrETON expressed his confidence that the dispute might and would nautical gentlemen connected with the Company had been appointed to inquire survey ; we to do the lawyers' busines-each to bear our own expenses, unless

the Provisional Coinmittee were forined. There never was a meeting of the be arranged without a resort to arms. The whole dispute could be settled in into the subject. such a way as a reasonable and unprejudiced man would pronounce equitable and RAILWAY Acts. - Mr. MORRISON then brought forward his motion for a

Committee, unless you call one man & Cominittce-that was a Mr. Flatman fair. The question could not be in safer hands than those of Lord Aberdeen, and Special Committee to inquire whether better regulations might not be introdneed

(great laughter), of Wakefield, who attended. They expected to have an he felt sure, from his knowledge of the character of the American people, that in railway acts, to secure the interests of the public.- A long discussion ensued,

attendance of the whole Provisional Committee, but no One attended. they would consent to an honourable and just adjustment of the difference. --The but Sir R. Peel eonsenting to grant the Committee, it was appointed.

In four weeks after, another meeting was called, when Flatman only attended. papers, with the exceptions noticed by the Earl of Aberdeen, were then ordered, The House, after disposing of miscellaneous business, rose at half-past eleven What was done was done on our own authority, relying on the Provisional Comand the House, shortly after six o'clock, adjourned till Thursday. o'clock.

mittee meeting, and taking the thing on their own hands. The plaintifs' HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-FRIDAY.

authority was the same as ours; we arranged with the plaintiffs to survey. It NEw MEMBER.–James Kelly, Esq., took the oaths and his seat for the city of The Fever (Ireland) Bill was read a tirst time

was solely a matter of arrangement between them and us. Nothing was said in Linierick.

The Corn-Laws.--Lord STANLEY presented two petitions from Lancashire, in the event of the scheme failing, but in the event of no committee being formed PROTECTION TO LIFE AND PROPERTY IN IRELAND.-Nr. O'CONNELL gave favour of protection to agriculture, and against the relaxation of the present pro

each was to pay his own outlay. On the 10th of December the scheme was given

up, as the directors would not meet. Messrs. Worth and Frith and we met; notice that on the first reading of the bill called the Protection of Life (Ireland) tective duties: The noble Lord presented similar petitions from places in the

counties of Flint and Kildare. Bill, he should move the following resolution by way of amendment :-—"That

He trusted that, if the measures now in contem.

Worth was abusive, and I walked away: this was at Masbrough. At the meeting while this House deplores the existence of outrages in Ireland, and is sincerely plation should unfortunately come up from the other House of Parliament, they it was said, that as no directors attended, it would be desirable to get from the anxious for their suppression, it is of opinion that these outrages will be aggrawould not receive their Lordships' sanction. (Cheers.)

applicants for shares as much money as would defray the expenses. This I proThe Metropolitan Buildings' Act Amendment Bill passed through Committee

posed, and they assented. vated, not removed, by the arbitrary, unjust, and unconstitutional enactments of

In pursuance of this arrangement, I made out an the present bill; and that it is the duty of Parliament to adopt sich measures as and was ordered to be read a third time on Monday next.

allotment of shares; 7000 had been applied for, and they were all made before THE LONDON AND York Railway Bill. The Marquis of CLANRICARDE said,

this meeting at Masbrough. will tend to eradicate the causes which produce such crimes, instead of resorting

We had not before this made any allotment, and now to a measure which will barass the innocent without punishing the guilty, and on reconsidering the nice point involved in the case of the London and York Rail

we sent the allotments round, but we got little money by it. which being subversive of constitutional liberty, cannot fail to irritate the national way Bul, he would postpone his motion for the appointment of a committee, in

Cross-examined by Mr. Martin : The panic began on the 25th October. The discontent.” (Hear, hear.) order that the parties might go regularly before the Standing Orders Committee.

prospectuses, containing the names of the coinmittee, were sent to London on the ART UNIONS.--Mr. WYSE gave notice that on Tuesday next he shouli ask A short discussion took place and the motion was postponed until Monday.

31st October. The prospectus was published in the Sheffield Iris on the 6th of

November. leare to bring in a bill for sanctioning and protecting Scientific and Art Union The House adjourned at six o'clock.

Frith came to our office on the business, in consequence of some

conversation with Chambers. Societies.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-FRIDAY.
THE GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURAL MEASURES.- Jr. S. O'BRIEN questioned RAILWAYE.--Mr. Wilson PATTEN gave notice that on Monday he would move

Joseph Frith was called, but did not answer.

The learned Judge did not think Mr. Dundas had made out an answer to the the Government as to the measures they had promised as compensation to the for a Select Committee to inquire whether railway amalgamation was consistent landed interest, and wished to know why they had not "accoinpanied” those with the commercial interests of the country.

plaintiff's case.

Mr. Martin then went to the Jury, in reply to the defendant's case. measures which deprived the agricultural interests of the protection they had THIRD READINGS.- The following bills were read a third time, and passed :

Mr. Justice Coleridge said, the defendants, by their letters of acceptance of the hitherto enjoyed. - The CHANCELLOR of the ExchEQUER, in the absence of Sir R. Aylesbury Small Tenements Bill, Radcliff and Pilkington Gas Bill, and Down

duty and responsibility of committee-men, had rendered themselves liable to Peel, conld give no information further than that the Settlement Bill had been patrick Gas Bill. already laid on the table, and that the other promised bills were in a state of for

THE OREGON TERRITORY.

make good whatever work was really necessary for carrying out the objects conWardness.

On the order of the day being moved for the further consideration of the Cus

templated by the formation of the Company.
THE TARIFF.
toms and Corn Importation Bill,

The Jury, without retiring, returned à verdict for the plaintiffs, with damages,

£897 5s, 6d. The House resumed the debate on the Customs Resolutions (the Tariff). Mr. P. BORTHWICK asked the right hon. the First Lord of the Treasury, whe.

RESPONSIBILITY OF Railway DIRECTORS. - In the Sherritt's Court, NottingOn the article of “Spirits and Strong Waters " being proposed,

ther it was the intention of her Majesty's Government to present to this Mír. Alderman THOMPSON moved the omission of " French Brandy" from the

ham, on Monday, an action was tried, in which Mr Richard Clarke, surveyor, was House copies or extracts of correspondence which may have passed beresolution. By the proposed reduction, the revenue would lose £400,000, and tween the Secretary of State for Foreigu Affairs and her Majesty's Minister plaintiff, and Mr. Hughes liughes, Alderman of the City of Lonco., and Chairthe consumer would be but little benefitted. He regretted that the Government at Washington, in relation to the Oregon territory. The honourable member

man of the Sheffield, Nottinghain, and London Direct Railway Company, was

detendant. The action was to recover £18 16s. 100. for services in surveying for shonld have adopted the plan of proposing such measures before the regular adverted to the negotiations which had taken place upon the subject, and budget was brought forward. It was asking the House to legislate in the dark. to the allusion made to it in the Queen's Speech at the opening of the

the railway company, and the claim was resisted on the ground that the surveyor

was engaged by the engineer, Mr. Brees. After a long trial, the Jury gave a verAfter some discussion, the House divided, and the original motion was carried session. Hitherto, the House had yielded an entire confidence to the Govern

dict for the plaintiff, with damages to the amount claimed. by a majority of 64 to 35. ment, and he did not wish for a diminution of that confidence, yet the fact could

THE TOWN AND Gown Riots AT CAMBRIDGE.-At Cambridge, on Tuesday, Jr. Biles then moved the omission from the Tariff of all Animals and Meat not be concealed that there was a party on the other side of the Atlantic, which Provisions.

John Fretstone, aged 29, was charged with having assaulted Arthur Waisla, stie had put upon the course adopted a construction the very opposite of that which

dent of Trinity College, on the 7th instant.--Jir. Sergeant Byles stated the case. A lengthened discussion ensued, in the course of which was jnstly due to it. lle thought it was time that England should distinctly

On the night in question a riot occurred between the town and guwi. The deLord G. Bentinck intimated that it was by no means certain that these mca- assert that she was ready to make every sacrifice consistent with ber duty and

feudant was then a poilce otticer of the borough, and the assaults were committed sures would become law, even if they passed that House. There was another her rights, yet that America should understand the real motives why she depre

during the fight, which took place before Trinity gateway, where Mr. Walsh was place, in which, he trusted, the interests of the agriculturists would find inore cated a war.

struck and knocked down by the defendant. The lather of the plaintiff, Sir John favour than they were likely to receive at the hands of those gentlemen whom he Sir Robert PEEL: Mr. Speaker, I do not think it will be necessary for me to had then the honour of addressing. If this should lead to an appeal to the make any observations with respect to the general subject to which the bon. gen.

Walsh, conceived that his son had been most cruelly and unjustitiably treated,

and had felt it to be his duty to institute the proceedings.--Evidence having been country, he had little doubt but the result wouid be advantageous to the advo- tleman has alluded (Cheers.) I think explanation wholly unnecessary, be canse cates of Protection.

called tor the prosecutor, Jr. Burchum addressed the Jury for the defence, and I think the expressions of her Majesty's Government and other expressions used

called witnesses who proved that the conduct of the gownsmen was rery violent. On a division, the original motion was carried by a majority of 111 to 72. by public men in this and the other House of Parliament have not been misconJir. Lawson moved the omission of the article Hides froin the Tariff.

- The Jury, after considerable deliberation, returned a verdict of " Guilty."-strued in the United States. (Hear.) I do not think that there would be any public

The next morning Mr. Baron Parke passed sentence on Freestone. In so doing After a short discussion, the House again divided, and Mr. Lawson's amend- advantage by laying the papers referred to on the table of the House in the pre

his Lordship coinmented on the violent conduet of the defendant, and, having ada ment was defeated by a majority of 130 to 74.

sent state of the question—in the present state of the differences between this Mr. MITCHELL moved that the duty on foreign hewn timber be reduced 10s. per country and the United States, with respect to the Oregon territory. (Hear, hear.)

verted to the recommendation of the prosecutor himself, sentenced the defendant load, on the 5th of April, 1846, and other kinds of wood in proportion. At the saine time I am bound to say, that certain communications and certain

to one fortnight's imprisonment. Mr. CaRDWELL opposed the motion, which, alter some observations from Sir notes have passed between Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Pakenham, with respect to the Joha llammer, was withdrawn.

claims of the Government of the United States to the Oregon territory. Although THE ROAD !-Out of the four coaches lately running daily from Stamford to Denunck, postponed until Friday, The discussion on the Timber Duties was then, at the suggestion of Lord George I should not have thought it necessary to have laid these communications on the Grantham, there are now but two lett, viz., The “ Red Rover," and the “ Leeds

table of the House, but, as it may, perhaps, bc necessary to authenticate the Mail." The Grantham“ Wonder" coach, that met the eleven o'clock train from The Out-Pensioners' (Greenwich and Chelsea) Payment Bill was read a third circumstances contained in them, and, as publicity has been given to them, I shall London, ceased running on Saturday last. Parties from Grantham will therefore

have no objection to lay them on the table of the House. (Cries of "No, no.") have to leave town by the first train, or stay in Stamford all night, and go by the The House adjourned, at a quarter to twelve.

We have no proposition to make to the House, on the part of the Government, Leeds mail the following morning.