The Sun. — London, England, 1846-05-30 00:00:00

IL A OST r T POlnthg REWARDS on' TtitintDAY NIGHT tht 28th instant between 16, Burton -crescent and thmpton-street Cab Stand, u. in a Cab from Compton-street td Pimlico, a RED SILE. NET Old, .Four - Bank of England Notes for One Hundred Pounds eaP:h, numbered respectively 91,601, 91,602, 91,603, and 91,604 and be red 60,585. 'one Bank of England Note for Ten Pounds, num ..'ayment ofwhich is stopped at the Bank. oelleftor, .- Wh°e ' r et All restore the same to Mr. Walter Augustus Flolcombe, rio. 28, C,Lancery-lane, shall receive the above Reward. No Maher Reward will be offered. r JST--A BLUE MORROCCO POCKET-. :'hieOO with Silver Clasp, engraved with an Austrian Coronet, d and Motto. It contained some notes and correspondence in .2German language, but much of which i s i n cyp h er. t Is supposed to have dropped from the pocket of the owner whilst were a crowd in Regent street, about a fortnight since, who lva i .ting to see the Date of Wellington come out- of the ware -.,`"-ms of Messrs. Nicoll, m a k ers o f the Llama Cloth Registered ' al etot. the whole of the 'contents are returned untouched before +r -se 20th of June, a Reward will be given equivalent to What would lave been the value of the Travelling Letters of Credit, also part of the contents ; these are addressed Vienna, Dres`len, and Paris, but not being signed are useless to any other but[the owner. C ommunications can be effected by application to the English Roble/Tian, address stated in one et' the letters contained in the Pocket -boot. .ROYAL --------- T---30TA NIC SOCIETY.-) The SECOND EXHIB ITION of PLANTS and FLOWERS. this Season, in the Gardens of + ..ne AocietT in the Regent's Park, will be lieid partly in the new Cwitservatory, on WEDNESDAY. June 3. Tickets can be obtainer's at the Gardens by preientlng an order front io n a Fellow or Menger, price ss. each, except on the day of ex hibit, when they ';411 be 7s. 6d. d f ~~ WHITSUN HOLIDAYS. Ii9 Y AL. 'POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, r u/s . "r• I'-Pan's New and Intere s ti ng LECTURE on the CHE d itY hulk PHILOSOPHY of DIVING, at Half-past Three wtfand• on the Evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. ", s BG r T;achhoffner's LECTURES oa NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, 01,,, - ," l.ll ltiant experiments, daily. MACINTOSH'S ROTARY EN - COLEMAN'S PATENT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE for *sep' „ling and descending Inclined Plants, FARRELL'S ARCM ,I4-..01AN RAILWAY, the :ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY, an EN- LOPE CUTTING MACHINE, and WOOD'S NEW PATENT r.,TEAM-ENGINE GOVERNOR, all in action. Scenes in the OREGON TERRITORY are among the NEW DISSOLVING VIEWS. PORTRAITS of Distinguished Men in the GOVERN MENT and ARMY of LAHORE, magnified by the OPAQUE MI CROSCOPE. The OXY-lIYDROGEN MICROSCOPE exhibiting a line Ceslectlon of Living Objects, &c., &c. Admission, Is. ; Schools, Half-price. -r HIL RARMONIC SOCIETY. The Subscribers and the Public are respectfully informed that the SIXTH CONCERT will take place on MONDAY. EVENING when will be performed Mozart's Symphony in flat Beethoven's in A, Lucas's. Overture to the Regicide, and Beet , •koven's Egmont, New MS. Concertante, Spohr, Messrs. Blagrove, Willy, Hill. and Lucas. Solo Oboe, M. Lavigne, Vocalists, Miss • Dolby , and Herr Pischek. Conductor, Mr. Costa. Single Tick e t s , li. Is., anti double Tickets, li. 10s., t o b e h a d at the music warehouse of Messrs. Addison and Hodson, 210, Regent-street. TNT iIITE CONDUIT HOUSE TAVERN and the GADENS.—It. ROUSE begs respeetfeilly to announce to th Public, and to the Committees,and Stewards, respectfu and ll Member n s of those ? '.ane roui Benevolent Instituti ons an d S oc i et i es, who annually honour ds Establislunent with their patronage, that he has completed his arrangements for their comfort and accommodation; and also for the OPENING of the GARDENS on WIIIT-MONDAY, the Ist of June, for the Summer Amusements. Some say the plea - ,ure is as great In being cheate" as to cheat. S 0 we believe it is v;ritten in Hudibras, and if the Poet's axiom be true, then indeed, the pleasure must be great In witnessing the perforr,ances of the MYS f ERIOUS LADY, who le now cheating our ev es and ears by her singular performances at the EGYPTIAN II ALL. We shall not endeavour to explain her Powers, for they vxe inexplicable—Go and see. E D . T HE HIGH TH LAND HIGHLAN DWARFS, DWARFS who have had the hr,nour of exhibiting before her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert on two different occasions, are now to be helve t‘h n in tlf, Cosmorama Rooms, 209, R egen t- street, every day from i two o'clock, and from th ree to five ; and from seven to nine in Mai the evening. The dwarf s are th ree i n number, two males and a ..!.e (brothers and s i s t er) ; they are fully equipped in the High ?lld garb, and perform a series of national, martial, and festive v thices. The two wales, who are remarkably active, exce l i n th e the cel ebrated Gille or Sword Dance ; and so extraordinary is muscular development of the eldest that he can with ease carry two 561 b. weights about the room. He an d hi s b rother exhibit all _e positions of the b roa d s id e exerc i se with a precision that would do honour to Uhr.: first school of fence. And i n a dditi on to the i r other accomplishments they, in conjunctio n w ith t h e i r s i ster, s i ng the beautiful airs o't their native glens with exquisite taste and feeling. pr A t C I orn. .At o,an P.ekenzle. who has these sin gu l a r crea t ures un d er hi s a s hort tiro, (in consequence of his other engagements) remain but requested a 111 town, the admirers of the wonderful in nature are to pay an early visit. .. 4- , l ntir,sion from Twelve to Two and from Three to Five o'clock, ""' • all' i from Seven to Nine o'clock, Is. t i l NIVERSAL GAS LIGHT COMPANY. J Capital 100, 0001., in 5,000 Shares of 201. per Share. Deposit, 10s. per 1001. Shares, in accordance with the Act. Provisionally Registered. Under the Management of a Proivisional Committee, With power to add from the General Committee. CONSIIL TING ENGINEER —Professor Ryan, M.D., L.LD. Royal Naval College, Portsm o uth , and Royal Polytechnic Institution. ENGINEER —Mr. Robert Cordon, Nottingham. P , Aximas--The London and County Joint Stock Bank. scmictros.—J. F. W. Fesenmeyer, 23, Bedford-row. SECRETARY— Mr. Gabriel Kenyon. Offices of the Company, No. 11, Old Jewry-chambers, City. The Compayay bawd great pleasure in announcing to the Public, that sines t'aeir last Advertisements, they have availed them selves of the omrortunity of testing, by practical operations the Utility and appZicability of their Apparatus for Manufacturing Gas on the PremhAes of the Consumer, and they feel great pleasure in Stating that hasTbeen adopted by the Birmingham, North Midland, aad Midland Railway Companies, and is now in active use at the following Railway Stations : Tring Station, Birmingham Line. Methley Station, North Midland Line. At Kegworth Station, Midland Line. flwhine places it has been used with the utmost success, bah as a g .," 3 the Station and Signal Lights, producing in point of bril ,.le.!: and steadiness a 'most powerful light. ne Apparatus has also been used at varions Lace Mills and Factories, mr.uate at Nottingham, Derby, and elsewhere, giving the greatest ' s atisfaction. The full p ar ti culars whereof, and the purposes to which the inven tion Is affifficable, are embodied in the Company's Prospectus, which may be obt a i ned of the Solicitor, and at the Company's Offices. In car rYinZ oat thi s i nvent i on, the Company hold out to the Share holders a re,turP. upon their eapit 11 of about 501. per cent. In stating this returr, at, so large an amount of profit, it will be borne in mind that this Z.: o '.npany have not to contend with any of the heavy ex penses to , :rhich other Gas Light Companies are subjected, suc h as large ost'ablishments for the manufacture of Gas, the erection and workiir g of furnaces, steam-engines, laying down, taking up and re- P ai riEr of pipes, poor-rates, &c. &c. To bring this valuable patent and profitable invention into opera tier , it is proposed to form a Company by raising the sum of 100,0001. " 1 • 5,000 shares of 201. each. A deposit of two shillings per share to be paid to the Bankers of the Company, for which a receipt will be given, exchangeable for the certificate of the Company entitling the holder to an allotment of shares. The Management of the Company to be under the guidance of a Board of Directors; and, when formed, a General Meeting to be held to approve the Decd of Settlement now drawn up under the advice of Counsel. Applications for shares, in the usual form, to be made to, and further particulars obtained from, the Solicitor to the Company, and also of the Secretary, at the Company's Offices. UNIVERSAL GAS LIGHT COMPANY. The ALLOTMENT of SHARES will take place on MONDAY, the Ist day of June next, at the Company's Offices, No. 11, Old Jewry Chambers, City. TO SCHOOLS.—HOLIDAY LETTERS. T" HAIR-LINE POINTED PENS . These Pens are now universally acknowledged to be unrivalled, the op-stroke is so fine as to be hardly perceptible, *while from the flexibib'Ay of the metal, and perfect finish of the Pen, a fine and regular down strok e i s i nsured. There are three kinds, Broad, ium, and Fi ne P o i nts, which are sold in boxes of a gross each, t!..... 1 z! .. 5 5., at Relfe and Fletcher's, Cloak-lane. WALKER'S NEEDLES (by authority t h , j• '. npro attbs ead ed (Wien by blind person s ), an d wor k w i th great ease, having Or • ved '?oints, temper, an d finish they are made of every l eng th ta• Aee, and for eve r y p urpose : the labels are correct likenesses °I. her Ytajesty, and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, in relief on e olourr,,d grounds. They can be sent free by post, by any respectable dealer., on receipt of thirteen penny stamps for every shilling value. 11. w'alker's Hooks and Eyes, Fish-hooks, Steel Pens, &c., are ro c:omA, ended. FL, Walker, Manufacturer to the Queen, Gresham-street West, rf iet-office, London. EARLY HAY HARVEST.—RICK CLOTHS, with Poles, ruffles, and Lines, complete. 11.0 larmers houid be without a good rick cloth, for it is ~,11 411).. one of the most usiful things he can have on his pre r"— .y Gardener's Gazette. at - .;'' a Cloths, both New and Seco nd-hand, at a reasonable cost, JENJAMIN EDGINGTON'S, 2, Duke-street, Southwark. ...farlY application will e nsure prompt attention. A Warehouse at Marquees, Tents, Flags, Netting and Bunting for t Trees, Railway Truck Covers, &c. SELLING OFF, at 379, Strand, the entire soup STOCK of Sheffield plated DISH COVERS, corner dishes. error tunreens, tea urns and kettles, bra nches, candlesticks, &c., at an the m b 9 s reduction in price, in con se q uence of the proprietor leaving articl "sin"s. The following prices of some of the most useful ut es are stated to convince the pub lic of the advantages they n cud; r g'aln by purchasing at this establishment. Sheffield plated dish - ' 3 vers, waranted best quality, 10/. 4s. 6d. the set ; corner As and covers, 51. 18s. 6d, the set of four, forming eight dishes w,: rr tquired ; silver-plated spoons, forks, &c., on solid white metal, p _ 00 a nted :—Table forks, ilddle pattern, 26e. to 36 5. p er dozen , table . ns 2c,s. to 365. ; dessert forks, 20s. to 3 03 . ; de ssert spoons, 20s. to 7 ,, u 5 . , • , tea spoons, 10s. The British plate articles ( the best in Lon don) are selling at ecmally low prices—table forks an d s p oons, 10s. per dozen; dessert, is. ; tea spoons. 43. 6d. ; and other articles in British p l ate equally ch ea p, as t h e s t oc k m ust he sold. Ivory table knive s in great variety, wo.Tranted ; sets of 50 pieces, 3-14 inch, handsome ba lance handl , " for 343.; table knives. 9s. 6d. per dozen • dessert, Bs. ; Carvers, 3e Bd. per pair—all balance handles. The stock of jewellery W ill be se . .efat little more than half price, consisting of diamond and other r',llgs, pins, brooches, and a variety of handsome gold guard chains 4 that are now selling for their weight in sovereigns — at W. .- .IdBItOOK'S, 379, Strand, corner of Southampton. stl eet. r IIIIE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE for SILVE R. cV 1 . ja s• The high estimate formed by the public duringthe, t ) ea dm year, iet. LL lA'M S. BURTON'S (late RIPPON and BURToisTs " all Y Purified material has been before it (ma d e into every as u d se e ful and ochrna m ental article usually made ix silver, possessing,it es aracteristie purity and dur ability of silver), has called into eX theiist 7ee the deleterious compounds of " A:bata Plate," " Berlin Silver , " ,!'d ether so-called substitutes , they are at belt bad imitations of "e genuine art i cles manufactured and sold only by him. 7,./Lble en p o on' and doz ... 7 .• : : Dessert dlitO . and.. . •'''' 4 .... . F orks, ftill size per Pattern. Pattern. Pat Fiddle Threaded K t in em g's . 'Tea ditto and cult°d ''''' . (11th:::: Od. 21s. Od. 25 5. Od. 1 1 0 2 . 5. Od. 2 . gs. Od. 3 0 s. Od . Gravy- ditto ..' ditto .. • • as. Od. I Is. Od. 12s. Od. NICKEL E.LECTRii...p . L .. A . •••• • • • • 35. Od. 6s. Od. introduced and made only biTED.—The REAL NICKEL. SILVER, end BIJR"ZON'S), at VirtLyLIAM S. BURTON (late RIPPON eington and Co., is beyond ate co the patent process of Messrs. El stening silver, that can be crnpinelYadrisn°,ll.otohhe 'Fatally. In the lengthened and eviethrYerbusesetfualrlyticlore'onneixat 'oriel itself, and the high character nocciwietashe ing rn P 4 Pul onaroiftYpola r ti t n h g e , u tl a ie o a l s d by IV;tiTeßriuerrttoon,,(rhnadt gmblic have a guarantee that the 'by him on ly) are, as It regards wea, 1 earl be supplied at any other house, while by ably thaz; be distinguished from real sliver. no Possible test can Piddle. Th r ead. '''' Tea Spoons, per dozen ........ , , ..., Is.. ....mg's. Dease s rt Forks • 30s. 32g . -• • • 4G s , Dessert Spoons ~ • • • • ... ••••• • • • . 30s. ~ 52 .. • 58s. Table Forks ,• .... ••••• • • • . 40s. .. 688. •.• 625. Table Spoons ~ ••••••• • • • • • • • 40s .. 725. .., It s. Tea and co ff ee sets, waiters, candlesticks, &c., et proportyktt Prices. All kinds of re-plating done by the patent process. Detainee 'catalogues, with engravings, as well as of every ironmongery articled S) stock Eclat (per post) tree. ' WILLIAM S. BURTON'S (late RIPPON and BURTON' of general Furnishing Ironmongery is literally the largest in the 'world, and as no language can be employed to give a correct idea of its variety aad extent, purchasers are invited to call and inspect it.- 3A, Oxford-street (corner of Newman•street.) Established in Wells street, 1820. CAUTION to PERFUMERS, and OTHERS. HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY. ROWLAND AND SONS, V. PENN, Messrs. ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Hatton 'Garden, London, hereby give notice, that they have lately adopted proceedings in the high Court of Chancery against this defendant and other parties, and have obtained a perpetual injunction to restrain the defendants from selling any liquid in bottles, havi: , g covers or labels, being copies or facsimiles, or imitations, with colourable variations, of those used by Messrs. Rowland and Sons for the sale of their MACASSAR OIL, and from using any trade marks of the same description as those used by them, and the defendants, in all cases, have had to pay the costs of the suit. EBIZI=7. Messrs. Rowland and Sons have also adopted proceedings against th e Printers of fraudulent labels or wrappers, and have obtained the Plates from which the same have been printed, together with the names of the parties to whom the same have been sold. eP-11 perso ns are, therefore, cautioned against selling or exposing for non's anY preparat!ons in wrappers or labels, being fraudulent ta 'Miter those usel by Messrs Rowland and Sons, or containing any on of their trade marks, as proceedings will be adopted again', them 's__.,, n d damages and costs enforced. v ,;:n , ll an bottle of the genuine " Macassar Oil" is enclosed in an en- Woeltsid ornamented wrapper, having the words " ROWLAND'S AR OIL" in TWO lines, and their signature in RED INK, thus— A: ROWLAND & SON. Minutirsigtted) ALE2ia. ICOWliaati) GUILDHALL, MAT 16, 1846, E COMMITTEE fo . r LETTING the CITY'S LANDS will MEET at GUILDHALL on WEDNESDAY, the 10th clay of Juno next, at One o'clock precisely, to receive Ten ders for Letting, on Lease, for seven years, from Midsummer next, a House, N 0.57, on the south side of Fenehurch-street. . . . Further particulars may be obtained, and plans seen, by applying at the Office of Works, Guildhall. THOMAS SAUNDERS, Comptroller. ONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY. 1,4 NOTICE.—The Directors, with the view of affording fbrther accommodationVo the public, have appointed several additional trains and accelerated others. These alterations, of which full particulars are given in the Time Bills, which miy be had on application at all the Stations, will take effect on the Ist of June next. By order, R. CREED, Secretary- Office, Euston-st a ti on, M ay 25, 1846. • EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. OPENING of th FOREST GATE, CHESHUNT, RYE lIOUSE STATIONS , and ALTERATION of:TRAINS. and The afrangements for the Trains, - commencing the 31st instant, may he ascertained by reference to the Time Bills, which can be had at all Stations, or at any of the Coach Offices in connexion with the Company. By order , C. P. RONEY, Secretary. Shoreditch Station, 26sh May, 1846. A STERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. md WHITSUNTIDE 11 0LIDAYS.—EXC1'RSION GRAINS. A Train of Open Carriages will start for Cambridge on MONDAY MORNING next, at 7 30 A.m., and return from Cambridge at 6 P.M., performing each journey in about two hours and twenty minutes. Fare for the double journey, Five Shillings. A Train for Colchester at 9 30, A.M., returning at 7 30 P.M., per- forming each journey in about two hours. Fare for the double journey, Four Shillings and Sixpence. An Open Carriage Excursion Train will also leave Colchester for London at 645 a.m., returning from London at 630 P.M. Fare, Pour Shillings and Sixpence. By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary. Shoreclitch Station, May 26, 1846. ERB YSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, and u WORCESTERSHIRE JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY. Notice is hereby given, that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the HOLDERS of SCRIP, or of BANKERS' RECEIPTS for such, in this Company, will be held in the house of Mr. Thomas Masters, commonly called the Talbot Arms Inn, Rugelcy, in the county of Stafford, on SATURDAY, the 6th day of June next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of having submitted to them a copy of the 13111 now pending in Parliament to authorise the construction of a railway, to be called the "Derbyshire, Stafford shire, and Worcestershire Junction Railway," and for approving the same, or otherwise. Dated this 25th day of May, 1846. R. S. MACKENZIE, Secretary. 1, Moorgate, London. IMPORTANT TO SILK MERCERS AND DRAPERS. 'Cory. ESSRS. MAKIN and WALKER, of Man . chester, Silk Manufacturers, being determined to :effect an entire clearance of their presert Stock of Black Gros de Naples, offer the same for Sale by Tender in six Lots, as follows : Amount of lot No. 1 .......... • ..... 2,686 3 5% PP Ol PP 3 1,788 6 10 OP PP 4 .........••••••••• 1,216 11 9 5 1,617 3 6 PS ~ PP 6 .......... ••.• • • .. 1 412 1 0 11,198 11 04" Tenders were submitted for the above Silk Goods by all the leading firms in London and Manchester; and at Twelve o'clock this clay, Messrs. LEAF, BARNETT, SCOTSON, end CO., were declared the purch , sers of every lot. Leaf, Barnett, Scotson, and Co., respectfully inform their Friends and the Trade in town and country, that the whole parcel will be offered for Sale at their warehouse, on WEDNESDAY, June 3d, 1846. 47, Wood-street, Cheapside, May 29th, 1846. SECOND HAND PLATE PURCHASED. AB. SAVORY and SONS, G o ld sm ith s , N o . 14, . Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank of England, inform executors and others, wishing to dispose of SECOND-HAND PLATE, that, from having a ready sale, they can offer more ad vantageous prices than can be usually given by the trade ; payment may either be received in cash or the amount allowed in exchange for other silver. / `~ ~~~ 1 .. . - - - --• • 4 I- • / • 1 1 ---.4* ,i• : •-• ' ~, , sir ao ll, ~-.0a4 ....- "r; ' . %.•)•''' . 3CL A. • i ..-- 1 ..:„.2.7.5=::, ;:;:,::!,•,:i.;:q,,i.:._ tt t it' - . .5.,-. ... , -- -, 1 ...,.."" ' ..,, -.... .‘•• - ~ - 1.2 * • .1-rtAL , . .a t .. k : i &. •,,- N, (04 i , Iff 4g e ,z, 7 / , , - ..• • et, 7 4 ,; - • • , . \ l ''' ~.,., ?: , ' .F --- ;HT e,.. 0 ,...... . vw'r*. k.li p l. ..... o f. 0 ~, nRO . 1., . ~,,,,, + *l 5 - 4 -3 ii , t, Ir', . ' - .....- ..,- , - -; 'ke t t r l l. ' -3- 11.1 '' ' 44 .1 f \`'\' ' / JP' ' ~i ~~ No. 16,753. LONDON, SAT URDAY • Ll __.,• SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER COLOURS. The FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION is NOW GP.EN, at their GiLary, 5, Pali-mall East, each day, from Nine till Dusk. A,lmittance, One Shilling. Catalogue, Sixpence. J. W. WRIGHT, Sec. IN WARWICKSHIRE. THE PET FREEHOLD ESTATE OF THE COUNTY, WITH THE MANOR AND ITS EXTENSIVE RIGHTS, THE ENTIRE HAMLET OF WILLENHALL, A RESIDENCE IN THE ELIZABETHAN STYLE ; FIVE SUPERIOR FARMS, 750 ACRES, WITH A TENANTRY QUITE UNEXCEPTIONABLE. THIS FINE PROPERTY APPROACHES THE CITY OF COVENTRY, IS BOUNDED BY TWO RIVERS, AND THE TURNPIKE ROAD DIVIDES THE PROPERTY. IT IS, BESIDES, ALL TITHE-FREE, AND EXTRA-PAROCHIAL. MR. GEORGE ROBINS is favoured by in , structions from the proprietor, to announce for public *competion, at the Auction Mart, London, on TUESDAY, the 16th of June, at Twelve o'clock, in One Lot, A FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND DEMESNE, of Which it may well be said it has no fear of rivalry throughout this admired county—indeed, the advantages are so many, and press in such rapid succession upon the mind of the composer of this very imperfect outline, that it is not a little difficult to state where to begin. However,the effort Must be made ; firstly, IT IS DECIDEDLY, FOR ITS SIZE, THE MOST •ELIGIBLE, AND CERTAINLY THE MOST COMPACT PROPERTY THROUGHOUT , THE COUNTY. There can be no scepticism .arise out of this assertion. No one can with justice gainsay this high panegyric. It extends to THE WHOLE HAMLET, TOGETHER WITH " THE EXTENSIVE MANOR OF WILLENHALL, which is within two short miles of • THE ANCIENT CITY OF COVENTRY. There are FIVE CAPITAL FARMS, WITH SUPERIOR BUILDINGS AND WARM FARM-YARDS TO EACH, AND ALL WITHIN A RING FENCE, TITHE FREE AND EXTRA-PAROCHIAL, extending to 41out . . ' SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES OF RICH MEADOW. PASTURE, and ARABLE LAND, entirely and strictly within a ring fence, including the prolific woods.. The rates are unusually small, arising out of the fact that they:are laid by a compromise with the LONBON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY COMPANY, whose line passes through Willenhall. The soil is of first-rate Quality, as the crops annually demonstrate, and the rick yards verify. Every Farm possesses a superior dwelling, with large garden, and the build ings essential for agricultural purposes are unexceptionable, in fact, everything is in the most perfect apple-pie order. A microscopic eye could hardly discover a single thing out of place, and with it' A TENANTRY THAT MR. ROBINS PROCLAIMS CAN NOT BE EXCELLED TILROUGHOTIT ENGLAND ; AND HEAR IT ALL YE OF LITTLE FAITH IN THE STAPLE COMMODITY OF THE COUNTRY, " THERE IS NOT NOR HAS THERE BEEN AN ARREAR OF ONE GUINEA DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS." It may now be asked, " Where is to be found a corresponding case ?" AND ECHO REJOINS " WHERE." ___ _.--- - -----. In respect to the auxiliaries not immediately sought in the shape of income, it should be said THE ADJOINING MANORS ARE STRICTLY PRESERVED BY LORDS CRAVEN AND HOOD, as also the Baginton and Brandon property. There is an abundance of game, and field sports extend to a gentleman's fondest desire. The Estate is bounded by two large rivers (the Avon and Sowe), which furnish constant amusement to those inclined to recreate in fishing. THE ELIZABETHAN VILLA is altogether adapted •to a gentleman's occupation. It probably might be improved by a finishing stroke from the hand of an artiste. There is, besides, one of the farm-houses where the proprietor would be but too happy to take up his quarters occasionally during the sporting season. The next • point requiring a commentary is the rental—it must be premised—there are no leases. The present low rental is 1,5504 a year ; but it is quite manifest that NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, COENHILL. LONDON. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages with respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the nrernitirms paid (see Table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in terests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates DIVISION OF PROFITS. The remarltabie success and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a fourth bonus, varying from 35 to $5 per cent. on the premiums paid on each Polley eirectscl on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. SALES BY AUCTION. FORD ABBEY, IN DORSETSHIRE. THE GREAT AND PROUD FEATURE OF THE COUNTY, THE FORD ABBEY ESTATE, WITH ITS NEVER-ENDING DE LIGHTS, THE INVALUABLE FISHERY, ABUNDANCE OF GAME, AND SPORT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AND, " THOUGH LAST NOT LEAST IN OUR DEAR LOVE," THE MAGNIFICENTLY FINE ABBEY, PRESENTING BY FAR THE MOST CLASSICAL AND CELEBRATED MONASTERY THROUGHOUT ENGLAND. THE PRESENT LOW RENTAL ARISING FROM THIS FINE PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE VALUE OF THE ABBEY AND LANDS IN HAND, AND ON LEASE FOR LIVES, IS ABOUT 2,0001. A YEAR. IT IS NEARLY ALL TITHE-FREE, AND THE TENANTRY BOTH WEALTHY AND RESPECTABLE. AN IMPERATIVE SALE. MR. GEORGE ROBINS feels much gratifica tion in having been preferred to OFFER for PUBLIC COM. PETITION, at the Auction Mart, London, on THURSDAY, the 9th of July, at Twelve o'clock, and in One Lot, by direction of the trus tees for absolute sale, one of TIIE MOST MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD INVESTMENTS THROUGHOUT ENGLAND. And in the description that necessarily must follow, Mr. Robins, without the slightest affectation, proclaims that he ap proaches the task with fear and trembling. The only saving clause by which he can well seek to soften the reproaches of an enlightened and deeply-read community is alone to be found in the liberty the com poser will take with authors so highly gifted, that he must indeed be a bold man who will not yield assent to his researches. Dugdalc is no mean authority, and with this, and a few introductory facts, the herculean task must be approached. THE FO RD ABBEY DEMESNES are to be traced back to a very distant day, and it has ever since maintained its proud superiority over EVERY OTHER MONASTERY IN ENGLAND. It is a splendidly grand and unique building, altogether realising Lord Byron's glowing description of Norman Abbey-- An old, old monastery once, and new Still older mansion, of a rich and i are 111ix'd Gothic, such as artists all allow Few specimens yet left us can compare. Its classic front EXTENDS TO NEAR THREE HUNDRED FEET. The order of architecture is in the Tudor style, and may be dated about the time of Henry VIII. ; but to describe it as it deserves is felt to be far beyond the reach of the limited capacity of the com poser, and even much wiser heads would be puzzled in the attempt to do it justice—it is indeed THE GREAT LEVIATHAN OF THE WEST. Its fame has been held in the highest veneration from generation to generation, and it is now avowed to have no successful rival amid the vast variety of monasteries to be found throughout the country. The first impression on beholding this ANCIENT AND CLASSIC PILE the writer feels can never be obliterated from his memory; his mind on the instant seemed to be subdued Into a most devout and reli gious state—one of absolute wonder—mixed up with bound less admiration; it was a joyous spectacle, but Mr. Robins cannot too earnestly invoke all those who possess a soul congenial with ob jects of antiquity to go to the Abbey, and then judge for themselves ; they will, with one accord, proclaim how absolutely impossible it is to convey in suitable terms the panegyric which would be awarded to it. However, these preliminary remarks must arrive at a conclu sion ; the form prescribed to the length of an announcement will not ad mit of more, but the writer promises, in his printed particulars, to go into a little historical statement that will be acceptable, at least to the learned, and all such as are well versed in our history ; and he is fortunately enabled, by the assistance of a very highly talented lady, to aid the historical account of Dugdale by selections of her own, and guided by a judgment and cleverness that has never been held in doubt. To gratify the learned and the curious in distant parts, Mr. Robins has determined to append to the explanatory par ticulars of the several farms and lands a plan of the whole, with a beautiful drawing c,f the Abbey, to be ready six weeks antecedent to the sale. The situation of this monastery is familiar to most of Cs. It is on the borders of the three fine counties of Dorset, Devon, and Sorset, 15 miles from Taunton, 3 from Chard, about 50 niiles from an Bristol d Bath, and within a deligh;ful ride of 5% hours from London, which the approaching railway through Chard will reduce to about 4 hours, and also bring it within fifty minutes' ride of Exeter. The county in Which the Abbey is paced will not yield to any other. The reader needs not be reminded that, in days of yore, the taste of the monks in the selection of their lands was never questioned, and, amidst all the good things of this world, they were remarkable for the accuracy of their judgment. In selecting the beet of everything, even THE FAT OF THE LAND was not ACCOUNTED TOO GOOD FOR THEIR REFINED TASTE. This princely property is all freehold of inheritance, surrounded by lawns and pleasure-grounds, with gravelled walks between rows of umbrageous trees of great size and stateliness, interspersed lyith or namental waters, cascades, and waterfalls sparkling with foam, and here and there a statue to diversify the scene. The Park, which is one of great beauty, is stocked with deer, whose venison has ob tained the highest celebrity for its fatness and fine flavour, while the soft undulating foliage of its magnificent and TIME-HONOURED TREES is perpetually deluding the eye into a belief that It was of almost boundless extent, and imparting just such an air of tempered witti ness as would gratify the lover of scenery, without offence to those who are inclined to look rather for the evidences of the superintend ing hand of care and cultivation. Indeed everything seems to in crease the charms of a spot so rich in nature's beauties. Of the orna mental waters in front of the Abbey it is recOrded— Before the mansion lay a lucid lake, Broad as transparent, deep and freshly fed . By a river, which its softened way did take In currents through the calmer waters spread. THE RIVER AXE So renowned bz• lic th io e us di tr sc o l u p t, les win ef ds, Isain serpentineaklVaitonfobreaiutstnpitshrcaotugorri pleasures and the fair demesne. Lost for a space through thickets veering, But broader when again appearing. was here that _ _ ... ...... The branching stag swept down with all his herd, To quaff a brook which murmured like a bird. It may still be asked, " WHIT MORE CAN MORTALS NOW DESIRE P" The sporting qualifies extend to everything a gentleman's heart can contemplate ; by the way, THE MONKS' CELEBRATED WALK is o . m r it T a l pa n n s eg T y ß r y ic upon ADORNS THE STATE ROOMS THAT would approach is in high preservation. And ADMIRATION OF THE WORLD. WONDER AND AVICItEo rival; and the Writer is ex sacrilege. It really and truly may be accounted the It fearlessly challenges ceedingly desirous that t with being too vivid. moment charge this description no flight of fancy, but a veri table may rest assured here is . a the reader should not for one table and unassuming report. , (with bed, and therefore already extended beyond the limits prescribed, merely observing lament) the writer ends thivery imperfect recital, she tendered that the terms used by the foundress of the abbey When This description, it is perceived, has barren lands of B rightley, stating it to be " well wooded and fertile," to the h o l y fathers her manor of Thornoottibe, in exchange for the are trebly appropriate in the present day, in proof whereof it may be stated that the Messrs. Fowler, of Grainge Farm (the principal e .iz st o ate), bred a h orn ewe in 1833, which weighed 18st. 41b., and PDr and beauty it has never been equalled. The tenantry are very respectable' and without one guinea of arrear; indeed, the latter D ) A ne C a word could not find a pllceexhitentlgir vocabulay ingly low. Th e demesne . The rent is exceed- I r t i l OF RICH MEADOW TWELVE HUNDRE PASTURE, ARAn TAXES MODERATE. need not be observed is Very tul. indeed, seeing the abunctia i t . O .S T f L ai T hili Tl l T4l r E r ;F ti ß ve E , E t , ha A t ir,D LE, A Nn IMOD LANDS, t), and t T e e of unemployed capital (in commonSu ch 3 tie value of money, the spite of the railway maw present is a moA inraential opportunitlit meat in 1..1"..ii which is prenrableY or PossesOstillgergall roirr?'"ats' it,regards the ;iteration in the corn-Ims to h a a ll s been bbserved by Mr. Robins, in another notice of sale, a fact which every day renders MORE FRIGHTENED THAN IIIIRT." more t\ _ E a ll n A d l in TE or A e L cezt ß a E in z , N that There are MANORIAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES of considerable extent, and the principal part of the estate is within a ring fence. The neighbourhood is highly respectable ; many Lords and Nobles are amongst those who prefer to domesticate in this admired county, and within a few miles of the abbey, in the al joining county of Somerset, are the splendid seats of Earl Poulett and Lord Bridport. Markets are everywhere abundant ; in fact, Mr. Robins has taxed his in;enuity In vain to try to discover a fault. The full description, with plans and a drawing of the famed Abbey, are ready and may be had at the White Lion Inn, Bristol ; White Hart, Bath ; Castle, Taunton ; Chard Arms Hotel, Chard Mr. Whitaker, solicitor, 12, Lincol n ' s Inn-fields, London ; M r . P aul, solie tor,'l he Close, Exeter; Mr. Salter, solicitor, Chard ; the Auctieal Mart ; and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London, at Two Stall ings:each, (this beingaviththe soleviewtoprevent a mien and nrpro. StAblo atglriltution orthe fall partioulara), SEVENTEEN HUNDRED- POUNDS A YEAR will he conceded as a MODERATE rent, and this should be secured to the PRESENT GOOD MEN AND TRUE, by givng to each a fourteen years' lease. James Mellor, Esq., who has so long domesti cated with his family on the hill, and whose quiet abode overlooks Coventry and its beautiful spires, it would be in bad taste to refuse a lease for his life, although it will probably, and it is to be hoped, be a very long one. Longevity prevails on this healthy property, and some time since this was proved by MR. BLUE (close by) retiring into a better world, at the advanced age of 108. Mr. Mellor's grounds are beautifully disposed, and more especially the wild flower garden, (under the worthy Jady.'s especial care), which gives to it a pleasing variety.-, LORD CRAVEN AND LORD HOOD are close allies ; AND THE ESTATE OF THE BROTHER OF SIR ROBERT PEEL, BART. is close at hand. The farms are very productive in the soil for white crops, especially wheat and barley, with some admirable turnip land ; but as dairy farms, and to fatten bullocks, they have even a higher claim. The contiguity to one of the first markets in England, and the facility to return manure, whenever the good folks of Coventry are indulged with a portion of the produce of this highly cultivated soil, are ad vantages that a good agriculturist will not overlook. And now, by way of conelusioa, Mr. Robins will ask, and with earnestness (taking into the scale the great curiosity that prevails everywhere to get into good farms now-a•days),•if the every day observation, resound ing now from all quarters, that THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN MORE FRIGHTENED THAN HURT, is not rendered most manifest by the above unassuming recital of facts? The particulars are ready, and will be distributed, with a draw ing, on the plan with the Elizabethan Villa,, by Mr. Phillips, jun., of Coventry.' Ms father' (the eminent practitioner of this great city) will also take the trouble to give all essential explanation, and appoint a fit man to go over•the estate. • • • • Particulars also of Mr. Painb, sblicitor, No. 4, Furnivars Inn; the Auction Mart, and•at Mr. George Robtns'a offices; London. IN SURREY. A FREEHOLD INVESTMENT, PRODUCING 2861., arising from a DELIGHTFUL PROPERLY, the WOODMANSTERNE MANOR FARM, with CAPITAL RESIDENCE; GARDENS, and GROUNDS, and 122 ACRES of ORNAMENTAL and PRO DUCTIVE LAND, and valuable M aner i a l Ri ghts. MR. GEORGE ROBINS is directed to submit to public Sale, at the Auction Mart, on TUESDAY, June 23, at Twelve, in One Lot, • • A most desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, pleasantly situate about three miles from Carshalton, five from Croydon arid Epsom, two and-a-half miles only front the Stoat's Nest Station on the Brighton and Dovar Railway, and • IN IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY• TO THE OAKS, so justly celebrated as the most attractive and salubrious part of THE COUNTY OF SURREY, especially to those Inclined to field sports, the Surrey Fox Hounds meeting in tl_eneighbourhood. The estate Is known as TIIE WOOD3IANSTEIIN E -MANG-It—FA lac comprising a very inviting residence, delightfully situate, command ing extensive views, perfectly dry, and possessing every accommoda tion for a family of consequence ; approached by a carriage drive ; seated in its lawn and pleasure-grounds, which are tastefully laid out and adorned with flowering shrubs, ornamental timber, and planta tions, with sheet of water in front. The offices are admirably arranged. Double coach-house, five stall stable, and every essential for domestic comfort ; together with 122 ACRES OF PRODUCTIVE LAND, divided into arable, pasture, and wood; the greater portion very compact excellent agricultural buildings, and others yielding a source of profit. Also, THE FREEHOLD MANORIAL RIGHTS, including quit rents, court leet, and all appurtenances belonging thereto, adding no little importance to the property, which is let on lease to George Reid, Esq., for a term of twelve years, from 1842, at A LOW RENT OF 2861. 16s. A-YEAR, with power to further increase the term for nine years, offering a most secure and advantageous investment for capital, and one free from doubt or risk. The estate may be viewed by permission of the tenant, and par ticulars, with plans annexed, had at the Greyhound, Croydon, and Carshalton ; of Mr. F. B. Hoare, solicitor, 30, Lincoln's Inn-fields at the Mart; and at Mr. George Robins's offices, Covent-garden. [N THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND RECHERCHE PART OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE, NEARLY MIDWAY BETWEEN CLIF TON AND THE SEVERN, ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT VILLAS WITH ITS APPURTENANCES IN ENGLAND; AROUND IT ARE ITS PLEASURE-GROUNDS, A DEMESNE EXTENDING TO 50 ACRES, ALL FREEHOLD AND LAND TAX REDEEMED. MR. GEORGE ROBINS has pleasure in stating he has been selected to TRANSFER, without a limited price, at the White Lion Hotel, Bristol, on Thursday, the 25th of June, at One, for Two o'clock, precisely, in Two Lots. and altogether a MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY. It is well known and highly appreciated as THE SEVERN HOUSE DEMESNE, four miles from Bristol and Clifton, on the road to the splendid river Severn and the passage into Monmouthshire. A description of this villa abode is a matter of necessity, but the writer feels that his representation must necessarily be very incomplete, inasmuch, as although it will be conceded that there are to be found a little host of elegant abodes in progressing through the romantic drive of four miles, yet it is confidently stated that there is nothing to present itself that can be put in juxta-position with Severn House. The position is remarkable for the capability it affords to partake in an unusual degree of the extent, and what may really be justly termed TRANSCENDENTLY BEAM IFUL SCENERY. It would almost wear the patience of the reader to extend the descrip tion of all the writer saw, and strived to appreciate, but it is believed a very few gleanings will suffice to call ❑p the attention of all such as would enjoy the pure, unsophisticated air of Gloucestershire, in a villa which it is universally conceded, stands alone both for situation and prepossessing appearance. It is placed on a lofty and beauteous eminence, but the luxuriant shrubberies and plantations that encircle it, keep the cold winds at a most respectable distance, and in accomplishing this desideratum, it would appear that fairy land has been sought tO aid the great design. On perambulating through these splendid grounds the views are (en verite) magnificent, and the extent almost without a limit. THE CONFLUENCE OF THE SEVERN AND THE AVON is immediately in view, and the perpetual moving scenery in the dis tance must be seen if the reader desires to appreciate it, for it is quite certain this imperfect account will leave an immeasurable host of ob teeth entirely disregarded. Here rising boughs, adOrtied with summer's pride, Project their waling umbrage o'er the tide; While, gently perching on the leafy spray, Each feather'd warbler tunes his various lay. The road from Clifton is full of variety, and on arriving at the Severn Mansion, it will be perceived much of ingenuity must have been brought into the field to accomplish the delightful ascent to be encountered from the very pretty entrance-lodge-gate ; but the reader is invoked, and With no small portion of anxiety, not to rely on anything short of ocular demonstration ; as the fame or this residence has extended far and near, it necessarily renders it a work of supererogation and lightens the necessity to go into a more minute detail than this hasty compo sition will furnish. Clifton, the great feature of Gloucestershire, is close at hand, and becomes an auxiliary that it would be an injustice to overlqa. The neighbourhood is prone to good-fellowship, but if the fortunate occupant prefers quietude and repose to the gaiety that will Surround him, he may enjoy it here uninterruptedly. All the great lions of the county are close at hand. THE FAMED PIERCEFIELD is only a sho r t drive, and Ilarnsville-park, a minor candidate for fame, is not far off, the verdant scenery which interposes itself in the progress to these highly commended properties extends over a vale so rich and lovely that its beauties seem to exceed the powers of commendation, and be it remembered all this (and very much more than has been asserted in this brief analysis) is within four hours' pleasant drive of the metropolis of London. This delightful abode hag not yet been noticed sufficiently. " THERE IS THAT WITHIN WHICH PASSETH SHOW." It is a building of considerable pretensions in its outward anti visible signs; and a family, although numbering very many, will find the most ample accommodation within ; it may be added, that it lacks nothing that can be understood in the comprehensive term of com fort. The out-offices are most complete throughout, the court yard is worthy of admiration, and a sporting gentleman will find in the stabling and coach houses all that ingenuity can suggest. The kitchen-gardens are very extensive, inclosed by lofty brick walls, and the soil is exceedinglyprolific ; the fruit is considered unusually high flavoured. THE HOT AND SUCCESSION-HOUSES are quite perfect, and the produce Is beyond praise. There is besides A BEAUTIFUL FRENCH GARDEN, in excellent taste, and shedding its beauteous fragrance on all around, and THE BOTANIC WORLD WILL GLEAN from these gardens considerable knowledge, the bulbs being a selec tion in great part imported from Harlem, and of the choicest speci mens that that city is famed for. The scenery everywhere appears interminable, tends to give a pleasing variety, which again, it is pro claimed, fears nothing by a com p arison throughout this far-famed county. It is in the midst of plenty, everything very reason able—the sea c10!0 at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their auxiliaries daily. TIIE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND, in which is included giving to the ilidustrlouS views of hour, beside leisure in improving source to fill up an occasional i the art of driving away the breed of his cattle, thus combining ul re- Welcome pearance) from ennui (if it should presume to make ts un the summit Of tilts A SNUG LITTLE FAR3oI this seat of happy contentmen . t The progress to ' f II the °t r p g r proprietor p rtft o p r a l 3 very U 11.41 dell I e N l i g G h S t F QUITE PERFECT BIJOU has been the work of considerable tact judgment.an— , l It is almost i mperceptible, arising from the constant occupation of the mind in admiring and beholding the scenery around. The prolific array of American shrub s i s seen i n p rou d competition with the plants from are H arlem. From th e e l eva ted spot, in these woods seen the Castle of Blaize, and the ruins of Mr. Cave's and Ragland Castle ; indeed There is nothing left to fancy's guess, You see that all is loveliness. Ey way of conclusion it should be remarked that, in spite of wintry winds, the full growth of the Plantations excludes the possibility of its penetrating to the abode, The ensemble to which the Severn Property puts in an irresist ibleclaim is perfect. It would puzzle ingenuity to discover a solitary fault. It can only beseen on Tuesdays and Saturdays from twelve till five o'clock, and not without a particular and drawing (which will coat one shilling for a party, to be had also of Messrs. Cameron and Booty, solicitors, Gray's Inn ; of Messrs. Osborne, Ward, and Co., solicitors, Bristol; at the White Lion Hotel, Bristol; White Hart, Bath; ; Ulu Auction Mart, and at Mr. Georg, A obim's offices,London, A SINGULARLY DELIGHTFUL MA V 30, 1845. 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LONDON, PRICE SD. and "A yn ß r i k ll ) makingfareart a railway Railway, in h from the t projected parish of (London Northern the parish of Hat field, in the county of Hertford, to the Dunstable Branch of the London and Birmingham Railway , in Houghton Regis, in the county of Bedford. " A Bill for making a railway from the Stanford Branch of the intended (London ß and York) GreatNortern Railway ro in the parish of ainton, in the county of Northampton, clvian to d unite with, the loop line of the same railway at in Lincolnshire. "A Bill for making a railway from the projected (London n and York) Great Northern Railway, from the parish f_ Arksey, to form a junction w ith the Manchester and Leeds Railway, in the patish of Wakefield, and with the Leeds, Dewsbury, and Manchesier Railway in the parish of Leeds, together with cert a i n b ranc h ra il ways t h ere f rom , all in the West Riding of tho county of York." A meeting was then held to take into consideration the amalgamation of the Direct Northern Railway. The CHAIRMAN then stated that an amalgamation had been entered into with the Direct Northern Railway, by which the responsibility and ex p ense o f eac h pro prietor would bo considerably lessened, and the interests of the Company fortified. A resolution was then put and carried unanimously, authorising this amalgamation. A vote of thanks was then proposed to the Chairman and Directors, and the meeting broke up. RAILWAY COMMITTEE. (THIS DAY.) HOUSE OF LORDS. GROUP I. LONDON .11. ND TORE (TUE EASTERN COUNTIES). . The Committee met this day at eleven o'clock, the Earl of Lovelace in the chair. Mr. Robert Stephenson, civil engineer, was called and cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant WRANGLIAM. The witness said that upon a close calculation the line of the London and York Railway could be constructed for about eight millions. The estimate he had made as to the cost of construction, and which he bad given in evidence at an earlier period of the inquiry, was made upon a rough calculation. The cost, how ever, of making the Eastern Counties line would be about one-half the amount of the London and York. The gradients on the London and York were severe compared with the Eastern Counties scheme. RAILWAY COMMITTEES (YESTERDAY.) HOUSE OF LORDS. GROUT' I. LONDON AND YORIC. (THE EASTERN COUNTIES). (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Mr. Stephenson was examined as to the distances. The London and York, including the loop, was 283 miles. The Eastern Counties Extension was 227 miles. The expense of constructing the London and York line, would almost construct the London and Birmingham and Grand Junction lines, which were heavy lines, and the York and North Midland lines, which were comparatively light lines. The cost of railway construction was higher now than it was last year. As there was a portion of the line easy and cheap of construction, eight millions would be a fair estimate for constructing the London and York line, according to Mr. Cubitt's plan. The original estimate did not include the miscellaneous expenses, such as law, Parliamentary, and surveying ; these expenses would exceed 2,0001. per mile. The cost of constructing the Eastern Counties Extension would be, including all expenses, about 400,0001. The: gradients on the Eastern Counties line were favourable. The gradients on the Cambridge line were almost a level. They were as 1 in 1,700, 1 in 1,900, and lin 2,000; with these exceptions it was a perfect level. The gradients on Mr. Cubitt's line were as lin 200. Practically speaking, the difference of distance in the two lines would be but little, considering the superiority of the engines of the Eastern Counties line ovr those which could be had by the London and York line. The gradients on the • Eastern Counties were so favourable that the engineers would be able to get over more ground, and the ultimate result would be that the difference in distance would be almost anni hilated. The delays and stoppages which took place on many lines of railway were owing generally to the character of the gradients, and this would he the case with the London and York line. _ The witness was further examined in chief, at the conclusion of which, it being 4 o'clock, the Committee adjourned to 11 o'clock to morrow, when the cross-examination will commence. HOUSE OF COMMONS. GROUP 11. The Committee met this morning at the usual hour; Viscount Morpeth in tho chair. CORNWALL RAILWAY. The witnesses called this day on behalf of the Bill were—Mr. Trelawney, M.P. ; Mr. Pendarves, M.P. ; Captain Sullivan, Mr. Rodd, and Mr. Williamson, who gave evidence in favour of the line. The Committee then adjourned till Monday next. GROUP X. GARTCASH BRANCH. (Continued from onr Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Mr. GRAHAM, agent for the promoters, informed the Committee that there was only one opponent to the measure, whose consent to the Bill had, however, been obtained, and final arrangements were proceeding to allow the Bill to pass unopposed. After some conversation the Committee adjourned to three o'clock, to give time for preparation of the clauses, according to the arrange ment stated. The Committee resumed Its sitting at three o'clock, with the full number of Members as usual, when the remaining portion of the Bill —Caledonian (Glasgow, &c., Branches)—was declared to have been proved. The clauses relating to the Gartcash Branch were gone through seriatim, and agreed to, with the amendments resulting from the previous arragements. The Bill as so amended was passed, and the Committee rose, having gone through all the Bills in the group assigned to it. GROUT XVII. ROIIISZT AND XEDBRIDGE 3312,ENCH. (Continued front our Afternoon Edition of yesterday.) Mr. C. Stovin, the traffic manager of the Great Western, was then examined. He said when the traffic bills were printed he invariably examined them. He had a copy of the passenger tables issued about the Ist of January, 1841. He was not sure whether the line was opened to Northern or Southampton at that period ; but the distance between London and Southampton, as stated in the bills of that period, was seventy-six miles and three-quarters, but the goods traffic distance seventy-six miles. Winchtleld was looked upon as half-way between Southampton and London, and was considered thirty-eight miles from Southampton. The time bills were published about every month, and little variation was made in them, except in May and in the fall of the year. He could undertake to say that no change took place in the bills between May and September 1844. By the May bill of that year the dis tance was set down as seventy-seven miles and a quarter, and the distance from Southampton to Winchfleld was thirty-nine miles, or from Southampton to London seventy-seven miles and a quarter. By the bills of January and March, 1845, the distance charged for passengers between Southampton was forty miles, and for goods thirty-nine. The abatement for carrying twenty tons for forty miles was thirty per cent., and for thirty-nine 20 per cent., making a difference of 10 per cent. They were entitled to charge for forty miles, 'if the distance was a fraction over thirty-nine. Nothing, however, was gained by this, as it had nothing to do with the charges. The line was, however, re-surveyed last year, and this seeming discrepancy was rectified, and the fares for both passengers and goods were only charged for the net distance. Mr. Davis —Then the passengersby the Parliamentary train should pay Id. more than they do, and the Company gain 10 per cent. by having charged 40 miles for passengers, and only 39 for goods? " '• " The witness said under the old time bill referred to by Mr. Davis that was actually the case on the face of it, but the company really derived no advantage from it. between Winchfield and Southampton. Coals taken from the wharf at Nine Elms to Southampton were conveyed at 2 4d. a ton, but 3d. a ton was charged from Southampton. Examined by Mr. HATHERTON—The distance in 1845 was found to be 78. The heavy traffic of all kinds did not exceed five tons a week between Winchfield and Southampton. The charges for con veying coals were regulated by the large quantity sent from London, and the small quantity sent from Southampton. The arrangement made with the dock proprietors at Southampton was made for the purpose of improving the trade of Southampton But an alteration had been made which equalised the expense to 10s. a ton at both docks and pier ; but the carriage of goods to and from the pier was 2s. 6d. more than the docks. John Davis re-examined—The charge of carrying 10 tons from Southampton to Winchfield was formery 2/. 16s. after deducting the " rebate" of 30 per cent., but now 31. 14s. 2d. was charged, thus in creasing the expense to 18s. 2d. After a few ebservations from Mr. Davis, the case of the opponents of the Bill was closed. _ _ MANCHESTER AND SOUTHAMPTON. The formal proofs in this Bill were then adduced, and the Com mittee adjourned till Thursday neat, at twelve o'clock, when dir. Set Leant Wrangham will open the case of the promoters. GROUP XVIII. EXISTER. AND wxsTratrir B. Denison, Esq., chairman. J. Jones. Esq . , v i c e-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Guern sey, was examined on behalf of the Great Western Company, but ~ his evidence was not of a nature even to benefit the South-Western Company. The principal parts of his evidence went to show the convenience of a railway from Weymouth to the northern, western, and eastern parts of the country. In cross-examination, however, he admitted that all the railways were at present constructed from which he could derive any advantage. Capt. White, commander of a steam-vessel between Southampton and Jersey, proved the superiority of Weymouth over Portsmouth as a harbour for the trade of the Channel Islands. Mr. Devenish was next examined—ln the course of his examina tion, however, The Cumasisst stated that his evidence, in his opinion, went as much in favour of the Exeter and Yeovil Company as for the Great Western. _ Mr. Cullen and Mr. Fox were also called on behalf of the South- Western Company. At the conclusion of the last witness's examination, the CHAIRMAN ordered the room to be cleared. On the parties being re-admitted, the CHAIRMAN aanounced that the Committee had desired him to intimate to the parties that they should endeavour to ascertain whether it would not be practicable to construct the line between Exeter and Yeovil in such a manner that it might snit both gauges. They wished it at the same time to be dis tinctly understood that the opinion of the Committee was not to be considered as favourable to either one scheme or other. The Committee then adjourned till Monday week. The Select Committee o G n ß this OUP gro XX up Lord Dal meny in the chair. V m i e i t r. th is morning in R oom 33 ; LONDON .11. ND YORE (ST. ALB CS DUN' STABLE, AND LUTON ISISULTICII). Mr. WELLS, on the part of the promoters, proceeded with the exa mination of witnesses. Mr. DENNIsoN, on the part a the London and Birmingham (St. Alban's and Luton), before cross-examining the first witness (a farmer at Harpenden), wished to suggest to the Committee that, in truth, these were not competing lines. It was a great point raised on the part of the London and York that this line did not give any accommodation to tha northern part of Luton, or to Karpenden. NOW he, Mr .LI OPE, did not ptend that this lino would accommodate either of these p laces ; and re , indeed, he did not intend to cross-examine any of the Luton witnesses in fliture. Ho sub mitted that these two Bills ought to proceed independently of each other. Mr. Wst-ts h av ing replied, and Mr. Hors having rejoined, The Committee ordered the room to be cleared. On our return, The Custards's said the Committee are of opinion that the London and Birmingham (St. Alban's and Litton), and the:London.and York, 1 (St. Alban's, Luton and Dunstable), are competing lines, and have resolved that they be treated at such. Mr. DENNLSON then proceeded with the cross-examination of Mr. Sibley. Mr. Howse, of NVheathamstead ; Mr. Lewin, of Harpenden ; Mr. Rogers, of Dunstable ; and Mr. Richardson, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Wiugrove, of Luton, the two first being farmers, and the others straw-plait manufacturers, gave general evidence in favour of the London and York (Luton Branch). On Mr. DENNISON rising to cross-examine Mr. Lewin, Mr. WELLa requested to beallowed to ask a question of his Lea rne d Friend. He wished to know how it was that his Learned Friend s soon had forgotten the good resolution he had made in the early ° part of the morning, not to cross-examine any of the Luton - nesses ? It was hardly fair for his fliend te take this course wi t part implied promise contained in his assertion that he did after to cross-examine any ',Eton witnesses. not mean Mr. DENNISON wished to know whether much time would be saved proceeded by his friend being allo wed to cross-examine him ? lie with the cross - examinatio n of the witnesses. Several other Witnesses fromSt.Albsufe and Luton were th ell called, and gave general evidence as to 010 straw-plait, coal, and other trades of those places. PUBLICATIONS. T OUT FOR THE " DERBY ERA."- GRATIS, next Saturday. FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens .. .. .. 12 .... 11% .... ..• • . 11 % Dutch Rhenish .. .. .. .. 6 .... ••••• • • • • • 714 East 141 , 11 an .. . .. .. 55. .... —..•• .. • • % Great Indian Peninsular .. .. ss. .... % ...... 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A special meeting of holders of scrip or of bankers' receipts in the London and York Railway Company was this day held at the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle street, when a copy of the Bill now pending in Parlia ment, entitled "A Bill for making a railway from London to York, with branches therefrom providing for the counties of Hertford, Bedford, Huntingdon, North ampton, Rutland, and Nottingham, and the three divi sions of the county of Lincoln, a railway communica tion with London and York, and with the manufacturing districts of Yorkshire and Lancashire, to be called the Great Northern Railway," was submitted to the con sideration of the meeting. The following directors were present :—W. Astell, Esq., M.P. ; E. B. Denison, Esq., M.P. ; Hon. 0. Duncombe, M.P. ; Hon. J. C. Dundas, M.P. ; F. Parker, Esq. ; R. Gill, Esq, ; R. Ellison, Esq. ; F. Pym, Esq. ; C. Chaplin, Esq. ; A. F. Paull, Esq, ; G. H. Parke, Esq. ; Mr. Alderman Meek ; Jas. Arbouin, Esq. ; S. Mills, Esq. ; H. J. Enthoven, Esq. The chair was taken at one o'clock by W. Astell, Esq., M.P. The Secretary having read the advertisement con vening the meeting, with their abstracts, The CHAIRMAN then moved the resolution in accord ance with the resolutions of the House of Lords. Major Richardson commenced a speech of consider able warmth, when he was told by Mr. B. DENISON, the vice-chairman, that it was irregu lar of him to speak at that period, unless it was his in tention to move an amendment on the motion. Major RICHARDSON then, at considerable length, ar gued in favour of an amalgamation with the Eastern ceunties. The grounds on which he considered it ne cessary for this amalgamation were, the serious opposi tion of the Company, and that they would leave no stone unturned for the purpose of defeating the London and York: He concluded his speech by moving, as an amendment, that: the meeting should be adjourned till next Monday week. W. NUGENT, Esq. seconded the resolution. J. WATSON, Esq., spoke in favour of the original re solution. He considered that they should not rashly throw themselves into the arms of the Eastern Counties, which were open to embrace them. Mr. WITHERS thought that, when they got their Bill, it would be sufficient time to talk of amalgamation. Mr. RILEY would be glad to hear any statements, which the directors would make with reference to the prosperity of the amalgamation. B. DENISON, Esq., M.P., then gave a short statement of his opinions with reference to the amalgamation with the Eastern Counties. He stated that he had not re ceived any communication whatever from Mr. Hudson on the part of the Eastern Counties, which did not either directly or indirectly involve the giving up of the Lon don and York Railway. The last offer which had been made was certainly one of the coolest, he would not say one of the most impudent offers he could well imagine. It was, that six of the London and York Railway directors should be honoured with a seat on the Eastern Counties Board, and that twelve directors of the Eastern Counties should be joined with these six, and that this quorum, of which one. third only were to be London and York directors, this number were to form themselves into a committee to consider what portion or portions of the London and York Railway should be abandoned. The answer of the directors had been that they would enter into no arrangement which did not include the passing of the London and York Railway in its integrity. He was happy to make this short explanati on; h e h ope d they had been satisfactory, and that the shareholders would still continue t o give their support to the direc tors. He would also state before he concluded that the real business of the meeting was to decide whether or no the Bill she u ld be proceeded with. In the course of the Hon. Member's r i e t t h narks he stated that he had heard that the evidence o examination that morning, had been thrown was under tn altogether in the co urse o f his e cross-examination. en This announcement n to the i d s announcement was received with the most tremendous cheering. The original resolutio n h av i ng been put, it was car ried unanimously. The number of shares r e p resented were 78,000. There were in the hands of the directors 63,517 shares, which had been forwarded to them, assenting to the pro secution of the measure, which was considerably more than the number required by the resolutions of the House of Lords. 16,173 shares were bought in by the public, making a total of shares present of 79,690. Another meeting was them formed, according to ad vertisements. The following resolutions were then put and carried authorising the prosecution of the following Bills : " A Bill for making a ra ilwa y from the projected (London and York) Great Northern Railway at Hatfield to the Bo ' rough of Hertford. This class of eVidonee occupied the whole of the remaining part of the day, and at about twenty minutes past four o'clock the Com mittee adjourned till Thursdri"• the 11th of June, when they will meet at twelve o'clock. The engineerfi, , t evidence and some formal busi ness will then be proceeded with. GROUP XXIX. ELY AND BURY. (Continued from our Afternoon Edition of ye, , terdaY-) Mr. IL C. Lacey,: chairman of the Ely and Bury Comp any atd chairman of the Iltintingdon Company, as well as a director' of South Western Company, stated that the project was first cone Ved in 1844, and would have been brought sooner before Parliament, but for the illness of Mr. Buck, the engineer. The object of his evidence was to show that this being a branch line, the establishment of staff for, management would answer for other lines as well as this, and the expense, therefore, be economised. The Learned Counsel then went through a detail of the population on the line, the villages showing an aggregate of upwards of:01,0000, exclusive of the country between Sowham and Ely. The difference between the length of the two lines is two miles.; on one line the ruling gra client is 234, but on the other line it is 1 in 132. Ships of 400 tons can come up to Lynn, and he, the witness, though not a shipowntr, believed that such is the fact. On cross-examination, it appeared that the objects of the line is to place Ipswich in competition with Lynn. To the;CrisramArr, the withess replied, that there is a line, a pro ject of the Eastern Counties Company, for connecting Cambridge and Ely. Mr. Ellington stated in reply to Mr. DANIELL, that about 6,000 quarters are malted in Bury, for which there is at present not suffi cient carriage. This line would afford accommodation for which there is no present facility, especially as regards Mildenhall• Con nexion with London is now so precluded that the inhabitants of that district cannot enter into time bargains. To Mr. BORTHWIGIC the witness replied that the line now pro. jetted would require no extra expense to get to London. Mr. S. Webb, ef Mildenhall, a limeburner and brickmaker for thirty years there, stated that the lime they made was obtained from the limestone in the neighbourhood. The railway would make a difference ef ss. 6d. a ton at Bury, and of 9s. 6d. at Stow market. There would be no accommodation by the other line, and the saving would be only 10d. at Tilford. The difference would be only Id. or 2d. a bushel between tho two lines. Mr. Kerling, the steward of Sir H. Bunbury, who has more than 8,000 acres at Mildenh all, where the sessions are held, said in the neigh bourhood there are extensive gravel pits, the extracts ef which are largely used in the repair of the few roads, and If es tablished, the cost of carriage would be reduced by 2s. a ton. ' s sa nw m g e r. eff p c . ct .iemmiarinkgests, this line were Mr. Gwilt, an extensive landowner on the line, testified •io the quantity of gravel which is obtained for the improvement of the roads of the neighbourhood. Mr. Robinson, vestry clerk of Mildenhall, gave evidence to the o i nf , Bury ,e7arny , England,lSoet t l d. be;and th Edmund ' s (which is one of th`: '=" ma y seed anan ma d de o for should this rail w ay . olk), stated that from the ther e '. were 162,000 quarters of 9th April, 1845, to hat April, 1846, 3,000 and 4,000 tons sold every year. The line is of vital import ance,Mr. O'MALLEY appeared for thein merchants ,f e ths lar eeeds ges inh t 7a co ,ebrei l artae market bctwisueenr ...As chants at Lynn and Ipswich. would become the servants of an interlocutory, as the line affected Bury.°r ration of Bury, and put In Mr. Croft, an auctioneer and surveyor, stated that the line wo uld the distance tot he intersect the town, and that o y f a rtdhse, two andlines generall ywith r ee testified roott o a s B to or y t t h e e d v i ff e e e r te e i r ly eti w aor i f th respeet to the ]Harsh Gate w a 5567 the advantages cattle market and Brook-street. A conversation ensued with respect to the commtudcation with Newmarket, but it led to nothing, and the Committee adjourned till Monday week, at one o'clock. GROUP XXXII. The Committee met this day at two o'clock, Dir. J. E. Deni Len in the chair. ----• ozrostm, 'WORCESTER., AND WOLVENL- HAMPTON BRANCHES). Mr. SEtrE, for the ironmasters of the district near Dudley, stated that what they principally objected to in the matters of tolls was the six miles clause, which gave the company power to charge for one mile as for six miles, and the per ceutage clause, which allowed the Company to charge 25 per cent. more when the carriage was ander 23 miles. They wished in the one case a two mile clause. Witnesses were called to give evidence on the subject of tolls. After considerable discussion, Mr. COCKBURN offered for the Company a four mile clause, but this was rejected. The room was then cleared. On re-admission parties were told that the determination of the Committee on the six:mile clause was that that clause should be left undisturbed OR the main line, but in reference to the side line the Committee were prepared to recommend, after what had passed, that not a four mile but a three mile clause should be adopted. Some afterwardsdeiTate aTose concerning saving clauses as to the interests of the Warwick and Birmingham Canal. But the Committee seeing they could not go through all the clauses to-night, adjourned at half-past five o'clock J ill eleven o'clock to morrow. GROUP LIII. This Committee met to-day at half-past one o'clock, in room 26 of the New Houses of Parliament ; present, the Hon. E. Lascelles (chairman), the Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Captain Dalrymple, Mr. Hildyard, and Mr. It. Clayton. SIIFLOPSHIEE UNION AND CARTA". (CUES TEE TO WOLVERILEIBIP'X'ON). The traffic evidence in this case was resumed. Idr. Chance, of the firm of Chance, Brothers, wholesale chemists and glass manufac turers near Birmingham, being the first witness. Mr. Stee, the manager of the canal propesed to be converted int* a railway, was called to prove its failure since the construction of rail ways in the district. The witness having undergone a lengthy cross-examination, The Committee adjourned until twelve o'clock on Mondar, the Bth of June. GROUP LIB , COVENTRY, NUNEATON. BIRMINGHAM, AND LEICESTER. The farther investigation of this scheme was proceeded with this morning by the Committee, who did not assemble till one hour after their usual time of meeting. Mr. Ellison, a civil engineer, was the first witness called, and corroborated the engineering evidence that was given before the Committee yesterday. Mr. Harris, of Leicester, deposed as to the value of the land that would be required for the purposes of the railway, and stated that the cost of the land would not exceed the ameunt set down in the estimate. With the last witness the case for the promoters was finished. Mr. CALVERT, on behalf of the promoters, said that he had to state to the Committee that he proposed to amend the preamble by with drawing that portion of the line which was net included in the com munication between Nuneaton and Wigston. The formal proofs of assents and dissents were then put in. Mr. M. D. Hux, on the part of several landowners on the line, wished to propose some alterations in the clauses, and to introduce new clauses ; and a discussion ensued, which occupied the attention of the Committee till the hour of rising. /7-':i FRIDAY NIGHT'S GkZETTE. FOREIGN.OFFICE, MAT 27, 1846. The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint the Iron. Charles Augustus Murray, now Secretary to her Majesty's Legation at Naples, to be her majesty's Agent and Consul-General in Egypt. The Queen has also been graciously pleased to appoint Lord Napier, now First Paid Attaché to her Majesty's Embassy at Constantinople, to be Secretary to her Majesty's Legation at Naples. DOWNING-STREET, MAT 29. The Queen has been pleased to appoint Thomas Frederick Elliot. Charles Alexander Wood, and Frederick Rogers, Esqrs. to be Com missioners for superintending the sale and settlement of the waste lands of the Crown in the British colonies, and the conveyance of emigrants thither Commission by the Queen. Royal Westmorland Militia—Capt. E. S. Smith to be Adjutant, vice Bennet, retired upon full pay, May 7. Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire. The Earl of Eus'on, to be Deputy Lieutenant; the Marquis of Chandos, to be Deputy Lieutenant; the Earl of Pomfret, to be De puty Lieutenant ; the Baron Henley, to be Deputy Lieutenant ; the Hon. Richard Watson, to be Deputy Lieutenant; William Bruc Stopford, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant ; William Cartwright, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant; Ratnald Knightley, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant ; John Michael Severne, Esq., to be Deputy Lieutenant ; Richard Aubrey Cartwright, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; William Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; George Payne, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; William Smyth, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutenant ; Henry Neville, Esq., to be Deputy-Lieutdnant. Northamptonshire Regiment of Militia—ll R. Fletcher, Gent. to be Ensign, May 21 ; G. J. Gates, Gent., to be Ensign and Surgeon's Mate, May 22. Commission by the Lord-Lieutenant of the County of 'Westmorland. Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry Cavalry—M. B. Hard son, Gent., to be Cornet, vice Robinson, resigned, Jan. 20, 184,5. Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire. Renfrewshire Regiment of Militia—T. Crawford, Gent., to be Lieutenant, May 20 ; J. Love, Gent., to be Lieutenant, May 21; J. Morris, Gent., to be Ensign, May 20 ; C. B. S. Ryburn, Gent., to be Ensign, May 21. Commissions by the Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk. _ . First Troop of Suffolk Yeomanry Cavalry—P. Huddlestone, Gent., to be Lieutenant, vice the Earl of Euston, resigned, May 22 ; F. M. Wilson, Gent , to be Cornet, vice iluddlestone, promoted, May 22. B ANKBIIPT CY SUPERSEDED. James Rishton, cotton-spinner, Vale Rock-mill, Hoddlesden Lancashire. BANKRUPTS. Francis Rolfe, tailor, Great Marlborough-street, to surrender, June 6, at one, and July 10, at eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Alsager, official assignee, Birchin-lane ; Messrs. A'Beckett, Golden' square. William Darnbrough, tailor, Richmond, Surrey, June 5, at half past ten, and July 3, at twelve, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Becher, official assignee ; Messrs. Kinder and Sorrell, Jewry-street, Aldgate. John Boyd and James Boyd, hop merc hants, Southwark, June 15, Graham, at two, and Cole at eleven, a t the Court of Bankruptcy. official assignee, man-street ; Philips, Size-lane. and July 10, at twelve, at the CourtSli W or ill ed i o l a t f c m h ß , L Y an u c k k n ni e s, 16 , at Groom, behr half -past -street, Curtain-road , Lombard-street ; Taylor, Moomate-street, City. official assignee, Abchtirch-13ne, Charles Frederick Enerman, commission merchant, Philpot-lane, City, June 12, at two, and July 10, at half-past eleven, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Edwards, official assignee, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry; Amory, Sewell, and Moores, Throgmorton-street. George Freeman, grocer, Croydon, June 5, at eleven, and July 11, at one, at the Court of Bankruptcy. Green official assignee, Alder noTinhbotnitryss; jAclairienesa.nvdieNituicje,r?uAeebner-ystsrteweyt,tCb.heapside. Cardigan, Juno 9, and July 7, at one, at the Bristol District Court. G ra b y i s ill l e n r ii , Maria Bird, milliner, Cheltenham, June 11 and July 9, the Bristol District Court, Acraman, official assigne e , B r i s t o l ; Win e; t , a l s . s o lg o n n e d:o e a n e Bristol ; Harrison, Birmingham ; Chaplin, t . terbotham, Cheltenham. Robert Davies, draper. Abbey Tintern, Monmouthshire, June 11.; at one, and July 10, at eleven,:at the Bristol District Court. Hutton, official assignee, Bristol ; Bevans, Bristol. George Samuel Coxwell and William Croser, merchants, New castle-upon-Tyne, June 5, at half.past ten, and July 9, at one, at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne District Court. Wakley, official assignee, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Hewison, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Capes and Stuart, Gray's Inn, London. William Baldock, grocer, Nottingham, June 16, and July 14, at half-past ten, at the Birmingham District Court. Christie, official assignee, Birmingham ; Browne, Nottingham. William White, tailor, Tavistock, Devonshire, June 10, and July 1, at eleven, at the Exeter Court of Bankruptcy. Hernaman. Wilda assignee, Exeter; Stogdon, Exeter ; Daw, Exeter. at N el e e h v e e mi n, ah an J d o J h u n ly ße l ed o; bartewtweeriveN,laraltbotrhoeugiht Bristol Districttsiree d June Court. Hutton, official assignee, Bristol ; Bennett and Paul, Sise- a , juiT3homhasaStugeelerv, eleven, merchant, theK G s Inn, London; Kynaston, official assignee, ; cks, t j r uu ic n t e C lo ou an rt d . Holden and Son, lieu. PRICE OF SUGAR. in Ki gs ng ton s :u ° po n-u n P° l r n i y n l, made in the week ending May 26, 1846, is eofavtehreageßriptirsihce p o o f s 8 B e r o s s w n i 0 n s o n Muscovado , S e o u ni g a p r u , t t e h d e fprroom -355. 94d. per cwt . [Dividends, &c., in our Ne x t]. thedu returns nce The following distinguished personages have visited the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens during the last few days :—Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland, Lady Holmesdale, Lady H. Clive, Miss Clive and party, his Grace the Duke of Marlborough. Duke of Beaufort, Lord A. Churchill, Marquis of Blandford, Lord Shelbourne, Lord A. Fitzclarence, Lord Mahon and family, Earl of Wicklow and party, Lord Portman and sons, Count Bethany, Sir H. Hunloke, Lord Prudhoe, &c. To Gentlemen who shave themselves the following query is proposed—Why do all the first cutlers in Europe use and recommend Saunders' Four-sided Tablet Razor Strop? The imauesis wavy bi keit is the only 9 t ne tingt gives to a razor a keen afid S'indoth edge. Manufactory, 25,Ettand. SCULPTURE FOR THE FRONT OF TEE BRITISH MUSEUM.—A correspondent of The Builder suggests the feasibility of still further enriching the appearance of the south façade of the Museum, by introducing a sculptured b a l e o h n i g n d the thewchool o l e n n l a e n d e g , t a h n d of he th t e hi frieze, expressive of the uses a n d o bj ects of the building, m nk a s in th w a a t l t l h s the contained w bu n i t l a d i i n n e g d , between the south façade of the National Museum and Great Russell-street, affords a fair opportunity for improving on what has been done in the area fronting our National Gallery ; and that there is no di ffi culty in fixing the sites for two-well proportioned fountaies, and a statue of the monarch under whose auspices the Museum will have been completed.— The Builder. ROBBERY OF THE MADRID MAIL.—The mail from Madrid to Bayonne, which left the Spanish capital in the night of the 19th inst., was, soon after it got clear of the city, stopped by six armed men, who robbed the passengers of their money, watches, and o ther valuables about thei r rifle their baggage or ransack persons, but had not time to the coach. The chief desired his band not to take anything from the conductor, but this order they disobeyed, and took from his cloak his watch and four quadruples. On his com plaining that he should be starved with cold, and would want his watch to regulate the stages, they gave them both back to him, but kept the money. , f