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EAST IN."DIA norm! oth Juno, 1946. TIE COURT of DIgECTORS of the as India ._to Company do hereby dive ,ve Notice, theta Proprietor of East India gtn has Postponed un til the Quarterly General Court of the sail i nPallY, appointed `',o be held at their house in Leadenhall-street, ''',. Wednesdayt toe 17th instant, the motion of which he had previ 's22 Y...Zivn notire, viz.:— • . • - That, adverting to the charge of the Lord Bishop of Calcutta, on .. to tb-,.. :eparture from Bengal, and now reprinted in England, and printed statements of the Rev. James Peggs, late a mis :!°aarY in Orcssa it be referred to the Hon. Court of Directors, to s'nsKer whether the time is not arrived when such rites and usages lis Oteltradiet the law of nature, and overthrow the first principles of ':',lr common humanity, may not be terminated consistently with the 414°•lioratlon 9,1 the natives, and the security of our Indian empire." 4 That a Prr, prietor has given notice, that at the said Quarterly Ge er.di C:° , l.r t, he proposes 4.. " To Q'all the attention of the Court of Proprietors to the advan- Zi,"seg C'anferred on India by the exertions and perseverance of Lieut. ,VlOrn with a view of recommending his services to some fitting ie lrAmeratio n or acknowledgment." ~ That a Proprietor has given notice, that at the said Quart er ly ueneral Court he will " Call th e attention of the Proprietors to the conduct of the Court of Di rectors, r and prefer certain charges against that body in connexion ith the case e.,l' the deposed Raja of Sattara," and That he will also " present a memorial from Peter Gordon, Esq., , member of this Court, relating to his expulsion from British India, i 3-tho a:athorities of that country." JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary. LONDON AND MANCHESTER DIRECT unINDEPENDEN'T RAILWAY COMPANY, REMINGTON'S d e , All y r .Per sons having any claims or demands on this Company, are O reaATMIDAT b ef "... t e send their accounts, addresssed to the Secretary, on or the 20th instant. BY order of the Board, HENRY W. MATTHEWS, Secretary. 1100 a te - street. - G RZAT NORTH of ENGLAND RAILWAY COMPANY.—MORTGAGE LOANS. am !rectors are prepared to receive tenders for a limited amount t n iZt 2n mortgage in lieu of securities falling due, in sums of not less L, ,u o oi. each, and for per! ,ds of three, five, or seven years; ellt at the rate of four per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly. efo t. 2.,unications to be addressed to the Secretary, at the Company's "arilngton.—By order, bari ington, June 1, 1816, J. M. SPARKES, Secretary. FAMPOUX and HA ZEBRoUCK RAILWAY. CALL. Notice is hereby given that the COUNCIL of ADMINISTRATION of this COMPANY have made a CALL of ONE POUND on every SHARE therein, and that the same is payable on or before the 30th day of June next, at the banking-house of Messrs. Strahan, P an t s , zates, and Co., 217, Strand, or at the office of the Company, Rue de Provence, No. 5, Paris. Interest after the rate of N. per cent. per annum will be charged on all payments made after the 30th June. By order of the Council, E. BENHAM, Agent. stir-Friary, May. 1846. WILTS, SOMERSET, and SOUTHAMPTON JUNCTION RAILWAY. tal t t e Co mmittee assnounce with much regret to the Shareholders, tve Bill for this line has been l os t u p on s t an di ng or d ers . t om Y t hing which has passed since the original formation of this ,S of any has convinced the Committee of the value and importance "2 scheme and they look forward with sanguine hopes to the re organisation of a Company for the purpose of carrying out the project. Ahe accounts b e ing nearly all closed, the Committee of Manage under the powers contained in the Deed, will be enabled at T i 'ee to return to the Holders of Scrip 10s. per Share, out of the 7 s. 6d. paid, that is to say, from the 23rd of June, inst., to the 10th of ' , JY next, upon their depositing the 6crip six days previously, at the Ofllce of the Company, 26, Gresham-street, City, between the fours of Twelve and Three. A record will be kept of the names and addresses of all parties so "Positing their Scrip, in order that they may receive a preferential allotment in the event of the Committee determining to reform the C ompany previous to the next session of Parliament. By order of the Board, H. B. SHERIDAN, Secretary. Gresham-street, City, June 12, 1846. lEXETER AND EXMOUTH RAILWAY. In complirAnce Cvlth the Sessional ers of the House o -4 rcts a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of Ord the holders of Scrip,f Znd of ankers' Receipts for Scrip of this Company will be held at the ,i;:nden Tavern. Bishopsgate-street, London, on THURSDAY, the 18th h Hof June, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon, when a copy of the Act Parliament, entitled " An Act for making a Railway from t,) Exmouth, to be called the Exeter and Exmouth railway," submitted for the consideration and approval of such meeting. By order of the Committee, JOHN CLENCH, Secretary. Parliani , nt istreet, Westminster. I.II.P ii I OLD ESTATES AND OTHER PROPERTY TO BE SOLD. pr o BE SOLD in LOTS, pursuant to an ORDER ~_ of the HIGH COURT of CHANCERY made in a certain bi:t7_e_ HAMILTON against Viscount LISMORE, with the appro -5N",,1_ of SAMUEL DUCKWORTH, Esq., one of the Masters of the J'i lno ' n v e ll x rt t , at the Gray's Inn Coffee House, Holborn, in the month of f:h."3YREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of 27 acres of Building 1, 4 29, kni),vn as the GOSPEL-OAK FIELD and FIVE-ACRE 1,, - .. , , , J0 e . situate twtween Kentish Town and Hampstead, and adjoin- L: rti tn . laul of the Earl of Mansfield and the land recently sold by So uthampton. Also ti t ci : a RENT CHARGE in perpetuity of 1001. per annum, from (PE ST and BURIAL G ROUND of the parish of ST. JAMES, A li ' MINSTER, situate in the Hampstead-road. ta ini ,; °, a PLOT of GROUND in the HAMPSTEAD ROAD, con ne,.;.—S th e Reservoir and Premises of the New River Company, and Year; rl ase to the said Company, for an unexpired term of 946 .at a clear re - at of 2001, per annum. ...11l ziaa ~ I culars aI4 conditions of sale may shortly be had at the said 1 11,,,, - ;2 s ,...Chazibers, Southampton-build Chancery-laue ; of Irul . —: walker, Grant, and Co., solicitors, 13, King's•road, Gray's C astle -st and Messrs. Lightfoot, Robson, and Lightfoot, solicitors, 26 , reet, Leicester-square. WALKER, GRANT, AND COMPANY, King's-reed, Gray's Inn. REGISTERED PALETOT of LLAMA eat CLOTH, 6 and 7 Victoria, cap. 65 . rord st , d by the Prince Consort, Prince George of Cambridge, the untZ W ellington, and the following distinguished visitors to this telgl 4ll The Emperor of Russia, the King of Prussia, the King of of pr tus . the King of Saxony, the King of Holland, Prince William °to se a, 4nd further honoured by the continued patronage of all ralide tin unaffected gentlemanly appearance. The cloth is tou ch 1 -latna Wool, a fabric most agreeably soft and elastic to the corr es ,"ci is one-third the weight of ordinary woollen clothes, but it rep o , onds in shades of col o ur. It is v ery durable, and naturally a siv e - :'nt of rain, yet so porous as to admit of a due escape of execs e. °Y heat. These ad van t ages , w ith th e ver y mo d era t e p r ice *iced, rend ers the Registered Paletot worthy the attention of all. can be purchased in London, of the Patentees only, at their 114, Regent-street, and 22, Cornlaill, EARLY HAY HARVEST.-RICK CLOTHS, with Uoles, Plantes, and Lines, complete. No farmershould be without a good rick cloth, for it is Certainly one of the most useful things he can have oa his pre raises."—Gardener's Gazette. Rick Cloths, both New and Second-hand, at a reasonable cost, at BENJAMIN EDGLNGTON'S, 2, Duke-street, Southwark. ..__Early application will ensure prompt attention. A Wareho use at Vs. Piccalilli!. Marquees, Tents, Flags, Netting and Bunting for .71tit Trees. Railway Truck Covers, &c. - _FOR FILLING DECAYED TEETH. . DALE'S ENAMEL, price 2 s. 6 d. T his p re p aration is confl 4 - `4 offered to the public as the best material ever discOvered for decayed teeth, which it effects without giving the least pain or g"uuvenience ; becomingshort time as hard and as durable as i ._e,tootti itself ; and, by perfectly excluding the access of air, it ar ,"t a.ll thither possible progress of decay. The preparation before therefore, a soft state, and continues so for a short time; and it may, r a ,i''cre, be used by any person with perfect facility, and is war ,rcel to succeed in every case, however large the cavity. Prepared 4 r : 1 0 0 1 h? Dale, analytical chemist, Manchester. 14, 11 1 in Packets at 2s. Gd. each, by most respec table Dru g gists and Nvi th c 'ne Venders in the kingdom. Directions for use are enclosed clo n . eac h Packet. Wholesale Agents, Barclay and Sons, 95, Tarring- Loluton ; and Mottershead and Roberts, Manchester. WE ARE MONARCHS OF ALL IN THE TRADE ; or, COWPER IMITATED. We are monarchs of all in the trade, ' Our right there is done to dispute ; And the reader will own what we've said As soon as he looks at a suit. Not a house in the kingdom or out Such marks of .approval has won ; And that's why we hear such a shout In favour of MOSES and SON. Oh, Fashion ! what charming attire 'iy MOSES sad SON is design'd We feel we're coustrain'd to admire, The dress is so much to our mind. Such, such is the language of th-se Who patronise MOSES and SON. And plainly the compliment shows What the two noted tailors have done. N ew Work, entitled " Past, Present, and Future," with full Z r ections for self-measurement , may be had on a pp lication, or ' i rWarded, " Post Free." LIST OF PRICES. READY MADE. Tweed Taglioni ..... • 4 g i 4 6 ' Citevterfleld and Codring;o.4 * T . ; '.••••• ••• ••• • • •fr . 7 .1 1. 0 6 18 - 6 - StlMMtr Coats in every description and includingm • a • k • c • , •• the registered Coat • • .....• •. • , material „ Blouses in every •• ••••• • • • • • 1 -2 0 ••••• • . . • • from 0 2 3 Splendid pattern Summer V ests •• 0 2 3 Cashmere and Persian dit to, in endless variety ~ 0 , ' 6 Black and Fancy Satin , ditto ...... ••••••••• • • • •. •, • • • • • „ 0 6 0 Fancy Trousers .••••••••••••• ' • • • • • • • • • '• ' • ••• • •• ° ' Black, ditto brass Coats.. Frock ditto .• • ... ..... ••••••' • • ' • • • • . .• • • I ° MADB TO MEASIME. Coats, of every material adapted for the season, in any variety of style and fashion, to order.. •• • ... from C I o 0 Quilting Vests, 6s. 6d. each, or three for. ...•• •• • • • • 019 0 Cashmere ditto, in every variety of pattern ..... 08 6 „, „ „ .............. 0 14 6 gatin ditto, plain and fancy „„ „ ~........ 0 8 0 Ditto, Cloth or Casimere ditto 0 13 6 Ditto, Black Single - mil l e d ditto ...• • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • 6 Spring Trousers, in every •••.• 10 0 19 0 Single-milled and Albert Victoria ditto • • ...... • • • • • • 1 6 0 Best Black Dress Ditto, best manufactured ••••• • • • • • ..... 2 1 5 0 ierock Coats • . Ditto, best manufactured .. •• Mourning, to any extent, at five minutes notice. Any article purchased or made to measure, If not approved of, ' w ill be immediately exchang(‘d, or the money returned. Observe—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollen Drapers, Hat• ers, Clothiers, Outfitters, and general %Varehousemen, regret to be bil ged— to guard toe public. aga i ns t imposition, but, having learne d hat the untradesmanlike falsehood of • being connected with p l rzi." or it's the same concern, has been resorted to in many in ....ancee, and for obvious reasons, they nave no connexion with ..5 . - other house in or out of London. ...And those who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should, to prevent disappointment, call at or send to the Miaories. and .Aldgate, City, London. E. 110.% arid cow'. ES and SON. Tailors, Woollen Drapers, Hatters, Hosiers, and 86, , legate, outfitters, Nos. 154, 155, 156, 157, /Unories, and 83, 84, 85, .City,London. gate, TicE. - -The Aldgate, entran ce to the Bespoke Department is at 84, No bus'ness Friday evening till transactedsunset at this Establishment from sunset on ill twelve o'clock set on saturday evening, when it is resumed CAUTION AMERICAN MRS JOHNSON'S SOOTHING SYRUP. This efficacious remedy has been in general use for upwards o Thirty Years, and has preserved numer ous Children when suffering from Convulsions arising from painful Dentition. As SOOll as the S rup is rubbed on the Gums, the Child will be relieved, the Gums cooled, Ind the inflammation reduced. It is as innocent as efficacious, tending to produce the Teeth with ease ; and so pleasant that no Child will refuse to let its Gums he rubbed with it. Parents be very particular to ask for JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING SYRUP, and to notice that the names of Barclay and Sons, 9s, F ar _ ringdon-street, London (to whom Mrs. Johnson 2s. 9d. the r ec i pe), are on the Stamp affixed to each BM+ Price per Bottle. TO MR. PROU'r, 229, STRAND, LONDON. Doncaster, September 26th, 1844. SlR,—The following particulars have been handed to us with a request that they might be forwarded to you, with permission for heir publication, if you should deem them worthy of such. J. BROOKE and Co., Doncaster. - - Elizabeth Brearley, residing in Duke-street, Doncaster, aged between forty and fifty, was severely afflicted with Rheumatism, and confined to her bed for a period of nearly two months, with scarcely the power to lift her arm ; she was signally benefited after taking two doses of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and after finishing two boxes was quite recovered.' The above recent testimonial is a further proof of the great efficacy of this valuable medicine, which is the most effective remedy for Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Tic Dolorous, Pains in the Head and Face, often mistaken for tooth-ache, and for all Gouty and Rheumatic Tendencies. It is also gratifying to have permission to refer to the following gentlemen, selected from a multitude of others, whose station in society has contributed to advance this popular medicine in public esteem R. Mandan, Esq., Coroner, Doncaster ; the Rev. Dr. Blomberg ; the Chevalier de la Garde ; Mr. Miskin, brewer and maltster, Dartford ; Mr. Richard Stone, Luton ; John J. Giles, Esq., Frimley ; Mr. Inwood, Perbright ; William Conrtenay, Esq., Barton Stacey, near Andover Railway Station, Rants. ; all of whom have received benefit by taking this medicine, and have allowed the proprietor the privil?ge of publishing the same for the benefit of the afflicted. Soll by Thomas Trout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint meat by all respectable Medicine Vend > hroughont the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BL AIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and a d dress of " Thomas F ron t, 229, Strand, Londoml," ra Pressed up 9n the Goyeramet Slop PANEI touch boa tr the gulag ;two,. . No. 16,766. The division of , ecember of the ] • , ../ . 9.9 , • •., . . ' .• M . -° ra:7 • ; ...- -. .. --.:. • ~ , ...:, •,.. 1 ' er ..,,.._ . , 4-. , it m • ; - . , : 4,..:t. t '-'044..."-, -*: "' : . '.. 4_, ---- ' 4. • ~, - -1- - ' - li . . . ' . ) 7 .,, , ,,,, - ,acii....- ~, ,y,,,,,. , 4 , • . '-/ --4_-__ : f 1,4 Y , -:.91. 1 .e. , At :"t . 1 4,,, i 1 ' I .. ~ 44 ? ~,,,....., .., . . ~ 44.4.: , L. * 4 - 4' . :::: . , - 'ls* - - -..,, ,,,,,. :,: ›,1. / 4 . , J 'll,, PRICE SD. /21 , ,,.;„trt",, LON DON, MONDAY - — t o - • ‘, • I,'? G WIL SON'S SCOTTISH ENTERTAIN MENTS. Music Hall, Store-street. THIS EVENING, JUNE 15, at Eight o'clock. Mr: WILSON will give an Entertainment, in which he will sing a variety of the SONGS OF SCOTLAND. Pianoforte—Mr. LAND. PART 1.-0 weel may the boatie row—Of a' the airts the wind can blaw—Whall buy caller herring?—Hamo cam our gudeman at e'en— Ower the water to Charlie—Bonnie Bessie Leo—The married man's lament—Pibroch o' Donald Phu. PART IL—The flowers o' the Forest—The auld school—Woo'ed an' married an' a'—Auld Joe Nicolson's bonnie Nannie— Get up and bar the door. Tickets, 2s. Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d. Private Boxes for Six, 150., for Eight Persons, 1/. Mr. Wilson begs to announce, that on Monday Evening, the 22d June, in compliance with many requests, he will give his popular Entertainment, entitled, THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE CHARLES, with the illustrative Jacobite songs. OYAL 1 ) 0 L YTECH.NIU IN STITUTION, JUL) Dr. Ryan's New and Interesting LECTURE on the CHE MISTRY and PHILOSOPHY of DIVING, at Half-past Three daily, and on the Evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. l'rofessor Bachhoffner's LECTURES on NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, with brilliant experiments, daily. MACINTOSH'S ROTARY EN GINE. COLEMAN'S PATENT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE for ascending and descending Inclined Planes, FALIRELL'S ARCHI MEDIAN RAILWAY, the ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY, an EN VELOPE CUTTING MACHINE, and WOOD'S NEW PATENT STEAM-ENGINE GOVERNOR, all in action. The NEW DIS SOLVING VIEWS. PORTRAITS of Distinguished Men in the GOVERNMENT and ARMY of LAHORE, magnified by the OPAQUE MICROSCOPE. The OXY-HYDROGEN MICROSCOPE exhibiting a line Collection of Living Objects, &c., &c. Admission, Is. ; Schools, Half-price. SALES BY AUCTION. THE GLOBE NEWSPAPER. R. GEORGE ROBINS feels very great pleasure in intimating to the public that he has been selected by the worthy Proprietor to SELL, by PUBLIC AUCTION, on TuIIRSDAY, the 16th of July, at Twelve o'clock, at the Auction Mart, London, in lots of one share each, A considerable portion of Iteration of the Hours of Exhibition.—L a st Week but One of GENERAL TOM THUMB'S FAREW ELL LEVEE at the EGYPTIAN HALL, as he POSITIVELY CLOSES on SATURDAY, June 27. The Little General will appear on Monday and during the Week in all the Costumes and Per:Ormances in which he had the honour of appearing three times - before her Majesty, and at an the prin cipal Courts of Europe. Hours of Exhibition from Half-past Three to Five; and Half past Seven to Nine o'clock. Admission, is. Children, under Ten years of age, Half-price. All Tickets that have been issued will be reCeived,*netwithstaud ing their dates. After Nine o'clock each Evening, the General appears in his New Play at Astley's Royal Amphitheatre. THE PLOUGH TAVERN,. and HOTEL, BLACK WALL. BLEADEN and Co. have rebuilt and re-opened the Plough, replete with every comfort and accommodation. Winos have been selected of the finest quality, and the Cuisine De partment will be found complete. White Bait is in high perfection, and parties are requested to give their orders early to prevent dis appointment. THE "GLOBE" JOURNAL. a paper of which it is not a little difficult to do justice in the common language of praise. First, it may be well to state the reason why a por tion of a paper so deservedly high in the public estimation (and never at any period in a prouder position than at this juncture) should be in the market It is not a little refreshing to Mr. Robins to be called upon for this explanation. THE PRINCIPAL PROPRIETOR, WHO IT IS KNOWN HAS I VERY PREPONDERATING SHARE in this " LITTLE MINE OF WEALTH," and has presided over its destinies for many years, at length has reached the VENERABLE AGE OF EIGHTY-TWO, a period of life, which is but rarely vouchsafed to mankind, and, although in the enjoyment of excellent health, it may be conceded to the honourable Proprietor, that he should have a few years un alloyed from the daily pursuit of literature and profit. It belongs to him especially to have claimed, through good and bad report, the title to consistency; indeed he has, without deviation, pursued the even tenor of his course. This Journal has always resisted every insidious offer to compromise its character. It has traversed its beaten path for many long years amid great vicissitudes, but always cheered by the knowledge that CHARACTER AND CONSISTENCY IS THE MOTTO CLAIMED ESPECIALLY BY THE " GLOBE." If it be asked what has been the result, it will cheer and gladden the hearts of those who value the path that has risen this paper to its just pitch of renown to know that it never was more in public estimation than at the present moment. The next (and with a pur chaser an importan query) will suggest itself, how has its income fluctuated, and what is its present position? Gladly does Mr. Robins hasten to rejoin, tha, he is able to give the fullest satisfaction on that and indeed every other point. The statement of profits during the last ten years is before the writer of this announcement, from which he collects the fact, that the Shares HAVE NEVER ARRIVED AT SO HIGH A VALUE AS AT THE PRESFNT MOMENT. The annual receipts and profits will be given in detail in the printed Par ticulars of the Sale, which will prove this most satisfactorily. The paper, it is known, is divided into SIXTY-TWO SHARES. THE VENERABLE VENDOR AT THIS SALE POSSESSES AND WILL SELL NINETEEN SHARES. "HOW INFLUENTIAL AND HOW VALUABLE" must be the privilege of one who could possess himself of the whole of these shares, and following closely in the track of his prede- cessor, may continue to enjoy such an income as is not derivable from many London journals. Much more might and ought to be re ported in favour of this " FONDLING OF THE PRESS." _ . The printed Particulars will supply any deficiency, the rest will form a short exordium on the memorable day when this portion of the "GLOBE" CHANGES HANDS. The Particulars will be ready twenty-one days prior to the Sale ; then to be had at the Auction Mart, the office of the " Globe," and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London. 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 2,000/. A YEAR. IT IS NEARLY ALL TITHE-FREE, AND THE TENANTRY BOTH WEALTHY AND RESPECTABLE. AN IMPERATIVE SALE. , R. 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 tr.-.s tees for absolute sale, one of THE MOST MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD INVESTMENTS THROUGHOUT ENGLAND. And in the description that necessarily must follow. Mr. Robins, without the slightest affectation, preeleim. 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 atone 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. Dugdale Is no mean authority, and with this, and a few introductory facts, the herculean task must be approached. THE FORD 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 now Still older mansion, of a rich and rare Mied 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 attemp t 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 he awarded to it. However, these preliminary remarks must arrive at a conclu sion ; the form prescribed to the length ofan 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 pair ticulars of the several farms and lands a plan of the whole, witla. beautiful drawing of the Abbey. _ . . The situation of this monastery is familiar to most of 'is. It is on the borders of the three fine counties of Dorset, Devon, and Somerset, 15 miles from Taunton, 3 from Chard, about 50 miles from Bristol and Bath, and within a delighlui ride of 534 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 placed 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 best 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 with 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 wild ness as would gratify the lover of scenery, without offence to those who are inclinedto 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 by the disciples of Isaak Walton for its piscatory pleasures and delicious trout, winds, in serpentine beauty, through the fair demesne. Lost for a space through thickets veering, But broader when again altearing. It was here that t u d r o m w t t u i e w d it u h k all e a his lt h . erd, I T ,o he qu b a ra ff n a ch b i r n o g ok st w ag h s ie w h e m p It may still be asked, heart The sporting DgeEnuSleßmEan% " WHAT E s C ex A te l lid M tre T v AL ery S thin i l W a THE M Preservation. And to omit a panegyric updn Is in high presery ' CELEBRATED WALK can contemplate ; b T y n t oz h ic e 'leg e. It really and ru ANCIENT KwBa3: TAPESTRY would approach sem ADMIRATION OFTHE WORLD. accounted the THAT ADORNS THE STATE ROOMS WONDER AND rival ; and the writer is ex- It fearlessly challenges a tion with being too vi 'yid. description moment charge this is no flight of fancy, but a veri ured here He may rest assured ceedingly desirous that the . reader should not for one scribed, and therefore (with the limits pre merely observing already extended beyond . erfect - recital , lament) the writer ends this very imp abbey when she tendered table and unassuming report. This description, it is perceived, has that the terms used by the foundress of the barren lands of Bri 1 ght ey, stating it to be " well woo whereof it may to the holy fathers - her manor of Thorncombe, in ex cied Cha a n n g d e fe fo rt r il t e l 7, are trebly appropriate in the present day, in proof be stated that the Messr s. 4lb., and o estate), bred a horn ewe in 1833, which weighed 18st. word could n l ot o fin_d a place ou in Fowler, their o f v O G e a r b al u n g l a: , size and beauty it has never been equalled. The tenantry are very t . indeed, the latter respectable, and With TWELVE E sn u e tr ex N te u n ß ds Ep to A ne c a ß rl s y one guinea ®f arrear, (the principalfr The rent is exceed ingly low. MEADOW PAR TUR R Eit.RATILE, AND O WOOD r.FarmRC 11 LANDS, Such is a faithild narrative, that MOSTLY TITHE-FREE, common ; indeed, seeing the abunittlalc: little TAXES MODERATE. presents pite of f i s th a e railwayroost influential mania), o a p n p d ortutilt need not be observed is very un common unemployed capital (in opportunity of value of money, the possesostihnge.a—nfohri,vesats ment in land, which i s p referable to all it regards the alteration in the corn-laws it has been observed by Mr. Robins, in another notice of sale, a fact which every day renders more and more certain, that .. WEHAVE ALL BEEN MORE FRIGHTENED THAN HURT." 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 ad 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 ingenuity 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 ; 4r. Whitaker, solicitor, 12, Lincoln's Inn-fields, London ; Mr. Paul, solicitor, The Close, Exeter ; Mr. Salter, solicitor, Chard ; the Auction Mart ; and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London, at Two Shill ings ea.c(this being with the sole vlew to prevent melees and unpro- Atatfil , W),1419n Ofgli AiU PArtiittairo), 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 publie competion, at the Auction Mart, London, TO-MORROW, 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 oue can with justice gainsay this high panegyric. It extends to THE WHOLE HAMLET, TOGETHER WITH THE EXTENSIVE MANOR OF WILLERHALL, which is within two short miles of THE OF COVENTRY. IVE CAPITAL FARMS, WITH SUPERIOR BUILDINGS AND WARM FARM-YARDS TO EACH, AND ALL WITHIN A RING FENCE, TITHE FREE AND EXTRA-PAROCHIAL, There aro extending to about 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 paid by a compromise with the LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY COMPANY, whose line passes through Virilleithall. 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 TWROUGHOUT 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 askel:•Nitier;iatibe found i corresponding cage?" 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 improvel by a finishing stroke from the band of an artiste. There is, besides, one of the farm-houses where the proprietor would be but too happy to take up his quarters occasionallyduring 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 1,5501, a year ; but it is quite manifest that SEVENTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS A YEAR will be conceded as a MODERATE rent, and this should be secured to the PRESENT GOOD MEN AND TRUE, by givng to each a fourteen ytars' 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 reflise 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 lady'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 farina, and to fatten bullocks, they have even a higher claim. The c"ntiguity 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 conclusion, 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. His father (the eminent practitioner of this great city) will also take the trouble to give all essential explanation, and appoint a flt man to go over the estate. Particulars also of Mr. Paine, solicitor, No. 4, Fumival's Inn; the Auction Mart, and at M. George Robins's offices, London. IN 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. R. 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. A SINGULARLY DELIGHTFUL and altogether a MOST ELIGIBLE PROPERTY. .s wellinown 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 oillem, yet is . there Se nothing to nrogellt itself that can be put in Juxta-position with Severn House. The position is remarkable for the_. capability it affords to partake in au unusual degree of the extent, and what linty really be Justly termed TRANSCENDENTLY BEAUTIFUL 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 up 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 jects entirely disregarded. Here rising boughs, adorned with summer's pride, Project their waving 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 aiving at the Severn Mansion, it will be perceived much of ing rr enuity must have been brought into the field to accomplish the delightful asnt 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 of this residence has extended far and near, it necessarily renders it a work of supererogation and lightens s tb it e io i n ie vi ce i s ll si furn ty toiishgo. inctloiftaonm,otrheemgrineuattefdeeattauirlethofanotiloilasehesastetrsyhciorme,pois tclooos v e e a r t loo h a k n . d, Theand n e becomes h a o n o dauxiiliarye to t h a g t o o i.t d fe o u n o l w s d b h e p a injustice but i f th e 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 count THE FAMED PIERCEFIELD is only a short drive, and Barnsville-park, a minor candidate for fame, is not far off, the verdant seenery 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 and visible signs; and a family, although numbering very many, will flnd the most ample accommodation within ; it may be added, that it lacks nothing that cal 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 exceedingly prolific; 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 comparison throughout this far-famed county. It is in the midst of plenty, everything very reason-I able—the sea close at hand, and Bristol and Clifton pour in their auxiliaries daily. THE DEMESNE EXTENDS TO FIFTY ACRES OF ADMIRABLE LAND, in which is included A SNUG LITTLE FARM-ROUSE AND BUILDINGS, giving to the iadustrious views of the proprietor a very delightful re source to fill up an occasional idle hour, beside leisure in improving the breed of his cattle, thus combining the art of driving away ennui (if it should presume to make its unwelcome appearance) from this seat of happy contentment. The progress to the summit of thi: QUITE PERFECT BIJOU has been the work of considerable tact and judgment. It is almost imperceptible, arising from the constant occupation of the mind in admiring and beholding the scenery around. The prolific array of American shrubs is seen in proud competition with the 'plants from Harlem. From the elevated spot, in these woods are 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. By 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 ible claim is perfect. It would puzzle ingenuity to discover a solitary fault. It can only be seen on Tuesdays and Saturdays from twelve till five o'clock, and not without a particular and drawing (which will cost 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 th e Whi te L i on Hotel, Bristol; White Hart , Bath; the Auction Mart. and at Mr. George Robins's offices, London. Acßosne addresed to MR. GRIMSTONE, i ON HIS INCOMPARABLE EYE SNUFF. G ifted of men, who by thy wondrous art, •R enowned in every clime, throu g h every par t . I n Europe's wide and civilised domain' M idst Asia's countless millions, and again, 9 tretching from Afric's broad and scorching shores T o where the mighty Niagara roars : 0 h ! here accept this tributary lay, N or deem that I can ever well repay, E xcept in gratitude sincere, profound, 'S Eh wondrous benefits I so long have feud. E 'en from the moment I was led to try E ass, ooluisdSeoNumrio,rfht, e n S ow avi a o tt u e a nd OP in T y aZ day E . ris 1 S afe from N or dreading emphy, 13 ndt, in former days, for muchdeed, toy joy, F eeling, not seeing : now, in y our health,ulur v t ' h il e lamp's bewild'ring dazzling blaze, unbounded, thrives without J. M. S. F ree and Sept., 1845. - e'en the Sun's Too burning rays. s. Observe—The gigantic balance of all, the his excellent compound of British Herbs. Theublic reader ber that this celebrated Eye Snuff has been before the Public up wards of thirty-three years, advancing in the favour of all who use ereumi°egimse it. Thi s odoriferous Snuff is sold loose at 6d. per ounce, or in canis ters bearing the above Royal Authority, and the sanc tion of her Maiesty's Lords of th e T reasur y o n each canister, at B d. , is. 3d., 2r , 11., 4s. 4d., Bs., and 15s. 6d. each, by all Tobacconists, Merchants , tat' )there . This Eye Snuff is exported in white stone caniste rs to at . _ quarters of the g l o b e. A liberal discount allowed to Merchants , Shippers, Agents, and others large ,on taking quantities. Look well to the Signature of the Inventor, W. 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The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for feiture of the Policy, two-tkirds of the premiums 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 SCOTTISH CENTRAL RAILWAY. A meeting of the shareholders was held in the Town hail, Perth, on Friday, the 12th current, for the purpose of considering the Bills for that Company's Extension, and for their amalgamation with the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company, Major Murray Stirling in the chair. The Bills for the various extensions were submitted to the meeting, and approved of unanimously. In submitting the Bill for the proposed amalgamation, the CHAIRMAN stated that, from what he understood as to the sentiments of some of the shareholders, he was afraid that the same unanimity would not prevail in re gard to the arrangement with the Edinburgh and Glas gow Railway Company. He felt it to be his duty to state that the directors had gone into that arrangement after mature deliberation, and upon the conviction that it was likely . to prove highly advantageous to the Com pany. It was most important for them to stand on a friendly footing with a company like the Edinburgh and Glasgow Company, who had the command of a very large portion of the best traffic of the Central line ; and by the arrangement which they had made, not only was this secured, but a conclusion put to the very pro tracted and serious hostilities in which they had been long engaged with that powerful company and which they were likely to continue to be engaged in unless some arrangement had been come to. A guarantee of 54 per cent. had been secured to the holders of the ori ginal Central stock, with an equal participation , in the profits of the Edinburgh and Glasgow stock in the event of their exceeding a dividend of 54 per cent. They were entitled to look to this, considering the great prosperity of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, as a most fa vourable alliance ; and the directors had thought it their duty to the shareholders to close with these terms. He was aware, however, that a different view was taken by some of the shareholders, and he would request the secretary to read to the meeting a letter which the directors had received on the subject from several large shareholders. The letter, which was in the following terms, was hen read. London, June 8, 1846. Gentlemen,—lt was our wish to have attended the general meeting of shareholders, called for the 12th inst. at Perth, to consider the Bill for carrying the proposed amalgamation of the Scottish Central with the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway into effect, but as our engage ments render that impossible, we take this method of bringing under your notice the views which we enter tain of the proposed arrangement, in which we are deeply interested, as large shareholders of the Central stock. You need not be reminded that the Scottish Central was promoted, as forming a continuation of the great central trunk line of communication from England to the north of Scotland,. afforded by the great southern companies and the Lancaster, and Carlisle, and Caledo nian railways. It was upon this ground that it was at first favourably reported upon by the Board of Trade, and subsequently sanctioned by Parliament, in the face of the strenuous opposition of the Edinburgh and Glas• gow Railway Company. The reason for this opposition was apparent, in the interest which that company had to prevent the north and south traffic from proceeding in the direct, its natural, course, and so avoiding their line. ['hat same interest is still in operation ; and, doubtless, it was that which led to, their offering the terms of amalgamation which are now before us. It is clear, therefore, that the public interests must suffer by an amalgamation, whatever its effects may be upon those of the shareholders. You will be met by this objection the moment the Bill goes into committee, and, for ourselves, we cannot doubt that it will be fatal to its passing. To hold otherwise would be neither more nor less than to hold that the principle which guided the Board of Trade, and which subsequently was established in Parliament, after the protracted contest of last year, is to be overturned this year, the facts re maining precisely the same. We, therefore, hold the arrangement with the Edin burgh and Glasgow Company to have been from the first inexpedient, and in violation of the principle on which we obtained our Act. But we should, nevertheless, not have made any effort to disturb that arrangement, if it appeared cer tain that Parliament would sanction it. But when the reverse is the case—when the engagements made with the Edinburgh and Glasgow Company are likely to be set aside, whether we desire it or not—and when we are compelled, by the resolutions lately passed Par liament, to come forward and express our opinions afresh on the arrangements entered into by our directors, we think we are bound to consider it in all its bear ings, and to act in such a manner as a regard to our own interests requires. Better terms might, we think, have been obtained from the southern companies, in cluding a guarantee on the new as well as the old stock ; and it is within our own per sonal knowledge—and we vouch for the fact— that these are still within our rea9h, and might be immediately secured, if we were in a condition to treat—in other words, if the present arrangement were put an end to at the meeting of the 12th, as we conntici!tir- ha. An arrangement with the companies south of us would not be liable to the same objections in Parliament as the amalgamation now proposed. They are our natural allies—they have already been treated by the Board of Trade and by Parliament as such. Our interests are identical. The more closely we can be brought together the better both for the public and ourselves. For every reason, therefore, we conceive it to be for thel interest of the shareholders to withold their approval of the present Bill, and so make way for the adjustment of terms with the Southern Com panies, in place of going before the committee and being defeated, as we apprehend they certainly will be. We feel it our duty to record our protest against the competency of the meeting, called for the 12th, giving their approval to the proposed arrangements. The Bill deals with the new stock as well as the old, but the holders of the new stock have not been summoned, and we maintain that no binding resolution can be come to at that meeting in a matter in which their interests are so deeply concerned. It is most probable that many proxies may be trans mitted to you, to be used at the meeting in favour of the measure, by parties who are in ignorance of the true state of matters, and of the advantageous terms which may be secured from the Southern Companies , W e submit that these proxies cannot with propriety be acted upon without an opportunity being first afforded to the parties of re-considering their position. We have to request that you will oblige us by directing this letter to be read to the meeting, and we remain Gentlemen, * Your very obedient Servants. To the Directors of the Scottish Central Railway. The Chairman then put the motion that the bill be approved of, which was seconded by Mr. John Murray. Major Richardson, a scripholder of the company's new stocks, was proceeding to address the meeting, when it was objected by Mr. Oliphant of Condie, that he was not entitled to take any part in the proceedings, as this was a meeting of the company incorporated by the Act of last year, and not of the scripholders. A meeting had already been held of the scripholders, and they had given their decision on the subject. Major Richardson stated, that his information was that this Bill had not been submitted to any meeting of scrip holders, who, it must be borne in mind, held one-third of the stock of the whole company, and had, therefore, a most vital interest in the measure, and begged to ask the secretary whether his information was correct or not,. Mr. KERR, the secretary, stated that the Bill for the amalgamation had not been submitted to any meeting of the scripholders. After some discussion as to the right of Major Richardson to be heard, the CHAIRMAN stated, that al though the meetin g . would be most happy to listen to anything which Major Richardson might have to urge on the part of the scripholders in regard to the subject before them, it was not, he feared, in their power to receive his vote. Major RICHARDSON then stated that he appeared on behalf of himself and other large scripholders of the new stock of this Company to express their views in re gard to the proposed amalgamation, bywhich he conceived theirinterests to be most deeply affected. The two most important steps in a man's life were the choice of a wife and of a partner. Of the two, the latter therid seta ba mo d recri- deal, because it was more difficult to get part ner than of a bad wife. The first point, therefore, for them to consider was, what we re the liabilities of their proposed partners, the Edinburgh and Glasgow Rail way? He should be v er y sorry to intrude upon them any exparte views of his own on this from theeet,buth most ew e a s s t able to bring the mos t conc l us i ve evidence unexceptionable quarter. He held in his hand the evi dence of the Company's own manager, Mr. Gregson, be fore the Select Committee of the House of Commons on amalgamation, given so lately as the Ist of last month, from which it appeared that the Company we re en g a g ed in the promotion of seven new lines, and that they were connected, as guaranteeing a certain dividend upon a certain capital, with seven other railways, and three ex isting canals. In this way, while the . original capital of the Company was only 1,687,5001., it was involved in schemes embracing a capital of between seven and eight millions. This was in itself a ver y startling fact, and the meeting ought to consider very deliberately before they entered into a partnership with a company which had so suddenly increased its liabilities to this enormous ex tent. They were justified in regarding the manage ment of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway with ex treme suspicion, when they found from Mr. Gregson's evidence that his services had been secured with the view of redeeming the Company from the insolvent position into which it had fallen. He was asked by the Chair man of the Committee, whether he was employed to take the charge of those railways " in consequence of the state in which they were ?" and what was his re ply ? " Certainly. The proprietors of these undertak ings found that their affairs were in such a state that it required some person of much experience in the management both of railways and canals, t o take charge of them with the view to obtain a dividend." Was this a company with which the Scottish Central ought to court an alliance ? His friends and himself thought not. The Scottish Central, from its position, held the key to the whole North of Scotland, and must always be one of the best, if not the very best, line in Scotland. Let it stand alone, and it must yield a better dividend than the Edinburgh and Glasgow had guaran teed ; and, if they did stand aloof, he was satisfied that DIVISION OF PROFITS, The remarkable 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 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each Policy effected on the Proflt scale. L ONDON LIFE ASSOCIATION. EXAMPLES. Instituted 1806. 1 :4) 44 q ° g Office, 81, Ring William-street, London. y co " 4 Bonus 1 Bonus in °2— Assured President—Sir CLAUDIUS STEPHEN HUNTER, Bart. Vice-President—CHAßLES FRANKS, Esq. 4U .c 4 Borrow. 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A Price Current, stamped as a Newspaper, illustrated by drawings, and containing information relative to the purchase of Silver or Sheffield Plate, may be had on application, or will be sent into the country free of postage, in answer to a paid letter. HALLETTE'S ATMOSPHUIC SYSTEM. On Saturday a series of experiments were made at the Rosemary Branch, Peckham, to illustrate the new at mospheric system discovered by Monsieur Hallette. The experiments, it is right to remark, have been daily made for some weeks past, but on Saturday a.peculiar interest attached to them, in consequence of its being understood that Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Vignoles, the celebrated engineers, with other scientific gentlethen, would be pre sent to test the merits of the system. Mr. Vignoles having before been known to be favourable to the atmos pheri, , - , Arm approval of the system, as im proved by M. llallette, did not excite so much surprise. Mr. Stephenson has always been an avowed opponent of the atmospheric, as far as regards its practicability ; and, therefore, the greatest anxiety was manifested by the friends of Monsieur Halletts's ;system to learn his opinions of it, after examining the portion of the model line laid down at the Rosemary Branch. Before referring to what Mr. Stephenson said of Monsieur Hallette 's system, it may be proper to mention what its great peculiarity is. It is the construction of the horizontal valves, which are made ou the principle of the human lips in their compressed state. The material of the horizontal valves is India rubber, formed into air tight tubes, which, as soon as separated, by the train running along, instantly expands by the force of the air acting on so elastic a substance as India rubber. One very great advantage of the employment of India rubber is, that it remains entirely unaffected by the seasons. It is equally available in the summer's heat and the winter's cold. Mr. Stephenson having carefully examined the ap • paratus, and put various questions to the inventor, for the purpose of receiving information on particular points, ex pressed his very great admiration of the improvement which M. Hallette had made in the atmospheric system. " But," said Mr. Stephenson, " assuming the system to be not only theoretically and scientifically good, but even perfect. there are two important practical ques tions which I wish to ask its advocates. In the first place what would be the cost of construction and of' working a line on the atmospheric principle, as compared with one laid down and worked on the locomotive prin ciple ? • Secondly, I wish to know whether the public could rely on its being regularly worked ?" In reference to the first question, Mr. Stephenson said that the average cost of laying down a single line of rails on the locomotive principle did not now exceed 6,0001. or 7,000/. per mile, while the mere expenses of locomotive working had been still farther reduced. Though the entire yearly expenses of the London and Birmingham were 400,0001., the expenses of the locomo tive department were only 70,0001. Mons. Hallette said he could not speak so positively about the expenses of the construction of a line on his system, but he did not think it would exceed 6,0001. per mile. In cases where the trains ran frequently, the expenses of working would be much less than on a line worked on the locomotive principle. With regard to the regularity of working the atmos pheric, Mr. Stephenson had doubts, because if an accident happened at one of the engine -houses, it would take a very considerable time to repair it. On the London and Birmingham line ten accidents to the engines happened, on an average, every day ; but, having seventy stationary engines now en the line, and in a very short time there would be 130 always available, these accidents did not cause any sensible delay in the arrival of the trains. On the atmospheric principle he thought that accidents at the engine stations would put a -stop to the entire com munication from one end of the line to the other.. Mons. Hallette and other gentlemen dissented from Mr. Stephenson's opinion on this point, and maintained that any accident to the machinery on an atmospheric line could be repaired as promptly and easily as on a locomotive line. Mr. Stephenson futher referred to the inapplicability of the atmospheric system to such a line as the London and Blackwall, in consequence of the numerous intermediate stations. The loss of time by five stoppages in a line less than four miles in length, would be very great, and would prove a fatal objection to the atmospheric system. Last week 107,000 persons had travelled on the London and Black wall line, and it is calculated that two-thirds of the en tire traffic are between the intermediate stations. These stations, therefore, are necessary, and the required ac commodation could never be afforded by the at mospheric system. It was maintained on the other side, that the London and Blackwall was not a fair instance, because there was no other line in which the intermediate stations were so nu merous. Mr. Stephenson admitted this, and also ad mitted that the time lost by stoppages on the atmospheric system wpuld be in a great measure made up by the superior velocity 'at which it proceeded when at full speed. Mr. Stephenson remarked that the atmospheric system had this advantage over the locomotive—that there were no limits to its velocity, while the locomotive had already attained its utmost speed, so far as scientific men at present knew. He repeated that he waswilling to assume that the atmospheric, as now improved, is per fect, and that on some lines it would be much superior to the locomotive system ; but he still had his doubts as to the commercial superiority of the atmospheric to the locomotive system, and that was a very important ques tion in a commercial country like England. [AD V ERTISEM ENT.j—The Gentleman's Real Head of Hair, or Invisible Ventilating Peruke, is so close a resem blance to nature as to defy detection - and to enable any gen tleman to se e th e effect, a large ass ortment is always kept for inspection, any one of which, if approved of, saves the purchaser both time and trouble. These splendid specimens of the per ruquean art, superior to anything to be obtained elsewhere, either in Paris or London, have only to be seen to be admired, and are the sole invention of Ross and Sons, 119 and 120, Bishopsgate-street, London. N.B. Splendid hair-cutting apartments on the ground-floor, the whole of the walls being lined with looking-glass a la mode de Path. A extensive mine of Roman Cement has been disco vered by Mr. John Sand, in the county of Flint, the quality of which upon chemical analysis is found to be superior to any that has yet been used.—Shrewsbury Chronicle. Door and window heads, cornices, pillars, and other parts of buildings are now made of Welsh fire-clay, at half the cost of 'tom , L4sl , A—ce , or / ~~ i, Besouthern companies; better offers must be give iaS: whose inter ests were naturally illeniL fied with theirs, and to whom it wits-of_tlw last importance 1;0 secure this im portant link in the great trunk line of columunication from north to south. Besides, if the amalemation were approved of at this meeting, what would be the result? They would go to Parliament with the certainty of being defeated, and if they were defeated, the souther): corn ' panies would not have the same incentive to offer them high terms as they had now. Those partners of tits: , Company who were in the same position as himself, as holding only the new stock, had an additional reason for disapproval of this amalgamation inasmuch as they had no guarantee, while they were ma de: to undertake all the responsibilities of their copartners; he, therefore, begged to propose the followin amendment:— " That it i s th e op inion of this meeting. that the amalgamation proposed by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company with the Scottish Central Company, will not prove advantageous to the interests of the pro prietors of this Company in general, and that the terms are most unjust to the proprietors of the new shares in the Scottish Central Company, by excluding them from the guarantee for the payment of 51 per cent. interest on their capital. " That, according to the report of the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the amalgamation of the railway companies, and the recorded decisions of Parlia mentary Committees, there is every reason to anticipate that the proposed amalgamation with the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company will not be sanctioned. That the meeting resolves, that the amalgamation with the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company be not approved." The CHAIRMAN then stated that he feared the amend , - ment could not be proposed to the meeting by Major Richardson, as he was merely a scriphulder ; upon which Major Richardson protested against this decision, and requested his protest to be entered in the minutes. Mr. MARTIN, a shareholder, then stated that he was willing to adopt Major Richardson's amendment, and to himself and I the In doinggesnot,lehmeenbegegeendenprarirtingcularly to guard circg umstances hai g narlev a rc. gme i va n hrmet s rhe t satoatni ua a nngn n gdgec y h: net charge Glasgow snitt,ahtarrangement, ghfyteieswwr howeverhooi had dl bd been. had r needeoa Railwaybiteseh:he disadvantageous Butmpntf thpapatrioahgt6uhneevgyyoeh w its dw t i s n o o c l f f r : ih he d b ye i s:s they specially ge r ne ies iiwa might* rinnes the Edin burgh on by the Government resolutions to reconsider their position, and to record their opinions anew upon these arguments. It surely was not intended that they were to meet merely to reiterate their former opinion, whether they continued the same or not ; but that they were to be free to act as if no such opinion had been ex pressed. In proposing that the amalgamation should not be approved of, he did not go so much upon the question whether the terms obtained from the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway were good or not. He was no t prepared to go into an investigation of that Comp an y 's seven or eight millions of liabilities ; nor could he hope to satisfy any meeting such as this as to whether their liabilities were judiciously incurred or not. But what his friends and himself went upon was this—that how ever advantageous the amalgamation might be for the shareholders of the Central, Parliament never would ss,nction it. By agreeing to go on with the amalgama tion, the Central were again embarking in the expensive discussion of last year, whether the through traffic was to be given to the Central lines, or to the Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the coast lines running south from its termini ; and in doing so the Central would be driven to take up the very arguments which had been used against. themselves last year, by this very Edinburgh and Glas gow Company, and which they had then succeeded in overturning. They would have against them the report of the Board of Trade, the recorded decision of both Houses last session, and, in addition to this, the very formidable oppositi on sof the Great Central South lines, and a large portion of their own shareholders. That this struggle mast end in defeat he could have no doubt, and its expense would form a very serious and profitless addition to their expenditure. He concluded by moving Major Richardson's amendment. Mr. DAVID RITCHIE seconded the amendment. The motion and amendment were then put from the chair, when there were found to be 206 votes for the motion, and 140 votes for the amendment. The result of this vote, we understand, will put an end to the amal gamation of the Companies, as the approval of " at least three-fifths" of the proprietors present at this meeting is required by the standing orders. Three-fifths of the votes is 207, while only 206 voted for the measure. The meeting then broke up, after a vote of thanks, on the motion of Major Richardson, to the Chairman. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXPERIMENTAL TRIP WITH THE MONSTER ENGINE (THE GREAT WESTERN) TO BRISTOL. We live in strange and stirring times, and it becomes our duty therefore to chronicle strange and almost un believable facts. In travelling, the slow and sure prin ciple of our ancestors has given way to the rapid and safe principles of the present day. A few years ago we should have been designated madmen, had we stated our belief in the possibility of breakfasting in London, taking our luncheon in Bristol, and returning to the metropolis in time for dinner. Such a feat, however, we accomplished on Saturday last, thanks to the daring energy and unflagging perseverance of those who have the_ management of that stupendous undertaking, the Great Western Railway Company : A select party were on Saturday invited by the Directors of the Great Western Company to accompany them in an experimental trip to Bristol, with the double purpose of testing the power of their new engine and of manifesting the advantages which they allege the broad gauge possesses over its rival, the narrow gauge. The engine in question was built by Mr. Gooch, for the company, and its powers on trial have been deemed so extraordinary as to warrant the di rectors in taking the most effectual means for testing them, and of placing the results in an unexceptionable shape before the pnblic. We believe it was at first in tended to tax the powers of speed of the new engine to their fullest extent, and to show what speed could be attained with a comparatively light load. It was at first contemplated to carry a load of 80 tons at a speed of somewhere about 78 miles an hour. It was under stood that the engine could accomplish this with com parative ease, as in some previous experimental trips the engine attained the extraordinary rapidity of 7 9 imiks an hour with a light load. It was eventually decided that the trip should:be made with a load of about 110 tons, at a speed which would accomplish the distance be tween the stations at Paddington and Bristol, a dis tance of nearly 118 miles, in about two hours and ten minutes, including stoppages ; averaging, at this rate, a speed of upwards of 55 miles an hour ; but, allowing for stoppages, about 56 miles per hour. At a quarter to 12 the mammoth engine of the ~railway world, The Great'Western, was attached to the carriages, 14 in num ber, weighing, as we have before stated, 110 tons, and at 10 minutes before 12 o'clock exactly the train set off at almost lightning speed. Nothing could be more delightful than the ease, smoothness, and safety of the performance of the powerful engine by which the train was propelled. Trees, hedges, villages, and sta tions, appeared and disappeared with the rapidity of thought, and yet the passenger—whirled along as swift as the wind—felt no other sensation than those of plea sure and complete security. We passed the Slough station, a distance of 18 miles from London, at 10 minutes past twelve ; Maidenhead station , 22f miles, at a quarter past 12 ; Twyford, 30.1 miles, at 24 minutes past 12 ; Reading, 35i, miles, at 29 minutes past 12; PPangbourne, 41 miles from London, at 35 minutes past 12 ; Goring, 44 4 miles , at 38 minutes past twelve ; and arrived at Didcot, 53 miles from London, at 12 minutes to one ; having accomplished 53 miles in 58. minutes. At this station we stopped seven minutes, and at five minutes to one we dashed off again in fine style on our way to Bristol. We passed Cii Swindon,ho n l P de2o P e t edon4i n h h the Steventon station, 561 miles from London and 31 miles from Didcot, at one minute past 1 ; Farring f d . on road station, 634 miles from London and iof from Didcot, at nine minutes past one; Shrivenham, i i miles from London, and 181 , from Didcot, at 17 minutes past one, and arrived at Swindon, .77 miles from Lon don, and 24 from Didcot, at 24 minutes past one. At this station we stopped five minutes, and at 29 minutes past one the Leviathan engine was again in motion, and again we were attempting to annihilate time and space. We passed the Wootton Bassett station 821 miles from, : :) ,0 11ri n tiim d 81 ti o ul miles, n mes: i 9n a fsu n ri Inot minutes nalsme 1 tsi 6 o l -it London, than n f f;ad r r n o oow m nm2: st a t it o wou f nin r 2; d r eiolo C l: London . and 51 from Swindon, at 24 minutes to two ; r a an ot n m h t u d ge 'l 2 h 39 l Bh( f xe r onim minutess Boxi t l a e andmpstsntsiu. from io6 m Sw il i e n s d f o r n om , at Lo 4 nd mi on n , u a te n s d to 2 ; the Bath 294 miles from Swindon, at 1 minute past 2 ; Saltford, 11 ti miles from London, and 34f from Swindon at 8 minutes past 2 ; Keynsham, 113 i miles from London,. and 36,1 _from Swindon, 101 minutes past 2 ; and arrived at Bristol, 1181- miles from London, and 414 from Swindon, at a . i. past 2, having accomplished the entire . distance In 2 hours and 24 minutes. Our readers will observe, from these details, that the greatest rate of s p ee d was between Swindon an d Bath, in some parts o f th a t di s t a nce 75 miles an hour having been accomplished. Our forefathers would have held that to be a mere idle dream, which is accomplished daily, and is now a mere ma tt e r-of-fact occurrence. We can understand the pro digious velocity with which an avalanche of necessity descends an i nclined plane, but to find the same speed realised by mechanical skill, on a plane in which the gradients are sometimes muc h b e yond the horizontal. level, is to the unscientific little short of m iraculous. As. soon as the visitors were released from the carriages. they proceeded to inspect the wonderful engine appro priately named " The Great Western"—which had per-. formed such an unsurpassed feat. The large size, power., and beauty of the engine excited u n iversal admiration- The engine weighed, as we were given to understand, not less than 20 tons. The directors and visitors then adjourned to the bp eortontfg,su room profusion, oens t,as nt y l d n l ew. . thehen Turtle,satma t p i eon justice sichampagne, where p collation, comprehending . the choicest viands and wines, s l E lle: 1: e s ci ar ., is ivi t aristocratic aghnaed been and e was ecny i c a l Ad p a Rt r r ) e n e L a t eE d w s t e i ßo n r et RUSSELL, t c he cr e e h a a t i u r r m e an co , m ssi fo d rts iti was his intention, as time was of ' the essence of import. ance at the present moment, not to delay the company by any long sp eec h es . He should only propose two toasts, both of whi c h h e h a d no d ou bt a ll present would drink most enthu s i as ti ca lly. Th e first was the health of their gracious sover e i gn , th e Queen, and might she long . reign over a l o y a l an d con t en ted people.---(Great cheer-.: ing.) The anxiety she had displayed, since her acces sion to the throne, for the progress of science and tho improvement of the condition of the people,. entitled her to the love and veneration of ever y loyal Englishman.—. (Cheers.) The health of her Majesty was drank with nine times nine, and one cheer more. The Cstentstax said the next toast he had to propose was, " Success to the broad gauge and the Great Wes tern engine,"—(Great cheering. It was usual in th. ;,~