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443--z--z--e/_-- C i e ~v , '~:~~~ ~~ ~1 - i -~~ ~i Vtg s" 46 7 f S r Igl s 7 4k'. " I „jzo„.,lr.- - • f e a.)6 . o t , L t 4 , r. I a ),/ - . . _ RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. MANCHESTER, APRIL 14. STOCK Exesarroz.—The sales are—Birkenhead and Holyhead Junction, 325. dis.—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire, p. —Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham, 16s. dis. c.—Chester and Manchester Direct, 245. dis.—Derby and Crewe, 134 p.— East Lancashire, No. 2, % p.—East Lincolnshire, 7-16 dis.— Glasgow and Dumfries, 1 34 dis.—Huddersfield and Manchester Rail way and Canal, % dls.—Lancashire and North Yorkshire, Leeds, Dewsbury, and Manchester, 2 p.—Liverpool and Bury, 6% p. —Liverpool, Ormskirk, and Preston, 12-16 p.—Liverpool, Warring ton, Manchester, and Stockport, % dis.—Manchester, Buxton, Mat lock, and Midland, par-Manchester and Birmingham, 75%—Ditto, Quarters (B), 736 p.—Ditto, ditto (C), 6% p.—Manchester and Bury Atmospheric, 10s. 6d. dis.—Manchester and Leeds, Fifths, 6% p. —Ditto, Extension. I % p. —Manchester and Southampton, % dis. —Northumberland awl Lancashire, 21s. dis.—North Eastern, 13¢ dis.—North Staffordshire, 2 1-16 p.—Sheffield and Lincolnshire Junction, 1-16 dis.—Sheffield and Manchester, Quarters (No. 3), % p. —Shropshire Union Railway and Canal, 21s. 6d. dts.—South Eastern and Dover, Halves, No. 4, % dis.—Tean and Dove Valley, 11-16 dis.—Welsh Midland, 1M dis. —West Riding Union, 13E p.—Eastern Counties, York Extension, %P. . . . 13RITISII INSTITUTION, PALL-MALL The GALLERY, fbr the EXHIBITION and SALE of the Kl e ,S of BRITISH ARTISTS, is OPEN DAILY from Ten till - . Admission, Is. Catalogue, Is. WILLIAM BARNARD, Keeper. FREEMASONS' AND GENERAL LIFE ?, ASSURANCE COMPANY, 11, WATERLOO-PLACE, .LL-MALL, London. Bus a iness transacted in all the Branches and for all objects of Life u nee, Endowments, and Annuities , a nd to secure contingent d'eversions, &c. Information and prospectuses ftirnished by JOSEPH BERRIDGE, Secretary. waimalars=ucnciar tir - Z 4, . •N o . 6 715 LON DO N, -% • • 2.,:tt, Eta) APRIL 16, 1846. THUESDAY PRICE SD. COMMERCIAL HOTELS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. O ItTICULTURAL SOCIETY of I.OND 3N. Noti:e is hereby given, that TUESDAY, April 21st, is the last day on which Exhibition Tickets are issued to Fellows of the Society at 3s. 6il. each, THE PROGRESS OF STEAM NAVIGATION, CORNWALL AND DEVON CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY. I hereby give notice that a GENERAL MEETING of the tt R AREHOLDERS is called and will be held at the London Tavern, f is hopsgate-street, in the city of London, on Tunasuar, tne 30th 'ay 0 1 April instant, at Twelve o'clock at noon precise l y , for the pur r'" „„.e of considering the position and prospects of the Company , and oposals to be made to the Shareholders at th e meetin g relative to the present disposition of the paid-up capital. H. WILLYAMS, Chairman. Dated this 15th of April, 1846. CORNWALL AND DEVON CENTRAL • RAILWAY COMPANY. The Committee of Management having observed an advertisement, co nvening a Meeting of the Scrip Molders in this Company for Fri day next, beg to call the attention of their Shareholders to the Ad !ertisement issued from this Board, calling a PUBLIC MEETING of the SHAREIIOLDERS for THURSDAY, the 30th lust , being the earliest day on which a Meeting can be legally convene d under the Deed of the Company. Under these circumstances it is not in tile Dower of the Committee in any way to recognise the Meeting ealled for Friday next. By order of the Committee, Dated April 15, 1846. L. CROMBIE, Secretary. NORTH KENT RAILWAY. 112, Bishopsgate-street, 15th April, 1846. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. Sir Isaac Lyon Goldsmid, Bart, Chairman. George Whitmore, Esq., Deputy Chairman. The Marquis of Conyngham Charles MGarel, Esq. The Hon. William Ashley Frederick Mildred, Esq. Sir Brooke W. Bridges, Bart. William Peters, Esq. The Hon. Charles John Murray John D. Fowles, Esq. Captain Mildmay Henry T. PrinEep, Esq. Michael M`Chlery, Esq. Joshua Walker, Esq. An advertisement having appeared in the newspapers, inviting shareholders in this Company to subscribe money, and to sign a peti tion for the di.solution of this Company, the Committee think it right to caution the shareholders against being drawn into any such pro ceeding, for which there does not exist the slightest ground. The Committee will continue their best exertions for the attainment of the objects for wh ch the Company was formed. ISAAC L. GOLDSMID, Chairman. CHARLES F. PARTINGTON, Secretary. By order, .a 0 NDON AND YORK RAILWAY. To the Seripholders and Subscribers to the Deed of the above Company. A Committee of Shareholders in the London and York Railway . has been formed, with the view of considering the prospects of this line, and whether anything can be done to lessen the responsibility of the Shareholders, or in any way improve their position. The Committee view with alarm the daily depreciation which is taking place in the market in the shares of a ll new lines, and that this dpreciation increases in the shares of those Companies which are most likely to obtain Bills. The expensive contest in Parliament of the London and York Com. Pant' must absorb all the deposits. If the Act be obtained, calls must immediately follow; and the majority of the scripholders will avoid registration, knowing that they will have opportunities hereafter of coming into the undertaking at a much lower price. The calls must, therefore, be enforced against those who have signed the Parlia mentary Contract. This fearful position of matters has Induced tne Committee to con sider that probably the Eastern Counties Company, who are the strong opponents of the London and York Company, may, for the sake of protection and certainty to their ewn shareholders, be still open to some liberal compromise, and that the London and York directors sad shareholders ought, either by-diminishing the extent of their undertaking (and consequently lessening the amount of calls to re lieve the pressure which will come en their subscribers), or by some apsorption in the Eastern Counties Company, obtain a participation in an undertaking yielding a present profit, instead of one whose re turn, if ever obtained, will not be arrived at without years of painful sacrifices and distress. With these views, the Committee think steps ought to be immedi ately taken to open a negotiation with the Eastern Counties, if not to dissolve the London and York Company. In the opinion of the Committee, either the line south of Peter borough ought to be abandoned, and the shares reduced to 201. each, er the line shmld be given up to the Eastern Counties Company, on t heir Agreeing to pay the whole or a portion of the expenses, and giving shares in their Line as originally proposed. The statement below, showing the past and present position of Several well-supported Companies, who, before the Committee of the House of Commons, clearly showed a return on their capital from 6 to 8 per cent., proves that success on the part of the London and York Railway, in obtaining their Bill, will entail ruinous loss on the subscribers and scripholders ; and if any other argument was needed to maintain the views of the Committee, the following extract from the " Times" of the Bth of April, might alone be deemed sufficient.:— " The char ac t er o f th e cr i s i s , a nd its effects on the new lines, are graphieally illustrated in the catastrophe of the London and Oxford Railway, as reported in yesterday's paper : " `Mr. I. K. Brunel, examined by the Chairman.—The prices have so increased since the Acts were obtained, that the lines mentioned above (the Oxford and Worcester, and the Oxford and Rugby) can not be constructed at the estimated prices. Considers that the con struction of railways Is now 50 per cent. more than at this time last Year. " ' At this point of the proceedings the Chairman said that :the Committee thought it unnecessary to hear any more evidence re specting the London and Oxford Line; and, accordingly, after the room had been cleared for a few minutes, the Chairman announced that the Committee were unanimously of opinion tbat the preamble of the London and Oxford had not been proved.'" The Committee beg to direct the attention of the shareholders to the official announcement of the Government's intention to immedi ately introduce an Act investing the scripholder with such power, that a majority in number and value duly registered at any public Meeting will prevent the farther progress of any Bill in Parliament ; and as the London and York Railway Bill will, in a very few days, have to appear before a similar tribunal as that of the defunct London and Oxford, the Committee are, therefore, very anxious at once to ascertain if the shareholders concur in any of their views, for which Purpose the hollowing printed form may be obtained at the Com mittee-rooms, and every shareholder and subscriber to the deed is earnestly requested to return the same signed immediately, in order that the directors may be conferred with, or a public meeting con vened, as may be deemed most expedient for the protection of the interests of all parties. To the Committee of the London and York Shareholders. Gentlemen,—l am a scripholder of Shares in the London and York Railway, and am desirous, Firstly, of having the Line South of Peterborough given up, so as to lessen the'cost ; or, Secondly, of having terms made with the Eastern Counties Company for an abandonment of the London and York Railway and Amalgamation with the Eastern Counties Line; or, Thirdly, of having the Ccmpany at once dissolved. I would prefer the* of these alternatives, and I authorise the Committee of Shareholders to represent my opinion to the Legis lature, and to pray Parliament to carry the same into effect, or to re ject the London and York Bill. Name in full ....... ...... Residence... Date .. • • Numbers of E. * Here insert the word " first," scrip .. • . • • • . • ... .. or " second," or " third." Amount Paid up. Railways wla'ch obtained Aat3 last Session, Premium per Share in 1845, before Bill ob tained. Discount per Share in 1846, while calls are being made. I s. d. 10 .0 0 10 0 0 12 10 0 20 0 0 7 10 0 4 10 0 5 0 0 12 0 0 Caledonian ...... ••• • • Aberdeen Oxford &Wolverhampton Chester and Holyhead • • Dundalk and Enniskillen Newry and Enniskillen . South Wales ••..• • •• Waterford and Limerick X. s. d. 12 0 0 6 0 0 14 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 0 £. s. d. 3 5 0 9 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 7 10 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 0 By Order of the Committee, HENRY PHILIPPS, Solicitor, London and York Committee, 4, Sise-lane, London, April 14, 1846. LONDON AND YORK COMMITTEE OF SHAREHOLDERS. The LONDON COMMITTEE for carrying out the above objects, earnestly desire the co-operation of every scripholder in the pro vince. and they therefore suggest that PUBLIC MEETINGS be irnmailately convened in the following towns :—BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL, LEEDS, HULL, HALIFAX, BR tDFORD, BOSTON, LEICESTER, NEWCASTLE, NOTTING HAM, PRESTON, SHEFFIELD, S TAMFORD, LINCOLN, WAKE FIELD, YORK, EDINBURGH, GLASGOW, and ABERDEEN. It would also be advisable that the Provincial Committees, or Chairman presiding at such meetings, should admit no persons, except those producing and registering their scrip, names, and ad dresses in a book, to be kept at the door for such purpose, so that the bona fide intentions of such meeting of shareholders be properly represented to the London Committee. By order of the Committee, 4, Sise-lane, London, H. PHILIPPS, ----- NICOLL'S PALETOT of LLAMA CLOTH brid reg i s tered 6 and 7 Vic., eap. GS. iba tr° nlsed by the Prince Consort, Prince George of Cam ge , Sr..e, -by its Thi s overcoat reco mmends itself to the Pu'ulic generall y pecu li a r elasticity and li g htness, moderate Price, and able d efence a g ainst the almost constant humidity of the climate of Great Britain. To be had in Lo ndon only of the Patentees. 114, Regent-street. - r HE R E GISTERED SHIRT WAREao u SE 4?, 4EGENT-CIRCUS, PICCADILLY. for begs to state that In the form of the REGISTERED ery great improvement is effected, yet care is taken to P serve the easy looseness so necessary to this garment, together with a plain smooth setting front, and to retain this appearance dur:ng the whole time in wear. But a further and a aeon , prt advantage is offered—the material of th , ,Se parts viz., the fronts, collars, and wristbands, are composed of the Golden Flax Linen, ncrr so widely celebrated for the purity of its bleach, thus preseig a beautiful snow-white appearance. The Proprietor fur ther b o state, that rigorous attention is given towards moderate prices and excellence of workmanship. Any philanthropic lady or gentleman who may be desirous of giving employment to persons of reduced means with such intention, the Proprietor of this establish ment will be happy to to-operate, and merely requires to see a spe cimen of work, and a card of the lady or gentleman recommending . Samples of the Golden Flax Linen, or Cambric, with prices and di rections for self-measurement, will be cheerfully forwarded by post to non-residents in London. Also an assortment of the highly-pa tronised Golden Flax Cravat Collar can be obtained by application, addressed as follows: The Registered Shirt Warehouse, 42, Regent-circus, Piccadilly. __ ECHI'S PAPIER-MACHE TEA-TRAYS Mare decidedly the most unique and elegant ever manufac tured. The designs are -various, as well as the prices, and the eco nomical may be suited as those whose wealth entitles them to seek for the most recherché articles which art can produce. The papier mache work-tables, work-boxes, tea-caddies, w riting-cases, ink- . stands, hand-screens, card-boxes, &c. , are really superb. Mech i has a stock of dressing-cases not to be surpassed; also an immense as s ortment of writing-desks, table cutlery, Sheffield plated ware, &c. Ills cushioned ba g atelle tables are renowned for their superior con straction.—Manufactory, 4, Leadenhall-street, London. BURGESS'S NEW SAUCE, for general pur poses, having gained such great approbation, and the demand eontiriabig to increase, JOHN BURGESS and SON the Public beg most respectfully to offer thus th e i r b es t ac k now l e d gme nts for their libe ra l patronage of the same ; its utility ai dgre at convent t ence In all c li mates have recommended if. to the most di stinguish ed °reign connections,who ksxs all spoken hi g hly i n its recommenaa. lion. it la prepared by them on l y ; and for preventing disappo--- int• meat to families, all possible care s to, by each bottle being s ea l ed on the cork with thei has been firm anda rsored ddre ss , as well genuine. as each label having their signature, without w hi c h it canno t be JOHN BURGESS and SON'S l ong - established ate maeh-esteemed gssENCE of ANCHOVIES continues to be prepared by them after the same manner that has given the greatest satisfaction for many years. Warehouse, 107, Strand, censer of Savey Steps, London. THE BEST APERIENT AND AaIIRILIIO,I/8 ILEDICINE FOR -7.--------- GENERAL F RAAiPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH w hi ch e ff ee tually relieves the stoma c h and bowels by gentle r e l a24- & Li on , without griping or prostration of strength. They re move Jac n habit, li a e n v d e head sass, sickn ess, dizziness, pains In the chest, grateffi lto the stoma ch, p romote digestion, create a ~ .e, atare highly languor aid depression of spirits ; whileto those ofiM tree livers, vfilo are continually suffering from drew , inou and singing in the head and ears, t h ey offer ad se w___ mofr.itsp of roo t flau h t e : , heaviness, to be appreciated. 'ages that will not This Medicine has M many year. received the approval meet respectable classes of society, and ilrviconardilrmedattioon *sty, the followiug letter has been kindly r with permission to publish it, and, if requisite, to refer any respect able person to its author:— " Te Mr.prout, 929, Strand, London. " Fleavitree, Exeter, April 21, 1844. " SIR,—I feel pleasure In being able to bear my strong and wee _ Melted testimony to the excellence of your " Frampton's Pal of Health," which I consider a most safe, efficacious, and very superior general medicine. The widow of an officer, an elderly lady, and near relative of mine, has used the of m—very rarely as havingmmended re course to other medicines for a lo n g period years ; she h reco them extensively, and in one instance' n which she induced a person to adoptthem, and supplied the first box herself, they have proved or extraordinary efficacy. I think that perhaps there is scarcely any ether of the many patent medicines before the public of equal value as a " friend in need"—eertainly none possessed of superior claims I shall be happy on all oees-iitnis to give them my individua recom mendation. and am, Ear. " Your obedient servant, a • * •,. Sold by T. Prout, 29.9, Strand, lon,lon, price Is I %d. and 2s. 9d. per box ; also by the Yowlers of llediolnes generally throughout the edora. Ask for FB.A.MPTON'S PILL 0? IIEILTII, and observe the name and address of " TAoinus Prout, 229, Strautl, London,' on thi inTotiallututetexli?. NEAR. TO USK, IN MONMOUTHSHIRE A Capital RESIDENCE, in the Centre of this beauteous County, TWO FARMS on Lease, with excellent Buildings; altogether 425 ACRES of extraordinary PRODUCTIVE LAND, with a BED of excellent LIMESTONE. _ " - - GEORGE ROBINS is commissioned to OFFER by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on TUITRSDAY, the 7th of May, at 12 o'Clock, in One Lot, an exceedingly ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD INVESTMENT, and one perfectly free from any uncertainty arising from the pro jected alterations in the corn-laws ; combining with a FAMILY RESIDENCE OF CONSIDERABLE PRETENSIONS AND 425 ACRES OF UNCOMMONLY PRODUCTIVE LAND, OF WHICH 250 ACRES ARE ARABLE AND PASTURE, AND 75 ACRES WOODLAND. gently sloping to a beautiful southern aspect, most genial for the im provement of cattle and sheep. Y irst, it may be well to glance at the situation, and encounter THE ALMOST HERCULEAN TASK OF TRYING TO POURTRAY THE BEAUTIES OF MONM-OUTHSHIS.II. A panegyric upon THE LOVELY VALE AND RIVER OF USK, WHICH ADJOIN THE ESTA PE, would be a work of supererogation to those who have had the good fortune to sojourn there ; those who have not, and would invest in perfect security, while in the enjoyment of a quietude unknown to less-favoured districts, will do well to be on the alert, and do "their possible" to become the possessor of this fine property. THE WINDING OF THE RIVER WYE in the immediate vicinity, TOE REAUTEOUS WOODLAND SCENERY, THE NEVER-TIRING COMBINATION OF HILL AN 0 DALE, TIIE RIVER FULL OF SALMON AND TROUT, the verdant pastures, luxuriant orchards and gardens in every di rection, produce an effect not to be appreciated, and in no part of England to be exceeded in beauty. THE RESIDENCE IS ONE OF COMFORT, and was formerly the abode of JOHN OVEREND, ESQ., THE WEALTHY BANKER, OF LONDON, com Th p e le s te itu th at a i t on w w w i e ll h be e ir T e a late s t po i b s e es i s n o r p s r o o v a o b k i n p g r o a j ec l i t t e ti d e . t a t outl' : ou t o being too cumbersome or expensive,the de ß si e r, s e ide ki nc t e ch c e o n mb g i a n rd es e al ns l that and a family of groat respectability can orchards. ShouldFthoeitpsuirAchals,LerEoAfsthueßEEstp,Atendmes.ire to reside, and there is an abundance of field sports, and lots of fishing ; and the cele brated Llangibby Hounds hunt t ;e immediate neighbourhood. A BRANCH OF THE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY, now making, is within half a mile. There are Two highly-cultivated Farms, with comfortable abode, which adjoins the residence, and all necessary buildings, two warm and sheltered yards for stock, and a good tenant (Mr. Joseph Neale) at a very inadequate rent for four years yet to come. TIIE QUALITY OF THE sou, sof acknowledged excellence. The pastures so rich as to fatten bullocks and sheep for the London market, and the land exuberant beyond measure. LIME AND COAL CLOSE AT HAND N GREAT ABUNDANCE ; and the market towns approximating, render a sure and advan tageous vent for the produce of the land. CHEPSTOW AND RAGLAND CASTLES are neighbouring auxiliaries, and PRINCELY EHSETADTUKESEsOuFRIRtoEuANUDFOTRITIE'S E The neighbourhood i s remarkab l e for sociabilitv a P n ß d O t P he ß je Y at re spectability of the inhabitants ; in fact, it would be altogether very difficult to discover a single point of objection to a capitalist who would repose in clover. The Tithe and poor-rate very moderate, and the parish church is in the immediate neighbourhood. William Groves, at Pyrks Cottage, will show the Estate, and Particulars had, with plans annexed, of A. Waddington, Esq., Solicitor, Usk the Beaufort Arms, Monmouth ; King's Head, Gloucester; White Lion, Bristol; Messrs. Diane and Fletcher. soli citors, Liverpool; the Auction Mart ; and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, London. D AT I V A I N C O I7 t H o Ip w , ILLENHA THE HAMLETINANW A RESIDENCE in the Elizabethan style, and 740 ACRES of capita l M EADOW, PASTURE , ARABLE and WOOD LA NDS , EXTRA PAROCHIAL, BOUNDED BY TWO RIVERS, and WITHIN TWO MILES of the CITY of C O V ENTRY, and NINE MILES of LEAMINGTON. E,. G EORGE ROBINS is favoured by in• structiona to announce the SALE by AUCTION, at the Mart, London, on THURSDAY, the 4th of June, at 12 o'clock, and in one lot, one of THE MOST COMPACT OUT WARW AND EL KSHIRE IGIBLE ESTATES THROUGH IC, comprehending THE WHOLE HAMLET AND THE MANOR OF WILLENIIALL, in the county of W arwick, within two short miles of THE CITY OF COVENTRY. This freehold property is ALL EXEMPT FROM TITHES, with Rates very small, and one-half compromised by It a payment to from the London and Birm in g ham Railway Company. extends SEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY ACRES OF ASTURE, ARABLE, AND WOOD LANDS ; the quality is first-rate, and it is all in the highest state of cultiva tion. There is A VILLA ORNEE, IN THE STYLE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH, commanding rztensive and beautiftil views, beside a second abode adapted to facilitate the wishes of a sporting malt. There are Gardens and Pleasure Grounds ; the tenantry are highly respectable, and ,HEAR IT ALL THOSE WHO INCLINE TO BE DISSATIS FIED WITH LANDED INVESTMENT) THERE IS NOT NOR HAS THERE BEEN AN AIIREAR OF A GUINEA DURING TEN YEARS. There is beside a compactness to this property which commends it to the term WITHIN A RING FENCE. THE RIVERS AVON AND SOME farm the south and north boundaries, with lots of fishing ; and a sporting mita will find all the auxiliaries his heart can desire, the adjoining manors being strictly preserved by LORD CRAVEN AND THE BAGINTON AND BRANDON SALES BY AUCrION. V a l ua bl e FREEHOLD ME ADOW LAND, c lose to the Town a nd within the Borough of WINDSOR, offering superloi and improve ing Investment for small Capitals, and desirable Accommodation Land to many Residents. MESSES. DANIEL SMITH and SON will OFFER FOR SALE by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of Fugland, on TUESDAY, te Contract), the 28th of April, at Twelve (unless previous ly disposed of by priva About Ten Acres of very rich MEADOW LAND, lying in the - Goswells, upon the fertile bank of the Thames, and adjoining the town, within or close to the line of a proposed railway, near its terminus. Particulars and plans may be had of Mr. Seeker, Town Clerk, Windsor; at the inns; and at Messrs. Smith's Offlees, Waterloo place, Pall-mall, and Windsor. FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, near the CHURCH, in the highly pic turesque village of COOKHAM, on the THAMES, and within a pleasant walk of the town and railway station of Maidenhead. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH .and SON will SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, on TUESDAY, April 28, at Twelve (unless an acceptaWe offer shall be previously made by private contract), A desirable FREEHOLD RESIDENCE for a moderate establish ment, with suitable offices, stabling, and other outbuildings, all in perfect order, with a large walled garden, pleasantly situate at Cookham, a fine rich gravelly soil, in the Midst of a beautiful and social neighbourhood. It may be viewed, and particulars had at the nelghbouring inns ; at the Auction Mart; and at their Offices In Waterloo .place, Fall mall, and Wirdsor. LONG LEASEHOLD ESTATE, CUMBERLAND MARKET, near the Regent's Park. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will offer for absolute SALE by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of England, on TUESDAY, April 2S, at Twelve o'clock, by direction of the administratrix of the late Mr. John Sheppard, A valuable ESTATE, hold under the Crewn for au unexpired term of 79 years, and now producing, from respectable tenants, a net rental (after deducting the ground rent of 241.) of 21.51. The estate comrises six houses, form , ng the prominent corner on the east of Cupmberland Market, one a coffee and chop-house, and anotherside an old-established dairy. The estate may be viewed :by application to the tenants (Messrs. Allen, Peap'e, and others) and particulars may be had upon the premises ; at the Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Smart and Buller, so icitors, 56, Lincoln's Inn-fields ; and at Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son's offices, in Waterloo-place, Pa —mall. BETWEEN MAIDSTONE and ROCHESTER. The STARK CASTLE FARM, near the banks of the MEDWAY. JESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are instructed to offer for SALE by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, some time in MAY, The above desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, comprising a superior farm homestead, with the interesting castle ruins, and about 293 acres of land, including about fifty acres of marsh land ; now in the hands of a highly respectable and responsible tenant, for a short un expired term, at a low rent, offering a most desirable investment. The estate may be viewed, and particulars with plans obtained, when the day of sale is fixed, at the neighbouring inns ; at the Auc tion Mart ; and at the offices of Daniel Smith and Son, Waterloo place, Pall-mall. IN - HANOVER-STREET, Mr. FAIRS' far-famed MAGAZINE of ART and his FAMILY RESIDENCE adjoining. MR. GEORGE ROBINS respectfully makes known to the Public, and more especially such as ap preciate the CORRECT ORDER OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE FINE ARTS, that he will SELL by AUCTION on the Premises, on TUESDAY NEXT, April 21, at One o'clock, in consequence of Mr. FAIRS having taken, in conjunction with Mr. Meakin, the extensive premises, No. 139, in New Bond-street, lately, and for half a century, in the occupation of Mr. Turner, Uphol sterer to the Royal Family, with the intention of continuing the art of decorating, with the useful appendage of a thorough know ledge of furnishing houses in various styles suited to the present taste. Mr. It. Is instructed to sell the abode in which so much of the deservedly fair fame of Mr. Fairs has been acquired, Ne. 2, IN HANOVER-STREET, HANOVER-SQUARE. To give a lucid description of all its claims to admiration, both in the exterior and the interior, would nec essaril y occupy too large a space in a public announcement; it i s , therefore, suggested that all these inclined to this first-rate situation should go and judge for themselves, when the moderated account that is to be attempted In this little detail will be confirmed. THE ORDER OF ITS ARCHITECTURE IS OF THE EARLY ITALIAN SCHOOL. Its front is very much more imposing than anything contempora neous, and the expense of accomplishing this has necessarily con sumed a large capital : but its prepossessing appearance amply re pays the great outlay incurred, as well as the tact and anxiety, that marked its progress and completion. It may be well, " en passant," to observe that the situation is so pre-eminent that it is adapted to the highest works of art ; indeed, it is fearlessly as serted that both within and without there is nothing to surpass it throughout THE METROPOLIS OF ENGLAND ; and yet something in a more humble sphere cannot fail, in a pecu niary view, to be highly beneficial; but ingenuity would be puzzled to di:cover any pursuit that would bear a comparison with it, and THE MAGAZINE AND SHOW ROOM may easily be rendered worthy competitors with the Show Rooms of the hi:hly-respectable successors to Storr and Mortimer, in Bond. street THE PRIVATE RESIDENCE adjoining is full of taste and comfort, and is productive of a large Income. It is held for a period of 1$ years, subject to a low Annual Rent. It can be viewed, by tickets, and particulars had on the Pre mises ; and at Mr. George Robins's offices, Covent-garden, with the lithographic drawings attached. EASTER HOLYDAYS. Novelties of extrem' interest and informgtion at the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION &tunes in the OREGON TERRITORY form a part of an en tirely NEW SERIES of DISSOLVING VIEWS. PORTRAITS of the most Distinguished Men in the SIKH GOVERNMENT and ARMY of LAHORE, magnified by the OPAQUE MICROSCOPE ; also, Portraits of Sir Heury Hardinge, Sir Robert and Lady Sale. The PHYSIOSCOPE and CHROMATROPE, mg - h new and beautiful variations. The most interesting of the Novelties at work . are MACINTOSH'S ROTARY ENGINE, COLEMAN'S PATENT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE for ascending and descending Inclined Planes, FARRELL'S ARCM:MEDLIN RAILWAY. an ENVE LOPE CUTTING MACHINE, WOOD'S NEW PATENT STEAM ENGINE GOVERNOR, and the ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY. Experiments with the DIVING BELL and DIVER. Lectures on CHEMISTRY and NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, with• brilliant ex periments. . Admission, Is. ; Schools, Half-price. A brief Description of the Oregon Territory, from Notes by a Nine Years' Resident, presented to the Visitors. 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DARING BURGLARIES AND ROBBERlES.—ldormation has been forwarded to the various Metropolitan and City and robberies, viz., police-offices and stations, of the following daring burglaries thief or thieves during entered the the parish of Western, near the night of the 9th inst. some dwelling-house of Mrs. Tudor, of dollars, a 51. Bank of 'EnEngland note , and stole therefrom ninety three sovereigns, a handsome g t note, a teaspoon, sugar-ladle, arti cles of value. On the night of the and several other e a 9th instant the house and shop of Mr. Chaile; Tarrant, i o n f d li w rton Stacey, were entered and copperrne panes of glass, and which h waa moneys, aft e and a by removing from the shop a box, contiining 110/. in silver silver watch were stolen. The box, found emptied of its contents, was covered with blood, which induces the bilief that the thieves cut their hands very much with the window glass. At the residence of Monat stolen, on Pipon, Esq., of Broadfield Lodge, Crawley, Sussex, was on the 9th instant, a gold neck-chain with a cross attached, a the bla e centre en am e dthberaccroelsest, ,anwditfhourthpreeaerlsdiaanit diamonds l monds attached to the bracelet, a gold bracelet set in tar (erloniaudloaniddta, riankheart locket, with a forget-me-not flower in dia quoise and pearls, and a real lace berthe. From Messrs. David and Frederick Hulme, cattle dealers, of Marchington, Staffordshire, by a man in their employment, named John Langard, 371 ; and o f Mr. Ralph, brewer, of Billercay, by a arcel contain clerk in his employ , n amed James Stopher, a p ing Bank of England and country notes to a large amount. S INGULAR DEATH OF A WATCHMAN. —On Tuesda, James Russell, night-watchman at the Irongate-wharf , near the Tower, was found suffocated between two bales of flax, under very singular circumstances. The decefalleased, who asleep, is about fifty years of age, is supposed to have n during the night, on the flax, which is piled up against the wall, and must have fallen head downwards in an opening, between two of' the bales, and in attempting to get out was suffocated. His face and neck were much discoloured and swollen, and he had evidently made great efforts to extri cate himself. There was another night-watchman, named Gerrard, employed on the premises, who missed his colleague about two o'clock, but did not make any search for him, and it was not until eight o'clock, when the labourers came to the wharf, that the body of the deceased was found in the situ ation described. WINTER IN AMERICA.—A correspondent, writing from New York under the date of the 28th of February last, says--".We are enjoying (?) a most severe winter: snow three feet deep in the streets, thermometer twenty degrees below zero. The sleighing is magnificent—it is really quite a treat, a good sleigh ride. And yet, with all this cold, the sun over head being so brilliant, and the air so dry, you would not feel it so much as you would suppose." —Literary Gazette. THE LATE ACCIDENT ON THE BRANDLING JUNCTION RAILWAY. SOITTH SHIELDS, MONDAY NIGHT.--The circum stances attending the appalling accident on the Branding Junction Railway have been fully investigated by the manager of the line, tut the result does not clearly indi cate the immediate cause of the engine running off the line. It appears the train had just passed over a switch, which had been locked overnight, the man in charge of , it being standing near it when the train passed, and from ' the state in which it was found immediately after the accident, it clearly could have in no way contributed to ' throw the engine off the line. The engine seems to have gone off just after taking the curve; and, as soon as the engineman discovered this he shut off the steam and reversed the motion of the engine, which ran about 60 yards in the same direction in which the train had been going, and then turned off down the embankment, which is skirted by a wall about 15 feet high, a row of pit-houses running parallel with the wall, a few feet from it, the tree-fall being about the same height; and over this wall the engine plunged, toppled over, and descended end ways through the roof, the engineman being thrown some feet into the air, and alighting on that portion of the roof which remained unbroken, from which he slid to the ground beside the engine, and was severely scalded by the steam which escaped. T fireman was also thrown upon the roof, but escape vith comparatively trifling injury. The row of houses is very dens ulated with the families of pitmen, employed at t. MIA colliery, but in that into which the engine fill there were but two elderly women, the nature of whose injuries has been already,deszribed. 'I he leg of one is broken, but not by the engine falling upon it, as was at first supposed , though she was very near it, and had a narrow escape from being crushed to atoms beneath the ponderous mass. She is also much scalded. Her leg has, however, been set, amputation not having been considered necessary, and she is doing well. The other woman is dreadfully scalded, brit a manifest impro‘ement has taken place in her symptoms during the course of the day, and hopes are now entertained that she will survive. Favourable re ports have also been received of the other sufferers. The man who was riding outside the carriage, and bad his logs broken, is a stonemason belonging to Sunderland. It is impossible to arrive at any certain information as to the extent of injury received by the passengers, but there is reason to believe that it is trifling, considering the na ture of the accident. The train consisted of eight carriages, five of which were dragged off the line, but not off the road, the chain between the first carriage and the tender having, fortunately, broken. As soon as the accident occurred a horse express was sent off to Gateshead, and in little more than an hour the manager and a number of the assistants were on the spot, having started by a special engine immediately on receiving the intelligence; and it is but justice to state that everything humanity could suggest was promptly done to afford relief to the unfortunate sufferers. The accident occurred so near to Shields that there was no necessity to forward the train; and, indeed, most of the passengers left it as soon as they could, or remained only to render assistance if it were required. Hundreds of persons were soon collected. Indeed, the inmates of the neighbouring houses rushed out in consternation, the place having been shook as if by an earthquake. There were not wanting those who hastened to the point of danger, and by their prompt exertions rescued those who were in peril ; and every home offered an asylum. The medical gentlemen of the town were speedily on the spot, and acted with the greatest coolness, decision, and promptitude. The engine still remains where it fell, and it has been found necessary to pull down two adjoining houses, in order to effect its removal. Indeed, it cannot be removed entire, but must be taken to pieces, repaired, and re built. The lino has been repaired, and the trains run as usual. DEVON AND CORNWALL WRESTLING, SECOND DAY. Oa Tuesday afternoon the Devon and Cornwall wrestling was resumed at the Brecknock Arms Tavern, Camden-town, and although the weather was far from favourable, the attendance was numerous and respectable, in consequence of the " playing off." The ground was in very bad condition, in consequence of the wet weather but the play during the day was extremely good. The bouts came off as follows: — IL Ball, of Cornwall, and" The Unknown," were the first players; and after ten minutes." time" was called Havey, of Devon, entered the ring, and after several fouls threw " The Unknown" cleverly. William Kemp and H. Cryper, both of Devonshire, were the next contending parties, both men displaying much science, but neither giving a chance, Kemp throw ing his antagonist by the inner lock, and played time with J. Truscott. J. Bunt, of Cornwall, and C. Dyer, also a Cornish man, entering the ring, the former played time, and the latter retained the ring, being opposed by T. Bassett, whom he quickly threw by the fore-hip. J. Truscott threw R. Dyer (of Cornwall) by the fa vourite lock, making himstlF a double player. J. Bunt threw Cox, and played time; and Edward Ball also threw two men, also becoming double players. DOUBLE PLAY. The double play now commenced with Edward Ball, of Cornwall, and J. Harvey •, each man played well, but after half-an-hour's tussel, Harvey was thrown by the fore-hip amidst cheers. Joel Teague (Cornwall), and James Truscott (of Devon), the champion of the light weights, were the next players. The odds were 2tol on Truscott on his entering the ring, but he soon found his opponent was well up in the " science." Both men played safe and well, neither man throwing away the least chance, but after one hour's excellent play, Truscott was thrown amidst tremendous cheers. Robert Bond, of Norfolk, th re w Eason, of Somerset, by the heaving-toe, after many foils. J. Dyer and Bunt (of Cornwall) were the next anta gonists ; each man being on the alert, Dyer gentlg throwing his adversary. W. Kemp forfeits his back. (not answering to his name) to Bowden. J. Goodman, having met with an accident, laid down to Snell. Walters remained the " odd man." THIRD TIME OVER.—This commenced the treble play, and each man appeared cautious, Bowden and Bond first contending ; and, after a long, struggle, Bond was thrown by the hanging -toe. J. Walters, having slightly injured himself , gave his back to Teague. Snell and Harvey next entered .the ring, and many foill took place, Harvey being ultimately thrown by the hip. J. Dyer remained odd man. FOURTH TIME OvEn. Joel Teague and Bowden (both of Cornwall), came together, two excellent light weight players. The science displayed was good on both sides, each at times trying their native hug; but Bowden proved the better man, throwing his opponent by the fore-hip. Snell and Dyer, two fine heavy-built men, tried their prowess and science for a considerable time, many foils taking place, Snell ultimately proving the victor. Two men of opposite counties opposed each -other, Bowden of Cornwall and Snell of Devon. They played together for forty minutes, during which many foils took place; and Bowden being much the lesser man, deemed it advisable to give his back, being entitled to the second prize. This concluded the wrestling, which, during the after noon, was patronised by many gentlemen from the West of England. The prizes were awarded as follows: — First Prize .... William Snell, Devonshire. Second Prize W. Bowden, Cornwall. Third Prize Durinz the two days, many trials at single stick took place, which were played off yesterday by'Messrs. Stone, Moore, Giblet, Hobbs, CHAMPION SHIP AND TWO HUNDRED SOVEREIGNS. exciting foot-race On Ti. day the long-pendin g an d GREAT FOOT RACE FOR THE ofroad for 1001. were matched to walk twenty:five miles off near the White Hart Inn, at Hayes, in aside, came the presence of a vast concourse between Benjamin Butler an d Charles Westhall, who have acquired great celebrity as pedestrians, and have defeated some first-rates, and the present match was _, made to decide the ir claims to the cham p ionshi p . In the betting Butler was the favourite. The p reliminarie s were arranged, and t he y started at a c lipping pace, keep ing the horsemen ridin g alongside in a full trot. West hall first turned t he mile, an d maintained his lead seemed r e. c fullo r e cord s d s of of a twenty-five-miles' confidence, waiting close The men accomplished seven though upon miles in 58} minutes, fair toe and heel, a feat quite unprecedented Butl e in the contest. At this stage of the contest, Westhall still l e d, and to all appearance w as wi nning, certain, ke e pi ng up him. r the steam at extraordinary speed. However, at the flag, fourteenth mile, he began to when Butler made play, pressing his opponent severely. W est h all perse vered till the eighteenth mile, when nature became ex hausted, and he was compelled to relinquish the struggle. Butler then went over the remaining distance at his ease, and finally performed the twenty-five miles under four cuniary accomp hours, winninganiment the pedestrian championship, and its pe . FOOT RACE AGAINST TIME. On Monday last, Thomas Hick, of Leedq, better known as " The W est End__ Shadow," undertook - for a su b sc ription purse to run fifty miles in seven hours and a quarter, ha. if a mile out and half a mile in • , starting Woodhouse from the Queen Inn, moor, to the watering trough in Headingly-lane , near Leeds. This arduous task he completed eight minutes within the given time, not at all fatigued by his exertions. He was delayed some few minutes owing to the inclemency of the weather. left 5,000/. stock, the interest i E de s d ci" O w n h t o be first month after Easter day, married couples from each parish of St. NE - WS FOR NEwLy-KARitIED CouPLEs.---There is am at Westminster, and endowment at Westminster, founded in 1781, by the will of of Acton. The distribution es place with the approbation John the Evangelist, oll Edward taw7hgeiaeche tn tt,Dickenson,hso,re three n St.desi cv of the Bishop of London, and petitions are taken into consi deration by the trustees on the Wednesday in Easter week, w hen they decide on the ni n e couples to receive the b oun tf which consists of 15/. each. A North Carolina Judge has decided that speaking or bowing three times to a girl is equivalent to an engage ment, and enough to SUStaillita action for breach of promise. The . following is an extract from a recently-issued and massive Blue-Book (of some 1,500 pages!) on the Commercial Tariffs'and Regulations, &c., of the United States of America, compiled and arranged by Mr. J. Mac gregor:— When we reflect upon the wonderfully increased inter course between the United Kingdom and the United States—and when we estimate the comparatively speak ing limitation of the distance, by calculating the time required now with that oc cu pi e d f ormer l y , i n pass i ng to and fro between both countries—it would be rash and hazardous to give an absolute opinion on the future elements, rapidity and extension of navigable power. It was but late in the world's history, when a Dutch ship performed the voyage, by leaving Rotterdam or Am sterdam in the spring of one year, sailing only during the day, and furling her sails and laying-to during the night; and on reaching New York, then called New Amsterdam, this ship was discharged, unrigged, and laid up for the winter. On the following spring, this ship was rigged, her condition examined and repaired, then laden with wood, fish, or fars, and then made her home ward voyage during the summer, as slowly as her out ward voyage was performed the preceding year. The voyage was afterwards performed out and home the same year. English ships then made two voyages during the year; and, growing bolder, three voyages to and from America were made annually by the same ship. Those splendid vessels, the Liverpool and New York line of sailing-packets, were then established, and the intercourse between Europe and America astonished the world. Steam ships were now seemingly about sup planting these sailing-ships, at least in the carriage of passengers. The space between the old and new world ceases to be calculated by miles and leagues; days and hours measure the distance. Liverpool and Halifax are bis i ueht within ten days, and Liverpool and Boston within "twelve-days of each other. It is by means of this powerful agency—of this rapid, mighty, and certain intercourse, that all possible good may be extended from, or all possible evil inflicted by, one country to, or upon, the other. The era of the suc cessful establishment of steam navigation has been the most important to trade, intercourse, and, consequently, of extending knowledge and civilisation, that has occurred since the discovery of America, and, since the first voyage was accomplished by sea from Europe to India. Knowledge and civilisation have advanced or retro graded, according to the extent to which the intercourse between individuals and nations has been rendered either easy, quick,.and frequent—or difficult, tardy, and of rare occurrence. That means, which shall bring nations, and kindred, and people into the nearest social inter course, will be the sure and irresistible power destined to civilise the universe; by the facility with which intelli gence, and consequently instruction, will be conveyed, by sea and by land, over every part of the world, and by the rapidity and ease with which individuals of one na tion may be made acquainted with those of all others. Steam-vessels now ply along the coasts of Africa, in the Chinese seas, and along the shores and rivers of New Holland. The steam-ships now employed between London and Scotland are of enormous power and magnitude. So are those which run between the Mersey and Clyde, and be tween the two later rivers and the several ports of Ire land. The fleet of the General Steam Navigation Company maintains a constant intercourse with the ports of France, Holland, and Germany, as well as in the coasting trade of the British channel. The states of continental Europe are also advancing in the acquisition of steam power. France, Austria, and Russia are the foremost in the number of their steam ships. Austria excels all the states of the continent in merchant steam-ships. France and Russia in steam ships of war. The Italian states, especially Naples and Tuscany, possess several well-built and well-navigated steam-ships. Prussia and Holland, on the Rhine, con tribute greatly to the facility of intercourse. Belgium has made attempts, at great expense, to establish a trans atlantic line of, steam-packets. The attempt has failed. The Hanse Towns, Denmark, and Sweden, also possess steam-ships, but only on a comparatively small scale. Greece and Turkey are far behind other countries in the possession of steam-vessels. The Greeks were their country and commerce in a flourishing condition, would, no doubt, manage steam ships as ably as they certainly have their sailing vessels. The Turks have been clumsy mariners, and their few steam-vessels are wretchedly managed. Of all Orientalists, the ruler of Egypt has made an extraordinary advance in the acquisition of powerful steam-ships. In 1814, there was but one steam-boat belonging to the British empire. During thirty years the number has increased to about 1,000 British steam-boats, which are now navigating all parts of the world. _ In 1846, the British Government employs a magnifi cent fleet of steam-ships, managed by, and belonging to, a private association, which sail, semi-monthly for eight, and monthly for four, months in the year, be tween Liverpool, Halifax, and Boston. From Boston, the great means of intercourse, by steam-boats and rail roads, diverges to all parts of North America—extend ing to the furthermost of the great lakes, and up and down the navigable rivers, flowing from the Rocky Mountains. Iron is made to swim, in the form of a ship (the Great Britain) exceeding 3,600 tons burden, impelled forward from Liverpool to. New York, against the currents, raging storms, and seas of the Atlantic, by an invisible power, moved by the resistless force of fire causing the expansion of water. Another splendid fleet of steam-ships, belonging also to a private company, are employed by the Govern ment to maintain a monthly intercourse between the United Kingdom, by Southampton, and all the islands of the West Indies and the states of Mexico and South America. A third and mighty fleet, belong to a great company, and employed by the Government, sails monthly from Southampton to the European Peninsula, and by way of Gibraltar to Malta and Alexandria, with a branch to the Levant and Constantinople. The same company conveys the Government mails and passengers by three of the most powerful steam-ships in the world, from Suez, down the Red Sea to Ceylon, Madras, and Cal cutta ; and that company has contracted to extend the established chain between Southampton and India to Singapore and the Chinese empire, by the employment of several powerful steam-ships, nearly all constructed. This steam line between England and China is now complete, by which we have received an English news paper, printed at Hong-Kong, only fifty-six days before our having read it in London. A British company has for some years established a line of steamers along the southern shores of South America ; and the Hudson Bay Company have a steam ship on the western coast of North America. The East India Company employs one steam-ship in conveying mails between Suez and Bombay ; and several steam vessels are employed in India, and others in the Eastern or Chinese seas, by the British Government, as vessels of war. France has projected four great lines of transatlantic steam ships —when they will, or whether they will, be established, we have neither the power nor the temerity to decide. We cannot discover any obstacle in regard to France and America, to prevent French transatlantic ships competing with those of England; but, according to our mere instinctive judgment, we are inclined to be lieve that the great connecting line of intercourse be tween Europe and America will continue to be main tained direct between ports of the United Kingdom, and ports in America; and that such intercourse will b e con ducted either by British subjects or by American citi zens, or, as is most likely, by both, jointly or separately. The progress and great extension of steam navigation along the coasts and rivers of the United States, and of the river St. Lawrence, and the great lakes of North America, we have described under a previous head. The sailing ships belonging to the United States, which sail regularly from New York, Boston, Philadel phia, and several other ports, to the ports of the United Kingdom, to Havre, Bordeaux, to ports in the Mediter ranean—and to the ports of Holland and the north of Europe, are equipped in a style of extraordinary per fection and beauty, and navigated with the utmost nem tical skill. Those which sail between New York and Liverpool, and New York and London, are truly magni ficent, and their accommodations, though gorgeous, com bine for passengers all the luxuries and comforts of splendid hotels. The following appeared as the programme of the pro. jected line of French steam-ships:— First great line—From Havre to New York. Four steam-ships are to be placed on this line; the departures are to take place once a fortnight. Fifteen days are allowed for each pass3ge, and ten days at New York— in all, forty days. Twenty days are to be allowed to each vessel at Cherbourg, between every voyage, to rest the crew, and repair the vessel and engines. Second great line—From Bordeaux to Martinique. Three steamers are to be placed on this line ; the depar tures are to take place once a month. Two days are al lowed for the passage from Bordeaux to Corunna, and ten hours' stay there; five days twelve hours for the pas. sage from Corunna to the Azores, and one day's stay there; twelve days sixteen hours fur the passage from the Azores to Martinique, the steamers to remain ten days at Martinique. Twenty days allowed for the re turn passage from Martinique to Bordeaux—in all, forty days' sailing, and eleven days and a half stoppages. Thirty-seven days are allowed between every voyage, at •Rochefort or Bordeaux, for repairs and stoppages. Third great line—From Marseilles to Martinique. Three steamers are to be placed - on this line ; the de partures are to take place once a month. From Mar seilles to Barcelona,-one day, and four hours' stay; from Barcelona to Cadiz, three days, and twenty-four hours' stay; from Cadiz to Madeira, three days, and twenty• faux hours' stay ; from Madeira to Martinique, fourteen days. The steamer is to remain ten days at Martinique. Twenty-one days are allowed for the return voyage from Martinique to Marseilles, in all, forty days' sailing, and fourteen and a half days' stoppages. Thirty-three days are to be allowed at Toulon or Marseilles, between every voyage, for repairs and repose. R. Fourth great line—From S t. Nazai▪ rie to Janeiro. Four steamers are to be plac ed on this▪ line ; the depar tures are to take place once a month. From St. Nazaire to Lisbon, three days and a half, twenty-four hours' stay; from Lisbon to.Goree, eight days. . _ Sin,--Permit me to suggest, through your columns, to the proprietors of commercial hotels throughout the kingdom, as an addition to the comfort of their best customers, to furnish the commercial room with a small library. Boz, in his description of the commercial room, makes it appear a very uncomfortable, because a non intellectual-looking place. Geoffrey Crayon, in his sketch book, not much better. The occupants have of a verity the best of everything the larJer can affird ; the attendance, toa, is faultless, but, behold the com mercial room !—a map of the country, a framed and var nished printed list of the directors of the National and Mercantile Provident Society, decorate the else bare walls, and a hat ered Directory, is all that is to be seen connected with letters. This is the rule—a rule with very few exceptions. It may be advanced, that people out crt business have no time to read books ; this, Sir, as you will readily suppose, wou ld b e i n d ee d a great fallacy. Few of us are so constantly engaged through out the days of summer and winter but thera are hours when to devise the best method of killing the time is a consideration. Indeed, I venture to assert, that there is not a sixteenth part of the commercial body who have not sufficient spare time to dip into a volume. Granted, that there is a sixteenth part who cannot command any time, the remaining part possessing it, why should they not have the means of so agreeably and profitably em ploying their leisure ? It may bo again advanced, that the reading man may either take a book with him on his journey, or, at all events, supply himself by sending to some circulating library in the town he may be sojourning in. It must be, however, self-evident that both alternatives are attended with great objections. In the first place, he who would carry sufficient reading for his journey must fill his portmanteau with volumes ; in the second, it is not every country-town which boasts a circulating library ; and fewer where books above the standard'of the Miverva Press are kept. .4 write this, Sir,,in one of the most popular commercial rooms in this part of the country, allowed univesnlly to be one of the best houses on the road, and yet, beyond a Directory, there is not a book in the room, whilst the Times and The Sun of Saturday last, lying on the table, have been spelled over and over again. We shall not receive the Times until to-night, The Sun to-morrow morning—how desirable a few books or magazines would be! Yesterday was Sunday; 'twas fine, we could get out and walk; but, Sir, all Sundays are not fine, and to be imprisoned within four brick walls all day, with so little to fall back upon as we in our rooms possess, is anything but pleasant. Besides, if commercial rooms were to be pro vided with books, would it not be a step in the right di rection, in support of our country's literature? I have hastily thrown these remarks together as sug gestions to the proprietors of commercial hotels through out the kingdom; actuated also by a conviction that a library in the commercial room is a great desideratum; and also from the fact of the same opinion being uni versally entertained by the commercial men of the pre sent day, who may be justly called a new generation of reading men.—ln haste yours, A COMMERCIAL MAN. Newark, Monday, April 13. THE ROBBbRY ON BOARD HER MAJESTY'S SHIP TRAFALGAR• At the Guildhall, Rochester, on Saturday, William Dennis and William French, privates belonging to the Chatham division of Royal Marines, who had been re manded on a previous occasion, on a charge of stealing a gold watch and gold brequet chain, the property of Lieutenant L. C. H. Tonge, of the flag-ship Trafalgar, were brought up for final examination. The robbery was effected in September last, at which time the Trafalgar was lying at Plymouth. In November she came round to Sheerness, and the prisoners then avail ing themselves of the opportunity afforded by 48 hours' leave of absence, disposed of the chain to a pawn• broker, at Chatham, for ss. The watch was afterwards sold by the prisoners to Mr. J. Spasshatt, watchmaker, awartford, for 305., and he aga►n parted with it to a Jew, named Marks, living in Houndsditch. The pri soners having exceeded their time of leave, were appre hended as deserters at Chatham, where they were after wards taken into custody by Serjeant Kendell, of the metropolitan police, on suspicion of being concerned in the robbery, and that officer had since learned that the watch-case had been melted, and the works sold to an other Jew living in Brick-lane, Spitalfields, of whom he had since received them, and on producing which in Court, Lieutenant Tonge identified them as being the works of his watch. He said the prisoners, who had given different names to those in which they entered the service, had been implicated in ten or twelvo other robberies on board the Trafalgar. The prisoners were identified by Mr. Stigact, of Chat ham,. the pawnbroker to whom they sold the chain; by Mr. Spasshatt, a watchmaker at Dartford, who purchased the watch; and by a young man named Tile, who saw them dispose of the watch, and with whom they were afterwards in company, at the Crown and Anchor pub lic-house, at Dartford. . - . Both prisoners were committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for Rochester, Lieutenant Tonge ex - pressing his readiness to be bound over to prosecute, saying he must obtain leave of absence, as the Trafalgar would then, in all probability, have left Sheerness. PRINCESS'S THEATRE. An adaptation from the French, entitled Ernestine, was produced here on Tuesday, with complete success It was very strongly cast, Wallack, Cooper, Mrs. Stir. ling, Miss May, and Miss Emma Stanley, sustaining the principal characters. A much weaker drama than Ernestine would have succeeded with such a powerful cast. Ernestine (Mrs. Stirling) is the daughter of Viscount de Champenville (Mr. Cooper), who, having married very early in life, and from some unexplained cause quitted his wife and gone to India, is ignorant of the fact that he has a daughter, for his wife died shortly after Ernestine's birth. After a lapse of twenty years he has returned to France a rich man, but shattered in constitution from the effects of climate. Ernestine, accompanied by her foster-sister Marie (Miss E. Stan ley) goes to the chateau of her father; but in order to study his character she takes the name of Marie, and enters into his service as a menial. The Viscount has a ward, Juliette D'Ereville (Miss May), young, handsome, and rich, to whom he is on the eve of being married; and two nephews, Frede rick (Mr. Wallack), a scapegrace, good-humoured rattle, always in debt and in love, always getting into scrapes de pur gaite de coeur, and always getting out of them, because no one can be angry with him; and Charles (Mr. Leigh Murray), the regular " respectable gentlemanly hero" of the domestic drama. Frederick imagines that his uncle intends that ho should marry Juliette, and of course makes love to her. At last he discovers the true state of affairs, and that be has been made a dupe. Ernestine has on her arrival, and before entering into her father's service, entrusted a letter to Juliette's femme de chambre to deliver to the Viscount, explaining her relationship, and demanding an interview. This letter has fallen into the hands of Frederick, who determines to keep it back, so as to give himself power over his uncle ; while, at the same time, he has an opportunity of making his way with the heiress, and eventually marrying her. Here, again, he makes a mistake, and pays atte n t ions to ?dame, supposing her to be Ernestine. The Viscount, in the . meantime, has married Juliette ; and , a f t er the lapse of three months, we find him stretched on a bed of sickness, carefully nursed by Ernestine, w ho s e attentions excite the jealousy of the Count ess and the suspicions of Charles. Another mistake o f Frederick's brings about the denouem , nt. Intending to give his uncle a list of his debts, and to request the payment of them, he gives him Ernestine's letter. This, of coarse, explains every thing, and Ernestine is restored to her rights. But the mh has s s t h a a k n e d s eodf rthee e d n e r v i e e l k o p d e o t not s e n u d n h e l e e r e. he hAass h s h s i o us a o p s n t pm e a n i a ss e s . tt d a. h t e e e t t he e that church shes tahnedh heiress, r a e r s r s i , e a d a a M h a e r v i e e , r d u i n: d co er ver t s he lo k n until his return to his uncle's house with his new wife. His uncle, however, settles a handsome portion on him, and thus he, too, is made happy. The piece was admir ably acted throughout, and w a s announcd for repetition amidst loud applause. SADLER'S WELLS.—The management of this theatre having deposed the blue fire-fiend king of melodrama from his throne in the north, and having inaugurated Shakspere in his room, are about, it would seem, to perform the same good offices for Polyhymnia which they have performed for her sisters Melpomene and Thalia. Having reformed and purified the dramatic taste of the lieges inhabiting the northern parts of the metropolis—in having taught them to prefer the poetry of Shakespere to the" slang whangery " of the writers of the Jack Sheppard school—they are now endeavouring to create a taste for good music among the frequenters of this the most ancient of metropolitan theatres. This evening a grand concert takes place at this theatre, and the elite of the profession are engaged for the occasion. The veteran Braham will be there, as will be Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Miss Sabilla Novella, and Miss Sara Flower; John Parry, too, has promised his services. Among the in strumentalists will be Frederick Chatterton, Kialimark, Grattan Cooke, Jarrett, and Sedgwick. We anticipate a great treat. TEE LATE Ma. LISTON.—The will of this late popular comedian has just been proved in Doctors'-commons, and his effects were valued for probate duty at 40,000/. Ile has left his plate, jewellery, pictures, books, furniture , car riages, horses, & c.,: to his wife, absolutely. The residue of his property, which he directs to be invested in the Funds, in the names of trustees, he has left to be enjoyed by her Tr life, and gives a power of appointment over the samehby W ill or otherwise; and in case so much as 6,000/. firyyoewei appointed, he gives such sum to his daughter, t d al at bet' —the dividends for her own use, and the d suerva tl itvo t or; he a r nd tw i o n d c a o u s g e h b t i e s r i s v , if E e ts o m e : i ln t d in E o l ku iz oc a l P ia br u tnl e ct i , i r P e is o o p r f o t u s o it t i r o l e t z_ e l of the residue, lie gives the sam e, cjaportosoo J ohn an mains unappointed, to hisson, j. T i e t r . ry p l u . r i r s a to n i t t : He appointed as his execu tors of the Stock -Exchange , uare. The will is dated T-uirlijiser, rel ic 'Brotnpton, and W. vaecno°droll in January last.—Post. Taylor, a A yl p o i r .i , l, of lB Park a - n s d tre h e e t , m G ; i •Co e s. _Eight vessels are loading here this PoTATo week, which has caused a brisk boll th demand, eve r a y n prices s d ym to n have f a advance The quality is now almost uniformly good, o rising market.considerable proportion of the supply is brought from Highland to , thirty miles distant, where the disease was unknown.—Perthhite Courier. HULL, Aran. 14. STOCIE EXCHANGE.-A meeting of shareholders in the Leicester and Tamworth was held here to day, and although the attendance was only small, the parties present were said to represent a large number of shares. Much complaint was made respecting the Secre tary not having replied to letters asking for information as to the prospects of the Bill being passed this session. After some conversa tion as to the propriety of appointing a deputation to seek informa tion, it was ultimately agreed that, previous to doing so, the chair man of the meeting should address a letter to the chairman of the Tamworth, Ste., expressing the feeling of the meeting, ard upon his reply being received, a deputation of the shareholders, if necessary, should be appointed to obtain such Information as may render it de sirable either to further promote the Bill or to call tor a dissolution of the company. There has been a fair business in scrip to-day, The sales are-Great Grimsby and Shaikh', 5-North British, Car lisle, 335.-Boston, Newark and Sheffield, 265. 6d.- Chelmsford and Bury, 9s. 6d.-East Coast, 235.-Grimsby, Louth, and Iforlicastie. 20s. dis.-hull and Barnsley Junction, 235. ad.-Hull and Lincoln, 3s. 9d 205.-Liverpool and Leeds, 2 /. B s. - London and York, 1 }(-Port sm,2losss..-6dW. 155.-West Riding un o i n o t n h , D 31 1 . r 9 ec 5 t .,d 22 - s. YORK, Aran. 14. D a s o g v o e w V u tt i l l l i e o j i ;, , worth It. 28.-Great oh of England, New, 14- Ipswich and Bury (Cam - Y ll or .- ks l hi e r a e n an a d nd G l 9d.-Manchester, bridge and Ely), 114-London and York, 11.. STOCK EXCLIANGE.-The sales are-Great Grimsby, Louth, &c. , Buxton, Matlock, and Midland, 21.25.-Newcastle and -Newcastle and Darlington, ISrandling, 42%-Ditto, Extensions, 8% -North British, Carlisle Extension, It. 135.-North Stafford shire, Berwick, 17% shire, 4 % -Northumberland and Lancashire Junction, %-North Western, 18s.-Welsh Midland, 114-York and North Midland, New (East anti West Riding), 8%. EDINBURGH, Ann 11. STOCK EXCHANGE.-The sales are-Aberdeen, 405,-Aberdeen, Dann; and Elgin, 255.-Airdrie and Bathgate, 415.-Ayr and Gal loway, 305.-British and Irish Union, 40s, 6d-Caledonian Exten sion, 295. 6d.-Cornwall and Devon, 325.-East Indian Railway, 7s. 6d.-East of Fife, 305.-Edinburgh and Bathgate, 408.-Edin burgh and Leith Atmospheric, 215,-Edinburgh and Northern, 408.- Ditto, Newport, 9 5.-Ditto,Lochgelly, 125.-Edinburgh and Peebles, 25s. -Glasgow and ..Belfast Union, 275. 6d.-Great North of Scot land, 30s. 6 d.-North British, Extension to Carlisle, 31s. 6d.-Perth and Cricff Direct, 335. -Perth and Inverness, 28s. 6d.-Scottish Cen tral, 131. Is.-Scottish Midland, 51. 105.-South Midland, 265. 6d. THRLEcHKOHRoSuENSDIsiIOLLNEEDAWS/a T M H O E ND Q A UE Y E . N'S The long line of country,--vvyith r .i iinnan.parts, w in an exceedingly heavy state, in consequence of the late rains, gone over by the royal buckhounds on Monday last, and the extraordinary pace kept up nearly through out the run in pursuit of the stag Rob Roy, has proved fatal to three of the horses engaged in the chase. Cap tain Hesketh's well-known horse , Stumps , which won the Surrey Stakes on the last day of the Windsor Steeple Chases, died on Monday night, from over exer tion Stumps, ridden ng the hunt, byits at the Cavalr y onner,was Barracks,pulledup ie Windsor. )fore the finish, but in far too exhausted a state to hope to save it: Maggie Lauder, a celebrated steeple-chase horse and hunter, belonging to Mr. Henderson (vete rinary surgeon to his Royal Highness Prince Albert at Windsor), by whom it was lent to a friend for the day, was with the greatest difficulty enabled to reach home after the take, which was at least seventeen miles from the town. Maggie Lauder, who ran well, and was a favourite in the fourth steeple-chase on Wednesday last, died on Tu slay morning. A fine nag, valued at 150 guineas, ridden by Mr. Jackson from London, dropped down dead while in full chase, in a grass meadow between Moor Park, the scat of the Mar quis of Westminster, and Rickmansworth. Mr. Jack son fortunately escaped unhurt. Several other horses, and some not expected to recover, reached their stables in an exceedingly distressed and disabled state. It has been the subject of remark for some years past, that the high breed of the royal pack (nearly approach ingfin ras7 t o rpao t t that ew a ce t ra sot cattle oef a bloodhounds) speedsuchextraordi those a i n n d the hi endurance,ghes that highest co condition, d n i t o i nothing g buth a ve the least chance of living with them, especially when the deer, as was the case with Rob Roy, goes away right ahead, and no doubling. The hounds on Monday, and the horses ridden by the whippers-in, went over nearly seventy miles of ground— the distance from the kennel at Ascot to the meet at Stoke-common being thirteen miles ; the run was about twenty-eight miles ; and Eastcot, where the deer was taken, is twenty-four miles from the royal kennel, where the pack arrived be tween six and seven o'clock the same evening, EARTHQUAKE AT MALTA. Our letters from - Malta announce, that on Saturday, the 28th of March, at 4 43 P.M., a smart shock of an earthquake was felt in that and the neighbouring island of Gozo, which lasted for several seconds ; and, after ,two minutes, another very violent shock, which was of longer duration. The first appeared to come from the westward, and was like a wave rolling eastward ; the second from the opposite direction, as though the same wave retiring, with a heavy rumbling noise, the weather being calm. Several people were carried off their feet and fell, whilst others were attacked with vomiting and all the nausea of sea-sickness. Divers stone dwelling houses, the archives of the justice, and some outhouses, have suffered damage in their walls and foundations, and general panic and consternation prevailed throughout the night from apprehension of other shocks. Such an event has not been known here since 1809. A mercurial regulator in a watchmaker's establishment stopped at the moment of the second shock, and some candlesticks on the high altar of St. Paul's Church were thrown down. In the night lightning was perceptible in the direction of Mount /Etna ; but subsequent accounts from Catania only mention the shocks as having been felt there, without attributing the same to the volcano. At Alexandria, between five and six P.M. on the same evening, two shocks were felt. At *Selene and Smyrna shocks were felt on the 11th inst. The Genoese astro logers prognosticate earthquakes on the 27th March and 16th April, so that they appear to have made a pretty near guess. Why are ladies become thieves ? Because they hare taken to steal (qy. steel) buttons. PROSPECTS OF CHEAP AND GOOD FOOD.— Amongst the matters of present exciting interest, nothing is more im portant, or displays more the character of the commercial enterprise of the day than the steps now taking for insuring a future supply of food. Within a very few days there has been rivalry between the American and Norwegian mer chants in ice, turkeys, and capons, many of which have ar rived in a state fit for the domestic table. Within the last three years nearly 500,000 pine apples have been imported from the West Indies; turtle in abundance; and even pre. served apricots from Port Philip in Australia. The measure. of the proposed tariff have in many instances been an ticipated by intelligent speculators in the City, and reciprocated by agriculturists abroad. One intelligent firm in Monument-yard alone have added, within the last two years, many luxuries and necessaries to the table, including pine-apples and turtle from the Bahamas ; new potatoes from the Azores; salmon from Labrador, imported by the Hudson's Bay Company; pork and bacon from Lis bon ; preserved meats from Australia ; hops, smoking beef, and tongues from the United States, &c. The most extra ordinary results, however, perhaps from anticipated free trade have been in the importation of American cheese. The potatoes introduced as novelties from the Azores last spring have now become almost absolute necessaries, as they are the chief source on which a future healthy crop can be looked forward to. The Horticultural Society has not been behind in anticipating the future wants of the community, by introducing several new sorts of food. The new articles in farinaceous food have been added recently in the impor tation of yams and bananas. In connexion with these statements, it is a matter of notoriety, thet the want of Irish beef and pork for ships' p rovisions is s uch , ea and has been so fur months, that th e shi p s could no t l eave port without a foreign supply. The white trousers, as an article of summer dress for soldiers, will no longer be worn, and on the Ist of May next they wilt, for the first time, appear in an article of darker texture, more serviceable and less liable to be soiled. SUDDEN DEATH IN A TAP-ROM—OR Tuesday, Mr. Wakley, M.P., held an inquest at the Coronation, Seymour street, Somers-town, on the body of John Snell, aged fifty eight, whose death was awfully sudden. The deceased, on Saturday night last, was sitting in the tap-room of the above house, relating a tale about the whale fishery, when his head suddenly fell forward on to the knee of a companion. A medical gentleman was sent for, and one promptly attended, and pronounced the deceased to be dead. Verdict, " Natural death." THE LATE ACCIDENT OFF lIUNGERFORD PlER.—Not withstanding every exertion that has been made since the accident, which took place on Saturday night at the above pier, the body of the missing young man has not been reco vered. It is much feared that he and the man Fowel, who was taken out dead, are not the only ones whose lives were sacrificed on that occasion, inquiries being still made after persons, of both sexes, who were on the spot when the occurrence happened, and who have not been seen or heard of since. GROSS OUTRAGE AND ATTEMPT AT VIOLATION.--. Tuesday's Police Gazette contained information of the fol lowing gross outrage upon, and attempt to, violate the per son of a respectable married female, named White, residing in a cottage upon the estate of Colonel Keppel, at Ashley, Milton, Warwickshire. It appears that a storm of rain came on suddenly at about four o'clock in the afternoon of the 6th inst., when a horse and chaise was drawn up at the door of the cottage, and a respectable-looking man having alighted, he inquired of Mrs. White for a Mr. Thomas Taylor (Colonel Keppel's bailiff). He then requested to be per mitted to enter the cottage for shelter from the rai n n to for th e e short time, which, being assented to, he walke d house, where, however, he had not been many w hite, s ere he commenced making improper overterestedto and ultimately threw her down, and Tote p r m 80320 time she suc toMviolatehe person. After struggling with l!i.T .book, with which ' she ceeded in catching hold of a b on right hand. He then chopped him , 'nq o uent is described as being effected his es a csapsel.le believe s, el 've e fe l et ten inches high, very stout, about forty years of ag l e ' , h fresh complexion and dark h. hair, and was dressed in a dark coat, grey trousers, and black kid gloves. INcrixast: or ORDER S FOR MACHINERY TO FRANCE. —ln conseque e of the progress of railways the .directors of ." the different lines find that they have a very great difficulty not only in obtaining their rails, chains, &c., and other requi site material. but more particularly their locomotives. The following are the orders now being completed for steam engines in this country by our most eminent engineers, viz., Messrs. Stephenson, 221 ; Sharp, 196 ; Hawthorn, 70 ; Forster, 80; Faiibarn, 35 ; and N asm yth, 60. Th e av erage price of ea ch locomotive is from 1,800/. to 2,000/., according to its dimensions. In addition to the above, the following locomotives have been ordered to be constructed by the best manufacturers in France, with the greatest expedi tion :—Messrs. Allcard and Buddicom, 80 ; Derosne and Call, 75 ; Meyer and Company, 70; Gouin, 38 ; Cave, 35 ; Crensot, '2O ; La Ciotal, 25 ; liallette, 16 ; Andre Kmchlin, 12 ; total, 371, to be manufactured in France, and 665 in England. Great activity prevails in the Pavilion, and it is generally understood that preparations are making for the reception of the Princess Royal, and one other of the royal children, who are to remain here for some little time after the accouchiment of her Majesty.—Sussex Advertiser.