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;Used in the fourth and fifth years of the reign of her present Ma jesty Queen Victoria, intituled "An Act to alter and ex end an Act passed in the first year of her present Majesty Queen Victoria, in tituled " An Act for regulating and improving the Borough of New castle-upon-Tyne." " The Newcasttle-upon-Tyne Port Act, 1845." " The River Tyne Improvement Act, 1850." "The Tyne Improve ment Act, 1852." " The North Shields Quay Act, 1851." " The Blyth and Tyne Railway Act, 1852," and all other Acts relating to the River Tyne, An Act passed in the sixth year of the reign of his late Majesty King William the Fourth, .intituled " An Act for making and maintaining a Railway from the Town of Newcastle npon-Tyne in the County of the Town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to N ort h shields, in the County of Northumberland, with a Branch thereout, in the County of Northumberland." An Act passed in the third year of the reign of her present Majesty Queen Victoria, instituted " An Act to amend the Act relating to the Newcastle-upon-Tyne and North Shields Railway, and to raise a further sum of money for the purposes of the said undertaking." " The Newcastle-upon-Tyne and North Shields , 'Hallway Act, (Tynemotith Extension, &c.,) one thousand eight hundred ant forty-five," and the several Acts relating to the York, Newcastle, and Berwick Railway Company (lately called the York and Newcastle Railway Company, and originally the Newcastle and Darlington Junction Railway Company), passed respectively in the 3rd, sth, 6th,7th, Bth, 9th, 10th, 1 lth, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 15th years of the reign of Her present Majesty, Queen Victoria, and also two several Acts, relating to the lately dissolved Company, called the Newcastle and Berwick Railway Company, passed re spectively in the 9th and 10th years of the reign of fler present Ma jesty, Queen Victoria, and all other Acts relating to the said New castle and North Shields Railway Company, Newcastle and Berwick Railway Company, and York, _Newcastle, and Berwick Railway Company, respectively, awl their several undertakings: And Notice is also given, that duplicate plans and sections, describing the lines, situations, and levels, of the said intended Railways, Docks, and ether works, and the lands, houses, and property, through witch the arse ,re Intended to be made, or whikh may be taken under the powers of deviation before mentioned, together with books of refer ence to the said plans, containing the tames of the owners, or reputed owners, lessees, or reputed lessees, and occupiers of such 1 nds, ly,uses, and other property, as also a pub'ishei map to a scale ca' not less than half an Inch to a mile, with the lines of the said in taideil Railways delineated thereon, so as to show their general course and dire ,, tion, and a copy o' this notice, as published in the " London Gazette," will be deposited for public inspection, on or before the 30th day of November instant, with the clerk of the peace for the county of Northumberland, at his office, at Newcastle-upon- Tyne ; and with the clerk of the peace for the county of the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, at his office, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne ; and that a copy of so ranch of the said plans, sections, and books of reference, as relates to each of the several parishes before mentioned with a copy of this notice, as published in,the " London Gazette," will be deposited on or before the said 30th day of November instant, with the respective parish clerks of the salt parishes respectively, at their rescective residences, and that copies of the said bill, as proposed to be introduced into Parliament, will be deposited on or before the 31st day of December next, in the Private Bill-office of the House of Common. LIETCH & KEWNEY, North Shields; GRAHAME, WEEMS, & GRSHAME, Westminster. November I, 1852. RAPID STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH AUSTRALIA. THE ADELAIDE, 1850 Tons, and 450 Horse power, G. W. Jackson, Commander, will be in the East India Docks on Monday, and ready for inspection by intending passengers on Wednesday, the Ist December. To be viewed by order only. Thi4 tine steam-ship will leave London on the 9th, and Plymouth on the 14th December, and is confidently expected to make the pas- Sage out in not exceeding 65 days. As most of the second-class berths are engaged, and a large num ber of the first also, early application is recommended to the under signed, of whom all further particulars as to freight and passage, and orders to view, may be obtained. . . • _ CIIARLES WALTON', Jan., 17, Gracechurch-street, Agent to the Australian Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company PATRON-H R. H. PRINCE ALBERT. OY AL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. ENTIRELY NEW EXHIBITION. —An OPTICAL and USICAL ILLUSTRATION of " A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," the Words from Shakspere, the Music by Born, Stevens, Henry West, Bishop, and Dr. Cooke, every Evening, except Satur lay, at Half-past Nine.—LECTURE by Mr. Cris pe on BALLOONING and the PRCSPECTS of AERIAL NAVIGATION, illustrated by a beautiful Model of POITEVIN'S PARACHUTE, GREEN'S GUIDE ROPE, DIAGRAMS, &c.—LECTURES by J. H. Pepper, Esq., on CHEMISTRY, and by Dr. Bachhoffner on FRICTIONAL ELEC TRICITY, illustrated by the HYDRO-ELECTRIC MACHINE.— DISSOLVING 'VIEWS, with Vocal and Instrumental Accompani ment, including Views of WALMER CASTLE, WALMER CHURCH, &c. Admission, h. ; Schools and Children under ten years of age, 6th each. THOMAS HOOD'S GRAVE.—The publication _X in Eliza's Cook's Journal of" Lines written at Kensall-green Cemetry," has induced numerous readers to express an earnest de sire to assist in raising a fund for the purpose of placing a memorial over the remains of "Poor Hood." Many a burst of merriment has echoed above " Hood's Comic Annual," from the lips of all *lasses. Fcr many a year he cheered our Christmas firesides with racy humour, that never wearied by its frivolity nor offended by its coarseness. Far and wide was he known as the Poet of Mirth: but the higher development of his genius and the nobler purpose of his muse were shown in such glorious hymns as " The Song of the Shirt" and the " Bridge of Sighs." Those who have read either of these poems will acknow ledge that such a man deserves to have a mark upon his sleeping place, so that it may be ford without the help of a grave-yard servant, and all who have laughed at his inimitable wit, or sighed over his human tenderness, are now earnestly solicited to spare what they can in aid of a purpose which is alike praiseworthy in the li ing and due to the dead. At the request of the committee, Miss Eliza Cook has consented to be Treasurer to the fund, and Mr. John Watkins to be Honorary Secretary. Subscriptions will be received by Mr. William Strndwicke, at the Whittington Club, Arundel-street, Strand ; at the office of Eliza Cook's Journal, 3, Raquet•court, Fleet-street; by Miss Eliza Cook, 54, Great Orrnonde.street, Bloomsbury ; and by Mr. John Watkins, 34, Parliament -street, Westminster. Post-office orders may be made payable to the Treasurer or Sec. The following Contributions have been received Grace the Duke of Devonshire, £25 0 0 The Right lion. Lord John Russell, M.P. .... 5 0 0 The Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay, 5 0 0 The Right Hon. B. Disraeli, M.P • • ...... 5 0 0 James Harmer, Esq., Ingress Abbey .. •• • • 5 0 Richard Dawson, Esq., M.D... ...... 0 George Peabody, E5q........ • 5 5 Edward Moorman, E5q........ . ..... , 0 0 MinUains and Undia.. 5 5 0 Miss Eliza C00k.............. .......... 5 0 0 Miss Cu5hman............. 5 o airs. Robert Elliott... ... • • David Salomon, Esq.. ... • ••••••• • • • • • " 5 5 Samuel Rogers, E5q.......... . 3 0 0 C. W. Dilke, ,••••• • • • • • • •" •3 3 El as Davis, Charles Lushington, E5q............ The Right lion• the Earl of Ellesmere • • Sir James Duke, Bart., M . ... . , Doitvlas Jerrold, • ..... ......... T. K. }Torrey, Esq. . R. W. Procter, Esq., (Berry Cornwall) Rowland Hill, Esq.,3eneral Post-office • • C. Mackay, Esq , LL.D. .... •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C. W. Dilke, jun., Esq.. • • • • • ------ • • • • • • • Edward Moxon, Esq. • •••• • • • • • •••• • • • Frederick Mospratt, Esq., Liverpool .... Frederick Heath, E5q....... • • •• • • Cox, Brothers, and Wyman • • • • .. • • • • • • Adam Rivers Steele, Esq.... .............. • James Coppock, Esq . • Murrio Young, Esq.. ••.. • • • •••••••• • • • • • • • Blunt° Young, jun.. 10s. 6d. ; Miss Young, 10s. ; Miss C. Young, 105. 6d.; Miss F. Younr, I'ls. . . . •• . •• . Mrs. Theodore Martin (Miss Helen Faucit) Francis Bennech, Esq... .... • • • • • • D. B. Major, E5q............................. •• • • • • ••••••• • • • • • • Edwin Brown, Esq.. Coventry .. .............. Charles Conway, Esq., Pontnewydd ....... ;as. Wyld, Esq., 205.; Mrs. Wyld, 10s.; ,Master and Miss Wyld, lns... • ...... ............... Herbert Williams, Esq., and Mrs. H. Williams.. Young men at Simpkin and Marshall's, per Mr. • • The Right Hon. the Earl of Carlisle.... • • .• The Right Eon. the Earl of St. Germans •••• The Right Hon. Lord Dudley Stuart., M.P. . The Right Hort. Lord 8r0ugham........•....• d. W • • • .......... ... • • • . ....... E. Wright, late of the A delphi ..... In half crowns f rom Manchester • • .• In half crowns from Preston.. In other sums _ 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 TI --- b , e'.. ) :KIP-P*7 Alit, 2 0 0 1 11 6 1 5 6 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 6 1 0 0 149 17 6 303 18 0 Future subscriptions will be announced in The T imes and other papers. Every subscriber's name will appear in Eliza Cook's Jour nal. JOHN WATKINS. Hon. Sec. THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER So, 1852. CLERICAL, MEDICAL, and GENERAL lJ LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. The Assured may reside in most parts of the world, without extra charge, and in all parts by payment of a small extra pre mium. The small share of Profit divisible in future among the Share holders being now provided for, without intrenching ou the amount made by the regular business, the ASSURED will hereafcc derive all the benefits obtainable from a Mutual Office, with, at the same time, complete freedom from liability, secured by an ample Pro prietary Capital—thus combining in the same office all the advan tages of both systems. FIVE BONUSES have been declared; at the last in January, 1552, the sum of 131,1251. was added to the Policies, producing a Bonus varying with the different ages, from 24% to 55 per cent. on the Premiums paid during the five years; or from Si. to 121. 10s. per cent. on the sum assured. Th 3 neat and future Bonuses may be received in cash, or applied at the option of the Assured in any other way. On Policies for the whole of Life, one-half of the Annual Premi ums for the first five years may remain on Credit, and may either continue as a debt on the Policy, or may be paid off at any timo. EirrnsisialnTHlßTY DAYS after proof of death, and all Poli cia are INDISPUTABLE except in cases of fraud. INVALID LIVES may be assured at rates proportioned to the increased risk. The Assurance Fund already invested amounts to £850,000, and the Income exceeds £136,000 per annum. The Accounts and Balance Sheets are at all times open to the inspection of the Assured, or of any Person who may desire to assure. Tables of Rates and Forms of Proposal can be obtained of any of the Society's Agents; or of GEO. 11. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary. 99, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London. THEAFRC ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Fa rowell Season of Mr. Benjamin We ',O'er as Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING Will be performed the popul r historical Comedy of RICHELIEU IN LOVE, by Messrs. U. Webster, Leigh Murray, Stuart, and Par sere; Mrs. Buckingham, Miss A. Vining, and Mrs. Stirling. After which, the new and original Comedy of MASKS AND FACE 4; or, Before and Behind the Curtain. To conclude with the popular Farce of A CAPITAL MATCH. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Vestris. THIS EVENING, Nov. 30, Will be per formed a Dramatic Story, in eight acts, entitled A CHAIN OF EVENTS. Characters by Messrs. Charles Mathews, F. Matthews, Rosby, Baker, Suter, Belton, Ilorncastle, Bu r, Ro siere, and Honner ; Madame Vestris, Mrs F. Matthews. Miss St. George, Miss M. Oliver, Miss Rosina Wright, Miss Martindale, Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Macnamara, Mrs. Foote, and Miss Foote. To conclude with A HOUSE OUT OF WINDOWS. Characters, by Paul Potter and Mr. Robert Roxby. Sole Agent for the Priv. - ae Boxes, Mr. W. Allcroft, 15, New flond-street. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI. Open for the Season. Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster. —Directress, Madame Celeste. THIS EVENING, Fo' the Second Time, an entirely new Drama, in three acts, called SLAVE LIFE ; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin—by Messrs. Alfred Wigan (his second appearance), Emery, 0. Smith, Cullenford, Madame Ce leste, Miss Woolgsr, Miss Laura Honey, and Mrs. Keeley. After which, the Extravaganza of MEPHISTOPHELES; I Ambassador from Below. ROYAL PRINCEiS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET. Under the Management of Mr. C. Kean. THIS EVENING Will be performed the new and original Play, in five acts, by West land Marston, Esq., entitled ANNE BLAKE. Principal characters by Messrs. C. Kean, W. Lacy, and Addison ; Mrs. Winstanley, Mrs. Daly, and Mrs. C. Kean. After which, DEAF AS A POST. Characters by Messrs. Wright, J. Vining, Meadows, and F. Cooke ; Misses Marshall, J. Marston, and Desborough, and Mrs. Daly. To conclude With THE SPITALFIELDS WEAVER, in which Mr. Wright will appear. ASTLET'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty. Immense success of the Equestrian Drama of Uncle Tom's Cabin. The Debut of M. and Mdlle. Lalande, from Franconi's Cirque Na tionale, Paris, having been unavoidably postponed, they will posi tively appear (for the second time) THIS EVENING, when, and during the week, the Entertainments will commence with the highly successful Equestrian Drama of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, in two acts, produced with new dresses, scenery, and appointments, written expressly for this Theatre, and embodying all those stirring inci dents and situations so graphically described in Mrs. Stowe's popular work, and which are so peculiarly adapted to the resources of this Establishment. To be followed by an extraordinary display of Equestrian and Gymnastic Achievements in the Arena. To conclude with a popular FARCE. Stage Manager, Mr. W. We9t. Doors open at Half-past Six o'clock; Box-ottice open daily frog Eleven to Four. HIGH WATER AT LOl4llOl lON BRIDGE. Tnis DAY —Morning 45 min. after 3 Evening 3 mir .aft. 4 m I To-Mo ow—Morning 21 min. after 4 Evening 39 min.aft. 4 DAILY WEATHER TABLE. TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 1852. State of the wind and weather at each of the following places at nine o'clock yesterday morning. The stations are arranged in order of latitude. HASTINGS—N.W., gentle breeze—rain. SOUTIIAMPTON—E., strong breeze—partially cloudy. FOLKESTONE—S.E., light breeze—overcast. TUNBRIDGE—N.E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. GREENWICH—N.E., gentle breeze—partially cloudy. STROOD—N., calm—cloudy. SWINDON— N., gentle breeze—cloudy. COLCHESTER—S.W., gentle breeze—overcast. YARMOUTH—S., calm—foggy. The returns from the following places indicate the state of the weather on Saturday morning at nine o'clock 1 HOLYHEAD—W., gentle breeze — partially cloudy. WHITBY—S.S.W, strong breeze—overcast. THE WEATHEIL—SuN OFFICE: Nov. 30. THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE. 39—highest since noon yesterday. 31—lowest this morning and during the night. 39—this day, at noon. BAROMETER, 29 . 85. WIND, N.E.—Fair and frosty. LORD DERBY'S LAST. The Prime Minister of England has recently bestowed a eaPital nickname on the ex-Foreign Secretary, the Noble Earl having called Lord P A LBIERsTorr---c , DON PACIFICO !" THE BUDGET. —Rumour is busy just now in London, the Budget not b e i ng rea dy by Friday next. No notice and of i tdec appears declares —amongst other things—the probability of 0 n the House of Commons books.—Daily News. GENERAL COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS.—The Speaker has, pursuant to the provisions of " The Election Peti tions Act, 1848, Denison, Robert Palmer, T. 11 . S. " appointed M. T. Baines, Sir John Trollope, J. E. Sotheron, and W. M onse ll, to be members of the general committee of elections for the present session. ADJOU RNMENT OF THE HOUSE. —We understand that it is at pr esent intended t h at th e adjournment for the Christm as holidays shall take place on Friday week, the 10th December, and that the period of the adjournment will be nine weeks, or until the middle of February.— Advertis er. Th e members of the Senior United Service Club gave a sumptuous banquet, l as t evening, in Pall-mall, to the g ener al officers whose na mes have already been given, sent over t o th i s country t o attend the funeral of the late Duke of w ellington. His Royal Hi g hness the Duke of Cambridg e presided. Th er e was a strong muster of the members, am oun ti ng to 160, to meet the foreign generals. SUP POSED DEATH OF SIR MONTAGUE CHAPMAN, BART. —A ccounts have reached Dublin from Australia, which, it is to be feared leave little doubt that Sir ontague Chapman, Bart late member f o r W estmeath , has perished a t sea, ", off the coast, not far distant from Sydney. REQUIEM FOR THE LATE EARL OF SHREWSBURY.— Yesterday morning a solemn mass, for the repose of the soul of the deceased Earl of Shrewsbury, was celebrated at the Roman Catholic church in the Westminster-road, where the mortal remains of the earl have been lying since their removal from Naples to this country. The esteem in which the deceased earl was held by the Ro man Catholic body, for his piety , as well as for his muni ficence in th e promo ti o n of his faith, drew a large assem blage of persons, who, before the commencement of the service, at eleven o'clock, filled the bod y of th e c hu rch, the aisles being also crowded by persons unable to find room elsewhere. ANNIVERS:A;Y " OF THE POLISH REVOLUTION.—Yester day being the 22d anniversary of the Polish revolution of 1830-31, many Polish refugees, resident in London, attended a funeral service in memory of those who fell in that national struggle. Mass was said by the Rev. G. Stasiewicz, in the Roman Catholic chapel, Sutton street, Soho-square. PRI NCE ALBERT AND THE MARYLEBONE FREE LI BRARY.—Prince Albert, in addition to permitting his name to appear as patron of the Marylebone Free Li brary, has transmitted through the Hon. Col. Phipps to Mr. Oliveira, the chairman, the munificent donation of 501. towards the establishment of that institution, thus showing the lively sympathy evinced by his royal high ness in the improvement of the intellectual condition of the working classes. This excellent example will, we trust, be followed, in proportion to their means, by men of all classes in the country. Every locality ought to have its free library. _JUVENILE CLOTHING. It/ In former times Houses of high pretensions paid but little at tention to styles of JUVENILE ATTIRE, and frequently their best fashions were an abbreviation of those intended for ADULTS. Such an unnatural sy stem has been abolished, and a plan entirely NEW has been pursued by E. MOSES and SON. They employ the most talented ARTISTS and WORKMEN, expressly to devise NEW STYLES of DRESS for YOUNG GENTLEMEN - -their age, sYrnmetry, and proportions being carefully observed. Hence it is that E. MOSES and SON'S JUVENILE CLOTHING is more stylish, appropriate, and satisfactory than any which others have Produced. The highest order of DRESS far the approaching vaca tion may be obtained at E. MOSES and SON'S for considerably less money than must be paid should application be made elsewhere. Ingenious and Novel introductions for WINTER DRESS are practical proofs of E. MOSES and SON'S inimitable position in the RAMORINO BUSINESS. The Ready Made Departments present B boundless STOCK of OVERCOATS in every NEW style, charged lower prices than at any other House in the World. SOUTH AUF4TRALIA. Business in Adelaide is rapidly improving. The co , ony is likely to become more than ever prosperous—the farming interests have worderfnllv revived. For all EMIGRANTS. CAPITALISTq, AGRICUCfURISTS, MECHANICS, or GOLD DIGGERS, E. 3IOES and SON'S OUTFITS are most approved. They contain the best and most suitable goods, and are charged lower prices than at any other Establishment. A complete and separate Department is kept for OUTFITTING. Full Ll:ts of OUTFITS and all neces sary informatim relative to sailing of v , reis, &c., may be had on application, or post free to any part of the kingdom. CAUTION.—E. MOSES and SON regret having to guard the public against imposition, having learned that the untradesmanliko falsehood of " Being connected with their Establishment," or " It's the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons, they beg to state that they have NO CONNEXION 'WITH ANY OTHER House IN OR OUT OF LONDON, except their own Estahlishments. as follows Tpndon City EataDlisiment, 154, 155, 156 and 157, 311nories, 83, 84, 85, And AR, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all cornmuni wain& London West-end Brcnch, SB6, 597, hf►B, New Czford-street 1,2, and 4, Tfart-street. an communicating. Bradford (Yorkall're) Branch, 19. Brick e street. Shed/ hl Tirane/1,36, Fame°. Merchant Tanors, Clothiers, Hatters, Rosters Furriers. Rot .t Tin ` i S hoe Makers, and fa, , ,ner,si ontflTtern for Ladles srd 43ontior-or, IM PORTANT.—ShouId any article not give satisfaction it will be exchanged if desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned without h es i tation. All goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest Pre ..e , from which no abatement can be msde. axe tsaablialitnents are closed from s unset Friday tsr sunset in A a j s ' "en hnsir.s* in Femme,. tin I , rrov , vo. n'e'ook Eini 'took. entitled "The World's Pharos, " containing the enreZnni t : a nistant, it list of prices, and directions for self-mea of the ki; mo Y be had on application, or post-free, to any part A hanchionjne Al en aPPlie.nu m. — nlanac for the year ending 1A52 can be had, gratis, lci Pon parse p r „„ tiler mericht Th• an -•. b ezie u Ash. e i 1 Qui si parla Ttaliano. Anna se habits Espanol. SUICIDE OF .0 7. --------- -- gentleman engaged Friday evening, the a Ac l T°ll.—°ll • Royal, Brighton, m r s . Z i l l i , ng " old man" at the Theatre quicide. The deceased wu n f li o enrY Beauflet, committed more a Pantomimist, but has of late years followed the erly legi . timate line of performance at various theatriellpsTablishments. His lone engagement was with the company. He jl the Brighton corps dramati,tuiel h e a r s . been He has suffered considerably from ill healtZ October. very low spirited, seldom associating w i a t V actors. He was cast for the p art o f M r. capi I ' lB fellow • a,B in h farce of Out on the Lo ose, onFzdawybeenvereleinngt, for, rut was not make his appearanc e ; an iOund lying on the floor at his lodg:n gs, with a gash I': his throat produced by a razor. It is understood that lie had received notice to leave the Brighton company, and had no other cng,acrenient, aud this is supposed to !lave prey e d on h: s Mind. At an inqu est held o n the i)ody on Saturday morning, the verdict of the jury was, "That deceased committed the rash act while in an un sound state of mind." THE POPE AND THE QUEEN'S COLLEGES.—Authentic !litell:igence h as at length been rece i ve d from Rome re tarding the final d eterm i nation of t h e P ope to adhere to the decision a l ready pron o unced, p r ohibiting ecclesiastic s from holding any connexion- whatever with the Queen's_ Colleges in this country. In consequence, the Rev. Dr. O'Toole, wh o has been for som e time in Rome, where _he obtained an interview with hi s H o li ness , has sent to the Government his resignation of the office of Vice- President of the Galway College. Th ere i s , however, no prohibition whatever against the attend ance of the Roma n Catholic laity at those colleges. LONDON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 182. An augmentation of the Royal Navy of England has at length been resolved upon by her MA JESTY'S Government. Scarcely any announce ment, we believe, could by possibility be more acceptable than this to the great mass of the population. It is the recognition, at last, of a necessity long obvious, it would seem, to every body but the leaders of past Administrations. For ourselves, we have insisted upon the deplorable fact of its existence more urgently, more anxiously, and more pertinaciously, than upon almost any other want affecting the interests or the security of the United Kingdom. We have never failed to appreciate the magnitude of this most impor tant exigency, any more than we have overlooked for an instant—as some people would really appear to have overlooked—the circum stance that ours is an insular power, and one, therefore, requiring for the continuance of its stability—unremitting attention to the strength and efficiency of its maritime armaments. That this attention has not been accorded of late years to the naval defences of Great Britain, has been for a considerable time past a truth very pain fully notorious. Every impartial observer gifted with a merely ordinary amount of intelligence, has perceived only too readily and too distinctly the grievous negligence of those entrusted with' the responsibility of conducting the machinery of our marine administration. They have seen with dismay the disastrous inadequacy of the improvements admitted into our dock yards when contrasted with those intro duced into the dockyards of some of the more powerful States of Christendom. It has been a lamentable story, familiar to the mul titude at large, that the Navy, whose annals have been illustrated by so many glorious achievements, the Navy of Algiers and Trafalgar, the Navy of NELSON and CoLuNowoon—has not developed its energies proportionately with the advance percep tible elsewhere, during the last thirty or forty years of almost uninterrupted tranquillity. Com plaints very loud and very numerous have conse quently been heard, more particularly during the past decade ; and to these complaints we have the satisfaction of remembering that we ourselves have repeatedly, we may even say perpetually, given utterance. AlllODg other things, we have asserted theimpera tive necessity of bringing about prompt and com prehensive changes in our system of ship-building, in our scale of promotions, in our acceptance of the aids yielded by engineering, in our organization of marine artillery, in this direction, in that direc tion, and in the other—but above all, and be yond all, hav e perseveringly' insisted upon the need of some total and immediate re-arrangement o f our preposterous schem e of manning the ships of war entrusted with the duty of carrying unsul lied and respected into every quarter of the globe the banners of„ usthethaßtr;taimshonzSoalivEnt has appeared to E h l e GN ;ari milts improvements demanded in the Royal Navy of England, the most needed were—a greater care for our seamen, a more sedulous regard to the innovations in gunnery, a larger interest in watching over the fortunes of those officers whose merits admitted of the recompence of a speedier advancement, and a judicious care for the increased efficiency of our men-of-war, by the more general employment of the advantages inseparable from the introduction of the screw propeller. Such have been the principal objects towards which we have directed, year after year, month after month, week after week, and even day after day, all the fervour of logic and all the force of statistics. These have been the more noteable reforms urged by us, time after time, upon the consideration of the authorities at the Admiralty—reforms to the absolute necessity of which we have called the attention of the Legis lature, and for the realisation of which we have besought the interposition of the Government. Happily for England, her rulers have at last awakened to the sense of this great need of mari time improvements. It has been intimated al ready in these columns that the marine force of the British Empire has been put in a fail way of developing its own vast capabilities by the re cent adoption in so many instances of the "screw" as a means of propulsion. Another improvement equally redounding to the glory of the Cabinet, has now, we rejoice to know, been resolved upon in compliance with the suggestions of the Naval Commission. Somewhere about five thousand sailors, and a proportionate number of marines, are forthwith to be added to those now consti tuting the power of the fleets of Great Britain. Supposing that this augmentation in the number of our seamen be only coupled with a change in the general system of manning our ships of war, so as to abolish the custom of discharging crews whenever they are paid off, precisely at the very juncture when they have been trained into the most admirable state of efficiency —we shall eagerly acknowledge, that in these new reforms we can only recognize a source of unalloyed satisfaction. Even now, as far as the change goes, it cannot but be in every way acceptable to the multitude. By the increase of the Navy through the raising of these five thousand additional sailors, we are in the most rational manner carrying out the project of im proving and stabilitating what are called the Na tional Defences. Without some such innovation the calling out of the new Militia would have been little better than a farce to all intents and purposes. The alterations proposed to emanate from the Admiralty form, therefore, the most reasonable pendant to Mr. WALPOLE'S much-lauded and emi nently successful enactment. Granted that this augmentation of the strength of our maritime ar maments will necessitate no inconsiderable increase of expenditure—yet, while that reflexion is alto gether undeniable in its accuracy, we rest confi dent, nevertheless, that the change, though necessarily expensive, will prove one of a singu larly welcome and popular character. It will be hailed with gladness by every patriot in the United Kingdom. It will alleviate a very painful and wide-spread anxiety. It will render the Militia Bill more than ever agreeable to the feelings of the population. It will infuse an appreciable ac tivity into the whole of the Naval Department of these islands, and, by enhancing the vitality of our maritime forces, will, in the most effectual manner, tend to ensure the stability of the British Empire. Although emanating from a DERBY-DISRAELI Cabinet, it will not be ungrateful to the ma jority of a Liberal and Economic Opposition. None but persons tolerably well acquainted with the law of landlord and tenant in Ireland, can form any conception of the nature and diffi culty of the task undertaken by the Irish Arron- NEY-GENERAL, and so ably brought forward on Monday evening. The mere digest of the multi farious enactments spread. through 150 or 200 different statutes —the clearing up of ambiguities —the reconciling conflicting provisions, consoli dating and simplifying the whole, so as to form a consistent code—would alone constitute a labour of no ordinary magnitude. But Mr. NAPIER did far more. He acted not merely as the compiler, but as the Legislator. He not only ascertained the state of the existing law, but he considered, camly and attentively, the evils with which his experience as a Barrister had rendered him too familiar. He traced out those various evils to their respective sources, and provided what, we trust and believe, will prove to be efficient reme dies. He was no doubt considerably assisted by the labours of those who had preceded him in the same path, but who had not succeeded in achiev ing any practical result. He has particularly de rived advantage from many valuable suggestions in the Report of the Devon Commissioners. But all would have been fruitless had it not been for a degree of patient assiduity, coupled with a firm determination to render full and impartial justice between the parties, beyond all praise. He has 1117aquestionably held the scales with an equal and impartial hand, not seeking popularity from either side, but, as we have already stated, enforcing "the duties" while protecting " the rights" of pro perty. In his third Bill, which is that for consoli dating, simplifying, and amending the existing laws which regulate the relations of landlord and tenant in the Sister Kingdom, Mr NAPIER has en deavoured to enforce a more strict observance of the contracts, calmly and deliberately entered into, than was previously practicable. One of the most learned and truly distinguished Judges that ever presided upon the Irish, or indeed on any, B di e sa n p ch pro o b f a jtiusontiocPthweasteancancust t , o , m pa e rn d . t g o h e i x s p l r a e n s ai s o h r i d s by a special demurrer." But it was too fre quently the case that " a point of law" was the only rent which the landlord could obtain • and the eminent Judge above referred to was occa sionally obliged to give effect to objections of which he highly disapproved, and to decide on a mere form, contrary to the substantial merits of the case. The extraordinary litigation that oc curred on the question of reversion, which led to conflicting decisions in the Courts of Queen's Bench and Exchequer, was exemplified in the well-known case of PLUCK V. DEGC4IS, which was carried to the House of Lords, and of which it was subsequently said by Lord PLUNKETT, that he-would only follow the decision of the Peers in a case i n which the name of the plaintiff was PLUCK, and the name of the defendant, DEG GIS. It was indeed, a case of extreme hardship, that a party who had let his lands to another for the term for which he held them himself, could not avail him self of the ordinary remedies, either by distress or ejectment, unless he reserved some time, however short—a single day was sufficient for the purpose —or demised the lands for the lives of different persons from those mentioned in his own lease. It was a triumph of law over justice, and had a very demoralising effect, inasmuch as it ind uce d persons to take defence, relying on the ingenuity of counsel rather than on the honesty or justice of their case. " Nothing," as the Right Hon. Gentleman justly remarked —"Nothing was so cal culated to encourage the unhealthy system of ch had prevailed in Ire competition for land, whi land, as leading tenants to suppose that they and they often • might not be compelled to pay , speculated accordingly on the chance of not being compelled to pay." By the new Bill the contracts will be strictly enforced ; and if the landlord is compelled to act fairly towards the tenant, the latter will in turn be obliged to render justice to ' the former. " The rent can no longer be paid by a special demurrer." There are some very salutary provisions against waste, and particularly "against the destructive and improvident custom of burning the lands." Under the existing law, the landlord s had no remedy, save by filing a bill in the Court of Chancery, for an injunction against the reckless tenant. If un willing to encounter the formidable expense of such a proceeding—an expense seldom, if ever, recovered from the defendant, as suc h acts were only resorted to by paupers already heavily in debt to the victims—he might stand by looking on at the irreparable injury inflicted on his pro perty, which even under the most favourable terms he might be unable to prevent, as several days must necessarily elapse before the injunction could be obtained and served upon the depreda tors. The mischief would be done during the pendency of the legal proceedings. It is now in tended to give power to the neighbouring magis trates to issue " a stop order and a stop precept to restrain waste," a truly valuable provision, which could not by any possibility do injustice to the tenant, inasmuch as he will be enabled to appeal forthwith to the Assistant Barrister—if in the county—or to a going Judge of Assize, or to a superior court, to set aside the order. Mr. NAPIER has wisely acted on the principle, that " prevention is better than punishment." He has therefore given the summary remedy that was so much required against those whose acts afford prima facie evidence that they are wrong-doers. Another grievance provided against by the Bill, is that occasioned by absconding tenants—an evil which, since the famine in Ireland, has become al most intolerable. Not only did the party in posses sion carry away his crops, and deprive his land lord of every prospect of recovering a shilling of the arrears—but he withheld possession of the lands unless paid exorbitantly for their surrender. The practice was to let a neighbouring pauper into possession, who compelled the landlord to go through the entire process of ejectment, unless he complied with the extortion practised upon him. A summary remedy will be provided in such cases, that will remove this flagrant grievance, and en able the landlord to obtain possession of his pro perty cheaply and expeditiously. The law relat ing to ejectments is simplified and ameliorated, and the ancient fictyns—justly designated as " anti quated an& opitose"—are abolished, and an im proved form substituted. The Irish JOHN DoE and RICHARD ROE, will have the fate of their English brethren, and " JOHN THRUSTOUT," will only be remembered by old practitioners. So far the landlords will be materially bene fitted by the measure. The tenants' interests are, however, carefully guarded. Landlords will be obliged to look after the repairs of labourers' cot tages, to see that the cabins are so constructed that the family are not obliged to share their sleep ing apartment with the pig or the cow. Nothing will do more to promote the comfort and elevate , the condition of the agricultural labourers than this provision. The landlord should not be permitted to recover rent for filthy " styes," unfit for human habitations. - There is also a very useful rule with respect to rents. It was a custom with many landlords and agents to give receipts on account, not up to a particular period, nor specifying the amount re maining due. This led to constant disputes, and too often to the most fearful results. " The state of the rent account" was the fertile source of dissension, the teterrima causa producing litiga tion and heart-burnings—inducing owners to act harshly and oppressively, and occupiers to commit agrarian outrage—perhaps to stain their hands with blood. The simple expedient of declaring that unless the receipt specifies the gale of rent, on account of which the money is paid, it shall be considered to refer to that which ar rived due on the last gale day, at once provides a suitable and efficient remedy. The limitation of the right of distress will also prove of great practical utility—at present land lords can distrain for six years. They were thus induced to permit accumulation of arrears utterly destructive to the independence and prosperity of the tenant. The man so burdened, so unfairly over-weighted, could never hope to succeed. , He had no object in improving his lands, increasing his stock, or obtaining additional comforts in his dwelling ; he was utterly and hopelessly in the power of his landlord. The true policy, on the part of the landlord, is to charge moderate rents, but to enforce payment strictly. It is a false indulgence to admit of arrears—but it was occasioned by the facility for recovering such arrears. We fully agree with Mr. NAPIER, that the landlord is entitled to extraordi dary facilities for recovering his rent up to a cer tain ex - telt, but we think that twelve months' rent —the to for which he is allowed prece&nce over an execution creditor—is amply sufficient. The Right Hon. Gentleman fixes the time at eighteen months, after which the right of distress is taken away. The difference can, however, be easily settled in Committee, and it does not in the slightest degree derogate from the soundness of the principle enunciated. No distress is to be permitted for arrears under 51., and the amount claimed is to be verified by affidavit, and a special warrant obtained. The Act will, we have no doubt, give great and general satisfaction. Every disinterested and un prejudiced person must concur in the policy and jus tice of its provisions, and feel that the ATTORNEY GENERAL for Ireland has eminently entitled him self to the marked thanks and gratitude of the community for the zeal, ability, and judgment displayed in the settlement of this vitally import ant and arduous subject. If the present Govern mentfor Ireland but the carrying of the measures already brought forward by their did nothin g efficient law officers, they would render greater service to that unhappy country than any of their predecessors in office. We hope and believe, how ever, that they will p rove th e forerunners of other beneficial enactments, calculated to develope the natural capabilities of the country, and to render the law respected where it has hitherto been dis regarded and despised. These reforms are in deed calculated "to provide a free course for industry," because they raise up "obstacles to in justice, and enabl e ever y man, either in his own person or by his representatives, to reap the fruits of his exertions —to ensure the enjoyment of that for which he has laboured." MONEY AND COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, Two O'CLOCK. The sales of Cotton at Liverpool estimated at from 5,000 to 6,000 bales, of which 1,000 American were taken for speculation. The market closed heavily. The sales comprised 420 Pernam and Maranham, at Gil to ; 70 Bahia, at bid. to 6id. ; 300 Egyptian, at 6d. to 9d.: and 500 Surat, at 31d. to 41d. per lb., and the remainder nearly all Ameri can. Railway Shares were very firm, at reduced rates. The accounts from the United States represent business as continuing good. The following are extracts from the last letter received from the Captain of the Wardy Yallock Port Philip exploring party : " Wardy Yallock, 14th August, 1852.—We are at the present moment in precisely the same condition as we were at the date of my last communication. Of all the miserable weeks it has ever been my unfortunate lot to spend, and their name is legion.' I never spent a more wretched one. Except for a few hours on Tues day, it has been rain, rain, rain, from morning to night. We have been confined to the tent the whole of the time. Yesterday it blew a perfect hurricane for several hours, and I had strong fears that our tent and we would have parted company ; as it was several of the fastenings gave way, and the ridge-pole bent almost double. We secured it, however, and eventually our fears subsided. Towards the evening thunder was heard rumbling through the air, accompanied with vivid flashes of lightning. * "It is well that we have something altogether . supe rior to a pecuniary consideration, to induce us to face the difficulties and undergo the hardships which we have to encounter in prosecuting our search. No pecuniary consideration, uninfluenced by higher motives, would I should think induce any rational man to forego the com forts of home, and the society of his friends, for the miserable discomforts of the bush. But we have a higher motive to impel us forward, and that is, the de sire to benefit the town we inhabit, and, as a sequence, to merit the thanks of our fellow-townsmen. "I am anxiously waiting for the weather to change, that we may recommence operations at Paileron's Cres cent. Depend upon it, that is the place where success will smile upon us. We managed to get there for a short time on Tuesday ; one hole was full of water, 9 feet deep. We bailed it out and got up a few large stones, when the rain warned us again to depart. I washed one tin dish, and obtained twenty nice bits of gold. As we go down, the gold gets heavier, which is a pro mising sign. " To the Secretary of the Gold Exploration Company." " H. SWINDELLS. The English Stock Market remains rather heavy, but there is no reaction in prices. The ill ness of the Chancellor of the Exchequer renders it probable that the Budget may be postponed, and this is one cause of the disinclination to enter into speculative transactions. The general belief is that an increased property-tax is to be imposed, and some parties point specially to rail ways as being exposed to a larger impost. It is inferred, however, that the enquiries making as to the capitals of lines their incomes, &c., merely form part of a general scheme for the taxation of fixed property, supposing such to be entertained by Mr. Disraeli. The income of the country being raised, an expectation prevails that duties upon various articles will be reduced, and the tea trade are still rather sanguine, al though their case is certainly a doubtful one, considering that, with the present Ministry the agricultural interest is to have the preference. Consols have been 1014 to f for transfer and ac count. Bank Stock is steady at 222 i, and India Stock flatter at 275. Exchequer Bills of March are at 70s. to 735. premium, and India Bonds at 80s. premium. The New 31. per Cents. have re alised 103/ _ _ _ The Foreign Securities have been much dealt in, and the settlement of the account occupies atten tion almost exclusively. The Turkish Loan is nominally 1/ to 14 prem.; the holders are much disheartened at their prospects after Lord Malmes bury's reply, and the paltry offer of the capital and 5 per cent. interest made to them, through him, by the Ottoman Government. Mexican Bonds are steady at 25. Equador Stock looks well again, being 5 to k. Brazilian New Bonds have been 971. Grenada Deferred are 11/ to Spanish 3 per Cents. have been 5l to 52, and the Deferred 24k. The Certificate is 3 to t. The settlement of the railway share account has occupied attention to the exclusion of new dealings, and prices are variable accordingly. Aberdeen have been as high as 35, and North Western, South Eastern, and York and North Midland are higher. French shares are firm, though quiet. Gold mines are still in request at the advanced rates. Banks are good, but dull. Australian Agricultural Company are improving. BRITISH FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK THIS DAY. (Front the Official List.) Business done. Bank Stock 222. 3 per Cent. Reduced Annuities lOO f i 3 per Cent. Consols Annuitie5........... New 34 per Cent. Annuities . ....... .... 1034 i Long Annuities, Expire sth Jan., 1860 6i 7-16 India Stock India Bonds, £lOOO BO South Sea Stock Ditto New Annuities llO4 Consols for Acc0unt................. ..... - loli 4 Exchequer Bills lid. March. June. £IOOO £500 Small — 73 PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent. Ditto 4a per Cent 97 Ditto New Bonds, 1829 & 39, 5 per Cent 1024 3 Equador Bonds 5 i Grenada Bonds, 1i per Cent — Ditto New Deferred, 3 per Cent ll4 a Mexican 3 per Cent Peruvian Deferred 3 per Cent 64 Portuguese 4 per Cent . 3B Sardinian Bonds, 5 per Cent. Spanish Bonds, 3 per Cent 52 1i Ditto for the Account slt Ditto Deferred, 3 per Cent. — Ditto for the Account 24i Spanish Committee Cert. of Coup. not fun 3i i p 0 Swedish Loan la d HALF-PAST TWO. Consols loli i Ditto Account, Dec. 9 - i THE ROYAL ACADEMY.—Her Majesty, as the head of the Royal Academy, has backed the petition to that body of the engravers, with the gracious reccommenda tion of their prayer ; and the Forty, in obedience to royal wishes, and in compliance, doubtless, with their own sense of the justice of the demand, have, we be lieve, consented to admit a c er t a i n num b er of engravers (to be hereafter determined on) to the full honours of the academy. Thus, after nearly 90 years of heart burnings, this grievance is removed—and the little stool in the ante-room which Woollett contemned, will be changed for a morocco chair in the midst of the Forty.— A thenceum. GREAT ISSUE OF NEWSPAPER STAMPS.—The very large number of upwards of 2,000,000 newspaper stamps were issued last week to supply the immense demand for copies of the papers containing the account of the pre parations for and the funeral of the late Duke of Wel lington. The number of stamps issued last week has far exceeded the number ever required in one week under any circumstances, although large numbers had been issued in the same period of time during the railway mania of 1845, during the French revolution, and the Great Exhibition. PERUVIAN Bonds.—Rumours have for some days been current of a movement on the part of some of the more influential Peruvian bondholders, having for its object to obtain from the government of the Republic certain terms for a new conversion of the debt. Ac cording to report, the terms proposed are 1251., in Four and-a-Half per Cent. stock for every 1001. of the present Active Bonds ; and 751. in Four -and-a-Half per Cent. stock for every 1001. of the present Deferred debt. THE TEA TRADE.—The deliveries of tea in London last week were 583,1051 b., being 119,0001 b. more than in the previous week, when, however, the quantity was short. BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. - The sixteenth anniversary meeting was held last evening; Dr. J. E. Gray, F.R.S., president, in the chair. Mr. G. E. Dennes, the secretary, read the report of the council, from which it appeared that fourteen new members had been elected during the year, and that the society con sisted of 302 members. The distribution of British and foreign specimens had been carried on with great suc cess, and many thousands of specimens received for dis tribution in January next, and the appointment of a cu rator, had greatly facilitated these important objects ; many valuable works had been presented to the library. The report was unanimously adopted, after which a ballot took place for the council, when the chairman was re-elected president ; Mr. J. Ball, M.P., Mr. F. P. Pascoe, F.L.S., and Mr. J. T. Sy me , were elected new . members of the council. BRITISH ANTI-STATE CHURCH ASSOCIATION.—Last night the autumnal meeting of this association was held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. The chair was taken by Apsley Pellatt, Esq., M.P., who was sup ported by Frank Crossley, Esq., M.P. ' • Edward Mi a ll, Esq., M.P.; J. Card Willi ams, Esq.; Wm. Edwards, Esq.; H. Vincent, Esq.; Charles Rawlins, Esq., of Liverpool, and a numb er o f reverend gentlemen. R esolutions were passed, and speeches made in favour of the object of the association, after which thanks were voted to the chairman, and the meeting terminated. [ADVERTISEMENT.I-110LLOWAY'S PILLS a safe and certain Cure for Coughs, ra Colds, an d A s th mat i cal Co plaints.—The autumnal quarter is the season when coughs, colds, and wheezings on the chest are most pre valent. Such are the properties of Holloway's Pills, that if taken at the commencement of the attack, the virulence of the disease is very much abated, and the patient thereby suffers little or no inconvenience, but if neglected it frequently occurs that the foundation of in curable disorders are laid ; therefore let those who are liable to attacks of this nature try these invaluable Pills, and they are particularly recommended to those who are afflicted with asthmas and diseases of the chest.—Sold by all Druggists, and at Professor Holloway's Establish ment, 244, Strand, London. • These recognizances were 3 esterday declared intormal. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The Hon. Captain Duncombe, M.P., has returned to the Admiralty. Commander E. P. Charlewood has been re-appointed to the coast-guard service for another two years. Chaplain.—The Rev. H. F. Edgell has been appointed to the Agamemnon, 91, at Sheerness. _ _ Maetei:.—William Stanton (1852. to the Horatio, 22, screw steam guard-ship, at Sheerness, for service, in charge of the Driver, steam-sloop. Paymaster.—William L. Norcock (1843) to the Vulture. Chief Engineer.—Ralph Thomas Teelor. Mate.—Henry Charles Burleigh (1851) re-appointed to the Bermuda, schooner, West Indies. Assistant Surgeon.. James Campbell (1845), re appointed to the Bermuda, schooner. Second Masten—Augustus F. Mugford (1848), to the Monarch ; Edward A. Carey, re-appointed acting master to Bermuda. Clerk in Charge.—Richard D. More (1848), re-ap pointed to the Bermuda. Clerk.—.T. T. M. Lyon, to the Impregnable, flag-ship, Devonport. _ Midshipman.—James Stewart, to the Sidon, steam frigate, Portsmouth. tlerk's Assistant.—W. G. N. Burney, to the Arrogant, 46, screw-frigate, Portsmouth. Lord Dudley Stuart, the Vicar-General, and Mr. Bul keley Hughes, had interviews yesterday with Mr. Secre tary Walpole, at the Home-office. A CITIZEN OF THE WORLD.—Lord Brougham, previ ous to his departure for his chateau in the south of France, on Friday last, was entertained the preceding evening at dinner by the Prince President, at the Royal Palace of St. Cloud. Several of the Ministers of State were present to meet the noble and learned baron, who attended the sitting of the Corps Legislatif the same day. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A GENTLEMAN.—Exeter was terrified on Friday morning by the report that W. Wreford, Esq., of Clannaborough, had been found mur dered near the Canal Basin last evening. He had 871. with him in notes and cheques in the afternoon, but not a shilling was found on him when the body was dis covered. It appears that about a quarter before six the same afternoon, a tall elderley gentleman, with a cloak, and carrying a stick and umbrella, wa s noticed by some men working at the new gas works, at the Exeter Basin, to pass down the road in front of the gas works, in the direction of the Haven Banks. Several yards behind the gentleman, a female was seen. She was supposed by her appearance to be a country girl. Her dress in dicated rather humble circumstances. It was noticed that her gown was pulled over her shoulders to protect her from the rain ; she wore an ordinary worsted shawl. About ten minutes after this, Mr. Stamp, a car penter, who has a workshop and yard close adjoining, heard a female screaming,. He ran out, and saw a w oman, who, there can be no doubt, was the same female who had been noticed by the men at the gas works. She cried out that her uncle was in the water, and appeared to be in great distress. Stamp instantly got his grapling irons ; other men came to his assistance. At the first throw, the cloak was hauled out, and within a very few minutes a lifeless body was taken out, which proved to be that of the deceased. There are some cir cumstances still to be disclosed, which seemed to indi cate that the death was not accidental, but that a foul murder has been perpetrated. The woman who was seen following the deceased, who gave the alarm, and who stated that deceased was her uncle, accompanied the corpse to Powlesland, and there affected, to be over whelmed with grief, and succeeded in making her escape. She has not been heard of since. LAW INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.) MIDDLESEX SESSIONS. ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT DRURY-LANE THEATRE. William Wilkinson, aged 21, and William Gray, aged 22, two respectably-dressed young men, charged with stealing a silver watch of the value of 51., the property of Henry Clark, and the latter with unlawfully attempt ing to steal the same, pleaded not guilty. It appeared, from the evidence of the prosecutor and an inspector of police, that on the night of the 21st of this month Mr. Clark was coming out of Drury-lane Theatre, when the inspector, who was in the crowd, saw the prisoner Wilkinson put his arm round Mr. Clark's waist, and attempt to take his watch. Shortly after this he again saw the prosecutor's watch attempted to be taken, and on this occasion •it was again by the prisoner Wilkinson. He followed in the wake of the prosecutor, and the prisoner Wilkinson made another attempt, and this time succeeded in getting the watch from his waist coat pocket, but without breaking the guard. When the second attempt was made Gray was some distance in advance of Wilkinson, and turned round and said " Come on." When at the station, they denied ever having seen each other. Mr. Repton, who appeared for the prisoner Gray, made an eloquent appeal to the jury, and contended that he had not assisted the other prisoner ; and the fact of his turning round and saying "Come on" showed that he was leaving the theatre as fast as the circumstances would permit. The prisoner Wilkinson, in defence, stated that he knew nothing at all about the charge. The Assistant-Judge summed up at some length, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty against both prison ers ; and they, having been several times before con victed, the learned Assistant-Judge stated that he was sorry he could not send them out of the country. The sentence of the Court was that they be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for 12 calendar months in the House of Correction. COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. (Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.) IMPORTANT QUESTION AS TO THE LIABILITY OF A MINOR UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAW. This was a summons under the 'Debtor Traders Act, and defendant was called upon to pay the debt claimed, or, in case of not doing so, or showing cause to the con trary, proceedings in bankruptcy might be taken. Mr. Chidley, of Gresham-street, appeared for the cre ditor, and Mr. Sturgeon as counsel for the debtor. Mr. Sturgeon took an objection, that at the time the party summoned contracted the debt he was a minor, and quoted authorities to show that any person who sned out proceedings in bankruptcy would be guilty of contempt of Court. Mr. Chidley said he would not waste time in discussing that point ; for in the first place the debtor was now of age, and in the next, that these were not proceedings in bankruptcy, but preliminary to them, or proceedings at law ; all that he now required was that the debtor should admit or deny the debt. Mr. Sturgeon said he certainly denied the debt, and also the jurisdiction of the court to enter into the case. His Honour said that the party summoned was now of age ; the question of minority could not be tried before him, and whether the debt was legally contracted or not was for a jury to decide—the party was now fully before the court, and must answer the claim one way or the other. Mr. Sturgeon then said the usual affidavit would be made, and leave the creditor to take ulterior proceedings. ELECTION PETITIONS. The following is a list against : of 120 members petitioned 46 MINE Astell, J. H. Bagge, W. Bateson, T. Bentinck, G. P. Booker, T. W. Booth, Sir R. G. Bremiidge, R. Brisco, M. Butt, I. Dodd, G. Ducane, C. Fraser, Sir W. A. George, J. Gipps, H. P. Grogan, E. Hamilton, J. H. Hanbury, Hon. S. B. Heathcote, G. H. Herbert, Sir T. Hill, Lord A. E. Horsfall, T. B. Johnstone, Hon. H. B. Ker, D. S. ;TERIALISTS. King, J. K. Kirk, W. *Lacon, Sir E. Macaulay, Kenneth Mackenzie, W. Forbes Mare, C. J. Miller, Taverner J. Mills, A. Montgomery, H. L. Peacocke, G. M. W. Pigot, Sir R. Robertson, P. E. *Rumbold, C. E. Smith, Sir F. Taylor, Colonel Taylor, H. Turner, C. Vance, J. Waddington, D. Wellesley, Lord C. Whitmore, H. Woodd, B. T. Wyndham, General 74 OPPO Aglionby, H. A. Alcock, T. Armstrong, R. Ball, J. Barnes, T. Bass, M. T. Bell, J. Bland, L. H. Boyle, Hon. Colonel Brady, J. Carter, S. Challis, Alderman Chaplin, W. J. Clay, J. Clifford, H. M. Cockburn, Sir A. E. Collier, R. P. Crook, J. Dent, J. D. Duffy, C. G. Eccles, W. Esmonde, J. Fagan, W. Ferguson, J. Fitzgerald, J. D. Fitzgerald, Sir. J. F. Forster, M. Gardner, R. Goderich, Viscount Gower, Hon. F. L. Graham, Right Hon. Sir J. Henchy, D. O'Connor Higgins, G. G. 0. Kennedy, Tristram Keogh, W. King, Hon. P. J. Locke Lawless, Hon. Cecil , SITIONISTS. Lowe, R. Lucas, F. Mackinnon, W. A. M'Taggart, Sir J. Magaii: WI H. Maguire, John F. Mangles, R. D. Mills, T. Opposition?; Moore, G. H. Murphy, J. S. Norreys, Sir D. J. O'Brien, C. O'Brien, P. O'Brien, Sir T. Oliveira, B. Osborne, R. Peto, S. M. Phillimore, J. G. Ponsonby, Hon. A. G. J. Price, Sir R. Price, W. P. Ricardo, J. L. Russell, W. F. Sadlier, J. Scully, F. Stapleton, J. Swift, R. M. Towneley, C. Wall, C. B. Walmsley, Sir J. Warner, E. Westhead, J. P. B. Whatm an, J. Wickham, H. W. Willcox, B. M`G. Wilson, M. COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, Nov. 29 ' The Queen and Prince, with the Royal children.: companied by Princess Charlotte of Belgium an d , Prince of Leinencren, and attended by the Marchionesios Ely, the Hon. Ele anor St an l e y, Colonel the Hon. C l3 ', r ti ° , Grey, Major-G enera l B uc kl e y, Mr. Gibbs, and Lleo tenant-Colonel Biddulph, left the castle this morn in g twenty-five minutes past ten o'clock for Osborne. _A;er A Guard of Hon our o f th e 3d battalion of Gren aw , Guards, with the band of th e reg iment, was at the ro ay w staon. Their ti Royal Highnesses the Duc de Brabant al? dih e e Comte de Flandres, attend e d by Colonel de go ed lipd , the Comte de Briey, and Sir Robert Carswell, lef t sor by an early train this morning for Oxford. • f ed Monsieur Van de Weyer, the Belgian Minister, arr Ao at the castle yesterday, and accompanied the 1 3 e' 6 " Princes to Oxford. he Sir Peter Laurie and Mr. J. E. Johnson, Pre ° t he and Treasurer of Bethlehem H o sp i tal, attened se. Home-office yesterday, had an interview with :N a ir o . ver cretary Walpole, and presented the reply of the -,- nors to the report of the Commissioners in Luie c ,r„, ll l, Mr. MacDonell, Lieutenant-Governor of St. v s t had an interview with Sir John Pakington yesterdo the Colonial-office. Mr. Ke rr h a d also an i nter 4 with the right hon. baronet. ,„ ra rei‘ 4 , Mr. Thomas N. Hunt, r ep resen ting- a C ° ' -- Th e uig establishment c onnected with th e I s l an d of J. land, accompanied the deputation to the Eight W. Henley. on Saturday, in support of an aPP',„ -- the for the grant of a royal c h ar t er o f i ncor pora,tion uL a • "London, Liverpool, and No r th A mer i c an Screw Sly ship Company." DEATH OF THE COUNTESS OF LOVIIACI. , 161 This lady— " sole daughter' , of the poet Lord 13 —whose name has been made familiar to her conn trr bi through the impassioned langua g e a ddressed to l'era her father, in some of his finest poems, eg ir ,o lllB Saturday, after a lingering illne ss o f m ore than " 0 0 months' duration, at the t own res id enc e of ile r ria " husband in Great Cumberl an d-pl ace . She was 1)° ,; e foll 1846, and, like her illustrious parent, has died - conipleting her 37th y ear . W r iti ng t o Mr. 1411 , r e0 from Venice, Feb. 2, 1818, By ron says---,,1 have 3.4 r , love for litttle Ada, and I look forward to her as the P",,,Diell my old age, should I ever reach that desolate perin t cl ' I hope not." From Bologna, 7th June, 1819, li, e „ t iool writes—"l have not heard of my little Ada, the e re° my Mycenm • but there will come a day of rec koningi o ber, should I not live to see it." From Ravenna, Bth ° : e g aol' 1820—" If you turn over the pages of the linn t „ al ii te peerage case. you will learn how common was 0 11 , of Ada under the Plantagenets. I found it in I n 11w pedigree in the reigns of John and Henry." rti ofs Nov., 1821—" I have to acknowledge the re ce ", - es'l lock of Ada's hair, which is soft a nd p r etty, an," ll l9' as dark as mine was at twelve." On the Bth JnlY' sli le the poet's daughter was united to Lord King , quently (in 1838) created Earl of Lovelace, a cf c i ffr, by which the lineage of John Locke was blow - w h o t that of Byron. Much of the interest which at t no the daughters of Milton and Shakspere was feA"e l ,.., deceased lady, wherever the English language i 5 5 41 and to a large circle of private friends her dea th c i o te e a source of sincere sorrow. Highly gifted, and °l n t, with a large share of her fathe r 's vi v id temperanl - orim delighted in intellectual as well as benevolent and 6c1,01 pursuits, one of her most intimate and prized age having been for many years that intelligen t e l 's °, female excellence, Mrs. Jameson. To that lauld he' we should refer the public for a true appreciation " character. ALBERT SMITH'S ASCENT OF MONI BL n rf The extraordinary popularity attained last si t this entertainment, and the undiminished inte re- ec eir which it continued to be regarded to the closingeti", ing, amply warranted a revival of its unique at tr i 3 , l ll, o i Judging from the attendance at the Egypti3n,"A its re-opening last night, and the delight and aw - o igoi elicited from beginning to end, the second camp a• 4 Albert Smith, in the capacity of illustrator oft heio narch of Mountains," bids fair to be fully ocln s , l pr ol Haney and success to the preceding one. B° ., p " ry e provements and additions, effected during t. r are pleasingly apparent ; and the recent visit clod; Prince of Chamouni" to his loyal domains has e l r o nle .. „ ll in no small degree, to the heightening of the e r l i pell' if of his friends at home. For instance, the e e ' - d 0, 8 ment of the ascent has been greatly extended, n od, y o) contains new views of the Pelerins, the dangerous path from the base of the Aiguille " the upper moraine . of the Glacier des Bossons, a nd arrival at the Pierre h l'Echelle. There hav e /1310 0 6 added a view of the halt on the summit of Nl ° irr?:,.6 with the peaks of the Bernese and Central VOif ocean of snow-crested gigantic crags; the c overe over the Drance at Martigny ; the magnificent ),;11c the Tete Noire, between Chamouni and the er po , from the granite gallery below the hotel, and 19.f 0 iC 11 , 1 , ° , ing the valley of Trient ; and a very faithful vief . ,,jogr h o mouni, taken from Eisenkramer's belvidere, b t i o inundation of the 17th of September last, tt e Arve carried away the baths of the PV o e rr o l'Union, and the foot-bridge at the Hotel de On all these the magic pencil of Mr. Beverley '° ri :frommost worthily exercised ; they are p a i n t e d from sketches, he having lately accompanied the t° 00!, 1 1 Chamouni. The room likewise has been newlY f', 9 10 to represent a Swiss Chalet, and th e effect is em' pretty. r in k It would be matter of surplusage to ent e ", l o detail of the well-known des cr iption of the „,"." o . J 11 3:• ascent which were given by the r aconteur, wh° warmly greeted on his re-appearance , w ith all t ie 7 .4 ness and gusto of last season, We had the P ° , r eev i i, Pottles and Mrs. Seymour with her eternally,- and never-arriving black box, in all their pris - 0 01 The song, " Galignani's Messenger," has he e % ii d . 0 to suit many notorious recent occurrence s, .„", immensely, and the Phrase-book Scena, i n t 01 01 r Royal, elicited roars of laughter. The be PI we views as we ascend to the summit of the nl i g" fi cl tain we can never weary of admiring. To one 3 . 0 ,, c cordially recommend a visit to this most graS if i l tf , 13 11 ' 13 c 1 tainment. Albert Smith's " Ascent of - 133° ,: t J 3 ,4 tio / at the Egyptian-hall, and Woodin's " CarP` - „ th e t Sketch-book," at the Marionette Theatre, a r „ - # 0 most attractive non-theatrical exhibitions r the metropolis. ADELPHI THEATRE. O st • doce‘ i A version of Uncle Tones Cabin was rT 4 . ° , „lit ° evening, under the designation of Slave -Li I" ro . Ile', D r, new adaptation Simon Legree and Haley ar e lits one. Cassy, who appears at the outset, ha ll o ," throughout, and exercises the mysterious him, notwithstanding the severity of her boe'*" - th is described in the tale. Mr. Shelby traffie 9 rby 30 0 and the escape of Eliza and her child, aid eu et , 0 ° constitutes the principal business of the first I ., ° ' e 4 1 , however, is caught by her pursuers ; and t s- ere e ' tr t precocious Harry become the property of ."'" - ftio fi c ,c; in the presence of George Harris, who, v l ie room of a tavern, watches with groaning heaves°,Pile.„4 ings of his wife and the brutality of her W o o 4'; the third act George, in the disguise of a CO itoPVI negotiates the purchase of Eliza, but OW t i l e be ri l ; being discovered, he and his wife make ft:a. ..301.0 ° pass on the Red River ; and the piece ends -i p ist e ° 4 struction of Legree, who is demolished by ° ',, ti ' 4 from the hand of Cassy. Uncle Tom- ) 1 0P`o quent visibility. A character o f this kind pc , c eL! have been adapted effectively for the stag e .'„ re 4lll pli, the simple-hearted and guil e l ess o ld n igger I " a mere nonentity. H e was p ersona ted loi. n itirv - it ieb .4 Madame Celeste, the representative of th e 111 :40,, f r imperious Cassy, was p rov id e d w ith a P ear~iwas obvious she would present with dues 11470 tb and vehemence ; whil e the pathos of M is cie lioel i os f , who, as Eliza, was si m pl y ca ll e d upon to t he ;; 1 , force of maternal alarm while w it n essing ed ree:, peril of her child, was aff ec ti ng t o the last e l l a rr,' , Alfred Wigan played the runawa y Georg e ite re'pely ingenious skill. Topsy has been material- 1 Y: .0 1 ' 4 , 0 observant ability of Mrs. Keeley, howev e a l of ',ali p better exemplified than here. Her po rtray` uncultured imp of the first act was perfe e 'd • ea; speech and manner, but in th e tattered a 'f f er o a t io makeup. To the ferocious and remorsele ss ts Emery gave all the melodramatic colour th - 0 1 0 b e e civro and the pious resignation of Uncle Tom, roi `' a r, r smitings of the slave-drivers without a ot ti oro‘B a '„,c • lj o e eventually' under the bowie-knife of Legre e !, fba, edifying as could be expected. The scen t ed 1(0 4 j, ings are appropriate, and the action is re.e f e r e oe'o pretty negro melodies, harmonised by a adipkoo The applause at the termination was 10 1 l 41 4 and the drama was announced for repeti ti° r ri At. Celeste amid every manifestation of de,';. c ci, extravaganza of Mephistopheles, which fe l ' ° a i that used to be sustained by Miss Fitzwilhas 0 0 1 004 extremely well by Miss Collins, who dis Pla ce promise in her profession. We should ha ve ry l il c o that her Aunt Chloe, in the drama, w a f be pr ° and effectively rendered. Sl av e Life is " of Mr. Mark Lemon and Mr. Tom Taylor. • demise of t r a iii9, MERTHYR ELECTION.—By the e e , A iF John Guest, Bart., which took place on % or hiti Friday last, at Dowlais House,_ 0, created in the representation of Merthyr' fir contributory boroughs of Aberdare an d ol io , i i ) er, e t sooner was the event known than the 1 1 11 as inel;lio to be the honourable baronet's successor j. ever' the borough ?" was immediately ag itate?, 4 . 0 tho ht , ~f • a teo tev tention was, in the first instance, dire id, n o 4 ,4 5 1 shay family, any member of which well' bee a ev ic t, returned unopposed, as having always it is 59 'f o e l ci 4 Reformers, and having great influence..,,, coo _ 1 ,0 10 ever. that no member of the family • Al . , or be but they will give their support to 3 , 0 1 '; g er tid,". io Chancery barrister, who is a native I , 4ti evoy doll pc a re o d n i e s i t g r l i i e b t o . urhood, and whose family have f il oi iro fol ABINGpON ELECTION.—The o f s tv , o s , ceived the precept from the High Sheriff d-or infide ,ca o a ll n in d g bas r ia t x i • c ie ig ith e llich ter° s°l or i4 theyit hi r s electi nomination, election d o n h S ias a n t fr id u Saturday, and speak vg .uppoii 04 to reeeL v e scial ti ) ! laosrdtoshtihpewrielsluwlti,n,wthhioleugLhorpdroNbaobr.rueYboy-a sr a . al eci 000 4 only.' OLDHAM ELECTION.—The 01 , 40' Saturday, and the election is fixed,, fora er_ co. „, / roe Thursday the nomination on ti) 7 o Mr. I ' o o.ol l a vi on cto th ry new r egister, the latter. tswt the polling hp ot The hll adhere sinygs uweic. taker ueeaie s d j g many i3Patileag names at the last revision. „Jo-- --1111 T 60 Z 60 45 2 6 an Silt I pi 25 6 25 au St. um 10 3 st.loo ?el 19 THE WELLINGTON SUN. ON THURSDAY THE 18TH, AN EXTRAORDINARY EDITION OF THE SUN WAS PUBLISHED, CONTAINING A SPLENDID PORTRAIT OF THE LATE DUKE OF WELLINGTON , WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH, AND A FULL ACCOUNT OF THE GRAND NATIONAL FUNERAL, AND IS NOW ON SALE. --- ORDERS RECEIVED BY ALL NEWS AGENTS, AND AT THE SUN OFFICE, 112, STRAND, LONDON. al al 25 50 a j 161 1 , St. 1O( 1' 11 1: b . ° al 103 1 00 100 100 20 20 12i Bt. 121 12 Fit! 16 20' 2 1( 2t 1( 1.0