The Sun. — London, England, 1846-09-14 00:00:00

VREBANE OF EgatANT) ; SEPT. 10,1848. COURT of DIRECTORS of the GO -3107 VERNOR and COIIPANY of the BANK of ENGLAND give .7 "'that a GENERAL COURT will be held at the Bank on 1° lee N EXT, the lith i nstant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, ‘ieneral consider of a Dividend. Thi s will also be one of the Quarterly Courts appointed by the Charter. JOHN-KNIGHT, Secretary. IV COMMAND of the POSTMASTER' GENERAL. DELIVERY OF LETTERS IN LONDON. oq Muni, GENERAL POST-OFFICE, August, 1846. '7 inc onvenience having been occasioned, in some instances .Let i t l e g r ") no Person being in readiness to ree.eive the letters from the re,_.n-carrier on his Morning Delivery., and in others from parties e.n l to take in letters, in consequer.ce of Mt being prepared with ol'ec t i v ea ,n B of paying the postage, 01' not being properly authorised to f tors (hen the pP:olic are recmested to provide for the reception of „ of (i w ?n.the L eter-carrier LeJing his round, as, if there are no means neriug tie corr es p ondence When first ,presented, it must be tak es back to the Office, to be Sent out by another opportunity. No. 16,844, .bt ) , , CONTRACTS Fait SALT BEEF AND PORK . pir' ARTMENT Of the COMPTROLLER for VICTUALLING and TRA.NSPOUT SERVICES, Somerset-place, Aug. 3, 1846. R 2 Commissioners for executing the Office of , 4 aia 4, L /2" 1 . Mei Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain •mlitemi,"_ — ".% do hereby give notice, that on THURSDAY, the 24th lige!, 13 ;7 - 1. next, at One o'clock, they will be ready to treat with tiluint4 t l / 4 ;;77s as may be willing to CONTRACT for the supply of a tf ti, SALT MEAT, 31,,,, e re of the United Kingdom, equal to 12,000 Navy tierces 0.. 5 5,4 an d 18 ,000 Navy tierces of Pork (In separe.te tenders), all to be th;7 in the ensuing season, their Lordships 'reserving to themselves tb t , 1)°o, when the temiers are opened., of contracting either for tte,t W i t ° l e• or for such part thereof only, as they nag deem fit, or of v`raracting for any part. tier . 'l:thirds of the Beef to be d e livered in tierces, and the remain vncithi barrels, and a quantity' of Pork equal to 250 tierces (and for tont a tJ' c Parate tenders are to be made), to be delivered in casks. Sito. th ;' t rig 1001 h. each, ro' li of the remaining quantity of Pork three b 'Nis gbe delivered l'i tierces, and the remaining one-fourth in ir ony _ , into her Mitir,ty's Victualling Stores at Deptford, Ports betnafift.. IlYniouth,, and Ilaulbowline, in such moportionS as shall —l.r...be dl oth, and within the following periods i -.-.EPt '-1 .7 .. ,- (e thirds 31st March i t , 4 bot.-third ' 31st May 1)(1— ' 4 Or.e-third On or before the 31st March 1847 .44 t o 1., , 'ewri-thirds 31st May Peri od n"`,,,,P4,"'. for by bills payable at sight, but not during the first lh o ,„._me Avery, for any quantities beyond those specified. i'Myi r '''''',. ..litions of the contract may be seen at this office, or by v ti/ h er * * to the 'Agent for the Victualling at Cork, or to the Collectors to sl 3 : lostY's Customs at Limerick, Belfast, Waterford, and io tb 4 . , or to the S ecre t ary of the Postmaster-General at Dublin, or e!sesident Agent for Transports at Leith. 11 '.et? t ender tor a les s quant i ty than shall he equal to 300 tierces of t•isi ti ; Or to 300 ti erces of Pork (except for the Pork, to be delivered in No colita ining 100 lb. each), will b e a d m i tted. to t "„LoOder will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, 161,4ip- noticed unless the party attends, or some person on his a tom g i to•Y authorised in writing ; and it is to be expressly under il NI Lrat the tenders must contain a separate price for the Beef, and fy , t ', 4 ate Price for the Pork ; and that every tender must also spe• be r• ~l e Prices both in figures and words at length, or the tenders will F r -Ream . i n ;very tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the. Admiralty, *r g al in the left-haul corner of tbt envelope the words " Tender 11.44.4itComptroller for Victualling," and must also be h r 4red at Sornerset-place, alp? be accompanied by ale signed 14 4 t e „% r esPcmalble persons, augaged to become bound with the per t‘irttp.'"ering. in a sum cqr, t l to 251. per cent. on the amount of the ` , ..._—m t. for the due perr,minanee of the same. ir_ -------- - 11E LEED:3, WAKEFIELD, and MIDLAND ejlbtt„ JUNCTION RAILWAY. 1 1 014 5 'e 1 5 herb given, that a MEETING of the. SII ARE IIOI,I. p t I A IS of P.m LEEDS, WAKEFIELD, and MIDLAND JUNC waken n, COMPANY will be held at the Sessions House in e' e loc,elit'(l au THURSDAY,' the 24th day of September instant, at One the itel..yde afternoon, for the purpose of laying before the meeting id o ru no of the receipts and expenditure of the said Company, Ittet._' to th s ' t he Whether the said Company shall be dissolved .:a Provisions of the Sta 9 and 10 or, w heteher ,40 m airs of th e said Company tute shall not be wound Viet w up, or h he t r it na o f ?'-:zilent to prosecute the said railway In the ensuing ses et. iiarnent, and, if necessary, to 'empower the Directors to RN, ..?._") ar rangements with certain other Companies upon the hilly io"":1 e eralitions to be laid before the said meeting, and gene kted „, s ` r at'.sact a ll other business whatsoever that can be trans br Se,;',,u,ler the provisions of th e sa id s t atute. Dated this 10th day '''lx,ber, 1846. EDWARD TEW, Chairman. HI"..INRY BERNERS, Secretary. It°,..STON, STAMFORD, AND BIRMING "AIkt RAILWAY (STAMFORD AND WISBECH) ACT. Lit it„,.., RE GISTRATHrN or SHARES AND CALLS. Viebe i flig been brougl- t before the Committee of Directors super m._ C the registratfon, that many of the Scriphclders in .this to aY hay h . leak, _ e been tuformed that it is the intention of the Directors ;`, 1 , 1 re 3 ;' Call of 31. per share immediately en the completion of u esr ' r attan, sith continuous calls as speedily as the Act will -X tatc4 tice a, e le li nur l er ehy given, th a t such information has been promul t-r1 hi ke+ e :v: Without the sanction or knowledge of the Committee i t 4 Tii in ai r , and that NO CAL L has been determined upon, and a t PTlThability, unless highly beneficial circumstances render I htill rw tee n e ,,.. nz- . ~, ecessary, the first call, when made, will be for a few __q entitleY, to equalise the credit to be giver, on the reduced shares. ',et, the holder to interest thereon at 51. per cent. under the • b ‘'ite i s l X.Tz, 5 .., 4 so given, that the time for REGISTRATION of shares the • - ...- , ED from the 19th day of September instant, to Sexua- IA .' 31,2 1 day of October next. of, --,7`.'Pfor registration, and commnnications, are to be addressed w esin,,: "e anon Esq., or to the Solicitor, at 18, Abingdon-street,. --`14t4r..% S. S. BAXTER, Solicitor. • .-(1/ • e" . • - F_ T•e " st • ' ' :goo • / . , ( • „;." 1 4 40 J 1 / 4 I §ffi 4 r ' -15, I • !;.• , 71*. x ":".4 V, • „ s , hY J v biEr r n~• '" fe , - 4 , - ,4 PRICE SD. THE LAST STROKE OF PORTU, GUESE FINANCE. (From Douglas Jerrold's Weekly Newspaper.) We have been used to every irregularity in the pay ment of debts owing . by Spain and Portugal, and by their descendants in the New ZtVorld, till we have considered it a mathematical impossibility for 2os. in the pound to proceed from a nation of Peninsular race. Sus pension of interest for a long period of years has been a thing of course, and it is a familiar spectacle, that of a mob of disappointed creditors assembled at the top of the London Tavern in the very middle of July, oft pur pose to receive some proposition for giving them ones per cent. instead of five. But in all these tricks of the Spanish States, there is something of the assumption of virtue, if the virtue itsel l f be wanting. It is doubtless very disagreeable to go up the stairs of the London T avern , an d vote away four fifths of the interest at which you have lent your money, but still there is something of decency in the trans action. The propositions may be mean— despicable — fraudulent—the facts on which they are based may be no facts at all—for who shall attempt to check an account of the resources of New GraL'ada or Ecuador ? But, at all events, the bondholders are asked to consent to them, and if they refuse, which, with all their for bearance, they will do sometimes, the despi led terms are sent packing across the Atlantic, there to )e trimmed into more acceptable shape. In a word, we are used to be swindled by the Spaniards, but when the swindle has been perpetrated, we have always been consenting parties. We haNV lis tened to tales of woe; referring to anarchy and war, 101 a tales of hope, to the effect that anarchy and war wou be no more, and we have agreed to endure a dark past' when so bright a future seemed to dawn upon our vision; generally we have grumbled and yielded • and shown a little prudery with resp ec t to t h e first batch of terms, that we might with more dignity embrace the second. But Portugal comes out with a financial coup, that strikes even the experienced Briton with surprise—so consummate is the impudence of the measure. The Portuguese Government, looking over its accounts, dis covers that it is mach more convenient to pay four-fifths than five• fifths of the interest on its foreign debt. The old method, as we have said, would have been to convene a meeting, and implore the creditors, in the name of humanity and suffering virtue, to take a little less than their due. This method, as we have also saM, involves the chance of a refusal, and therefore Portugal invents a bolder plan. She asks no questions, but goes ,to the point at once, by levying an income-tax of 20 per cent. on the interest paid on the foreign debt. We ask our readers to lay their hands together, and try to conceive a greater piece of national villainy than this. In our experience, and we have watched foreign stocks not a little, it is the greatest atrocity that was ever re cord,d in the history of finance. Even Mississippi had the decency to get up a trumpery doctrine, the substance of which was, that the dishonesty of the agent who sold the bonds articled the claim of a boat fide purchaser. The doctrine was the merest rubbish in the ears of all men of business, but still, just as Robert Macaire's hat, in spite of its batteredcondition,was —encore U7l chapeau, so the Mississippi excuse was an excuse of some sort, and showed that the Governor had a notion that a state should not commit a robbery without attempting to be plausible. Portugal has no decency whatever. She coolly 'de- , clares that she will henceforth pay the foreigners who have advanced her their money, and who have, of course, no voice in her Legislature, one-fifth less than isactually the plan—but S she wl— hedoes il notw"il— mill payhlope.the n they will agree m4te. The creditors of Portugal are going to hold a meet ing to express their indignation and disgust, and a grand " row," no doubt, there will be on the occasion. Indeed, there ought to be a " row," for if the defrauded ones; search their dictionaries tbr alt those terms of vitupera tion in which our language is so wealthy, and bawl them out till the walls of the London Tavern are wady to crack, it will scarcely be commensurate with the great ness of the wrong. They have got not only to kght their own battle, but to defend the very principle of in ternational credit. If a nation can borrow money of sr , foreigner, and then arbitrarily reduce the rate of inte rest which she has contracted to pay, the word " national security" becomes a mere mockery. If Portugal can, at pleasure, knock off one-fifth from her liabilities, what is to hinder her taking a legislative sponge and wiping out the other four? THE POST-OFFICE. - NEWS PAPERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sin,—Allow me to call your attention to the follow ing case of the arbitrary manner in which the business of the General Post-office is conducted, and of the unjust treatment I have received. Yesterday morning I sent three sacks of newspapers, in a cab, to the Post-office, to be forwarded by the day mail. Fleet-street being blocked up, they had, as usual, to work their way through the back streets, and on coming out of Farringdon street, to go up Ludgate-hill, they found, unexpectedly, that the paviours had just stopped that road, which com pelled them to return through Farringrlon-street, and when they reached Newgate•street that was impassable, owing to the large number of carts, &c., and they were obliged to pass through Smithfield. In consequence of these repeated interruptions, the cab did not reach the Post-office till three minutes after the time allowed for receiving papers. My men begged of the receivers to allow the papers to go, explaining the cause of being be.- hind time, and ultimately got them taken in, with the understanding that they should go by that post; but, judge of my surprise when, at ten o'clock last night, the enclosed letter was sent to me, by a customer at the West-end, who had received it by the eight o'clock even ing delivery. .... . "General Post-office, Sept. 12, 1846. " Sir,—l beg to inform you, that nearly two thousand newspapers, from the office of Mr. Wild, Catherine street, btrand, arrived here this morning ' too late' to be of this detection day, to you forwarded by the day mails. So me o f th em , fr om th e ir superscription, appear to have been sent from your office; if, therefore, any complaints are received by you of delay ofpap t e proper cause.—l am, Sir, your obedient servan t , " JOHN RAMSEY. ornscpeobseted enabled forthe t morning o ascribe rnin gm their r " Mr. Houghton, 162, New Bond-street." Now, what I complain of is—first, the arbitrary con ,duct, well knowing, as they do, of the interruption of the thoroughfares, in allowing two thousand subscribers to be disappointed of their papers for so trifling an excess of time, the more especially as they had not sent all those up to the sorting-room that were received before, as the men were busily engaged sending them up, and mine were put along with them for that purpose. Se condly, I complain of their writing to others about the papers being too late, and yet sent me no intimation of the fact, who certainly ought to have been the first to hear from them, and have had an o ,:iportunity of writing by last night's post, and explaining the cause to some of the disappointed parties. Thirdly, .I cona:Aer myself un justly treated by their taking in the papers and then not letting them go, because had they come bu - ek to me, there wore a very many I could have sent by failway, coach, &c., and the agents and others would hate re ceived them the same morning, the expense of wh.'ch would have been nothing compared with the vexation.' and loss of papers rendered useless through not reaching their destination in proper time. Should you think the statement worthy a place in your paper, it will perhaps be the means of preventing a repetition of such unfair conduct.—l remain, Sir, your obedient servant, L. WILD. 13, Catherine-street, Strand, Sept, 13, 1846. CRICKETTING IN lIYDE PARK.—On Friday even- , ing, the Foot Guards quartered at the powder tangaziner Hyde Park, proceeded, according to custom, ill play cricket on a piece of ground in the park, adjoining - the magazine. But they had scarcely pitched their wickots said when he w they old were ordered off a ereldlowthem byone to o f th e constables, athere. The soldiers remonstrated, and assured the constable they were in the habit of playing there without any molesta tion. A crowd that had assembled, seeing that the constable was determined to prevent the soldiers having a game, commenced hooting and pelting him, when the soldiers, dreadin..; that worse results might follow, very prudently withdrew, assuring the constable that they would lay the matter before their commanding officer. INTERMENTS IN CHURCHYARDS, Si.% ANN'S WESTMINSTER.—Yesterday, the following revisition, signed by thirty-three inhabitants to the churchwardens of St. Ann's, Westminster, was posted on the chuzch doors, with a notice from the churchwardens, that they will lay it before the next vestry:—" We, the under signed rate-payers, deeply impressed with the necessity, from the state of the burial-ground and the churchyard, for preventing any more interments therein, as injurious to the health of the neighbouring inhabitants, respect fully request you to convene a public meeting of the in habitants, to consider of the propriety of closing the burial-ground, or to take such other steps as may be deemed necessary for the well-being of the inhabitants. To the churchwardens of the parish of St. Ann's, West minster." The churchyard abuts on Rupert-street, and the vicinity is closely populated. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVI GATION COMPANY'S NEW STEAM-SHIP POTTINGER.--. This fine vessel proceeded down the river yesterday afternoon for another trial, her trim having been cor rected by art alteration in the stowage. Her perform ance was in the highest degree satisfactory in every re spect, not only to her owners, but also the numerous scientific gentlemen who were on board, including the Aeaniralty surveyors, by whom she was approved for her Majesty's mail service. The Pottinger has gone round to Southampton, whence she will start on the 20th inst. with the mails and passengers for India. DEARTH or SHIPPING.—The prevalence of easterly winds for a considerable time past has prevented the homeward bound fleet, which have arrived in the chops of the Channel from the East and West Indies and other distant parts of the globe, from rounding the coast, and arriving at their respective destinations. The conse quence is, that the great dock establishments are at the o f f e s w te a am rr - iv sh al i s ps th fr a o t m da t i h ly e present time unusually slack, and devoid of import busi ness and commercial bustle, the take place consisting principally Continent, and other vessels from the adjacent ports of Europe. DOVER, SEPT. 13.—A most disastrous fire took place yesterday afternoon at Tower Hamlets, about a mile from this place, consuming eight stacks of corn and three of straw, of the value of about 900/. The above were the property of Messrs. Going and S. Finnis, merchants of Dover, and were insured to about half the value only. It is understood that the conflagration was caused, as is too often the case, by some boys at play near the stacks igniting some lucifer matches, by ac cident. Every endeavour was made to arrest - the de vouring element, but from the dry nature of the ma terials, all was of no avail, and both corn and straw were totally consumed. 18 A , ' ''° ngdo n - street, Westminster, Sept. 10 1846. By order, Illtils,'lGr,. It,•• ADIN(4, t—.-------.1-----Id BASINGSTOKE . At the RAILWAY. eept . Lo RAILWAY Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, in the city of London, k r . 12 , t 843,. at a GENERAL MEETING of the SHARE kOtliti • fl 4t,w, C.f the TRING, READING, .and ISASINGSTOKE. ~,N tf , r COMPANY, convened by advertisement in the London h •4 8 - "And in three London daily newspapers, that is to say h t e lairs,' tilt Morning Chronicle, and the Evening Sun, held t o h r c e ttO the rovisions of an Act of Parliament, passed in ., A tt 4 10th Years of the reign oilier pm sent Majesty, intituled An illt " ,, I',' facilitate the dissolutio n o f certain Railway Companies, " for It ,„2Pose of determining if the sAld Company should be dissolved. crs kse 4s ked at the meeting if arty member of the Committee was 8, 1.4 , and no one answering, John Wray Scott, Esq., of 75, Old lPptli ad-street was within one }Your of the time appointed for holding e neetg, called to the cltair. It was resolved that James Prior ntts: rein', of Club chambers, Regent-street, Esq.. Robert Ullock_ 44. hr s q , 55 , South Audley-street, and Henry Poore Cox, Esq., of It ogniorton-street, be appointed scrutineers. It ~ ,,,8 , rroPosed that this C mparty be now dissolved. . 44....,_4M_atl.irther :'oPosed that the resolution to dissolve this C0rn j1.1);,,,, r it u e t li to p be an act of bankruptcy. a i l led th t nee r'', }Pointed to take the votes at the saki . meeting said c a o the total number of shares, scrip, or receipts, issued by Ind that oairtntn.,?•ltre'",iously to the 31st March, 1846, was 6 , 371 ! and that 2,250 at.;,.,,,lll'Aenting 2,230 shares were present, and voted , 114 nY, and 2 ,23 , . ::::` 4 , Nt e,,re in of the dissolution of the Corn 'let of ba n k ru ; 4.-, :rtil in ray() r of such resolution being taken as an . 1 4111 g -O'c'r . and that 20 u were in favour of such dissolution not all aet Of 1/jankru ptcy. ROBERT lILLOCK POTTS, J. P. DE PARAVICINI, , f Scrutineer... • HENRY PoOttE COX, Vie saF l Pon the said Chairman declared that thatthe the resolutions, that dissolution Of th-I.‘l Company should be now dissolved, Vls.r' res 7 said ctively Comp carr any ied in the affirm should be ta enative to be an act of bankruptcy, Pe. J. W. SCOTT, Chairman. J. P. DE PARAVICINI,} Scrutiaeers. I Vltn„, ' HENRY POORE x, 8- -Renr M y Gilbert, 49, TeA - rington-square, solicitor. 'TEt — GHARSHIRE RAILWAY und BRACKLEY, and OXFORD land JuNcTIeJN RAILWAYS. ' 6l l t'our Per C/ant an d Ralf Surplus Profits, by the London ~ and North Western Railway Company. In coris NOTICE TO SCRIPZIOLDERS. Itstr u e itlytence of Acts of Parli amen t having been obtained for the "len f li iki t . t 4 k t 0 part only of the lines deposited, the capital of this • , zt t ng has been redu ce d t o 45,428 shares of 171. 10s. each, Z _toal capltal of 795,0001., divided as under uckingltamshire and Brackley ........ X 200,000 Ogord and Uletch:ey . ........... ..... 595,000 £795,00 Zuho4:! h ares will be appropriated to the scripholders, i o n the pro of one share of 171. 10s. for every two shares of 201. sub t.trealt the full deposit being returned on fractional allotments. t c ,' 10 2. s w h ill be given for a payment of account of each thikkid ft, are, and interest at the rate of 4 per cent.• per annum will r„.., urn the Ist of July, 1846, on this deposit, and on future o_ ~r n te ime of ayment. 'I) , ti,:lue h int the Buc p kingham and Grackle y line will be allotted to "" e e sharer. in the Oxford and Bletchley line. to pates -- • tw ig REGISTRATION OF SCRIP. ,„_ lt, Ituning to be registered, or holding scrip or bankers' re -11411).:;:,4_ st e n o th , ompany, are requited to transmit the same for regls e Secretary, at the office, 29, Great George-street, West vcolZ,. on or before Mor.day, the 15th day of September next, 1 3, hichr a 'llcd by an appliaegion to be registered of the proper form, N k tite at a i r v inexed, and or. which copies can be obtained at the office, it4 s stre,o' e 2rge-streer , Westminster ; from Mr. Ashworth, 13, Nor aikt 24 Water • Mr. S. Wood, 3, India-buildings, Liverpool; ki7 a N lo6 .strCet, Birmingham. ItrZciai o 'P Q , s r e-Ver,t of which scrip is not received on or before the i n ' in th;,", D t e'.nber Will (at the option of the :Directors) be regis r th, ; -le of the original allottees. tor'D 1.: - • - e of security parties are recommended to send their 14,NRi st '-Astered letters, writing across each certificate " Sent in 11.° 1 ' t hn," with date and address, and informing the Secre -4,,,.'te',„" numbers of the scrip so sent by a separate post letter. Vt.% " tq . the scrip will be acknowledged, and certificates of clt . „ ' , Toler the seal ef the Company, will be issued to the share- By order of the Board of Directors, HARRY VERNEY, Chairman. OP I 'o' 44, 2 9 WYNDHAM HARDING, Secretary. lo t , Great George-street, Westminster, Aug. 10, 1846 °P APPLICATION TO BE REGISTERED TO ACCOM- Vek t ,. PANT SCRIP. Lty',GRAMSIIIRE RAILWAYS. —OXFORD AND BLETCH ka./L 4 " - Tri BUCKINGHAM AND BRACKLEY JUNCTION her W b AY , •sh a . e requPat to be registered as the proprietor of such number `nth ', e s in the, above undertaking as I am entitled to in accordance bt...rlue tern . of the advertisement of the 10th August, in respect 1•or _ 23 201. shares, viz.:— for One Share ■ Five Shares .. Ten Shares h Fifty Shares .. Denoting Numbers. From 1 To kei„Vso request you to issue to me sealed certificates, In which de '"t rue as follows : Christian name in fhll . , .... Surname Description • • •. • • •• • . Address ••• • • ...... ••• • • • th e • -e c ? 171 3' hand thIS day of 1846. • Y of the Buckinghamshire Railway. .1 1R ' U N IVE R SAL GAS BURNE R. T O 30 to 50 per Cent. Saved! •. e -_ , ittd at the Patentees, 60, St. Martin's-lane, Charing-cross. Patentees beg to call public attention to the following facts, ErikinMvantages resulting from the invention are various and mut , tioig• Independently of a saving of 30 to 50 per cent„ the c0ra 1:411,2 is Perfect, and the brilliancy produced superior to any light °r toil! discovered. It emits neither smell nor smoke, and burns t• oi i !ler any period ; and such is Its purity, that it neither affects rade; the Most delicate colour or the finest fabric. Objections have 14[4, ° t he introduction of gas in dwellinx-houses, to the expense of to its destruction of furniture, draperies, gold moulding, &c. ; t I• t.r: r ! entirely obviated by the "PATENT UNIVERSAL GAS J"ttly As the cost of laying on gas is much lower than is com- L'ab.h o '" - Ottosed, it is adapted for private dwellings, as well as for hotels, manufactories, and public buildings. One of the "erners is amply sufficient to light a good-sized room, at a sum curably lower than spirit, oil, or candle, with the avoidance of Illeor trouble. 41 ,„ er i u is of the " Burner," its brilliancy and economy surpassing ons "`"er known light ; are shown by the annexed authentic act Of the the qualities Proceedings of the Institution' of _Civil Engineers, AY. 26th Ma 1846, SirJonx Ramax, President, in the Chair. gas burner of anovel and ingenious construction was exhibited. ,eatDrincipal neveity was the introduction of a stream of air te the :fli e r .ef the flame by a hollow button in the middle or the burner. eta., 4 , 1, Passing up through the hollow stem of the button, was I , ;„'',, n d Passed out by two series of fire-holes around the periphery, ▪ the-t',niging with force on the flame of the gas curved it outwards the shape of a tulip, while the oxygen of the air, mingling with tbk-.;,ar bu retted hydrogen gas, produced a very perfect ' combustion, 114 Np q am ine was quite white down the top of the burner, was very steady, lther, these demonstrated by the excellent light of the Institution, 11 th e , l ese burners have been used. In comparing the consumption the burners with that of the concentric ring burners, and trying bettl3;er of the two lights by the photometer, the new burner gave a 'Ott, with a saving of rather more than one-third." CERTIFICATE: 41 0 e n l' e ntlie CHEMICAL SCHOOL.—" In testing Clark, -Mc Men, I t urpeGas Burner with one of the befit - shawdowles4 25rg, _ Der ft gave a more pure and brilliant light, with a saying,of 20 cent', GEORGE cßrAri, Erigin6e7';-, 7 BOUT. LONGBOTTOM, Secretary, CERTIFICATE. pst ln a series Of experiments made upon Clark, Mc Niell, a n d Co.'s 141. Z.! traversal Gas Burner, its superiority.was satisfactorily e4ta kg.„,,"' i n economy and the quality of the light. Tested against sit vi 7. burners, Nos. .4 (12 holes),•and 8 (15 holes), it afforded a gor at least 25 per cent., and against three fish-tail burnersflop , cent. The,' colour and brilliancy of the flame is supe to any other buer ------ T. W. REATES, Consulting Chemist, Th. • J. D. PALMER, Mechanical Inspector. u 114, giz i ruVERSAL GAS BURNER is used 'nightly at the Poly.: 141,44 1 :3tttution, and may be had and seen from 11 till 4, at the 40. Et, xati_ _mpunk curigtcrolo ad of all Gm rittaw. _ 1 0 1 N 9 SEPTEMBER 14 3 1846. LONDON , MONDAY ';, 44 Le Li ii a • : 73 INVENTORS and DEPOSITORS of WORK ING MODELS and of other Specimens of the Useful Arts (as well as the Visitors4g(the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC . INSTITUTION) arc respectfully informed that the Directors have given their anxious consideration to the new appointment of DEMONSTRATOR in MECHANICS, whose duty will be to explain to tha Visitors the Principles and Uses of the above Specimens with clearness and simplicity. The Lectures now comprise the ELECTRIC TELE GRAPH, as well as other objects of present interest. The beautiful Optical Exhibitions, &c. &c. Admission, Is.; Schools, Half-price B ilt1( .EN( - LEAD DOCK COMMISSIONERS, The Birkenhead Dock Commissioners are ready to receive .OAKS of MONEY for periods of five or seven years, under the uthority of their second Act of Parliament, passed Bth May, 1845, at the rate of live per cent, per annum. The interest will be paid half-yearly, on the Ist of January, and Ist July, in London tir elsewhere, as the parties lending may prefer. Sealed tenders, stating the amount and term of years for which ths money is proposed to be lent, to be addressed to the Commis sioners, endorsed " Tender for Loans." . By oe Birkenhead, 10th of Augus rd t, r, 1846. RICH. HIND, Secretary, AST.URIAN MINING COMPANY. Notice is hereby given, that all Shares on which the Call of 1/. per Share, due on the Ist inst., shall not be paid on or before the Ist proximo, will be declared FORFEITED, and the numbers pub- lished. By, order of the Board of Directors, K. MACKENZIE, Secretary. No. 9, Austin Friars, Sept. 7, 1846. NOTICE is hereby given, that the BUSINESS of LETTER FOUNDERS heretofore carried on in GREAT NEW STREET, LONDON, under the Firm of ALEXANDER WILSON and SONS, will he carried on from this time by the undersigned FREDERICK COLLIER. under the same Firm. The Operative Department will be conducted by Mr. Alexander Wilion, as heretofore. FREDERICK COLLIER, London,. September 8, 1846, TO TILE LETTER-PRESS PRINTERS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. ALEXANDER WILSON and SONS, Letter Founders, Great New:street, London, beg to intimate, in reference to an Advertise ment which lately appeared in the names of Marr, Gallic, and Co., of Edinburgh, announcing the purchase by them of the entire Plant in London_ and ..F.dinhurgh- of the Glasgow Letter Foundry, that ➢farr, Gallic, and Co., having this d'y, at the urgent solicitation of Mr. Alexandei Wilson, handsomely surrendered their purchase of the London Plant in favour of Mr. Frederick Collier. of London, the business there will be continued, as formerly, under the old Firm, while the business which was carried on in Edinburgh, under the Firm of A. and P. Wilson, will be conducted, as already advertibed, by Marr, Gallie, and Co. London, September 8, 1846. FFICE of the GAS LIGHT and COKE COMPANY, 19, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars. London, Sept. 8, 1846. Notice is hereby given, that the Court of Directors of the Gas Light and Coke Company do hereby declare that a vacancy has oc curred hi the Court of Directors, by the resignation of Sir David Pollock, Governor. Notice is hereby also given, that a Special General Court of the Proprietors of this Company will be held at this office, on Tuesday, the 6th day of Octob r next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the election of a Governor, to supply the said vacancy; and that should a ballot be required it will continue open for four hours from its com mencement. • By order of the Court of Directors. CHARLES BURLS, Secretary. N:B. The chair will be taken at twelve o'clock precisely, and none but pr prietors admitted. NATIONAL LOAN .FUND LIFE ASSUIt . ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNIIILL LONDON. Capital £500,000. - Empaviered by Act of Parlianeent. 'This Institution embraces- important and substantial advantages with respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured bason all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for feiture of the Policy, twso•thirds of the nremiunts paid (see Table) ; also the optida of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in terests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in December of the present year. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary. 'TOT TRAVELLING.-SEA KAL REGIWPERD PALETOT inLondon, only at 22, Corrihill, opposite. the 'Royal Exchange ;- and the chief Llama Cloth Warehouse, 114, Regent-street. Do not be deceived by a similarity of ; game, placed hi, the windows of a few petty shops in the neighbourhood of the Patentees. Each Paletot is stamped " H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, Regent-street." ,GAS. —From FORTY to SIXTY PER CENT. SAVED.—CONTRACTS TAKEN for LIGHTING 1 owns, Villages, Mansions, Mills, Factories, Railway Stations, Signal-lights, Dockyards, Lighthouses, Churches, Colleges, Hospitals, Theatres, Public Institutions, Prisons, Barracks, Asylums, Schools, Unions, Poor-houses, Public Gardens, &c., with pure and brilliant GAS, by FRANCIS' PATENT GAS-LIGHT APPARATUS, either by rental or purchase. Applications at the offices and factory, 112, High Holborn, and Eagle-street, Red Lion-square, London, where the Gas can be seen manufactured on the principle of this invention, from Ten till Four daily. Prospectuses and every information may be obtained. DIAMOND CARCEL LAMP-NEW LIGHT. The DIAMOND CAROEL LAMP is the best light in the world. The Carcel Lamp is used in all the Palaces In Europe ; it burns oil, but is free from all imperfections of ordinary oil lamps ; burns from sunset till morning without attention ; is so simple it cannot be mismanaged ;no cleaning required for years. Ihe Gem, the Vesta, and all other Spirit or Camphine Lamps given away at half-price, but such abominations are dear at a gift. The Diamond Carcel Lamp is the only light—perfection in light—the public will have none other, Designs, to snit every taste. To be had only, and seen burning daily atr-the FATEATXRE'nturnensc Lamp DepAt 447, West Stranit ten doors froM Loii;tlier A.rendef A KFAV'NIGHT LAMP. . • CLARKE'S PATENT MORTAR LAMPS and PATENT LAMP MORTARS. For elegance, simplicity, and cleanliness, this night light is very far superior to any hitherto submitted to the public. To medical gentlemen, invalids, hotel-keepers, and all persons requiring a night light, this invention will prove invaluable, being the best, safest, and most economical ever produced; it will also be serviceable in halls and passages. It can be carried in perfect safety without extinguish ing the light, supplying a desideratum that has long been felt. It is free from danger, uncertain burning, and the offensive odour and smoke arising from rush lights and other night lights, and so portable that it will be found a great comfort to ladips or invalids travelling. Price of the Lamps Is. 9d. each, and upwards ; and the Mortars 6d. per box, twelve, ten; or eight Mortars in each, to burn, six, eight, or ten hours. • HALL OF ROME, GREAT WINDMILL STREET, HAYMARKET. Professor TUR/TOUR begs most respectfully to inforn the Nobility, Subscribers, and Public, that he has produced that novelty never before attempted,. viz., the introduction of FEMALE MODELS of COLOUR, who will appear every Afternoon and Evening, in varied groupings, expresSly arranged for them. Stalls, 25. (id. ; Boxes, 23. ; Pit, Is. Doors open at Half-past Two in the Afternoon, and commence at a Quarter past Three punctu illy. Evening performance, Half-past Eight o'clock. Venus will rise from the sea till further notice. EMI NGT N'S LONDON and MAN- I_ CHESTER RAILWAY. At an Adjourned Meeting of the Committee appointed by the Shareholders to investigate the affairs of this Company, held the 26th day of August, 1846, D. W. HARVEY, Esq., in the Chair; It was Resolved,—That as`the number of Shares returned to the Committee exceeds 15,000, yet as the total issue of Shares exceeds 50,000, the Committee feel, that until a far larger amount of Shares shall be notified, no negotiation can be opened with the Directors. Holders of Shares, therefore, who desire to bring the affairs of this Company to a speedy and equitable adjustment at the least possible expense, are requested to • transmit their names, and the number of Shares they respectively hold, to the Chairman of the Committee, D. W. Harvey, Esq., Old Jewry, London, not later than the Ist of October, after which day no communication will be received. D. W. HARVEY, Chairman, SALES BY AUCTION. Tithe Rent Charge of above 3,0001. per annum (Freehold), offering an equally secure Investment for Capital as Land, with a higher rate of Interest, and no drawback for repairs. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will offer for SALE by AUCTION, at the Mart, on THURSDAY, September 24, in one Lot, the very valuable FREEHOLD TITHE RENT CHARGES, arising from about 18,000 acres of first-rate Land, In tho parish of Whittlesea, close to Peterborough, comprising Estates belonging to his Grace the Duke of Bedford, Childers, Esq., and other large proprietors, producing about 3,0001. per annum, clear of parochial rates. Particulars may be had at the chief inris at Whittlesea and Peter borough ; of Mr. Waddelow, of Whittlesea ; of Messrs. Jones, Bate man, and Bennett, Lincoln's Inn ; and; of Dania! Smith and Son, Land Agents, in Waterloo-place, London. THE •GREAT AND VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE OF WHITTLESEA, EXTENDING TO WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned by the Noble Proprietors to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of England, on THURSDAY, 24th of September, at Twelve (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by private contract), The above truly - important and valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, between Peterborough and Wisheach in Cambridgeshire ; comprising the vast manors of Whittlesea, embracing nearly 25,000 acres, and in which are nearly 200 or 300 copyholders, paying quit-rents and fines, the greater part of the flourishing town of Whittlesea, the bank premises, several private residences, inns, shops, &c., being held of the said manor. Also, above 2,100 acres of most fertile land, divided into compact farms, and let at low rents to a highly respectable and intelligent tenantry, with some very valu able dispersed parcels of land adjoining, and contiguous to the town, portions eligible for building. Also, the Advowson of the Vicarage of St. Mary, and the Freehold Rent Charges in lieu of tithes, ex tending over nearly 18,000 acres, of the annual value together of up wards of 6,0001., exclusive .of the valuable manors and living ; offering with its many advantages, a fine, influential, and solid pro perty for the investment of capital. There is a navigable river through the estate; and the railway from Peterborough to Ely passes through Whittlesea. The entire property will be first offered in One Lot, and if notsold, will be immediately put up in Three Lots ; viz., 1. THE TITHE RENT-CHARGES. 2. THE MANORS AND FARMS. 3. THE ADVOWSON. Particulars may be obtained of Messrs. Jones, Bateman, and Ben nett, solicitors, Lincoln's Inn ; at the Auction Mart; of Mr. John IVaddelow,Wbtttlesea, who will show the estates ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Wa'erloo-place, Pall-mall. Very IMPORTANT and VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, embracing the entire PARISH of ADDINGTON, free of Tithes and Land-tax, and almost of Poor-rates, with its spacious Mansion, excellent Manor for Game, the Advowson, and several first-rate Grazing and Dairy Farms, extending nearly to the town of Win slow, and only five miles from the county and borough town of Buckingham, distinguished as the family seat and domain of the late Hon. General Yore Poulett, forming a singt'larly eligible and solid investment for capital, in a proverbially rich and fine sporting country. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned to announce that the above remarkably valuable and truly important FREEHOLD ESTATE will be SOLD by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of England, on Timm- DAY, 24th of September (unless an acceptable offer shall be previ ously made by private treaty). It comprises the spacious and substan'ial MANSION OF AD DINGTON, with walled garden, capital stabling, &c., placed on a gentle elevation, nearly in the centre of one of the MOST FERTILE DOMAINS iu the county, embracing the entire parish, nearly encircled by a fine brook, and chiefly rich grazing and dairy land, the whole tithe free, and let to old respectable tenants at rents amounting to about 2,6001. 'per an num. The perpetual Advowson, with its parsonage and glebe, and the Manor, which is well stocked with game, appertain to the es tate. The timber is nearly all elm, a certain proof of the fertility of the soil. The high turnpike road from Aylesbury to Buckingham passes through the property, close to the town of Winslow, and it is within a very easy distance of the several markets of Buckingham, Bieester, Stony Stratford, &c. This description of grass land is unlikely to be affected I;,y any' chaiure as to Corn-laws or Tariffs, and the property therefore presents, with its peculiar and great local ad vantages, an indisputably fine and choice property for the Invest ment of money, wither most enjoyable domain for residence, being in a perfectly rani district, and in the centre of several packs of hounds. A station on the Buckinghamshire Railway will be very near. The property may be viewed by application to Mr. King, surveyor, Winslow, of whom particulars may be had ; also of Messrs. Walker and Gridley, solicitors, 5, Southampton-street; of Messrs. Karslake and Crealock, solicitors, Carlton Chambers, Regent-street ; and every information obtained of Messrs. Daniel Smith fu.d, Son, land agents and surveyors, in Waterbo-place, Pall-mall. The ESTATE of NEW PLACE, with its MANSION and famous TROUT FISHERY, close to ALBESFORD, Hants, about six miles from Winchester, and 18 from SOUTHAMPTON. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of England, on TUESDAY, Sept. 18, at Twelve o'clock (unless an acceptable offer shall be made by Private Treaty), the above valuably FREEHOLD PROPERTY; comprising the mansion of NEW PLACE, the prominent feature amidst the picturesque scenery on approaching the town of Alresford from Win chester, at present occupied by Lady Paxton, who will give early possession. The house stands elevated, sur rounded by well planted grounds, having an extensive and impor tant frontage upon the high road, from which it is screened by orna mental plantations. The estate comprises, In a most perfect and compact .ringrfence, about ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE ACRES, part very valuable water meadows, extending to and embracing the river, vhich bounds it on the lower or tit rth side for a mile, afford ing some' of tile beet troutliafing itt the 'County. It is it renittitably healthy and a famous sporting part of the country. ' • It may be viewed with cards, which, with particulars and litho graphic plans, may be had of Messrs. Jacob and Johnson's library, Winchester ; at the Hotels, Southampton ; at the Mart ; of Messrs. Dunn, Hopkins, and Carter, solicitors, Alresford ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall. CLAREMONT, NEAR SOUTHAMPTON. A delightfully situate and modern spacious VILLA, with beautifully planted 'grounds, Bce., the whole being Freehold, and within two miles of the town, and commanding grand views of the river, Isle of Wight, and the New Forest, w ith i mme di a t e pot sess i on . lIIESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are directed to OFFER for PUBLIC SALE, at the Mart, near the Bank of England, on FRIDAY, September 18, at Twelve, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, The above very desirable and beautifully situate FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, on a commanding elevated part of MILLBROOK, within a, short distance of the church, and only two miles from Southampton. The MANSION is modern, and contains rooms of very handsome dimensions, and ample large airy bed rooms, all finished with excellent taste and in a superior manner. The domestic offices are very convenient; the grounds, comprising about nine acres, are well laid out, and ornamentally planted. There is a productive walled garden, good stabling, and various out-offices, the whole very complete, and fit for instant possession. The estate may be viewed by application to Mr. Perkins, upholder, Southampton, of whom particulars may he had; also at the chief Hotels at Southampton; at the Auction Mart ; of Messrs. Coombs and Son, solicitors, .Dorehester ; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith an d Son, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, who are fully authorised to treat for the Sale. TO THE MUSICAL PUBLIC. This day is published, to be had gratis and postage free, A CATALOGUE of the lat es t MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS for the VOICE, and for all instruments. Every amateur and professor of music should not fail to procure a copy of this list of invaluable compositions for the voice, piano, organ, violin, flute, cornet, &c., as well as theoretical works. London :. published only by her Majesty's music -sellers, Messrs. R. Cocks and Co., 6, New Burlington-street. WINDSOR PORES r, vicinity of BRACKNELL and BINFIELD, and in the centre of the QUEEN'S HUNT, and within easy reach of Sir JOHN COPE'S FOXHOUNDS. ESSRS., DANIEL SMITH and SON will SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, near the Bank of Eng land, on the of October (unless acceptable offers shall be pre viously made by private contract), by direction of the Executors, The very desirable FREEHOLD SPORTING BOX, or COTTAGE, and late residence of Captain Coxwell, R.N., deceased, with well dressed pleasure grounds, good garden, three-stall stable, loose box, coach house, and eleven acres of rich pasture land, hi convenient well-timbered paddocks, attached. The house is airy, and com mands pleasant tbrest scenery. It has three best and three servants' bedrooms, and, though on a small scale, will be found replete with every comfort for a bachelor, or a small family. Also, in a separate lot, THE WEST-END PARK ESTATE, con sisting of nearly sixty acres of good park-like meadow and arable land, with the ancient mansion and offices (out of repair), and a good modern cottage, with walled garden, &c., attached. This estate Is copyhold of the Manor of Wargrave, but the measures for improving this tenure, which have lately received the sanction ot the Legislature, will no doubt, in a few years, render it equal to freehold. Particulars may be had, when the day of sale is fixed, at their Offices in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, and Windsor; of Messrs. Bloxam and Ellison, solicitors, 3, Lincoln's Inn-fields ; also at the Inns at Bracknell, Maidenhead, &c. ; at the Mercury Office, Read ing ; and at the Auction Mart. Porphyry and China Vases, Buhl Clocks, Furniture, Wines, &c., late the property of his Excellency Baron Dedel, deceased, removed from his resiaence, 25, Wilton Crescent, Beigrave-square. MESSRS. WOOLLAMS and CARPENTER will SELL by AUCTION, at the Rooms, 26, Conduit-street, on TUESDAY, 22d September next, at Twelve, by direction of the Ex ecutors, A small CELLAR of CHOICE WINES, consisting of Burgundy, Claret, Hock, Sherry, &c. ; a few bottles of Liqueurs ; a magnificent pair of Red Porphyry Vases, a smaller pair, a noble Oriental China Jar and Cover, Buhl Bracket Clocks. The Furniture comprises dressing tables, pier tables with marble slabs, Persian and other car pets, ottoman seat, elegant needlework screen in massive carved and gilt cheval frame, ladles' tambour work-(tames, drawing-boards, work-tables, &c. ; a deal painted press, kitchen requisites, &c. ; also a small quantity of useful plate and plated articles, servic e o f r i chly cut glass.' To be viewed on Monday preceding the sale. Catalogues may be had at the Auction-rooms, Conduit-street; at Garraway's ; and of Messrs. Woollams and Carpenter, auctioneers, 16, Old Burlington street. The wines may be tasted at the time of sale, and will be de. livered from the cellars, 25, Wilton-crescent, on Thursday, the 24th of September. FLAT PATENT LEVER WATCHES, Lon don-made, with the late improvement of placing the balance level with the other wheels of the watch, so as to render it fiat for the waistcoat pocket, with the detached escapement, capped and jewelled in four holes, hand to mark the seconds, hard enamel dial, maintaining power to continue the action of the watch while wind ing, are offered in silver engine -turned cases, price six guineas each, or hunting cases six and a half guineas. An undertaking is given, with fixed terms on which the watches will always receive at tention. T. COX sAvortY and CO., Watchmakers, Jewellers, &c., 47, Cornhtll (seven doors from Gracechurch-street), London. N.B. Second-hand Watches puchased in exchange. B URGESS' ESSENCE of ANCHOVIE Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps,London JOHN BURGESS and SON, being apprised of the numerous en", deavours made by many persons to impose a spurious article fOr their make, feel it incumbent on them to request the attention of the public, in purchasing what they conceive to be the original to ob serve the Name and Address correspond with the above. The genes ral appearance of the spurious descriptions will deceive the un guarded ; and, for their detection, J. B. and Son, submit the following cautions:—Some are in appearance at first sight, " the genuine," but .withoat :ulnas or address ; , some " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies," and others " Burgiss's;" and many more without address. jolo. Burgess and Son, having been many years honoured with such dis tinguished approbation, feel every sentiment of respect towards the public, and earnestly solicit them to inspect the labels previous to purchasing what they conceive to be of their make, which they hope will prevent many disappointments. BURGESS' NEW SAUCE, for general purposes, having given s uc h treat satisfaction, continues to be prepared by them, and is recom mended as a most useful and convenient sauce ; will keep good i n all climates. Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-Steps, London'. The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse, REMOVAL. DR. CULVERWELL has REMOVED to No. 10, ARGYLL-PLACE.: EGENT-STREET, (leading to Great Marlborough-street,) where he may be consulted, as usual, Daily till Three, and in the Evening from Seven till Nine ; and where else his several publications, of which entirely new and en larged editions have recently been published, may be obtained. SAINT PANCRAS, MIDDLESEX. CONTRACTS. The DIRECTORS of the POOR of the said parish will MEET at St. Pancras Workhouse on TUESDAY, the 29th day of September instant. at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, to receive TENDERS, and to CONTRACT with some person or persons for the supply of Bread, Butchers' Meat, Butter and Cheese, and Potatoes, for the ensuing six months. Tenders, sealed and properly endorsed, to be sent in not later than the above hour ; and some person will be required to attend on behalf of each tender. Forms of tender may be had at the Workhouse. By order of the Directors, JOHN M'GAHEY, Clerk. 1, Gordon-street, Gordon-square, Sept. 12, 1846. MR. DICKENS'S NEW WORK. D EALINGS with the FIRM of DOMBEY and SON. Country Booksellers may be supplied with PROSPECTUSES of the above Publication, by applying to their respective London Agents. Whitefriars, September 12, 1846. PRICE EIGHTPENCE-lIALFPENNY. THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL. Part VIII., for SEPTEMBER, contains : ENGRAVINGS. Haydon's Dentatus. - r Joshua Reynold's Infant Hercules. Portrait of Fat her Mathow, with Memoir, by William Howitt. Scott Memorial, Edinburgh. Faust and Margaret, by Scheirer. ORIGINAL PAPERS. Harriet Martineau's Survey from the Mountain, Lake and Moan thin Holydays, and Household Education. The Kars of the Cape of Good Hope, by G. C. Munro. Story of a Penny, by Mary Leman (Allies. William Howitt on Flogging ; on Grey, the Author of the Railway System; and the Robber Band at Tusculum. Mademoiselle Rachel, by Angus B. Reach. The Birmingham Athenic Institute. Life in New South Wales. Ragged Schools of Liverpool. Life of a Sailor, by Franklin Fox. Music—Part Singing, by H, F. Chorley. Democracy in Europe, by J. Mazzini ; No. 1. Poems, Tales, Essays, &c., by H. F. Chorley, R. H. Horne, Richard Howitt, Mary Howitt, Thomas Campion, Caroline A. White, &c. Re. In preparation, Portraits of and Papers on Lloyd, Garrison, Charles Knight, W. C. Macready, W. J. Fox, Re. London : People's Journal Office, 69, Fleet-street. Sold by all Booksellers and Newsmen. BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. SOUTHAMPTON, SATURDAY. — Lastrtight the associa tion met in rather considerable numbers to hear Pro fessor Owen discourse on the fossil niammalia of the British islands. The earliest formation (he said) in which the remains of mammalian quadrupeds were found was the oolitic ; here were little insectiverous quadru peds, warm-blooded and quick-breathing, and the cor responding animals were to be found now in Australia, nearly at our antipodes. The various formations and deposits above the oolitic was then described ; and the discourse was occupied with one of these, in which were to bo seen a number of great fresh-water deposits, showing that at one period we had a series of mammalian forms very considerably surpassing anything we have now. For instance, a species of elephant nearly double the size of the largest elephant of Ceylon, a rhinoceros with two horns, a hippopotamus quite as large as that of Africa, and a deer with antlers whose extreme points were sometimes nine or ten feet from each other. We had, in the period in question ' a large species of reindeer and a little roebu c k. We had three species of wild ox, one a bison or bonassus of enormous structure, another with horns a yard or a yard and a half long, and a third with very short horns. There was evidence that all these had continued to exist in Europe within the historical period, and some of our ancient stories of battles with dun cows might have re ference to these. There was also a feline animal of equal size with any lion or tiger, but with canine teeth of the most destructive form. There were the remains of bears surpassing in size the great grissly bear of the Rocky Mountains of North America; a species of hyena was also found in caverns. In considering the question how these quadrupeds came to this island, the geologists had arrived at the conviction that the separation between England and the continent had been a comparatively recent affair, compared at least with the period when so enormous a mammalian class existed in this island. These could not be the remains of animals brought here from tropical climes by some great torrent; that notion was contradicted by their enormous numbers, the integrity of their bones, the wearing away of the floor of the caves they inhabited, the crushed bones and teeth of heedless young creatures dragged into these caves, and other like reasons; there were hundreds of antlers, not water-worn, and which must have been shed by living deer. There were many signs of the former union of England and France; England once had bears and wolves like France, and the bones of the extinct animals in both countries agreed. Sir R. Munenrsow, the President, at the conclusion of the Professor's discourse, expressed a hope that the meeting would be favoured with the opinion of Dr. Buckland, the great wizard of thicaves, the necromancer of all animals. _ The Dean of WESTMINSTER objected to the discussion of points of difference before an inexperienced and un learned audience. He would rather refer to the con firmation now given to what he stated twenty-fire yeari ago, and for which he was then deemed almost an auda cious liar.—(A laugh.) That there were British ele phants (more in that very county than the members of the British Association), and rhinoceroses, and hippo potami, the aboriginal inhabitants of this country, the predecessors of landowners and farmers—(Laughter)— these, to use a fashionable ph rase , were " grea t f acts ." —(A laugh.) But how did these strange gentlemen find their way into this now civilised and happy country ? Whence came the bears and hyenas of thecaves of York shire, whose gambols had polished the sedilia upon which they amused themselves with disporting ? On that point geologists differed wide as the antipodes. But looking at the extremely insignificant depth of the chan nel which divided us from the Continent, the greatest depth between Dover and Calais being only the height of the tower of Magdalen College, Oxford, the slightest disruption might have made that difference in depth. In that slight trough of the sea there might have been dry sands. At all events, the animals in question must have lived and died here. Mr. LYELL remarked, that not only was this planet inhabited for ages by a succession of plants and animals, now extinct, before man came upon the stage;.but that even of those species now contemporary with man a great number existed for ages before the era when we had reason to suppose that the human race began. Mr. BULLAR suggested that a part of the audience might find it wise to apply to this subject Paley's coun sel, not to suffer what we do know to be disturbed by what we do not. Sir R. MURCHISON observed, that Professor Porch hammer had promised the society a paper on sea-water currents, and perhaps he would open the Straits of Dover question. What he would pronounce upon it could at present only be conjectured; " but added Sir Roderick, " I have heard say there is a tradition that there was a prince of his country with whom a Queen of England fell in love, and that this Danish prince being refused to her in marriage, she cut a trench which separated this country from the continent."—(Laughter.) The proceedings of yesterday then terminated. This morning's list of business for the day announced meetings in four of the sections, but only one section met in fact—the Statistical. A paper by Mr. Wigglesvorth, on the mortality of children, was first read. This gentleman reported that he had sent out a circular headed " Family EXperience," and had obtained from 1,987 families returns of various particulars; the persons thus applied to were of all sorts, from the higher professional man down to the chimney sweeper. From these returns tables had been framed of the number of deaths at each age, with the cause of death. Of the 10,076 children accounted for in these I nearly half o f t h e d eat h s under one ye ar o ld. Conta gious, returns, s i en , pgi 2d among 3 mm 9 1 7 c7 d i a e n d d underen chi l dre n dem2i e 1 nervous system, and respiratory diseases, were found to be the diseases most fatal to young children. The cases in which the first child was . reported a son were 618 • those in which it was a daught er, 588. A return ha d also been obtained from . the Foundling Hospital. In 67 3 than among c hild ren o f t h e years, ending with 1844, it had a d mitted 2,975 children 1,54 females; the morta li ty among them was 5 maes much hnd greater 1,4° same age in families ; it was gre a t est in January and October. ml A table by Mr. Howard, entitled " The contrast be tween plate-glass making in 1846 and 1827," was next read. It showed the price of materials used at each of those periods, the method adopted, quantity produced, profit, price, and demand. It was stated, in a conversa tion which followed, that our manufacturers were unable to keep pace with the demand at present; but as soon as they overtook it, importation would probably cease, and we should export this article. The great demand for it had hitherto deprived the public of the full benefit of th e reduction of duty, the price being thus kept up ; but plate-glass was rapidly being aubstituted for common glass in windows • in the week after the l a t e h a il- s t orm the demand for plate-glass in London was treble that of any previous week. Lieutenant-Colonel SYKES read a number of returns on the subject of the administration of civil and crimi nal justice in India. About fifteen years ago the natives who had been only assessors, or assistants in the Indian courts, were allowed to -be judges; and the object of these returns was to show the effect of that change. It appeared that there were fewer appeals from the deci• stouts of native judges than there had been from the English; about one-sixth of the decisions now were ap pealed from, and they were generally modified or re versed in about one-third of the appeals. The time a suit occupied had also diminished; a suit in the court which corresponded to our Chancery commonly occu pied a year and seven months when the average was struck in 1841, but only one year in 1844; in the in ferior courts the period had been reduced from seven months to five, and in others'from five to four. About 98 per cent. of this judicial labour was now performed by natives; the pleaders also were natives, and the lan guage of the country was used. It was generally sup. posed in England that the land -tax, the chief tax of India, ruined numbers of the people; but in the whole Bombay presidency, in 1843, there were but five per sons in gaol for non-payment of it, and in 1844 only two. In the criminal courts the returns showed that the sen tences were gradually diminishing in severity; in the Bengal presidency there were but twenty-six sentences of death in 1834. In some cases an appeal was allowed to the criminal, and in ninety cases in the Bombay pre sidency in one year the sentence was annulled; in fifty eight cases the sentence was banishment from the dis trict, or county as we should say. The improvement in the administration of justice had arisen from the diffu sion of education and knowledge among the people. A report of the committee on the statistics of sickness and mortality is York was then read. It comprised a period of a year and a half. It stated that ten per cent. of the persons who died there in that period had been attended by no medical man in their last illness. The hour of death had been ascertained in 67 cases. It ap peared that where the chances seemed equal death might occur at any hour between ten o'clock in the morning and ten o'clock at night, the probability i as found to be three to two that death would occur between four o'clock and ten o'clock P.m. rather than between ten o' c l oc k a.m. and four o'clock P.M. Death occurred more fre quently in the morning hour between nine and ten o'clock than in the evening hour between nine and t en o ' c l oc k, in the proportion o 9} to 5. Comparing the two morn ing and evening hours of four to five o'clock and nine to ten o'clock, the two morning hours (in their number of deaths) were to the two evening in the proportion of thirteen to eight. In some conversation which followed it was noticed that in a sick room, when the patient was not likely to live many hours, it was very common at sea- ports to hear the question asked, " When does the tide turn ?" the popular opinion being that that was an hour when death was likely to take place. The section (which then consisted of five persons) agreed that there was most likely " something in this.' The sitting then terminated. Although the statistical section met this morning, al most all the members of the Association were absent from the town on various expeditions. A party went to visit the gardens of the Dean of Winchester, and take luncheon with him at Bishopstoke Rectory. A dredging party crossed the water, and set to work on the coast of the Isle of Wight after their peculiar taste. The great body, about 250, went round that island in a steam vessel, with a view to observe the geological formations and deposits exposed by the cliffs and chasms there. The day was splendid, the party were in high spirits, and the Lady de Saumarez made an admirable floating lecture-room. On leaving Southampton Water, the vessel bent her course towards the east, and the Presi dent, Captain Ibbetson, and Mr. Prestwich, occupied themselves in explaining to the company the geological character of the coast—a subject which is to be specifi cally discoursed upon by Coptain Ibbetson on Tuesday. Sir J. Herschel, Sir H. de la Beche, and others, took part in the conversation. At Black Gang Chine, at the back of the island, the vessel anchored, and a great number landed and examined the cliffs, which there pre sent a very wild and picturesque appearance. Here was found Dr. Buckland, who had crossed the island from Cowes; but if the Dean thought to avoid the voyage al together, he was mistaken, for some of those who had landed laid violent hands on him, and soon stowed him safely in the steamer. A bag which he had with him was, naturally enough, supposed to contain geological specimens, and the doctor was pressed to exhibit its con tents; it turned out, however, that he had been provid ing for the body, and not for the mind, the first article drawn from the repertory being a brandy flask, and the second a crab. At Alum Bay the voyagers again went on shore, and dispersed like ants, upon a hillock, in search of specimens," working lustily with their ham mers and chisels as if they would peck some spots to pieces ; the canvass and leathern bags of a hundred geo logists were filled with spoils. On re-embarking the thanks of the whole company were voted to the gentle men who had been their instructors during the day. Mr. Drew (a member of the local committee) took occa sion to contradict a report which had gone abroad that the South-Western Steam Company had given the use of the steamer for the day. The vessel then steered up the Solent, and arrived at Southampton about half-past nine o'clock in the evening, having been absent fourteen hours. A conversational soiree had been advertised by the as sociation to take place at 8 o'clock, and scion after that hour 80 or 100 ladies and gentlemen assembled in the Victoria-rooms. Unfortunately, ',however, there was no one to preside, or ;to start conversation, and bind the company into one, and the various parties that arrived continued for a couple of hours in almost private chat inter se, several unhappy persons sitting or standing alone, and wondering when the business would begin. At 10 o'clock it was whispered about the room that the steam-vessel from the Isle of Wight had arrived, but that the President had gone home for the night. The company then concluded that they had had the " conversational soirée," and began to slip away by twos and threes ; by 11 o'clock the room was empty. On Moi day Prince Albert is expected to visit the sec tions ; respecting which I must say that their being situated in five different parts of the town, and all in operation at once, creates a good Veal of difficulty and inconvenience. As it is doubtful whether the potato discussion will be resumed, it may be well to add that a number of speculations on the cause of the disease were broached yesterday, but no conclusion was arrived at. Some at • tributed the disease to the rupture of the vessels, occasioned by frost or sudden growth ; and after a long discussion between Dr. Buckland, Dr. Daubeny, Professor Playfair, and others, on the question whether atmospheric influence or a peculiar miasma could be the cause, Mr. SOLLY stated that he felt convinced no one could at present explain what it really was. Several gentlemen recommended that potatoes be raised from seed in future. Dr. BUCKLAND said, the only remedy he knew was the following :—The instant the extremity of the leaf is attacked, mow down the whole to the ground, and burn it, to give the tuber a chance of escape. Leave the tubers in the ground till the first dry days of August, then take them up, pick out the infected, and pack the rest in dry straw, not touching one another. A member suggested that the stalk should be pulled up, and not merely mowed ; the disease existed very low down. So much doubt had been thrown upon every theory by the time Mr. Solly spoke, that his remark was very generally cheered.— Times. COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen and Prince Albert rode on horseback on Friday afternoon in the pleasure grounds of Osborne House. Lord and Lady Robert Grosvenor had the honour of joining the royal circle at Osborne House, at dinner, on Friday evening. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, took their accustomed walks and rides on Saturday forenoon. Her Royal Highness the Princess Helena was taken an airing. The royal children went to the beach yesterday morning. Her Majesty and Prince Albert, and the ladies and gentlemen of the royal suite, attended Divine service yesterday morning in Whippingham Church. • Her Royal Highness the Princess of Prussia arrived in town on Saturday morning, attended by the Countess Haack, the Earl of Denbigh, and Baron Witzleben, from Cashiobury Park, Herts, the residence of her Majesty the Queen Dowager. The Princess was received at the Euston-square tefrnintis by his Excellency the Prussian Minister and Count Puckler. her Royal Highness, attended by her suite, proceeded to visit and inspect Westminster Abbey, the new Palace at Westminster, and Westminster Hall. Her Royal highness afterwards went id the residence of the Prussian Minister on Carlton Hot29-terrace, where a dejettney' *as serted. The Princess, attended by her sttite, left town shortly before six o'clock, travelling by the tondott and North Western Railway . , on her return to Cashiobury Park. Their . Iloyal HighndSgea the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Hereditary Gralid Duke and Grand Duchess of Mccklenburg-Strelitz, returned td town on Saturday, from a visit to her Majesty the Quern Dowager, at Cashiobury Park, Herts. Their Royal Highnesses proceeded to itew in the afternoon, Mr. John Thornton, Deputy Chairman of the Stamps and Taxes, had an interview with the Chancellor of the Ekthequer an Saturday. Colonel Maberley had also an interview with the Rigbt Hon, Gentleman. Earl Grey left town on Saturday afternoon, on a visit to Lord Langdale, at his residence Templeton house, Roehampton. The Earl of Clarendon returned on Friday evening to his residence, Grove-park, Herts. The Right Hon. Sir George Grey left town on Sa turday afternoon for Tunbridge Wells. The Marquis of Anglesey attended Divine service yesterday in the Chapel Royal, St. James's. The Ser mon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Bradford. The prayers were read by the Rev. T. Helmore, and the Lessons by the Rev. G. H. Repton. The Anthem was "We will rejoice," (Croft.) Mr. Tune presided at the organ. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PORTSMOUTH, SUNDAY.-M. Dumont, a member of the French Cabinet (Minister of Public Works), and suite, arrived at this port yesterday, by the 11 o'clock train, on a visit of inspection. Lieutenant Rawstorne received his Excellency, and conducted the party to the Victory, having seen which they left for the Victoria and Albert royal yacht, whence they proceeded to the dockyard, and, having been shown the most interesting features therein, they returned to London by special train at half-past four o'clock. Lieutenant Rawstorne received the warm thanks of the Minister for his polite and courteous attention. The whole party appeared much pleased with the objects they had visited and the attention paid to them. The Raven cutter, Lieutenant Commanding John Stephens, sailed late on Friday evening on her return to Sheerness, taking supenumeraries and passengers for that port and Chatham. The Bulldog, 6, steam sloop, Commander Davis, ar rived from Chatham yesterday morning, and came into the harbour in the course of the day. She is a fine bold-looki )g vessel of the Stromboli class, but 100 tons larger, and having engines of nearly double her power. She mounts two large pivot shell guns, and four broad side guns, long 32-pounders. Three companies of the 74th Highlanders, with the head-quarters of the regiment, embarked yesterday morning on board the Gladiator steam-frigate, Captain John Robb, at the dockyard. As soon as the troops and baggage were on board, the vessel hauled off, and the steam being previously up, proceeded to Spithead, where she lay for a short time to take on board her pOwder. and then sailed for Leith. There are two companies of this fine corps still here, which will, it is supposed, await the return of the Scourge from the Shetland Islands. The Black Eagle Admiralty steam-yacht, sailed early yesterday morning for Woolwich, pursuant to Admiralty orders received the previous nic , ht. The Ajax, 74, is progressing fast towards completion for a steam guard-ship for this port, and will, we are informed be undocked at Cowes next spring tide. Yes terday week the surveyor of the navy inspected her; Mr. Smith, the inventor of the screw propeller, has also visited the Ajax officially. She will h ave th e following armament:—one 56-pounder, 85 cwt., and two 8-inch mortars of 65 cwt. each, on the quarter-deck; one 56- pounder, of 85 cwt., on the forecastle; twenty-six 32- pounders of 42 cwt. each, on the upper deck; and twenty-six 42-pounders of 66 cwt. each on the lower deck. Total, fifty-six heavy guns. The Apollo troop ship, Commander Radcliffe, ar rived at Monte Video on the 24th of June, to embark the 45th Regiment fur the Cape of Good Hope. The Gorgon steam-frigate, Commander Crouch, and the Firebrand steam-frigate, Captain Hope, arrived at Monte Video from the Parana on the 12th of June. The Alarm, 26, Captain Frankla7nd, sailed from Hali fax for Port Royal, Jamaica, on the sth of August. Mr. Stiles, clerk of the Alarm, had gone into the Belleisle, 72 ; and Mr. Harris, assistant clerk, had been made clerk of the Alarm. The Kingfisher, 12, Commander Brown, arrived at St. Helena, from the west coast of Africa station, on the 12th of July, for water, &c. The Thunderbolt steam-sloop, Commander Boyle, was in Simon's Bay, Cape of Good Hope. on the 17th of June. A letter from her, dated Table-bay, the 10th, says, " The Kafirs are anything but a despicable enemy. The last accounts from the frontier were more satisfac tory, as we had not lost any more waggons, and the Kafirs had been defeated, but walked off in their retreat with 4,000 head of cattle. Indeed, as far as we can judge here little energy has been displayed by our people, and the colony is fast verging on ruin ; credit is at so low an ebb that bills cannot be cashed under 10 per cent. discount. We remain here (Table-bay) about four days longer, when the last of the Burgher force will be dispatched to Algoa-bay, and we shall re-embark the President's men and our marines and return to Simon's bay. The Carysfort, 26, Captain Seymour, with the Go vernor of New Zealand on board; the Scout, 16, Com mander Loring; and the Snake, 12, Commander T. B. Brown, are in Simon's-bay, with a French frigate. Lieut. Boys has broken his arm." Sir William Burnett, M.D., K.C.H., F.R.S., Director- General of the Medical Department of the Navy, arrived at Haslar Hospital on Friday, on an official visit to that institution. PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 12.—Her Majesty's brig Hound arrived from Portsmouth on the 10th, and sailed on the th with supernumeraries for the coast of Africa. Her Maj;;sty's - steam-vessel Rhadamanthus, Master Commander Thomas Laen, arrived on the 10th from Ire land, and took on board the remaining part of the 55th Regiment yesterday (the 11th), and sailed for the Cove of Cork. His Imperial Russian Majesty's corvette Abo, Captain Nordman, came in this morning from Naples, where she conveyed some valuable presents from his Imperial Ma jesty the Emperor of all the Russia& to his Majesty the King of Naples. .The Abo sails again to-morrow morning. _ _ _ DEVONPORT, SEPT. 12. Yesterday morning the Earl of Auckland and the other Lords of the Admiralty at Moorshead's Royal Hotel, were visited by Admiral Sir John West, K.C.8., Port Admiral ; Rear-Admiral Sir S. Pym, C 8., Admiral Superintendent ; Mr. Black more, the Mayor of Devenport, and other official per sonages. The First Lord granted a levee to a number of naval officers, after which the Board inspected the dockyard, the ships constructing therein, and the new works at Morice Town. Subsequently, in company with Captain Superintendent Sir Thomas Fellowes, C. 8., they visited the Royal William Victualling-yard at Stonehope. In the evening their Lordships dined with Admiral Sir John West, at his official residence, Admiralty House, Mount Wise. The party consisted of the Right Hon. the Earl of Auckland, First Lord of the Admiralty; Admiral Sir C. Adam and Captain Berkeley, Lords of the Admiralty ; Captain Brandreth, R.E., Civil En gineer to the Board ; Captain Eden, Private Secretary to Lord Auckland ; the Hon. G. H. Ward, Secretary to the Admiralty ; Admiral Sir John West, Port Admiral, Lady West, and Miss West ; the Earl and Countess Morley ; the Hon. General and Mrs. Henry Murray ; Lady Leke and the Misses Leeke ; Admiral Sir S. Pym and Mrs. Drake ; Captain Sir Thomas Fellowes ; Cap tain M. 11. Dixon ; Colonel Aslett, R.N. ; Dr. Arm strong, of the Royal Navy Hospital ; and Mr. J. Smith, Private Secretary to the Port Admiral. This afternoon the First Lord will lay the foundation or key-stone to the inverted arch which forms the western entrance to the lock of the south basin. In preparing for this dock, an excation has been made 43 feet deep; it will, when completed, form a lock or dock 360 feet long and 80 feet wide, within which a further excavation will be made for a basin 600 feet by 500 feet. The foundation-stone is a rectangular block of granite from the Par quarries, near Fowey, 12 feet 10 inches long, 3 feet 6 inches deep, and 2 feet 7 inches wide, weighing 9 tons. Underneath it will be deposited the usual coins of the realms, &c., which deposit will be covered by a brass plate, bearing the following inserip. tion " This Stone was laid by the Right Hon. The Earl of Auckland, G.C.8., First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty, on the 12th Sept., 1846 ; Being the Foundation-stone of the new Establishment for the Manufacture and Repair of Machinery for her Majesty's Steam-ships of War; Designed and commenced in the year,_ 1844 under the:Orders of the Right Hon. The Earl of Haddington, K.C.8., First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty. Captain Brandreth, R.E., F.R.S., Director-in-Chief of the Works. Captain Burgmann, R.E„ Resident Director of the Works. George Baker and Son, Contractors." The whole site to be occupied by the new works is 74} scrag, and it is intended as a yard for the construc tion, repairing, and use of the steam navy. The first spade was put in on the 19th of November, 1844, for the foundation of the offices for the clerks of the works ; and on the 30th of January, 1846, the first pile, called the dolphin or guide pile, was driven. Mr. Nasmyth's valuable invention, the tilt hammer, has been successfully employed in driving the piles. This enormous machine is worked by steam power. It was on the sth of Fe bruary in the present year that the first engine was put to work, and so rapid has been the progress, that the dam of 1,600 feet, the greatest length ever before at tempted, and in which there is no less than 8,000 loads of timber, was completed in a few months—which, by the old plan, would have taken years. Besides this saving of time, there has been also a large saving of expense, yet the cost of the dam and its contingent risks exceeded 130,0001. Up to the last week nearly 150,000 cubic yards bad been excavated ; and, to the 31st of August, nearly 207,000 cubic feet of granite and nearly 350,000 cubic feet of limestone had been delivered on the works. Messrs. Baker, the contractors, have made arrange ments, on the conclusion of the ceremony, to entertain the Lords of the Admiralty and a company of 200 ladies and gentlemen at an elegant dejeuner. The workmen, to the number of nearly 800, dine under an extensive tent formed in the shape of the letter "V" at the northern part of the works. The Admiralty will be entertained in the extensive model-lofts. DIVISION OF PROFITS. The remarkable success and Increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a fourth bonus, varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each Policy effected on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. H bat cn Assured "I Bonus Bonus In A ssa y ed 6 14 El Premium. 2 - added. Cash. E,; '6' V 5= 0 . Borrow. • .4 4s: d. GO. 1000 3 4 1837 1838 1839 1840 1841 1 £21715 I'XlOO 011 ! 192 3 0 87 1 4' 165 11 10 74 '1 9 116 7 6 54 0 101 11l 6 8, 49 10 43 £l6 0 4 1 X445 0 0 13 10 2: 395 11 1 11 3 11 346 2 3 718 10 296 13 4 710 4! 247 4 5 CLARKE'S PATENT NURSERY LAMP, This Lamp burns the Patent Lamp Mortars, and will be round in valuable, not only in the nursery but in the bachelor's•room ; it will keep hot a quart of water, or a pint of food and a pint of water, at an expense of one halfpenny'for six hours, besides serving as an ex cellent night light. It Is entirely free from smell or smoke, and may be carried about with perfect safety. • CLARKE'S PATENT ALBANY LIGHTS, with metallic bottoms, will consume all the material, and are warranted not to ignite the wrapper, at one-third the price of Wax Mortars. Sold by John Blackburn, 19, Bedford -street, Covent-garden, London WANTS- S U PP L I E D. I- WANT A HAT ! I.want a Hat ! and off 111 start For MOSES' celebrated Mart, Since I have often heard it said, That Hats from MOSES "go a-head." I WANT A COAT. I want a Coat, whose charming style Makes all with admiration smile ; And, therefore, I at once will search Fbr MOSES, facing Aldgate Church. I WANT A VEST. I want a Vest—a well-made Vest, With quality the very best ; And, therefore, I shall purchase one Of, you know whom—E. M. and SON. I WANT A PAIR OF TROWSERS. I want a pair of trowsers, made Better than any In the trade ; And as I want them cheap as well, I'll try what Messrs. MOSES sell. Yes ; I will hie where crowds have hied, And have my various "wanta supplied." —LIST OF PRICES. READY ILADZ. X s. d. Tweed Taglion' ....... 0 7 6 Che:tertield and i7odrington Taglionts ........ •• • • .... 0 18 6 Summer Coats in every description and make, including the registered Coat ................... ..... 1 2 0 Blouses in every material ..........from 0 2 3 Splendid pattern Summer Vests ••••.• •• •• 0 2 3 Cashmere and Fers'•an ditto, in endless variety - 0 4 6 Black and Fancy Satin, ditto ••••• • • • • •,r •• • 0 6 0 0 4 6 Black, • • • • 0 9 6 Dress Ccats .. •• • • t rock ditto • • • • • • • • • • • • . . MADE TO MEASURE. • Coats, of every material adapted for the season, in any variety of style and fashion, to order ----from 0 16 0 ,Quilting Vests, 6s. 6d. each, or three for ..... Cashmere ditto, in every variety of pattern .......... 0 8 6 Satin ditto, plain and fancy ...... ~.......... 'Ditto, Cloth or Cashmere ditto •••• • • • • .... •• • • -Ditto. Black Single-milled ditto .............. ••.. • • 0 13 6 Spring Trousers, in every pattern. ......... • Single-milled and Albert Victoria ditto • • ...... ••• • • • 0 19 0 Rest Slack Dress ..... Dross Coats • • • • • ....... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ..... • • • • • ,- 1 12 0 Ditto, best manufactured 2 15 0 Frock Coats Ditto, best manufactured .. ••••. • • • • • ••••••• • • • • • • 3 3 0 Mourning, to any extent, at five minutes notice. Any article Purchased or made to measure, if not approved of, will be immediately exchanged, or the money returned. Observe—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollen Drapers, Hat. tars, Clothiers,. Outfitters, .and.general Warehousemen, regret to be •bliged lo.guarsi the public against imposition, but, having learned that the untradesmanlike falsehood of being connected with them," or it's the same coneern, has been resorted to in many in stances; and for obvious Teasens,•they nave no comlexion with any other house in or out of London. And those who desire 'genuine Cheap Clothing should, to prevent lisappointment, call at or send to the Minories, and Aldgate, City, London. MOSES and SON. Tailors. Woollen Drapers, Hatters, Hosiers, and Outfitters, Nos. 154, 155, 156, 157, llinories, and 83. 84, 85, and BG,•Aldgate, City, London. - NoTice.—The entrance to the Bespoke Department is at 84, Aldgatc. .No hus , ness transacted at this Establishment from sunset on Friday evening till sunset on Saturday evening, when it is resumed at twelve o'clock LA.DIES TRAVELLING, Visiting the Sea Coast, or otherwise exposed to . the scorching rays of the Sun, will find 111 OWLAND'B_ KALYDOIi a most refreshin g ILL preparation for the Complexion, dispelling the cloud of lan guor and relaxation, allti3 - ing all heat and Irritability, and immedi ately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity of the Skin. The numerous varieties of Cutaneous Eruptions, Sun burn, Freckles, Tan, and Discolouratiens, are pleasingly eradicated by the'lCalydor, and the skin rendered delicately soft and clear. Its purifying and refreshing properties,have obtained its exclusive selec • Son by the Court and 4he Royal Family, of 9reat,Britain, and those of the Continent of Europe, together with the " elite" of the Aris tocracy and " Mato Volee," from the sultry climes of. India, and the prawing-rooms of Oalcutta and Madras; to the frozen realms of the Czar and the Salons of St. -Petersburgh and Moscow.—Price 45. 6d. and St. 6d. per bottle. • *,,*•Beware of .spurious " Kalydors containing mineral astrin gents utterly . ruinous to the complexion, and which, by their repel -ant action, endanger health. The" only genuine ~.has th© words ROWL ICALTDOR"' on the' wrapper, and A. ROWLAND and SON', 20; Hatton.garden, als2 • engraved (by desire of the Hon. Commissioners) on the,:f , veßiment Stamp affixed on each bottle. Bold •by. -the .preprietors, f . • -by respectable Chemists and Per t Oraitre. War " SAgydfxs are frtiudalOut Cbuntttleitai PROMOTION. Oliver Thomas Miller, Assistant-Surgeon, Vindictive, to be surgeon to the Vesuvius. APPOINTMENTS. James B. West, Lieutenant, to the America. William Shippard, Commander, seniority, Aug. 12, 1812, to be retired Captain. Timothy W. Sulivan, Second Master, to the Victoria And Albert. 24)bert J. C. Grant, Master-Assistant, to the Caledonia. wOana Mackay, Clerk's-Assistant, to the Thunder. Dav i d partridge, Acting First Engineer, to the Glaator. ,Second Engineer George , to the Bulldog. Alercanrkiirwe, First Engineer, to the William and Mary. George Kaye, First Engineer, to the William and Mary. Edw,„,rd Deely, Second Engineer, to the William and Mar)". Robert Allen, Second Engineer, to the William and Mary. George V. Putt, Second Engineer, to the William and Mary. DEATH OF TEL 9 last flight at his residence in Portlanclq. BISIIOP OF ST. 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