The Sun. — London, England, 1846-08-18 00:00:00

DREADFUL HAIL-STORM, T a PUBLIC iNIEETTNG, held at the LON- A .0, TAVAT.RN, Bishops's:ate-street, the 17th AVonsT, 1846, It ilighuess the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., in the chair, wee Moved by J. AxiXtirr, Esq. ; seconded by W. T. lairs,Lsq:; "The tl and carried unanimously,- cu m strtre l'sses which the nurserymen, florists, and gar _ era in thn neighhourhogd of the metropolis, sustained in cones ef the dreadful hail-storm on the Ist day of August instant. call for our warmest sympathy, and demand all ourefforts to alleviate It distres s oceasione , i thereby. " 4 ' MS moved by J. CooX. Esq. ; seconded by R. Su.non, Esq., and " carried unanimously— leor a publi c subscription be now commenced, and a fund raised t r the relief of the su ff er , rs. " was Moven by M. SANGSTER, Esq., seconded by W. Tasusa, Esq., and carried unanimously— " Th at Messrs. Barclay and Co., Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and alest,rs. Jones Lo;.d and Co.. Messrs. Scott and Co.. and Messrs. It ' N 7,, na a nd Son, hank ers, b e required to receive subscriptions. " - a 5 moved by .W. A. COOMBE, Esq., seconded by ROBERT HUD " SON E.(' and carried unanimously— gurerT.,h,at James dook, " Esq., of Mincing-lane, be appointed trea- It Was moved by Captain LAMONT, seconded by Roam' WuEncn, r Esq., and caried unanimous— " That the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor ly Benjamin Hawes, Esq., M.P. John Albiutt, Esq., Clapham W. T. Mt, Esq., M.D., Newington J. F. Young, Esq., M.D., Kennington John Bright, Esq., Brixton-hill J. Betharn, Esq , Brixton James Coppock, Esq., Cleveland-row J. Chapman, Esq., North Brixton William Davis, Esq., St. Paul's-churchyard J. E. Hadow, Esq., Mincing-lane G. Jetfs, Esq. Kennington-oval T. J. Pring, Esq , Kennington-common M. Sangster, Esq., Park-road, Stockwell Sandilands, Esq.. South Lambeth It. Seldon, Esq., Leadenhall-street And Wm. Trahar, Esq., Whitehall-yard, a c ermnittee, with power to add to their number; by any of whom 14bse rintions will be thankfully received." ~ .T h e thanks o f th e meeting were given to the Right Hon. the Lord IlaYer, for his ki n d ness in attending. the meeting, and to his Royal tghtless the Duk e o f C am b r id ge, f or h i s ki ndness and sympathy the objects of the meeting, and for his condescension' in taking the chair. tb Sub scriptions will be received by any of the above-named Bankers, e Treasurer, the Committee, or Secretaries. . 1, T. NEVILLE, Ebenezer /louse, Peckham,/ R. CUTLER, 97, Farringdon-street, Hon. Secretaries. Co mmittee-room, Horns Tavern, Kennington. „ T he following Subscriptions we r e announce d a t th e M eet i ng : The Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge - - £2l 0 'ae Right Hen. the Lord Mayor Proprietors of the Gardeners' Chronicle - - _ries ohn Cook, Esq. - - - - - -10 10 Allnutt, Esq. - - - - - - - - 10 10 Messrs. J. A. Henderson and Company - - - -10 10 Messrs. Batt and Rutley - - - - 10 10 J. Saint', Esq., Dalston - ----- lO 0 Benj. Hawes, Esq., M.T lO 0 W. S. Scholey, Esq- , Ro be, y Esq. Bert Coom ßarcla, Esq, b tes srs. Lawson and Son, Edinburg 5 5 h lessn .._4o,..actsscl.rst.Hßuodostohila:EidsciS.on,:lialn...burgi-..1 William Trahar, Esq. _ arnes Coppock, Esq. - . . Janies C. Weatherley, Esqz,. .. Captain James Lamont, R• 24 _ Itessrs. Jacob Wrench and Sons . Mcssrs. James Wood and Sons . J. Bell, Esq, Norwich ' - F•. iturst and 11..Mulltn Fraser, tsq. - - - Ileum. IL Low- and Co. - award Rarlborough, Esq. - 11esSrs. paines and Braddock - Danson, Esq., Edinbargh It. 11. Boller, Esq. - kit:hard Gibbs, Esq. - -- Carstairs, Esq., Edinburgh . --• Thynae, Esq. - " - Nir. Sandilands, Esq. - - John 13right, Eq. " - - J . . Ch ptnan, Esq. - - - It. sehlon, Esq. - " - tr. T. !tiff, Esq. - - - - Obard, Esq. - " T. Clark Es% " - : 4.Bushell, Esq - - - - John Lighton - - - The Rev. r. u. cros3man - 1 1r. J. Barnes . ,_4Oll/1 Raes, Esq. - " - ,w• Bodgson, Esq. " - - at. Sangster, Esq. - - .I.lletham, Esci• .. kr. Thomas Denyer - " ~ --- Brrack, Es q- - - Ihc)nlas SoutheY, Esc!' - T. J. Bring, Esq. • - - I N LIFE ASSUR- ANCE TY, 26, CORNIIILL OCIE LONDON. This Capital X-500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. Vtla . Lotion.stl embraces important and substantial advantages . ii i ii 4 , cnesaiPeict Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured "Aire or °e easions, the power to borrow, without expense or for at% ti , the p obey, two-thirds of the premiums paid (see Table); tere sts ePtion of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in- Aliar2ionineet other conveniences or necessity. tete g. '" 4 es for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible reatr„,, DIVISION OF PROFITS. s,!fable t t eucce.ss and increasing prosperity of the Society gi r thvaectors, at the last animal investigation, to declare '44l Polic7 .%.ftr Ying from 35 to 85 per cent. on tho premiums paid Y effected on the Profit scale. EXAM: 'LES. t i .-- Premium. Bonus ! Bonus in ti added. Cash. .7 ..;0 1 g 5 5, g Assured g . 3 ngw. • g Borrow. 1 0 1 10 4 00 '• d• r -1 3 4 t 18371 1838 1839 1849 1841 1 £217 15 I'LlOO 0 11-£l6 0 4' 192 3 0: 87 1 4 13 10 2! 165 11 10, 74 1 9 11 3 II 116 7 6: 54 010 718 10 1 111 6 8, 49 10 0 710 41 '.£445 0 0 395 11 1 r 346 2 3 296 13 4 247 4 5 be 00 ,,, 111 %_ 44 00 — wet' 0 - Profits is annual. and the next will be made in th. Present year. F. FERGUSON CAMBOUX, Secretary. LIFE INSUR REET, and 57 AN c C HA E RIN OF G- F CR IC OS E S: 4°-NI)01,17' I.°4uob- ST , Aitts,„ A v,7bert Esq., CottonilleY Barclay, E sq . " • w e4rtis , Esq., pat.s, $ 1j Bart. 41 1 s, Esq. Esq. Established 1797. Dll=l'oll3. J. A. Gordon, Esq., M.D., E.R.S. Kirkman D. Hodgson, Esq. It. H. Lawrence, Esq. J. Petty Muspratt, Esq. C. H. Turner, Esq. M. Whiting, Esq. _ - AUDITORS. Emanuel Goodhart, Esq. Thomas Hodgson, Esq. John Davis, Esq. thq r kn Periodical Valuation of the Policies effected with this Com- Ob on the Return System will be made after the 3d of July, 1847, - th ' l ,,'Fl o. equitable rtion of the surplus premiums will be allotted Th ' e holde r of eve p ry ro s7ch Polley issued prior to that date. Aso, unar feature in the mode of division adopted by this Com stit;l 'ollsists in the admission of every member to participate in the , p u us he has assisted to create. Nt`iWe,! gen eral plan of th e offi ce c emp r ises all the real advantages of bt tr f :„lhe sYstem o f lif e assurance i s suscept ibl e. Insurances may y asa ttrr ,,,ed on the return or non-return systems ; in either case r l'osae s — ' r ill be guaranteed from all liability of partnership, and will of th,:,,,the most ample security arising from the large accumulations . Nlzkon ( B l °l ,YallY invested in the Government funds, and the nnlimited p ro , of its proprietary. sto le l):)echises and every information maybe obtained on application tit„e" and as above, or to the Agents of the Company appointed in Print town in the kingdom. R. TUCKER, Secretary. IST ---11 T- 1 1 BRITISH INSURANCE N - •s r T ' I V /3A,/sT COMPANY. 11 4 , a ,bles on I( BUILDINGS, and 10, PALL-MALL EAST. -)tI • Il ereasinv nremiums have been formed on a plan pecu Wll O l, its c an , -=- -- --- be effected for the tre . °f life • - DttuY, whereby assurance may 4 I )44 ai c i ng 0 ur:otgot e e h l a r Mt= commencing very low, and graduallyiainm t l D.ri ii first five years, after which a uniform premium 8 the remainder of lite. ••••,__... SPECIMEN OF THE TABLES. Ate, — li r 4 Premium for Assuring 1001. i- Ye, s ; second . Third 1 Year._ !'yoeurtarh. a n ------, 4o 1 ; Zs. d . £ a. d. £a.d.£ a. d. 1"9 4 S . —s. - - 8 . 1 8 4 110 0 210 5 11 I , 52 1 6 Ar: l ;, h ,,,, i "'"ible is , 11 3 9 115 10 118 1 2 0 6 3 8 3 11 .„.kalF u ,, a .,, s itig ii 1 : 0 1 ?rtly suitable to those who, from the prospect of ri h ia „, - -ig th e a other circumstances, prefer paymg a smaller 44,,,—“tig vvuh' r, t few years, but Is also decidedly the best mode th, - " , /4 i„ Preferable the vw of securing the repayment of temorary - , ntl of - t eriod policy, as it may be continued to 11'4 4 hi lite ' without r o e a qt l .l 3 l2lng new certificates of health or incur ,. prosEher rate of premium. %1., 4, retUs may he obtained of the Secretary, Henry T. Thomson, "I' Ban k - buildings, or of the Actuary, 10, Pall-mall East. JOHN KING Actuary. Fifth I Remainder Year. of Life, - - °T Sib —ATHER.—TRAVELLING-.—SEA elotorithin E ' The REGISTERD PALETOT In London, only at kieji L Weroho °usepPasite the Royal Exchange ; and the chief Llama Ilet e lrity 114 , R egent-street. of Do not be deceived by a 000_euri lon ,,. 0 7 e, placed in the windows of a few petty shops in the 114, the Patentees. Each Paletot is stamped " 11. J. and Regent-street." u - v . A '' ,I •TILF, PLEASURE. idst the bright scene we delightfully treasure, Their witness with ccstacy juvenile pleasure! light-hearted revels we cherish with joy, the face is illumined of each beautiful boy I Oh there is not a youth, we may venture to say, nut enraptured looks forth to the bright holiday ; And amongst all the transports, and many are those, There is nothing that pleases so much as New Clothes ow HYAM, we freely acknowledge with truth, The very best Clothing provides for each youth, Transcendently high his great name now it shines, For Hussar Suits and Tunics of novel designs I At incredulous prices he now will dispose Of his splendid assortment of Juvenile Clothes l'arcatS and Guardians are respectfully invited to inspect the im se variety of Boys and Youths' Clothing always kept c n hand at Establishment. An immense saving in price is effected, and yet", • garment warranted as to durability, quality, and fashion. LIST OF PRICES. Z s. d. Dress Coat, braided edges ..... ... • . from 1 1 0 !Sunnis, do Trousers, in cloth and doeskins .. • • .... 0 8 6 Trousers, in Tweed Vests, either in cloth or fancy Materials 0 4 6 SUMMER GARMENTS. Rummer Coats, in endless variety • • 9 Cashmere Ditto •• ••• • • • 0 12 Fishing or Shooting Ditto • • Offi lo ce Ditto ....... f t nes, ha countless profusion .2 ,in all the newest washing 0 ) t Troussers d ot, "tst, ditto, Designs guaranteed to retain their colour • • • •• • • • 0 2 9 MADE TO ORDER. Dr - egs Coats, made to measure •.• • . • from 1 10 6n . 1 15 - rtords ditto •••• " —•• T r , ~4 3e rs, ditto • 015 •est, ditto .. •... •• •• • .. •• •• •• •• •• •• 0 7 'th e SUMMER GARMENTS. 'aPtlnonlan Paletat, a fashionable .yver-coat, made to order, extremely li ght and well-adapted for the present Ve st of Peculiarly light fabrics •• ••0 8 0 n 8 . in or Cashmere a nd printed 4'4 14 .14 ; . 4il tings, Trench patterns •••••• • • • • • " 0 7 6 NoA Dlic e ,'"e it Stock of Youths and Boy's Clothing at proportionate r° ' ?, of r i "eY will be returned to any purchaser, should he not Purcha et after seeing the articles at hla own house. i ty A :,.Insacted on Saturdays until the evening. Pa ntechnetheca. 36 Gracechurch-street.London. V 4,411 _ _ g th e , LADIES TRAVELLING. "ea Coast, or otherwise exposed to the Scorching rays of lEt 0 vv. L AND, s the rinj,ywDillonit iid a most refreshing tiler „,P:eParation for tLe Complexion, dispelling . the clouadmofinleciani: attly-oft relaxation, allay ing all heat and irritability. i 1 11 ' ettb °rdi ng the pleasing sensation attending restored a e n . lasticitv of b i lre, F r * The numerous vati ties of Cutaneous Eruptions, SIlli• 1, 3' ,, the, it:e,klee, Tan, and Discolouratiens, are pleasingly eradicated ii" r ilYi ll —3. uor, and the skinrendered delicately soft and clear. I ''ori b r f i arid refreshing properties have obtained its exclusive selec !ftlte'f,,, le Court and the Royal Family of Great Britain, and those ‘Gc, ttel,'"ntinent of Europe , together with th e "elite " of the Aris ,..)awi„„4lld Bente Volee" from the sultry climes of India, and the ...tar -, 5-roo rns o f 4, 4 a ltila the sainnealfeutti: and Madras, to the frozen realms of the * s % * 64 . Per bottle. St. Petersburgh and Moscow.—Price 45. 64. „ * t e .'llt e . w are of spurious "Kalydors" containing mineral astrin .list iteLt*rly ruinous to the complexion, and which, by their repel ithslPVll,A44,eadeliger health. The only genuine has the words ti'' SCii.r--- lIALYDOR" on the wrapper, and A. ROIVLAND Lott c e "4 20, Ilat ton-garden, is also engraved (by desire of the ''tile, `")3llSioners) on the Government Stamp affixed on each F the Proprietors, Rola k r i . b Milther Per -- .. . and by respectable Chemists and Per - -- 4A17(1 41S " ars frmulalent 901016461 5 5 No. 16,821. 2 ,ZT - e7- - ` G // PRICE SD. c f/ ./ r~~L` _~ Ifin}bET OF - lie budget of P 'a.fs, CITY OF PARIS, comprehends all Paris, under one hes , not, as- here, split and divided among so mislay different divisions, or districts, of the one great met tropolis. Here, we have the Borough and Lambeth on one side of the river: on therothbeorn,e,thaell Tower Han.dets, Finsbury, Pancras, Aiayie paro chially and financially administered distinctly from the Goverment which rules the city of London, properly so canes]. Paris and its outlying banlieux, or suburbs, judeesi the whole department, is placed under one head. Tb.e P.`refect of the Seine lords it supreme over mayors, of a,-.lli'vh there is a competent assortment, common aotmosa2 'en and aldermen, for there are city of Paris officials t snswering to those denominations, although composed , .f rather a superior order of men to what figure here ,'u those capacities; as one example only take M. Horace S ;lay, the eminent political economist and free•trading philosopher, who is member of the council of adms.aistration for the city of Paris. When shall we see a Tones Loyd, a Senior, a M'Oulloch, or a Wade, Common Councillors of the city of Loudon The Prefect of the Se:ine has recentlypresented his Paris budget for 1847, accompanied. with a comparative review of the revenue and expenditure for 1846 and 1845. There may possibly he a head for' Corporation feasting, Lord Mayor's days, City State-bat::e galas, in the accounts, but we don't find it, and are led to conclude, th erefore, that civic functionaries in Paris ai'e reduced to toast at their own charge, and not out of city funds. Theis Paris budget of 1845 valued the receipts of reveal ue. at 46,017,214 francs; on the closing of the aenount, Ow 31st of last March, the actual revenue amounted to 50,3116,161 francs, being an excess upon the budget of 4,2118,946 francs. Our city corporations here square budget s and receipts more closely, or, if revenues exceed esth mates, that is only the greater provocative to get rhi of a troublesome excess, and balance accounts by so many more gala days, with an extra allowance for committee dinnering and river excursions. They manage, these things better in France ; they forego the feastirg, and expend the surplus in improvements. The revenue of 1846 is still cn the increase in Paris ; for the quarter since March it is above that of the corresponding gtuarter of last year, viz., 382,000 francs. It is curious to see e how the revenues of Paris are raised, and how the conisumps lion of luxuries by the rich, and of necessaries lay the poor, concur to produce them. Here are the luxuries in which Parliament gastronomers indulged in the financial year 1845, with the City-tax products : Consumption. City -Duties. Oysters 1,859,868f 148,789 f. Other fish ........6,620,242f 397,278 Fowl and game ...9,417,771f 847,5990 Butter 9,832,174 f 120,402 C. The genteel diners are taxed, it will be seen, with great propriety. Who so well able to pay, or so waling ? Luxury would lose its lusciousness, and be degraded all the enjo_Nruents of taste, if not paid for dearly in argent comptunt: The city of' Paris has the financial tact of understanding- how to accommodate fiscal neces sities to the caprices of fashion. But after dining, African-like, gentlefolks have evenings to while away. They must lounge at the Acadt'inie de Musique, the Comic Opera, the Vaudeville. After turkey and truffles, people of taste and eisth must have another sensual vent for time, and an excitement of pleasure in theatrical ex hibitions. Of these there are more tiny plenty; but the provident fiscality of Paris follows theo there. There is a tax fur the poor imposed and payabio in the prices of admission. The tax is only too moderate, but it is not the less an excellent tax, which might b,,t advan tageously increased; for what would noble or gentlefolk care about a franc .extra, who were full of champagne, and lined with tote' de veaux en tortue, many capons, Strasburg green geese, bares, leverets, and boars from the Ardennes? The pauper duty must be light, and ought to be heavier, fir it produced only— in 1831 287,000 francs 1840 826,000 1846 1,046,555 "Paris taxi s not only the living, but the dead. Bare the latter are taxed still higher, though not on corporation account. For concessions and burial grounds Paris -re ceives 425,000 fr. For exhumations, moreover, 3,690 francs were obtained. From the privilege of shooting out ordure and depositing dying or dead animals in the wastes of Bondy, 440,000 francs are received. The markets for flowers only produce 30,000 francs. Ordure is more profitable than roses. Among other sources of revenue there is one quite original, and which might be made more available here. It concerns umbrellas, all of which bit without owners at the Bourse are city pro perty, and yielded 1,000 francs. Dogs without owners taken into custody produced 1,855 francs. Licenses to hunt in the department of the Seine gave 22,000 francs ; for stations of carriages for hire, 437,600 francs ; for duties on oils, wines, and brandy, 330,030 francs ; for octroi duties, 30,722,000 francs. The expenditure not being given in any detail, it is unnecessary to go into. The budget for 1847 estimates the receipts and the ex penses at 46,566,693 francs each. It is pleasant to see with what exactitude, to the last farthing, budgets are. adjusted always in one country or another to the very exact balance of account. ANCIENT USE OF PRUSSIC ACID.—The bitter almond contains the constituents of Prussic acid and a peculiar volatile oil, resembling the peach blossom in its odour; both are developed when the almond is bruised and brought into contact with water. When the bitter almond, therefore, is masticated and receives moisture in the mouth and stomach, the prussic acid then formed operates as a powerful sedative on the nervous system, and renders the body less susceptible of the influence of excitants; consequently of wine. It forms, as it were, the balance in the opposite scale, and pre serves the equilibrium between the sinking which would re sult from its use, were no wine taken, and the intoxication which would follow an excess of wine, were the bitter almonds not eaten. Plutarch informs us that the sons of the physician of the Emperor Tiberius knew this fact; and, although most intrepid topers, yet they kept themselves sober by eating bitter almonds.—Dr. Thompson's Magic and TAE IfArtvEsT.--A general harvest in this neigh bourhood commenced with the present week, and for the three first days proceeded uninterruptedly. Hiring at the gate has been good, and wages on the two first days were 3s. for women and 3s. 6d. for men ; on the third d a y th ey were 2s. tid. for the former and 3s. for the latter. Yesterday, however, was a blank day in the h arves t, as ra i n fe l l heavily until the afternoon. This morning the weather was favour able and shearers again in demand, when an increase to former wages was made. The fears which have been occa sioned by the non-arrival of the usual number of Irish people are not likely to be long felt, as parties of these work people are now arriving daily, and are readily meeting with engagements. There was a demand for shearers in our market on Saturday, but the high wages demanded by the work , people present prevented a general hiring. The few we heard of being hired were at 16s. and 175., with victuals, for men. —Berwick Advertiser. ' POST OFFICE ORDER.—PORGERY.— On Saturday, Peake, the contable at the General Post-office, returned to town, after having succeeded in apprehending a person charged with forging a letter to the Postmaster-General, and obtaining the transfer of a post-office order, and payment thereof, under the following circumstances: It appears that some time since a post•office order was remitted to a person named Davis, who had been performing at the Daventry Theatre. lie had, however, left that town, _and gone on to Banbury, to which place the letter was forwarded. He did not, however, receive it, and it was ultimately discovered that a correspondence had taken place between some person using his name and the Secretary of the General Post-office, requesting that the place of payment might be altered, and this was ultimately acceded to. Peaks was sent to make inquiries, and discovered that the offender was a William Waldron, jun., also a performer, and whom lie afterwards traced and apprehended at Berkhamstead, and conveyed him to Banbury, where he underwent an ox amivation, when Davis swore that he never gave any au thority to write the letters or receive the money, and on this evidence the prisoner was remanded for the attendance of the party who received the money. A QUEER CASE FOR THE DOCTOR.—AS Dr. —, of Paris, was returning home on Tuesday se'nnight, from the Champ; Elysees, with his young and pretty wife upon his arm, he was met by a young man, in a great perspiration, and apparently much agitated, w hol cried out so earnestly " Doctor, follow me: a man's life is in danger," that the doctor let go his wife's arm, saying that he would return as soon as possible. The young man proceeded towards the Boulevards so rapidly, that the doctor was obliged to call to hint to moderate his pace. The young man, however, still kept on, and Dr. D— soon lost sight of him. Not knowing what to do, the doctor waited a while; but as no one c ame to intimate where the patient was to be found, he resolved to that if he was wanted he shouldrn bh se e nt " V ra l' Y po s n up a p rr o i s t i,n in g g at home, he was surprised to find that his wife had not come back. A night passed over, and still no wife; and, after various inquiries amongst the lady's friends without effect, the doctor applied to the authorities. The investigation which was set on foot gives reason to believe that the lady left Paris the same evening, in company with a foreigner, in the train for Brussels or Os tend. Nothing, however, is yet known of the mysterious af fair with any degree of certainty. ARRIVAL IN LIVERPOOL 07 A SON OF THE LATE DRAM:CW:ITR TAGOI.E.—On Friday evening last, Baboo Nogea dentauth Tagore, the son of the late much-lamented Dwarkanauth Tagore, arrived in Liverpool, and has since been staying at the Adelphi Hotel. Baboo, who dresses, like his father, in the costume of his native country, is a flue lad, apparently not more than seven teen years of age. Ile is accompanied by Mr. Drummond, of Lowndes-square, London, and his object in coming here is to see the principal public buildings and (ejects of interest in the town.—Lirer /.00/ Albion. Milman is appointed to succeed Mr. Seeker, now iiiie of the metropolitan police magistrates, as a revising barrister on the Oxford circuit. THE MENAI STRAITS TUNNEL.—It was SOnle time ago rumoured that Mr. Robert Stephenson, the eminent engineer, had determined to carry the Chester and Holyhead Railway across the Menai Straits by means of an iron tubular bridge or tunnel, but it, was afterwards stated that the Idea had been abandoned. The re port presented at the meeting of shareholders held last week dis proved the latter rumour, and we find that workmen are preparing the ground on the Britannia-rock and the shores of the Menai for the foundations of the piers to support the projected tunnel, and that the first stone will very shortly be laid.—Manchester Courier. CITY RELICS.—The workmen engaged in pulling down seven houses in Milk-street, Cheapside, and what was formerly called Lad-lane, but since the City improvements named Gresham street, have come across some very Interesting relics of London . The workmen, in digging below the foundations of the houses pulled down, have come across the remains of some ancient walls and vaults, and amongst the most remarkable is an archway of stone and a flight of stone steps; the archway is carefully finished off, the main wall is composed of fragments of stone, and the other portion of red brick, so strongly combined, that it is difficult, even with an iron wedge and sledge hammer, to dissever it, although it has evi dently been for nearly two centuries embedded in the soil. The spot was visited yesterday by several gentlemen, and an examination took place which is likely to lead to an interesting inquiry as to the buildings which stood in the locality. CORONER'S INQUEST.—DEATIT THROUGH NOT AT TENDING TO MEDICAL ADVICE.-011 Monday an inquest was taken before Mr. William Baker, deputy-coroner, at the White Swan, Wall ping, on view of the body of Mrs. Isabella Brown. aged forty-five, lately the wife of a grocer, in a large way of business, in the neigh bourhoed. It appeared from the evidence that on the Wednesday previous the deceased was attacked with symptoms of the cholera, to the alleviation of which she expressed her objections against having medical assistance. Mr. Arthur, a surgeon, however, was called in, who prescribed for her, and she was relieved by the medi cine. Mr. Arthur saw her the next day, and found that she had not continued the medicine, while she also had not attended to his advice in respect of the diet she was to take, and he warned her that the consequences would be serious. The next day else sank under her complaint, Verdict, " Natural death." CRUELTIES IN NOTTINGHAM.—During the night of Friday last some miscreants went into the Lammas fields, adjoining the town of Nottingham, and cut the hamstrings of a mare and a posy, and beat a sheep and two lambs to death by striking them over the head with a blunt Instrument, The animals wer e the pro perty of Mr. John Green and Mr. John Mee, butchers. IMPORTATION OF WALNUTS. — The e Bel g ian steamer halt. 38 2 baskets of walnuts, the produce ef Beigiu u m p . _ this esteemed. Antw2rpen has brought, among other descriwhilircsountry with the walnut tree. Tubs is the . 47 r t 1 12 0033 0 Denagc7abounds Auto to so groat as extent, auto Pa 4ve -I I :44 R! , . " r • • LO, DON, TUESDAY *4 ' AUG UST 18 1 .1 1846. TIAVE YOU SEEN VENUS RISING FROM THE SEA? At the HALL of ROME, Great Windmill -street, Haymarket; and the much-admired New Group, the RAINBOW NYI►(PidS. Ex planatory Exp,sitions by Mr. G. Sloman, the only English Impro visatore of the various Poses. Performances commence at Three o'clock is the Afternoon and Eight in the Evening. Stalls, 25.; Boxes, 18.6 d.; Pit, Is. RAVESEND STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS. Packet and Railway Fare included one payment upon every Passage. _ - N.B.—No other Packets call at the GRAY'S or GREENHITHE PIERS. PROM TIIE NEW TERRACE PIER,.GRAVESEND. WEEK DAYs.—At 7,7 j, 8%, 9%, 11%, 1,2, 3, 4,5, 6,6% 7 , 714, and 8. SUNDAYS.—At 7,7 j, 8%, 11%, I, 2,3, 4, 5. 6. 6%, 7, 734 and 8. FROM THE. BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWALL. The Trains starting One Quarter of an Hour before each of these times. WEEK DAYS.—At 9, 931, 10%, 11, 1131, 12, 1%, 231, 3%, 4%, 5,6, 7, and 731. SUN - DA:IN.—At 831, 9, 931, 10%, 11, 131, 231, 3%, 431, 5, 6,7, mid 731. Fares.—To or from London—Fore cabin, and Second Class Rail way, 9d. ; Saloon and First Class Railway, Is. To or from Blackwall and intermediate Piers—Fore Cabin, 6d. ; Saloon, 9d. Packets for Excursions.—Apply to Mr. W. Morgan, Star Office, Fenchureb-street Terminus of the Blackwall Railway. Tickets.—For Twelve months, 41. 45.; Six months, 2/. 15s. ; Three months, 11. 15s. To be had of the Collectors on board thd packets ; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend; or of Mr. Saunders, •Bruns wick-wharf, Blackwall. MILITARY FLOGGING.—A. Public Meeting will be held at Exeter Hall, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst., for the formation of a Society to promote the abolition of Flogging in the Army and Navy, or for the adoption of such other measures as may appear requisite. THO'MAS WAi(LEY, Esq., M.P., has kindly consented to preside. The Doors to be open at Four, and the Chair taken at Five o'clock precisely. Admission Cards to be had of Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and Chappell, 201, Rogent-street ; Messrs. James Nisbet . and Co., 21, Berners street ; Messrs. Aylott and Joues, 8, Paternoster-row; and Mr. Pelham Richardson, 23, Cornhill ; and Messrs. Ackerman and Co., 96, Strand (opposite Exeter Ball). CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Established 1824, Notice Is hereby given that the usual DIVIDEND of 5 per cent. (less income-tax), on the paid-up Capital on the Shares of the So ciety, will be payable at this Office on and after Tuuasuar, the 20th day of August instant. Proprietors living at a distance may obtain their Dividends either by sending an order ,to the Secretary, or by applying to any of the Society's agents. GEO. H. PINCKARD, Resident Secretary, 78, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London. August 18, 1846. 4F DINBURGH and LEITH ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY. Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the provisions con tamed in an Act passed in the present session of Parliament, dated July 3, 1846, intituled " An Act to facilitate the Dissolution of certain Railway Companies," a MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the EDINBURGH and LEITH ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY COM PANY will be held within the Waterloo Hotel, Edinburgh, on TUES DAY, the Ist day of September next, 1846, at Two o'clock, afternoon, for the purpose of determining whether the said Company shall be dissolved in terms of the Act. THOS. IRTTCHISON, Chairman, JOHN PATTEN, Secretary. And immediately after the above statutory Meeting, another Meeting of the Shareholders will be held, at the same place, when a Report by the Committee of Management, and an Abstract of the Accounts of Expenditure will be laid before the Meeting, and the Instructions of the Shareholders taken as to certain CLAIMS against the Company still unadjusted, and as to the payment to the Share holders of the balance of deposits. THOS. lIUTCHISON, Chairman. JOHN PATTEN, Secretary. . . Edinburgh, 7, Drummond-place, Aug. 18,1846. AKEFIELD, PONTEFRACT, AND GOOLE RAILWAY EXTENSIONS. METHLEY, ASKERS, AND OAKENSHAW BRANCHES. The Act for the construction of these Extensions having received the royal assent, the Proprietors of Scrip Certificates are requested to transmit the same, with their names, occupations, and places of residence, distinctly enJorsed on the back of each Certificate, to Mr. GEORGE FOX, the Secretary, a* Pontefract, on or before TUESDAY. the Ist day of September, 1846, for the purpose of being registered, in adeordance with the provisions of the Company's Clauses Consolidation Act. All acknowledgement will be returned for the Scrip, and on the completion of the registry, certificates under the seal of the Com pany will be given. All shares, in respect of which no application for registry shall be made on or before the said let day of September, will be registered in the names, and according to the description and residence, of the persons to whom they were allotted. GEORGE FOX, Secretary. Forms of application for registry may be obtained at the Secre tary's office, in Pontefract. BIRMINGHAM and OXFORD JUNCTION RAILWAY. Capital, 1,000,0001., in Shares of 207. each. The Act for the incorporation of this Company having received the roya' assent, the Holders of Scrip Certificates are requested to make immediate application to be registered for their respective shares, according to the subjoined form (printed copies of which will be supplied. ifdesired), and transmit the same, accompanied with the Scrip Certificates, either to this Office or the London Office, No. 449, West Strand, on or before TUESDAY, the 15th day of Sept ember next, An official receipt will be given on the deposit of the scrip, which receipt will afterwards be exchanged for the sealed certificates, with as little delay as the preparation of the same may require ; and due notice will be given when the sealed certificates are ready for delivery. Shares, in respect of which no application for registry shall be made on or before the above date, will be registered in the name of the original subscriber, after which no share can be passed otherwise than by formal transfer, under the provisions of the Act. By order of the Board, THOS. HOLROYD, Secretary. Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway Offices, No. 34, Ben nett's-hill, Birmingham, and No. 449, West Strand, London, August 12, 1841. FORM OF APPLICATION TO REGISTER. Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway. I hereby deposit Scrip Certificates for Shares in the above Company, viz., No. to and I claim to be registered as the Proprietor of the said Shares, subject to the general rules, regulatio , s, and conditions contained in the Act of Incorporation, all of which I hereby undertake to fulfil and discharge. I also require sealed Certificates to be prepared in exchange as under. Christian Name and Surname at full length Designation Address Usual Signature 'Witness to the Signature - Dated tbls' 184 VALE of NEATH RAILWAY. Notice is hereby given, that the Act authorising the con struction of this railway having received the Royal Assent, all per sons holding Scrip Certificates for Shares in this Company, arc re quested to transmit the same to the Secretary, for Registration, at the Offices of the Company, No. 449, West Strand, London, on or before TUESDAY, the Ist of September next, with their names, pro tessions, and residences distinctly written, in order that the sam e may be correctly entered in the Register of the Company. An Official Receipt will he given on the Deposit of the Scrip, which receipt will be afterwards exehanged for the sealed certificates, with as little delay as the preparation of the same may require, and due notice will be given when the sealed certificates will be ready for delivery. Shares, in respect of which no Application for Registry shall be mado on or before the above date, will be registered in the name of the original subscriber, after which no share can be passed otherwise than by formal transfer, under the provisions of the Act. Forms of letters, claiming to be registered, may bo had at the Offices of the Company. By order of the Board, FRED. G. SAUNDERS, Secretary. 449, West Strand, London, Aug. 5, 1846, FORM OF APPLICATION TO 10ISTER. Vale of Meath Railway. I hereby deposit Scrip Certificates far Company, viz. :---- No. to I No. to and I chins to be registered as the proprietor of the said shares,_ sub- Shares In the above ject to the general rules, rogulation's, and conditions contained in the Act of Incorporation, all of which I hereby undertake to lulfil and discharge. I also require sealed certificates to be prepared I n ex. change as under:— • Christian and Surname at fulli ngth.. Designation . . . Address Witness to the Signature Usual Signature Dated this . 1841 i. OYSTERS. -J. S. SWEETING, ever anxious to meet the wishes of his friends, the public, has ''made arrangements to supply them per rail with the best and real NA TIVE OYSTERS. They are taken from the beds at Burnham, near Maldon, in Essex, every morniug, transmitted by the Eastern Counties Railway, and are delivered daily before Twelve o'clock, at his Fish and Oyster Establishment, 159, CHEAPSIDE. adjoining the General Post•oftice. Very superior Oyster Rooms. Reid's Stout and Crowley's Alton Ale. N.B. Wenham-lake Ice and Refrigerator Depot. AVIES'S FINE SPERM CANDLES is. sd. per lb. ; Genuine Sperm, .s. 6d. ; Yellow Soap, 425., 465., 525., and Ns. per 112Ibs. ; Mottled, 5 , 8., 60s. and 645.; Wax Candles, is. per lb. ; German, Is. 2d. ; Fine Wax, 18. sd. ; Trans parent Wax, Is. Bd. ; Genuine Wax, 2s. Id. ; Store Candles, 5%d. , Extra Waxed-wick Moulds, 6% d . ; Genuine Sperm Oil, 7s. per gallon; -zolar, 3s. 3d., Pale Seal, 3s. 6d. ; Argand, or Vegetable, 4s. 6d. ; Wind , or Soap, 18.1 L. per packet ; Palm, is. 4d. ; Old Brown Windsor, is. 9d. Rose. 28. ; Almond, 2s. 6d. ; Sealing Wax, 4s. 6d. er lb. ; Hale's erior Paragon Composite, requiring no snuf fing, 914 d. _ . . - - ter 'cash—At DAVIES'S Old Established Warehouse 6 St. Martin's-lane, opposite New Slaughter's Coffee-house. A.CROS FIG addresed to MR. GRIMSTONE ON HIS INCOMPARABLE EYE SNUFF. G ifted of men, who by thy wondrous art, enowned in every clime, through every part, I n Europe's wide and civilised domain ; M idat Asia's countless millions, and again, S tretching fTom Afric's broad and scorching shores T o where the mighty Niagara roars : 0 h ! here accept this tributary lay, N or deem that I can ever well repay. E xcept in gratitude sincere, profound, 'S uch wondrous benefits I so long have found. E 'en from the moment I was led to try Y OUT marv'llous SNUFF, the SAVIOUR OF THE ETIS E ass, health, and comfort, now attend my day. S afe from the lamp's bewild'ring dazzling blaze, N or dreading e'en the Sun's Too burning rays. U nlit, in former days, for much employ, F eeling, not seeing: now, indeed, my joy, F ree and unbounded, thrives without alloy I Sept.. 1845. J. M. S. Observe—The gigantic balance of all, the Public Press ! eulogise t . is excellent compound of British Herbs. The reader will remem ber that this celebrated Eye Snuff has been before the Public up wards of thirty-three years, advancing in the favour of all who use It. This odoriferous Snuff is sold loose at 611. per ounce, or in canis ters bearing the above Royal Authority, and the sanction of her Maiesty's Lords of the Treasury on each canister, at Bd., ls. 3d., 2s. 4d., 4s. 4d., 85 ., and 15s. 6d. each ; by all Tobacconists, M erc h an t s, and others. This Eyc Snuff is exported in white stone canisters to all quarters of the globe. A liberal discount allowed :to 31erclients, N I Shippers, Agents, and o thers, on taking large quantities. ° ET, Lo n M G S A TO C N R E E , 134, OXFORD S Look well to the Signature endture 2o4f,thieLNlrGivesnTtoßrE, W. LONDON. sell this Herbaceous Eye Snuff lo ose, and wish to have it in lar g e *0 For the convenience of To bacconists, Grocers, and others who quantities, they can be now supplied with canisters containing ten poundi, or upwards, if required. ll returned, with dill V 11110041% Pos e t aC lUried ' 412 d 80 011 sending a Post Office Order for 3s , a 2 s. 4 d. canister win be proyntivt.= . . EASE IN WALKING, WILLIAM BADDELEY, of 130, STRAND, is induced to give publicity to his much-admired PRE PARED LEATHER (so noted for extreme SOFTNESS and DURABILITY), in consequence of the patronage he has received, and the general satisfaction given by him in manufacturing the above into BOOTS, &c., on his peculiar fitting principle of combining elegance with disc. An extensive assortment of best made articles away& ready on sale. Established in 1767. No. 130, Strand, corner of Waterloo-bridge, London. , OYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. .V4L , A CHEMICAL LECTURE, by Dr. Ryan, aily, and on the Evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Professor Bachhoibier's LECTURES on NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, with brilliant experiments, daily. MACINTOSH'S REVOLVING EN GINE. COLEMAN'S PATENT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE for as cending and descending Inclined Planes. FARRELL'S ARCHI MEDIAN RAILWAY. The ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY, all in action. HALLETTE'S ATMOSPHERIC RAILWAY VALVE. The OPAQUE MICROSCOPE. The OXY-HYDROGEN MICROS COPE, exhibiting a fine Collection of Living Objects. A beautiful Picture of the CHAPEL in the CONVENT of St. CATHERINE, near Jerusalem, by Mr. Charles Smith, is one of the Series of DIS SOLVING VIEWS. Admission, le.; Schools, Half-price. REMOVAL. pR. CULVERWELL has REMOVED to No. 10, ARGYLL-PLACE, REGENT-STREET, (leading to Great Marlborough-street,) where he may be consulted, as usual, Daily till • Three, and in the Evening from Seven till Niue; and where also his several publications, of which entirely new and en larged editions have recently been published, may be obtained. _ ri LINT and STEEL, 311, HIGH HOLBORN, JIL corner of Chancery-lane, importers and manufacturers, have consigned to them' monthly from Gerville's, and other celebrated manufacturers in Paris and Brussels, the best WELLINGTON BOOTS, of the finest Bordeaux Calf, which they offer at it. Is. per pair ; the price of the same quality at Gerville's is 26 francs, and there are houses in London, both French and English, selling the same quality at I/. 10s. per pair. French Wellington Boots, of the best patent leather, 1/. Bs. per pair. Best French Polish, Is. and 2s. Gd. the bottle. FLINT and STEEL, importers and manufactu rers, have a large STOCK of BOOTS for SPORTSMEN, con sisting of stout enamelled leather and cow-hide, which approach as near to waterproof as any that can be made. Also, Hunting Boots, Antigropelos, and stout Drab Cloth Boors, lined throughout with . leather.-311, HIGH HOLBORN, corner of Chancery-lane. The Third Edition, just published, price 55., A PRACTICAL. TREATISE on STRICTURE La. of the URETHRA ; its Causes, Varieties, and Cure ; by AN IMPROVED METHOD of TREATMENT, of such efficacy, that by its adoption Urethral Contractions that had resisted for periods varying from ten to twenty years, all the ordinary means of cure, have been in a few weeks completely and permanently removed. The mode of cure is illustrated by numerous cases, showing every peculiarity incidental to each variety of stricture to which the Urethra is liable, and the modifications in the treatment consequent thereon. Ay F. B. COURTENAT, M.R.C.S.L. Published and Sold by H. Bailliere, Medical Bookseller, 219, Regent street, London; Messrs. Maclachlan, Stewart, and Co., Edinburgh; W. Strong, Bristol ; Hedges and Smith, and Famin and Co., Dublin ; Simms and Denham, Manchester ; W. Grapel, Liverpool; and all Booksellers hi town and country. WORKS by ROBERT J. CULVERWELL, M.D. M.R.C.S. &c. One Shilling each, by post One and Sixpence. 1. ON SINGLE and MARRIED LIFE: (An Original Medical History.) CONTENTS: Analysis of the Affections—Early Conventional Restraint—Tills direction—Marital Anticipations and Realities—Laws of Paternity— Maternal Influence—Phenomena of Gestation—On Infelicitous and Infertile Unions—lncongruous Alliances —Late Marriages—Love Matches—Curiosities of Twenty-three Years' Medical Experience, &c. &c. 2. On CHASTITY and its INFRINGEMENTS, (An Essay for 1846.) "Of human ills and frailties I discourse, Those taught by nature, and by art acqulr'd. Of griefs conceal'd, and disappointments keen, Which young and gentle, the matured and sage, The lonely and the mated—all sustain. In kindly spirit, herein counsel's giv'n, 110 w kealth, how hope, how happiness to gain." 3. WHAT to EAT, DRINK, and AVOID With Diet Tables for all Complaints. Contents :—Bow to ensure perfect digestion, tranquil eelings, a good night's rest, a clear head, and a contented mind. By an ob servance of the instructions herein contained .the feeble, the ner vously delicate, even to the most shattered constitution, may acquire the greatest amount of physical happiness, and reach in health the full period of life allotted to man. _ _ _ " How we should live—what eat, what drink, what shun, To reach in health full threescore years and ten." These interesting little volumes, although bearing upon subjects of very delicate import, as their titles imply, will be found of immea surable and general utility, fer they tell of matters everyliving crea ture able to understand ought to know, but which information in these enlightened times, except that quality promulgated through questionable channels, is at a very terrible discount. In the exposition hereby offered of the till now hidden truths of nature, of human disappointments and their ways of relief, it is not contended that every reader shall become his or her own physician any more than their own lawyer, but it is insisted upon that we should know the simple principles of our own organization, the laws whereby our existence and the issue thereof in their several healthy states depend, the duties that are expected of us in our individual capacities In the family circle, and the terms on which the health and happiness of the present and future race of mankind have to rely. By such knowledge, and which is herein faithfully imparted, health will be found to be in our own keeping, and happiness within the attainment of all ; by the avaliment hereof in fulfilling Our duty to ourselves, we secure the like advantages on our offspring to follow, and finally by the cultivation if our faculties, which is in consistent with degenerate health, the mind as well as the body may be exalted to the summit of perfection, as best becomes the highest of God's creations. _ The author's Justification for this seeming eulogy of his own writ ings, and the avowal of their integrity of purpose, must be measured by their perusal—his accredited qualifications guarantee that the topics broached involve his legitimate study and pursuit. 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Sold by Strange, No. 21, Paternoster Tow ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall street ; Purkis, Compton-street, Soho ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford street, and 37, Ro3 al Exchange ; and all booksellers. Pali I. of this Work is particularly addressed to those who are prevented from forming a Matrimonial Alliance, through fear of cer tain disqualifications, and will be found an available introduction to the means of perfect and secret restoration to manhood. Part 11. treats perspicuously upon those forms of diseases, either in their primary or secondary state, arising from infection, showing how numbers who neglect to obtain competent medical aid, entail upon themselves years of misery and suffering. The CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is exclusively directed to the cure of nervous and sexual delllity, irregularity, weakness, bar renness, loss of appetite, indigestion, consumptive habits, and debili ties arising from venereal excesses, &c. Price lie. and 335. per bot tle. 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Just published, Sixteenth Thousand, In a sealed envelope, price 2s. 6d., or post paid, to any address, for 3s. 6d. in Postage Stamps or Post-office Order. ELF. PRESERVATION: A Medical Treatise L., on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity. Illustrated with Twenty-five Coloured Plates on the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Organs, explaining their various structures, uses, and functions, and showing the injuries that are produced in them, by solitary habits, and other excesses. With Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility, Local and Constitutional Weakness, and other diseases of the Urethra. By SAMUEL LVAIERT, CONSULTING SURGEON, 9, Bedford-street, Bedford-square, London; _ . Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Licentiate •f Apothecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c. CONTENTS OF THE TREATISE. lIAPTER 1. On the Philosophy of Marriage, with its Hindrances and Obligations, and on Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions.— CHAPTER 2. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Generative Organs, their functions, structures, and secretions, proving that great Mental and Physical Power are dependant upon their healthy action. —Cusrraz 3. On Solitary Habits; their various effects on the Animal Economy; the concealed cause of Debility of the functions of the Stomach, Lungs, and Brain, and general weakness of the Mental Faculties. CuerrEa 4. On the Secret Disorders of Youth and Maturity, and the Treatment of Nervous and Local Weakness, Mental Debility, end Premature Decay.—CnArrxas 5 and 6. On the Disorders arising from indiscriminate Excess, Gonnorhcea, Gleet, Strictures, and other Diseases of the Urethra. REVIEWS OF TIIE WORK. "The author of this singular and talented work Is a legally quali fied medical man, who has evidently had considerable experience in the treatment of the various disorders arising from the follies and frailties of early Indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity, and by its perusal many questions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit of no ap peal, even to the most confidential friend."—Era. Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also from S. Gilbert, 52, Paternoster-row ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford street; Starie, Tichbome-street, Quadrant; Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street, London; Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool; and by all Booksellers. At Home for Consultation daily, from Nine till Two, and from Five till Eight ; and all letters immediately replied to, if containing the fee of 11., for advice, Fcc.-9 ,BEDFORD-STREET BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON CAUTION TO CYDER MAKERS.—An inquest was re cently held by T. Fooks, Esq., coroner for the liberty of Sherborne, Dorset, on a labourer, who died from the effects of drinking cyder which had been boiled in a brass or copper furnace. It appeared by the evidence of the person who made the cyder, that a quantity of hops, loaf and moist sugar, ginger, and liquorice, was put into the liquor to fine it, and that to prevent the recipe being discovered by a person who assisted, a small portion of brick-dust was added. The mixture was then boiled M the furnace. Mr. E. Turner, surgeon, gave it as his opinion that the ingredients named were harmless, but the boiling in a brass furnace would pro duce the acetate of copper, and ulceration of the bowels, such as he had found on a post mortem examination. The jury found, that death had been occasioned by drinking cyder boiled in a brass furnace for the purpose of fining. BOSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—We are happy to learn that the Bishop has taken this much-abused institution into his bands.—The anomaly of a " head master's " receiving a large salary without a single pupil to teach, will soon be done away. His Lordship has too high a sense of justice to connive at such a continued perversion of charity funds.— Stamford 431cresoy. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY' The most striking feature in the St. Leger betting yester day afternoon was the advance of Brocardo and Sting; both were in great request at an improvement of several points on last week's quotation. Except this couple and Sir Tatton Sykes, all the favourites for the event were on the decline. The Ebor Handicap had two rattling favourites in Bourton and the Laura colt, the latter having the decided call. Satyr was backed freely at 10 to 1. Druid was friendless. The latest prices were as follows : EBOR HDICAP. 4 to 1 agst Mr. Alicklarn AN 's Laura colt—taken 4 to 1 agst Mr. J. Day's Bourton 10 to 1 agst Capt. Harcourt's The Druid—no friends 10 to 1 agst Lord Glamis's Satyr—taken freely YORKSHIRE STAKES. 5 to 2 agst Col. Anson's lago—taken 3 to 1 agst Mr. Gully's Mendicant 6 to 5 on lago agst Mendicant Grimston and Sting do not go to York. ST. LEGER. 11 to 2 agst Mr. W. Sc ott 's Sir Tatton Sykes—ta. freely 6 to 1 agst Mr. Gully's Pyrrhus the First--taken 8 to 1 agst Gen era l Shubrick's Brocardo-10 to 1 ta. ty. 10 to 1 agst Col. Anson's lago 11 to 1 agst Mr. O'Brien's Traverser 12 to 1 agst Mr. O'Brien's Grimston 13 to 1 agst Mr. Meiklatn's Fancy Boy—taken 13 to 1 agst Lord E. Russell's Sting—backed freely 25 to 1 agst Mr. W. Scott's Eringobragh 30 to 1 agst Col. S.,vn 33 to 1 agst Mr. rdeiklam's Poynton. ge's Mount Callan— taken 40 to 1 ast Mr. A. DERBY. Johstone's Johnny Arstron—t. 45 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Red Hartm—takeng. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Stn,—The improvement which has gradually taken place during the last seven or eight years in the York Meeting, has at last made it a rival of no small consequence to its much-favoured neighbour at Doncaster. This year the sport is decidedly above the average, although the interest at tached, as far as betting goes, is but small, there being but four or five nags in the market this afternoon at Tattersall's for the" crack" race of the meeting, the Great Ebor Handi cap; and of these, Bourton, a moderate three-year-old, and The Druid, are the only twO invested on to anystini. On Wednesday the Colt Sapling Stakes will be won by Christopher. The Knavesmire Stakes of 100 sous. each looks very much like a " walk over" for Sir Tatton Sykes : it is not improbable that the Wrestler or the Peri colt may put in an appearance; but whether they do or not, it will not interfere in the slightest degree with the result. The Prince of Wales's Stakes of 10 sous. each has sixty four subs., arid a good field may be expected to show, in cluding Slander, or Glentilt, Dipthong, Her. Highness, and Cobweb fillies; the race will lie entirely between the latter two, with, most probably, the Cobweb filly for winner. The Great Ebor Handicap will attract from fifteen to eighteen to the post, viz., °The Baron, Glossy, *Example, Little Hampton, Connaught Ranger, Dart, Satyr, Teetotaller, Burgundy, *Columb us , Th e Druid, Laura colt, *Cameraob scura, Driffield, Bourton, Finvaragh, Golden Bee, Brother to Sir Henry, and Robin Burns. (Those marked with an asterisk are doubtful.) Of the above lot, I consider Columbus, 6st 31b, and Finvaragh, sst 31b, to be as well in as any, and to them I leave the race, taking The Druid, sst 121 b, for a " cockboat." On Thursday the Chesterfield Handicap to Lord Chester field or Mr. Meiklarn ; the former, with Lady Wildair, will just manage, I think, to do the trick; if he fails, Mr. Meiklam is my forlorn hope. The Competition Produce Stakes to Susanna or Johnny Armstrong. The Filly Stakes to the Slayer's Daughter, Morella filly playing second fiddle. The Gimcrack Stakes to Miles's Boy, Christopher, or Sir Martin. For this stake a dozen, or thereabouts, will start. On Friday the Great Yorkshire Stakes, with 116 nomina tions, will probably muster ten starters, viz., Mendicant, lago, Josephine, Poynton, The Conjuror, Joinville, Hoonab, Fiddlestring, and perhaps Fancy Boy and Sting, but the latter two and Grimaton are very doubtful, the St. Leger being too near. I have not the least hesitation in declaring Mendicant or Fancy Boy the winner. The Convivial Stakes to Tom Fool or Tom Tit. The Filly Sapling Staket to Dipthong ; and The Thirty SOM Stakes to Jonathan Wild or Erin-go bragh—the latter for choice. I am, Sir, &c., Aug. 17. THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF. THE PAVILION AT BRIGHTON. (From a London Journal.) In commenting upon the proposed alterations and addi • Lions to Buckingham Palace, and the expense necessarily attendant upon it, after a long preamble, in a good-humoured and facetious style, the journalist goes on thus:— " Her Majesty, not to speak it profanely. seems very much in the predicament of the ' old woman' in the nursery rhyme, who _ _ _ ' Lived in a shoe, And had so many children she didn't know what to do.' In this difficulty she, most excusably, applies to Parliament for an extension of the Palace accomodations. " A vote of 20,0004 for the purpose of altering Buckingham Palace was proposed on Friday night. The total cost of the alterations is estimated at 150,0001. Among other changes to be made, we see the marble arch is to be' taken down. This is hard on the memory of "the first gentleman of Europe," to whore taste we owe that remarkadly useful erection. Nay, not satisfied with thus trampling on his artistic reputation, the Woods and Forests propose to sell the Pavilion ' at Brighton. The m one y it may fetch is to go in part payment of the expense of the repairs and alterations of Buckingham Palace. We hope that Mr. George Robins will be entrusted with the sale of this Pavilion; no style but his can do justice to such a work of art. No doubt .Punch will furnish him with a model for his advertisement, but we shrink from tres passing on the domain of our facetious friend. At the same time, we must repeat, we aro sorry not to see more respect for the memory of the fourth George. His claims to ele gance of manners have been contested. Certain traits re corded by Lord Malmesbury and Lady Hester Stanhope somehow seem to be inconsistent with the behaviour not only of the first gentleman of Europe, but of any gentleman whatever. His reputation for wit seems to have dwindled away into an admission of the fact, that at one time of his life he could use his tongue after his third bottle of claret. And now we throw down the arch he approved, and bring the pavilion of his aesthetic affections to the hammer. Sic transit!" CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THAMES.—Charles Camp bell, of Westminster-bridge, and Robert Coombes, of Milbank, will contend to-morrow for 2001. and the championship of the Thames. The event is the theme of conversation in every circle, and so much diversity of opinion prevails as to the merits of the men, that but very little money depends upon it. Good sums have been offered at even on Campbell, but those disposed to back Coombes required odds ; and, although 5 to 4 has in some few instances been speculated, the current betting is 9to 8. The great question is, whether Campbell, the " lion" of past years, who defeated Coombes with perfect ease about eight years ago, is as good as he was. Both parties are in active training, and appear very confident. The distance is from Putney-bridge to Mortlake Church, and a strong attendance is expected. ALLEGED DEATH OF A. FEMALE FROM THE VIOLENCE or ilea Human:b.—Yesterday forenoon, Mr. T. Wakley, M.P., opened an inquest, at the Crown and Anchor, King-street, Seven Dials, on the body of Mary Williams, aged 45, who, it was alleged, had met her death through violent treatment she received from her husband. Mary Dixon, a single woman, said that she had known the deceased and her husband about three or four weeks, by living in the same house with them. On the evening of Thursday last, the deceased took a knife out of one of the drawers, and told her hus band that "she would stick him." The deceased at that time was inebriated, and they had been quarrelling together about some money. Witness and her sister laid hold of the arms of deceased, and wrenched the knife out of her hands. She afterwards took up a chair to beat her husband with. She also struck him in the face, and at the side of his head, two or three times. The husband then gave the de ceased a blow with his hand or fist. The blow produced a black eye. Between eight and nine the same evening, the deceased, who had been out for an hour or two, returned home rather more intoxicated than she was before, and she commenced abusing her husband, who took her round the waist, and carried her out of the place, and left her on the lobby of the stairs. The husband then went to bed, and just before eleven o'clock the husband accused the deceased of having thrown the iron candlestick at him, fer the purpose of splitting his head. He then got out of bed, gave her a violent blow on the head, and knocked her against the bedstead. When down lie lifted his foot, apparently to kick her, but the candle having gone out, witness was unable to state positively whether he did or did not kick her. The deceased, however, fell over on her side, and faintly ejaculated " Oh !" The following morning deceased complained of great pain at her chest, and she died on Friday morn ing. Witness did not see any violence inflicted upon deceased after the night of Thursday last, as she left the house at eight o'clock tile following morning to look after a situation. Other evidence of a similar character having been adduced, the Coroner said that the in quiry would occupy the Court several hours more, and as he had an other engagement to attend to, he should adjourn the further Inquiry until this day (Tuesday). The witnesses and the jurors were then bound over, each in the sum of 10/., to appear at the adjournment. A professional gentleman attended for the husband.—This morning at nine o'clock the inquiry was resumed, and after some further evidence had been gone into, the Coroner summed up, and ex plained the law on the subject, and remarked that as the evidence was not positive, it would be for the jury to consider whether the in flammation which caused the death of the deceased, had its origin, or was aggravated by, the kick given to her by her husband, and to return a verdict accordingly. The jury then retired, and after an absence of half an hour returned the following verdict:—" That the deceased Mary Williams died from the effects of the ill treatment of her husband, Jeremiah Williams, against whom we find a verdict of manslaughter, which act was committed under great provocation:" DREADFUL ATTEMPT AT ASSASSINATION IN BLOOMS- BuaT.—Last evening, between the hours of six and seven o'clock, a most deliberate attempt at assa ssination Was made by a man named Finch, in Hyde-street, Bloomsbury , and by which the whole neigh bourhood was thrown into the greatest alarm arid excitement as the fact became known. The subjoined are the particulars collected by the reporter : —John Sullivan, aged thirty, a labourer, who was em plcycd at a public-house, situate in Ilyde-street, kept by a M r . S wa i n , and in the act of executing his job, being at the rear of the premises, when he was abruptly disturbed by the man Finch, whom he had never before seen, and who was somewhat excited by jealousy, con sidering himself supplanted by Sullivan, as he had made application for the same emplopment and the preference was given t o hi s unfor tunate victim. Fi nc h gave vent to the most offensive expres s i ons , Sullivan taking no notice , but continuing his work, and as he was i n the act of picking up sorne ,, _bri i c n ks th , e right side, a a Spanish knife inflicting a dreadful from his bosom, stabbed no. soon brought wound, extending four i nches in length, from which th e b lood poured forth ill copious streams. The cry of " Murder ," as sistance, but before the fellow could d left clavicle, be_ secured, he aga i n madea thrust at M the Lis victim, just bel ow lavicle, causin g a deep gash. At this time several police-officers were on the spot, and it required the united strength of two or three of them to convey him t o th e sta tion-house. The injured man was then removed i n a cab to the King ' s College Hospital, and plac ed under the care of Mr. Smith, the house surgeon, who was in immediate attendance, examined and dressed the wounds, which are pronounced to be o f a dangerous nature. The unfortunate mania married. FATAL FALL. —Yes t e rd ay en inq ues t was h e l d at t h e Wellington, Samuel-street , S t. George's in th e E ast, before Mr. W. Baker, jun., touching the death of John Maclean, aged 44, a seaman on board the Victor, lying in tile London Docks. On Sat ur d ay after boon last the deceased was standing on the upper decks, e ngage d i n removing some wool, with ifs back towards the hatchway, when he suddenly fell down to the bott om of the ship's hold, a distance of 17 I feet. lie was raised up by some of his shipmates, when they diseJ vered his skull to be fractured, and quite dead. Verdict, "Accidental death." FATAL FALL FROM A HORSE.—.M n W. Pliyne, the coroner, held an inquest last evening at St. Bat taolomew's Hospital, on the body of Thomas Clive, aged 31, a groom. It appeared that the deceased had been in the service of Mr. Emerson, f Whitstone. On Saturday week last, while proceeding along the high-road, - Bernet, he was suddenly seized with a fit, which caused him to fall from the horse, whereby he received severe injury to the skull and concussion of the brain. He was seen by a surgeon, who ordered h:s removal to thd above hospital, where he died, on Saturday evening last, from the effects of the injuries, Verdict, " Accidental death." T. WARLEY, ESQ., M.P.- - A penny subscription has been set on foot by the inhabitants of Camden-tow n for the purpose of presenting a piece of plate to Mr. Wakley, as a mark of their esteem for the manly and unflinching manner lu which he has acted since filling the ghee of Coroner for /41Mokox. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Six,—A journal having stated that Mr. Lumley bad exacted from me the sum of 150/. as the insuperable con dition of my being allowed to write an opera for Drury-lane Theatre, and that I had purchased my position at her Majesty's Theatre, &c., I beg to be allowed at once to refute, through your kind permission, this groundless assertion, as it will be seen from the following circumstances I am bound to do in common honesty. Although, from the terms of my written contract, I was debarred from writing for or making any engagement with theatres or other establishments in England, Mr. Lumley, on my application, granted me the permission as regards Drury- lan e . N o t only did he demand no compensation, but he gave me a sum in addition to my salary, as an acknowledgment, as he was pleased to say, of the manner in which I had discharged my duties. To this must be added, that Mr. Lumley made an addi tion to my salary for tho ensuing year, in consideration of my time being devoted, during the season, to the service of her Majesty's Theatre, to the exclusion of my engagements else where. I need not repeat, that although I have passed over in silence the numberlcssattacks, equally groundless, made upon me personally from the same quarter, I was bound to protest against so great an untruth directed against one that has acted most fairly and liberally towards me. I trust, Sir, that this circumstance will excuse my trespass ing upon your attention.—l have the honour to remain, Sir, your most obedient servant, M. W. BALFE. 8, Maddox-street, August 17, 1846. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. The Cotton Market at Liverpool yesterday was very quiet. Sales 3,000 bales, at previous rates. Shares were rather dull. It would appear by the last advices from the southern States of America, that the crops of Cotton were reported to be this year on the ground, and that, consequently, a short yield was anticipated. This rumour, however, did not have any influence upon prices at New York when the Great Britain left for this country. Should the report referred to prove to be correct, no doubt speculation in Cotton will be carried on to a considerable extent, as the stocks here are deficient as compared with what they were at this time last year. The computed quantity in store at Liverpool on Saturday last was 779,000 bales, whereas on the saute day, 1845, there were on hand 1,049,600 bales. The average quantity taken per week for home consumption, from the Ist January, has been 29,130 bales. The - weekly takings in the same time last year averaged 30,803 bales. The whole quantity bought for consumption from the Ist January to the 14th inst. is stated at 940,500 bales, against 994,500 bales in the corres ponding period of 1845. The demand for cotton manufac tured goods is at present dull, especially for exportation. The shipment of cotton to th e con ti nen t has increased this year to 68,800 bales. Up to the 14th Aug., 1845, but 49,000 bales were exported. The measures propounded to the House of Commons last night by Lord John Russell for the relief of distress in Ire• land, are considered most satisfactory in the City. .No doubt every means will be taken by the Lord Lieutenant to render the most efficient aid on the trying occasion. The extension of railways must prove a source of employment to the la: bouring population of the sister isle. The speech of the King of the French, on the opening of the Chambers, is satisfactory ; but, not being the speech of the session, does not excite much remark. The Stock Market is not affected by the reported intention of Government to dissolve Parliament this year. Consols are 95% to 95% for present transfer, And 95% for time, being steady. Exchequer , bills have realised lls. to 14s. premium. The Slew Three-and-a-Quarter per Cents. have been quoted 97% to 98. Bank Stock is firm at 208 to 209. The Foreign Securities have very been dull. Spanish Five per Cents. have realised 25%, and the Three per Cents. 36%. Portuguese Four per Cents. are 41. Brazilian Stock is quoted 89 to 89!, ; Mexican Bonds have been 221 to 23, wuich is again rather lower; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. arc 59;, , g. Shares have been very quiet this morning, but remain at about previous rates. B1:IT/S11 FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. (From the Official List.) Bank -Stock .• .• .• • . .. • . 209 203 Three per Cent. Reduced Annuities .. 96 , 4 96 96% Three per Cent. Consols Annuities 959;% New Three-and-a-Quarter per Cent. Anns. 97% % 98 Long Annuities, Expire Jan. 5, 1560 • • 10 7-16 Ditto, 30 years, Oct. 10, 1859 .. 10 3-16 % South Sea Stock .. • • .. • • - - Ditto, Old Annuities Censols fer Account Exchequer Bills. 1,000/. • • .. 5001. .. Ditto, Small • • • • 95% • • • • •• • • • • 954 i I%d. 1 W l d. 13 11 14 pm. .... 10 14 pm. 13 10 14 pm. PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. Brazilian Bonds,s per Cent • • .. 89% 89 19'ji Mexican Old, 5 per Cent • • • • • • Ditto. for the Account • • .. 221.4 23 22.! Portuguese Four per Cent • . 41 Spanish Bonds, 5 per Cent. .. .. Ditto, for the Account . • .. 251 i Ditto, Three per Cent .. • • • • Ditto. for the Account 36% Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. 59% BUSINESS DONE IN RAILWAY SHARES AT ONE O'CLOCK RAILWAYS. PAID. PEI &Liam. Amber., Notting., Boston, &EastrnJn. 2% .. 2 .... to 1% Birmingham and Oxford Junction .• 2 •• • • 5%%.. to Buckinghamshire • . • • .. • • 425. •. . • %diS. to Caledonian .. • • • • •. 20 1G .• .. to Cambridge and Oxford • • .• .. • . %.... to Cornwall .. • • .. .. 5 .... 1 1 4, .. • to Direct Northern • • • • • • • 2% •• • • IT. •L'i • • to Dublin, Belfast, and Coleraine • . • . 24 • • to Eastern Counties • • • • • • 14/. IGs. 0d... .. 23U ex d. to 2.2% Ditto, New .. .. • • • • 10/. I Gs. 0d.... • 7 1.4 p.. to Do., Perpetual, 5 per Ct. No. 1, G 1 13s. 4d..... .. • • to Ditto, ditto .. .. No. 2, Gl. 13 s . 4d . .., p.. to Ditto, York Extension • • • . i 09... • - 2%14 to East Lincolnshire • . • • • • • • - • I .. to Goole, Doncaster, and SheffiGld, &c. • • 425. ... • 14 dis. to Great North of England • . • • • • 100 •• • • 230 ex div to Ditto, New • • • • • • • • .. 15 5t to Ditto, New .. .... 18% .... to Great Western • • .. 85 .... 151 x. d• • to 150 Ditto, Quarter Shares • • .. •• 10 .. 233 i xdto Guildford, Fareliam, and Portsmouth 5 .. • • 5% .. • • to Leeds and Bradford .. • • .. 26 .... 70 .... to r 5 Leicester and Bedford 225..... • % dis. to Leicst., Tam.,Bir., & Trent Val...lune. 425. .... dis. to London and Blackwali .. 161. 13s. 4d. .... .... to Lc:adon and Brighton . , • • .. .. 50 • • 64 x d.. to London and Croydon • • .. 131. 15s. 9d. •• • • 23% •• • • to -- London and North Western • ...100 .. .. 210 to 208 es 51i London and South-Western 41/. Ga. 10d. to Ditto, New • • • • .. • • • • 17%•• •• • 27 .... to 261,i London and York .. .. • • • • *i •• .. 214 •• .. to < Lynn and Dereham .. • • • • •• i 5 • • • 134.... to Manchester and Birmingham .. • • 40 •• .. •• .. to Ditto, Quarter Shares (C) • • .. 1 •••• 9% x all to Manehester, Buxton, and Matlock -• 42e. •• • • 1 4 % pto Manchester and Southampton .. • • 2 •• • • 1%%34 to Midland •• •• •• •• •• ..100 ....141%.... to 141 Newcastle and Darlingtoajunction .. 25 .... to Ditto, New .. •• 1 11% .. • • to Newcastle and Berwick • • .. 15 25% to Norfolk .. .. • . • • .. • . .. 20 . .. • . to Ditto, Dalt' Stares • • • • • • • 7 •••• 10 x ch. to North British .• •. • • .. • • 25 .. • • 39%.... to Ditto, Carlisle Zxtension .• 1to• • • • 4% .. to North Kent and Direct Dover • . .. 2% 1% . • to North statfordshire .. • • • • 425. .. • • 3% pto -- Rugby, Leamington, and Warwick 425. .... dis. to Shrewsbury , mid Dirining",hatzt •• .. 3 1 4.... to :t Shropshire Union • •• •• • . 425..... •16 dis. to Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, and S. Staffordshire Junction •• • • • • 2}¢ •• • • 21i •• • - to South Staffordshire Junction .. 236 .... 2% .... to 2.1 4 Ditto, New. No. I .• • • • • •20 25% .. ••to Ditto, New, No. 4 • • • • • • • • 2 • ... 3% •• • . to— South Wales .. .. • • • • • • • • 5 •• • • 4 /4.. • • to -- Welsh Midland .. • • • • • • • • •• •• 7... •• to West Riding Union .. .. • • • • 425. •• • • 3% p• • to Wilts, Somerset. and Weymouth • • 10 .• • • 6% to York and Carlisle .. • • • • •-• • • 2' •• •• •• to York and North Midland .. .. 50 ••to Ditto. Extension .. .. 20 •• • • 39 •• • • to - Ditto East and West RidingExtenslon 1 .... 13% • • to FOREIGN RAILWAYS. Boulogne and Amiens .. .. 14 •• • • 121.... to Dutch Rhenish .. • • 6 ~ 6%.... to 6 East Inilirm • • .. .. • . • • .. 55. •• • • %1 .. to Great Western Bengal • • .. .. 53. .... 4.... to Italian and Austrian .. • • .. 3 •• • • 1% .. ••to Louvain ala Sambre .. .. 5 .... to Luxembourg .. • • .. .. 4 .. • • 114 .... to Rouen and Havre .. . .. 20 27 ..•• to Tournay, Jurbise, Landen, & Ilasselt 8 .. • . 6 .... t. JOINT-STOCK BANKS. London and Westminster .. .. 20 .... 28%.... to Union of Australia .. • . .. 25 .... 25% .... to MINES —-- - - - Real del Monte, Unregistered .. —3% .. • • to ERRATA.—In yesterday's List, read Manchester and Birmingham 78% 77% cx all; and Manchester and Leeds 117 instead of 115. LLOYD'S SHIPPIN G.-(THIS DAY.) LONDON, AUG.lB.—Winti at noon S.S.W., moderate breeze, and line clear weather. DEAL, Ara. 17.—Wind W.S.W. to S.S.W.—Arril...Anthony, Batavia, for Rotterdam ; Emily, Dring, Cape of Good Hope ; helmina, Klint, Surinam, for Amsterdam ; dointn Georg - , - Geerken, New York, for Bremen ; England. Scott, rugwash Richard. Henry, Allan, Quebec. Arrd. from the river, Carleton. Odgers, St. Thomas's; Triton, Fitzpatrick, Cuba; Catherine Stewart Forbes, Wright, Bermuda. Arrd. from the river and sailed, Abberton, Paine, Adelaide, South Australia. Sid. Alfred, Het - mine, Calcutta. PORTSMOUTH, Ara. 17.—Wind S.W.—Sid. William Brougham, Hocken, Quebec. SOUTHAMPTON, Au°. 17.—Arrd. Florence, Prince Edward's Island. Sid. William Young, Quebec ; Tays, Sturdee, West Indies ; Princess Victoria, Quebec; Madrid steamer, Gibraltar. _ _ OFF SALCOMBE, Auo. 12.—Pauline, Jansen, Porto Rico, for Bre men ; William Penn, Stephenson, St. John's, New Brunswick. . _ . Pristourn, Ana. 17.—Wind S.S.W.—MI IGth, her Majesty's ship Contest for the coast of Africa. LIVERPOOL At*. 17.—Wind S.S.W., light—Arrd. Lucy, Gould, New Orleans ; George Hallett, Howes, Charleston ; Severn, Taylor, St. John's, New Brunswick. Sid. IGth, Prompt, Dunlop, Havannali ; Achiever, Johnstone, Santa Martha ; Scotia, Leslie, Baltimore ; 17th, Undaunted, Whiteway, Valparaiso ; Pickwick, Cornish, ditto : Michigan, Mason, Portland ; Dumbarton, Peuelleton, New Orleans ; Schoodiac, Griffin, St. Stephen's, New Brunswick ; Emanuel, Burn, Quebec ; Mary, Page, Montreal. OK Port, Sapphire and Ann Payley. Ye.amourn, Auo. 15.—The Crocus, Moffatt, from Sunderland to Fecamp, got on the Barber Sand this morning, but was assisted off soon after. BEAVMARIS, Auo. IG.—The Diana, Tullock, from Dublin to Car narvon, was in contact with the barque Juno, and both received con siderable damage. MARKET NEWS —(THIS DAY.) MAY IMEAM.IIOIMB. SMITHFIELD.—OId Meadow Hay, 31 to 41 ; Newditto, 2/5s to 31 15s; Old Clover, 4/ to 51 16s ; New ditto, 315 s to 4/ 17s; Oat Straw, 11 128 to Il 14s ; Wheat Straw, 1/ 14s to 11 16s per load. Trade dull, at the above quotations. CUMBERLAND.—OId Meadow Hay, 3/ :38 to 41 4s ; New ditto, 21 8s to 31175; Old Clover, 41 to 51145; New ditto, 315 s to 4/ 16s; Oat Straw, 11 14s to 11 IGs ; Wheat Straw, ll IGs to 1118 s per load. A full average supply and a heavy demand. WHITECHAPIL.—OId Meadow Hay, 31 to 41; New ditto, 2/ 5s to 3/ 16s; Old Clover, 4/ to Si 18s ; New ditto, 3/ is to 41 18s; Oat Straw, 1/ 12s to 1/ 14s; Wheat Straw, I/ 14s to 11 16s per load. Supply good, and trade dull. COLONIAL. SUGAR.—There has been a good business done in British Plantation, about 600 hhds having been sold, and fir which rather higher prices have been obtained, establishing an ad vance in nearly all descriptions of fully 6d to is since this day week. The public sales consisted chiefly of 1,613 bags Bengal, 1,936 boxes white, and 196 boxes yellow Havannah, chiefly damaged. The Bengal found ready buyers at 44s Gd to 53s Gd for soft greyish yellow to good white Benares, being fully previous rates. Nearly two-thirds of , the Havannah were damaged, and sold at 25s 6d to 28s 64 for white, and 23s 6d to 24s 6d for yellow , being comparatively . the value. The sound white was taken at 30s to 32s for mid to good strong quality. The quantity_ of British Plan tation landed last week at the East and West India Docks was 1,572 hhds, 94 tierces, 19 barrels, and there were taken for home consumption 1,339 hhds, 220 tierces, 146 barrels. The stock in the same places was 10,458 hhds, 1,030 tierces, 2,158 barrel:. • COFFEE.-312 bags East India and 1,720 bags Rio at auction were all taken in at 25s to 26s for good to fine Pedang, and 345 to 34s 6d for fine ordinary colory, Rio being above the value; but subsequently part of the latter description has been disposed of at 335. 6d. Rum.—The quantity landed last week at the East and West India Docks was 459 puns 1 hhd ; there were taken for home consumption, 147 puns 6 hhds; and exported, 304 puns 24 hhds. The stock in the same places is 11,056 puns 2,497 hhds. RICE —2,703 bags Bengal chiefly sold at 14s 6d to 15s 6d for mid white, but broken ; good white was bought in at 153 6d to 16s, which are almost former rates. SALTPETRE.-556 bags Brazil was nearly all taken at 26s to 27s for 4 to 2 1 4 per cent. refraction. SPICES.-537 bags Penang Pepper were mostly taker, in at Vhd to 2%d for fair but dusty, being about previous rates, but at which there were not purchasers. TALLOW.—P.Y.C. is 41s 6d per cwt on the spot, and town 435. TEA.—The market is steady. Sir James Graham, Bart., passed through Carlisle on Saturday, en route for Netherby, where the !Right Hon. Baronet is expected to remain some time. It is stated that the principal object of his visit is connected with the effects of the recent floods upon his estate, and the stock and crops of tenantry, which are considered to require particular attention.—Carlkle PRELIMINARY ANNOVNCE3fENT. LONDON, OXFORD, and CHELTENHAM RAI LlVAY.—(Provisionally Registered.)—A Company has been formed to construct a direct and continuous line of the railway on the narrow gauge, from Cheltenham to Oxford, to join the Lon don and Birmingham hallway near Tring, thus effecting the most direct communication with London. The London and North-Western Railway Company have agreed to subscribe a large portion of the capital, and to lease the line in perpetuity at a guaranteed rent of 4/. 10s. per cent. on the cost of the line, and an equal division of surplus profits. The wishes of the inhabitants will be consulted in regard to the position of the station at Cheltenham, and the mode of approaching the town. A prospectus will be published in a few days. Cointunnications may in the meantime be v addressed to the Easton station; or to Messrs. Newman, Gwinnett, and Ticehurst, solicitors, Cheltenham ; or to Mr. James Boodle, solicitor, Cheltenham. TO ADVERTISERS. DOUGLAS JERROLD'S WEEKLY NEWS PAPER, owing to the number required, is obliged to be put to press tor the dist edition early on Friday morning, and, conse qnentiy, Advertisements cannot be inserted so as to circulate In the whole of the impression unless received before Six o'clock on the Thursday evening. Ocoee, 169, Strand. PUBLICATIOSS. Just published, price 55., FRANKS on URINO-GENITAL DISEASES. Part I. On Gonorrhea and Gleet, exemplifying the influence of a Scrofulous or Scorbutic state of system in producing those Morbid Secretions, and showing that the true nature of their diseased action is irritative, not inflammatory. Published by the Author, 90, Blackfriars-road, London; and may be had of Johnston, 68, Cornhill; Starkie, 4, Strand; Sanger, 150, Oxford•street ; and by order of all booksellers. .) 7 if l f Esir .: 1::, ,I j k ~ 1 0 1 , ',-„, \, : its , -, t :'' 4 1 5 _s__ ~~ vr."r--_ kfo •__. , , i, , ,76 .( : 4_ tri , a. ,..„.7.,, ,r-, . . ... ~, ,: i ~.. ~ , .. : :, , ~ , .„. . .... b 1,1 43 ,74 , .:::,-,„ -- P - 4.4 . .4;,.' '—, • I k;,- I N k /F - , r* , r-P j.,11 . 44„ ~ + • „:„...,_ Z. -7- _..4 - y , -'? -- ,C2 - , -- - 1-- - 1.-- -- A . % / f , - /1 . 1.- ‘;-", HAYMARKET THEATRE. This theatre has been engaged' during the short recess by Mr. Davidscn, who opened last evening with Mr. Barnard Gregory in Hamlet. On the appearance of Mr. Gregory last night, the disgraceful scene of uproar, and confusion, and violence which took place on his appearance in the same character at Covent Garden a few years since, was renewed with, if possible, increased intensity, and continued to the conclusion of the performance. It is under such circum stances impossible to criticise minutely the acting of Mr. Gregory, but what we say of Mr. Gregory's performance last night, confirms the opinion which we expressed when he was acting at the Strand, viz., that if fair play were shown him, he would become a great actor. ADELPHI THEATRE. A glorious burlesque (from the prolific pen of Selby) on Le Jugement de Paris, and Le Pas des Ddesscs, was produced at the Adelphi last night, under the title of The Judgment of Paris, or The Pas de Pippins. The getting up is magnificent, the scenery and costumes splendid, and the burlesque itself full of broad fun. Ryan, Paul Bedford, and Wright are the three goddesses. Glorious Paul, as Juno, appears riding on a peacock, and is turned round a la Keller, on a pedestal, the spread tail of the peacock appearing as though it were part of Juno's proper person; and Wright, as Venus, rises from the sea, after the most approved manner of the Hall of Rome. The Pas de Pippins was superb; Wright's imitation of Taglioni was most close, and at the same time most ludicrous. He was encored as a matter of course, and his mincing and diesse-like manner of advancibg towards the orchestra, for the purpose of direeting the conductor when and where to recommence the music, was most rich caricature, and elicited roars of laughter. Then the bouquets were showered in such profusion that Mercury was obliged tolgather them up,and trundle them off in awheelbarrow, and at the conclusion there was a second shower, which the goddesses gathered into their aprons. The costumes were grotesquely classical, all save that of Jupiter, who appeared as Young England, in blue dress-coat and metal buttons, white satin waistcoat, black silk stockings, and smalls. The bill offare fur the supper of the gods—furnished by Soyer, of course— • was full of fun. Some of the best jokes, howgver, were too recherché for the audience; for instance, Alouettes ( Larks) ala Waterford, passed unnoticed. The dances are admirably arranged; and some of them, the dance of the houris for instance, exceedingly graceful ; and one or two beautiful melodies are introduced, which are tastefully sung by Miss Marian Taylor. This burlesque is a palpable hit—as great a hit as the original. The House was crowded to suffocation, and will continue to be so every night that the Judgment of Paris is acted, for months to come. PRINCESS'S THEATRE. A Curious Case, is the title of a cleverly written two-act comedietta, which was produced at this theatre last evening, with Mrs. Stirling as the heroine. She enacts the part of Mrs. Aubrey, a high-minded, high spirited woman, who, to save her sister from destruction, has raised money by pawning her jewels, and who patiently submits to be the victim of her husband's jealousy and suspicions, rather than betray her sister. The jealousy of the husband is aroused by the conduct and re marks of Twiggleton (Charles Mathews), a rollicking, gossip-, ing, scandal-loving, intriguing roue, who at length get a lesson, which effectually cures him of scandal-mongering while Mr. Aubrey has his doubts, jealousies, and fears ef fectually dispelled, and is convinced of the high honour of his wife. The dialogue is very smartly written. Charles Mathews chatters and bustles through the part of Twiggleton in most diverting style—in fact, he is the play. It was completely successful, and was announced for repetition amidst much applause. VAUXHALL GARDENS.—The annual fête and fancy fair for the benefit of the Licensed Victuallers' School was celebrated here yesterday, and will be again repeated this evening. In the early part of the proceedings, the children supported in this excel. lent establishment were introduced into the gardens, and allowed the license and the pleasures of a holiday. One of the boys spoke the address of thanks and congratulation from the orchestra. To amuse the children, old as well as young, there was the performance of Mr. Benedict Tournalre, an athlete of no mean pretensions ; there were miniature races by ponies, a ballet by the Armenian brothers, fireworks, a concert, and an inexhaustible succession of strange sights. The ball-room, in the old Italian walk, a surface of 300 feet in length, and proportionably broad, was thrown open, and here dancing to the music of numerous musicians formed the entertain meat. In addition to the bands] under the direction of Mr. A. Lee, the bands of the Grenadier Guards and of the Artillery were en gaged, and played alternately. The crowd of Teeple was very great, and the whole of the arrangements satisfactory. CREMORNE GARDENS.—The attactions of this now popular place of amusement drew together within the inclosure, yes terday, upwards of 8,000 persons. In the banquetting•room 300 of the fraternity of Oddfellows sat down to an excellent dinner, pro vided by Mr. Ellis, the proprietor, over which large party Mr. T. Duncombe, M.P., presided. There was an effective band of instru mental performers, and a strong muster of professional singers. The usual loyal and national toasts were drunk with the honours, and the chairman spoke at some length on the merits of the society and the benefits conferred by it on the members, At seven o'clock the ascent of the great Nassau balloon took place, under the direc tion of Mr. Green, who was accompanied by two ladies and nine gentlemen ; the ascent was magnificent, the balloon tower ing immediately on being loosed from the earth, and making its way over the north-western part of the metropolis. It was in sight for a considerable time. An experiment was tried on the occasion of the inflation of the balloon, to ascertain the precise number of cubic feet of gas requisite for the ascent ; this consisted in the introduction of a gas-metre, invented by Mr. Defries, of St. Mar tin's-lane, called "the dry gas-metre," by which the gas supplied by the Imperial Gas Company can be accurately computed, and, of course, the fair charge for the supply calculated without injustice either to those who supply the gas or to those by whom it is con sumed. The gas-metre employed was a very ingenious contrivance, and acted with great accuracy. There were many scientific persons present, by wham it was examined and approved. This is the first effort attended with success of the employment of such an instru ment on such an occasion. After the ascent of the balloon the theatrical representations, the concert, the dancing, &c., followed, and diversified the amusements till 11. o'clock, the whole being con cluded by a display of fireworks by Mr. Mortram ; after which the company retired. _ _ _ THE HALIFAX AND BOSTON MAILS.—The following is the report of the Select Committee of the House cf Commons upon this subject :—" The Select Committee appointed to inquire into the circumstances connected with the granting of the present contract for the conveyance of the mails from England to Halifax and Bos ton, and also into the circumstances connected with the granting of any new or the extension of the existing contract for the same pur pose, have considered the several matters to them referred, and have agreed to the following report:—' That your Committee have in quired into the circumstances connected with the granting of the present contract for the conveyance of mails from England to Ha lifax and Boston, as well as other matters referred to them, and are of opinion that the arrangement has been concluded on terms advan tageous to the public service, and have been most efficiently per formed by Mr. Cunard. But your Commfttee do not wish to ex press any opinion whether a mare advantageous one might not have been entered into had the tender been thrown open to public com petition. Your Committee, however, cannot but regret that the above arrangements involve consequences injurious to the Great Western Steam-ship Company ; and, considering the meritorious character of the services rendered by the latter company, and its priority of establishment on the New York line, will be glad if, on any future extension of the Royal Mail service, it receives the fa vourable consideration of the Government." SIR CHARLES WETHERELL.—We regret to state that a decided change for the worse took place on Saturday night in Sir Charles Wetherell's health. Throughout Sunday he continued in the same precarious condition, without any improvement whatever ma nifesting itself. Yesterday (Monday) he was joined by his brother, Archdeacon Wetherell, his cousin, Mr. Nathan Wetherell, &c., &c., but he was unable to recognise any of them ; indeed, since the day of the accident he has spoken but twice. and then in a fbrced and broken manner. We have to add that, according to the accounts re ceived by the last train which left Maidstone last night, Sir Charles was not expected to survive many hours. CAUTIONS TO PARENTS.—NARROW ESCAPE FROM Daowurtro.--On Sunday afternoon, about four o'clock, on the Sybil London and Woolwich steamer coming alongside the stone pier at Greenwich, a lady and gentleman, accompanied by a little boy, between two and three years of age, who were waiting to proceed to London, on perceiving the overcrowded state of the boat, refused to go aboari, preferring to await the arrival of the next boat. The lady and gentleman having seated themselves on one of the benches on the pier, allowed the child to run about the dummy, when, on at tempting to pass behind the bench on which his parents were seated, he fell overboard, between the cofferdam (erected for the purpose of repairing the pier) and the dummy. An instant alarm was raised, when Edward Gillett, the mate of the Sybil, with great presence of mind, and without waiting to pull off his clothes, plunged iu, and fortunately succeeded in rescuing the child, as he rose for the third time. The little sufferer was immediately conveyed to a tea-house adjoining the Torbay Tavern, where the usual restoratives were ad ministered, and in less than an hour afterwan.'s he was so far reco vered as to accompany his parents home, who left a very handsome doueeur for the gallant preserver of their infant. CORONER'S INQUEST.—FATAL ACCIDENT, OCCASIONED BY THE SWELL or STEAM-BOATS.—Yesterday, Mr. Baker entered into and concluded an inquiry, at the Wheatsheaf, Wapping-wal, relative to the death of Lewis Harris, eleven years of age, the son of Mr. Joseph Harris, a broker, of the Jewish persuasion, living at 41, New road, St. George's. On Sunday afternoon, between five and six o'clock, deceased was in a barge off King:James's-stairs, in the act of stepping from it to another barge, when they parted from each other, and in consequence deceased fell into the river. At the time of the accident three steam-boats passed, which caused the swell of the water and the barges to separate from: each other. Efforts were made to save deceased for half an hour, and which, upon a reward being offered for the discovery of the body, were continued till two o'clock that morning, when it was found about three yards from the spot where he sunk. Verdict, "Accidental death." FIRE AT THE GREENWICH RAILWAY.—Last evening, between the hours (if nine cnd ten, the stores belonging to Mr. Joseph Horredine, occupying No. 113 arch of the Greenwich Railway, from some cause unknown, took fire. The stock-in-trade consisted of a large quantity of linen, woollen, and cotton rags, the general collec tion of a marine store dealer. The flames shot up high above the railway, on either side, and for some time caused considerable alarm. Owing to the great distance of the place from the main street, A con siderable time elapsed be fore a sufficient supply o f water cou ld b e ob tained to work the engnes. At length, however, by uniting the hose, the power of two engines was brought to bear upon the flames, but owing to the strong hold they had previously obtained, the whole length of the arch, nearly forty feet by twenty, was completely red with heat. By great exertions the firemen got the mastery over the names, but before that was accomplished, a very considerable quan tity of the stock-in-trade was totally destroyed. The trains were running as usual at ten o'clock. AUCTION SALE OF WEST INDIAN PINE-APPLES Yesterday, Mr. Adams sold in Lower Thames-street, upwards of 5,000 pine-apples, recently imported from New Providence, and which sold at from 3s. to ss. per pound. A large flight of locusts pas se d over t h e town o f Sunderland on Monday evening last. They hovered over the neigh bourhood of Hendon, and numbers alighted on the hedges there, till, on crowd beginning to collect, they took flight towards the south. They appeared to conduct their migration in close company. Seveml of them were caught. —Newcastle Journal. 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