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-14- ; • $.;" .':=, . • IYAEADPUt itAltATtAnt. AT tl PUBLIC ME IcIAN G - , held at the LON lit, Rohl "O TAVERN, IlishopSgatr,Street, the 17th Atrorsv,lB46,. /t ,r Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., in the chair, as nalVed by J. it.t.ntrlT, Esq. ; seconded by W. T. ILIFF, Esq, ; and carried unanimously— ettin:iTh..tea,kithib,oe sne.:;:faehoutlosseiosz 'which the nurserymen, florists, and ga„r -d of the metropolis, sustained in con... - tall f or ': . t •'"o nre,-I.lful hail-storm on the Ist day of August instant, tiled's+, 4.'9'Sr:fie/it Sympathy, and demand all our efforts to alleviate It wili`,.."Javerasmiefa thereby." - °tcti. by J. Coox , Esq. ; seconded by R. SELDOM, EM., and a I% carried be now th. 4t a Public subscription be now commenced, and a fund raised , i ~,z relief of the sufferers." altwed by 31. SANGSTER, F.sq., seconded by W. Tnanan, Esq.. I,' . Thikt It and carried unanimously— .b-h., 'm,,,k...-ngars. Barclay and Co., Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph f , and ' ‘` , to,.• --"'• Junes Lei, d and Co., Messrs Scott and Co,. find 3 essrs. lt ~,'3 'tu I, ankers, be reqqired to receive ned by W. ,\ . Constar, Esq , sec...led by Rosa= Urn* ~ si Th s , , sox E q., and carried unanimously— .arer ~-. James Cook, Esq., of Mincing lane, bo appointed trea- It %.„' - a nieved , .s Captain Lasso:iv, seconded by Ron = WaktieU, a 101.. Esq. and carried unanimously— it the Iti;;ht llon.,the Lord Major Benjamin Hawes, Esq., 3 LP• John Allnutt, Esq., Clapham W. T. IBM Esq., M.D , Newington J. E. Young, E-q., M.D., Kenningtont John Bright, Esq, Brixton-hill J. flethain, Esq , Brixte.:x James Coppock, 1,,,.4., kneveland-row J. Chapman ; ',Lau., North Brixton llli a.n , 1 .;a01, Esq., St. Paul's-churchyard "; " HAMM, Esq., Mincing-lane t• sells, Esq. Kennington-oval r. J. t'ring, Esq ~Kennington-common :AL Sangster, Esq., Park-road, Stockwell VC . M. Sandilands, Esq.. South Lambeth 40,8eruirtimittee, R. Seidon, Esq., Leadenhall-street ink- And Wm. Trahar, Esq., Whitehall-yard, with power to add to their number; by any of whom The tj t°n a Will be thankfully received." }kt,,_r pinks of the meeting were given to the Right Hon. the ß L:r a d gi-i°_,,fer his kindness In attending the meeting, and to sympathy the Irith ti .. B the Duke of Cambridge, for his kindness and . the chai'robJects of the meeting, and for his condescension in taking , ilie tyTerlPtions will be received by any of the above-named Bankers, 4..`lel3l!rer, the C o m m i ttee , or S ecretar i es. -.NE VILLE, Ebenezer House, Peckham,/ to _n. C UTLER, 97, Farringdon-street, Hon. Secretaries. Thale Ifaittee-room, Hczns Tavern, Kennington. tr i ti ll T l iig n h g p Suh,criptions were announced at the 3!eetia . g :- 421 0 ens the Duke of Cambridge - ,he p r ght .eri. the ord-Mayor -..-. •sk es W r ietors of the gardeners' Chronicle - IN % ~ ..00k. .... En, _ _ _ . ..10 10 1 4 4ssa r VI':.utt, -12tii. fee- a• 4 .... A. Henderson and Company - - - -10 10 !.‘otlatt and Rutley >1 Ql, Esq., Dalston .11awes, Esq., 31. P. tv.l• Scholey, Esq. - k,c , uumbe, Esq. I. Art It ,e . arel ay, Esq. lOrs• andd Son, Edinburgh - - - - - ! ,2 /t s Z. l - Ilooth Son, Hamburgh ' - 5 - 5 Willi Hudson Esq 4‘aral,astai „Trebel% Esq ..... - :g g siarr i „ ''-'l 3 nock, E sq. _ _ - - 5 5 camatneoVeatherley, Esq. ' - - - - - - 5 5 ,_ktssr s 714IntS Lamont, R.N. - - - - - 'nessr s : Jaaon Wrench and Sons 5 5 144:4,%11,. ta,uluqr.,c,ts.i:.o`rood,\riiaind Sur .. .. .. .. : -- 5 55 •r• Fraser --4 --'lllullin 1 089 rs E N. I ' I L Low a . 5 5. ke "rd Ilarlbn, and Co. ' - ---- sera b , -. °ugh E sq. 5 0 s ti. 1:4 440 2 . 1 4 , 1 ,, ne a and liraddock :...!1:.,,,;:t0tiactiarib,:b32;,..,,, 'Esq. 5 0 - 5 0 ' a ilarci Y, sq. - - - --- - 5 5 2 2 ) 4 , th3-n Re , N., Edinburgh 2 2 Jo San di , , -.-sq. til 'ands, E s 2 2 ,I. e4 righ t., sq (I. 2 2 w_k Sti d 41a a, Esq. , ~ on, E s , 2 2 It . '• Illff, Es" - t. p i bb ard s q ' 2 2 J. ,vari te ',,,, q. '. ' - ` 4 l. Rr. Job cll, E 2 0 The Li Z i. - It . Re v b. g, ton .. - 1 1 a_' , ,l. la ` tr• Crhssman s attic s NV b i lae r - ' 1 1 ~,,,, ', ...Sq. . 1 I ot Rznaon, p, 1 I ' l ..llZgsier, I . ,' `l ' 1 1 4 4. 1 ,1:41)1, E4q . • 1 1 1-,*hitri?a4l X., ~.4„DeSq nyer 1, . 1 -.4, ..ri. he Esq. - . -- 1 1 .- Y--- gut, P.N. --- 1 1 - - --- 1-1 N IVE Et SAL GAS BURNER. '4l)erltent3o to 50 per Ccnt. Saved ! itri i kiva nt ...._el beg to call public attention to the following facts, 1 418ti'g. hpes resulting from the invention are various and bithtern De'retPendently of a saving of 30 to 50 per cent„ the com ateaqiit° e et, and the brilliancy produced superior to any light Y f or vered. It emits neither smell nor smoke, and burns rnai y th e th 4n Y period; and Such is its purity, that it neither affects Atne to tnr s t delh - ate colour or the Iltyllt fabric. Objections have thlfs, , ntrodnetion of gas in dwelling-houses, to the expense of l3oar e Its destruction of furniture, draperies, gold moulding, Sze. ; 11 , 1 " , ;Er. entire! on! • A. Y obviati el by the " PATENT UNIVERSAL GAS theLeh klppo,_, cost of laying on gas is much lower than is com .elnes Zeit. it is adapted for private dwellings, as well as for eini 4 lern e ' ni•Jtels, manufactories, and public buildings. One of the Natre7, 4 4;i4 4 „ l ,' amply sufficient to light a good-sized room, at a sum tro uble ' e wer than spirit, oil, or candle, with the avoidance of !p t . 4, erit , 4 .144T 0 eth er s :f the " Burner," its brilliancy and economy surpassing ' - ltr a " of th n ewn light, ar e sh own by th e annexe d aut h ent i c T ue fro,`„, lll alities of the UNIVERSAL GAS BURNER. '•A k lay,u t Te Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, . 4 he u r „" Mar, 1846, Sir Jons RENNIE, President, in the Chair. ...'en;Wecip m et a novel and ingenious construction was exhibited. t'ee air the f? "elt Y was the introduction of a stream of air to the ta• r e , ' r hami t , 4 rne by a hollow button in the middle of the burner. uP through the hollow stem of the button, was +II th,, Pion, sed out by two series of fire-holes around the periphery, e7rsha, with force on the flame or the gas curved it outwards ▪ ttl l4 rett e r d 4t e 1 113, while the oxygen of the air, mingling with N• ok,'"elva, r ,„drogen gas, produced a very p•trfect combustion, her, 4 4 41 y ,`"te white down the top of the burner, was very steady, r th e se bur,M, o nstrated by the excellent light of the Institution, 1 , 1 4 e per,,,, u _erner,'_ e re have been used, In comparing the consumption otte r or th. whit that of the Concentric ring burners, and trying -se tw o aßPotwith ughts by tbe photometer, the new burner gave a , 54Y ing of rather more than one-third." d r , kir ENT' C CERTIFICATE. t o ners , i t Vermi eAL Scnoot..—" In testing Clark, Me Niell, 25 Per gOe Burner with one of the best shawdowless - ..CTE pure and brilliant light, with a saving of 20 GEORGE CRISP, Engineer, BORT. LONGBOTTOM, Secretary, hi ' l 4 s e ,,, CERTIFICATE. biZ t ept /f p i :L'eS Of experiments made upon Clark, Mc Niell, and Co.'s ,vOrattl Gas Burner, its superiority was satisfactorily esta aUd economy and th e quality of the light. Tested against UN. "linters, Nos. 4 (12 h oles), and 6 (15 holes), it afforded a +ll\° Of at least 25 per cent., and against three fish-tall burners, het eßiper cent. The colour and brilliancy of the flame is supe any other burner." T. W. ICEATES, Consulting Chemist, J. D. PALMER, Mechanical Inspector. Itelt„t r l*T. IVERSAL GAS BURNER is used nightly at the Poly- Zeteht..,..' Institution and may he had and seen from 11 till , 4, at the 'tetul . - 7 1 ; . 60 , St.M ' artin's..lane, Charing-cross; and of all Gas Fitters 22 ° R T T , VV „ E ATTIE It.— TR AVELLING.—SEA -,,,.,Q0,,,,,-,.-,,--r-..-The, ItEGISTERD PALETOT in London, only at :I'll 1r ..-'' ° Plloaite the Royal Exchange ; and the chief Llama I tp,il arit areh n . Ijitly n , : 410 , 114, Regent-street. Do not be deceived by a ibo r i - gaane. placed in the windows of a few petty shops in the Ater ^ 41.0 11 of the Patentees. Each Paletot is stamped "H. J. and '`.- 41 -a , 114 1, ..... A.., -.94ent-street." i- t SS'S NEW SAUCE, for general pur- Ll 4 4 ci,„ --- „ ,htwing gained such great approbation, and the demand ectfei n ulag to heirHN BURGESS and SON beg Public -,- ti l I Yto in r iii to thus best acknowledgments te the Public 0 - 4 an of al Patronage of the same , its utility and great convent %ll gli eolin...mates have recommended 1. to the most distinguished tel.: It b l ''' t iena, who hove all spoken highly in its recommenda beilt to faZiepred by them only ; and for preventing disappoint- Alan 4 'be es ' all- Possible care has been resorted to, byeac l h l li labelealed tic th with their firm and address, as we h..., a e cork k; , itill i • n tre - '"ng their signature, without which it cannot be Ilie ;LICE -', 4 , . 11 ° ,1 S and SON'S long-established and much-esteemed •slin.*lt na...,._°-"-4CROVIES continues to be prepared by them after - ' "" i r that has given the greatest satisfaction for many te ki . ,,b, /L e "e. 1 07. Strand, corner of Savoy Steps, London. dth . 10, , LAD lES TRAVELLING, frt. Se 4/ `-oast, or otherwise exposed to the scorching rays of v I\7' l the Sun, will find tt #,, D ,rePa ' ‘,,lN . D'S KALYDOR a most refr d es o h f i la n n g_ glei .) .".-‘i rej:;en for t'..e Complexion, thedispelling cloud inimedi -14 s i Vierai, ; at ien, allaying all heat and irritability, Z t re, ..' Tb' e th e Pleasing sensation attending t elasticity of ~..* the b. l 'ekle„ numerous van ties of Cutaneous Eruptkns, Sm vtirib.., 4 4147 , Tan, and Discolourations, are pleasingly eradicated tio tt i',iee 4 ; „ ur, and the skin rendered delicately sett and clear. Its ( gtb, 3 ' ib e 4 ,-., - r efreshing properties have obtained its j exclasive selec tot,' (›,tittn•-eurt and the Royal Family of Grea ,, tlir ~ n. and those 11 111 f, and , e , n l. Of Europe, together with th ~ elite of the Aris s.a.'"ilig.,„ 'auto Voier," from the sultry climes of India, and the %I '' and r . . , of Calcir to and Madras, to the frozen realms of the_ s. „..ie Salons of St. Petersburgh and Moscow.-Price 4s. .641 tellii* itqw:r bottle. 1 (4 4 I nterl y 'r.°f.,supurious " Kalyd ors '' containing mineral astrin . 104et1 04, ~`y. . .1 s to the complexion,and which, by their repel its.. VLA,,,,puanger health. The only genuine has the words ICaON- ',4, ' , S __ l cALYl3olt" on the wrapp ra e v r..and A. IV AVLAND tietutieCalitin`uts:-ottetr7.l.gotit,rdtea is also Governmenteng ( by Sta ea mp desire of the 11 4.- 14 . bY the affixed on each t rF th Proprietors, etors, and by respectable Chemists and Per- It "--- ---ZLraI D I Ydors" are fraudulent counterfeits. /1. -":11: a COLLEGE OF HEALTH, - - , ,E ?i v NE w-ROAD, LONDON. , :. ki-,..gEIAN, OR AIORISONIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE. : Vv--,.' Alts bodies consist of fluids and solids. S. 1 ' l "e in a state of embryo all animals consist en r t m ir e e d ly . of fluids. 1 4, tis from and by the fluids that the solids are formed. N T he fluids contained in the human body are four times the Oatt ne,,, ~., 1 ,,.- ...le solids. NI 0 -- " e Chief of the fluids is the blood. from which all the others , The ~° : t . : _be blood not . only repairs every part of the human machine, '' - ' l4l carries with it all the rubbish, or decayed parts, to be depoe -1244,,111 the intestines, previous to being expelied along with th - /.`,,,nient. : :ii . ;: e 4 i : l), food is the life-the primum mobile -- the first agent- 1 k . ';l,hich all others derive their origin. depends upon the purity of the blood.. t i q „'e Pllrity of the blood depends upon its having free outlets for b,,,1e 713',....ed particles - Lltl ''''"lse is induced by the choking up of these outlets in the 4 -0 , , - j" by ir eason of an accumulation of glary mucous on the inner 31. This intestines &c. eirc iv 'aia ccumulation ' is occasioned by anything that weakens the b ed .AUG 4 or hurts di , restion but chiefly by the poisonous drugs and Wreettoent' of the Faculty.' ti tit ,tt d h ,e. IT OPUrities thus detained in the blood occasion every ape '-', 1.-kase, according to the quality of the humour, or the parti -14 Alty i ht • A; by n Which it is lodged. term seases proceed from one source, therefore they must all 14. . o n act This e Medicine. 4,,.. Yet „„zl,2dicine must be a vegetable purgative, innoxious in it tat'--aY th "mattenth, nowerftd to pervade the whole system, clear 5, ~„ aho y - ... and purifyt he blood. c i t .., e - Mentioned mucous, bes..,' 4, too """ery of a vegetable compound, capable of being di 4..„',isit, telxin g w i th th e blood, so as to impart to it that energy - Israt t ; °r ridding the body of ail superfluous humours mas a s. Thi ra. %s til e oh, tse e r rerY has been made by James Morison, the l'lygeist, t _-"' et? --'l)4miloisiilOf lorison's Pills , "'"lon til e British Health . Vegetable Universal "Medi- Hamilton-place, New•road, 111 4 College of Heal , 11EST APERIENT AND ANTIBILIO , (76 MEDICINE FOR LI ttA,Mtly,„,,, • , GENERAL USE OF it% efr„ tu L a , -1 . , ON S PILL ch and' jilE HEALTH which bowels by gentle relaxa• tt ek i Witi to „, ii 3 relieves the stoma fiti,4,,,titt.fqeuireht,o.t.sh•elitntroelinfissinilgeiditozzr iipiersoss.trpaatinions in the strength. They remove the chest, &c., are highly full habit, and i s it avid depr , promote . dige h s il t e io te n, th e e, re e at e e f a a ppetite , relieve told "era „__, ession of spirits , w from drowsiness, heaviness, a1n,,1„, w ho are continually suffering I t o h:C in the head and ears, they offer 4, l'bi e ~44 e preeha ed t, e -- "; re; jitcalbnle has for many years received the approval of the fi I vlth',., tl le folin4 classes of society, and in confirmation of its e 1- MIA l'ertlllB%l qg letter has been kindly forwarded to Mr. Prout, .- Der e , On to publish it, and, if requisite, to refer any respect- London. li l iSt t,- .I ,telitit;rll.7s-ril:::::ectoihtuspltl:llo2t2to,rtan'd, ...41th,tilllony to Ur th ble to bear my strong and uns a bein " g li a eavitree, Exeter, April 24, 1844. excelle t uceof e i t ;o ca ur e . . , ,,, lirampton's ) 111 of 1 and very superior 'ital. 4.l,edicite. The consider-Imos safe, office an elderly lady, and Ibil3:4l"l:7ratoltkvedl cninf n'itizl;,ahis% n? pe e w d them- , v e e a r s : rarely having recourse c,() Adoli t lvely, and i n she has _recommended o o n u g e in ei stance o I n which she induced a person k,,, tr4 rai h ' i ll , and supplied the flrstbox herself, they ..ave proved 01 a, uer , th e efficacy. I think that perhaps there is scarcely any Ill i - 5 , 1 4 , ,i .e.1 . ; Zte h i e l it ,l7:,, 2 l l :l l 3 " tsed Pa , t , e_n occasions medicines sonbeefore the public of equal value '"'atton ,an yl'Y on all occasions to giveP°Bthsee:edmyof superior claim individua recom ' d am. Sir " Yourobedient servant, k id by ' * * * • " kin' - Soboat, 229, Straw' London, price Is. I %d. and 2s. 9d. kt z: llg,ioit, 3- the Vendors Of Medicines generally throughout the b.: \ ''• for Pt 4.loife 4,4 B.I,..itAMPTON"'S PILL OF iIEAI.TH, and observe the `' er ' s °‘ ' ThoullUi Prout, 929 1 Strad, Loudon," on th e 44 klitlicp, . , ~. - .il~ _.:.~i x~ - ,:r~n _: ,_, t--e--trZ-Z-r----- - _. r4 _ 1 c /#' . . ._ .. _ -"''' Itinr -,- -.;''tf;- lit' • :z 5 7 0 1 1. n• - 4‘.,-it., ~. %,..,,. _... 4 : ...1... alk 770,,,--, ~ !, ,7___:l' , . f' - ;g7v , .., , ~,,,, .\-:-„ •••t• <•;,, i i .. " \- , ,• 1 / 2 •-••1•?r o rt4o -.--- '- ' 1 4 '. - • ----l 'i s ' --- - 74‘.;;;:f __, , _ . ~.. •,. ~• .31k„ I 1 ~.c.. __••••„; .. ~„ ••:,,„ ..„.. .., „, ~ , ~ . ~,,,______. ,„,.,,,,_;••,„, ~...„,,,,, ~.. ~,-„_.,,,,,",,,„, ____ ~ ~_,,, \- - -,,, , /*..,,-,-,•_, ___ ..._,,,„ .... ~N . „....,i , .... -., ea: , ~,1 , , ...., e , ~A,,,- . ., . .,1 1 .4-, sz , „,, - :.- - - ;:::7 --- '-:., N, '''''T - 7....- I / /N H -. ''.l;.t '1 c .41 -. , • <' . r- - k: . .1 1- -4 PRICE 50. appointed. Pena of a constitu.. )n wa y Pena, Cout, Arrillaga, Bonilla, T,.\glef Romero, and Valencia were appointed. We annex a translation of the projet de lui, or bill, reported in relation to the wer, by the committee to which it was referred. Boca.le k - ra and 'Valencia were among the members of this comm. ittee. After a short report upon the circumstances of the case, the com mittee proposed the following:— " The extraordinary National Congre, Cs of the M ex i can f:epublic considering: That the Republic of the United States' of 11.,aerica, w i t h h , Aorious violation of all right, has itist;jatt,l an d protected' openly and perseveringly the insurrecti of the colonist' of Texas against the nation which had ad mitted them ni non its territory, and generously shielded them with the pt :9tection of its laws. " That it has Tworporated the same territory of Texas into its union an Act of its Cougrms, notwith standing it has always' belonged by undispu,`.ed right to the Mexican nation ; has been recognised as: such by the United States themselves,. as appears by the boundary treaties of 1832 and 1835. " That it has not maintained the solemn ass urances and reservations in regard to the rights of the TA-xican Republic, which by means of its agents it had m ede in conformity with those treaties. " That it has also invaded the department of Ta Ennu lipas, introducing an army upon the left bank of thee Bravo, giving occasion and origin to the battles of . the Bth and 9th of May of the present year. " That in time of profound peace, and during :the established relations of amity between the two countries, it has invaded by land and sea the territories of tile Californias. " That it has blockaded the ports of Matamoros, Vera Cruz, and Tampico of Tamzulip as, opening its fire upon the defences of the latter. " That it has authorised alevy of troops against Mexico. " That it has declared war against the republic, under the pretext that the said states had been invaded, when, in fact, they made the invasion. " And, lastly, considering that the nationality of the Mexicans is seriously compromised by the power and the spirit of usurpation, thqzrantly manifested by the neighbouring nation of the Uu'ited States—Decrees. " lit. The Mexican nation, in the exercise of its natural defence, is actually in a state of war with the United States of America. " 2d. In consequence thereof, the GovernmeEl will employ all its resources and powers to render the war effectual to the reparation of the injury done to the Mexican nation; it will complete the bodiel-; of perma nent militia, and levy new forces at once to the extent' it shall deem necessary, both to fill up the bodies at pre eat on foot, and to create others of the same descrip tion; and If it shall need other special powers, Congress will confer theln." _ _ This report bears date the 16th ult., but we find it in a paper of the 2;th, and wa know not at all what action was taken by Congress upon jt. The diplomatic corps paid ti.•eir respects to the Ft.,- sident upon the 21st, to fehcitate Nrn upon his election': The British Minister, Mr. Bankh gad. addressed the President on the subject very briefly, t„ , id in very general terms. The reply of the President is the same cha racter—not a line in it possesses any inter,. it. Advices have been received from Durango, giving- tint account of an action between a body of Mexicans and a, band of savages, in which the Mexicans were utterly de— feated, with the loss of their commander and others, left dead on the field. This occurred early in June. The situation of Matamoros and the north-eastern de partment is represented in the Mexican papers as de plorable. Without the speedy arrival of aid they are lost irrecoverably, say the Mexicans. Copies of the, Republic of Rio Grande had been received: in Mexico. The papers say they are written in Lad ' Spanish— Shocking ! At four o'clock on the morning of the 21st in st., there was a slight shock of an earthquake felt at Vera Cruz, which lasted some seconds. It was accompani ed by great agitation and roaring of the sea. The papers pray heaven to spare them from the calamities of the elem eats, while they are suffering from the evils of a foreign war. The people of Tlacotalpam, on learning of the block ade of Alvarado, enlisted, to the number of several hundr, , dc, to defend the bar, and a few thousand dollars were raised by subscription to erect fortifications. Both the departments of Chihuahua and Durango aro suffering from the ravages of the Comanches and Lepans. Their outrages aro partially attributed to the intrigues of ,he North Americans, some of whom have been seen with the Indians. BRIGHTON and DOVER RAILWAY COMPANIES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES. Srn,—l feel it to be an act of duty to call your atten tion to an instance of criminal negligence on the part of the Brighton and Dover Railway Companies, which, but for the mercy of God, might have been fraught with a frightful sacrifice of life. 0 wing to repairs now going on, one of the lines of rails from the Annerley to the Sydenham station is impassable; and the consequence is, that for that distance the down and up-trains have to traverse the same single line. At twenty minutes past eleven on Monday morning, I was waiting at the Annerley station, when a down-train was seen approach ing at the usual speed, and just as the locomotive had passed me, I heard loud exclamations I'nm the numerous workmen, who at the same time were waving their hands ; and then, on looking through the arch of the Annerley bridge, I saw a policeman violently waving his red flag, and an up-train rapidly appreachif g. At this instant the two trains, rapidly approximating, could not have been at the most more than 200 yards asunder ; the distance could easily be measured, hut I feel certain it was, if any thing, less than stated. Both engine drivers turned off their steam and applied their breaks, and in this way fortunately the collision, which to all the by-standers appeared inevitable, was prevented. The trains were long ones, especially the up-train, and full of passengers. Novv, Sir, in a case like this, which, if it had occurred in the dark, I hesitate not to affirm must have ended in a fearful collision— for there is a bend in the I.'ne at this spot preventing, in conjunction with the bridge, iitie approach of a train being seen at a distance—in a case, I say, like this, there must have been gross and criminal neWigenee in s,ame quarter: or other ; and although no injury was done 40 life or limb, it is the duty of the Government Inspector to insti tute a rigid inquiry into the matter, to ascertain who is the party to blame, and then, be he high or low, a a 9cre tary or apoliccmun, to inflict a punishment, if indeed lie has any means of giving efficacy to his investigation, cos tie mensurate with the wrong committed. Several questions.; immediately suggest themselves in such a proceeding,. How came it to happen that in a distance of eight miles between two stations, New Cross and Croydon, provided with the electric telegraph, two trains travel ling in opposite directions were so timed, as by any possibility to allow of their meeting on the single line of rails ? This is the fundamental question, and whoever is responsible for controlling the transit is responsible for this gross and dangerous negligence. What is the gain of such splendid and beneficial discoveries as that of Professor Wheatstone, who, by placing in our hands a messenger whica in ve locity outstrips light itself, has given us a power to regulate the comparatively creeping locomo tive, if these railway officials are to be allowed to die use it? Then the question would arise, was any charges ' given to the engine-drivers to observe special caution in: approaching the single line? If not, the parties who. start the trains at both termini were guilty of neglect of: duty. Ail the rest is a subordinate matter, for it re , lates to engine-drivers and policemen—men of no educa.- tion, and who will, whilst the present preposterous system continues, again and again be guilty of that gross indifference to safety which marks the conduct of all ignorant persons engaged in perilous undertakings. To expect forethought, judicious alertness, and prompt mental action on sudden emergency from such a class indicates a total want of knowledge of the human mind. In reply to all this, the aAhorities may attempt to make light of the matter; but it was thought no trifling occurrence by those who were present. One o , f the workmen said, "It had made hint shake over." I enclose my card, and if any incitairY be . to pY the ftuuttuetrie, safety is I ruerpgeeanttlyf.ord,,n3thaendreafil,eoseh aplrcd::nht alt being called upon t 'etc is inspector. to that s g c i e v r e ta c ii v i l th e a n t e t 9 h P a species of intimidation exercised by the official geiltle. men of these railways, which, as in the ease of the PoOr law Commissioners, r( pels useful and confidential corn-- munications from their subordinate officers on ordinary" occasions, and which, on any unusual inquiry, tends to stifle the truth.—Your obedient servunt, Aug. 1.8. VIATOBe GLASGOW PIG IRON ,lIARKET, Auc.ls.—A UTHORISED REPORT.—The market opened this week without any change, a ,:zi remained so till Thursday, when the passing of the A merit zln Tariff became known ; iaunediately after, prices took a start :.'. f several shillings per ton, And the market has closed with much frinness, at 735. for No. 3; 765. to 775. for o 80:. for all No. 1. Cash , f.o.b. — mixed Nos.; and 798..1 one of the most extensive th.:_kers having made 't sale of half No. 1 and half N 0 . 3, at 80 s. cash; and most of thoo 2 are not disposed to sell to any extent at present rates. Suns BORROWED UNDER THE POOli-LAW.—It PP ,pears by a return just laid on the table of the House a Lords, that the total amount of money borrowed under the provisions of the Poor-law Amendment Act, in the unions comprivd in the account of the population of unions (or• dered to be printed 22d of May, 1837) has been as follows:- 480,121/. borrowed for buildings, alterations, lie., of work houses ; 14,5941. `. borrowed for any other purpose,' otakoB, a grand twat of 494,715/. borrowed altogether. The rota. sums expended by the said unions on account of legal pr - ceedings relative to the settlement of poor persons durin g' the years 1836, 1837, and 1838, were respectively 5,921/., 4,247/., and 4,415/. The average annual expenditure of the years 1833, 1834, 1835, on account of such proceedings jot the parishes comprised in the same un2nna.fbr the three years' prior to the formation thereof, was 9,6231. GREENLAND FISHERY.-I'ETERIIEAD, a"., UG 6 —The Enterprise, Martin, arrived here from Greenland. full ; left the ice 12th ult., and reports as follows:—Eclipse, 5 fish. 120 seals, 75 tuns; Dublin, 3 fish, 400 seals, 40 tuns; North. of Scotland, 1 fish, 35 seals, 15 tuns; Commerce, 4,000 seals, 40 tuns; Sarah and Elizabeth, 6 fish, 2,900 seals, 75 tons; Forth, 2 fish; Swallow, 1 fish, 90 seals; Anna, 2 fish, 3,400 seals; Jane, 1 fish, 1,500 seals; Bon Accord, 3 fish, 70 seals; Union, 900 seals; Hannibal, 1,600 seals; Fairy (Dun dee), 50 seals; Hamilton Ross, 1,100 seals; Flamingo, 900 seals; St. George (London), 700 seals; Constantine, 1,200 seals; William Ward, 40 seals; Eliza, 2,800 nab , . And also ' , ports the Fairy, of Dundee, and Hamilton Ross, of this port, being beset in the ice 27th June, but expected to be got out; also met the Commerce and Union getting among the ice to the fishing ground. [ADVERTISEMENT.] —THE EARL OF A\ LDBOROUGII AND HOLLOWAY'S Pmts.—An astounding cure by this miraculous medicine, after every other means had failed. See extract of his lordship's letter, dated Villa 31essiti.i, Leghorn, Feb. 21. litts : " To Professor Holloway,—Sir, I beg to acquairt you that Your pills have effectcd a cure of a disorder in my liver and stomact. which all the most eminent of the faculty, at home and allover tte Continent, had not been able to effect —nay, not even the waters r 1 Carlsbad or liaricnbaci.—(Signed) AJdboraugh." These wonderful Pills will cure any disease of the liver or stomach. Sold (also .1,44, !OZ - loway's Ointrac.atl at Professor Holloway's Eatabliallraeal, stulids Pd of all ra49Lue veuctim throusteat ths civittte4 wall. _ __ _ LONDON, THURSDAY E - : NG SU N 7 AUG UST 20, 1846. TEAM TO ITALY. 3 The pr.NINsuLAn and ORIENTAL STEAM NAVI GATION COMPANY beg to announce that their new Steam ship the TIRER, Captain OLIVE, built and fitted up expressly for this fine, will start from Southampton on WEDNESDAY, the 30th of Sep *.*4ther, for Genoa, Leghorn, Citiva Vecchia. an.. Naples ; and thence t''..rward thq Ccmpany will dispatch a steamer re., ularly on the 15th of every month to those ports. Families travelling to Italy will find this route expeditious, eco nomical, and interesting. Rates, for first-class passengers, servants, horses, and Carriages, also for goods and parcels, may be had on application at the Com pany's offices, 51, St. Mary-axe, London. Aug, 19, 184 G. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY. 26, CORNTIILL LONDON. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages with respect to Life Assurances end Deferred Annuities. The assured has. oki all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the nremiums paid (see Table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in terests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rat es The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in December of the present year. " F. FERGUSON CA3fROUX, Secretary. THE VATHOLIC, LAW, AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated under the 7th and Bth Vic., cap. 110. Capital, One Million, in 50,000 Shares of 20i. each. Deposit, 11. per Share. 8, New Coventry-street, Leicester-square, London. The business of this Company comprises Assurance on Lives in every form, the Purchase of Life Interests and Reversions, the Sale of Immediate and Deferred Annuities, the Endowment of Widois s and Children, and the Advance of Money upon Real Property and upon approved Personal Securities. Prospectuses and every other information may be obtained upon application. WM. NORRIS, Secretary. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. A CHEMICAL LECTURE, by Dr. Ryan, daily, and on the Evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. rrofessor Bachhoffner's LECTURES on NATUR.kI. PHILOSOPHY, with brilliant experiments, daily. MACINTOSH'S REVOLVING EN GINE. COLEMAN'S PATENT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE for ps 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, Is.; Schools, Ira lf-price, THE SPEAKING AUTOMATON, or Etiphonia, (invented by Professor Faber, of Vienna), every day and evening), at the Egyptian-hall, Piccadilly. This greatest men ianical wonder ever accomplished or conceived, has been crit tally examined and highly eulogised by the Emperor and Court of Austria, the King and Court of Prussia, the Duke of Wellington, the Lord Chamberlain, Earl Spencer, Lords Eldon and llawarden, &c . and the prominent members of the principsl scientific Institutions in London. It speaks anything and everything suggested by the audience in all langitages, whispers, laughs, and sings all airs, including the air and words of God save the Queen, __ _ Hours from - 12 to 2;3%t0 5 ; and 7% to 9 o'clock. Doors open half an hour previous. _ Admission. Is. ; children under 10, half-price. fIOGERS' HALL, BRIDE-LANE, FLEET STREET. Established, 1756. During the re-building and enlargement of their Hall, the Members and Friends are respectfully informed they hold their Nightly Meetings at Mr. Walter's, the Blue Posts, 10, Shoe-lane, Fleet-street. ESSRS. Mc NAMARA and Co., in retiring from the Carrying Trade, beg to inform the Public, that they have made such arrangements with the Eastern Counties Rail way Company, as will secure the prompt dispatch of goods intended for all parts of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, &c., and hence forth request the favour of their late friends addressing Mr. Moseley, at the Eastern Counties Railway, ilishopsgate Station, London, upon all matters connected with goods traffic. Old Catharine Wheel, I gilopsgate, 3d August, 1846. nAIJTION to the MEDICAL PROFESSION. Th e• Proprietor of tho MEDICAL DIRECTORY ' for 1846 begs to caution the Profession against replying to any Circular of interrogatories, or writing their names as Subscribers, to any blank form which does not emanate from his Publisher, Mr. Churchill, Princes-street, Soho, to whom alone all communications for the Editor, as hitherto, are requested to be addressed. Circulars from this office will be posted the first week in September. Medical Directory, 46, Princes•street, Soho, Aug. 18, 1846. PUBLICATIONS. Just published, Bvo., cloth, 75., THE WATER'CURE . in CHRONICDISEASE; an Exposition of the Causes, Progress, and Terminations of various Chronic Diseases of the Digestive Organs, Lungs, Nerves, Limbs, and Skin ; and of their Treatment by Water, and other Hygienic means. By JAMES MANBY GULLY, M.D. London : John Churchill, Princes-street, Soho. MR. JAMES'S NEW WORK. On the 29th will he published, is 3 vols. post Bvo., price It. Ils. 6d., HEIDELBERG: A ROMANCE. By G. I'. R. JAMES., Esq. Author of " The Stepmother ;" " The Smuggler ;" " Arrah Neil," &c. &c. ...... . London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill HAVE YOU SEEN VENUS RISING FROM THE SEA? At the HALL of ROME, Great Windmill-street, Haymarket; and the ,ouch•admired New Group, the RAINBOW NY.APLIS. Ex planatory Exp,sitions by Mr. C. Sloman, the only English Impro visatore of the various Poses. Performances commence at Three o'clock in the Afternoon and Eight in the Evening. Stalls, 25.; Boxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, Is. SHIRT AND LINEN TRADE. WANTED, a Person thoroughly conversant with the above, who can take the superintendence of this depart— ment in a Wholesale Manufacturing Establishment in the City. Letters addressed to J. G., at Messrs. Pattlson's, 80, Cornhill. T HE NORTHERN COUNTIES UNION RAI LWAY. Incorporated July. 27, 1846. NOTICE to the PROPRIETORS of ORIGINAL LEEDS and CARLISLE SHARES. The Directors having resolved to equalise the amount of deposits paid on the different Scrip Shares in the Northern Counties Union Railway Company, hereby give notice to the holders of Original Leeds and Carlisle Scrip, that they may rec,lve the sum of One Pound Two Shillings and Sixpence upon each share of 251., on the registration of the same. The Office of the Company, at No. 1, Poets' Corner, will he open every day, from Eleven to Four o'clock, until forty-eight hours pre vious to the general meeting, on the 25th of August, for the purpose of registration. By order of the Board, CHAS. LOCOCK WEBB, Secretary. stone of this beautiful structure ; and we must all feel deeply grateful to the great Architect of the universe, that in the course of its erection, not a single accident occurred—a circumstance, I believe; almost unprece dented in the rearing of such a stately edifice. I will not detain you longer. No words of mine can express the feelings of prick and pleasure with which I have pre sided at this most interesting national cet emonial ; feel ings which, I have no doubt, are fully shared in by the - many , thousands I now see around me. I beg, therefore, es my final duty, to hand over this monument, duly finished, to the care of the committees, and to the Lord Provost and magistrates of Edinburgh, as a testimony to the memory of the great novelist and minstrel, in whom Scotland has been so highly honoured.—(Applause.) The LORD PROVOST then, addressing Lord Glenlyon, said, I congratulate you, the Right Worshipful the Grand Master, and I congratulate the countrymen of Sir Walter Scott, on now seeing placed on its pedestal, in this magnificent monument, a statue worthy of its shrine. This tribute of a nation's gratitude to one of the most honoured of her sots adds a new feature of beauty and grace to his native city, but the halo of his genius sheds a gar brighter lustre over the name of Edinburgh and of Scotland. As one burning torch not only illuminates the sphere of its own brightness, but kindles the latent fire in others, so who can tell how many dormant spirits have been roused to arduous and successful exertion by the honourable example of Scott ? Even here we see how the glowing genius of the poet has stirred the soul of the architect, and awakened the talents of the sculptor, whose skilful chisel has moulded the rude block into the all but breathing form and features of Scotland's darling son. (Loud cheers.) While we lament the untimely fate of the gifted archi tect, we rejoice in the growing vigour of our citizen sculptor, who, by this exquisite work of art, has given earnest of future productions that will rival the works of the most celebrate.d artists of this or other coun tries. The sister arts of architecture and sculpture here vie with each other in presenting their richest offerings to the genius of poetry, hi.tory, and romance, and they are themselves signally honoured in combining to honour him who has contributed so largely to the in struction and enjoyment of the human race. This mo nument and statue, admirable for beauty and durability, I trust will long adorn our city ; but though they crumble into dust, the author of " Waverley " _has reared for himself monuments of more surpassing beauty, and more lasting endurance, and more extensive celebrity.— (Cheers.) The forked lightning may dash these turrets to , 11- ground, the tooth of time will corrode these marble features, out over the monuments of his mental creation the elements have no power—these will continue to be honoured at home, and under distant and more genial skies.—(Cheers.) Continents, as yet unexplored will be taught by the wisdom of Scott, and enlivened by his wit, and rivers unknown to song will resound with the lays of his minstrelsy ; bat nowhere will the memory be cherished with fonder attachment and more endearing delight than in the cities and the hamlets of his own be- loved Scotland.(Cheers.) The Rev. Mr. BOYLE, Portobello, then pronounced the blessing ; after which the national anthem was played by the band of the .3d Dragoons, and the pro cession returned to the High School in the same order in which it set out. This ended the proceedings at the inauguration. Glenlyon, in connexion with prosperity to the Grand Lodge, to which Mr. Melville replied. The Rev. Dr. Memes proposed the health of Mr. Steele, the sculptor of the statue of Sir Walter Scott ; to which Mr. Steele replied. Mr. Gordon proposed the memory of Burns, which was acknowledged by Colonel Burns, a son of the poet. Mr. Milne proposed the Executive and Auxiliary Committees of the Scott Monument, in con nexion with the names of Mr. Guthrie Wright and Councillor Dick, which was acknowledged by these gentlemen. Mr. A. M'Neill proposed the Lord Provost, which was acknowledged by his Lordship. Mr. Robert Chambers proposed the Memory of Kemp, the architect of the Monument ; Mr. Pringle, the City of Edinburgh ; Mr. A. M'Neill, the Fine Arts of Scot land ; Archdeacon Williams, British Literature ; Dr. Schmitz (rector of the High School), the Music of Scot land, and John Wilson (the vocalist) ; the Lord Pro vost, the Ladies ; Mr. M'Diarmid (editor of the Dam /ries Courier), the Croupiers ; and Mr. Gordon, the Drama and Theatre, in connexion with Sir Walter Scott's writings. In the course of the evening the company were en livened with several songs from Mr. Wilson and Mr. Donaldson, and with several spirit-stirring airs from the band of the Ist Royals, who were stationed in the gallery. The company, after spending the evening in the most agreeable manner, separated about half-past ten. DIVISION OE PROFITS. The remarkable success and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a fourth bonus, 'varying from 35 to 85 per cent. on the premiums paid on each Policy effected on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. .7 61 .:,•V ..' 0, ' 4 Bonus Bonus in 'g g Assured ag 1 E Premium. 0 Eg a p' z 4 added. Cash. ..,.. g may I • p: 0 Borrow. --- ---1-- X s. (1. r i 501000 31 ii 1837! 1838 1839 1849 1841 £217 15 I'XlOO 0 11 192 3 0 87 1 4 165 11 10 74 1 9 116 7 6 54 010, 111 6 8: 49 10 Q IXI6 0 4'.£445 0 0 13 10 2! 395 11 1 11 3 1 346 2 3 7 18 10i 296 13 4 710 41 247 4 5 REMOVAL DR. 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 Nine; and where also his several publications, of which entirely new and en larged editions have recently been published, may be obtained. SALES BY AUCTION. TO BE PEREMPTORILY SOLD, pursuant to an ORDER of the HIGH COURT of CHANCERY, made in a cause WARD versus SHEPHERD, with the approbation of Sir GIFFIN WILSON, lint., one of the Masters of the Court, On UESDAY, the 25th day of August, 1846, at the Albion Motel, North Shields, in the county of Northumberland, at Four o'clock in the afternoon, in One Lot, The valuable ROPERY or ROPE-WALK, 400 yards in length, and 18 COTTAGES thereunto adjoining, situate at South Blith, in the said county of Northumberland, late the property of Luke Anderson, of South Blyth, shipowner and ropemaker. Particulars and conditions of sale may be had (gratis) at the said Ma.,ter's Chambers, Southampton-buildings, Chancery•lane, London ; of Messrs. Holtne, Loftus and Young, solicitors, New Inn ; of Messrs. Crosby and Compton, solicitors, Church-court, Ohl Jewry, London; of Mr. Thomas Leadbitter, solicitor, Staple Inn, London; of Messrs. Tinley, solicitors, Dockwray-square, North ,hields ; of Mr. Robert WheAon, solicitor, North Shields ; and at the Place of Sale ; and at the principal inns at North Shields and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and the neighbourhood. ST. LEONARD'S, IN WINDSOR PARK The SPLENDID SEAT of the late WILLIAM DAWSON, Esq., for the last tour years occupied by LORD HADDO, delightfully situated adjoining st. Leonard's Hill (the noble seat of Colonel Harcourt), amidst the most romantic and elevated portions of the Royal Park, with a magnificent view of the Castle, the Thames, and rich surrounding country; also a former portion of the Forest adjoining, studded with venerable Timber, offering a choice site for Building. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON have the honour to announce to the Nobility. and others seeking P capital and beautifully situated residence, that they are instructed to SUBMIT to PUBLIC SALE, at the Mart, near the Bank of Eng land, on TUESDAY, August 25, at Twelve o'clock (unless an accept able offer shall be previously made by private contract), in Two Lots. The above most justly admired and elegant noble MANSION, ad mitted to stand unrivalled (except, perhaps, byits princely neighbour, St. Leonard's-hill) in the whole circle of the Court. The Mansion is modern, and of an elegant and chaste style of architecture, placed on the verge of a romantic and finely-wooded eminence, perfectly se cluded, overlooking a lovely vale and a great breadth of the Royal Park. with the magnificent Castle towering in the back ground, with the rich banks of the Thames, Eton College, and other interesting ob jects. The House contains a splendid suite of rcoms with east and south aspects, a beautiful conservatory, paved terrace, &c., sur rounded by a rich small Park of nearly 100 acres, adorned with handsome timber, noble avenue of elms, a sheet of water, with ex tensive terrace and other walks. About 20 acres adjoining will be offered in a separate lot, extending from St. Leonard's-hill to the Winkfleld-road, opposite Forest-hill, presenting a fine and romantic building site, bounded on one side by Lot I, and on the other by Some of the private drives and plantations of the Royal Park, through which, and the beautiful grounds of Col. Harcourt, are the approaches to this delightful domain. The estate can be viewed only with cards, which may be had at Messrs. Daniel Smith and Sou's offices, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, and Windsor; or of Tcomas Webster, Esq., solicitor, Queen-si reet, Cheapside. KENT. VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARMS, in the Picturesque and healthy PARISH of WROT,IAM, about 23 :Miles from Town, and 11 from Maidstone. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are instructed by the Devisees in trust under the will of the late Rev. George Moore, to Sell by Auction, at the Mart, near the Rank of England, on TUESDAY, August 25, at Twelve (unless ap accept able offer shall be previously made by private contract), in Lots, FIVE very desirable FREEHOLD FARMS with suitable buildings, cottages, &c., in the beautiful, healthy, and fertile parish of Wrotham ; the whole in very high condition, having been for some time past hi the hands of the late proprietor, rendering them rarticularly desir able little properties for occupation or investment. Mr. Harrison, the bailiff, will show the farms ; and particulars with pans may be had when the day of sale is Axed at the neigh bouring Inns ; at the Mart ; of It. Lambert, Esq., 32, John-street, Bedford-row ; and at Messrs. Smith's offices in Waterloo-place, Pall mall. TETE GREAT AND VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE OF WHITTLESEA, EXTENDING TO WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH. ANIESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are commissioned by the Noble Proprietors to SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart; near the Bank of England, in September, (unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by private contract), The above truly important and valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, between Peterborough and Wisbeach in Cambridgeshire ; comprising the vast manors of Whittlesea, embracing nearly 25,000 acres, and in which are nearly 200 or 300 copyholders, paying quit-rents and lines, the greater part of the flourishing town of Whittlesea, the bank premises, several private residences, inns, chops, &c., being held of the said manor. Also, above 2,100 acres of most fertile land, divided into compact farms, and let at low rents to a highly respectable and intelligent tenantry, with some very valu able dispersed parcels of land adjoining, and contiguous to the town, portions eligible for building. Also, the Advowson of the Vicarage of St. Mary, and the Freehold Rent Charges in lieu of tithes, ex tending over nearly 18,000 acres, of the annual value together of up wards of 6,0001., exclusive of the valuable manors and living ; offering with its many advantages, a fine, influential, and solid pro perty for the investment of capital. There is a navigable river through the estate, and the railway from Peterborough to Ely passes through Whittlesea. The entire property will be first offered in One Lot, and if not sold, will be immediately put up in Three Lots; viz., . . 1. THE TITHE RENT-CHARGES 2. THE MANORS AND FARMS. 3. THE ADVOW-DN. Particulars may be obtained of Messrs. Jones, Bateman, and Ben nett, solicitors, Lincoln's Inn-fields; at the Auction Mart ; ofMr. John Waddelow, Whittlesea, who will show the estates; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, land agents, in Wa erloo-plaee, Pall-mall. Very IMPORTANT and VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, "embracing the ent!re PARISH of ADDINGTON, free of Tithes and Land-tax, and almost of Poor-rates, with Its spacious Mansion, excellent Manor for Game, the Advowson, and several first-rate Grazing and Dairy• Farms (let at about 2,5001. per annum), extend ing nearly to the town of Winslow, and only five miles from the county and borough town of Buckingham,distinguished as the family scat and domain of the late Hon. General Vere Poulett, forming a singe lady eligible and solid investment for capital, in a proverbially rich and fine sporting county. MESSRS. DANIEL SMITEI and SON are commissioned to announce that the above remarkably valuable and truly Important FREEHOLD ESTATE will be Still./ by AUCTION in SEPTEMBER next, unless an acceptable offer shall be previously made by Private Treaty. It comprises the spacious and substantial Mansion of Addington, with walled garden, capital stabling, &c., placee on a gentle eleva tion, nearly in the centre of one of the most fertile domains in the county, embracing the entire parish, nearly encircled by a fine brook, and chiefly rich grazing and dairy land, the whole lithe free, and let to old respectable tenants at rents amounting to about 2,5001. pe: annum. The pefpetual Advowson, with its parsonage and glebe, and the Manor, which is well stocked with game, appertain to the es tate. The timber is nearly all elm, a certain proof of the fertility of the soil. The high turnpike road from Aylesbury to Buckingham passes through the property, close to the town of Winslow, and it is within a very easy distance of the several markets of Buckingham, Bicester, Stony Stratford, &c. This description of grass land is unlikely to be affected by any chann as to Corn-laws or Tariffs, and the property therefore presents, with its peculiar and great local ad vantages, an indisputably line and choice property for the invest ment of money, with a most enjoyable domain for residence, being hi a perfectly rural district, and in the centre of several packs of hounds. A station on the Buckinghamshire Railway will be very near. - _ Descriptive particulars, with plans, will be published when the day of sale is fixed, and in the interim the property may be viewed by application to Mr. King, surveyor, Winslow, and every informa tion obtained of Messrs. Daniel Smith aid Son, land agents and sur veyors, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mail, 9r of Messrs. Karslake and Crealock, solicitors, Carlton Chambers, Regent-street. SOUTHAMPTON AND NORTHAMPTON Extensive and Uglily improvable FREEHOLD PROPERTY. well adapted for commercial purposes and for investment, yielding at the present low rents between 6001. and 7001. per annum. MR. V. J. COLLIER , has received directions from the Devisees in Trust of the late S. S. Taylor, Esq., to SELL by AUC4ION, at the Royal George Hotel, Southampton, on TIIIIRSDAY. August 27, at Twelve, in Lots, The ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, situate in the High-street, Southampton, within a short distance of the pier, with a tap, stabling, and premises in the rear ; let on lease for fourteen years, at a rent of 1911. per annum. Valuable and extensive Premises at Northam, presenting a frontage of about 1,100 feet to the river Hellen, and an extent of nearly twelve acres, consisting of the steam boiler factory, wharf, yards, &c. ; held on lease till 1850, at a renf of 1411. per annum. The Ship-building yard, with three launches (adapted to ve , sels of the largest tonnage), coal wharf, dwelling- It.use and premises, let On lease for five years, at a rent of 109/. ; the Anchor public house, lat on lease fur fourteen years, at a rent of 441. per annum ; a small House and nine Tenements, let at rents amounting to 841. Gs. 6d.; a large plot of Freehold Land, well calcu lated for the erection of dwelling-houses or a manufactory, now let as a garden, but the tenancy being determinable on a short notice, It is immediately available for building purposes ; and Freehold Ground Rents, amounting to 131. 10s. per annum, secured upon six newly built cottages. Also, SiK 1001. Shares in Northam-bridge, a 1001. Sha:e in Itursleden-bridge, Two Mortgages of 1501. each on the Rotley and Waltham turnpike-road. and a Mortgage of 1001. on the Southampton Post Dues. The Northern estate possesses vast ca pability for improvement, and affords great scope for the exercise of commercial etcerprise in the formation of docks, wharfs, ware_ h - .Uses, factories, &e. It is exempt by statute from the port dues of southdrapion, and in the hands of a spirited capitalist or public corn pane, aided by the judicious o utla y of a moderate amount, could not fail "to - he greatly enhanced in value, owing to the rapidly-increasing yomifferce of -'outhampton, where a very large portion of the pas_ Fenger-and goods tr,iffic of the kingdom is now concentrated, and which-must inevitably Increase with the extension of the railway system, which will shortly place this flourishing town and port in direct communication with all parts of the world. so I P I c a i r t i o i r e s u , l a l r t s tir a l '-'si tr p e l e a tr ns so i a n t a a y am be p to h a a a o t f t A l l ie ess p r i s a . ca P a o g f e s u e d ; o n od d y, Of gr, 'V. J. collier, Moorgate-street. THE HOTEL AT STA3IFORD TO LET. TO BE LET, with Possession at Michaelmas next, the splendid Hotel at Stamford, hitherto called " STANDWELL'S HOTEL," with accommodations of the first description. A steady person, who would make the business of the Inn his only pursuit, would be liberally treated with, and would not fail to ensure success in this first-rate concern. For particulars, apply to Mr. Newcomb, Stamford, the proprietor; or to Messrs. Richardson, auctioneers and Estate Agents, of the same place. LE FILS DU DIABLE.-" LE COURRIER DE L'EUROPE," Of SATURDAY NEXT, price 6d. stamped for post, will contain tilt commencement of the second part of this romance by M. PAUL FEVAL, sa impatiently attended by its readers. 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Unfortunately the day opened most unpropitiously, and till after cue o'clock the rain descended almost without intermission. In this respect it would appear as if a sort of fatality attended such de monstrations in Scotland, for it is a somewhat singular coincidence that the three most imposing pageants that have occurred in this northern part of the kingdom for many years—the Eglinton tournament, the Burns' fes tival, and now the inauguration of the Scott monument —have been grievously marred in their effect by the untoward state of the weather. Happily, how ever, the sombrous clouds which obscured the sky, and spread a gloom over the city, began to clear away abort two o'clock, and for a short period a respite was obtained from the pelting of the pitiless rain, It was all the more grateful that this happened at the very time when the procession was about to move from the place of marshalling. The day was very generally ob - served as a holiday, and but for the broken state of the weather, all seemed desirous to render homage to the memory; of the great novelist, whose writings have added so much lustre to his native city. The public bodies and others who were to take part in the procession assembled in the grounds of the High School at one o'clock. After being marshalled accord ing to their rank or seniority, they proceeded along Waterloo-place and Princes- street, to the Monument, in the following order:— Mounted Military Band. Auxiliary Scott Committee, in threes. Scott Monument Committee, in threes. Magistrates of Easter Portsburgh, their Constables, and Suite. Magistrates of Wester Portsburgh, their Constables, and Suite. Magistrates of Canongate, with their Constables, those of Calton, and Suite. Magistrates of Mussulburgh, with their Constables, and Suite. Magistrates of Portobello, with their Constables, and Suite. Magistrates of Leith, with their Constables, and Suite. Magistrates of Edinburgh, with their Constables, and Suite. Freemasons, consisting of various Lodges, and the Grand Lodge of Scotland, marshalled in the following order:— Grand Tyler. (With drawn swords.) Grand Tyler. Grand Steward. (With white rods.) Grand Steward. Compass. (Carried by operatives.) Level. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Square. (Carried by operatives.) Plumb. Grand Steward. ;rand Steward. Mallet. (Carried by an operative.) Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Cup. Cornucopia Cup. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Grand Director oft Grand Bard. {Grand Director of Ceremonies. C Music. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. 'Usher of White Z 5 Usher of White Rod. J Bible Bearer. Rod. Grand Chaplains in their Gowns. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Grand Secretary. Grand Treasurer. Grand Clerk. Grand Steward_ Grand Steward. Senior Grand } { Junior Grand Warden. (With Batons.) Warden. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Past Grand Deputy Grand Substitute Grand Master. Master. Master. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. (White Rods.) Grand Sword Bearer. (White Rods.) GRAND MASTER. Grand Steward Master of Grand Stewards Grand Steward with (Carrying Grand with (White Rod). Master's Rod). (White Rod). Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Provincial Grand Masters. Past Grand Masters. Past Grand Wardens, &c. Grand Steward. Grand Steward. Mounted Escort of Dragoons. The distance between the High School and the monu ment is about a quarter of a mile ; and it took fully twenty minutes for the procession to pass any particular point on the route. The Freemasons, with their banners and insignia, had a very picturesque appear ance; an d the magistrates, arrayed in their robes of office, with their respective suites, were not a whit b e hi nd them. Altogether the pageant was a very grand and imposing sight. Having entered the Prince's-gardens, in which the monument is situated, the Freemasons and others in the procession arranged themselves round the structure, while the magistrate;, representatives of public bodies, and officers of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, t oo k u p their position on the steps of the raised basement on which the statue is placed. The signal was given, a cannon was fired, and the statue was in a moment un veiled to the admiring eyes of the congregated thousands who raised a cheer which made the welkin ring. The statue is a splendid work of art, and is the production of a native artist—Mr. J. Steele. It represents Sir Walter in a sitting posture, with a shepherd s plaid round his shoulders, and his favourite deg, Maida, at his feet. It is executed in grey Carara marble, of colossal dimen sions, awl the living likeness of the Author of " Wa verley," in one of his most appropriate moods, with a hook in his hand, and his mind absorbed in deep thought. Atter an eloquent prayer by the Rev. Dr. STEWART, of Douglas. Lord GLENLYON, the right wor s hi p f u l master of the grand lodge of Scotland, performed the ceremony custo mary on such occasions, and then came forward and said—My Lord Provost, magistrates, and gentlemen of the original and auxiliary committees, I have to congratulate 3 ou, this day, on the completion of this , plendid monument, which will stand to future genera tions as a memorial of that illustrious poet and novelist, the late Sir Walter Scott.—(Applause.) I am sure that .til of you must have experienced the greatest delight in participating in the proceedings of this day. It was, 1 think, in 1840, that wy PzedecessoT laid the feundation THE DINNER. About six o'clock a very numerous company sat down to dinner in the Music-hall, the Lord Provost in the chair, who was supported right and left by Whyte Mel ville, Esq., of Mount Melville, deputy grand master, the Hon. Captain Jocelyne, Archdeacon Williams, J. T. Gordon, Esq., advocate, Pringle, of Why tbank, M.P., Sir Adam Ferguson, Dr. Memes, D. Milne, Esq., ad vocate. Alexander Robertson, Esq., of Eldin, Dr. Robert Lee, Le Chevalier Albert de Newall, treasurer to the Emperor of Austria, Alexander M'Neille, Esq., advo cate, Forbes, M.P., Mr. Steele, the sculptor, &c. A number of ladies occupied the seats of the orchestra, and being in full dress, tended to a great extent to en hance the scene, which was one of no ordinary kind, banners and various devices appropriate to the occasion being displayed, amongst others the coat of arms of Sir Walter Scott, with the motto, " Watch weel." Dr.R. LEE asked a blessing, and Archdeacon Williams returned thanks, after which, The CHAIRMAN, who was received with much ap plause, said I have now to propose the health of our Most Gracious Sovereign, whose peaceful and beneficient reign commands the gratitude and the homage of her people, whose private virtues have won universal respect and ad miration, and in whose domestic felicity her loyal sub jects rejoice. Her Majesty the Queen.—(Loud and long continued applause, the band playing the National Anthem. The toasts of " Prince Albert and the Royal Family," and " the. Queen Dowager," were given and responded to with the usual loyal feelings of demonstration, after which the chairman gave " the Army and Navy." Captain BOSWELL, of Wardle, rose to return thanks for the honour conferred on that branch of the service to which he belonged (the navy), adding that the country, he hoped, well knew that when their services were re quired, they were ready to do their duty.—(Cheers.) Colonel J. NEILL returned thanks in the name of the army. He was firmly persuaded that should the circum stances of the country require the service of the British army, they were ready to come forward and lay down their lives for their country.—(Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN again rose and was received with great cheering. He said—Gentlemen, or I should rather say ladies and gentlemen, I use no unmeaning hacknied phrase, nor do I assume a mere affectation of modesty, when I assure you that I feel altogether incompetent to the task assigned me ; and sincerely do I regret that the toast I have now to propose had not been placed in hands qualified to do it justice.—(Applause.) In pro posing the immortal memory of Sir Walter Scott, so various and so great are the excellencies to which I should advert, that I feel bewildered in even attempting to touch slightly on topics which would give scope to the most fertile imagination. If England boasts of the mighty Shakspere, Scotland may well he proud of Sir Walter Scott.—(Loud cheers.) In the spirit which ani mates his poetry he stands alone in his age ; in descrip tion he was unrivalled ; whatever he saw with his mind's eye he depicts with a truthfulness and vividness that place it distinctly before the eye of his reader.—(Continued cheers.) He reproduces the world of feudalism and chivalry, and his readers seem for the time to live and move in a society of knights of generous and lofty bear ing, clansmen of unbounded devotedness to their chiefs, ladies arrayed in feminine loveliness—(Great applause)— unswerving fidelity, and partaking of the courage of the times. We are made witnesses of combats and tourna ments, of border raids, and fierce encounters of fiery spirits fond of martial adventure, and enriched with an absorbing love of country. But high as is the rank which Scott attained as a poet, it is as a writer of ro mance that he acquired his widest fame. No writen ever exercised so great an iufluence on the public mind—no writer ever gained so extensive a reputation in the same space of time. Italy, France, and Germany, as well as his own country, acknowledged his power.— (Cheers.) At the time that Sir Walter Scott produced the first of that delightful series of romances, the public taste in works of fiction had sunk to a low ebb.—(Hear, hear.) The novel was a name of bad odour; it was vicious in style, and questionable in morality. The author of Waverley succeeded at once in raising it to the highest level, by purifying its spirit and infusing into it a cheerful, healthful tone of feeling, frightening the path of humanity.—(Great applause.) On the literature of Great Britain his writings exercised a benficial in fluence by the lessons of simplicity and good taste which they taught, never tending to foster a bad, or to throw ridicule on a good or generous feeling ; perhaps the works of no author in any country, in any period, commanded a circulation to the same prodigious extent in the same space of time. The admiration won by his writings has been extended to his country. Those who have been delighted with his delineations have been at tracted to the scenes which he has so beautifully de scribed, and I may also safely say that even his own countrymen have viewed them with a deeper interest and increasing admiration, and as has been quaintly said of his country, had it not received its name before, it might now have acquired the name of Scotland. Were I even competent to speak of valuable contributions of a historical and miscellaneous kind which Scott has made to British literature, I would not so far trespass on your patience. I cannot, however, sit down without adverting to the claims which he has on our esteem as a man.— , (Applause.) With reputation and talents which the most elevated might envy, he never assumed superiority over the less gifted and less fortunate. To the young, even to those in the humblest ranks, who sought his counsel, he was a kind and judicious adviser. To those rho required pecuniary assistance his hand was open as day. Although his company was courted by princes and nobles, he was not only the joyous companion of his equals, but he did not despise the society of the humble but honest cotter. None of his writings are more delightful than the letters in which, relaxing from his literary toils, he depicts the groups of friends and neighbours of all degrees bent on rural recreaticns. Men of genius have sometimes thought they were released from the trammels of ordinary mortals, but Scott took the most sensible views of the affairs of the world, and attended to all the proprieties of life. And his advices to others were at once mingled with the greatest kindness of heart and the most perfect sagacity.—(Loud cheering.) Alas that prudence should ever have failed him in his own case! but even here the glory and strength of his character stand out in bolder relief. Like one of his o n chivalrous champions, fearful as were the odds with which he had to contend, he resolved to buckle on his armour, to summon up ail his energies, and to vindicate his honour or die in the con test. He persevered amidst deep discouragement and sorrows to tax his powers to the uttermost, and, in his own words, " If there be a mental drudgery which lowers the spirits and lacerates the nerves, like the toil of the sieve, it is that which is executed by literary composition, when the heart is not in unison with the work in which the head is employed." The struggle was too severe for his manly frame ; he conquered, but he fell, and, in dying, left behind him a renown which will only perish with the English language. —His Lordship resumed his seat amidst loud and continued cheering, after which Mr. WILSON, the vocalist, sung, and with great eff,:ct, the " Pibroch of Donald Dhu," a dirge having previ ously' been executed by the band. Ma. PRINGLE theriiroposed th o h ea l t h o f t h e M o at Worshipful ul Grand iititer Meson of Scotlao, Lord AFFAIRS OF MEXICO. The following summary of affairs in Mexico (from the New Orleans Picayune) is valuable, from its minute ness and general accuraey, and will be read with interest by those who take an interest in the condition of that sad spectacle of a republic:— The discourse of General Paredes before tho Mexican Congress was pronounced on the 6th of June. It has already been received and published in the United States. Congress proceeded at once to organise the t.xecutive power, by a decree that it should be deposited provisionally in a magistrate elected by a plurality of the votes of Congress, and that a Vice-President should be elected at the same time to act in the absence of the President. This decree was passed on the 10th of June, and on the 12th the election was held. General Paredes was elected President, receiving 58 out of 83 votes. General Bravo received 13 votes, and General Herrera 7 v o t es . General Bravo was then elected Vice-President, re-. ceiving 48 out of 82 votes. The highest opposing can didate was D. Luis G. Cuevas, who received 17 votes. General Paredes took the oaths of office on the 13th as provisional President, and at the same time pro nounced another discourse, in the most notable passage of which he expresses his confidence that Congress will grant all the supplies and make every effort necessary to defend the national cause. He reviews at length the wrongs which Mexico has endured at the hands of the United States, and concludes with desiring permission to assume the command of the army in the field. In the absence of Senor Bustamente, who was ill, Dr. D. Louis Gonzaga Gordoa presided over Congress. He replied to the President in substance, that every ques tion of domestic policy shrunk into insignificance com pared with the invasion of the country on the frontier of the Rio Bravo; that the Mexican who should think of aught else than the injustice and treachery with which their soil was trampled, and the necessity of avenging their outraged honour, had no right to claim a share in their patriotic devotion. On the 18th permission was granted to Paredes to place himself at the head of troop?, and proceed to join the army of the north. General Gonzalez Arevalo was mtv t h o aaen l i e cna a e e v aot e tuf a t st h i hae c c a e pital sasn i o do, n foo tf t op h sta e ih.r e l e 9 d(a t e h Ars ~m iypnapoc Generaleof r m t h m o ef a n n tAo d of the reeti hi2a, the ad shaa;sintghabteGenenoerrdalerAedrevtao:leixniscteo,a instead and f p A roe mp ee u d d i i t a ig7 Aw t t th o o arsi ut r s hi e it t n e a - . frontier, had marched for 'Guadulaj ara to put down the insurrection.) General Bravo left Vera Cruz for the city of Mexico on the 24th, to discharge the functions of President in the absence of Paredes. Our papers are not late enough to contain his arrival. The committees of Congrees upon "foreign relations and upon war made a joint report on the 16th on that part of the message of Paredes relating to the United States. The report recommends the passage of a bill declaring Mexico to be " in a state of war with the United States." We do not find that the bill had ac tually been passed. The project of the law or bill will be found below. The cannonade between St. Mary's and the three Mexican gun-boats, Quereiana, Union, and Poblana; at Tampico, is mentioned in all the Mexican papers. They claim no great victory, but express themselves satisfied with the valour displayed by the Mexicans. We see no mention of any loss which was suffixed. A report is mentioned in our correspondent's letter and in the papers before us, that the Americans had taken Altamira, a sea-port lying directly north of Tampico, and only a few miles distant. There seems no impro bability in the report. The General left in command of Vera Cruz on the 30th ult., formally declared that city to be in a state of siege, in order to prepare all the people for an antici pated attack upon it. The garrison of the castle had receiNtd orders to be on the alert, particularly at night, as the danger of a night attack was thought imminent. Our correspondent writes—" It is said" an attack was to be made on the 10th instant, but we know nothing more on the subject. The G, neral to whom the command of Vera Cruz was intrusted is Rodrigo, z de Cola. A report had reached Vera Cruz that the Californias had separated themselves from Mexico, but nothing is said to let us know whether Commodore Sloat had any thing to do with the separation. The subject is men tioned by our Havannah correspondent. A communication has been received in Mexico from the commander of the troops sent to put down the insur rection in Jalisco, in which he attributed little impor tance to the events which occurred there, and expressed the hope that he should be able promptly to chastise the authors of the movement. The latest dispatch from Guadalajara is dated June IS, at which date General Pacheco informs the Govern went that he has possession of a good portion of the public buildings of the city, and the insurgents numbered only 1,200 and were daily dispersing. General Tomei has again assumed the functions of Minister of War. A large quantity of ammunition has beent sent to the city of ➢lexico from the tle of Perote, together with some mounted cannon and muskets. The papers are full of individual tenders of money to aid in carrying on the war. The Mexican Government has declared the ports of Mazatlan and Matamoros closed to foreign commerce. The publication of El Ticmpo, the Bourbonist paper, has been discontinued since Congress has commenced its session. El Indicador, of Vera Cruz, of the 23d ult. states that the English war steamer Vesuvius (which arrived at Sacrificios on the 14th) had left for Tampico to de mand from the commander of the St. Mary's explana tions as to his motives for not permitting the steamer Clyde to take on board specie, as the English steamers had hitherto done. It also says that the commander of the Vesuvius would take it on board his own vessel. In this connexion we - may mention, that beside the Vesuvius, another English war steamer, a 50 gun frigate, and a brig of-war, arrived at Sacrificios on the 14th, from Jamaica. The Vera Cruz editor is at a loss to account for the concentration of such a force there by the English. A Spanish frigate and brig, and a French bark and brig, all vessels of war, were lying there on the 18th ult. _ On the 21st news was received at Vera Cruz that an American brig-of-war was blockading the port of Al varado. The next day intelligence reached there that some boats from the brig had pursued a Mexican boat across the bar. Some boats from the Mexican vessels of war went to the assistance of the boat, and the people were called to arms. The Mexican boat made its escape. Say the Mexicans, " The victory was ours ; but there was none killed or wounded, as the Americans did not venture to measure strength with ug." The American boats were by signal ordered back to the brig. Subsequently to this tremendous affair the brig went to sea. The whole is reported as a great outrage. An American sloop-of-war arrived off the port of Vera Cruz on the 30th ult., and an American brig-of war at the same date was seen sailing towards Isla Verde. On the 18th ult. there was an American frigate at Sacrificios, and a brig-of-war. On the 29th, the Spa. nish ship Flar de Llanea spoke an American vessel •of war twenty leagues from Vera Cruz, which he supposed to be the flag-ship Cumberland. The Committee of the Mexican Congress to which was referred the report of the Minister of Finance, in relation to obtaining resources for the war, on the 20th of June. reported a law to the following effect:— " 1. During the existence of the war which the United States is making upon the Mexican nation, the Govern ment is authorised to raise the sums necessary for the war in the manner most convenient and efficacious, (but without taking possession of the private property of indi viduals or corporations), allotting to each class the amount of money which it should contribute to the pub lic defence, in the order it should judge equitable. "2. The Government is authorised to make use of all the national revennes, taking care to apply them in tl e best manner the circumstances will admit, to the fulfilment of the objects to which each of them is appropriated. "3. The Government is authorised to regulate the payment of the national debt. "4. To take measures for the regulation and improve ment of the public revenues and their administration ; consulting in everything relating to the organisation of the bureaus and the administration of the revenues the superior junta of the treasury, which it will organise in the manner which it shall deem most suitable." This report, signed by Senor Alaman among others, was objected to at once asd in toto, as being too indefi nite as to the powers with whiclr it would invest the Go vernment. Two members were then added to the com mittee, and the subject referred back to them. On the 23d June, Paredes issued a decree for the organisation in the capital, of a battalion of infantry and two squadrons of cavalry from the commercial classes, which were to find their own equipments, and e.hose sole duties should be the preservation of order in the capital and the protection of private property. This 111t , i31.11 was adopted with a view to leave the gairisoa at liberty to march to the capital. On the 20th a Committee of Congress upon the form :N r o. 16,823. the rir ona • all 01If ha d .00' , Ott h a s her yE ,I r o f rev ( 09' too? art. 012'° 101 ca m of lls ia • it sll 307 IF° c i ste;,' igt°j- 3P eS t )01 ro ,-, Oh ct 1:01 ' 7 1&37