The Sun. — London, England, 1848-02-25 00:00:00

AGENERAL ACCOUNT of the RECEIPTS and PAYMEN I'S of the CORPORATION for RELIEF of SEAMEN in the Merchants' Service, their WIDOWS and CIIIL bREN, for the year 1847. RECEIVED £ o. d. Balance from 1846- Cash 314 5 3 Out-Ports Aecoutits.. 443 10 7 £ s. d _ _ . 857 15 10 b utY, from London Vessel', . ..... ............... .. 12,382 13 7 , Ditto from Out-Port, Vessels of Ports under the ma- - ... nagetnent of the Corporation, 1146 •• • • ••• -- • Dead Men's Wages, forfeited, London .• • • • • • • • • • • • • Ditto ditto Out-Ports, 1846...... • • Interest...... •• • ' • •• Ilenefactions, viz.:— Of the Marine Society, lapsed annuities under the subscription for relief of the sufferers in Lord Daucan's victory, October, 1797...................... 86 5 10 Jabez Jackson, Esq... •••••••• • • • • " 10 II 0 6,367 2 is 699 5 7 4 5 6 1,704 0 0 96 11 10 Consolidated 2 per Cont. Bank Annuities, fur 3,0.01. sold at Qa per Cont..— • •• • ••• • • •• • ••• • •• Old South Sea Annuities, for 1,0001. sold at 0244 Per Cent. ..... ...... •• • • • ' • • • • 52i • 0 2,656 0 0 X 25,591 19 0 PAID. X s. d. l 'ensiou to London Pensioners, 1846 .. 999 0 0 Ditto ditto 1847 .. 12,967 2 6 s. d _ _ 13,966 2 6 1, )I ttO to Out-Ports Pensioners, 1846 ............. 1,674 19 4 eMporary Relief at Louden •• •••••••••• • • • • • • • • • 1,198 1 0 "itto, ditto, at Out-Ports, 1846 .. .•• • • • ......... 1,012 2 9 fleamen's Hospital Society ........................... it 4 "'Vile* of Management at London, in,:luding Rent, Taxes, Salaries, & e. „ 1,598 5 10 intte, at Out-Ports, 1846 .. •••••-• • .. • • • ....• 759 5 2 14,767 3 11 Balance to 1840, 111. : Cash.... .. •• • • ........ li4 2 2 Out-Ports' Accounts.... 640 15 11 824 18 1 £25,391 19 0 W. WATSON, Secretary. Merchant Seamen's Moe, 23, Blrehin-lane, Louden, 9th iebruery, Is4ll. -____ NATIONAL SECURITY BANK. The principal object of the thunders of this Establishment is to afford the utmost security attainable to all persons having trans pions with the Ba n k ; with this view all the funds of the Bank, °M whatever source they may arise, will be invested in Govern .ll%n Secarities. As a guarantee for the strict observance of this two unexceptionable persons will be named by six of the prin. elPia c ustomers, whose duty it will be to ascertain twice a year, with oguntAlT,lnt previous notice, whether the amount ef Exchequer Bills , Geld, &c., in the Bank, corresponds with the balances, and the result of such Inspection to be publicly certified. The Bank will undertake all the business usually transacted by Pri vate awl Joint Stock Banks, namely,— ordinary current accounts, commission accoants, loans on public securities, the issue of circulars, `, a, granting o f l e tt ers o f cre dit, rece i v i ng dividends, and purchasing all ta _ esc riptions of British or Foreign securities , bullion, specie, &c. Dis v°4nta alone will be excluded, but such accommodation way be pre- Lared through its agency, with every facility, and upon the most rea 'n9ge terms, without having recourse to Blll.brokers. No aocennt kept at the Bank will, under any circumstances, be al 'wed to be overdrawn. 1.1 : 1 advances will be made to any person whatever, but upon Go. Vernment Securities er the Public Fluids. Pergola opening accounts with this Bank will have the option of lnde ''nflYing the Istablishment for the expense and trouble of trans- Lung their bu s i ness , e ith er by the payment of a commission, or by th e ilsit a certain amoaat ef floating balance, but any amount above the balance agreed upon may be carried to the deposit account. th Persons having spare capital, Individuals undetermined from e state of the market as to the immediate sale or purchase of in • Is t t ,Tente, Solicitors, Pablic Compailes, Trustees, &c. , specia l de ,,r be received at 2}4 per Cent. Interest, for any period be . 1. 6 ," — l a week, and the dexter halves of Exchequer Bill s, of a eorres ..." L ung amount, will be given, if required , to the depo sitor, so as to .ord him the most complete security, and such deposits may be Withdraws by g ivi ng th ree hours' notice. Deposits Under 1001. will be received at the same rate of interest. KIRKPATRICK, DALRYMPLE, MACGREGOR, TWIGG, and CO. 29 , Graceshurch-street, London. NOTICE to ARTISTS and MANUFACTUR ERS of the USEFUL and ORNAMENTAL ARTS, and t• lENTICES of YEW INVENTIONS •r WORKING MODELS. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, bicorporated by Royal Charter in 183$. The Directors beg to acquaint the above parties that the Institution ;,` ll rint the month of March will receive deposits of Works of merit. .3' Means of extensive well-lighted Additions to the Premises, Works of t , "-•. • Will be arranged and exhibited with greatly increased advan •ele to the Depositors. 1 .: } % is determined (as far as may be practicable) that a separate Gr Glass Case shall be appropriated to each Depositor who for lads illustrations of the process of his manufacture with his finished Work. Ferties will be furnished with full particulars on application at the z4etitutie n s n, 309, Regent-street, if by personal application, fr om Yon to One o'clock. The Institution will be RR-OPENED to the Public early in April 4eXt. R. I. LONGROTTOR, Secretary. ASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. The LINE from ST. IVES to MATICIT will VI OrlItED ,_4 ..,, enerM Trafrie on WEDNISDAZ, the let March next. 1.... °r P articulars, see Time fables. ~,_ Th e Train which at present leaves London for Cambridge, Feta raulfh, Nerwieh, &c., at 7 15 s.m., will, en and after the above 'at% start at 7 A.R. By order, C. T. 110.1(1T, Secretary, tioh pegata station, February U, MS. .....___ GRATESEND via BLACK WALL BAIL WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKBTII. Railway ant Beat included in one Payment. roil Cabin and second Clan Railway, NINEPENCE ; lialoon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING. To or from Blackwall or IntermedlatA Piers, ,Yore Cabin.... • • • • ed. Saloom.. • • . •r'o other Packets call at tke Grays or Greenhithe Piers. 'tom The Terrace Pier, Gravesend, at 7%, 834 * , 9%, 1134, 1,3, ald 6. Sundays, 11%, rrein the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, at 934, 11, 12, 1%, 3,4, 44,1 D. Sundays, at 1134, 11, 134, 3,4, and 6*. Th. TRAIN'S starting cue quarter of as hour before emek of these tines. Packets narked * are ran direct, the Paekets iot being per 811ttod to step at Piers or for Boats. O mnibuses.. from renchureh-street Station to all parts of London . Y Vaster of an hour. erB OAT. TlCKETS . —l'vreive Months, 4/. 4s. ; Six Months, 21. 161. ; nr!is Months, 11. Ifs.; to be had of the Collectors on board the ivao' ,..` GtA ; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend ; or of Mr. Saunders, a "uuririck Wharf, Blackwall. Xe'rernber 22. 1847. ELECTRO and SHEFFIELD PLATE.—The cov Catalogue et Prices, with Drawings of Sayer Plated Dish 4 , r1 . Vegetable or Curry dishes, and other requisites for the Din table, is published, and may be had gratis, or will be sent, post 0e free. to any part of Great Britain, Ireland, or the colonies. — T. X, SAVORY and Co., 47, Con:Mill, London, semen doers fr om G r acechurck-street. EYEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS ,.. Kzna produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and litented by the um; of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE a `°R, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers, 41 -- few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a b o . t at c lelightful, fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triangular 7 , ties. protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; double the size, t v " . „,` and double this size, I Is. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con. Etestimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes' 13 11 ce oh the Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, ice." I : s , °e ,t , da. 6d., 7s. Sd„ and 125., for money orders only. t o iii wholesale onlr at Gemstone's Horbary, Highgate, near oan by Messrs. Barclay and Son, Fo.rringdon-street ; Sanger, r_-erd-street; Messrs. Butler and Co.,Cheapside Fisher and Toiler, 171r,alduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, SS, Cornhill • it . t T all Cheralats, Perfumers, and others For Edinburg h, J. and R 11 4 , 1 "naa,Lelth-walk ; for Manchester, eresehe and Son, Adver •ohlaa. -- TO THI LADIIII. This Da y bad the following latter inserted in the Times" news th :`r on Aug. 7, 1546. Reader, remember, this letter was put into Paper„ by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. t w a Lrl,• Weekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this 0pp0r ...,.!`Y of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstone, ef tke Herbary, High for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having cora 7_; ly restored the hal ren her head, after using it about four months, t he whole of her hair's nauch stronger and more luxuriant than Ivor was before the baldness appeared. • Mrs. Weekley Inserts this testimony to the virtues of Mr. G.'s 7elletor, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase N 5 41 5. bottle if they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex u,'nee, not only in the restoration and prodnotion of hair is abund bece, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume iti far 2 °14 say to her taste. She will feel a pleasure in answering any respectability to the above Swan-street, Borough." t r ill cases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, afe w N e es on the crown of the head occasionally, every weak, will pre fbt the hair from ooming away with the comb, mate it strong, and W'Tont it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A 7 'lrons on your hairbrush before brushing the hair , will give the h brilliancy, causing it to curl. ..lilt most delicate , ladies may use this delightful product of the •,t•lt a romat i c herbs sa t fl owe rs with confidence ; its refreshing Z *4l .lf removes headache and makes it a most necessar y com p anion ) tha toilet. In cases et nevous headache, pear tea or twelve drops • crown of the head; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of as • most eases relief is certain in ten minutes. It prodaces ehildrea's heads in a few apppllcatlons. If 'sod on infants' heads it has such a peculiar cooling influenee en the brain as to pre peat convuislens, u well as promoting the growth of hair.—See " 411 0111 et of testimonials. 4111etters addressed to William Grimstone, Ilerbary, Inabgate. A . PARENTAL DIALOGUE; OR, THII WISE CHOICE. ♦ few evenings back (for I happened to see) Mr. Smart and his lady were sitting at tea ; And Harry, their first-born, a imantiful lad, Completed the bliss of the Mammy and Dad. )low, at times sach as this, it is often the ease, That a family chit-chat is hoard to take place ; go it was with the Smarts on the evening in question, And thus Mrs S. made a useftal suggestion : " My dear," said the wife, with a smile that bewitched, " Don't you think it's high time for the boy to be breech'd " For my own part, I certainly think that it is ; " And now for his suit—for I'm rather a quiz, a I consider there's no better thing can be done, " Than to go to the Warehouse of MOSES and SON." a , of course," said the husband, " yon couldn't suppose " That I'd ever go anywhere else for his elethes. " Messrs. MOSES my highest approval have won, " And they, therefore, stud furnish both father and son. " 4 Yon remember, my dear, how I stood to remark, " Each/ juvenile salt as we walked through the park ; " And I know they were ROBES and SON'S by the cut, " And Harry shall have one, without if,' or ' but.' " Messrs. MOSES are faultless in all that they sell, In hosiery, clothing, and fur goods as well. And quality blended with cheapness is one " Of the mighty attractions of MOSES and BON." Thus the wife and the husband agreed, as one voice, And didn't they corns to a very " wise choicer LIST OF FRICti. mauunxtzm Beaver Tagßeni •• • ..... ........ •• .. fromßO f 0 Ckesterield and Codringtoa's, and every description if Over-soat, handsomely ThePacha Coat •••••••• • • • • • • • ..... ••••• • • • • 1 0 The Ballmor, ospeolally adapted fir snowy and 1 0 0 wet w3ather ••••••••• • • • • • • • " • 0 15 0 T heer „ ..... „ • • • 11 "Y's Winter Coats, in every style .••• • • . • 0 6 0 "[en's Da. Trousers, lied .. •••••••• • • " • • • • 0 4 0 0 11 6 Dram Coats.. ••.•• • • • • Pollale-breasted Wiater Teats .•••. • • • . • A O ll .0 1 6 Il eys . llama yid Tunic Salts.. •• • •• • • NAPS TO XXIJIIILL. Winter Coats, kg ivory style and okapi, hand mely trimmed ••••.•••• • • • • • • • . • • .........................fromom 1 6 I — "tied sloth Over-coats, velvet collar and. cuffs . 2 4 0 Tweed Wrapper • ... •••••••• • • • • • • • ••. • • I It 6 Doeskin Trousers . • Beat, or Dress ••. • • • •••• • • • .... • ..... 1 6 I Dress Coat • • • Bost quality made •• • • 2 15 II Brock do •• • 1 16 • Bost qaality made.- .•.. • . . • 3 3 0 babas, Pl,' r-- ••.. 012 I Plain or Fancy • • • • • • • —° 3's Hussar and Tunic Salts ..... .... • • .... 1 6 0 Great Coat •••• • • • • •'•••• • • • • • • • .. 016 • "` bait of Clothes complete •..•• • • • • • •• • • 116 Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. Obs w ,„ Sur- article purchased, ready made , or made W mea roo if 11 , 0 t approved of, will be exchanged. or if preferred, the e Y rat- tuned. ll c ti e l lOSHS and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, Li A di A " , arriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters. for 64, a , *ad Gentlemen, 154, 15i, and 156, 157 Minories, and 83, e and 86 Aldgate, City, London. Cub aul49l • -- E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the f i l 4inst impostors, a but have leke rned that the untradesman bas b ee „ h°e 'd of being connected with tm, or it's the same concer n, The y resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reaso ns. and th v eao connexion with any o ther hours in or out of Lo ndon ; oz send who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &c., should call at, to, Mlnories and Aldgato, City, London. s et p., u c • — lio business transacted at this establishment from sun -0,01.6'447. till sunset Saturday, when business is reaumed till twelve ---- -,' ) , - 1 / 4 - 74 1. — •:. ../ " -... tr: t•i:- '(--el-r.‘'i . : , - , z, . "---r,--7 , z- ~ 1 --(,•-'---. 1 7 --" ipl ou tta j-- A ..,f t y . . --- ----74 ;(40 )1 ,,, ____ 7/7 „„,..„ if 4 the income-tax in its present,shape, seems to be rapidly ( 4 exte ndi ng. otti tohne ri: ghavn -,,,, , ~,,,,t_ - ...N `.." - V4 e 401,1, -,. 4, ' , ;,,,, - ' 4 ' t ' **. . I ; / 1 / 4 ,stsui % 7 . t5.; ‘ , ..,-, :\ /, ‘ „K :, i' t au.. .AL,, ip r ilit * \ , 4l4 ' 4 ;..‘ , ,i . ,2 , . : ok f several other ;-'=. s - ' ' . -:, 4.01)\-, 4w / 1 / / Cambridge, Norwich, Worcester, York Newcastle, and ill - ~" •••,. f ~' , ' 1 4 r ' , ~,, ~ ti A :-.. , . WC:, ..... , i.e 4- . ... 4 et •S; ' ' -.irk .. ' • 1 ~:: tin addition to the public meetings to pat ( _ , •:, t,.:, I ____ ~....„ b t lea h leat is ne t as a .p x p , oi w n h te i d ch to lia be ve he a i l d re a u t dy No ta r k ti e la n ui p p l t a o c n e : qiiie, , - ~ , - - " Q, ) , ' ''. . 44"41.- 04 1111 * P l. Ai %,' 1 ~ 0 :2,i. . A ^,,. ' , i .. ) , .44 •X (:-."": #4 , , , iiii, . IW -- ' ... "(‘0 o p- L. L. a , ,,10 5 5,.„ -.0..,...k ~,.. ~.,...., 1-,,...., • L.; ..,- The following petition against the proposed renewal and increase of the income-tax is in the course of signa ture at Bury, in Lancashire:— " To THE HON, THE COMMONS Or THE UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT DRI TANI AND IRELAND, IN PARLIAMENT • fLit'CNTTIT " The humble petition of the undersigned inha bitants of Bury and the neighbourhood, " Sheweth,—That your petitioners have heard with considerable alarm that it is the intention of her Ma jesty's Ministers to propose the continuance of the income-tax for five years, and to increase it from 2/. 18s. 4d. to 5/. per cent., for the first two years. " That your petitioners regard this tax as altogether unconstitutional in its form, and most oppressive and unequal in its operation. " That it was first introduced into and passed your honourable House on the faith of certain reductions of taxation, and of a distinct understanding that it should not be extended beyond the period of three years. " That this understanding has been violated ; and an attempt is now being made to perpetuate the tax, as part of the ordinary revenue of the oountry. " That your petitioners distinctly disclaim all assent to this most odious and iniquitous tax, either by them selves or through their representatives. " That your petitioners regard as one of their most valuable privileges, and as a great constitutional safe guard, that, in the imposition of taxes, ample time and opportunity should be allowed for the ,consideration and f that u I ym a t e h ey may k k n ow n and wi conferm ap a p y ro h v a a vw l ei o tt f hh a e n ti rh y e e w Parliamentarywishesform taxation,ions R e pre s enta ti ves, to your Honourable House. That your petitioners are in danger of being alto gether deprived of this most cherished and valued right, by the arbitrary and precipitate manner in which the Ministers of the Crown are attempting to force on the passing of the estimates, and the recognition of their scheme of taxation. " That your petitioners feel bound to remonstrate strongly against this attempt to take the country by sur prise, which is merely a covert method of imposing upon them new taxes without their own consent. " That your petitioners are surprised and indignant, that, whilst they are themselves curtailing their expen diture and economising their resources to the uttermost, her Dfalesty's Minist ers s h ou ld see k to oppress them with additional burdens, and increase tke expenditure of the country in a state of profound peace, and a time of unexampled suffering and depression. " Your petitioners therefore humbly beseech your Honourable House not to grant her Majesty's Ministers any money, beyond what is absolutely necessary for the temporary service of the State, until the system of tax ation has been deliberately aid carefully revised, and rendered more just and equal in its operation: and that your Honourable House will resist the re-enact ment of the income-tax, in any form, as a most op ' pressive, unconstitutional, and unrighteous imposition." It is to be presented on Monday. ITorwich, too, is up and doing. The following . re quisition has been presented to the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who has called a meeting for Friday:— TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CRAMMER OF COMMERCE. Sir,—We, the undersigned, request you to convene a special general meeting of members on the earliest pos sible day, to consider the propriety of petitioning Par liament against the Ministerial measure for the re imposition and increase of the income tax. Norwich, Feb. 22, 1843. Barnards and Buttlton C. R. and 11. Freeman Bacon and Co. James Hardy Thos. Banks J. E. Hunt and Soa Barber, Son, and Co. Howlett and Co. Bennett and Bream George Jay H. Bidwell and Son Jarrold and Sons Samuel Bignold Joseph Pigg and Sons Edward Blakely RiTett and Harmer Fred. Brown Robert Seamen ‘Vm. Butcher Sidney and Ladyman H. Chamberlin, Sons, and John Sultzer and Co. Co. J. Henry Tillett Colmans and Glendinning Torris and Soo Copeman and Sons Charles Winter De Year and Phillips Isaac Wiseman G. and W. lit. Etheridge In compliance with the above requisition, I heroby summon a special general meeting of the members, to be held at the Chamber, Post-office-street, oa Friday next, the 25th instant, at noon precisely. CHAS. S. GILMAN, Secretary. Bethel-street, Feb. 23d, 1841. LYCEUM THEATRE. DONE ON BOTH SIDES. This is an exceedingly pleasant one-act trifle by Mr. J. M. Morton, the author of many successful farces, amongst which may be specially cited Bow and Cox. Mr. Whiffles (Mr. Frank Matthews) is a superannuated exciseman, who contrives by stringent economy to keep a decent house over his head. His wife (Mrs. C. Jones) has discharged their only servant, and the respectable couple are fain to scour, serub, polish, and cook for themselves. In these domestic duties they are assisted by their only daughter Lydia (Miss Marshall). Mr. Whiffles has, while taking the air in Fleet-street, been run against and pushed into the gutter by Mr. John Brownjohn (Mr. Charles Mathews), ; a gentleman living by his wits and on the ex treme faith of tailors, hotel-keepers, bill-discounters, &c. He discovers the dwelling of Whiffles, introduces himself, apologises for the accident, and gains a footing in the family by representing himself as a gentleman of fortune, supposing old Whiffles to be wealthy and Lydia a capital match. He invites himself to dinner, and the old folk are at their wits' end to provide the necessary dishes, at the same time that every means is taken to conceal from Mr. John Brownjohn the true state of their circumstances. At this crisis, Mr. Phibbs (Mr. Buck stone), an old friend ofithe Whiffleses, arrives from the country, bringing with him a haunch of vension as a gift to the president of the veterinary college. The haunch is seized upon and devoted to the dinner, and Whiffles, besides, borrows from him a 51. note for the purpose of purchasing wino. Brown john returns in dinner costume, and Whiffles mystifies both, by representing one as the president and the other as a servant, though distantly related to the family. Phibbs is by turns coaxed and bullied to wait at table. Ultimately, however, the double trick is dis covered, and Brownjohn, struck by the beauty and good qualities of Lydia, marries her, with the consent of all parties. We had forgotten to mention that Phibbs is in possession of a bill drawn by Brownjohn, which has been protested. To prove his respect for the drawer, he heroically destroys it. The situations, though not very novel, are mirth-provoking, and the oddities of Buck stone in the supper scene drew down shouts of laughter. Mr. Frank Matthews acted with pantomimic breadth; and Mr. Charles Mathews lost not a single point, and was dressed a merveiUe. Mrs. C. Jones was rich and oily; and Miss Marshall was pretty and piquante. The farce was quite successful. JEWISH DISABILITIES BILL. ESSEX COUNTY MEETING.—CHELMSFORD, THURSDAY EVENING.—The inhabitants of this county having been convened by the High Sheriff pursuant to a requisition to meet in the Shire Hall this day to petition the House of Lords on the subject of the above Bill, an immense concourse of people assembled in front of that building about half past twelve o'clock, the hour named. On the hall being opened, Mr. C. Marsh, the High Sheriff, attempted to open the proceedings in the Nisi Prins Court, but yield ing to the "pressure from without," the meeting ad. journed to the open air, where a few waggons having been got together for the accommodation of the speakers and leading men of both parties, Mr. Bowyer Smith ad dressed the meeting, contending that to admit the Jews into Parliament would tend to unchristianiae the coun try. He alluded to the argument that, as we admitted Jews into other offices, we should therefore admit them to Parliament; but he thought that though, in this par ticular, we descended in our practice from a principle, we should not reduce our principle to the level of that practice. He concluded by proposing a petition to Par liament against the Bill proposed by the Government. The Hon. and Rev. H. Bertie seconded the motion. Mr. Courtauld moved ae amendment in favour of the Bill, contending i:rtse.dthbaTythttihhsee amendmentJHeiag•hs Sheriffwere hatovi perfectly bnez cba e er n er t ril i e a t l s e : l ls t i o lical je a od l r l , c w iv as il d r e i c g l tt l3 ltil e ee re oi s rn f i o fig rd uinean a lt n im d alo o t t pi h er oo nrt, s i on a nn d d d o r te, it is t s wi e l oa d ss et evehp ri de m se meetingthatt thine e n support of f iVii i h n o g ul o d f have been adopted. WESTER ROSS FARMER'S SOCIETY.---A meeting of this society was held at Dingwall on Tuesday, when a petition to Parliament, praying for the repeal of the law of entail was agreed to, and signed by the presi dent in the name of the society. It was also agreed to that steps should be taken to promote a show of live stock at Invergordon in the month of August, and that the farmers of Ross and Cromarty should be urged to unite to carry that object into effect. The members dined together in the evening at the Caledonian Hach D. Sheriff, Esq., Barnyards, the proses, in the chair, and -- Seatorth, the vice-proses, acting as croup ier. In the course of the evening several important an d interesting subjects connected with agriculture we re discussed. e tte on t e r dTHEay b ei ng D t. i x E the O F B a C t A u r dayBRI D of fl 3 his'S ; 7 3 .11 : 0 y il d T aw l l l - an : i d hg r oh . in — s - et ess Y d Duke of Cambridge, the royal sten a salt onetfie tower of a l n i d e Kew n the Church; d. afternoon the child ren fi e fired du auspi cious pha.eit! eious occasion, and in the evening the tradesmen of his ae r r oy in al honou e Qweureeenr'esgfarleeedgwriatmh ruaagrosocdhotollt about seventy in nuraber , Royal Highness dined together, and drank " Long life and happiness to their Royal Patron." The poor of the district were not forgotten, a plentiful supply of coals, under the supervision of the churchwarden, being sent to each. His Royal Highness has attained his 74th 'year. CONSECRATION OF ST. MATTHIAS, BETHNAL GREEN.—Yesterday the Bishop of London consecrated this the ninth church recently elected in the Bethnal green district, dedicated to St. Matthias, and situate in Hare-street, Brick-lane. The sermon was preached by the Bishop of London, and a liberal collection was made at its conclusion. The church is built of Kentish rag stone, and is in the Norman style of architecture; it contains 1,500 sittings, all of which are to be free. BELGIAN POTATOES.—A vessel just arrived in the River, from Antwerp, has brought 103 tons weight, in bulk, of potatoes, the produce of Belgium. No importer tion of potatoes from Belgium to a similar extent has taken place for a considerable time past. A steamer just arrived from the same Belgian port has brought 400 sacks, and the steam ship Soho has also brought the large quantity of 751 bags aad 4 seeks of the vegetable se the produce of Belgium. 0. t 7,A:4.1 LON DON, FRIDAY EVENING S UNg FEBRUARY 1848. FOUR •FIFTHS, or EIGHTY PER CENT., of tile PROFITS of LIFE INSURANCE divided amongst the participating Pulicy-holders of the ROYAL FARMERS' and G&• NEJIAL FIRE, LIFE, and HAIL INSURANCE INSTITUTION. Offices, Strand, London. The guarantee of an ample Capital and exemption •f the Assured from the liability of Partnership. Every Species of Life Insuran•e •tfected. Low Rates of Premium. The usual Commission to Soli citors. Fire Insurance of every description effected at moderate Premiums Prospectuses and every Information may be obtained of the Agents, or at the Head Office. WM. STIAW, Managing Director. GUANO, SUPERPHOSPHATE of LIME, and BONE MANURE, en SALE, at JOHN HUNT'S Manure Works, High-street, Lambeth. Samples of the above may be seen at Messrs. Keeling and Hunt's, No. 2, Monument-yard, Lon don, and at the Works. Agents for Superphcsphate of Lime are wanted for some of the Market Towns in the Midland and Eastern Counties. WELLINGTON SURTOUT—Patronised by Prince Albert, the Royal Family, the Duke of Wellington, the principal Nobility and Officers of the Guards—Two-and-a-Hall Guineas. 1 eteut milled substance of superlative quality for winter at Three Guineas, 13 new also ready. It is presumed that the reputation of the Patentee as a West-extd Tailor for the last 25 years, as also the fact that this popalar gar• neat is now were by almost every nebleman and gentleman in She kingdom, renders cerement en its quality and style unnecessary. Is London only of FOUGERE, Patentee, NUMBER SIX, CON DUIT-STREET, Itege , lt-street, and NUMBER ONE, BUCKLERS 'WRY, adjelning SO, Cheapeide. Agents.—Eirminghain : Hollingsworth, New-stroet—Liverpool : Maetaggart, Bold-street—Manchester : litrown, Market-street—Edin burgh : Marshall aid Aitken—Glasgow : Brodie, Macleod, ant Co.; aid principal tailors iu all large tomes. 1) AVIES'S CANDLES, 6d. per lb. ; Genuine Sperm, Is.9d. ; Yellow Soap, 4.85., 545., and 60s. per 1121bs. ; Mottled. 60s. and G4s. ; Wax Candles, Is. per lb.; German Wax, Is. 2d. ; Fine Wax, Is. sd. ; Transparent Wax, Is. 11d. ; Genuine Wax, 2s. Id. ; Waxed-wick Moulds, 7d.; Sperm 011, Bs. per gallon ; Solar, 3s. 3d., Pale Seal, 4s. ; Argand, or Vegetable, 4s. Gd. ; Wind ,or and Palm Soap, Is. 4d. per packet; Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. ; Rose, 2s. , Almond, 2s. 6d. ; Sealing Wax, 4e. 6d.; Hale's Paragon Composite, requiring no snuffing, 10d. per lb. For Cash—At DAVIES'S Old Established Warehouse, 63, St. Martnes-lane, opposite Slaughter's Coffee-house. STRICTURES 01 THE URETHRA—ABUSE OF INSTRVMENTS. Just published, price be., tvo. in cloth, THE PATHOLOGY AND RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRICTURE of the URETHRA, in all its Terietles and Complications. With Practical Observations on the Use and Abuse of Instruments in the Treatment thereof, The whole alustreted by numerous and important cases, and being the result of [Dng extensioe, and successful practice. By F. B. COURTENAY, 31.R.C.8.L. Published and sold by H. liailliere, 219, Regent-street ; Delghten and Laughton, Liverpool; Hodges and Smitk, and Fanner and Co., Dublin. A R R I A G E. 111 One half the world are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a sense of right determine the fernier, and miscalculated hopes era l.ittor the latter. The solitary sae may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un oomprosing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should net be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and justice deraaad tkat health sheuldform an item In the censpact ; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if :hero surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little MEMOIRS On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is. each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered es - misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining :hem. They are not intended certaialy for mere idle curiosity, but or the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on the above subjeats, by 'unqualified authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other ittle publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, by poet is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblisge of the hoar, but the study of the author's ate, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to di unto others as he would be done unto--to live atter nature's laws—and to keep always on the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet .street ; Mann, 39, Cornhill ; _Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) floe the author (who may be conferred with personally, comings and evenings), In, Argyll-place Regent-street; and all B ,ok.ellers Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. New Edition, enlarged to 19i pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establishment, Is. 6d. in postage stamps, rrHE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on 1_ the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of ssersury, with remarks en Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. Ey R. and L. PERRY and CO., 19, Berners-stroet, Oxford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 31, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, oxford-street ; Starie,l3, Tltennerne street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leanenhall-street. rID.T I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the eon.sequenees resulting from excessive indul gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. It is illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. rani' 111. Treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary sr secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. The consequences of early neglect and of the abuse of mercury, are also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. Treats of Perry's Preventative Lotion, by the use of which the dangers of infection are obviated. It combines with the virus chemically, and destroys its power en the system. PART T. Is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties, The causes of unproductive union, are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tax CORDIAL BALM OF STEIACIIM is exclusively employed in treat ing u.rvous and sexual debility, impotence, kc., 1l s .and 332. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilltie remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury,' 11s. and 335. per bottle. Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, 3e. Jct., 4s. 6d., and 1 is. per hoz, a certain remedy in gonorrhesa, gleet, strictures, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Perry's Preventative Lotion, an application to obviate the danger of infection, 33e. a bottle. Consultation fee, if by letter, If. 51. Packets with advice t 9 be had at the Establishment only, by which the foe, 11. ,is saved. Attendance daily at 19, Bor ners•street, from Eleven WI Two, and Five to Eight: on Sandal's roan Eleven to Ono, The Observer of Sunday will givc, the latest news in detail from Paris. Price of the Observer, forty columns, 6d. The extensive publication of the Observer commences at six o' c l oc k on S un d a y morn i ngs . Mon day's edition, with timi, day's markets, best for readers in the country and abroad, is published at 170, Strand, at four o'clock, every Monday afternoon. TILE LINENDILAPERS', SILKMERCERS', LACEMEN'S, HABERDASHERS', AND HOSIERS' INSTITIITION.—The 17th anniversary festival of this charity took place last evening at the London Tavern. On the occasion not less than 250 gentlemen sat down to dinner. Lord R. Grosvenor presided, and with his usual urbanity com plimented the directers of the institution upon the econo mical manner in nbich they had administered its funds. The amount distributed during the past year was double that which had been given in any former year, and yet the expenditure had not equalled the receipts. The Noble Lord made a happy allusion to the contrast which this state of things presented to the financial position of the country and the proposed increase of the income. tax. From the report of the past year it appears that the capital stock of the company now consists of 20,171/. Three per Cent. Consolidated Annuities, and 10,000 i. Three-and-a-Half per Cent. Annuities. The relief afforded by the charity during the past year was 1,0641., out of which 55 applicants received temporary teliel. Last evening subscriptions were announced to the amount of 2,2001., being a larger sum than has ever been collected for the institution except on one occasion. Notwithstanding the number of the company present, the dinner went off in the most pleasant manner. The arrangements connected with it were excellent, the vocal entertainments being under the direction of Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Harker officiating as toastmaster. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY. LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE. 10 to 1 agst Mr. Barry's Sir Arthur taken and afterwards offered 14 to 1 agst Capt. Little's The Chandler—taken 15 to 1 agst Mr. Brettle's The Curate 20 to 1 agst Mr. 0. lliggins's Pioneer-25 to 1 taken 25 to 1 agst Lord gtrathmore's Naworth—taken 25 to 1 agst Mr. G. Brettle's Aristides It is calculated that there will be from 25 to 30 starters, and that for the fiat races most of the horses named will come to the post. CIIESTER CUP. 20 to 1 agst Mr. Bouverie's War Eagle, 4 yrs, Sst 61b—take 22 to 1 25 to 1 agst Mr. F. Clarke's Cracow, 3 yrs, 4st 71b —taken 25 to 1 agst Colonel Anson's Blase, 3 yrs, Est 26 to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Jonathan Wild, 6 yrs, 6st 12Ib 33 to 1 agst Col. Anson's Queen Mary, 4 yrs, Est 61b—take 40 to 1 35 to 1 agst Mr. Disney's Keleshea, 4 yrs, 6st 91b —take 40 to 1 40 to 1 agst Mr. Henderson's Lady Hylda, 4 yrs, Sst 91b—taken and afterwards offered 40 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Clumsy, 6 yrs, 6st 31b— taken and afterwards offered 50 to 1 agst Mr. Courtenay's Bantam, i yrs, 7st Slb —taken and afterwards offered 1,000 to 20 agst Mr. P. Kearey's Magnet, 4 yrs, Est 91b —taken and afterwards offered Beyond giving War Eagle an indisputable preference, the betting on this event, was altogether unimportant. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Coalman*. THURSDAY, FEB. 24. THE WINDOW-TAX. Motion made, and Question put, " That leave be given to bring in a Bill for the total repeal of the Window-tax." The House divided:— MINORITY—AYES, 68. Aglionby, H. A. Greene, Joh* Solway, Colonel Adcock, Thomas Grosvenor, Lord R. Schelefleld, William Barnard, E. U. Hall, Sir B. Seely, Charles Birch, sir Thomas Haste, Alexander SlbthorP, Colonel Blewitt, R. J. Heneags, G. H. W. Strickland,iSir G. Barring, Dr. Henry. Alexander Stuart, Lord D. Brisco, M. Hildyart, R. C. Sullivan, Michael Brotherton, Joseph Hindley, C. Talfeurd, Sergeant Cabbell, B. B. Kershaw, Jamee Thickness., It. A. Christy, Samuel King, Peter Joh]. Thompson. Colonel Clay, James Lushingten, Charles Thompson, George Cowan, Charles M'Gregor, John Tollemach., F. J. Crawford, W. S. Meagher, Thomas Turner, E. Doering, Joh* P. Morris, David Wakley, Thomas D'Eyncourt, T. lfowatt, Francis With=ley, Sir J. Duff, George S. Nugent, Lord Wawa, J T. Duke, Sir James O'Connor, Fes.rgus Williams, John Duncan, George Osborne, Ralph Wood, W. P. Evans, Sir De Lacy Pattison, James Wyid, James Ewart, William Pechell, Captain Torke, H.R.: Fagan, William Peto, Samuel M. Fordyce, A. D. Pigott, Francis TIELLIZS. Fox, W. J. Plowdim, W. 11, Duncan, Viscount Gardner, J. D. Raphael, Alexander Hume, Joseph Adair, R. Shafto Adare, Viscount Anson, Colonel Amon, Viscount Matey, Thomas C. Armstrong, Sir A. Arundel, earl of Ashley, Lord Bailey, Joseph MAJORITY-NOES, 160. Graham, Sir Jamas Peal, Sir Robert Gray, Sir G. Perfect, Hobart Grey, Ralph W. NI kington, James Gwyn. Howel Power, Dr. Hamilton, Lord C. Power, Nicholas Hay, Lord Jelin Powlett, Lord W. Hayter, W. Q. Price, Sir It. Headlam, T. E. Pugh. David Heathcoat, John Pusey, Philip Heneage, Edward Rendleshana, Lord Henley, J. W. Ricardo, Osman Heywood, James Rich, Henry Hodges, T. L. Russell, Lard J. Hodges, T. Twisden Russell, Edward S. Hood, Sir A. Rutherford, A. Hope, Henry T. illadleir, John Howard, C. W.G. Serope, G. P. Steward, J. K. Scully, Francis Howard,l.E. G. Seymour, Lord Butt, William Shelburne, Earl el Jackson, William Sidney, Thomas Jervis, Sir John Smith, Vernon Jones, Captain Smith, J. I. Keogh, William Somerville, Sir W. Keppel, George T. Spearman, H. J. Labouchare, Henry titafford,:Angastus Lascelles, W. B. Stanley, E. J. Leonard, T. S. Stansfield, W. R. C. Lewis, George C. Stanton, W. M. Littleton, E. R. Strutt, Edward Lockhart, W. Stuart, Lord J. Maenamara, Major Talbot, J. H. M`Nagkten, Sir E. Tancred, H.W.; Mahon, O'Uo7raut Tenison, E. K. Martin, J. Thompson, Ald. Matheson, Colonel Thornely, T. Moak, Fox Tollemache, John Melgund, Viscount Townley, R. G. lieux, Sir Henry Tevrnshotad, John Mitchell, T. A. Trelaway, J. S. Moffatt, George Turner, George li ons ell, William Tynte, Charles Moore, George H. Verney Sir H. Morpeth, Viscount Villiers, Charles Morison, General Ward, H. G. Sfulgrave, Earl Watkins, Colonel Mundy, E. Miller West, F. R. Nugent, sir Percy Williamson, Sir H. O'Brien, Timothy Wood, Sir Charles Ord, W. Wrightson, W. B. Paget, Lord Clarence Palmer, Roundell TELLERS. Palmerston, Vis.., Tufnell, Henry Parker, John Hill, Lord M. Patten, J. W. Bailey, Joseph, jai. Baring, H. B. Baring, ➢'. T. Bellew, R. M. Berkeley, Captain Bernal, Ralph Belling, IVlalma Boyd, John , H Broadley, H. Brockman, U. D. Bruce, C. L. C. Bunbury, Edward Burke, Sir T. J. Busfeihl, W. Campbell, W. F. Cavendish, G. H. Cayley, Edward I. Childers, J. A. Clements, Charles Colvile, C. R. Covrper, W. F. Craig, W. G. Cubittt, William Davie, Sir H. Davies, D. A. S. Denison, J. E. Disraeli, B. Divett, E. Douro, Marquis of Drumlanrig, Vis. Duueuft, John Dtm.das; Admiral Dundas, Sir David Dumlas, George Dunne, Francis Y. East, Sir J. B. Ebrington, Viscount Edwards, Henry Egerton, W. T. Elliot, John E. Evans, William Ferguson, Sir R. Fltzwilliam, G. W French, F. Gibson, T. M. Gladstone, W. lt. MR. ANSTEY'S BILL. TO THI; EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sift,—ln your leading article of last evenin g in favour of Mr. Anstey's Bill you say that it is not just to expect that the Pope will have any communication with us until ws repeal all the laws against the Roman Catholics in this country. Allow me to ask you, Sir, if it i s r i g ht that we should have any communication with the Pope until he has repealed all the laws which are against the propagation and enjoyment of the Protestant religion in his dominions? Let him meet us on equal ground, and then it will be just and right to have dealings with him, but till then I don't see why we should yield everything and he nothing. I remain, Sir, your obedient servant, Manchester, Feb. 18. J. L RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. MANCHESTER, Fla U. STOCK EXCIIINGE.—The sales are—Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle, 635/ 4 —Huddersfield and Manchester Railway and Canal (241. paid), 3K dis.—Lancashire and Yorkshire (West Riding Union), 2 9-111 die.--Leeds and Dewsbury ( Branches). Halves. 3 !,f; di. - it anchecer, sheffisld. and Lin colnshire, Preference, p.—Ditto (Grimsby Dock), 7 dis.— Ditto:( Sheffield and Lincolnshire), 5% c 4is.—North Staf fordshire, 3 , 4 p.—South-Eastern and Dover, 31 1 4—Ditto, No. 1, 2 , 4 dis.—Ditto, No 4,1% c. dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick, Preference, 2% p.—Ditto, Extensions, No. 2, 3L i HULL, FEB. 24. STOCK Excitaxan —The sales are—Ambergate, Notting ham, and Boston, 16s. 9d.—North British, Extension (scrip), 2s. 9d. dis. —Ditto, Thirds, Is. dis.—North Staffordshire,l2s. 6d. p. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, Fen. 24. STOCK Excneztax.—The sales are—Caledonian, 35% — Newcastle and Carlisle, New Scrip, 102—North British, Thirds, 355. [ADYBRTISEMENT.)—Wounds in the Leg that had been bad for years, cured by Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—Mr. W. Durling, of Stirkoke by Wick, had suffered very severely for a l ong time with deep wounds in his log, and in his endeavours to get them healed he obtained the advice of many eminent surgeons, and tried almost every remedy, yet all failed to effect a cure, until he used Holloway's Ointment and Pills ; these in valuable medicines alone healed his leg in a few weeks, and now it is u sound as ev er. —Holloway's Ointment is a safe and certain cure for old wounds, burns, scalds, tumours, chilblains, and unnatural swellings.—Sold by all druggists, and at Professor Holloway's establish ment, 244, Strand, London. STATE OF HENRY THE SEVENTH'S CHAPEL.-1 do indeed believe that, unless som e means are ta k en to a in the exterior stonework of fth t e he progressstruoture: in tdweectwenty; - ears it w ill b e a ru in. Casting our eye upwards f rom t h e b as i s o f se veral of the buttresses o n t h e side nearest St. Margaret's Church , with a favour a bl e li g h t, i t w ill b e the f fretwork yof d otwork of the w i n d ows i s i n so decay, the the seen that the whole of the stonew or k i n throe large corn , the surface of it, at least. images are completely crum bling a condition that i t appears as though the mere pressing a hand over it wou ld remove i t en tirely. I hope the attention of all who are interested in the preservation of this fine national monument, archi tects, particularly gentleman versant in chemical combi nations, will be directed to the subject of this premature decay in stonework. —Corr< spondeni of the Builder. THE BRITISH AND NORTH As/IEI'OI.N ROYAL MAIL STEAM Strirs.—Duriag the past year this admi rable line of steamers made twenty voyages to and from Liverpool and Boston, the distance steamed being 120,000 miles. The number of passengers conveyed from Liverpool to Boston amounted to 1,804 ; frora Liverpool to Halifax, 249; and from Halifax to Boston, 247. On the return trips the numbers were, from Bos ton to Halifax, 253 ; from Boston to Liverpool, 1,484 ; and from Halifax to Liverpool, 270. The average time of each passage out was fifteen days, and each passage home thirteen days, iuclusive of the detention at Hali fax.— Liverpool Times. Yesterday an investigation Was opened, before Mr. Mills, at the Boot Tavern, Croreer•street, Bruns wick-square, on the body of Peter Donallv, who had died of typhus fever, in a miserable dwelling in Union court, Compton-place. The jury proceeded to the house in question, to see the premises, it having been reported that death was caused by the unhealthy state of the locality. The scene of filth was such that one gentle man turned sick, and from the evidence adduced, it appeared that the whole neighbourhood was infected with fever from the unhealthy state of the premises. Under the circumstances, the coroner adjourned the inquest until a post mortem examination of the body had taken place. Mr. Popham, the parish surgeon, objected to open the body in the place it was then lying in, and orders were accordingly given for it, removal to St. Pancras workhouse. SOUTHAMPTON DOCK COMPANY.—Yesterday the half-yearly meeting of this company Was held at the offices in Bishopsgate-street, Colonel Barlow in the chair. The report was satisfactory as to the gradual progress of the undertaking ; the total receipts for 1841 ' exceeding by 4,1301. 13s. 2 d. t he receipts for the year 1846. The balance of profit enabled the directors to declare a dividend of 11. per cent. for the half-year (ten shillings per share) being at the rate of a/. per cent. per annum. The establishment by the Oriental and Penin sular Company, of a regular monthly c ommunication with Egypt, the Levant, and the Black Sea, were looked upon as additional sources of business to this company. The second dry dock had been completed, Of the 70,000/. guaranteed 6 per cent. stock, only 50 ,0001. had been issued, and was readily taken by the proprietors. The tonnage for the year 1847 amounted to 245,5931. The balance in favour of the cempatlY Was 3 ,1161. 9s. 9d. After a brief discussion the report was adopted and the meeting adjourned. . ASSESSED TAX APPEAL.—At 8 m eting of the commissioners held at the Shire Hall, Chelmsford, on Monday last, to hear appea l s against surcharges for horses, carriages, and dogs, among the few appellants that attended, was a labourer from Fryerning, who has a wife and elyld children. He said he sometimes worked as a brickmaker, but at the present time he was receiving only labourer's wages. Ile did not deny that he had allowed two dogs to be upon his premises, but he swore that ho had not fed them, at the same time he admitted that ho had allowed his children to do so. The sur- charge amounting to 11. 10s. 9d. was unavoidably con firmed, which the imprudent man declared he was un a bl e to pay. In the event of hiq not doing so, the law makes his goods liable. Surely uch an example will operate as a warning to others. Mr. Charles Pearson paired off on the division on the window-tax, having an important meeting of his constituents to attend at the time the division was ex pected to take place. COURT CIRCULAR. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited the Queen yesterday at Buckingham Palace. Lord John Russell had an audience of her Majesty yesterday. The Right Hon. W. G. Hayter, Judge-Advocate- General, had an audience of the Queen, and submitted to her Majesty the proceedings of some courts martial. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred, the Princess Royal, and the Princess Alice, took their usual airings yesterday in the Royal Gardens of Buckingham Palace. The Royal dinner party yesterday at Buckingham Palace included her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Saxe Coburg, Count Arthur Mensdorff, the Aus trian Ambassador, and the Countess Dietrichstein, Lady Fanny Howard, Madame la Baronne de Wan genheim Baroness de Speth, Lord and Lady Alfred Paget, the Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay, Colonel Wylde, and Baron Fritsch. The Queen's private band was in attendance after dinner in the Palace, and performed the following pieces : Overture, " Samori" Vogler. Selection, " Allerseeleen," His Royal Highness harp obligate, Mr. J. Blair the Duke of Saxe Chatterton . Finale, Ist Act, " Stradella" ... Flotow. Finale Haydn. _ _ . Yesterday was the birth-day of his Royal High ness the Duke of Cambridge. Their Royal High ni3sses Prince Albert and the Duke of Saxe Coburg paid visits of congratulation to the Royal Duke at Cambridge House. Some of the foreign Ministers and many of the nobility called during the day and left their names for his Royal Highness. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester gave a dinner in honour of the auspicious event at Gloucester House. The company consisted of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cam bridge, her Royal Highness the Princess Mary, his serene Highness Prince Frederick of Hesse, his Excellency the Hanoverian Minister, Lady Augusta Cadogan, Lady Georgiana Bathurst, Mr. Culling Smith, Col. du Plat, Baron Knesebeck, Major Ste phens, Mr. Edmond Mildmay, and the Hon. Colonel Liddell. The Duchess of Glloueester had a select party in he evening. A deputation from the Health of Towns Association had an interview with Lord Morpeth yesterday at the Office of the Woods and Forests, in Whitehall place, on the subject of the Bill now beforo Parlia ment for promoting the public health. The deputa tion consisted of Mr. J. W. Tottie, Mr. John Dunlop, Mr. R. B. Grantham, Mr. F. D. Goldsmid, Rev. C. Girdlestone, Dr. Gavin, Mr. Thomas Dunkill, Mr. William Austin, and Mr. Thomas Beggs. The Belgan Minister and the Russian Minister transacted business yesterday at the Foreign Office. A deputation consisting of Mr. Pattison, M.P., Mr. Masterman, M.P., Mr. Alderman Sidney, M. P., Mr. Charles Pearson M.P., Mr. Deputy Peacock, Mr. Deputy Harrison, Mr. Deputy Evans, Mr. Sharpe, the City Remembrancer; and Mr. Sheriff Cubitt, M.P., had an interview yesterday with Viscount Morpeth. _ Lord and Lady John Russell's dinner Party has been postponed from Saturday, the 2Gth of I ebruary, until Wednesday, the lst of Marcb, in Chesham-place . Mr. William Gladstone had an interview with Sir George Grey yesterday at the Home Office. A deputation from the National Philanthropic As sociation, consisting of Mr. Charles Cochrane, Rev. Mr. Lusignan, Sir Charles Aldis, Dr. Aldis (Chair man of the City and Liberty of Westminster Sanitary Association), Mr. Randolph (Secretary to ditto), Mr. G. A. Walker (National Society for Abolition of Burial in Towns), Mr. Joseph George (Anti-Inter ment in Towns Association), Dr. Riadore, Mr. J. P. Murrough, Dr. Serny, and Mr. Davies, had an inter view with Viscount Morpeth yesterday. Colonel Sir Frederick Smith (Royal Engineers) had an interview with the Right Hon. Edward Strutt yesterday, at the office of the Commissioners of Railways in the Board of Trade. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a general meeting yesterday . Mr. Wickham, Chairman of the Stamps and Taxes, had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday, at his official residence in Downing-street. Dispatches were sent off yesterday evening from the Colonial-office, for the Governors of Hong-Kong and Ceylon. The Quadrant Committee for the Non-removal of the Colonnade, consisting of Mr. W. Lloyd (Chair man), Messrs. Swan and Edgar Stocken, Haines, Michell, Pizzali, Noovva, and Hill, and Mr. V. H. Haines (Honorary Secretary), had interview yes terday with Viscount Morpeth. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat yesterday, and heard an appeal from Sierra Leone, ".Magnus Smith v. the Judges of Sierra Leone." [PR ICE SD. topslile set and in apparent good condition. , She could not have been making water fast. PROPERTY AND INCOME-TAX. TO TIM EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sig,—The man who advocates the late system, and the present proposition of levying a tax upon property and income, is a bold one indeed ; I care not what his rank or station be, he well knows he is advocating that which is neither just or honest, but what is in violation both of justice and honesty. If the tax is to be continued, as I suppose it must (a property-tax is equitable), let the impost be levied honestly, and then honest men will not heed the grewhngs of the hitherto favoured class. As there are separate assessments for the property and the income-tax, a right line can be drawn without the least difficulty. Let the property be varied, either in point of amount produced from it or the duty chargeable on it from the amount produced by income, or the duty chargeable on it. This can, by the distinct assessments, be readily done. The sentiments of the income-tax payers must be well understood, and must be so declared as not to be mis understood by the privileged class, who have had too much of "protection" at the serious loss of others. DO AS YOU WOULD BE DONE BY. February 23. THE INCOME-TAX: 1 ST. BRIDE'S. At twelve o'clock yesterday a most respectably-at tendtd meeting of the inhabitants of this pariah was held in the Vestry- room, " for the purpose of taking into con sideration the propriety of petitioning the House of Commons against the proposed measure." The chair was occupied by Mr. T. C. Bates, who was supported by Mr. Alderman Sidney, M.P., Mr. Deputy Obbard, Mr. Williams, and several other influential inhabitants of the ' parish. Mr. Alderman SIDNEY, M.P., proposed the first reso lution, to the effect that the meeting was of opinion that the proposed increase of the window-tax was unneoes• sary and uncalled for, and one which ought not to be endured in the time of peace, particularly at pre sent, when trade and eommerce were so much de pressed. He said he had great pleasure in joining with his fellow-parishioners in demanding from the 'I Government of the country justice to that class which contributed in the largest degree to the taxes of the empire—he meant the middle class of society. The Prime Minister demanded this increase to the income-tax on the ground that there was a falling off in the revenue. The Prime Minister had laid his proposal before the House, and it remained for the people to say whether they would sanction it or not. He, for one, would not object to the Government receiving every necessary assistance, but he certainly was of opinion that the present di fficulty could be met by more popular means than those suggested. Why, he would ask, should there be any increase to the naval and military forces, and why should there be any fears of war raised, particularly in the thirty-fourth year of an uninter rupted peace ? In 1835 he found that the estimates for the army, navy, and ordnance amounted to 11,730,0001. On various occasions since there had been slight in creases, and they had now crept up to no less a sum than 17,841,0001.—(Hear, hear.) All this was done in time of peace. He considered the proposition to increase the army or navy a most unnecessary one. He might safely say that no tax was more unpopular than an income-tax. After some further cbservations the lion. Member proceeded to observe that the tax was one of a most unjust nature in its operation ; it pressed most severely on the middle and industrious i classes, while it scarcely touched real property. After some further remarks the worthy Alderman concluded by proposing the resolution above referred to. Mr. Deputy OBBAnn seconded the resolution, which was put from the chair and carried unanimously. Mr. J. B. BACON proposed the next resolution, to the effect, " That the meeting was further of opinion, that the income of the country would be sufficient to meet the next year's expenditure and the deficiency of the last, provided the national expenditure were submitted to judicious and efficient retrenchment." Mr. DENIT seconded the resolution, and expressed a confident hope that the Prime Minister would be induced to abandon the measure. This increase of taxation would, he feared, ultimately bring the middle classes to utter poverty. The resolution was also carried by acclamation. Mr. WILLIAMS moved the adoption of a petition em bodying the views of the meeting, and in doing so he called for a revision of the pension list, and the abolition of military and naval sinecures. After some further remarks, Mr. WILLIAMS con cluded by moving the resolution, which was seconded by Mr. H. Cooaz, and carried unanimously. Mr. Low]] then moved a vote of thanks to the church wardens, which was seconded by Mr. DEVEZ, and carried by acclamation. The meeting then separated. Just published, in French, price Gd., PRECIS de la NOUVELLE DOCTRINE MEDICALE de JAMES 310RISON, founder of the British College of Health, London ; eu, Pensees extraltes de sea ouvrages, et suivies da guerisons et d'explication our lc traitinneut de cheque maladle. May be had at the British College of Health, New-road, Landon ; Mr. Field, Bookseller, 65, Quadrant; the Hygeist Office, SGS, Strand; and of all the Hygeian Agents throughout the world. REMOVED TO 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE DR. LA'MEItT ON THE SIieRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY.--WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRA.VINQS ON STEEL. Just published, and may be had in French or English, in a Seala Envelope, 2a. dd„ •r post-free, from tke Author, for forty-two Stamps, SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise on the Physiology ef Marriage, Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Ma turity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, close study, or the intluence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, Illustrating the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their structures, uses, and functions, and the various injuries that are produced In them by solitary habits, excesses, and Infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON. Doctor of Medieinet. Matriculated Member ef the University of Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, dtc. Marriage requires the fulfilment of several conditions. In order that it may be really the cause of mutual happiness. Could the veil, which covers the origin of domestic wretchedness, be raised, and Its true source in every instance diselosed, in how many could the traced I. physical disqualiacatiens and their attendant disap pointments. Exceeees are always injurious ; the gift, which when used in moderation Is fraught with advantage, becomes, when abused, the prolific source of mischief and of greater or loss injury to the constitutional and vital powers. The particular excesses, on .he nature and consequence of which this Treatise professes to dilate, are productive of greater severity ef misery to the Yuman frame, Olen any other to which it is subject. This work contains an accurate and complete account ef the / Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs, and ef their relative conditions in health and disease. It deservedly requires the closest attention and study, for what subject can be of more Importance than the preservation of the health, and et the physical capabilities of which every man should be possessed. It unfortunately happens that the unhappy victim of excessive indulgence and vicious habits, whether acquired In early life or from the follies of advanced age, while suffering trom their invariable sonsequences, unwisely entertains a tear of ap plying to a qualified physician for relief. Shame and the dread so tresinently, but erroneously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking 'or assistance where alone it can be procured. In acting thus, he forgets that accurate discriminatien in ascertaining the causes of disease, sympathy with the sufferer, and, above all, secrecy, inva riably characterise the intelligent aid practical physician, and to the medical man who can show by his possession of the requisite legal qualifications that he is entitled to esteem and respect in his profes sional pursuits, the utmost confidence should be extended. Dr. L.I'MERT has obtained the highest medical honours, as his diplomas certify, and the great extent of his practice for many years is a guarantee for his professional experienee, which has reference almost solely to the treatment of these diseases. Published by the Author, and may he had of Kent and Richards, 52, Paternoster Tow; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starie, Tichborne street, Haymarket ; Mansell, 115, Fleet-street ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street, London ; or, free by post for forty-twe stamps, from the Author, who may be consulted on these disorders personally or by letter, daily, from Ten till Two, and from lice till Eight at his residence. 37, Redford-eituare London. DERBY. 16 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Springy Jack—take 18 to 1 30 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Assault 30 to 1 agst Mr. J. Scott's The Stinger—taken 35 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley'a Besborough—taken 1,000 to 26 agst Mr. B. Green's Beverlac—t and offered 40 to 1 agst Major Pitt's Fern—take 50 to 1 1,000 to 20 agst Mr. B. Green's Flatcatcher—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. Wreford's Whitstone taken to 501., and afterwards offered 50 to 1 agst Mr. Meiklam's Darlington The two leaing favourites were net mentioned, and of those quoted The Stinger alone was backed for any money. Offers to take 50 to 1 about Fern, and 1,000 to 15 about Darlington. 20 to 1 agst Mr. Dixon's Hope—taken THE LATE FIGHT.—The stakes have been returned to the backers of each man, and bets, in consequence, are void. [ADVERTISIMENT.] HOOTON STEEPLECHASES Over the Stourton Ground, four miles from Liverpool), FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1848. STEWARDS—John Massey Stanley, Esq., and Charles Stanley, Esq. A Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, 10 sovs. ft, with 100 added; for all horses; about four miles over the Stourton Steeplechase country; the ground to be shown to the riders on the morning of the race, by the stewards, or those whom they appoint; the entry to be made with Mr. William Lynn, Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool, or Mr. Willoughby, Birkenhead Hotel, on or before Tuesday, the 29th of February, by twelve o'clock in the evening; to be handicapped by Mr. E. W. Topham, of Chester, and weights pub lished on Wednesday evening, the Ist of March (the day of the Liverpool Steeplechase), by ten o'clock. (10 Subs., and 6 to start, or the 100 sovs. will not be added.) The winner to pay 20 sovs. towards the ex penses of the ground. The Tally-ho Stakes of 5 soya. each, with 40 sovs. added; for horses bona fide hunted during the present season (1847 and 1848) with the Hooton Pack, Cheshire or Sir Watkin Wynn's fox hounds, or Lord Sefton's harriers; four yrs old, lOst 91b; five yrs old, llst 61b; six or aged, 12st; over the same country as the first steeplechase; horses ridden by their owners, and by whom they had been ridden generally during the season, allowed 71b; if entered to be sold for 100 soya., allowed 41b; if for 70 sovs., 71b; if for 50 soya., 101 b; and if for 30 sovs., 14lb; to close and name as for first race. The winner to pay 5 sovs. towards the expenses of the course. ASHDOWN PARK COURSING MEETING. WEDNESDAY. The Cup. Mr. Bowles's Boniveen boat Mr. Parkinson's Syringe. Mr. Etwall's Elf (late Sprito) beat Mr. Gordon's Cockfigister. Mr. W. Etwall's Wanota boat Mr. Stone's Cannon Ball. Mr. Morant's Minstrel beat Mr. James's Betty. The Claret Stakes. Mr. Goddard's Gretna beat Mr. Morrant's Mischief. Mr. Etwall's y and w dog beat Mr. Bowie's Broadcaste. Mr. Stone's Claret beat Mr. Lawrence's Rachet. Mr.Gordou's Camlet beat Mr. Parkinson's Smuggler Bill. PUGILISM. THE STARES ♦ND BETS IN THE LOTS FIGHT OF WALKEN ♦ND LANE.—Last night being appointed for giving up the battle money, 4001., dependent on the issue of the unsatisfactory contest of Tuesday week, the neighbourhood of Air-street, Piccadilly, was long before the hour of ten crowded by an anxious multitude. The room wherein the stakeholder was to take the chair was crowded to suffocation. We shall not attempt to give evin an outline of the stormy debate which ensued upon the chairman's lucid, candid, and impartial ex planation of the motives which had swayed him in the decision at which he, upon consultation with the backers and friends of both men, had deliberately ar rived. During the day a council had been held at the residence of the stakeholder, at which, although no direct evidence of Walker's betrayal of his friends was produced, Broome, as the backer of Lane, declared his readiness to silence every rumour by a compromise, although the victorious party. Aspersions had been liberally dealt in, and a " double cross" had been hinted at. He would receive back the deposited 2001, of Lane's backers, in which a large amount of his own money was included, and take the 2001. of Walker's money its trust for Lane. On this understanding of course bets were off. This arrangement, in the evening, by no means met the views of Lane or his brother. Tom had won the fight, and as " battle-money" (which would, of course, carry bets) would he alone receive it. A noisy contention ended in Lane "pocketing the affront," in the shape of bank notes and soya. to the tune of 1951., with a further promise of such sums from his backers as they might please to present him from his own 2001. in the head stake. Thus a scheme fatal to the ring, if such was ever concocted, was effectually defeated, and although Lane, individually, may suffer among his country friends, with respect to colours, &c., in the maxim which is held sound in law, that " it is better for three guilty to escape than one innocent man to be hanged," so it is better that Lane should come somewhat short of his deserts, than that the whole public should be rendered liable to the risk of a swindle, too artfully contrived to admit of perfect demonstration. All bets are therefore off, and Lane, the acknowledged winner of the fight, exonerated from every stain of participa tion in the suspected pitfall, receives the meed of his fairness in the amount of all he fought for. One of those strange accidents which happen no one can tell how, occurred to a commercial gentleman of Nottingham last Friday evening, in driving from Mat• lock. He had got two or three miles on the road, after moderately partaking of gin at the house of an old lady, when he lighted a cigar at a toll-bar house. There was a strong breeze, and the person of the rider was thickly enveloped in three coats. Very soon he ex claimed, though alone, " I've heard of hot gin, but the old lady's is very hot!" meanwhile passing a gentle friction with his band over the outer wrapper upon the region of the stomach. The heat increased,when he invo luntarily tore open his vestures so as to get at the afflicted part more closely, and found himself on fire! A satin waistcoat was proved to have been completely burnt in the lower part, from pocket to pocket; the dress-coat was also much damaged; and even the shirt was burnt and much charred. The discovery was as lucky as the accident was extraordinary,—which must have been occasioned by embers falling from the lighted cigar upon the very inflammable material of the ♦est. The cireamstance can hardly be explained upon the principles of spontaneous combustion, instanced in Mac " anatomy" of a common distemper.—Staniford Mercury. TNE PATENT Novus ANNULLUS BEAM—The uses to which India rubber has been applied are almost innumerable, yet nearly every month produces fresh instances of its application. In the apparently simple matter of gentlemen's braces, it has done much, but it was left to the Messrs. Welch, Margetson, and Co., of Cheapside, to apply it with success to what has long detracted from the perfection of this portion of male costume. We allude to the annoyance to which the wearer has hitherto been subjected from the braces slipping off the shoulders. Iu the instance which gives rise to these remarks such a troublesome fault is entirely got rid of—indeed their exists not the slightest friction upon the shoulders—a result obtained by the four por tions of the braces being connected at the small of the back to a vulcanized India-rubber ring, which, while it permits of the greatest play of the body, is the cause of the ease and comfort observed upon. With such an adjunct it would seem that the wear of the braces would likewise be almost endless. DRBADFUL ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday between the hours of one and two, an accident occurred to a cab man, while in the act of turning from Judd-street, down Cromer-street. It appeared that his attention was drswn to a femalo inside, and while in the act of speak ing to her, he fell off his box, on his head, and the 1 wheels passed over his body. He was immediately picked up, and conveyed to the University College. Faint hopes were entertained of his recovery. EUSTON-SQUARE ACCIDENT—INSUFFICIEN CY ur BRICK FOR COLUMNS. — The public should be told teat in building brick columns or pillars there should always be occasional bond stones introduced, the whole circumference of the column or size of the pillar. A drawing to scale of a column, showing the bricks whether flat or on edge, convinces ono of the dif ficulty of obtaining the tie and bond which are considered the soul (if I may use the expression) of sound brick• work.—Correppondent of The Builder. ST. DUNSTAN'S IN THE WEST. The inhabitants of this parish met yesterday in the i❑quest-room adjoining the church. Mr. Churchwarden Batchelor occupied the chair, and nearly the whole of the leading inhabitants of the parish were present. The proceedings having been opened, Mr. Dumx (the past churchwarden) moved the first resolution— " That the meeting viewed with tilt deepest indigna tion, and utmost surprise, the announced intention of the Government to increase the income-tax, and pledged themselves to oppose the impost by every means in their power." Which was seconded by Mr. T. P. AUSTIN in a few pertinent remarks. Mr. BuTrzawoaTn moved the second resolution, to the effect that•--- " The Legislature being solemnly pledged to the re mission of the income-tax in three, or at the most five years, the present meeting now called for an entire re moval of the offensive impost." Mr. Weever; seconded the resolution, which was also supported by Mr. Hyde, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Everett. Mr. WELLS spoke in favour of the existing tax, and objected altogether to a prop osition _ made by Mr. Hyde to increase the land-tax. He thought, at so early a period after a repeal of the corn-laws had been carried, that no additional burden should be placed upon the landed interest. The resolution having been put, was carried with only two dissentients. Mr. PEDLER moved, and Mr. HYDE seconded, the third resolution, to the effect that a petition embodying the sentiments contained in the preceding resolutions should be adopted by the meeting. This resolution having been carried unanimously, Mr. SESLEY made the occasion of the meeting the theme of a stout protection speech, which met with some opposition. . . A petition, echoing the resolutions, but recommending also a revisal of the present Customs duties, was adopted, and Thanks having been voted to the Chairman, the pro ceedings terminated. LIVERPOOL. A highly influential meeting, presided over by the Mayor, took plaee yesterday in the Sessions-honse, con vened for the purpose of opposing the increased tax upon income. Various resolutions were carried to that effect, and the following petition was unanimously agreed on:— " The humble petition of the inhabitants of Liverpool, in public meeting assembled, " Showeth,—That your petitioners have learnt with regret and dismay the proposal of her Majesty's Govern ment to impose additional taxes on the already overbur dened people of this country. " That your petitioners are of opinion that the present amount of revenue is amply sufficient, with proper economy, to meet all needful expenditure. " That your petitioners, besides being convinced that no necessity exists for increased taxation of any kind, entertain insuperable objections to any income-tax whinh is not based on a graduated scale with respect to amounts, and also a decided distinction between t he incomes derived from trades and professions and those arising from real property and other fixed sources. " Your petitioners, therefore, respectfully call upon your Hon. House not to sanction the imposition of fresh taxes on the people of this country, but to exact a rigid economy in the national expenditure, and that in the consideration of any prolongation of the income-tax, you will require that a graduated scale be adopted, and that a marked distinction between incomes derived from trades and professions and those arising from real pro perty, and other fixed sources, should be made." REsuria.—A meeting, convened by the mayor o_ this borough in consequence of a requisition more nume rously signed than any similar docum en t on f ormer oc casions, was heldin the Town-hall yesterday, f or th e purpose oroppqsing the projected increase of th e income tax. The mayor presided. The assemblage consisted of nearly 500 persons. Mr. Cowslade, of the Reading Mercury, moved, and Mr. T. H arr i s secon d e d , t h e fi rst resolution, which . was to the effect th a t the meeting urged the necessity of retrench men t i n ever y depart ment of the public service, and th a t the proposition for increased taxation, after thirty-thee years of peace, was monstrous, and should not be quietly submitted to. The resolution was carried by universal acclamation. Mr. Rogers then addr esse d th e mee ti ng , an d move d a second resolution—" That previously to the re-imposition of the income-tax, it was the duty of the Government to take measures to render it more equal in its operations." Mr. Exall seconded the resolution, which, after some obsar vations by Mr. Hedges, Mr. Bartlett, and Mr. Weedon (the mayor), was carried amidst loud cheers. On the motion of Mr. Farrow, the adoption of a petition to Parliament, echoing the sentiments of the resolutions , . was passed unanimously; alter vhich, on the motion of Mr. Pigott, M.P., thanks PPM! voted to the mayor, and the meeting was dissolved.. GLOUCESTEIL—The tiown-eouncil of eitriouTe Wednesday, ur,spim,ouii4 agreed to petition the a __ any of Commons , against the continuance, and, above .ts 1 ,1 1 644 eat increase the income- tax, as its operation h 11?I st g other anl smtaertecahnatidlepirhotveeredstsmionstGolpopurceesssteivre, f?tso. well as i n tr effectpl aces is i A n petitionthe course alsoef signature,from s t (a) already y same h"d affixed to it the names of a great majority of the inhabit ants of this city. The agitation against any increase or continuance ol THE OAKS. THE WEST INDIA MAIL. SOUTHAMPTON, THITRISDAY AIORNING.—The royal West India mail-packet Tay, Captain Sharp, from the West Indies, &c., arrived at Southampton this morning at nine o'olock, with the usual mails, in charge of Admiralty agent L. Densten, R.N. Her latest dates are—Barbadoes, Jan. 29 ; Grenada, Jan. 31 ; Nevis, Jan. 31; 'Porto Rico, Jan. 31 ; St. Thomas, Feb, 1; Bermuda, Feb. 10. She brings twenty-eight passengers, four non commissioned officers, three seamen and two ma rines (invalids), and ten riggers, being part of the crew who assisted to navigate the Medway convict ship to Bermuda, the remainder went in her Majesty's ship Persian, on the Bth inst. Weather during the Voyage—Outward passage : Heavy gales until our arrival at Madeira ; arrived at St. Thomas on the Bth Jan. Frieght-23,304 dollars, 1.17 gold dust, 1,4301. British coin, 558 serons of cochineal, sixty cases of cigars, twenty-five turtle, and general cargo of sundries. Stations of her Majesty's Ships—Barbadoes, Jan. 29 :—The Yindictive, Vice-Admiral Austin, K.C.8., and Trincomalee, and left for Trinidad the same day. Antigua, Jan. 31 : Her Majesty's ship Thunder and the Lark schooner at Tortola ; the Persian at Bermuda, and left for England on the Bth instant. Obituary—The 88th Regiment at Barbadoes is suffering from yellow fever. Colonel Phibbs died on the 27th of January, and lost about forty men. The fever is confined to that regiment. Stations of West India Steamers—Barbadoes— The Reindeer ; St. Thomas Conway and Eagle ; llavannah, Jan. 26—The Medway, Dee, and Thames; the latter returned from the Gulf, and arrived at Bermuda on the 6th instant with mails for the Tay, and was left there when the Tay sailed for England on the 10th inst. News from the Islands—Jamaica has suffered very much from rains on the north side, and the crops have been very much injured on the south side for the want of rain. Mexico—There are negotiations pending for peace, which are considered satisfactory. The Mexicans are heartily tired of their misrule. St. Lucia His Excellency Charles Henry Darling, appointed by her Majesty to the office of Lieutenant-Governor of St. Lucia, had arrived at Castries, on board the royal mail steamer Eagle from Barbadoes. _ _ The long-pending inquiry instituted against Chief- Justice iteddie by Colonel Torrens, has led to the suspension of the former from his functions. The St. Lucia Gazette publishes the following notice : " Government Office, Jan. 3. The Court of Inquiry held at Saint Lucia, and c which Chief Justice Arriudell was President, having re ported to his Excellency the Governor-in-Chief, that in their opinion the first charge brought by Lieut.-Colonel Torrens against his Honour Chief justice Reddie has been proved, and that Mr. Reddie was the author of the two letters signed The Shade of Polycarp,' Lieut.- Colonel Hay, administering the Gorarnment, in obedi once to the orders of his Excellency the Governor-in- Chief, and in conformity to the instructions contained in the dispatch of the Right Hon. the Earl Grey, of the 30th September, 1847, No, 64, has been pleased to sus pend his Honour the Chief Justice. Reddie from his office of Chief Justice of St. Lucia, upatil her Majesty's further pleasure be made known. " By Command, " W. HANLEY, Colonial Secretary. (From a Bermuda paper.) SHIP ABANDONED AT SHA.—The Anaerioan ship Ceylon, Francis Dowling, master, sailed from Lubeck on the Bth instant, bound for Now Orleans. On the 10th, when off Georgia Shoal, sprung a leak, and bore up for Bermuda. On the 13th made the land, acid took a pilot on board from the West-end. Wind and a arrent setting off the land, got to leeward, and iu carrying sail to get into port, could not keep the ship free with the pumps, and at 2 P.M. sea time on the 16th was forced to abandon her for the preservation of the crew and passengers, they landed at St. George's on Sunday. The Ceylon was about 15 miles froi ti the land when abandoned. She was hove to, and it is supposed she must have sunk soon after, as she could not be seen from the lighthouse the next morning. Royal Mail Steam Ship Dee Noon, Jan 21, lat. 30.54, long.. 67.16 West. Boarded the ship Ceylon and found her abandoned with water up to her hold beams; had timf a permitted the ship could have been towed or sailed k 'ack to Ber muda, but was obliged to leave the vessel' , ,th her three ~..... r _...._ ~_~ ~~