The Sun. — London, England, 1848-12-28 00:00:00

Lpply 0 s a good tte glow ID 011ey. to 621 b, to 495, tra 505; patter; 10d per vas well trout d other ;rowing •Id,ilye, edition, bushel, K heats sack of good )e: qr. to 113 small at the ntiful, prices Mores. id pa e; yet 13 the to 6s; 6d to ?,2s to ditto, 7 0s to very a few veEk's r o the ELECTORS of the WEST-RIDING of YORKSHIRE. London, Dccember 21, 1845. Gentlemen, The con:est has terminated in favour of my opponent. I should not do justice to my feelings if I failed to express, in the strongest language, the sentiments of gratitude and respect which I entertain towards those electors, amounting to nearly 12,000, 'who have recorded their votes in my behalf. They have been defeated—not by the Tories, but by a section of the Whigs. Individuals professing peculiar attachment to the cause of Religious Liberty have thrown their weight into the scale of a Candidate who avows his intention of refusing to Roman Catholics benefits which he is ready to bestow on Protestants. Men who exult in having carried Reform and Free Trade,—soener than support a Candidate who desired to develops both these, have coalesced with a party by whom both were resisted till resistance became impossible. The course pursued has not been more inconsistent than the pleas for it have been untenable. Bigotry against Roman Catholics has been attributed to me. The same persons consider it venial in Mr. Denison to legislate against Roman Catholic rights, and unpardonable in Sir Culling Eardley to controvert Roman Catholic tenets! It is an offence against charity to debate the great and glorious problems of the sixteenth century in the temper and spirit of the nineteenth ; but it is compa ratively innocent to conduct the legislation of the nineteenth cen tury after the narrow and exclusive fashion of the sixteenth Such persons have yet to learn the real value net only of religions liberty, but of religion itself. The man who really loves freedom could never bring himself to vote against it, or even to be neutral, when it is at stake. The man who really prizes religion could never punish another man for zeal, however apparently excessive, in the cause of truth. It has been objected to me that I am not a Yorkshirernan. A re striction which no gentleman would adopt in the selection of a con fidential or legal agent, has been urged as paramount in electing a Representative. It has been insisted that I am opposed to the connexion of Church and State. Why I so is every Dissenter. To avow such a test is simply to ostracise Dissenters—a course consistent in Tories, but in explicable in Whigs. I have repeatedly stated my belief that public opinion is not ripe for the separatien,—au event which can never be consummated so long as the Establishment retains its hold on the affections of tke people. Through such excuses, the real fact is transparent. The Whigs alluded to are afraid of the spirit of liberty which they have evoked, and have made up their minds to prefer finality to progress. Let us hope that there are those in their ranks who love the popular cause too well not to rejoin it. It is not too late. Twelve thousand Yorkshiremen will hail them as leaders if they return. Let them only once and for ever abandon the miserable trickery of tryir to govern Ireland by subsidising the priests. Not twelve, but twenty six thousand Yorkshire electors are agreed upon this ; and that pha lanx represents a corresponding feeling in all the constituencies of this country. Let the Whigs trust the people! Let them do justice ' to their intelligence—to their grievances—to their claims !An Eng lish gentleman who confides in his countrymen need never be afraid of being supplanted by demagogues. The people will defer to him in matters of detail if they only see that he loves them and treats • them with respect. But of this the landed gentry in Yorkshire may rest assured—if the popular party do not find leaders in their own county, they will seek them elsewhere. • Electors I yuu will pardon me for dwelling so long on these par ' ticalars. The circumstances of the election have been so peculiar, and the times is which we live are so critical, that I could not con ia tent myself with a common - place Ad dress of Thanks. I hope that :year proceedings haTlcontributed to the formation, previeuslycom menced, of a great NlillOral Liberal Party, and that even amongst, the men who now held the reins if Government, there will be some Who will regard the West Riding contest as replete both with in struction and warning. As regards myself, I retire from the arena of public conflict, grate ful to Him who has enabled me to dispense some seeds of Truth, and who now permits me to return to a peaceful home - which I reluc tantly quitted at the call of duty. I carry with me the delightful conviction that I have formed friendships which will follow me into private life, and that I possess the sympathy and regard of Nearly who were compelled, on this occa i sion, to refuse me their votes. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient and obliged Servant, C. E. EARDLEY. TO CONTRACTORS for PUBLIC WORKS. NORFOLK, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, and HUNTINGDON- SIiIRE The COMMISSIONERS for the DRAINAGE of the MIDDLE LEVEL of the FENS will MEET early in Mancit, 1849, to receive TENDERS for the Deepening, Widening, or otherwise Improving about 100 Miles in length of the Rivers and Drains within the Middle Level, extending from Unwell, in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, to and beyond Whittlesey Mere, in - Huntingdonshire, together with the setting back and repruldling of Banks, the removal or underpinning of Bridges, and the erection of now Bridges, Sluices, Pen Sluices, Tunnels, Culverts, and other Works authorised by the "Middle Level Drainage Amendment Act 1848," and Acts therein recited. The plans and specifications may be seen 6.n application to Messrs. Walker and Burgess, Civil Engineers, 23. Great George street, Westminster, on and atter the 10th of January next. The Contract is to be for the execution of the works for a gross sum, which, together with the time within which the Contractor will undertake to complete the works, must be stated in the Tender. The Commissioners arc most anxious to have them completed with all possible dispatch. Tenders, under seal and indorsed " Middle Level Tender," to be addressed and delivered to George Game Day, solicitor, St. Ives, Htuatingdonshire, on or before the Ist of March, 1849. Ample Security will be required. The Commissioners do not bind themselves to accept the Lowest Tender. GEORGE GAME DAY, Clerk to the said Commissioners. St. Ives, 2Gth Dee., 1841. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. .A. Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electric Light, by Dr. Bachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evenings.—Po pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr. Ryan, daily, and en the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views in Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve nings.—Microscope at One o'clock dally.—New Chromatrope.— Diver and Diving-bell.—Working Models explained.—Mmie di rected by Dr. Wallis. Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Tex. Admission la.—Schools ,lialf-price.—The New Catalegno, IS. THE ROYAL LOCHNAGAR WHISKEY, as supplied to her Majesty, Prince Albert, and the Nobility, haying had immense sale since its patronage by the Queen and the Prince Consort, has now' been tested by the first judges, and pro nounced to be the finest and purest Spirit ever introduced into Eng land. Testimonials to this effect are received daily by the sole Con sigaees, WHITING and ROBERTS, CHURCH-STREET, MILL RANK, WESTMINSTER. This Whiskey is now to be obtained at all the first Spirit Merchants and Dealers in sown and country, in bottles, sealed with the Royal Arms, labelled, and the corks branded ROYAL LOCIINAGAR WHISKEY. FOUGERE'S CELEBRATED OVERCOATS. "Mr. Fougere, of 6, Conduit-street, Tailor to his Royal Highness 'rince Albert, and the successful patentee of the celebrated WELLING TON Surrour(now worn by almost every nobleman and gentleman In the kingdom, and suitable for every season of the year), has again provided for the comfort of the public, having just introduced ano ther new coat for winter, called the ROYAL SIBERIAN OVERCOAT,' which a'though perfectly porous, will resist twenty-four hours' in cessant rain, and while as light as a cork, is warm, pliant, and com fortable as fur. Although richly trimmed, so as to he suitable to first-class wearers, the price is only Fifty Shillings. We heartily wish Mr. Fougere the success which his ingenuity and enterprise merit." —Morning Chronicle. Every Genuine Coat is Stamped JAMES FOUGEItE, 6, Conduit-street, Regent-street, and 1, Bucklersbury, Cheapside, London. Country Agents Wanted. THE BOYS and the BALLOT; Or, A LESSON for the LITTLE. I went to spend an evening, by desire, With Alexander Harrison, Esquire. When, pleasing to myself, as you'll suppose, A most amusing incident arose. Friend Harrison is one who well enjoys, A little pleasure with his little boys. And so you'll think, on reading this suggestion, • Of Mr. H. upon the night in question. " My lads," said he, " I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll buy the clothes, and leave the choice to you. Let each one choose whose dress he'd like to wear, And let's have Vote by Ballet—that's most fair ; You'll not consult together—each must choose According to his own unbiassed views. Write down your favourite shops—and after that, I'll put the slips of paper in a hat ; And then shall Mr. Temple (moaning me) Make known your choices, just as they may be." The lads delighted, did as they were told, And half-a-dozen ballots were unrolled. I took the papers, and on opening one, I found it written thus:—E. M. and SON. The second paper was the very same, And Number Three bore also MOSES' name. Four, five, and six were likewise worded thus, And hence the ballet was unanimous. " Now," said the father, " what the ballot shows, is That all of you have duly valued MOSES; And every one of you, as you desire, Shall have a suit of MOSES' YOUTH'S ATTIRE. I hear, my lads, that MOSES' have on hand A stock 01 dress unequalled in the land. We'll go to-morrow to the noted Mart, Where juvenile attire is sold so smart; And having ordered what you need in that, MOSES shall Runtish each A HANDSOME HAT. My own, in which the ballot-slips were tossed Is high in quality, though low in cost; And those, my boys, which I shall buy for you, Will look right well. and ample service do. THE BOOTS AND SHOES Which I shall purchase there Are jest the things for lads like you to wear. I quite commend year choice, and your Mamma, Seems pleased to find what your selections are. And by-the-bye, we must remember her, By patronising MOSES' STYLISH FUR. For I suppose, my lads, your votes included The articles to which I have alluded; And, doubtless, you will all conclude with me, That MOSES sells UNRIVALLED HOSIERY. MOSES and SON in this have long been noted, And well you seemed to know it, whet you voted. I quite commend you for the choice you carry, ‘' _ Jem, Alexander, Tom, Ned, Bill, and Harry. And Mr. Temple I am sure won't fail, To make your choice the subject for a tale." E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to their low lists of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) at 755., lower if required. The list caa be had on application, or sent poet free. Notice. —A•New Department for the sale of Parasols aid Chil dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Minories. E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting- Coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort in the at. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved 01 by the public. Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Ss. 6d. to 21s. The Doeskin, or Elastic Coat, from.• .... • • .. 17e. Ocl. to 325. LIST OF PRICES. WADY YAM Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles • . from 40 9 6 Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ....... 1 5 0 The Premier ••••••• • • • • • • • ••••••• • • • • • • 00000000 • 015 0 Bulwex •• •• ******* •.. •••••••• ***** ••• 000 ..••• 1 0 0 D'Orsay .• • ... ...... ....... Shooting Coats—. •• • • •• • • .......•0 8 6 Autunm and Winter Trousers .. • • .... • ..... • • ...... 0 4 6 Doeskin ditto •• •••• •• •• •• •• •••• •••• •• •• Autumn aid Winter Tests . ....... • • ...• .......• 2 II Dress Coats .. ••• Boys' Hussar and Tunic 5uit5.............. MADE TO XMILOUILI. Autumn and Whiter Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 '6 0 Milled cloth Coat ••• • • • ............. ...... .. 2 2 Tweed Trousers • ••.•••••• • • • • • • • . •• ••••..• • • • .. 0 9 6 Tweed Wrappers ••• • • • New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles • • .... 0 16 6 Doeskin Trousers ••• • • • ........ Beet, or Dre 55................. ...... .•.• • .. 1 6 0 Dress Coats ......... 1 12 0 Best quality •• •• ..... •• •• e• •• ••• •• •• 215 0 Frock -. • .... . Best quality . ... Cashmere Ve5t........ ••........•...••..••••••••• 0 8 6 Satin, Plain or Fancy •• • ..... •• .„ ••.. •• ••••• •• 012 0 Hussar and Tunic Suits .. • ..... •••• • • • 1 9 0 Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for I/. 165. N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre- Sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique, and the workmanship and materials are such as to command univer sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo derate. E. MOSES and SAN, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, flatters, Moslem Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 blineries, and 81, 84, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London. Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the money returned, Cantisi.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the public against impostors, but have learned that the untradesman like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the same concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no connexion with any ether house in or out of London; and those who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &0., should call at, or send to, Minories and Aidgate, City, London. 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' ''' 't ° i \ :\i '' / N ,' fit',4l ,o " .e. ) -. , • --....:„:...,..,, • , • , ...,& , r,— , Gs - ^j - 1_ ' - ----4' 3 ,..44.124, „. 02,41, -. ... ..:,,,k ,_ •:,,,11 4 4,t2......-„-t..-;,, , ,1.v. ... _..1.1 . , 41 , 2 , - `,) .i'y ."\• was sure they all regrette ce of th, president. He had rec ved a let r from 41' \ / /e Z golf/1W ouecing that he had,been taken denly 1 0 e a rethre prevent e d-f rom a tt en din g these fel. , L was sure th a t no one f e lt : . warmer sympathy in t h e < ? / a t aisi .- *, a 4 ... - neesperity o f t h e C ommerc i al Travellers' Schools, th an e . V Mr. Masterman.—(Cheers.) He (Alderman Sidney) had accompanied that gentleman through the schools at --5eawee55a........... Wanstead, and from the interest he then showed in their welfare, he was satisfied that the subscribers had done right in calling upon a man so universally esteemed as Mr. Masterman to be the president of their schools. He was sure that he only expressed Mr. Master. man's own sentiments in saying that he regretted his in ability to be present on this occasion. He would not detain them with further observations ; but he would say, that whether they regarded Mr. Masterman in the delightful character of a neighbour, or as a kind and hospitable individual, or whether they regarded him in the exalted character of a citizen representing the me tropolis in Parliament, or as the President of the Com mercial Travellers' Schools, he was sure he would not call upon them in vain .to drink to the health of Mr. Mesterman.—(Loud cheers.) The list of subscriptions, which was both large and numerous, was then read to the meeting. Mr. Moons then proposed the a Corporation and Sheriffs." Sheriff FINNIS returned thanks. He saidhe was a sup porter of the Commercial Travellers' Schools, and he was proud to state that the children in their institution were the admiration of the village where they were situated, and were an example to all other schools.—(Cheers.) The Right Hon. CHAIRMAN craved the indulgence of the meeting for a few minutes, while he proposed the health of a gentleman to whom he considered the society was especially indebted.--(Cheers.) He need not tell them that in the selection of the individuals who were to fill important offices in connexion with any institution, there was required the greatest judgment, for on their selection depended the character and the prosperity of the institution. He saw that at the first meeting of their institution it was ably presided over by his friend 1 on his left, Mr. George Moore.—(Cheers.) He was sure that his friend must be gratified by the kind reception which they had given to his name—the best and the only reward which he sought, except the gratification of feeling in his own mind that he had been instrumental in doing some good.—(Cheers.) That gentleman still con tinued to give his services gratuitously—he underwent manydifficulties and many unpleasant offices, from which many would shrink, but he cheerfully undertook them all, in the hope of benefiting this institution. He was known to them all, nut only from his connexion with this institution, but in the city of London he was esteemed for his high character as a merchant.—(Cheers.) So long as they selected men of his character to be office bearers in this institution, it would b e h onoure d an d prosperous, it w ou ld be held in high esteem, and he would say it was not easy to over-estimate the advan tages which this institution had received from the selec tion of his friend Mr. Moore.—(Cheers.) There was another qualification which his friend possessed, that should never be lost sight of: he was, in short--what should he say?—perhaps they did not think it, but he was the most barefaced beggar in the world.—(Great laughter and cheers.) Whenever anything was to be gained for the advantage of the institution, his friend Mr. Moore would not take a denial. He begged, there fore, to give " The health of Mr. Moore," which he was sure the meeting would cordially respond to.—(Cheers.) Mr. MOORE returned thanks, and in reference to the present position of the institution, he said it was a con solation to him to find that he had not laboured in vain. He was peculiarly situated with regard to the Com mercial Travellers' Schools, as he had been a com mercial traveller himself for many years. He had gra dually raised himself to the position which had been described by the Lord Mayor; and be believed'that there was plenty of scope for commercial travellers to place themselves in any position, either here or in the commerce of the world.—(Cheers.) But at the same time let them not mistake their position: he felt that this situation was not to be obtained by mere lukewarm endeavours. Often in the hours of a winter midnight, when other gentlemen were dozing on their downy pil lows, he was crossing the Channel from Liverpool to Dublin, or travelling on the outside of a coach, for the simple reason that he could not afford to pay for the inside.—(Cheers.) He should never have attained his present position except by determina tion and indomitable perseverance—(Cheers)—and he hoped that many now in this room would follow his example. Ile hoped they would all reflect that they would remain here but for a short time, that they must use it, therefore, to the best advantage; both commercially and with reference to their position hereafter.—(Hear, hear.) Perhaps they would expect from him, as treasurer, some financial statement of their affairs. lie would be as brief as he could, for he was happy to tell them that they were in a healthy and prosperous condition. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor had told them that he was a close observer, and he had no doubt he was. Well, he (Mr. Moore) hoped that they would pardon him for saying that he was a close financier, and he was happy to say that their annual income amounted to 3,0361., while their annual expenditure did not exceed 2,8341. But they would understand that though that was their operation for the year 1848, yet that to-morrow they would be called upon to alt twenty snore children, and they would be compelled to refuse more than another twenty. They must not, therefore, consider anything he had stated as tending to induce them to relax their exertions, or as not requiring from them the most indomitable persever ance.—(Cheers.) He was satisfied that if the necessary funds were supplied they would be always able to find a sufficiency of deserving objects. lie was sure, if gentlemen could be present to-morrow, their hearts would bleed to see the disappointment of the mothers and other relatives of deserted orphans. He could assure every one present, that this was a must trying scene, and therefore he trusted they would all use their utmost endeavours to place the institution in a higher position than it had ever yet Occupied. Ile could tell gentlemen present that his exertions, so long as he was blessed with health, should be renewed and continued.—(Cheers.) lie was one of those who had been raised from the ranks —(Cheers)—he might say it was using to the accident of I is being connected with the firm of one of the most distinguished houses in the world, and there fore he felt that these exertions were demanded of him ; and he should have been ashamed of himself if he had done less than he had done.—(Cheers.) And now one word in perfect kindness, to his commer cial brethren. Last year, when he was placed in the position which the Lord Mayor so worthily occupies in presiding over them, he took occasion to complain of the apathy of commercial gentlemen towards this excellent insitutics. He was happy to say that since then they had got about a thirtieth p ar t m o re o f commercial gentlemen to join their ranks than they had last year. But still be felt, and hoped, it would be promulgated through all the commercial rooms in the kingdom, that as yet only a tenth part of the commercial travellers of England were subscribers to this institution. He hoped that every year they would go on adding a thirtieth part more to their ranks, till at last they gained the whole. —(Cheers.) He again thanked them tor their kindness toward: him, and as the Lord Mayor had said he was a barefaced beggar, he would endeavour to merit the ap peilation.—(Laughter and cheers.) Mr. BOOTHBY proposed the a Vice-Presidents and Trustees of the Institution," for which Mr. CIIITLEY and Mr. PACE severally returned thanks. Mr. NrcrtoLsoN proposed " Prosperity and Success to the Commercial Travellers of the Unit©d Kingdom."— (Cheers.) Ile could only account for this toast having been entrusted to his hands from the fact that he had been for the best part of his life devoted to that pursuit, and in that pursuit he had been in the habit of meeting gentlemen whom he esteemed cordially for their benevo lent and kindly feelings as men, and for their zeal for the interests of their employers. Nothing he thought would redound more to theirhonour than having founded and set afloat such a noble institution as that they were met to celebrate. It did high honour to them; and it was matter of shame and self-reproach to him and• the other older members of the class that they had not thought of doing what these gentlemen had now done. At the same time they were glad that it was done, and they were anxious cordially to support it. The oldest would join with the youngest in support of an institution like this, which he was convinced would tend to promote the best interests of society. There was, he often thought, no position in which man could be placed more trying to his energies, more calculated to develop all the characteristics of an Englishman, than that of a young man sent out as a commercial traveller. It was impos sible for any but one who had himself en y st o r u u n g g gl m e a t n o w a h p o pr w e a c a ia s t e e nt th to e bdeiaffit whichcouulttiaesnewtrgagedboefisneeottmhae. aek They e w l d e o r m e , be slepts i de t s w , exposedt h t o e n a a u m m e e r b o e u d s , a and cnid dmeenrtese .; t h T e h y e their health was thus often exposed to danger. He might add that as no study which belonged to mankind in this kingdom, or in the world, was so important as the study of the human character, so there was no class of men so well versed in the study of the human character as the commercial traveller ; for every gentleman who approached a customer must study his character before addressing him. He concluded by proposing " The Commercial Travellers of Great Britain. '—(Cheers.) Mr. WALKER returned thanks; and as an inducement to the members of the profession to support this institu tion, he stated that two gentlemen whom he met in November last, only twenty-two days before, had since died ; and though both were moving in highly respect able spheres of life, yet he now held in his hand cards soliciting his vote for their orphans at the next election. Mr. STOCEDALE proposed the healths of the honour able office-bearers—Mr. Carey, the honorary physician; Mr. Roy, the honorary surgeon; and Mr. Lawrence, the honorary secretary. Of Mr. Lawrence's services he could especially speak as having been given unremit tingly throughout the year.—(Cheers.) Mr. BLOWERS bore testimony to the zeal and atten tion which Mr. Roy, the surgeon, had shown to him in a ttolding him after he had nee with a severe accident. Mr. LAWRENCE, the secretary, shortly returned thanks. One or two other toasts were proposed, after which the luct.titi ; separated. During. the evening, the baud of the Honourable Ar tillery Comp.iny was in attendance under the direction of Ms. Smithers, and performed several pieces of music. The vocal part of the music was achnirnlOy conducted by Messrs. Young, Machin, and Gray. Mr. Harker offi ciated as toastmaster. [PRICE SD. ANOTHER lIIGIIWAY TIMBBERY.—We regret hav ing to record another of that class of outrages which is making this neighbourhood unpleasantly notorious. On l'riday morning a woman, named Mary Connett, of Dnnsford, was knocked down by a villain, in appearance unlike the wretches for whom poverty may be considered a slight excuse, near Clifford-bridge, and robbed of 15s. 3d., a thimble, and a needle.case. The sufferer how * given a detailed description of the thief to the polioe.-- , .Devonshire Chronicle. Err No. 17,553.] LONDON f. F: , THURSDAY - • ASSUAIOANCE AGAINST LOSS OF LIFE BY RAILWAY TRAYELLING. METROPOLITAN COUNTIES and GENERAL LIFE AASUISANCE SOCIETY, 27, REGENT-STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LON LON. INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT. At the pres-nt day, when Railway travelling has become almost universal, protection against the pecuniary loss to which the families of sufferers from the accidents incidental to it are exposed, is one of the requirements of the age. To meet this general feeling, this Society affords to all persms, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in Great Britain and Ireland, the opportunity of insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of les, per cent., in one single payment, for the whole period of life, thereby rendering unnecessary the payment of Annual Premiums, as in ordinary Life Assurance. EXAMPLE.—A person may by one single payment of 5/. assure to his family or others the suns of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his dosing his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CAMRI t:fi, Manager. Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal, and all information may be obtained personally, or on application by letter, addressed to the Manager, at the Offices of the Society, No. 27, Regent-street, Water lee-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents. A RGUS LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 39, THROGMORTON-STREET, BANK; And 14, PALL-MALL. THOMAS FARNCOMBE, Esq., Alderman, Chairman. WILLIAM LEAF, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Richard E. Arden, Esq. John Humphery. Esq., Ald., William Banbury, Esq. kupert Ingleity, Esq. Edward Bates, Esq. Thomas Kelly, Esq., Alderman. Thomas Cam plin, Esq. Jeremiah Filcher, Esq. James Clift, Esq. Lewis Pocock, Esq. AUDlTORS—Professor Hall, M.A.; J. B. Shuttleworth, Esq. PHYSICIAN—Dr. Jeatfreson, 2 Finsbury-square. SURGEON—W. Coulson, Esq., 2, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry. CONSULTING ACTUARY—Professor Hall, M.A.,of King's College. STANDING COUNSEL—Sir John Romily, M.P., Solicitor-General. SOLICITOR—WiIIiam Fisher, Esq., 19, Doughty-street. ADVANTAGES Ole ASSURING WITH THIS COMPANY. In addition to a large subscribed capital, Policy holders have the security of an Assurance Fund of more than a Quarter of a Million, and an Income of 65,0001., annually increasing, arising from the issue of upwards of 6,000 Policies. BONUS. OR PROFIT BRANCH. Persons Assuring on the Bonus system will be annually entitled to 80 per cent. of the profits on,this branch (after payment of five yezlbigemiums) ; and the profit assigned to each Policy may be d Witi Stith assured, 6- applied In retract* of tho Annual pre mium NON-BONUS, OR LOW PREMIUM BRANCH. The Tables on the non-participating principle afford peculiar ad- Yantages to the assured, not offered by any other Orrice—far where the object is the least possible outlay, the payment of a given sum is secured to the Pelicy-holder, OH the death of the Assured, at a re duced rate of l'remium. PREMIUMS TO ASSURE £IOO. WHOLE TERM. - -- -- - . Age. 0 e Year. seven I eal With Profits. Without Profits. - - 20 £9 17 8 £0 19 1 £1 15 10 X 1 11 10 20 1 1 8 12 7 28 5 20 7 46 1 6 9 1 6 9 3 0 7 2 14 10 50 1 14 1 1 19 19 4 6 S 4 0 11 60 3 2 4 3 17 9 6 12 9 _6 9 10 One-half of the " Whole Term" Premium may remain en credit for seven years, or ene-third of the Premium may remain for life as a debt upon the policy at 5 par cent., or may be paid off at any time without notice. Claims paid in one month after proofS have been approved. E. BATES, Resident Director._ NATIONAL PROVIDENT INSTITUTION, for Mutual Life Assurance, Annuities, &c. 43, Gracechurch-street, London. Enrolled under the Acts of Parliament relating to Friendly Societies. DIRECTORS. Chairman—SAMUEL lIAYIIURST LUCAS, Esq. Deputy-Chairman-11.10MA 4 CASTLE, Esq. Milian Cash, Esq. Charles Lushington, Esq., M.P. William Miller Christy, Esq. John Rt. Barbe, Esq. Ed ward Crowley, Esq. Samuel Smith, Esq. Joh• Felthana, Esq. William Tyler, Esq. Robert M. llelborn, Esq. Samuel Wilson, Esq., Alder- Robert Ingham, Esq. PUTSICIANS. J. T. Conquest, M.D., F.L.S. Thomas Hodgkin, ➢i.D. TRUSTEES. William Cash, Esq. Samuel H. Lucas, Esq. John Feltham, Esq. 1 Chas. Lushington, Esq., M.P. BANtEns—Messrs. Brown, Jansen, and Co. Sommoas —Messrs. Hardwick and Davidson. CONSULTING ACTUARY —CharIes Anseil, Esq., F.R.S. SECRETARY—Joseph Marsh, Esq. REPORT of the DIRECTOR 4 for 1848, presented to the THIR TEENTH ANNUAL MEETING of MEMBERS, held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate• street, Dec. 15, 1848. SAMUEL HAYHURST LUCAS, Esq., in the Chair. The Directors have much pleasure in laying before the Members, in their Thirteenth Annual Report, the following statement of the business of the Institution during the past year : In that period 1,673 proposals for assurance have been submitted to the Board ; of these, 1,423 have been accepted, and policies thereon issued, the annual premiums on which amount to 24,4751. is. sd. ; 137 more have been accepted, but the rolties have not yet been completed; the remaining 113 proposals the directors have deemed it prudent to decline. The annual income is increased to 126,232/. 7s. Gd., notwithstand ing the reduction on premiums, amounting to the sum of 10,7161. 3s. Gd., allowed to those members who chose this mode of appropriating the profits. The total amount of bonuses assigned in 1847,'t0 policies on which the original premiums continue to be paid, is 37,8341. 4s. In addition to the sums assigned in 1842. The accounts to the 20th November last have been duly audited; the balance of receipts over disbursements for the year is 72,8551. 19s. 3d., making the capital stock of the institution at that date 440,0281. lbs. 3d.,:which is invested in real and Government Securities. The sums paid for claims on policies of deceased members from the commencement of the institution, including the bonuses assigned thereto, amount to 111,3391. lfls. Id.; of which 16,250/. 10s. has beim paid within the last twelvemonths, and the sum of 7,7491. not yet applied for, remains due on this account. lie foregoing seminary, exhibiting such successful results in the short space of thirteen years, attests both the prosperity and useful ness of the Institution, and the peculiar advantages afforded by the entirely Mutual System of Assurance en which it is founded. The. Directors who retire this year, according to the provision of the Third Rule, are Thomas Castle, Esq., and Samuel Smith, Esq. There are, therefore, two vacancies to be f ill e d, for which a ballot will be taken at one o'clock. The names and addresses of the can didates have been forwarded to the members. The following Instances illustrate the Reduc equivalent Bonuses on Policies in Class 9, .5.; .?, :i 'am aiw V 5 - 2,000 1,009 1,000 700 500 2,000 5,000 2,000 300 2,000 1,000 500 1.000 3,000 'SOO 1,000 2,000 bOO s. d.. 773 7 0 166 9 0 213 4 0 91 6 0 104 9 0 222 2 0 826 0 0 160 2 0 48 4 0 137 10 0 119 0 26 12 0 65 10 0 111 0 0 23 2 0 25 19 0 46 10 0 6 10 1 X. s. d. 149 16 8 26 5 10 45 10 10 16 5- 6 30 8 9 52 18 4 329 II 6 46 10 II 24 12 6 50 3 4 I 71 14 2 11 18 4 52 7 6 160 7 6 29 5 6 124 9 2 1 1 1 126 11 14 11 12 6 Signed on behalf of the Directors, - S. H. LUCAS, Chairman. JOSEPH MARSH, Secretary. London, December 12, 1844. 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Rimmel, perfumer, sole proprietor of the Ladies' Own Soap, Bouquet deJenny Lind, Parisian Dye, &c., 39, Gerrard-street, Soh., London. IRISH SOCIETY of LONDON. Instituted 25th March, 1822, For Promoting the Education and Religious Instruction of the Native Irish, through the medium of their own Language. TICE. PATRON. The Right Hon. and Most Rev. his Grace the Archbishop of CANTERBURY. PRESIDE XT. The Right Hon. the Earl of GALLOWAY. VICE- PRESIDENTS • His Grace the Duke of Manchester. Most Noble the Marquis of Cholmondeley. Right Hon. the Earl of Harrowby. The Right Hon. the Earl *f Cork and Orrery., /tight Hen. the Earl of Roden. Right lion. the Earl of Gosford. Right Hon. the Earl of Geinsborough. Right Hon. the Earl of Effingham. Right Hon. the Earl of Cavan. Right lion. Viscount Lifford. Right Rey. the Lord Rishop of Cashol ani Waterford. Right Rev. the Lord Rishop of Calcutta. Right /ion. Lord Calthorpe. Right Hen. Lord Bexley. Earl Jermyn Viscount Adore, M.P. The Lord Ashley, M.P. Lord Arthur Hervey. Right Hon. Sir George Grey, Bart., M.P. Right Hon. Sir G. H. Rose, Bart. Sir R. 11. Inglis, Bart., M.P. Sir C. S. Hunter. Bart. The Hon. Granville D. Ryder, M.P. Sir Thomas Blomefleld, Bart. Sir Morgan G. Crofton, Bart. Bird. Kennaway, Bart. Captain Vernon Harcourt, R.N. John Cator, Esq. Evelyn J. Shirley, Psq., Henry Kemble, Esq., M.P. lion. William Cowper, M.P TaaAseaEa_Captain the lion. Treacle Maude, R.N. Son-Tneasuaza—Enoch Durant, Esq. RANKERS—Mews. Drummond and Co., Charing-cross. Office of the Society, 32, Sackvillo-street, Piccadilly. cot l esu n . tlrc t : e h_ apnraes Societyewn t o u t e oa v f e: Lii t r f n u nn i ,,dnu T y two.npulwe would ds a I r e n Committee d far iter t . h a asetteed tion support, n f t hto o e f public to the beneficial results of the Society's labours in that e ss rv bje a c l i r 't o th i e eh eff i o t rt ilail s wh in ich vie a w re ; being end m w ad ir e e , I w itt.° heth b e Y r s ea; carryout t u h n e d by legislation or by private enterprise, to improve the temporal condition of Ireland, the Committee feel convinced, from much ex werience, that all the remedies proposed must prove unavailing, an less, at the same time, measures are taken to elevate the moral character of the Irish peasantry by means of religious instruction. Dm Irish Society labours in the native districts, where upwards of 3,01111,000 of the population speak the Irish language. There are now 8O teachers connected with it, who instruct the native Irish in reading the Word of God. Since the commencement 3011,000 individuals, chiefly adults, have thus been taught to read the Scriptures, many of whom embraced the Protestant faith. One hundred and eight Scripture readers are employed, who read the Irish Bibles in the cabins, or to groups of the peasantry at work in their fields, or by the road side. Seven. Irish -speaking clergymen are in connexion with the Society wleo read the Liturgy, and preach tile Gospel in the:native language. Ten congregations of converts have been raised up, or are now ministered to through the instrumentality of the Society. Two of these are in the county of Galway, two in the county of Cork, and six is Kerry. Many Roman Catholics, net incladed in those distinct congrega. Bens, have been brought, through the blessing of Almighty God upon the Society's labours, to renounce the errors of Rome, and are new incorporated with old Protestant congregations. Some groups of converts who have been instructesl by the Society are asking for Irish clergymen to be located amongst them. In various 'places crowds of Roman Catholics attend Protestant churches and school-houses, where an Irish-speaking clergyman has been announced to preach. One clergyman states : " In the Cathedral of I preached on Wednesday evening. The church was filled, the Roman Catholics standing up to the reading-desk, and outside the doors. At D--, on Sunday night, there, had we a place large enough, we might have had many hun dreds of Romanists ; as it was, we had a goodly number, and those who were obliged to stand outside the window occasionally requested that I would speak up, so as they might hear." Another writes : " I had a most interesting tour through the C— Irish districts. I preached IS sermons, in Irish, to over 2,080 in all. I may count that 1,000 were converts, 500 Romanists, and 500 old Protestants. One peer man, who was not hearing me, heard so much about the sermon from ethers, that lie said he would ' come to hear the next sermon, if the priest would roast him in the fire for it.' Many a poor creature from the heart said, 'O, when will yon come again sir ? Alas ! that we hav'nt an Irish ministry.'" Such are some of the results of the Society's proceedings ; but the committee would allede to one mere, of considerable importance at the present time, and that is, that wherever the native Irish have been instructed by the Society, they have become loyal subjects of our Queen, and abstain from all connexion with the treasonable practices and illegal associations which are so hostile to the peace and prosperity of the kingdom. The Committee have made diligent inquiries upon this sub.' set, and the replies to their inquiries have been highly satisfactory. The following are extracts from one letter out of upwards of twenty of the same character received by the Committee:— " I affirm it as a fact that could net be contradicted, that out of the thousands in Ireland connected with the Irish Society, that none of them are connected with illegal associations, sr with that dan gerous agitation now se formidable, and hostile to Ireland's hest interests. Our teachers and pupils are almost entirely friendly to British connexion ; they have felt Rome's spiritual tyranny, and they believe, if the union with Great Britain were dissolved, that both spiritual and political (tyranny would become intolerable." Ind there are not a few instances of members of Ribbon or other illegal associations having been converted through the instrumen tality of the Society, and now employed in teaching their country men to read the Word of Glad. An indvidual who lately visited a congregation of converts in one of the wildest districts of the west, remarks : " When I entered the cabin, the whole congregation rose, seeing a stranger with a Bible in hie hand, and gave me a hearty wel come, crying out' Cead Mille Failthe," Cead Mille Fallthe."fhey were orderly in their conduct, and deeply attentive to the Word of God. I was especially pleased with the demeanour of two indivi duals, and not a little gratified at afterwards hearing their story. One had been a celebrated and lawless pugilist, the other the leader of et Ribbon Lodge, both of thorn daring. characters in the neigh bourhood ; but through the mercy of God they net with the teachers of the Irish Society, they were Instructed in the Scriptures, and now, from their respectable appearance and general conduct, as well from the change which has taken place, they might he described in the language of inspiration, ' Sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, aid in their right mind' One of theta is the owner of the cabin where the congregation was assembled—the other, the Scripture Reader employed in the district." To extend these benefits, under the blessing of God, amongst the Irish-speaking part of the population the present appeal is made. It is acknowledged by all parties that something mast be done for Ireland ; and vrithmst limiting the measures which may be devised by the henevelent, the Committee of the Irish Society of London would respectfully suggest that religious instractien should have a prominent place amongst them. It has succeeded in the Protestant districts of the north of Ireland, which are as free from crime, disloyalty, and pauperism as any parts of England, and where industry and order flourish to a remarkable degree. It has succeeded, under the blessing of the Most High, in those native districts and localities where the inhabitants have been instructed by the teachers of the Irish Society, in which crime, sedi tion, and animosity have given place to peace, to loyalty, and goodwill. And why should it not succeed upon a greatly extended scale ? It is a measure which the Committee believe God will honour—that God will surely bless. There is a prom , se which they would desire to remember, and in humble reliance upon which they carry on the work committed to their charge—" My word.• ....shall not retnrn unto me void; but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." _ . That " word" when blessed by God the Spirit, will teach even the most deluded of the Irish peasants to " submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake." It will inculcate industrious habits—" if any would not work, neither Phould he eat." It will produce a respect for life and property, and thus give an opportunity fer the introduction of capital, and the employment •f the people at home, enabling them to support themselves, instead of being a burden to others. _ _ It will be the Sure remedy for treason and rebellion•—" Fear God —honour the king—and meddle not with them that are given to change." • _ _ Subscriptions and donations Will be received by the bankers ; by the Treasurers and by the Secretaries at the Society s ()Mee, 32, Sackyille-street, Piccadilly; by Messrs. Ilatchard, Piccadilly; by Messrs. Nisbet and Co., Berners-street ; by Messrs. Seeley, Fleet street ; by Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co., Cavendish-square ; by Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, and Co., Lombard-street; and by Messrs. Barclay, Beyen, and Co., Lombard-street. The Irish Intelligence, published monthly at one penny—and the Annual newt—may be had by applicutiou to the Secretaries. FRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH. The manifold advantages to the Heads of Families from the possession of a medicine of known efficacy, that may be resorted to with confidence, and used with success in cases of temporary sickness occurring in families, more or less, every day, are so obvious to all, that no question can be raised of its importance to every householder in the kingdom. From among numerous testimonials, the following is respectfully submitted : " To Mr. Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London. " No. 5, David-street, Regent-road, Manchester, March 12,1842, " Slr,—l have much satisfaction in communicating to you the re sult of my experience after repeated male of Frampton's Pill of Health ; and I feel it bat justice to state, that in the course of many years' trial of various Aperient Medicines, I have never found results at once so salutary and efficient in the relief of the system from redundant bile, &c., &c., with so little inconvenience ; I am there fore warranted in declaring that they supply to me a means loin, wanting of being able to recommend to families, schools, and espe cially mercantile men, whether at the desk or on the road, a most valuable resource in an occasional medicine. And I shall take credit to myself if, in giving this testimony, I am the means of making Frampton's Pills more generally known and appreciated.—l am, Sir, respectfully yours, " WILLIAM SMITH." The unprecedented sale of these Pills, arising from the earnest recommendations of the many thousands who have derived benefit from their use, render any lengthened comment unnecessary. They are not put forth as a cure for all diseases to which mankind is liable, but for Bilious and Liver Complaints, with their many well known attendants, Bilious and Sick Headache, Pain and Oppression after meals, Giddiness, Dizziness, Singing Noise in the Head and Ears, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Less of Appetite, -Wind, Spasms, &c. Two or three doses will convince the - afflicted of their salutary effects. The stomach will speedily regain its strength; a healthy action of the Liver, Bowels and Kidneys will rapidly take place ; and instead of listlessness, heat, pains, and jaundiced appearance, strength, activity, and renewed health, extending to good old age, will be the result of taking this medicine, according to the directions accompanying each box. Sold by T. Prout, 229, Strand, London. Price Is. 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As presents for both sexes none can be more recoramendatery, or more now in general use. DR WARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. Some are offered under the implied sanction of royalty, and the Government Departments, and similar attempts at deception. The only Genuine of each bears the name of " ROWLANDS' " preceding that of the Articles on the Wrapper or Label, with their Signature at the foot, in Red Ink, thus— A. ROWLAND AND SONS. Sold by them at 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by respectable Chemists and Perfumers. A R R I A (4 E. M One half the wend aro desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a 3e1186 et right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em eltterthe latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea et caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret en coraprosing hitrry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness end social content. The dowry should net be the,only marriage set tlement. Honour andjustice demand that health should form Amite= In the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. /Wetted hopes or neglect weond more sorely than poverty or intsibrtune. Reader, if ;hese surmises concern yea, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S`IittIe MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life," rub. 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 oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but ter the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the ago. Furthermore, two other ittle publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and "how to be Nappy." They are not merely pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribbling' of the hour, but the study of the author's life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servance oaths maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always on the "sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Cherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalhe, 14Y, Fleet-street • Maim, 39, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and eronsngs), 10. Argyll-place Regent-street; and all 0201010;li __- ON NERVOUS DEBILITY AND GENERATIVE DISEASES. Just published, the Thirty-sixth Thousand, an improved edition, re vised and corrected, 120 pages, price 2s. in a sealed envelope, or forwaricd by the Author, post paid, to any address, secure from observation, for 25. 6d., in postage stamps, illustrated with nu merous Anatomical Coloured Engravings. MANHOOD: the CAUSES of its PREMA TURE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PERFECT RESTORATION. A Medical Essay on these Diseases of the Generative Organs, emanating from Solitary and Sedentary Habits, indiscriminate Ex cesses, the Effects of Climate and Infection, &c., addressed to the sufferer in Youth, Manhood, and Olt Age ; with Practical Remarks en Marriage, the Treatment and Cure of Nervous and Mental De bility, Impotency, Syphilis, and other Urine-Genital Diseases, by which even the most shattered constitution may be restored, and reach the full period of life allotted to Man. The whole illustrated with numerous Anatomical Engravings en Steel, in colour, explain ing the various functions, secretions, and structures et the repro ductive Organs in health and disease ; with instructions for private correspondence, cases, &c. Ey J. L. CURTIS. Sturgeon, 7 . Frith-street, Soho-square, London. " I Manhood.' A Medical Work.—To the gay sad thoughtless we trust this little work will serve as a heaco■ to warn them of the Janger attendant upon the too rash indulgence of their passions, whilst to some it may serve as a monitor in the hour of tempta tion, and to the afflicted as a saro guide to health."—Chroalcle. " 4 Manhood.' By J. L. Curtis.—Their long experience and re patation ii the treatment of these painfhl diseases is the patient's guarantee, and well deserved for the work its immense cirulatioa." —Era. "'Curtis on Manhood' should be in the hands of youth anti old age. 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ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. New Edition, enlarged to 1M pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., •r b' vest, direct from the Establishment , 3 s. 6 d. in postage stamp s, riILIE 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 mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. I.ly R. an d L. FERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 11, Eerners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Patcrnostor-rew ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, MO, Oxford -street ; Starle, 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. Pala r, treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Eogravings. 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The wretched condition of such a being must subsequently be beyond measure deplorable i Loving and beloved, he entails the most miserable disappointments on the object of his choice, and upon himself a desolation the most horrible, when the simple possession of natural attributes would change the scene, and yield to both a life of nsalloyed happiness. The subject is interesting, and deserves the attention of all. These desirous of investigating it will find the fullest and most satisfactory information in the little work entitled SELF-PRESERVATION. illustrated by forty coloured engravings on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the reproductive organs ; with practical observa lens on the secret infirmities of youth and maturity, resulting from solitary habits, excesses, or infection. By SAMUEL LA'MEIIT, M.D., Doctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of Edinbirgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Sce. This treatise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and mach neglected branch of medical practice, and the author having ob tained the highest medical honours, is a guarantee for his profes sional experience, which has reference almost solely to the treat ment of these diseases. ILEVIICW OF THE WORE. La'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and Matnzity.—" There are scenes is the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but Conscience ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the mortal who meets with a timely mentor to snatch him from the gulf Into which such scenes must plunge him 1 In the book before as such a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style et masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of philosophy and physics with the loftiest precepts of morality. It is a production calculated to confer a vital benefit, physically and morally, 'won all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousness and propriety. A father may trust it in the hands of his boy. /Sy un taught innocence the book is not, of course, needed ; but wherever laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breathing in these pages is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of a homily blended with the practical advice of a writer on medicine." —United Kingdom Magazine. The work may be bad price 2s. 601., of rent and Richards, 62, aternester-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Stade, Tichborne sf reet, Haymarket; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mansell, 115, Fleet-street ; or, free by pest, for forty-two stamps, from the author's residence, who may be consulted on these disorders personally , or by letter, daily, from Tea to Two, or front Five teEigbt. VT, IBEDFORDAQUARF.. LOYDOW. AL Shrove Tuesday.... Ash Wednesday.., Easter Sunday Low Sunday January... ►, os = et ...f. ',.. (July February. March..... April May..... June 16 23 'August S 15 22 29 6 13 1 201 271 ;September] ..May 17 ,•• f 1 27 ...Tune 3 —Dec. 2 :October November) ) . : . 0 - F .. . .. r 3 •n ,December 4 11 25; Ki I`Z V2.G 12 ! 13 19 20 26,27 INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG FELONS. —Yesterday the committee of the above institution, in Henry-passage, Brook-street, New-road, made a report of the present position of the society and its progress. Although yet in its infancy, having only been com menced in April last, it has been satisfactory and en couraging. The means adopted as a course of reforma tory education has already produced on the inmates results gratifying both as regards their moral conduct, habits of industry, cleanliness, and a healthy and re spectable appearance. There are at present twelve boys in the school, whose ages vary from 12 to 19 years. Several of these youths, previous to their admission, were of the most depraved and, abandoned character, some having been repeatedly before the police magis trates, the elder of them having been imprisoned from ten to fourteen times. Their conduct since their mei) , tion has been of a most gratifying character, and elicits the warm commendation of the gentlemen who compose the committee. The boys are employed in shoemaking, hair picking, &c.; the latter branch of the establish ment being of itself almost self supporting. They re ceive three meals per day, including Sunday; they are also partially clothed and lodged; and, as a reward, aro furnished with money weekly, according to the amount of work they accomplish. A:girls establishment, on' similar principles, has been begun, several females having been already received. The funds of the so ciety are daily exhausted, and if public support should be accorded, by the enlargement of its sphere, the insti tution would ultimately become self-supporting. NIGHTLY SHELTER POR THE HOUSELESS POOR. — Last night the West-end Shelter for poor houseless per sons, situate in Market-street, Edgware-road, was opened for the winter season, and upwards of two hundred famishing men, women, and children admitted, each of whom received a supper, consisting of a pint and a half of beef soup and bread. Hot and cold water and the necessary utensils were abundantly supplied to enable them to cleanse their persons and clothing, which since the establishment in 1838, though upwards of two hun dred thousand persons have been admitted, has proved an effective remedy for contagion, not a single case hav ing occurred in the ten years. Each on completing his ablution, was conducted to a comfortable bed, and before being discharged received a hearty breakfast of bread and milk. The Society for affording Nightly Shelter to the Honseless are about to open their establishments in Ogle-street, Marylebone; Playhouse-yard, St. Luke's; and Glasshouse-street, East Smithfield. MELANCHOLY SUDDEN DEATH AT A CHRISTMAS PARTY.—.OII Tuesday evening a respectable family and their numerous friends were plunged into a state of in describable grief. Mr. Chivel, a builder, residing at East place, Lambeth, had given, as was his annual custom, a party on boxing evening , and about eight o'clock Mrs.l Chivel was waltzing with a male relative, when she was heard to laugh in rather a piercing tone, and iu a few minutes the lady suddenly sprang from her partner's arms towards au ante-room on the same floor, and had just gained entrance when she fell lifeless into the arms of her sister. The unfortunate lady was enceinte. A VENERABLE CHRISTMAS PARTY.-0a Christmas day a number of aged men, residents of the village of Walmsley, near Bury, assembled to dine together at the house of Mr. Ratcliffe, the New Inn, Walmzley, th e united ages of whom, 32 in number, amounted to 2,230 years, making the average age of each guest 691 years ! The feast, a substantial one of roast beef and plum pud ding, was provided according to the will of tho late W. Grant, Esq., who at his decease bequeathed funds for the purpose. On the morning of the same day, upwards of 500 of the Sunday-school children belonging to the new church of Walmsley were regaled with leans and coffee, out of a fund left by the same benevolent gentleman, on which occasion an excellent address was delivered to them by their pastor, the Rev. Arthur Ilulton.—Mun chester Courier, COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS. The second anniversary of this excellent institution was celebrated last evening, by a public dinner in the London Tavern, which was attended by a large and highly respectable assembly. Nearly 300 were present. The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor presided on the occasion, and he was supported right and left by Mr. Sheriff Finnic, Mr. Alderman Sidney. Mr. James Capel, Mr. William Nicholson, Mr. Robert Wilcoxon, Mr. Ar thur Wilcoxon, Mr. John Bragg, Mr. George Moore, Mr. H. Teape, Mr. Charles Roy, Mr. Cufiley, Mr. Dun can, Mr. William Lawson, 1)r. Cursham, Mr. John Mair, Mr. J. B. Walker, Mr. George Lawrence, &c. &c. Several ladies were present in the gallery, and seemed to take a deep interest in the proceedings. The cloth having been removed, The Right Hon. the Loan MAYOR said he rose with much pleasure to propose the first toast of the evening ; and he must say, net only as chief magistrate of the City of London, but as a loyal subject, that he felt it his duty to take every opportunity to pay a mark of re spect, in these eventful times, to our most Gracious Sovereign.—(Loud cheers.) The city of London and the country at large had manifested on a recent occasion their loyalty to the throne, and their love and attach ment to the ancient institutions of the country, in such a manner that it was scarcely necessary for him to say one word on the present occasion ; but he was sure that he would not represent their feelings if he did not venture to say, as an Englishman, that whatever changes might take place in other parts of the world, they were happy to live nnder their Gracious Queen an the glorious con stitution of England.—(Cheers). On all charitable oc casions the Royal Family were especially deserving of every mark of respect ; and though our Gracious So vereign did not as yet appear as a subscriber to this almost infantine institution, yet they all knew that her Majesty was a liberal subscriber to almost every charity in the kingdom, and that she was the only Sovereign they knew who had not come before Parliament, having an increasing family, to demand an increase of income. —(Cheers.) But independently of these claims, she was a Sovereign entitled to their respect and regard by the example which she showed to the country of excellence in her domestic and private sphere. With these observations, he trusted they would join him in 1 drinking the " health of our Most Gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria."—(Loud cheers.) The Right Hon. CHAIRMAN next gave, in succession, the " Queen Dowager," "His Royal Highness Prince Albert," " The Primus of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family," and " the Army and Navy," which were severally responded to with grest enthusiasm. The Cuantatazi then said, the next toast was one of great importance to the meeting; and he could assure them that it was one of deep interest to him, and if he failed to do as much justice as he desired to do to the institution which they were assembled to promote, he hoped that they would at least give him credit for an anxious desire to do so; for on the subject of the interest he took in this institution he would appeal to his friend near him, Mr. Moore, who had extracted from him a pledge, twelve months ago, that he would preside over the meeting on this occasion. —(Cheers.) He cheerfully attended to-night to redeem that pledge, and he could assure them, that among the many institutions heinaight be called upon to promote the objects of charity, he was convinced there were none more interesting than the Commercial Travellers' Schools.---(Cheers.) Though he had been long connected with the trade of the city of London, yet he had not had, from the peculiar nature of his business, much opportunity of becoming acquainted with those estimable gentlemen whose children were the objects of their present solicitude. But it was clear to him that those gentlemen must be men of character, that they must be intrusted with the confidence of their employers, and that in the discharge of their duties they I exposed their health, and frequently life itself; to peril ; because, travelling in the country, without regard to weather, in their zeal to discharge their duties towards their employers, they must expose their health and their lives to perils and danger.—(Hear.) Though he was far from throwing this out as a claim to additional support, yet he was satisfied, from the nature of their employment, that it must often interfere with those economical habits which every man ought to cultivate who has a family to provide for. That he thought was a very strong claim to the - support of this valuable institution. It was true that these schools had been exceedingly successful during the short time they had been established, thanks to the exertions of his friend Mr. Moore, and other gentle ' men.—(Cheers.) But they must bear in mind that they were now only in their infancy, and though they had hitherto been eminently successful, yet this was only the second anniversary of their institution, and he need not tell them, that sometimes new brooms sweep clean, but that it would require active and unceasing exertions to maintain the character of the institution in its present position of efficiency.—(Cheers.) Ile knew at the same time the strong claims which vare presented by the various charities of this metropolis, and he believed they would all bear testim,aly that, during the last year and more, they had been suffering in other ways, which would naturally interfere with the cause of charity. But when he looked at what had been already done to promote the comforts of the poor—when be re membered that the Health of Towns Bill had been passed, that workhouses had been esta blished, and that the Legislature had inter fered to protect the labour of infant children—he could not doubt that tho people of this country would also feel an interest in the,cause of education. He consi dered that man, unless he had education, was fit for no society. He was like the diamond in the mine, which did not exhibit its lustre till it had gone through the hands and the polish of the lapidary. There were many estimable men without education, who confessed that they were uncomfortable—that they were unfit for the position in which Providence had placed them. But edu cation made a man fit for any situation, and he was happy to say that there was no situation in this country so exalted that the humblest might not aspire toil.—(Cheers.) It was not necessary for him to work upon the feelings of British merchants, who knew better than he could tell them, the duties they owed to society, and though, in contributing to charitable societies, they might ap pear to be only taking out of their own pockets, yet he could say, from his experience as a magistrate, and as a close observer of society, that the best safeguard for the peace of a country, the best support for the Throne, was an educated people.—(Cheers.) In con clusion, he would only say, that it delighted him to see they had enlisted the sympathy of the ladies in favour of their institution.—(Cheers.) He was sure, from the kind support of that galaxy of beauty now in the gal lery—(Cheers)—he should hear, betore leaving the room, that this.; celebration of the second anniversary of the Commercial Travellers' School Society was not only one of the most successful that had yet been held, but that it would also prove the most successful they would hold for many years to come. With these ob servations, ho begged to propose the " Commercial Tra vellers' School Society."—(Loud cheers.) The following song was then sung by the children in the gallery, who afterwards walked round the room:— " Father, wo own Thy tender care, And praise Thy glorious name; Thy bounties, which we daily share, Our deepest homage claim. " Oh! let our Infant praises rise, Like incense to Thy throne; Stoop, from Thy glory in the skies, To hear the joynave own. " First then to Ti N, Thou Great First Cause, Our ardent tlinks we bring; Then, warmed by Nature's grateful laws, Our Patrons' praise we sing. " Ohl then these gen'rous Patrons bless, And watch with fost'ring care; Oh! guard and keep them from distress, Thus bless our orphan prayer. "SAnd as our care-bound path they cheer, And warm the widow's breast; So prosper all their deeds while here, Then grant eternal rest." Mr. CAPEL said the toast he had to propose—the health of their Right Hon. Chairman—required no ou logium from him.—(Cheers.) He had long esteemed that gentlAnan as a man of business, and as a fearless, honest, and independent Member of Parliament:He was now called upon to fill the office of Chief Magistrate of this great city—the metropolis, it might fairly be said, of the world. The manner in which he had discharged that office hitherto was highly honourable to himself, and reflected credit upon the citizens of London who had elected him to his present distinguished position. He, therefore, begged to give " The Health of the Lord Mayor," whom he: had long esteemed, not from personal knowledge, but from knowledge of his charac ter; and he was sure they would all cordially join with hitnin the toast.—(Loud cheers.) The LORD MAYOR said he would not obtrude long upon their time in expressing his thanks for the very kind manner in which his health bad been given by his friend, Mr. Capel, and responded to by them. He was highly flattered by the manner in which it had been proposed and received, and he could assure them that he esteemed it a high honour to be invited to preside over so large a number of gentlemen, to whom the commerce of this country was so greatly indebted. He had the honour, by the unanimous choice of his fellow-citizens, of being placed in the distin guished :position of chief magistrate of London; but, distinguished as the position was, he already felt that there were onerous duties :attached to it, and that he re (lured the kind encouragement of his fellow-citizens, such CS they had bee❑ pleased to honour him with to night—(Cheers)—to animate him in the performance of them. He trusted, by industry and by an impartial dis charge of his magisterial duties, to support the character of Chief Magistrate of this metropolis, and to do all he could to gain the confidence of his fellow-citizens, so that he might not fail, at the close of his career, to re ceive those marks of approbation which he was most anxious to deserve.—(Cheers.) lie again assured them that it was a most gratifying circumstance to him that he had the privilege and honour of presiding over them on this occasion: and whether as Chief Magistrate ; , or Member of Parliament, or as a private individual, he would never cease to feel interested in the welfare of the Commercial Travellers' Schools.—(Cheers.) Mr. Alderman SIDNEY said he had been called upon to propose the next toast, and he was sure he need only 131.011094 144 u awe IQ Mem their "Armed gipplAusp, Ue GI 7 8 11,051 ANAC FOR 184' 'HRON ..Feb. I OLOG 20 [CAL NOTES. Holy Thursday, Whit Sunday... Trinity Sunday, Advent Sunday BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I, Princes-street, Bank, London. Empowered by special Act of Parliament, 4th Viet., cap. 9. Capital—ONE MILLION. ADVANTAGES OF THIS INSTITUTION. MUTUAL ASSURANCE BRANUM. Complete security afforded to the Assured by means of an ample subscribed capital, and the large fund accumulated from the pre miums on upwards of 8,000 policies. Half the amount only of the annual premium required during the first live years, the remaining half premiums being paid out of the profits, which, after five years, will be annually divided among the Assured. PEOrRIETARY BRANCII. The lowest rates consistent with security to the Assured. , An increasing scale of premiums, peculiarly adapted to cases where assurances are effected for the purpose of securing loans or debts. Half-credit rates of premium, whereby credit is given for half the amount of premium for seven years, to be then paid off, or remain a charge upon the policy, at the option of the holder. EXTRACTS FROM THE TABLES. Annual Premiums required for an Assurance of 1001. for the whole Term of Life. FAL AMU/LANCE 'BRANCH. Half Pre mium, first Ave years. Whole Pre mium, after five years. X s. • 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 4 '1 1 8 6 1 13 3 1 19 6 2 7 9 2 18 1(1 LOPRIETAIIT 811, Half Pre mium, grit seven years. X s. d. 2 0 0 2 4 4 2 9 10 2 17 0 3 6 6 3 19 0 4 15 6 5 17 8 X s. d. 0 is. 0 19 Y 1 1 9 1 4 11 1 9 9 1 14 10 2 2 6 2 12 9 A I. d. 1 16 0 1 19 2 2 3 6 2 9 10 2 18 4 3 9 8 4 3 0 S S 6 PETER MORRISON, Resident Director. T HE MINERVA LIFE ASSURANCE JL COMPANY. 84, King William-street, Mansion House, Londou. Third Division of Profits.—Persons assuring prior to the Ist Janu ary next, will acquire an additional year's standing at the Third Di vision of Profits in 1852. Among the advantages of this Company are the following, viz.:— Four-fifths of the profits, or 80 per cent., given every five years to the Assured by the participation scale. Persons assured with this Company are allowed to reside in the Colonies of British North America, New South Wales, and Cape of Good Hope, without extra charge, upon payment of sea risk only for the two latter. A liberal sum given for the surrender of Policies. Loans granted upon Policies of five years' standing. No appearance before the Court of Directors required. Tables and every information can be obtained, by application to WM. THOS. ROBINSON, Actuary and Secretary. ICOTTISH WIDOWS' FUND AND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. The oldest and most successful Life Assurance Office in Scotland. Mutual Assurance. The whole Profits belong to the Members. CAPITAL UPWARDS OF TWO MILLIONS. Annual Revenue upwards of Three Hundred Thousand Founds. Average Amount of Insurances during the last twelve years, upwards of Half a Million Annual'y. The representatives of an original member dying in tke present year, after payment of the premium for the current year, would re ceive a bonus equal to upwards of 9l per cent. on the original sum insured. And the representatives of an origlial member dying in the year 1852, after payment of the premium for that year, would receive a bonus equal to upwards of 106 per cent. on the sum insured. Various inquiries having of late been made as to whether this is In the practice of allowing commission to solicitors anti others who who may be the means of procuring business, the Directors take this opportunity of expressing their disapproval of the system, and of intimating that except to the recognised and duly appointed local agents of the Society, no allowance of the kind is ever made, the effect of any such misapplication of the thuds of a Mutual As surance Society being to withdraw from its members a portio n of the profits which ought to bo reserved for their benefit, and for their benefit alone. Prospectuses, forms of proposals, tables of rates, and every In formation obtained at the Head Office, or at any of the Society's agencies. JOHN MACKENZIE, Manager. WM. GEORGE, Chief Clerk. Head Office, 5, St. Andrew's-square, Edinburgh, Nov., 1848. _ . Offices In London, No. 4, Royal Exchange-bulldhags, and 7, Pall-mall West. JIIIQR ArLEA.Zi Agent, :ANCII. Whole Pre mium after seven years. don in Premiums and , payable at death. Reduction In Pre mium in lieu of Bonus. X. 0. Q. 83 13 0 10 9 7 19 0 10 8 11 9 11 19 18 17 8 4 119 15 10 14 6 8 8 15 11 15 0 0 20 13 2 2 14 10 9 14 2 10 5 0 3 10 8 2 12 9 7 4 2 0 11 9 Equal to a Reduction on the Original Premium of Per Cent. I lel% I 5% i 5 >ut le beans t the WEIS era at of all a fair as in there xcept was The nally 265; hrl.; [ per plies little A' 2d 035 - low ittle Age. Age.