The Sun. — London, England, 1848-12-29 00:00:00

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Policies issued by this Society have a twofold a ivantage —Provi sion for the family of the A:ssardd, ' and an augnyzntlag pecuniary available resource to himself, if needful, while living. Tha Assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expeitte or for feiture of the Dollop, two•thirds of the premiums paid. Division of Profits Annual. Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possib'.e rates. Increased facilities for travelling. Examples of Bonuses already Declared, and Options. . - Perms- Sum tko *, : j Annual Polley Bonus In nent Re- Assured Age. , g Pre- taken addition Bonus in ductlon of ma row y bor- on ;" V, MiUM. out in to Sinn Cask. Anneal cn Assured. • Premium. Polley. --- ---- -- --- -- X s. 4. £ a d. £ s. d. £ a. d. .1837 262 14 3 121 15 11 20 0 0 543 17 9 1838 237 15 6,1 08 16 4 17 7 6 494 6 19 £Xs. d. 1839 211 18 6' 95 16 914 17 7 445 0 0 60 1000 74 3 4 1849 163 8 4, 75 15 10 11 10 9 395 11 1 I . 1841 159 3 4.71 8 0 10 19 8 346 2 3 1842 132 2 6', 58 17 6 8 19 10 296 13 4 1843 84 11 81 37 10 0 514 2 247 4 5 may bor row on X S. d 543 17 9 494 6 10 445 0 0 355 11 1 34G 2 3 2 2 4 9 7 6 1 4 3 5 4 I the Prospectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the offi for ce, or any of its branches i n the country ; or, on, application, will be warded post free. W. S. B. WOOLFIOUSE, Actuary. AShUARINCR AGAINS RAVE L T LOSS LING OF LIFE BY RAILWAY T. METROPOLITAN COUNTIES and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 27, REGB NT-STREET, \TAT E LOO-P LAC E, LON u ON. INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT. At the present 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 mcet this general feeling, this Society affords to all persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in treat Britain and Ireland, tie opportunity of insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of its. 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 51. assure to his family or others the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his 'sing his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CAMEO LTX, Manager. *.* Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal, and all information may be obtained personally, or on appllcatioa by letter, addressed to the Manager, at the Offices of the Society, No. 27, Regent-street, Water loe-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents. NATIONAL MERCANTILE FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY, POULTRY, MANSION-HOUSE, LONDON. Capital—Quarter of a Million. TRUSTEES. Orlando Crease, Esq. James Peek, Esq. Georg* Moore, Esq. Peter Itolt, Esq. DIRECTORS. _ DAVID WADDINGTON', ESq., M.P., Chairman, ROBERT WILCONON, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Charles James Jones, Esq. (William and Thomas Jones and Co.) William Lawson, Esq. (Trower, Lawson, and Trower.) John Nair, Esq. (John Mair, Son, and Co.) James Peek, Esq. (Peek, Brothers, and Co.) Giles Redmayne, Esq., New Bond-street. Hananiah Teape, Esq. (Wiggins, Teape. and Loder.) BANKERS—Messrs. Glynn, F.I.A. Mills, and Co. Sscarraav—Jenkin Jones, F.I.A. This Society is established for the general Insurance of Buildings, Furniture, Merchandize, Stock in Trade, and other descriptions of Personal Property, against loss er damage by Fire, and offers to the pablic the following advantages : - I. A subscribed capital, amounting to a quarter of a million ster ling, securing to the insured an ample fund for the payment of losses, and no responsibility of partnership. 2. Rates as low as is consistent with safety. 3. Each case submitted to this Office will be taken at a Premium, ac.!ording to its risk, without reference to tariffs which are binding on other societies. 4. Policies of seven years are allowed an abatement of one year's premium and duty. 5. Policies for a shorter period than twelve months can be effected NI more favourable terms to the insured titan in any other office. 6. Insurances are granted for loss of ren t during the period of re instatement of damage by fire ; and a removable allowance will be made ter the removal of goods in time of .langer. 7. A'. claims, When admitted by this Society, are immediately dis t ai• ed. without deduction or discount. $. Al the permanent and solid advantages conferred by Companies o fa similar character are secured by this Society. JENKIN JON ES, FAA., Secretary. T HE MINERVA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. 84, King William-street, Mansion House, Lando*. 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 ef this Company are following, viz. : Pour-fifths of the profits, or 80 pe rcent, given the 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 ef Good Hope, without extra charge, upon payment of sea risk only for the two latter. A liberal sum even 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. THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 8, WATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL, 3, CHARLOTRTT EET, E-RO, WATERLOO PLACE, OUSE L, ONDON. and 28, - REGENT- S LIABILITY of the PROPRIETORS UNRESTRICTED. MODERATE PREMIUMS in the Fire Department. PECULIAR ADVANTAGES in the Life Department. Policies, insuring the value of Leasehold Property at the termina tion of the Lease, are also issued. Persons whose Policies with this Ccrnpany expire on the 25th in stant, are respectfully reminded that receipts for the renewal of the same will be found at the Head Offices in London and Liverpool, and in the hands of the respective Agents ; and those who, preferring the security offered by this Company, may desire to remove their Insu raisees, are informed that no expenco will be incurred by such re moval. BENJ. HENDERSON, Resident Secretary, London. SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company. December 9, 1848. EYEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS KERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE 'S AROMATICREGENE RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers, a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a most delightful, fragrant toilet perfnme. Sold d ouble t in tangular bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; he size, ys. • and double this size, I Is. eac h ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con taining testimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes' Advice on the Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, &c." By pest, 4s. 6d., 7s. 8d„ and 125., for money orders t ole'. Sold wholesale only at Gemstone's Herber'', Highgate, near London; and by Messrs. Barclay and Son. Farriutolon-street ; Sanger, Oxford-street; Messrs. Butler and Co.,Cheapside Fisher and Toiler, Conduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, 68, Corm - du • and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. and R. Raimes,Leith-walk ; for Manchester, eresehc and Son, Adver tiser-office. TO THI LADIES. This lady had the following letter inserted in the " Times" news. paper on Aug. 7,1546. Reader, remember, this letter was put into the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. " Mrs. Weekley,.ef No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this eppor trinity of publicly thanking Mr. W. GriMStolle, of the Herbary, High gate for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com pletely restored the hair on her head, after using it about four months, and the whole of her hair is much stronger and more luxuriant than Lever was before the baldness appeared. "Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to the virtues of M. G.'s Begenator, feeling assured that man y ladies would gladly purchase an II s. bath; if they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex perience, not only in the restoration and production of hair in abund ance, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume HI far beyond any to her taste. She will feel a pleasure in answering any a lady of respectability to the above fact-.-3, Swan-street, Borough." In cases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, te drops on the crown of the hea d occasionally. every week, will pre vent the hair from coming away with the comb, mace it strong, and prevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A few drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the hair brilliancy, causing it to curl. The most delicate ladies may use this delightful precinct of the mast aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary anion to the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pear tea or tw co el mp ve drops on the crown of the head ; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an hour. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces hair on children's heads in a few appplications. If used on infants' beads, it has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.---See pamphlet of testimonials. All letters addressed to William Grimstone, Herber". Highgate. A NEW CHRISTMAS CAROL Our eminent writers do Carols unfold, Both modern Carols and Carols of old ; But in spite of their efforts, we venture to say, We will give you a Carol unique In Its way. As useful as many—and something to boot, Provided you let our instructions take root. So the Bard of L. lIYAM his efforts will raise, To give a BRIGHT CAROL FOR DARK CHRISTMAS DAYS. Success, ye merry gentlemen, a happy Christmas time, May all your stock books, when made that aalance show most prime May '49 increase your trade, anA prove England still, Will take the lead for commerce, for talent, and for skill 1 Success to all our artizans ! the sinews of the land, Employment may they have in full, and none with hunger stand May one and all this Christmas time glad Carols now record, May peace and plenty smile around their own domestic board I Success to one and all we quaff ; but don't forget to go, To Hyam's, Gracechurch•street, for there he has a glorious show In Clothing all the world's surpass'd—and he's determin'd clear, To help the million to enjoy their merry Christmas cheer! GARMENTS READY MADE. PRICES. READY MADE. S. d. Chesterfield Overcoats ••..•• . • • . • •• • •from 0 I() 0 Albert Capes, new style ••.•.••• • • . • • • • .• • 1 1 0 1 5 0 P ar isian Sacs • • .. • • • . • ...... • • .. Devon Driving Cap; s, waterproof.... •• • ..... 2 2 0 The Improved Paletot, an extensive assortment 1 b 0 B a l an dran Walking Coats •••• • • • • The Registered Shooting.... ••••• • • • . • Dress Coats.... •••••••••• • • • • . • • • • Frock •• • • ..... .• .• • ••••• • • . • • 1 1 0 Thibet Vests ••••..••• • • • • • • . • • . •. • • 0 2 0 Black Satin • • ........ ••.•.•• • • • .. ........ 0 6 6 White Marcella,for dress ..... ........... 05 6 0 6 6 Tweed Trousers.... • • • • • • • • Fancy Doe •• • ...... ••••• • • • • • 0 9 0 • • • Tunic and Hussar Sults •.• ••••..•••• • • • • . . • • 0 18 6 Winter Blouses .... • • ••• • • • •••• •• • • . 0 4 6 MADE TO MEASUIIE Superior Paletots ,•• .. . . Driving Coats .• • • • • • • Double-milled superfine Overcoats, of every style, beautifully made and trimmed ••• .. 2 0 0 Dre-ssCoats.. • • ..... ••• • • . .. from 110 0 Doeskin Trousers, any colour ....... .•• • • .... 0 15 0 Black Dress Do. .. -• ••••••••• . • • . . • • • • .• • 0 18 0 The most beautiful and newest design in Vests 0 9 6 0 Boys' Hussar Suits • • • Tunic 1 1 An immense variety of Mourning, of every description, kept con stantly on hand. at prop or ti o nately low prices. Hats, Caps, and Hosiery A single trial will be sufficient to convince any individual of the benefit they will derive from patronising L. HYA.SI, Proprietor of the Pantechnetheca, 36, Gracechureh-greet, London. No business transacted on Saturday until the Evening. A It It I A G E. .1 / .4 One half the wend are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questional.ly contented. Diffidence, or a sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the pica of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un comprosing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, ase the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tienaent. Honour and justice demand that health should form au item in the compact it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or neglect woand more sorely than poverty or misfortune. header, if these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little M MEOIRS 4 . On Single and Married L ife, " pub. in 2 vols., Is. each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6 d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor bo hidered oy mieinterpretation of their supposed contents , from obtaeining them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle pity,curi but for the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, whom they are offered as antagonistic to t he empyrical trash put the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other little publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drin of k,merely and Avoid," and " How to be Nappy." They are n pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor arc they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's life,who owes his present existence, health, and position to this a lters:me of the maxima he would inculcate—ts do unto others as be would be done note—to live after n e'aturs laws—and to keep always had of on the " sunny side of the way." 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T HE POST.OFFICE LONDON DIRECTORY FOR 1819, Be'ng the Fiftieth Annual Publication, is now publishing, in 2,000 Royal Octave Pages, price 36s The following are some . of the principal contents : —Official Direc tory—Street Directory—Commercial Di rec t o ry—Trades' Directory —Law Directory—Court Directory — Par liamentar y Directory—Pos tal Directory—City Directory—Conveyance Directory—Banking Directory, &c., &c.. &c. This Edition of the Work has been most favourably noticed in the metropolitan journals. For Reviews, see Times, Nov. 30th. 1848 ; Morning Herald, Nov. 30th; Morning Post, Nov. 30th; Morning Chronicle, Dec. Ist ; Sun, Nov. 30th ; Morning Advertiser, Dee. 2d ; Spectator, Dec. 2d; Atlas, Dec. 2d ; Weekly Dispatch, Dec. 3d; Globe, Dec. sth ; John Bull, Dec. 9th ; Britannia, Dec. 9th ; Hera path's Railway Journal, Dec. 9th ; Literary Gazette, Dee. 9th. Kelly and C0.,19 and 20, Old Boswell - court , Tem p le-bar ; and all Booksellers in own and Country. 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CHEAP EDITION OF MERLE DAUB ONE ' S CROMWELL. This day is published, THE PROTECTOR. A Vindication. By J. H. MERLE D'AUBIGNE, D.D. In fcap. Svo., price 2s. 6d. tt r g i l e nte i t r wrap ary i gf t i on 3s. I n n e v o o t . h ;price 9s. , is still on sale. burgh : Oliver and Boyd. London : Simpkin, Marshall, Edin and Co On the 30th imtant, price One Shilling, to be continued Monthly, rHE CONFESSIONS of CON. CREGAN, the Irish Gil Bias. Illustrated by Phiz, on Wood and Steel. Contents :—A Peep at Con.'s. Father, with some account of his Edu cation—A First Step on Life's Ladder —Peeps at High and Low Life How he entered Trinity, and how he left it—and other matters too numerous to mention here. London : William S. .ng Co. DWllin • TnwCS 111 . 131 an Just published, price 55., Bvu., in cloth, IHE RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIC TURES of the URETBT-&, in all their varieties and compli cations. With practical obserratiens on the use and abuse of instru ments in the treatment of urethral diseases, showing that the unne cessary employment of instrunteeits is a frequent exciting cause of stricture, and that a want of practical knowledge and manual dex terity in their use, when necessary, is the source of most of the se vere, long-protracted, and compliCated cases of that disorder so fa tally prevalent. By F. B. COURTENAT, " The operation of introducing a catheter through an impermeable stricture is, without doubt, the me st difficult In the whole and skill of surgical operations, and demands all the prudence, science, of a master. The art can only be acquired, and that gradually, by frequent practice."—Liston's Op er ative Surgery. Published by H. Baililere, 219, Regent-street ; and may be had of all booksellers in town or country HE ALBERT NiGHT LIGE - 1126 are tl best. Price 6d. per Box. Sold everywhere. ----- FHB NICOLL, REGEN .C. STREE I: and CORNHILL. The NICOLL.—This is the Trade Mark and distinctive Title given to a Patented OUTER COAT, or PALETOT, in which there is a double use and purpose ; lit other words, the same garment can be used as a warm Winter Outer Coat, and again converted into a light Walking Paletot, by simply removing a warm m ost novel interlining, which is attached or detached easily, and in a manner and ingenious. The NICOLL, or the Two Garments (above-men ti o ned) incor porated in One, is charged at the moderate price of Three Guineas. Indeed, if the contemplated Sale of Thousands be not effected, the Patentees will lose rather - than be fairly remunerated by the low prices now quoted. Messrs. NICOLL are the Origin ators and Sole Proprietors of the deservedly well-known REGISTERED PALETOT (6 and 7 Vic. cap. 65) of Llama Cloth, and they continue • to be honoured with the patronage of their Royal Highnesse s Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxu-Weimar, his Grace the Mike of Wellington, and all others distinguished in rank and fashion, the Court. the Pulpit, and the Bar. MEMBERS of the CLERICAL, LEGAL, LITERARY, and MEDICAL PROFESSIONS will, it is presumed, readily concede their patronage upon this New and Patented Invention, as also Merchants and Railway Tpvellerv, who are subject to colds, &c., arising fl•om the fluctuations in a climate like that of Great Britain, where, even in the most settled weather, at this season, a warm coat is universally used during mornings and evenings, but at mid-day, from the active habits and avocations of all classes, a light Walking Paletot is indispensable. RAILWAY TRAVELLERS will find great convenience in its Pocket Protector, which effectually preserves from loss the railway ticket, loose cash, &c., besides a peculiar comfort for Night Travel ling, which must bo seen and worn to be appreciated. The Country Agents for the New Patents are the same highly re spectable firms who have of late years held the appointments direct from the Patentees in London. . ,—Any person or persons using the C AUTION. —The NICOLL same, or a similar title, or trade mark, whereby the Public may be deceived, will be proceeded against, as by injunction of the High Court of Chancery, &c. ; as also by the infringement of the principle ci:Omed in the Royal Letters Patent, granted to the UR lersigned, which mainly consists in the adaptation of the linings of Coats, P a l e tots, &c., to a separate use and purpose, &c. (Signed) B. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 120, Regent-street, and 22, Cornhill. London, Dee. 1, 1848. LOL a is the lea feeling of the human breast. Mere exalted than mere passion, it soars high above every other impulse of nature, and is not only stronger than avarice, but more engrossing even than ambition. No man is exempt from its influence, or can avoid its sway ; and business, pleasure, philo sophy, and divinity itself betanme neglected under the enthralling power of LOVE, which, unlit," most things, L. *int....l4p with time, until it receives the sacred consummation of marriage. When union does not take place, however, this passion, this ervour, this golden tide of the manliest feelings becomes a deadly poison in the heart, which now darkens, as it before bright ened, all things upon earth. - How is it that men, of most un changeable habits, will change at the very altar, and after a life time spent in the fulfilmen, of every engagement, snap the very con tract asunder which should be most binding to an honourable mind? It is the effect of conscience. The Lover, by enervation of early habits, or the results of secret disease, knows himself to be disqualified, and dares not enter a state which has been hAtituted by Divine Law for the fulfilment of important ends. The wretched condition of such a being must subsequently be b e yond mCasure deplorable 1 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 unalloyed happiness. The subject is interesting, and deserves the attention of all. Those desirous of invtating it will • find the Wiest and most satisfactory in in the little work entitled SELF-PRESERVATION, Illustrated by forty coloured engravings on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the reproductive organs ; with practical observe ions on the secret infirmities of youth and maturity, resulting from Solitary habits, excesses, or infection. By SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., Doctor of Medicine, Metrical sted Member of the University of Edinburgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. This treatise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and much 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 those diseases. REVIEW OF THE WORK. La'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are scenes in 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 In the book before us 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 at 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, upon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousness and propriety. A father may trust it in the hands of his boy. By un taught innocence the hook is not, of course, needed ; but is he; ever 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 had price 2s. 6d., of Kent and Richards, 52, Paternoster -row ; llannay, 63, Ov.ford-street ; Starie, TlehLorne street, Haymarket ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; at ansell, 115, Fleet-street ; or, free by post, for forty-two stamps, from the author's residence, who may be consulted on these disorders personally, or by letter, deny, from Ten to Two, or from Five IcEight. a 7, BEIMQ111)-5QUAILE. LONDON. TRISH SOCIETY of LONDON. Instituted 25th March, 1822, Ffr Promoting the Education and Religious Instruction of the Native Irish, through the medium of their own Langua;o. VICK PATRON. The Right Hon. and Most Rev. his Grace the Archbishop of CANTERBURY. PRESIDENT. The Right Hon. the Earl of GALLOWAY. VICE-PRESIDENTS . His Grace the Duke of Manch?ster. Meet Noble the Marquis of Cholmondeley. Right Hon. the Earl et Harrowby. The Right Hon. the Earl of Cork and Orrery. Right Hon. the Earl of Roden. Right Hon. the Earl of Gosford. Right Hon. the Earl of Gainsborough. Right Hen. the Earl of Effingham. Right Hon. the Earl of Cavan. Right Hon. Viscount Li fford. Right Rev. the Lord Sishop of Cashel and Waterford. Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Calcutta. Right Hon. Lord Calthorpe. Right Hon. Lord Bexley. Earl Jermyn Viscount Adare, 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 Blomefield, Bart. Sir Morgan G. Crofton, Bart. Sir J. Kennaway, Bart. Captain Vernon Harcourt, R.N. John Cater, Esq. Evelyn J. Shirley, Pee., M.P. Henry Kemble, Esq., M.P. Hon. William Cowper, M.P TRIILSIIRER —Captain the Hon. Francis Maude, R.N. SUS-TREASURER —Enoch Durant, Esq. BANKERS —Messrs. Drummond and Co., Charing-cross. Office of the Society, 32, Sackville-street, In the present eventful state of Ireland, the Committee of the Irish Society of London would call the attention of the publie to the beneficial results of the Society's labours in that country. and would earnestly appeal for iticreased support, to carry out the objects which it has in view ; and while they by no means undervalue the efforts which are being made, whether by legislation or by private enterprise, to improve the temporal condition of Ireland, the Committee feel convinced, from much ex perience, that all the remedies proposed must prove unavailing, un less, at the same time, measures aro taken to elevate the moral character of the Irish peasantry by means of religious instruction. The Irish Society labelers in the native districts, whore upwards of 3,000,000 of the population speak the Irish language. There are now 800 teachers connected with it, who instruct the native Irish in reading the Word of God. Since the commencement 300,000 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 real side. Seven Irish -sneaking clergymenare in connexion with the Society who read the Liturgy, and preach the 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 in Kerry. Many Roman Catholics, not included in those distinct congrega tions, have been brought, through the blessing of Almighty God upon the Society's labours, to renounce the errors of Rome, and are now incorporated with old Protestant congregations. Sorne groups of converts who have been instructed 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 : •‘ I n 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 Romantsts ; 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 ire the hear." Another writes t-- "I had a most interesting tour through the C— Irish districts. I preached 20 sermons, in Irish, to over 2,000 in all. I may count that 1,000 were converts, 500 ROITIRDISIS, and 500 old Protestants. One poor man, who was not hearing me. heard so much about the sermon from ethers, that he said lie would ' come to hear the next sermon, if the priest would roast `him in the ilre for it.' Many a poor creature from the h eart said, 0, when will yen come again sir ? Alas I that we hav'nt an Irish ministry!" Such are some of the results of the Soeiety's proceedings ; but the committee would allude to one more, 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 oar 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 subj let, 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 not be contradtAed, that out of the thousands in Ireland connected with the Irish Society, that none of them are connected with illegal associations, or with that dan gerous agitation now so formidable, are almost and hostilen tirelye to Irel friendly and's best interests. Our teachers and pupils to British'connexion ; they have felt Romt's spiritual tyranny, and th at b if the union with Great Britain were dissolved, that both spiritual and political:tyranny would become intolerable." And there are net 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 God. An indvidnal 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 his hand, and gave me a hearty wel come, crying out Cead Mille Failthe," Cead Mille Failthe.' They 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 net a little gratified at afterwards hearing their story. One had been a celebrated and lawless pugilist, the other the leader of a Ribbon Lodge, both of them daring characters in the neigh boarheed ; but through the mercy of God they met 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 be described in the language of inspiration, Sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in their right mind.' One of them is the owner of the cabin where the congregation was assembled—the other, the Scripture Reader employed in the district." ---nr - extend thee. b....0w, tinter the blessing or -cloatra,m,„„,„.4 the Irish-speaking part of the population the present appeal is made.' It is acknowledged by all parties that something roast be done for Ireland ; and without limiting the measures which may be devised'. by the benevolent, the Committee of the Irish Society of Loudon would respectfully suggest that religious instruction should have a prominent place amongst thee. It has succeeded in the Protestant districts of the north of an Ireland rt , which are as free from crime, disloyalty, and pauperism as y pas of England, and where industry and order flourish to a remarkable degree. It has succeeded, under tke 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 h onour desire to remember, and in humble reliance upon which they all not carry on return unto me pro void ; umplisent sh that which I please, and it shallprosper in b the thing t it shall accomplish whereto I 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 thould he eat." It will produce a respect for life and property, and thus give an opportunity for the introduction of capital, and the employment of the people at home, enabling them to support themselves, dusteal of being a burden to others. It will be the 'ure remedy for treason and rebellion---" Fear God onour 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 Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly; by Messrs. Hatchard, Piccadilly; by Messrs. Nisbet and Co., Bemerg-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, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street. The Irish Intelligence, published monthly at one penny—and the Annual Report—may be had by application to the Secretaries. ON NERYOU S DEBILITY AND GENERATIVE DISEASES. Just published, the Thirty-sixth Thousand, an improved edition, rore vised and corrected, 120 pages, price 2s. In a sealed envelope, forwarded by the Author, post paid, to any address, secure from observation, for 28. 6d., in postage stamps, illustrated with nx rnerous Anatomical Coloured Engravings. ANHOOD: the CAUSES of its PREMA TURE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PERFECT RESTORATION. A Medical Essay en those Diseases of the Generative Organs, emanating from Solitary and Sedentary Habits, indiscriminate Ex caves, the Effects of Climate and Infection, Sec., addressed to the sufferer in Youth, Manhood , and Old 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 fell period of life allotted to Man. Tho whole illustrated with numerous Anatomical Engravings on Steel, in colour, explain ing the various functions, secretions, and structures of the repro ductive Organs in health and disease; with instructions for private correspondence, cases, Sec. By J. L. CURTIS, Surgeon. 7 , Faith-street, Soho-square, London. " Manhood.' A 'Medical Work.—To the gay and thought less we trust this little work will serve as a beacon to warn them of the langer 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 sure guide M health."—Chronicle " Manhood: By J. L. Curtis.—Their long experience and re putation in the treatment of these painfhl diseases is the patient's guarantee, and well deserves for the work its immense cirulation." —Era. " Curtis on Manhood' should be in the hands of youth and old age. It is a medical publication, ably written, and developes the treatment of a class of painful maladies et. -pixy ex uneerare ana stesign i ti le at: Gazette. - . The Parent, who beholds his beloved child pining away, and fait approaching to a premature grave, in consequence of some disease, which, for want of careful investigation of its real cause, has been set down to the score of consumption, will, on perusing this work, be astonished to find, that in nine-tenths of the cases of young per sons of both sexes, who perish of what is called pulmonary con sumption, heart disease, tubes, &c., the sole and exclusive origin has been the indulgence in certain destructive habits practised by youth "tech more frequently than it is at all suspected. N.B. Boars of consultation from Eleven till Two, and Six to Eitht ,n the Evening. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. DN PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY. tiND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. !sT evr Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or no cost, direct from the Establishment, 35. 6d. in postage stamps, rilllE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, end the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, perners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : said by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starie, 23, Titehborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden ball-street. Pan: I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organg, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Exgravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessiveindul gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is ob viated. This important part of the Work should not escape the eader's notice. Pan: Y. 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. TfiIICOZEIAL BALM or SYRIACIIII is exclusively employed In treat ing nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 111. and 335. per bottle. The Concimtrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, 11s. and 335. per bottle. ferry', Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 91., 4s. Gd., and 11s. per box, a certain remedy for 4miorrlicea,illeet, stricture, and chronic inflamma t or. of the bladder. Consultation fee. if by letter. IL A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. 56. Packets', with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by which the fee, /., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten dance daily at 19, Bere.ers-street, Oxford-street, London, from E ven tlil T Fro, and Five to Eight I on Bandays from Eleven to One. - • ( - 1011IMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS 1- 2 for Orpha.ii and Necessitous Children, \Vanstead. PertoN—ll.R.ll. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE; KG., &c. ' Paxstnaiv —J. 3IISTERMA'N, Esq:, M.P.' A General Court of this Institution was held at the 'London Tavern, on Thursday, the 2Sth instant, the Right Honourable the LORD MAYOR in the Chair, at which an ELECTION of CHILDREN for admission into the Schools took place. At the close of the Poll the result was declared as follows : • DOTS. *Goddard, Henry•. • • •• • • .. 3188 *Vandergncht, Edwin John 2096 *Henson, James Richard .. 2509 *Vickers, John.... • • 3389 Jones, John Edward.. 953 White, Edmund Horner .. 496 Jones, Robert Tale ...... 158 Williams, Richard Alfred.. 715 *3f aitland, George Traviss.. 3199 *Williams, Thomas Charles 2502 Merry, Frank Edward ... 836 Williams, William Robert 446 Statham, Edward John .. • • 982 mats. Clark, Elizabeth Ann...—. 759 Jardine, Emma ...... •• .. 927 Davis, Fanny Flora ••.. • . 293 *Load, Margaret Mary .... 3458 *Ebrey, Harriette C. E ..... )525 *Miller, Emma Augusta.. • • 3797 *Edwards, Elizabeth .• . .. 5582 Scholes, Maria Saxton •• .. 1254 The names marked . are the successful Candidates. ♦. L. SAUL, Secretary. Offices, 60, Bread-street, Cheapside, December 29, 1848. GRAVESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS. Railway aril Boat included in one Payment. Fares, tO or from London. Fore Cabin and Sccon.l Class Railway, ONE SHILLING ; Saloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING and SLYPENCE. To or from Blackwall or intermediate Piers, Fore Cabin•• • • •... 9d. Saloon•• •• •... Is. No other Packets call at the Grays or Greenhithe Piers. FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND. Week. Days, at 8, 836 * , 936, 11%, 1,2%, and 5. Sundays. at 8%, 11%, 1,2%, and 5. FROM BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWALL. Week Days, at 9%, 11, 12, 1%, 3,4, and 5. Sundays, at 9%, 11, 1%, 3%, and S. The TRAINS starting one quarter of an hour before each of those Crises.' Passages marked * are run direct, the Packets not being per mitted to stop at Piers or for Boats. Omnibuses from Fenchurch-street Station to all parts of London every, quarter of an hour. BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 41. 4s. ; Six Months, 21. 15s. ; Chreo Months, 11. 15s. ; to be had of the Collectors on board the packets; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend; or of Mr. Saunders, Brunswick Wharf, Blackwell. Passengers' Luggage conveyed to and from the Packets and Rail way, at tyro Brunswick-wharf, without any.charge. The charge for Porterage at Fenchurch-street is Id. for small parcels, and 2d. for large parcels. November 'I. 1848. :` T HE LICENSED VICTUALLERS AND GENERAL FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Empowered by Act of Parliament. DIRECTORS. JOHN 3IUSGROVE, Esq. and Alderman, Chairman. ANDREW CLARK, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. John Addis, Esq. J. G. Hammack, Esq. C. S. Butler, Esq. J. K. Hooper, Esq. and Ald. George H. Child, Esq. William Knott, Esq. William Float, Esq. Robert Main, Esq. William Game, Esq. Francis Witham, Esq. Parties holding Policies In this Office are respectfully invited to take notice, that the renewals which fall due at Christmas should be paid on or before the 9th of January nest. Renewal Receipts are ready at the Chief Office, 4, Adelaide-place, London-bridge ; and in the hands of the several Agents of the Company for delivery to the Assured. Insurances on Life and Fire effected on the most advantageous terms for Assurers, and all claims promptly adjusted and paid. JOHN BIGG, Secretary. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. rr H E ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITU PION, REGENT-STREET. A Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electric) Light, by Dr. Bachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, aed Saturday Evenings.—Po pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr. Ryan, daily, and on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views la Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve nings.—Microscope at One o'clock daily.— New Ch in roatrope.— Diver and Diving-bell.--Working Models explained.—Musie di rected by Dr. Wallis. Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including , atunlay) from Seven till Half-Past Ten. Admission is.—Schools ,Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is. M U o S f I fine-tonedC L O BOXES S of a superior p e e extensi vequality a s b s y o rut cele brated et brated makers, Messrs. Nicole, Brothers, of Geneva, playing upwards of 600 airs, overtures, &c.. selected from the works of Mozart, Weber Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti , &c. , toge ther with the most emi nent English composers. A Catalogue of the Music, with Lists of Prices, is now published, and may be had, gratis, on application to T. COX SAVORY and Co., Watchmakers, &a., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from Gracechurch street), London. AL Shrove Tuesday. Ash Wednesday Easter Sunday .. Low Sunday-- M ~~ a u o~ H January... February. March..... April ...... May... w June...... ANAC FOR 184 laitozioi.l -Feb. 5 _Apra [CAL NOTES. Holy Thursday. Whit Sunday... Trinity Sunday. Advent Sunday July August. I September October ... iNovemberl 30 1 1.718 14 15 21 22 ' I 2B 129 December COMMERCIAL GENERAL PIER COMPANY..-- The ordinary general meeting of this company was held yes terday, at Gerrard's Hall, Mr. Chapman in the chair, to receive the auditor's report, and other business. The auditor having read his report, Mr. Fearon complained that it was in several respects irregular, especially in relation to a bad debt, arising out of the bankruptcy of a tenant of the company, named Lemann, and moved that a committee be appointed to investigate the ac counts of the company, and generally to inquire into the management of its affairs. No objection having been made to this proposition, it was carried, and the adoption of the financial report postponed. A discus sion followed on the subject of the non- performance by the board of directors of a clause of the deed, which bound them to fill up any vacancy in the board without delay, whereas it appeared that one of the members of the board having died more than a twelve month since, the board had not filled up the appoint ment; while, on the other hand, a Mr. Sexton had attended meetings of the board without being duly qua lified. Mr. llaslewood pointed out that the chairman and several of the directors being holders of shares in other pier companies were under the deed disqualified to be directors of the Commercial Company. In other respects, too, they had shown themselves men not fit to be entrusted with the management of the affairs of the company, and he therefore moved a vote of censure upon them, and that counsel's opinion be taken as.to whether they had not forfeited their appointments.—A Share holder said that the better course would be for the board to resign their seats at onto.—The chairman and the other directors Having adopted this suggestion and respectively resigned their seats, the following gentle men were appointed in their places :—Messrs. Hasle wo el, Dale, Fearon, Goodwin, Pegg, Lloyd, and Haw trey, the three last having been members of the previous board.—Mr. Heath was then re-appointed one of the auditors, the other auditor, Mr. Wilding, having been re elected by the past board.—A dividend, payable on and after next Monday, was then declared of 10 per cent. for last year and 10_nrr_ for the present year, the Wince in the banker s heeds for distribution among the shareholders belt* 4421. - -A vote of thanks having been given to the chairman the meeting separated. - SPIRITS IN BoND.—A communication has 'been male to the Commissioners of the Customs by the Lords of the Treasury, stating that the latter approve of the report of the former on a memorial from an eminent firm, praying a diminution of duty on a deficiency of one piton a hogshead of brandy, and that brandy racked in quarter casks may be entitled to the same allowance and regulations as it' imported in such casks, in which report it was stated by the Commissioners that by two orders of their Lordships of the Treasury, dated March and May last, authority was given for a remission of the duty on apparent deficiencies, similar to that now applied for ; but that since then there is an evident tendency to make the grant of these indulgences the foundation of a system detrimental to the revenue, and that, therefore, their Lordships now recommend that similar concessions in this and all future cases be refused. An accident of a very curious and serious nature occurred at Trimdon colliery on Tuesday night lest. A pitman, named Francis Dinning, was making shots (powder rolled in paper for blasting coal) in his own house, about six o'clock in the evening, when his nephew, a boy, came in with some milk, part of which he spilled. Dinning took up a bag containine. 61bs. of powder, and struck t he bo y with i t ; the bag° burst and the powder fired, and blew the window out, partly unroof d the house, and seriously injured five persons who were in it at the time, one of whom, a child two years old, named Moody, is since dead. Dinning's nephew had an eye blown out, and is in a very precarious state.—Durham Chronicle. AN OLD FISUERMAN. — James Bruce, the oldest inhabitant of Ferryden, died on Sunday last, at the ad vanced age of ninety years. Till the last he enjoyed good health, and although the storms of ninety winters bad passed over his head, his hair was neither grey nor thin upon his temples. Old James was a quiet citizen, and could beguile the tedium of a winter evenin g by re lating the many and great changes which he had lived to tee. He recollected Moetrose when it was scarcely one third cf its present size, anti he remembered well when all the shipping consisted of two or three small sloops moored round a small jetty at the foot of the Shore Wyud.—Montrose Paper. 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 231 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 ,;)9 1848. " DE C L "--) • s•,• AMERICAN NEWS. ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA. . LIVERPOOL, TAURSDAT.—The royal mail steam ship Britannia, Captain Lang, arrived this morning with advices from New York to the 12th, Boston to the lath, and Halifax to the 15th inst. respectively. She was detained off the port for seven hours in con- . sequence of fog. The Canada, Captain Judkins, arrived at Halifax on the 11th, after a very rough passage of sixteen days from this port. The Niagara, Captain Ryrie, hence, arrived at Halifax on the 13th inst. The West India mail steamer Forth, Captain Sturdee, from St. Thomas's and Bermuda, arrived at New York on the 11th inst., and would leave on her return on the 14th inst. ..May 17 27 .June 3 .Dec. 2 4 11 18 25 4 11 18 25 12 13 19 20 26,27 21 3 9 10 16 17 123,24 In Congress business had scarcely commenced. A resolution had been submitted instructing the Com mittee on Ways and Means to report a Bill based upon the principle of the' tariff of 1842. The ques• tiun on its passage was taken by " yeas" and " nays," and decided in the affirmative by a majority of 33 votes. It is stated in the Courier and Enquirer, that— " A movement to modify the existing tariff will be made at an early day. 'lts success is doubtful at the present session, from a declared purpose on the part of certain leaders to impose all such questions on the in coming Administration - . • The necessity of modification is apparent to all who understand the practical wants of the country, and if there was doubt on the subject in the abstract, the recent popular verdict ought to lie suf ficient for those who profess to respect the will of the people." - Reports had been published by the Secretaries of the Treasury, War, and Navy; that of the Treasury is a document of great length, enteling into elaborate discussions of party doctrines. .A . New York paper gives an epitome of the message, from which' we ex tract the following:— "Mr. Walker refers to th• revulsions of Europe, which-have injured oar trade, and then enters upon an elaborate vindication of free-ti-ade principles. in opposi tion to those of protection, enforced by the example of the •several States of the Union, among which free trade prevails. A large section of the report is occupied with this argument, which is skilful and plausible, though not particularly new. The repeal of the British corn-laws is attributed to our arguments. The pro ' tective system is characterised as ' agrarian' and a war upon property." One or two fatal cases of cholera had appeared at New York, and it was feared that the epidemic was spreading. It had also appeared at New Orleans, brought there by the arrival of the barque Lucia Field, from Bremen. Twenty or more passengers died with - the cholera, or from black vomit, on the passage. At Washington it was also reported to have appeared. , Mr. Macready was enthusiastically received at Baltimore on the 12th inst. The United States frigate Constantine, Commodore Gwynne, had left Boston for the Mediterranean. We have scarcely any intelligence from Mexico. Paredes was still at large, but the Government had sent expresses to Tampico for his arrest. The account of another pronunciamento at Mazatlan was contra• dieted. In Coahuila the Indians were committing terrible devastations. There were no troops available to be employed against them. Congress had passed a decree that the standing army of Mexico should never exceed 10,000 men. This does not include mi litary colonists to be established along the line of the frontier. Dates from Tampico report that BCO troops of the National Government were still in the vicinity of the city, but the possession of the town remained with the National Guards. Advices from the capital announce the termination of the session of Congress. There is no end to the published accounts of the California gold mines. The papers devote columns of every publication to glory on the accounts conti nually received. The most interesting and authentic description of these mines is detailed in a dispatch from Colonel Mason, the officer in command at Monterey. He says— " We reached San Francisco on the 20th, and fouad that all, or nearly all, its mile inhabitants had gone to the mines. The town, which a few months before was so busy and thriving, was then almost deserted. On the evening of the 24th the horses of the escort were crossed to Sousoleto in a launch, and on the following day we resumed the journey by way of Bodega and Sonoma to Sutter's Fort, where wo arrived on the morning of the 2d of July. Along the whole route mills were lying idle, fields of wheat were open to cattle and horses, houses vacant, and farms going to waste. At Sutter's there was more life and business. Launches were dis charging their cargoes at the river, and carts were haul ing goods to the fort, where already were established several stores, a hotel, &c. Captain Sutter had oaly oin3 his a w n ark:irtaMent e . r a a alv a . Merchants pay him a monthly rent of 100 dolls. per room, and whilst I was there a two-story house in the fort was rented as a hotel for 500 dolls. a month. " On the sth resumed the journey, and proceeded 25 miles up the American fork to a point on it now known as the Lower Mines, or Mormon Diggings. The hill sides were thickly strewn with canvass tents and bash arbours; a store was erected, and several boarding shanties in operation. The day was intensely hot, yet about two hundred men were at work in the full glare cf the sun, washing for gold—some with tin pans, some with close woven Indian baskets, but the greater part had a rude machine, known as the cradle. This is on rockers six or eight feet long, open at the foot, and at its head has a coarse grate, or sieve ; the bottom is rounded with small elects nailed across. Four men are required to work this machine; one digs the ground in the bank close by the stream, another carries it to the cradle, and empties it on the grate; a third gives a violent rocking motion to the machine, whilst a fourth dashes on water from the stream itself. The sieve keeps the coarse stones from entering the cradle, the current of water washes off the earthy matter, and the gravel is gradually carried out at the foot of the machine, leaving the gold mixed with a heavy fine black sand above the first elects. The sand and gold mixed together are then drawn off through augur holes into a pan below; are dried in the sun, and afterwards separated by blowing off the sand. A party of four men, thus employed at the lower mines, averaged 100 dollars a-day. The Indians, and those who have nothing but pans or willow baskets, gradually wash out the earth and separate the gravel by hand, leaving nothing but the gold mixed with sand, which is separated in the manner before described. The gold in the lower mines is in fine bright scales, of which I send several specimens. " Remarkable success attended the labours of the first explorers, and in ;a few weeks hundreds of men were drawn thither. At the time of my visit, but little more than three months after its first discovery, it was esti mated that upwards of four thousand people were em ployed. At the the mill there is a fine deposit or bank of gravel, which the people respect as the property of Captain Sutter, although ho prettn'ls to no right of it, and would be perfectly satisfied with the simple prii mise of a pre-eruption on account of the mill which he has built there at considerable cost. Mr. Marshall was living near the mill, and informed mo that many per sons were employed above and below him ; that they , used the same machines as at the lower washings ; and that their success was about the same—ranging from one to three ounces of gold per man daily. This gold, too, is in scales a little coarser than those of the lower mine'. From the mill Mr. Marshall guided me up the mountain on the opposite or north batik of the south fork, where, is the bed of small streams or ravines, now dry, a great deal of coarse gold has been fouad. I these saw several parties at work, all of when' • were shown me, some as heavy as four or five ounces in weight, and I send three pieces, labelled No. 5, presented by a Mr. Spence. You will perceive that some of the specimens accompanying this held mechanically pieces of quartz, that the surface is rough, and evidently moulded in the crevice of a rock. This gold cannot have been carried far by water, but must have remained near where it was first deposited from the rock that once bound it. I inquired of many if they had encoun tered the metal in its matrix, but in every instance they said they had not, but that the gold was inva riably mixed with washed gravel, or lodged in the crevices of other rocks. All bore testimony that they had found gold in greater or less quantities in the nu merous small gulleys or ravines that occur in that mountainous region. On the 7th of July I left the mill, and crossed to a small stream emptying into the Ame rican fork, three or four miles below the saw-mill. I struck the stream (now known as Weber's Creek) at the washings of Sunol and Co. They had ab9ut thirty Indians employed, whom they pay in merchandise. They were getting gold of a character similar to that found in the main fork, and doubtless in sufficient quan tities to satisfy them. I send you a small specimen pre sented by this company of their gold. From this point we:proceeded up the stream about eight miles, where we found a great many people and Indians, some engaged in the bed of the stream and others in the small side valleys that put into it. These latter are exceedingly rich, and two ounces were considered an ordinary yield for a day's work. A small gutter, not more than 100 yards long, by four feet wide, and two or three feet deep, was pointed out to me as the one where two men—William Daly and Perry M'Coon—hai, a short time before, ob tained 17,000 dolls. worth of gold. Captain Weber in formed me that he line,v that those mere men had em ploye:l four white men and about 100 Indian', and that tilt end of one week's work they paid off their Tarty, and had left 10,000 dolls. worth of this gold. Another small ma iine was shown me, from which had hem taken upwards of 12,C0) dolls. worth of gold. Hundreds of similar ravines, to all appearance, are as yet untouched. I could not have credited these reports had I not seen, in the abundance of the precious metal, evidence of their truth. Mr. Neligh, an agent of Commodore Stock ton, had been at work about three weeks in the neigh bourhood, and showed me in bags and bottles over 2,000 dolls. worth of gold; and Mr. Lyman, a gentleman of [PR.P_(:E SD. education, and worthy of every credit`, said he had been engaeed with four others with a machine, en the Ame rican fork, just below Sutter's mill; that they worked eight days, and that his share was at the rate of 50 dolls. a day ; but hearing that others were doing better at Weber's place, they had removed there, and were then ou the point of resuming operations. I might tell of hundreds of similar instances; but to il!ustrate how plen tiful the gold was in the pockets of common labourers, I will mention a similar occurrence which took place in my presence when I was at Weber's store. This store was nothing but an arbour of bushes, under which he hid exposed for sale goods and groceries suited to his cestomere. A man cane in, picked up a b. :x of Seidlitz powders, and asked its pi ice. Captain Weber told him it was not for sale. The man offered an ounce of gold, but Captain Weber told him it only cost 50 cents, mei he did not wish to sell it. The man then offered an ounce and a half, when Captain Weber had to take it. The prices of all things are high, and yet Indians, who before hardly knew what a breach cloth was, can now afford to buy the most gaudy dresses. " The country on either side of Weber's Creek is much broken up by hills, and is Intersected in every direction by small streams or ravines, which contain more or less gold. Those that have been worked are barely scratched, and although thousands of ounces have been carried away, I do not consider that a serious impression has been made upon the whole. Every day was developing new and richer deposits ; and the only impression seemed to be that the metal would be found in such abundance as seriously to depreciate in value. "On the 18th of July I returned to Monterey. Be fore leaving Sutter's, I satisfied myself that gold existed in the bed of the Feather River, in the Yubah and Bear, and in many of the small streams that lie between the latter and the American fork; also, that it had been found in the Consummes to the south of the American fork. In each of these streams the gold is found in small scales, whereas in the intervening mountains it occurs in coarser lumps. Mr. Sinclair, whose rancho is three miles above Sutter's on the north side of the American, employs fifty Indians on the north fork, not far from its junction with the main stream. lle had been engaged about five weeks whets I saw him, and up to that time his Indians had used simply closely-woven willow bas kets. His net proceeds (which I saw) were about 16,000 dolls. worth of gold. He showed me the proceeds sit , his last week's work-14 pc** avoirdupois of clean washed gold. The principal store at Sutter 'a fort, that of Brannan and Co., had received in payment for goods 36,000 dolls. worth of this gold from the Ist of May to the 10th of July. Other merchants had also made ex• tensive sales. Large quantities of goods were daily sent forward to the mines, as the Indians, heretofore so poor and degraded, have suddenly become consumers of the luxuries of life. I before mentioned that the greater part of the farmers and rancheros had abandoned their fields to go to the mines. This is not the case with Captain Sutter, who was carefully gathering hiswh( at, estimated at 40,000 bushels. Flour is already worth at Sutter's 36 dolls. a barrel, and soon will be 50. Unless large quantities of breadstuff reach the country much suffering will occur; but as each man is now able to pay a large price, it is believed the merchants will bring from Chili and Oregon a plentiful supply for the coming winter. " The most moderate estimate I could obtain from men acquainted with the subject was, that upwards of 4,000 men were working in the gold district, of whom more than one-half were Indians, and that from 30,000 to 50,000 dolls. worth of gold, if not more, was daily ob • tained. The entire gold district, with very few excep tions of grants made some years ago by the Mexican authorities, is on land belonging to the United States. It was a matter of serious reflection a ith me how I oould secure to the Government certain rents or fees for the privilege of procuring this gold; but upon consider ing the large extent of country, the character of the people engaged, and the small scattered force at my command, I resolved not to interfere, but to permit all to work freely, unless broils and crime should call fort interference. I was surprised to learn that crime of any kind was very unfrequent, and that no thefts or robbe ries had beat committed in the gold district. All live in tents, in bush arbours, or in the open air; and men have frequently about their persons thousands of dollars' worth of this gold, and it was to me a mat ter of surprise that so peaceful and quiet a state of things should continue to exist. Conflicting claims to particular spots of ground may cause collisions, but they will be rare, as the extent of country is so great, and the gold so abundant, that for the present there is room and enough for all. Still the Government is entitled to rents for this laud, and immediate steps should be devised to collect them, for the longer it is delayed the more diffi cult it will become. One plan I would suggest is, to send out from the United States surveyors with high sa laries, bound to servo specific periods; a superintendent to be appointed at Sutter's Fort, with power to grant li censes to work a spot of ground, say 100 yards square, for one year, at a rent of from 100 dolls. to 1,000 dolls., at his discretion; the surveyors to measure the ground and place the renter in possession. A better plan, however, will be to have the district surveyed and sold at public auction to the highest bidder, in small parcels—say from 20 to 40 acres. In either case there will be many in truders, whom for years it will be almost impossible to exclude. --;;;;;;:- i• .1- tirely changed the character of Upper California. Its people, before engaged in cultivating their small patches of ground, and guarding their herds of cattle and horses, have all genie to the mines, or are on their way there. Labourers of every trade have left their work benches, and tradesmen their shops. Sailors desert their ships as fast as they arrive on the coast, and several vessels have gone to sea with hardly enough hands to spread a sail. Two or three are now at anchor in San Francisco with no crew on board. Many desertions, too, have taken place from the garrisons within the influence of these mines; 26 soldiers have deserted from the post of So nora, 24 from that of San Francisco, and 24 from Mon terey. For a few days the evil appeared so threatening that great danger existed that the garrisons would leave in a body; and I refer you to my order of the 25th of July, to show the steps adopted to meet tbis!contingency. I shall spare no exertions to apprehend and punish deserters, but I believe no time in the history of our country has presented such temptations to desert as now exist in California. The danger of apprehension is small, and the prospect of high wages certain; pay and bounties are trifles, as labouring men at the mines oan now earn in one day more than double a soldier's 'pay and allowances for a month; and even the pay of a Lieutenant or a Captain cannot hire a servant. A car penter or mechanic would not listen to an offer of less than 15 dolls. or 20 dolls. a day. Could any combina tion of affairs try a man's fidelity more than this? And I really think some extraordinary mark of favour should be given to those soldiers who remain faithful to their flag throughout this tempting crisis. No officer can now live in California on his pay, money has so little value; the prices of necessary articles of clothing and subsistence are so exorbitant, and labour so high, that to hire a cook or servant has become an impossi bility, save to those who aro earning from 30 dolls. to 40 dolls. a day. This state of things cannot last for ever. Yet, from the geographical position of Califorhia, and the new character it has assumed as a mining coun try, prices of labour will always be high, and will hold out temptations to desert. I therefore have to report, if the Government wish to prevent desertions here on the part of men, and to secure zeal on the part of officers, their pay must be increased very materially. Soldiers, both of the volunteer and regular service, discharged in this, country, should be permitted at on:e to locate their land wsrrants in the gold district. Many private letters have gone to the United States giving accounts of the vatt quantity of gold recently discovered, and it may be a matter of surprise why I have made no report on this subject at an earlier date. The reason is, that I could not bring myself to believe the reports that I heard of the wealth of the gold dis trict until I visited it myself. I have no hesitation now in saying that there is more gold in the country drained by the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers than will pay the cost of the present war t i lirigOlkas the labouring man wants nothing but his pick and shovel and tin pan, with which to dig and wash the gravel; and many frequently pick gold out of the crevices of rocks with their butcher-knives, in pieces of from one to six oances: " Mr. "llye, - a gentleman residing in Monterey, and worthy of every credit, has just returned from Feather River. lie tells me that the company to which he be longed worked seven weeks and two days, with an average of fifty Indians (washers), and that their gross product was 2731 b. of gold. His share (ono-seventh), after paying all expenses, is about 371 b., which he brought with him, and exhibited in Monterey. I see no labouring man from the mines who does not show his 21b., 31b., or 41b. of gold. A soldier of the Artillery Company returned here a few days ago from the mines, having been absent on furlough 20 days. He made, by trading and working during that time, 1,500 dolls. During those 20 days he was travelling 10 or 11 days, leaving but a week, in which he made a su m o f money greater than he receives in pay, clothes, and ra tions, during a whole enlistment of five years. These statements appear incredible, but they are true:—' Gold is also believed to exist on the eastern slope of the Sierra Navadu; and, when at the mines, I was incormed by an intelligent Mormon that it had been fou n d near - the Great Salt Lake by some of his fraternity. Nearly all the Mormons are leaving Californi a t o go t o th e Salt Lake; and this they surely would not do, unless they were sure of finding gold there in the same abundance as they now do on the Sacramento.' The gold ' placer , ' near the mission of San Fernando, has long been know?, but. , has been little rought for want of water. T his 15 in a spur that j u t s o ff f rom the Sierra Nevada (see re manes map), the same in which the present mines occur. T in the is, therefore, every reason to belie ve, that n the intervening spaces of 500 miles (entirely unex plored) there must be many hid den and rich deposits. Toe placer' gold is now substituted as the cur rency cf this country ; in trade it passes freely at 10 dolls. per ounc e ; as an article of commerce its value is not yet fixed. The only purchase I made wits the specimen No . 7, which I got of Mr. Neigh 12 dollars the ounce. That is about the present cash value in the cou ntr y , although it has been sold for less. The great demand for goods and provisions made by this sudden development of wealth has increased the amount of commerce at San Francisco very much, and it will continue to increase." Colonel Mason then recommends that a 'mi nd s established at some eligible point (f the Bay of San Francisco, and concludes, If this cou:,e be not adopted gold to the amount of many millions of dollars will pass yearly to other countries, to enrich their merchants and capitalists." We quote the following testimony thq genuine quality of the gold from the Trasgngto/t-Uriiurt : • " Understanding that LieutenantLoeser had artiteid in this city, and had deposited tti-741e;Oirttr:bffmti precious specimens he bad brougfitatttli g hinkn tlined "" r i to see them, in order to free our** " 1 111 1•Afst..?119P 1 '4 as to the g enu i neness o f the' •• e doubts expressed in some of .le'. ; • and we readily a d m i t t h at t h e - ' ' approached the miraculous lieved by the ev id ence o f our own s enses he subject. The specimens have all the appearance of the native gold we have seen from the mines of North Caro lina and Virginia; and we were informed that the secre tary would send the small chest, called a caddy, con taining about 3,000 dollars worth of gold, in lumps and scales, to the Mint, to be melted into coin and bars, and most of it to Le subsequently fashioned into metals, commemorative of the heroism and valour of our officers. Several of the other specimens he will retain for the pre sent in the War-office as found in California, in the form of lumps, scales, and sand; the last named being of a different hue, from bright yellow to black, without much appearance of gold. We have seen it stated, in letters and in the newspapers, that what was found in Cali fornia and brought to the United States was mica, but it seems to us impossible, from the appearance, and density, and weight of the metal which we saw last night in the War-office, that there can be any delusion or mistake. The specimens have come to Washington as they were extracted from the materials of the placer.' The heaviest piece that is brought by Lieutenant Loeser weighs a little more than two ounces, but the varied contents of the casket (as described in Colonel Mason's schedule) will be sent off to-day by special messenger to the Mint at Philadelphia for assay, and early next week we hope to have the pleasure of 153ing the result before our readers. Among the specimens were some grains of metal sup posed to be platina, one of the heaviest of metals ; and also a rich specimen of cinnabar, or the -ore of quicksil ver (very heavy). They are transmitted to the Mint, with the gold of California, also to be submitted to analysis. Some suppose that the quicksilver mines of California may prove more valuable even than its placers of gold. The high price of quicksilver, so im portant a material for extracting gold from its combina tions, has hitherto prevented the working of many of the mines. Should this treasure continue to be as abun dant as it promises to do, and as this specimen of cinnabar indicates, the quicksilver mines of California will pro bably prove the richest in the world. The house of Manning and Mackintosh, of Mexico, who have taken charge of the great' undertaking for opening a water' communication between the two oceans, through • the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, had began a road for the transportation of all the materials necessary for this great work., The road is preparing for the purpote of ' establishing at once a temporary communication to the point where already the river Cautzacoaleos and the fine lakes bordering on the Pacific, and running into that ocean, can be navigated with safety and facility for the distance of 40 miles by vessels of large tonnage. The lands through this whole district are celebrated for their extraordinary fertility, and they abound in timber of the greatest value, both for shipbuilding and furniture. The road now opening is to be completed within the ensuing eight months, and negotiations are now progressing be tween the undertakers and the Post-office department for the regular transmission of the American mail by this route." Accounts from Havannah to the 4th inst., received at New York, contain no political news. Business was quiet. Sugars nominal—whites, 7to 8f rials; yellow, 5f to 61-; brown, 4 to 51. Molasses had been received at Cardenas, but had not changed hands. _ A letter, dated San Juan de Nicaragua, Nov. 14, states that a revolution broke out in the State of Costa Rica among the Indians, and that Nicaragua had declared war against Costa Rica. In conse quence of this, it was said, that the people had sent an envoy to England soliciting assistance. In Yucatan the people continued active in their operations against their enemies. Several divisions had marched in the direction of the strongholds of the Indians, who had, up to the latest accounts, been driven from the towns of Ticum, Tixcuytum, and Pencuyut. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. NEW YORK, DEC. 12.—The general condition of busi ness is sound and easy, owing to the continued fall in foreign exchanges. The money market has assumed firmness and confidence. The banks are strong in coin, notwithstanding the large export of the past six or eight months—an export of which the influence upon the currency have been greatly diminished, as we have before taken occasion to say, by the constant, silent, and unrecorded flow of coin into the country through the tens of thousands of immigrants arriving. Much of the active business of the year, too, is neces sarily brought to s stand in %inter, and engagements being lighter the demand for money is less. The weather continues unusually mild, and no interruption has oc curred in interior navigation. The canal commissioners of this state, in order to enable the contractors to prose cute the work of enlarging, caused the water to be drawn off from them on Saturday last, the 9th instant, but the river navigation continues in full. For bills on London the highest rate obtained is 81, although good bills have been sold at 8 to 81. The Treasury report is a long document, but full of explanations for all interested in the finances of the United State. The whole amount of the debt of the United States is there stated at 69,130: - ,,00n ,I,al. .-.eusuLy notes, for the quarter ending 30th of September last, at 9,000,000 dolls. At the close of the war of IEI2, the debt of the United States was, in 1816, 127,000,000 dolls., the whole of which was paid off and extinguished by 1836; that is to say a period of twenty years. Our population, wealth, and resources of all kinds have greatly increased since that period, so that the debt now existing, mostly en tailed by the war with Mexico, will hardly be felt as a burden, and will certainly be extinguished as the stook matures. None of it runs beyond 1868. There was deposited in the Mechanics' Bank to-day 401 b. of gold, just received from California; and the agents of the line of steamers between this port and San Francisco say, that a large amount is now on the way to this city. The quantity deposited in the Mint by the Government has been pronounced genuine, and there is not the slightest doubt but that we shall soon have large quantities of coin, made from California gold, in circus lation. SALES AT THE STOCK-EXCHANGE. 500 dolls. Treasury 6's ... 107 100 10,000 „ ~ ••• b 3 107 50 5,000 „ ~ ... b6O 108 50 5,000 „ 17 ••• b 3 107 125 25,000 „ 22 ••• b9O 1081 50 50,000 „ 2, ••• b9O 108 50 16,000 „ ~ .„ ... 107 25 10,000 „ ~ ••• h9O 1084 50 2,000 „ 22 ••• b 3 108 50 20,000 „ 29 ••• 53 1071 60 25,000 „ 22 ..• b9O 1085 100 2,000 „ U. S. 6's '62 ... 107 100 4,000 „ U. S. 6's '67 ... 107 A 250 5,000 „ N. York s's... loci 100 5,000 „ Ohio 6's '6O 545 ... 104 100 10,000 „ Ohio 6's 70. s 12m ... 102 400 1,000 „ Ohio 7's ... ... 1014 150 4,000 „ Kentucky 15y Bds ... 101 f 100 3,000 „ Illinois Int Imp ... 38 200 10,000 „ Illinois fund s6O ... 46 50 Cotton—Since the news per Britannia the market has regained the le. previously lost, to that we may now quote fair Uplands and strict middling Orleans at 64 . c. The transactions have been extensive, and the market is firm. The general estirrate of the crop, or at least the esti mate of those who are operating in it, is probably nearer 2,400,000 than 2,500,000 bales. Exports and receipts of cotton at the ports - so far this season, and to the corresponding time in former sea sons (in 1,000 bales). ' Great Britain. France. Other. Total. Rticeipta. 1848 ... 263 54 53 ... 370 599 • 1847 ... 119 74 42 ... 235 383 - 1846 ... 88 49 24 ... 161 441 1845 ... 217 61 28 ... '306 498 1844 ... 188 7 7 . -eu &tne abo n se"table.. Great Britain. France. Other. Total. Receiptf. 1848 ... 32 3 3 ... 38 72, 1847 ... 10 6 8 ... 24 45 1846 ... 24 3 2 ... 29 64 1845 ... 15 6 4 ... 25 37 1844 ... 32 9 8 ... 49 75 1848. 1847. 1846. 1845. 1844. Stocks remaining in the ports 2BO 255 290 212 283 At Augusta and liamburgh on Ist Dec. 1848, re ceived sinco Ist September Stock Ist Dec. Flour remains without change either in demand or rates-5 dolls. 25c. to 5 dolls. 311 c. are the ruling rates for common to good brands, and a dolls. 50c. for prime Genessee. Southern flour is dull at 5 dolls. 37c. to 5 dolls. 50e. Corn meal 2 dolls. 94c. to 3 dolls. Rye flour, 3 dolls. 12 1-3 dolls. to 3 dolls. 25c. Corn is in moderate request—old yellow brings 70c. ; now corn, 58c. to 60c., and old mixed 64c. to 65c, ; oats, 33c. to 35c. Freights—Engagcmsnts have been made for flour to Liverpool at 2s. ; corn, 7d. There is considerable demand for vessels for California, and several have been taken up at 2 dolls. 55c. to 3 dolls. 50c. per barrel, and 60c. per foot measurement goods. DEC. B.—Cotton—Steady, sales 5,000 bales ; flour dull, corn brisk, sales 20,000 bushels ; mess pork, 10 dolls, 20c. ; sugar declining. TIIE REGISTRATION.—RATES AND TAXES.—On Monday next (January the Ist) the new Act passed in the last session (11 and 12 Viet., c. 90), to regulate the time of payment of rates and taxes by Parliamentary electors will take effect. It is providel that after the Ist day of January, 1849, no person shall be required, in ord4 r to entitle him to have his name inserted in any list of voters for any city, town, or borough in England, to have paid any poor-rates or assessed taxes, except such as shall have become payable from him previous to the sth day of January, and that no person shall be entitled to bo on such list of voters unless the poor-rates and assessed taxes payable from him previously to the sth day of January shall be paid on or before the 2(th day of July following. An American paper estimates the value of the cigars daily smoked in New York at 10,000 dollars.