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• 2 •• , --r---z--...---- - ' aet • - tb , „ - irk like* Y l a. , ' s. vim r 417 4 ' 1/ 11. - = /** • air s 4 " • ... Y . _ ,t. - .H * " / ' 4t ../ .,. . - c5:: 44 4144 ...1 4.;, ~,4 91t? \ V 7 4, , I 694 < 4 1) .1 • --At e g (4 ,\ ) •*?. • / // G 7 ' -~ ~~ [yelp AntrillANCli AitAINAT O TRAVELLING gg Or' Tin BY RAILWAY . 31E TR OPOL IT A N COUNTIES and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 27, REGENT-STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, L0N.)0:>.7. 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 Buff, rers 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 great Britain and Ireland, the opportunityof insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of its. per cent., ii one single payment, for the whole period of life, thereby rendering unnecessary the payment of Annual Premiums, as ia 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 CA.3IROUX, Manager. 11, ,..* 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 leis-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents. SCOTTISH 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 Pounds. Average Amount of Insurances during the last twelve years, upwards of Half a Million Annually. The representatives of an original member dying in the present year, after payment of the premium for the current year, would re ceive a bonus equal to upwards of 91 per cent. on the original sum Insured. And the representatives of an original 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. Tarions inquiries having of late been made as to whether this Society is in the practice of allowing commission to solicitors and others 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 funds of a Mutual As surance Society being to withdraw from its members a portion of the profits which ought to be 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 Cletk, Head Office, 5, St. Andrew's -square, Edinburgh, Nov., 2848. Offices in London, No. 4, Royal Exchange-buildings, and 7, Pall-mall West. HUGH M•LEAN, Agent, UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.-8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London ;97 George-street, Edinburgh; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow; 4, Col lege-green, Dublin. SECOND SEPTENNIAL DIVISION OF PROFITS. _This Company, established by Act of Parliament in 1834, affords the most perfect security in a large paid-up Capital, and in the great success which has attended it since its commencement—lTs ANNUAL INCOME BEING UPWARDS OF 94,000/. In 1841 the Company added a bonus of 21. per cent. per annum on the sum insured to all Policies of the participating class from the time they were effected, to the 31st of December, 1840, and from that date to 31st December, 1847, 2%/. per cent. per annum was added at the General Meeting en the 6th of July, 1848. The bonus thus added to policies from March, 1834, to the 31st of December, 1847, is as follows: SUM Sum added to Sam added to Sam payable Assured. Time Assured. Polley inlB4l Policy In 1848 at Death. _ --- X. 5000 13 years 10 mths £683 6 8 £787 10 0 £6470 16 8 5000 12 years 500 0 0 787 10 0 6287 10 0 5000 10 years 300 0 0 787 10 0 6087 10 0 5000 $ years 100 0 0 787 10 0 5887 10 0 5000 6 years • • • • 675 0 0 5675 0 0 SOO@ 4 years • • • • 450 0 0 5450 0 0 0000 2 years •• • • 225 0 0 5225 0 0 The Premiums, nevertheless, are on the most moderate scale, and only one-half need be paid for the first five years where the In sarance is for Life. No Entrance Money or charge except the Policy Stamp. Every information will be afforded on application to the Resident Director, No. 8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN. THE ROYAL NAVAL, MILITARY, EAST INDIA, and • GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 13, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON. DIRECTORS. Colonel Sir FREDERIC SMITH, K.H., R.E., Chairman. Major T. H. SHADWELL CLERKE, K.H., F.R.S., Deputy-Chairman. Admiral the Right Hon. Sir G. Cockburn, G.C.B. Major-General Sir J. Cockburn, Bart., G.C.H. General Sir Thomas Bradford, G.C.8., G.C.H. !or-General Sir P. Ross, G.C.M.G., K.C.H. Lieutenant-General Sir John Gardiner, K.C.B. Major-General Sir Hew I). Ross, K.C.8., R.A. Captain Sir George Back, R.N., F.R.S. Major-General Taylor. Cat, E.I.C.S. Major-General Edward Wypyard, C.B. Major-General Arnold, N.H., K.C. Archibald Hair, Esq., M.D., late R.H.G. Captain William Lancey, R.E. William Chard, Esq., Navy Agent James Nugent Daniell, Esq. Wilbraham Taylor, Esq. Major-General Sir John Rolt, K.C.B. Major F. $. Sotheby, C.B. • • Lieutenant-Colonel Alderson, R.E. Major-General Sir George Pollock, G.C.B. BANKERS—Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand. AcTuAßY—John Finlaison, Esq., the Government Calculator. Apurances are granted upon the lives of persons in every station of life, and for every part of the world, upon particularly favourable terms. Persons assured in this office may change from one country to ano ther without forfeiting their policies. A Borms AMOUNTINU TO THIRTY PER CENT. on the actual value of the policies was apportioned to the assured at the First Septennial Meeting, held in the year 1844. JOSEPH C. BRETTELL, Secretary. CATHOLIC LAW AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 8, NEW COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE. • London, December 29, 1848. Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEAR'S INTEREST on the Shares in this Company, due the 31st instant, will be in COURSE of PAYMENT on or after the 10th of January next, and may be received upon application at the Office between the hours of Ten and Four. WM. NORRIS, Secretary, 'LIOUGERE'S CELEBRATED OVERCOATS. "Mr. Fougere, of 6, Conduit-street, Tailor to his Royal Highness Primer Albert, and the successful patentee of the celebrated WELLING- Tort Smixoux(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 although 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 be 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 FOUGERE, 6, Conduit-street, Regent-street, and 1, Backlersbury, 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. Fiiend Harrison is one who well enjoys, A little pleasure with his little boys. And so you'll think, on reading this suggestion, Of Mr. 11. 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 Ballot—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 (meaning me) Make known your choices, just as they may be." The lads delighted, did its 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 ballot 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 of 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 furnish 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 just the things for lads like you to wear. I quite commend yoer 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, nay 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, when you voted. I quite commend you for the choice you carry, Jem, Alexander, Tom, Ned, Bill, and Harry. And Mr. Temple I am sore 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 ever y necessary) at 755., lower if required. The list can be had en application, or sent post free. Notice.—A New Department far the sale of Parasols and Chil dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Mlnories. E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort in the It. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved of by the public. Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Bs. 6d. to Els. The Doeskin, er Elastic Coat, front • •.• • . 17s. Od. to 325. LIST OF PRICES. READY MADE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles . • from £0 9 6 Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ••• • • • •• • 1 5 0 The Premier •••••••• • • • • • • • ....... ..... •• • • 0 15 e Bulwer ••••••••• • • • • • • • . ..... • • ..... •••• • • • •• • • 1 0 1 0 0 Shooting Coats.... ••••••••• • • • • • • • • • ••• • •• 08 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers .. • • ..... • • ...• • • 0 4 6 Doeskin ditto .• ••••••• • • • • • • ................ Aatumn and Winter Vests .• Frock de. ...........• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •..... 1 4 0 Boys' Hussar and Timis Suits ••..•• • • • • MADE TO MEASURE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style rom 6 0 Milled cloth Coat •••••• .. • • • • •• . •..•• • • • • Tweed Trousers • ••.••••• • • • • •• •• •• • • ••• • .. 0 9 6 Tweed Wrappers ••..••••.• • • • . • • • • ••• • • • 0 18 0 New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles • • .... 0 16 6 6 Doeskin Trousers .• •• • • ..... ••••..••• • • • • • • • 12 0 Beet, or Dress •••••• • • • • • • •• . ....... .•• .. 1 6 0 Dress Coats • • Frock do. ... Best quality ••• • • • .......... ...... ..... 3 3 0 Cassimere Test ••..•••• • • •• • • . .... Satin, Plain er Fancy .. ••.. • • •• • • .... . • • . 0 12 0 Hussar and Tunic Suits .. ••..•••• • • • • • • . .• • • •• • 1 9 0 Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for ii. 16s. N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre Bent 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 SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minories, and 83, S 4, 95, and 86 Aldgate, City, London. Observe. —Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved ef, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the money returned. Car.m.—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 obvioas reasons. They have sict connexion with any other house in or out of London; and those who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &c., should call at, qt. send to, Miseries and Aldgate, City, London. Notice.—No business transacted at this establishment from sun tat rgiday, till Atuiset Saturday, when busincs is resumed till twelve toloOkt No, 17,55&] 1,7-74 .04p „ 0 .5 " g LONDON, SATURDAY t PUBLICATIONS. ANOVI El: ENLARGEMENT. OF TYIE WEEKLY DISPATCH This Journal at present the largest in existence—un rivalled for its early intelligence and uneompromisittg advocacy of the Rights of Mankind—will be ENLARGED, On and after SUNDAY, the 7th of JANUARY, 1849, to SIXTEEN PAGES, CONTAINING SIXTY-FOUR COLUMNS, OF TIM SAME SIZE AND FORM AS AT PRESENT, IVfTHOUT ANY EXTRA. CHARGE By its zeal in the cause of progress, and its staunch devotion to the interests of the People, the DISPATCH has become a terror to the upholder of abuse.,, and a powerful auxiliary on behalf of the oppressed, whose wrongs will always meet with sympathy and xposure. Encouraged by their success, and anxious to extend the sphere of their Political Influence and Social Utility, the Proprietors have re solved on the proposed Enlargement of the DISPATCH, which here after will answer the purpose of FOUR NEWSPAPERS, and thus accommodate four readers at one and the same time. The columns of the DISPATCH will still continue to be enriched by the powerthl contributions of " PUBLICOLA," " CAUSTIC," " CENSORIUS," ELIZA COOK, and other writers eminently distinguished for their literary attain ments, and whose opinions have ever advocated the cause of the People, in opposition to tyranny and injustice. It may also be ob served, that the POOR MAN will always receive LEGAL ADVICE and assistance, as heretofore, from the DISPATCH. • A beautiful New Type has been cast, on which the DISPATCH ill next year be prided. Advertisers are respectfully requested to forward their Advertise ments on or before Friday Afternoon, otherwise no attention can be paid to them for the current number. An Edition of the DISPATCH is published at Five o'Clock every Saturday morning, for transmission by the First Train and Morning Mails, so that persons residing in towns 250 miles from London may receive it the same evening. An EXPRESS EDITION of the DISPATCH is published every SUNDAY AFTERNOON", containing news direct from Paris, sad ether parts of the Continent, up to eight o'clock on Saturday Evening l To prevent disappointment, orders should be given early to Mr. RICHARD WOOD, 139, Fleet-street, London, to whom Post-office Orders may be made payable, or to any of the Newsvenders, in town and country. T HE POST-OFFICE LONDON DIREC T O RY FOR 1849, Being the Fiftieth Annual Publication, Is now publishing, in 2,000 Royal Octavo Paps, price 36s The following are some of the principal contents :-oMcial Direc tory—Street Directory—Commercial Directory—Trades' Directory —Law Directory—Court Directory—Parliamentary 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, Dec. 2d ; 4pectater, 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 9 and 20, Old Boswell - court, Temple - bar; and all Booksellers in Co.,iown and Country. COMMENCING A NEW VOLUME. This day is published, price 2 s. 6 d. , by post , 3 ‘ ., T HE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE for JANUARY, 1849. THE REV. ROBERT MONTGOMERY, M.A.. Author of "Luther," &c., &c. T HE ENGLISHWOMAN'S MAGAZINE and CHRISTIAN MOTHER'S MISCELLANY, Edited by MRS. MILNER, For JANUARY, 1849, price One Shilling, Will contain, among other Articles of interest, an Essay, by the Rev. R. Montgomery, entitled "God and Man ;" also, an Article on the Rev. R. Montgomery's Work, entitled " Religion and Poetry." Memoir of the late Rev. Rowland Half-an-hour's Walk in London. Hill, A.M. With a Portrait. By Mrs. Riley. Tho Errors of my Early Life. Reviews, Poetry, &c., &c. Peter Jackson (late Fisher, Son, and Co.), London ; all Booksellers. T HE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL and HOWITT'S JOURNAL combined. The JANUARY Part, price Eightpence, is now ready for de livery, and is embellished with Four highly-finished Engravings, and comprises original Articles by eminent writers, forming the best and cheapest periodical of the day. Also, just ready, Part V. of THE UNIVERSAL PICTURE GALLERY, with Four beautiful Illustrations from Pictures by the best Masters, price Sixpence. The PEOPLE'S JOURNAL ALMANACK, for 1849, is now pub lishing, price Three Half-pence. London : Willoughby and Co., 22, Warwick-lane. FREELAND'S POEMS. Now 0 Ready, post Svo., price 65., 31 E By H. W. FREELAND. S. " The sentiments of which do credit to the heart, as do the pieces themselves to the head of the writer. The ' Lines supposed to he Written by an Orphan Girl left at School during the Holidays,' will touch a sympathetic chord in many a womanly breast, if it do not also reach the feelings of even sterner natures."—Oxford University Herald, Dec. 16. " The author is a very good translator. He has especially proved it by the clever way he has rendered into English verse Lamartine's celebrated poem, L'Homme,' addressed to Lord Byron."—Bell's Life in London, Dec. 3. Saunders and Otley, Publishers, Conduit-street. TO the MUSICAL PUBLIC.—The reasons which have determined J. ALFRED NOVELLO to reduce the price of his Musical Publications, the majority of them to the full extent of 50 per cent., may be had gratis of all Musicsellers ; or on application at the London Sacred Music Warehouses, 60, Dean-street, Soho, and 24, Poultry, London ; and sent by Post (free), on receipt of one postage stamp. eJOCK'S MUSICAL ALMANAC for 1848 ; 1 containing all the useful information to be found in every almanac ; also the days of birth and death, and the remarkable events appertaining to all distinguished musicians and vocalists of every age and nation. One octavo volume, price Is. To be had of Messrs. Robert Cocks and Co. ; Messrs. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. ; and all Book and Musicsellers. London, New Burlington-street. N.B. Postage free, Is. 6d. AN ELEGANT NEW YEAR'S GIFT for Is.—RIMMEL'S PERFUMED MINIATURE ALMANACK is a very pretty novelty for imparting a most delightful and lasting perfume to pocket-books, card-cases, desks, work-boxes, &c. Price Is., or sent by post on reeipt of 13 stamps. To be had of all per fumers, chymists, and stationers ; or of the inventor, E. Kimmel, perfumer, sole proprietor of the Ladies' Own Soap, Bouquet &Jenny Lind, Parisian Dye, &c., 39, Gerrard-street, Soho, London. AVIES'S CANDLES, Sid. and 6d. per lb. ; Waxed-wick Moulds, 7d.; Composite, 8%d., 10d., and 10%d; Wax Candles, Is.; German Wax, Is. 2d. ; Fine Wax, .Is. sd. ; Transparent Wax, Is. 9d. ; Best Wax, 2s. Id. ; Sperm Candles, Is. Gd. [Lad Is. 7d. Metallic, 714 d. and 9d. ; Mottled Soap, 60s. and Gels. per 1121bs. ; Yellow, 485., 545., and 60s. ; Windsor Soap, Is. 4d. per packet ; Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. ; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d. ; Sea ling Wax, 4s. 6d. per lb. ; Sperm Oil, 7s. 6d. per gallon; Solar 35.30., Seal, 4s. ; Argand, or Vegetable, 4s. 6d. For Cash—At DAVIES'S Old Established Warehouse, 63, St. Martin's-lane. Export or Grocers' and Oil-shop Goods at lower prices. A E F. :1 A 11 1 One half the world are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a .ense et right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em .-:!ter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un nnsprosing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, slid broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and justice demand that health should form au Item in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little vIEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life," pub. in '2 vols., Is. each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle curiosity, but ior the closet perusal of those more 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 scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always -.n the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be bad of Sherwood, 23, Paterncster-row ; CFtrvalhe, 147, Fleet-street • Mann, 39, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and evenings), 10, Argyll-plaee Regent-street; and all Rno.l-sono,. LOVE is the leading feeling of the human breast. More 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 ambitlon. No man is exempt from its influence, or can avoid its sway; and business, pleasure, philo sophy, and divinity itself become neglected under the enthralling power of LOVE, which, unlike most things, increases in intensity with time, until it receives the sacred consummation of marriage. When union does not take place, however, this passion, this fervour, 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 fulfilmem. of every engagement, snap the very con tract esender 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 h.stituted by Divine Law for the fulfilment of impertant ends. The wretched condition of such a being must subsequently be beyond measure deplorable ! Loving and beloved, he entails the most miserable disappointments on the object of his choice, and apon 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 investigating it will find the fullest anti most satisfactory information in the little work entitled BREWERY AND MALTHOUSE. TO be LET, and entered on immediately, com pact and well-arranged Premises, now in fu'l and profitable trade. The Brewery and Cellarage are situate in a spacious yard, with extensive Stabling. Cart-sheds and comfortable Dwelling house, with large Garden, all enclosed. The coming-in and rental moderate. The Malthouse is of modern erection, and closely adjoins the Brewery. The busi ess is parted with solely in consequence of the decease of the late proprietor, and affords a singularly favourable opportunity to a purchaser. Further information may be obtained of Mr. G. A. Rendall, 63, Old Broad street, London; of Mr. Gue, surveyor and builder, An dover; or of H. A. Loscombe, Esq., solicitor, Andover. N.B. None but principals need apply. FAULTLESS NIGHT LIGHTS. THE NEW PATENT ALBERT NIGHT LIGHTS are the best, cleanest, most simple and safe, effi cient, and economical In Boxes at 6d., containing 8, 10, or 12 Lights, to burn 9,7, or 5 hours each. To be used in the Albert Lamps, at 3d., 61, 9d., or Is. each. Sold retail by Grocers, Oilmen, Lamp Dealers, and Chemists everywhere. giliE ALBERT NIGHT LIGHTS are the best. Price 6d. per Box . Sold everywhere. r aE NICOLL, REGENT. STREET and ii 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 ; in 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 interlining, which is attached or detached easily, and in a manner most novel and ingenious. The NICOLL, or the Two Garments (above-mentioned) 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 Originators 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 Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, his Grace the Duke of Wellington, and all others distinguished in rack and fashion, the Court, the Pulpit, and the Bar. MEMBERS of the CLERICAL, LEGAL, LITERARY, and MEDICAL PROFESSIONS will, it is plumed, readily concede their patronage upon this New and Patented Invention, as also Merchants and Railway Travellers, who are subject to colds, &c., arising from 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 be seen and worn to be appreciated. The Country Agents for the New Patents are the same highly re spectable firms whe have of late years held the appointments direct from the Patentees in London. CAUTION.—The NICOLL —Any person or persons using the same, or a similar title, or trade mark, whereby the Public may be deceived, will be proceeded against, as by injunction of the lligh Court of Chancery, &c. ; as also by the infringement of the principle claimed in the Royal Letters Patent, granted to the un lersigned, which mainly consists in the adaptation of the linings of Coats, Paletots, &c.; to a separate use ad purpose, &c. (Signed) H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 120, Regent-street; and 22, Corshill. London, Dec. 1, 1848. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES The gaiety that reigns supreme at the social re-unions of this period of the year Induces the fair and youthful to be more than usu ally desirous of shining in personal attraction, while the rich luxuri ant tress, the clear and transparent complexion, and the pearly sot of teeth form admirable trophies of the inestimable virtues of ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, And ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or PEARL DENTIFRICE. The patronage of Royalty throughout Europe, and their general use by the arislocra^•y and the elite of fashion, together with the confir mation by experience of the infallible efficacy of these create and renovating specifies, have characterised them with perfection, and given them a celebrity unparalleled. As presents for both sexes none can be more recommendatory, or more now in general use. BEWARE 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. ItOWLAND AND SONS. Sold by them at 29, Hatton-garden, London, and by respectable Chemists and Perfumers. Illustrated by '26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUA LICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by no , t, direct from the Establishment, 38 . 6 d. in pos t ag e stam p s, TUE 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, and the means of obviating certain dis ualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Stone, 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessiveindul gene°, 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. PART Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and ,he whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Trs e CORDIAL BALM or SYmecnx is exclusively employed in treat mg nervous and sexual debility, impotence, ?cc., 11e. and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitie remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, I Is. and 335. per bottle. Ferry's Purifying Specific Pills, 25. 9d., 4s. 6d., and I Is. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and chronic inflamma t of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 1/. A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. as. Packets, with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by which the fee,ll., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten dance daily at 19, Beraers-street, Oxford-street, London, from Ele ven till Two, and Five to Eight ; on Sundays from Eleven to One. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. _ BOW-STREET. John Gallica, type-founder, of Edinburgh, and car rying on business in Wellington-street, Strand, was sum moned before Mr. Jardine, under the provisions of the sth and 6th Vic., chap. 100, at the instance of Messrs. Besley and Thorowgood, also type-founders, carrying on business in Fann-street, for having, on the 7th inst., unlawfully applied to his own use a certain design of script type invented and duly registered by them in compliance with the provisions of the 6th and 7th Vic., chap. 65; and also for having sold the said article of manufacture without their permission. Mr. Webster appoared as counsel to support the com plainant, and Mr. Hindmarsh for the defendant, who was represented by a clerk in his office. Mr. Webster stated that the complainants were well known type-founders in the City, and designed, about two years back, a species of script type, to resemble writing, called " Court-hand," for the purpose of restor ing to the printer such legitimate functions as the art of lithography had considerably infringed upon of late years. The design in question was registered by them on the 11 th of February, 1847, and, as they had anticipated, the type immediately became extremely popular, and the demand for it was very great ; but in a short time after they discovered that an exact imitation of their de sign bad been introduced into the market. tuna that it had also been registered by the defendant, in consequence of which a correspondence commenced between the legal advisers of the two firms, the result of which was, that the defendant was cautioned not to sell the design, which he paid no attention to, but continued to dispose of it until it was deemed necessary to apply to the court for protection. Mr. Hindmarsh contended that the proceedings should have been instituted against his client in Scotland, where he resided, and where the types were made, instead of at his place of business in London. Mr. Webster said that the defendant's residence for business was in town, which was all that was contem plated by the Legislature. Besides, the selling took place in London, and the defendant was well known at the establishment in Wellington -street. After some further discussion, Mr. JARDINE was of opinion that the objection taken was fatal, as the clause in the Act clearly meant the actual residence of the individual—in fact, the place where he usually sleeps—in addition to which, he ap prehended that such a complaint was of much too great importance to be decided by him in a summary manner. Mr. Webster expressed his regret that the Court held such an opinion, the principal object of the Act, in his opinion, being to lessen the necessary delay and expense of the action in a superior court; and it should be borne in mind that the Copyright Act lasted only three years, almost all of which would be consumed in litigation, while the mischief to his clients was going on. Mr. JARDINE said he had no difficulty in coming to the opinion he held upon the terms of the clause iq the trn t u r t e l S back a3' t the C4 p ' Act, and ordered the summons to be dismissed. Thomas Smith, described as a clerk, vies charged with stealing a number of parchment rolls. and records from meet for . the Petty-bag office, in Chancery-lane, the property of her Majesty. him et the his col joatierMthan, Worster, state 6 th l' a l t lc a w bo C ur two Ls sorer came to his house with two rolls of :i pp, trhe sale, which he said were misprinted, reason for disposing of them. On asking he replied Is. 6d. per lb., but wittier said they price worth more than Is. per lb., tie were not ( - 1 h e went away. S ome time after he returned, and -1 c;flif ' t at he had got In. 3d. • from Mr. Fox for others. They were the , ' wtighed, and there being about 10Ibs. he gave him is. per lb. for them. lie subsequently purchased two other rolls at the same price. The prisoner said he bad a very indistinct recollection of the circumstance, being ill at the time, and he thought the articles produced were no better than waste paper. Mr. Francis Abbott, a deputy-clerk. in the Petty-bag office, said that the prisoner had been employed by him, and identified the parchment records produced. Mr. JARDINE asked what value he could set upon the rolls? Mr. Abbott considered they were worth about 51. each roll. _ _ The prisoner was ordered to be remanded. WORSHIP-STREET. Samuel Collins, alias John Samuel Smith, a cigar-case maker, was charged with having feloniously intermarried with Ann Maria Hornblovver, his wife, Esther Isabella Collies, being alive. Sergeant Streaks, 27 N, said the prisoner admitted his marriage with Esther Collins, who was then present in court. _ _ . Ann Maria Hornblower, a smart and good-looking young woman, said that in August, 1847, she was mar ried to the prisoner at Sudbury Church, after a court ship of 18 months, but he deserted her, and she found be had previously deserted his wife, to whom he was mar fled in 1836, and when taken ho was living with another woman. The prisoner denied the alleged second marriage, but was remanded for the production of evidence. THAMES. Thomas Arment, a music-stool-maker, was finally ex amined, charged with stealing a quantity of rich damask, worth nearly 401., the property of Messrs. Druce and Co., upholsterers, at the Baker-street Bazaar, and also at Regent-street. In the _dock with - him, and associated in the chafe was Cithige Wall, a respectable looking man, advanced in years, who was taken into custody after Arment had been remanded, but was suffered to be out on his own recognizances. Mr. Ballantine, the barrister, with whom was Mr. Willoughby, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution; Mr. Pelham for the defence, and Mr. Thomag, a solici tor, attended to watch the case on the part of Mr. Carter, one of the witnesses. _ The facts are these:—On Thursday, the 14th instant, Cobley, 65 R, found Arment trying to dispose of a piece of damask in Whitechapel, of which, when arrested, he could give no satisfactory account. After diligent inquiry, Cobley found that the prisoner Arment had sold a piece of crimson and buff damask to Mr. Car ter, an upholsterer of the Minories, which had been taken from the premises of Messrs. Druce; and he also found that Mr. Jackson, upholsterer, of High. street, Shoreditch, had purchased some crimson damask from Wall, on behalf of Arment, which was also taken from Messrs. Druce's establishment. When the prisoner Arment was brought up for his second examination, it was shown that Carter purchased the damask at Is. 9d. per yard, and Jackson bought the portion sold to him at 35. 6d. per yard. The evidence further went to show that the manufacturing price of the damask sold to Carter was 4s. 10d. per yard, though, owing to a slight damage, it was sold to Messrs. Druce at 3s. 6d., whilst the manufacturing price of the damask sold to Jackson was 9s. 6d. The prisoner was then re manded, and Wall was subsequently taken into custody at his own residence, Charles-street, Hoxton, where he seemed to be living in a respectable manner. On beiag arrested he admitted to Cobley that he had sold the piece of damask, as well as two other pieces, to Mr. Jack son on behalf of Arment, who paid him his commission. When brought before Mr. Yardley, on Tuesday, after a short examination, he was allowed to go at largo on his own recognizances to appear yesterday. Mr. Ballantine, who again attended for the prose cution, said he wished to put a few questions to the wit ness Jackson, and would then beg to have the case re manded, as he understood the constable had, since the last hearing, obtained information which would involve other parties. After examining Jackson at some length on his practice of purchasing such articles at extremely low prices, and making no entries of the purchases, Henry Fothergill, in the employment of Messrs. Hewetson, 211 and 212, Tottenham. court-road, was called, and produced a piece of silk damask which he purchased from Wall, on the 4th of October, for ss. per yard. Wall said he was selling it for the maker, who was giving up making that pattern ; the firm was at the same time purchasing damask of an equal quality for 6s. 6d. _ _ _ _ It was then arranged that the depositions should be taken against Arment, who was fully committed for trial, but will be brought up again cn Tuesday ; and Wall was held to bail to appear on his own recog nizances. DEPARTURE of THE FOREIGN MAILS FOR JANUARY, 1849. The following are the dates en which the foreign mails will be made up at the General Post-office, St. Martin's-le-Grand, during the ensuing month, and the dates wren the return packets will be due at Southamp ton, Liverpool, and Falmouth Wcst Indies, &c.—For all the British colonies in the West In Ica (except Honduras, Nassau, Bermuda, and the Havannali), Vcnzuela, and Jaemel, on the morn ings of the 2d and 17. b ; Bermuda, Nassau, New Orleans, Mexico, Honduras, and Havani,ab, on the morning of the 2d only ; Madeira, San Juan de Nicara gua, New Granada, Cilia, and Peru, on the morning of the 17th only via S42uthampton. The mails of the 2d will be eunve) ed by the Severn steamer. Next packets due on the 7th and 22d. Portugal, &c.—Vigo, Oporto, Lisbon, Madeira-via Lisbon, Cadiz, and Gibraltar, on the evening of the 6th, and mornings of the 17th and 27th, by steam-packets, from Southampton—due 6th, 16th, and 26th. Mediterranean, India &c.—For the Mediterranean, Malta, Egypt, Aden, Ceylon, India, Hong-Kong, and China, on the evenings of the Bth and 24th, by the fortnighly overland closed mails, via Marseilles due the 2d. Gibraltar, Malta, Greece, the lonian Islands, Egypt, India, &e., on the morning cf the 20th, by steam packet, from Southampton—due on the 28th. Madeira, Brazil, and Buenos Ayres, on the evening of the 4th, via Falmouth—due on the 23c1. From August to January inclusive, the packet touches at Pernambuco and Bahia on her outward passage to Rio Janeiro, and the other six months on her homeward. British North America and the United States.—On the evening of the 12th by steam•packet, via Liverpool, Halifax, and New York; and on the evening of the 26th to Boston, Next packets due on the 4th, 10th, and 25th, at Liverpool. During the winter months, till April, the mails will only be made up every alternate Friday, and from America every alternate Wednesday, via New York or Boston. France, &c.—Daily (Sunday excepted) by her Ma lesty's steam-packets, via Dover, Calais, and Boulogne due daily. &c.—Daily (Sunday excepted) by steam packet, via Dover and Ostend—due daily. Hamburgh, &c.—Tuesday and Friday evenings—due Tuesdays and Saturdays. Rolland, &c.—Wednesday and Saturday mornings— due Mondays and Thursdays, by the General Steam Navigation Company's packets, via the Thames. Letters and newspapers will be in time this evening for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Van Diemen's Land, and New Zealand, by sailing-packet from Graves end; and Madeira, St. Nicholas (Cape de Verde Islands), Sierra Leone, and the Island of Ascension, to be con veyed by her Majesty's steamer Tcazer, appointed to sail from Devonport on Monday next, January 1. T nnn FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE RICHMOND AND DATCHET LlNE.—Yesterday an inquest was held before the deputy coroner of the county of Bucks, at Wraysbury, on the body of a labourer, known by;the name of Shycock, who was killed on Tuesday evening last on the Windsor branch of the South-Western Railway. It appeared that on the evening mentioned a fast train left Datchet at seven o'clock; almost immediately after passing the Wraysbury station the fireman told the driver he thought they had run over something. On the arrival of the train at Staines the engine was examined, but no trace of blood was found on the wheels; the glass of the head lamp was broken. The station agent at Staines imme diately proceeded to examine the line, and by the light of the lamps employed, the body of the deceased, shockingly mutilated, one leg being severed, was discovered lying about 500 yards below the Wraysbury station, between the lines. It further appeared that the deceased had been drinking beer, but was not drunk, and was on his way to Wraysbury when he was run over by the train. The night was very dark. The gatekeeper at Welby bridge level crossing had left his post, being unwell, and a lad, 16 years of age, was discharging his duty in his absence at the time the accident took place. The lad appeared perfectly acquainted with the signals, &c. The jury returned a verdict of" Accidental Death," with an observation that greater caution should be exercised by the company in the selection of their servants. FRIENDLY FEMALE SOClETY.—Yesterday morn ing the half-yearly general meeting of the subscribers to this society was held at the London Coffee-house, Ludgate-hill; the Rev. C. Millar in the chair. It ap peared from the report that there were at pre sent 525 women upon the books, of whom 134 were annuitants. The receipts for the year had amounted to 1,1701. 16s. 10d., and the disbursements to 1,303039. 16d., showing a balance against the society of 1331. ls. 3d. Mr. Watkins, of London stone, had left 1,000/. for the pur pose of building ten additional rooms in the asylum; and his lady 550/. to build six more. Mrs. Turner had bequeathed 9001., and Mrs. Gough 1001., but the parti cular purpose to which it was to be applied was not stated. A donation of 501. from Mks Payne itad also been received. The receipts for the asylum - to 9851. 163. 10d., and the exnee , "' amounted ....mure to 351/. ss. The s ociety, conjointly 351/- Aft' - ..,an the asylum, had now on hand the routine business had been gone 13) -0(20, the annual election took place, and the meeting separated. POTTER'S EARTH.—On a recent importation of a parcel of potter's earth, it was considered by the officers of the revenue to be liable to an ad valorem duty as manufactured goods, but on consideration of the mat ter by the authorities, it was directed to be adalitt ed as an unmanufactured and unenumerated article, tiufi free of duty. January... February. March... April May....:.. July lAugust....l . 3 , 10 17 24 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 Septemberl ;October ...I November December 5 12 ,19 26 f) 12 19 26 25 26 27 1 2 3 8 910 1516'17 22j23 24 29p01 1 61 13 14 15 2121,22 27 28 29 THE AMERICAN NAVY. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. Navy Department, Dec. 4, 1848. _ _ Sir,—l have the honour to submit to you the annual report of the condition and operations of this depart ment of the public service. During the past year the St. Lawrence, a frigate of the first class, and the Vermont, a ship of the line, have been launched. The shores, as well as the lower tim bers of the frigate, were found, on examination, to be so decayed by the long time she had been on the stocks, that her security would have required repairs at a huge cost, and it was deemed economical to launch her. She has been put in commission, and is a splendid addition to the navy. The construction of the four steam-ships of war autho rised by the act of Congress of the 3d of March, 1847. is in a satisfactory state of progress. The Saranac, built at the navy-yard at Kittery, has been launched. The Powhattan at Norfolk, the Susquehannah at Philadel phia, the San Jacinto at New York, may be launched and ready for sea in the course of the next year. In the models and, construction of these war-steamers, and in the manufacture of their engines and machinery, great care has been taken in the skilful. execution of the work, and in a careful inspection by competent officers to make them worthy of the service, and I doubt not they will fully meet the expectation of the country. The appropriations by Congress for so important an addition to our naval force have been liberal, and the officers, mechanics, and constructors, have exerted them selves to prove that we can be as successful in the con struction of steam-ships of war, as we have been in the sailing of the navy. There are unfinished on the stocks, at the several navy yards, four ships of the rates of 74-guns, and two frigates of 44 zuns. They are securely sheltered, and it has: not been considered judicious or consistent with the interest of the service to launch them. They are so near completion that they can be readily launched and fitted for sea service on the shortest notice, if public exigencies shall require. The vessels in commission during the past year have been employed as follows: In the Pacific, the ships of the line Ohio and Colum bus, ranee Independence, frigate Congress, sloops Ports mouth, Warren, Cyan.), Dale, and Preble, with the store ships Erie, Lexington, and Southampton. The Colum bus, Captain Wynam, bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Biddle, arrived in the United States on the 13th March last, and was placed in ordinary. The frigate Congress, Captain Lavalette, having been in commission more than three years, has been ordered home, and may be expected to arrive in the coming spring. The Ports mouth, Commander Montgomery, arrived in the United States on the sth May last, and was soon again ready for sea. The Cyane, Commander Dupont, arrived at Norfolk the 9th October last. and has been placed in ordinary. In the month of May last, the Preble, Com mander Glynn, sailed from the west coast, with orders to tyke to China Commodore Gcisenger, commander of the East India squadron, and after having performed this service, to return to her station. The sloop St. Mary, Commander Crowninshields, on the 11thi April last, sai!ed from Norfolk to join the Pacific squadron. With a view to the regular supply of the squadron in the Pacific, and to furnish means for transportation of invalids, or men whose time of enlistment may have expired, and who desire to come home, orders were given some months since that one of the three store-ships attached to that squadron shall sail, on her return, to the United States, semi-annually. Under this arrangement, ono will be with the squadron, one on her way home, and one will be going out with fresh troops. The Erie has come home, and, under Lieutenant- Commanding M`Blair, has sailed to the Mediterranean by the Cape de Verds, with stores for the African and Mediterranean, and the Fredonia, Lieutenant-Command ing Neville, has sailed from New York for the Pacific. When Commodore Biddle left the station he was suc ceeded in the command of his squadron by Commodore Shubrick, and he was relieved, at his own request, by Commodore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, who assumed command in the month of May last. Commodore Shu brick was authorised by the Department to detach him self from the squadron, and return home across the Isthmus ; but he deemed it to be his duty to remain on board the Independence, and is now on a cruise to the Sandwich, Feejee, and other islands in the Pacific, where the presence of a ship of war was considered of great importance to the interest of American commerce. The Independence may be expected to reach the United States early in the spring of the next year. The home squadron continued under the command of Commodore Perry until the 20th November last, when the Department, in view of his impaired health, yielded to his request to be relieved of the command, the duties of which had been very arduous, and satisfactorily per formed. Commodore Wilkinson, on that day, assumed the command. During the past year the squadron con sisted of the frigate Cumberland; sloops, Albany, John Adams, Georgetown, and Saratoga; of the steamers Mississippi, Spitfire, Vixen, Scorpion, Waterwitch, Scourge, Iris, Petrita; of the schooners Reefer, Peterel, Bonito, Flirt, Mahones, Falcon, and Tampico ; and of the bomb vessels ilitna, Stromboli, Vesuvius, and Heels, with the store-ships Relief and Electra. The frigate Cumberland, bearing the pennant of Com modore Perry, arrived in New York in July last, with a considerable number of cases of fever on board, and finding that it did not abate, but assumed a more malig nant type, it was deemed unsafe to send her again into the tropics until she could be thoroughly broken out in a cold climate. She has been put in ordinary. The frigate Raritan, Captain Page, has taken her place in the squadron. The John Adams, Commander Adams, ar rived at Boston in September last, and is undergoing repairs. The steamer Mississippi, Commander Mac kenzie, returned to the United States in April, and is undergoing repairs of her hull and machinery. The Vixen is also undergoing repairs. The Petrita was wrecked in the Gulf of Mexico. The Water Witch and the Iris are at sea. The store-ship Relief has sailed with stores for Brazil, and the Fredonia to the Pacific. The other steamers and vessels enumerated have been sold, and the proceeds paid into the Treasury. They were purchased for special service in the Gulf of Mexico during the war, and were not suitable to general naval purposes. In the squadron on the coast of Africa, commanded by Commodore Bolton, the sloops Jamestown, Com mander Mercer, Portsmouth, Commander Armstrong, Decatur, Commander Burne, and brigs Boxer, Lieute nant-Commanding Bell, Porpoise, Commander Gordon, and Bainbridge, Commander Slaughter, have been em ployed. Commodore Cooper sailed in the sloop York town, Commander Marston, on the 22d of November, with orders to relieve Commodore Bolton in command of the squadron. The Boxer arrived in• Philadelphia in May last, and being condemned on survey, as unworthy of repair, was sold. Commodore Bolton has orders, on the arrival of his relief, to proceed in the Jamestown, and relieve Commodore Reed, in command of the naval forces of the United States, in the litediterranean Sea. There have been employed, during the year, In the Mediterranean, under Commodore Reed, the frigate United States, Captain Smoot ; sloop Marion, Com mander Simons ; steamer Princeton, Commander Engel ; schooner Taney, Lieutenant-Commanding C. G. Hunter, with the stare -ship Supply, Lieutenant -Commanding J. Lynch. The Marion, having finished her cruise, arrived at Boston in the month of September ; the steamer Allegheny, Lieutenant- Comuianding W. W. Hunter, has been ordered from the Brazil station to the Mediterranean ; and the frigate Constitution, Captain Gwynn, has sailed for the same station. On the arrival of his relief, Commodore Reed, having finished a long cruise on the coast of Africa and the Mediterranean, has orders to return home in the frigate United States. In consequence of our being c ompelled In diseentinF the depot tit M4bon, it bco rnea 11; 3 :tiry to supply the squadron by means of store shins. The stereship Supply, Lieutenant-Commanding Lynch, was sent oat with a full cargo of stores, "u the mouth of November, 1847. Having de livered them to the several ships of the squadron, from time to time, as they were required, she is on her re turn home; and the Erie has been loading, and sent out to continue the service. Commodore Reed has made a temporary arrangement for landing stores, for the squa dron at Spezzia. There are some objections to this place as a depB , , on account of its position, and in the present very disturbed condition of Europe, it is un certain whether the arrangement will bo permanently continued. tile® gpfot p£ g#razil, wader the comoafia 91 CONTENTS I. Love and Mesmerism._ Some Passages from the Life of the Countess of Rosenthal.—ll. Life and Literary Remains of John Keats.—lll. Ceylon and the Cingalose. With Illustration.—lV. The Fairfax Correspondence.—V. Theodore Hook.—Vl. Lays of Many Lands. No. 6.—V11. A Provision for the Roman Catholic Clergy considered ; in a Letter to the Editor of the Quarterly Re view.—Vlll. Ireland's Industry, and Ireland's Benefactors.—lX. France. A Retrospect of 1848. &c. &c. Dublin: James M'Odashan, 21, D'Olier-street. W. S. Orr and Co., 147, Strand, London. Sold by all Booksellers at home and abroad. SELF-PTiESERVATION, illustrated by forty co'oured engravings on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the reproductive organs ; with practical observa 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, Matriculated Meraber of the University of Edinburgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Mall, 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 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. REVIEW OF THE WORK, la'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and ,Maturity.—" There are scenes is the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but C onsc ience ; 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 ns such a monitor is to he found, calculated to warn and is tract the erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mixed not al ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style 11 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, npon 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 book is not, of course, needed ; but wherever laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice hreathinx 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, Oxford-street; Starie, Tichborne street, Haynsarket ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mansell, 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, daily, Prom Ten to Two, or from Five toEight. . 37, SEDFORD-SQUARE, LQNDON. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. 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Low Sunday ~.May 17. ~Jun® 3 ~Dec. 2 [PRICE orl. modore Storer, the frigate Biandywine, Captain Bore man, the brig Perry, Lit utenaut-Commarlding Tilton, ald the steamer Allegheny, Lieutenant-Commanding W. W. Hunter, have been employed; the sloop St. Louis, Commander Cooke, sailed from Norfolk in Au gust last to join the squadron, and carried orders for the Allegheny to proceed to the Mediterranean. In obedience to your direction, and with an anxious desire to give protection to our commerce with the East Indies, I dispatched for that station, in the month of March last, the sloop Plymouth, Commander Gednoy; she carried out as a passenger the Hon. Mr. Davis, com missioner to China, and landed him at Macao, on the 16th day of August, The brio. Dolphin, LieUtesant- Commanding Ogden, left New York in the month of May for the fame station. As the frigate Congress had , - r efirly completed her cruise in the Pacific, it was deemed advantageous that she should return home by way of China and Bombay, as in doing so she would visit se veral important points where the occasional presence of a ship of war would exert a favourable influence on our commercial interest. Commodore Geissenger left the United States in November, 1847, to go across the isthmus with orders to the Pacific, and hoisting his pennant on board the Congress, proceed to China. On his arrival there he was directed to transfer his pennant to the Plymouth, and assume the command of the East India squadron, and the frigate was expected to pursue her voyage home. For reasons satisfactory to the department, Commodore Jones, on joining the Pacific squadron, determined to retain the frigate until the pending question of peace should be definitively settled between the United States and Mexico, and ordered the sloop Preblo to convey Com modore Geissenger to his station. The delay consequent on this arrangement rendered it just and proper that the Congress should retina home by the must direct route, as the term of her crew's enlist ment had generally expired, or would expire before her arrival in the United States, and justice and policy for bid that they should be held to service beyond their con tract without urgent necessity. In the present political condition of the North of Europe, and in view of the existence of war between Prussia and Denmark, it was deemed important that a ship of war should be sent to the North Sea and the Baltic to give protection to American commercial in terests in that quarter. The frigate St. Lawrence, Captain Paulding, sailed from Norfolk in the month of September last, with instructions to touch at Bremer haven, and to enter the Baltic, if the advanced state of the season did not forbid his doing so. If such should be the case, he was instructed to cruise during the win ter between Cape Finisterre and Cadiz, touching at Lis bon, and in the spring to return to the north and execute his orders. Captain Paulding, on his arrival at Bremer haven, found that the war was suspended by an armis tice, and that the winter was so near at hand as to make it imprudent for him to take his ship into the Baltic. I am happy to learn that the arrival of the ship has been hailed with universal satisfaction. The highest honours and most gratifying demonstrations of respect have been shown to our flag, and the officers received with the most flattering distinction and fraternal affection. The evidence thus afforded of the friendly feeling and ad miration with which Germany regards the United States, leaves no reason to doubt that this noble ship could not have been sent on more important service. The condition in which our ships have returned from long cruises, and their services abroad, have afforded gratifying evidence of the high state of disci pline in the navy. The political condition of Sicily, Sardinia, and other states bordering on the Mediterranean Sea, has given peculiar interest to the operations of the squadron on that station. Commodore Read has performed his re sponsible and often delicate duties with zeal, judgment, and activity; and on no occasion have our countrymen received more timely and effective protection of their persons and property than in the violent revolutionary conflicts which, during the past year, have frequently occurred within the limits of his command. The reports are satisfactory from the coast of Africa, Brazil, and the East Indies. In this final report of naval operations in the war with Mexico, now happily ended, I deem it to be my duty to make a brief allusion to the participation of the navy in scenes and achievements which have reflected honour and glory on the American name, and commanded the re spect of the world for our flag. The enemy had no navy, and an inconsiderable com mercial marine; our ships of war had, therefore, nothing to contend with on their appropriate element. In the Pacific, our squadron, with means not fitted for inland operations, acting independently, and in co-operation with a small portion of our gallant army, effected the conquest of California. In the Gulf of Mexico, from the beginning of the war, by co-operation at Brous, while the battle of Palo Alto was raging, by the capture of Tampico, by protEcti.g the transports above, and the landing of the troops at Vera Cruz, by its gallant co-operation in the seige, bom bardment, and capture of that city and its defences, by its successful operation against Tobasco, Tuspan, Laguna, and other pints in the interior, and on the coast, but especially by holding a constant command of the sea, and by its vigilance and activity, excluding con traband ti ale and munitions of war from the enemy, the squadrons rendered the most important services to their common country. These services were rendered in a most inhospitable climate, and in the midst of suffering and death, not caus-d by the enemy in the horrible con flict of arms, but by the silent ravages of disease. All this was accomplished without withdrawing the squa drons from other stations. So effective has been the performances of the duty of the navy in every quarter of the globe, that our in creasing commerce in the most distant seas has felt no check and met no interruption, notwithstanding we were for more than two years engaged in active hos tilities with an enemy possessing an extensive sea coast on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Not a single American vessel was lost to her owners by cap ture by the enemy under the right of war, and there was not, it is believed, any material effect produced on marine insurance. These auspicious results, so fa vourable to our commerce and navigation, are to be at tributed to the respect which is universally felt for our flag abroad, and that respect is the honourable reward of the skill and courage, the discretion and justice, the vigilance and boldness with which the navy has performed its duty. It is the settled policy of the United States to main tain a navy; but if, notwithstanding its gallant exploits, long since achieved, and its practical services so long ac knowledged, it were an undecided question, whether the United States should foster and cherish a navy, the ser vice performed in the late war evil! go far to settle it. Without the guns of our squadron how easily might the troops which formed the army under Major-General Scott, when crowded in transports, and crossing the Gulf, have been destroyed by a few insignificant cruisers? But for the same protection, with what ad vantages might they not have been met on landing on the enemies shores through a dangerous surf! But for the entire control of the enemy's ports by our active cruiser!, how long might not the war have been protracted by the introduction of munitions of war and other supplies for the enemy, and what disas ters would not have threatened if they had not befallen our gallant army—if the enemy could have prevented the introduction of the necessary supplies for our troops? Who can estimate the loss of life and property which would have befallen us, if the tempting offers of the enemy had been accepted, and privateers had taken their letters of marque so freely tendered, and ravished our commerce in every sea, opposed only by the inade quate defences of a merchant vessel, and unrestrained by the navy? In time of peace economy requires, and the public in terests do not forbid, that t he naval establishment should be comparatively small. Considering our marime posi tion, the great length and accessibility of our coast, and ou r commercial importance , our navy is sm aller than that of any other power. In this regard, as in the ge neral practical working of o ur system of protection, we may safely rely on moral i n fluence. In the extensive cruizing grounds of our squadrons we need employ, in time of peace, but few ships of war. It would not be prac ticable to have one in ever y p ort. It is enough that it is known that our flag is afloat, and that an American ship of war is ready to protect American citizens, and our coun trymen follow their lawful and peaceful pursuits on the broad ocean, without molestation, although there may not be a ship of war within a thousand miles. It should, however be large enough to serve as a nucleus, capable of any degree of strength which, in the event of contin gency, it may be called to put forth. One of the most important requisites in a permanent naval system for the United States is its capability of large expansion. The establishment 'of docks and yards for building and repair of ships, the collection and preparation of materials, the construction of ships of war ready for launching, and the purchase of cannon and munitions of war in quantities suitable for emergencies, are measures of wise precaution. But in the vast mercantile and mechanical business of our country, these supplies, to a certain extent, perhaps to an extent sufficient for the exigency, may be procured, when the occasion for ex pansion shall arise. So, too, the hardy mariners in our merchant service would readily furnish efficient crews for the increased number of ships fitted for war which a maritime war may render necessary. The difficulty of such a crisis, I apprehend, will not be iu or ship, nor providing guus will it be in finding brave hearts and ready hands to man and tight them. ; the difficulty will be neither iu men t o fi g ht nor in materials to use, but as to officer; in sufficient number, and with adequate ex perience to command and direct. A skilful naval officer, fitted by education and experience in all the grades of the service to navigate and fight a ship of war, is not readily formed. To qualify him for the responsible duties of his profession must be the work of years. Per sonal courage , general intelligence, and experience in navigation, are not sufficient, notwithstanding exceptions may be found, and no merchant marine would probably furnish them i n g reater numbers than our own, yet I am decidedly of opinion that, as a general rule, a naval officer should enter the service at an early age, and passing throughout all the grades, learn the various and complex duties of his profession by personal experience, and especially learn to command those who may be placed under him. I do not deem it, therefore, unwise that our navy list contains a larger number of officers than may be required in time of peace for the active duty of their rank. A necessary appendage to the institution is * Tessa of the navy fitted as a school of practice in gunnery and navigation. I earnestly recommend that the appropria tion for the next fiscal year, of which our estimate has been submitted, may be made; and as no appropriation was made for the general wants of the school for the present year, I recommend the propriety of making it at the approaching session of Congress. Under the several contracts made with this depart ment for the transportation of the mails in steam-ships convertible into war-steamers, the party interested have made great progress in the construction of their vessels and machinery. The assignees of the contract for the route on the Pacific have completed the number of steamers required by the contract. They have been inspected, reported on favourably, and accepted by the department, and have sailed from New York to engage in their most interest ing service.. The California, the first of this line, it is expected will be at Panama the Ist of January next, ready to make her first trip up the coast; the other two will follow, and there is no reason to apprehend that, in the hands of the enterprising proprietors, the contract will not be satisfactorily executed. The proprietors of the line from New York to New Orleans, touching at Charleston, Savannah, and Ha vannali, and from Havannah to Charges, have two of their large steamers launched, and in a state of great forwardness, and have made extensive preparations for the construction of the others registered by their contract. I regarded it as a matter of great public importance that this line should commence its operations at least to the extent of a monthly communication between Ha vannah and Chagres, in time to connect with the Pacific line. The contractors, desirous to meet the wishei of the department, propose to place on the route tempo rarily the ocean steamer Falcon, and she has been in spected, reported on favourably, and accepted for the service until the steamers constructed under the contract shall be ready to take their places on the route. The Falcon has sailed from New York, will touch at the intermediate points of the route, and deliver her mails and passengers in time to cross the Isthmus and join the steamer at Panama on the Ist January. The connected lines in all their parts w , ll, it is ex pected, be in successful operation early in the ensuing spring, and regular communication established between New York and Oregon. The time occupied in the passage will not exceed thirty-five days, and at no dis tant day it is confidently believed that a regular commu nication will be established by a connecting line of steamoriLbetween San Francisco and China, making the passage in twenty-five days. This may readily be effected by means of wars steamers now being constructed as part of the squadron on the East Indies and the Pacific, until individual enterprise shall have introduced steamers better suited for freight and passengers. The transit of intelligence, merchandise, and pas sengers, from China to Europe, by way of New York, can be effected when these several lines shall be in operation, in connexion with the line from that city to Liverpool, in less than one-half the time now occupied in the voyage between those countries. The communication by steamers regularly plying on the two routes, now about to commence, cannot fail to increase our general commerce, and to bring to our Atlantic cities a large import of the precious metals; and this, with the facilities afforded to our enterprising countrymen to visit or to emigrate to the rich territories on the Pacific, more than compensates the expense of the undertaking. As a most interesting part of the system, I recom mend that authority be given to contract for the trans portation of the mail between New Orleans and Vera Crux, in steamships convertible into war steamers. It will tend, by promoting social and commercial inter course, to consolidate friendship between Mexico and the United States, promote the introduction of our great staples and manufactured goods into Mexico, and invite her rich products of specie to our cities. It will add, too, to the mails on all the connecting lines, increase the postal profits, and make available, for public defence, an additional number of war steamers. The contractor for the line between New York and Liverpool has his vessels in a state of forwardness. lie has two steamers, each of 2,800 tons measurement, ready for launching, and the frames of two others ready to take their places on the building ways, as soon as launched, and the machinery in a corresponding state of forwardness. The department has not urged the con tractor to undue haste in the construction of his steamers. In the present state of communication with Europe by other means, the thorough and skilful execution of the work on the hull and machinery of the ships, is of more importance to the Government than their speedy com pletion. The contractor is prosecuting his undertaking with energy and judgment. The military contributions collected in the Gulf of Mexico, at ports and places in the military occupation of the naval forces, amounts to 131,835 dolls. From the squadron in the Pacific the accounts have not been received and adjusted. At Mazatlan, then in the occupation of the navy, Com modore Jones reports to the department, that up to the 17th of June, 1848, the contributions collected at that port amounted to 254,368 dolls. It is not probable that any considerable collections were made by officers of the navy at any other point of the Pacific coast. I have the nonour to submit the reports from the several bureaux of the department, with the estimates for the naval service, and for other objects placed under the control of this department, for the fiscal year ending 30th June, 1850. The gross uuiount of estimates is dolls., 8,858,856 58 of which the following, being for specific objects, must be deducted to ascertain the probable annual expense of the navy : _ _ _ Fur the - transportation of the mail sB74 000 For floating dry dock,7, basins, aT:d railways 650,000 Completing stone docks at New York 490,000 Iwprovements, &c., at navy yards $2,860,310 Which sums, being deducted, will leave for one year's expense of the naval service, including invalids' and widows'pensions,and the mar ne :erps,dolls.s 997,916 58. I have the honour herewith to transmit a statement from the fourth auditor's office, showing the exact amount of appropriations and expenditures, made for the entire public service, under the control of the Navy Department in each year, from the 30th June, 1844, to t h e I s t July, 1849, by which it will appear that the ag gregate amount of the expenditure for the two fiscal , years ending on the 30th June, 1845 and 1846, amouted to 14,967,036 dolls. 09c., and the aggregate amount ex pended in the two years, ending on the 30th of June, 1846, was 21,598,661 dolls. 18c. The first two were in time of peace; the last two em brace, with a trifling exception, the entire period of the war with Mexico. In the last two it is worthy of remark that for the construction of war steamers authorised by Congress, but not intended or expected to be employed in the war, and for other special objects, very consider able expenditures were made under appropriations for the pui pose, so that the ordinary expenses of the naval service have been but slightly increased by the war with Mexico. On the Ist July last it appeared that there remained in the Treasury an unexpended balance of the year's ap propriations of the naval service of 3,295,630 dolls. 57c. Of this sum 1,795,630 dolls. 57c. were carried to the surplus fund, and, as authorised by law, the balance re mains subject to expenditure, if required during the current fiscal year. It gives me pleasure to bear testimony, as the result of my own experience, to the efficient organization of the Navy department. A joint board of the officers of the army and navy has been organized, with orders to proceed to the West Coast, and make an examination of the coast of Cali fornia and Oregon, with the view to the collection of the necessary information to determine on proper points for fortification and a navy yard, when it shall be the pleasure of Congress to direct such establishments. A. navy yard on the California coast, with suitable means for the repair of vessels, would, in any judgment, be of the highest public importance. I submit herewith the annual estimates for the support of the marine corps. In obedience to the direction of the Act of Congress, March 2, 1847, " at the Itarmination of the Mexican war the marine corps was reduced both :in men and officers to a number not exceeding the number in service at the date of the Act;" the reduction of men was effected by discharges as they arrived in the United States. The duty of reducing the number of officers was more difficult. It was necessary to drop from the rolls four captains, four first lieutenants, and four second lieu tenants. SUDDEN DEATH OF A. SOLDIER WHILE ON DUTY Richardson, of AT WINDSOR CASTLE.— aPri te Joseph hardson, the Ist company of the Coldstr eam v at Windsor, was found dead in G uards, . in garrison north terrace at Windsor C his sentry-box, on the Castle, on Thursday evening. It appears that he hadg one on duty on the north terrace at five o'clock, and that Henry the Eighth's gateway, going the ir rounds at six o'clock, according t o th e regulation obser ved bserved at the castle, the man was discovered in his sentry-box leaning against the side, quite dead. It is supposed t hat he must have expired very shortly after he had gone on guard, as the . body was quite cold, with the e xce p tion of the ri g ht le g , in which there was some little warmth. LARGE ARRIVALS or Si:Hrs.—During the past week we have had a larger influx of shipping from the Baltic and Danish ports than we ever remember at this season of the year. The late boisterous weather, to gether with the prolonged continuance of west and sout h- wes t winds, obliged many vessels to seek shelter in the various ports of Norway. Some have been thus detained many weeks, after having unsuccessfully put to sea several times. The wind having veered round to the north a nd north-west, the weather-bound vessels put to s ea with a fine, strong breeze. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday large fleets of vessels, from first-class " Balticmen " to the little Danish yacht, thronged the Humber; and up to last evening 117 sail of ships, from foreign ports, were reported at our custom - house , in ad dition to the usual number of coasters and foreign traders bound for the ports on the Trent and Ouse. About tw o -thirds of those vessels are grain laden. The arrivals for the corresponding week last year were about sixty, and were then considered large for the advanced state of the season.—Hull Advertiser. FATAL ACCIDENT oN THR CHUTES, AND HOLY HEAD ILAILwAy.—A singular and melancholy accident, attended with fatal consequences to a mother and her child, occurred at Ll a nfaelog, on the Anglesey portiuu of the Chester and Holyhead line, last week. It appears that the wife of one of the labourers employed on the ra ilway had occasion to go to Holyhead, and obtained the permission of the driver of the contractor's locomo tive to ride on the tender. Accordingly the unfortunate woman and her child proceeded on the tender, and as the weather was extremely cold and piercing, she seated herself close to the boiler, having her child on her lap. Suddenly one of the steam cocks of the boiler burst, and the poor woman and infant were scalded in a most fearful manner, so much so that the child survived only a few hours, and tho woman lingered for two days in great KePy, 'ffhtDi death reload her frQUA her maittrings. :ANAC FOR 1849. 'ELuoN , ..Feb. .Apri rOLOG 20 21 1 8 15 [CAL NOTES. Holy Thursday... , Whit Sunday..., Trinity Sunday. Advent Sunday. 12'13 19 20 Ipply last r the cur- 3arly ,897, dull, rued d to ;rain 1 the ricer es to ricer ught *i- rre, 6 1 , .. - as.--"' , but 3 are bury 'Ys P• was 10— , and ;las :ent. mar orth ally lots, Ind, ed er, )111, Of , d. Li-