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.7 -111111 ,- 4- -V 44 1 • ; . ,rC rtlr •, • , t , ›-t•L , . 2 -73 .• k , • ' 1 ."'• 4 , Z. W • r • , • , ') • • " 4 t E ak 4 . ' VA Vl.' 41 7 : ; "81'1444 ' 1.\.‘ •& ~`z 3 . 4 'tjr ,, • 4 FI? 41 • *"...4 C ir I - ll i51404;7., T. 41 a ' ~~L~~~- 9- -- a ~ti, ^ y .~ / /~ ~`- = l~f ALMANAC FOR 1849. CHRONOLOG Shrove Tuesday Feb. 20 Ash. Wednesday „ 21 Easter Sunday April 8 Low Sunday „ 15 [CAL NOTES. Holy Thursday May 17 Whit Sunday.... „ 27 Trinity Sunday June S Advent Sunday Dec. 2 busi- 15. S. 34 37 36 41 32 35 28 32 27 32 29 34 29 33 26 28 :6 30 ply to rheat, ), per crags Oats, r four Is 9d ; iptions %%beats lower, • to is I) rea- beans PURSUANT to a DECRETAL ORDER of the MOH COURT of CHANCERY, made in certain causes or Turner v. Maule," and " Turner v. Turner," the Next of Kin of John Turner, late of No. 13, Huntley-street. Bedford-square, in the county of Middlesex, Esquire, deceased, the intestate in the pleadings of the said causes, named as were living at the time of his death (on the 30th day of January, 1843), or the legal personal re presentatives or representative of such of the said Next of Kin, who have since died, are on or before the 20th day of February. 1849, to leave their his or hqr claims or claim, as such Next of Kin, or legal personal representative or representatives before the Honourable S,r GEORGE Rose, ono of the Masters of the said Court, at his Cham bers in Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, and at such time or times as the said aster shall direct, proceed in the prosecution and proof of, and make out their, his, or her said claims or claim, or, in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree. Note.—That by an Order of the High Court of Chancery, made in the said cause of " Turner v. Manic," and bearing date the 18th day of February, 1848, it was ordered that the parties to the said cause should proceed to a trial at law of the following issues, viz.:—Whe ther the said John Turner, the intestate, was the son of John Turner and Elizabeth, his Rife, formerly of the parishes of Livermere Ma gus. and Fornham Saint Martins, in the county of Suffolk, or of one of those parishes ; and whether he was the person who was baptized by the name of Theophllus, on the the 14th day of Jannary, 1763, at Badwell Asle, in the county of Suffolk, and on the trial of the said issues the jury found the affirmatives thereof respectively, and by a Decretal Order of the said Court, made in the said causes, bearing date the 11th day of November. 1848, the said Master in making such inquiry as to the Next of Kin of the said John Turner, or the said personal representatives of such Next of Kin is ordered, as " be iween the parties to the issues to hare regard" to the findings of the jury on the trial of the said issues. PURSUANT to a DECREE of the HIGH COURT of CHANCERY, made ix a cause SPENCER against BROWN, the Creditors of WILLIAM TOMLINSON, late of Saint Helen's-place, in the city of London, and of Mile-end Old TOWN, in the parish of Saint Dunstan, Stepney, in the county of Mid dlesex, merchant (who died in the month of August, 1838), are on or before the Ist day of February, 1849, to come in and prove their debts before RICHARD TORIN KINDERSLEY, Esq., one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers in Southampton-build ings, Chancery-lane, London; or in default thereof they will pe remptorily be excluded the benefit of the said Decree. T HE NICOLL, REGENT- STREET and CORNIIILL. 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 orthelr Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, his Grace the Duke 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 Iltlerchants and Railway Travellers, who ere 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 who 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 in j unction of the High Court of Chancery, &c. ; as also by the infringement of the principle claimed in the Royal Letters Patent, granted to the tin Jersigned, which mainly consists in the adaptation of the linings of Coats, Paletots, &c., to a separate use and purpose, &c. (Signed) 11. J. and 1). NICOLL, 114, 116, 120, Regent-street, and 22, Corehllt. London, Dec. I, 1.45. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. A Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electric Light, by Dr. Bachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evenings.—Po pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr. Ryan, daily, and on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views in Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve nings.—Microscope at One o'clock daily.—New Chromatrope.— Diver and Diving-bell.—Working Models explained.—Music di rected by Dr. Wallis. Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten. Admission ls.—Schools ,Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is. TN consequence of the great rush of Visitors to see BANVARD'S GRAND MOVING PAINTING of the MIS SISSIPPI and MISSOURI RIVERS, at the EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly, the Proprietor respectfully announces Two Exhibitions every day during the holidays. This immense Painting is the Largest in the World, and exhibits more than 3,000 miles of Ameri can scenery.—The Day exhibition will commence every Afternoon, at Half-past Two, and the Evening at Half-past . Seven o'clock; doors open half an hour before commencing. Admission, lower beats, 2s. ; gallery, is. YORK, NEWCASTLE, and BERWICK RAILWAY. Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Directors, the Proprietors of "Extensions No. 1," (late York and Newcastle Extensions,) and " Extensions No. 2," (late Newcastle and Berwick New) Shares in this Company, are requested to PAY a FURTHER INSTALMENT of Si. per Share (making 201. per Share paid), on TUESDAY, the 10th day of January next, At any of the undermentioned Banks : London. .. Sir R. Glyn and Co. York ...........The Union Bank. Edinburgh •• • • The City of Glasgow Bank. Glasgow Interest at the rate of 51. per Cent. per Annum will be charged on all Calls unpaid after the 16th day of January. GEORGE HUDSON, Chairman. ROBERT DAVIES, Deputy-Chairman. By order, JOHN CLOSE; Secretary. York, December 20, 1818. THE ALBERT NIGHT LIGHTS are the best. Price 6d. per Box . Sold everywhere. FOGS AND DAMP AIR. 1' 11 , ARCLAY'S ASTHMATIC CANDY has, for I many years, been proved an effectual preservative frcm the ill effects of the Fogs and Damp Air, which, in the Winter Season, are so prevalent in this Climate. Its effects are to expel Wind, to preserve the Stomach from the admission of Damps, and to relieve those who suffer from Difficulty of Breathing. Prepared only by Barclay and Sons. 95, Farringdon-street, London ; and sold retail, by their appointment, by Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Gifford, 104, and 11. Bu llet% 180, Strand ; Johnson, 68, Cornhill ; Hallows, 2, Wel-street, Islington ; and all respectable Medicine Venders in Town and Country. Observe:—None can he genuine, unless the names of " Barclay and Sons" are on the Stamp affixed to each riox. THE BOYS and the..B A-1414 0T; Or, A LESSON for the LITTLE. I went to spend an evening, by desire, With Alexander Harrison, Esquire. When, pleasing to myself, as you'll suppose, A most amusing incident arose. Friend Harrison is one who well enjoys, A little pleasure with his little boys. And so you'll think, on reading this suggestion, Of Mr. 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." Tile lads delighted, did as they were told, And half-a-dozen ballots were unrolled. I took the papers, and on opening one, I found it written thus :—E. M. and SON. The second paper was the very same, And Number Three bore also MOSES' name. Four, five, and six were likewise worded thus, And hence the 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' YouT lI'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 your choice, and your Mamma, Seems pleased to find what your selections arc. And by-the-bye, we must remember her, By patronising MOSES' STYLISH FUR. For I suppose, my lads, your votes included The articles to which I have alluded ; And, doubtless, you will all conclude with me, That MOSES sells UNRIVALLED HOSIERY. MOSES and SON in this have long been noted, And well yon seemed to know it, when you voted. I quite commend you for the choice yon carry, Jein, Alexander, Tom, Ned, Bill, and Harry. And Mr. Temple I am sure won't fail, To make your choice the subject for a tale." E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to their low lista of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) at 755., lower if required. Tho list caa be had en application, or sent post free. Notice.—A New Department for the sale of Farasols and Chil dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Minories. E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort in the flt. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved 01 by the public. Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Ss. 6d. to 21s. The Doeskin, or Elastic Coat, from.... 173. Od. to 325. LIST OF PRICES. WEAVE WADE. 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 ••• • • ..... ........ .. ••••.• • • • • • • 015 0 D'Orsay •••••••• .• • • • • • .•••..• . • • • • ••..••• • • • • • 1 6 0 Shooting Coats.... •• • • ..... .......... .•• • • • 0 8 6 Autumn and Winter Treusers •• . ..... .... 0 4 6 Doeskin ditto .. ••.•• • • • • • • • 0 12 6 Autumn and Winter Vests .. •• • • ••• • .• 0 2 0 Dress Coats .. ••.• • ...... . • .. ••..• • • • ••••• • • • • • 1 0 0 Frock de. • • • ........ 1 4 0 Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits— • •••••• • • • • • • 016 6 MADE TO MEASURE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 6 0 Milled cloth Coat •• • • ........ •• • • ••. • .. 2 2 Tweed Trousers •• • .......... ..... .•••.•• .. • • • • O9 6 Tweed Wrappers .•..••••..• • • • • • • • . • - New Patent Trousers, in all Um approved styles • • Doeskin Trousers . ....................... ••• • • . 1 2 0 Beet, or Dress •••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • .••. • • . 1 6 0 Dress Coats ••••••••• • • • • • • • . •• • . .••• • • • •. 1 12 0 Best quality .. ••.• . ..... ••..•• .. •• •• • • •..• • • • 2 15 0 Frock do. Best quality .. •• . • ...... •• • .............. •••• • • • 3 3 0 Cassimere Vest•. ••.• • • .... •• • . .••••• • • • .• 0 8 6 Satin, Plain or Fancy • • 0 12 0 Uussar and Tunic Suits ..... ......... • • • • 1 9 0 Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A. Suit of Clothes complete for 1/. 16s. N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique, and the workmanship and materials are suck 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, 85, and 86 Aldgatc, City, London. Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the money returned. pantion.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to gaard the publi• against impostors, but have learned that the untradesman like falsehbod of being connected with them, or it's the sane concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no connexion with any other house in or out of London; and these who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &0., should call at, or sand to, Mineries and Aligate, City, London. Notlee.—No business transacted at this establishment from sun set Friday, till sunset Saturday, when busincs is resumed till twelve 9.010 a, 44 . .A [ , I - N0.17,552.] LONDON, WEDNESDAY • 7 - • X ii ASSUARANCE AGAINST LOSS OF LIFE BY RAILWAY TRAVELLING. METROPOLITAN COUNTIES and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, _ 27, REGENT-STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LON;,ON. INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT. At the prey .nt day, when Railway travellim, , has become almost universal, protection against the pecuniary loss to which the families of sufferers from the accidents incidental to it are exposed, is one of the requirements of the age. To meet this general feeling, this Society affords to all persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in great Britain and Ireland, the opportunity of insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of 10s. per cent, in one single payment, for the whole period of life, thereby rendering unnecessary the payment of Annual Premiums, as in ordinary Life Assurance. EXAMPLE.—A person may by one single payment of 5/. assure to his family or others the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his using his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON cAmrpux, Manager. *** Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal, and all information may be obtained personally, or on application by letter, addressed to the Manager, at the Offices of the Society, No. 27, Regent-street, Water loo-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents. CORTORATION" (Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. OFFICES—ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. Branch, 29, Pall-mall. FIRE INSURANCES. Notice.—The venal fifteen days allowed for payment of Premltuns falling duo at Christmas will expire on the 9th January neat. ASSURANCES ON LIVES, 'IVITII LARGR PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. Two-thirds of the profit on Policies dated since December, 1841, will be apportioned, periodically, among those effected for Life ; without involving the Assured in any risk of Partnership. Immediate Annuities are also granted by the Society onliberal terms, as will be seen by the following extracts from the Tables, showing the annual amount of annuity upon every 100/. deposited : Age 50, £7 Ss. Age 60, .£9 14s. 3d. Age 70, £l4 2s. 2d, The Annual. Report, with Tables of Rates, &c., may be had at the Office, or any of its Branches in the Country ; or, on application, will be forwarded post free. W. S. B. WOOLTIOUSE, Actuary• COUNTY FIRE OFFICE, 2, ROYAL EXCHANGE-BUILDINGS. Established 1807. The Directors hcg to give notice, that the Christmas renewals are now lying at the East-end Office, as above, where every facility will be afforded to parties desirous of effecting insurances. HENRY BEAUMONT, Secretary. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. 3N PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by cost, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, THE SILENT FRIEND, a M edical 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 ,ualifleations. 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 ; Starie, 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 excessive indul 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. PART V. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, an its duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. TILECORDIAL BALM or SYRIACUM is exclusively employed in treat ing nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11 s , . and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated 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's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 1 is. par box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoaa, gleet, stricture, and chronic inflamma t'on of the bladder. Consultatio n fee , if by letter. 11 . 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. ,1., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten dance daily at 19, Ber .iers-street, Oxford-street, London, from Ele ven till Two, and Five to Eight ou Sandays from Eleven to One. ON NERVOUS DEBILITY AND GENE RATIYh' DISEASES. Just published, the Thirty-sixth Thousand, an improved edition, re vised and corrected, 120 pages, price 2s. in a sealed envelope, or forwarded by the Author, post paid, to any address, secure from observation, for as. 6d., in postage stamps, illustrated with no morons Anatomical Coloured Engravings. MANHOOD: the CAUSES of its PREMA TURE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PERFECT RESTORATION. A Medical Essay on those Diseases of the Generative Organs, emanating from Solitary and Sedentary Habits, indiscriminate Ex cesses, the Effects of Climate and Infection, &c., addressed to the sufferer in Youth, Manhood, and Old Age ; with Practical Remarks on 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 fall period of life allotted to Man. The whole illustrated with numerous Anatomical Engravings on Steel, in colour, explain ing the various Junctions, secretions, and structures of the repro ductive Organs in hcaith and disease ; with Instructions for private correspondence, cases, &c. By J. L. CURTIS, Surgeon, 7 , Frith-street, Soho-square, London. Total delivered Exported 3,700,000 Sent coastwise 6,900,000 ." Manhood' A Medical Work.—To the gay and thoughtless we trust this little work will serve as a beacon to warn them of the Unger 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 to health."—Chronicle. " Manhood.' By J. L. Curtis.—Their long experience and re putation in the treatment of these painful 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 developer the treatment of a class of painful maladies which has too long been the prey of the illiterate and t he designing."— United Service Gazette. The Parent, who beholds his beloved child pining away, and fast 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, tabes, &c., the sole and exclusive origin has been the indulgence in certain destructive habits practised by youth (Ruch more frequently than it is at all suspected. N.B. Hours of consultation from Eleven till Two, and Six to Eight , t. tho Evening. • A It It 1 A r E. m. One half the woritl are desolately single, and the other iuppoeing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, er a sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em -1 the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret on somproslug hurry; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness end social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and justice demand that health ahei Lid form au item in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Bliglated hopes er Neglect wound more sorely than poverty or mivfOrtune. Reader, if diece surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pub. In 2 vols., Is. each (by vest, in stamps, le. 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 'or 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 age. 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 Happy." 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 on the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ' • Carvalho, 147, Fleet .street • Mann, 39, Cernhill ; Nelson, 45 7, West Strand; or direct (by post or other wise) from the anther (who may be conferred with personaliy, mornings and evenings), 10, Argyll-place Regent-street; and all Booluiellersi PUBLICATIONS. ANOTHER ENLARGEMENT. OF THE WEEKLY DISPATCH. This Journal at present the largest in existence —nu ri nailed for its early intelligence and unewapromisiug advocacy of the Rights of Mankind—will be ENLARGED, On and aftcr SUNDAY, the 7th of JANUARY, 1549, to SIXTEEN PAGES, CONTAINING SIXTY-FOUR COLUMNS, OF TILE SAME SIZE AND FORM AS AT PRESENT, WITHOUT THE SECOND EDITION of MR. MACAU LAY'S HISTORY of ENGLAND will be published on Fri day, January 5, 1849. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. IIIARPE'S LONDON MAGAZINE. Edited by FRANK FAIRLEGII. The JANUARY Part, price ls., contains Two Superior Engrav ings on Steel, and the following, among other articles of general in terests:— Lewis Arundel. By the Editor. Literary Impostures : W. 11. Ireland. Princes and Priests. By Mrs. Postans. Youth of Goethe. Incidents of Civil War at Paris. Slander. By M. F. Tupper. Reviews :—Surrey. By M. F. Tupper.—Robert Montgomery's Christian Life —Pepys' Diary.—Tiic Town.—Forty Days In the Desert.— The flaunted Man. London: Arthur Hall and Co., 25, Paternoster-row. On the First of January 1849, Part 1., price One Shilling, FRANK FAIRLLAIII; or, Scenes from the Life of a Private Pupil. By the Editor of " Sharpe's London Magazine." With Two Engravings, by George Cruikshank. This, though not exactly a work of thrilling interest, or quite cal culated to harrow the reader's feelings. and plough up the inmost recesses of his soul, yet has its good points, as it is hoped all who love real honest harmless fun will acknowledge when they have read it. London : Arthur Hall and Co., 25, Paternoster-row. On the Ist of January, 1849, will be published, No. 1., price 6d., post _ . free 4d. extra, of ACALL to Prepare for a NEW and PERFECT ORGANIZATION of HUMAN SOCIETT, in order to realise the Precepts of God and Genuine Christianity—er in other words, Real Civilization, and so ensure full and profitable employment for the superabundant labour and talent of the world. W. Strange, 21, Paternoster-row, Landon ; and may be had of all Booksellers. Just published, price 55., Svo. In cloth, HE RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIC- T TUBES of the ITRETIIRA, in all their varieties and compli cations. With practical observations on the use and abuse of instru- ments in the treatment of urethral diseases, showing that the unne cessary employment of instruments is a frequent exciting cause of stricture, and that a want of practical knowledge and manual dez t2rity 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 most difficult in the whole range of surgical operations, and demands all the prudence, science, and skill of a master. The art can, only be acquired, "and that gradually, by frequent praetice."—Liston's Operative Surgery. Published by 11. Bahliere, 219, Regent-street ; and may be had of all booksellers in town or country. SHAVER PLATED DISH COVERS.—The Catalogue of Prices, with Drawings, of SILVER PLATED DISH COVERS, and other requisites for the dinner table, is pith lished, and may be had, gratis, or will be sent, pestage free, to any part of Great Britain, Ireland, or the Colonies. A. 11. SAVORY and SONS, 14, Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank. L 0 V E 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 ambition. 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 :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 fulflitneM, 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 iLstituted by Divine Law for the fulfilment of important 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 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 investigating it will find the fullest and most satisfactory information in the little work entitled SELF-PRESERVATION. Illustrated by forty coloured engravings on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the reproductive organs ; with practical observa ions en 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 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. TEE TEA TRADE, DEC. 26.—The deliveries of tea last week from the London warehouses were 464,3661 b., being less than in the preceding week. The following is the movement in the London trade to the 16th of December:— 1847. 31,818,0001 b. 1848. 36,102,0001 b. 2,750,000 7,000,000 10,600,000 9,750,000 Home consnmptlon from London 25,218,0001 b. 26,352,0001 b. The chief feature in the market during the past month has been the new season's congou, the arrival of which. per Sursda and Mary Sparks excited some little in terest, while the simultaneous arrival of the two ships occasioned the opening of the market at mo derate rates, which nevertheless have not been main tained; the first sales out of the former ship were effected inferior; those Is. 9d. for best d e scriptions, and Is. Bd. for those ex Mary Sparks have principally sold at Is. 6d. and Is. 7d. The arrival of the Chartley Castle and Isabella Watson, and the anticipation of further sup plies, will render even these rates difficult of attainment, for such as prove inferior, while choice quality will pro bably command about ls. 9d. during the season. The quality on the wh o l e h as more th an equa lled the antici pations founded on first reports of the new crop from the other side; the best chops, however, proved more or less ." tarry," whil e th e l ea f, genera lly, is inferior in make; i n other descriptions of congou but little has been done, and rates rather in favour of the buyer. Greens are generally lower —young hysons and gunpowders (from Is. 6d. to 23. va l ue ) some 2d. p er lb. ; hysons remain difficult of sale. Imperials, on the other hand, have brought better rates, the market being ill supplied with both these and Canton kinds. The limited arrivals of scented teas have been taken off at moderate prices; on the whole, the demand for these descriptions has been less active during the latter part of the month. SUICIDE IN THE MILITARY PRISON, FORT CLA RENCE.--CLIATHAM, DEC. 25.—0 n Saturday evening, about six o'clock, Sergeant James Dwane, 60th Royal Rifles, put a period to his lire by shooting himself with his rifle. He was in charge of a detachment guard, do ing duty in this prison, and he committed the act in his own room, which is in the rear of the guard-room, by placing his rifle, which was loaded with ball, under his chin. The discharge shattered his head to atoms; seve ral of his teeth were picked up in the room. The cause for committing this rash act appears to have arisen from his being in arrears of some public money due to some of the men of his depot, and which he had men tioned previously to one of his comrades, adding that he had been threatened with being reported to his com manding-officer. Mr. James Lewis, the Rochester , :co roner, held an inquest on the body, at a late hour the same night, when the jury returned a verdict, "That the deceased shot himself during a fit of ,temporary insanity." SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS FROM TILE MORNING PAPERS OF TIIIS DAY. --- - TIMES.—The perplexity whisk ivehWe felt in saluting by his proper titles the now ruler of France is not diminished by the reception which his fellow-coun trymen have just accorded him in his exalted capacity. Few seemed to know the terms in which their congratu lations should be couched. popular organ of French opinion suggested that silence was the best expedient in such an embarrassment, and that no one should venture to specify his grounds of rejoicine, lest the anticipations of his neighbour from the same felicitous event should be found to be exactly opposite. Fortunately, however, au expression was discovered, on the day of the inaugu ral ceremony, in which the sentiments of all might coin cide. It was not a Consul, or a General, or a Prince, or an Emperor, or a President, who was before them, but a Bonaparte alone. " Vivo Napoleon" was the universal cry, and it is the restoration of an Imperial family which we presume we aro now to hail. Those who recognise the theory of a cyclical course of events will have been edified with the illustrations of the doctrine which the last week has con tributed. A twelvemonth ago the true Imperialists formed a party among the French people but one step advanced, in numbers or significance, above the true Republicans. The Republicans had their day drat—the Imperialists have it now. It argues but little to scruti nize the composition of that enormous majority by which a Napoleon has been again placed at the head of the French people. It may be the result, as M. Odilon Barrot alleges, of a " fusion of parties in one common sentiment;" or it may indicate a less permanent or satis factory compromise. There it is, however—an accom plished fact. The French nation has declared its opi nion under circumstances more favourable to a deliberate expression of sentiment than have often fallen to the lot of any country. The result is significant in more points of view than one. That section of the popu lation which proclaimed itself emphatically " the people," which arrogated to . itself the • easolute_ sovereignty of France, which menaced with proscription and plunder, with fire and sword, any opposition to its most extravagant caprices, has been weighed and num bered, And has been found to comprise, in all its varieties, not half a million heads out of seven millions and a half. Even throwing into the scale of Ledru Rollin and Raspail all the doubtful, blank, and uncon stitutional votes which were found in the ballot-boxes, the total numbers polled for these champions of the so cial Republic will not reach 500,000 out of 7,449,741. One in fifteen!—a proportion exactly identical with that disclosed in our own metropolis between the enemies and the friends of public order. But fourteen short months ago a solemnity of unusual occurrence even amongst the multiform files of Paris aroused the sympathies and re collections of Frenchmen. A true and veritable Marshal of the Empire was consigned to the vaults of the Inva tides. Amongst the mourners who followed the coffin through the long ranks of veterans across the noble court of the hospital were some relics of the Grand Army. The red lancer with the Polish shako which has since become common to his class, the chasseur of the guard with his boots and pelisse, and the old grenadier with his blue coat and bearskin cap, were there presented in living reality to a wondering generation of their suc cessors. The Republic in the place of the Monarchy was transformation strange enough, it is true; but who then could have conceived that the characters and titles of the Empire would within a year be resuscitated into actual life, that a Napoleon would again take up his abode in the royal palace and receive the salutes of thou sands on the Place Vendome, that one Bonaparte would preside at the Invalides, that another would proceed as Ambassador to London, that a Pajol and a Noy would again figure on an Imperial staff, and that the bourgeoisie of Paris should fall back in respect and reverence before a trumpeter of the Imperial Guard? It was on a bitterly cold winter morning nearly half a century ago that the form of a Republic was last superseded in Paris by the promotion of a Napoleon. Out of 3,012,569 electors, 3,011,007 had acquiesced in the substitution of a Bonaparte for the miserable mimic ries of a constitution. After some coquetry and some precautions, the new chief of the people entered formally upon the dignities of his office. Preceded by a glitter ing escort, he took possession of the ancient palace of the Capets, and signalised his accession by the charac teristic solemnity of a gorgeous military review. On every side the crowd pressed round to salute him with cries and acclamations, to admire the style of his horsemanship and the nobleness of his air. His " grave and pensive beauty," says the historian, attracted the eyes of all, and upon his life and safety the destinies of - France were unanimously admitted to hinge. Almost might we ,have transferred this descrip tion of the great Napoleon to our columns of yester day which related the elevation of his nephew. There were differences no doubt. Perhaps the noisy volunteers of the banlieu might be thought an indifferent substitute for the 96th and the 30th demi-brigades, with Lennes, Murat, and Bessieres, at their head; and it would hardly be difficult to construct the aggregate of patticulars into a ttlerably faithful parody. But so analogous were the great features of the ceremony, :and ao wonderful were the consequences of this resurrection of a name, that It would be hard to say what scenes in the history of France are now beyond hope of revival. We have no desire to disparage the new Napoleon. Whatever may be the degeneracy of present politics, his debzit was more suggestive of the days of the real empire than 'that of M. Louis Blanc was of the days of the real republic. He will find at least as much work as awaited his great namesake in the interior administration of France. Credit was not worse, private fortunes were not more dilapidated, public fortune was not more completely ruined in 1800 than it is in 1848. The leading proposal of Napoleon I. was peace. We trust it may be equally so of Napoleon 11. This part of his work is done to his hands; he needs no campaign of Marengo to secure his pacification of Amiens. But if he can restore France to anything like even that prosperity which she gratuitously suffered to perish in either care lessness or wantoness of spirit, it will be no longer pos sible to question the existence of virtue in a name. One week has now elapsed since Louis Napoleon Bonaparte took possession of his official residence, held his levee, and retired to rest in the last chamber which his uncle ever occupied in Paris. We will not speculate upon the sentiments with which he may have rambled over the abode so strangely recovered, but his great predecessor was certainly at no loss to comprehend his position on the analogous occasion to which we have referred. "Eh Men, Bourienne," he rem trked, turning to the secretary at his side as soon as he gained a moment's privacy, "Eh Lien, nous voila done aux Tuileries 1-11Iaintenant it fans y rester !" 11-iONICLE.—The medical men who practise in the city of London declare that cancerous and pulmonary affections have been enormously increased, of late years, by the quantity of meat unfit for human food, which is daily aisposed of within the bills of mortality. The obvious cause of this evil is, that in Smithfield and New gate markets, where inspectors are appointed, with full power to seize and confiscate such carrion, the accom modation is so execrable that they cannot perform their duties at all; whilst, in the other meat markets of Lon don, no such necessary supervision has been established. Our ancestors appear, in sanitary matters, to have been wiser than we are. There exists, amongst the Rolls of Parliament of the year 1380, a petition from the citizens of London, praying that, for the sake of the public health, meat should not be slaugh tered nearer than " Knyghts-brigg," under penalty, not only of forfeiting such animals as might be killed in the " butcherie," but of a year's imprison ment. The prayer of this petition was granted, and its penalties were enforced during several reigns. In 1848, however, we are not so squeamish. In the course of a year, 220,000 head of cattle, and 1,500,000 sheep, are violently forced into an area of five acres, in the very heart of London, through its narrowest and most crowded thoroughfares; and are there sold, and there slaughtered, in the dark and undrained cellars, stables, and out houses adjoining. The inhabitants and shopkeepers, on the line of march taken by these herds and flocks, are weekly frighted from their propriety by the transit of 4,000 oxen and 30,000 sheep, that are hurried along by reckless drovers, and maddened by savage dogs. Scarcely a market-day passes without some grave accident to man, beast, and property. A letter from " An Inhabitant of West Smithfield," which will be found elsewhere in our colunms, depicts, with the graphic force of truth, the grievork inconve niences and outrages to which those who reside in the neighbourhood of this intolerable nuisance are constantly subjected. The environs of Smithfield are poisoned by blood and garbage; the quality of the meat that we daily eat is deteriorated by the ill-usage which animals un dergo whilst alive, and by the faulty accommodation for cleansing and dressing it when dead. The graziers, who send their stock to London, are fleeced, in consequence of the monopoly which the Smithfield salesmen enjoy; and the poor of the metropolis are sickened by the pesti lential trash which the crowded and undisciplined state of the meat markets enables the lower classes of sales men to foist upon them with impunity. The cruelties, too, practised habitually on the wretched animals, defy exaggeration. It will scarcely be credited that the foreign cattle and sheep, which are sold in Smith • field, receive, during their transit from the port of their embarkation to Blackwall—a period which varies from two to six days—not one drop of water, nor one atom of food. The deterioration of meat, from bruises and over-driving, is calculated, by butchers themselves, to amount, in Smithfield market alone, to above 100,0001. a-year. The evidence before the various committees abounds in disgusting details of eyes deliberately ' knocked out, horns broken off, tongues torn, women and children tossed, drovers killed and mutilated, and shop fronts forcibly dashed in. And yet these are but the minor evils of Srnithficld•market. That on which we now wish most especially to dwell, is the facility which the crowded and disorganized condition of this market affords for the unlawful sale of diseased meat ; and, unluckily, meat of that description, being the leanest, is precisely the sort selected, at the low butchers' shops, by the poor, as being the most economical. From the Ist day of January, 1848, to the 7th of the following August, the Inspector of Smithfield market confiscated, out of 120,000 cattle and 800,000 sheep, not one diseased beast, and but five diseased s heep. We do not mean to censure that officer for not doing his duty. We say that he could not do it. It was notorious, at the time, that, on every market-day, no less than from 50 to 100 head of cattle, and several hundred sheep, 0 1000, Pigs, &c., 4 1 Prabid DECEMBER 27, 1848 . dition, were disposed or. One salesman alone sold weekly, for a considerable period, upwards of 100 sheep, consigned to him from abroad, which were afflicted with thq small-pox. The sick animals are divided into three classes—" Choppers, Rough-uns, and Wet-uns." The best are driven into the low slaughter-houses in Cow- Cross-street and Sharp's-alley—are there cleaned, cur ried, and furbished up—and are then disposed of alive to the inferior class of butchers, residing in poor and densely populated neighbourhoods. Those in a more advanced state :of disease are slaughtered and sold on the spot, to the compilers of German suasages, polonies, saveloys, and black puddings, and to the vendors of a-la-mode beef, meat pies, and cheap soups. It may be interesting to epicures to learn that the red tint, observable in London German sausages, is derived from a judicious admixture of horse-tic:Ai— for glandered horses, cows which die in calving, and still-born calves, are all considered as fair grist to the sausage mills, which are to be heard in full drive, in sus picious proximity to the knackers' yards. The men em ployed in this foul work often die, from accidentally ino culating themselves with the virus contained in the mor bid meat which they prepare for public food. Tyler's market is especially infamous for the measly quality of its pork, which is never outraged by the censorious eye of an inspector. These evils exist in the very heart of London. Nobody denies them. They come home to every man's door—nay, to every man's dining table. All that we have here stated, and more, and worse, is to be witnessed twice a week in the City. It is to be found in the reports of the Committees of 1828 and 1847, both of which have in vain condemned Smithfield as_anuisanoe which ought to be at once abolished; and we may also refer those interested in the matter to an able pam phlet on the subject, lately published by Mr. Ridg way, of Piccadilly, written in an excellent spirit, by no less a personage than Mr. John BalL We trust that the enemies of over-legislation, who maintain that matters like these ought to be left to find their own level, will not be too hard upon us. if we implore the powers that be, to be as wise, in 1848, as our ancestors were in 1380; to exile; at once and for • ever, every cattle-market, slaughter-house, and knacker's-yard, far away from the heart of London; to place them under the strictest super vison ; and, further, to take such steps as they in their wisdom shall deem advisable, for removing the uncom fortable imputations, which the little work, to which we have alluded, has been the means of casting—we fear with much justice—upon the sanitary qualities of the German sausages, polonies, saveloys, black puddings, meat pies, and a-la-mode beef of the British metropolis. tintil the Legislature interferes, it will be impossible for any thoughtful man, who has read Mr. John Bull's work, to partake, in future, of those cockney dainties with any feelings save those of nausea and distrust. [PRICE SD. when the premises were locked up at a late hour on Sa turday night. BURNING OF FLAX MILLS.--Morgan Flax Mills, si tuated on the Caledon-road, a mile from Armagh, were burned to the ground on Friday night. INCREASE OF CHOLERA. IN BELFAST.—This fatal scourge is increasing in Belfast. On Saturday three new cases occurred, and on Sunday ono, of which two terminated fatally. Two dispensary stations are open night and day, and a doctor and apothecary constantly in attendance. The board of health are adopting the most energetic measures to meet tie calamity. The following is the official return for the week ending on Sunday night, the 24th :—Remaining at date of last re port, 4; since attacked, 15; died, 13; recovered, none; remaining under treatment, 6. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. January... February. March -~b i C O v 7 1 11 9 21 1 14;1516 1 21(22 23 2. 28;29 30 3 4! 51 6 1112 13 1 i lB'l9'2o 2 41 5 6 11,12 13 1. 15;19'26 2 25 26 27 April 1 2 3 1' 9 lf i 1516 17 I 2z 23 24 •2 29 30 May . ' 2 PLYMOUTH, DEC. 25.—Her Majesty's steam. sloop Driver, from Portsmouth, came in yesterday, at 1 p.m., and left again in the evening fir a Channel cruise. The ten-chip Joseph Bushby, of Liverpool, 600 tons register, Captain Bushby, five months from Csnton, bound to London, put into the Sound on Sunday after noon. She has been up Channel as far as the Bill of Portland, and on Saturday morning put back, having shipped therefrom a Weymouth pilot and several fresh hands, the scurvy having attacked the ship's crew, six of whom were landed here this afternoon. Arrived yesterday, the brig Warman, Captain Corne lius, from Havannah, with sugar, bound to Plymouth for orders, maintopmast-fished, sails, spars, and rigging damaged, gone up Catwater to repair; the Albion, Cap tain Ball, from Hamburg!), for Bristol ; and the Hano verian schooner Pegasus, Captain Murfeldt, from Smyrna, for Amsterdam. June 31 41 5 [lll2 1311.1 S 19 20 21 15 26 27 28 'll2ll ; 1 9 2 , ;26 2! On Saturday night it blew a strong gale from S.E. to S.S.E., with cold weather, and so continued until Sunday afternoon, when the wind veered more to the southward, blowing strong, with rain all Sunday night. Christmas morning opened with a stiff breeze from S.S.W., the wind going more westerly, and the weather becoming warmer as the day advanced. WooLwrcu, DEC. 26.—The Teazer steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander Selweyn, passed through the Downs on Saturday during a heavy storm at sea, and proved an excellent sea•boat, making a speed of eight and a half to nine knots in severe weather, when no less than eight vessels were driven on the sands, one of which was entirely left on the Goodwin, the crew having been fortunately enabled at the last moment to save their lives in the boat when none of the Deal boatmen could approach to render any assistance. One vessel went ashore on the Girdler sands, another on the Pansand, and five on the Maplan sand. The Arrogant steam-frigate, 46 guns, was taken out of the basin to-day, and will be ready shortly for trial down the river. Commodore Henry Edon assumed the duties of Super intendent of Woolwich Dockyard to-day ; and his Com modore's broad pendant was hoisted on board the Fiagard flag-ship at 9 o'clock A.M. The Niger steam-vessel had her steam - up . on Saturday, and will be tried down the river, with the Basilisk steam vessel on the 4th of January. THE BURNING OF THE OCEAN MONARCH. It will be remembered that , when the Ocean Monarch was destroyed by fire in August last, off the coast of Wales, a sailor named Frederick Jerome, belonging to the New To& packet ship New World, obtained great credit for the extraordinary exer tions he was represented to have made for the rescue of the passengers, and that wry liberal rewards were bestowed upon him by individuals, as well as by public bodies. Captain Knight, of the New World, has made a deposition be fore Mr. H. C. Chapman, receiver of Admiralty Droits at Liverpool, from which it would appear that the conduct of Jerome on the occasion in question was not so creditable to him as the public had been led to suppose. Captain Knight, after detailing the endeavours made by his crew to render assistance to the sufferers on the burning wreck, states, that at six o'clock P.M. the tide and wind slackened, and the Ocean Monarch, which it had before been dangerous to approach, from the plunging of the ship, began to ride more easily. lie then says, that the New 'World's life boat now dashed under the bowsprit • the boatswain ordered the men to catch hold of any of the ropes which hung to the water. That they (lid so, and one of them (Frederick Jerome), having hold of the topmast stay, was ordered to shin up and lower the people down. He did so, and when finished, came down as he went up (dropping into the Ocean Monarch's boat, which had come to assist), and all were safely put on board the steamer. That the moment his (Captain Knight's) boitts were hoisted, while the ship was yet in stays, and before he had hauled Ilia head yards, Jerome walked up to him saying, I'm a genTna now, sir. I've got plenty of money now. I don't want to work any more. I'll go in the cabin now.' That he instantly had him put out of the way, until the ship was round and sail made, and then had the officers and men who had been in the boats mustered aft, and taking them one at a time into his state room gave each a thorough and separate examination. That all the statements (except two) perfectly coincided with each other, and with what he himself saw. That while all of them, in every respect, behaved most gallantly, it was not even suspected, by either officers or men, that any one of them had distinguished himself above his fel lows. That it appeared that Jerome went on to the bowsprit simply because he was ordered to do so. That while there the only danger feared was the falling of the bowsprit, in which case those upon it would have been much safer than those under it in the boats. That it appeared Jerome who had de scended from the bowsprit into the Ocean Monarch's boat went on board the Affonso, where he spent some half hour or more, and told his own story in his own way, while the feelings of all the distinguished guests who heard him were in the highest state of excitement; he was believed, honoured, rewarded, and his extravagant tale published to the world as a fact, though perfectly untrue, and in itself per fectly impossible. That the New World's boats saved between 60 and 70 souls, and that their great success was entirely owing to the judgment of the officers in charge and the perfect obedience of the men. That though frequently offered liquor, not one of them tasted anything but water, or for a moment left the boats (except Jerome) during the seven hours they were absent ; and that it appeared that Jerome lowered himself into the Ocean Monarch's boat by the merest accident, without any particular motive, but that while on board the Affonso, finding how he was received, he took advantage of his good luck. We may add that the copy of a resolution agreed to by the Committee of the Liverpool Ship wreck and Humane Society, expressing in warm terms their sense of the efforts made by Captain Knight, his officers, and seamen, to rescue the un fortunate sufferers from the Ocean Monarch, was transmitted to that gentleman on his recent ar rival in Liverpool, and was suitably acknow ledged by him. The committee, desirous of marking the high estimation in which they held the able and judicious conduct of Captain Knight, tendered to him the gold medal of the society— the highest honorary testimonial they could award; but this compliment Captain Knight respectfully but firmly declined, as he had previously done in America, when offered a similar testimonial by the Massa chusetts Humane Society, on the ground of con scientious objections to the reception of any testi monial involving the outlay of funds of a charitable institution. The committee, however, voted their silver medal to Mr. W. E. Baahlam, late third officer of the New World ; and presented 51. to Thomas Forbes, the boatswain ; and V. to each of the seven seamen by whom the boats were manned. ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIBLDS BATHS AND LATIN DRIEL—PRIVATI INSPECTION.—Yesterday the Rev. Sir Henry DukinfieM, the late vicar of St. Martia-in-the Fields, the overseers, guardians, and vestrymen of that parish, walked in procession from the vestry room, to in spect the new baths and laundries erected in Orange street, Leicester-square, on a plan of which the rev. ex vicar was the promoter, preparatory to their being thrown open for public use on the lat of January. The arrange ments, though not on an extensive scale, gave great sa tisfaction, and if the expectations of th e commissioners be realised, the present will be the commencement of an establishment of much grtater magnitude. There are 68 baths, which are thus divided:-10 first class male baths, 39 second-class ditto; sfirst, and 14 second-class female baths, the charge for the 'use of which, giving the bather the option of either hot or cold water, will be first-class, 2d., second, ld. After the baths and laundries had been inspected, Sir Henry Dukinfield delivered an address to those who accompanied him, in the large ironing-room, complimenting the parishioners ou the spirit they had evinced in carrying into effect the project he had sub mitted to them, by which, h e sa id, t h ey h a d se t a worthy example to other parochial bodies. He dwelt upon Vie benefit which, both morally and physically, would accrue to those for whose use and advantage public baths and laundries were established, and he hoped that similar provision might soon be ;made in every populous district throughout the country. The procession afterwards re turned to the vestry-room, where a luncheon was par taken of. MONET MARIET.—The premium on gold at Paria is 10 per mille, which, at the English Mint price of 3l 17s. lOid. per ounce for standard gold, gives an ex change of 25.40; and the exchange at Paris on London at short being 25.35, it follows that gold is 0.20 per cent. dearer in Paris than in London. By advices from Hamburgh the price of gold is 437 per mark, which, at the English Mint price of 34 17s. 10id. per ounce for standard gold, gives an exchange of 13.11; and the exchange at Hamburgh on London at short being 13.111, it follows that gold is 0.06 per cent. dearer in London Atin*Vgb, .7 1P; ..= 1.::.r,: 73 =--, w 3 0 1 4 1 414 July ....... 8 7 18 19120 I 13 2292) '4 25 26 27 7 1 8 2 , ig 'August 4 15 16 17 ; 1 2 2 23 211 252 E 1271-eBl W . is' C' 5." .E;. 1 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 7 ! 13 14 1 1 20 21 1 27 9 81 3 41 10 11 1 17 18 ,24 25;: 1 2 3 September 2 7 8 9 I 0 9 [4 15 16 17 16' !I 2 2 24 ?8 2 3 3 , 4 October ...30 2 1 1 Il2' 14 21 28 6 13 1 20 127 12:13 19;20 1 2 3 9110 15 16,17 22 23124 29 30131 1 2 3 4 5 Novembo 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 13 .4 15 Itl 17 18 11 2( 21;22 2324 25 a 27 28 ; 29 3,131 11 18 1 2 December 61 78 9 9 3 14 15 11 16 !O 21 22 23 0 '7 28 ; 29 3t 3 11 21 3 7 8 910 4 15'16.17 1 22'23 24 8 2930 1 5 .6i,7 1 ,1 2 1 g 28129 5 ; 6 12 : 13 ;1920 126;27 5 6 12 1311 19 20 2 26 27 1 2 3 4 1 110 11 1 17 18 1 24 25 1 26 31 .2 1314 .9 20'21 27 1 28 1 LABUAN AND BORNEO. (From the Singapore Free Press of Nov ci.) • Her Majesty's ship Meander, Captain the Hon. H. Keppel, arrived here on the Ist instant, having left Lsbuan on the 15th ult. The Meander, which, it will be recollected, left this on the 29th of August, having on board his Excellency Sir James Brook, arrived at the Moratabas River and anchored at seven P.M. on Saturday, the 2d of September. Sir James Brook left the ship and proceeded to Sarawak at one ?.M. on the 4th, the frigate manning the yards and saluting him with twenty-one guns. On the 21st his Excellency's flag was hoisted at Sarawak, and as it rose above the neighbouring trees it was saluted from the fort and the houses of the principal Datus. The business of the day commenced by the presentation to Sir James of a splendid sword , by the European inhabitants of Sarawak, Mr. 'lent'j as their spokesman, add ress i ng hi m nearly as followsgl "Sir, in presenting to your Excellency this sword, a testimony of the high esteem which we the Euro pean inhabitants of Sarawak entertain for your public and private virtues, permit me, in the name of those around, to congratulate you on your triumphant return to your own people, whom you, and you alone, have raised from the miseries of anarchy and civil war to their present happy position—a return ren dered doubly brilliant by the honours it has pleased our Gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria to bestow upon you for your distinguished services, which have also been acknowledged by the whole nation. These evidences of your countrymen's approbation cannot but be highly grateful to your Excellency, but rest assured, however warm your reception may have been in England, it cannot exceed that which we feel in Sarawak, and which we desire to commemorate by the presentation of this sword as a mark of our high esteem and heartfelt admiration." Sir James replied in a neat speech, assuring the European inhabitants of Sarawak that his feelings towards Sarawak were the same as they always bad been, and that when he should cease to be amongst them the sword then presented to him should be handed down to his successor. The scene in the audience chamber was most picturesque. At the head of the room was seated Sir James Brooke, on his left hand the Hon. 11. Keppel, on his right Cap tain Brooke and the European inhabitants, and im mediately behind him Dr. Treacher and Lieutenant Allen, Mr. Baker, and other officers of the Meander, whilst on the floor, in front, sat the principal native chiefs, Datus and Pangerans. The three principal Datus were each presented with a valuable sword by Sir James, who addressed them in Malay, assuring them that every assistance would be given by him and their old friend the Honourable Captain Keppel, for their safety, whilst the most active measure would be taken for the punishment of the pirates, and those found in any way either directly or indirectly, assisting. It may be here stated, in explanation, that the Sakarran pirates are again becoming troublesome, and will soon re quire active measures to be taken for their suppres sion. After the presentation to the Datus the crowd of natives dispersed, and Pangeran Mohamed was gratified with a trip in the " steam gun boat," in which he was accompanied with most of the native chiefs. The next day at neon, at the request of the inhabitants, Captain Keppel embarked his splendid brass band on board the Ranee, and the inhabitants were entertained, as this graceful little steamer glided along the bright waters of the Sarawak, with some of the most popular airs, amongst which was the " Sa rawak Polka," lately introduced from England, which, however, failed to produce amongst the swarthy assembly that devotion to the shrine of Terp sichore which it did on its first introduction in the ball rooms of Old England. On the Sunday following his Excellency embarked at Sarawak for Labuan, arriving at the Meander at six, when the noble frigate was in a few seconds got under weigh, and after a succession of light winds arrived at Labuan on Friday, the 29th of September. His Excellency landed on the 2d of October under a salute of seventeen guns from the M ean d er an d Royalist, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor, Captain Hoskins, Mr. Lowe, and Mr. Scott, and having gone through the re quisite , formali ties at once proceeded to business. e do not doubt but that under the skilful management of Sir James Brooke and his talented staff of officers, Labuan will, ere many years, attain that importance as a British possession which its situation, combined with its valuable coal mines, is fitted to give, and we doubt not that ere many months it will be made a station for the steamers to coal at ; indeed it is already reported that the Spanish steamers intend to call there monthly for the purpose of coaling on their way to Singapore, and those of the Peninsular and Oriental Company will probably eventually adopt the same plan. Although there have been a few deaths, Labuan cannot be con sidered as unhealthy, and the climate is described as being pleasant, the nearly constant rains at night cool ing the atmosphere. The town from the sea presents a regular appearance, the better class of houses hav ing jetties running out into the bay, at the ends of which, overhanging the sea, are neat and well arranged bathing houses. The coal seams are situated about seven miles from Victoria Bay ; the methods used for working the mines are of the most primitive order, and it is to be hoped will soon be superseded by some plan which will facilitate the operation of coaling, and materially diminish the cost of labour. This we learn from one well capable of judging would be easy of accomplishment, and Sir James Brooke will no doubt soon direct his attention to the subject. The weather on the coast of Borneo, as usual at the change of the monsoons, has been very unsettled. Amongst the casualties has to be included her Ma jesty's ship Royalist, as we briefly noticed in our paper of last week. The Royalist sailed from Labuan for Singapore on the 4th of October. On the next day she experienced very h eavy squa l ls, and on the second night was totally dismasted o ff T an j ong Baram, the hull being left uninjured. She proceeded under jurymasts back to Labuan, and in the evening of Friday sighted her Majesty's ship Meander off the entrance of the river Bruni. The escape of the whole of the officers and men of the Royalist seems most miraculous, for although mast after mast fell succes sively across the deck, only one seaman was injured, and he is progressing favourably . Lieutenant Gor don, her abl e commander, had a very narrow escape, having been knocked down by the rigging and falling masts, under which he was buried for some minutes The Royalist lost all her boats. She will be towed to this by the Honourable Company's steamer Auck land, which left for Labuan this morning. The Meander also experienced heavy squalls. The launch and steam tender which accompanied her had a very narrow escape—the launch, having filled, went under, and was saved eventually with loss of guns, &c. the men, fortunately, were also s a ve d b y the frigate 's boats. The steam tender an c h ore d, b ut the weather moderating, got under weigh, and was overtaken by a heavy squall and dismasted, and al. though great fears were entertained for her safety, she arrived safe at Labuan, a few hours after the Meander anchored there. She will remain there, in company with the Jolly Bachelor, in attendance on Sir J. Brooke. OREGON AND CALIFORNIA. , —We learn that a Com mission has been appointed by Government, consisting of three officers from the navy and three from the army, to proceed immediately to the Pacific for the purpose of founding dockyards in our ports i n Oregon and Califor nia. Other duties of a kindred nature will also devolve upon the Ccnsmissioners. Their instructions will be clear and explicit, so as to prevent rivalry and ensure the most complete harmony and efficiency between the re presentatives of the two services in the important busi ness entrusted to them. The expedition will probably journey overland.—,Boston Post. CARRIAGE ACCIDENT. — On Friday night a man named Clifford, aged 2 9 , was passing along Charing cross, and in crossing the road directly opposit e Nor thumberland House, a carriage, driven at a slow pace, belonging to Mr. Cripps, of Bond-street, came up, and the unfortunate man was knocked down by the pole and run over. 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It is with the deepest regret we have to record one of the most dreadful accidents that has taken place in this town for some years past. Friday night, about half-past five o'clock, the Norwich Union coach, on its route to the Eastern Union station, was overturned in Nortbgate street, and, melancholy to relate, a lady was killed on the spot, some of the other passengers being more or less injured. The coach was driven by Roper, whc bears the character of a very steady driver, and two ver sions are given as to the cause of the accident; one, that the pole broke on the Woodbridge-road hill; the other, that it snapped in turning the corner of Coleman-street, opposite the New Assembly-room. Be this as it may, this fact, however, is certain—that upon Woodbridge hill the two horses, obtaining the mastery, proceeded at a tremendous rate down the road, and that, in turn ing the sharp corner of Coleman-street, the coach fell over with a tremendous crash, scattering the pas sengers and luggage upon the pavement of the White Horse Hotel. Several persons attracted by the shrieks of the passengers ran to render assistance. A. lady discovered under the luggage was taken up insen sible and conveyed into the commercial-room. Mr. Bullen, surgeon, was immediately in attendance, but the lady breathed her last in the course of a few minutes in consequence of the bodily injuries she had received, it being supposed that her ribs and spine were extensively fractured. Her same had not, last night, been satisfac torily ascertained. These facts, however, transpired— that she was taken up ' t hy Roper at Fressingfield, and that a lady's bandbox, with an umbrella, upon which was written, upon light brown paper, " Mrs. Parker, passenger to London," but neither of which had been claimed, were lying at the coach-office for the owner, who had been one of the passengers. Her age was supposed to be between fifty and sixty. The body was permitted to remain in the commercial-room, await ing the coroner's inquest. The next passenger injured is a young man supposed to reside at Colchester, but his name we were unable to ascertain, as he had no luggage, and at the period of our inquiries was unable to answer any questions. When conveyed to the White Horse, he was bleeding extensirdy, and under the direc tion of Mr. Bullen was put to bed. Besides being much bruised about the body it is feared that he has sustained a severe concussion of the brain. The coachman and another pessenger were also braised, the former espe cially being so much cut about the head and face that be was obliged to proceed home and go to bed. Two other passengers were slightly injured, but were able to proceed by the train to London. The lamentable oc currence excited great sympathy on the part of the public, and under the able directions of Mr. Bullen every thing possib!e %%as done to minister to the necessities of the sufferers. Since writing the above, we hare been supplied with the name of the lady, discovered among some papers in her possession; her address is, " Mrs. A. Parker, Mr. Rent's, Mendham, near Harleston, Norfolk." Information of the catastrophe has been forwarded to her friends. The name of the young man we have referred to, is Barker, of Wickham Market; he was on the road to pay a visit to some friends at Colchester. On Satur day morning an inquest was held on the body, before S. B. Jackaman, Esq., Coroner, of the Great W bite Horse Hotel, when the jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death." IRELAND. CASE OF MR. DUFFY. DUBLIN, TUESDAY MORNING.—The judicial interdict having been removed, the Freeman's Journal of this morning publishes the proceedings in the case of Mr. Duffy, up to the adjournment of the Commission Court, on Saturday. The Freeman thus refers to the case:— " The jury question—the formation of the panel—the exclusion of Catholics—have not yet been discussed, and the Crown hopes to avoid their discussion by the de murrer now being argued by counsel being ruled against the prisoner, and the opening thereby to the Attorney- General an opportunity of praying judgment on the in dictment—the transportation of the prisoner —without a trial or ♦erdict by any jury! In this, however, he will be disappointed. He says he will call for judgment; but he must do it now in open court." SLIGO CORPORATION—LORD CLARENDON. On Friday a special meeting of this corporation was held for the purpose of adopting a congratulatory ad dress to Lord Clarendon for his exertions in suppressing the late Irish insurrection. The MAvon said—l have called this meeting in order that the corporation of Sligo should have an oppor tunity of expressing their obligation to his Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland for the manner in which he has governed this country during his viceroyalty, and for his active exertions in suppressing the late rebellion. I am now ready to hear any gentleman who wishes to speak upon the subject. Mr. MONDS (Mayor Elect) moved a resolution re turning thanks to the Irish Government for the manner in which its powers were exercised during a period of agitation, turbulence, and rebellion, and congratulating his Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant on the complete success which had attended his efforts to suppress insur rection in Ireland. Alderman CORDIIICES seconded the resolution. Alderman GALLAGHER—Mr. Mayor, I will not yield to Mr. Monde or Alderman Cordukes in loyalty. I have as great a love for the Sovereign of these realms, and as ardent a desire that the public peace should be pre served as they—or any other man—can possibly have. But I think that an address could be adopted, less liable to create dissatisfaction than the resolution just proposed; an address which will not displease any party, and at the same time, express our sense of obligation which we owe his Excellency for his firmness and impartiality. Alderman Gallagher then read an address in which all allusion to the late insurrection was omitted, and which expressed in the strongest terms, the approval of his Ex cellency's general policy in Ireland. Dr. TUCKER begged leave to second the address. Mr. MONDS—I think the amendment perfectly unob jectionable. The MAIOR then put the amendment, which was car ried, and the meeting adjourned. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BELFAST.-011 Saturday morn ing, the most destructive fire that has occurred in Belfast for many years, broke out on the premises of Messrs. Ferrer and Co., silk mercers, Donegal-place. The con stable on the beat observed a dense volume of smoke issuing from the doors and windows, a short time before two o'clock, and immediately gave the alarm. Before the engines were on the ground, the flames had burst forth, and were raging furiously. They speedily com municated to the adjoining buildings occupied by Messrs. M'Ghee and Co. the Castle Emporium; Mr. Mullen, bookseller; Mr:Magill, bookseller; Messrs. Clarke and Allen, hatters; and Mr. Magill, woollendraper. All those buildings, which formed a portion of one of the finest ranges in Belfast, were quickly an entire mass of fl a me. Tho destruction of property is very large, cal culated at from 10,0004 to 12,0001. The whole of Messrs. Ferrar's and Co.'s stock was consumed, and scarcely ten pounds worth was saved from any one of the other premises. We are happy tolearn that Messrs.M'Gee and Co. are insured; also Mr. Gunning the owner of the houses; and Mr. Mullen, to the extent of 1,0001. This sum will not, however, cover his loss, independent of 4721. in notes, which were in a box in the shop, and which were consumed. Great delay took place before a supply of water could be procured—fully an hour, it is stated; and even then the supply was very deficient. The heat was so intense that it was impossible to ap proach within 30 or 40 yards of the bu rn i ng pile ; and the shutters on the opposite side of the street, one of the broadest in Europe, were blistered fur 100 yards up and down. Several persons received severe bruises, but none appears to ,be seriously hurt. flow the fire originated ;e unknown, rye everything appeared Pile this for sale. the or. od 4d od od Peril jib; Lib; and err, I ta Odi ms, rial t to, )10, 4s; .m-