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Individuals professing peculiar attachment to the cause Of Religions Liberty have thrown their weight into the scale of a Candidate who avows his intention . of 'refusing to Roman Catholics benefits which he is ready to bestow on Protestants. Men who exult in having carried Reform and Free Trade,—sooner than support a Candidate who desired to develope both these, have =dewed with a party by whom both were resisted till resistance became impossible. The conmepursned has not bsen more inconsistent than the pleas !'e it have been untenable. Bigotry against Roman Catholics has been attributed to me. The Same persons consider it venial in Mr. Denison to legislate against Boman Catholic rights, and unpardonable in Sir Culling Eardley to controvert Roman Catholic tenets ! It is an offence against charity to debate the great and glorious problems of the sixteenth century lit the temper - and spirit of the nineteenth ; but it is compa ratively innocent to conduct the legislation of the nineteenth cen tury after tie narrow and exclusive fashion of the sixteenth 1 Such persons have yet to learn the real value not only of religious liberty, but of religion itself. The man who really loves freedom could never bring himself to vote against it, or even to he neutral, when it Ils at Stake. The man who really prizes religion could never punish Smother man for zeal, however apparently excessive, in the cause of truth. It has been objected to me that lam not a Yorkshireman. A re infection which no gentleman would adopt in the selection of a con fidential or legal agent, has been urged as paramount in electing a aspresentative. . It has been insisted that I am opposed to the connexion of Church Ind State. Why 1 so is every Dissenter. To avow such a test is Simply to ostracise Dissenters—a course consistent in Tories, but in explicable in Whigs. I have repeatedly stated my belief that public opinion is not ripe for the separation,—an event which can never be consummated se long as the Establishment retains its hold on the affections of the people. Through such excuses, the real fact is transparent. The Whigs alluded to are afraid of the spirit of liberty which they have evoked, lind have made np their minds to prefer finality to progress. Let us hope that there are those in their ranks who love the popular cause too well not to rejoin it. It is not too late. Twelve thousand Yorkshiremen will hail them as leaders if they return. Let them only once and for ever abandon the miserable trickery of trying to govern Ireland by subsidising the priests. Not twelve, but twenty-. ex thousand Yorkshire electors are agreed upon this ; and that pha lanx represents a corresponding feeling in all the constituencies of this country. Let the Whigs trust the people 1 Let them do justice to their intelligence—to their grievances—to their claims lAn Eng lish gentleman who confides in his countryman need never he afraid of Yining supplanted by demagogues. The people will defer to him 11l matters of detail if they only see that he loves them and treats Them with respect. But of this the landed gentry lie Yorkshire may rest assured—if the popular party do not find leaders in their own county, they will 4pek them elsewhere. Electors ! yen will pardon me for dwelling so long on these par ticulars. The circumstances of the election have been so peculiar, and the times in which we live are so critical, that I could not con tent myself with a common-place Address of Thanks. I hope that yaw proceedings have contributed to the formation, previously corny itnenced, of a great National Liberal Party, and that even amongst the men who now hold the reins of Government, there will be some Who will regard the West hiding contest as replete both with in- Exaction and waning. As regards myself, I retire from the arena of public conflict, grate to Him who has enabled me to dispense some Seeds of Truth, and Who now permits me to return to a peaceful home which I reluc tantly quitted at the call of duty. I carry with me the delightful conviction that I have formed friendships which will fellow me into private life, and that I possess the sympathy and regard of many who were compelled, on this occa- SiOn, to refuse me their votes. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient and obliged Servant, • C. E. EARDLEY. MO CONTRACTORS for PUBLIC WORKS . NORFOLK, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, and HUNTINGDON SHIRE. The COMMISSIONERS for the DRAINAGE of the MIDDLE LEVEL of the FENS will MEET early in 31.a.aca, 1849, to receive TENDERS for the Deepening, Widening, or otherwise Improving about 100 Miles in length of the Rivers and Drains within the, Middle Level, extending from Unwell, in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, to and beyond Whittlesey Mere, in Huntingdonshire, together with the Setting back and repuddling of Banks, the removal or underpinning of Bridges, and the erection of new Bridge, Sluices, Pen Shams, Tunnels, Culverts, and other Works authorised by the " Middle Level Drainage Amendment Act 1848," and Acts therein recited. The plans and specifications may be seen en application to Messrs. Walker and Burgess, Civil Engineers, 23. Great George street, Westminster, on and after the 10th of January next. The Contract is to be for the execution of the works for a gross sum, which, together /yak the time within which the Contractor will undertake to complete the works, must be stated in the Tender. The Commissioners are most anxious to have them completed with all possible dispatch. • Tenders, under seal and indorsed " Middle Level Tender," to be addressed and delivered to George Game Day, solicitor, St. Ives, Ilautingdonshire, on or before the let of March, 1849. Ample Security wdl be required. The Commissioners do net - hind themselves to accept the Lowest Tender. GEORGE GAME DAY, Clerk to the said Commissioners, Sl. Ives, 26th Dee., 1846 CHRISTMAS lIOLIDAYS. THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electrio ',tight, by Dr. Bachhoffner on Tuesday, Thursday, ard Saturday Evenings.—Po pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr. Ryan, daily, and en the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views In Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve nings.—Microscope at One o'cl•ck. daily.—New Chromatrope.— Diver and Diving-bell.—Working Models explained.—Musio di rected by Dr. Wallis. Opel daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten. Admission ls.--Schools ,lialf-price.—The New Catalogue, ls. THE ROYAL LOCHNAGAR WHISKEY, as supplied to her Majesty, Prince Albert, and the Nobility, having had immense sale since its patronage by the Queen and the Prince Consort, has now been tested by the first judges, and pro nounced to be the finest and purest Spirit ever introduced into Eng land. Testimonials to this effect are received daily by the sole Con signees, WHITING and ROBERTS, CHURCH-STREET, MILL BANK, WESTMINSTER. This Whiskey is now to be obtained at all the first Spirit Merchants and Dealers in town and country, in bottles, sealed with the Royal Arms, labelled, and the corks branded ROYAL LOCHNAGAR WHISKEY. FOUGERE'S CELEBRATED OVERCOATS. • "Mr. Fougere, of 6, Conduit-street, Tailor to his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and the successful patentee of the celebrated WELLING TON SonTouv(now worn by almost every nobleman and gentleman in the kingdom, and suitable for every season of the year), has again pnvided for the comfort of the public, having just introduced ano ther new -coat for winter, called the ROYAL SIBERIAN OvEncoar,' 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 FOrGERE, 6, Conduit-street, Regent-street, and I, Bucklersbury, Cheapside, London. Country Agents Wanted. lIE BOYS and the BALLOT; 1. Or, A LESSON for the LITTLE. "I went to spend an evening, by desire, With Alexander Harrison, Esquire. When, pleasing to myself, as you'll suppose, A most amusing incident arose. Friend Harrison is one who well enjoys, A little pleasure with his little boys. And so you'll think. on reading this suggestion, Of Mr. H. upon the night in question. " My lads," said he, " I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll buy the clothes, and leave the choice to you. Let each one choose whose dress he'd like to wear, And let's have Vote by 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 as they were told, And half-a-dozen ballots were unrolled. I took the papers, and on opening one. I found it written thus:—E. M. and SON. The second paper was the very same. And Number Three bore also MOSES' name. Four, five, and six were likewise worded thus, And hence the ballet was unanimous. "Now," said the father, "what the ballot shows, is That all of you have duly valued MOSES; And every one of you, as you desire, Shall have a suit of MOSES' YOUTH'S ATTIRE. I hear, my lads, that MOSES' have on hand • - A-stock.ot dress-unequalled in. the laud. • We'll go to-morrow to the noted Mart, Where jhvenile attire is sold so smart; And having ordered what you need in that, MOSES shall furnish each A HANDSOME HAT. , My ()Wu, 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. a:B.E BOOTS AND SHOES • ' -Which Ishall pixrcluitle there - Are just the things for lads like you to wear. , I quite commend yourtchoice, and yoar Mamma, • • Seems pleased to find what ybni• selections are. • And by-the-bye, we must remember het, - By patronising MOSES' STYLISII 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 ' - I quite e mendcommend you for the choice yon carry, dem, Alexander, Tom, Ned, Bill, and Harry. And Mr. Temple I am sure won't fail, To make your choice the subject for a tale." E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to their low lists of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) sent at 7ba., lower if required. The l i st eau be had on application, or post free. Notice.—A New Department for the sale of Parasols and Chil dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Mineries. E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting coats; which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort la the it. E. M. and ti. are convinced they will be much approved 01 by the public. Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Ss. 6d. to 21s. The Deakin, or Elastic Cost, from .......... 17s. Od. to 325. LIST OF PRICES. I.7LABIr 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 Shooting Coats.... ••••••• • • • • • • • . • 0 8 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers .. •••••••• • • . • • .. • 0 4 6 Autumn and Winter Tests ........................ 0 2 0 Dress Coats •.................................1 0 0 Frock de. •••• • • • ...... .• • • ..... •••••• • • • • • ..... 1 4 0 Boys' linear and Tunis Suits ••••••••• • • • • • • • • •• • • 0 16 6 MADE TO XNASt7B,36, Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 6 0 Milled cloth Coat •••• .. • ........ ..... ••• • • 2 2 Tweed Trousers • • ..... ..... •••• • • • • 0 9 6 Tweed. Wrappers . • . •• • • New Patent Trousers, In all the approved styles • • ... . 016 6 Doeskin Trousers ••••••••• • • • • • • • • • ............ I 2 0 Beet, or Dress ••••••••• • • • . • • • • • 1 6 1 0 Best quality .. 15 0 0 8 6 Cassimere Test • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •" • Satin, Plain or Fancy ••••..•• • • • • • • 0 12 0 Hussar and Tunic Suits .. ••..•••• . • • • •• • Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for 11. 16s. N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre- Beat Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique, and the workmanship and materials are such as to command univer isei approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo derate. E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, Waders, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters. for Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Wineries, and 83, 34, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London. Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the money returned. Carta.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the publio against impostors, but have learned that the untradesreas like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the same concern, has bees 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, /cc., should call at, or send to, Miseries and Aldgate, City, London. Notice.--No business transacted at this establishment from sun qt}tday, sill sunset Saturday, when busines is resumed till twelve Ff_loo_ol N0.17,553.] LONDON, THURSDAY ovENE 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 pres int day, when Railway travelling has become almost universal, protectim 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 afflrds to all persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in Great Britain and Ireland, the opportuuityof insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of 10s. per cent., ha 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 W. assure to his family or others the sung of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his •sing his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, 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. ARGUS LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 39, THROGMORTON-STREET, BANK; And 14, PALL-MALL. THOMAS FARNCOMBE, Esq., Alderman, Chairman. WILLIAM LEAF, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Richard E. Arden, Esq. John Iliimphery, Esq., All.. M.P. William Banbury, Esq. Rupert Ingleby, Esq. Edward Bates, Esq. Thomas Kelly, Esq., Alderman. Thomas Camplin, Esq. Jeremiah Pilcher, Esq. James Clift, Esq. Letvls Pocock, Esq. AUDlTORS—Professor Hall, M.A. ; J. B. Shuttleworth, Esq. PHYSICIAN—Dr. Jeaffreson, 2 Finsbury-square. SURGEON—W. Coulson, Esq., 2, Frederick's-Place, Old Jewry. CONSULTING ACTUARY—Professor Hall, M.A.* King's College. STANDING COUNSEL—Sir John homily, M.P., Solicitor-General. SOLICITOR —William Fisher, Faq., 19, Doughty-street. " ADVANTAGES Or ASSURING WITH THIS COMPANY,. In addition to a large subscribed capital, Policy holders have the security of an Assurance Fund of more than a Quarter of, a Million, and an Income of 65,0001., annually increasing, arising from the issue et upwards of 6,000 Policies. BONUS. OR PROFIT BRANCH. Persons Assuring on the Bonus system will be annually entitled to SO per cent. of the profits en“this branch (after payment of five yearly ~Premiums) ; and the profit assigned to each Policy may be added to the sum assured, applied in redaction of the Annual pre mium NON-BONUS, OR LOW PREMIUM BRANCH. The Tables on the non-participating principle afford peculiar ad vantages to the assured, not offered by any other Ofilee—for where the object is the least possible outlay, the payment of a given sum Is secured to the Policy-holder, on the death of the Assured, at a re duced rate of Premium. • PREMIUMS TO ASSURE .E 1 WHOLE TERM. Are. One lour. iSeveit With Profits. I Without Profits - 1`&1 .. t.,, 20 £0 17 8 I £0 19 1 30 1 1 8 1 2 7 40 1 6• 1 6 9 50 1 14 1 1 19 10 60 3 2 4 3 17 • '£l 15 10 £1 11 10 255 2 e 7 3 0 7 2 14 10 4 6 8 4 0 11 6 12 9 6 0 10 One-half of the " Whole Term" Premium may remain on credit for seven years, or one-third of the Premium may remain for life as a debt upon the policy at 5 per cent., or may be paid off at any time without notice. Claims paid in one month after proofs have been approved. E. BATES, Resident Director._ NATIONAL PROVIDENT INSTITUTION, for Mutual Life Assurance, Annuities, &c. 43, Gracechurch-street, London. Enrolled under the Acts of Parliament relating to Friendly Societies. DIRECTORS. Chairman—SAMUEL HAYHURST LUCAS, Esq. Deputy-Chairman-I'IIOND 4 CASTLE, Esq. WiTHari Cash, Esq. Charles Lushington, Esq., M.P. William Miller Christy, Esq. John St. Barbe, Esq. Edward Crowley, Esq. • Samuel Smith, Esq. John Fe'thane, Esq. William Tyler, Esq. Robert M. Holborn, Esq. Samuel Wilson, Esq., Alden: Robert Ingham, Esq. man. PHYSICIANS. J. T. Conquest, M.D., F.L.S. I Thomas Hodgkin, ➢I.D TRUSTEES. I William Cash, Esq. Samuel 11. Lucas, Esq. John Feltham, Esq. Chas. Lushington, Esq., M.P. BANKERS—Messrs. Biown, Janson, and CO. SOLICITORS—Messrs. Hardwick and Davidson. CONSULTING ACTUARY—CharIes Ansell, Esq., F.R.S. SECRETARY—Joseph Marsh, Esq. REPORT or the DIRECTOR C for 1848, presented to the THIR TEFNTH ANNUAL MEETING of MEMBERS, held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate• street, Dec. 15, 1848. SAMUEL HAYHURST LUCAS, Esq., in the Chair. The Directors have much pleasure in laying before the Members, in their Thirteenth Annual Report, the following statement of the business of the Institution during the past year : In that period 1,673 proposals for assurance have been submitted to the Board ; of these, 1,423 have been accepted, and policies thereon issued, the annual premiums on which amount to 24,4751. bs. sd. ; 137 more have jeieen accepted, but the policies have not yet been completed; the remaining 113 proposals the directors have deemed • it prudent to decline. Tae annual income is increased to 126,2321. 7s. 6d., notwithstand ing the reduction on premiums, amounting to the sum of 10,716/. 3s. 6d., allowed to those members who chose this mode of appropriating the profits. The total amount of bonuses assigned in 1847, - to policies on which the original premiums continue to be paid, is 37,8341. 4s. in addition to the sums assigned in 1842. The accounts to the 20th November last have been duly audited; the balance of receipts over disbursements for the year is 72,8551. 19s. 3d., making the capital stock of the institution at that date 440,028/. 1 bs. 3d.,:which is invested in real and Government Securities. The sums paid for claims on policies of deceased members from the commencement of the institution, including the bonuses assigned thereto, amount to 111,339/. 10s. ld.; of which 16,250/. 10s. has been paid within the last twelvemonths, and the sum of 7,7491. not yet applied for, remains due on this account. he foregoing snmmary, exhibiting such successful results in the short space of thirteen years, attests both the prosperity and useful ness of the Institution, and the peculiar advantages afforded by the entirely Mutual System of Assurance en which it is founded. The Directors who retire this year, according to the provision of the Third Rule, are Thomas Castle, Esq., and Samuel Smith, Esq. There are, therefore, two vacancies to be filled, for which a ballot will be taken at one o'clock. The names and addresses of the can didates have been forwarded to the members. The following Instances illustrate the Reduc equivalent Bonuses on Policies in Class 9 Ts g ..; &Is' AOO 1,000 2,000 PUBLICATIONS. ANOTI'IEI4 ENLARGEMEIST. OF THE Ii r EEKLY DISPATCH This Journal at present the largest in existence—un- I ivalled for its early intelligence and uncompromising advocacy of the Rights of Mankind—will be ENLARGED, On and after SUNDAY, the 7th of JANUARY, 1349, to SIXTEEN PAGES, CONTAINING SIXTY-FOUR COLUMNS, OF THE SAME SIZE AND FORM AS AT PRESENT, WITHOUT 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, whoso 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, awl thus accommodate four readers at one and the same time. The columns of the DISPATCH will still continuo to be enricked by the powerful contributions of PUBLICOLA," " C lUSTIC," " 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 bo 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 printed. 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 h published every SUNDAY AFTERNOON, eentaining news direct from Paris, and ether parts of the Contineit, up to eight o'clock on Saturday Evening _ _ _ To prevent disappointment, orders should be given early is Mr. RICHARD WOOD, 139, Fleet-street, London, to whom Post office Orders may be made payable, or to. any.of the Nowayonders, In town and country. lITE EDINBURGH REVIEW, No., CLXXIX., will bo published on Wednesday next, CONTENTS : Nab Mon . The French Benedictines, 2. The Patent Journal. The Progress of Mechanical Invention. 8. Charles Vernon. 1 Transatlantic Tale. 4. Mignet aed Grimblot. Diplomacy of Louis XIV. an 1 Wil liam 111. 5. The Bishop of Exeter and Mr. Shore. The Indelibllity of holy Orders. 6. Kemble's Saxons in England. 7. The Punjaub. 8. Relief of Irish Distress. 9. Lord Nfelbourne. London : Longman and Co. Edinburgh : A. and C. Black. AIN SWOR T H'S MAGAZINE. CONTENTS FOR JANUARY, No. LXXXIV. I. Crichton. By W. Harrison Ainsworth, Esq.—ll. The Old Year and the New. By J. E. Carpenter, Esq.—lll. The Bermudas. —IV. Pretty Women. By a Pretty Woman. — V. Sunday at Bou logne. By Mrs. White.— VI. Traits in the Character of Correggio. —VII. An Anecdote of the Cholera.—Vlll. Marie. A Reminiscence of the Western Ocean. By Miss Rowan. —IX. The Young Gherrit. X. The Homesteads of Lower Brittany. By W. Hughes, Esq.—Xl. The Spanish Student ; and the Wife's Revenge. By Thomas Roscoe, Esq.—Xll. My Two Neighbours. Ey E. P. llowsell, Esq. —XIII. Poor Tom Bunt. By W. H. G. Kingston, Esq.—XlV. 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The Lay of the Cha telaine. By Henry. Laws Long, Esq.—XVIII. The Punjaub.—XlX. The Track of. the Israelites.—X.X. The Habitue's Note Book. By Charles Iltrvey.—XXl The Theatres.—XXll. Literature. Chapman and Hall, 186, Strand. UNITED SERVICE MAGAZINE, And NATAL and MILITARY J0UR21.11,,_ for JANUARY, 1849. CONTENTS: The Regeneration of the Army.—Conquests and Encroachments of the Dutch in the Indian Archipelago.—The Indian Army for Thirty Years.—Dick Webster. A Yarn about Pirates.—The Military Sys tem.—A Requiem upon Duelling. Concluded.—The Smuggler's League. From Authentic Coast Records.—Half-pay on the Pave.— The Last Campaign of Refer, the Tyrolese Patriot and Hero. By his Adjutant and Secretary.—Leaves from the Tropics.—By Major O'Connor, First West ladle Regiment.—Biographical Sketch of Ibra him Pacha.--The Naval Articles of War.—The Exaa3ainations of the Royal Military College.—Stations of the Army and Navy—Promo tions and Appointments—With all the Professional News of the Month. 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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. Rimmel, perfumer, sole proprietor of the Ladies' Own Soap, Bouquet deJenny Lind, Parisian Dye, &c., 39, Gerrard-street, Soho, London. IRISH SOCIETY of LONDON. Instituted 25th March, 1822, For Protneting the Eddeation and Religious Instruction of the Native Irish,throagh the medium of their own Language. • - • TIC& PATRON. The Right Hon. and Most Rev. his Grace the Archbishop of C ANTE RBURY. PRESIDENT. • The Right Hon. the Earl of GALLOWAY. VICE- rinsimNrs• His Grace the Duke of Manchester. Most Noble the Marquis of Cholmondeley. Right Hon. the Earl et Harrowby. 'The Right Hon. the Earl of Cork and Orrery. Right lion. the Earl of Roden. Right Hon. the Earl of Gosferd. Right Hon. the Earl of Gainsborough. Right Hon. the Earl of Effingham. Eight Hon. the Earl of Cavan. Right Hon. Viscount Liffurd. Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Cashel and Waterford. 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In the present eventful state of Ireland, the Committee of the Irish Society of London would Lail the attention 'of the public to the beneficial results of the Society's labours in that country, and would earnests Appel' for teercased • support, to carry out the objects widen it has in view ; and while they by mo mcdotng nnA4O2,-,m1.41 the efforts .a.kaoh are being made, whether by legislation er by private enterprise, to improve the temporal condition of Ireland, the Committee feel convinced, from much ex perience, that all the remedies proposed must prove unavailing, un less, at the same time, measures are taken to elevate the moral character of the Irish peasantry by means of religious instruction. The Irish Society labours in the native districts, where upwards of 3,000,000 of the population speak the Irish language. There are now 800 teachers connected with it, who Instruct the native Irish in reading the Word of God. Since the commencement 31/0,6110 individuals, chiefly adults, have thus been taught to read the Scriptures, many of whom embraced the Pretestant faith. I One hundred and eight Scripture readers are employed, who read the Irish Bibles in the cabins, or to groups of the peasantry at work in their fields, or by the road side. Seven Irish -sneaking clergymen are in connexion with the Society who read the Liturgy, and preach the Gospel in the - native language. Ten congregations of converts have been raised up, or are new ministered to through the instrumentality of the Society. Two of these are in the county of Galway, two in the county of Cork, and six is Kerry. Many Roman Catholics, net included in those distinct congrega tions, have been brought, through the blessing of Almighty God upon the Society's labours, to renounce tke errors of Rome, and are new incorporated with old Protestant congregations. Some groups of converts who have been instructed by e Society are asking for Irish clergymen to be located amongst them th . In various - places crowds of Roman Catholics attend Protestant churches and school-houses, where an Irish-speaking clergyman has been announced to preach. One clergyman states : " In the Cathedral of L--ee I 'preached on Wednesday evening. The church was filled, the Roman Catholics standing up to the reading-desk, and outside the doors. At D--, on Sunday night, there, had we a place large enough, we might have had many hun dreds of Romanists ; as it was, we had a goodly number, and those who were obliged to stand outside the window occasionally requested that I would speak up, so as they might hear." Another writes : " I had a mast interesting tour through the C— Irish districts. I preached 20 sermons, in Irish, to over 2,000 in all. I may count that 1,000 were converts, 500 Romanist!, and 500 old Protestants. One poor man, who was not hearing me. heard so much about the sermon from ethers, that he said lie would ' come to hear the next sermon, if the priest would roast him in the fire for it.' Many a poor creature from the heart said, 0, when will yon come again sir ? Alas ! that we hav'nt an Irish ministry.'" Such are some of the results 'of the Society's proceedings ; but the committee would allude to one more, of considerable importance at the present time, and that is, that wherever , the native Irish have been instructed by the Society, they have become loyal subjects of our Queen, end abstain from all connexion with the treasonable practices and illegal associations which are so hostile to the peace and prosperity of the kingdom. The Committee have made diligent inquiries upon this subject, and the replica to their inquiries have been highly satisfactory. The following are extracts from one letter out of upwards of twenty of the same character ret dyed by the Committee:— . I affirm it as a fact that could net be contradicted, that out of the thousands in Ireland connected with the Irish Society, that none of them are connected with illegal - associations, or with that dan gerous agitation now so formidable, and hostile to Ireland's best interests. Our t ea chers and pupils are almost entirely friendly to British connexion ; they have felt Rome's spiritual tyranny, and they believe, if the union with Great Britain were dissolved, that both spiritual and political tyranny would become Intolerable." And there are not a few instances of members of Ribbon or ether Illegal associations having been converted through the instrumen tality of the Society, and now employed in teaching their country men to read the Word of God. An indvidual who lately visited a congregation of conyerts in one if the wildest districts of the west, remarks : NN. when I entered the cabin, the whole eongregat a stranger With a Bible in his hand, and g ave me heartyl come, crying ant Cead Mille Failthe," Cead hfllle 3. e.' .The were orderly in their conduct, and deeply attentive t Wort 4 God. I was especially pleased with the demeanour . di deals, and not a little gratified at afterwards hea th One had been a celebrated and lawless pugilist, the other the leader of a Ribbon Lodge, both of them daring characters in the neigh bourhood ; but through the mercy of God they met with the teachers of the Irish Society, they were instructed in tbs. Scriptures , and Now, from their resp ectable appearance , and general ennilact, as well from the change which has taken place, they might be described in the language of inspiration, Sitting at the .feet of Jesus, clothed, and in their right mind.' One of them is the owner of the cabin where the congregation was assembled—the other, the Scripture Reader employed In the district." To extend these benefits, under the blessing of God, amongst the Irish-speaking part of the population the present appeal is made. It is acknowledged by all parties that something mast be done for Ireland ; and without limiting the measures which may be devised by the benevolent, the Committee of the Irish Society of London would respectfully suggest that religione instruction should have a prominent place amongst them. It has succeeded in the Protestant districts of the north of Ireland, which are as free from crime, disloyalty, and pauperism as any parts of England, and where industry and order flourish to a remarkable degree. It has succeeded; under the blessing of the Most High, in those native districts and localities where the inhabitants have been instructed by the teachers of the Irish -Society, in which crime, sedi tion, and animosity have given place to peace, to loyalty, and goodwill. And why should it not succeed upon a greatly extended scale ? It is a measure which the Committee believe God will honour—that God will surely bless. There is a prom' Se which they would desire to remember, and in humble reliance upon which they carry on the work committed to their charge— . I.fy word • • .... shall not return unto the void ; but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." That " word" when blessed by God the Spirit, will teach even the most deluded of the Irish peasants to " submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake." It will inculcate industrious habits—" if any would not work, neither should he eat." 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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 2s. 6d., in postage stamps, illustrated with us rnerous Anatomical Coloured Engravings. MANHOOD.:: the CAUSES ,of its PREMA 171_ TITRE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PERFECT RESTORATION: A. Medical Essay en these Diseases of the Generative Organs, emanating front Solitary and Sedentary Habits, indiscriminate Ex cesses, the Effects Climate and ,Infection &c., addressed to the sufferer in Youth, Manhood, and Old Age; with Practical Itemarlus en Marriage, the Treatment and Cure of Nervous and Mental De bility, Impotency, Syphilis, aid other Urine-Genital Diseases, by which even the most shattered constitution may be restored, and reach the fall period of life allotted to Man. 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Various 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 Clerk. Head Office, 5, St. Andrew's-ware, Edlnburgb, Nov., 1849. Offices in London, Ice. 4, Royal Exchange-buildings, and 7, Fall-mall West. 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To be had of the Proprietors, 29, Nottingham-place, Fleldgate street, Whiteehapel-road, London ; also of Mr. Johnstone, 68, Corn hill ; Butler, 4, Cheapside ; Front, 229, Strand ; Sanger, 150, Oxford street; Barclay, Farringden-street ; Atkinson, 24, Old Bond street; Hooper, 43, King William-street, London .bridge ; Finnigin, MiLsom-street, Bath ; Elmore, Bull-street, Birmingham ; Roberts, 23, Church-street, Liverpool ; and of most Perfumers and Medicine Vendors in town and country. Sent to any part of the kingdom ,by receiving a remittance, pest-paid. incase to ask for " Spencer and Co.'s Chinese Liquid Hair Dye." Obsarra. the Proprietor's addr.... L. on Li.. ....vApper. LOVE is the leading feeling of the human breast. Mere exalted than mere passion, it sears 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 fulfiltneni, 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 instituted by Divine Law for the ftrifilment of important ends. The wretched condition of such a being mast subsequently,* beyond measure deplorable ! Loving and beloved, he enliAirthe most miserable disappointments on the object of his choice, - anti 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. These desirous of investigating it will find the Wiest 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 Member of the University of Edinburgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Mall, London, Honorary eren is ce e Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. ichha honours, re This treatise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and s ta io i n ne a d i e th x e pe highest rieee , medical which neglected branch of medical practice, and the author having ob agumoasrtanstoeleely to theforhis treat mentprefes- of those diseases. January. February March.. April .... May -.- June..;. 15 22 29 4 111 18 23 6 13 20, 31 10111 duly Iluguit ...I !September' 6 7 8 13 14 15 .20 21 22 27 26 29 3 4 5 October .8119 15126 8 15 22 29 2 3 9 10 16 17. iNovemberl IDecember 14 21' 28 4 11 18' 25, 4 11 I IS 25 15 22 29 6 7 .3 14 !O 21 7 28 INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT FOR - YOUNG FELONS. —Yesterday the committee of the above institution, in Henry-passage, Brook-street, New-road, made a report et' the present position of the society and its progress. Although yet in its infancy, having only been com menced in April last, it has been satisfactory and en couraging. The means adopted as a course of reforma tory education has already produced on the inmates results gratifying both as regards their moral conduct, habits of industry, cleanliness, and a healthy and re spectable appearance. There are at present twelve boys in the school, whose ages vary from 12 to 19 years. Several of these youths, previous to their admission, were of the most depraved and abandoned character, some having been repeatedly before the police magis trates, the elder of them having been imprisoned from ten to fourteen times. Their conduct since their recep tion has been of a most gratifying character, and elicits the warm commendation of the gentlemen who compose the committee. The boys are employed in shoemaking, hair-picking, &c.; the latter branch of the establish ment being of itself, almost self supporting. They re ceive three meals per day, including Sunday; they are also partially clothed and lodged; and, as a reward, are furnished with money weekly, according to the amount or work they accomplish. A girls _establishment, on similar principles, has been begun, several females having been already received. The funds of the so ciety are daily exhausted, and if public support should be accorded, by the enlargement of its sphere, the insti tution would ultimately become self-supporting. NIGHTLY SHELTER, FOR THE HOUSELESS POOR. — Last night the West-end Shelter for poor houseless per sons, situate in Market-street, Edgware-road, was opened for the winter season, and upwards of two hundred famishing men, women, and children admitted, each of whom received a supper, consisting . of a pint and a half of beef soup and bread. Hot and cold water and the necessary utensils were abundantly supplied to enable them to cleanse their persons and clothing, which since the establishment in 1838, though upwards of two hun dred thousand persons have been admitted, has proved an effective remedy for contagion, not a single case hav ing occurred in the ten years. Each on completing his ablution, was conducted to a comfortable bed, and before being discharged received a hearty breakfast of bread and milk. The Society for affording Nightly Shelter to the Houseless are about to open their establishments in Ogle-street, Marylebone; Playhouse-yard, St. Luke's; and Glasshouse-street, East Smithfield. MELANCHOLY SUDDEN DEATH AT A CHRISTMAS PARTY.—On Tuesday evening a respectable family and their numerous friends were plunged into a state of in describable grief. Mr. Chivel, a builder, residing at East place, Lambeth, had given, as was his annual custom, a party on boxing evening, and about eight o'clock Mrs. Chivel was waltzing with a male relative, when she was heard to laugh in rather a piercing tone, and in a few minutes the lady suddenly sprang from her partner's arms towards an ante-room on the same floor, and had just gained entrance when she fell lifeless into the arms of her sister. The unfortunate lady was enceinte. A. VENERABLE CHRISTMAS PARTY.—On Christmas day a number of aged men, residents of the village of Walmsley, near Bury, assembled to dine together at the house of Mr. Ratcliffe, the New Inn, Walmsley, the united ages of whom, 32 in number, amounted to 2,230 years, making the average age of each guest 69i years ! The feast, a substantial one of roast beef and plum pud ding, was provided according to the will of the late W. Grant, Esq., who at his decease bequeathed funds for the purpose. On the morning of the same day, upwards of 500 of the Sunday-school children belonging to the new church of Walmsley were regaled with buns and coffee, out of a fund left by the same benevolent gentleman, on which occasion an excellent address was delivered to them by their pastor, the Rev. Arthur Haltoia.—Men chester Courier. [Pith:.: SD. COM4EACiAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS. The second anniversary of this excellent institution . was celebrated last evening, by a public dinner in the London Tavern, which was attended by a large and highly respectable assembly. Nearly 300 were present. The Right Honourable 'ihe Lord Mayor presided on the occasion, and he was sirpported right and left by Mr. Sheriff Finnis, Mr. Alderman Sidney, Mr. James Capel, Mr. William Nicholson, Mr. Robert Wilcoxon, Mr. Ar; thur Wilcoxon, Mr. John Bragg, Mr. George Moore, Mr. H. Teape, Mr. Charles Roy, Mr. Cuffley, Mr. Dun can,. Mr. William Lawson, Dr. Cursham, Mr. John' Mair, Mr. J. B. Walker, Mr. George Lawrence, &c. Sze. Several ladies were present in the gallery, and seemed to, take a deep interest in the proceedings. The cloth having been removed, The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR said he rose with much pleasure to propose the first toast of the evening ; and be must say, net only as chief magistrate of the City of London, but as a loyal subject, that he felt it his duty to take every opportunity to pay a mark of re spect, in- these eventful times, to our most Gracious Sovereign.—(Loud cheers.) The city of London and the country at large had manifested on 'a recent occasion their loyalsy to the throne, and their love and attach ment to the Ancient institutions of the country, in such a manner that: it was scarcely necessary for him to say one word on the present occasion ; but he was sure that he would not represent their feelings if he did not venture to say, as an Englishman, that whatever changes might take place in other parts of the world, they were happy to live under their Gracious Queen and the glorious con stitution of England.—(Cheers). On all charitable oc casions the Royal Family were especially deserving of . every mark of respect ; and though our Gracious So vereign did not, at yet appear as a subscriber to this almost infantine institution, yet they all knew that her Majesty was a liberal subscriber to almost every charity in the kingdom, and that she was the only Sovereign they knew who had not come before Parliament, having an increasing iamily, to demand an increase of income. —((;heers.) But independently of these claims, she was a Sovereign entitled to their respect and regard by the example which .she showed to the country of excellence in her domestic and private sphere. With these observations, he trusted they would join .him in drinking the " health of our Most Gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria."—(Loud cheers.) The Right Hon. CHAIRMAN next gave, in succession, the " Queen Dowager," "His Royal Highness Prince Albert," " The Prince of Wales and the other members of the Royal Family," and " the Army and Navy," which were severally responded to with great enthusiasm._ The CHAIRMAN Then said, the next toast was one of great importance to the meeting; and he could assure them that it was one of deep interest to him, and if he failed to do as much justice as he desired to do to the institution which they were assembled to promote, he hoped that they would at least give him credit for an anxious desire to do so; for on the subject of the interest he took in this institution he would appeal to his friend near him, Mr. Moore, who had extracted from him a pledge, twelve mouths ago, that he would preside over the meeting on this occasion. —(Cheers.) He cheerfully attended to-night to redeem that pledge, and he could assure them, that among the many institutions heimight be called upon to promote the objects of charity, he was convinced there were none more interesting than the Commercial Travellers' Schools.—(Cheers.) Though he had been long connected with the trade of the city of London, yet he had not had, from the peculiar nature of his business, much opportunity of becoming acquainted with those estimable gentlemen whose children were the objects of their present solicitude. But it was clear to him that those gentlemen must be men of character, that they must be intrusted with the confidence of their employers, and that in the discharge of their duties they exposed their health, and frequently life itself, to peril ; because, travelling in the country, without regard to weather, in their zeal to discharge their duties towards their employers, they must expose their health and their lives to perils and danger.—(Hear.) Though he was far from throwing this out as a claim to additional support, yet he was satisfied, from the nature of their employment, that it must often interfere with those economical habits which every man ought to cultivate who has a family to provide for. That he thought was a very strong claim to the support of this valuable institution. It was true that these schools had been exceedingly successful during the short time they had been established, thanks to the exertions of his friend Mr. Moore, and other gentle. men.—(Ghee rA) ,But they must bear in mind that they were now oulAnl i their infancy, and though they had hitherto een 4mmently•successful, yet this was only the second an "versary of their institution, and he need not tell them, t t sometimes new brooms sweep clean; but that it would require active and unceasing exertions to maintain the character of the institution in its present position Oreffi4iaiiise—(Cheere.) He knew at the same time the strong claims which were presented by the various charities rthis metropolis, and he believed they would all bear testimony that, during the last year and more, they had been suffering in other ways, which would naturally interfere with the cause of charity. But when he looked at what had been already done to promote the comforts of the poor—when he re membered that the Health of Towns Bill had been passed, that workhouses had been esta blished, and that the Legislature had inter fered to protect the labour of infant children—he could not doubt that the people of this country would also feel an interest in tbe,cause of education. He consi dered that man, unless he had education, was fit for no society. He was like the diamond in the mine, which did not exhibit its lustre till it had gone through the hands and the polish of the lapidary. There were many estimable men without education, who confessed that they were uncomfortable—that they were unfit foe the position in which Providence had placed them. But edu cation made a man fit for any situation, and he was h appy to say that there was no situation in this country so exalted that the humblest might not aspire to it.—(C beers.) It was not necessary for him to work upon the feelings of British merchants, who knew better than he oould tell them, the duties they owed to society, and though, in contributing to charitable societies, they might; ap pear to be only taking out of their own pockets„ yet he could say, from his experience as a magistrate, i and as a close observer of society, that the best safeguard for the peace of a country, the best support for the Throne, was an educated people.—(Cheers.) In con clusion, he would only say, that it delighted him ti) see they had enlisted the sympathy of the ladies in favour of their institution.—(Cheers.) He was sure, froni the kind support of that galaxy of beauty now in the gal lery—(Cheers)—he should hear, before leaving the rcom, that this. celebration of the second anniversary of the Commercial Travellers' School Society was not only one of the most successful that had yet been but that it would also prove the most successful they would hold 'for `many years to come. - With these, ob servations, he begged to propose the " Commercial Tra vellers' School Society."—(Loud cheers.) The following song was then sung by the children in the gallery, who afterwards walked round the room:— " Father,.we own Thy tender care, And praise Thy glorious name; Thy bounties, which we daily share, • Our deepest homage claim. " Oh! let our Infant praises rise, • Like incense to Thy throne; Stoop, from Thy glory in the skies, • To hear the joys we own. " First then to Thee, Thou Great First Cause, Our ardent thanks we bring; Then, warmed by Nature's grateful laws, Our Patrons' praise we sing. " Oh! then these gen'rous Patrons bless, And watch with fosering care; Oh! guard and keep them from distress, Thus bless our orphan pr.y.r "And as our care-bound path they cheer, And warm the widow's breast; So prosper , all their deeds while here, Then grant eternal rest." Mr. CAPEL said the toast he had to propose—the health of their Right lion. Chairman—required no eu logium from him.—(Cheers.) He had long esteemed that gentleman.as_a man of business, and as a fearless, honest, and independent Member of Parliament:He 'was now called upon to fill the office of Chief Magistrabe of this great city—the metropolis, it might fairly be said, of the world. - The manner in which he had discharged that office hitherto was highly honourable to himself, and reflected credit upon the citizens of London who had elected him to his present distinguished position. He, therefore, begged to give " The Health of the Lord Mayor," whom he; had long esteemed, not from personal knowledge, but from knowledge of his charac ter; and he was sure they would all cordially join with him in the toast.—(Loud cheers.) The LORD MAYOR said he would not obtrude long upon their time in expressing his thanks for the very kind manner in which his health had been given by his friend, Mr. Capel, and responded to by them. He was highly flattered by the manner in which it had been proposed and received, and he could assure them that he esteemed it a high honour to be invited to preside over so large a number of gentlemen, to whom the commerce of this country was so greatly indebted. He had the honour, by the unanimous choice of his fellow-citizens, of being placed in the distin guished :position of chief magistrate of London; but, distinguished as the position was, he already felt th at there were oner ous d ut i es a tt ac h e d to it, and that he re quired the kind encouragement of his fellow-citizens, such as they had been pleased to honour him with to night—(Cheers)—to animate him in the performance of them. He trusted, by industry and by an impartial dis charge of his magisterial duties, to support the character of Chief Magistrate of this metropolis, and to do all he could to gain the confidence of his fellow-citizens, so that he might not fail, at the close of his career, to re ceive those marks of approbation which he was most anxious to deserve.—(Cheers.) He again assured them that it was a most gratifying circumstance to him that he had the privilege and honour of presiding over them on this occasion: and whether as Chief Magistrate or Member of Parliament, or as a private individual, he would never cease to feel interested in the welfare of the Commercial Travellers' Schools.—(Cheers.) Mr. Alderman SIDNEY said he had been called upon to propose the next toast, and he was sure ho need, only atention his name to ensure their warmest appilitise. R. o 'hra atteesdag these festivities. But -he wasauret-thatzo one felt a warmer- sympathy in the prosperity of theflommercial Travellers' Schools, than Mt. illastertriali.;.- 7 (Cheers.)THe - (AVermati Sidney) had accohniti nied ' that 'gentlethan thrbtigh the schools at Wanstead, and from the interest he then showed in their welfare, he was satisfied that -the subscribers had done right in calling upon a man so universally esteems d as Mr. Masterman to be the president of theis. schools. He was sure that. he only eXpreSsid.:Sir: Master man's own sentiments in saying that he regretted his in ability to be. present on this occasion. .lle would not -detain them with further observdtibni vtit he would say, that whether they regarded Mr. Masterman in the delightful character of a neighbour, or'as - a kind and hospitable individual, or whether they regarded him in the exalted character of a citizen representing the me tropolis in Parliament, or as the Piesident of .the Com inercial Travellers' Schools, he was sure- he would not call upon them in vain to drink to the health of Mr. Masterman.—(Loud cheers.) The list' of subscriptions, which was both large and numerous, was then read to the meeting. Mr. MOORE then proposed the " Corporation and Sherifk" Sheriff Fmcis returned thanks. He said he was a sup porter of the Commercial Travellers' Schools, and he was proud to state that the children in their institution were the admiration of the village where they were situated, and were an example to all other schools.—(Cheers.) The Right Hon. CHAIRMAN craved the indulgence of the meeting for a few minutes, while he proposed the health of a gentleman to whom he considered the society was especially indebted.—(Cheers.) He need not tell them that in the selection of the individuals who were to fill important offices in connexion with any institution, there was required the greatest judgment, for on their selection depended the character and the prosperity of the institution. He saw that at the first meeting of their institution it was ably presided over by his friend on his left, Mr. George Moore.—(Cheers.) He was sure that his friend must be gratified by the kind reception which they had given to his name—the best and the them h all, in the hope of benefiting h icoenellyieg in reward his w o h w i n ch m h in e d sr h g at h h t, e ex h except the been ne instrumental gratification in f doing some good.—(Cheers.) That gentleman still con tinued to give his services gratuitously—he underwent this institution. He was m m an ally y d w iffi ou c.u ld lties shrink, and butan y u h n e p e l e h aesearnf cheerfully l o t yffi undertook ces, fom w known to them all, not only f rom his connexion with this institution, but 'in the city of London he was esteemed for his high character as a merchant.—(Cheers.) So long as they selected men of his character to be office bearersw aaid s a y i n t this was a institution, t sa sy to i t over-est i ma t e would b e the honoured and prosperous, it wou ld b e h e l d i n h i gh esteem, an d h e advan tages which this institution had received from the selec tion of his friend Mr. Moore.—(Cheers.) There was another qualification which his friend possessed, that should never be lost sight of: he was, in short--what should be say?—perhaps they did not think it, but he was the most barefaced beggar in the world.—(Great laughter and cheers.) Whenever anything was to be gained for the advantage of the institution, his friend Mr. Moore would not take a denial. He begged, there fore, to give " The health of Mr. Moore," which he was sure the meeting would cordially respond to.—(Cheers.) Mr. MOORE returned thanks, and in reference to the present position of the institution, he said it was a con solation to him to find that he had not laboured in ♦ain. He was peculiarly situated with regard to the Com mercial Travellers' Schools, as he bad been a com mercial traveller himself for many years. He had gra dually raised himself to the position which had been described by the Lord Mayor; and he believed that there was plenty of scope for commercial travellers to place themselves in any position, either here or in the commerce of the world.—(Cheers.) But at the same time let them not mistake their position: he felt that this situation was not to be obtained by mere lukewarm endeavours. Often in the hours of a winter midnight, when other gentlemen ware dczing on their downy pil lows, he was crosbing the Channel from Liverpool to Dublin, or travelling on the outside of a coach, for the simple reason that he could not afford to pay for the inside.—(Cheers.) He should never have attained his present position except by determina tion and indomitable perseverance (Cheers)—and he hoped that many now in this room would follow his example. He hoped they would all reflect that they would remain here but for a short time, that they must use it, therefore, to the best advantage, both commercially and with reference to their position hereafter.—(Hear, bear.) Perhaps they would expect from him, as treasurer, some financial statement of their affairs. He would bo as brief as he could, for he was happy to tell them that they were in a healthy and prosperous condition. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor had told them that he was a close observer, and he had no doubt he was. Well, he (Mr. Moore) hoped that they would pardon him for saying that he was a close financier, and he was happy to say that their annual income amounted to 3,0361., while their annual expenditure did not exceed 2,8341. But they would understand that though that was their operation for the year 1848, yet that to-morrow they would be called upon to elect twenty more children, and they would be compelled to refuse more than another twenty. They must not, therefore, consider anything he bad stated as tending to induce them to lai t t . hei*exertions, or as not requiring frsm them the 'rifichnitable persever ance.—(Cheers.) He was satisfied that if the necessary funds were supplied they would be always able to find a sufficiency of deserving objects. He was sure, if gentlemen could be present to-morrow, their hearts would bleed to see the disappointment of the mothers and other relatives of deserted orphans. He could assure every one present, that this was a most trying scene, and therefore he trusted they would all use their utmost endeavours to place the institution in a higher position than it had ever yet occupied. He could tell gentlemen present that his exertions, so long as he was blessed with health, should be renewed and continued.—(Cheers.) He was one of those who had been raised from the ranks —(Cheers)—he might say it was owing to the accident of nis being connected with the firm of one of the most distinguished houses is the world, and there fore he felt that these exertions were demanded of him ; and he should have been ashamed of himself if he had done loss than ho had done.—(Cheers.) And now ono word in perfect kindness, to his commer cial brethren. Last year, when he was placed in the position which the Lord Mayor so worthily occupies in presiding over them, he took occasion to complain of the apathy of commercial gentlemen towards this excellent institution. He was happy to say that since then they had got about a thirtieth part more of commercial gentlemen to join their ranks than they had last year. But still he felt, and hoped, it would be promulgated through all the commercial rooms in the kingdom, that as yet only a tenth part of the commercial travellers of England were subscribers to this institution. He hoped that every year they would go on adding a thirtieth part more to their ranks, till at last they gained the whole. —(Cheers.) He again thanked them tor their kindness towards him, and as the Lord Mayor had said he was a barefaced beggar, he would endeavour to merit the ap pellation.—(Laughter and cheers.) Mr. BOOTHBY proposed the " Vice-Presidents and 'Trustees of the Institution," for which • Mr. CIIFFLEY and Mr. PAGE severally returned thanks. Mr. /slscnonsoze proposed " Prosperity and Success to the CoMmercial,Travellers of the United Kingdom."— (Cheers.) He could 'only 'account for this toast having been entrusted to his hands from the fact that he had been for the beat part of his life devoted to that pursuit, and in that pursuit he had been in the habit of meeting gentlemen whom he esteemed cordially for their benevo lent and kindly feelings as men, and for their zeal for the interests of their employers. Nothing he thought would redound more to theirhonour than having founded and set afloat such a noble institution as that they were met to celebrate. It did high honour to them; and it was matter of shame and self-reproach to him and the - other older members of the class that they had not thought of doing what these gentlemen had now done. At the same time they were glad that it was done, and they were anxious cordially to support it. The oldest would join with the youngest in support of an institution like this, which he was convinced would tend to promote the best interests of society. There was, he often thought, no position in which man could be placed more trying to his energies, more calculated to develop all the an nugusbman, tnan that of a young man sent out as a commercial traveller. It was impos sible for any but one who had himself engaged in the struggle to appreciate the difficulties which beset a young man who was sent to beat out a new track of com ye e w l d e o r m e , be slepts i de t s w , exep e in xposed h t o e n e a u m m e e r h o e u d s , a cacnid dmeeertcse.; t h T e h y e their health was thus often exposed to danger. He might add that as no study which belonged to mankind in this kingdom, or in the world, was so important as the study of the human character, so there was no class of men so well versed in the study of the human character as the commercial traveller ; for every gentleman who approached a customer must study his character before addressing him. He concluded by pro posing a The Commercial Tr ave ll ers o f G rea t B r itain. '—(Cheers.) Mr. WALKER returned thanks; and as an inducement to the members of the profession to support this institu tion, he stated that two gentlemen whom he met in November last, only twenty-two days b..dore, had since died ; and though both were moving in hijily respect able spheres of life, yet he now held in his hand cards soliciting his vote for their orphans at the next election. Mr. STOCE.DAIX proposed the healths of the honour able office-bearers—Mr. Carey, the honorary physician; Mr. Roy, the honorary surgeon; and Mr. Lawrence, the honorary secretary. Of Mr. Lawrence's services he could especially speak as having been given unremit tingly throughout the year.—(Cheers.) Mr. BLOWERS bore testimony to the zeal and atten tion which Mr. Roy, the surgeon, had shown to him in attending him after he had met with a severe accident. Mr. LAWRENCR, the secretary, shortly returned thanks. One or two other toasts were proposed, after which the meeting separated. During the evening, the band of the Honourable Ar tillery Company was in attendance under the direction of Mr. Snaithers, and performed several pieces of music. The vocal part of the music was admirably conducted by Messrs. Young, Machin, and Gray. Mr. Harker offi ciated as toastmaster. ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY.--We regret hav ing to record another of that class of outrages which is msking this neighbourhood unplea:antly notorious. On Friday morning a woman, named Mary Connett, of Dnnstord, was knocked down by a villain, in appearance unlike the wretches for whom poverty may be considered a slight excuse, near Clifford-bridge, and robbed of 15s. 3d., a thimble, and a needle case. The sufferer has given a detailed description of the thief to the police.— Devonshire Chronislo. REVIEW eF TELE WIIIRK. Lelfert on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are scenes is the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but Conscience ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the mortal who meets with a timely mentor to snatch him from the gulf Into which such scenes must plunge him In the book before its suck a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style at masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of philosophy and physics with the loftiest precepts of morality. It is a production calculated to confer &vital benefit, physically and morally, upon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousness and propriety. A father may trust it in the hands of his boy. Ey un taught innocence the book is not, of course, needed ; but wherever laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breathing in these pages is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of a homily blended with the practical advice of a writer on medicine." —United Kingdom Magazine. 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