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'oLIS 3 AND ) under and 0 as held algour, ke Roo. of the t, Esq,' Wool Esq' ; 3barles Es+ our feet of Newport, tal wreck; ight, from ie weather wanses to asiderable d. Swed, 'ut back, ig. 11 W.• ship Iv's& frcin ndesi - Arg, d',nsged TanteS t 0 Bay th is one WY een raised gale here Harmonic I material o Susan , ay, is en ed to I* 'acker, of Iles south tant, and nest, So. , sayed. )AY • vith each omewha! 2g ad 3s Sci to e carcase. ?a of fat )d clear !ef, from al, 41 to e offal. ep, cora' I bs. Al! om 35 4a 6cl; and y es , 181 each• firm to Mutton , to 4 4d ; Clover E 1 95 per wand. 3/ 155 ; 11 45 to e rather 31 135 to 11 9S , RN ms of "„ tnd Weue • Zito ra•e• 2s 04 LITERATURE. PICTURES .fZih EVOLV lONARY PARIS. : • 2 Vols. 4J. lielgrave Simpson. I Hans Christian Andersen first conceived the notion of Writing a, "Picture ! Book with ou t Pi c t u r es ." • Those 'Who have once .perused the beautiful glimpses of the moon, scattered in patches over the leaves of that most poetical of all the graceful volumes penned by the Danish novelist; will remember that litre may, in truth, be'some descriptions so vivid in colour- • ing, and so distinct in outline, as to dispense with any necessity for pictorial illustration. To obtain an accurate idea of the incidenti and characters grouped together in. the Improvisatere for example—that . exquisite cot - Lipari* of Madame de Stael's Corinne — the reader requires no embellishments from the needle, of the engraVer. Mr. Palgrave Simpson—ekeady distinguis , .ed by his brilliant fictions of " Second Love' and " Gisella"—has recognised the possibility of substituting letter-press for painting. That he himself possesses the capacity for effecting thistigreeable substi tution is shown in a very striking manner by the two volumes now submitted to our criticism. They have • all the gorgeous hues of Laroche, and all the anima tion. of Vernet. Throughout the twenty-two chap ' ters into which the narrative is partitioned passages may be detected which recal to our remembrance the . delineations given from time to time,. according as events succeeded each other, in the French capital, ,and distributed through a number of our most eminent contemporary periodicals. As " Our own Correspondent" in the Times, as the "Flaneur" in Bentley's Miscellany, and as a casual contributor to 131ackwood's Magazine, - Mr. Palgrave Simpson had depicted, in glowing dyes, the tragedies and pomps of thelast revolution. Here, according to the an nouncement made in the preliminary " Preface," the least perishable portions of those descriptions have.. been accumulated, in a substantial form, and placed together with a certain symmetry of sequence. Se • , veral parts 'are altogether new, others are rewritten, and the whole presents a result something better than tt ,mere, lukewarm rechattifie of casual scraps and ephemeral paragraphs. As an example Of the pic turesque. and animated' Character of the narrative we will transcribe into our columns the account given by Mr. Palgrave Simpson of the sublimest act Of the • whole revolution. Here is his narrative of , LAIIARTiNB REPUDIATING TUE BED FLAB I " In the midst of that scene of uproar, excitement ; and mistrust, ready to recommence anarchy and destruction, one deed—a great and good deed—was done, however, "upon which, probably, depended for the time the destiny of France, perhaps of the whole world; and it 'was done by Lamartine, the man of imagination, and not &Action (except in moments, when he can act a part before the face of the world)—the, poet-statesman,' as he will '• heneeforwari be called 'I)Y his. allies, and glory in: the nairieonce the ardent legitimist—then the pretender to poWer under Louis Philippe—now the republican. "Upon the barricades had been raised aloft the red.flag of revolution; it even then waved over the Hotel de Ville; but to .that blood-red banner popular fancy ;had alwiys attached the idea of a republic of violence, war, and revenge; it was the bloody pirate flag of propagan _ dism - by force of arms—the symbol of a rule of terror by the scaffold. This Lamartine knew: the policy which he intended to put forward as his own- was to be that of peace; and order, and tolerance; and of that the tricolour flag was to be the emblem, as it had been the banner of ' the reign which took for its motto, Liberty and Public Order.' "He knew'too, probably, bow easily the French might be led away by the ' outward show, and engage their future` sentiments in their . outward symbols; and he felt that hi the change of colpitrs on, a flagstaff lay • the present` fate of Paris, of prance, of the rule on which he'.' had staked his own deitinies. In the face of the waving crowd' of those thousands of stormy men, choking in nianifeld group the square, he stood before the gate way of that picturesque historical old building—upon thbso steps on which so many scenes of history had already passed, and none more important in' its results than this—pale,rPiii.ereit, and seemingly resolute. The - picture was a grand one, and .may be often painted in future days. He presented the.tricolour flag in his hand, tore down the blood•red banner. Then, even then was ' who-again' afterwards fell so low in-lhe awards of n history, the man of the moment—the man of courage— the man of right feeling; that deed was to make him, for- the tittle, the hero of. France, the respected of '"Europe. It 'was done at the hazard of ,his life; for, at 'thersiglA hf 'this suspicious deed in the face of a mis ' " - Wistful crowd, a single cry, He is a traitor! he deceives : . "':its - rinight'heie been the signal for his death; and guns, • swords, - pikes, daggers, every instrument ,of .death, were . at that moment presented at his head. Yes, he was the man of the - moment. Hepade a powerful appeal—one of those appeals, that beer:me words, in history. He spoke of the triumphant colours that had gone round the world;' he declared 'that none other ought to be waved aloft in thenewreptiLlic; he flattered with poetic and porierfUllanguage the instincts of the mob; and he touched them; he communicated one of those electric flashes of simnitane - ous sentiment which sometimes per thrillinfihrough all frames alike at once, as if it were a supernatural influence, but which few mortal men know how to direct, when; and far less as: therwOuld.' The'eledfrld shock ran through that armed infuriatecl.niOb . ; guns, swords, and pikes were lowered; Vive tamartiner issued from 'every mouth; the tri colour banner was raised, accepted, recognised as the national standard; the cause of humanity was gained— for 'the time at least: . Wheh'Litmartine; after a sitting of sixty_ hours Ifiiba . urs a the Provisional Govern ment at the Hotel de Ville, returned to his own house, it was with 'difficulty that he . could escaptm,from the throngs who received him with eteclareeticin, on his passage, or diseinSairasit:hlinself from the embraces of his admirers. At that time men-kissed - the skirts of his coat." • Yes."!the - picture's , * a grand one—and already the vivid peheil of nalippoteaux has:embodied the heroic deed upon canvass. Whatever may - be the ingratitude °fibre pOple,*.theblindness of.theindifferent, or the calumny of the • unserupulous—Lamartine will reap the rewards of that sublime - act the panegyric.of the historian, in the homage of posterity, and in . the .11;'c perpetual - ad;ttitlitiott: wiii i ch Will Shine back upon his , - ‘:. memory , from the distance - of the future. In the general:tone-of the wbrk we 'are altogether opposed to-Mr: 'Palgrave Siinpabb, for that tone is a tone of disparagement to the, revolution. Our anthor looks upon the whole of theastohnding .speptacle presented , to l ' m in gaiis;,befween ,Tune, and February, with imagination jaundiced by the •reflection of the atiabilious hue,pf his ultra:conservative temperament. Democracy, in its struggles against despotism, finds no :throb of sympathy in. ;his bosom rhe perceives only a. treacherous conspiracy in the thirat'of unsatis fied patriotism, In ..,the downfal of the Orleans dynasty he can . detect orily'the successful issue of a dark and - bloody plOt,ooncecte4 and . carried out by that hatidsimiest of demagogues—Lagrange.' The only'aihrtietits when the beating of his heartresourids , through his..delineations, are those when he:tells'of death , uvivu? „ the f 'to r while waving his (plumed hat at Abe foet,of a barricade, or • when , heesiepicts the • awful and touching assassination of 'Denis Affre, the Archbishop of Paris. As affording -materials to the. ftiture, annalist or - biOgropher,* •the two volumes written by Mr. Palgrave Simpson in the midst of the city of revolutions - must be regarded as peculiarly • valuable.' NOW AND-THEN." [On Christnias 7 day VVQ briefly alluded to the pub liCati9n of the Third Edition of Mr. Warren's latest ifinticm. We have now the gratification of laying before our readers' the whole' of the 'simple and - manly "preface" prefixed to it, in extenso PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION. I am at a loss for terms in which to express my sense Of-the'favour Niith which' this 'work hai been received by the publiC,.', both at home and abroad. TWo Very:large editions, thrice asi large as I could - have contemplated, before yielding to the cOnfidenceof my publishers,were exhausted almost immediately, and the second has been ,now out of print for several months. :I greatly:: regret-the ,delay :;which thas oc curred in bringing out -this third editiotiould the dis appointment which may have been felt by numerous • „applicants for copies of the work.' That delay has been occasioned by the pressure of numerous engage ment.% which , prevented, my bestoWing upon the pre sent edition the careful revision which it has now received:" The necessity orthat . reVision may be ac counted for by the rapidity' and .suddenneas with 'Which " Now and Then" was written, and passed ./...through.the;press. , - Not aline of the manuscript was in existence previously to near midnight on the 20th " Neirember; 1847;' - yet it was 'in the hands .of the printer at a very early hour in the morning of the qth of December, and was actually ,published on Saturdat,the ll3th'of December; on which day, and theensuinggonday,, the entire editlon was disposed of, and the second. in preparation. :During the brief interval above mentioned, I wrote principally in the night time, my days being 'necessarily otherwise Occupied. While'making these Statements, however, anxiously depreoate the imputation of having rushed before an iindulgent ;public without , due • -and respectful consideration ; for this story, the elements tof which had been' long floating in my mind, had been _thoroughly thought out, in all its parts, during the two months .immediately w preceding the day on whiah I began to rite ; and I venture to doubt whether. many modern books of this - description have occasioned their authors more delibe rate and-anxious consideration than I had bestowed on this. one before, sitting down to write.- Whatever faults 'of execution' and detail may still he found, this at least.l can truly affirm, that every character, con • versation, and incident introduced, is the result of • much' reflection; and is in strict subordination to a 'f - d'eternained purpose, steadily kept in view from . be ginning to end. The ; plan may be faulty, and the conceptions - unsatisfactory ; but Mar las it is it: has been completely carried out., I had,- as I conceived; very important objects in view ; in= writing this work; but it would be almost an . impertinence here to indicate them, for they are'suffi ciently obvious to a thinking reader. I. have, hnvv ever, two observations to offer on this subject. .Firsti—that . most advisedly abstained, for grave reasons, froni 'so 'bontribing- the . ' plot of tivo story, as to make it in accordance with what is under stood by the words " poetical justice." Had I been r 1 SUN / . () mioile(l, few exp(iienced reaclers. can avoid perceivieg, from the ensuing pages, how abun dantly easy it.WdUla have been to effectuate such an intention. In the Second place; I solemnly disclaim an object which a great organ of public opinion, the Times newspaper, suggested as likely to have been contemplated,by the writer of this work, viz., to con tribute towards the abolition of capital punishments, even in cases' of murder. I . am, on the contrary,, quite agreed in opinion on that subject with my able reviewer in the Times. I had, in truth, given the subject great consideration, long before 'writing this work, and fear that the Legislature has, in recent times, gone unwisely, though with praiseworthy intentions, too far in abolishing capital punishments., Entertaining these views, I feel it rather hard that the author of this work should be represented—as has been the case, not only in this country, but on the continent, and in America—as favouring and endea vouring to advance doctrines which he utterly re pudiates. I acknowledge that as a subsidiary object, I have endeavoured to illustrate the awful liability to error, to which even the highest and best human in-. tellects and institutions are liable, in judging of, and dealing with, especially judicially, ,the events which happen around us, in the mysterious scene of action in which God has placed mankind—where he has or dained that we should know in part only, and see through a glass darkly. These are topics suggesting many solemnising and salutary reflections. On the particular subject under consideration, which has been repeatedly mentioned to me, as the author df this work, I express my entire concurrence with the Critic in question, who says that " if we are to suspend a punishment essential to public example, and justified by the laws of God, as well as by the oldest sanctions of man, until human institutions are rendered abso lutely perfect and unerring, we .must, on the same grounds, stop short also of inflicting smaller penalties for secondary crimes, and finally resolve to inflict upon'our fellow-creatures no punishment whatever." I feel constrained to say, that the almost unanimous approbation of this work, expressed by the public press—overlooking, in a noble spirit, defects of detail,_ while recognising good intentians—has deeply, in delibly impressed my heart. I have also received a surpriiing number of private, cominunications,: of a similar kind, from persons in all ranks of society, and eren in far distant lands. I humbly hope that the feelings 'and intentions with which " Now and Then", was written will, as some of - those communications have suggested, bear that terrible test—deathbed reflection. , I regarded the publishing of this work as a very bold experiment; and it is impossible to ex press the anxiety with which awaited the issue, which was destined greatly to snipass my most san •puine expectations. The title* of the work has been variously, remarked on. It was deemed by myself to be peculiarly signi ficant and suggestive; but I intended that, while it should awaken curiosity, - the propriety of the words should become 'fully apparent, only on finishing the perusal of the.work :..when "Now and Then" might present themselves under.several aspects, to one who inight have taken the trouble to reflect on the course of the narrative. The scheme 'of the story is purposely simple and slight';' but it' appeared to afford opportunities for exhibiting human nature under circumstances of exquisite interest, difficulty, and perpleiity, such as are calculated to call into action its strongest passinpa and highest faculties. The .aim of the writer was te deduce, froth such a display, lesSons of sterling value. And finally thia work was, with all its imperfections, composed under a strong sense of the serious moral responsibility attaching to' him who ventures to write for the public • especially' if he" believes" that what he :writes has the faintest "chance of being read by many, or influencing the feelings, opinions, or conduct of one. December, 1848. * "For Noy_ we sae througb*i glass, darkly; but TIIEN face to face: NOW I know in part; but THIN shall t,know,even as , also I, am known."-1 Cor.xiii. 12. COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, W EDNESDAY. • The Queen and Prince - Albert took an . early walk this morning in the Home Park and Slopes. His Royal Highness the Prince -of Wales, the Princess. Royal, and the younger - branches of the Royal Family took their acCpstomed exercise in the Home Park. The royal dinner party this day will ,include, in addition to the royal household, her Loyal Highness the Duchess of Kent, Lady Fanny Howard, Baroness de Speth, the Marquis of Breadalbane, the Earl and Countess Grey, the Earl of Liverpool, and Viscount Canning. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by the Marquis of Breadalbane v the Earl Grey, Viscount Canning, the-Hon. Colonel Phipps, and Colonel Bou verie, went out shooting in Windsor, Park. Mr. Faija has had the'ho:nour of completing his sittings for miniature of her Royal Highness the Princess Helena by command of her Majesty. The band of-the Coldstream Guards attended yesterday, evening in the Castle, and performed the following pieces:— Overture, " The Legend'of Montrose " Sir H.R.Bishop. Duetto, " Thou art the. support " ...(Joseph) Selections from " Haydee." (arranged by C. Godfrey) .. . . • Auber. The Drum P01ka.... : - . Valse, de Marie The Queen's private band,vx in attendance in the Casa last eVening, and, peribrined the following 5 pieces : Overture, " Die .Najaden." (first time) W.S.Bennett. Quartetto—solo, violin ; M. -Sainton violin, viola, and - violoncello.: Messrs. .'''Cusins, Hill; &id ChipP, ..:.:...Mayseder. Hochzeits Marsch Herbstbtumen Walzer (first -time) Labitiky. Meliul. Lord Ashley returned .to -town; yesterday,4. and presided at a meeting of the General• Board of Health, -at Gwydyr House, Whitehall. The •Right Hon. the Secretary at War and .the Hon. Mrs. - Fed Maule left , town, yesterday for Scotland.. Lord and Licbr, John, Russell arrived in town yes terday, from Woburn - Abbey, Bedfordshire. 4 • - IRELANI). Dpsurr, DEO. 27a—The,..few provincial journals come to hand to-day; lo not contain any intelligence wosth•extracting. The.morning-metropolitan i journals contain not much of interest. 'The Freeman mentions the probability of a , folirth -bill against Mrl Duffy. We have our Christmas bounties on a 'small scale, as 'you have your large ones on a royal' scale. His Excellency sent a whole ox to the Mendicity en Monday, and 200 loaves of bread. This is an insti tution long in existence here for the support of casual pauperism. The -Lord Mayor has been-, dispensing the-corporate charities and his own. The inmates of our union workhouses have been regaled with.meat and beer,..and generally our poor people have not been without tasting- the customary , beneficences of -this joyous season. Dr.M'Hale has had a-triumphalt entry into Puma. , A' long - prOces - sien 'and an tiddressigreeted his arrival in the ecclesiastical capital of the weSt..'., The further argument, on the', demurrer in Mr. Duffy's case will take place on Thursday, at the sit, ting of the Court, but as the counsel on both sides will certainly cccupyjhat. whole day, and not impro bably some. portion of the .next,-.we mayiconclude that no judgment in the matter will pass this year.. - The. -Freeman &Journal Contains an account of one of thume - inn tiblo caoco of clowth by '43tarvittion. whiolrb, from time to time, appal' 'tis'; 'and some people have the inConsiderateness to lcoll for the remedy of such occurrences, not.in the amendinent of the poor-law, but in its abolition. ' ' - CORONER'S INQUEST.—FATAL ACCIDENT ON TER LONDON AND BRIGHTON BAlLWAY.—Yesterday even ing'Mr. Payne held an inquest at Guy's Hospital, 'on SiOW'of the body of 'Caesar Angtistas P. Bumpstead, aged 21, a guard in the seri-ice of the London and Brighton Railway Company. It appeared from the etig. donee, that in 'the' forenoon of"the previous day ' the Brighton train was at 14eW 7 cross station, and had started to proceed on its up' journey, when the deceased at tempted to go on his seat, which was attached to the. third carriage from the engine. He placed his foot on the step, but 'in consequence 'of his slipping he fell be tween the carriage and the platform. He was dragged a short distance and then' dropped on the line. The alarm was given, but befordthe engine could be stopped the other carriages passed over him. ' Upon being taken tip - both his legs were discovered to be nearly separated from his body. He, was promptly conveyed to Guy's ' Hospiial, and died there in half an hour after his ad mission. Verdict, " Accidental death." REPRESENTATION OF' BOLTON.-01 1 Saturday evening an address was presented by Thoinas Ridgway Bridson, Esq., offering himself is' a Candidate for •the 'representation of the borough, in the place of Dr. Bow ling. Mr. BridSOn had been previously spoken o f, bu t "hVving`the day 'before propOsed Mr. Peter Ainsworth; at a Conservative meeting at the Swan Hotel, the rumour latisliecl away, and the appearance of his address ex cited more surprise among his friends than among the Liberal electors. Mr. Bridson promises economy and retrenchment, and says he is ""an advocate for the reo form of all proved abuses;" but, beyond this, there is nothing in his addresi to indicate to which party he would appeal for support. 'As an indtilgent employer, .a kind and gOo'd neighbour,, and a generous' benefactor to the poor; Mr. Brillson ha'S the esteem and respect of all his fellow:townimen ;''but these excellent qualities would induce the ,electoys to keep . him at , home rather than send him six months out 'of the twelve to the House of Cora mons.--Mnachester. Guardian, " • • ' The PROPOSED NEW HOUSE OF CORRECTION. Yesterday a memorial, adopted by 9,454 ratepayers of the united parishes of the liberty of Great Saffrhtt-hill,' Ely Rents, BEd Hatton-sarden, to prevent the erection of the proposed new h,oustfof correction, was - forwarded: ru . Srr'CrAliey:"ll. simil4r memorial has also been for warded from the Hendon and Strand onions, and - dthers are about to follow from Marylebone, St. Pancras, and nearly every parish in the county. LONDON, MEMORANDA OF A MUSICIAN. BY GEORGE J:. O. ALLMANN. "dotes; notes, forsooth, and noting !" 'SnAKSPERE. No. V. DONIZETTI. The pen of the Historian or of the Eulogist is, alas!' deemed, beyond that of all others, not only to spread regret and gloom over all who-peruse his labours, bunts) self inflict a sadness when he, sifting and waking forth the Things. that are with 'the-Past; is culled upon to record the untimely endof Genius—and whemis the end of genius not untimely?- ,iMan's life so long on the earth that, did , he, not die till twice three score and ten revolving years had sown their silver over ,his triune, would he not. be mourned, missed, and lamented by the sorrowing friends he . leaves, behind? Would not the death of Genius he far, far more so, _even did it usurp the honoured age of a Alethusaleh—is not its existence all too brief? But when it is snatched away from our tearful, our adoring eyes, clothed in all the strong-limbed vigour ; of maturity--,the early manhood of its power, when we have dreamed with delight as we watched. over- its young promise, how great, how glork,ona Would ; be that maturity, when we behold it suddenly withdrawn from our gaze, and. the mace bright eye, .vvirose fleshings, so watched, so prized, spoke, ot the Inner fire:which in the Temple of the Mind was ever burping, is, closed and dim, when the form 'of beauty that once breathed its divine images, lies stricken by the unerring shaft of Death, pulseless, inanimate, and celd—then, 0 then, do we not feel how deplorable, how irremediable is ; our loss, when the bright soul radiates in its orbit no longer, and the maturity of Genius is.gone—fled for ever. Denisetti-,-with .the exception of Rossini the hest composer whom, Italy could boast of late years—is no more! In many respects be was Rossini's equal—in mariti his superior, for the, gran ¶aestro, as the latter is wont to term himself, never possessed the solemn ten derness, the'deeP pathos, or was imbued with the pas sionate floW' of synipathetie sadness which our dead COMpOser exeMplified. What might Doniz-tti have not achieved had he taken time 'and thought twice Upon his works? As an orchestral writer his fancy was bound- • less and exuberant in forms and imagery, but it is to be lamented: that he seldom gave it free scope,, so that hurried on by a seemingly irresistible desire to. produce much, be fell rapidly in the estimation of those who would have, by banding his works down ,to posterity-,- generatien sncceeding generation viiing with each other in doing 'so-rendered name immortal if lie had only done littlgifind'''' thit little well!" But it was, alas! with Denianti - in his early youth more nmatter of necessity than" choiee;'for,. to earn a wretched 'pittance scarcely sufficient to ensure him from sheer starvation, he was compelled to fulfil the wretched post of composer to theatre and under a penalty 'to its Impresario bound to .produce two serious and three comic operas annually!!! A short sketch of his brilliant career will . at the present moment doubtless be interesting. Donizetti was born at Bergamo, celebrated for being the birthPlaCe of :musical genius, in the year 1793. Aft er several plans for his' future vocation were 'considered and rejected he eventually determined to enlist under the banner of 'Euterpe, • and accordingly embraCed the musical profession:* ire Studied under Simone. MaYer; with WhOrn he was a favourite fippif; 'and' afterwards under - Pilotti and Mattel of BOlogna. -But fromnome cause or another, which is not recorded,.he joined the army ; it is - believed, however, that his was driven to take this,inapulsive step by the difficulties that beset him on his first outset in his profession: But he afterwards forsook his cockade and recommenced with additional vigour the study of his art. 'His firat - dpera, Enrico di. Burgogna, was produced at the Venice in 1818, but did not prove successful'; nor, out of thirteen successive works which he-brought 'out between that "period and the year 1827, did' any of them, unless I may except one, Zoraida, obtain a' ull and entire' soecess. ' The reason of this was manifest to all. During all this time lie had followed as a model the style of Rossini, who was then in the zenith' of his fame—courted and admired by the great ones of the earth,,; But he .$ length abandoned it, and from that period nothing but success is to be ,xecorded of his efforts. lie commenced a series. of `brilliant triumphs that were 'only brought to a close by the lamentable prostration•of intellect which 'took placolittle more than two Year's agone. It would be' tittdrly - impoisihle to furnish a complete list of his OperaS, for rt is more than probable, - as he kept 'no diary, his Own family Would" find such an attempt abortive ; but I have every reason to think the following will be.found as,correct an enu meration of their as it is possiblelor us in England to obtain. He composed and produced— In 1828,--L'EsuleAdi Roma, !La- Regina .di Golconda, _ „Gianni di Calais, axtd,Giavedi Graiso. • `1824 Kinilivartli and 11 Pa, ia. 1830,-1 Pazzi per. Progretto, Francesca di Foix, Imelda di Lambe, tazzi; La Romanziera, and • an Oratorio 11 Dilivio - Universale. ••- .1831—A - wise Boteira arid 1832—Ugo, Conte'di `d'AmOre, and Sancia di Castiglim . '• • - 1833—Parisina and Torquato Tasio.' 1 . , 1 . 1834—Luerezia Borgia, Rosamonda crlnghelterra; and Maria Stuart. 1835—Gemma di Vergy,. !wino. Faliero, and Lucia di .Lammermoor,..,, . 18a67 , -Belisario, Campanilli, and •L'AsSedio, di Calais. 1837—Pia di Tolonzei and Roberto Devereux: 1838—Maria di Rudenz. I 'lB39' Gianni. di Parigi. • 1840—La Fille du Regiment, Les Martyrs, and La Favorite.,. 1841—A della. ,) 18 4 ? — Maria ..tadilia and Linda di ClKunpuni. • • 1.843—Mn ,F!asquale, Maria di Bohan, and Dow , „ Sebastian°. . • .•' 1844—Catarina Cornaro. • . Being the almost incredible' number of sixty- three operas produted during a period b'f' twenty-six years. Added to-thette, • he composed an enormous quantity Of minor works,linongst'themW ini'sOrere, which is rectiOned. one of Doniiettedlinest "Tht; majority df his latei operas were composed for - 4h° Most _renowned singers of their' eras . ; As a -wonderful instance of :his! truly miraculous facility I would exemplify that-of the . ' Eli re, crAmore,.,,w4ioh wAs k composed and produeed Aluder Nery singular circumstances: i .rho season of 1834, at Milan, had, from various causes, _proved most dis astrous and unfortunate one, end towards the close 'the director of the Scala.dtipplicated bonizetti to improviser an opera. Are entreated 'him to' - 'do it in order to saite him from titter min. 'Our composer. at last consented, and it was agreed upon between thein that himielf and the poet of. the • establishinent, who was• to , supply the verses, were to be confined; in a foons,'with all necessary comforts, and that no one was to have access: to them till the entire.opera was completed-and it was-in a fit state to be drafted- over•to the musicians, actors, and copyists; which was to be done piece by piece, so that it might be learned, and thus cause-no delay. .It is an extraordinary fact that the opera was written, composed; copied, learned, end' per fofin4diditceifty ddp,, andall title Vviirld . lintrivs ; siiecess: As d' convinctliee'likiof D0.: 7 : marvellous industry, it' and accredited;: that he has been knoinflo Isdore - ittali 'opera` in thirty hours—a circumstance unprecedented in the annals Of music.._ But there was,-of course; necessity for eiertion,' and it abundantly proves. , that necessity: is. the tenth 11344e. , ,3 , Tbe -same- kind r of ,occurrencelhappened to Rossini with one -of his. best,ancl , most popular operas. Donizetti was married once only ; his wife ,died at Naples in 1835, during , tbe time the cholera raged there with so much ! virulence ,and devastation. Ile. himself departed fro* the, field„of his : past, glories at his native place, Bergamo, where he expired on the Brh of April, 1848, andswhither lie had repaired a short time before with the .vain hope of ameliorating his unhappy con dition—the Mental-prostration under which -he had sunk upwards of a twelvemonth previously; but, it proved un availing, for, after- a brief-change towards amendment, a relapseyf bicualacly occurred, and;on the day recorded br,eathed his last sigh. During the si* days prior to his decease thq sufferings of this child of genius were intense. Igo lias left several unfinished works amongst his pipers. succeeded Zingarelli in the post of director of the Conservatoire at Naples, and was afterwards appointed to the office .of Miestro di Capella to the Imperial Court of Vienna: , , He has passed away,from us at time when his loss will, be keenly felt,. for never was the number of continental musicians so lamentably. confined .as at the, present ,moment., I cannot name,one„who is worthy .to fill his ,Dlarm, meritoriously. or whr, po.Q..sses aught like the aroount r ef tale,nt ,cur poor poinetti displayed during his, dizzlinp career'. '" " Bright ! the' Fair The Greatt tbiTrue 1 the Just Into a crumblingl)article of—dust!— The Nothingness of—Air l" . MENDELSSOHN , . . Was the grandson of the great Philosopher Mendelssohn. , , PiFed between, tw o names of.such distinguished eminence, his father is reported to 'have fxclaiined, " And what am I myself When 'I was yOupg I was only the son cf Moses lYtendelssolin,' and noW I am old I am only the fith'er of Felix Mendelssohn. • ' • , . n et t by our B d ar i Si o oll f u l i To li T, : i CE m hlla pi rLm or iA t i;l a gN l I) W i W ha ti follow ing Pl s e o a n s and delicate admixture of tenderriesS, yet quaint arch ness, breathes through every line. " How oft, when thou, my Music, music play'st • Upon that blessed wood • whose motion sounds With thy sweet fingers--when tbou gently sway'st; • The very : concord that mine ear , c onfounds . • pO I envy. 0143 jacks that nimble leap To Insi'the tender inward of Mg haid, • 'Whilst niyiiiior liPithat should that 'harvest' reap • doldriess'bftheehlu6bing'staud: To be so tickled, they would change their state • , And situation with those dancing chips - • O'er whom: thy fingers walk with gentle gait - Since saucy jacks so happy are ur this - dive them thy fingers—ine thy rare to kiss!" HANDEL . ' • Was, arid' with ' very just cartse;'much o ff ended if a singer expressed dislike of any song allotted to his character in the drama.` ' In his' opera Akinisthd beautifully simple and well-knoWn• air '" Verdi prate' was confided to Carestini, :who returned . it -torthe compos er, stating as the reason' for refusing to sing it,:that it was too trivial and 'easy -for -him to - sing. Burning. with his usual irascibility, Handel harried in- a .tremendous passion to . the singer's lodgings none the whit.mollified by, the dis tance between there and Brook-street, which, in fact, he had well' nigh ran. Almost out Or breath, and with: a look and tone that no one but Handel would have. `ventured to use to afirst - singer, he vociferated ,in, his cukomary broken English," Anti! yon tdg! tont I know `petter as yourself vaat is pest for you to sing?! Ahal if, you will not-sing all de song vast I gif yoa, I•will not pay younin ateifeil" ; • * The keys of ihe'" , irirginar"- -= tho -insittinetie in Sh - spere's time that answers to our modern pianoforte..-weri., made of wood. The virginal mUst,.fr 411 accouuts t . haxe been a very wretched and tuneiess instrument ; and:yet that Spenser thought otherwise witness his line— " Playing alone carelesse on her heavenlie virginalle." THURSDAY EVENING, THE ASSASSINATIONS AT STAN- FIELD-HALT, /VYMONDIIAM, WEDNDSDAY.—Mrs. Jermy and her maid, Eliza Chestney, have progressed so favourably as to be deemed by their medical attendants to be beyond danger. The, gratifying fact has been the source of the most lively satisfaction throughout the county. In the course of Monday Mr.. Cann, the magis trates' clerk, accompanied by Mr.. Superintendent Witherford, paid a visit to Rush's farm, at Felming ,ham, where the chief of the family, are residing. Here some papers were found, which it was deemed pru dent to secure, and they were accordingly taken pos session of by the police. Their purport has not yet transpired. Potash Farm continues in the care of Mr. Super intendent Andrews and a number of.the constabulary. The search for the pistols or guns of the assassin pro ceeds with the greatest vigour, but not the least trace of the weapons has been obtained. No expense is spared with a view of effecting the desired discovery. Gangs of labourers are daily engaged in searching ail the neighbouring preserves and plantations ; every hollow tree and stump is undergoing a careful exami nation, and in order that the starch may be complete the soil in the track leading from Stanfield-hall to the farm is in course of being turned up. Rush's 903, Mr. James Rush, and his wife still occupy the dwelling-house, subject to certain restrictions. The boy Savory continues on the farm, under the sur veillance of the police. The positive testimony of the wounded girl, Eliza Chestney, as to the disguise of the murderer, appears to have removed all impressions in reference to his wearing a mask. It will be remembered that she stated distinctly that the assassin neither wore a hat or cap. She clearly saw the form of the head and bushy hair over it, and on seeing ,Rush attired in the peculiar long wig found in his bed-room, she imme diately stated that it was the form and description of disguise the man wore. Before this additional state ment was made, Rush took a stand on the presump tion that the murderer had on a mask. He appeared as if anxious to fix the impression tbat it was such a disguise ; and then, with his usual tact, cross examined the witnesses as to how they could possibly identify the man when his features were concealed. Miss Emily Sandford (the widow James), the prisoner's housekeeper, remains in safe keeping at the Bridewell of this town; and, from circumstances which have transpired, it is very likely that she will communicate other disclosures ere the prisoner's trial takes place. Her several statements have excited considerable attention, and it is. asked which of them will the jury credit. 'With the exception, however, of her first testimony, they have not varied in the main fact.. She evinces no desire to leave the prison, in deed she seems grateful for the asylum afforded her, and is constantly expressing her thanks toMrs.Bryant, the matron, for her,kindness. It is stated that she will be unable, for obvious reasons, to give evidence at the next assizes, should they fall in March. At the next quarter-sessions 'for the county it is expected that the magistrates will decide on the propriety of soliciting a special commission of assize. The prisoner Rush is daily employed in taking copious extracts of the evidence and arranging his de fence, and it is generally believed that he will conduct it himself. BURGLARY AND ROBBERY OF JEWELLERY, &c., AT KENSINGTON. • Yesterday information was circulated throughout the metropolitan police districts of a most daring and extensive robbery of Bank of England notes, jewel lery, ancient and foreign coins, &c., , t0 the value of upwards of 500/., having been committed on the pre vious night,•at the residence of Count Carlo PepeHo, No. 11, St.-George's-terrace, Gloucester-road,' Ken sington. Amongst the property stolen were eighteen Bank of England notes, numbered from 90,117 to 90,134, both inclusive; 'and dated October 2, 1848 ; a pair of diamond ear-rings, with stone drops ; a dia mond brooch,- two gold chains, a cameo bracelet set in gold, two gold bracelets set in Geneva work, with miniatures of the members of the Bonaparte family ; a large gold cross set with pearls- and garnets : a French gold watch set iwith a miniature of the Holy Virgin and Child, two gold watches, makers' names and numbers at present unknown ; a gold brooch Set with turquoise and emeralds; gold ditto, having ears of corn upon it, and one with small pearls; three gold rings, one set with rubies and diamonds one with amethysts, and one bearing the motto, "Forget. me not ;" a gold enamelled snuff-box, a tortoiseshell ditto , encircled with gold, a small plain gold ditto, and a boxwood ditto; a small ring set .with rose diamonds, a large heavy gold chain, very antique • a •large oval opal mounted in gold ; a pair of gold and turquoise spectacles ; a gold ring set with garnets; a ditto set in nikel, having on it two' hands joined in faith ;It massive , gold ring-set with a Medusa's head ; a gold ring with -a representation of " Milo holding an axe ;" a gold ring set with jasper, and representing- a man's head.; three other gold rings, two set with turquoise, and one with emeralds; an amber necklace; set —in gold, with. gold, medal suspended ; 'an -agate ditto s , with a , silver. medal ; two ten-pound -Bank of England notes, a quantity of French and Italian coins (gold and silver), consisting of Napoleons, • scudi of PiusJX. Charles X., Gregory XVI., Louis XVI., and ono of gold of Domitian ; also a. greet many copper medals of the first' French 1 epublic ; with- some given in bone to the workpeople; and a medal of Louis Philippe and Queen, Victoria,,• struck IPn the . : occasion .01 the King and Queen's visit to ,Englandi- and a• turquoise and diamond brooch, one diamond wanting. The robbery. is supposed to have -been .committed between seven and nine o elockovhile •the Count, Sm., were dining in the drawing-room on the- first floor, and the thieves effected an entranee by opening the, door - of ,an empty house, No. 19, St. creorge's-terrace, by means of a skeleton key, ,and carefully . rOxicing it to avoid sus picion by its,,bei4g found open, made their .way, up to the roof; and, passing ,over theroofs of the intervening eight houses, rempved a square of glass, of one of the attic windows of the Count's residence, and opening it,obtained access, to the bed-rooms on the third and fourth floors, in which all the drawers and desks were broken open-and ransacked; The robbery , was not discovered until nearly midnight., when, on.scate of the servants going to,-turn; down. the, beds, they dis covered the rooms in a state of great disorder, and = gave the alarm. TIIRREPENNY PlECES.—The,,eurrent coin of the realm will doubtless be universally admitted to be a cub ic ct which•rnaterially engrosses as it necessarily excites, the attention of every class of her Majesty's subjects, and therefore, for the convenience and comfort of all, we beg to recommend that a speedy and plentiful issue of threepenny pieces in silvet coin do take place. It is now some time since the - silver fourpenny pieces were first issued, and they have been found to be a great convenience to the community in the various transactions of life. We . need hardly mention the fact that, with scarcely a single exception, the public vehi cles which have now become the main source of com munication throughout and in the most public streets of every portion of this vast metropolis, have divided their fares so that passengers travelling by omnibuses may, if they are going but half the distance, be conveyed for a moiety of the fare, which is almost universally threepence. No-doubt this arrangement, at the same time that it has been fotindAo •Ise‘ good poliCY on .she part ot 'the proprietors of theses vehicles, 'as meeting-the wants and•wishes of a ; large portion of the public, and producing an equally, if not indeed a much larger return, has been most acceptable, to the entire community; butllie time which is wasted on the road by the receipt of the half fares, and the' production of coopers in ohangc; by the conductors of these vehicles, is so great as to cause the journey throughout the town, inall directions, to be considerably - lengthened in dura tion of time, and to cause very great inconvenience. The issue of : a large supply of threepenny pieces would completely remedy. this difficulty, and 'we feel Certain that we shall receive-the thanks of the public for draW ing attention to the matter. • . • • OBTLISENEIIS E I TRAORDINARY.—Th the course of the mining case, tried by, Mr. Justice Erle, a number of 'old and not very brilliant, witnesses were examined to , prove the extent and mode of working the mine. The following dialogue took place between one of them and' James; the barrister engaged for the prisoner Mr. James: "Now you say you worked a t t h e m i ne ?" —Witness : "Ees, sir." Mr. James : " How did you work-r---Witness : ." Why, it won woorked oop and down, you 'no—this way, that. way, t'other wa y, foot ridden way—"dang •it every• way."—(L ou d l aug h ter. ) Jr. James : "I must confess I don't understand you." —Witness : "I think I spoke plain enuf."—(Loud laughter.) Mr, James : "10, doubt you. did, but the stupidity is on my side, not on yours."--Witness " That's it. You are quoit stupid."—(Roars of laugh ter.) You cocoa' onderstand English."—(Continued laughter.) The judge "If we had been in t he habit of working in mines, doubtless your language would be perfeCtly intelligible, but as it is we cannot understand you."—Witness : " Well, I cocoa' spake ony plainer. Dang me if ever I seed such stupid people since I left pit. Some farther attempts were made by the learned counsel to obtain a more definite answer to the question, but it was "-ne go," and the witness was at length told to leave the box, which he did apparently with a Still stronger conviction than before of the natural and irre mediable obtuseness of judge, jury, counsel, and auditory 4 —Liverpool 'I biles. TIIE CAVERNS AT KEPSFIRAD.—We understand that the excavation of these interesting caverns will shortly take place. The investigation cannot fail to be most important to the science of geology.—Durham "Chronicle. MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.--The marriage of the Duke de Quiche and MiSa Emma Mackinnon, only daughter' of. Mr; William Alexander Mackinnon, M.P., was solemnized-yesterday at St. Mary's Church, Bryan- . stone-square, having been previously performed, accord ing .to.the rites of the. Roman Catholic Church, at the chapel..of the,Spanish Embassy. ,ti-numerous and dis- Ainguishedeirgle of the rqlatives, of both parties assem bled at the nuptial, solemnity, the ceremony heing per . - forined by trio Rev. brOSiTolesw6ttiOicap of Rochdale. - The Afiiericali 'trotting Truiiee, - tiotted lately twenty miles in 59 minutes and 39 seconds for a wager of 1,500 dollars. " •-- -` t • ' 1 2. til.-13 ADVENTURES . IN 'T HE - „BUSH. A stockoWner named gariT,OirsTrig the north Of Adelaide: had 'lost a 'f'ew Cattle. at; various times, baiing strayed off: the run, and OdualtY . increased in. numbers, . until: it became: necessary, that some measures should ,be taken, inquiries made, and means provided for` bringing .them ]lack. As it was found outthatthe.billk of those missing had Made off W. the Murpy river , whiCh',Wadi : ifant ciherit thirty Miles, And joined With other 'stray; Cattre,'Vhieh had before baffled all 'attempts 'Made to. take theta, and become quite wild, it was eXpected that they would ,not again be brought in withonttrouble: A certain day was fixed on to go' after them' and - a first-rate stock-keeper Was ;to try - What'' COnhot - .Mile with them. This man, named" Tem . - Murray; bp beep in the colonies nearlyall his lifetithe. He had undergone all kinds of difficulties ; at one tithe .nearly roasted alive by a great bush fire; at another speared and al most killed by the aborigines ; again, starved and ex hausted in the trackless wilds of the interior, a n d only found just as the spirit was flickering away from his wasted body. His horses and himself had also been down sundry precipices, chased and gored by wild cattle ; in fact, he had met with almost all the adventures that could befal either the :bold stock man, or the lonely explorer of the bush. This man was engaged to bring in the cattle, and was to have the valuable assistance of the master, Mr. Harris, who had frequently shown great ;skill and tact on similar occasions. All necessary means had been taken to insure success ; two of the best horses had been fed up and exercised for two or three , week§ .to make them fit for such a journey ; the saddles and bridles overhauled, that no p ar t o f the gear should give way in the chaff e ; the stock Whips were " not :for gotten ; they were greased to make them limber, and some time was spent in making crackers or lashes, of silk. . Tea, sugar, flour, damper, ,meat, tobacco, pipes, flint and steel, quart pot, blankets, coals, and other articles, were all ready, for the occasion; and, to make sure work, they carried a short carbine and a pair of pistols. The contents of these last were to be the portion of any blacks who might like to attack them. The day at last arrived, and the horses stood saddled before the door. The master and man lingered over their tea, waiting until the "sun made its appearance over the hills, for they had been up some hours before daylight. . A couple of fine kangaroo dogs watched every movement of their master, and every now and then rushed galloping out of the hut to expend their smothered soy. They new what was going on, for they had often before joined in such expeditions. The sun is now up, they mount" and slowly wend their way over the hills ; the pace is very sober and staid, and every precaution taken to favour their gallant steeds, who will have plenty opportunity of showing their mettle to greater advantage. The road is enlivened by jokes and tales from Murray, who had such a manner of depicting his adventures as to keep his company in a roar of laughter. While so engaged, the dogs started after a kangaroo, and the horse -men had a noble view of the chase over a large plain, and starting off at a canter, they came up with the game at bay, in the middle pf a large waterbole. The kangaroo balanced himself on his toes and the end of his muscular tail, and just kept his head and shoulders above the water, which was there about five feet deep. The dogs, obliged to swim for it, were very cautious in approaching him ; Juno kept in front to engross his attention, whilst Rodney watched for an opportunity of taking him by the neck ; the men struck at him with their long whips, but with very little effect; he seemed unconcerned ar d secure in his position, and ready to do his best if the dogs came to close quarters. Rodney now closed in, and the kangaroo turning half round, caught him in its arms, and in spite of the struggling of the poor dog, soused him under, water and there held him. This was a time of great excitement for all parties. The bitch was evidently taken aback at such treatment of its companion, and was only roused to renew the combat by the shouts of the men. "Seize him, Juno." " Good dog, at him again." "By Jove, the dog is done for." "Go it, Juno." Such like ejaculations once more reused the bitch, who rushed at hiin in earnest, and just as 'Murray had loaded his gun, caught the animal by the throat and threW it over. Rodney rose slowly to the sur face, and exhausted, paddled slowly to the shore, and when the kangaroo once more rose up, a ball, sent with unerring aim, passed through its head ; it sank to rise no more alive, and the men not having time to spare to get it out, rode off on their journey. At night fall they Made "the river, hObbled their horsei; and prepared their tea. A few bushes made a little conical hut into which they crept, and keeping - up a blazing fire, they passed the evening in telling yarns and smoking. At the first break of day they were up, breakfast over, and the horses got ready for mounting. Whilst busily engaged in tying up their traps, ready for fastening on their horse's backs, they were startled by a low growl from their dogs," and turning round, saw a couple of strong, tall natives ap proaching. This put them in mind of their arms, not from fear of an attack from such a small number, `but as they were-not loaded they thought it best to prepare • calling off the dogs from the natives who had balled, at a respectful distance, but now approached, they ..entered.. into conversation with -them - about the cattle,. asking if any ,were there nbouts;, what colour .they were, if they „Were very wild,` &e., 1 W;hil, this waa, going . , on, and the two hacks were apparentl,y,anoit unconcerned in what the stockmen were doing, Murray had loaded his - gun, placed it on the grotid - 1 before" hini, and Harris and he', Were, pt,tn . posyder in the pistols. " To ap this ya 5 ,41,9 .easy t rees4er, for thease proper .charger, and : therefore, whilst, Murraylif mea sured the quantity in. his. f hand Harris held both the pistols in his shausl,,ready to receive it. This opera tion t brought both hello close , together, and kept; their e y es rivetted len their work, which they were in act of conclUding, when sit the same instant - they Were each' felled by a bIOW 'on the head, administered with . hearty good will" by the treacherous. natives. Poor Harris- fell like "6 stone to the earth, whilst Murray, dropping ,go, ,his hands and knees did not entirely lose his presence of mind. Hei 'lifted up his , dizzy _eyes,. and in distinctly saw one black hammering aw ay at his companion, whilst the other was abO . ut,„ to give him, his coup de grace, or finishing tinic—he now moved his hand.along earths' - felt - senkliing hard near him, and found it was his gun; most providen tially Tying just where he fell ; this in an instant recalled his senses, and with difficulty he Filed it up, presented it at his antagonist; and fired the whole charge, which lodged in the chest of the native, who fell dead at Murray's feet. The other black at such an unexpected turn in affeirs made off, pursued by the .slogs, who may perhaps have finished him also, for he was never 'after heard of. As soon as Murray was sufficiently recovered to 'Move about he looked at his wounded and seemingly dead companion; he endea- Voured to recover him, - and stop the blood which was isitlingfreely from his mouth' and ears, but it was some time before. Harris showed any,signs of life, however a little brandy forced down his thr.?et made him collect his 'scattered ,serieei, anctin tie jot well 'enough to sit up. They were both in a fearful State, and many miles froni any white man's abOde l and obliged to re main some time before they could sit on borteback. All their cattle-bunting for that time was' over, and nothing remained for them but . to make their way-back to home. Murray wished to cut the black fellow's heed off, and give 'it the 'police when they reported the affray, but his " master opposed it, and - they left the body un touched. The black:was a ferocious anchsavage look ing fellow, measured about six feet, and at the same time was stout and well made. I saw the poor fel lows as they returned with their heads bandaged with handkerchiefs and "bits of rag; their. eyea bloodshot and Lipsey, and in their whole appearance very different from the two stockinen who passed a couple of days before.— Emigrant. - NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. We are happy to hear that the Admiral of the Fleet was better yesterday, although; for that gallant ve teran's‘age"(abott 93), w#ls cannot expect he be re enjoy meta of: health. - - stored t.c) along -Royal Marines,—The , following Gentlemen Cadets in her, Majesty's training- ship„Excalleat, at .Portsmouth, have passed examinations for commissions in-the corps; — Messrs. Meheux, Graham. Sayary, Gill, and Brydges3 And the following officers, studying at the Royal Naval . College, hive qualified for joining the military compa ' uies of tlie,LeOrps:—Lientenants H. - 11, Roberts_, E. R. Horsey, N. Macnamars, and E. 11; got, 'Court-martial.-LThe court' forlheliltil of the officers of the Sharpshooter stearo-schoonerr, at Portsmouth, were sitting . up to six o'clock last night, at which time there appeared no chance of ' the deciscra being come to that evening. • PORTSMOUTH, WEDNISDAY.—The Constance, SO, Captain Courtney, was at San Blas, collecting freight for the Juno to bring home, on the 3d of October. The. Dotterel steam-packet, Lieutenant-Commander E. Wylde, Sailed last night after dark for Woolwich, to be paid off. ' The Driver steam-sloop, Commandei! C. R. Johnson, arrived at noon to-day from her cruise in the Channel, the wind having become westerly. The Devastation steam-sloop was removed to-day from the steam basin, and the Ajax, 56, steam guard ship, taken in. Wind, W. by N., light airs and hazy. An accident of a very curious and serious nature occurred at Trimdon colliery on Tuesday night list. A pitman, named Francis .Dinning, was making shots (powder rolled in paper for blasting coal) in his own house, about six o'clock in the evening, when his nephew, a boy,' came in with some milk, part of which he spilled. Dinning_ took up a bag containing 61bs. of powder, and struck the boy with it ; the bag burst and the powder fired; and blew the window out, partly of , hum, a child t wo unroof d the house, and seriously injured five persons w ho were in it at the time, cne years old, named Moody, 'is. since dead. ' Dinning's nephew had an eye blown out, end is in a very precarious state.—Durham Chtonick el - Letters from Nancy state that wheat had fallen a s much as 15f. per 100 kil,; a reaction .was however looked for. f !~1 kI 7 " r ay D B E NEW ZEALAND. WAGES 'OF LABOUR AT WELLINGTON IN , THE YEA?t, 1847. Farm labourers, per week, 11. is., or 304 to 851. per annum, with board and lodging, and 401.: to 601; per annum for superior servants as shepherds, wjth ditto; other labourers, per week, 11.45. ; domestic , serVants, per annum ,12/ Si. for girls, 201. to for women, 151. to IS/. for boys, 251. to 35/. for men, with board and lodging—great ' l Acattitj'• artizan viz .zarPenters, per diem, ss. 6d., to Gs. '6d.; brick layers, per diem, ss. to. 6s. ; masons, Per diem, ss. to 6s. ; sawyers, per 100 feet, Bs., - foi labour only ; blacksmiths, per diem, ss. ; cabinet-makers, per diem, ss. to Gs. ; shipwrights, 6s. to 75.; journeymen to tradesmen,• per diem; 4s. Hours of labour, from eight to five, with one hour for dinner. • TOPULATION".TRADES AND PROFESSIONS-. - AT LINGTON IN THE . YRAR, 1847. ' Capitalists and ' agriculturists farming their own lands, 7 ; capitalists occupying grazing runs, 60; capitalists employing labourers, 36 ;* agribUlturists and small farmers, 94; labourers, 325 ; - f• domestic servants, male 18, female 64; lawyers of all grades, 9 ; medical practitioners, 10; clergymen and priests, S ; merchants, traders, and auctioneers, 32 ; store keepers and tradesmen, 29 ; Government officers, 22 ; Company's ditto, 5 ; constables (armed police), 30 ; surveyors, 10; gentlemen, 7 ; architect, 1 ; banker, 1 ; clerks, 24; shopmen, 10 ; settlers, 22 ; chemist, 1; distiller, 1 ; tallow chandler, 1; schoolmasters, 9 ; schoolmistresses, 8 ; bakers, 23; butchers,l7 ; millers, 3 ; lodging- house keepers, male 1, female 1 ; brewers, 4 ; ginger-beer makers, 2 ; Carpenters and joiners, 85 ; cabinetmakers, 8; turner, 1 ; millwright 1 ; :shipwrights, 13 ; boatbuilder, 1 ; boatmen, 10 ; sea men and whalers, 50 ; hotel-keepers and publicans, 18 ; brickmakers, 6 ; bricklayers, 16 ; plasterers, 5 ; masons, 2; slaters, 2; painters and plumbers, 14; wheelwrights and cartmakers, 9 ; carters, 18 ; horse breakers and grooms, 4; coopers, 9; sawyers, 59; brushmaker, 1; sailmakers, 3 ; tanner, 1 ; currier, 1; farrier, 1 ; shoemakers, 45 ; tailors, 15 ; blacksmiths, 18 ; engineers, 2 ; boilermaker, 1 ; gunsmith 1; cut ler, 1; tinmen, 2 ; watchmakers, 3 ; printers, 11 ; saddlers, 2 ; bookbinder, 1 ; stationer, 1 ; dyers 2 ; gardeners, 24 ; apprentices, 6 ; ropemakers, 4 ; sta tuary, 1 ; women employed in washing and needle work„, 10 ; milliners and straw-bonnet makers, 9 ; cowkeepers and dairymen, ; professions not ascer tained, 44—total males 1,32/ ; females 92. * These are included in the other capitalists—graziers, merchants, and others. The greater proportion of persons returned as la bourers cultivate small quantities of land, which they lease on their own account. The number of labourers who live entirely by weekly and daily labour does not probably exceed tee number of 150; the remainder only work occasionally, when their affairs allow them a little unemployed time. A great proportion of the mechanics, artizans, Fee., do not follow their trades exclusively, but either as pur chasers or lessees of small parcels of ten to twenty acres of land, employ their time in cultivating the same.—riew Zealand Journal, Dec. 16. In consequence of the increase of traffic on the State railways in Belgium, the production of coke has become insufficient for the consumption, and it has been necessary to enter into an arrangement with private companies to make up the deficiency. ViscoursT HARDINGE.—This distinguished General and statesman passed through Maidstone early on Wed nesday morning last, on his way to visit his old Penin sular friend, our respected neighbour, Sir John Croft, Bart., at Milgato, to join a ,shooting party. We hear, from an eye-witness, that throughout the day the gallant veteran perfectly astonished, by his shooting with hik one arm, those who never before had the honour of being out with him, killing his bird the first ten shots. Long may his Lordship continue to enjoy undiminished his present health and strength, and well-earned respect and admiration of bis grateful countrymen.—Maidstone Journal. THE EARL OF . LEVEN.—We are glad to learn that the Earl of Loren is now rapidly recovering from the serious illness under which he laboured lately, and which spread the greatest alarm amongst his family and friends, assuming as it did for some days a very threatening ap pearance.—Fifeshire Journal. COURT-MARTIAL AT CHATIAM, DEC. 26. 1 --A general court martial assembled at this garrison, of which Lieutenant-Colonel M`Pherson, of the 17th Regi ment, was President, for the trial of Thomas Kelly, No. 2,728, a private in the 50th Regiment of Foot, stationed at Dover. The prisoner was arraigned for absenting himself without leave from the barracks, making away with part of his regimental necessaries, being drunk and striking a non-commissioned officer; and breaking away from an escort. The prisoner pleaded guilty to the three first charges, and denied that he struck the non commissioned officer. Several witnesses were examined. The Court found the prisoner guilty of the four charges. The issue will not be known until confirmed by the Horse Guards. ~j •The highest temperature in the United States I the' eleven years ending 1847, was 98i degrees, on the 16th of July, 1645; the lowest temperature was six de grees below zero on the sth of February, 1840. The extreme range of the temperature in those eleven years was' 104f . degrees. Islets PRODUCE.—The following is a compendium of importations of provisions - into the metropolis from the sister Country" during the period comprising from the llth to the'23d instant, vii.; 4,612 boxes, casks, and 'other packages of butter, 144 casks anti bales of hams, 39 packages of feathers, 203 sacks of malt, 683 hampers, boxes, - and casks of bacon, 503 boxes and cases of eggs, 133 casks of whisky, 439 packages of pork, 205 packages tbf soups,"l6l Casks of lard, 659 bales Of 'paper, '273' Packages of general provisions, 301 casks of porttir, 480 casks of beef,' 21" packa g es of soap, 25 of linen, 4of seed, 18 of salmon, 500 sack s of oats, 86 head' of horned cattle, and a variety of other articles of food and of general merchandise, "of 'lesser interest and im portance; which need not be more particularly detailed, .A.WOMIN KILLED BY A LAMH.—On Sunday last, en old woman going across a field at Methley, York shirei-was attacked by a tap lemLl, and's° much injured that' She died On Tuesday. PGST-01FIbi notice has just been issued from the ,General Posi-offiee that on and after the litlaimary,.lB49 . ,.*the 'British - rate of postage of 6d. 'the half-deinee on letters from the United Kingdom, addressed to Mecklenburg-Schrerin, and conveyed by thenirect Ham burgh paCketa, or by private ship, direct from London, 'or Hull to Hinablugh,' will be combined viith'4d:, The rate due to MeCklenburg-Schwerin, which ineliides the 'transit rate payable to Hamburgh. This ''combined rate of 10d. the half-ounce, &c., may-either be paid in ava , ance or left unpaid, at the option of the 'sender ; but the - payment' of the 'British 'rate only, according to the existing practice, will not be .permitted. POST-OFFICE NOTICE.—The LordS Commissioners of her Majesty's - Treasury having authorised the remis sion of all chareei for packet postage heretofore levied in the United Kingdom, upon letters conveyed be tween the United Kingdom 'and the United States of America, by the contract packets of the United States, no charge is hereafter to be made upon letters brought into this country by such packets, or upon letters posted in this country addressed to be forwarded to the United States by sueh packets. SAINT CLEMENT DANES RAGGED SCHOOLS.—On Monday last Mr. Jaequet, the churchwarden, and the. benevolent friends and supporters of these schools, pro vided the boys belonging to theni with a very appropriate Christmas freiit: " 'After attending divine service at the parish church in the morning, the boys assembled in the. ball of the 'vestry louse, where beef and bread, half pint of porter, and a large slice of plum pudding, were supplied to each. They were afterwards asidressed by the rector, the Rev. W. W. Ellis, Richard Twining, Esq., and otherientlemen of the parish, and exhorted to be punctUal ‘ in thtir attendance at school. IliinWri.is"-=-On an average of six of the leading railiyays, they suffer to the extent of 100,0001. a year by depredations and negligence. They also pay 200,0001. a year for the Government tax Of five per cent. on first and second=class passengers ; 200,000/. a-year for parish rates and taxes for land which bid before not paid 200 4 ,000 sixpences. This is in addition to stamps, which 'Make another 100,000/. a-year, and tithes, income-tax, &c., all leitied in - the most cepricions manner.—C. Nash, on Railway 111anayeixent. ST. MitRiINE BATHS AND LAUNDRlES.—Yesterday this, the first building established under the 9th and 10th .of Victoria, intituled an " Act to encourage the esta blishment of Baths and Wish-houses for the Labouring Classes," and erected at a cost of about 5,6004 by the rate-payers of . St, Martin's-in-the-fields in Orange street, Leicester-'square, was opened for pabliC, inspectiDn till Saturday next. The structure. corers about 14,000 square' feet, having' a frontage 0f.150. feet in Orange street, with five entrances, one to the 'laundry, and two to each division of baths, one for exit, the other for en trance, The basement is occupied, by the apparatus for heating and pumping water. The ground floor contains the baths—the east wing, for females, hold 5 - first and 19 second class baths ; the west, for males, 9 first and 35 second class '; each bath.rooni ie six feet square, the bath occupying one side, and a row of pegs for bat and clothes o g n l a s tl: ; e t o h t h e e fi r r ; s t c t l a t s h a g. head femal i e s a b a s tehast beingand swing o r o, lsouopkeing ri o r kind. The total number of baths is 68. The laundries are on the first'floor; they are at present incomplete, but will contain accommodation for 100 women, all washing within distinct partitions. On Monday the baths open for use. The charge will be :—Second-class, with use of one towel, comb, brush, and cold water, ld.; hot, 2d. First-class, with two towels,' &c., cold, 3d. ; hot, 6d. " CHRISTMAS WAITS."—On Saturday evening a party of gentlemen having bargained with the railway to find them wings wherewith to fly to the merry homes of Christmas, were snugly ensconced together in a carriage at Brentwood, but after indulging for a time in the warm flow of the conversation of the season, they found that instead of speeding along gaily by the mail-train,i the happy roofs they sought, were as distant as ever, and they were left alone in the cold hoar frost. The train by mistake had left carriage and company bodily behind; it was not till reaching Ingatestone that the loss was dis covered, and the engine tripped back for " the waits," the music of whose voices would soon have been missed in many a merry celebration of Christmas eve.—Essex Standard. Letters from Zante, of the ~Sth instant, mention that dried fruits of the present year were declining in value. Theluantity remaining unsold was .estimated at little less then three millions of pounds, agaicst about 40,0,000 lbs. in former years., The export :during; the present . y,ear . ia estimated, to, have been 6,600,000 i lbs. There was little doing in oils, owing to priceabstinfaigh• A decline was expected, when purchases would most likely be made. The grain market was firm. tlitAt ...'WOE:tion TATITICSALL'S-THIS "EVENING Six !:‘; . : • • - o'CLocx. CHESTER CUP. ' 'so.td - 1 agst Eagle's Plume .50 to. 1 agA Great SVRitern. - .50 VOA. agst_Blucher • • 50 to 1 apt Geraldine 66 to 1 agst Melody 100 to 1. agst Limestone • 100 to 1 agst Escape 'lOO to 1 agstalr's. Taft ' 'l,OOO to' I ' 2 tigst Keleshe t . DEBBY. 12 to agst Honeycomb 33 to 1 agst Escalade 33 to 1 agst Strongbow . 50 to 1 apt Old Dan Tucker FRANCE. In an order of the day, announcing to the troops the nomination of Marshal Bugeaud to the command of the army of the, Alps, General Magnan, command ing ad interim, said:— " The sword of the conqueror of Isly, of La Sika, and of a hundred glorious combats in Catalonia, on the Alps, and in Africa, will weigh heavily on the destinies of Italy; and, if ever France, ceasing to: enchain your ardour and your impatience at the' foot of the Alps, should order you to ,cross them under the command of the illustrious Marshal, you would show yourselves in treading the fields of Italy, which are the witnesses of immortal glory, the worthy children of the conquerors of Montenotte, Rivoli,'Areole, and Marengo. 'Until my wishes and yours shall be satisfied, you will, 84c." On this the Ilioniteur says— " With respect to an order of the day published by General Magnan, the Minister of War reminds all the Generals that their orders must be confined within the limits prescribed by the regulations in vigour, and con tain no political allusion." We 'read in the Corsairs:—" Several representa tives have given the following anecdote relating to the review of Sunday. When the Ist Legion of the Banlieue passed before M. Leuis Napoleon Bonaparte, it cried out .with considerable unanimity Vive l'Em .pereur I M. O. Barrot, who was at the Elysee Na tional with the other Ministers, had given orders to be informed every five minutes of what passed. At the moment when the dispatch announcing the fact mentioned above arrived, the head of the Cabinet took a pen and: sent to General Changarnier a note thus worded General, if the Imperialist manifestation continues, inform the President of the Republic that the Ministry give in their resignation en maw.: But this was not necessary, as the ery of Vive l'Empereur! did not became general." The Courrier du Gard announces that business it resuming its activity at Romans and Valence, as it had previously done at Lyons. The franc- ondois also states that several branches of trade, and particu larly that of the watch and cloekmakers, are beginning to revive. The Echo de Valenciennes also makes a similar representation as to the manufactories in that city, and in Lille, Roubaix, and Turcoing ; the linen markets of Belgium were also rising in consequence of large orders from France; the alcohols, sugars, coffees, leathers, dying materials, and other articles of com merce, were under the same impulsion ; the price of gold was falling, and the bankers were reducing their rates of discount ; the storehouse for coals, metal lurgic. produce, and glass ware, were becoming empty; in short, articles of mere luxury were alone in a state of sufferance. The last-mentioned journal adds that. a great number of the travelling carriages, which in February, March, May, and June, passed through Valenciennes on their way into Belgium, are now to be seen there, returning back to Paris. e BAVARIA. MII2cICE4 DEC. 23.—Count Leuchenfeld has just quitted the city for the purpose of retiring to his estate till the meeting of the Assembly. His unex pected withdrawal from the Ministry has thrown everything into confusion. Of course among the ultra- Montane party it is a subject of congratulation and bitter irony, but the true friends of the King and country consider it one of the most untoward events that could possibly have occurred at this juncture. Considerable difficulty appears to exist in the forma tion of a Ministry. Count Leuchenfeld was offered a ,premium of 3,000 florins, but he steadily refused it. The Ministers of Justice and Finance have likewise tendered their resignation. M. Schreuk will, it is thought, take charge of the department of Religion and Public Instruction ; M. Becke, of Justice; M. La Richu, of Finance ; and M. Axmansperg or Wallerstein, of Foreing Affairs. The dreaded Von Abel's name has, of course, been mentioned, but nothing definite i 3 settled. By a rescript of the Minister of War all the stu dents incorporated in the army, who hare gone through their military exercises, have obtained fur lough to.continue their academic studies. SAxx-Conun6 GOTHA.—The Deputies of the various Governments of the' States of Thuringia, who asiethbled at Gotha on the 16th and 16th, have agreed on the following points " The ]States of Thuringia, while they preserve their political independence,. shall be united in one' confederation of the .States on all matters of common business.. " The 'obleCts Which: Shall be considered matters of common business are, the army, the Customs, civil and crinfinpl legislation; &c., as well as a relation with the. Diet and Ministry of the Empire." ;f!, " A rnuringiau Minister of State and a United Diet are . the organs of i the Thuringian Confederation: —lVu'rembHir A g Correspondent. • , • , HON. and REV. BAPTIST W. NOEL' S - EXPLANATION. This work has just issued from the press. The fol-.. lowing is an, extract:--. " As in the following work I have frankly attacked the union between - the - Church' and State, 1 feel con strained to bear my huMble testimony to the piety and worth of many who uphold it. I have stated, without reserve; the influence of the system upon prelates; but how ms:nyingtanees °cent; ivhich men, raised to the niost' enlntring honours, have successfully resisted their temptations? Of those 'prelates with whom,l, have the honour to be acquainted, some. I • admire -for, their sim plicity, benevolence, and liberality; and others still more. for eminent piety. Most wisely in many instances, and most, conscientiously I doubt notin all, have the present 1 Government administered their ecclesiastical patronage. Still more anxious am' I'to do justice to my beloved and honoured" bretheen,' the Evangelical ministers of the Efitablishment. Having acted with them for many yeah+, I can speak of their principles with confidence. Numbers of them, whose names I should rejoice to mention here with honour, are as sincere in adhering to the Establish-. meat as Iwish' to-be in quittingit. Of many of them I. am convinced that. they surpass me in , devotedness to Christ. Worthy ,suceessors of Romaine and John Venn,. of Newton, Cecil,, and 'Thomas Scott, of Robinson and Simeon I hope that, remaining conscientiously in the Establishment, they will have the respect and affection of all, good men. May they enjoy increasing comfort and usefulness to the end of their ministry! While I condeniti State prelacy; I honour each pious prelate:, while-I mourn the relations of godly pastors to-the State, Ino less rejoice in their godliness. The reasons for separation appear to me clear ; but I do not expect others to think as I dn. In claiming my own liberty of judgment, I learn to respect theirs. To remain in the Establishment with my views would be criminal—with theirs it is a duty. If by, any of my expressions I have unnecessarily wounded the , feelings of my Christian brother, I ask hini to forgive me. If I have un consciously fallen into any exaggeration, I deeply deplore it. Throughout the work I have made a clear distinction 'between Evangelical and un•Evangelical eler&nen--betvieeti those who preach the Gospel and those , who do not preach it:• , ; No spuriouti liberality—no fear of censure—should obliterate the ;distinction; yet many, doubtless.. who are not ranked amon g . the Evan gelical partywho. sic) ',not support their ,institutions, and who do not usually act with• them—may be con- 1 verted and faithful ministers of Christ... Lastly, I.must ca . press my, regrel that I hive pot doua spore for the welfare - considPrate, and willinv.church, to whic h . of a fiend • .91 i / have been tor twenty-two years a . pastor, and wits whom I'hoped . to' have spent the reiniunder'of my days. Sterner duties, which' the study of the Word 'of God has forced upon 'my attention, have to be fulfilled. But I cannot quit them 'without 'an earnest prayer that say successor may receive much grace to build them upin piety, . nor :without , my.grateful thanks for, their abuia-' dant and unvarying kindness.—Hornsey, Dec. 14." . SoIJAM.—A most daring burglary and robbery was committed in this town, about half-p as t one o ' clock on Wednesday morning, upon the premises of Mr. Thomas Lucas, Brook-street, by two villains entering the back part, of the house by the window. They first proceeded with a light to the girl's bed-room, and threatened to shoot her if she gave any alarn. They then went to the bed-room of Mr. and M rs . L ucas, an d presen ti ng a. pistol at Mrs. Lucas, demanded her money or life. Mrs.. Lucas gave them he r p oc k et -b oo k , conta i n i ng three sovereigns, a five-pound note, and some rings. By that time Mr. Lucas, who is very deaf, awoke. They then, presenting a pistol at him, demanded; what money he had, and taking his small-clothes, searched the pockets, and took some silver and his keys. They then ran sacked the drawers and a chest, and took thirty-one sovereigns, between three and four pounds i n silver, some silver spoons, and other articles to the value of upwards of 50L, with which they decamped. The effect produced upon Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, who are advanced in years, was such, that we regret to say our police officers re ceived no information till past eight o'clock, although two other houses are within a few yards of the premises. —Cambridge Advertiser. Letters from Posen represent the number of Russian troops now concentrated on the Polish frontier as amounting to 200,000 men, presumed to be so formed in anticipation of :any movement by the French in favour of Italy. An American paper estimates the value of the Cigars daily smoked in New York at 10,000`dollars. Letters from the Baltic ports generally speak of the setting in of the frost, and the consequent dulness of the grain markets. I been ; Wit h most deice Y the thou rimer tity)' Pro. 6 of ttial ellt ern' Dek 10 5 iis . CU'