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r. - r' '''•.- • ~ -nom .. -- -•.---- --•--- - , , Sik 'ti ACM) ; 0 i. ii h .., ' - -: : :: 4 •':-.',„ -- .7. ASSUARANCE AGAINST LOSS OF LIFE BY RAILWAY . s N•• • ,, t•• - •. -- • ie ~,..... I/ _ft 4 • IIIASELLING. :'r l i?" f ?' l.: -. 1 .4. - . t .: • z ~.„..- r . • , ... e is f. -ki 1 _..-/ METROP 0 L I T A N COUNTIES • ( ~:t 0 -.,, --, - -,, r 4)4' . =,. 0i,14 .. . ';- , .. t - 244 .1 „, ~,, o:0, _ ~, -it0 4 ... - c il ~,-,-.„ 11, ..,,, ..,. _,.,_,,,,..\...; . 1,4,, 47, . ... T • •1,',. A wi i A7 3 ,,, ,- - _t. _ , 4 ~ . ~. ;.,, ?,.; . 5 ,. 1 ..... z 1 L5 ., : ,.. i ... „, . 4 2 . 4 , . • ~., ~ .. ..e 4. , f- To 5- 4 ,:.1, -w„ and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, ""* . '",i tj"! ; i',/,';':lvf.-..c:0'..>„ , '-' 4.. -.. , ...-.. v '4)==, - .4. z,.'7 , .....,,, • VW" • 27, REGENT-STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONuON. ytyl' , , lA , t - 1 ~' ci ' •, e ' i*?• • tO ''' 1 , . )....... 0 4$ `' . ~..\_. , \...;,•„,,,e11 9?- - -- -- - 4 7; 7 , '-/ . w it ,i '' ' ' el*,• -- 0 " ''',... ' •' , ' -'" '' 1 ) ;• - t t LI: k, , '''' ' V, 1: , --..- ' ___Lq• tiux ...., * •.•,., 4. , ....._...- \\; . INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO AIT OP PARLIAMENT. At the present day, when Railway travelling has become almost Universal, protection against the pecuniary loss to which the families of sufferers from the accidents incidental to it are exposed, is one of the requirements of the age. To meet this general feeling, this Society affords to all persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in Great Britain and Ireland, the opportunity of insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of 109 . per cent., in one single payment, for the whole period of life, thereby rendering unnecessary the payment of Annual Premiums, as in ordinary Life Assurance. EXAMPLE.—A person may by one single payment of M. assure to his family or others the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his Whig his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CAMROLTX, 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 oo-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents. SCOTTISH WIDOWS' FUND AND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY._ . _ .. . The oldest and most saccessflfi Life Assurance 'Office in Scotland. Mutual Assurance. The whole Profits bet mg to the Members. CAPI I'AL UPWARDS OF TWO AMMONS._ Annual Revenue upwards of Three Hundred Thousand Pounds. Average Amount of Insurances during thelast twelve years,upwards of Half a Million Annuary. . . . The representatives of an original member dying in the present year, after payment of the premium for the current year, would re ceive a bonus equal to upwards or 91 per cent. on the original sum insured. And the representatives of an original member dying in the year 1852, after payment of the premium for that year, would receive a bonus equal to upwards of 106 per cent. on the sum insured. Various inquiries having of late been made as to whether this Society is in the practice of allowing commission to solicitrzs 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. Proipectuses, 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-square, Edinburgh, Nov., 1848. Officesin London, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings, and 7, Fall-mall West. HUGH DS•LEAN, Agent, NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU RANCE SOCIETY. ' "' 26, Cornhlll, London. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament, This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages With respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annutics. Policies issued by this Society have a twofold advantage :—provi sion fer the family of the Assured, and an augmenting pecuniary available resource to himself, if needful, while living. The Assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense, or for feitur Of the Policy, two-thirds of the Premiums paid. . DIVISION OF PROFITS. The continued prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors at the Annual ➢leeting, held on the 10th of May, 1848, to declare a sixth bonus, varying from 27 to 65 per cent. on the Premiums paid on each Policy effected on the profit scale. EXAMPLES. Perma- Sam the ,; Annual ;Policy Bonus In nent Re- Assured Age. f a V. Pre- taken addition Bonus In duction of may bor minim eut in to Sum Cash. Annual row on Assured. • Premium. Policy. - • A a. 4. X a d. a. d. a. d. `1837 262 14 3 121 15 11 20 0 8 543 17 9 ' I 1838 4 237 15 6 108 16 4 17 7 6 494 811 X Xs. d. 1839 211 18 695 16 9 14 17 7 445 0 9 60 /000 74 3 4 1840 163 8 4751510 11 10 9 395 11 1 1841 159 3 4 71 5 01 10 19 8 346 2 3 1842 132 2 6 58 17 6 819 10 296 13 4 1843 84 11 84 37 10 0 514 2 247 4 5 DEFERRED ANNUITIES. By the operation of the same principles, the Society is enabled to afford to the public a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta geous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual, by the con- tribution of a 'very small annual, monthly, or weekly saving, may se cure either a comfortable provision for himself in advanced age, or, at his option, a large sum Of money, or a policy his family at his death; while by giving to the purchaser, at any tlMe n _the power of borrowing two-thirds of all previous payments, it remOyes all risk Of forfeiture from inability to continue premiums, besides affording an ample re source during sickness and want of employment ; and should the purchaser die before arriving at the stipulated period, two thirds of his payments will be returned to his representatives. The following Table is a specimen of the great and varied advan tages which the judicious application of a small saving can secure through this Society. 11. PREMIUMS To secure 1 lon attain- Annulty4lo 10 0 ing the age Cash .. 82 10 0 of 65, the Policy .. 97 8 6 option of I. BENEFITS Secured on attaining the age of 65, by an Annual Premium of 21. 12e. . Cuh. Policy. s. d £ 394 11 0 466 0 0 221 0 0 261 0 0 1.15 8 0,136 6 0 A 4 •ii Annuity. b., t 'C z", .£ s. d 20 47 16 6 20 20 15 10 40 13 19 9 Payable Payable Payable Anna- in one for Ms be .= ally. sum. parity. " . 4 4 £ a. d. 20 010 11 30 019 6 40 1 17 3 s. d. 10 0 10 16 7 1 , 27 3 11 s. d. 0 0 0 7 3 11 19 4 10 Immediate Annuities are also granted by the Society on liberal terms, as will be seen by the following extracts from the Tables, showing the annual amount of annuity upon every 100/. deposited Age 90, £7 Bs. I Age GO, £9 14s. 3d. I Age 70, £l4 2s. 2d. Tho Annual Report, with Tables of Rates, Bcc.. may be had at the Office, or any of its Branches in the Country ; or, on application, will be forwarded post free. W. S. B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU RANCE SOCIETY. 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on the CAPITAI. STOCK of this SOCIETY, at the rate of . 5 per Cent. Der AnMim, due on the 31st inst., together with the BONUS thereon declared at the Annual Meeting in May last, will become PAYABLE on the 10th JANUARY next, and Proprietors may receive the same at this Office, on that or any subsequent day, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock. .By order of the Court of Directors, W. S. B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary, CORPORATION (Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) lA/OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. OFFICES--ROTAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. • ' - Rranch, 29, Pall-mall. FFRE INSURANCES. • Notice.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of Premiums falibig due at Christmas will expire on the 9th January next. ASSURANCES ON LIVES, WITH LABOR PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. Tww.thirds of the profit on Policies dated since December, 1841, will be apportioned, periodically, among those effected for Life ; Without involving the Assured in any risk of Partnership. SEA INSURANCES. In Policies on Ships or Goods bound for China, ot either of the Pre sidencies in India, the Company stipulates, if desired, to pay, at the Port of destination, through its Agents there, the amount of any law ful claims that may arise. doviallos.—Themsu Tooke, Esq. Sus-Goviezrox—William Sampsoz, Esq. Diwirrr-GoTearros—The Hon. Z. T. Leslie Melville. DIRECTORS. Henry Bainbridge, Esq. - 43 eorga Pearkes Barclay, Esq. Edmond S. P. Calvert, Esq. John•Garratt Cattley, Esq. Alexander Colvin, Esq. Edward Maxwell Daniell, Esq. Davidson,William Esq. Jelin Deacon, Esq. Riversdalo W. Greetll, Esq. William T. Plibbert, Lancelot Holland, Esq. air J, A. Lubbock, Bart. Charles John listening, Req. Henry Nelson, Esq. Edward Howley Palmer, Esq. John Henry Pelly, Esq. Abraham G. Robarts, Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq. Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. Thomas Smith, Esq. William Ronan, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Octavius Wigram, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. ALEX. GREEN, Secretary. rPHE ALBERT NIGHT LIGHTS are the 1 best. Price 6d. per Box . Sold everywhere. LAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS. _ALP Copy ea letter from Mr. J. J. Wilson, Chemist, Moak Bar, _ . " To M. Thomas Prout, " 14th June, 1847. " Snt,--Having suffered most dreadfully for the last six years from repeated attacks of the gout, and receiving no benefit from the best Medical advice I could obtain, I was induced about six weeks ago to 11 7 5 box of Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills. When I commenced taking them, which was in the afternoon, my feet and elbows were Very much swollen and inflamed : I was suffering the most intense agony. I had that night sound and refreshing sleep, and awoke in the morning comparatively free from pain ; and before I had finished the box, I never was better in my life : they have not only entirely removed the gout, but have also very much improved my general health. I have since recommended them to four individuals, who have suffered much from gout and rheumatism ; and they all speak highly of the benefit they have received from them. If you think 03 Y case worthy of insertion among the many cures effected by your Wonderful medicine, you are at perfect liberty to publish it. " I am, sir, yours respectfully, " J. J. WILSON." The above testimonial exhibits the never-failing effects of this Valuable medicine, which affords to the afflicted with gout, rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, and all analogous complaints, speedy and Certain relief. They require neither confinement nor attention of any kind, and invariably prevent the disease attacking the stomach, brain, or other Thal part. Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint- Meat by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and address of Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," im- Pressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. 14 0 V E is the leading feeling of the human breast. More exalted than mere passion, it soars high above "ell' 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 ooPhy, and divinity itself become neglected under the enthralling Power of LOVE, which, unlike most things, increases in intensity With time, until it receives the sacred consummation of marriage. When union does not take place, however, this passion, this fervour, this gelden tide of the manliest feelings becomes a deadly Poison in the heart, which now darkens, as it before bright eTed, all things upon earth. How is it that men, of most un !l•Ltngefible habits, will change at, the very altar, and a ft er a life ...me spent in the fulfilment of every engagement, snap the very con tl'aett'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 whic h has been iustituted by Divine Law for the fulfilment if important ends. The wretched condition of such a being must subsequently be beYond measure deplorable 1 Loving and beloved, ho entails the Most miserable disappointments on the object of his choice, and upon himself a desolation the most horrible, when the simple possession of natural attributes would change the scene, and yield to both a life of "alloYed happiness. The subject is interesting, and deserves the attention of all. Those desirous of investigating it will iind the fullest and most satisfactory information in the little work er.titled SELF-PRESE4VATION , illustrated by forty coldnred engravings on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of. the reproductive organs ; with practical Observa ions on the secret infirmities of youth and maturity, resulting from Solitary habits, excesses. or infection. By SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., Doctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Mall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. This treatise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and Mach neglected branch of medical practice, and the author having ob tained the highest medical honours, is a guarantee for his profes sional experience, which has reference almost solely to the treat ment of these diseases. • REVIZW OF Till WORE. La'Mert on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are scenes in t drama of life which are acted with ne spectator but Conscience rand of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the mortal who meets with a timely mentor to snatch him from the gni% lnto , which such scenes must plunge him 1 In the book before us such a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al. ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style of masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of Philosophy and physics with the loftiest precepts of morality. It is a production calculated to confer a vital benefit, physically and morally, upon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousness and propriety. A father may trust it in the hands of his boy. By un taught innocence the 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. The work may be had price 2s. 6d., of Kent and Richards, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starle, Tichborne street, Haymarket ; Gorden, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mansell, 115, Fleet -street ; or, free by post, far forty-two stamps, from the author's residence, who may be consulted on these disorders personally, or 17 letter, daily, from Ten to Two:or from Five taigbt. 37, BEDFORD-SW AIM LONDON. FOGS AND DAMP AIR, BATICLAY'§ - ASTHMATIC CANDY has, for many years, been proved an effectual preservative from the ill effects of the Fogs and Damp Air, which, in the Winter Season, are so prevalent in this Climate. Its effects are to expel Wind, to preserve the Stomach from the admission of Damps, and to relieve those who suffer from Difficulty of Breathing. Prepared only by Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon-street, London ; and sold retail, by their appointment, by Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Gifford, 104, and H. Burfleld, 180, Strand ; Johnson, 68, Cornhill ; Hallows, 2, 1115 h-street, Islington ; and all respectable Medicine Venders in Town and Coqntry. Observe :—None can be genuine, unless the names of " Barclay and Sons " are on the Stamp affixed to each tiox. A. CHRISTMAS SKETCH. I love to notice, at a time like this, The bustle of the great metropolis; A thousand indications meet the eye, As glad December's holiday draws nigh. A pleasing animation we may trace In every part of every market-place. Nor can we find a spot but what is rife With animal and vegetable life. In every branch of business we discern A token of the holiday's return: In poulterers' shops the birds of various feather In goodly groups are hung and packed together ; While butchers with their tempting fat supply Give double boldness to their "What d'ye buy? „ Grocers in "greens," and those in " green and black," Amid this stir are never found to lack. The stationers, as Christmas-time draws nigh, New books display, attractive to the eye; And every railway station is a scene, Which proves that Christmas soon will intervene. " What next," cry Messrs. MOSES, " will you thus Conclude your sketch. without a word for US." Nay, Messrs. MOSES, don't imagine that! 'Tie you alone that I've been aiming at. At such a time as this, I can't do less, Than eulogise your matchless CHRISTMAS DRESS. MOSES and SON, believe me, when I say, I highly value your superb display. You seem determined, with your rare attire , To pay due honour to the " good old sire." • Such Trousers, Coats, and Vests, I never saw ! I cease to wonder at the crowds you draw. Yours is the Warehouse, I am sure orthat, At which to buy a splendid HRISTMAS MAT: MOSES and SON, I must confess I wonder, Such Hats are sold at prices so much under. You seem resolved that we shall never lose In Christmas Hats, or CHRISTMAS BOOTS AND SHOES. My last new Wellingtons I bought of you, And better Boots I never wish to view ; Stylish, and firm in make and soft to touch, I must clbnfess that I admire them much; Nor do I, MOSES, feel the least demur, In complimentiCHßng thus your ISTMAS FUR. Well may the ladies to your Warehouse flock, And make selections from your varied stock ; And well may judging buyers daily see The value of your CHRISTMAS HOSIERY. I trust that Christmas, Eighteen Forty-eight Will make the number of your patrons great ; For in the quality of your display, And is your moderate price. you seem to say-- "All may be well prepared for Christmas Day." E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to their low lists of outfits , commencing (including every necessary) at 755., lower if reqdred. The list can be had on application, or sent post free. E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort in the it. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved of by the public. of materials from Bs. 6(1. to 216. Shooting Coats, in a variety The Doeskin, or Elastio Ct, fromPRICES • • • • •. • • • .. 17s. Od. to 32e. LIST oa OF BEADY WADE. - Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles —from AO 9 6 Ckesterfteld and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed •••••••••• .• •• 1 5 0 .... 0 15 0 1 0 Bulwer •• • ....... . 1 6 0 ..... 0 8 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers .• ••••••• • • • • • • . • 4 6 Doeskin ditto .• Autumn and Winter Vests •••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • I 2 0 1 0 0 Boys' Hussar and Tanis Suits ••• • • • ................ 0 16 6 /dADI TO PLZASTIRI. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 6 0 Miiledcloth Coat ••••.•.• • • • • • • • • .. • • 2 2 0 0 18 0 Tweed Wrappers ••..••••••• • • • .• • • • • New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles • • .... 0 16 6 Doeskin Trousers ••••••.• • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••• • • 1 2 0 Best, or Dress.• ••.. • Best quality .• • • • • ..• • • 215 0 Cassimere Vest • • satin, Plain or Fancy •• • ..• •••• • • • • 0 12 0 Hussar and Tunic Suits . ...... .• • ...... ••••• • .. • • • 1 9 0 s.toarning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for U. 16s. N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique, snd the workmanship and materials are suck as to command univer sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo lerate. Notice.—A New Department for the sale of Parasols and Chil hen's Dresses has been opened at 157, Minories. • E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, floaters, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters. for :,adios and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minories, and 83. i 4, 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, tin money returned. ilautisti.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard tin p tblis against impostors, brit have learned that the untradesmaa like falsehood of being connected inst with them, and or it's thebvious same c oncern, 'as been resorted is in many a fer o :ley have no connexion with any other house in or out of London • 1' and those who desire genuine a nd cheep clothing, &c., should call at ;, or send to, Minorics and kidgate, City, London. Notice.—No bustru wtransacted at this establishment from sun. set Friday, t il l sunset Saturday, when busines is resumed till twelve o'clock. A R. R I A G E. One half the world are desolately single, and the other apposing them marred, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a :;rise of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em tter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea it caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un smiprosing hurry; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, tins' broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness .nd social content. The dowry should net bo the only marriage set ersent. Honour and justicedensand that health should form au item n the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or ,eglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if nese surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little EMOIRS " On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is. itch (by cost, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively efined, • qr prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered ): misinterpretation of their sepposed contents, from obtaining era. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but ar the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom ay are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on above subjects, by unqualified authors, whieh alone or ,r9ither, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other ale publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, )3 , post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and ivoid," and " How to be Nappy." They are not merely rephlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the nem ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's 'le, who owes hie present existence, health, and position to this ob rreanee of the maxims he world inculcate—to do unto others as he vow,' be done ante—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always n the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of f.wood, 23, Paterncsrer-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street • Mann, 'ii, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457. West Strand ; or direct (by post or other vise) from the auths r (who may be conferred with personally, rEtamings and 6veninta), 10, Argyll-place liagent4lloBl; a$ all ON NERVOUS DEBILITY AND GENERATIVE DISEASES. hut published, the Thirty-sixth Thousand, an improved edition, re vised and corrected, 120 pages, price 2s. In a sealed envelope, or forwar led by the Author, post paid, to any address, secure from observation, for 2s. 6d., in postage stamps, illustrated with na merons Anatomical Coloured Engravings. MANHOOD: the CAUSES of its PREMA TURE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PERFECT RESTORATION. _ A Medical Essay on those Diseases of the Generative Organs, emanating from Solitary and Sedentary Habits, indiscriminate Ex cesses, the Effects of Climate and Infection, Sec., addressed to the suffefer in Youth, Manhood, and• Old Age; with Practical Remarks on Marriage, the Treatment and Cure of Nervous and Mental De bility, Impotency, Syphilis, and other Urine-Genital Diseases. v by which even the most shattered constitution may be restored, and reach the fall period of life allotted to Man. The whole illustrated with numerous Anatomical Engravings on Steel, in colour, explain ing the various functions, secretions, and structures of the repro ductive Organs in heaith and disease ; with instructions for private correspondence, cases, Sec. Ly J. L. CITRTIS, Surgeon, 7 , Frith-street, Soho-square, London. " Manhood.' A Medical Work.—To the gay and thought less we trust this little wort will serve as a beacoa to warn them of the longer attendant upon the too rash indulgence of their pa talons, long experience and re tawhilst fa some it may serve as a monitor in the hour of tempta tion, ailodis and to the afflicted as a sure guide to health." --Chronicle. "'Manhood' t ß rea y J. L. guarantee, and well deserves for the work its eases is the patient's immense cirulation." —Era. puti M on anh ine t ent o Curtis.—Their " Curtis on Manhood' should be in the hands of youth and old age. It is a medical publication, ably written, and developes the treatment of a class of painful maladies which has too long been the prey of the illiterate and the designinv,....., United service Gazette. The Parent, who beholds his beloved child pining away, and fast approaching to a premature grave, in consequence of some disease, which, for want of careful investigation of its real cause, has been set down to the score of consumption, will, an perusing this work, be astonished to find, that in nine-tenths of the cases of young per =oils of both sexes, who perish of what is called pulmonary con- Annption, heart disease, tabes, Esc., the sole and exclusive origin has ~een the indulgence in certain destructive habits practised by youth much more frequently than it is at all suspected. N.B. Boars of consultation from Eleven till Two, aid Six to Sight ;I) the Flvetting. GENERATIVEgravgs on Steel. iN P iI H a Y nr SIC L A I L b INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAG E. lew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or y D 2 , 6 BQ A u na A tozni re c A al Tl C o o N lo s a , redEn by cost, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in p ea t ag „ tampl, THE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis maliflcations. Illustrated by 26 Coloared Engrayia giii —, By R. and f... PERRY and CO., Consulting Sargeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : scold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 160, Oxford-street ; Starle, 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hail-street. . . . . PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engraving,. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is ob viated. This important part of the Work should not escape the eader's notice. PART V. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tug CoItDIAL BALM OF BYRIAOITII Is exclusively employed in treat irg and sexual debility, impotence, Ste., 11s. and 335. per bottle. The ; Concentrated Detersive Essence, au anti-syphilit'c remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infectiou, secondary symt - toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, I Is. and 335. per bottle. rerry'e Purifying Specific Pills, 25. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 115. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and chronic inflamma ton of the .bladder. Constatatiom fee, if by letter, 11. A minute retail of thi case is required : age, habits, and position iu society. rackets, with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by which the toe, • 1., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten dance lailrat 19, BerAers-street, Oxford-street, London, from Rle von till Two, and Five to Eight : on Sandays from Eleven to One. N0.17,545.] LONDON, WEDNESDAY OC °MOTIVE STEAM-CARRIAGE COMPANY FOR PASSENGERS AND PARCELS ON TURNPIKE-ROADS. At a preliminary Meeting, held at the offices of Mr. H. English, 25, Fleet-street, it was resolved — That a Company be formed, with a capital of 200,0001., divided into 20,000 shares, et'lo/. each. That, in the first instance, the call be limited to Is. per share, as required by the Joint-Stock Companies Registration Act, and that the subscribers be not held responsible beyond the mment of such sum, which, it is assumed, will be amply sufficient for the purpose of obtalning the most conclusive evidence of the practicability of adopting steam-carriages on common roads. That no shareholder be called upon to pay any sum whatever until a general meeting be held, when the views and reports of the projec tors will be laid before the meeting, and when they will have the op portunity of withdrawing from the Company, or paying the instal ment, as before provided. A Provisional Committee is appointed, who will convene a meeting of the Shareholders on the whole of the Shares being subscribed for, when the call of Is. per share will be required. No expenses will be incurred beyond those absolutely necessary for determining the practicability of the object, and every informa tion will be afforded on application at the offices of the Honorary Se cretary. - Application for shares, on the above terms—no sum being requited until the whole of the shares are subscribed for, and then only Is. per share, with an undertaking that no further liability is ineurrefi without the assent of the subscribing party—to be addressed to the Honorary Secretary, Mr. H. English; or to the Solicitor, Mr. F: Herbert. One-third of the shares being already subscribed for, no applica tions can be receiTed after Saturday, th e 30th instant. H. ENGLISH, Hon. Secretary. F. HERBERT, Sollcitee. . . Offices, 25, Fleet-street, Dec. 21, 1848. YORK, NEWCASTLE, and BERWICK RAILWAY. TYNE DOCKS. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. The Directors are ready to receive TENDERS for the entire com pletion <4' the above Docks, and the Works connected therewith. Plans, Sections, and Specifications of the Works, and all Information on the subject, may be had on and after Monday, the Ist day of January, 1849, by applying at the Office of Mr. Thomas E. Harrison, Engineer to the Company, Pilgrim-street, Newcastle upon-Tyne. The Directors will meet at their Office, in York, on Monday, the 23d January, at Twelve o'clock, for the purpose of Letting the Works, and all Tenders must be delivered to the Secretary, at York, before Ten o'clock on that day. The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the Lowest Tender, and ample security will be required York, December 14, 1848, GEORGE HUDSON, Chairman of the lioard of Directors. PUBLICATIONS. ANOTHER ENLARGEMENT. 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COITRTEITAY, " The operation of introducing a catheter through an impermeable stricture is, without doubt, the most difficult in the whole range of surgical operations, and demands all the prudence, science, and skill of a master. The art can only be acquired, and that gradually, by frequent practice."—Liston's Operative Surgery. Publisked by H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street ; and may be had of all booksellers in town or country. T HE N I L. REGENT-STREET and CORNRILL. THE NICOLL : this is an abbreviation of the title given to a Patented Outer Coat, called " The Nicoll's Chlamys Paletot," the said curtailment being first suggested in the daily correspondence of the several Agents appointed under the above patent. and it will no doubt be generally adopted in preference to the name in full, through being more convenient to use. THERE is a double use and purpose in the NICOLL, or PATENT CHLAMTS PA LETOT, in other words, the same garment can be used as a warm winter Overcoat, and will look equally well as a light Paletot (used in walking, Ste.). indeed, for the latter purpose it represents the popular and fashionable Registered Paletot, which, when it is desirable to fcrm into a warm winter garment, the same is transformed into the Nicoll, by the simple addition of a wadded interlining, which is In corporated with the lighter Coat in a most perfect and original manner; this can be attached or detached without the least trouble to the wearer. . . _ _ . A most moderate price is fixed for -these two garments in one. viz.; Three Guinea... 3/IEMBERS of the CLERICAL, LEGAL, and IL MEDICAL PROFESSIONS, it is presumed, will all readily concede their patronage to the new patented invention called THE NICOLL, inasmuch that, besides its soberness of colour (a black. or almost invisible green, or dark blue), and unpretending appearance, it is the only garment extant which presents to gentle men thus engaged a proper defence against the ills arising from a variable climate (the origin of colds, &c.) To these it is said profes sional men are more susceptible than others, arising from close study, and their otherwise general sedentary habits ; now should the morning atmosphere be mild or warm, and the latter part of the day cold, the Nicoll is a garment that will provide for both contingencies. TO MERCHANTS, STOCK BROKERS, UNDERWRITERS, &c., going to or returning from the City, , s also all others requiring a warm wrapper or overcoat morn. ings and evening., but whose bustling avocations during midday, by inducing a proper circulation of blood, the possession of a lighter Paletot would then be desirable, as much risk to bodily health is too often incurred by the warm coat being too suddenly thrown aside. RAILWAY TRAVELLERS pronounce the NICOLL or PATENT CHLAMYS PALETOT to be indis pensable to their comfort upon a journey for the five following reasons:— First —lt is a warm overcoat. Secondly—lt can be converted into a light overcoat at the Journey's end. Thirdly—lf travelling by night (or even in the day-time) when an ordinary hat is Irksome, a portion of the lining (which is perfectly concealed till required) can then be brought out, and by a ready and most simple contrivance, can be converted into a graceful cap or hood, which effectually protects the head, ears, and neck from cold draughts of air. Fourthly - It has a pocket protector, which, as its name would in dicate, preserves from loss the railway ticket or loose cash, &c. The last, though not least, important distinction presented by the Nicoll, beyond anything of its nature ever laid before the public, consists in its moderate price, viz.. Three Guineas (to which add half a guinea for the ChlamYs Hood). Indeed, was not the sale of thousands contemplated, Messrs. Nicoll would lose rather than be fairly remunerated by the low prices quoted. IUrESSRS. NICOLL are the originators and sole 1.1.1 proprietors of the deservedly well-known REGISTERED PALETOT (6 and 7 Vic., c. 65) of Llama Cloth, and they continue to be honoured with the patronage of their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, his Grace the Duke of Wellington, and others distinguished in rank and fashidn, the Court, the Pulpit, and the Bar. AGENTS for NICOLLS ' PATENTS. —AII those Firms throughout the various parts of the United King dons and the Colonies, who, up to the present time, have held a local Agency for the Sale of the above Patentees' original and popular in vention called the REGISTERED PALETOT, &c., will also hold the appointment for the sale of all the new Patents, subject to the usual conditions. Gentlemen, Non-Residents in the Metropolis, are constantly de siring that a mode of self -measurement should be published, as also the addresses of the Country Agents. The first-named abject can be easily effectedi by means of public Advertisement, as a descrip tion of the number of inches around chest and waist (taken under the coat) will alone suffice; but the names of all the Agents selling Nicolls' Patented Garments are too numerous, to be described through the same medium ; however, the address of the nearest shall be immediately forwarded upon application to Meisrs. Nicoll's Counting House Department. The following Agents have a very large variety of the above goods always ready for inspection, viz.:— Messrs. Macdona, Molesworth-street, Dublin. Messrs. Wareing and Son, New-street, Birmingham. Messrs..Dawbarn and Son, Bold-street, Liverpool. Messrs. Christie and Son, George-street, Edinburgh, J. Bruce, Cape Town. C. Roth, Philadelphia. R. Rutherford, Hong-Kong. I D. Wilson and Co., Calcutta, CAUTION.—We, the undersigned, hereby declare N.—) our intention to institute Legal Proceedings against any person or persons who, after the date of this notice, shall make, or cause to be made, any Infringement upon the Patent granted to us tinder the title of Improvements in Garments, Pockets, &c. The said invention consists —Firstly, of a mode or modes of making or constructing Garments for various parts of the human body ; and, secondly, of a mode or modes of making or constructing Pockets and other such receptacles. The spirit of the Invention in the first part may be roughly described as the adaptation of the linings of outer Coats or Paletots, &c., to a separate Garment and purpose; and, in the second part, the Pockets or other such receptacles are protected by the apertures to the same, expanding to admit the hand, and im mediately collapsing upon its withdrawal. We also hereby give notice that we have assumed original and descriptive titles as our trade mark, whereby the said first and second parts of our invention may be always distinguished, that is to say the first part is styled " The Nicoll" (being the abbreviation of the full title of the Nicoll Chlamys Paletot), and the second part iscali to apply ed"ThePatent Pocket Protector ;" and further it is ou r in tention to the High Court of Chancery for Injunctions to restrain, &c., and to employ all other legal means to prevent unau thorised persons from applying either of these trade marks or terms to other articles, or selling or offering for sale any garment, &C., being an infringement of the said Patent, and by such acts tending to our injury aid the deception of the public. Signed 11. J. and D. NICOLL. 114, 116, 120, Regent-street, and 22, Cornhill. December I, 1848. PLATE. rll COX SAVORY and Co., Silversmiths, 1. • &e., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from Graceehurch-street), London. The best wrought Fiddle-pattern Spoons and Forks, at 7s. 2d. per ounce. Fiddle Pattern. Classic do. oz. s. u. £s. d. £s. d. 12 Table Spoons •• • • 30 at 72—10 15 0 11 7 0 11 Dessert Spoons • • .. 20 .. 7 2 7 3 4 715 4 12 Table Forks • • • • 30 .. 7 2—lo 15 0 11 7 0 I 2 i) - e — s - .9 - er - t - 1 - '4;ks .. • • 20 .. 72 - 7 3 4 7 IS 4 2 gravy Spoons • • • • 10 .. 7 2—3 11 8 316 8 1 Soup Ladlo •• •• 9 .. 7 2 3 4 6 7 0 4 Sauce Ladles •• 10 .. 7 S— 3 16 8 4 0 8 _ . 4 Salt Spoons (gilt bowls) I Fish Slice • • .. 1 0 0 1 4 0 2 10 0 2 15 0 12 Tea Spoons .. 10 .. 7 8— 3 16 8 4 8 8 The Classic is a neatly ornamented Pattern. • mu O ch l a s cim o ired o fo l r B its o 1 pair Sugar Tongs elegance. /IRAY'S-INN WINI AJI The attention of the Public WINES and SPIRITS, which are c Asamption : WINES. per dozen. SPIRITS. per gallon . 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A Curate's courtesy episcopally acknowledged. An episcopal subter• into. C. J. London's law, justice, and equity. Clerical thereon. Lay opinion. Mr. Sinclair, not the Archdeacon of Mid dleeex: Public opinion, Bishep's Patronage, legislative interference. Wholesale and Retail by C. Meek, 2, Crane-court, Fleet-street. in Boxes, 4d., 6d, and Is. each ; and by all stationers. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. • MALTA!: I)Ec. I2.—The Peninsular and Oriental Com pany-'s steamer Euxine, from Southampton, arrived this morning,' bringing the Earl of Hardwicke and family. The Earf is appointed to the command of the Ven geance, vice Lushington, promoted. He will be detained a f w dap ift Malt, there being no vessel to convey him to Naples, where his ship is at present stationed. Ilrr Mtjoity's steamer Spitfire arrived early this morn ing from ( . _%rtu, and brought a mail from Trieste. She will, it is supposed, proceed to Athens, to relieve the Volcano steamer. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Capua reached Malta this morning, from Gibraltar, by the Euxine steamer, and, shortly after their arrival, they landed under a salute from the batteries. Her Majesty's surveying ship Volago has returned to Malta fur the winter. The tenders Research and Aux iliary have not yet returned, and it is said will not leave the Archipelago. We are sorry to hear that M r. Lushington. H on. Chief Secretary to the Government, is in so precarious a state of health as to lead to great fears as to his ultimate re covery. Ph thisis is the disease which afflicts the Learned Gentleman, Her Majesty's steamer Antelope, from Naples and Messina, with the family of Vice-Admiral Sir W. Parker, and Captain Lushingtou, late of the Vengeance, is hourly expected. Her Majesty's steamer Medina, with that portion of the Indian mail sent through France, will leave port at five o'clock P.M. to-day. Her Majesty's steamer Medusa will leave port on the arrival of the outward Indian mail, for the lonian Islands and Greece. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Euxine is just leaving p)rt for the Levant. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer In dus will leave to-morrow, at noon, for Gibraltar and Southampton. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Erin is hourly expected from Constantinople. PortTsmooTu, DEC. 19.—The Hasemey convict ship arrived here yesterday from the river, with 230 convicts for New South Wales from the hulks at Woolwich. On the passage the cholera broke out, the first case being that of a boy aged about 14, which terminated in death in four hours and a half. Four other cases have made their appearance. Dr. Jamieson, surgeon of the Vic tory, was sent on board by the Commander-in-Chief this morning to render additional assistance, and to re port the extent of the infection. Diarrhoea is also pre valent on board. The sick are ordered to be removed from the Hasemey to the Menelaus lazaretto at the Motherbank, The Sharpshooter, iron screw steamer, Lieutenant- Commander J.:C. Bailey, returned to Spithead this morn ing, and came into the harbour. She will be docked on Thur, , day, to ascertain if she sustained any damage by getting ashore on Thursday last at Northing. Wind, E.S.E.; light airs and thick hazy weather, with continuous rain. WOOLIVICII, DEC. 19.—The Arrogant, 46-gun frigate, has now all her guns on board and mounted. She is at present having jurymasts put up, her masts for service being at Portsmouth, where they will be put in when she arrives at that port. A great number of hands are em ployed upon her to bring her forward for commission, and Captain Fitzroy, who is to command her, is inde fatigable in his attention to the works in progress on b.)ard. The engines, by the Messrs. Penn, on the hori-- zlntal principle, are so low down, that the upper parts are considerably under the lower deck, and f ar un d er the water-line, which will be an ample protection to them. The funnel is made on the telescopic principle, and can be lowered to within five feet of the upper deck. She has spacious standing room betwixt the decks, and, alk)getht'r, reflects great credit on her designer, Mr. Finch am, tna,ter-shipwright at Portsmouth Dockyard. The Garland steam-vessel, Lieutenant -Commander Aplin, arrived here on Saturday from Dover to receive new boilers. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—It is now ascertained that Mr. Mitchell's season of French opera will commence on the 15th of January next. The present state of thea trical affairs in Franca has enabled him to form a most efficient ccmpany, and his repertoire will comprise some of the old standard operas by Boieldieu, Gretry, &c., as well as the modern works of Auber and Adam. It is not improbable that M. Auber and M. Scribe will visit Lon don in the course of the seaso❑ for the purpose of pro ducing an entirely now opera at Mr. Mitchell's theatre. The chief musicians—including MM. Tolbecque, Baret, Baumann, Lazarus, Pilet, &c.—are already engaged for the orchestra. To avoid any clash with the Italian ope ratic season Mr. Mitchell's Opera Comique will termi nate before Easter, when probably a series of non musi cal performances will bo commenced. There seems every reason to believe that the operas will be executed in really perfect manner. PORTSMOUTH. — A garrison court-ma r ti a l was h e ld to-day on Patrick Hussey, private of the 91st Regi ment, for extorting money from strangers who passed his post, when placed as sentinel on the ramparts. He admitted to receiving ls. 6d. and 2 into s. 6d. f rom two per sons, but an old gentleman with his son p rov i ng obsti nate, Hussey forced them his sentry-box; this was observed by the sergeant of the guard, an d the imposi tion at once detected. The sentence is not, of course, known.—Hampshire Telegraph, - it 9 DECEMBER 20, 1848. STEAM-CARRIAGES ON COMMON ROADS. (From the Mining Journal.) REPORT. Th'e importance of this subject will be seen, when we consider that the turnpike and other ro As in the United Kingdom amount to 180,000 miles—are the best carriage roads in the world—that thousands of families gain their livelihood directly or indirectly from them— and that multitudes of towns, villages, inns, mills, fac tories, &c., are more or less deeply interested in the continuation of the traffic along them. It has la( en proved beyond all doubt, that steam car riages un common roads are perfectly practic able, so long as the machinery is in a proper working condi• Lion; this will be seen by referring to the evidence of the Select Committee of the House of Commons in 1831. The report stated:---" That steam-carriages could ascend hills of considerable inclination with y and safety—that they were perfectly safe for passengers— and that they would become a more speedy and cheap mode of conveyance than carriages drawn by horses— that, with the slightest exertion, they might be stopped and turned under circumstances where horses were totally unmanageable—that they would not act so injuriously on common roads as the feet of horses — that the substitution of inanimate for animal power on common roads is one of the most important improve ments in the means of internal communication ever yet introduced —and that its practicability had been fully established." In Nov., 1833, a committee of civil engi neers was appointed to examine into the practicability of running steam-carriages long distances. The committee consisted of the following members:—Thomas Telford, president of the Society of Civil Engineers; John Rick man, secretary and commissioner of the Highland Roads and Bridges; C. W. Pasley, Lieutenant-Colonel com manding Royal Engineers, Chatham; Bryan Donkin, civil engineer; Timothy Bramab, ditto; John Thomas, ditto; Joshua Field, ditto; John M'Neil, ditto; Alex. ander Gordon, ditto; J. Simpson, engineer to the Chelsea Water-works. ' Their report stated—" There can be no doubt that, with a well-constructed engine of greaterpower, a steam carriage conveyance, between London and Birmingham, at a velocity unattainable by horses, and limited only by safety, might be maintained; and it is our conviction that such a project might be undertaken with great ad vantage to the public, more particularly if, as might ob viously be the case, without interfering with the general use of the road, a portion of it were to be prepared and kept in a state most suitable for travelling in locomotive steam- carriages." Thus, it will be seen, from the Parliamentary evi dence, ani from the report of the civil engineers, that there is ao doubt of surmounting every difficulty, as to its practicability for every description of traffic. The only point left to be decided was the wear and tear and expense of keeping them in a good working condition; and this point alone has hitherto caused their failure. Sir C. James Anderson, Bart., in his numerous experi ments, clearly saw the evil; and after more than thirty years' study and indomitable perseverance, and at an outlay of more than 60,000/., has succeeded in perfecting a steam-carriage to run on common roads, which will, I believe, remove every difficulty that has hitherto been met with. The following are the leading features of his im provements:- 1. Condensing the steam, and using distilled water for the boiler. 2. Working the steam expansively to its utmost ex tent, that the greatest amount of power may be obtained from a given quantity of steam. 3. Preventing all loss of heat from radiation, by cloth ing the cylinders, steam-pipes, and boilers, with non conducting substances. 4. In suspending the carriages and machinery on springs, that any shocks received by the periphery of the wheels shall not be communicated to the superin cumbent weight. 5. Ia applying elastic wheels to prevent shocks, &c. 6. In a mode of working the engines at their maximum speed, and reducing, or increasing the speed of the car riage, according to the resistance on the road. 7. For preventing the slipping of the driving band, and all lateral friction from the Journal of the wheels. 8. Using common coal as fuel, and consuming the smoke. 9. Reducing the expense of working, by not requiring any water stations along the road. Ist. Condensing the steam and using distilled water in the boiler.—llere we have an effectual preventative of that deposit, which acts so injuriously in all boilers, and more particularly in the small water spaces of locomotive boilers. They will be exceedingly clean. In conse quence of such cleanliness, the metallic plates of which they are made will be kept comparatively cool, for the heat is as instantly abstracted from them by the water, as it is imparted to them by the fire. The boilers are never liable to be burned or injured by the water becom ing, by accident or carelessness, too low in them, for every cubic foot of water, which is converted into steam, is, by condensation, reconverted into precisely the same quantity of water, and returned to the boiler, and as there is no danger of the valves of the feed-pumps be coming choked by extraneous matter, the water in the boiler must always be kept at exactly the same height. Tho steam is condensed by currents of cold air : this is no longer problematical—it has been fully proved by Mr. Craddock, of Birmingham, in his universal con densing steam-engine ; he has had condensers at work for several years on this principle, and which have given entire satistaction. They are light in weight, and dur able, anti every objection to their use had been overcome. The weight of the ; condenser will not be more than the weight of water required to be taken hitherto for feed ing the boiler. The power of the steam will be increased fully one third by condensation, as a vacuum of 91bs. per inch may be easily obtained ; but, apart from this, the grand object will be accomplished by means of the sys tem of keeping the boiler supplied with pure distilled water, compared to which anything here set down on the increase of power is - as nothing a revolution both in form and construction will be superinduced, not here tofore practicable, on account of the impurity of the water. Hence all the advantages derivable from work ing expansively to the full extent are placed within our reach, and this combined with a large heating surface contained in a boiler of less weight, and occupying less space, together with a slow rate of combustion, and a proper application of the expansive principle, in a suitably adapted engine, the consumption of fuel would not ex ceed 41bs. of coal per horse-power per hour. By doing away with the necessity of having water stations for supplying the boiler, the following will be saved in 100 miles of road :-10 pumps and reservoirs for water stations, at 401. each, equal to 400/4 rent of ten water stations, at 101. each, equal to 1001. per annum, or 41. per mile in first cost, and 11. per mile yearly expense. This will enable the carriage to travel in any direction, and over any roads, without making any. previous ar rangements for supplies of water (which have hitherto been required), and give the same facility of travelling, in any direction, with a steam locomotive, as with a common horse coach. 2d. Working the steam expansively.—lt has been proved, by repeated experiments, that a given quantity of steam will give 75 per cent. more power worked ex pansively—consequently, one-fourth the quantity of steam will be required for the same amount of work ; and as fuel is required in proportion to the quantity of steam, the fuel will be reduced in the same proportion. But the saving in fuel is not the only advantage which will result from an extended application of the expansive principle, as the condenser and boiler need not bemore than one-fourth of the size and weight of a non-expansive engine ; and if the weight of the present boiler is not objectionable, then a slower rate of combustion may be used, which will still further economise the fuel. The engine best adapted for working out this principle ap pears to me to be Mr. Sims's (of Redruth, in Cornwall) combined cylinders—it being the most simple and effec tual mode of working the steam, as long as it can be made available, and ter carrying the expansive principle to its fullest extent. This engine makes a double-power engine, with single-power steam, works with greatest regularity of motion, and, by means of the bottom piston having an available area of three or more times that of the top piston, gives a power below, equal to the power above, and with steam, which is now thrown away. Mr. Sims has more than sixty of them at work, and, in every case, the quantity of fuel averages from 3lbs. to 41bs. of coal per horse-power per mile. 3d. Preventing loss of beat from radiation.—Very little regard has been hitherto paid to prevent radiation of heat. This is a most important matter, because heat lost is, in fact, power lost. The importance of this will be seen, when, by covering up the cylinders , steam pipes, and boilers, in the Cornish pumping engine, and pre venting the least possible loss from this cause, their duty has been accurately found to have increased full 50 per cent. In all the steam-carriages hitherto brought into prac tical working, the cylinders and steam -pipes have been expved to currents of cold air, carrying on more heat than would have been required, under proper arrange ments, to generate the steam. In some of the steam carriages, the pressure of steam in the boiler has been 1251b5. per inch; when in the cylinders, the pressure has i not been greater than 451 b s . on the inch—the.pressure being reduced two-thirds by loss of heat and wire-draw ing the steam. 4th. In suspending the carriage and machinery on springs, that any shocks received by the periphery of the wheels are not communicated to the superincumbent weight.—ln all former steam-carriages for common roads, one great cause of failure has been imperfect sus. pension ; for, however rude and extravagant the plans might have been, there is no doubt the machinery would have worked, if stationary, cheaper than horses; and as competing with horses is the standard of succ es s or fai lure, so any steam-carriage thatis cheaper than horse power in first cost, wear and tear, and maintenance, mast bo successful; so, on the cont rary , if mere expensive, it will bo a failure. It has been fully proved by all those who have had steam-carriages running, that their first cost and working expenses are less, by one-halt, than th at o f horses, but . that the wear and tear so great, as to make them much more costly; for, in every case w h ere the road ° has been covered with a thick coating of g ravel have been driven off in consequence of bre akages , they &c • to e s raonadd alwayss, the repairs after a h have been wee weeks' w g o re r a k i, as even on a u thee thbeem to be discontinued.s.i The question of suspension has not yet heen suffi ciently considered or understood. The springs hitherto adopted act only in a vertical direction, in which direc ti )n the greatest amount of the momentum of concussion does not pais, but in a direction more inclining towards the lines of progress as the wheel revolves. The wheels of carriages are also subject to consider ' able concussion in a lateral dire ction, lengthways of the axis. A wheel, under such concussion, transmits the concussion almost unbroken to the carriage and ma chinery. The springs should be arranged in such a manner, that while they should possess sufficient strength, fitly disposed in their several parts, to resist breakage, un steadiness, or any permanent alteration from the ordi nary shocks. or violence, to which they might be sub jected, should yet possess the property of elasticity to such a degree , , as to intercept and materially diminish the concussion caused by the wheels rolling over ob stacles during their revolution—and thus either pre vent the concussion from extsndinc its effects to the carriage and machinery, or lessen it so much, that the effects might be comparatively innocuous. The diffi culty of suspending the machinery in any way that will accomplish this object, is, and has always been, the master difficulty of the case; and unl, ss, in future steam carriages, the springs effectually and fully detach the periphery of the wheel s f rom t h e carr i age and its loa d , that the jolts received by them shall nut be communi cated to the superincumbent weight, future experiments must share the fate of the past. But there can be no reason that this difficulty should not be removed. Ve hicles are made to carry glass, china, furniture, &c., over the roughest road at a high speed, without any danger of breakage; and surely steam machinery is not more delicate than china or glass. The cause is, that proper arrangements have not been applied. The power has been applied in such a manner to the driving wheels, that the springs could not act to any beneficial extent to prevent concussions. The springs have been very strong and heavy, and not sufficiently elastic for • the puFPose. Sir James, in-his arrangements, has fully met this difficulty, which will enable the carriage to pass over the roughest road, with very little more wear and tear than if it had been stationary. sth. The wheels hitherto have been made rigid and unyielding, conveying all the shocks ;direct from the periphery of the wheels unbroken to the axles. —Sir James constructs his wheels in such manner, that when travelling over a smooth surface, they are unyielding ; but when passing over obstacles, on meeting with any concussion, they become elastic and yielding, thus pre venting the full effect of the concussion from being communicated beyond the periphery of the wheel. The load upon a carriage, in passing over an obstacle, resists the power which draws it—not only by its weight, but by its vis inertia. After a carriage has been once set in motion upon a smooth road, with given velocity, its motion, so long as that velocity is continued, is neither retarded nor promoted by its vis inertia, but whenever it passes over any height, not only the weight of the carriage must be lifted up, but the vis inertia of that weight must be overcome in a new direction ; and so much velocity must be communicated to it in that new direction as will enable it to rise to the height of the obstacle, whilst it passes ov er it s b ase . Whatever permits the weight to rise gradually over an obstacle, without obstructing the velocity of the carriage, will tend to facilitate its draught; and the ap plication of springs has this effect to a considerable de gree, and in experiments which have been made, it took 3i times more power to draw a carriage without springs over obstacles than it did with springs. This remark. able difference points out the great advantage of springs on rough roads—an advantage which might be obtained for steam-carriages, as well as for other carriages, by a judicious application of the means, and which Sir James has accomplished. 6th. Working the engines at their maximum speed, and reducing or increasing the speed of the carriage, according to the resistances on the road. The power has hitherto been applied by cranked axles, and connected direct to horizontal cylinders by connecting rods, as adopted by Mr. Gurney, or by spur wheels or pitch chains, by Mr. Russell and Mr. Han cock. All of these plans prevented the action of the springs to any useful extent, left the machinery liable to injury, and the crank axles had to be very heavy, in consequence of the double strain throw on them. Sir James applies the power direct to the periphery of the driving-wheels (by which means all strain is taken off the axles). A belt of gutta percha, leather, or wire rope passes round a drum worked by the engines, and around a drum inside the wheel, along a radius-bar keep ing the centre of the drums equidistant. In order to obviate the necessity of using the steam at different pres sures, or working it at different rates of expansion, as it hitherto has ben the custom in steam-carriages, ar rangements are made that the engines shall work with a given pressure of steam and expansion, and thus the maximum power be secured ; any alteration from this required from the state of the road, and other causes of resistance, to be obtained by reducing or augmenting the speed of the carriage. While the engines are always kept at their maximum effective speed, a beautiful con trivance is introduced for preventing the possibility of' the band from slipping, and preventing all lateral friction on the axles of the drums from the strain of the strap. Thus the springs may have full play, without in any man ner preventing the equable performance of the engine. Bth. Plan for burning common coal, and consuming the smoke.—The coals are thrown on the fire by a self acting apparatus, without requiring any attention from the stoker; this will prevent the boiler being cooled each time fuel is thrown on the fire, when the door is opened. One bushel of coal is calculated to generate as much steam as two bushels of coke, and as coal may be obtained in any part of the country, no provision whatever will have to be made for travelling in any direction. After maturely considering the plans of Sir James, I can say confidently that every objection is overcome and every difficulty met; and that steam will now success fully compete with horses on the common roads, in any situation, or under any circumstances, and will effect a saving above fifty per cent. in working with double the average speed ; and if the simple and ingenious plan of constructing timber tracks, as suggested by Mr. Thomas Motley, were adopted, it would still far ther reduce the expenses one-half. And I have no doubt that in consequence of the great original cost of locomotive railways, the public could be conveyed at less than one-fourth of the charges at present made on the latter. A person could be conveyed a given distance for 2s. 6d., affording a larger profit than can be effected for 10s. on an iron locomotive railway, which, I feel confi dent, may be demonstrated beyond a doubt. For high speed, the atmospheric tube with iron rails must supersede every other system; but, at low speeds, steam on common roads, with wooden tracks, will be the cheapest. Thus, if both systems are adopted, the public will be fully accommodated; those to whom the economy of time is an object, might avail themselves of the iron road, whilst these who may travel for pleasure, or to whom the economy of money is an object, may avail themselves of the common road system. I, therefore, cannot but think that parties residing on the public roads, such as farmers, innkeepers, gentlemen, and rail way proprietors (as feeders to their lines), will be anxious to promote the success of Sir James Anderson's steam. carriage, by incurring a small risk in taking shares in the projected company now in the course of formation. T. CLARKE, C.E. STEAM-CARRIAGES ON TURNPIKE ROADS. Sir—ln answer to your correspondent, "A. Z.," of the 9th inst., I beg to state that Sir James Anderson, Bart., has made great improvements in the steering ap paratus, and which will remove every objection on that head. The objection to the plans hitherto adopted has been, that in locking the fore-wheels of carriages, in' sharp turns, the fore-wheels are brought so nearly in a line with the centre, that the carriage has little better than three points of support, and is, therefore, very lia ble to be overturned. Another inconvenience arising from this method is, that it requires the fore-wheels to be made smaller than the hind ones. But the great ob jection is, that when one wheel meets with much greater resistance than the other, the steersman has not power to keep the wheels in their proper position, and several accidents have occurred from this cause. Sir James, in steering one of his carriages some years since, met with a severe accident; the carriage was travelling at a high speed, when one of tho fore-wheels came against an obsta cle; the steering-cross was driven from his hands, and struck his side. He at once saw that this plan of steer ing was wrong, and altered it to the following:—The fore-axle is divided vertically in the centre, forming two separate axles; the pin on which they turn horizontally is placed close to the nave of each wheel—thus each of the fore-wheels revolve on the short end of a separate axle, the other extremity of which is attached to levers acted upon by a cross, worked by the steersman. By this means the two wheels will always stand parallel to each other, and the steersman will h ave per f ect command of the wheels and carriage, in consequence of the great leverage this arrangement of axles gives him. It also affords a much larger base for the carriages than any o f the former plans. This plan Si r James has tried some years since, and he found he could steer the carriage with the greatest possible precision, in the most crowded thoroughfares. The real difficulty with steam carriages has been want of economy in applying preventing the s h oc k s arising from injuring the power and concussions the machinery. Every otherpart is a matter of detail, and may be alt ere d i n a variety of ways to suit circum stances. It has been stated by some the boiler has been the greatest difficulty (the want of a sufficient repository for applicable steam, without too much encumbering with weight the carriage it is to drive). I bad one of Mr. Gurney's boilers in use for above two years, to drive a stationary engine. It answered very well, Ind, I have no doubt, M r . H ancoc k' s , Col. Macirone's, and Mr. Ogle's boilers would answer equally well, although, in a steam-carriage, they did not work many days vtithout repair. Sir James has a very beautiful plan of boiler, which will combine, in a very eminent degree, the greatest possible heating surface in the least space, when combined with the strongest mechanical form and faci lity of repair, and which, in combination with his system of changing the relative speed between the engine and carriage, will do away with the necessity of urging the fires going up hill, or over bad ground, or working the steam at different pressures; and which, with his system for preventing shocks to the machinery, will allow the boiler to work as long in a steam-carriage as when used for stationary purposes. The economy of . , ,-- `-..: `44 . .* , ' crli -s, steam over horses will be seen : as h orses i n a stage- = , e 4 , 24 7 .d t• , coach, at 10 miles per hour, cannot wor k ahoy., Ito lf ~ ... ' ..- -- r..4.. 4 - k : " "4,/ hours per day, from 25 to 32 horses are constantly re- VI .',.,- .-177': '\V quired to work 8 hours, or the length of time a loco - - ".-„ t _ s. • v ''''..'r`• - N ) I '.. 'i f , : ‘ t ! .h 8 • I motive may be readily run per day. Taking the stage z,, q., Ai L - +- coach at 2 tons, and the steam machinery at 2} tons, it will require only a 10-horse power engine to do the same amount of work, the resistance being 83 lbs. per ton in both cases. There is also a great economy of power—in fut speeds, which cannot be taken advantage of with horses; but with steam the case is otherwise, as in them all the great advantages, which result from a high velocity, may be made available. Mr. M'Neil, in his experi ments, found that a given load, which requires to draw it a force of 9-f lbs., at six miles per hour, will require 10 lbs. at eight ditto ; and 10k lbs. at ten ditto ; or that it requires about an eighth part more power to in crease the velocity from six to ten miles per hour—in return for which we have an increased velocity of mo tion of four-tenths, which is a saving of one third, in the quantity of power expended in conveying a given load the same distance. Mr. Hancock stated, that ho found the expense of working his steam coach, including all charges attached to the coach, %ages for engineer, steersman, fuel, oil, &c., to be about 9id. per mile. Colonel Macirone, Mr. Gurney, and others, have proved satisfactorily that they can run their carriages for about half a bushel of coke per mile, and that their total ex pense is full 50 per cent. cheaper than horses ; and I have no doubt that Sir James, by his improved arrange ments, will effect a very great economy above all others, besides reducing the wear and tear to a minimum. T. CLAnie, C.E. [PR.u:E SD. Hackney, December 15. ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY. W OOLWICH, DEC. 18.—A board of officers of the Ord - nance service assembled at eleven o'clock A.m. to• day, in the large hall of the Practical Class at the Royal Arsenal, consisting of Major-Gen. J. Boleter Parker, C.B. (Presi dent); Colonel F. Campbell, Royal Military Repository; Colonel J. E. Jones, assistant adjutant -general; Col. H. W. Gordon, inspector of the Royal Carriage Depart ment; Colonel W. B. Dundas, C. 8., inspector of Artil lery; Lieutenant-Colonel F. English, commandant of Royal Engineers and Roya Sappers and Miners at Woolwich; Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Chalmer, as sistant director-general of Artillery ; Lieutenant- Colonel Hardinge, K.H., director of the Labora tory Department ; and Lieutenant-Colonel Matson, assistant adjutant-general to the Royal Engineers. Major-General Sir Charles Wm. Pasley, K.C.8., of the Royal Engineers, and now inspector-general of railways ; Colonel W. D. Jones, ,inspector of the civil branch at the Royal Military Academy ; Captain. Savage, assistant-inspector ; Captain F. Eardley Wil mot, Captain Tatbot, Captain Stotherd, Captain F. Travers, Captain Bainbridge, Captain Boxer, Captain Dixon, and Captain John Travers, of the Royal Mili tary Academy; and Brigade-Major Cuppage, of the Royal Artillery; and Brigade-Major Walpole, of the Royal Engineers, with the gentlemen cadets who have not finished their study in the practical class, were pre sent during the examination. The following are the names of the gentlemen cadets presented for examination in the practical class, and who, having passed in a satisfactory manner, have been recom mended for commissions in the Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers :—Edward Frederick Du Cane, William Gross man, Frederick Miller, Robert Wolseley Haig, Charles Henry Owen, George Allerson Milman, Robert Boyle, Claudius Buchanan Piers, Edward Luce, Lambert Henry Deane, George Male Pasley, Paget WalterL'Estrange, Charles Edward Burt, Guy Fitzhenry L'Estrange, Con stantine Leman Hotham M‘Ternan, Hazlett Irvine, Claude George W. Lascelles, Shad well Morley Grylls, Cham pion. Hon. . George Victor Agar Elli s , R eg i na ld Henry At the conclusion of the examination, Major-General Parker congratulated the gentlemen cadets on the highly creditable manner in which they had con ducted themselves, and the ability they had shown in answering the questions put to them. The Gallant Officer then called forward Mr. Grossman, and, in an appropriate address, presented to him a regulation sword, " For exemplary conduct while at the institution." Mr. Grossman was also presented with a telescope, " For proficiency in practical artillery." Mr. Deane was presented with a pocket sextant, " For proficiency in surveying;" and Mr. Irvine with two elegantly bound volumes on Chemistry, " For proficiency in that science." The gentleman cadets of the practical class, who were not examined, have obtained six weeks' leave of absence for the Christmas vacation, and those of tho theoretical class fourteen days. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NEWPORT PAGNELL STEEPLECHASES. The Aristocrat Sweepstakes of 10 sovs, each, h ft, and 25 added ; llst 71b each. Three m il es . ( 8 S u b s.) Mr. Bedford's Lincoln •.. .. (Mr. Belvill) 1 Captain W. Peel nd Khondooz ..• ... 2 Lord Strathmore's Belshazzar The following also started:—Captain Lawley's Faith —Mr. Allcote:Forest Boy—Miss Brown. Betting-5 to 2 each against Faith and Belshazzar, and 4to 1 agst Khondooz. Won very easily. The Free Handicap of 5 soya. each, and 30 added; the second horse to receive 101. About three miles. (15 Subs.) Mr. Vever's Vengeance, Bst 131 b ... Mr. Olivet's Pullaway, lOst 71b _ Ur. Geary's Ballvbar, lOst 101 b 3 The following also started, but were not placed:—Mr. Bevill's Alexander, l lst 41b—Mr. Anderson's Profligate, llst 21b—Mr. Land's The Painter, 1 Ist 21b—Mr. An derson's Carlow, llst 131b—Mr. E. S. Davenport's M w r. Ftt.inSgaLit4h;soNloermacah, agstg tlleOlat,cl ou b hi . Vin dictive, lost 13 1b—Mr. , Mahony's Now-or-Never, lOst 51b—Mr. E. Davis's Egremont, lOst 41b—Mr. Neale's 1 1a a g( w aa a ci y nha t a a n cg d satri A va w l e e n. z gß eu e l aan d i Pendennis, 9st 121b—Mr. Johns na Solace, 9st 101b— ber, 6 a t : : a t n agst be Profligate, Painter, 8 andto Bally_ bar; Vindictive. Won by two lengths. The Winner was sold by auction after the raee for 86L Match, 200 soya., h tt. Four miles. Captain Little's Chandler, Ilst ...(Oliver) 1 Mr. Simmonds's Charity, lOst 21b ..• 2 Betting-5 to 2on Chandler. Won easily. BETTING AT MANCHESTER.--TIIENDAY. (Archer) 1 Cilium CUP.-40 to 1 agst Tha Tartar-50 to 1 agst Eagle's Plume-50 to 1 agst-Groat Western -1,000 to 20 agst Hetman Platoff Colt-1,000 to 15 agst Back. biter. DErtar.-250 to 50 agst Flying Dutchman (0-2,000 to 50 agst Strongbow (t). ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER AT ST. KAT/UR/NE Dome—Yesterday forenoon an inquest was held at the London Hospital, on the body of Louis Cornstadt, aged forty-two, a dock labourer. It appeared, from the evi dence of Robert Welch, also a dock labourer, that on passing the warehouse of St. Katharine Docks, in Nightingale-lane, East Smithfield, early on Saturday last, he observed an angry altercation between the driver of a loaded coal waggon and some dock labourers, and eventually a fight ensued between Bailey, the driver of the waggon, and three men, who formed part of crowd of about one hundred and fifty persons, who were standing outside the dark entrance, in the expectation of work, and waiting for what is technically termed " a call;" This proceeding appeared to exasperate Bailey. Subsequently, as witness deposed, he touched the whip horse, and drove it right amongst the body of labourers, which had the effect of knocking the deceased to the ground, and throwing him under the Wheels. The fracas before alluded to appeared to have resulted from a simi lar proceeding upon the part of Bailey, who was heard to observe, " Now I'll do for the —." Bailey (who was present), being out on remand from the Thames Police Court, denied the main allegation, and asserted that he had not touched the horses at all with the view of making them approach the body of persons. He also denied making use of the expressions imputed to him, and said, if he were allowed time, he could produce evi dence to refute all the charges that had been made against him. The coroner then adjourned the inquiry, in order to receive Bailey's explanation. The deceased, though in an humble sphere of life, is most respectably con nected, and his brother—who is a physician —was joree sent, in company with an attorney, during the whole of the proceedings, to watch the case. CHEAP Gres.—At a meeting of the City Commis. sioners of Sewers yesterday, a letter was read from th• Phoenix Foundry, Clerkenwell, offering to enter into contract for the term of 21 y ears , to provide the a meow_ stharoypnwroeraktsa,nmd abionstpiqpneashatyndatse3psy P . l ld t h p e e r C h t y o u v a t . nd h gas cub of ic ny would oldpuba r nfeneats,eodr,nyinththoe Cityev nt an of tho th ri e ti pre s ent es, the cmomaipnas being willing to pay a reasonable rental for the use of the same, or make a redu c ti on i n the stated price proportionate to their estimated value , with i ll oe roper security for the due f t u h l e fi o l o m ro e n m t i s o a f i the o nn r e s ° d n o either contract.— De pu t y e t la p d ut ow y n H th a e rnso e n a m th o e ved that ves or purch ase t h e supply by pu y blic competition i or con tract with any company now existing, or that may here after be formed to lay dawn pipes throughout the City, at their o wn expense an d r i s k upon t h e i r e ff ectua l ly binding themselves by Act of Parliament to furnish gas equal at least in purity and illuminating power to that which is supplied by the existing companies, and at * charge to the commissioners not exceeding the present price for public lights, and at a price to the private con• sumer to be agreed upon not exceeding 4s. per thousand cubic feet.—Mr. Deputy Stevens seconded the motion, which was carried by a majority of 1, the numb ers b e i ng 15 for and 1 4 against it.—Mr. Perkins gave n o ti ce o f a mo tion for rescin ding the proposition of Mr. Deputy Harrison at the next court. DEATH or HENRY MONTEITH, ESQ. OF CARITAIRI. —Henry Monteith, Esq., of Carstairs, died on Them day last, in his 85th year. He was born at Anderston. in 1764. His father, Mr. James Monteith, was one of the earliest cotton manufacturers in the west of Scotland. and his name is identified with the discovery of a parti cular mode of warping muslin webs, before the intro duction into this country of spinning-atills. His son Henry had afterwards the merit, in 1802, of introducing the Turkey red dying, and the manufacture of the fa bric known as " Bandannas." During a long, an enter prising, and active life, Mr. H. Monteith took a promi nent share in the public business of Glasgow, and was at all times distinguished by unaffected sagacity, and much practical benevolence. He sat in Parliament for the Lanark district of burghs some time before the pass ing of the Reform Bill, and was twice Lord Provost of Glasgow. He is succeeded in his estate by his only son Robert Monteith, Esq., now of Carstairs.--Glasgow PaP°r• CHELSEA HOSPITAL AND THE RAILWAY BOARD:— Lieut.- CAmel Alderson, R.E., at present a member of the Railway Board, has been selected to succeed Mr. Richard Yeave, as Secretary to the Royal Hospital. Chelsea, the latter being about to retire on the super annuation list. '. J od 4d od od a 11