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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL. . PATRONESS—IIes Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. VicX-ParaoNess —Pler Royal Highness the Duchess of KENT. PRESIDENT—Lord BROUGHAM and VAUX. TREASURER —The Baron de GOLDSM[D. —Th Rev. Dr. STEBBING, F.R.S. VICE PRESIDENTS. The Duke of Comereet, K.G. The Duke of Bedford, K.G. The Duke of Devonshire, E.G. The Duke of Sutherland, K.G. The Marquis of Lansdowne, K.G. The Earl of Radnor The Earl Fortescue Vile Earl of Burlington The Earl of Auckland, G.C.B. Lord John Russell, M.P. Viscount Morpeth, M.P. Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P. Lord Denman, Lord Chief 'lnsilco Lord rortman The Lord Bishop of Du ham The Lord Bishop of Norwich The Right Ileu. Sir F. Pollock The Right lion. Dr. Lushington The Right lion. Thomas Erskine The Ilon. Mr. Justice Coleridge The Hon. Mr. Justice Coltman The Hon. Mr. Justice Manic Sir G. T. Staunton, Bart., M.P. Sir Renjanain Ileywood, wart. The Baron de Goldsmid, F.R.S. George Bishop, Esq. P. Stafford Carey, Esq. John Curteis, Esq. Charles Dixon, Esq. William Walker Drake, Esq. J. Ileywood, Esq., M.P., F.R.S John Pemberton Heywood, Esq. Joseph Uume, Esq., M.P. • Samuel Jones Loyd, Esq. William Marshall, Esq., M.P. Charles Morris; Esq. Martin Thackeray,_Esq. William Tooke, Esq., F.R.S. .d , FESTIVAL la aid of the Funds'ef the Hospital will be he ld at „. Lendoe Tavern, Bishopsgate-stre'et, _on THURSDAY, the 4th . .Ay next. • TI M Earl FORTESCUE, Lord Steward of her Majesty's Household, in the Chair. STEWARDS. The Duke of Bedford, K.G. The Earl Fitzwilliam The Earl of Auckland, G.C.B. Viscount Morpeth, M.P. Lord Dudley Stuart, ILP • Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P. The Lord Bishop of Durham The Hon C. P. Villiers, 3 1 . P. The Right Hon. Dr. Lushington The Right. Hon. T. B. :Macaulay The Right Hon. Sir Edward Ryan The Right Hon. Edward Strutt The Hon. Richard Denman Sir Benjamin Heywood, Bart. The Baron de Goldsmid, F.R.S. Sir Moses Monteflore, Bart., F.R.S. J. H. Adams, Esq. Robert J. Bagshaw, Esq. David Barclay, Esq. George Bishop, Esq. James Blyth, Esq. James Booth, Esq. John E. Blunt, Esq. Matthew Clark, Esq. Hyde Clarke, Esq. Charles Cope, Esq. Thomas Cope, Esq. J. Malcolm Corrie, Esq. William Cubitt, Esq., M.P. The Rev. Thomas Dale, M.A. Professor De Morgan John Dillon, Esq. Charles Dixon, Esq. Professor Donaldson, M.1.8.A. William Duckworth, Esq. • Edward Entield, Esq. John Evans, Esq. Joshua Evans, Esq. William Ewart, Esq., M.P. Daniel Gaskell, Esq. Thomas F. Gibson, Esq. Francis Henry Goldsmid, Esq. Frederick D. Goldsmid, Esq. Professor Grant, M.D., F R.S. George B. Greenough. Esq., F.R.S. Charles Gregory, Esq. James flakes, Esq. Thomas J. Hall, Esq. Alers Sankey, Esq. Philip Hardwick, Esq., F.R.S. J. Helbert Helbert, ESQ. Dr. Henderson • James Heywood, Esq., M.P. John Pemberton Heywood, Esq. J. Hopkinson, Esq. The Rev. Henry Hughes, M.A. David Jardine, Esq. Z. A. Jesse], Esq. Henry Lewis, Esq. Emanuel Lousada, Esq. The Rev. D. Marks Richard Martineau, Esq. John R. Mills, Esq. 'Nathaniel Monteflore, Esq. 'l7tomas Morton, Esq. Profeseor Newman Robert Philips, J. Lewitt Ricardo, Esq., M.P. A. G. Roharts, Esq. Robert Rogers. Esq. Edward Romilly, Esq. The Solicitor-General, M.P. Samuel Sharpe. Esq., F . R . S. Professor SharPeY. l%,- "• , M.P. Martin T. Smith, Es(l•t The Rev. Dr. Stebbing. Charles Summers, Esq. Professor Symo rd Mr. t•erjeaut Talfo u J o hn Taylor. Etsq- , F.R. 5 • R i c h a rd Taylor, Esq. Martin Thackeray, professo r Thomson , SR. • F _. henry Warburton, Esq., • John Watson, Esq. , m.p. J o hn Williams. Esq Pro f es sor Williams, 1/1 I▪ .). John W o od, Esq. Dinner at Six o'clock apps Rader al to public benevolente The Hospital Committe e make this Rader circumstances of more than usual urgency. It is now two years sinc e the last festival. D u ring that time, while the prevalence of epidemic disease and d tene ral distress has caused an increase in the number of patients, a., the cost of maintaining the charity has been further augmented by Igh prices of provisions, the Committee have proceeded with plans for improving the accommodation for patients by an extension of the 'betiding. They have thus incurred expenses and liabilities to a large automat. A. reserved fend, of upwards of 5,0001. has been exhausted, and a debt of 1,5001. contracted. For some time past the Hospital has been dependent for its maintenance on a loan from the Treasurer. This charity, besides providing relief in sickness for the poor of the P°Pnlous and increasing neighbourhood in which it is situate, is open as v. free hospital to all sick and destitute persons, and for the pose of extending its benefits as widely as possible, the clergymen end ministers officiating in the surrounding parishes are invited to l end patients. Of tho annual cost of maintaining the charity on Its present footing a naolety is contributed by the Medical School of University College. About 2,5001. being annually pith; over by the Council to the Hospital ' l O r easmittee as the amount of student.s' fees for clinical instruction. The disbursements amount. to 5,0J01. ; a deficiency of 1,9001. has to. be Provided for every year. Beds and other furniture are req uired for the new wards ; the an ,...al expense of supporting the occupants of s O additional beds is es uotated at 1,500/. The number of beds which the Hospital is now e 4 Pable of containind.is 2 00 . The number of patients was last year 18,794, of whom 1,403 were in -patients, and 508 women in childbirth, attended at their own ha 'Mations ; the remaining number received relief as out-patients or as casual applicants. A clergyman of the Church of England officiates as chaplain, but TY patient is allowed t o haver he advice of a minister of that for m religion which be himself prosses. The advancement of the sciences of medicine and surgery is ?ro t:noted, and much consequent benefit conferred on the public of all Gasses by the existence ef the School of Medicine, of which this Hos. Mal forms so important p. branch Tickets, One Guinea each, may be had of the Stewards, of the Treasurer, at the Tavern, at the Hospital, and at the Office of the University College, London. Donations and Subscriptions will be received by the Treasurer and the following Bankers : —Coutts and Co., 59, Strand—London and Weaftminster Bank, Bloomsbury Branch—Scott and Co., I, Caven dish-square—Smith, Payne, and Smith, I, Lombard-street. At the lon/ital. the Apothecary, the Matron, and Clerk to the Committee n+tve receipts, signed by the Treasurer, ready for delivery to ..tnetactors. Benefactors and Subscribers who do not make their payments to ~ te Bankers are requested to take pr inted recei p ts si g ned by the treasurer. April, 1848. J. W. °WHIFF, Clerk to the Committee. under the Especial Patronage *1 Que THE LUAL, MILITARY, EAST LIFE ASSURU: 13, Waterloo- p DIBEC Ce ti:lit' si r Fred e ric Smith, K.H., u l t,•/:-. Chairm an tier Shadwell Clerke, K• 11 .• urai the . 8 .. Deputy-Ch Right airHman on. Sir G. Cockburn C 2 M.P. -4 Norg ' • • -an. Sir J. Cockburn, Bart , •U 11 'rtt otnas Bradford, G.C.8. , • Viior - en Sir P. Ross, G &Ca /. •• 4 ••ieto -- • - • , sneral Sir John Gardiner, ~Air , j: - "'deneral Sir Hew D. Ross, R.A. Raracass--Ifessrs. Coutts and Co., $9, Strand. ACTllAnr—John Finlaison. Esq., the Government Calculator. AssuRANCES are granted upon the Lives of Per sons in every station of Life, and for every part of the World upon particularly favourable terms. Persons assured in this Office may change from one country to another without forfeßing their Policies. A Bonus, amounting' to thirty per cent. on the actual value of the Policies was apportioned to the assured at the First Septennial Meetiag held in the year 1844. JOSEPH C. BRETTELL, Secretary. her Most Gracious Majesty the tOYAL C INDIA, AND GENERAL NCE SOCIETY, )lace, London. :TORS. Captain Sir George Back, R.N. Major-Gen. Taylor, C. 8., E.I.C.S. Maj. -Gen. Edward Wynyard, C.B. Major-Gee. Arnold, K. 11., K.C. Lieut.-Col. 11. Haunter, Kai., late R.H.G. Archibald Hair, Esq., M.D., late R.H.G. Capt. William Laneey, R.E. William Chard, Esq., Navy Agent Tames Nugent Daniell, Esq. Wilbraham Taylor, Esq. Hajar-Gen. Sir John Rolt, K.C.B Major F. S. Sotheby, C.D. Lieut.-Col. Alderson, R.E. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY, PULMONARY CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, &c., CURABLE. Dr. WILLIAM MOORE ELLIOT, M.R.C.S., Limerick, having bean for many years engaged investigating into the causes of Con sumption, Bronchites, Asthma, and the different Diseases of the ebeat and Lungs, and the proper treatment for their removal; th rift's's those persons labouring under Consumption (even when both Lam", are diseased), or any of the above diseases, that he is at leng, It able to undertake their perfect curing, although in the most debut, 'Med state. Dr. will be happy to advise those parents whose children have tendon uy to Pulmonary Diseases, as to the proper course necessary to Pe ISe ado ated for their prevention. rsons • .applyin Plying disease in every ease to be as minute a s possible M describ in g - FEE Wllltarn-b treat, Limerick. ONE GUINEA ON NERV OUS DEBILITY AND GENERATIVE DISEASE: Just publislu I, the Thirty-sixth Thousand, ac improved edition, re vised and co erected, • she Authors, price 2s. in a sealed envelope, or forwar ted b) observation. tnr 25. go, . , I tost paid, to any address, secure from memo Anat.( voiced Coloured E tore stamps, illustrate I with nu- MAN IR )0D: CAUSES AUSES of its YREAIA the TIME DECLINE, with pi RESTORATION..ain Directions for Its PERFECT A Medical Essay on those Diseases emanating from Sollta ry and Sedentar y of the Generative Organs, Ex cesses, the ..Effects of .Climate and Infection,Habits. indiscriminate Ex- Sufferer in Y. tuth, Manhood, and Old Age ire', addressed to the on Marriage, the Treattnent and Cure of Age; with Practical Remarks billty, Itupotancy, Syphilis, and ether tretnervous and Mental De -which even t periodt shattered constitution ... Genital Diseases, by reach the fall pof life allotted t. Man. m ay be restored, and ` , with numerous Anatomical Engravings on Stee l,rh whole illustrated big the various functions, secretions, and structu i r l es colour, exPlein- eductive Organs In health and disease ; with Matra of the repro etions for private ,correspondence, cases, &c. By J. L. CURTIS and CO., Consulting Surgeons , 7, Frith - str eet, Soho-s q uare, Lo ndon. " ' Manhood.' A Medical Work. — To the gay and thought less ' trust this little work will serve a s a beacon to warn them of t w e • danger attendant upon the too rash indulgence of thei r pa , sioi h : ' whilst to some it may ser ve as a monitor in the hour et tempta! I Mon, and to the afflicted as a sure guide to health."—Chronicte " ' Manhood.' By J. L. Curtis, and Co.—Their long ex mr.. ence I end reputation in the treatment of these paint t 1 diseases is the If atieut's guarantee, and well deserves for the work its immense Ur al alation."—Era. " ' Curtis oa Manhood' should be In the hands of youth and old 'll e. It is a medical publication, ably written, and developer tile itre s ttment of a class of painful maladies which has too long been Abe prey of the illiterate and the designing."— United Service Ciaz. tte. Tits Parent, who beholds his beloved child pining away, and last a. 'pros, eking to a premature grave, in consequence of some disease, VI hick, for want of careflil investigation et its real cause, has been 34 t dowi tto the score of consumption, will, on perusing this work, ._ wont shed to find, that in nine-tenths of the cases of young per **. es of bs bth sexes, who perish of what is called pulmonary con bee sumpti on " heart disease, tabor, &c., the sole and exclusive origin Las R the indulgence in certain destructive habits practised by youth sallett3no s io frequently than it is at all suspected. 1e, 14 • 13 - iii. fn's V. ultation . ftvau Elates tell - Two, shit Six to • mti.t lc tu. _ No, 17 338.] LONDON, FRIDAY t nwswc,,VNlMMererelbar.". ja•ora. AN APPEAL to the I WIDOW of WILLIAM commr PUBLIC in behalf of the THOM, I'oet of Inverury. ITTEE. 'rovost Thorns Mr. John Watson George GiMilan Mr. James A. Ower Rev. .T. R. INl`Oavin Mr. William Boyack Dr. Arrot Mr. William Bett Mr. James Westland Mr. James Chalmers, Jun. Mr. Patrick Watson Mr. Arthur Begg, jun. Mr. Thomas Saunders. TitEastraEa—Mr. Patrick Watson. SECRETARY —Mr. William Boyack. The Commit , ee appointed to raise a fund for the relief of the Widow and Family of the late William Thom, the gifted but unfor tunate Poet of Inveritry, beg leave briefly but earnestly to appeal to the Public, more especially to the Public of Scotland, in behalf of the trust which has been confided to them. The name and genius of Thom are well known and universally ac knowledged ; many of the feeling and pathetic effusions of his muse have been breught before the public, not only in a combined form, but in various periodicals. ills talents attracted the attention of the ablest judges; and the Messrs. Chambers, in their Journal, have de eted a chapter to his autobiography, and to that favourable meed of praise to which they considered his merits entitled. The life of William Thom has, in teed, combined the vicissitudes of a humble child of the Muses, having formed a scene of trials and dis appointments, accompanied by an overflowing share of poverty and distress. Many of his earliest and best years were passed at the Hawkhill ef Dundee—the remembrance of which seemed deeply impressed on his mind ; for thither, to use his own emphatic language, he wished to return, like a bird that flutters round her forsaken nest, to spend his latter days i❑ comparative peace and quiet. His wishes were fulAlled, for not many months ago he did return from his wanderings, debilitated ana impoverished, and breathed his last on Monday, the 24th of February. He has left a widow and three infant children, the youngest but five months old, totally unprovided for ; and it has therefore been resolved to raise a fund, in order, if possible, to afford them permanent assistance. A Committee has been appointed, who have cheerfully undertaken this duty, and al ready they are happy to announce that their call has been responded to in a prompt and liberal manner. Lord Kinnaird, Lord Jeffrey, Messrs. Douglas Jerrold and Robert Chambers, and many others. have spontaneously sent their contributions ; and it is earnestly hoped that the charitable g.nd the admirers of native genius and un• obtrusive merit will support and encourage the laudable object which the Committee have in vier•. Dundee, March 10, 1848. Contributions will be received by any of the Members of Commit tee; and at the shops of Messrs. Chalmers, Shaw, and Middleton, Booksellers, awl Mr. Mills, Perfumer, Dundee. DEATH OF WILLIAM THOM, THE INVERITRY POET. (To the Editor of the "Dundee Courier.") Dundee, February 29, 1548. Sir,--The painful task has been deputed to me of announcing to the public the death of William Thom, the Inverury poet. For some time past he had been in delicate and declining health ; and his diseased state of body was doubtless aggravated by the uncer tainty of his circumstances, and the consequent anguish of his honourable and sensitive mind. Yesterday, in our city, at half-, past elevat a.m., he departed this lite. Ile has left behind him something more than a name—some true and beautiful strains. which, as " a thing of beauty is a joy for ever," the world will not willingly suffer, like the inscription on the coffin, to he buried in the tomb. He has loft behind him, alas! something of yet ten derer anti more mournful interest—a widow and three children, thi eldest of whom is only four years, and the youngest but a few months old. These are " utterly destitute," and but for the kind ness of one or two private friends, might have been cast out ere this to the charity of the streets. I make no appeal in behalf of the poet himself; " after life's fitful fever he sleeps well." He has found what the most troubled and tempest-tossed wanderer will at last find, and which to him was peculiarly grateful—rest. Nor will I indulge or express any vindictive feelings as to the treatment which he received while yet alive. A true poet, he met with truly poetic usage. He was caressed, but not fed ; as if one could sup on incense, or as if one public dinner could keep a man alive for years : But I would bespeak general sympathy in behalf of his destitute family. I would implore every lover of literature — every one who has derived pleasure from the departed poet's lyrics, or from the simple story of his life—to prove their pleasure and their gratitude true by some more substantial evidence than ex clamations or tears. I would call especially upon those who saw him at our late Watt Festival, and heard almost his latest breath given forth In those brief, broken, but thrilling accents—accents how far superior to the measured cadences of rhetoric—to testify by generous deeds their sense of inelancholy satisfaction that theirs was the privilege of meeting with and hearing him for the last time. No time ought to he lost. Indeed, no time has been lost. Intim tions to the above effect either have been, or are immediately to be, dispatched to Douglas Jerrold, Charles Dickens, Lord Jeffrey, and others. But as Dundee has had the honour of containing his death bed, let us follow the start we have accidentally gained by instant, active, strenuous efforts in behalf of his widow and his fatherless bairns. Messrs. Chalmers, Middleton, and Shaw, Booksellers, and Mr Mills, Perfumer, have kindly undertaken to receive donations. The smallest sums will be welcomed I am, Sir, yours truly, GEORGE GILFILLAX. The last verses of the late William Thom, written shortly betbre his death : SONG OF THE DWELLERS IN DEAN VALE. Tune—" Miller o' Dee." While we laugh amid sing, in this happy ring, With a bright and a brotherly glee, May we never forget that the sun hath set On the homes of misery. For oh 1 it may be that this chill night wind Sweeps round some fireless hearth, Freezing the heart of the homeless sue, With never a friend on earth. Then aye, as we sing, may we closer cling, In our bright and brotherly glee ; Yet never forget that the sun may set On the homes of misery. Man was not made for this world alone, The world was lent to man ; 'Tie a debt we owe to Heaven, yon know, Then pay it as well as you can. Now winter rides mad in his carriage of snow, ith his pelting rain and his hail ; May it never be said that hunger and woe Held abiding in bonny Dean Vale. Then aye, as we sing, may we closer cling, In our bright and brotherly glee, And never forget that the sun may set On the homes of misery. W. THOM. OHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. A_J" EIGHTH CALL of 51. PER SHARE, making the amount called 421. lOs. per Share. In pursuance of a Resolution or the Board of Directors, Share hollers in this Company are required to pft , ', on or before 241oNDAT, the 24th April next, a CALL of FIVE POUNDS PER SHARE to either of the undermentioned Bankers: London-- Messrs. ;.lyn and Co., Lombard-street. Liverpool—Liverpool Borouch Bank. 11,.ngor—Messrs. Williams and Co. Interest at the rate of Five per Cent. per Annum will be charged on all Calls remaining unpaid on the said 24th April. By order, GEORGE KING, Secretary. GI, Moorgate-street, London, March 28, 1848. RM y CONTR ACTS. OFFICE of ORDNANCE, Pall-Mall, April 3, 1848 . Notice is hereby given to all Persons desirous of Contracting to supply MEAT, BREAD, OATS, and FORAGE, to her Majesty's Laud Forces (Bread and Meat for the Foot Guards and for the House hold Cavalry excepted) in Cantonments, Quarters, and Barracks, in the Counties of England severally, in Wales, in North Britain, in the Isle of Man, and in the Channel Islands, for Six Months from the Ist June next, inclusive. That Proposals in Writing, addressed to the Secretary to the Board of Ordnance, sealed up and marked on the outside "Tender for Army Suppli -s," will be received at the Ordnance office, Pall-Mall, on or before Wednesday, the Tenth day of May next, and 'fenders may be delivered at any time during that day. Persons who make Tenders, are desired not to use any Forms but those which may be had upon application at the (Hike of the Secre tary to the Board of Ordnance in Pall-Mall. By order of the Board, R. BYHAM, Secretary. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS 1k I for Orphan and Necessitous Children, Wanstead. PATRON—II.R.II. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, &C. &c. PRESIDENT—J. MASTERMAN, Esq., M.P. Notice.—The next Election of Children applying for admission to this Institution will take place at the London Tavern, on WED NESDAT, the 28th day ofJune next. No applications on behalf of Candidates will be entertained by the Board, unless the Nomination and other papers be received at the Offices, GO, Bread-street, Cheapside, on or before Monday, the 15th May next CHAS. NASH, Secretary. EASTER HOLIDAYS. THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INS FITUTION, REGENT-STREET, Is now RE-OPENED with GREAT ADDITIONS. The NEW THEATRE, with its Galleries, is capable of containing ONE TrIOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED VISITORS. Specimens of Art- Manufactures are greatly increased in number and interest. Variety and great improvements have been effected in the Optical Depart ment. Popular Lectures by Dr. Ryan and Dr. Bachhoffner on Che mistry and Experimental Philosophy. A Description of the Depo sited Works by Mr. Crispe. Experiments with the Diver and Diving bell. The Music will be conducted by Dr. Wallis. Open daily from Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including Saturday Evening) from seven to Half-past Ten. Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price. Price Sixpence, ALETTER from one of the SPECIAL CON STABLES in LONDON, on the late Occasion of their being called out to Keep the Peace. By the Author of " The Claims of Labour." W. Pickering, Piccadilly. PERM CANDLES, ls. 641. per lb., London Corn - pcsite, 83 d., Male's Paragon, 10d., Price's. 10 %d, Genuine Sperm, Is. 9d, Wax Candles, Is., German, is. 2d.. Fine Wax, is. 5d., Transparent Wax, Is. I Id. Genuine Wax, 2s. id., Store Candles, Wax'd Wick Moulds, 7%d. 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QUPERIOR SHEFFIELD PLATED DISH LY COVERS, with strong silver mountings and silver shields for engraving the crest or coat of arms. Table Dish Covers. Light Plating. Heavy Plating. The Gadroon pattern ••• • • ....• Lll 0 0 .. £l5 12 6 The shaped Montrose pattern 12 6 6 .. 16 17 6 The Grosvenor pattern .. • • .... 15 0 9 .. 20 6 6 The Albert pattern .• ..... 15 0 0 .. 20 6 6 The Gordon pattern The above sets comprise four dish covers—via., one 29-inch, one IS-ineh, and two 14-inch. A. B. SAVORY and SONS, Manufacturing Silversmiths, 14, Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank of England. EYEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS juA KERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers, a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a most delightful, fragrant toilet perthme. 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VASTERN COUNTIES and NORTHERN 4 and EASTERN' RAILWAY COMPANIES. 1 : . _ A :pedal General Meeting of the Proprietors will be held at the London Tavern, Bi-hopsgate-street, on TUESDAY, the 2d day of May next, at Two o'clock, for the purpose of considering two several Agreements, proposed to he made with the Norfolk and the New market and Chesteribrd Railway Coinpanies for an amalgamation of each respectively with the Eastern Counties Railway Company, upon certain terms and conditions which will be submitted for the sanction Of the said Proprietors ; and in case such two several agreements or either of them shall be sanctioned by the Meeting, to authorise the Directors of the Eastern Counties Railway Company to take all such steps as may be necessary for carrying the decision of the Meeting into full effect. And such Special General Meeting is also convened for the pur pose of considering and deciding upon resolutions which will be su,- raitted for the purpose of raising the sum of 675,9201. upon a mini mum guaranteed interest in perpetuity of Six per Cent. per Annum, which sum will be divided rateably amongst the Shareholders of the Eastern Counties and Northern and Eastern Railway Companies, in the proportion of one ten pounds share of such guaranteed stock for each one hundred pounds of the paid-up capital of either of the said two Companies, according to the arrangements now existing between them pOST-OFFICE LONDON DIRECTORY SUPPLEMENT-0 NE SHILLINCL The Supplement contains the " Parliamentary Directory," with full information as to all Peers and Members of Parliament, their town residences and country sents, and the results of the recent • list of principal elections. 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The Cases of Cure performed by MORISON'S VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL MEDICINE may be had as above ; also at the Hygeist Office, 368, Strand; and of all the Hygeian Agents through out the country, price 2d. or 4d. by post. In consequence of the numerous counterfeits of Morison's medi cine on the Continent, parties travelling abroad are requested to be on their guard, and to purchase only of respectable merchants. N.B. No chemist or druggist is authorised to sell Morison's me dicine. GEORGE HUDSON, Chairman. DAVID WADDINGTON, Deputy Chairman By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary, Bishop ate Station, Aprll 13, 184&. QUPERB NOVELTIES in PAPIER MACHE , at MECHI'S 4, Leadenhall-street, London. A visit to his establishment will prove that there is not in London another such stock of elegance,. They consist of caddies, tables, en velope-cases, netting-boxea, companions, cabinets, jewel-cases, work boxes, dressing-cases, tea-caddies, hand and pole screens, card-racks, table inkstands, regency writing-desks, portfolios, playing cards, and visiting card-cases, cigar and bottle-cases, note and cake baskets ; also an assortment of needle-ca , es in pearl and tortoiseshell, silver and gold pencil-cases, penholders, and other articles suitable for presents. Inventor of the patent castellated tooth-brush. S3QuUTAIERS OF YOUTH E. m OR. LA' E R R E T 34 O O N V E T D H E T 0 SECRET 37 AND MATURITY.—WITH 40 C OLOURED ENGRA Y LN GS O N STEEL. BEI" iN C'E FI D R - Just published, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. (kl„ or post-free, from the author, for forty-two Infelicitous and Unproductive Stamps, SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise frmMrtiestafft Disorders of Youth and nantdhethPehsyecsiorleor Unions, Ma turity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate ;he physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practice: Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis. Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from In cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their structures, uses, and ftinctions, and the various injuries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, and infection. BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE, LONDON. Doctor of Medicine. Matriculated Member of the University of Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. Marriage requires the fulfilment of several conditions. in order that it may be really the cause of mutual happiness. Could the veil, which covers the origin of domestic wretchedness, be raised, and its true source in every instance disclosed, in how many could it be traced to physical disqualifications and their attendant disap pointments. Excesses are always injurious ; the gift, which when used in moderation is fraught with advantage, becomes, when abused . the prolific source of mischief and of greater or less injury to the constitutional and vital powers. The particular excesses, on the nature and conseauence of which this Treatise professes to dilate, are productive of greater severity of misery to the human frame, than any other to which it is subject. This work contains an accurate and complete account of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs, and of their relative conditions in health and disease. It deservedly requires the closest attention and study, for what subject can be of more importance than the preservation of the health and of the physical capabilities of which every man should be possessed. It unfortunately happens that the unhappy victim of excessive indulgence and vicious habits, whether acquired in early life or from the follies of advanced age, while suffering from their invariable censequeaces, unwisely entertains a fear of ap plying to a qualified physician for relief. Shame and the dread so frequently, but erroneously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking for assistance where alone it can be procured. In acting thus, he forgets that accurate discrimination n ascertaining the causes of lisease, sympathy with the sufferer, and, above all, secrecy, inva riably characterise the intelligent and practical physician, and to the .tiedical man who can show by his posse.sion of the requisite legal malifications that he is entitled to esteem and respect in his profes• sional pursuits, the utmost confidence should be extended. Dr. LA'MERT has obtained the highest medical honours, as his diplomas •ertify, and the great extent of his practice for many years is a tuarantee for his professional experience, which has reference almost 4olely to the treatment of these diseases. Published by the Author, and may be had of Kent and Richards, Paternoster •row ; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starle, Tichisome street, Haymarket ; Manscll, 115, Fleet-street ; Gordon, 146, ~eadenhall-street, London ; or, free by post for forty-two stamps, Tout the Author, who may bc consulted on these disorders personally w by letter, daily, from Ten till Two, and from Five till Eight at his 1...We/wee, 37. herlf - - 1 -saostre I..nuion . QPECIAL CUSTOMERS." Full many a staff has recently been borne By special constables, all duly sworn. Thousands, and tens of thousands, it appears, Have loyally appeared as volunteers. Persons of every station, nothing loath, Have willingly agreed to take the oath; And who would sot at such a time as this, Aid to protect the great metropolis ? But what have special constables to do With MOSES' dress estab;ishment, say you? I take the hint, and hearing what you've said, Will touch on special customers instead. The special customers of MOSES' Mart Are flocking in, in crowds, from every part. • Great as the constables in numbers are, These special customers are greater far. MOSES and SON, as every one admits, Have ever rendered special benefits. Their new spring garments, specially designed, Are fashioned here, exactly to your mind. MOSES and SON your special notice call, To articles which bear no fault at all : Coats, Trowsers, Vests. adapted to the day, And summer Over-coats, in rare display ; Which, with the Hosiery, and outfits, too, Bring special customers each hour to view. Your favours, then, on MOSES' Mart confer, Nor tail to be a special customer. LIST OF PRICES. RILDT MAIM SPEED AND POWER OF THE LOCOMOTIVE. We have recently availed ourselves of opportunities of testing the running of two classes of broad gauge engines, with ordinary passenger trains. The working of locomotives with these trains is a much better indica- Lien of speed and pow er , an d of t h e ac commodation afforded to the public, th an anyth i ng t h a t can be ga thered from a thousand exper i mental tr i ps . The engine by which we down fro m P addington to S w i n don, on one day, was the " Elk "— one of a broa d ga uge class of engines having 7-feet d r i v i ng -wheels, 15 . in ch cylinders, and 24-inch stroke. Th ey are somew h a t heavier than the class to which b e l ongs the " Ixion, " s o celebrated for her performances in the experiments instituted under the superintendence of the gauge Commissioners. It will be recollected that th e f astest-recorde d tr ip ever made with a passenger trai n was from Pad di ng ton to Didcot (53 miles). It was g i ven by us about a fortn i g ht since. The train taken was 50 tons weight, an d t h e time 51 min. 38 secs. The engin e use d was the " Li g htning," one of the eight-wheel eng i nes, with 8 feet d r i v ing-wheels, 18 inch cylinders and 24 i nch stroke. On another day the lighter engine, th e " Elk," driven by Thomas Simpson, a very caref u l and experienced man, left Pad dington at 10.50.30, with the usual morning express train, weighing 50 tons, and reached Didcot at 11.45.25, performing the 53 mil es t h erefore—from a s tate of rest to a state of rest—in 54 minutes 55 seconds; very ex cellent work indeed f or t hi s class of eng i ne . Again o n another day we went d own by the twelve o ' c l o ck tr a in. The trip was an. extraordinary one. The train con sisted of six carr iages, tw o l uggage va ns, two carriage trucks, and one hor se b ox, together a b out 95 t ons . Th e engine employed was th e " Bright S tar ," w ith 7 feet driving wheels, 16 inch cylinder, and 18 inch stroke. She is a lighter engine than the " Elk," and was built by the Messrs. Stephenson. Her original consumption of coke was between forty and fifty pounds per mile, but she has been almost completely altered in her proportions. Her boiler has been lengthened, dif ferent cylinders put into her, the fire-box enlarged, the lap of the valve altered, in fact she has been made quite another engine at Swindon, and her con sumption of coke now av erages f rom 28 to 321 b. per mile. With a train of 95 ton s , t he " Bright Star," driven by Robert Patterson, one of the oldest and best drivers on the line, left Paddington at 12.3.10, and passed West Drayton (14 miles) at 12.20.27, having, therefore, got into speed with thi s heavy train, and r un the 13 miles in 17 minutes 17 seconds. At the W est Drayton station the " caution" signal was on, and th e same signal was given by the policemen along the li ne till we came in sight of the Langley Marsh station (1 6 miles), where the "red" or " danger" signal was agai nst the driver. As we approached the station the thi r d class down train was seen about half a mile a-h ea d. This hiswe fol lowed a t at a reduced rate of speed, a n d arrived Sloughl2.2B 47. The 18 miles w ere, therefo re , cone over in 25 minutes 37 seconds , although we w ere ford, Reading, kept back at a snail's pace for the couple of m i les between Langley Marsh and Slough. The 13 miles from Slough to Twytord were—from station to station Withsx —performed in 17 minutes 2 5 seconds. stoppages, the train reached .Swindon at 2.19.20, so that hours, minutes, 30 and Dtd cot, w as 24 seconds. The time lost while the train was at a state of the 77 miles were performed in 2 l6 Slough,. Twy minutes, r4GeB,s, Goring, ien a cgo t .nF t d h sa e .r isni The dh s oe t stations , i vr o eo n ra s ad , g, v e i s t . , , d pee-, includ ing all the stop pages, was 34 miles per hour. We believe there are not to be found on the narrow-gunge li nes any two engines that would together equal this performance of the " Bright Star." . the four 7-feet-wheel narrow. gauge engine, built by Messrs. Wil- We are looking anxiously for a trip with son, of Leeds. We perceive in one of the railway pap ers that her asserted rate of 74 or 75 miles per hour is stated to have been attained with three carriages only . W e doubt that she ever maintained even 64 or 65 miles per __ she ha s , as is asserted by what ought to If be considered competent per hour without any carriage attached to her. authority, maintained 75 m iles hour with six car riages, or 30 tons, she can take 12 carriage s at a h igh velocity. If "gentlemen" are no t joking about this new engine, the best interests of the narrow gauge re quire that her speed and power should be tested forth with.—Herald. 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Winter Coats, in every style and shape,. . n har o id n ; 1 6 0 Mil led e T lo ,, t ,e h e, o l Over-coats, r. v . e.1.v.e.t..c0.1.1.a.r..a.n.d c.u. ff . s . .... 0 2 148 0 I 2 0 1 Doeskin Trousers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , ~, 0 Best, or Dress.• • • • • • • • • • • • • •••• • • • • • • • 1 6 Dress Coat • • • • 0 Frock do ••••••••••• . Best quality made.. • • • • .. ... 21 Best quality made .• • • • • • • .• • • 3 3 0 Cashmere Vesta • • • • • • •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • It 00 Satins, Plain or Fancy • • • • .. • • .. • • Boy's Hussar and Tunic Suits ...• .. • • • • Great Coat— . . . . . . • . • . . . A Suit of Clothes complete. ....... .....• • Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. I Take Notice.—The Establishment of E. MOSES and SON will be businessc oed n u ll u o B n up d ap a ir y ooy t n h el e dv 2 eo 4th e ,in a d y Tuesday . t he 25th instant, Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mos- Lr : 1114;:t1:and SON, Tailors, noney returned. , be .s,7 m ax i i c e h n a a n r g a e p d e , r s o , or Clothiers,if preferred, Hatters, the Bemooet,indZirisiTmakers, and General Outfitters. for o d se. gate n , i,d Cit): .; i l e, Ladies . le Bs::a . Fn n . du — d rr E B Cii e 6 6 . l3n ßi Al ti' ..I, s o • nd ar: n d . 156, 157 Minories, and 83, regret being obliged to guard the , - üblie against impostors, but have learned Ake talsehood of being connected with that the untradesman them, or It's the same concern, ms been resorted to in ma n y Instances, and for obvious reasons. Utley have no connexion w ith any other house in or out of London; . tnd these who desire genuine and cheer, clothing &c should call at, ,r send to, Minories and Aldgate, City, London ' " Notice.—No business transacted a t this . establishment from sun get Friday, till sunset Saturday, nest business is reatuued till twelve itslheanndah of natives of Barclay ntu THE SANDWICH ISLANDS . — By intelli gence from the Sand w i c h Islands we learn that there h Pauma as been , a b bl e o lo o n dy gin e g nc t o o u g nt u e e r en in po o m ne re one of h the re and Tolly massacred Captain Ricardi and th e crew of a French galli o t. On receiving this intellige nce, • a steamer awe was directed to the spot, and twenty of the natives, who appeared to be implicated in the crime, were taken to Otaheite to be tried. Of this number ten have been ac. quitted, four condemned to the public works for life, and six to the penalty of death. The capital punishment of three of them is, however, suspended till the Government should decide upon the petition for a respite. The other three have been sent back to their native island, whe re summary punishment will be at once executed Journal de la Raye, April 18. . .. . ''' - • , • , • • • / //Z . . ... . • 7 ,I , r. i IT r. f . . .. . .--z ..."?...„., \.:: - .... tret 7 41,21,174, ,0 . //••• elt . , .. 7?.w,.... 't'' - '' Div ,411 , ..,, , - -,,,, ..-4_ 4.,, , f , ,-- -- ~, , - • k . :\ , ~ f _ 14-_ ,, :• , :.,i.. - . ;*.:1-,_ •:-•_:',.....4,64 , ~.3,,, ,-.. • - - •`, ' A',,. . , 1 • ..k,.0 ‘'' ' ' ----1 1 :' ! 1 ,1 . : -,.ke , .e.,... , ... , , •.•','• ' ~ I'• + 4::,4 1 ' : '' _ ~.->.. --. ft. 4‘" _ ' l / 4 .,, , ,, 4t-,-,.,t-_-- , 57.-------4' 4i, -, ... , ~ , / I 41 . ; , ' t o 7, 6.7: ', 1, 4' . "' '17 77 . ,n1141. 1 7 .. - k, , , •,!, I: r ,:: t u 2 - .(:,...‘.:, - ..,, ~..,. -,, ~..t: ,!..,.. ',,,, s ' , ;- cp ..1 , ...,p.4._ , ;, 4 .,.. , 4,...5...-4,.._,....3,-(F--,-;,,,,,,) * j., , ,', - A,.! , --,.--,..,- --...i ... ; d 04, f,,,,gc 8 -, ,, t , ._,_ ',, I ) il4 7 tri:i .. ? . .... V:ij, t ' ..p7‘.(4 .... _•:1 . ...,`,.....yr -- — 1 - . ---. --' • "N s., -'•°' ...'.P ' /''-•• 1848. ) [PRICE eSD. required were registered upon a large scale on the same roll of paper, thus exhibiting at one view and in the same period of time the tractive power exerted upon the train, and the force and direction of the wind; the registration of the results was made upon the paper at every sixteenth part of a mile, and the time was registered in correspondence with the distance traversed during every filth part of a second. The dynamometer spring used was seven feet six inches long, and very carefully arranged. It was only necessary to count the number of seconds, or fractions of a second, in one or more of the distance divisions, and the speed was accurately ascertained. The force and direction of the wind was ascertained by, a wind gauge, placed five feet above the top of the carriage, with the connexions brought down to pencils which indicated on the same sheet all the results. Indicator cards were also taken si multaneously from the steam cylinders as frequently as was practicable, but not continuously, as it was a service of some danger, the experimentor being obliged to sit on the buffer beam of the engine at a velocity of sixty miles per hour, and in that windy position to take off four sets of cards in three-quarters of a minute. The spot selected for performing the experiments was one mile of railway perfectly straight and level, and nearly on the surface of the ground, and in the plan the height of the trees, hedges, and every intervening object which could affect the influence of the wind is clearly marked. The experimental train consisted of first and second class carriages, each on six wheels, four feet diameter, taken indiscriminately from the working stock, and loaded with iron to represent a fair load of pas sengers, giving a gross weight for each of ten Ws. The experiments were tried with various weights and speeds up to one hundred tons, and to sixty twa miles per hour, and the results were classified and arranged in a tabular form, with copious expla natory headings, so as to render reference to them exceedingly easy. The author first reviewed the whic h deducti ons o f M r . W yn dh am Harding's formula, was given at the discussion at the institution in 1846, and gave his reasons for dissenting from the for mula. He then examined critically several experi ments recorded in the tables,statingcandidly all the exception s th a t cou l d be taken to ' them • showing, also, th a t although there wa s a diff eren ce of a s much as fifty-two per - cent. show n b e t ween the resistance as calcul a t e d by Mr. r. might be accounted periments made b by Mr. Hardi ng , which were i‘ arding's fo rmu la and the ex- Gooch, that difference by the meth o ds employed were objected to as cal culated to produce erroneous results—viz., allowing in carriages to run do wn by their own grav ity, using wheels of three feet diameter l instead of four feet, having a much greater l ength of train for the wind to act upon, Scc. He tin reviewed the great effect of a side wind against a train flanches of the wheels against the rails- and the that the length of a train of carriages was much h rgued more important than its weight. The author did not offer any formula that should be applicable for calcu lating the resistance of all railway trains, but his tables gave examples of almost every case that could occur, and thence data could be supplied for those who wished to carry the investigation further, and make a formula for themselves. He arrived at the conclusion that in practice the friction of the axle journals was not a constant quantity at all speeds, and thought that the number and diameter of the wheels in a train, in proportion to the weight, should form elements in any general formula. He showed by experiments that the total atmos pheric resistance to a train weighing 50 tons differed but slightly from that to a train of 100 tons weight, if the carriages were small and the train long in the one case, and the reverse in the other case. The general result of the diagram of resistance with trains of one hundred tons and with fifty tons, showed that the resistance calculated by the narrow gauge formula with a fifty ton train, at sixty-two miles and a half per hour, was thirty-seven pounds. With a train of one hundred tons, by the same formula, at sixty-one miles, it was thirty-one pounds and a halt'. The broad gauge resistance, with a train weighing fifty tons, at sixty-two miles and a half per hour, was under twenty-three pounds, and with a train weigh ing one hundred tons, at sixty-one miles arid a half per hour, was twenty-two pounds and a half. We cannot, of course, give fully in a comprehensive form, but such were the general results. The author then concluded his paper by saying that it appeared to him necessary, before any general formula for calculating the resistance to railway trains could be made, that the value of the following ele ments, necessary in such formula, should be deter mined by experiments. 1. The axle journal friction, at different velocities and with different weights, per square inch of journal surface. 2. The resistance to the rotation of the wheels and axles per pair, at different velocities and with different diameters. 3. The resistance due to the rolling of the wheels upon the rails with different weights upon them, and with different diameters. 4. The resistance due to the passage of the train through the atmosphere, at different velocities with different proportions of weight, and length and breadth of train. 5. The resistance due to the oscillation or unsteady motion of the train at various speeds. The author considers that all these values might be determined, with a considerable degree of accuracy, by careful experiment. It was announced that there would be no meeting on Tuesday April 25 (being Easter Tuesday) ; and the meeting was, therefore, adjourned till Tuesday, May 2, when the monthly ballot for members would take place. FATAL ACCIDENT TO LADY MARY FITZROY. The Sydney pipers, which reached town yester day, bring intelligence of a most lamentable accident, terminating fatally to the above Noble Lady, the wife of the Governor of New South Wales, and also to Lieutenant Masters, one of his Excellency's aides de-camp. The melancholy details are briefly as follow :—On the 7th of December last his Excel lency and Lady Mary, accompanied by Lieutenant Masters, left the Government House at Paramatta, in a carriage and four, for Sydney. Lady Mary was in the carriage, and his Excellency rode on the box, driving himself, Lieutenant Masters sitting by his , side. His Excellency had scarcely taken his seat before the horses started off at a brisk pace ; the grooms ran with them a short distance, keeping hold of the horses, and did not loose their hold until ordered to do so. Directly afterwards the animal 3 darted off at a furious rate, taking the main road from the Government domain to the town, his Excellency using every effort in his power to keep the centre of the road. However, on approaching an oak avenue, the carriage came in con tact with one of the trees with tremendous force, throwing it completely over, and causing its destruc tion. The occupants were dashed out with great violence. Lady Mary Fitaroy, we regret to say, fell upon her head, fracturing the base of the skull, and causing blood to flow rapidly from her mouth and ears. His Excellency es caped with trifling injuries. The fate of Lieutenant Masters was unfortunately otherwise—he pitched on his head, and was completely insensible when picked up. Lady Mary Fitzroy expired in a few minutes, and Lieutenant Masters died at six o'clock the same evening. On the following day an inquest was held on the bodies, at Government House, when a verdict of" Accidental death" was agreed to. Her Lady ship was in her fifty-seventh year. Lieutenant Masters was in his twenty-seventh. Their remains were consigned to the grave at Sydney, the funeral solemnities being attended by nearly the whole of the Government officers and ministers of the colony. Upwards of 5,000 persons were present, including her Majesty's 90th Regiment, which lined the route from the Government House to the place of inter ment. The event has east a perfect gloom through out the colony. THE CRESCENT AND TAB Cuoss.—Wre observe with pleasure. as an evidence of the great popularity of Mr. Eliot Warburton's " Crescent and the Cross,' that a seventh edition has just appeared. The extraordinary success of the work is not, however, surprising, for it has attractions for all classes of readers. The realities of Eastern travel are described with a vividness which invests them with deep and enduring interest; while the roman tic adventures w hich the enterprising tourist met with are narrated with infinite spirit. Warburto n': Mr.de ro ute lay through t he countries most endeared with those to the asso ciations of the c lassical and biblical scholar. His d esc riptions and refl ections will call up scenes and cir cumstances to the recollect ion of such with fresh light. To the read er but partially a coun tries, sources of in teresting ilnl be for deri ved.—Eveni ng up which cannot fail to create an a pp etite for research are opened f r om which lasting adv antages Paper. ROYAL SAPPERS AND MINERS. WOOLWICH, APRIL 20.—Captain Webb, Lieutenant Wilkinson, and Lieutenant Farrell, Royal Engineers, one colour-ser g• eant two sergeants, two first corporals, and three second corporals, Royal Sappers and Miners, left the garrison to fill up the 17th company at present under a course of instruction at Chatham in mining on field works, that company having received orders to hold themselves in readineks to embark at Gravesend in the early part of next month for service at the Mauritius. TO TUE LADUCS. This lady had the following letter inserted in the "Times" news paper on Aug. 7, 1546. Reader, remember, this letter was put into the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. " Mrs. Weekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Through, takes this oppor tunity of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstoae, of the iierbary, High f.mic for the eflicacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com pletely restored the hair en her head, after using it about four months, and the whole of her hair is much stronger and mere luxuriant than I ever was before the baldness appeared. " Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to" the virtues of Mr. G.'s flegenstor, teeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase an I Is. bottle it they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex oerience, not only in the restoration and produotion of hair in Mound a.,.33, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume iti far iieyond any to her taste. She will feel a pleasure in answering any ady of respectability to the above tact .-3, Swan-street, Borough." In eases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, ale w drops on the crown of the head occasionally. every week, will pre vent the hair from coming away with the comb, mare it strong, and prevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and surly. A ew drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the flair brilliancy, causing it to curl. The most delicate ladies may use this delightful product et the most aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary companion t o the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, peur ten or twelve drops on the crown of the head ; if vs.ry bad, repeat it every quarter of an hour. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It prodeces hair on children's heads in a tow appplications. If used on infants' heads, it has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.—See pamphlet et testimonials. AU letters addressed to William Grimatone, Meth:try. Highgate. .111 A K K I A G E. ;., One halt the wend are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a , ense of right determine the former, sad miscalculated hopes em ,ittet the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret nn zornprosing hurry ; but the troth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness dud social content. The dowry should net be the only marriage set tlement. Honour end justice demised that health should form an item in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes er neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. 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They are not merely ,)amphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hoar, but the study of the author's life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob ;ervance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always xi the "sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of therwood, 23, Paternoster-row; Carvalho, 147, Fleet•street ; Mann, 13, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) from the author (who ma y be conferred with personally, aontings and evenings), 10, Argyll-place Regent-street; and all it iolt.iellers 11 , 1 THE CONCEALED CAUSE THAT FRETS ON THE HEALTH AND SHORTENS THE DURATION OF HUMAN LIFE. ILLUSTRATED WITS NUMEROUS COLOITEED ENGRAVINGS, Just Published, in a Sealed Envelope, price 2s. 6d., or free by post, 3s. 6d. 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ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA. . - . --,--- --- CITY, .kND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, . Ir HE SILENT FRIEND, a M e di ca l W or k on _l_ the infirmities ansi decay of the generative system, from ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and tke means of obviating certain dis y atandand Sanger, CO 3 . l Authors 9, 150,: B s e oo r l dn. Oxford-street o r s b ry - d s - t s r otreete Strange,o s x t2 f a o i r r . i d e - . Oxford-street, Paternoster-rowe T t , i t o London. hbor n e. qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L e .. b P i i t i l t e l d t Y b Hannay, 63, consequences b ySixColoured resultingandgenerativefr Engravings, ein e xce s incapacity.s ivett ia ui .. street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street. 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The paper r ea d was the second part of a commu nication mal e i n t h e year 1841, d escr ipti v e of the Bann Reservoir, county Down, Ireland, by J. F. Bateman, M. Inst. C.E. The first part, of which a short abstract was read, gave the object of the construction of these reservoirs, which were undertaken with the view of r egu l at i ng the quantity of wa t er i n the River Bann, and more, effectually supplying • water power to the flourishing and increasing e.tablish ments-on its banks. This river is, from the bare and naked character of th e t Mourne mountains, its among which it rises, s,naturally liable to the greatest irregu larity involume; devastating floods frequently pour down the chancel, where a few hours previously there was not sufficient water for agricultural pur poses—greatly injurious as this must have been to the agriculturist, it was infinitely more so to the millowners, who dep e nded enti re ly up on wa t er p o wer for their m anu f actories. Mr. Fairbairn was consulted on the subject. He examined th e loeality, and advised the formation of reservoirs. The author was then appointed the engineer, and acting in some degree up on th e sugges tions of his predecessor, whom he co n ti nue d t o con sult, the works were undertaken which are described in the present paper. The peculiarities in the Act of Parliament, granted in 1836, constituting the proprietors of the mills a joint-stock company for the formation of the Bann Reservoirs, are detailed. The works were originally intended to have been more extensive than have been really executed. The reservoir at Lough Island Reary is alone described ; the ground in that spot was adnairaby adapted for the wor k, beings-the bottom of a— brain which was bounded on all sides by rugged hills of granite ; in the centre of the basin was a small lake, at the bottom of which was discovered a bed, several feet in thickness, of fossil confervm, similar to those dis covered by Professor Silliman, at Massachusetts, North America. This interesting geological fact was first noticed by Dr. Hunter, of Bryansford ; the conferne appeared like an impalpable powder, but when viewed through a powerful microscope, they were found to be regular parallelograms, many of them covered with striae. They are described by naturalists as the fossil skeletons of minute vegetables. The situation fixed upon for the reservoir rendered necessary the construction of four embankments be tween the hills, so as so raise the water to a height of 35 feet above the summer level of the lake. The particulars are also given of a series of obser vations with rain-gauges, continued for two years, for the purpose of furnishing data for computing the extent of reservoir which would be necessary to in sure a supply of water throughout the year. The continuation described the subsequent works, which consisted of the Corblet Lough Reservoir, which was designed as an auxiliary pound to receive the flood waters of the lower part of the river, and to retain the night water, to be discharged again during the day, immediately above the more extensive mills on the river. A water-course of considerable dimensions was constructed to effect this, and an embankment was thrown across the narrow outlet of the lake, the water being admitted through self-acting flood gates, which closed as soon as the lowering of the river created a current in the contrary direction. The details of the construction of all these works were given, and it was shown by calculations based upon actual ex periment and observation of the quantity of water received, stored, and delivered from the reservoirs, that their construction had increased the value of the mill power of the River Bann full fivefold, at a com paratively very insignificant cost, as the actual expenditure for the works at Corbet Lough did not exceed 3,3001.; the closest economy consistent with the efficiency and durability of the work being rigidly kept in view, and the utmost attention being exercised by the resident engineer, Mr. W. L. Stoney. The paper announced to he read at the meeting of Tuesday, April 18, was " Observations on the Re sistances to Railway Trains at different Velocities," by Daniel Gooch, Esq. At the last meeting of the institution the second part of Mr. Jackson's paper " On the Engineering of the Rhine and the Moselle" was read. It consisted to considerable extent of a translation of an accouLt of the spurs, groynes, and other works on the Moselle for restricting the dimensions of the bed of that river, and increasing the depth of the water, so as to enable the navigation to be carried on, which would otherwise be averted in the low-water seasons. It was shown that to effect this nume rous arms of the river had been dammed across and allowed to silt up, the course had been straightened, elbows had been cut off, and the convex shores, after being silted up by deposit between the groynes, were defended by arming of facines, &c. Division- banks had been established fer inflowing rivulets so as to carry the gravel to greater distance down the stream. Rocks also were removed by powder, and general improvements to such an extent were executed that the river was comparatively under good control. The account of the Rhine was then resumed, and after the various plans that had been proposed for ameliorating its course, giving nume rous interesting and valuable tables of Blankins and Bolstra's experiments as to the tides, the inclination of the bed of the various rivers, the duration of the ebb and flow and average height of the river at the time of new and full moon, the height of various dykes above the extraordinary flood line, &c., the paper finished with these general views—" On looking at the map of Holland, and tracing its various streams, it certainly does not appear singular that frequent stoppages should take place in that country, whilst such occurrences are comparatively rare in Germany; for, as long as the Rhine re tains its single course as at Emmerick, no ob stacles, excepting elbows, stay the progress of the current seawards; but, as soon as it divides at the Waal and Pannerden Canal, the evil commence s an d increases, accordi ng to the number of arms and oba n • nets low er d own. It . should h ave generally agreed that a ri ve r more effectually outlets as possible, i n o rd er t o allow it th e to clear itself, and that the tide should be admitted as far as possible, whilst, at the same _time, the action of the winds should b e di the surface watershed ; again, that the more any river is abstracted, the mo re quickly ° f the sand will accumulate ; and also that if a cut be made, it is usual for ice stoppages to take place below .it, so as to raise the water level_ above ; a n d it i s a l so agree d th a t if a cut be made as capacious as the river itself, or be permitted to increase to that extent, it will soon get beyond co_ntrol, whilst the sand will accu mulate rapidlthe ic e get y ; and that when openings exist in dykes into eddies, loses its velocity, and by degrees closes up the passage below the opening, so as to raise the water above. Thequestion therefore to be so l ve d w i th regard to Holland and the system followed there, in order to prevent breaches in dykes, and to save the better part of the country (taking into account its creak, marshy soil, and its incapacity to withstand any great force), is whether it be the better plan to relieve the pressure on the dykes by cuts and new channels, and local floodings, at the expense of increasing the number of ice stoppages, and at the same time diminishing the velocity in the main river, thereby greatly augmenting its liability to accumu lating sand. It is true, as already stated, that the rivers are at present in such a condition that it must be very extensive to effect anything of; importance, but the question is of such vital importance to the port of Rotterdam, and the certainty of the mouth of the Meuse at the Brielle, in the course of time, closing up like that at Katwyth, if no im provements be attempted, is so clear, that it is very much to be regretted some steps have not been taken, ere this, to prevent so great a flow of water passing out by the Holland's diep to Helvoet." The author directs the attention of the institution to this subject, and submits the following points for the consideration of the members :—That the object to be aimed at in any steps which might be adopted for improving the Meuse at Rotterdam, should be to protect and strengthen the shores and dykes likely to be operated upon by the alterations; to straighten all the curves on the leek, so as to lessen chances of ice stoppages; to separate the Waal and Meuse waters as much as possible, and to lead off the former, together with the leek, into the sea, by the Brielle; to narrow the Bresbosch channel (now divided) into one, regulating the quantity of water • to close the Krabbe, the Noord, and the Sprey, w ith sluice gates ; and, for the purpose of widening the outlet, to join the island of Rosenburgh to the main land at Vlaardingin, thereby causing the ebb waters to act upon this island, and with increased velocity, and an additional quantity of water, attempting to remove the bar and shoals. At the monthly ballot Messrs. F. C. Penrose, R. Hughes, H. Currey, F. P. Smith, and S. Woods were elected as associates. APRIL 18. ~elosane FIELD, Esq., President, in the Ch air.) The paper of the evening was a series of " Observa tions on the Resistances to Railway Trains at diffe rent Velocities," by Mr. Daniel Gooc h, of the Great Western Railway. For the purpose of perform ing the experiments, a dynamometer was con struced at Swindon, in which all the results DER3Y 'SWEEPS. WeJers Alay, at eight o'clock, a numerous meeting of licensed victuallers was held at the Northumberland Arius, Great Russell street; Covent-garden, for the pur pose_•o seritin ' e• a testimonial to the Earl of - Eglinf.un, tribute of • f taking into consideration the ptopriety of pre of acknowledgment for his speech on the *Subject of racing sweeps in the House of Lords. Mr. BEETON having been called to the chair, stated that the thanks of the licensed victuallers of the metro pHs, and of the public generally, were most especially due to the Noble Earl, and he thought that out of gra titude they were bound to present to him some testimony of acknowledgment for the public spirit he had displayed. —(Applause.) lie had not only supported the rights of the licensed victuallers, but he had shown a noble diepo sition to support those amusements to which the public were entitled.—(Hear, hear.) lie saw no reason why, when Derby and other sweeps were properly conducted, any interference should take place by the magistrates. Mr. RAYNER. said that he fully concurred with. the object of the meeting, that the Noble Lord should have a testimonial presented to him fur his ivivocacy of the rights and amusements of the working and middle classes.—(Hear.) He believed that the chairman had re ceived information from Newcastle that the inhabitants there, interested in Derby and other sweeps, had agreed to present a testimonial to the Noble 14-,rd. He thought that similar steps ought to be adopted in the gentlemenmetro ) %s addressed .ereagrecdtow th h e ich cha ,, i ,e r r , e w t hen a to the series Sles .v—e o r f (ai r l l e e s ac, otherrl , u t h i l i r s . effect of thanking the Noble Lord for the public spirit he had evinced, and also fur manifesting so honourable a desire to maintain the rights of the licensed vic turllers, the amusements of the middle and working classes of society, and the claims of a British subject to invest his money in any speculation he might think proper. 'hanks were voted to the Chairman, who, in reply, observed that the feelings displayed that evening were sufficient to show that the licensed victuallers of the Ina trlpolis had no other object in view than to afford amuse ment to the public. The meeting then separated. ROYAL HIGHLAND SCHOOL SOCIETY. Wednesday the seventy-filth anniversary of this society, established for the propagation of Christian knowledge in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and which has upwards of twenty thcusand children daily under its care, was held at the London Tavern, Bishopagate street. The chair was occupied by Viscount Drumlan rig, in the room of the Earl of Buchan, who was unwell, and was supported on his right by Benjamin B. Cabbell, Esq., M.P., and on his left by the Reverend James M. Fisher. Amongst the gentlemen present were—D. P. Browne, Esq., Robert Hepburn, Esq., John Boucher, E.q., Andrew Maclure, Esq.; Captains Collyer, Max well, and Forbes, &c. &e. The musical arrangements e o u tooaal st were on a most extensive scale, the orchestra being occupied by Mr. Guineas's court band, besides which there was the juvenile band of the Caledonian Asylum, headed by Mr. Mackay, her Majesty's piper, in the full Highland garb. Mr. G. F. Taylor presided at the piano, and Mr. Cooper sang several Scotch songs, amongst w ot i h th ers g ,: e ‘ a A t li e st ff e e r et rA m l r is . t H er i , g " g i a n p w e h r i f c o h rm h e e d was the dutiesi h encored, loyal toastmaster. rtoasts having been drunk with every demonstration of loyalty, The Noble CHAIRMAN proposed " Prosperity and Per npeeetuditny to the otstate t tl he ig t h t l h a e nd soe Sc ie n t o y ol ha S d oc h ity e e eo . one of pu rposes , " e s a lle thatblis o a e f i d d fhoer the highest and holiest of dif fusing Christian knowledge over the Highlands and islands of Scotland, and which, before the society was established, were left in a state of superstition.--(Hear, hear.) Although much had been done by the society, yet much still remained to be performed, and he was glad to see at that season of the year so many persons present to aid the society by its funds, as well as to join donations, hear.)i 0:0a t e naTsn e :d l t ea btnhradaenrt annual n oaerlre o t i f ehoxen i t pst s erwnu a dos n t eiu n t lud i d v r e et bh r s eaa a tem r y ot ohmuef commensurate r s te t es i ndu v sb a ut l so . rc — ar tai ( ept Li t woe least ainirsh the . occasion. The N o bl e L or d concluded by proposing the toast o f the evening, which was drunk with great enthusiasm. Thethe v A ri en leopyraensidedNnatsT" The Captain Duke Forbesof B. and uec the 1 e ue h l ai l l i d‘ g . hland Society of L on d on, " " The Land of Cakes," " The health of the Treasurer, Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq and several other t oas t s were given and responded ' to during the evening. The donations and subscriptions were announced as amounting to upwards of 300/. The company did not separate until a late hour. IRELAND. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH. DUBLIN, APRIL 18.—Judge Perrin sat in the Court of Queen's Bench, at half-past ten o'clock, and heard a few motions of no public interest. The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Crampton joined their brother Perrin at eleven o'clock, immediately after which Mr. Smith O'Brien entered and took his seat at the traverser's bar. Mr. Mitchel nor Mr. Meagher did not appear. The CHIEF JUSTICE asked the Attorney -General if it were his intention, on motion for the traversers to api.zear by attorney, to offer opposition? The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he did not mean to give any opposition to the motion, as by that course he would be lett in the same position with regard to the recogni zances and the rule to plead as he then was. The tra vcrsers were entitled to appear by attorney, and he would not oppose the motion to that etlect. Mr. POTTER said that the only object Mr. Smith O'Brien had in moving for leave to appear by attorney was, that he should not be compelled to appear there from day to day. The ATTORNEY GENERAL said he had no intention of giving Mr. O'Brien any trouble in that respect at all. The CHIEF JUSTICE then said—Let the same rule stand in all the cases. The ATTORNEY GENERAL intimated his assent, and the subject then dropped. During this short colloquy Mr. S. O'Brien seemed per fectly indifferent. The Hon. Gentleman was occupied in reading a manuscript document in the subject of which his attention seemed to be absorbed, to the exclusion of every other object. The trials cannot take place until the after-sittings, which commence on the 12th of May. A prosecution has been commenced against the rebel practitioners at Cork, under the Act against military training. The following particulars are given in the Cork Examiner of last evening:— At four o'clock on Saturday evening last, informations were sworn against six tradesmen of this city, named Joseph Driscoll, Michael M'Cormaek, John Donohue, William M'Carthy, John Boyd, and Garrett Dillon, by Laurence Cassidy, sub-constable of the borough of Cork " For that on last Sunday evening he discovered five or six persons with guns in Corn Market street, as he was conveying prisonersaid to gu n ß s r notidewoenl I t ; h thateir shoulders,th said the s but sloped arms; and one of the said party on informant several persons h a a d thes a passing, whose name he heard and believes to be Joseph Driscoll, gave the word shoulder arms,' when the most of the other four shouldered their arms; and after passing them the said Joseph Driscoll then said slope arms,' and they did so; both orders were obeyed steadily and firmly. The party seemed to be composed of the lower order of tradesmen, and one of them carried a small board about two feet long and ten inches wide, with eight or ten holes in it, which appeared to him to be a target. " Sworn before me at Cork, this 15th day of April, 1848. " WILLIAM P. WHITE. " Laurence Cassidy." Immediately after, on those informations, three of the traversers, Joseph Driscoll, Michael M'Cormack, and John Boyd, were arrested by head-constables Condon. Crowley, and O'Neil, and brought before the bench; and a committal having been quickly made out, bearing the afrnifelndsconveyed of signature of Captain White, the parties were handcuffed to the Bridewell. Subsequently some the traversers waited on the Mayor, beseech ing him to do something for the liberation of the pri soners; but his Worship replied that he could not inter fere, however, at the same time referring them to Capt. White. At seven o'clock, Mr. Fitzgerald, having been engaged as agent for the traversers, proceeded to the residence of Captain White, for the purpose of tendering bail on their behalf. Mr. Fitzgerald having informed the captain of the object of his visit, the justice dwelt on the enormity of the offence which the traversers were accused of having committed, which, he said, was a transportable felony, under the 60th George 111., chap. 1. Mr. Fitzgerald replied, showing the injury and hardship it would be to the traversers to be imprisoned until the following Monday morning, and again urged on him the justice of receiving bail. After some further argument, the captain consented to take bail, but said that it was so serious a charge that he should require ample bail, which he would fix as two solvent sureties in 601. each, and the traversers in 100/. each. Captain White also consented to allow the three other traversers to stand o'clock, when Mr. Fitzgerald was returning out until Monday (this day), Mr. Fitzgerald cons enti ng to be responsible for their appearance then, to enter into CornO'Brien, Castle white, Aithtthteenbail bonds perfected, Mr. John 1- • white, and Mr. John Callaghan , Market-street, being the sureties, he met constable Condon with Dalton, one of the traversers, in his custody. He informed the constable of the order of Captain to the prisoner, but the consta ble refused to liberate him, and took him then before C said that as the man h d aptain ~'Vhit©. The justice nothing then, but he could a b n e ee l n :faire r d es o t t ed,he.otfld do morning' When Dalton ' t h e was taken to the Bri dewell following Cassidy could not • identify him, so that, after a couple of hours' • • imprisonment, he had to be discharged. The traversers are to appear again before the bench on this day week, by which time Captain White will have received the necessary instructions from the Castle as to their disposal or trial. Pursuant to the arrangement entered into by Mr. Fitzgerald, on Saturday night, the two outstanding tra versers, John Donohue and William M'Carthy came be fore Captain White this day at the police-office ; but Cassidy, as in the case of Dalton, was unable, notwith standing his sworn information, to identify them, and they were accordingly dismissed. CAUTION TO SENDERS OF UNPAID LETTERS.—The following has been issued at the General Post-office by command of the Postmaster-General:—" Under the 3d and 4th Vic., cap. 96, and the 10th and 11th Vic. cap. 85, all persons sending letters by the post unpaid, whicb, from any cause whatever, cannot be delivered to the parties for whom they are addressed, are liable to par the postage charge thereon, which, under the let c. 36, may be recovered by summary process before • magistrate. In future, such letters being returned, the senders will be compelled to pay the postage charged upon them."