The Sun. — London, England, 1848-09-08 00:00:00

C RESTER and HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. OPENED THROUGHOUT TO HOLYHEAD. London to l3ll4iil;fhirteen Hours. uHESTEK and HOLYHEAD RAIL MAY is NOW orEN I,,_,auu-crilOUT, with the exception of about four mites adjelning, the o,7innt:fifitraits, for which the Company have provided properly-ap fare. C "veYauces, the charge for which is included in the railway The 870 Adm i raltys and Company's splendid Steam-packets, 670 tons , 'en Power, run between llolyhead and Kingstown, in con , tal on with th e f o ll owing Trains, performing t h e passage in about our hours. ki II I: Fire!. E LONDON TO DUBLIN. uston-square, London, at a Quarter to Nine in the Eve tta lvith the Irish Mails, and from Chester at a Quarter to Four Qu ar 31 °raing, leaving Holyhead for Kingstown (and Dublin) at a n _,_ter to Seven in the Morning, and arriving at Kingstown about Past T en, Dublin time. 2. b a r row Euston-squar e London, by Express Train, at Nine o'cloc k tern: I " r ning, and from ' Chester at a Quarter to Three in the Af - Afteroa, le aving Holyhead for Kingstown at a Quarter to Six in the tli te u° °n, arriving at Kingstown about a Quarter past Nine, Dublin I. Fro DUBLIN TO LONDON. tim e na Xingstown at Half-past Eight in the Morning, Dublin ii. a u . rri vin at Chester at Ten minutes past Fife, and hi London 2. 7 - Past Ten in tho Evening ran The Admiralty Packet, with the Mails from Kingstown, at Half ml ' e ven in the K•riaing, reahin r Holyhead shortls . alter Two n 2 6 rai n in conjunction there c with leaving Holyhead at Twenty , `, 4 Past si arriving at Chester at Twenty-five minutes past kornih the Evening, and in London at a Quarter to Five the next 11: Ii s lY the Admiralty Packets and Mail Trains (as above) run on .unday. `Kurt 12, 1848 LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAIL WAY. ALTERATION OF MAIL TRAIN, (BT order of the Pestmaster-GeneraL) Th e On and after SUNDAY, 10th instant. it 4 . Lail Train now l eav in g Liverpool at 630 a.m., Manchester 15 4 "., and Chester at 7 A.M., w.ll be dispatched at 6 a.m., and 6 15., , calling at the IlarVord, Dr riey W „, eedon, 3o Tring, and W respectively atford Stations, in addition to its ea le 3t° PPages Trei n - ; ),, sequence . of the above alterations the 6 A M. Third Class Ch eet _Tat . l? Liverpool, 7 .a.x. from Manchester, and 7 30 A.M. from Th.,:vnll be dispatched half an hour later than at present. A.M.Bi 8 s 5 Train from Wolverhampton, and 9 30 a.m. from Drei, er rara, will be dispatched a quarter of an hour earlier than at Th e 1 0 h. , A.X. Train from Leamington will be dispatched at By order, Oen - eral Manager's Office, Easton Station, MARK September 4,18-48- 4RAVESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL WAY, and STAIt and BLACKWALL PACKETS. Railway and Boat included in one Payment. ▪ . TAT Fares, to or from London. asi 4o --, Cabin and S econ d Class Railway, ONE SHILLING: " 1 . 4 4 First Class ditto, OSE SHILLING and SIXPENCE. To er from Blackwall or intermediate Piers, l'ore Cabin 9d. Saloon ••• • .. Is. 5Ne o ther Packets call at the Grays or Greenhithe Piers. • , 1 1 4 ';r 1 le Terrace Pier, Gravesend, at 7, 814, * 9 1 ,4, 11%, 1,2, 3, 4 4 t ' , ' Si7, and 8. Sundays, at 7, 8;4, 1, 1034, 1134, 1,3, 4,5, 6, iiikand 8. to Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, at 9, 9%,11, 12, - 11' a.%, 45., 5;4.* 6, and 7.* Sundays, at 8%, 9,9%, 10, 1;4, starting 5, 6,and kitee," *RUNS one quarter of an hour before each of these • Pa e kitt:ges-Marked * are run direct, the Packets not being per atop at Piers or for Boats. eve i ."lbuses from Fenchurch-street Station to all parts of London to , quarter of an hour. TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 4/. 4s. ; Six Months, 21. 15s. ; Ott C., O Mr. ' nth s 11. 155 • to be had ef the Collectors on board the 81. 4 ' 1 ' 4 ; Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend; or of Mr. Saunders l e ' w ick Wharf, Blackwall. taPackets for Excursions apply to Mr. Morgan, Star Office, Fen -4'n -street Station, c Blackwall Railway. 4 " 1 0 1 848. ,PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE A SSURANCE ASSOCIATION and BENEVOLENT FUND, 42 Moorgate-street, London. DIVISION ' of PROFITS was declared 30th June, 1848, 11 4 .„" per ST.Cent per Annum on the amount Assured equal to X v -THREE p e r Cent. on the Premium paid. kily . .r Y description of MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE effected Tb, Seventh Annual Report may be had on application. THOMAS MULLINDER, Secretary. 11 - 44, eIE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 8, WATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL , " A lt LOTTE-ROW, MANSION-HOUSE, and 28, REGENT- IiTREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON. t o Capital, 1,500,0001.; surplus, 160,0001 . , nI LITY of the PROPRIETORS UNLIMITED. T ' II E erm.. IN SURANCES at Home and Abroad, effected on Moder ate uulr` - ' _INSURANCE in all its branches, on a ne x system of Gus dal:isonuses, and at Low Premiums. th: r osPectuses may be had on application at the Chief Offices, ''arlous agencies throughout the country. SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company. BENJ. HENDERSON, Resident Secretary in London. P. tA•S AT WHOLESALE PRICES. No. 2, BUCKLERSBURY, Cheapside. /Slack, 2s. 83., 35., 3s. 4d., 3s. Bd., 4e., 45. 4d., is. Green, 35.; 3s. 4d., 3s. Sd., 45., 55., 65., 7s. Coffec, 93., 10d., Is., Is. 2d., Is. 4d., Is. 6d., is. Sd. ( A Delivered free of carriage to any part of England. T.RIAGE FREE TO ANY PART OF krr, I, O "TGLAND.—Six. Pounds and upwards of TEA delivered free to any part of England at the lowest wholesale price. 'crltaxe44r2l a not containg remittances must be accompanied by a re - V respectable iu party in r„ LL and Co., Wholesale Tea-Dealers, 2, Bucklersbury, 101EBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS kKtr, tn .", produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and e i () It "' hY the use •CGRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE, a* essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers -o„r,:aPs 0 1 which care headache is a few minutes ; it is also a l l 'otti,„,' - ` l Chtful fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triaugUlar drotecte ' d by the Government stamp, at is. ; double the size, 4141,41.,1,1t_d0ub1e this size, I ls. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con taVic :stimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes' tke Growth and foraPreservtion of the Human Hair, &e.,, v_ P `ol: 4 ,. 4 :* 6 d., 7s. ild„ and 125., money orders s l oes Zion n ' 3l _esale only at Grlmstone's llerbary, Highgate, near ,1 stye b . .Y Messrs. Barclay and Son, Faringdon-street ; Sanger, Z?4 , l ftit. ": t v r e e 4 . Messrs. Butler and Co.,Cheaps r ide Fisher and Toiler, bY all . Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, 68, Cornhill • % tr. ofu ni ce es,. Letth-w alk • ItAi enusts, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. and ; for Manchester, ereseho and Son, Adver, TO THE LADIES. ,70%1, -- Y uad tho following letter Inserted Times" news mit Atig 7 1u46 Rea d er , re member, this letter WES put into s.'''. u ncr by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. I ° l loo . Weckley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, tak . es this oppor tint 01 Publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstone, of the Lierbary, High bletk,'°r the' efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having corn and restored the hair on her head, after using it about four namviths, le,,the%r Was before Whole of her the baldness is appeared iuch stronger and more luxuriant than ~ ~ Weckley inserts this testimony to - the virtues of Mr. G.'s an - Pator, feeling assured that many lathes would gladly purchase e i ,;ft• bottle if tkey were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex °"''e+ only in the rcarOratlan and production of hair in aband ces.o;itfut a cureta ste. of nervous beaa'ache, ;R3 a toilet in perfume ns iti far 411 7 to her She will feel a pleas ure awering any nef respectability to the above fact .-3, Swan-street, Wrough." dr,,,_ v aaca of the hair beco m ing thin, weak, or turning grey , af e w 0,4 4 .311 the crown of the head occasionally. every Ism:, will pre- Ofte,,,,_,c hair front coming away with the comb, make it strong, aud te ,Vt it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A kti r ilo.ns on your hairbrush bofore brushing the hair, will give the tlerilliancy, causing it to curl. t ilest n 'qat delicate ladies may use this delightful product of the ,Illetira_romatie herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing to th,, l ,eveoves headache and makes it a most necessary companion lin the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pour ten or twelve drops a ek".,° ,l 'n of the head ; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an 'gar 'A most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces kektvent Z l i t c hildren's heads in a few appplications. If used on infants' e has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre l'aiatiriN'ulsions as well as promoting the growth of hair. — See et of testim s swell addressed to William Brimstone, Iletbary. /L OS • ES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to ,"'lr lists of outfits, commencing (incluAing every necessary) at boter if repaired. The 11A can be had en application, or sent ~I II E POETICAL SPORTSMAN. A FACT FOR TIIE FIELD. Iltlntber of sportsmen, like " birds of a fcather," tatie say after sheeting, were dining together, • , na I needn't to say they were all rather merry, As they sat after dinner, enjoying their sherry. citFli indeed was the case, and in style did they g o on, 1 nth toasts and with anecdotes, ditties, and so on. Nl' ewe of the company happened to be 7 . o , ick-witted gentleman, something like me; (1 the kest said he trusted it would need no p ersuasion, Zile asked for a song on the very occasion. the Poet requested a writing utensi', A nd nt ence set to work with his paper and pencil, T he in rive or ten minutes, or hardly so long , e sportsman produced AN ORIGINAL SONG. The warrior bold, in days of old, /Eight sing of hjs sword and his shield ; nut the man of the sport, would sing as he ought, Of the Coat that he wears In the field. See, see, I have one, by MOSES and EON, An out-and-out spicy affair riarrah for the Mart, and its Shooting-coat smart, Tex, hurrah ! may it long flourish there. I :axe round the room, and I see the costume Ie all made by MOSES aid SON ; -4uke myself, you have been, where the best Coats are seen Well done, brother sportsmen, well done. 71st ns all, as la one, back MOSES and SOY. And tell what their ilhooting-coats are ; 4-nd as long let us slag as our gun barrelling. Tatman for the Warehouse I —hurrah I Zat-0119 and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting uch Possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort bY e th — E. M and 5 are convinced they will be much approved - public.* T l ,:',"nZ Coats, in a variety of materials from Es. 6d. to Sis. -usoskin, or Elastic Coat, front •••• • • 17s. Od. to 329. .7,11 nit MOSES and SN' Invite especial attentiol to theirpre '4ld of juvenile attire O . The designs are elegant and unique, workmanship and materials are suck as to command univer 457Pprobation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo rot. LIST OF PRICES. C. - 8 1irnere Codrington• 0•0111 •••••••- • • • • • • • • £0 16 6 e T Nic l toms, silt collar and cars .. ••••• • • • • 1 2 o Coat, lined throughout ••..••••.. • • •• .. • . 2 j 0 0 16 0 )P r ting Coat • • . ..... ••..•••••••• •• • • • • •• •• . 013 6 We s!, „ „ ........... ... ••• • • • 1 2 0 2 15 0 t r "t quality manufactured •••••••••"• • • • • " '• • • • 1 15 0 ook Coat . rat ditto ...... ......• •••.•••••• .. • • • • • • 3 3 0 ga t ", tatter, Te5t5.............................. .. • .g 4 itniere. Sr cloth ............ .... • • • • ••••• • S i 7o 4 Trolsers • •• • • .•• • • 1 2 0 Doeskia ditto • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • 1 6 9 at, or Dress ditto ...... ••••• ' • • •• •• • • • • • • • 1 8 0 12 —ROSAT or Tanis Suits ••..•••• • • • • • • ••. • • • .• • • *APB TO XIABEEN. 8 10 Asae •• • o "Norette C o dringtoa •••••••••••• " • " • • • • • • • • • 0 16 6 onThrid ratges, Chesterield Nikes, and all the Newest Coaestderns t „ ..„, ..... •• •• .. 6 6 tr,2 ttrig ditto •• •• •• ••••• • • • • •••• • • • • • ... •tss Ea t „ „ ..... 1 0 0 Pr, , 5 uPerfine, a superior coat •• . • ••••••• " • • ' • ' • 1 15 ° ~e. Co t ........ ... • ... 1 4 0 coat • • • • •" • • • • • • 0 0 ..... 2 0 0 '.. -- Z i r . a .,StMerfin pe e, a surior t‘ nrty s atim ...................... 0 6 6 0 4 6 - eO,l n eY Cassinsere or Doeskin ....... „. • 0 10 6 ° Y , Tunis an d llussar ..........., 0 18 6 Yearning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. ve• — Auy article purchased, ready made, or made to themea ke' let approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, hey returned. , 310 S FS and iIAN, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, Furriers, Boot aid Shoemakers, and Gen Mineutfitters, for 4, 85, B lit Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 ies, and 83, Ca uti 8 • 44 8 5 Alsigate, City, Loudon. Pnllie "--E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the ',Mst impostors, but P.:ll'e learned that the untradesinan h 4 1 : ehsed of being connected with them, or it's the same concern, h o „ * resorted to in many instances, aid for obvious reasons. 44t -r t ,... 4 V4 no connexion with any other house in or out of London; or who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &c., should call at, nd te, MMeries and Aldgate, City, London. Set l•i vr tlcB.—No business transacted at this establishment from sun rnlo,4°ll7ll till SUnsot Saturday. whim business 111 resumed till twelve Kenna Porters Wanted. F OR STOPPING DECAYED TEETH. Price 2s. 6d. Patronised by her Majesty, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and her Royal highness the Duchess of Kent. Mr. THOMAS HOWARD'S SUCCEDANEILM, for Stopping De cayed Teeth, however large the cavity. It is placed in the tooth in a soft state, without any pressure or pain, and soon becomes as hard as the enamel, and will remain firm in the tooth for many years renieribg extraction unnecessary, and arresting the further progress of decay. All persons can use Mr. Howard's Succedaneum tkom oelve3 with easc,ss full directions are enclosed. Prim Is. 6d. Prepared only by Thomas Howard, Surgeon Dentist, 17, George street, H anove r -square, who will send it into the country free by pest. Sold by Savory, 220, Regent-street ; Sanger, 150, Oxford street ; Starkie, 4, Strand ; Butler, 4, Cheapshle ; Johnstone, 68, Cornkill ; and all Medicine Vendors. Price 2s. Mr. Howard continues to supply the loss of teeth on his new system of self-adhesion, without springs or . wires. This method does list re quire the extraction of any teeth or roots, or any painful operation whatever. —l7, corge-street, Hanover-square At home from Eleven till Four. Irlluiystsraitce_du,byr.2,6sQAunaAtriteicksirl C m o s lo s ii , r e o d u E s ng E r i a tA vi T ne w s o E n I S N te c e A l. ON CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. N'ew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establishment, S. 6d. in postage damps, rrHE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on A the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex sessi ve indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, wtiti remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis d - qualifications. Illustrated by 2 6 Coloured En g ravings. By 111. L. PERRY and CO., 19, Berners - street , Oxtord-street, Le, an don. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row liannay, 63, and Saner, 150, Oxford-street ; Sta rie, 23, Titehbonie street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street. Pear I. treats of tke anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is Illustrated Wry Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul gence, and their lamentable effects on the System, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. It is illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary er secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. The consequences of early neglect and of the abuse of mercury, are also clearly pointed out. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. treats of the Prevention of Disease by a simple ap plication, by which the danger of infection is obviated. Its action is simple but sure. It acts with the virus chemically, and destroys its power an the system. This important part of the Work should be read by every Young Man entering into life. PART Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its luties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tug CORDIAL BALM OF Symactrat is exclusively employed in treat ing mavens and sexual debility, impotence, &c., lis .and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, as anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, Ils. and 335. per bottle. Perry' , Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. ed., 4s. 6d., and 1 is. per box, a certain .emody in gonorrhoaa,gleet, strictures, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 1/. 51. Packets with advice tube had at the Establishment only, by which the fee, IL. is saved. Attendanee daily at 19, Berners-street. from Eleven till T on. and Five to Eight ; on Sandays from Eleven to One. No. 17,458.] OST (supposed to he Stolen from the Office of Mr E. L. Betts, No. 15, Parliament•street, Railway Con tractor), a BILL of EXCHANGE for 15,0001., dated 14th Ju'y, 1848, payable four months after date, to the order of the Drawer, by whom it is inlorsed. A REWARD of FIFTY PnUNDS will be given to any person who shall either restore the Bill of Exchange, or give such informa tion to Mr. James Taylor, solicitor, No. 15, ninth - ales-inn, as shall lead to Its recovery. All rersons are cautioned against negotiating the Bill, and notice has been given to the Acceptors and to the Drawer respectively, who will withhold the payment. MIDDLESEX LUNATIC ASYLUM, at HANWELL. Persons desirous of TENDERING for SUPPLYING the a , ove 'ln stitution with Meat, Flower, Malt, Hops, Oatmeal, Peas, Butter, Cheese, and Bacon, for Six Calendar Months from the Ist ot October next : with Coals for Nine Calendar Months ; with the undermen tioned Articles for Twelve Calendar Months from that day, viz.:— Groceries, So m . Oil, Oil Colours, Brooms, Brushes, Window-glass, Lead and Lead Piping, Hosiery, Linen and Woollen Drapery, Blan kets, Rugs, Straw Hats and Bonnets, Tobacco, Snuff, Cloth Boots and Shoes, Leather, and Wine and Spirits for the sick, are requested to deliver sealed Tenders to me, by Eleven o'clock on TUESDAY, the 19th instant, at the Ses7ions House, Clerkenwell-green, to attend there personally, at Twelve o'clock, prepared with the names of two responsible sureties. Blank forms, in whi h Tend Ts must be made, may be obtained on application here, and patterns and samples, to which the Contractor will be requirad strictly to conform, may be seen at the Asylum, at llanwell. The Committee of visitors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest 'renders. CIIARLES WRIGHT, Clerk to the Committee. September 2, 1848. C AMBRID GE S HIRE.-NAVIGATION TOLLS. Notice is hereby given, that the Navigation Tolls, payable by Act of Parliament to the south Level Erainage And Navigation Commis sioners, in respect of vessels navigating between Upware Sluice and Littleport Brithfe, or between Prickwillow Bridge and Littleport Bridge, and the Bank Tolls payable to the said Commissioners, in re spect of Horses an 1 Cattle passing on the South Level Banks, will he LET, by AUCTION', with the Houses occupied by the present Col lectors of the Tolls, for One Year, from the llth day of October next, at the Bell Inn, in Ely, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th day of September next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, upon such terms aml conditions as shall then be declared, and which Tolls are Let for the current year at the rent of 3,0001. The [firer will be required to enter into a Bond to the Commis sioners. in the sem of 2,0001., with two sureties in the sum of 5001. each, or four sureties in the sum of 2501. each, for securing the pay ment of the rent by monthly instalments. And the highest bidder will not be declared or considered to be.tl,le_hirer, unless he shall im mediately after the auction satisfy the Commissioners, then present, of the responsibility of himself and his sureties, and prodace the con • sent In writing of the sureties, to enter into the bond, nor unless the bond shall be executed within twenty days of the auction. Further information raay be obtained on application to Messrs. T. and G. Archer, solicitors, of Ely, Clerks to the Commissioners. Ely, August 31, 1848. • SCARBOROUGIL—BLACKSMITH'S ARMS, COMMERCIAL FAMILY lIOTEL, QUEEN -STREET. 11 RS. ENNOS begs to inform COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN that she has taken this OLD COMMER CIAL HOUSE, and respectfully solicits a continuance of the support enjoyed by her predecessor, the late Mr. Ruddock. • NEW LIGHT.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. CLARK'S DIAMOND OIL LAMP. Its equal is unknown, "its superior will never come. By recent Royal Letters Patent, improvements are added, making it faultless. This is not asserting more than its merits justify. The best of lights, the most economical of all. It cannot be mis-managed. No cleaning required for years. Can be had at all prices and for every use. Any lamp can be fitted with the Diamond principle. To be had only at the Establishment of the METROPOLITAN LIGHT COMPANY, RICHARD CLARK, Resident Manager, 447, West Strand, Ten Doors from Lowther Arcade. GAS LIGHT—CLEAR as a BRILLIANT. The power of Gas-light, and its simplicity recommend it ; but to burn Gas without injury to health, is the grand object. The Golden and Comet Gas Burners a stream of lucid light display ; its whiteness is proof of its purity-- a perfect combination of the gases is effected, this science has decreed correct. Economy in use. No carbon emitted. Can any more be done ? All common gas burners sh, , uld be laid aside, their continued use only crea'es further evils. These perfect burners are ss. 3d., ss. 9d., and 6s. 3d. each, according to their power of light. Burning continually at the Establishment of the METROPOLITAN LIGHT COMPANY, RICHARD CLARK, Resident Manager, 447, West Strand, Ten Doers from Lowther Arcade. THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. The Cause of the Fatal Explorion in Albany-street explained and illustrated by Experiments, in a Lecture by Dr. Ryan, on Gas Mak ing, in which the new Patent Gas Apparatus of Stephen White, Esq., will be exhibited daily at Half-past Three o'clock, and in the Eve nings of Monday, Wednesday, aid Friday.—A Lecture on the His tory, Uses, and Manufacture of Gutta Percha, by Dr. Bachhoffner daily, at Two o'clock, and in the Evenings of Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.—The various Optical Effects.—Diver and Diving-bell.— Working Models of Vessels, with Captain Carpenter's Propeller and Mr. Taylor's Flat-blade Propeller. Open daily from Eleves to Five ; and la the Evenings (including Saturday) from Sevea till Half-past Ten. Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue, la. Q - ILVER PLATE, New and Second.-hand.— T. COX SAVORY and Co.'s Pamphlet of Prices, with out lines, may be had gratis, or will be sent post free if applied for by a paid letter. The contents are the prices, weights, and patterns of new and second-hand Silver Spoons and Forks; new and second hand rea and Coffee vlces, Waiters, Silver-edged Plated Goods, the new plated on white metal Spoons and Forks, Watches, Clocks, Ladies' Gold Neck Chains and Jewellers. r. COX SAVORY and Co., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from Grace church-street), London. 52, Fleet-street. A NEW DISCOVERY IN TEETH, 52, FLEET-STREET. MR. HOWARD, Surgeon Dentist, 52, Fleet street, has introduced an ENTIRELY NEW DESCRIP TION- of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the originals by the closest observer; they will never change col , or or decay, and will he found very superior to any teeth ever before used. This method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is guaranteed to restore articulation and mastication; and, that Mr. Howard's improvement may be within reach of the most economical, he has fixed his charges at the lowest s , ,ale possible. Decayed teeth rendered sound and useful ix mastica tion.-52, Fleet-street. At Home from Ten till Five. REMOTED TO 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE. DR. LIVMERT ON THIS SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY.-WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Just published, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 23. 6d„ or post-free, from the Author, for forty-two Stamps. SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treati s e on the Physiology of Marriage, Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Ma turity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate the physical and n'ental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debilii7 and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, doge study, or ti influence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Inslis- Cretion. with Forty eelonred Engravings, illustrating the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their strgetni cee uses, an s el ci f t u a n r c y tio h e a s h , it a s i:d ex e c h e e sse v s a , ri a o n u d s , njuries that are du infection. y MERT, M.D., produced in them SAMUEL LA h , U N n D ive O rs N it ' y of Edin- Doctor of 3:ledißeinEe.DMFat°rilCuplt:tSed(lMUeAmbßeEr BEDFORD-SQUARE, the ° of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member s. C that it may be really the cau se of mutual happine Marriage requires the fulfilme nt of several coudistions. ou inldordethe r veil, h which covers the origin of dom estic wretchedness, he raised, n y c u p . 1 s t u h d e it t s ra t c r e u d e t s . ou p r h ee ys i i n cal ev d e i r s y clu i ,i n i s i t n a ca nc t e ion d ! sc a l n e i pointraeats. Excesses are always injur ious; the gift, which when a t sed t . he i i n r h s i t o t t w en n d It d esed 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 tke human frame, ham 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 consequences, unwisely entertains a fear of ap plying to a qualified physician for relief. Shame and the dread so 'requently, but erroneously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking or assistance where alone it can be procured. In acting thus, he forgets that accurate discrimination n ascertaining the causes of tiseme, sympathy with the sufferer, and, above all, secrecy, inva riably characterise the intelligent and practical physician, and to the medical man who can show by his posse , sion of the requisite legal malifleations 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 ,Trtity, and the great extent of his practice for many years is a eiarantee for his professional experience, which has reference almost solely to the treatment of these diseases. 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The advertisement call ing the meeting having been read, Mr. Knight, the secre tary, read the report of the directors, from which it ap peared that, notwithstanding considerable opposition, the Act for the Amalgamation of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch, Ballochney, and Slamannan Railways, for which the directors, in March last, were authorised to apply, had been procured, and that they now met toge ther for the first time under it. Under this Act the old shares in the Monkland and Kirkintilloch, Ballochney, and Slamannan Railways had been converted into con solidated stock in the manner stated in the report sub mitted in March last—viz., 22/. 165. 10d. for each share of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch; 40/. 10s. 103. for each share of the Ballochney ; and 221, 15s. 10d. for each share of the Slamannan Railway. The three tors felt gratified on this occasion in directing the attention of the shareholders to the very favour able state of their balance-sheet. It showed a free ba lance of 9,530/. ss. 5d., applicable to a dividend, which was in round numbers at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum. The directors, however, deeming it essential to keep a reserve account, for the purpose of replacing works or plant, had come to the resolution of recom mending to the shareholders that they should only de clare a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, payable on the Ist of November next, and that the balance be carried to reserve account. The revenue ac count for the past six months only showed an increase of 1,7351. 12.4. 4d. over the preceding half-year, but the directors had pleasure in stating that they had been able to reduce the working expenses, excluding interest upon thii% from 15,198/. 4tl. to 10,7411. 8-. 101., thus eketing; a saving on the half ear of 4,4.57/. ss. 6d. Owing to the opening of the Castlecary branch, con necting the Scottish Central with the Caledonian Rail way, an addition to the trade of this company would arise therefrom, on account of a portion of the Monk land Railway being required for the transit of their traffic. The traffic of the company would also be un doubtedly increased from the opening of the Campsie branch of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway. The report then detailed the expediency of creating new shares, guaranteed 6 per cent. per annum. It was then resolved that the seal of the company be and that qud affixed to the register o f p ro p r i e t ors o f conso lid a t e d s t oc k, l ftl es e s a t s h tl a r n es lO fo t r , disposing so as to combine such fractions under the authority of the shareholders individually. dint the t p ro b p ee o rn s eo e d d t td io t v h fi d a r t : t ea h nm e u oe n s ag u e 302 n T , 31, oh l s e e 1.3C311 asst : dt a; j t s a taan s r nudairiiyg then i aa s ni c t ou th n o e t i shareholders, but carried to the proper accounts for en • larging and repairing the works connected with the un dertaking, which was seconded by Bailie SMITH. Mr. DUGALD BANNATYNE proposed, BS an amend. ment, that in the mean time the sum be not divided, but carried to suspense account, wnich was seconded. The vote was then taken, and the motion declared carried. The CHAIRMAN further proposed that the sum of 8,2461. 19s. 63. be divided among the shareholders of the consolidated stock, rateably and proportionably as a di vidend, at the rate of 2i- per cent. for the half-year end ing the 31st of July last, payable on the Ist of Novem ber next, without d eduction of income-tax, which mo tion was seconded and app roved. Several other resolutions, such as the approving of the report, the appointment of directors and auditors, were approved, after which the meeting resolved itself into a special meeting. It was then proposed that the company do now create 55,0001, or shares of new or additional capital, and that the said new shares or capital be g uaranteed at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, w hich motion having been seconded by Mr. RoBERT URATIAME, was approved. A vote of thanks was then tendered to the Chairman, and the meeting adjourned. MANCHESTER, BURTON, MATLOCK, AND MIDLAND JUNCTION. The fifth halt-yearly meeting of the proprietors was held yesterday at the Midland station, Derby; the Hon. G. H. Cavendish, M.P., in the chair. The report stated, that the Act to authorise a devia tion in the line had received the royal assent. By it the capital of Ihe company is reduced from 1,650,0001. to 1,320,0001., and the shares from 201. to 161. each; and the necessary powers are obtained for constructing the railway in its improved form to Rowsley. To the com pletion of that portion of the railway the directors pro pose to devote their immediate attention, and as the works are of a very easy character and will involve a very slight outl a y, w hi c h w ill p rac tically bring into ope ration nearly five additional miles of line, it has been thought advantageous to proceed so far with the under taking. Beyond this point the directors entertain una r . iimeusly the opinion th a t th e y w ill no t a t pr e sent be Justified in advancing, and it i s no t, th ere f ore , th e ir in• tention to enter into any further engagements or to let any contract without the previous sanction of a majority of their proprietors. N o f urt h er ca ll w ill b e ma d e during the present year. The directors do not purpose to incur any expense in providing stock for working the railway, the Midland Company having expressed their willingness to work the line upon the most advan tageous terms to this company. The report of Mr. Campbell, the engineer, stated that a junction was formed with the Midland Railway at Am bergate; and from that point to Whatstandwell-bridge the road was ballasted and the permanent rails were being laid. At Lea-wood, the Cromford C ana l h a d b een passed over the railway and permanently secured. That the line to Rowsley can be completed for opening in March, 1849, within the estimated cost. By the financial statement it appeared that there had been received the sum of 266,5351., and ex p en d e d 219,3001., leaving a balance in hand of 47,2351. On moving that the report be adopted, the CHAIRMAN referred to the great expenses which had already been incurred, and the depressed state of railway property owing to various causes , and t hen said, it w as the inten tion of the directors not only to press forward the w or k s upon principles of the most rigid economy, but to lessen every office and other expenditure to the utmost degree. Believing that the directors can carry on the works at a lower rate of expenditure for themselves, they proposed to reduce their own charges one half, so that from June last the directory would he reduced in cust from 1,500/. to 7501. per annum.—(Hear.) In answer to questions put to the Chairman, it ap pearel that on the first call, there are 8,0001. in arrears due; and on the second call of 80,0001., there are 21,000/. due. Several shareholders expressed themselves strongly in favour of the directors enforcing payment of the arrears due. The CHAIRMAN said it was the intention of the di rectors to enforce payment where practicable; and per- II:Ts it might be satisfactory to the meeting to know that preliminary steps had already been taken, and if the arrears were paid up, 11. per share more would enable the directors to finish the line to Rowsley. The motion for the adoption of the report was then carried, alio a vote of thanks to the Chairman and di rectors for their services, and the meeting broke up. RAILWAY BILLS IN THE PAST SESSION OF PARLIAMENT. The following is an official and alphabetical list of petitions far Railway Bills presented in the House of Commons. and the proceedings thereupon, in the ses sion of Parliament just ended. The Bills which passed the third reading in the Commons and did not re ceive the royal assent, were rejected in the House of Lords:- (N.8.-Those printed in Italics are suspended Bills of Session 1847.) Aberdare Railway Act Amendment (Lease of Line and Works to the Taff Vale Railway Company)-Peti tion presented, February 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 20-Bill read a third time, May 22 -Received the royal assent, June 20. Aberdeen Railway (Additional Capital)-Petition presented, February 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 19-Received the Royal assent, July 22. Airdrie and Bathgate Junction Railw a y (Amendment and Deviation)---Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 24. Arbroath and Forfar Railway (Additional Capital) -Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Mll read a third time, June 9-Received the royal assent, July 22. Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway (Deviation from Leamington to Warwick)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Consolidated with the Great Western Railway (Loop line, &c.) Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway (Deviation from Leamington to Warwick, and Purchase of Stratford upon-Avon Canal Navigation)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 17-Bill read a second time, March 28-Withdrawn. Bristol and Exeter Railway (Taunton and Castkcary Branch)-Petition presented, Feb. 3 - Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21 -Bill read a third time, June 8-Received the royal as sent, July 22. Bristol and Exeter Railway (Branch from Bleadon to Wells, Glastonbury, and Street)-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, June 8- Received the royal assent, July 22. Bristol and Exeter Railway (Glastonbury Navigation and Canal Purchase) -Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24- Bill read a third time, May 30-Received the royal assent, June 30. Caledonian, Lancaster, and Carlisle and London and North-Western Railways (Lease of Scottish Central Railway)-Petition presented, Feb. 29-Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 27. Caledonian Railway (Branch across Clyde and Glas gow Station)-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 27- Bill read a third time, June 23-Received the royal as sent, Aug. 14. Caledonian Railway (Branches connecting the Clydes dale Junction and Wisbaw and Coltness Railways, .&c.) -Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 27-Bill read a third time, June 20-Received the royal assent, July 22. Caledonian Railway (Purchase or Lease of Wishew and Coltness Railway)-Petition presented, Feb. 29- Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 27. Chester and Holyhead Railway (Power to purchase, &c.)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 27-Bill read a third time, May 26-Received the royal assent, July 22. Clarence Railway and Leeds and Thirsh Railway Amalgamation-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21 -Bill read a third time, June 2. Cornwall Railway (Powers for the Great Western Railway Company, and other Companies, to increase their Subscriptions)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill r.aid a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 20, Direct London and Portsmouth Railway-Petition `resented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15- [3 ill read a second time, March 24. Drumpeller Railway-Petition presented, Feb. 7- all read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Dill read a third time, June 7-Received the royal assent, July fi2. Dundee and Arbroath Railway (Dundee Junctiou)- Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill rend a second time, March 24-Bill read third time, June 19-Received the royal assent, August 14. Dundee and Perth Railway (Dundee Junction)- Petition presented, Feb. 8-=-rill read e, first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 19-Received the royal assent, July Dundee and Perth Railway (Lease of the Dundee and Arbroath Railway)- Petition presented, Feb. 18-Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 24 -e-Bill reed a third time, June 19-Received the royal assent, August Dundee and Perth Railway (Tay Crossing)-Pet ition presented, Feb. 3 -Bill read a first time, March 15- Second reading put off for six months. Dunfermline and . Queensferry R a il w ay (from Dun fermline to North Queensferry, with a branch to Inver keithing Harbour) - Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24. East Anglian Railways (Ely and Huntingdon Rail way Extension of Time)-Petition pfestfited, Peb. 9- Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, July 31. East Indian Railway Company Incorporation -Peti tion presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 16 -Bill read a second tittle, March 27-pin read a third time, May 5. Eastern Counties Railway (Cambridge, Royston, and Ware Line, and Branch to the Royston and Bitchin Rail way)-Petition presented, Feb. 4. Eastern Counties Railway (Enlargement of London and Stratford etations and Amendment of Acte)l Amend ment of Act-Petition presented Feb. 4 - B ill read a first time, March 17-Bill read a second time, March 27. Eastern Counties Railway (Ilford to Tilbury Fort and Southend, with a Branch front Vange to Battle Bridge)- Petition presented, Feb. 4. East Lincolnshire Railway (Alteration of Great Grimsby Branch)-Petition presented, Feb, 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 2-Received the royal assent, July 22. Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway (Extension and De viation)-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time, March 27- Bill read a third time, June 23-Received the royal as. sent, August 14. Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway (No. 1)-Amend -801)-Petiton presented, ment of Acts and Branches, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 27-Bill read a third time, June 2- Received the royal assent, July 22.. Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway (No. 2)-Amend ment of Acts, New Branches, Abandonment of Branch, and Increase of Capital)-Petition presented, Feb. 7- Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24. Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, and Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway Amalgamation-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 1 7-Bill read a second time, March 28-Bill read a third time, July 31. Received the royal assent, August 31. Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, and Glasgow, Air drie, and Monklands Junction Railway (Amendment of Acts)-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time March 15-Bill road a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 19-Received the royal assent, August 14. Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, and Wilsontown, Morningside, and Coltness Railway Amalgamation--Pe tition presented, Feb. 7. Edinburgh and Northern Railway, and Stirling and Dumfernalme Rt Alway (Queensferry and Inverkeithing Branches)-Pei.ition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15 -Withdrawn. Edinburgh n d Northern Railway (Roseobie, Kelty head, and Gle ncraig Branches, &c.)-Petition presented Feb. 3-Billl`read a first time, March 1 6-Bill read a second time,, March 27-Bill read a third time, June 22 -Received - the royal assent, July 25. Edinburg :h. and Perth Railway (from North Queens ferry to the Scottish Central Railway, with Branches, &c.)-Petit ion presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 16- -Second reading put off for six months. Exeter,l 'eavil,and Doi c hester,Railway and Branches-- Petition pr esented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill r cad a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, Jun a 2 -Received the royal assent, July 22. Exeter ear id Cowley Bridge Junction Railway- Peti tion presenf .ed, Feb. 3-Bill r ead a first time, March 15 -Bill read a s econd time, March 21. Exeter and Exmouth Railway Acts Amendment- Petition / resented, Feb. 11-Bill read a first time, March 15- -Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third t me, July 22-Received the royal assent, August eel L. Flee , ;w e od, Preston, and West Riding Junction Railway (Bur; tiey a .nd Colliery Branches)-Petition presented, Feb. 3.....2.11 I read a first time, March 16-Bill read a March 21-Bill read a third time, June 21. _.4end p , ‘,ss _ ';'' ''"'''' .l. ,ustias.ll ,_,.-. --_---,; '0„ 'f' I t ''' - ' - t`. - .--17"' ,lifiltN '''' ' " t ~.., x, , * __ r.- 1 '-') , / , A 7„.f\,. --=_. Llfi c-7, - „„—, °,- 6-0. 4 : 0 ,1 , kcY t --,- - `-' , L- \—• " ' ' -'. ,-,' „...„2,Lat , _,,, : ',.. ; ..g.), r.,-.,....,-y. ---_,.-- -,------- :: - t..., , ....,... ~..7 , ,,f r. tv-___ 1.,.,_ TA 1: .7 , ,i' • , ~,,'S ; Z:S ' -- le 41 ~.. Is, ,1 ~ 0 _ ...z... __tit 01T • * > • N --"" f z 7 ..:',` .1 7 Iti i / / /z i _, + r_--e--• ez (7 /7 -7 . , • '( Vtft V•41 . ..4.4, - • ••• STY Ny SEPTEMBER 8, 1848. [PRICE SD. Furness Railway—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24—8i1l read a third time, March 26—Received the royal assent, August 14. Glasgow, Airdrie, and Monklands Junction Railway (Central Junction Branch)—Petitition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27. Glasgow, Barrbead, and Neilston Direct Railway (Amendment and Branches, &c.)-Petition presented, Feb. 8-Bill read a first time, March 16-Second read ing put off for six months. Glasgow, Paisley, and Greenock Railway Amendment and Branches, sc -Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 16-Bill read a second time March 21 -Bill read a tl,ird time, June 9-Received the royal assent, July 22. Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railway (Re vision of Maximum Tolls and Charges on the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock, and Ayr Railways)-Petition pre sented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 15-Received the royal assent, July 22. Great Northern Railway (Deviations in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire, and Enlargement of Boston and Lincoln Stations)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Second read ing put off for six months. Great Northern Railway (Isle of Axholme Extension) -Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, June 7-Received the royal assent, August 14. Great Western of Bengal Railway Company Dissolu tion and Transfer of Capital to East India Railway Company-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, (March 15-Bill read a second time, March 20- Withdrawn. Great Western Railway (to confer Additional Powers on the Company with reference to the Purchase of the Birmingham and Oxford Junction, &c., Railways)-Pe tition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 22-Received the royal assent, Aug. 31. Great Western Railway (Branch from Slough to Windsor)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24- Bill read a third time, June 22-Received the royal as sent, August 14. Great Western Railway (Extension of the Berks and Hants Railway from Bunger/ord to Westbury, with a Branch to Devizes)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, June 1-Received the royal assent, July 22. . Great Western Railway (Loop Line from the Bir mingham and Oxford Junction Railway through Leam ington)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill reed a second time, March 24- Consolidated with the Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway (Deviation from Leamington to Warwick). Great Western Railway (Loop Line and Deviation of the Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway through Leamington)-Bill read a third time June 22-Received the royal ascent, Aug. 31. Kendal and Windermere Railway Act Amendment- Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, May 29-Received the royal assent, June 30. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (Amendment of Acts and Regulation of Capital)-Petition presented, June 20-Bill read a first • time, June 26-Bill read a second time, June 30-Bill read a third time, July 22 -Received the royal assent, August 14. Leeds Central Railway Station-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, June 2 -Received the royal assent, July 22, Leeds, Dewsbury, and Manchester Railway '(Osset Branch and Dewsbury and Morley Stations)-Petitions presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 17- Withdrawn. Leeds and Thirsk Railway (Alteration of Level of Leeds and Hartlepool Railway in Eaglescliffe, Preston, and Stockton, &c.)-Petition presented, Feb. 4-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, May 22-Received the royal assent, July 22. Leafs and Thirsk Railway (Branch from Melmerby to Northallerton, and Junction with York and Newcastle Railway)-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21- Bill read a third time, June 8-Received the royal assent, July 22. Leeds and Thirsk Railway (Harrogate and Pateley Brunch)-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21- Bill read a third time, June 8-Received the royal assent, July 22. Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Junction. Railway (Abandonment of the Railway and Dissolution of the Company)-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Read a first time, March 15-Read a second time, March 27-Read a third time, June 22. London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway (Exten sion of Time in Respect of Littlehampton and Steyning Branches, &c.)-Petition presented, Feb. 3. London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway (London bridge and New Cross Stations, &c.) -Petition pre sented Feb. 3-Read a first time, March 15-Read a second time, March 24-Read a third time, May 29- Received the royal assent, August 14. London and Blackwell Railway Connecting Branch, &c.-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Read a first time, March 15-Read a second time, March 24-Read a third time, July 3-Received the royal assent, July 25. London arrt Blackwall _Railway Improvement, and Branches to the St. Katherine's and London Decks-Pe tition presented, Feb. 3-Read a first tim-, March 15- R , ad a second time, March 21-Read a third time, June 8-Received the royal assent, July 22. London and North-Western Railway (Branches and F,etensions from Leamington, &c.)-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Read a first time, March 16-Read a second time, March 27-Read a third time, June 21-Received the royal assent, August 14. London and South-Western Railway Company and Southampton and Dorchester Railway Company Amal gamation.-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Read a first time, March 15-Read a second time, March 24- r ie „,l a third time, June 22-Received the royal assent, " I l i y on 2 d 2 o . n and South.'„ :!tern Railway Companies' Acts Amendments, Extension, .....neviation, and New Works-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bait read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 2-! -- Bill read a third time, June 15-Received the royal as sent, August 14. London tied Month-Western Railway, Exeter and Cre diton, Taw Vale Raiivea, and Dock, and Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway Companies' Arrangements-Peti tion presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15 -Bill read a second time, March 24. Lotidoederry and Coleraine Railway (Deviation of Line and Amendment Of Act)..-Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, June 16-Re ceived the royal assent, August 14. Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway (Relinquish ment of Line between Omagh and Enniskillen, &c.)- Petition presented, l"eb. read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 16-Received the royal assent, July 22. Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midlands Junction Railway Deviation and Branches-Petition presented, Feb. a -Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, July 6- Received the royal assent, Aug. 31. Manchester, She f field, and Lincolnshire Railway (Ashton Canal Purchase)-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, May 22-Received the royal assent, July 22. Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (Crossing of Sheffield-street, in Manchester, Sce.)-Pett lion presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15 -Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, May 26-Received the royal assent, July 22. Manch Festeerr,riesShlemffiperlodv,emanendt atHull LincolnshireadNew Hol- Railway (Humber 2 11 4 1 t time, land March &c.)-Plest-itißoniliprreessedntead,secFebbb.d t ime, March 3 l r ead Bill read a third time, June 8-Received the royal as sent, July 22. Manchester, She f field, and L incolnshire Railway (Junc tion with the Midland Railway via Barnsle y , and Branches therefrom) -Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15- Bill r ead a second time, March 21- Bill read a third time, May 26-Received the royal as sent, July 22. Manchester, She f field, and Lincolnshire R ailwa y (Sta tion Approach in Manchester) -Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, May 26-Re ceived the royal assent, July 22. Manchester and Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (Sheffied Canal Purchase)-Petition presented, Feb. 7- Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, May 22-Received the royal assent, July 22. Manchester, She f field, and Lincolnshire Railways (Sta tion at She f field and Branch to the She f field Canal)- Petition presented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 21-Bill read a third time, May 26-Received the royal assent, July 22. Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Rail way-Petition presented, Feb. 7-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 20-Bill read a third time, May 26-Received the royal assent, July 22. Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland (Devia tion Line from Mullingar to Athlone) -Petition pre sented, Feb. 3-Bill read a first time, March 15-Bill read a second time, March 24-Bill read a third time, June 8-Received the royal ass ent, Jul y 22. the Wellingbo near Wellingborough, and ApproachFtob 4-Bill read a Midland Railway (Alteration of the Lie and Branches rough Station)-Petition presented, 3-Received the royal , 24-Bill read a third time, May 2 first time, March 15-Bill read a sec e ond March assent, June 30. first time ' March 15-Bill presented,Feb. 3-Bill read a Bill rea ' d a third time, Midland Railway (Branch to Ripley &c.)-Petition read a second time, March 24 - Midland Railway (Gloucester and Stonehouse Feb Neall read a first time, tion)-Petition presented, June 9-Received the royal assent, July 22. junc. March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, Juno 9—Received the royal assent, Aug. 14. Monkland and Kirkintilloch, Ballochney and Slaman nan Railways (Amalgamation or Sale or Lease and Amendment or Repeal of Acts).—Petition presented, March 2—Bill read a first time, March 16 — Bill read a second time, Mrirch 2i—Bill read a third time, July 6—Received, the royal assent, Au- gust 14. Newport and Pontypool Railway Act Amendment— Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24—8i1l read a third time, July 3—Received the royal assent, Au- gust 14. Newry and Enniskillen Railway (Amendment or Acts and to authorise Arrangements with other Companies) — Petition presented, Feb. 7—Bill read a first time, March I7—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 15—Received the royal assent, August 14. Norfolk Railway (Amendment of Acts and Extension of Time for commencing Reedham and Diss Branches) —Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24—8i1l read a third time, June I—Received the royal assent, June 30. North and South-Western Railway (Harrow to Brent ford)—Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second .time, March 20—Bill read a third time, June 7. North British .Railway (No. I—lncrease and Divi sion of Capital)—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24—8i1l read a third time, May 22—Received the royal assent, June 30. North British Railway (No. 2—Junction with Leith Branch of the Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway, B,:c.) — Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Second reading put off for six months. Northern Counties Union Railway Amendment and Deviation—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first tigue,Aiarcia read,st second time, March 21. North Staffordshire Railway (Ashbonrne Branch and Approach to Congleton Station) —Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 15 —Received the royal assent, July 22. North Staffordshire Railway (Deviation at Willing ton)—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 15—Received the royal assent, July 22. North Wales Railway (Dissolution of Company) — Petition presented, Feb. 7—Bill read a first time, March 17—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, July 24. North- Western Railway (Diversions at Skipton, Cas tellon, and Sedbergh)—Petition presented, Feb. 7—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, June I—Received the royal assent, June 30. Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railway (No. I—lncrease of Capital)—retition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, May 26—Re ceived the royal assent, July 22. Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railway (No. 2—Deviation of Line, and Power to Shrewsbury and Birmingham, and Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Dudley Railway Companies to contribute and make Arrangements)—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, Dlarch 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, June 7—Received the royal assent, August 14. Paisley, Barr head, and Hurlet Railway—Petition pre sented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, June 21—Received the royal assent, August 31. Royston and Hitchin Railway (Extension to Cam bridge and Branches)—Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill reed a second time, March 20—Bill read a third,time, July 6—Received the royal assent, August 14. Salisbury and Yeovil Railway—Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, June 2—Re ceived the royal assent, July 22. Scottish Midland Junction Railway (Amendment and Branch to Laurencekirk)—Petition presented, Feb. 3 Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, June 9. Scottish Midland Junction Railway (Amendment and Branches to Birnam, &c.)—Petition presented, Feb. 3 Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 6—Received the royal assent, July 22. Shropshire Union Railways and Canal (Extension of Time, &c.)—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24. South Wales Railway Amendment of Acts—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15— Bill read a second time, March 24. South Yorkshire and Doncaster and Goole Railway Amendment (Extension to Penistone and Alteration to Dodworth Branch)—Petition pr,sented, Feb. 7—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, May 29—Received the royal assent, July 22. Stirling and Dunfermline Railway (Amendment and Deviations)—Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27 —Bill read a third time, June s—Received the royal as- sent, August 14. Stirling end Dunfermline Railway (Repeal of Leasing Powers to Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Company) —Petition presented, Feb. 8 —Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 30. Strat and Breada 7 (Ja:v ExtcksioA Railway—Peti lion presented, Feb. 4—Bill read e first time, March 16 —Bill read a second time, Match 21—Bill read a third time, June 7. Taw Vale Railway and Dock—Petition presented Feb. B—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21. Vale of Neath Railway (Power to the South Wales Railway Company to subscribe, and Amendment of Acts)—Petition presented, Feb. 4—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24 Bill read a third time, May 26—Received the royal as sent, June 30. Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin Railway —Petition presented, February 9 —Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 20—Bill read a third time, May 22—Received the royal assent, Juno 30. Waterford and Kilkenny Railway Act Amendment -I'e Lion presented, February IS—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 9—Received the royal assent, July 22. Whitehaven Junction Railway—Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, May 31 —Received the royal assent, July 22. Whitehaven Junction Railway (Extension, Alteration, and Branches, &c.) —Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 19—Received the royal assent July 22. Whitehaven and Furness Junction Railway (Exten sion or Deviation Line from Silecroft to Foxfield, &c.) — Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24—8i1l read a third time, June 29—Received the royal assent, Aug. 14. Windsor, Staines, and South-Western Railway Act (No. 1) 1847 (slough Ext ension and Deviations) (No. 2)—Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, June 19 Received the royal assent, July 22. Wishaw and Coltness Railway (Deviation connecting Branch and Improvement).—Petition presented, Feb. 3 Bill read a first time, March 16—Bill read a second time, March 27—8i1l read a third time, June 20—Re ceived the royal asseat, August 14. York, Newcastle, and Berwick Railway (Deviation, and Abandonment of Part of the Thirsk and Melton Branch) —Petition presented, Feb. 3—Bill read a first time, March 15—Bill read a second time, March 24 Bill read a third time, June s—Received the royal as sent, July 22. York, Newcastle, and Berwick Railway (Great North of England, Clarence and Hartlepool Junction Railway, and Hartlepool Dock and Railway Leasing)—Petition presented, Feb. 7—Bill read a first time, March 15 — Bill read a second time , March 24—8i1l read a third third time, June 19—Received the royal assent, July 22. York, Newcastle, and Berwick Railway (late York and Newcastle Railway Main Line Improvement, &c.) —Peti tion presented, Feb. 7—Bill read a first time, March 15 —Bill read a second time, March 21—Bill read a third time, May 22—Received the royal assent, Juno 30. RAILWAY DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERN MENT. The following is a return of thep resent powers and dutiesd, in cident to the railway depa rtment, as at p e tin t ed, Aug. ordered by the House of C ommons to be p 29, 1848 : UNDER GENERAL ACTS. OPENING OF RAILWAYS. 5 and 6 Viet. , c. 55, 5, and 6. No railway to be opened without notice to Commis sioners of Railways. Commi:sioners to appoint officers to inspect, and em powered, upon report of officers, to postpone opening. INSPECTION OF RAILWAYS. 3 and 4 Vict., c. 97, s. 5-7 and 8 Viet., c. 85, s. 15. Commissioners of Railways may appoint inspectors of railways, and persons so appointed may examine rail ways, stations, works, buildings, and carriages, for the purpose of enabling the commissioners execution to carry the pro , visions of any general Act into . CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES. 8 Vict., c. 20, s. 66. The Commissioners, after hearing the parties inte rested, may, in certain cases, modify and alter the con struction of roads, bridges, and other works, and decide upon the arrangements and mode of construction that may bo desirable, and authorise the same by certificate in writing. DEVIATIONS FROM GRADIENTS, CURVES, &C. 8 Vict., c. 20, s. 14. Commissioners of Railways may, after examination and inquiry, empower railway companies in the construc tion of their works to alter the works described in the Parliamentary plans and !Actions, by increasing the in- - ~f ion of gradie Aust"....nishing the radius of curves, substituting tunnels or cult tms ' and viaducts &I. solid embankments. JUNCTION Or-IrldiCH RAILWAYS. 3 and 4 Vict., c. 97, s. 19. In case of disputes between owner, occupier, or other - person and company, as to proper places for any open ings in the ledges or flanches of railway, Commissioners to hear and determine the same. Also power of interfering and regulating branch com munications with railways to ensure public safety. AUTHORISING COMPANIES TO • ENTER ADJOINING LAND. 5 and 6 Vict., c. 55, s. 12-5 and 6 Vict., c 55, s. 14. Commissioners may authorise railway companies, in cases of accidents or slips, to enter upon adjoining lands. By section 15, when the Commissioners think it neces sary for the public safety that additional land should be taken, that they may revise the compulsory powers of purchasing and taking lands contained in the Acts of the company. LEVEL CROSSINGS. 5 and 6 Vict., c. 112.-8 Vict., c, 20, s. 47 and 48. Commissioners to make regulations as to gates, and where crossing turnpike-road - adjoining station, as to need, kc. _ To sanction, after hearing the parties interested, the substitution of bridges for level crossings. CHEAP TRAINS. 7 and 8 Vict., c. 85, s. 6,7, 8,9, and 10. Companies are to provide cheap trains, to be approved of by the Commissioners as to hours of starting, rate of speed, stations at which they stop. seats, and protection from the weather, as to which the Commissioners have a discretionary power. MAIL TRAINS. Commissioners to regulate the speed of mail trains; 7 and 8 Vict., c. 85, E. 11. DISPUTES BETWEEN CONNECTING RAILWAYS. 5 and 6 Vict., c. 53, s. 11. Where railways have a common terminus, or a portion of line in common, Commissioners to decide questions in dispute relating to arrangements for conducting joint traffic. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES. Commissioners to appoint umpires to determine cer tain matters referred to arbitration under the provisions of Companies Clauses Consolidation Act, 8 Vict., c. 16, s. 131; Lands Clauses, 8 Vict., c. 18, 5.28; and Railway Clauses Act, 8 Vict., c. 20, s. 129. BYE-LAWS. 3 and 4 Vict., c. 97, 5,7, .8, and 9-8 Vict., C. 20, s. 108 and 109. Bye laws to be laid before Board of Commissioners, and allowed or disallowed by them. ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS OF RAILWAY ACTS. 7 and 8 Vict., c. 85, s. i 7 and 18-9 and 10 Vict., c. 105, a. 9. If it appears to the Commissioners that the railway company continue to exceed the provisions of their Acts, or of any general Act, and that it would be to the public advantage that the company should be restrained from so acting, the Commissioners may certify the same to the Attorney-General, who shall proceed to enforce the due performance of the provisions of such Acts. RETETRNS. 3 and 4 Vict., c. 97, s. 3-5 and 6 Vict., c. 55, s. 8. Commissioners may direct railway companies to make returns, according to form to be provided by Commis sioners, of aggregate traffic in passengers, cattle, and goods; also, table of all tolls, rates, and charges; also, returns of all serious accidents. REPORTS TO PARLIAMENT. 9 and 10 Vict., c. 105, s. 10. To report to her Majesty and to b o th H ouses o f Parliament upon any subject relating to any ra il way or proposed railway which shall be specially referred to them for their opinion by her Majesty or either House of Parliament. _ And in case of application to Parliament f or any A ct for making or maintaining any railway, it shall be their duty, if so directed by her Majesty, or by th e authority of either House of Parliament, to inquire and report on local inspection or otherwise. EXTENSION OF TIME ACT. 11 Vict., C. 3. Commissioners to regulate all the proceedings, to cons ider all the objections of land owners and others, to refuse or grant the warrant absolutely or con ditionally. EXERCISE OF POWERS AND REFERENCES UNDER SPECIAL ACTS. The provisions in the Acts of railway companies, by which questions relating to railways and railway com panies are referred to the decision of the Commissioners, are very numerous, and embrace a great variety of sub jects. About 185 Acts of the last session of Parliament, 1847, contain provisions of this nature. The Railw ay Acts of previous sessions, containing references to the Board of Trade, of a similar kind, have now devolved on the Commissioners, and hir.pladatone'a Act enforces on the Commissioners the duty of enter taining and investigating charges against railway com panies, of non-compliance with the provisions of their Acts generally. OTHER DUTIES. 1. An inquiry into the circumstances :and causes of railway accidents. 2. References under resolutions of the Houses of Parliament and standing orders, and granting certificates thereon. 3. An examination of all the Railway Bills of this session. To ascertain whether clauses conformable to, or in contravention to standing orders, have been in serted; al-o, the mode of raising and the application of capital to be authorised by Bill; terms and conditions on %O dell powers may be proposed to be granted to issue shares v%itli a guaranteed dividend, and other provisions of a Ike nature. 4. Examination of Acts passed by the Legislatures of the colonies relating to railways, when referred by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Commis sioners, to report upon the i provisions contained in such Acts. By order of the Commissioners of Railways, H. D. HARNESS, Captain Royal Engineers, Secretary. Office of Commissioners of Railways, Aug. 28, 184 g. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, SIFT. 7. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Caledonian, Pre ference, Is. 3d. dis.—Lancashire and Yorkshire (late Man chester and Leads), 18 dis—London and North-Western, 113 c.—Ditto, New Quarters, 6s. 3d. dis.—Ditto (Hudders field and Manchester Railway and Canal), 8 1 4 dia.— Llanchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 10t. Preference. —Midland Stock, 86 c.—Ditte, Halves, 914 dis.—North Staffordshire, 4 3 A dis.—Shrewsbury and Chester, New 10/. Shares, 18s. 9d. dis.—Shrewsbury, Oswestr2„-, and Chester, Bt6 dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, 23 1 —Dittc 4 No. 4, Thirds, 61. 16s. &L—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (G. N. E. Purchase), Is. 3d. dis. MANCHESTER, Sm. 7. STOCK ExcHaxGr..—The sales are—Clitheroe, Prefe rence, 11-16 dis.—North Statlordshire, c. dis.—South- Eastern and Dover, No. 4, CA. BIRMINGHAM, SarT. 7. STOCK ExcitaNGE.— Ile sales are—Midland, 115—North Staffordshire, 414 dis.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 8/. 13s. 9d. dis. YORK, Sm. 6. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The business transacted to-day was as follows :—Great Northern, 71. Os. 6d.—North British, Thirds, 40s.—Ditto (Extension), 3s. 6d.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick, No. 2 (late New Berwicks), 15N. LEEDS, SEPT 6: STOCK EXCHANGE.—A moderate amount of shares have changed hands to-dad• at the following prices :—Caledonian, Preference, Is. 6d. p.—East Lancashire, New, 8 1 ,i n. dis.— Ditto, New Preference, Quarters, 2s. 6d. c. p.—East and West Yorkshire, 13,4—Great Northern, 10` 1 4 sfis.—Lanca shire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 2:h dis.—Leeds and Thirsk, 24N, —North British, Thirds, 48s. dis.—Ditto (Extension), Bs. 6d. dis.—North Staffordshire, 41/i dis.—North-Western, 8 dis. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, SErr. 7. STOCK EXCHANGE. —The sales are—Great Northern, 10 dis.—North British. 2014—Ditto, Thirds, 21. Bs. dis.—Ditto, Quarters, 41. as.— York, Newcastle, and Berwick, No. 2 (Extension), 15 • GLASGOW, SEvr. 6. STOCK EXCHA No& - —The sales are—Caledonian, Pre ference, 504.—Clydesdale Junction, 57 ex int.—Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 59%—Ditto, Halves, No. 1, 6 Ditto, Preference, 60s.—Great Northern, 61. 183. sd. North British, Thirds, 51. 15s. 6d.—Ditto, New Quarters (Scrip), 3s. EDINBURGH, SErr. 6. STOCK EXCITANGE.—The sales are—Caledonian, Pre ference, 2/. 12s. 6d.—Dundee and Perth, Quarters (Scrip), 275. Gd. die.—Edinburgh and Leith and Granton, Preference, 15/. 10s.—Great Northern, 61. 195.—North British, 20— Ditto, New Quarters, U.—Ditto, Thirds, Si. 171. BREACH OF PROMISE or MARRIAGH.—A4 the Court of Record, Salford, on Tuesday night, the last case taken was that of " Spencer v. Leary,' for breach of promise of marriage. The parties reside at Roch dale, and are both rather young. The plaintiff (Miss Margaret Spencer), according to the statement of Mr. Monk, is a dressmaker; and about two years and a half ago the defendant, Mr. Abraham Leary, the son of an ironfounder doing a respectable business, began to pay his addresses to her, and carried matters so far that om the 24th of August , 1847, the wedding bonnets and dresses of the bride intended, and the bridesmaid, had been purchased, with his approval. The bridesmaid, at his especial request, a cousin to the plaintiff, had come all the way from Coventry to be present. On the following morning the bridal party awaited the arrival of the defendant to accompany them to church, but he detained them all day in vain; and it was not until eight o'clock at night th at he arrived to apologise, and throw the blamel had a t i disappointment on his father, who, he s ai d , of to set him up in business if he w few months longer before he was married. l l l ' l h d e w p a la i i t n! tiff was again led to believe his intentions " honourable," and to hide her chagrin went to pass some months at Coventry, during which the defenda nt continued to write to her, pledging himself to fideli ty in the strongest terms. At length, however, he had taken another bride, o p d o e sed, si,tanwdatshesnmPbeing a dowry of a t t h h e ou t s e a ro n p d ta p t o i u on nd , ff which vg a la i :a bcyhaoesued sending an nouncing his marriage to th e f plainti wedding cards and a pai r the were laid at 501„ being the o gloves to her. The damages utmost amount which can be proceeded for in this court. B ot h the lady and gentle man were present, and it was given defendant bad o ff ere d 30/. and ta x e d reieer. za ce r den . Sowler, that the for the defen ce , did not d eny t h e promi s e , .' b u t p l e ad e d , in mitigation of dama ges , the youth and i nexperience le d i his client. Th e j ur y a l m o s t immediately found for the plaintiff, damages Hi., a verdict which appeared to give satisfaction, especially to a great number of ladies in the court. _ FOREIGN REFINED SUGAR.--Several large arrivals cf refined sugar have lately taken place from Belgium, consigned to foreign firms in this metropolis. APPREHENSION OF CHARTISTS AT ASHTON.-.--. Seventeen of the Chartists apprehended at Ashton, on Wednesday, on being taken before the magistrates, were committed to the assizes for conspiracy. Tha remainder were remauded till that day week. long; 'e its sense such h the arelf eels ect- Vs ace, for hey ac 081' $e