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- .... ;TS. _ t 4.4 . 4 t for the EAST INDIA HOUSE, SEPTEMBER 12, 1849. 1 4 i' WI --- 1 e ere ' r,,,--s -- ~.,, ) morning THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST 7 4 : 4 ‘l l ) E-1. "! , , 1 / 4 .. (0.i i , , ...,.-'" ` 1 •' - i.IN • k--., tether was , INDIA COMPANY do hereby give Notice, ,l li ) l ' " 1 e ''' ;' ,endance 'of That the List of such Proprietors of East India Stock as by the : Company's Books appear to be qualified to vote at the General Eke- 5 ,.. ~, I A i r e ." , , ! ,i_ i y.... ~,... e consider . E- , , -- --. _.- ee, Company's Ott WEDNEsDAY, the 10th April, 1850, will be ready to be deli- \ eeefee.--,.1-e, 4.• e , ' / Lev .•,._ ' ,'' - e ' Vein - was milt vered On WEDNESDAY, the 7th November, 1849. ---____ :•''' . N e.'“ ' ._--Y" - , - . - e. 4.' 1 ''' •- e ' . e•--..2. hird less of JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary. .Z -,- ' eket. Tk o — . tate of the EAST INDIA HOUSE, SEPTEMBER 12, 1849. THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST this result. INDIA. COMPANY do hereby give notice, L-2 . 7-i3 ~ , ~.. , .140NDOlki ) - TII URS DAY L," and about That a General Court of the said Company will be held at their N° 17 7 15. i , i 17: ikest point. Rouse in Leadenhall-street on WEDNESDAY, the 10th April, 1850, • e rz e .: s z iA _ her a short or the Election of Six Directors for Four Years. _ The Form of a Letter of Attorney and of a Declarat i o n for enabling -- ibis sort we ‘ Proprietors of East India Sto, kto vote by proxy on this occasion nd Fyfe, Of may be obtained upon application at the Treasury in this House. ATL A S ASSURANCE COMPANY, . I_TAN WELL COLLEGE and PREPA. srsand, b,/ JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary. 92, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON. RATORY SCHOOL, MIDDLESEX. clad, whicn Established 1808. Principal, tee Rev. J. A. EMERTON, D.D., Oxon. 9. white- T o CONTRACTORS & IRON-FOUNDERS. DIRECTORs. Parents and Guardians desirous of selecting a School in a healthy Tenders required for THREE CRANES. One to lift Ten JOHN OLIVER HANSON, Esq., Chairman . situation, combieing (on liberal terms) the intellectual advantages of raviote, pa Tons, the other two Five Tons each. The plans can be seen at the WILLIAM GEORGE PRESCOTT, Esq., Deputy Chairman. a collegiate, professional, or commercial course, with sound religious 22s tO 3G B ; . Offices of Joseph Locke. Esq., M.P., 11, Adam-street, Adelphi, Lon- Sir William Baynes, Bart. Moses Mecatta, Esq. instruction, moral and physical traineag, with domestic and medical don ;or at the Sutton Harbour Company's Office, Exchange, 1 ly- Arthur Edward Campbell, Esq. James William Ogle, Esq. Are, Fo for care, may obtain a prospectus on application to the Secretary. mouth. The tender to include chain and fixing at Plymouth, and Thomas Chapman, Esq , F.R.S. Emanuel Pacifico, M.D. - The Term will commence on Thursday, October 4. lsh. Black - t he Contractor will be required to uphold them for twelve months Donald Maclean, Esq. Joseph Pulley, Esq. IUPPIy, 601 d after completion. Samuel Eustace Megan, Esq. N ELL GWYNNE TAVEII,N and CHOP 14s to 2 05. Tenders to be addressed to the undersigned on or before the let AUDITORS—Francis Bligh Flookey, Esq., and Arthur Augustus ' . October, 1849. Reach, Esq. HOUSE, Bull Inn-court, Strand, Three Doors East o f th e we are ne t By order of the Directors of the Sutton Harbour lement—Charles Ansell, Esq., F.R.S. Adelphi Theatre, and opposite Adam-street. Luncheons, Dinners, ?s for wed' Improvement Company, SoraCilog—Thomas Browning, Esq. and Suppers. at last WM. LUSCOMBE, Secretary. • SIIRVEYOII--Thomas Hopper, Esq. Table d'Hote at Half-past Five p - ecisely (Sundays excepted) , Fish eridance or . - FIRE DEPARTMENT. and Joints, 2s. Hot Joints until Eight, and S ned uppers until One o'clock. the short - G. REA. T - WESTE R N RAILWAY. The Nell Gwynne Tavern which is situated in the very centre of RETURNS.—Policies for 3001. and upwards which may have been the metropolis, is near to the principal Theatres, and the Tulle n force for one year prior to the date to which the Account is r afternoon In pursuance of the Bye-laws of this Company, the Proprie- made up, will be periodically entitled to participate in the return of d'ffote has been fixed at an hour that will be found convenient for nd day pill tors i re hereby informed, that notice has been duly received that it is interded to nominate the under-mentioned as Candidates at the Spe- Surplus Premium. Distilleries, Sugar Houses ;anti Mercantile Property, in the Docks; Citizens, the Legal Profession, and Gentlemen connected with the Public Offices arid Banking Houses, also Visitors to London who are pf cattle.--' • • eta' General Meeting of the Company, to be held at this Station on in Private or Public Warehouses; also Shipping in Harbour; assured frequenters of the Theatres. Private Rooms for the accommodation the 20th instant, viz.:— ()foetal! parties. Good Beds. Wines and Spirits of superior quality. for the Year, or for any shorter period on advantageous terms. San. 1 2 . . SAMUEL BAKER, Esq., London. Barclay and Perkins's Stout, and .alt's celebrated Pale Ales. Farming Stock is now exempt from Duty, and may be assured - ' GEORGE JONES, Esq., Bristol JOHN ARCHER and THOMAS HOLT, Proprietors. . A fires without the average clause. , RICHARD POTTER, Esq., Gaylen Hall, Herefordshire. Was Teri JOHN VINING, E Bristol. On Assurances for Seven Tears by one payment, a deduction of bury. 'J C ORN CHARLES WARDELL, Esq., London. one-seventh part of the Premium and Duty will be made. THE REVOLUTION IN ITALY. RENEWALS.—PoIicies due on Midsummer-day should be renewed Just published, and may be had at all the Libraries, in 3 vols. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Esq., ditto. passenger s. Four of whom are to be Directors of this Company, in the place of within fifteen days thereafter. , post Bvo., 1 head more Thomas Richard Guppy. Esq., and William Henry Chicheley Plow- LIFE DEPARTMENT. RNE S T O DI RIPALTA; ir (just one den, Esq., M.P. both of London ; and in the place of George Jonas, The attention of the public hes, in the advertisements and pro- Fi A A TALE of the ITALIAN REVOLUTION. posals of this Company of late years, been called to a Table of . fesee and William ' Tothill, Esq., both of Bristol, who have retiredßy the Author of " Notes of a Two Years' Residence in Italy." labs, 149 to Additions applicable to and expectant on Policies of particular e irom the present Board of Management. An interesting book. A true and philesophical view of politics, is per hee sb C. RUSSELL, Chairman. dates and ages ; the Directors now beg to submit the following and the great classes of political opinion in Italy, presented in the glob, owi o g . Paddington Station, September 7, 1849. statement of Claims actually paid, showing the sums reEpeetively assured and the Bonuses thereon, and they request, in order to form of a tale, which is always readable and well sustained, often ' powerful and interesting."—Spectator. e advanc ed (: ) 1 HESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. exemplify time advantageous plan of Assurance proposed by this „ The work will prove highly attractive to persons who wish to ob here was • 6 Company, that persons desirous of effecting Assurances on their own LOANS ON DEBENTURES. lives or on the lives of others, will compare the statement now sub- taro an interesting and well-written narrative of the affairs of Italy chiefly env The Directors of this Company are prepared to receive (ander the mitted, with the addition or bonus of any of the other offices which during the past two years. —Britannia. !Om 201. tO Powers of their Act of Parliament) Tenders for Loans of Money on may apply to a Policy issued by them since 1816, when the Atlas London : Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill. Dublin: James which met - security of Debentures, bearing interest at the rate of Five per Cent. Company adopted the Bonus System. • 31`Glashan, 21, D'olleretreet. Per Annum, the Interest payable half-yearly, viz., 10th January and ~., ei . • l fth July. Early in October will be published, i'y slow . Tenders, stating amount and term of years for which it is pro- g alp . 4 E „ i 0.0 2 ...,.....0. ril H E iv of ,_Posed to be Lent, to be addressed to the Secretary, Euston Station, we e e.e.g CAX TONS; rt sum. , "'''.= , Eo.o; .L.9.27-.'.l:' - :274'4 ) .2! . .1 ,7 .." - '2 4 ' A FAMILY PICTURE. 0 'waders. rning, trad 0 g. 2 EU ;1 .*. .-. ~.,j By the Author of "Rienzi " &c., &c. By order, 0 .- E ,.. 1 e ,eseemese.cameseamvmove..o 0 4 -4 2, X ln Three Volumes, post Bvo. re obtain ed. ANDREW G. GIFFORD, Secretary. 0 William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. 3, but ther e , Ruston Station. July 14, 1849. g el ~ - el E•ci eicoceveasscocco,oov Orders received by all Booksellers. sold at 46 • ISLAY TONTINE - LIFE ASSOCIATION. E 4 §81' 2 5 ~',400..........e.aci0a0...., 4 0, _ .....- ige. Floor , c''S .... - - In the Press, a New Edition, in foolscap Bvo., of ' Provisionally Registered. elk O 4 ~..—,..,m—0,„:.,.-... LAYS OF THE SCOT FISH CAVALIERS, Raper. Capital, 600,0001., in 12,000 Shares, at 501. each. X ,m-e....-e.,..,meee . ,...- it. Th° DIREcToRs. o -,-. and other Poems. The besol , John Bain, Esq., of Morriston, Glasg o w. ‘e X 7: 5 ei wese,-,e,..-e,,ereiro....se By WILLIAM E. .A.YTOITN, Archibald Murdoch Burrell, Esq., banker, Provost of Port Glasgow "5 °'s 1 41 `cf * AcS`;',OVV122 , Tag - 92 1 2 Professor of Rhetoric in the University of Edinburgh. 111 r atone Is , ' Alexander Campbell, Esq., of Bedlay .1 0 E-: SP. ...1 V. Nom cow . With an Appendix. old. She e p Pobert C. Cumming, Esq., of Barremman, Dumbartonshire .4 William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. [fli n g redo o' , Henry Dunlop, Esq., of Craigton, Glasgow • A X g me.ve.ermoi-eeol-vo se. - hate • Archibald Falconer, Esq., of" Glen Park, Port Glasgow PI "e., se o 410 w 'so ' '''• .0 so c ' so :F2 E ROYAL POLYTECHNIC ...., . ~ The oug o 7, James Hay, Esq., mercant. Leith. Director of the Royal Bank of E-i ...4 as -- mm m INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. feasts, 5 0v , • Scotland ee eit ee ----. e-- First Series of Dissolving Views, Illustrating Rome, with a De- Archibald Horne, Esq., accountant, Edinburgh, ditto Ie '-'' -e to 68 3d Pe t w 4 E E.' occooooooooomaso scription embracing the most interesting points connected with the Eagle Henderson, Esq., Director of the National Bank of Scotland ld 8 8 ee, 8 t ee 8 24 , 2,..),5‘,38 ,s; g subject, daily, at Half-past Four, and every Evening at a Quarter to u . lb. William Imrie, Esq., Dean of Guild, Perth /4 E-4 0 0 C.G ~,. M. ~ ....N .. 'I Ten o'clock.—Lectures on Chemistry, by Mr. J. H. Ashley, daily, -There we ll . John Burn Murdock, Esq., of Gartencaber, Edinburgh re) el 41 :h vi eighing David Murray, Esq., Provost of Paisley. e:i ee 4 ee ei with Experiments, by Dr. Bachhoffner on the Hydro-Electric Ma i • BANKERS . . ) 4 ° EZ.9,:rgg ;11 chine, daily, at Two o'clock.—The Chromatrope.—Exhibition of the at II los 64 The Royal Bank of Scotland and its Branches ; Messrs. Coutts and el se el ei '5 4 0 tes ..,,,, , an,e....a5.-.....,a,m o -.-. a.- - ..... a, a. .., asi ~... a. Oxy-hydrogen Microscope.—Diver and Diving-bell. Ee e-o le Pe ei I' 03, 7 1/$ : Co., London. li-i Ee o E • the 10°1. . SOLICITORS. a 4 •aturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten. sold a 321 , Messrs. Turner and Wallace, 37, Virginia-street, Glasgow ; ° re 0 • ' e • ream. Goodwin, Partridge, Williams, and Edwards, Walbreoe A e e al • g : 44 : * .a. : q :::: : 6 sof 1 sold s t , , Hene, London. -el • Ci . • : = • 0 te : • • •-• • e i ::re _ , g _ •:5 : 4 QPENCER'S CHINESE LIQUID HAIR DYE. lich wise Dos 6 - ' itswisawa Mamma—Archibald Murdoch Burrell, Esq. a. ~ : be e,57, e gig : :gi : . s Y The thousands of individuals who for upwards of twenty sold thus :" , SECRETARY—James Murdoch, Esq. ee re -e ses .6 e l V; 5 .2 171, ~ : ..: : Z.' years have used this celebrated liquid, pronounce it to be the only at 1/ 41 9 3, and d he barony and estate of Islay, comprising the island of Islay MI: es : 7.1 :5 -15 ZI" 8 Vi - cog, : 2 article extant which effectually changes, in a few minutes, red or small adjacent islands is in the same latitude as Edinburgh and el i• - e • ge e. -ore ._-.(:4 :PA . .0 , 5 r . ; 6 .--41.t0 grey hair, whiskers, moustaches, &c., to a dark brown or black, Glasgow, and is one of the richest and most productive properties in ,te FO4 73 g —.,. s„, rt,' ,;„,0 -c ,=. without trouble (by simply combing it through the hair), and pro- SEPT. 1 . 1 ' " - ' the west of Scotland. It contains about 140,000 acres, of which Z . ' . ,-, e AtO 34,000 are arable, the rest being luxuriant pasture. o tee, ees ee e i%' 'ee' el el el el e: . 5 - laces by one application a pleasing and permanent change. rom 133 6- - eis e e3 e4 =VAC•sl 5A Eie.i oceAe . - The ► present rental of this magnificent property amounts at present F., 5 ee. e°ez - e e"' While other dyes destroy the hair by their pernicious properties, ditto, 7 8 6 1 to 20,000/.; but a Government grant of 30,0001. is now being ex- 4 e 'R e ', - ei - re 1 , ...1.)7. , ,, E i. , ,i gc,a,g, fr; this liquid promotes its growth, nourishing the roots to the latest `,4 , _ if hay, fon! ! Dended in drainage lull improvements. The rents are periodically el :re g. 4 •a•--„,•,..,0 ..._,E eg• 3 .. period of life. Persons who have been deceived by preparations and legitimately increased as the leases fall in, and it is evident that n .r. ~.., ?.., el ee A 2 -- .,:tp .. g,:.2,t which have a horrible stench (dangerous to the head), troublesome ,auch a property must, under improved agriculture, afford a much e", ;-1 .;' l ' '' , E -1,1 11)g , = ,, W in their application, and unsatisfactory in their colour, will find -There we r• l arger return. The purchase, it is expected, will be effected for -I •8 ii. Spencer's Chinese Liquid Hair Dye a distinct article, agreeable in 2,, ° ' X 092 Cl w , ,,;, : ,-, ,,, ,,- , =, 2 ,1 0 ..9 every respect, and that " none but itself • can be its paraliel." Price )1 . pot- WOW about 500,000 e, and it is proposed to raise a capital for this purpose, Le' • g ea ee -ii. i- se •se te co ca .t, ciD I.- Ge •-• 0 ..1 um An ti l t . an contingent expenses, of 600,0001., in 12,000 50/. shares, each re e za, „„-,,,,,,,,,,,, --,- -- - 3s. 6c1., 60., and 10s. per bottle. - - - • - ' • - se To be had of Spencer and Co., 29, Nottingham-place, Fieldgate -There deg )f pot-berg :al up 0 0 h f per bog - T hird 270 278 —0 tm 143 6,.,4 (1 145 ", • 15 2 6 , 2 ,1" 15s . 7 5 .. .. 155 !d A 165 LI • 165 n 9 (,: 1 6, tp• ▪ 16s 3 d,.. A 163 u7 A • 169 • 145 LI • 153 9 : A •„. 152 vw 1 5 2 0" • 16 2 6 ~C IA • 142 v- ;;i;e - t, -- 146. KETS• very inacti/ el the sales Oa' was dull to' y lower prices Cheshire (Mt e incashiro and :rence, 1 2 54" 1 and Nort h ' 9d. p•—b lia c i h-Eastern 11 ., 1 lerwick ( 0 ' ' MR. DISRAELI AT AYLESBURY. The anniversary meeting of the Eoyal Bucks Agri cultural Association took place yesterday at the George Hotel, Aylesbury. The usual ploughing match took place in the morn ing on the grounds of Mr. Morris, at Ridgrove, within a short distance of the town. The usual awards having been made, and the ordinary business of the society disposed of, the members dined together at two o'clock. About eighty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Mrs. Bennett. Mr. W. Lowndes, of the Bury, near Chesham, late high sheriff of the county, occupied the chair, and was supported, among others, by Mr. B. Disraeli, M.P. ; Mr. T. Tyringhatn Bernard, of Winchendon House; Rev. E. N. Young, of Quainton ; Captain Blandy, Captain Rose, Mr. E. Horwood, Mr. J. Howard, and Mr. E. Stone. BANKERS. The Royal Bank of Scotland and its Branches ; Messrs. Coutts and Co., London. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Turner and Wallace, 37, Virginia-street, Glasgow ; ream. Goodwin, Partridge, Williams, and Edwards, Walbreo% Hene, London. MAN.l.Oum DneecTon—Archibald Murdoch Burrell, Esq. SECRETARY—James Murdoch, Esq. The barony and estate of Islay, comprising the island of Islay and small adjacent islands is in the same latitude as Edinburgh and Glasgow, and is one of the richest and most productive properties in the west of Scotland. It contains about 140,000 acres, of which ea ,o oo are arable, the rest being luxuriant pasture. The present rental of thls magnificent property amounts at present to 20,000/.; but a Government grant of 30,0001. is now being ex pended in drainage an improvements. The rents are periodically and legitimately increased as the leases fall in, and It is evident that such a property must, under improved agriculture , afford a much targer return. The purchase, it is expected, will be effected for about 500,0001., and it is proposed to raise a capital for this purpose, and contingent expenses, of 600,0001., in 12,000 50/. shares, each s hareholder to nominate a life, and the whole body of nominees to be insured out of the rental, so as to secure the repayment of his s ubscription to every shareholder whose nominee lapses. The l ent:tinder of the accumulated rental is to be divided every ten years amongst the surviving shareholders, the last survivor to inherit the estate. On the basis of 12,000 policies, in respect of the 12,000 nentinees it is further contemplated to ingra ft the gener al business of a life assurance company, so as to secure an annual dividend of Profits. Thus it will be sedn that every person taking a share in the Ton tine, will, under any circumstances, receive back the amount of his , teittnellt out of the assurance fund, and will also, by way of in terest on his shares, receive an annual dividend out of the profits of i denercitlife assurance department (and the basis and guarant ee _lidicated cannot fail to make this branch most extensive and lucra tive) ; he will, moreover, participate, every ten years h's nominee s urvives, in the accumulated and constantly improving rental; a n d, 4 1 1 the event of his nominee being the last survivor, will become e absolute owner, in fee simple, of the entire estate. It is also to be observed that, as the nominees diminish in number, the marketable value of the shares will year after year be greatly en hanced. The principles of the proposed Tontine have been maturely con sidered by F. G. P. Neison, Esq , the eminent actuary of the Me- Weal and Invalid Assurance Company, and received his entire ap probation. • • The estate is to be vested in three trustees, resident in Scotland. The affairs of the Society shall be conducted by a board of seven ellireetors in Scotland, communicating with a board of correspondence in 'anion. Two general meetings shall be held in Scotland in the months of June and December. The preliminary deposit to be Is. per share (being the maximum allowed niftier the Registration Act), and a call of 11. per share shall be made - en complete registration. The remainder to be called up by such instalments as may be found necessary to meet the payment of the purchase money. Applications for shares to be made to the following brokers &c., of whom prospectuses and forms of application for shares may lee had:—Messrs. John Robertson and Co., 47, George-street, Edin burgh ; William Bell, Esq., 2, North-street, David-street, Edin burgh : Messrs. Buchanan Aitkin and Co., 41, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow; J. C. Foulds, Esq., Canada-court, Queen-street, Glasgow; William Gordon, Esq., Aberdeen ; James Thomas, Esq., writer, Perth; A. Abercrombie, Esq., Paisley; Messrs. Joseph King and B ° ,l s, Liverpool ; L. L. Lamming, Esq , Manchester ; Messrs. Flint and Tootal, Hull; Messrs. Beardshaw and Co., Leeds ; W. B. Greenfield, Esq.,- 38, Throgmorton-street, London ; of Archibald Murdoch. Burrell, Esq., Royal Bank, Port Glasgow; and William Ilri ddes, Esq., at the temporary offices of the Association, 38, Throg- Morton-street, London. 11 0 THE L ADIE S. -- The powerful influence of the sun on the skin at this pe riod t i the year calls for increased attention in reserving its delicacy and Quay. The most pleasing and effectual p specific for this desirable ° Nect is R ANDS' S ALYDOR 0 deservedly established in Royal and Public favour and estimtalon. I ts 3 application neutralizes the effects of atmosphere, and induces o t , healthy action of the microscopic vessels of the skin, by which delicacy and beauty are so essentially promoted. Freckles, Tan, ,F.spots. Pimples, and Discolorations fly before the application of the ~ A LI- D OR, and give place to a healthy smoothness and transpa rency of complexion. Ladies travelling or taking out - door exerc ise " 41 find it to diffuse a grateful and refreshing feeling. In cases of rnburn, or Stings of Insects, its virtues have long been acknow edged.. ?rico 45.6 d. andlis 6d. per Bottle. Persons assured for the whole term of Life for 1001. and upwards, in Great Britain or Ireland respectively, will be entitled at the end of every fifth year (instead of every seventh year as heretofore) to participate in the Surplus Premiums, either by Addition to their Po licies, or an equivalent Reduction will be made in the future pay ments of Premium, at the option of the Assured. Policies may also be effected for the whole term of Life by alhnited number of yearly payments. ASSURANCES for SHORT PERIODS may now be effected in this Office at considerably reduced rates of Premium. The NEXT VALUATION will be made at Christmas, 1849, and Policies effected before that date will participate in proportion to the time they may then have been in force. The Company's Rates and Proposals may be had at the Office in London, or of any of the Agents in the Country, who are authorised to report on the appearance of Lives proposed for Assurance. HENRY DESBOROUGH, Secretary. 92, Cheapside, June, 1849. THE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIF POLICY COMPANY INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. No. 31, LOMBARD-STREET, LONDON. TRITSTEES. T. Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. Richard Mains, Esq., Q.C. James Fuller Madox, Esq. William Wilberforce, Esq. DIRECTORS. William Adams, Esq. John Atkins, Esq. Henry Augustus Bevan, Esq. John Thompson Bramwell, Esq. John Danger&ld, Esq. Robert Henry Forman, Esq. John Hamilton, Esq. James Fuller Madox, Esq. John Matthews, Esq. Charles 0. Parffell, Esq. AtrMons. I Samuel Field, Esq. 1 William Ghrimes Kell, Esq. MEDICAL ADVISER. Benjamin Phillips, Esq., F.R.S. BANKERS. Messrs. Spooner, Attwood, and Co. SECRETARY. David Alison, Esq. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Atkinson and Andrew. MANAGER. Alexander Robertson, Esq. Tie POLICIES are INDEFEASIBLE and INDISPUTABLE, he Company being prohibited, by the 54th clause of their Deed of Constitution, which is duly registered in terms of the Act, from die• puting a Policy upon any ground whatever. The Rates of Premium are calculated noon Carlisle mortality, and are as low as a due regard to complete security will justify. HALF PRE MIMI SYSTEM. —By this plan only one-half of the premiums. with interest of the retained halves, is required to be p aid for the first five years—the retained halves, being payable at the convenience of the assured, or allowed to continue, to form a deduction from the claim on the Policy ; and as the As surance may be relinquished at any time without payment of the retained premiums, this scheme enables a party to assure for the first five years at little mere than half the usual rate, and to discontinue a Policy at about one-half the usual sacrifice. WHOLE WORLD POLICIES are granted, whereby the security of a creditor, holder of a Policy, continues unimpaired, although the assured life should go beyond the prescribed limits. Sums are assured payable to the parties themselves on attaining a specified age, or at their death, whichever shall first occur. PARTNERSHIP POLICIES are granted, whereby ajoint assurance effected by partners, at the charge of the firm, secures the capital in vested. On the death of either, the survivor is benefited by retain ing the whole capital, and the representatives of the deceased obtain their share without having to wait until it can be recovered from outstanding debts. There is no extra charge for residence beyond 35 degrees of the equator. Ne Admission er Entrance Fees are required, nor is any charge made for the Policy beyond the amount of the Stamp. Claims are payable within three months after proof of the death of the assured life. The usual Commission allowed to Solicitors, and also to persons, approved by the Board, who extend the business of Life Assurance in connexion with this Company. George Cumming, Esq. hums Turner, Esq. To be had of Spencer and Co., 29, Nottingham-place, Fieldgate street, Whiteehapel-road, London ; also of Mr. Johnstone, 68, Corn hill; Mr. Prentice, 84, Edgeware-n - ad ; Butler, 4, Cheapside ; Prout, 229, Strand ; Sanger, 180, Oxford-street; Barclay, Far ringdon-street ; Atkipson, 24, Old Bond-street; Hooper, 43, K;ns William-street, London,bridge ; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Finrogln, Milsom-street, Bath; Elmore, Bill-street, Birmingham; Robert., 23, Church-street, Liverpool ; and of most Perfumers and Medicine Vendors in town and country. Sent to any part of the kingdom by receiving a remittance, pest paid. Please to ask for " Spencer and Co.'s Chinese Liquid Hair Dye." Observe—Spencer's and Co.'s address is on the wrapper. ofi y were b.• rters, 2 1 4 C P ! n, PreferenT tto, Old, Le la " !n* An so coral b, 13rols. dshirs, 41* -clay were h, Preference, G. NS' fur 22,4. re 0 -day W e- -44 and GlasSv:; rare, 71° IsoN. --11 ; ady s ppea u re si • Y an In qe *ha he den y with wilftl )uunittedill° lquest at the d. Catnber ; a ge d g 65 the follow in used Wag the lolled!. S he lea th at sbe to the vials .'ased left bet Ltter preParea gate, et the le Viralwdrth- I the Xi n g '. ed in, for one his attentivewater. nought to the I dragged oa at the OW ere admioia iuite extinct• r pocket, but . that would remarked on f Teal porarivo4 Skir l severe les Jenkiee, N e wtown , luail rk he skin, wh ic ' I. ems' ,dy ; t..e be had beats. ,taio relief by their restediss olloway's Pills, parts, ani th and his skis s, and at Pro* condom. ge, Wariviek'P 1 daughter. Brighton, the ;ton, the WV rde-paik, the DiaMin Field' rands Boger* Imes CaPOI' ,i re , the B eV. 1, tO Frineel I;er~~~ Esq., painter IgASOnt Only lire , a ° ,ed d an ler, AP CI 91, 1 Jackson. rot the Cloiste . ROWLANDS I(IACASSAR OIL, A delightfully fragrant and transparent preparation; and as an invi rrator and beautifier beyond all precedent. Price 3s. 6,1-78.-- 21 4 ' 111 Y Bottles (equal to four small), 10s. 6 d. , and double that size, 8 . per Bottle. ROWLANDS' ODONTO, OR PEARL DENTIFRICE, 4 WIIITE POWDER, composed of the rarest and most fragrant : Z otics. It bestows on the teeth a Pearl -like Whiteness, frees them ,% r ° ,l l Tartar, and imparts to the Gums a health y firmness, and to " Breath a delightful fragrance, Price 2s. 9d, per box. I'. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATION S. The only Genuine of each bears the name of " ROWLANDS' " preceding that of the Article on the Wrapper or Label. Sold by Vent at 20, Hatton-Garden, London, and by Chemists and Per fumers, P r 0 0 0 N. How shall my muse thy praise rehearse, Great City of the Universe? Thou art the glory of the world, And iustly is thy fame unfurled. Where'er we travel, far or near, We cannot meet with thy compeer. . 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Moses and Son regret having to guard t he p ublic mposition ; but having heard that the In:tradesman-like 4 i , K I Of being connected with them, or "It is the same concern," 111,„ - rn resorte d to in many instances, and for obvious reasons, ia e 8 to state that they have no connexion with any other house tate r out or London, except their Branch Establishments, 36, Far . Ir k 4, ; and 19, Thornton's•buildinvs, Bradford, Yorkshire ; M , 1 , 1°50 who regain, cheap and genuine clotting. so.. should call the ug,.. a lto the o'finories and Aldgate, City, London ; or either of .iti - ,;;; Establishments, a. above. 14 4 :_f atioe.—This Establis!iment is clo3ed from sunset Friday, ".4 DatllTday,whon business is resumed till twelve o'clock. Free, Esq" of — tOUNG Ice, li°• h " I he coati11;: ° 2- ) THE NICOLL PALETOT (Regd. 6 and 7 Viet., cap. 65) WAREROOMS, 114. 116, 120, REGENT STREET, and 22, CORNIIILL. Also for Nicoll's Morning Coat, now in almost universal request for the Country, Riding, Walking, Seaside, &c. Shooting Jackets adapted for the Moors, &c. Many have assumed the use of the word PALETOT, but Messrs. NICOLL are the sole Patentees of the design and material. MrESSRS. NICOLL'S Wholesale and Counting L. 711 House Departments for the London Branches in the Ship ping and Woollen Trades are in CHANGE-ALLEY, coRainILL, and 120, REGENT-STREET. FRABIPTON'S PILL of HEALTH. The manifold advantages to the Heads of Families from the possession of a medicine of known efficacy, that may be resorted to with confidence, and used with success in cases of temporary sickness occurring in families, more or less, every day, are so obvious to all, that no question can be raised cf its importance to every householder in the kingdom. From among namerous testimonials, the following is respectfully submitted : " To Mr. Thomas Pr mt, 229, Strand, London. "No. 5, David-street, Regant-road,Mancheiter, March 12,1842. " Sir,—l have much satisfixctien in communicating to you the re sult of my experience after repeated trials of Framptou's Pill of Health ; and I feel it bu - justice to state, that in the course of many years' trial of various Aperient Medicines, I have never found results at once so salutary and efficient in the relief of the system from redundant bile, &c., &c., with so little inconvenience ; I am there fore warranted in declaring that they supply to me a means long, wanting of being able to recommend to families, schools, and espe cially mercantile man, whether at the desk or on the road, a most valuable resource in an occasional medicine. And I shall take credit to myself if, in giving this testimony, I am the means of making Frampton's P .t 3 more generally known and appreciated.—l am, Sir, re,pectfully yours, WILLIAM SMITH." The unprecedented sale of these Pills, arising from the earnest recommendations of the many thousands who have derived benefit from their use, render any lengthened comment unnecessary. They are not put forth as a cure for all diseases to which mankind is liable, but for Bilious and Liver Complaints, with their many well known attendants, Bilious and Sick llead•ache, Pain and Oppression alter meals, tiiddiness, Dizziness, Singing Noise in the Head and Ears, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Wind, Spasms, &c. Two or three doses will convince the afflicted of their salutary effects. The stomach will speedily regain its strength; a healthy action of the Liver, Bowels arid Kidneys will rapidly take place ; and instead of listlessness, heat, pains, and jaundiced appearance, strength, activity, and renewed health, extending, to good old axe, will be the result of taking this medicine, according to the directions accompanying cask box. Sold - by T. Pmut, 229, Strand, London. Price is. i 3 d. and 2s. 9d. per box; and ley the Vendors of Medicines generally throughout the kingdom. Ask for FRA3IPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on the Government Stamp. A It it I A G E. i,ll One half the world are desolately single, and the other aipposiag them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a ense et right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em -Itterthe latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea d caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret nn -ornprosing hang; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, Ind broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness of sods]. content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set lenient. Honour and justice demand that health should form au item n the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes er neglect wotend more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CTJLVERWELL'S little -iEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is. ,ach (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively 'efined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered )y misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining limn. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but Cm* the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or ogother, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other .:ttle publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, sy lost Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Xvoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely panapletik but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's 'ifs who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servaucs of the maxims he would inculcate —to do unto others as he 'ye done ante—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always on the "sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of -herwoed, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet street • Mann, 39, Cornbill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) rt'ens the author (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and evenings). TO, Argyll-place Regent-street; and all Book sell era,' HEREFORD MUSICAL FESTIVAL. HEREFORD, WEDNESDAY.—We continue our re port of yesterday's proceedings. There was no fea ture of attractive interest in the morning's music. The Dettingen Te Deuin was not given in the solo parts with that perfection which we were led to ex pect. This was manifest, too, in the quartett, " The glorious company." There was a perceptible im provement in the Jubilate, and the magnificent gloria patri was especially remarkable. The band is not a large one, hut was excellently balanced ; the chorus proved a highly efficient body. The anthem was Dr. Boyce's " Blessed is he." Miss M. Williams and Mr. Hobbs pleased much in the duet, "The Lord shall preserve him ;" and Mr. Lockey and Mr. Phil lips also gave much satisfaction in the other duet, " Here shall soft charity repair." Miss M. Williams also rendered the solo, " I was eyes to the blind," with great sweetness and effect. At the conclusion of morning prayers the Bishop of Hereford delivered a sermon on behalf of the charity for the relief of the widows and orphans of the clergy of the diocese. TIIIRPY-FIRST EDITION. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured .Eigravitsgs on Steel. •)11 PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE IdICAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. yew Ldition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by nost, direct from the Establishment, 3s. fol. in postage stamps, IHE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, ftom ex -tessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, sith remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis maillications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox brd-strect, London. Published by the Autkors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; 3tarie,23, Titchborne-street, Llaymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden- Yall-street. PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-product, ye 'mane, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences; resulting from excessive indn, once, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative ncapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, ether in the primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. • PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Blum% by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is ob viated. This important part of the Work should not escape the reader's notice. The morning's service closed with Mendels sohn's anthem, "Not unto us," a composition which does not rank among the highest of the composer's productions. The collection at the doors on behalf of the charity amounted to 2371. At the evening concert there was about an average attendance, the room being about three parts filled. The scheme was an attractive one. Mendelssohn's overture, " Melusine," opened the concert, we believe, for the first time, at these festivals. Beethoven's can tata in praise of music followed. We believe this was first set to a poem entitled " Der Glorrieche Augen blick" (the glorious moment), for one of the enter tainments given to the allied sovereigns at Vienna in 1841, when it was performed with great success. Subsequently the music was adapted to a poem called " Preis der Tonkunst." Both band and vocalists did justice to the music. On Madame Castellan making her appearance in the orchestra in the recitative and air, " Whence art thou, power of music ?" she was warmly received. Mr. Willy's violin obligato was beautifully given. The Misses Williams, Mr. Lockey, and Mr. Phillips also distinguished themselves. Haydn's canzonette, "-Now the dancing sunbeam play," was very chastely sung by Miss Poole, and tastefully accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Dove, organist to Worcester Cathedral. The remainder of the concert was made up of a selection from operas and other popular works. Of these the great feature was Madame Castellan's " Casta Diva," in which the prima donna would have been encored had not her audience con sidered the arduous nature of the task which such a repetition would have imposed. Miss Poole was encored in Glover's song, " 'Twas a beautiful night," and the concert was brought to a close about mid night, after which there was a ball, which was kept up for an hour or two longer. CHILD MURDER.—Yesterday, Mr. M. H. Wakley held an inquest, at the Three Jolly Gardeners, Hammer smith, on view of the body of a fine full grown male child, which was found in a water-closet in the Mall, Hammersmith. It appeared from the evidence of Jane Robin, a married woman, residing next door to the Ship Tavern, on the Mall, that about eight o'clock on Monday evening last she discovered the body of the deceased in the pan in the water•closet, at the back of her house. She called in a police•constable, who bad some difficulty in extricating the body, in consequence of the head being jammed tightly in the pipe, which clearly proved that considerable force must have been used. The wit ness added that on the previous Thursday evening a tall female of dark complexion, dressed in half•mourning, waited in witness's shop for upwards of two hours. She had a bundle in her possession, which she endeavoured to keep concealed; and after she had returned from the water•closet witness noticed the bundle to be considrr , ably smaller. She appeared very ill, and said she had come from Turnham-green. Sergeant Hancock, 10, T division, said that a female answering the description given by Mrs. Robins, took furnished lodgings, a few days ;ince, at Turnham-green, and she was seen to leave the - house with something very bulky under her arm. The landlady was suspicious that she had purloined some of the bedding, and on searching the room traces of the I ►firth of a child were found. The female had not since see-n or heard of. The jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against some person or persons un k Gown." Pau? Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered. and the while subject critically and philosophically inquired into. TaLeoantaL BALM OF SznSAoux iu exclusively employed in treat ing nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., II s. and 335. Fe* hottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, am anti-syphilitic remedy, tsr purifying the blood i n cares e f infectiou, secondary symp toms, euptions, and the abuse of mercury, I Is. and 335. per bottle. Perry'. Purifying npeclfic Pills, Is. 9d., 4s. Cd., and I Is, per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhees, gleet, stricture, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Consultatozi fee, if by letter, 11. A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. Packets, with advice, to bt had at the Establishment only, by which the fee, iL, is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in,atten lance daily, at 19, Berners-street , Oxford-st ree t, L on d on, irom Ele ven till Two s and live to Eight; on Sundaya awn Eleven to Ono. SOUTH AMERICA.—LivEnroor, TUESDAY EVENING. - —'The Seraphina, Captain Taylor, brings dates from gio Janeiro to the 27th of July, end from Pernambuco ;o th e 4th ult. At Rio exchange was quoted at 25d. to ; freights were unaltered. At Pernambuco, ex chang e stood at 25d.; freights were nominal at id. per lb. for cotton, 355. per ton for hides, and 255. per ton for sugar u z bags. 7-7,3 27 7 ,1 dP:S SEPTEMBER 13 ) 1849. 7t . N°.17,775. ONDON, Th LT.ItoDAA SEPTEMBER gentlemen, I remember the time when a change took place with reference to the late corn laws, and, mind, I am not going to give an opinion on the policy or impolicy of that change. In addressing a few words to you now on that subject, do not suppose that. I wish to restore the state of things which existed I efore the introduction of free trade, for I am not going to say one word on which there need be any difference of opinion among you, however gtneral your opinions, be they Tory, Weig, or Radical.—(hear, hear.) All that I ask is, that, as a general principle, you should be prepared to stand by the land of England. —(Loud cheers.) Gentlemen, I remember that I stated in another place.e-eand it was Lever disputed— that we were subject to higher taxation than other countries ; and I asked, therefore, why we should be placed in a worse position than they were, and called upon to meet a sudden and dangerous compe tition ? We were then asked, " Why are Sou afraid of competition ? Where is the competition to come from ?" Gentlemen, we all know now where the competition is to come from—experience has an swered that question.—(Hear, Lear.) Well, it has come as we said it would, and the consequence has been as fatal as we anticipated it would be.—(Hear, hear.) It is not my intention now to enter at all into the policy of the change that was made in the laws. I will even admit, for the sake of argument, that the change was politic. All I ask you now to admit is, what I am sure there will be no difference of opinion upon—that the result has been accom plished.—(Hear, hear.) The question I am now going to consider in the few observations which I shall place before you is this—what, under present circumstances, are we called upon to do? What should be the policy of the landlords and the occupiers to maintain as a class dependent upon agricultural pursuits their fair position in the social scale ? (Hear.) Gentlemen, I ventured, in the early part of last session, as your representative, to call the atten tion of Parliament to the agricultural interests. I ventured to break ground upon this topic, dismissing as far as possible from attention the great change which had occurred. That change had been carried by a majority of the Legislature—had been sanctioned by a test to which we all bow, however unwillingly, and therefore I only asked this for the agricultural interest—that, having been deprived of protection, they should at least be allowed to enjoy the right of not having to submit to taxation from which other classes of the community are exempt.—(Cheers.) I pointed out in my place in the House of Commons a remarkable circumstance, which appeared not before to have been observed, because it had not been placed in a massive and aggregate form—that while the agricultural population of England contributed their fair quota to the 50,000,000/. and general taxa tion, they also paid a second revenue, equal to 12,000,0001., from which other classes were exempt. This revenue is collected for purposes equally public as the 50,000,000/., and in an age when we are told that no class should have peculiar privileges, I ventured to ask that the other classes should take their fair share of this second revenue, at present entirely sad dled on the agricultural body. Gentlemen, that motion I brought forward at the commencement of the last session, and I have sometimes been taunted with the fact that I was not successful on that occa sion. Gentlemen, it is very difficult to obtain success on a first attempt. It is very rare that in a first campaign a complete victory is obtained. It took the Duke of Wellington seven campaigns to beat the French in the Peninsula; but the result of those campaigns was to secure a peace which has never yet ceased.—(Cheers.) Gentlemen, it appears to me most encouraging that on first bringing my plan forward it was supported by 200 Members of the House of Commons, though it was not backed by any feeling out of doors, because the farmers were disheartened, dispirited, and discouraged. What, however, was the consequence of my bringing forward that motion ? Why, not a month passed but some other party got up and recognised the justice off' its principle and the propriety of the motion, by bringingforward some petty plan of his own —(Hear.) Gentlemen, this is not a moment for disputing about details—this is not a moment for considering how far a plan can be car ried ; but I believe a general feeling is diffusing itself throughout the public mind, that the agricultural in terest has been most unfairly treated.—(Hear.) No one has ever yet answered that part of my argument relative to the second revenue. No one has dared to say that the maintenance of the poor is not a-national duty ; indeed it is a religious duty, and a duty which we ought all equally to participate in performing.— (Hear.) Gentlemen, I say at the present day it is most imperative that the agricultural body should seek for an equality of taxation with other members of the community. That is a primary point to be accomplished.— (Cheers.) It is of no use complaining; it is of no use indulging in general observations; it is of no use making plaintive allusions to the past in holding out encouraging prospects for the future. I shall confine myself to the present, and, locking at circumstances as they exist, see what can be done to improve our condition. 1 sm cer tain that there ought to be an equal adjustment of local taxation, or rather what is called local, though it is in reality national taxation ; and if that were obtained, as in all justice it ought to be ob tained, considerable relief would at once be given to the agricultural interest. But, gentlemen, that would not be sufficient, even if we obtain that end, and it cannot he obtained without your support. I consider that that would effect but a slight benefit compared with the great loss we have experienced. Gentlemen, I am disposed to believe after having, as your repre sentative, given the subject the most grave and con stant consideration, that if you persevere in endeavour ing to obtain your rights you will ultimately find substantial, considerable, and even complete relief.— (Loud cheers) Gentlemen, there is nothing more important in life, especially in public life, than to have a principle to guide you.—(Cheers) It will simplify everything, and, when acted upon, decide the most complex and most perplexing questions. If you have a principle to guide you, no matter how ex traordinary the Gordian knot, it will, be almost in stantly cut. Apply this sentiment to the position of the agricultural body on the present occasion. I believe that all agree that, in justice to your interests, taxation should be equal.—(Hear.) That is our prin ciple.—(Hear.) Gentlemen, I will now call your atten tion to another tax which has been much dwelt upon, and the unjust arrangement of that tax. You all know that farmers pay double the poor-rates paid by the other classes, and public opinion has already given a verdict that that should not be allowed, so that be fore long a settlement of that question may be ex pected which will do justice to the agricultural body. —(Hear.) I am now, however, anxious to call your attention to a tax which, in its arrangement, is most unjust. No doubt every gentleman present has heard of, and many of you pay, the land-tax. This tax is so levied, that the county of Buckingham pays Is. sd. in the pound on the rental of the land, while other counties infinitely more populous, arid infinitely more rich, pay 2d. in the pound. You are, therefore, called upon to pay an undue amount of the land-tax. Mind, I am not speaking of that portion of the land-tax which has been redeemed, because that is always brought forward by our opponents to perplex the question, because in nothing that I propose do I wish to disturb any public compact which has been entered into. One-third of the land-tax has been redeemed, and therefore no longer presses upon the soil, but two-thirds remain to be paid, and produce more than 1,000,0001. annually.—(Hear, hear.) Now, it pro• duces ls. sd. in the pound in Buckinghamshire, and only 2d. in the pound in the county of Lancaster, and one farthing in the pound in Liverpool. I ask you, then, where is the equality of that taxation ? The inequality, however, is not peculiar to Buckingham shire, for I was speaking to a gentleman from Hert fordshire on the subject before I entered this room, and I find that in his county they pay Is. 6d. in the pound. I have alluded to Hertfordshire, because I do not wish to confine the consideration of the sub ject merely to Buckinghamshire. I will also take a border county—the county of Bedford—where I find the tax is ls. 6d. in the pound, while in .Northampton, another brother county, it is more than ls., while in Berkshire, a sister county, it is Is. 31. Then, again, in the remaining twenty agricultural counties, in cluding Somersetshire, Kent, Devonshire, and even Essex—from which a petition, signed by 25,000 per sons in favour of eitial taxation, was sent to Parlia ment, that petition being given to me to present by their own county Members, because I had originally , brought the question forward—in those twenty agri cultural counties the average of the land-tax is but little under Is. in the pouud.—(Hear, hear.) Having given you these facts, which I have drawn from official documents, I will put before you the conclu sions to which I have come. If the land-tax was levied throughout the country at the same rate as in Buckinghamshire, and that is not so high as in Hert fordshire or Bedfordshire, instead of realising 1,000,0001., it would realize s,ooo,oool.—(Hear, hear.) Mind, I am not proposing any lt new w taxop posed to the spirit of the ag e, this I have a of those who have equaliza tion of a tax which already exi b s u ts t , u a n na ? in h (Ise a right to anticipate th e s declared themselves i n favour of equal taxation and financial reform ; for " out of thy own mouth will I judge thee." All that I ask is that the tax upon land, which has been ,already sanctioned by Parliament by an ancient Act, shall be levied throughout the country After the usual loyal and routine tcasts had been disposed of, Mr. DISRAELI, M.P., next rose, and was received with prolonged cheering. When silence had been restored, he said—Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, since I have had the pleasure of being in this room it has been signified to me that I am expected to propose a toast which I did not suppose would have fallen to my lot. I accept the duty, however, with pleasure, be cause it enables me to p er f orm an o ffice, howeverim perfectly, which is most gracious in every respect to my feelings, for it is to propose success to that insti tution—that society—the formation of which we are met to celebrate—the Royal Bucks Agricultural Asso ciation.— (Hear, hear.) More than one gentleman who has preceded me has remarked with pride that he was present at the birth of this association. I can hardly claim any share in such a boast, but I can at least say that I rocked its cradle.—(Cheers.) In 183 G I was requested by the committee of this asso ciation to draw up a petition to Parliament respecting the agricultural distress then existing in the county of Buckingham ; which petition was duly presented. I agree with my excellent friend Mr. Young, that those persons very little understand the nature of these associations who speak lightly of their object.— (Hear, hear.) I remember that this society was ori ginally formed in the first place for the protection of agriculture, and although politics are very properly excluded from our meetings, I hope I am not depart ing from the rules when I say that it was for the protection of agriculture, whether from extreme and unlimited competition, or from legislative restrictions, for I take it for granted that every gentleman here, whatever his political feelings may be, is of opinion that agriculture should be protected.—( Hear, hear.) I believe also that skilful agriculture is most found where the farmer promotes a feeling of independence and competition among his labourer s . As a practical result, this association offers prizes to individuals who have displayed their agri cultural skill, or their prudence and independence in bringing up their families. Although the prizes we offer must always necessarily be limited in amount, as compared with the degree of moral virtue which they seek to reward, and though, therefore, they are open to the ridicule of the vulgar, the sneers of the malig nant, and the observations of all who are ignorant of the routine of rural life, still I can say from my own experience that in this county they have acted most beneficially—have given a stimulus to good conduct on the part of our agricultural population—(Hear, hear)—are looked forward to by the labouring com munity with interest, and are received with feelings of gratitude.—(Cheers.) Now, gentlemen, although one of the objects of these societies, and in particular of the Royal Bucks Association, which has given a tone to many others throughout the country, is to reward good conduct in the humbler classes of the community, still we are all aware that our first duty, if not at all times successful in influencing public opinion, is of course to attend to the interests of agriculture itself.—(Hear, hear.) Because, if agri culture fails, of what avail will it he to offer rewards to skilful ploughmen when there are no lands to plough ? What will be the use of giving premiums to faithful servants when there are no masters remaining to engage and employ them ?—(Hear, hear.) To protect the claims of the agri cultural interest was the original intention of this society, and the rewards we now give, how ever interesting and valuable, in consequence of the influence they exercise upon the labouring commu• nity, are only secondary to the first duty which called this association into existence, viz., to watch over the state of agriculture and the agricultural community ; and as far as our exertions can effect it, to do our best to promote in the broadest manner the advantage of the great landed interests of the country. —(Cheers.) Now, gentlemen, we have always taken care, in this association, that party politics should not interfere with our meetings, and I, for my part, wish to regard this rule most strictly ; and I appeal to all who have paid any attention to our proceedings, whether it has not hitherto been honourably and rigidly observed.—(Hear.) Nevertheless, I have remarked a feeling to prevail in this country that our society is formed for party objects. I ascribe this unfounded but too prevalent idea to this reason—that the constitution of this association is not so compre hensive and broad as it might have been. I could have wished that it had exercised a decided influence on the skilful cultivation of the soil, and could be shown to be a society whi c h, b y th e s ti mu l us it held out to improved agriculture, had a claim to become a great example to England, as it has been in many other respects.—(Hear.) But, gentlemen, one thing is clear, that although party politics are not to be allowed to interfere with our proceedings—although we are not here to consider the measures of either Whig, Tory, or Radical, still it is our bounden duty, as well as our chief right, wh en we assoc i a t e t og ether, to consider the position of the body of which we are members, and to endeavour clearly to understand the position we occupy.—(Loud cheers.) Otherwise, drinking the toast which I am about to propose to you would be a mere idle ceremony.—(Hear, hear.) We all understand the objects of the other toasts which have been proposed to you. We have ex pressed our loyalty to the Crown—we have expressed our devotion to the Church—and we have shown our respect to the great military and naval services of the country, and all of us have come forward with hearty good feeling to do honour to my excellent friend and high-spirited neighbour who fills the chair to-day.— (Loud cheers.) These, gentlemen, have been genuine, sincere, and real toasts, and I want to know why the toast I am now to propose, of " Prosperity to the Royal Bucks Association," which is all-important as far as most of us are concerned, should not be equally ge nuine, real, and sincere. —(Cheers.) It can be neither if we shut our eyes to the position in which we are placed at this moment. Gentlemen, it is impossible for any man to forget that position, and though I am not going to enter into the merits of any measures, or inquire into the causes which have - produced that posi tion, it would be all but impossible for any man in this room to forget, or not to see, the great changes which have occurred since I last addressed you.—(A Voice—" We feel it.") It is impossible to forget that at this moment the agricultural interest is in a state of great sufTering—(Cries of " That's true") — and that if we came here merely to drink the toast which lam about to propose, and consider every point connected with agriculture except the purses of the farmers, we should be depreciating and degrading the objects of this association, and our meeting wculd be without object or an end.—(Uheers.) I n d ee d, it would be infinitely inferior to the meeting which is to take place here tomorrow to promote improvement in the production of dahlias,—(Cheers and laughter.) That is a meeting which I should be most happy to attend, and which I sin glad is to occur, b u t it wou ld rank higher in point of design than this mee ti ng if, with all our expressed enthusiasm for agriculture, there was not one present who had th e courage t o meet fairly the present position of the agricultural interest of the country.—(Loud cheers.) I have told you that I do not mean to enter into the cause, or consider the cause of that position, but I cannot allow the opportunity to pass without stating a fact which none can question—that the position of that interest is one of unprecedented peril and difficulty. The question which naturally arises is what shall we do ? Unless then we discuss that q ues ti on w h a t would be the use of this meeting ? There can be no doubt that everybody here sympathises. in that ques tion.—(Hear, hear.) My opinion is, that we had better not meet at all, looking at the present position of the country, and especially of the agricultural in terest, if, in the county town of a great agricultural community—if among those classes which ought to be the most respectable and influential of the country — we were to make no allusion to our position.—(Hear, hear.) I can only consider that, in so meeting, we should be offering assistance and putting arms into the hands of our enemies, and making ourselves the objects, and, under the circumstances, the just objects, of public contempt.—(Cheers.) Now, gen tlemen, what are we to do ? How are we to meet the crisis ? How are the farmers of England to re sume that position which used to be their b oas t ? W e have been deprived by the Legislature of that pro tection which we believed w e were en titl e d t o , an d which we believed conducive to our prosperity? How are we to meet the altered circumstances which we have been called upon by the Legislature to incur ? That is the question. It is no use for us to meet here and blink it ; for, should we blink it to-day or to-morrow, depend upon it the hour will come when we must encounter it.—(Cheers.) 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Gentlemen, suppose we hsel this equalization, of the land-tax, and the consequent 5,000,0001., the question arises what shall we do with it ? We have with this money the means, in my opinion, of raising the agriceh ure of England from its depression, so that the landed interest should fli,d itself in that Position in which, as long as I live, I will lahour to place it.— (Cheers) Now, gentlemen, I believe I have applied myself to showing you our recent position. It is not denied that our present position is most depressed, but vsrlat do our oKonents tell ? They tell us we must improve our present system of culture—that we must exercise more skill —and that we runt employ more capital.—(A Voice—" We have none ; it is all gone.") Tiiat it is possible to improve our present system of cultivation 1 am not one to deny. I believe that every thing may be made the source of improve ment, and that the more you improve the more room there is for further improvement.—(Hear, hear.) I ask you what is improvement but realised intelli gence, and the instant you increase that intelligence you increase the means of exercising it. No doubt, therefore, the agriculture of England is capable of improvement ; but this I will say, whatever the faults —whatever room there is for improvement, the agri culture of England is the most skilful that has ever existed, and that I will prove by the simple fact, that in no other country in Europe has so much been raised from the soil as in England, and that the quantity raised in this country is one-third more than in any part of the United States. I make these observations to show that though I admit there may be room for improvement, the depression which exists is not caused by your own fault. It is very easy to say that there is room for improvement, that you must apply more skill and capital to agriculture ; but I want to see the man come forward and show me the way in which you are to get the amount necessary under ordinary circumstances for that pur pose.—(Cheers.) Now, gentlemen, if we carry out these ideas, aand if the land-tax be fairly levied throughout the counties of England, we shall have, instead of 1,000,0001. of capital, 5,000,000/. in hand. Well, then, what shall we do with it? Why, in the old days we should have had some one coming for ward and proposing the abolition of a single and paltry tax, which, while it woold be a great blow to the revenue, would individually give you scarely any relief. Is that the means by which to regenerate the imperilled agriculture of England? Certainly not. ' What I propose as a remedy is this—that the 5,000,0001. should form a sinking fund, not a borrowed, but a real sinking fund, which, safely in hand, would, in less than ten months, raise Consols above par, and thus enable landlords to borrow money to apply to their land at 3 per cent., instead of paying, as they now do, 4 and 4} per cent. Then the farmer could go to his banker or neighbour and obtain from him, at a reasonable rate, the capital he required for the improvement of the sail.—(Hear, hear.) There, gentlemen, is your remedy—equal taxation and cheap capital. Mind, when I say cheap capital, I am not recommending you to depreciate your coin or adopt a paper currency, which could not easily be converted into gold. If my recommendation was adopted the public credit would be maintained—it would give to the farmer independence, and remove from their present state of depression the landlords of this country, who could then obtain all the capital they required for the im provement of their estates at a light rate of interest. —(Hear, hear.) And, gentlemen, if you do not obtain that relief which the country has a right to grant you, then we must consider what we ought to do next. I am not one of those who think it advisable to have many irons in the fire at the same time.— (Hear.) If you can at this period next year obtain the capital you require at 3 per cent., and if you are relieved of one-half your poor-rates, you will be better able to stem the torrent than you are at present. If you do not obtain these advantages, then we must consider whether, if the taxes are to be paid, it is not better that they should be paid by the foreigner than by Englishmen.—(Cheers.) When parties turn round upon you and say ;hat yon don't know what you want, that you offer no particular objections, answer them in these words :—" We want equal tax ation and cheap capital."—(Hear, hear.) If you make this your political creed for the future it will bring you to a state of prosperity which, in this dark hour, it is notjeasy to contemplate.—(Hear.) You ask how is this to be obtained ? I answer by showing what power you possess, and by co-operating to obtain the changes which I recommend.—(Hear.) Why, the very fact that 200 Members of the House of Com mons supported my motion on this subject during the present session, without any exercise of extraneous influence, shows how great is your power.—(Hear.) Let the farmers of England but take the matter in hand, and next year those 200 gentlemen will he increased to 300, for at present they cannot exactly see which way the cat leaps.—(Cheers and laughter.) This is only the month of September, and the pre sent is perhaps the first agricultural meeting that has been held during the present season ; if you will only meet, therefcre, and demand equal tax , ation and cheap capital—if you will only deter ' mine that the poor of England shall be supported by the whole of England, and not by particular localities —if yon will go about and show the inequality of the land-tax, and insist that it be assessed throughout the country in the same ratio as in the county of Buckingham, be assured, if you call for these things with a great voice, you will not be refused them, but the justice of your claim will be admitted throughout the length and breadth of the land.—(Cheers.) Gen tletnen, it is truly a very difficult thing to commence a "new agitation," and never more difficult than when undertaken by a dispirited, defeated, and, I may almost say, a deserted party. But I am sure that the course I recommend, acted upon with moderation, will bring about results not now contemplated to the landed interest of this country, because it is mortified, suffering, and depressed.—(Hear, hear.) I have met you before in times of gloom that might have quailid the spirit of bolder men. What did we do then ? Why, we resolved to act.—(Cheers.) This very association, whose health I am about to propose, has before now set an example to the people of England. —(Cheers.) I have no wish to refer to past legisla tive enactments, but I may be permitted to state that —right or wrong—in 1831.2, when a great political change was made in the representative system of the country, the farmers of Buckinghamshire stood up in the defence of their privileges. You thought that if great parties in the country were to be en franchised, the farmers of England had as great a claim as any other persons—your demand was ri fused. You insisted, and you obtained a great and substantial benefit.—(Cheers.) There were many despaired of your success at that time, but solve thought that the struggle of a great party like yours might prove successful, and so it proved. The same spirit should therefore uphold you now.—(Hear, hear.) This is one of the first agricultural meetings which have been held throughout the country, and the gentlemen of England will look at what takes place in this room with the deepest interest.—(Hear, hear.) Let the people of England then know that, in this age of financial reform, the counties of Eng land are determined to have " equal taxation and cheap capital."—(Cheers.) And depend upon it who the principles on which your claim is based, and the unanswerable facts by which it is supported, beconie known—when it is seen that a second revenue of 12,000,0001. is raised by the farmers of England, and that the agricultural districts pay a tax of ls. 6d. in the pound on their rental, while many towns 'pay ng thing at all, and that not by a mere tax, but by an equil adjustment of an old tax, a sinking fund may be oli• tained, which would act upon the price of money, not contributing to agriculture only, but subject to the application of the severest principles of justice— , these great principles will make their way in the minds of intelligent determined men, and when they come to be supported by the farmers of England they will soon be sanctioned by the House of Commons. — (Cheers.) Why, gentlemen, everything must have a beginning. Let us but continue to have meetings as encouraging as this, and great results mustin wevite ably follow.—(Hear, hear.) Remember that never should have had ship money done away wit h if Buckinghamshire gentlemen , and adve very yrmnear neihs g ine stan Lour of mine, had not ) ma J dt a ' Co d a binisin would never against it.—(Hear, hear. have been suppressed but for the energy of a Igßuck 'n hamsbire gentlema n, Mr. Burke, who lived at Beaconsfield—(Hear, hear) —and the farmers of England would never have been enfranchised if a B uc kinghamshire gentleman, who lived at Wotton, and whose absence to-day we all deeply deplore --when all else despaired of success—bad not stepped forward and procured justice for the British farmer. —(Cheers.) If, then, for more than two centuries the county of Buckingham has been able thus to affect Parliamentary opinion, why should we despair now ?—(Cries of " llear.") Gentlemen, the game is in your own hands. I call upon you to dis miss the past—not to look to the future, but to lock only at the present.—(Hear.) You are called upon to pay a tax which no other class of your countrymen pay, and this is an age when no peculiar privileges are allowed to any class.—(Hear.) I, for one, object to the privilege of paying peculiar taxes.—(Hear.) If you only determine to obtain an equilization of taxation, if :Ass ttpnn your neighbours in adjolnint same feeling, and if you will send Ile is effect to both Houses of Parliament, I • political reputation that hi a feNv or less there h; not a man in this roola who wit. not pay half the local taxation which 1.8 does at present, and who will not be able to obtain all the capital he requires at a moderate rate of in terest.—(Hear, hear.) These are my views for the present, and this is my answer to those who say a e don't know what we ask for.—(Cheers.) If 1 can obtain these objects next session, I shall probably ask for more—but at any rate I shall propose " Suc cess to the Royal Bucks Agricultural Asasociation" with greater spirit than I now give it to you. The Hon. Member resumed his seat amid loud applause. The prizes having been distributed, Mr. J. L. BRowNE (of the Norfolk Circuit), in an apuroprhite Fpeech, propxed " The health of the county 111.mbers,”coupliog with the toast the name of Mr. Disraeli. • Mr. DISRAELI said, on behalf of the Members of the county I have to express those thanks which I ant sure they would themselves express, were they pre sent, for the honour you have done them. I out hound to say that on all occasions I have receivM from my colleague, Mr. Duple, the most earnest, the most cordial, and tIL, most efficient assistance.— (Cheers.) I mantion that gentleman first, b,,,cause, being connected in political opinions, we are naturally brought more together; but I am bound also to say, that upon every occasion in which your local interests have been concerned, upon application to Mr. Caven dish, whom I am happy to call my private friend, have always met with the same ready and gentlemanly cooperation, and I am sure nothing but unavoidable circumstances has prevented their being present on this occasion. lam deeply sensible of the honour you have bestowed upon me, but having already too long trespassed on your time—(Cries of "No, no !") —I will only say that I aspire to no higher honour than to be the Member for the county of Bucking. ham, and that the greatest wish of my life is to de serve your confidence.—(Cheers.) Several other appropriate toasts were then drunk, and the company separated at a late hour. BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE AD. VANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. BIRMINGHAM, WEDNESDAY.—The proceedings of the nineteenth meeting of this association have com menced suspiciously. On the last occasion, when its members assembled in Birmingham, it was reasonably feared that, in consequence of the riots and fires in the Bull-ring, which occurred only a few weeks previously, failure was inevitable. There can be no doubt that the untoward events which immediately. preceded the meeting of the Association of 1838 con siderably damaged its success ; and apprehensions were entertained that the scientific gentlemen of Bir mingham would hesitate before they again invited the members of the Association to meet within its pre cincts. But these fears were ill-founded. The last meeting of the British Association in Birmingham was, in comparison, with some preceding ones in. other towns, successful, and, as shown upon the present occasion, has not in the slightest degree dispirited its local supporters. Suspicions of ill. success have also preceded the present meeting. It was imagined that after the excitement produced by the musical festivities of last week, that the public mind could not be sufficiently subdued for the enter tainment and discussions of questions of abstract and abstruse science. The reception-room—the pic ture gallery of the Society of Arts in New-street, ad mirably selected far such a purpose—dissipated this notion, for amongst its visitors, yesterday and this morning, might be found some of the most learned and distinguished men of this and other countries. The noblemen and gentlemen whose names are an nounced as having arrived are—The Marquis of Northampton, Lord Lifford, the Earl of Harrowby, the Right Rev. Bishop of Worcester, the Right Rev. Bishop of Oxford, Sir David Brewster, E. R. Daniel), Esq., Thomas Ellison, Esq., Robert Hutton, E sq ., Robert Hunter, Esq , Rev. E. Stanley Ireland, John Lee, LL.D., F.R.S., Robert M'Adams, Esq., Profes sor Phillips, W. Gilbert, F.R.S., W. Jukes, M.A., F.R.S., F. Russell, Esq., Dr. Rojet, F.R.S., Pro fessor Stevelly, Colonel Sabine, Colonel Sykes, G. W. Ormerod, M.A., F.G.S., Joseph Hodgson, F.R.S., General Consul for France, Sir H. de la Beche, James Heywood, E.g., M.P., Sir C. Lyell, F.R.S., Professor Sedgwick, and Robert Stevenson, Esq., M.P. Amongst those for whom letters are waiting at the reception-room, at the time of writing are Professor Wheatstone, Professor Walker, Pro fessor Willis, Professor Owen, the Dean of West minster, LordWrottersley, Professor Rogers, Professor Stevelly, their Excellencies the French and Prussian Ambassadors, Sir C. Malcolm, Dr. Latham, Dr. Lan caster, Sir C. Lemon, the Dean of Llandaff, M. D. Hill, Esq., Q.C., Viscount Adare, Professor Alison, Professor Anstead, Professor Allman, Captain Sic Edward Beecher, Mr. F. S. Bolton, Chas. Babington, Esq., and C. G. B. Daubeny, M.D. The greats st attention was paid to the strangers upon their entrance into the reception ro:An. Colonel Sabine and Professor Phillips, the general secretaries, together with Capt. Tindal, W. Wills, Eq., Dr. Ball Fletcher, and J. T. Chance, Esq., local secretaries, were indefatigable in affording all information necessary for visitors. The first general committee held its meeting in the library of the Free Grammar School to-day at one o'clock, for the purpose of electing sectional ofTi cers, end the dispatch of business usually brought before that body. The Marquis of Northampton occupied the chair, having on his right the Rev. T Robinson,R. D.D., M.R.1.A., F.R.A . S ., t h e Pre. i: dent for the ensuing year, and J. Taylor, Esq., the venerable treasurer of the association. The meeting was very thinly attended. This might be attributable to its simple formality. There were not present more than a dozen gentlemen, connected by residence or profession with the town of Bir mingham. As usual upon such occasions, Mr. Phillips, the secretary and chemical professor, read the minutes of the last two meetings of the association, the last of which took place in South Wales. They were duly confirmed. Colonel SABINE aid he had a few words to address to the committee. In considering the arrangements necessary to make for the present meeting, they had made an omission which he and the council were anxious to supply. When the British Association held their meeting in Birmingham ten years ago, they were received with the greatest courtesy and kindness by a reverend gentleman, then the head master of the school in which they were assembled. That reverend gentleman, Dr. Lee, was now Bishop of Manckester. He begged leave to move that the Bishop of Man chester be added to the list of vice-presidents. Sir R. J. MURCISISON seconded the nomination of Dr. Lee, which was carried unanimously. Mr. PniLurs, the secretary, next proceeded to read the report fur the last year. It referred chiefly and more particularly to the observatories, and magnetical and meteorological apparatuses at Toronto and Kew. In connexion with this subject the re port stated that the council had great pleasure in announcing to the general committee that her Majesty's Government, on the joint application of the Marquis of Northampton and Sir John Herschel, had granted to Mr. Ronalds a pecuniary recompense of 2501. per annum for the invention of his method of constructing self-registering magnetical and meteoro logical apparatus. The report proceeded to state that this grant was made in consequence of the arrange ment of the British Association; and as the apparatus had been constructed, and its successful operation shown at the observatory of the Association, of which Mr. Ronalds was the superintendent, the council bad deemed it proper to make this formal announcement; but they were glad, at the same time, of taking the opportunity of expressing the satisfaction with which they had learned that the ingeniousinen_tio o ns 3. 0 0, f f Mr. oo Brooks had also received a pecuniary reco mpense from the Government. The committee also r egretted thlt they were unable to announce the publication either of Professor Forbes's researches in the 2Egean Sea, or of the Mountjoy Observations, for which , purpose r grants of public money had been sanctioned Majesty's Government, at the recommendation British Association. Ph members Theia ' . e statementroe f S t o P c r k o l e o sl s m o a n r d l fuck r e e f r e , ss o e f r Bonn, ll : rR D e r g . e r S s i I g o f e s p t r h o i m ht d , e . f list of the corresponding ;its, read by Mr. Tayl or , t a n d e d a e s d s o o f c t °intact accounts, on h o u the treasurer, showed that the receipts of the last year were 1,9611.25. 9J.; and that, after paying the current expenses, there is at present a balance in the treasurer's hands of 3601. 7s. The Association hus also in hand stock in the Three per Cent. Consols, to the amount of 3,500/. There were, it appeared, numerous applications from various towns in the kingdom, for the holding• of the meetings of the Association in the next, and even in succeeding years. Edinburgh, Bath, and Derby, claim pref, rence for 1850 ; Belfast for 1850 or 1851 ; Manchester for 1852 ; and Hull as early as possible. Colonel SABINE, apparently to the regret of bis associates, announced his resignation of the office of secretery, and left the appointment of his successor altogether in the hands of the general committee. No successor was appointed, nor even mentioned. The officers of the various sections were next ap pointed. Professor Sedgwick was excused from the office to which he was elected in consequence of expected domestic engagements. The retirement of the old President (Lord North ampton), and the inauguration of the new one (the Rev. Dr. Robinson), take place at the Town-hall to-night. -------- THE I. 0. U. COLVAIN.—A creditor was lately ailed what the Duke of York's Column was erected in honour of ? "I don't know," he said, " unless it's the Great Unpaid."--Punch. __..~