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the 3d, s week. quarter without ere was par r peas. t some kind of ut their decline French worth supply ay se n iyPr for . The minally pector's i per qr ditto q oats, 36: per AM 3j 47s to to_3Bl it 400 carters, :9$ Os Satur irerage ; ' oats o 281; 46a to ; .oats Lim, old to h2B ; 301; 26i to Batter 35, new 1135 to Butter 57114 f ply of week. , nt, 7a clear 1g was Ice of rectal, I head r lb— IffMNIwE NATIONAL LOAN' FUND LIFE ASSU. RANCE SOCIETY. 26, Cornhill, London. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages With respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annutles. Policies issued by this Society have a twofold advantage :—provi sion for the family of the Assured, and an augmenting pecuniary Mailable resource to himself, if needful, while living. The Asset' ed has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense, or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the Premiums paid. • - DIVISION OF PROPI rs. - • The continued prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directcrs at the Annual Meeting, held on the 10th of May, 1848, to declare a Sixth bonus, varying from 27 to 65 per cent. on the Premiums paid on each Policy effected on the profit scale. • • - EXAMPLES. . Perms- Sum the Ag e. .4 7 , Annual Policy Bonus in . nent Re. Assured E t Pre- taken addition Bonus lit dua= lof may bor ws. .. mium.. out in to Sum Cash. Annual row ea • Assured. Premium. Policy. 4 ".. —2,--. --- A s. 4. JE s d. £ s. d. A s. d. 1837 262 14 3,121 15 11 20 0 0 543 17 9 Xs. d. 1838 237 15 6.108 16 4 17 7 6 494 810 1839 211 18 6! 95 16 9 14 17 7 445 0 0 6000074 34' 1840 163 8 4 1 75 15 10 11 10 9 395 11 1 1841 159 3 4 71 5 0 10 19 8 346 2 3 1842 132 2 6 58 17 6 819 10 296 13 4 1843 84 11 8 37 10 0 5 14 2 247 4 5 DEFERRED ANNUITIES. F . the operation of the same principles, the Society is enabled to afford to the public a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta geous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual; by the con tribution of a very small annual, monthly, sr weekly saving, may se _ cure either a comfortable provision for himself in advanced age, or, at hit option, a large sum of money, or a policy to his family at his death ; while by giving to the purchaser, at any time, the power of borrowing two-thirds of all previous payments, it renwres all risk of feifeiture from inability to continue premiums, besides affording an ample resource during sickness and want of employment ; and should. the purchaser die before arriving at the stipulated period, two thirds of his payments will be returned to his representatives. The following Table is a specimen:of the greap and varied advan tages which the judicious appllcation of a small saving through this Society. can secure lENEFITS 11. PREMIUSIS To secure on attain- AnnuityZlo 10 0 Ing the age Cash • . 82 II 0 of 65, the Policy.. 97 8 6 option of Secured on al 6 5, by an It 21. 12e. laining the age of meal Premium of 1 - 1 fe x 2 % g ",;:a lAxnnity Cash. I Policy. 1 s. d . 20 47 16 6 30 26 15 10 40 13 19 91 £ s. d s. d 194 11 0 466 0 221 0 0 261 0 0 115 3 0 136 6 0 Payable I Payable Payable .4 Anna- in ene for Dis tot ally. sum. parity. Z s. d. Z 20 0 10 11 16 30 0 19 616 40 1 17 327 s. d.'£ s. d. 0 10 • 0 • 7 1 7 3 11 a 11 ; 19 4 II • . I mmediate Annuities are also gran t e d by the Society on liberal terms, us will be seen by the following extracts from the Tables, showing the annual amount of annuity upon every 100/. deposited Age 50, £7 as. I Age 60, £9 14s. Bd. I Ago 70, £l4 2s. 2d. The Annual Report, with Tables of Rates, &c.. may be had at the be ° ince, or any of its Branches in the Country; or, on application, will forwarded post free. W. S. B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary. UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANT.-8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London ; 97, 1- eer ge-street, Edinburgh; 12, St. Vincent-place, Glasgow ; 4, Col "ge-green, DIAECTOB.S. JAMES STUART, Esq., Chairman. Samuel Anderson, DE CASTRO, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Anderson, Esq. D. Q. Henriques, Esq. &Milton Blair Avarne, Esq. F. C. Maitland, Esq. D ""ex o ßo wn y e d s: E E s sq q .., Resident. William Railton, Esq. John Ritchie, Esq. ,aarles Graham Esq. F. 11. Thomson, Esq. SECOND SEPTENNIAL DITISION OF PROFITS. tlki3 O _9 ) mPany, established by Act of Parliament in 1834, affords s t „'"uett Perfect security in a large paid-np Capital, and in the great lawhich has attended It since its commencement—lTs .41.14rwax. I °. kt listwo UPWARDS OF . 94,000/. n 1841 the Company added a bonus of 21. per cent. per annum on sum insured to all Policies of the participating class from the th rne ~t 4e Y were effected, to the 31st of December, 1840 , and from a, 'ato to 31st D ecem b er , 1847, 2w. per cent. per annum was ced ed at the General Meeting en the 6th of July, 1848. Th e b " ..ec onus thus added to policies from March, 1834, to the 31 st of ember, 1847, is as follows: • ---• /AZ IVILV IT dish Time _a ssure d. I Sum added to Sum added to Sam payable Policy inlB4l Policyin 1848 at Death. so w ! 3 Years 10 milts' £683 6 8 £7 87 10 0 £ 6470 1 6 8 bon 1 2 y ears 500 0 0 787 10 0 6287 10 0 600'0 $ 6 * l° Year' 300 0 0 7 8 7 10 • 608 7 1 0 0 Years 100 0 0 787 10 0 5887 10 0 mob. bo °6* 6 4 Years .. 675 0 0 5675 0 0 W., years .. 450 0 0 5450 0 0 2_years .. 225 0 0 5225 0 0 The p r emiums, nevertheless, are on the most moderate scale, and a t , on e - half need be paid for the first five years where the In- Nl,:. lace in for Life. 0 0 Entrance Money or charge except the Policy Stamp. er7 information will be afforded on applicatien to the Resident 8, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. PIECE GOODS WAREHOUSES. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' and ( en , GENERAL FIRE, and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY unPowered by Parliament), beg to inform the trade that a very dot pahZ y Warehouses hav;ng been made b the Offices, the abve Com -11 be happy to receive ths orders of Insurers at the o reduced to Of the new tariff. Life Assurances effected on advantageous for Assurers. By •rder of the Board. JOHN BIGG, Secretary` Adelaide-place, London-bridge. ..__ (RkVESEND BLACKWALL RAIL WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS. Railway and Boat included in one Payment. Fore r , Pares, to or from London. • wuc e -a-di and Second Class Railway, ONE SHILLING ; end First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING and SIXPENCE. To er from Blackwall or intermediate Piers, ore 9d. Saloon ••• • .. Is. •L'i• ether Packets call at the Grays or Greenhithe Piers. vreei.' FROM TERRACE PIER, GRAVESEND. k waYs D5, 8%,*,1, 2%, 9%, 11 and 5., 1,2%, and 5. ', V at 8%, 11 % PROM BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWILL. rn , Ye. at 9%, 11, 12, 1%, 3,4, and 5. Th,:`,,,Ye, at 9%, 11, 1%, 3%, and 5. i imti. 4 RALNS starting one quarter of an hour before each of these ki P ti " ed ' a g e s marked * are run direct, the Packets not being per . 0 _ te-stop at Piers or for Boats. eve;" i buses from Fenehurch-street Station to all parts of London It quarter of an hour. T TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 42. 4s. ; Six Menths,:2l. 15s. ; As I,7, 4 enths, 11. 15s. ; to be had ef the Collectors on board the b r ' n " . „,,'l4; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend; or of Mr. Saunders, p . „""dok Wharf, Blackwall. li t y -ss ongers' Luggage conveyed to and from the Packets and Rail at tke Brunswick-whart; without any charge. The charge for ler g - 7,.. a ge at Fenchurch-street Is Id. for small parcels, and 2d. for parc e l s . •--...!.....)ve_taber 7. 1848. (LARK'S ROYAL WAX CANDLES.- 44, PUFF,—(Only 11 per lb.)—Luxuriant Light; mil liver" 01 admire. The chief of Candles, a Royal title bears—A hard na me — Transparent as Wax.—They snuff themselves.—Are candles al abaster—Glossy i as glass, and cheap as common Tallow s their true character. gqr,.. Public will knew the Candles, for every 41b. packet bears a 4TRZbeI " CLARK'S ROYAL WAX CANDLES, 447, WEST Oth N D." All not bearing this Label are base deceptions. oher Canuendles and Soap are reduced in price, and may they ' nti so ke t tight New Lights can be seen at the Establishment of the roPolitan Light Company, 447, W est Strand, next door to the Telegraph Company. T - 11E - PO E T'S DREA M. Sleeping or waking, strange as it may seem, All clever poets have the power to dream : pail truth of this I oftentimes have shown, rather curious day-dreams of my own. Sh akespere lr alludes to dreaming in a doze, Idle Mab, the fairy, irritates the ins°. lint from the following fancy you will gee, hhiettntrieigana in ht or day, 'tie all the same to toe. question brought into the scene l'rince Albert and her Majesty the Queen. Queen on Thursday last (you know the date), 4,41(1 been to open Parliament in state ; ' 11 (1 having reached the royal habitation, ;be illustrious couple joined in conversation. ;be said the Sovereign to the good Prince A, You observe the multitudes to-day, i t . "' did Your Royal Highness note with me, ,`° , v well attired the people seemed to be." I did," replied the Prince, " and felt right glad see the people so genteely clad ; vl ° a More and more this pleasing scene disposes ~;i,eur humble consort to procure of MOSES. That Majesty, of course, is well aware, ~1 . ,t OSES' dresses were the chief ones there." es," said her Majesty, "exactly se, THE DRESS OF MOSES Tb e , We may always know. T▪ hat •c something suprior in its cut, folks might see s it if s their eyes were shut. ,t,trust your Royal Highness will not rest, • in the famous style of MOSES dressed." " A " : 4 0," said the Prince, " That I'm resolved to be, A .. '" Pleased I am our tastes sr) well agree ; / — „ ucl .,„. , by-the -bye, the Princes shall be dressed ` 1 ouths' attire, which all pronounce the best. " THE HATS OF MOSES Also," said the Queen, :Added a deal of beauty to the scene. ~Our Royal Highness, as we passed along, ' lO doubt obs:rred them in the numerous throng." " Yes," said the Prince, " I did, nor did I lose Ti ie chance of seeing MOSES' BOOTS AND SHOES. li t" well they looked—how well they seemed to fit" xs, said the Queen, " that's true, I must admit , s'_.!, d did You not obs e r v e the ladies, Slr, 4 '"? . very Well they looked in MOS ES' FR? "Yes," said the I'rince, " I did U , and " I confess, very much admired their Winter dress. THE HOSIERY I also thought was such Ag ever royal hands would wish to touch." T es" said her Majesty, " I thought so, too ; P -, ?l o ticed it, and quite agree with you. t hat we've seen t o -d ay, i n my opinion, Rc rov es MOSES' Mart th e p r id e o f th e d om i n i on ." tki l 111„M listentitled " The Treasury of Taste," contining a de ,,,°, Peet rices for each department, with irections for self may be had on application, or forwarded post-free. LIST OF PRICES. the t l and READY MADE. s Witer Coats, in all the new syles..from Z o., rne ld and Codrington's, and every t description O 9 6 e 1.,."-coats, handsomely trimmed ••• • • • ••••• • • 1 5 0 ...... 0 15 0 b " e r • •"• "•••••• • • • • • • • •• • • 1 9 0 r ea 1 6 0 Ai ;kati ng ' C ;• ................. . ..... 0 8 Lo t e.,, U4 ' 4 aicr s " • • •• • • • •• •••••••• • • • • • • •• •• A —ki n 4 Winter Trousers ...............• ...... 9 4 6 0 12 6 hrr 441 an; ..... i r eas - 6` 4 od Winter Vests •• •••••••• •• • • • • •• • • 9 2 0 rock °E%ta .. 1 0 0 l ikiar and Tunic Suits.— •••••• • • •• 1 111 nl n and BLADE TO MICASURZ. e d winter Coats, in all the newest style from 6 0 ex Trou " 4,1 Coat •••••• • • •. • • .... 2 2 0 en . t Trousers, i n all the approved styles • 016 6 u e4t. r eousers.. . • .• • • • • 1 2 0 N o r re5a............. • . • ••••• • • • • • ••• .. 1 6 0 t eit o ats .................... .. 12 0 k elt '11141 4 . .. •• •••••••• • • • • • • • • 2 15 0 ill kat!, quality ......• .• ••••••• • • • • • • • 3 3 0 VeSt.... ..... •••• •••• 0 8 6 46 4 -4ln or Fanc . y . •.•••••••• • • • • • • • • 012 0 a m " Tunic swth ............................1•• 0 —°4lll . rt g to any extent at Five Minutes notice. 'ith suit a Clothes complete for 11. 16s. Minories, is now replete V e very 'uo Shawl 'Department, 15 5 , 4 11' 41 'vs'; n °veity of the season. t tler?„f e O V -4 . 11 Y article purchased, ready made, or made to mers- NY ret, aPProved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the tt • ko, } l , , rned. i 14 1 4, F ur t a nd SON, Tailore Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, yep 44. 7 a a — fl ex '' , Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters. for - entlernen 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minorier, and . 82, t Olki • t• Si; - , 86 Aldgate, City ndon ; and their Branch Establish (43 4 Utl °p `re,• ( ork , ,C argate, Sheffield% and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad tqnst noses and Son regret having to guard the public L'Elo e s i l?od ; but Lave leas-ned that the untradesman-dhe A l ,-ten connected ' with them or " It is the same concern," tt t •s: hav e - r tod to in many instanc , , , ,s and for obvioas reasons. Th,:7_Dt their ??, connexion with any other house in or out of London, a e~Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, i;rand buildings Bradford, Yorkshi re ; a . 4 th ose w ho desire cheat, ahs, clothing. &c.. should ca ll at, or sand to either of t,) e !,lish, ri .s at.d Aldgatc t. it ;", p, t _ th o„'Ve r ., '2.trday when business is resumed till twelve o'clock. I,LY, / 44, 71:LYn41° st-rMateings, Cutte at r Ton a o'clock . r nted fo London and Country ; apply •••,, • mg ) „ow , 4P /N. ?t , 4.• 4 - )*t „ c , '-' •;411,71:7 ' 4) 4 4 , 'v4r 7:77/.. : 6 1‘ t : V- 4 • No, 17,590 d LONDON FRIDAY 17 AST and WEST INDIA DOCKS. Notice is hereby given, that all BAGGAGE, PRESENTS, &c., lying at the Baggage Warehouse, East or West India Docks, leaded previous to the Ist January, 1846, will be SOLD for payment of charges, unless the same shall be paid on or before the 31st March next. Lists of the said Goods may be inspected at the Baggage Warehouses, Eastern or Western Docks. By order of the Court of Directors, GEORGE COLL IN, Secretary. Dock House, 8, Banter-square, Feb. 8, 1849. EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. The R EFRESHMENT are prepared to receive TENDERS for renting the ROOMS at PETERBOROUGH. The same marked on the outside "Tenders for Refreshment Rooms," to be ad dressed to the undersigned, not later than WEDNESDAY the 21st inst. By order, ' C. P. RONEY, Secretary. Bishop Pilate station, February 8, 1849. CARRIAGE FREE.—Families resident in the country, whose consumption of TEA is coniiderable, are par ticularly invited to the Establishment of MANSELL and CO., Wholeiale Tea and Coffee Dealers, 2, Bucklersbury, Cheapside. When the order is for 61bs. in weight and upwards, the carriage is paid direct to the house, and the lowest wholesfie price is charged; thus the frequent addition of accumulative profits is saved. MANSELL and CO., Bucklersbury, Cheapside. iIIAVIES'S CANDLES, sd. and Sid. per lb. ; ALP Waxed-wick Moulds, 6%d.; Composite, 834 cl., 10d., and 10%d; Wax Candles, Is. ; German Wax, is. 2d. ; Fine Wax, Is. bd. ; Transparent Wax, Is. 9d.; Best 'Wax, 28. Id.; Spann Candles, Is. 6d. and Is. 7d. Metallic, 7%d. and 8%61. ; Mottled Soap, 60s. and G4s. per 1121bs. ; Yellow, 483., Ms., and 60s. ; Windsor Soap, Is. 4d. per packet ; Brown Windsor, Is. Sd. ; Rose, 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d, ; Scaling Wax, 4s. 6d.per- lb.; Sperm Oil, 7s. 6d. per ga ll on; S olar 38.3 d Seal, 4s. ; .Asgand,or Vegetable, 4s. 6d. For Cash—At AVIES'S Old Established Warehouse, 63, St. Wartini's-lane. ort or Grocers' and 011-shop Goods at lower prices. ' 111 E MECHIAN DRESSING-CASE, the most portable ever invented, being only the size or a pocket-book, containing one pair of .slechi's ivory -handled peculiar steel razors, his magic strop, comb, and badger hair shaving-brush, price only 255. ; the same with hair-brush and soap-dish, 355. To military, men, and as a steam-boat or travelling companion, this invention is an invalu able acquisition. An immense variety of other dressing. cases, both for ladies and gentlemen, either in fancy woods or leather, at all prices, to suit either the economical or luxurious. An extensive stock of writing-desks, writing cases, work boxes, and bagatelle tables, razor-strops, table cutlery, superb papier mache articles, &c. Manufactory, 4, Leadenhall-street, Four Doors from Cornhlll. OTANIC WATER and BEAR'S GREASE. ILO When the hair is becoming thin, and falling off, the only ef fectual remedy, besides shaving the head, is the use of the two above named articles, applied alternately, the botanic water to cleanse the roots from scurf, and as a stimulant, and the bear's grease as a nou risher. If any further evidence was required of the virtues of bear's grease for renovating and preserving the hair, Mr. Catlie's account of the quantity used, and the length of hair obtained by some of the North American Indians, would be a sufficient answer. ROSS and SONS, 119 and 120, Bishopsgate-street, London, who first introduced the use of bear's grease in this country, and who fat and kill the animals, recommend the public to purchase none other but with their names and address printed on the pot, or the chances are their obtaining a spurious article. • TIC DOLOREAUX CURABLE. TOOTHACHE. Instantaneous relief from them excruciating complaints may be had by using JAMES'S Celebrated ASTILIAN TINC LIME for "'IC DOLOREUX, TOOTHACHE, PAINS In the FACE, GUMS, &c. [IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS.] "Liverpool, Dec. 13, 180. " To Messrs. Carson and Co, "It is with much pleasure I communicate tke great efficacy of your Astilian Tincture' for the Tic Doloreux and Toothache, It having cured my wife of the former in a few minutes after the ap plication. She suffered dreadfully for some time, and could get no relief till your tincture was applied. (Signed) " 14, Rathbone-street, Toxteth-park." " THOMAS GUY. " Liverpool, Dec. 14 , 1848. "To Alessi's. Carson and Co., "It is with feelings of gratitude that I inform yon of the w 0..- derful cure effected by the use of James's Celebrated Astilian Tincture' for the Tic Doloreux aud• Toothache, prepared by you. "My wife had been suffering the most excruciating agony for three weeks, night and day; she tried everything that we thought would be of any service, but all in vain ; she was then recommended to try your Tincture, which she did, and in four minutes after the application she was quite cured (Signed) "54, Oliver-street, Windsor." " WILLIAM REID, "Liverpool, Dec. 23, 1848. " Gentlemen,—After six months' experience in its sale I have found your !Astilian Tincture' to be all but uniformly successful in the care of Tic Doloreux and Toothache ; indeed only one case of failure do I know of . in that Vine. Although generally averse to such things, yet you may, if you choose, make public use of this.—l remain yours, faithfully, " THOMAS LOWE, "Dispensing Chemist, 88, Islington, and 40, Norton-street. "P.S.—You may send me another three dozen of the smaller size. " To Messrs. Carson and Co." Prepared by Carson and Co., St. Anne-street, Liverpool, sole pro prietors, from whom it may be had, or through any •f the Wholesale Houses in London, Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, &c., and retail from any respectable Medicine Vendor throughout the Kingdom. In Bottles, at 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and Ils. each. YEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS KERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and orevented by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers, f few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a mest delightful, fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triangular bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; double the size, is.; and double this size, I Is. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con. 'Wining testimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes' &twice on tke Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, iikc." By pest, 4s. Gd., 7s. lid„ and 125., for money orders wily. Sold wholesale only at Grimstone's Herbary, Highgate, near London ; and by Messrs. Barclay and Son, Farringdon-street ; Sanger, Oxford-street; Messrs. Butler and Co.,Cheapside Fisher and Toiler, Conduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, 08, Cornhill • and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. an d R. Raimes, Leith-mlk ;_for Manchester, eresehe and Son, Adver deer-office. PUBLICATIONS. PRESENT STATE OF ITALY. Now ready, in 2 vols. post Bvo., price One Guinea, A GLANCE at REVOLUTIONIZED ITALY By CHARLES MACFARLANE, Author of " Sports, Pastimes, and Recollections of the South of Italy," &c., &c. " A clover and well-informed book."—Morning Chronicle London : Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Comhill. IFE ASSURANCE.--Parties desirous of As suring their Lives with the greatest security and at the least pos sible present outlay, and with the utmost future gain, or of profitably investing their savings, are advised, before they decide upon so impor tant a matter, in which their future comfort and the happiness of those near and dear to them are concerned, to consult THE REPORTER, AND ASSURANCE AND MENEITOLENT SOCIETIES' CHRONICLE, Edited by JAMES IRVING SCOTT, Pnblished Monthly, by W. Strange, 21, Paternoster-row, price 3d., by post 4d , which contains full and exclusive reports of the proceed ings, and detailed announcements of the plans of all the leading As surance Companies. Delivered in any part of London for 35., and posted to the country for 4s. a year, which may be remitted in post age stamps. I'artles wishing to Assure are advised by private letter for a small fee. This day is published, in 2 vols. crown Bvo., price 16s. cloth, PICTURES FROM REVOLUTIONARY PARIS. Sketched during the First Phases of the Revolution of 1848. By J: PALGRAVE SIMPSON, Esq., K.A., Author of " Letterq from the Danube," " Gisella," &c. " This book is one that must be quoted from in order that its Taloa may be appreciated." "The question is, has Mr. Simpson produced such a narrative, each a series of sketches, as will bring before tho English reader the as pect worn by the streets of Paris during these live months of strange vicissitude? We can answer this question most confidently in the affirmative, and recommend the work to the notice of our readers." —Times, Jan. N. Wm. Blackwood and Son, Edinburgh and London ; to be had of a] booksellers. • Just published, price 55., live., in cloth, 'I I IIE RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIC TURES of the URETHRA, in all their varieties and compli cations. With practical observations on the use and abuse of instru ments in tke treatment of urethral diseases, showing that the unne cessary employment of instruments is a frequent exciting cause of stricture, and that a want of practical knowledge and manual dex terity in their use, when necessary, is the source of most of the se vere, long-protracted, and complicated cases of that disorder so fa tally prevalent. By F. B. COURTEITA M.R.C.S.E., " The operation of introducing a catheter through an impermeable stricture is, without doubt, the most difficult in the whole range of surgical operations, and demands all the prudence, science, and skill of a master. The art can only be acquired, and that gradually, by frequent practice."—Liston's Operative Surgery. Published by H. Bailliers, 219, Regent-street; aitd may be had of all booksellers in town or country. MEDICAL ADYICE. MESSRS. LUCAS and CO., Surgeons, 60, Newman-street, Oxford-street, continue to be DAILY CON SILTED on all diseases of the generative system, comprising sypiall- Ils, gonorrhoea, secondary symptoms, and those deplorable disorders resulting from early indulgence and excess. Their successful treat ment being based upon upwards of thirty years' practical experience, is a guarantee for their promptitude and skill to those who are suf fering from any of these complaints, and in most cases one personal interview only Is required to ensure a sound and permanent cure. A new edition of the "Control of the Passions," with coloured engrav ings, price 2s. 6d.. may be had at the Author's residence, 60, Newman-street Oxford-street, London. Attendance daily from Nine till Nine. Illustrated by 26 Anattimical Coloured Engraving, on Steel. )N PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. gew Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by most, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, THE SILENT FRIEND, a M e di ca l W or k on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex essive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis ,ualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and 1,. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starle, 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. • PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive hidul e,ence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. Illintrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in he primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease by a simple appticatien, by whisk the danger of infection is ob viated. This important part of the Work should not escape the eader's notice. PART T. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, aad its tutles. The causes of unproductive turban are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. TneConarat. BALM or SYRIACIIII is exclusively employed in treat ,ng nervous and sexual debility, impotence, dec., 11 s. 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, 1 le. and 335. per bottle. Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lls. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoaa, gleet, strictire, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 11. A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. 4.. Packets, with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by which the fee, 11., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten dance daily at 19, Beraers-street, Oxfbrd-street, London. from Ele ven till Twe, and Five to Eight; on Sundays from Eleven to One. MIDDLESEX SESSION $. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. GUILDHALL. An elderly woman, named *argaret Jones, was charged with begging in the streets. John Plant, 378, said that he 'saw the prisoner, about seven o'clock the previous evening, begging on Ludgate .hill, and sever a l ti mes ca utioned her th at if she did not desist he should be obliged to take her int o custody. He walked on a fe w y ar d s an d then turned round and saw her enter Mr. P urce ll' s , the baker, and beg th ere , w h en she had a loaf given to her. He accordingly took her to the station-house, and on being searched the loaf and 4d. were found upon her. The prisoner in defence said 2118 was not begging, but went into the shop with lid. in her hand to purchase some stale bread, intending to lay out the rest of the money in buying a little tea and butter. The owner of the shop not having any stale bread, gave her the loaf found in her possession. Alderman HUNTER sentenced her to seven days' im prisonment. David Deans, another well-known beggar, was charged with a similar offence. William Bayley, 271, said that he found the prisoner, whom he had known for the last two years as getting his living by begging, in St. Martin's-le-Grand, soliciting alms from every one he met. On being searched he found 7d. in copper, a tobacco-box, and two duplicates in his possession. Alderman HuNTEN sent him to prison for seven days. MARY LEB ONE. _ _ _ Mr. Frederick Newenkam,an — artist,residing at No. 11, Donro-cottagei, St. John's wood, was charged on a war rant with having committed an assault of a molt violent and unprovoked nature upon Charles Wilson, a con ductor of one of the Atlas omnibuses (Fisher's) running to and from St. John's-:wood and Camberwell-gate. Complainant, whose face was much swollen a few days ago when he made_application to the magistrate, deposed that at twelve o'clock on the night of Wednesday, the 31st ult., defendant got into his 'buss in the Quadrant, and took his seat by the door; on arriving at Boston street, defendant called out "Havo Sou change for a sovereign?" he (complainant) . replied that he had not, adding that there was a light In a house (pointing to the Windsor Castle) and that ho would get change for him there. He said, " nista you d---d first; I owe you one or two." Complainant them told him that he would procure change at the NV*4. , ale; the vehicle proceeded and defend en t suddenly4ftluck a blow with his stick, no doubt intended for complainant, which missed him, but took effect upon the omnibus window frame. He next struck complainant three times in the face with all his force, in consequence thereof he nearly fell from the step. He at length gave defendant into custody, and he was conveyed to the station house, when the inspector on duty recommended that a warrant should be applied for, which was done. The defendant's answer to the charge was, that he was driven along the road a greater distance than he wished to go, and feeling that he was confined in the omnibus against his will he certainly 'did use force to wards complainant in order to remove him from the step, as he prevented him .(defendant) from making his egress. Other evidence was gone into and the defendant was fined in the full penalty of 51. The money was instantly paid. TVORSII IP- S TR EE T. Thomas Ilinchcliffe, a thick-set powerful young fel low, was placed at the bar before Mr. Hammill, charged with being a begging impostor. Newell, a constable of the N division, said, he was on duty at 10 o'clock that morning in Windsor-terrace, City-road, when he saw the prisoner knock at a great number of doors in succession, and clamorously solicit charity, upon the ground of his being in great distress, and that ho had sustained some very serious injury in his arm, which was suspended in a sling, and appeared to be crippled. Witness was dressed in plain clothes, for the more ready detection of offenders, and the prisoner, after leaving the last door he had applied at, at once made up to him, and in a canting whine commenced a harrowing detail of his real or assumed misfortunes, which would have no doubt been successful in the extraction of money from any casual passenger, but which instantly stopped upon the witness seizing him by the collar, and, pointing out his mistake, telling him he should take him to the station. He then asked him what he had been doing at the houses he had knocked at, and the prisoner, without the slightest prevarication, answered, "Begging." "And what is the matter with your arm?" said the witness. " Oh, nothing at all," said the pri soner. " Then what do you put it into a sling for?" " Why, you see," said he, " when I went about with my arm not suspended and wrapped up in this way, I found that I could get nothing out of anybody, as the people I asked for assistance immediately exclaimed, " Ohl you are a strong young man, and ought to get a living by work,' and then went off without dropping a penny; so I put my arm into a sling, as it is now, because I found that those who did so got more money." Mr. HAMMILL committed him as a rogue and vaga bond, and sentenced him to a month's imprisonment, with hard labour, in the House of Correction. The Magistrate requests us to acknowledge his re ceipt of a letter from H. W., enclosing a contribution of 5/. for the purposes of the poor •box, which the benevo lent donor expressed a wish to see a notice of in this paper. BOLTON ELECTION. RETURN OF SIR J. WALMSLEY. Yesterday, the election commenced with great spirit, and Mr. Bridson's friends were very sanguine of suc cess; but the first return of the poll published showed that Sir Joshua Walmsley had the start. At half-past nine o'clock he was upwards of thirty a-head of his op ponent, and gradually improved his majority until, near the middle of the day, his advantage was upwards of one hundred. The Couservatieet twde a vigorous push in the afternoon, and reduced Alb rtiejority by three o'clock. But there was little hop of winning at this late hour, and the fact that from two to three o'clock little more than fifty voters polled for both sides, showed that the contest was as good as terminated. At four o'clock the return was:— CLOSE OF THE POLL. Walmsley (Liberal) Bridson (Tory) Majority for Sir J. VValmsley The borough was in a state of great excitement to wards the close of the poll ; and though the Liberal candidate abstained from feeing publicans to keep open house, and even carried the purity principle so far as not even to have a band of music, and to wish his friends not to exhibit colours or favours, there was no lack of drunkenness in the streets. FIRE AT SAWTRT, HUNTS.—Upwards of 170 per sons have been rendered homeless by the de s t ruct i ve fire which occurred l as t week. Out of the twenty-seven houses destroyed only half were insured, and the loss to many of the villagers is completely ruino us. A nom . mittee met on Tuesday, wh en a subsoription was com menced on behalf of the sufferers. Amongst the sub. scribers are J. M. Heathcote, Esq., 251.1 Rev. G. Heath cote, 204; and Mr. Ballard, a gentleman connected with the Ureat Northern Railway, 101. The ladies of the parish and neighbourhood, under the superintendence of Mrs. Birch, the lady of the rector, have distributed clothing to those in need. SALMON FlsiuNGs•—The tacksmen of the Stirling fishings, and those of Blairdrummond and Craigforth began their season at twelve o'clock on Wednesday night, and bad their boats on the water until six o'cloz.k on Thursday evening, but we are sorry to say without any success—not a single fish having been killed. This may be attributed to the late heavy floods, and we hope may not prove to be a criterion of the success which may yet attend our fishings for the year.—Stirling Journal. THE ISLAND OF Nnvis.—The Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury have been phased by their letter to the Commissioners of the Customs Department, through Mr. Parker, ono of their Lordship's secretaries, dated the 20th ult., to approve of the arrangements ne cessary to be made in consequence of the repeal of the imperial duties heretofore levied in the island of Nevis, and the requisite instructions having been issued by the Commiss!ouers for:carrying theirsLordships' orders into effect, the same have been communicated to the collectors and comptroth.rs of the customs department, and other principal officers at the several ports and places through out the United Kingdom and the colonies, for their in formation and government. (Before Mr. Sergeant ADAMS, tkssietant•Ja age, and a full Bench of Magistrates.) The Court sat yesterday morning to hear a ppeals and bail cases. THE SANITARY BILL. Thomas Mitchell was indicted by the parochial autho rities for a misdemeanour,' in keeping b ant-boiling" premises in Great Peter-street, Westmin ster, and " thereby causing the atmosphere to becom e impreg nated with certain noxious and deleterious raattier, cal culated to injure the health of the inhabitant's, a ad creat ing a public nuisance." • Mr. - Panix intimated that his Learned Fri suds Mr. Clarkson and Mr. Bodkin were, as well as him Leif, con cerned in this case, and,as there wtre a vast n umber of scientific gentlemen who vrete t)S be called as witnesses in the course of the trial on both sides, he la minted to find that it should have been . pleeed so low ha the list. It was exceedingly inconvenient to a large niunber of gentlemen whose time was most precious, not merely to themselves, but to the public. The case coul , l'itot but occupy a very long time in its trial, and there fore, as it would be impossible for it to be taken after the other cases in the paper had been disposed of, he would ask that it might be adjourned over to a future day,. when it should stand the first on the list. The Learned JUDGE said, if no objections wore raised on the other side, he could very easily graret the ap plication. As - there was no opposition, and as it was quite manifest that the postponement must be attended with advantage to all parties, he would order the case to stand over to the Bth of March. THE CAsmos.—Bench warrants were in the course of the day granted to Stowell, who prosecutes in thesd cases, against the proprietors of •the different casinos, against whom the, grand jury have found true bills, Stowell entering into recognizance. of 1004 to prosecute with effect. Ny FEBRUARY 9, 1849. LATE COLLIERY EXPLOSION. WORSRROUGH DALE, FEB. B.—This important; in vestigation, respecting the death of the 75 persons Rho perished by an explosion in Darley Main Colliery, at this place, on Wednesday, the 24th ult., was resumed this forenoon at the Masons' Arms, before the district coroner, Mr. T. Badger. Mr. Tremenheere, a commissioner under Lord Ashley's Act relative to mines, and Mr. W. Warrington Smyth, mineral geologist attached to the geological sur vey of the kingdom, the commissioners appointed by the Government for this occasion, arrived here in the early part of the present week, and yesterday descended and examined tae mines, accompanied by Mr. Nicholas Wood, of Newcastle, colliery viewer to Lord Ravens worth and others ; Mr. B. Biram, coal steward to Earl Fitz william ; and Mr. Goodison, of Lofthouse, near Leeds, coal-viewer ; gentlemen who had been selected on account of their eminent scientific and practical attain ments. Joseph Thompson, Zhe underground steward of the Darley Main Colliery, was the first witness examined. As usual, he examined every part of the pit where the men had to work before they went down in the morning. All was quite right. Came up about eight, and de scended again before ten, and visited all the workings with a naked candle. Was walking along the first dip board when the explosion took place. Had not observed any change in the state of the air.. Fell down insensible while making for the bottom of the shaft. Could not say where the explosion took place, but believed it fired at the top end of the far dip-board, near the throw. The men were working there with naked candles. In some parts the men had lamps. Did not know what had caused the explosion. The owner of the pit found safety lamps when they were needed, but the men did not like to work with; the lamps, and they used to take the tops off when they used the m . N one o f t h e men complained:of foul air before the accident. Witness believed the pit quite safe. The colliers prefer candles to lamps, because they give a better light. James Dunk —Was in the pit at the time of the ex plosion, working in the first dip-board gate with a naked candle. Never suspected any defective ventilation. Did not blame any one for what had occurred. Thomas Beevers, another collier, confirmed the last witness, without giving any further information. The CORONER, for the information of those persons who were not present at the previous stage of the in quiry, read over all the evidence taken prior to this day. lie then asked the jury whether they thought it neces sary to hear any of th© other colliers; they deemed it preferable to proceed to the scientific evideuoe. After James Hammond, the witness who was examined at the last sitting of the jury, and who attributed blame to Thompson, the underground steward, had been recalled, and asked if he had any addition or alteration to make , in his evidence, who replied in the negative. Mr. Nicholas Wood was examined. He stated—l have inspected the Darley Main Colliery with reference to the recent lamentable accident, along with Mr. Biram, col liery agent to Earl Fitzwilliam, Mr. Goodison, of Loft house, agent to M essrs . Ch ar l eswort h , and Mr. J. T. Woodhouse, of Overseat, in the county of Leicester, colliery.viewer, and also in company with Mr. W. W. Smyth, of London, and Mr. Tremenheere the commis sioner appoi n t e d un d er L ord Ashley's ' Act. We in spected the mine yesterday ("Wednesday). I propose, first, to point out on the map the part of the pit where I think the explosion began, and then endeavour to ex plain the cause. The downcast pit is 130 yards deep.— Mr. - Wood proceeded to describe the course of the air from the downcast board through the various workings. At the extreme dip-board the air was divided into two currents, one proceeding up the bank on the first dip-board, and the other along the face of the bank of the second dip-boarding adjoining the slip. The currents meet at the extreme point of the north level. The air is there again split, one portion up the sixth board and the other up the banks and the old workings next the slip. The two currents then join, and pass across the bank of the sixth board, and then at the back of the fifth and fourth boards. The air again divides, and one portion goes along the three old bank faces to the engine -board, and then direct to the furnace and the upcast shaft. The other portion proceeds to the northern extremity of the old working, on to the upcast shaft. The air has to travel about three miles in the working. After a minute inspection of the workings of the mine with the gentlemen before named, I am of opinion that the inflammable air exploded in two places. The first and principal explosion was be tween the first and third slit of the bank, next the throw in the second dip-board; and the other explosion was in the banks on the south level. I think the cause of the first explosion was a slight accumulation of inflam mable air in the old breaks adjoining the slips in the banks of the second dip-board. The cause of the second explosion was a slight accumulation of inflammable air in the second and third bank on the south level, which I think had been brought in contact with the naked candles of the men working on those banks, and was caused by the concussion of the first explosion. The CORONER—How do you account for the accident? Witness—l think there is a very trifling production of gas in the seam of the coal, and that generally the banks will be pretty free from the accumulation of gas, and that the quantity of air passing through the pit was sufficient to carry it off without danger. In this in stance there seems to have been two or three reasons for the accumulation of gas. In the first place, the very str,mg wind, indicating a fall of the barometer, which induces an escape of gas, if there is any in the mine. This gas would accumulate in those parts of the breaks where no air passes to carry it off ; and the immediate effect of the wind would also be in some degree to dimi nish the current of air by its action on the up-cast shaft. Thus there would be an increased production of gas, with a diminished current of air to carry it off. I should state also that the practice has been to draw water by tubs up the up cast shaft, and the presence of this tub diminishes the efficiency of the shaft. (The inquest was proceeding when our parcel was dis• patched.) MURDER NEAR BRIGHTON. After our report (publiihed yesterday) was dis patched from the inquest room, the following evidence was given:— Martin, Mr. Griffith's clerk, stated that the two pistols produced, the one found in the road, and the other in deceased's pocket, were borrowed by him in consequence of his receiving the anonymous letter. lie was to have accompanied Mr. Griffith on this jour ney, but he said he had a friend staying with him, and he would take him for a ride. The friend, however, did not go. George Siders, groom i❑ the employ of Mr. Man nington, farmer, stated, that his master's house is about 300 yards from the spot where the body was found, across fields. About half-past nine he was stand ing at the door of a stable, and heard the report of a gun or pistol. Harriet Crophey, whose husband keeps Dale Gate, about half a mile from the spot, stated that she was standing outside the house at half-past nine o'clock, and heard a "shriek holloa." Richard Pollin, labourer, who lives in a cottage about half a mile off, in another direction, stated that at a quarter past ten ho heard a person groan several times. He opened the window and again heard it. There was an interval of about half a minute between each groan. The inquest was then adjourned till Monday. Yesterday morning the authorities at Brighton held a consultation, the result of which is that bills hare been published stating that a reward of 2001. will be given for the apprehension and conviction of the murderers. The bills also state that among the money stolen from the deceased was a 6/. note of the Brighton Union Bank, numbered 84,712, and dated June 24, 1848. CONFLICT WITH POACHERS.—SHERIFF SUMMARY COURT.—On Saturday, George Laing and John Laing, West Linton, Peeblesshire, were examined before Sheriff Arkley, on a charge of poaching and assault, committed on a plantation on the estate of Rose bery, parish of Temple. It appeared that on the pre vious evening the prisoners, along with three others, each having a gun in their possession, had trespassed on the plantation with the evident design of poach ing. The gamekeeper on the estate, having heard the report of fire-arms, proceeded to the ground, accompanied by three other individuals. They had not been long there before they met the party of poachers, one of whom (John Laing) within a few yards of them, shot a fine hen pheasant seated on an ad joining tree. The gamekeeper witnessing this imme diately sprang forward and grasped Laing, and at the same moment the forester seized his brother, but the other depredators contrived to make their escape. The two Laings made 1:! desperate struggle to get free, mad struck right and t left with their fire-arms, and in the serious contiictt c h u a t took place, the gamekeeper was thrown down and teeth were in the head, while several of the forester tdriven higher out. e The our t for prisoners trial. were Georgeremitted Laing, l c sy w th e e sheriff u n d er. s c tr k d d , on h i a o s n b li ee f n er p eu re ry vi . ously convicted of daypoaching.- - B cre ß rk ° s uG o li f ig t:l; It I h t a e a r j zt o es just e h rt e eTne. discovered v o e r e e THE h e a A theeD I town-clerks contributory boroughs had neglectedt to deposit, on the with th A e c Al t a 6 y t o h r Ir of ie C ., a e r . dif B r, see a s. li 4 s s t 0 3 f 0 t l h , toefr according t November, os, electors to vote; and as i t i s be validate the right of the and 49. The omiss c i ) o t n h , e it is asserted by some, w ill in hered that the whole of the functionaries in all the boroughs had made the same mistake, doubts are enter tainedwhether the candidates can proceed to an election. Some parties construe the Act as being directory only, and not compulso:y. However, to set the matter at rest, both the contesting parties have forwarded cases for the opinion of eminent Parliamentary counsel; and their construction of the meaning of the Act is looked forward to with much anxiety. The Town Clerk of Aberystwith printed and published a list of voters for that borough, and the error on his part, if any, arises from his not having had the same registered with the • Mayor of Cardigan. Should the omission be deemed fatal, both the candidates and electors will be placed in i an awkward predicament. CALIFORNIA GOLD GREASE.—A Yankee down east has invented this specific for the use of gold hunters. , The operator is to grease himself well, lay down on the top of a hill, and then roll to the bottom. The gold, and " nothing else," will stick to him. Price 94 dollars per box, The Centaur, 5, steam-frigate, Captain Buckle, the new flag-ship for the coast of Africa, having coaled at Devonport, removed into Barnpool, where her compasses are to be adjusted. PLYMOUTH, FEB. i. -- APPOINTMENTS.—James Brown, master of the Agincourt, to the Victoria and Albert royal yacht, vice Macdonald, to be Master-Attendant at Portsmouth. Mr. Janus Harris is appointed acting second master in charge of the Plymouth buoy boat, vice Morris, promoted. The Tortoise lighter, C. Shearman, master, sailed on Saturday for Dartmouth, to render assistance in raising the Mary Ann, sunken schooner. Amongst the various changes which are to take place at this dockyard on the lit of April next, we hear that Captain Burgmann, R.E., the director of the works, is to join his regiment, and is to be succeeded here by Captain Williams, from Pembroke. Captain Burg mann's removal is considered by some practical men as likely to be a loss to the service, as he is well acquainted with the progress of the works in this yard from their commencement, and he has evinced in the discharge of his official duties a sound practical knowledge. Mr. Churchward is likely to be superannuated. His suc cessor is to have 2004 a year for the first year, and if approved at the end of that time, to have a salary of 2504 per annum. One of the extra draftsmen at Key ham is to be discharged, as are also four labourers from the dockyard, now employed under the director of works. LIVERPOOL, TTIURSDA.Y.—The following letter was received this morning by Mr. Court, of the Under writers' Association:— " MEN-OF-WAR IN THE BIGHT. OF WESTERN AFRICA, NOV. 20. " The Amphitrite, Captain Eden, going to Ascension and St. Paul do Loando, all well. Took five prizes. " The steamers Cygnet and Dolphin, cruising in the Bights, captured a slaver with $6O slaves on board; obliged to take 300 herself up to Sierra Leone. " Her Majesty's steamer Firefly, Commander Tudor, having on board Captain Eden, of the Amphitrite, with his clerk, Mr. J. Stevens, being up the Bonny river, con cluding a treaty with King Pepplo for the suppression of the slave trade, was settling disputes between the King and chiefs of N ew C a l a b ar Ri ver an d the B r i tis h ' inquirie s into there. Sail e d f rom th e Bonny on the 23 s of November, thence to Camaroons, to make into certain defalcations that were stated to h a ve oc curred in a British vessel trading there. Nir ‘ e ‘ s T te h rn e visit coas o t the fl f F ri i c r a e , fl o y wi t n o spirit towards B r i t i sh exer tions of Captain Eden, Command e r ce the amongst the nati ve theTudor,to several spiritedr n Y d e r r i ve r s n officers , t has powerfully tended to produ he c k o i n m,, g mo s ne a r n bc d oe.a c r h d i e t f h s a F m i r o e r fl e y m a 1 1 a w b e l e l l 1 or LIFE AT BY ths E CO E L P LTE S R I T7 NEARAD LossßA 9LE Y : above melancholy accident 31 married me n ••_, ann 44 unmarried men and boys have lost their lives 31 ' and 55 children have been left in ' DATRBLEEY LATE widows a state of gr eat dis tress. As soon as possible after the event ; was formed, of which Frederick W. worth, Esq., of Wentworth Castle , will le chairman; Samuel Sharp, Fs ' T. Vernon a co mmi ttee went worth, act as the sq., of Darley Hall, near Barnsley, was appointed the se cre ta ry; an d " The Wakefield and Barnsley Union Banking Company, .in Barnsley," were appoi n t e d the treasurers.Theonject s of the committee • will be to raise a fund for the relief of the surviving sufferers, and the widows, orphans, and families of those who are dead, in addition to, but inde pendently of, such relief as the parochial authorities and the magistrates of the district may direct to be given. The education and apprenticeship of the orphan children will be one object of the attention of the committee. The Darley-Main Company have commenced the sub scription. with a donation of 2001., besides having de frayed all the expenses of the funerals; and John Jeff cock, Esq., the owner of the coal-field, has contributed 1001. We earnestly request that contributions from our readers may be transmitted either to the secretary or to the treasurers at their respective addresses before men tioned. TREATIES WITH FOREIGN POWERS.—Thpre were yesterday issued from the Parli'imentary Patter-office copies of " the additional articles of the treaty concluded at the Hague on May 4, 1818, between England and the Netherlands, for the suppression of the slave-trade, signed at the Hague on the 31st of August last;" and a copy of the convention between her Majesty and the United States of North America, signed at London on the 15th of December last, for the improvement of the postal communication between the two states. M. Ehrenburg, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Berlin, has addressed to the Academy of Medicine at Paris microscopi c o p era ti ons on the atmosphere at t h e time of the chol era . H e declares that he has ma d e catalogue of upwards of, 300; different for ms o f corpus cules,whioh PPM 444 19 Wer 102191Phert• PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. (From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons THURSDAY, FEB. S. The following Railway petitions were presented, and the Bills ordered to be brought in : Eastern Counties Company and Newmarket Company A malgamation. York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Newcastle- npon.Tyne and Carlisle Railway Lease and Amalgamation). Londo❑ and South-Western ( Extension of Time for the Purchase of Lands and Completion of Works on the Basing stoke and Salisbury, and Farnham and Alton Lines). Reading, Guildford, and Reigate (Branch to London and South-Western Railway—No. 2). Edinburgh and Northern (Additional Capital and Amend ment of Acts). Caledonian (Purchase or Lease of Wishaw and Coltness Railway). Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan Railway, and Ar drossan Harbour Acts Amendment. York, Newcastle, and Berwick, and Maryport and Carlisle Lease and Amalgamation. The undernamed Railway Bills were read a first, and ordered to be read a second time and Darlington (Lease of Line to the York, New castle, and Berwick Railway Company, and Amalgamation of the two Undertakings). Edinburgh and Northern (Formation of Slip Quay and other Works at Granton ; Extension of Station at Edin burgh, Regulation of Perth Stations, and Amendment of Acts). The undermentioned Railway petition was adjourned by the Examiner (Mr. Smith) : Stirling and Dunfermline (Deviation of Branch to Alloa Harbour; Diversion of certain Works; Extension of Time for completing Line and taking Land; and Amendment of Acts.) Opposed. Standing orders complied with. PARLIAMENTARY MAJORITY-AYES, 119. Abdy, T. N. Grey, Sir George Palmerston, Vie. Adair, R. Shafto Grey, Ralph W. Parker, John Anson, Colonel Grosvenor, Earl l'eel, Sir Robert Armstrong, R. B. Hallyburton, Lord J. Pinney, William Arundel, Earl of Harris, Richard: Power, N,cholas Bellew, R. M. Haste, Alexander Rawdon, Colonel Berkeley, Captain Hawes, B. Rich, Henry Berkeley, C. L. G. Headlam, T. E. Romilly, Sir John Blackall, S. W. Heathcoat, John Russell, Lord J. Bouverie,:E. P. Henry, Alexander Russell, F. C. Bramston, T. W. Heyworth, Lawrence Sandars, Joseph Brotherton, Joseph Hobhouse, T. B. Scholeneld, William Brown, H. Howard, Lord E. Seymer, 11. K. Brown, W. Howard, C_ NV. G. Seymour, Lord Bunbury, E. If, Humphery, Ald. Sheridan, R. B. Butler, P. S. Kershaw, James Simeon, John Callaghan, D. Labouchere, Henry Smith, R. V. Campbell, W. F. Lacy, H. C. Smith, J. Benjamin Caulfeild, J. M. Lascelles, W. S. Somerville, Sir W. Charteris, Francis Lewis, G. C. Stanstield, W. R. C. Clerk Sir G. Lockhart, A. E. Stuart, Lord D. Cockburn, Alex. Mackinnon, W.'A. Tancred, 11. W. Colebrooke, Sir T. M`G regor, John Tenison, E. K. Cowper W. F. M a h er, N. Thompson, Colonel Crawford, W. S. Meagher, Thomas Thompson, George Dalrymple,, Captain Mahon, O'Gorman Thornely, T. Drummond, Henry Maitland, Thomas Townshend, Captain Duncan, George Mandeville, Viscount Trelawny, J. S. Dundas, Admiral Mangles, R. D. Williams, John Du Pre, C. G. Maule, Fox ,•A Willoughby, Sir H. Ebrington, Lord Melgund, Viscount Wilson, James Ellis, John Milner, W. M. Wood, Sir Charlet! Ferguson, Sir It. Mines, It. Monckton Wortley, J. S. Frewen, C. 11. Monsell, William Wrightson, W. B. Gladstone, W. E. Morris, David Wyld, James Glyn, G. C. Mowatt, Francis Wyvill, M. Goulburn, Henry Norreys, Lord Young,„Sir John Graham, Sir James Nugent, Lord Granger, T. C. O'Brien, Johit TELLERS. Greene, John O'Connor, Feargus Tunicll, H. Grenfell, Charles W. Paget, Lord Clarence Hill, Lord Marcus MINORITY-NOES, 44. Archdall, Captain Drumlanrig, Vis. Hornby, John Arkwright, G. Duckworth, Sir J. Mußings, J. It. Bennet, Philip Duncuft, John Napier,,Joseph Beresford, William Dunne, F. P. Newry, Viscount Bernard, Viscount Floyer, John O'Brien, Sir Lucius Bourke, It. S. French, F. St. George, Chris. Bowles, Admiral Fuller, A. E. Spooner, It. Drisco, M. Grace, 0. D. Taylor, T. E. Buller, Sir J. Y. Grattan, Henry Tyrrell, Sir J. Burke, Sir T. J. Greenall, Gilbert Verner, Sir W. Carew, W. 11. Pole Gwyn, Howel Waddington, 11. S. Christy, Samuel Ilamilton,:J. 11. Walsh, Sir J. B. Cole, H. A. Hamilton, Lord C. Corbally, ➢I. E. Herbert, Henry A. Dawson, T. V. Hill, Lord E. Dick, Quintin hood, Sir A. TELLERS. Grogan, E. Stafford, A. PARLIAMENTARY PAPER. SYSTEM OF INGROSSING BILLS.—The clerk-assistant of the House of Lords has made the following report to their Lordships of the result of his communication with the authorities of the House of Commons on this sub ject, in obedience to their Lordships' resolution of 4th Svtember In obedience to the resolution of the House of Lords passed on the 4th September last, I placed myself in communication with the Speaker of the House of Com mons, in reference to the proposition of dispensing with the present system of ingrossing Bills; and I have the honour to report that, with re gard to public general Bills there appears to be nothing to prevent the carrying that proposition into effect. It is conceived-1. That in lieu of being ingrossed every Bill should be printed fair immediately after it shall have been passed in the House in which it originated, and that such fair printed Bill should be sent to the other House as the Bill so passed. 2. That on its return to the House in which it originated, without amend ments) or, if amended, after the amendments shall have been settled and agreed to), it shall be fair printed by the Queen's printer, who should furnish a print thereof on specially manufactured paper, to the House of Lords, before the royal assent, and also a duplicate of such fair print. 3. That one of such fair prints of each Bill should be duly authenticated by the proper officers of each House as the Bill to which both Houses have agreed. 4. That the royal assent should be indorsed on such fair print so authenticated, which should be depo sited in the Record Tower, in lieu of the present ingross ment. 5. That the copies promulgated in the first in stance by the Queen's printer should be impressions from the same type as the deposited copy. 6. It is suggested that for the present year this arrangement should not apply to private Bills, including in that term local and personal Bills, which are not in fact printed at present by the Houses of Parliament, but only by the pro moters, and which have for the present year, been for the most part already printed in pursuance of the stand ing orders of the House of Commons. 7. That the Queen's printer should print the public general Bills for both Houses, an arrangement productive of economy, convenience, and dispatch, and tending to lessen the chance of errors, and which (it has already been ascer tained) can be carried into effect with the acquiescence of the present printers for each house. 8. That for facilitating the entering of amendments on Bills made in the House in which such Bills originate, there shall be laid on the table of the House, when the Bill is first printed, a copy, p r i nte d on large paper, and only on one side of each sheet, which shall be the House copy, and on which all amendments shall be entered, as far as may be possible. 9. That the Master of the Rolls should, upon being duly authorised in that behalf; receive, in lieu of the copies of public general Acts as now enrolled, the hereirementioned duplicate fair print of each public Bill, to be held for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions for and upoi which the enrolled Acts are now held and received by him. " J. G. S. LEFEVRE, Clerk-Assistant. "Feb. 6, 1849." JENNY LIND AT .MANCIIESTER.—Nothing could be more complete than the success of this lady on Tues day evening at Manchester. The spacious Free-Trade Ball was crowded in every corner, upwards of 3,000 persons having been present. Mdlle. Lind sang the music allotted to the " widow," one of the smallest parts in the oratorio of Elijah. In the choruses, the Lancashire chorus-singers even exceeded themselves; and the Misses Williams, Mr.Lockey, and Mr. Machin, received and de served much approbation. Several encores were de manded and granted; and at the conclusion, " God Save the Queen" was sung by the principals, Jenny Lind taking the lead. The piece is reproduced to-night at Birmingham, and on Tuesday next at Huddersfield. GUN COTTON AND TooTu-AcuE.—Among the many curious and interesting applications of science which constantly greet us, the application of the destruc tive gun-cotton to the alleviation of suffering humanity is not the least interesting. Gun-cotton dissolved in ether has for some time been very successfuly employed as an application to incised wounds. When washed over the surface, the ether, rapidly evaporating, leaves be hind a film, which is impervious to air; and thus the wound, protected from atmospheric influences, heals by the first intention. But now we find this curious com pound employed successfully in the cure of the tooth ache. The cavity of the tooth being cleaned out, a little asbestes, saturated with collodion, as it is called, to which a little morphia is added, is placed in it. All soon be come solid, and thus an excellent stopping and a power ful anodyne are applied at the same time. GOVERNORS OF COLONIES. From a Parlia mentary return it appears that there are 45 Governors, Lieutenant-Governors, &c., in the colonies, of which number ten are in the receipt of naval or military pay beyond their salaries. Three governors receive 7,0001. a year each, the highest amount paid ; and two, 5001., the lowest sum paid. Two are paid 6,0001. each ; five, 5,0001.; two, 4,0001.; four, 3,0001.; and the other smaller sums. Sir W. M. Gomm, the Governor and Commander in-Chief of Port Louis, has a salary of 7,0001., and 1,122/. 18s. 11d. as a colonel in the army. We understand :that the deputation yesterday to the Board of Control on the question of Indian rail ways met with a favourable reception, and that the im pression conveyed to the parties of whom it was com posed was, that the feeling of the Government is in favour of such amount of guarantee being afforded as shall be sufficient to induce the public to subscribe the required capital. It was also fully admitted that the subject is one of such paramount importance as no longer to admit of delay. (From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons., THURSDAY, FEB. 8. POOR-LAWS (IRELAND). Motion made, and Question proposed, " That the Select Committee on the Irish Poor-law do consist of twenty-one Members." Amendment proposed, to leave out the words " twenty-one, in order to insert the words " twenty-two," instead thereof:—Question, " That the words twenty-one' stand part of the Question," put, and agreed to. Main Question put, and agreed to. Lord John Russell, Sir James Graham, Sir John Young, Colonel Dunne, Mr. George Alexander Hamilton, and Sir William Somerville, nominated Members of the said Com mittee. Motion made, and Question put, " That Mr. Scrope be one other Member of the said Committee." The House diVided: TO THE LADIES, This lady had the following letter inserted in the "Times" news, paper on Aug. 7, ISO. Reader, remember, this letter was put list the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. . . " Mrs. Weekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this sipper [unity of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstone, of the llerbary, High gate for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com pletely restored the hairon her head, after using itabont four months, and the whole of her hairis much stronger and more luxuriant than I ever was bef.re the baldness appeared. "Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony te7the virtues of Mr. G.'s Regenator, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase an I is. bottle if tkey were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex ,erience, not only in the restoration and production of hair in abund once, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume iti far beyond any to her taste. She will feel a pleasare in answering any lady of respectability to the above fact .-3, Swan-street, Borough." In cases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, afe w drops on the crown of the head occasionally, every week, will pre vent the hair front coming away with the comb, make it strong, and prevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A hew drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the ❑air brilliancy, causing it to curl. The most deliaate ladies may use this delightful product of the most aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary companion to the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pour tea or twelve drops on the crown of the head; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an hour. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces hair on ehildren's heads in a few appplications. If used on infants' heads, it has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.—See oarephlet of testimonials. AU letters addressed to William Grimstone, Tlerbarv. Illsbzate. 1 i t 6 K 1 E. ,01A, One half the world are desolately single, and the other inpposimg them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a sense of right determine the former, and miscalculatei hopes em -0: tter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself utvier the plea A caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un :•omprosing hurry; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, ind broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness end social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set lement. Honour and justice demand tkat health should form as item In the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Bligkted hopes or aeglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little .IEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pub. in y vols., ls. each (by post, in stamps, ls. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter yon, by their titles, nor be hindered oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining They are not intended certainly for mere idle curiosity, but `or the closet perusal of those more deeply interested, to whom th.ey are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forts on the above sublects, by Lingua:Med authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to tho age. Furthermore, two other ittle publications claim your attention (same price la. eack, ey post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be happy." They are not naerely ,pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob lervance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always m the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be sad of Sherwood, '23, Paterncster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet -street • Mann, 39, Cornhill ; Nalson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally, inimings and evenings), 10. Argyll-plaee Regent-street; and all Bydrsenee., REMOVED TO 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE. DR. LA'MERT ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY.—WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAYLNGS ON STEEL. Just published, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. 6cl„ or post-free, from the author, for forty-two Stamps, SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise on the physiology of Marriage, Infelicitous and Unproductive U mons, and the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Ma turity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble tho natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous Debility and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, close study, er the influence el tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the A.naterny, Physiology, and Diseases of the iteproductive Organs, explaining their stractui es, uses, and ftmctions, and the various Injuries that are produced in them lay solitary habits, excesses, and infection. BY SAMUEL LA'AEERT, M.D. 37, BEDFORD -SQUARE, LONDON. _ . . . _ _ Doctor of Medicine. Matriculated Member of the University of Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, fcc. Marriage requires the fulfilment of several conditions. in order that It may be really the cause of mutual happiness. Could the veil, which covers the origin of domestic wretchedness, be raised, and its true source in every instance disclosed, in how many could it be traced to physical disqualifications and their attendant disap pointments. Excesses are always injurious; the gift, which when used in moderation Is fraught with advantage, becomes, when abused, the prolific source of mischief and of greater or less injury to the constitutional and vital powers. The particular excesses, on the nature and consequence of which this Treatise professes to dilate, are productive of greater severity of misery to the human frame, than any other to which it is subject. This work contains an accurate and complete account of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs, aid 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 frequently, but erroneously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and prevent his seeking for assistance where alone it can be procured. In acting thus, he forgets that accurate discrimination in ascertaining the causes of disease, 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 possession of the requisite legal qualifications that he is entitled to esteem and respect in his profes sional pursuits, the utmost confidence should be extended. Dr. LA'AIERT has obtained the highest medical honours, as his eliplornas certify, and the great extant of his practice for many years is a guarantee for his professional experience, which has reference almost solely to the treatment of these diseases. Published by the Author, and may be had of Kent and Richards, 52, Paternoster-row; flannay, 63, Oxford-street; Stari, cet. II lyrnitrk,t ; l 4 b• ; 'rr '" forty-two :Litp.f;,. from the Author, who may b e consulted on these disorders personall; or by letter, daily ,from Teri till Two, and f rom Five tin Eight, at his re dente, 37, Betitord-square Loudon. RAILWAY SHARE BRISTOL, FED. 8. STOCK ExcnArms.—The market still continues firm, and prices lave an upward tendency. Great Western, Quarter Shares, were tone.nt par—Ditto, ill. Shares, dis.—Caledonian, Preference, }is LIVERPOOL, FEB. 8 , .___ _ STOCK ExcnArtuE.—The share market continues very firm; prices, er, are unaltered, and the business done trifling. The sales aro —Aberdeen, 19%—Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe, and West York shire, Preference, guaranteed 6 per cent (13), 16S/4—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire, 311. Share?, 94 dis.—East Anglian, 31. 10s. Shares, guaranteed 6 per cent., 535. 9d.—Eastern Counties, 1174—East Lancashire, 251. Shares, 5% dis.—Lancashire and York shire, Quarters, 3► dis.—Ditto, Fifths, 2% dis.—Ditte, 101. Pre ference, 6 per cent., 1 1 4 p.—Ditto, Halves (late Liverpool and Bury), 8} tts.—Ditto, Fifths (late West Riding Union), 314 dis.—Ditto ( creston and Wyre), Halves (A), No. 4, 514 p.—Preston and Car lisle, Thirds, 1!4 p.—London and North-Western, Fifths, 7% p.— Ditto, New Quarters, 5%--Ditto, Quarters (C), 31. 18s. 9d. 13. Manchester, Shenield, and Lincolnshire, 201. Shares, 10% dis.— Ditto (Docks), 13 dis.—Midland Stock, New Half Shares, 3% dis.— North Staffordshire, 23( dis.—Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Chester, 3 1 h i dis.—South-Eastern and Dover, No. 1,8% dis.—Ditto, No. 4, Thirds, 734 —Whitchaven:and Furness, 11% dis. —York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Extension, No. 1), 2% p.—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 6 per cent. guaranteed, 1% c. p. MANCHESTER, FEB. 8. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—South-Eastern and Dover, No. 4, 7 13-16—West Riding Union, 3% dis.--Creat Grimsby, 201. Shares, 10% dis.—North Staffordshire, 2% dis.—Leeds, Fifths, 1 15-16 dis.—Ditto, 321. Shares, 5% dis.—Ditto, Preference, 11%, paid up— Sheffield and Lincoln, 12% c. dis.—Huddersfleid and Man chester, 27% —Grimsby Dock, 13 die. BIRMLSZGIIAM, FEL 8. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The only quotations were—North British, Thirds, SI. 19s. W.—North Staffordshire, 2% dir.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (B), 3 dis.—Ditto, Preference, 335. 9d. p.—Shropshiro Union, 2% dis.—South Staffordshire, 535. 9d. dis. YORK, FEE. 7. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The busine transacted to-day was as fol lows:—Great Northern, 91. 12s.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A. 5 —Ditte, Preference, 9% —York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Or, gnial Newcastle and Berwick), 29% —Ditto (Extension), No. 1, 22- I)itto, No. 2 (late New Berwicks), 22—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase: 9/. I Is. 3d. GLASGOW, FEB. 7. STOCK EXCHANGE.—TIia following are to-day's transactions:— Dun !cc and Perth, 23/. 10s.—Ditto, Quarters, 29s.—Edinburgh and Northern, Preference, 17--Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 5 per cent. guaranteed, 102 - Glasgow Harbour Mineral, 15s.—Great North of Scotland, is. 9d.—Menkland, 6 per cent. guaranteed, 41. 17s. Gd. —Nora' British, 161. 15s.—Scottish Central, 25—Stirling and Dun fermline, 5/. 2s. 6d.—Wishaw and Coltness, 441. ss. —York, New castle, and Berwick, Extension, No. 1 (York and Newcastle), 211. 12s. 6d. —Ditto, No, 2 (Newcastle and Berwick), 211. 12s. Gd. - - - LAUNCH OF THE FLOATING RAIL AY.—The launch of this novelty in railway engineering, for ferry ing the trains over the Frith and Forth, took place on Tuesday afternoon at Messrs. B. Napier's ship building yard, near Glasgow. The operation excited consider- able interest, more particularly as the vessel was built " broadside," and not in the usual manner, with her bow or stern to the river, it being conceived that owing to the elevation of the ground above the high water level of the Clyde, the launch of the vessel on the broadside system could be more safely and easily effected. The method, in fact, was adopted from the circumstance of the success attending it in the case of one or two other iron vessels of 100 tons burthen, just built at Glasgow, for the Forth awl Clyde Canal, and which have been launched broadside from a height of twelve feat into the river. The signal being given to pipe all hands, the blocks were removed, and the stopper ropes cut, when the huge fabric, 170 feet long on deck, by 34 feet wide between the paddles, and 10 feet deep, strongly framed and plated to sustain the great weight of a train of loaded trucks, glided with a gently increasing velocity to the end of her ways, fell about 2i feet to the river, gave two or three heavy rolls, and then drifted into the centre of the stream and was towed to the Broomielaw, where she received her machinery. Her engine is 56 in cylir.der and 3 feet 6 inches stroke, working each paddle. A chimney on each side allows a clear space in the centre for three trucks loaded abreast, and the cap tain stands above them between the paddles to steer either end foremost. The vessel is of iron ribbed, the plates on the b o t tom b e i ng half an inch thick. The usual baptismal ceremony of b rea ki ng a b ottle of wine at the bow was dispensed with, and the vessel being a sort of hybrid between a railway and a steamboat is to be known as " the floating railway." , [ADVERTISEMENT.]—More Cures by Holloway's Pills.—Read this.—Airs. Jernima Albert, the widow of a naval officer, residing in Campbell-place, St. G eorge ' s i n the East, had been ill fur a long time with a dist ress i ng cough, accom panied with much expectoration, great weakness of the chest, and continued head-aches ; besides this, her digestion was greatly impaired, appetite completely gone, and always drowsy. She considered herself past cure. Yet notwithstanding her advanced age, she iv restored to the highest state of health and vigour by the use of Holloway's Pills, declaring she feels more like a young girl than one of her year s , b e i ng so hale and strong. Sold by all Druggists, and at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, London. PORT OF GRIMSBY.—We understand that the Great Northern Company are contemplating aline to branch from the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln shire, at the Lock, to a jetty (by the basin) which has been undergoing a thorough renewal, for the purpose of landing goods of all descriptions at the Old Dock, with out having recourse to the tedious and expensive mode of carting. This must eventually prove a great public convenience, both for export and import traffic, particu larly as regards the transit of coals from sloops. The Great Northern Company have also erected a very spa cious and substantial warehouse near Pasture-street. It is expected that very shortly first-rate steamers will Rotterdam, and other ports.— E ply as bwe ter t nC e o n unt Grim ies b Herald. FOREIGN SUGAR CANDY.—Very large arrivals are taking place of sugar candy from the Dutch ports, the and in con sequence of the re duzon manufacture o f th o e f d l h i t o y l Rolland, n the article, a very considerable qtrintity of it is cleared for home use. The liteamtr arrivcd from Ni a Diep, has brought thy , large quantity of 918 cases of the article, in addition to 222 barrels of crushed refined sugar, as a portion of her cargo, the produce of Holland. %v / ' I c- ~,._• - - ------.2 k- .. . . . . - •: 1 - 2 , 1 , lIIN 1 . . I- ; . -, I \ 41P' - ' L,- • ) - + // 2 t' .4 ._• =1 , 1 ._,.. 5- ' lIIMINIMIN.,IIIIMM .-LI ' F. , ----, [PRICE SD. - . ~--_- NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The Amphion screw-frigate was taken into the basic at Sheerness on Tuesday, and was unmasted on Wed.. nesday, and docked, to be brought forward for re-cons mission. The Spiteful steam-sloop, in charge of the master of the flag-ship Ocean, left Sheerness on Wednesday for Plymouth. She called at Portsmouth yesterday, and dia. charged the seamen gunners belonging to the gunnery. ship Excellent, and also such seamen and marines as be longed to that port from the ships lately paid off at Sheer.. ness and Chatham. The Ajax steam guard-ship at Portsmouth will be ordered to Devonport, to be the depot ship of the steam ordinary at that port. CHATHAM, FEE. B.—LAIINCH OP THE ELFIN iSTEAMER. —The Elfin steam-vessel, launched from her Majesty's dockyard this day, is from the design of 0. W. Lang, Esq., th e ass i stant maste r-shipwright at Wool wich. She has been built on the diagonal principle— three thicknesses of mahogany, two of iths diagonally, and one of 3i inch fore and aft, worked up very fair end smooth, much more so than in iron boats. Her figure head is surmounted by a nymph standing on a water lily, having water-lilies and scroll work for trail boards; the after end is also ornamented with a re presentation of a child in a shell, and scroll work round the quarters. She has a far more spacious deck than her appearance would indicate, gradually diminishing to the hold, so as to enable her to glide over the sea with the least effect from the undulation of the waves, thereby moving with as little loss of speed as possible. Her windlass and steering apparatus aro far superior to any. thing ever before made in this yard, being of mahogany mounted with brass, brass tiller and blocks, the chain being galvanized to prevent any attraction of the com pass. A Downton's patent pump has been fitted in mid ship, fur the various purposes of clearing the fore, main, and after holds, washing decks, wetting sails, or extin guishing fire, and also to pump fresh water from the tanks—which, considering its manifold appliances, occu. pies but a small space, whilst its deck fitments form a very neat appendage. Her general equipment is of the same character; there are comfortable deck•quarters for the commander and officers; the fore cabin is fitted with equal regard to comfort and convenience; the engine-room, 22 feet long, occupies the most roomy part of the vessel, but ample accommo• dation is still left for the saloon, ladies' cabin, &c., the former fitted w i t h bi r d' s-eye maple pannel s and mahogany stiles and rails, French polished, and furnished with sofas; the latter having couches, which may be con verted into beds; the whole bein g we ll li g h ted and ven tilated. Sh e i s already coppered, and will proceed at once to the Thames to take in her engines (about 22 tons weight) from Sir J. Rennie's, Blacktriars Bridge, under the superintendence of Mr. Humphries. The Elfin is destined to run from Gosport with the mail to Osborne House, during the time of her Majesty's sojourn in the Isle of Wight. The following are the dimension s of this unique little steamer:— It. in. Length between the perpendicular ... 103 6 Breadth extreme, and for tonnage ... 14 0 Breadth moulded ... ... ••• 13 8 Length of the keel for tonnage ... 93 11 Depth in hold ... ... ... ... 7 3 Burthen in tons. O.M. ' 97 85.94. New 65 10. Engine-room 22-639. Register tonnage 42-261. The First Lord of the Admiralty, the Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart., having been re-elected M.P. for the borough of Portsmouth, without the slightest opposition, on Tuesday last, returned to the Admiralty, and resumed his duties at the board. STEERING A SHIP WHEN ON FlRE.—Captain Henry Mangles Denham, R,N., F.R.S., whose abilities as a marine surveyor, and as a first-rate practical navigator, are well known to the mercantile as well as the royal service, perceiving the importance of ships being pro vided with a means of steering when the usual helm fitments become disabled through being on fire abaft— the rudder tree or head being shattered by shot or a wringing strain—the in-board tiller breaking short off —or the wheel gear breaking down suddenly in a gale or in a tide-way —has contrived a plan for bringing into instant action an effective temporary helm, whereby a vessel is rendered independent of those casualties. As a practical appliance (without risking a man over the stern) when the usual inboard steering apparatus meets with accident, this fitment recopamends itself; and, if adopted as an established part of every ship's equipment, will avert the delay of preparing a substitute from chance materials on board, in the hour of need, which is not the hour for contriving, but rather for ap plying at once what has been prepared as a stand-by Happily, the calamity of a ship on fire rarely occurs, but when it does, its appalling threatenings to those on board are most dismaying if the helmsmen are, at the outburst of flames and smoke, driven from their station! The ship then becomes ungovernable, though perhaps possessing propelling power by canvas or steam that would, if she could be steered, enable her to close with succouring vessels, or the nearest land, The other exi gencies, however, for which the jury tiller is adapted are of such frequent occurrence, and so sadly hamper a ship, if not actually risking her safety, whether in broad or narrow waters, as to crave a forthwith remedy—and here it is at a cost not exceeding 20/. for the largest ship! The Herald, 26, Captain Kellet, C. 8., in the Pacific, having failed to communicate with the Plover, Com mander Moore, we understand that it is the intention of the Admiralty to order the Herald to Behring'a Straits, in May next, with dispatches and provisions, for the Plover. The orders for the Herald will go out with the next mail to Chagres, on the 15th inst., and we doubt not that any friends or relatives of the officers and men belonging to the Plover, who are desirous of communi cating with that vessel could forward any letters that might be sent to the Admiralty before the 16th. It is now stated in some papers, under date of Wool wich, that the Conflict, screw-frigate, will be detained at Sheerness, to have her steam-chest made perfect, instead of proceeding to Devonport with the men paid off from the President. The fact is, shes was never ready to go to Devo n p or t, b ut , as we stated, she was, and is, in the hands of the contractors, having her machinery adjusted. The Niger, screw-sloop, at Woolwich, it is said, is having some alterations made in h er va l ves : we stated so on Tuesday. The work is pretty nearly finished by this time. ought ought otibt albs,