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------=~ a V If --~ Y•) noon `~ t V. R. INLAND REVENUE OFFICE, LONDON. CAUTION. P!t.AUD on the STAMP REVENUE in the TRINFERS of SHARES in RAILWAYS and other PUBLIC COMPANIE3. It being understood that, on the Sale of Shares in Railway, and other Joint Stock Companies, a practice exists of omitting to state In the Instrument of Transfer the true sum paid or agreed to be paid for such Shares, whereby the Stamp Duty payable on such Transfer is evaded; the Commissioners of Inland Revenue deem it right to give the following Public Notice, viz.:— That on the Sale of Property of any kind, it is required by Law that the full Purchase or Consideration Money which shall be directly or indirectly paid, or secured or agreed to be paid for the sane, shall be truly expressed and set forth in words, at length, in the Deed or Instrument whereby the Property shall be trait.- terred ; and that in default thereof, both the Purchaser and Seller incur a penalty of Fifty Pounds and five times the amount of the Duty evaded by the omission; and that the person employed in Preparing the Transfer incurs a penalti , of Five Hundred Pounds ; and if he be an Attorney, Solicitor, or Writer to the Signet, he is, on Conviction, thenceforth disabled from practising. That if either of the Parties to the Transfer gives information to the Commissioners, whereby the Penalty incurred by the other, or the Quintuple Duty, or any part thereof may be recovered, he is not only to be indemnified and discharged from his liability, but may be rewarded, out of the money bo recovered, to such an extent not ex ceeding one-half thereof as the Commissioners shall think proper. That the Purchaser may recover back from the Seller, in an action at law, so much of the Purchase Money as shall not be set forth in the Transfer, or the whole thereof, if no part be set forth. The Commissioners also give notice, that they will liberally reward Persons who may give them information by means of which any of Such Penalties shall be recovered. By Order of the Board, J. C. FREELTNG, Secretary, March, 1849, EAST INDIA HOUSE, Mutsu 14, 1849. T HE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST INDIA. COMPANY . do hereby give notice, That a Proprietor of East India Stock has postponed until the @sanerly General Court of the said Company, appointed to be held at their House, in Leadenhall-street, en WEDNESDAY, the 21st in stant, the following motion, viz. : " That the petitions presented to the Court upon the subject of auggernauth and other Temples in India be taken into consideration by the Court of Proprietors." That:the same Proprietor has given notice of his intention to sub /nit the following motion, viz. : " That before the meeting of :any future Court of Proprietors, a Printed notice announcing it, together with any business known to be then coming on, be sent to every male Proprietor being qualified to Vote at such meeting." That another Proprietor has given notice, that he will submit the following motion, viz. : " That copies of all correspondence which has passed between the Court of Directors and the Board of Control regarding the booty cap tured at Hydrabad be laid before the Court of Proprietors." JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary. BANK OF_ENGLAND,_MARCH . IS, 1849: riIHE GOVERNOR and COMPANY of the BANK of ENGLAND give notice -Pi, That the GENERAL COURT held - at the Bank This Day Is adjourned till Tomsnav next, the 20th instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of taking the determination by note, in print, or writing, of the question on the following resolution proposed at the Court for a Dividend, viz. : " That a Dividend be made of 5/. 10s. per cent. interest and profits for the hall-year ending the sth April next, without any deduction on account of the incomes.tax." The Voting will commence at Eleven o'clock and terminate at Four, JOHN KNIGHT, Secretary. GUILDHALL, MARCH 17, 1849. THE COMMITTEE for LETTING the CITY'S LANDS will MEET at GUILDHALL on WEDNESDAY, next, the 21st inst., at One o'clock precisely, to receive TENDERS for LETTING on LEASES, for twenty-one years from Lady-day next, a House, No. 14, on the north side of Broad-street-buildings ; a Souse, No. 28, on the south side of Broad-street-buildings ; a House, 38, on the south side of Upper Thames-street ; and Four Houses, .Igos. 4, 5, 6, and 7, Butcher-row, Ratcliffe, and two small tenements behinil the same. Also, to receive TENDERS for LETTING en LEASES, for lg% years (less three days), from Lady-day next, a House, No. 22 , on the east side of Finsbury-street, and Stables at the rear; Ten Houses Nos. 6 and 7, on the north side, and Nos. 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 , 70, and 71, on the south side of Banner - street , Finsbury. And Four Houses, Nos. 6,8, 9, and 10, Artillery-place, on the west side of the City-road. Further particulars and plans may be seen, and forms of tender Obtained, at the Office of Works, Guildhall. TIIOSIAS SAUNDERS, Comptroller. BURIAL OF THE DEAD IN THE MIDST OF THE LIVING. NATIONAL SOCIETY for the ABOLITION of BURIAL in TOWNS. A Public Meeting will be held at the Whittington Club (late Crown and Anchor, Strand), on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 4 , 11 of April, to petition Parliament for the inunediate Closing of Burial Places in Cities and Towns. B. B. CABBELL, Esq., M.P., PALS., supported by several other Members of Parliament, will take the Chair at Eight o'clock precisely. Deputations from several Metropo litan Parishes aro expected to attend. , Parties desirous of furthering the views of the Society , or who may have facts to communicate, are requested to address the Honorary Secretary, Mr. C. J. Thicke, 17, New Bridge-stuet, Blackfriars, Lon dun, as early as possible. W.iLL FREEHOLD INTESTNIENT, YORK-STREET, WEST- MINSTER. %TR. BEADEL will SELL by AUCTION, at _lll- the Mart, on TuEsnair, the 20tk March, at Twelve, A FREEHOLD HOUSE arid SHOP, No. 102, York-street, Westminster, the first house from the Broadway at the end of Totbill street, and in the line of street front the west end of the Abbey, let on Lease for nearly twenty years to Mrs. Dyer, Eating house keeper, at a clear annual rent of 381. May be viewed by permission of the Tenant, and Particulars kad of Messrs. Wordsworth and Dunn, Solicitors, 32, Threadneedle street ; on the Premises ; at the Auction Mart ; and of Mr. Beadel, 25 , Gresham-street, City. HOUSE PROPERTY, RATCLIFF-CROSS, WITHOUT TIIE LEAST RESERVE. MR. BEADEL is directed to SELL by AUC TION, at the Mart, on TUESDAY, the 20th of March next, at Twelve, for the best price that can be obtained, These substantial PREMISES, numbered 74, 79, and 80, Broad- Street, Rateliff-cross, each containing numerous Sitting-rooms and lied-chambers, and two of them having spacious Shops. This pro perty is Copyhold, of the manor of Stepney, subject to a fine certain, and to a very trifling quit rent, and is, therefore, nearly equal to rreekoid. May be viewed till the Sale, and Particulars had of Messrs. Wordsworth and Duan, solicitors, 32, Threadneedle-street ; of Mr. bunch, surveyor, 15, Stepney-causeway ; on the respective Pre ; at the Auction Mart ; and of Mr. Beadel, 25, Gresham-street, City ORIENTAL HOTEL, VERE-STREET, CAVENDISH-SQUARE, _ _ ROBERT BISHOP, in making his grateful acknowledgments for the liberal support with which he has been honoured since he re oPened this Old Established Hotel in June last, begs respectfally to Inform the Nobility, Clergy, and Gentry, that the GRAND ROOM Of the Establishment has been fitted up, and will be OPENED for BUSINESS on SATURDAY, 24th MARCH, as a Dining-Room, in a Style adapted to the requirements of this fashionable locality, and also to relieve the Coffee-Rooms from the increased pressure of busi ness. The superior advantages, in economy and otherwise, cape • rieneed by gentlemen patronising this Establishment, are manifest in the :access attending the efforts of the proprietor in catering satis factorily in all its various departments ; which comprise, in addition to the usual Hotel accommodation, the private dining-rooms, and the blest superb and best ventilated Smoking Coffee-Room in London. The Wines and Spirits are of the highest character. The Cuisine is under the direction of perfect artistes, including a celebrated Indian Cook, and has elicited the unqualified approbation of all who have so liberally patronised this recherche Establishment. ART -UNION of LONDON. Incorporated by Royal Charter. The Subscription List will CLOSE on the 31st instant. Each Prizebolder, at the Annual Distribution, will be entitled t Select FOR HIMSELF a Work of Art, as heretofore. Every Subscriher will receive for each Guinea an impression of a Line Engraving, by P. Lightfoot, after W. E. Frost, A.K.A. SABRINA," a proof of which may now be seen at the office, and In addition to this, an Engraving, after a design in bas relief„ of "Christ entering Jerusalem," for which the Premium of 100/, has been awarded to Mr. J. Hancock. GEORGE GODWIN, Honorary LEWIS POCOCK, Secretaries. 444, West Strand, March, 1849. HE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. Lectures explaining the Art of Magic by Mr. Shaw, with il lustrations, changed every week, daily at a Quarter to Four, ~a n cl every Evening at Nine.—Lecture on Chemistry daily at a Nuarter to Three o'clock.—Dr. Bachhoffnor's Illustrations on As rrenom__, y Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays , at One o'clock. — Lectures on the Ventilating of Mines, &c., by means of the Steam J et.--A View in the Gold District of California is added to the New Dissolving V iews.—New Chromatrope.—Machinery and Models eXPlained, &c., &c.—The Music is directed by Or. Wallis. Open daily from Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including z'aturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten. Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is. ➢fEDICAL ADVICE, „ATESSRS. LUCAS and CO., Surgeons, 60, Newman-street, Oxford-street, continue to be DAILY CON: , ILTED on all diseases of the generative system, comprising syphil -4,, gonorrhoea, secondary symptoms, and those deplorable disorders resulting from early indulgence and excess. Their successful treat- Mem being based upon upwards of thirty years' practical experience, i s a guarantee far their promptitude and skill to those who aro suf ering from any of these complaints, and in most cases one persona l interview only is required to ensure a sound and permanent cure. A i neW edition of the ” Control of the Passions," with coloured engrav 4qS, price 2s. Gd., may be had at the Author's residence , 60, ...,,evrman-street Oxford-street, London. Attendance daily from sine in the Morning till Eight at Night. On Sundays from Ten till IV/4. TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND. "No. 208, Piccadilly, London, October 19, 1847. Sir,—lt is now three and a half years since I was sorely afflicted with Rheumatic Gout, the suffering from which induced me to try all the proposed remedies that extensive medical experience could devise, without obtaining any satisfactory relief from pain. During sue of the paroxysms a friend advised me to try BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, observing that he had in some severe eases taken them himself, and they proved very successful. I in- Ctantly adopted his advice, and to my joy the excruciating torment soon began to abate, and a few boxes restored me to health, since which I have had no return of the complaint. " I trust you willgive publicity to thiscse, that suffering humanity may ICLIOVILM W to obtain a remedy for distressing disease. " I am, Sir, your Obedient humble servant, " MICHAEL NASMYTH." The above testimonial is a further proof of the efficacy of Gout and Rheumatic ['ills, which afford speedy relief to those afflicted with gout, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, tic doloreux, pains in the head and face, and all analogous complaints. The never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have Secured to theta a celebrity unequalled by any medicine of past or present times. They not only give relief in a fe w h ours , b u t re store to perfect healt h in an inconceivably short space of ti me . Th e y are equally speedy and certain in lumbago, sciatica, pains in the head er face, and indeed in every rheumatic or gouty affection : in fact, Such has been the rapidity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this Medicine, that it has astonished all who have taken it ; and there is Scarcely a city, town, or village in the kingdom but contains many grateful evidences of its benign influence. sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London, and, by his appoint ment, by a n respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London," nu- Dressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles.. from £0 9 6 Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ... 1 5 0 • •• • •••• •• The Premier. ••• •• • • - • • • • • • • ..... •• •• 0 15 0 I • • Autumn Shooting andCoa ts W • in — ter •• T • ;ell;ers ... • • • • • ***** ••• • • • • 6 3 6 Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings oit Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE IIiCAPA- D o eskin ditto ....•• • • • . •• •• ••""'•'• • • • • • • • • 04 6 ••••••„ •• •. ••• • .. 0 12 6 CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. Autumn and Winter Vests ....... .. New Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just publishe d, p rice 2s. 6d., or Dress Coats .. ••.•• • • . • .... .... • • ••'•• • • • ****** I 2 0 by pest, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6 d. in postage stam p s, Frock do. • • ... .......... .... •••.•••••.• • • . • • • • • a 4 . T HE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on Boys' Hussar and Tunic 5uit5........ •• ••• • • . •••.• 0 16 6 Autumn and Winter Coats , MAD E in T a o ll m th l e As n u e l west style from £1 6 0 the infirmities and decay of the generative system , f rom ex tessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, Milled cloth Coat With remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis qUalifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and .................................0 9 6 L. PERRY a nd CO., Consulting Surgeons, 111, Berners-street, Ox- rweed Wrappers ••.•• • • • • •• •••• • • • ............. •. • • 0 18 0 ford -street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles...... •16 6 21, Paternoster-rew ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street •; Doeskin Trousers ••••• • . . . ..... .................... 12 0 Starie, 23, Titchborne-street, H aymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden- • 1 6 II eall-street. • ......................................1 12 0 PAB,T I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive Best quality . ..... .. • • ... . °Mans, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PAST 11. treats of the consequences r esultin g from excessiveindid - Best quality ••••• • • • • • ....... .......... a 1 a 5 0 Bence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing • mental Cassimere Vest •• . . luid bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative neapacity. Satin, Plain er Fancy • Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. Hussar and Tunic Suits .. ••.•••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 8 0 PT 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection , either in Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. _ Lee primary or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for A Suit of Clothes complete for 11. 16s. their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured A new work, entitled " The Treasur y of Taste," containing a de lagraviegs. tailed list of prices for each department, with full directions for self- Pkgr Iv. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease measurement, may be had on application, or forwarded post-free. by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is ob- i Caution.—E. Moises and Son regret having to guard the public 'elated. This important part of the Work should not escape the f against imposition ; but have learned that the untradesman-like Reader's notice. falsehood of being connected with them, or " It is the same concern," , PAAT V. is devoted to the consideration of marria g e, and its has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. Unties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and Taey have no connexion with any other house in or out of London, the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. except their Braneh Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Tin coantat. BALM OF SYRIACIIX is exclusively employed in treat - Thornton's-buildin g s, Bra d f ord, Yorkshire ; and tacse who desire tag nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11 s. and 335. per genuine and cheai. clothing, &0., should call at, or send to either of bottl e . Th e Concentrated Detersive Essence, ass anti-syphilitie their Branches, or to the Mineries and Aidgate, City, London. remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp- E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, flatters, ~, eruptions, and the abuse Of mercury, I Is. and 335• per bottle. Hosiers, ~. urriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for , erry's purifying specific Pills, 25. 9d. 4s. 6d., and I is. par box, a Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Vineries, and 83, certain remedy for gonorrhcea, sleet, stActaire, and chronic infiamma- 34, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London ; and their Branch Establish "oll Of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 1/. A minute meets, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad tetall of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. ford, Yorkshire. ". Packets, with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by Take , etiee• — This Establishment is closed from sunset Friday. irleh -the fee,'l., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten - ti l t sunset Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve o ' clock. ...o.nse daily at 19, Bertlers- street, Oxford-street, London, from Ele- I Severa l fir st r ate C ut t e rs wanted for London and Country ; apply Ti m bill Two, and Ms to Eight ; on Sundays from Eleven to One. t on Tuesday Mornings, at Ten o'clock. ill ; ~ ,_: . , - ;..:5 i • TY 0 , ; , .i N 1 , t ii M, 0‘ 1"N, .P . 's I ) ; iii.- N. i fki icly 0Y '1 LONDON MONDAY - No. 17,622.] INLAND REVENUE. OLD BROAD-STREET, MARCO 9, 1849. WHEREAS, pursuant to the directions of the Satutes 1 and 2 W. IV., c. 22, and 7 V., c. 86 respectively, and on the days stated, the following ARTICLES, LEFT In HACK NEY and METROPOLITAN STAGE CARRIAGES, were depo posited in the Public Carriage Department of this Office, notice is hereby given, that unless such Articles be claimed, and the owner ship of them proved, between the hours of Ten and Three, and within one year from the time of their deposit, they will be disposed of as directed by the above statutes By order of the Board, JA No. Description. Date. ' 1848. Nov. 13 . GREENSTREET, Assessor. No. Description. Daze. 1849. 1,984 Umbrila - Jan. 6 1,985 Handkerchiefs 1,988 Coat - 1 1 1,991 Rug - 311,992 Rug - 111.996 Umbrella 12,000 Umbrella - 1 1 2002 Mackintosh Apron - 1 2,003 Pocket Book - - 12 004 Parcel - - - 12,005 Shawl - 52,000 Coat - - 2,008 Neck Scarf - 1 010 Tin Case - 2,011 Gloves - - - ; 2,014 Umbrella - - i 2,015 Parcel - - 2,017 Umbrella - - 12,018 Umbrella - - 12,020 Umbrella - - 1 2,021 Unit rella - - 12,022 Umbrella - 2,024 Parcel - - 2,030 Waterproof Coat - 2,031 Coat, Ike. - 2,033 Coat - - - 2 035 Chess Men - - 2.040 Coat - - 2,042 Two Rings - - 2,044 Child's Muff - 2,046 Purse - - 2 052 Shawl - - 2,053 Umbrella - - 2,054 Coat - - - 2,055 Book - - - 2,056 Pencilcase - - 2,058 Cane - - - 2,061 Waterproof Coat - 2,062 Umbrella - - 2,070 Umbrella - 2,078 Umbrella - - 2,081 Umbrella - - 2,082 Muff - - 2,033 Worsted Bag - - 2,084 Studs - - - 2,087 Umbrella - - 2,089 Cloak - - 2,092 Umbrella and Stick 2,093 Shawl Pin - 2,095 Leather Bag - - 2,096 Umbrella - - 2,099 Paper Parcel - 2,100 Umbrella - 2,101 Boa - - - 2.102 Bank Note - - '2,107 Cloak, Umbrellas, 31 and Parasols - 3 1,748 Hat-case 1,750 Brooch 1,751 Shawl - 1,752 Umbrella 1,754 Victorine 1.757 Parasol - 1,759 Stud - 1,762 Shawl - 1,763 Parcel-books - 1,764 Hat and Scarf 1,765 Gun •case - 1,767 Umbrella - 1,768 Rug - - 1,770 Umbrella - 1,771 Muff - - 1,773 Shawl - - 1,775 Boa - - 1,781 Shawl - - 1,782 Umbrella - 1,784 Umbrella - 1,785 Umbrella - 1,786 Rug - - 1,794 Swimming-belt 1,795 Mantle - 1,798 Money - - 1,803 Umbrella - 1,806 Railway Companion 1,807 Umbrella •. • 1,810 Carpet Bag - • 1,813 Parcel - - • 1,815 Keys - - - 1,816 Scarf - - • 1,817 Coat - - • 1,821 Rug - - - 1,824 Spectacles - 1,826 Shawl - - • 1,831 Umbrella - • 1,832 Sailor's Bag - • 1,833 Umbrella - • 1,834 Umbrella 1,837 Umbrella - • 1,840 Umbrella - 1,846 Shawl - - • 1,847 Umbrella - • 1,849 Cap - • 1,851 Umbrella - • 1,853 Handkerchief - • 1,854 Broo:h - - - 1.856 Parcel-books 1,857 Music-book - - 1,858 Map in case - - 1,859 Cloak - - •• 1,860 Fan - - ,862 Coat - - ,863 Umbrella - - ,867 Mantle - - - ,868 Boa - - - ,869 Coat - - - ,871 Cape - - - ,873 Machinery - - ,874 Umbrella - - •875 Umbrella - - ,876 Umbrella - - ,877 Coat - - - ,883 Umbrella - ,885 Boa - - ,886 Cap - - - ,890 Victories - - ,892 Cape - - - ,894 Cloak - - - ,896 Mackintosh Cape - ,898 Masonic Ornaments ,902 Umbrella - ,903 Waterproof Rug ,904 Parcel-books ,906 Leather Bag - ,907 Umbrella - ,9 10 Umbrella - ,911 Umbrella - ,914 Umbrella - ,919 Parasol ,921 Victorine - ,926 Umbrella - ,927 Umbrella - ,928 Victorine - ,929 Scarf - - ,931 Coat - - ,933 Umbrella - ,934 Paper Parcel - ,939 Rug - ,940 Umbrella ,9m3 Rug - ,9 48 Leggings a II .. Dec. 21 4 2,108 Two Umbrellas 4 2,104 Coat - - 4 2,110 Paper Parcel 4 2,113 Cap - - 5 2,11 G Shawl - - 5 2,119 Cloak - - 5 2,120 Cane - - 3 2,123 Paper Parcel 4 2,125 Leather Bag d 2,126 Umbrella and Parasol 3 ) 2,127 Umbrella - - 3 3 2,129 Rug - - - ) 2,130 Scarf - - - 5 12,131 shawl - - - 5 12,133 Cane - - - I 2,134 Purse - - - I 2,137 Eye Glass - - 7 1 2,133 Umbrella - - 7 2 2,139 Umbrella - - 7 2 2,141 Bundle - - 8 2 1,144 Writing Desk - 8 3 2,145 Muff - - 8 3 2,146 Umbrella - - 9 2,148 Coat - - - 10 12,149 Umbrella and Stick 10 2,150 Rug - - - 12 ' 2,152 Scarf - - - 12 2,154 Umbrella - - 13 2,155 Coat - - 13 2,156 Coat - - - 14 2,157 Muff - - - 15 2,166 Scarf - - - 19 2,167 Hat - - 19 2,175 Umbrella - - 22 2,177 Carpet Bag - - 23 2,183 Book - - 24 2,187 Mackintosh Cape - 27 2,188 Umbrella - - 23 2,191 Coat - - March 1 2,192 Parasol - - - 1 2,193 Coat - - 1 2,194 Leather Bag - - 2 2,195 Case - - 2 2,196 Rug - - - 2 2,197 Umbrella - - 2 2,199 Umbrella - - 3 2,200 Umbrella - - 3 2,201 Coat - - - 3 2,202 Cloak - - 5 2 203 Coat - - - 2 : 204 Cloak, Lady's- - Umbrella - 6 2,204 Trowsers - - 7 2,209 Mackintosh Cape - 7 2,211 Purse - - 7 2,212 Cloak - - - 7 1 2,213 Book - - - 7 Feb. 1 ,949 Paper Parcel - 1849. -Jan. 1 1,950 Coat - - 1,953 Umbrella - 1,954 Cloak - - - 1,955 Umbrella - - 1,959 Papers - - 1,960 Umbrella - - 1,965 Paper Parcel - 1,966 Waterproof Coat - 1,967 Basket - - 1,969 Lady's Bag - - 1,970 Bracelet - - 1,971 Scarf - - 1,972 Shawl - - 1,973 Clogs - - 1,974 Coat - - - 1,976 Umbrella - - 1,977 Coat - - 1,978 Fur Tippet - 1,979 Brooch - - 1,980 Rug - - LIBRARY EDITION of ALISO On the 24th of this month will 1 Edit] S'S EUROPE, with PORTRAITS be published, Vol. I. of the New lon of THE HISTORY OF EUROPE. By ARCIIIBALD ALISON, LL.D., F.R.S.E. This edition, reprinted from the Seventh, 13 in demy Svo., printed on a new and elegant pica type, and superfine paper, to range in Libraries with the Standard Editions of our English Historians. It will be embellished with numerous Portraits, engraved in the first style of art, from originals selected with the strictest regard to authenticity and correct resemblance. One Hundred copies have been printed in royal octavo, forming, with proof impressions of the Portraits, a very splendid book. For these, early orders should be given. The First Volume, contains Portraits of Louis XVI. and Marie Antoinette. The Second 'Volume, with Portraits of Mirabeau, Danton, and 3farat, will be published on the Ist of May. THE ATLAS of MAPS and PLANS, Illustrating the History, will be issued in Parts with the Volumes, Chronologically arranged. Price 3s. 6d. each. Lately published. 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This immense Painting is the Largest in the World, and exl.bits more than 3,000 miles of Ameri can scenery.—The Day exhibition will commence every Afternoon, at Half-past Two, and the Evening at Half-past geven o'clock; doors open half sn hoer before commencing. Admission, lower seats, 2s. ; gallery, Is. THE WAR in the PUNJAUB. A WORD TO LORD GOUGH'. My Lord, you:will pardon a pun on the l'unjaula, When I say 'Us a bad job as well as a done job. Napier, it appears, is to start as your peer, Commanded to take the commandership here. Gough must go of, so the rulers declare, And another must settle the Sutlej affair. This decision, my Lord, may be painful to you, But I view it as proper—l certainly do. Only think of the victims who fell by the Jhelum, I fain would restore them, and raise them, and heal'em, And view the brave captains who now are no mere, Who fought their last fight on the Jhelum's red shore. 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The Committee of Selection have nominated the following Select Committee on a Group of opposed private Bills : A Committee consisting of—Mr. Divett (Chairman), Mr. Alderman Copeland, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Cubitt, and Earl Grosvenor— to whom they have referred the Bills comprised in the Group No. 5, viz. : Kirkcaldy Harbour, Docks, Ferry, and Petty Customs. Sunderland Dock Act and River Wear Commissioners' Act (Amendment, &c.) Wareham Docks (Construction of Docks near Wareham, and Entrance thereto from Wareham Channel). The Select Committee will meet on Monday, March 26, at one o'clock. LOCAL TAXATION. PAIRS. AGAINST. Price, Sir R. Horsman. E. Villiers, Viscount Collins, W. Pendarves, E. Locke, J. Butler, P. _ _ Rawdon, Colonel Martin, J. Crawford, S. Morgan, G. Rutherfurd, A. Talfourd, Sergeant Norreys, Sir 1). Busfeild, W. DINNER TO SIR CHARLES NAPIER. On Saturday the chairman and Court of Directoi s of the hoc. East India Company gave a grand complimen• tary dinner to General Sir Charles J. Nupier, on the eve of his departure to assume the functions of Commander in- Chief of the Armies in India. The entertainment took place at the London Tavern, and never did Messrs. Bathe and Breach display the resiurces of their un rivalled establishment with more taste and splendour. The servica of plate was most magnificent, and all the accessories of the feast were of the most sumptuous character. Sir J. Lushington, the chairman of the Hon. East India Company, presided. On his right sat Sir Charles Napier, G.C.B. ; the Duke of Wellington, K.G. ; the Marquis of Breadalbane, K.T. ; the Marquis of Clanri carde, K.P. ; Viscount Hardinge, G.C.8.; Lord Camp bell, the Right lion. Sir J. Hubhouse, Mr. Wigram, the Right Honourable Sir G. Grey, Bart.; the Right Honourable Sir F. Baring, Bart. ; the Right Hon. the Chancellor of the Exchequer ; the Right Hon. Sir G. Arthur, Burt. ; Sir T. M'Mahon ' Bart.; Sir H. 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C. 8., General Macdonald, Mr. Matheson, M.P.,Mr. Wilb er f orce Bird, Mr. Prinsep, Colonel Stack, 8., Colonel Leslie, C. 8., Colonel Napier, Major Mactnurdo, Captain Bun bury, &c. The ladies of the directors occupied the gallery. The cloth having been ramoved, the CHAIRMAN gave in succession the healths of " Her Most Gracious Ma jesty, and God bless her!" " The Queen Dowager, whose many virtues and charitable disposition endeared her to every British heart;" " His Royal Highness Prince Albert, Albert Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," which were severally drunk with all the honours. The CHAIRMAN then rose, and said—My Lords and Gentlemen, we are assembled this evening expressly to receive and do honour to the gallant officer on my right upon the occasion of his appointment as Commander in-Chief of the army in India.—(Loud cheers.) Called upon by the Queen to take the command of her Ma jesty's troops, the Court of Directors have conferred upon Sir Charles Napier the command of the forces of the East India Company. We must all feel the greatest con fidence in the qualifications of that gallant officer for military command.—(Cheers.) The victory of Meeanee reiterated with most impressive force a lesson often be fore inculcated in Indian warfare. It taught that an able and devoted commander may infuse his own spirit into the native soldier, and that success is the result of disci pline in the soldier, and skill and science in the general. —(Cheers.) In placing the sword in the hands of Sir Charles Napier we feel that his former distinguished services are the best possible security and pledge of what we may expect from him.—(Cheers.) The gloom which recent accounts from India have cast over the public mind will, we trust, prove transient. We hope it will have passed away before the gallant officer can assume confided erations, to his command ; b u t if w h en h e arrives in India there should un h a ppily b e a nece s s ity f o r continued military operations, we re quite n hands, and e be replaced in th e sca bb ar d b u t w ith honour and glory. sere that their the a conduct wor could o willuldn not e v be e r —(Loud cheers.) I know you will all join mo in the sincere desire that the health of the gallant officer may remain firm, and that he may return to his country with increased fame and additional claims on the gratitude of the British public.—(Loud cheers.) I call upon you to do all honour to the toast I have now to propose— " The Health of the Gallant Sir Charles Napier, as Com mander-in-Chief of the Army in India."—(Drunk with three times three and one cheer more.) Sir CHARLES NAPIER, in acknowledging the compli ment, said—My Lords and Gentlemen, I rise to thank you for the honour you have done me in drinking my health this night, and also to thank the Chairman for the compliments which he has been so kind as to pay me. Igo to India at the command of her Majesty, by the recommendation of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, and I believe I go also with the approbation of my countrymen.(Much cheering.) My Lords and Gen tlemen, I might well bare been excused had I declined under the pretence that I have not the ability to sustain such a command in the trying circumstances of the pre sent hour. Two considerations prevented me declining this grand and honourable command. The first was, that I have the kind advice and assistance of the greatest soldier in the world.—(Loud cheers.) The next was, that I go forth with the most full and perfect confidence in the support and cordial co-operation which I shall receive from her Majesty's Ministers and the Hon. Court of Directors.—(Loud cheers.) But at pre sent, my Lords and Gentlemen, you will, I think, all agree with me that the old proverb applies—" Least said is soonest mended;" and that I should conclude by pray ing to God that I may not disappoint the confidence of her Majesty, the recommendation of his Grace the Com mander-in Chief, the expectations of the Court of Di rectors, and the confidence of the people of England.— (Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN—The Rational bulwark of Great Bri tain is her navy. The glory of the country is identified with the brilliant achievements of that arm of her power which we call " The wooden walls of Old Eugland." I have great pleasure in seeing here the First Lord of the Admiralty. I beg to propose to you " The health of Sir Francis Baring, and the Navy."—(Loud cheers.) Sir F. BARING —As the official representative of the service whose health you have drunk, allow me to tender you our best thanks. The toast is not unknown in any meeting of Englishmen; but in such an assembly, and proposed by you, Sir, the representative of the Queen's Government in India, it confers additional honour. Allow me to assure you, on the part of those officers, any of whom would much better have performed the duty of thanking you than I can pretend to do, that if by any unfortunate accident the service of the navy should be required they will be found as efficient and as gallant as ever.—(Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN—Most sincerely do I rejoice, as I am sure you all do, that we h ave on th i s occasion t h e honour of the presence of his Gr ace t h e C omman d er -i n -Chief.— (Loud cheers.) Long may he be spared to serve her Majesty in that capacity.—(Loud cheers.) The East India Company must ev er remem b er w i t h p r ide and sa tisfaction that in th e i r t err i tor i es sprang t h e fi rs t germ of that laurel which so abundantly encircles the crown of the illustrious Duke, whose career of glory and re nown has been the admiration of the world, and entitled him to the eternal gratitude of his countrymen.—(Loud cheers.) lam sure you will give the most cordial recap don to the toast of " His Grace the Duke of Wellington and the Army." Drunk with all the honours. The Duke of WELLINGTON—Mr. Chairman, my Lords, and Gentleman, in my own behalf and on behalf of the army, I beg leave to return you thanks for the honour you have done me in drinking my health, and for the notice you have taken of the military service. I trust that the army will lung continue to deserve the tip. probation of such societies as I now see before me.— (Cheers.) Mr. Chairman, I have frequently enjoyed your hospi:ality on occasions of festivals which you have given upon the appointment of Governors-General, Gover nors, and Commanders-in-Chief of the armies at your different presidencies ; but I have never attended with more satisfaction than upon the present occasion.— (Cheers.) The officer whom you have selected to cons ' wand your armies in the East Indies has been distin • guished already in that country by his public services.— (Loud cheers.) He has conducted most important and difficult operations under most trying circumstances with the utmost ability. He has fought general actions ex traordinarily well contested by the enemy with uniform success.—(Loud cheers.) He has shown that he de served the confidence of the Government he served, and of the troops he commanded. — (Cheers.) I t is not, therefore surprising, that those whose duty it is to advise the Sovereign, and those intrusted by law with the ad ministration of the British Government in India, should have selected my Honourable and Gallant Friend to be Commander-in-Chief in present circumstances. As the period of the service of the Noble Lord who now com mands in India will soon expire, and he will be desirous of returning to his country, it is desirable that an officer of such distinguished services a nd ability as my H o n. and Gallant Friend should be on the spot to t a ke command of the army. — (Lou d ch eers.) It is we ll known that I do not consider the existing state f things as one of most extraordinary emer gency. I have seen that the object of the war has been attained.— (Cheers.) A great fortress, which it w as perfectly ne cessary to possess, in order to maintain our power, has fallen into our hands, after a long siege, by the un- I qualified surrender of the enemy. True, great loss has been sustained; but I must say, if we are to fight great battles, if great risks are to be run, we must expect to incur losses in the attainment of great ends.—Cheers.) If such actions could be fought, and such victories gained, without loss, it might be considered that little honour was acquired in achieving them. While, there fore, I do consider it most important that such a man as my Hon. and Gallant Friend should be at the head of the armies in India, I cannot look at th e c i rcumstances of the moment in hat country to be such as should be regarded with gloom or discouragement.—(Cheers.) I m am glad my Hon. and Gallant Friend bits taken the command there.—(Cheers.) I have done everythi ng i n my power to accomplish that object , both with my H on . and n a o l aG doubt, n i Friendi occasion and els e w shouldh e r e offer,— -h yeers) —and I have Hon. and Gallant Friend will so conduct himself as to do h onour to himself and to satisfy this country by some of th e t asion most splendid successes of which it has ever received the account.—(Loud and continued cheering.) The CHAIRMAN—I had hoped to be honoured on this occasion by the presence of _the Prime Minister of FOR. Bailey, J. Baillie, H. Baldock, E. 11. Bateson, J. Bell, M. Benbow, J. Bunbury, W. Bruen, Colonel Cochrane, A. B. Conolly, Thomas Dundas, G. Egerton, Sir P. Gordon, Admiral Lacy, H. C. Dick, Q. POST-OFFICE NOTICE. 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FOR NORTH HANTS.—The constituency of North Hants will learn with pain and regret, from Sir William Heathcote, that the Honourable Baronet is compelled by ill health to retire from the performance of those duties in Parliament which he has, for a series of years, discharged with such high honour to himself, and gratification to the electors, including those opposed to him in politics. Sir William was a eonstant attendant in his seat in Parliament, where he always upheld those Conservative principles, upon the maintenance of which, as events have shown, the pros perity of the whole interest of the people must depend. Though gifted with powers of eloquence of a high order, Sir William but seldom occupied the time of the House by their display; but when he did so, the impression be created indicated the eminence which i.t was in his power to achieve. 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I will read to you a letter I have received from P Lord John Russell. It is dated " Downing-street, March 14, 1849. " Dear Sir,—lt is with much regret that I have de clined the invitation of the Directors of the Eaet India Company to meet Sir Charles Napier at dinner on Satur day, the 17th instant. " I have company at my own house on that day, and am, therefore, compelled to be a b sen t on an occas i on which I should gladly have taken to express my strong sense of the military genius of Sir Charles Napier, and my respect for the Court of Directors, who administer with so much ability the vast territories which are con fided to their beneficent rule. " I have the honour to be, dear Sir, " Your very faithful servant, "J. RUSSELL. " Lieut.-General Sir James Lushington, G.C.8." It is, however, with great pleasur e I s ee aroun d me seve ral of the Noble Lord's colleagues in the Government, manifesting as they all have done, on every occasion, sympathy and zeal for the prosperity of the East India Company, and that great empire placed under their charge. I beg leave to propose " the Health of Sir George Grey, and her Majesty's Ministers." The toast was drunk with all the honours. Sir G. GREY—In the name of my colleagues, and in my own behalf, I offer to you our sincere thanks for the honour you have just conferred upon us. But in doing so I must express my regret that this duty has devolved upon me in consequence of the unavoidable absence of Noble Friend at the head of the Government, who, from the cause stated in the letter you have read, has been prevented from accepting your invitation to be pre sent on this occasion, in order to renew his assurance of the confidence which her Majesty's Ministers feel in those who are intrusted with the administration of In dian affairs, and to testify the entire and cordial respect they entertain for the gallant and distinguished officer who is your guest this evening. In the name of my Noble Friend and my colleagues, I beg to assure you of the deep sense her Majesty's Government feels of the magnitude and importance of those interests which are connected with that vast and magnificent em pire in India which has been subjected by Providence to British rule. I beg also to assure you, if such an assu rance can be needed, of our earnest and anxious desire cordially to co-operate with the Board of Directors in every measure calculated to maintain the integrity and security of that vast empire, and at the same time to diffuse throughout its wide extent those inestimable blessings of peace and civilization, the fruits of a mild, enlightened, and beneficent rule, which are the only foundation of permanent prosperity.—(Loud cheers.) It would ill become me, in presence of the Illustrious Duke who has addressed you, and after what has fallen from him, to advert to th e high military reputation of the gallant and distinguished officer who has been selected by his Sovereign, with the con currence of the Court of Directors, with the full and entire confidence of her Majesty's Govern ment, and I may add, as the Gallant General has himself said, with the entire approbation of the great body of his fellow-countrymen, to fill the arduous and responsible post of Commander-in-Chief of the forces in India.—(Cheers.) He bears a name which is asso ciated with many a well-fought field.—(Cheers.) Ho belongs to a race of which Englishmen may well be proud—a race which, in both services, by sea and land, when called by their Sovereign to lead her fleets or ar mies to battle, will furnish men possessing those quali ties to which you, Sir, so ably alluded, inspiring all who are placed under their command with that entire and un wavering confidence which is the surest guarantee of victory.—(Loud cheers.) Sir Charles Napier leaves the country with an expectation—and from what we know of his history and services I need not say a well founded expectation—that if called on in India, at the head of that gallant army which in so many a field has won for itself imperishable renown, to resist aggression or repel attack, he will add new lustre to his own well earned fame.—(Loud cheers.) He leaves this country with the earnest aspirations of his fellow-countrymen that the time may not be far distant when that sword which you have placed in his hand may be returned to its scabbard with honour and glory —I trust it will not be returned till it can with honour and glory be returned to its scabbard—(Loud and con tinued cheering)—and that the Gallant General will not only by his skill and valour in the field, but by his wis dom, experience, and moderation in council, give the aid of his great talents and powerful mind to the Noble Lord who with so much ability fills the office of Governor- General in India, thereby establishing a just, honour able, lasting peace, and thus laying the foundation of the permanent prosperity of the British empire in India.—(Loud cheers.) Tho CHAIRMAN next prosed " the Health of the Pre sident of the India Board," which was drunk with much applause. Sir J. HOBROUSE—I am most happy to meet you on this auspicious occasion, and to confirm what has been said by my Right Hon. Friend the Secretary of State. Her Majesty's Ministers congratulate you and the coun try on the choice you have made of a Commander-in- Chief. You have done your duty manfully, wisely, and generously, in a manner which shows that you are aware of the great position you hold, the character you have to maintain, and the momentous destinies under your con trol. It remains for the Gallant General to do his duty. That he will do it, I, in common with my colleagues, most confidently believe.—(Loud cheers.) After what has been said by the Noble Duke on his right hand, it would be idle for me to say another word on that subject.—(Cheers.) He goes to perforn no iucon siderable task—to maintain your great empire, and, if another consideration may be mentioned next to that, to maintain his own great reputation.—(Cheers.) He goes to show that you have not formed too high an estimate of his zeal, of his energy, of that capacity which has hitherto shown hies equal to all duties, which you think and I believe most justly, will prove him equal to any emergency to which he can possibly be called.— (Cheers.) The Gallant General is not one of those who commit the fatal mistake of undervaluing his opponents. He knows well the foe with whom he may have to con tend. He knows that the nation, if nation it can be called, now in arms against yott is one of the most for• midable that ever met us on the battle field of India ; and this would be enough to daunt any man who be longed to another race, who was conscious of less virtue, and who had not to command soldiers he had formerly led to victory, who now wore ou their breasts the medals of Ferozeshah, Aliwal, and Sobraon.—(Cheers.) In treating with this people he will have to make t.tt of that moderation which belongs to power; for the power. ful and the great can afibrd to be moderate.—(Cheers.) To my Noble Friend on my left (Viscount Ilardinge) we owe, among other things, the exhibitipn of that mo deration which only great and victorious nations can afford to give to the vanquished.—(Cheers.) And if on this occasion the Gallant General is sent to contend against your enemies he has at least one of the best gua rantees of victory, namely, the justice of his cause— (Cheers)—for from the moment of the invasion which my Gallant Friend on my lett repelled—from the moment the Seikhs crossed the frontier and the Sutlej —from the hour of victory, which was the hour of moderation, while we governed them because they asked us to govern them —from first to last we have shown them that we know not only what were their duties as subjects, but our duties as conquerors. The Noble Duke has told you, with an authority which can come from nobody but him, but vthich comes home to our business and bosoms as Englishmen, that it would be idle to talk of what has oc curred in India as any great reverse. We have not forgotten the campaigns of Mysore and Nepaul. We have not forgotten the long struggles with the Mahrattas. We have not forgotten the days when the Nepaulese came to Benares—e hen even Bhurtpore foiled the suc cessful General and broke the heart of the gallant Och. terlony. All these things have happened in my own time and yours; but what has been the great and general result? It has been this--your zeal, energy, perse verance, skill have triumphed over all obstacles and enemies, and we are now met here to welcome the Ge neral who, crowned with imperishable laurels, goes to India to take command of our armies. I have no doubt whatever that under Providence he will assist in accom- plisbing the great destinies of British India, and when he does restore into your hands the command with which you have this day invested him he will have ap plied to him the words which one of your Governors General, then Governor of Bombay—Lord William Ben tinck—addressed to the great captain, the Duke of Wellington, "You leave this command amidst the re grets of all—of all, both civilians and military—of all, both Europeans and natives."—(Loud cheers.) This is true fame, unmixed with any regrets, and that it will be the result of the Gallant General's exploits I believe from the bottom of my heart; and you who givo the impulse to it will be the best rewarded.—(Cheers.) The CUAIRMAN—I now give you " the Health of the Governor- General, the Earl of Dalhousie."—(Cheers.) It is but just to say that in the difficult and trying posi tion in which he has been placed, the firmness, the vigour, and the food sense which have characterized all his measures entitle him to our sincere gratitude, and he has received the cordial approbation and thanks of the home authorities.—(Cheers.) I am happy to state that the report which has been in circulation that his Lord ship's health had failed is unfounded. I have myself received a letter of a very l a t e d ate , i n w hi c h ho says that his trip to the northward has completely re stored his health, which I trust will continue unim paired, that we may long have the benefit of his valuable services. —(Loud cheers.) The next toast was " The Civil Service of India," which was acknowledged by Mr. W. BIRD. " The Indian Army" was then toasted in connexicn with the name of Sir JAMES CALDWELL, who briefly ac knowledged the compliment. Sir J. HORIIO USE—I take the liberty of giving a toast which, although it usually comes from the person in the situation I now hold, I give with the utmost cordiality-- it is the health of our Gallant Chairman.—(Cheers.) It has fallen to my lot to fill the office which her Majesty's favour has placed me in longer perhaps than any Prest that with sident of the India Board. During that time it has b een my very good fortune to h av e much intercourse J. Lushington, and I can truly say, whether businsss of the utmost importance or in matters of tri v i a l moment I have found him feelingly alive to you r inte rests and your honour, without forgetting, whilst he is a managing director of the East India. Company, what belongs to our common country.—(Cheers.) The CHAIR3IA.N—I have passed my whole life in the service of the East India Company, formerly as a soldier and latterly as a civilian; but, in whatever capacity I served my reward has been your approbation.—(Cheers.) I trust that the Chairman of the East India Com pany, and the directors generally, will never find any difficulty in doing that which they consider for the benefit of the country and the prosperity of our Indian empire.—(Cheers.) With regard to the Gallant Officer on my right, I have a perfect conviction that ho is the man that should go to India.—(Cheers.) I am quite sure I am speaking the sentiments of the Court of Directors, when I say that they have the same confidence in him that the Government has expressed through the Secretary of State.—(Cheers.) I only hope he may speedily return to this country, covered with fresh honour and glory.—(Cheers.) For myself, I know my services are drawing to a close, but while I live I shall feel the greatest interest in the prosperity of the East India Company.—(Cheers.) The health of" the Duke of Norfolk and the Visitors" was then drunk. The CIIIRMAN—The last toast, though last not least, was " the Healih of the late Governor-General of India, Viscount Hardinge," whose administration had been so brilliant—(Cheers)—and who had shared in all the perils of the late campaign on the banks of the Sutlej. Tho toast was drunk with much cheering. Viscount HARDINGE—I feel very grateful for the cor dial manner in which you have drunk my health. I never can forget the deep debt of gratitude which I owe to the East India Company for the manner in which my services were received on my return fromlndia. I will also say that those services were received by her Majesty's late and present Government with an approbation which entirely satisfied the utmost bounds of my ambition.--(Cheers.) I can never forget the great debt of gratitude and obli gation which I owe to that glorious Indian army, the native portion of which has always emulated the services and bravery of the British portion, and on all occasions nobly upheld its former reputation, I will add more es pecially on those occasions which came under my own observation, when the army was commanded by my noble, brave, and intrepid friend Lord Gough.—(Loud cheers.) I have received this evening the greatest satis faction from the manly, judicious speech, of my Noble Friend the Duke of Wellington. lam of opinion with his Grace that there is no room for gloom under existing circumstances.—(Cheers.) I will say, from every ob servation of that gallant army, that it was equal to cope with any difficulty with which it may be surrounded. I left on the frontier in the beginning of last year, 54,000 men, 124 field guns, 100 siege guns. It has since been reinforced by the Bombay army. Our force within the Punjaub exceeds 60,000 men and 250:pieces of cannon. When was there before such an army collected in India? Never, :I believe—and I have the greatest confidence in the result. There may be a momentary depression on account of the difficulties of the ground, but that army will be triumphant.—(Cheers.) The ap pointment of my Gallant Friend Sir C. Napier is the best that could be made.—(Cheers.) He knows very well this is no merely congratulatory speech of mine for the occasion. He knows that when we were struggling under much more serious difficulties on the Sutlej than at present exist in the Punjaub. I felt it my duty to send for him from Sinde expressly to be second in command of the army.—(Ch eers .) Th e D u k e o f W e ll in gton is also aware that when I was asked who, in my opinion, should succeed Lord Gough when his term of command should expire, I named my Gallant Friend Sir Charles Napier.—(Cheers.) He has that capacity and power of securing the confidence of his soldiers that, whenever he leads, and they go into action, they always feel that with him the day of battle is sure to bo tho day of vic tory.--(Loud cheers.) The band of the Coldstream Guards was in attend ance, and played appropriate military airs at intervals during the evening. Mr. Toole was toastmaster. SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS. FROM TIIE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY. CHRONICLE.—Our report o' the dinner given by the Directors of the East India Company to Sir Charles Napier, on Saturday, will be read with unmixed pleasure by all who have the honour of their country at heart. The whole proceedings manifest the perfect triumph of good sense, good feeling, and good taste. Almost every one of the leading actors in the scene was placed in a situation of extreme delicacy. It is, and was, no secret that the appointment of the hero of Sinde to the com mand of the armies of India, loudly demanded by the voice of the nation, had been delayed solely by reason of differences, partaking more of a private and personal than of a public character, which, we firmly believe, all connected with them were most anxious to bury in ob livion, even before the occurrence of a crisis, which made forgetfulness of everything but the call of pa triotism and duty, a necessity. Ou these, how over, it would be us e l ess , or worse , to dwell. Sufic() it to say, that the moment the sacri fice, whether of wounded self-love or offended dignity, or family ties, or health and comfort, was de manded, it was made—not only without reserve or he sitation, but with cordiality, with generosity, with grace. The directors laid aside their resentment, the General resumed his equanimity, and the Duke, giving timely and energetic expression to the popular wish, conferred perhaps as great a boon on his conntrymen, by peace. making, as was conferred by the brightest of his many victories in war. Knowing this, and perfectly assured, as we were, of the excellent understanding that prevailed on all sides, we still looked with some degree of anxiety to the first public manifestation of the sentiments with which the appointment had been offered, accepted, and confirmed. The clearest horizon might be dimmed by the sudden appearance of a cloud; but it is not too much to say, that every speech bearing direct reference to the great topic of the evening, was equally characterized by the prudence of statesmanship, the glow of enthusiasm, and the earnestness of truth. In his first and more formal address, the Chair man expressed, in measured terms, the matured convic tion of the powerful body he represented, that " it was imperative, as has been frequently inculcated in Indian warfare, that the confidence of the troops should be ma uifested in their Commander ;" an object which would be at once attained by placing the command in the hands of Sir Charles Napier, " whose former deeds, and distinguished services, are the best security and pledge for what may be expected of him in future." But, warming from the contagious force of sympathy, the Gallant Chairman at a later hour broke out:—" Tho Right Hon. President (of the Board of Control) has alluded to some difficulties which I have had to en counter. But I trust the Chairman of the East India Company and the Directors of the Company will never find any difficulty in doing that which they consider to be for the honour of this country, and for the welfare of the population of . India. We welcome my Gallant Friend Sir Charles Napier with the most perfect conviction that ho is the man for the present emergoncy • and I am sure I speak the sentiments of the Court of Directors when I say that they have the same confidence in him that her Majesty's Government have exhibited, and I only hope he will return to this country with honour and glory." Sir Charles Napier spoke with soldierlike and emphatic brevity:—" I go to India at the command of her Majesty, by the recommen dation, I believe, of his Greco the Duke of Wellington, and I believe I go also with the approbation of my coun trymen," We will venture to assure the gallant officer that he goes with someting more than their cold appro bation. lie goes in compliance with their eager wishes; and, coma what come may, he has earned their lasting gratitude by his prompt and patriotic obedience to their call. The few but pregnant sentences which fell from his illustrious friend, will bo read with the deepest interest, and servo to dissipate the gloom which the— wo will not say reverse but non-victory, announced in the last dispatches, has diffused. The Duke of Wellington bids us be of good cheer, for " the great object of the war now existing has been obtained," and he reminds us, at the same time, that, if we fight great battles we must incur great risks, and that honour able victories arc invariably bought with blood. Lord Hardinge paid a high compliment to Lord Gough and Sir John Hobhouse, who spoke for the Government, said: " We have not forgotten the campaigns of the Mysore, and our long struggles with the Mahrattas—we have not forgotten the days when there were doubts that the Nepaulese would come to Benares—we have not for gotten when Bhurtpore foiled the efforts of a successful General, and almost broke the heart of the gallant Ochterlony; all these things have happened in my own time, and in most of yours. But what has been the ge neral result?" The result was, what it always will be , so long as we have men deserving the name of Statesmen to direct our councils, and Generals like Sir Charles Napier to lead our armies—so long as civil p r udence co operates cordially w i t h m ili tary sk i ll; an d, above ofa all, the so community, witho u t exce pti on , to devote long as it is d eeme d i mperat i ve on ever y m ember and soul, to hi s coun t ry , w h ene ver its honour, gl ory, himself heart or permanent welfare is at stake. press,unexpected r e. Napier, with reference to the condition o HERALD.—In his recent of ix n ) t o h r e t a l o n e! a s n i n A c e r m i y t pam phlet on the "Baggage shahur India and the loss sustain ed at Foros and so. braon, emphatically exho rts the nation our forces i n into 'fi " rs w t h is ic su h ed ha f s ro r m isen the f to "look to these of the Jhelum was a mournful com matters, that we may not have to exclaim with Pyrrh us , Tatho.Aszyuiolutrnory, Another such victory will un d o us! ' " mentary upon these memorable wars. But it will not be without its uses. Already has it opened the eyes of the nation to the recognition of one great want—the want of a General in India, and it will not be long be fore other wants are equally well understood. It has been our fortune for some years past, in that country, to beat the enemy, time after time, in a manner so dis astrous to ourselves that many a signal defeat has been mere holiday .work compared with one of these mur- derous successes. When the tidings of a "famous victory " first reac h e d us, we w ere generally too much dazzl e d an d too much i ntox icated to see and to think with much clearness—to calculate accurately the cost—to scan aright the merits of the achieve ment. It often happened that the more slaughter there was, the more eclat ; that whilst the with littl e l oss of the general who save d his o c b t j ed, or, if con s id ere d at life—was m e s o w r h e o achieved I o(a e d a great and neglected, all, was set down as a common-place sort of personage; the commander who flung his troops at the enemy, fought a murderous battle, in the course of which the balance of victory seemed equally suspended between tho , . ...e.,_ _ — _ --- . — , -- !. -- r• — :-- : , __, 7. - ,:_ - _, - ._ — ;: -- -:_-- - -" -- 7 -- ~" • . . 2 ~ , ~.. • • ~,e............., 4,:2_..........z......:e___..e7_ ......_ .f,9-Z:j...._.....0:C.___. .....d...:_____)-, -7' "----* • . , . _ 411111iik. - ~, )d -it a i ' / 5/;55"' two contending hosts, an d V - _ ... :: - 1 . --:- -. - • - --..... k. _ .., .VT . t ' • . -.. "'N i 1 1 • 4'"' 1.11 ) L ' NTLZE447'-,it•-•:14,-31: 44. at last gained it by me • - sisal force and indom. ,ble stubbornness, rose it regions of the " brilliant." His actions were " spienloidov-,IShO actions; he was a h ero an d a conqueror. Ise ails& houses with mourning, and " straight ruse up a lord." The country was on the high ropes of joy and exultation; not very critical—not very nice. The harder the battle —the greater the couraieTtlie louder wa-s-th-e-eifthtisi-asns that arose. But this did not last for ever. Slowly and slowly the truth began to ooze out. Questions were asked—opinions were expressed. From the military centre to the outer civil circumference of the social circle, knowledge in time began to radiate. Some awkward revelations were made, some stubborn facts got into circulation. New battles were fought, new " vic tories" wore gained, and old doubts were confirmed—old convictions were strengthened. Things were not as they ought to be; mistakes had been committed—were being committed. There was something wrong at the bot tom of it all. But there are personal mistakes, and there are constitutional mistakes—the accidental mis takes of a man, and the inherent mistakes of a system. The former are more intelligible than the latter, and are generally those which are first assailed. It has been so in the instance of our recent Indian wars. The capacity of the commander has been questioned ; but the more deeply seated, more abiding evils inherent in our mili tary system have been for the most part left to them selves. We talk about the old days of Lawrence and Clive—of Cornwallis and Harris —of Lake and Welles ley, and it is sometimes said that our armies are not what they were ; but why they are not what they were few take the trouble to inquire. There is a deterioration somewhere. The armies that now take the field are not the armies that conquered India. Paradoxical as it may sound, the causes of their deteriora tion lie in the improvements of modern warfare. In our ,formalities —our technicalities—our officialities lie the germs of many great failures. We are too precise and methodical. Th ere i s not enough of: the " rough-and ready" about us. We are so careful to guard against ,mischances, that we are constantly precipitating our selves into them. The least thing that a general has to concern himself about in these days is how to fight and it° beat the enemy. H e knows the fighting qualities of bis men—but how he is to move them, and how he is to feed them is not always very apparent. Ev en i n seasons of active warfare ou r t roops in ndia are ,never ready. to take the field. Sir Charles Napier quotes, as an instance of " extraordinary rapidity," the really remarkable fact, that, at the end of December, 1845, he received orders to assemble a for se to aid, if necessary, our operations on ,Fithe Sutlej, and that on th e 6th of the following ebruary his army was ready to move. It has often taken treble the time to assemble such a force. All this is great gain to the enemy. What India wants is a move able army. "It is well worth the consideration," says a writer on our Indian military establishment, in the last number of the Calcutta Review, " whether a much smaller force, capable of immediate movement in any direction, and efficient in all its details, would not be more powerful than a larger one which is not co efficient ; and at any future increase of the army, especially in that country, which now is and must long be considered an enemy's territory, this instant readiness for action of each and every branch of the service is what should pri marily be considered. But the miserable inefficiency of the present means of carriage, and the invariable neces sity of entertaining and raising marching establishments previous to taking the field, will always cripple our movements. Ready, ay, ready,' is a soldier's best motto, and in the end this will reduce instead of increasing the expenses of the:State." Unquestionably it will. Written in a different quarter of the globe, contemporaneously with the energetic protest of Sir Charles Napier, these words deserve all consideration at a time when, unhappily, there seems but too little prospect of permanent peace in India. It is mainly because we are never ready to take the field that our wars are so costly and disastrous. These thin g s are worth thi n ki ng about. The inherent evils of a bad system are far more important than the accidental mischief which may arise from the errors of an unskilful commander. In the entire history of Indian warfare there are few mischances recorded which may not be traced to the cumbrous, unmanageable character of the armies which have taken the field in support of the British power in the East. We are afraid that the idea recently suggested at public meetings by Mr. Cobden's disciples in London and Manchester, that our disputes with the Seikhs should be sub mitted to arbitration, is about as reasonable as the notion of going to law with a tiger, or arguing a point of doc trine with a bear. These rude Punjaubee chieftains would cut an indifferent figure in the Parliament of Man —the federation of the world, of which they are invited to become members. We shall have to fight it out, we fear, for many a long day yet. The financial economists cannot urge the propriety of reducing to inefficiency point the Indian army, on the score of peace, present or prospective, in that part of the world. We must keep our armies there in the best fighting condition —in a condition readily to take the field, and readily to follow or anticipate the movements of our less disciplined ene mies; or we shall chance to achieve a few more of those victories which Sir Charles Napier says " will undo us." We may have faith in the man; but no one knows better than the hero of Meeanee himself how hard it is to bear up against the pressure of an inherently vicious system. WRECK OF THE ACADIA. The loss of this magnificent steam-ship, 1,600 tons burden, recently one of the North American Ocean Steam Navigation Company's crack mail steamers be tween Liverpool and Halifax, was announced yesterday (Saturday) aftern oon , i n t h o merchant ' s room at Lloyd's and from her previous character, having accomplished some of the most astounding quick passages between the two countries on record, her wreck gave rise to consi derable interest in the City. The Acadia, with another of the steamers composing the fleet of the North Ameri can Steam Navigation Company, the Britannia, also 1,600 tons measurement, were purchased about two months since by the Central German Confederation, to be converted, if our information be correct, into war steamers, and for that purpose had undergone at Liverpool, in the Coburg Docks, vast im provements as regards strengthening, in order to carry heavy guns, &c. The Acadia steamed from the Mersey on the morning of Friday week, fully equipped for the service in question, manned by a crew of sixty seamen, officers, &c., under the command of Captain Jackson, the Britannia following last Sunday. The de stination of both steamers was Bremen, and from the time of the vessels leaving the Mersey, no tidings were heard of their progress until yesterday, when the mail from:Amsterday, dated Wednesday last, announced the sad misfortune —the subject of this notice. The details of the ship's loss are exceedingly meagre, although, from the source they were received, no doubt can be en tertained as to the correctness of the fact. It appears that on the night of Sunday last the Acadia was steer ing along the coast of Holland, the weather being hazy, and the wind somewhat boisterous from the north. To wards midnight, from some unexplained cause, the ship struck with great force on a dangerous shoal, known as the outer bank of Terschelling. All efforts to get her theo off re proved main unavailing;remainder e f the n i ght, owing she teo quicklyher continual filled, and thumping set tled over on her broadsides. All hands, together with w th a e re re o p n r b es o e a n r t d a , t w iv e e r s e ohe sa f vted, but termfrea from theConfederation,position of who e ship it was apprehended that she would become a com plete loss. A portion of the crew reached Amesterdam by a Dutch vessel on the 14th; and the remainder, who had taken refuge on board another vessel, were expected there in a few days. The ship and her machinery, with steam-engine of 500. horse power, are estimated at nearly 100,0001. M. TIIIERS' HISTORY OF THE CONSULATE AND EMPIRE.—The eighth volume of Mr. Colbarn's autho rized English translation of this important work, has just appeared. Among the remarkable and interesting topics treated of in this volume are the following:—. Denmark and the Continental Coalition—The Seizure of English Merchandise—The Occupation of Corfu—. The French Colonies and Napoleon's System of Marl. time War—The Finances of 1806 7—lnstitution of Titles of Nobility—The Code of Commerce—Th e Can ning and Castlereagh Administrations —Bombardment of Copenhagen—The Boulogne Flotilla and Hostilities against England—T rea t y of Fontainebleau—Expedition against Portugal—E ntry of the French into Spain— Affairs of Italy--The Milan Decrees—Napoleon's Quarrel with tho Pope—The Expedition against Sicily —The Russian Alliance—Plans on the Empire of the East—lnvasion of Finland—Capture of St. Sebastian, Pampeluna, and Barcelona—Revolution at Aranjuez— Abdication of the King and Queen of Spain—The Spa. nish Princes at Bayonne and Valencay—The Insurrec tion at Madrid—Joseph Bonaparte proclaimed King of Spain, &c. &c. of mattresses, ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.—Among the latest additions to this establishment is a cork mattrase for ships. The invention, which is very , , simple, CO . slated of substituting cork cuttings or aureola in the pl ace or Sock, as the stuffing of all kinds. The cork was cut employed in ships and nautical craft into small shreds of various fineness, and a few pounds of this materialwe re I v o ci° l) l .j found to possess a most extraordinary buoyant common-sized ship mattress being • • s s , eh s, a c i r , , power, a sufficient to support with case six persons. Experiments have f c time r m to time taken place in Woolwich Dock ( I ) ) pillows, i ll :w l Dockyard, for the purpose of testing the efficacy of the invention ar ofw hich were highly satisfactory, approved ,1 all . of by Sir G. Bremer, and other persons connected with the navy and science. Until lately it has been impossible to obtain the material in sufficient quantities, from the fact that no machinery had been invented having sufficient power to cut tho cork, from its exceeding toughness, but this has at length been accomplished. A newly.invented machine has lately commenced working on the premises of the patentees, at the City Saw Mills, Regents Canal, by which the cork is cut with the greatest dispatch and facility. Had the unfortunate vessel wrecked on the coast of Essex been provided with • these m attresses, most, if not all, of the lives would have been saved on that deplorable occasion. CREMORNE GARDENS.—These delightful pleasure grounds were opened on Monday for the firsttime this season for promenade, &c. The fineness of the weather, combined w i t h a desire to witness the many extensive and impor tant improvements that have been effected by Mr. James Ellis, the lessee, since last season, has attracted numerous visitors during the week. Three g d rand day fetes are an nounced at East er , b ut the regular d ramatic season will not commence before Whitsuntide. Among the forth coming attr ac ti ons of Cremorne may be mentioned a new aquatic p ageant on the Thames , panorama of that El Dorado, California, views in Australis, ballet, poses plastiques, &c. A beautiful walk ha s the beenformed on the weste rn s id e o f t h e gar den, d tastefullys grounds laid out from the have been re-modelled and the designs of an eminent landscape gardener. THE ARM for Y.—A retu rn moved by Mr. Hume shows that the total n umber of eon-commissioned officers educated at the Roy al Military College from 1830 to 1847 amounted to 446; the number of gentlemen cadets, to 4r3; — an d the number of private p ersons , to 1 , 2 66; making a grand total of 2,115, [PRICE SD. 511 Tarr, itius pho, Lrrd. a in ban- N., 25th this was with sup- .gh. rrd. roat, dc d 'row line, Fal- De- gua; and 5 hi, gevf 6th, rrd. of 4th, sth, Iron, bile; lean, Aro; ifax. 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