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" - '- ' ----/-----,- / I ,t,VN - r i • ..,_ /, 7- ,, ' .A - ‘, ~,,N,, 'f ) , ~lip ..,.. ,- ~,,----_,V?i.,4- , li . - ..*.,, 4, - "' , : ~,' Iki ,;.;, i ' f; li t 4 1 7,,i 1 IL-_,.„ [. -- ._.., _ ,,, p „,,,,,. ~.„.. .--,,, ,,,..,,;i:, , ~.,. if.,, ,, ,, ~, it, ~_ ~, ~,.,t, , ,_ /, mac.' id --......1 ...2 ,,,,, r ". 4, P. 1 -4. i4k' \ ,7?:,, , ,,„.. t r ., I it4 -, 1 it,V I i d. 2 \" r\ / *- '''r ‘,,t,‘ S "U sutiitarroli d ILI m A ItiCrr AND ABATTOIR COMPANY. Notice 1A hereby given, that the LA T DAY for RECEIVING APPLICATIONS for SHARES in this Company is timed for the 7th day of January next, when tha Committee will proceed to the Al lotment Mal% By order of the Board, JOHN T. TIDD, Secretary. -> ~ / ~- ~- Wellington-street North, Strand. are to be ,te the con k removal 1 I should ! I, in' these men ;ed—" Oh 1 s!" Sheil, considered„ lily pride arently D O each other. its was di' for it, the )e adequate at. We do aen as our professional A men will id not make young n' small e2lthful life ve to agre e [ha as prw I do not Se e in such an n general r barristers , ieh circu►n' till and 50 5 et the clues' rnes4. m. L. .ETA. states: — A s in tho grew 11 rem.in 50 ye been qu i t e Eeling. 'she, t to the 220 ld aortli- 03 ! ged, and it le wind. The is only snt" „ ; off the toile' ited, withou t t runs, which ily, and ful l more inquiry y afloat, t!lo y ; less doing le for othe r og in linseed, also easier to kes are quiet doing. S. yel. 25 0 ... 24 4 6 Sea. 43 -- 1 . 37 ingl. 36 - s p - • 35 per o „ ri c i lull .« 7/ 0 61 0 , 55 ign .... ") 001 to 3° s r 3 6d to 003 ° 00 0 00a 205 61 to 91 1( 0 ) 1 ;0 Od to 9 ° 3 s . .61 0 —[here We t °, and 5 of P ° "l pg. Oat 113 e:, per bag; P" cond Tb ira a 56d 2 . 5 6d g, s od 5 Od 0 4 Od 5 Od a • ; extra • 1 466 s ' s thirds, 7s t ° st , to 7s 3d ; wh e w ,. 1135 s Od per ms 9 to 379; &ee7r9 itt aw--F ar "; 04 to 341 Da 6d to 6r t ; butter, 8 (11, -- lred. ~, tit Best Pf.iiet. 00, per ": g allon. ,1 :• 1 7 - 0 veal ! or sausages 4..A° a t' !s 6d to 31 b° Lbto 0/. s 12s per IP tf, li e 5185 to 13/ I.a Os to 111 are; c a t quality , : 9; et 143 to to 20 P er e 12d ; Gus , ' e h Car—Areitollg LY. 189 $ 3 5 4 3 j,B J 1 ot , on 9 a 17 5 a oci ...... 04 ..... . 4 aa ;;)a • 1 75 Ad a 18 6 o d"" .........•• ' 1 ....... 1 55 ey ...• thyr and 21s Al market, • the Secs .78 CV of Chr i . s oor il" lford , sg e l Ln ecl T „ 6l' is Sl) ' dale L" ,e)' 1 1 ' k W rent SO. if, gl is_l s ' .nove r sE c ;ler .snbe Co ot DO 1 713 140.4. n "TAMPION COURT PALACE ROYAL KITCHEN GARDENS. These GARDENS to be LET on LEASE for 23 years, from the sth of January next, together with the Melon-ground, the Glass houses, the Dwelling-houses (except the Head Gardener's House), Stables, and other buildings belonging thereto ; and also the Fruit Trees, Pine Plants, Vines, Shruis. Stock, Crop, 17 , ensils, Stc. &c. Any persons desirous of obt.tinin; a Leave of the same, are to tend in Tenders in writing, under sealed covers, indorsed " Tenders for Hampton Court Kitchen Gardens," and addre,sed to the Com missioners of her Majesty's Woods, Scc., No. 2, Whitehall-place. on or before Tmelva o'clock. on FRIDAY, the 4th day of January next, Stating the amount of rent they are willing to pay fur the same. The premises may be viewed by application to Mr. Turrell, the Head Gardener, and the schedules may be inspected, and particulars of the terms and conditions may be obtained by applying at the Wiles of Mr. Pennethorne, Architect to the said Commissioners, 7, Whitehall-yard, London. T HE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. TO' BUILDERS.-CONTRACT FOR WORKS. Station Buildings from (and exclusive of) the London Station to (and including) the Peterborough Station. The Directors of the Great Northern Railway WILL MEET at the Offices of the Company, 14, Moorgate-street, London, on MONDAY, the 21st JANUARY, 1850, at Twelve o'clock at noon, TO OPEN TENDERS for the execution of the whole or any portion of the Stations, Goods' Warehouses, Locomotive Buildings, Gate lodges. &c., required upon the Main Line, commencing at the second mile from King's-cross, London, to (and including the bui!dings withiu) the city of Peterborough, upon the basis of a schedule of prices. Parties wishing to Tender can see Plans, Conditions, and Form of Proposals, and obtain, on payment of 205., copy of the Schedule, at the Offices •f the Company, 14, Moorgate-street ; or at the Office of Mr. Henry Goddard, the Architect, at Lincoln, between the hours of Tea and Three, on and after Wednesday, the 16th January, 1850. Tenders sealed up, marked " Tender for Station Works," and addressed to the Secretary, are to be lodged at the Company's Offices, 14, Moorgate-street, before Twelve o'clock on Monday, the 21st January, 1850, when parties sending in Tenders, must be In attendance. _ . The same party is at liberty to Tender for one or more Stations. Tenders will not be noticed unless made upon the Company's printed forms attached to the Conditions. Security will be required for the due performance of the Contract. N.B.—The Directors do not engage to accept the lowest Tender. (By order) J. R. MOWATT, Secretary. Company's Offices, 14, Moorgate-street. London, December 2d, 1849. THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. TO BUILDERS-CONTRACT FOR WORKS. LONDON STATION. The Directors of the Great Northern Railway will meet at the Offices of the Company, 14, Moorgate-street, London, on Mosnar, the 21st January, 1850, at 'Twelve o'clock at noon, to OPEN TEN DERS for the execution of the works or buildings necessary for the Permanent Goods' and Temporary Passengers' Stations, on the north side of the Regent's Canal, Maiden-lane, King's-cross, London, upon the basis of a schedule of prices. Parties wishing to tender can see Plans, conditions, and form of proposals, and obtain, on payment of 205., a copy of the schedule, at the Offices of the Company, 14, Moor gate-street, or at the Office of Mr. Lewis Cubitt, the architect, 52, Redford-square, between the hours of ten and three, on and after WZDNZEIDAT, the 16th January, 1850. • Tenders sealed up, and marked " Tender for the Works of the London Station," and addressed to the SECRETARY, are to be leiged at the Company's Offices, 14, Moorgate-street, before 12 o'clock on Monday, the 21st January, 1850, when parties sending in Tenders must be in attendance. Tenders will rot be noticed unless made upon the Company's Printed forms, attached to the conditions. _ . . Security will be required for the due performance of the Contract. N.B.—The Directors do not engage to accept the lowest Tender. (By order) . _ J. R. MOWATT, Secretary. Company's Offices 14, 3foorgate-street, London, 26th day of Decenal.er, 1849. T . COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS DRIVING. Your particular attention is called to the very high prices paying `at Commercial Inns for Corn; also to the small illegal measures teo frequently in use, by which your horses are wrong,ully deprived Of their daily food. Oats, at sd. par quarter peck, being 535. 4d. per quarter. „ at 4d. P I ~ 425. Bd. ~ *Beans, at 12d. ~,, It 1283. Od. „ at 10d. ,II I. 10Gs. Bd. ~ Average London Market prices, ending Dec. 11, 1849 : Oats, per quarter, 17s. lid. Beans, 2Se. Od. v. You are respectfully solicE.ed to examine the measures, and when found not legally stamped, to give notice to th Inspector of Weights and Measures. * Bettis being split, increases the quantity, although the same small measure Is given out. Jnst pub'ished, In Tvvo Thousand Pages, royal STO., price 3in., the posT OFFICE LONDON DIRECTORY for 1850. Principal Divisions of the work :—Official Direc tory ; Street Directory ; Commercial Directory ; Trades' Directory ; Law Directory; Court Directory ; Parliamentary Directory ; Postal Directory ; City Directory ; Conveyance Directory; Banking Direc tory ; Assurance Directory ; —with a very great amount of general Information. For Reviews of the work, which is now the only Lon don Direetory published, see Times, 23d ult. ; Chronicle, 22d ult. ; Herald, 23d ult. ; Post, 24th ult. ; Advertiser, 24th ult. ; Daily News, 23d ult.; San, 22d ult. ; Globe, 23d ult. ; Dispatch, 25th ult. ; John 24th ult. ; Britannia, Ist inst. ; Spectator, 24th ult. ; Here- Path's Journal, 24th ult.; Mining Journal, 24th ult. ; Atlas, 24th nit.; Era, 25th ult. ; Literary Gazette, Ist inst. ; Examiner, Ist inst. Kelly and Co. Old Boswell-court ; and all Booksellers. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. The First of a Series of Illustrated Lectures, by Dr. Baclahoffner, On the rhilesopky of Scientific Recreation, daily at Two o'clock, and in the Evenings, at Eight. —An entirely ■ew Set of Dissolving Views of London in the Sixteenth Century, and as it now is, with a Descriptive Lecture, daily, at Half-past Four, and in the Even trigs at a Quarter to Ten.—The Yiews of Rome, including new Views of the Interior and Exterior of St. Peter's, with Dioramic ef fects, are shown daily, at One o'clock.—Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant experiments, by Mr. Ashley.--Experiments with the Diver aid Diving-bell.—New Exhibition of Chromatropes.—The Ma chinery, Models, &c , explained. Admisalon. I s --Schools. Half-price. • T " JUVENILES There's not a dress-mart to be found Throughout the British 'cies, To vie with that of M. and Son, In dress for Juveniles. Moses and Son make boys' attire In all the various styles ; For while they strive to please adults, They study Juveniles. All who behold this famous stock Bestow approving smiles ; And thousands flock to E. and Son, To dress their Juveniles. Moses and Son can also sell Superior Caps and tiles, And boots and shoes, and other things, To suit the Juveniles. E. M. and Son, in seeking trade, Esc' , ew all artful wiles ; And so you'll say when once you try Their dress for Juveniles. Their trading patronage has spread For many, many miles ; And far and wide their fame extends In dress for Juveniles. A Medal, containing an Almanac for the year 1850, wil be pre- Vented to every customer. LIT OF PRICES. READY MADE. Autumn and Winter Over Coats, in every style ..... ••••• • • • • • ••• • £0 8 6 The Bnlwer, handsomely and warmly trimmed 0 18 0 The Paletot, ditto • • •...... 0 1$ 0 Chesterfield, ditto .. •• • • ........ 1 0 0 The Albert Wrapper, a very handsome style of Ov , r Coat .. Shooting Coats •••••• • • • • • • 0 8 6 Lounging or Morning Coats .. •• • • ........ 0 4 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers, in Tweed .... 0 4 6 Ditto ditto Doeskin .; 0 0 7 6 Ditto Vests • • ••• • • 0 2 6 Black Silk Velvet Ve5t5........ ..... ....... 013 6 Dress Coats .... • • ........ ....... ......... 0 17 9 Frock Ditto •• • • ••• • • .......... 0 19 0 Youths and Boys' Over Coats, in every style, from .. Hussar and Tunic Suits • • .... • • 0 14 6 Boys' Autumn and Winter Vests • • 0 0 8 MADE TO MEASURE. Men's Autumn and Winter Over Coats . • from 1 1 The Chesterfield Wrapper, in a warm ma terial, lined •••• • • • • ••• • • 1 8 0 The Paletot, handsomely and warmly trimmed 1 16 0 The Eglinton Wrapper, a very ebgant style of • Over Coat .. ••• • • • ............ ..... 2 0 0 The Strathmore Witney Over Coat, newest style, lined throughout •• •• • • Alitumn and Winter Trowsers, in Tweed and Best Black Cassimere ditto .. ••.• • • 1 6 9 Autumn and Winter Vests •••• .• • • Best Black Cloth ditto .......• • • Black Silk Velvet ditto .. „ Dress C0at5.......... from 325. to 2IS 0 •• Frock from 355. to 3 Hussar and Tunic Suits •• .. from 1 0 Men's Shooting Coat •• • • Elegant Dressing Robes, in great variety, front •• ..•• ....... A Large bleak of Fur Coate, in every shape, from 60s. to 201. Naval and Military Titters's, Liveries, 11. Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes' notice. A Suit of Mourning complete for 11. 16s. The new book, entitled " The Minion of the Million," with fill directions for Self-measurement, can be had en application, or tr- Vrardeei, post free, to any part of the kingdom. Notlee—The tar Department is new replete with every novelty f the season. Observe—Say article purchased, either ready made, or made to nleasure,lf not approved of will be exchanged, or the money returned. E. 2109tES and 5 @N, Tailors, Woollendrapers , Clothiers, Batters, leaders. Farriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, 154, 165, 156, and 167 .Minories, and s 2, 54, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London; all communicating with each ether, and forming one vast Ifstablishment. Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public klitinst imposition; but having heard that the nittradesznanlike falsehood of being connected with them, tor " It is the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons, they beg to state that they have no connexion with any other hem ht or out of London, except their. Branch Establishments, 26, Far- Irate. Sheffield ; and 19, Tbernton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; 11 1 , 1 those who require cheap and genuine clothing, &o...hontd call Ikl or tend to the Mini:riel and Aldgate, City, London; or either of the Branch Establishments, as above. Tate Notice.—This Establishment is closed from sunset Tril.ay, to ' u napt Saturday. when hitsmass is resumed till twelve &sleet THIRTY-FIRST EDITION. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured•Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA • CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. Now Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or be post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, PIPLIE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on JIL. the luffrmities and decay of the generative system, from ex cessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate see of mercury, With remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain el:2- 9tian/locations. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By It. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-:treat, Ox ferd-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, !), Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; ctarie,l3, Titchbtrne-street, Haymarket; axl Gordon, 146, Leaden kell-street. Palm I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive Organs, and is Illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. Pam. 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive Wall lenco, and their lamentable effects on the system, proincing mental end bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and tenerativo ncapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from Infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and cantatas explicit directions for their troatment. This section Is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Ingravings. PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Bites:se by a simple application, by which the danger of infection .5 of - ' , dated. This Important part of the Work should no ince,. the Woes notice. Pater Y. is devoted to the consideration of marrisge, and its tattoo. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and t he whale subject critically and philosophically invired into. TnaCoaniaL Bawd or Sisractm is exc'usi- - tly employed in treat -1 xf: nervous and sexual debility, impotence, 85c., 11 s. and 33g. per " 3 ttle. The Concentrated Deterstle rssence, an anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood I - cases of infection, secondary symp toms, „ eruptions, and the abuse tre:cury, Ils. and 335. per bc'c le. eerre s Puri fying :Specific Sr. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 1 Is. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrLcea, g:eet, stricture, and chronic inflamma ion of the bladder. _.critT_lratton fee, if by letter, 11. A minute detail of the case is requi:',d : age, habits, And position in society. ai Packets, with advice, to be had the Establish rent only, by 'Pleb the 10,11., Pt saved. Messrs. Perry, surgeons, are in atten isnot t;aby at 19, tiorners-street, Oxford-street, London , from Ele a till T wo, and Ilve to Eights on Sundays from Steven to Ole UR. LA'MERT ON TIM SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND MATURITY.-WITH 40 COLOURED ENGRAVINGS ON STEEL. Just published, and may be had in French or English, in a Sealed Envelope, 2s. 6d., or post-free, from tha Author, for forty-two Stamps, SELF-PRESERVATION; a Medical Treatise on the Physiology of Marriage, and on the Secret Infirmities and Disorders of Youth and Maturity, usually acquired at an early period of life, which enervate the physical and mental powers, diminish and enfeeble the natural feelings, and exhaust the vital energies of Manhood ; with Practical Observations on the Treatment of Nervous DeWitt: , and Indigestion, whether arising from these causes, close study, or the influence of tropical climates: Local and Constitutional Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, and all Diseases and Derangements resulting from Indis cretion. With Forty coloured Engravings, illustrating the Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, explaining their stractin es, uses, and Ihnctions, and the various i juries that are produced in them by solitary habits, excesses, end - Action. BY SAMUEL LA'AIERT, M.D., 37, BEDFORD-SQUARE. LONDON. Doctor of Medicine. Matriculated Member of the University of Edin burgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. This work contains an accurate and complete account of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive Organs. It un fortunately happens that the unhappy victim of excessive indul gence and vicious habits, while suffering from their Invariable con sequences, unwisely entertains a fear of apsying to a (manned physi cian for relief. Shame and the dread so frequently, but erre neously entertained that these complaints are beyond the reach of art, alike restrict him and present his seeking for assistance where alone it can be procured. Dr. LA'MERT has taken the highest medical honours, as his diplomas testify, and the great extent of his practice for many years is a guarantee for his professional experi ence, which has reference almost solely to the treatment of these diseases. Published .by the Author, and may be had of Kent and Richards, 52, Paternost er - row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Starie, Tichborne street, Haymarket ; Ma:,n, 39, Cornhill ; Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-street, London ; or, free by post for forty -two stamps, foie 'he Author's Residence, 37, Bediord-square Leaden. N°. 17,866.] N T A TION AL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. 26, CORNIIILL, LONDON. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of rarliamont. The leading features of the Society are guaranteed of an ample Proprietary Capital. Moderate Rates of Premiums. Two-thirds Premium Loaned to the Assured. Annual Division of Profits. Half the Premium may remain as a Loan for rive Years. Extensive Travelling Leave granted, without extra Premium. Moderate extra Premium for Residence in Tropical Climates. N.B. The last Annual Bonus to the Assured varied from 27 to 65 per cent. (according to age) on the Premiums paid. Examples of Bonuses already Declared, and Options. Penna. Sum the Annan] Policy Bonus in addition Bonus ;rent Re-i Assured Age. Pre- taken to Sum I re ductien of may bor mfum. out in . Cash. Annual row on , A d. - - Premium. Policy. £ s. d. £ s. d £ s. cld .£ s. d. 1837 276 14 3 128 14 3 21 7 2 ; 593 6 8 1838 251 18 101115 14 8 18 12 81543 17 9 1839 226 6 0 102 15 1 16 2 9,494 8 10 GO 1000 £s. d. 1810 178 0 0 82 14 2 12 14 111445 0 0 74 3 4 1841 174 0 078 3 412 3 0 1 395 11 1 1842 147 4 2 511 10 10 2 4 346 2 3 1:343 99 18 4 41 8 4 Gl5 II 298 13 4 1844 62 6 8 27 13 4 4 4 0 247 4 b Prospectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the office, r any of its branches in the country ; or, on application, will be for- Prosper r any of warded pi Amos, with tables of rates, its branches In the country ost free. B. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary. W. S. rIATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU RANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNIIILL, LONDON. _ December 20, 1849. Notice is hereby given, that the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on the CAPITAL STOCK of this SOCIETY, at the rate of 5 per Cent. per Annum, due on the 31st inst., will become PAYABLE on the 10th day of JANtTARY next, and Proprietors may receive the same on ap plication at this Office, on that or any subsequent day, between the hours of Eleven and Three o'clock. By order of the Court of Directors, W. S. B. WOOLIIOUSE. THE NATIONAL MERCANTILE LIFE and FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETIES, POULTRY, MANSION-II ousli, LONDON. Under the same official management, but with separate capital and liabilities. •tROBERT WILCOXON, Esq., Chairman (Life Office.) *tJAMES PEEK, Esq., Chairman (Fire Office.) f Edward Baker, Esq. (Gale, Baker, Ward, and Oldfield.) tGeorge Cursham, M.D., Saville-row. *Charles James Jones, Esq. (William and Thomas Jones and CO.) • *tWilliam Lawson, Esq. (Trower, Lawson, and Trower.) *John Mair, Esq. (John Mair, Son, and Co.) tGeorge Moore, Esq. (Groucock, Copestake, and Moore.) f Willis ti Nicholson, Esq. (J. and W. Nicholson and Co.) *tGiles Redmayne, Esq., New Bond-street. 'freer Rolt, Esq. (Brockelbank and Rolt.) *Hananiah Teape, Esq. (Wiggins, Teape, and Loder.) The names marked t are Directors of the Life, and those marked * are Directors of the Fire Office. BONUS. - At the last division of profits assurers in this office were benefited to the extent of a reduction of 40 per cent, on their life premiums, which, if invested in new assurances, would obtain for every 1,(001. assured at the original age an additional policy for 4001. CLAIMS.—Every claim upon this office has been promptly paid without dispute. PREMIUMS.—The rates of premium have been computed by the first mathematicians of the day, and tested by the Actuary, and wil be found as low as is compatible with safety to the assured. JENKIN JONES, Actuary and Secretary. N.B. Parties making proeosals for assurance upon life on or before the 31st December next, will be entitled to participate in the division of profits in 1853. B RITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COM PANT. 1, Princes-street, Bank, London. Empowered by special Act of Parliament, 4th Pict., cap. 9. ADVANTAGES OF THIS INSTITUTION. MUTUAL 1951:MANCH BRANCH. Complete secnrity afforded to the Assured by means of an ample subscribed capital, and the large fund accumulated from the pre miums on upwards of 9,000 policies. Half the amount only of the annual premium required during the first five years, the remaining half premiums being paid out of the profits, which, after five years, will be annually divided ameng the Assured. PROPRIETARY BRANCE. The lowest rates consistent with security to the Assured. An increasing scale of premiums, peculiarly adapted to cases where assurances are effected for the purpose of securing loans or debts. Half-credit rates of premium, whereby credit is given for half the amount of premium for seven years, to be then paid off, or remain a charge upon the policy, at the option of the holder. EXTRACTS FROM TIIE TABLES. Amine Prontiunas required for tut Assurance of 1001. for the whole Term of Life. MUTUAL ASSURANCE BRANCH. PROPRIETARY BRANCH. Half Pre- , "Whole Pre- Half Pre- /nee Pre- Age. mium, first mium, after Age. miurn, first I =turn, after live years. . five years. seven years. seven years. Xs. d. 1 A s. d. As. d. Xs. d. 20 1 0 0 2 0 0 20 0 18 0 1 16 0 25 1 2 2 2 4 4 25 0 19 T 1 19 2 30 1 4 11 2 9 10 30 1 1 9 2 3 6 35 1 8 6 2 17 0 35 1 4 11 2 9 10 40 1 13 3 3 6 6 40 1 9 2 2 18 4 45 1 19 i 3 19 0 45 1 14 10 X 9 8 50 2 7 9 4 15 6 50 1 2 6 4 5 0 55 218 10 517 8 55 j 112 9 56 6 PETER MORRISON, Resident Director. THE GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCR COMPANY. Established 1837. Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament. 82, King William-street, London. And 21, David-street, Edinburgh. Capital, One Million. George Bousfleld, Esq. Thomas Challis, Esq., Ald. Jacob George Cope, Esq. John Dixon, Esq. Charles Hindley, Esq., M.P. Thomas Piper, Esq. Thomas B. Simpson, Esq. Hon. C. P. Villiers, Joseph Fletcher, Esq, Richard Ilollier, Eng. John Wilks, Esq. Edward Wilson, Esq. The CHRISTMAS Renewal Receipts are now ready, and may be had on application at the Head Offices of the Company, or of any of its agents throughout the country. In the T.IFC DEPARTMENT the Company transacts all business elating to Life Assurances, Deferred Annuities, or Family Endow ments, upon the most liberal terms consistent with sound principles and public security. To all Agents, Solicitors, Auctioneers, and Surveyors, liberal al lowance is made. THOMAS PRICE, Secretary. T HE CATHOLIC LAW and GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. No. 8, New Coventry-street, Leicester-square, London. TRUSTIES. The Right Rev. Nicholas Wiseman, D.D., 85, Golden-square. The Right Bev. William Morris, D.D., Acton, Middlesex. The Right Hon. the Lord Stafford, Cossey llall, Norfolk. Sir Henry Paston Redingfield, Bart., Oxburgh, Norfolk. Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.14., Director of the Hon. the East India Company. Thomas Maraevrell, Esq., 15, Tork-terrace, Itegent's-park, Thomas Eyre, Esq., 62, Pulteney-street, Bath. James Marshall, Esq„ 24, Carlton ♦lllas, Malda-hill. DIRECTORS. The ltleit Rey. William Morris, D.D., Acton, Middlesex—Chairman. Michael Forristall, Esq., 13, West-square, Southwark—Deputy Chairman and Managing Director. Sir Richard Jenkins, U.C.8., Director of the lion, the Mast India Company, and of the London Joint Stock Bank. Rev. Thomas Doyle, D.D., London-road, Southwark. Edmond Ileales, Esq., Carlton Villas, Maida-hill. Henry Clark Duppa, ETA., Malmain-ball, Stoke, near Rochester. George Drew, Esq., Streatham, Surrey. James Marshall, Esq., 24, Carlton Villas, Maida-hill. ACTUARY —WiIIiam Henry Archer, Esq. SECRETARY—WiIIiam Norris, Esq. 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COLLINGLIDGE, Managing Director. rONUS NOTICE —Proposals made to the SCOTTISH WIDOWS' FUND and LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY on the Participation Class, and completed previous to tree closing of the Books for tke year ending 31st December clirrent, have the advantage of a full year's claim for Bonus beyond tkat enjoyed by members joining the Society at a later periol. JOAN MACKENZIE, Manager. Agent—HUGH M'KEAN, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings. December, 11149. DAVD S'S CANDLES, 41d. and s d. per lb.; wax-wick moulds, 6d.; composite, 7%(1., 9d., and 9%c1. ; Botanic wax candles, is.; German wax, Is. 23.; fine wax, Is. sd. ; transparent wax, la. 6d. and Is. 10d. ; best wax, 23. Id.; sperm can dies, Is 81. and Is. 10d. ; metallic, 7d. and 3d. ; mottled soap 565. and 60s, per 112 lbs. ; yel ew, 445., 505., and i6s. ; Windsor sort), Is. 4d. per pac . ...t. , brown Windsor, Is 31. ; rose, 2s. ; almond, 2r. 6d.; saerm oil, 7s. 6d. per gallon ; solar, is. 3d. ; argana, 4a. ad. ; foaling wax, 4s. 6d. per lb., for cash, at DAVIES'S old established warehouse, 63, St. Mart n's.lane, opposite Westminster County Court (late New Slaughter's Coffee-beuse). FOGS AND DAMP AIR. BARCLAY'S ASTHMATIC CANDY has, for many years, been proved an effectual preservative from the 11l effects of the Fogs and Damp Air, which, in the Winter Season, are so prevalent in this Climate. Its effects are to expel Wind, to preserve the Stoll - mei from the admission of Damps. and to relieve those who suffer from Difficulty of Breathing. Prepared only by Barclay and Sons, 95. Etarringdon-street, London ; and sold retail, by their appointment, by Sanger ' 150, Oxford - street ; Gifford and Co., 104, and H. Burnet.' ' 180, Strand ; Johnson, 68 , Cornhill ; and all respectable Medicine Venders ia Town and Country. Observe :—None can be genuine, unless the names of " Barclay and Sons " are on the Stamp affixed to each Box. DIRECTORS LONDON FRIDAY Avr DECEMBER 28 1849. cFa gal4 H-4 _ - - F RASER'S MAGA2 Price 2s. 6d., or by I. " Labou• and the Poor." 6INE for JANUARY, post, 35., contains :- 8. Toe Dorn •f Dantzic. Part I. 9. The Stage and its Prospects. 10. The Peace Campaigns of En sign }'aunce. Part X. 11. Bulow-Cummerow on the Ger man Question 12. Sir E. B. Lytton and Mrs. Grundy. 13. Marriage with a Wife's Sis- 2. The 3llensac's Bride 3. The _Negro Question. A Letter' to the Editor. 4. The Night of the Nativity. A Commemoration. 5. Goethe's Herman and Dorothea 6. The Bright Room of Cranmore. 7. Leaves from a Natura'ist's Note-book. London : John W. P I ter. - 'arker, West Strand NOTICE ! Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols. post Bvo., T HE COUNTESS OF BLESSINGTON'S NOVEL, " COUNTRY QUARTERS." With Portrait, and Memoir of her Ladyship by her Niece, Miss Power. Also, now ready, MISS PARDOE'S FLIES IN AMBER. 3 vols. William Shoberl, Pub'isher, 20, Great Marlborough-street , * Orders received by all Booksellers. FOTICE :Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vo:s., 1 LIES IN A M B E R. By MISS PAIIDOE. Authoress of " The City of the Sultan," " The Pretty Woman," &c. 2. SCENES of the CIVIL WAR in HUNGARY, in 1849-9; by an Austrian Officer. 7s. 6d. bound. 3. NAI lER'S SOUTHERN AFRICA. 2 vols., small Bvo., plates. "Written in the true Napier style—independent, energetic, and fearless."—Naval and Military Gazette. William Shoberl, Publisher, 20, Great Marlborough•street. THE PRIZE TALE OF THE SOLDIER'S PROGRESS. THE PEOPLE'S and HOW ITT'S JOURNAL, I'art Tr., for January, contains the decision of the Arbitra tors on the Prize Tale to illustrate Gilbert's Tableaux of the Soldier's Progress. Now ready for delivery, Vol. I. (New Series) of the PEOPLE'S and lIOWITT'S JOURNAL, handsomely bound in cloth, price 4s. 6d. Also, .Tust Published, price ss.—a New Book for Christmas—the FACES in the FIRE, with coloured illustrations by T. 11. Nicholson. London : Willoughby and Co., 22, Warwick-lane, and 26, Smithfield. QUPPLY of BOOKS for 1850. Fifty Copies each of the leading Quarterlies, a proportionate supply of ether periodicals, and from Twenty to One Hundred Copies of all the best New Works, are in circulation at MUDIE'S SELECT LIBRARY, 28, Upper I(in-street, Bloomsbury-square. Single Subscription, ONE G HINE ci PER ANNUM. Books are exchanged weekly in every part of London and its neighbourhood, at Two Guineas per Annum. Country Subscription—Twelve Vols. (half new), Three Guineas; Fifteen Vels. (all new'm, Five Guineas per Annum. A Post-office Order, payable to Charles Edward Mudie, will secure an immediate supply. STOUT and PORTER.—JENNER, WICKING, and JENNER are now delivering for cash, to Private Families, there celebrated PORTER at Is. and Imper al STOUT 16d. per gallon. May be had in casks of 4%, 9, IS, and 36 gallons. N.B.—Their Ales arc now in very line condition. South London Brewery, Southwark Bridge-road. EYEBROWS MUSTACHIOS, and WHISKERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and prevented , by the ase of GRIMS TON E'S AROMATIC REGENERATOIt. If you arc in want of that beautiful adornment of the humaa (*are, a natural supply of human hair, obtain through the post, or of any wholesale or retail chemist or druggist, or perfumer, an 113. bottle of Grimstone's Aromatic Regenerator. This is an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers (grown at his Her bary, Highgate), which has been long known to the nobility and gentry, by whom it is highly appreciated for its manifold virtues, too numerous to be set forth in an advertisement, but may be read in his pamphlet, in which the bottles are enclosed. Bach pamphlet has the signature of William Grimstone, Merchant, !tertiary, Highgate, and will be found at page 11, unjter the copy of Mrs. Weekly's Letter to the Editor of the " Times" newspaper, 7th of August, 1846. This pamphlet is forwarded through the post, on receiving two postage stamps. The Aromatic Regenerator can be forwarded through the pest on receiving a post-office order for 4s. 6d., 7s. Bd., •r ls., which in cludes the postage with the case. The Ils. size contains four of the 4s. A few of its many virtues, as thousands can prove, are published in the pamphlet enclosed with each bottle. Reader, reflect for a few minutes, and if you are 40 years of age, you will remember the thousands of blind you meet with in your walks, others with various coloured eye-shades ; indeed, such was the demand for eye-shades, that it was a business. What has re moved those sightless beings, and given place to a straightforward, clear-sighted people (the climate is the same) ? lit tell you the cause —the universal use of Grimstone's Eye Snuff ! and because it cured Ophthalmia, Gutta Serena, Qatar :et, Nervous Headach, and Deaf ness, the Lords of the Treasury directed it to be denominated a medi cine, and to be stamped. Although this advanced its character, 67 cases of cure being proved by the informers, still it was an act of oppression ; as in 1825 the Solicitor of Stamps, Godfrey Sykes, Esq., altered the label, and sanctioned its sale under order of the Lords of the Treasury; the letter of protection, signed by llerries, Fsq., to Mr. William Grimstone, bearing date 18th February, 1525. This was on account of its curative qualities, being sold at that time in canis ters, within the reach of every poor family. But under this order of Gtovernment it is obliged to be stamped. GRIMSTONE'S MEDICATED EYE SNUFF, sold in canisters, inclosed in a pamphlet of medical and other testimonials, under the Government order, at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each. The Pamphlets sold at ld. each. If through the post, Is. Bd., is. 6d., and ss. Bd., including postage, & c. The following letter is ono out f the many thousand proofs. Read the following Medical Testimony to the cure of five cases of Gutta Serena, from G. 11. Boutell, Professor of Galvanism : " Seuthsea, near Portsmouth, Ilants,sth Nov., 1848. " Ma. W. GalikriTONZ.—Sir—l must in justice to yea send the fol lowing Testimonial with regard to the extraordinary efficacy of your Eye Snuff in cases of Gutta Serena. I have used it in five cases with the most astonishing benefit and cure. Sir, yen may advertise this 1 1 or make what use you please. The cures have wholly astonished um and thousands of others.—Tam, Sir, &c., G. H. BOUiELt,PrOfessor of Galvanism." All letters to Mr. William Gemstone, Herbary, Highgate, near London, at which establishment he continues to manufacture his far-famed lIERB TOBACCO, so much esteemed in all foreign parts. Tt,e to:lowing letter, in testimony of Its delightful qualities, is from the author of the " Pleasures of Home :" " Springfield Cottage, Honiton, Devon, 15th August, 1846. " Sir,--I cannot deny myself the pleasure of stating how highly I esteem your Herb Tobacco. I have now found in it a substitate for the choice leaf, hitherto obtained by me from a friend in Constanti nople. I are sure that lovers of mild, fragrant Tobacco would find yours a great and acceptable gift, at a very reasonable price. " I am your obedient servant, " STUART FARQUHARSON, D.C.L. " To Mr. William Gemstone, Herbary, Highgate." This extensively-famed Tobacco is sold by all chemists and drug gists, and others, with W. Grimstone's signature attached, at 7%d., Is. IV., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. each, Including the Government stamp 11 YAM and COMPANY, L• of the PANTECIINETIIECA, 36, GRACECIIURCII STREET, and 86, OXFORD-STREET, LONDON, Merchant Tailors, Out-titters, and Manufacturers of Clothing for immediate wear, while gratdally acknowledging the distinguished patronage which for malty years has been conferred upon their establishment in firs.ce church -street, would at the same time tender their b,st thanks for the immense and unprecedented success consequent upon the open ing of their newly-erected and magnificent premises, situate No. 86, Oxford-street, nearly opposite the Pantheon. The proud position in which L lIYA3f and COMPANY stand as the largest Tailors and Clothiers in the world, is a sufficient guaran free of their capabilities for offering extraordinary advantages in DRESS, and they venture to hope that their numerous friends will find that each succeeding season will bring with it the most striking proofs that every exertion will be used still further to develop these advantages, and to produce au assortment of clothing of the highest and most perfect character. The whole of the Winter Stock being now on view, the favour of an early call will be duly appreciated, whilst the proprietors will spare no ev.srtion or expense in producing for the inhabitants of London and its vicinities costumes unequalled in the fashionable world. Convinced both by numerous flattering testimonials and by yet more numerous and more tangible proofs of public approbatlea of the superiority of their business system, and of the important economical advantages, L. lIYAM and COMPANY respectfully submit to the inspection of their patrons the following brief o Aline of prices of winter clothing, ready made and made to measure:— WINTER OVEIt COATS. Albert Capes, Chesterfields. Paletets. Parisian Packs, Reefing, Jackets, Equestrian and Lounging Coats. Prices-105. Gd., 13s. Gd., 17s. Gd., 228., 25., 345., 405., 465.. 525., 635. DRESS AND SUItTOUT COATS. L. HYAM and COMPANY refer to these garments with infinite plearare, convinced that they will give decided satisfaction. Prices 18s. 6d.. 235., 285., 335., 385., 455., 505., 555., 635. WAISTCOATS of the most beautiful texture and the choicest designs. Prices-3s. 3d., 4s. 6d., 6s. 6d., 9s. 6d., 12s. 6d., lis. 6d., 18s. Gd., 251. TROWSEES.—The most superb novelties in treble and double milled plain and figured Doeskins and Cassirneres, of English, Scotch, and Fot sign manufacture. Prices-83. Gd., 113. Gd., 143. 6d., 173. id., 215., 235., 265. NELL GWYNNE TAVERN and CHOP HOUSE, Three Doors East of the Adolph! Theatre, and op polite Adam-street. The Legal Profession, Gentlemen connected with the Pulolie Offices and Banking Houses, also Visitors tothe Theatres, and Parties from the country will find the Table d'Hote at Half-past Fiyo prectselyt the most economical, comfortable, and convenient in the metropolis. Fish and Joints, 2s. Hot Joints until Eight, and Suppers until One o'clock. Luncheons, Ece. Good Beds. Superior Wines and Spirits. Barclay and Perkins's Stout, and Salt's Ales. JOHN A ItellEn and THOMAS BOLT, Proprietors. N.B. An Entrance also front Maiden-lane. THE BEST APERIENT and ANTII3ILIOUS MEDICINE for general use is FRAMPTON'S' PILI, OF HEALTH, which effectually relieves the stomach and bowels by gentle relaxation, without griping or pr stration of strength. They remove head-ache, sickness, eizziness, pains in the chest, Sze., are hirldy grateful to the stomach, promote digestion, create appetite, re lieve laneour and depression of spirits ; while to those of full habit and free livers, who are continually suffering from drowsiness, heavi ness, and singing in the head and ears, they offer advantages that will not fail to be appreciated. This medicines has for many years received the approval of the most respectable classes of society ; and in confirmation of its effi cacy, the following letter has been kindly forwarded to Mr. l'rout, with permission to publish it, and if requisite, to refer any respect able person to its author:— " To Mr. Prout, 229, Strand, London. " Heavitree, Exeter, April 24, 1844. " Sin,—l feel pleasure in being able to bear my strong and unsoli cited testimony to the excellence of your ' Frampton's rill of Health,' which I consider a most safe, efficacious, and very swerior ge neral medicine. The widow of an officer, an elderly lady, and near relative of mine, has used them—very rarely having re course to any other medicine for a long period of years. She has recommended them extensively, and in one instance in which she induced a person to adopt them, and supplied the first box herself, they have proved of extraordinary efficacy. I think that, perhaps, there is scarcely any other of the many patent medi cines before the public of equal value as a ` friend in need ;' certainly none possessed of superior claims. I shall be happy on all occasions to give them my individual recommendation; and am, Sir, " Your obedient servant, 66 * * *.'. Sold by T. Prout, 229, Strand, London. Price Is. I%cl. and 2s. 9d. per box. Also by the ♦enders of medicines generally throughout the kingdom. Ask for FRAISIPTON'S PILL of HEALTH, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on the Go vernment Stamp. A B ft I A. G E. d...V1. One half the world are dessAttely sines, and the other 'apposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a sans° of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes ens sitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea A caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un tomprosine hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, end broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness tird social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set dement. Honour and justice demand that health shouldform an item to the compact; it alone dignifies the eillauce. Blighted hopes er neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life," pub. in 2 vols., Is. sach (by coat, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining them. They are net intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, hut for the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other tittle publications claim your attention (same price is. each, by cost Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely pampliets,, 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 serr.sece of the maxims he would inculcate—to do ante others as he worse he done unto—to live after nature's laws —and to keep always on the "sunny side of the way." The above works may be bad of Sherwood, 23, Paternesser-rew ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street • Mann, 39, Cornhill ; Spokes, 5, Holborn-hill ;or direct (by post or other wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and evenings), ;10. Argyll-place Regent-street; and all Booksellers May 9 . .... „ 19 ay 26 ec. 1 I 7 I .._ 1 I. .' a. 0, • • • ID 1 . • ) :., ;. 1 1 , x • . w - ,,f a: , ;., :4 r e :. A '. ;E 1 , '.?. 2 ~. ~m- w = ET. 4;i t ,- 2 . z. ..., . : T., i, January... 123 4 5 6 July 1234 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 910 11 12,18 14 14 15 16 17 13 19 20 15 16 17 18 19123 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 , 27 28 28 29 30 31 : 203 0 31 1 February. 1 2 3 August 4 5 6 7 8 910 ' 5 6 7 S 0 ,1 1011 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 1 4 15 1 647118 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 2 3 1 24 25 26 27 .8 29 30 25 2( 27 .8 I • ,u I March..." 1 2 3 September 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 16 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 1 8, 1 9 20 21 1 22 18 19 20 , 21 22 23 24 23 24 25,26 27 98 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 i 230 1 April 1234 5 6 7 October... 1 1 234 5 1 6 F 9 1' 11 12 13 14 7 8 9119 11 12 13 15 1617 18 19 20 21 14 U 16 17 18 19 20 22, - 23124 25 26 27 28 1 21 22 23;24,25 26 27 29130' ! 28 29 30 1 311 May . 123 4 5 November 12 1 3 6 7 b 9 10 11 1:: ' 4 5 6 7 8 910 13 :4 15 16 17 18 19 11 12'13 14 15 16:17 ' . 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 18 19 z 0,2 1 23 24 27 28 29 3 31 25 26 27 1 28 29 30; 1 June , 1 2 December 2 3 4 5 6 71 8 3 4 5 i' 7 8 9 910 11 12 1 13 14 15 10 11112 13 14 15 if - 16 17 18 19 2o 21122 _ 17 1819 20 21 22 2: 22 24 2 3 , 26 . 27 28 29 124 25,26,27 28;29 :3 ,30 31 1 1 1 EXHIBITIONS, &c. THE POLYTECHNIC. The Christmas shillings came in on Wednesday with the usual profusior, and the galleries and lecture rooms of this well conducted institution were crowded with all sorts and conditions of sight-seekers. The co:nmittee of management have provided abundantly for the dt h elation of the middle and lower classes w ho are in the habit of frequenting the place, and lecture succeeds lecture throughout the day, while those who do not care to run to the appointed spots when the bell rings have a full employment in examining the numberless works of scientific invention and of curious art with which the long room snd its vestibules are lusded. The list of entertainments, as it at present stand , , comprises lectures by Dr. Bachhoffner and Mr. Ashley on Domestic Philosophy and Popular Ow mistry, each agreeably illustrated by amusing experi mints, a new set of Dissolving Views, representing ancient and modern Lond ,, n, wondrous optical illusions; the feats of the diver under water, and a variety of other matters, to describe which is merely reiterating old facts. Nevertheless. although most of these things have been before the public some years, there is always a fresh current of juveniles to whom they have all the real and absolute charm of novelty ; and we do not know where young people can be taken some which ph thelo philosophical ph attention o ol for a day's pleasure with mor e so lid a d van t age th an calledhere ,ftohratt does here i n s ot n nothing illustrate prin ciple, whether it be outwardly a toy or a spectacle. Chaperoned by an intelligent monitor. a few hours' lounge in the galleries of the Polytechnic would store an inquiring youth with a world of new ideas, and awaken a species of curiosity calculated to be of the highest moral service. [PRICE SD. SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS FROM THE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY. TIMES.—A whisper from Tamworth at this moment Kill perhaps attract even more attention than the thunders which have scarcely yet died on the ear from Bradford and Leeds. Mr. Cobden addressed his 37,000 constituents. Sir Robert Peel has just spulten a modest aside to his tenantry at Drayton. Such asides, however, are meant to be heard, and the letter which we publish this day will be diligently conned tied digested by every body in these islands who is in the situation either of the right hon. writer or the persons addressed. Sir Robert's advice to his tenants, and his own mode of procedure, are excellent. We are prepared to hear both of them vehemently attacked, but perhaps we shall anticipate all those attacks, and at the same time explain some nnsgivings which we cannot suppress, when we say that neither Sir Robert's precept aor example will be universally available. But what of that ? It is equally the case with the best advice and the best example. It is scarcely necessary to ob serve that Sir Robert entreats his tenants to give up all idea of protection. But for the fact of some crazy or designing in cendiaries going about inflaming the poor farmer's soul with that ridiculous expectation, it is not likely Sir Robert would have thought it worth while to mention the subject. Sir Robert then expresses an opinion that ,the effect of the recent changes will be to maintain low prices in average seasons, and to prevent very high prices in seasons of dearth. Considering the anxiety with which these words will be measured and weighed, they are not quite so clear as one would expect from so practised an exponent. Indeed, Sir Robert seems to feel so himself, for he proceeds to state the same thing in other words. The other words, however, are not more successful than the first, and we can only con jecture Sir Robert's meaning. He expects that the average of prices will now be lower than it has been ; and that prices will never again rise so high as they have done. For example, should the average of wheat for the next ten years be 455., and once or twice in that period the price should stand at 655. for a month or two, we imagine the ex-Premier would consider that a fulfilment of his present conjecture. It is fair, however, to say that he does not think free trade has had a fair trial. The moral and physical circum stances of the country and of the world have been so extraordinary and so exceptional now for these four years, that they afford no certain clue to the prospects of the corn market in ordinary seasons and times. In dealing with his tenantry, therefore, Sir Robert ex pressly reserves his opinion as to the future. lie makes a particular arrangement on the strength of an extraordinary depression, the permanence of which time alone can show. For our own part, we entirely agree that it is premature to anticipate a run of low prices. We are in the midst of great changes, and many things are changing besides protection on agriculture. Gold, the common measure of all markets, is itself on the verge of a change. Europe has just undergone those political convulsions which ever precede great social developements. It remains to be seen whether the population of the continent will go on living upon rubbish and exporting wholesome grain. They who have once lived on wheaten bread can never be driven back to inferior food. The increasing com munications of the continent will diffuse the fastidious tastes of the more wealthy states. All things con sidered, we thick Sir, R. Peel has used a proper caution in resting his present favours to his tenantry rather on the peculiarities of the present crisis than on the probabilities of the future. Sir Robert ex pects his tenants to pay their Michaelmas rent in the full, but promises if they do so iu the course of next month, he will spend 201. out of every 1001. in beneficial improvements; in the choice of which he gives a preference to drainage, to the removal of unnecessary fences, and to the means of preventing the waste of manure. He also makes some large offers of assistance, on liberal terms, for any further improvements the tenant may desire. Nothing, of course, can be better. It is true that there are not many landlords in the country who are in a condition to spend 20 per cent. of their rent-roll in drainage ; nor yet are all tenants in a condition to pay up before February. In this respect Sir Robert and his tenantry are fortunate men; and it will be said that none but fortunate men will be able to follow their several examples. On this point we will only repeat what we are aware has often excited the disgust of our Protectionist con temporaries, that every landlord, every tenant farmer, every merchant, every tradesman, and every other person engaged in any sort of speculation, ought to have a reserve for unfavourable times. He ought to have money within reach, and he is not acting fairly by the parties with whom he has contracted pecu niary engagements if he makes the fulfilment of them depend on the seasons, or any other fluctuating ele • ment. It is a moral duty to be sure in business, and not to tempt Providence by running the risk of in solvency. This will be thought a hard saying, and perhaps we shall be told the precept " to owe no man anything" is fit only for Quakers and Jews. But it is a maxim of honourable trade, and ought to be a maxim of agriculture. No farmer ought to depend wholly on a plentiful harvest or a dear market ; nor ought any landlord to depend wholly on his rent. Assuming this scale of duty and honour, and hoping that there are landlords and tenants able to profit by Sir Robert's example, we must say that it is timely and good, and that he deserves the thanks even of the agricultural interest. IMPORTATION or Coam.—The revenue authorities having adverted to their order of the 16th of December, 1845, which allowed a period not exceeding one month for the metage of corn imported into the port of London in bags from the Briti-h possessions, and also to the provisions of the 34th section of the Act 12 and 13 Victoria, cap. 90, which re quires that the duties im posed on corn, grain, &c., shall be paid immediately on the importation and entry thereof; and it appearing that the regulations adopted by the order adverted to are attended with inconvenience and delay in the ad justment of the official landing accounts—the authori ties hare directed that the said order and regulations he rescinded, and have issued orders that on the im portation of corn in bags from the British possessions, five, or more bags, if differing in size, out of every hundred be measured on board the importing ship by the City sworn meter, in order to form an average, from which the quantity contained in the whole importation is to be computed by the meter, and taken account of and delivered by the Customs officer on board, agreeably to the usual practice observed in respect to foreign corn, cars being taken that the bags not mea sured be strictly examined by the officer of the revenue on board the ship by spitting, &c., under the supervision of the tide surveyors and other principal superintending officers of the department. SUICIDE ON THE YORK AND SCARBOROUGH RAILWAY.—On Christmas-eve a frightful event ocourred at the foot of Matton-bridge, within a short distance of the station at that town. The line crosses the Scar borough turnpike road at this point on a level, where the latter passes out of Matton to the adjoining parish of Norton, with, of course, the usual gates, and a gate keeper in attendance to close and open them as the traffic on the line or road require. The mail train from Scar borough is due at Matton at five o'clock, shortly before which period a man was observed lingering about this thoroughfare, which is one of the leading ones of the neighbourhood. He entered into conversation with the gatekeeper, asking when the train was due, which line it came upon, and questions of that nature, when at length the gatekeeper signalled its approach, and warned the deceased to remove himself out of dacger. Instead of doing so he suddenly cried out that his object was to meet the train, that he was tired of life, and darting for ward threw himself across the rails in front of the tap proaching engine, which passed over him, severing his limbs, and scattering them about the line in various di rections. The act was witnessed by several persons, one of whom endangered his own life by an ineffectual attempt to rescue the deceased. The progress of the train is slackened at this crossing, in consequence of its proximity to the station, but it had sufficient impetus to effect the object contemplated by the deceased, in consequence of the rapid and determined manner in which he courted his destruction. The deceased was named Skelton, aged about 21, the son of a labourer living at Old Matton, and had for some time been employed in repairing the roads in the vicinity. The only presumed reason for his committal of this act is that he laboured under an internal disease of a peculiar character, and which ho considered, as perhaps it was, incurable. The mother of the deceased is servant and charwoman in several families in the neighbourhood, and happened to be engaged at the house of a gentleman not far from the scene of the catastrophe, when a messenger came in on other business, detailing in the presence of the mother, but without knowing who she was, the particulars of the incident which had happened to a person of the name of Skelton. The poor woman at once felt assured that the deceased was her son, a fact which was shortly after wards confirmed by the arrival of her husband. THE PUBLIC SALARIES.—Mr. Hume obtained from the House of Commons last session permission for a return to be made of all persons employed in the public departments who were in the receipt of salaries of 1501. and upwards per annum. This statement has now been made by the heads of officers to the Treasury, and a complete classification of each amount is now being ar ranged, showing the names of the recipients, and the full amount of each gentleman's income. Mr. Hume's ob ject, it is said, is to tax all Government salaries, in addi tion to the drawback to which they are now liable on account of the income-tax.—Herald. It is stated that one of the sailors who bore tie eons of Queen Adelaide was a negro.—Patriot. /:,--_- , - -2 AVAL INTELLIOENCE. 1. : ; / - 7 1 : PoßTsmourn, TnuasnAy.---Much alarm is etiref: l. ....--. z :: ‘ s twined here respecting the prognosticated ex _:, c k t: \ :\,'‘l. 7 - : dinary high tide of the 29th inst Fear has so 5tr.. , •.:1 , ,C`-‘;::,V - - . ,:-:. - impressed some of the inhabitants of this an,i . A , ,L2 , ..,_,•'-`7 7 1 . 1)-;;--- opposite shore (Gospor), that they haVe revovklE4 avd s .b6dy and goods to more distant and elevated situa tions. Opinion is very divided upon the probability of the foretold inundation. The tide, however, rose yesterday some distance (18 inches is reported) above its usual level, which is considered ominous. The Contest, 12, Commander the Hon. J. W. S. Spencer, went out of harbour this afternoon to Spit head. She will be inspected, her crew mustered, and paid advance to-morrow, and sail fur Plymouth, to ship the mail of the 31st for the coast of Africa. APPOINTMEATS. WOOLWICH, DEC. 27.—Payrnas•er Snd Purser— Samuel W. Sadler, clerk in charge (1844) of the Janus steam-vessel, Gibraltar, to the Contest, at Portsmouth. Assistant Engineers—William Austin, to the _Pis gard, at Woolwich; Joshua C. Robinson, to the Blenheim, 56, steam-guard-ship, at Ports mouth ; John William Smith, to the Fasgard ; and Noah D. Fry, to the Terrible steam-frigate, Greenhithe. Midshipmen—Edward W. P. 13,,ileau, to the Phaeton, 50, at Sheerness; C. G. E. Knowles, to the Contest, at Purtimouth. Clerks—W. 11. Richards (1815), to the Caledonia, 120, on the 111 e literranean station ; W. 0. Bignell, to the Hogue, ordered to Lisbon ; Henry DouglaF, to the Arrogant, ordered to Lisbon ; and E. G. Hooper, to the Prince Regent, 90, ordered to Lisbon. Captain Alexander Milne has not been absent from the Admiralty during the holidays, and Captain W. A. B. Hamilton, second secretary, returned today. Lieutenant W. H. Haswell and Mate H. Sains bury joined the Investigator at Woolwich to-day. Captain Harvey has completed his course of study of steam at the factory at Woolwich Dockyard, and passed his examination. Lieutenant E. E. Maunsell (1846) has joined to study steam at the factory on the passing of Captain Harvey. Captain-Superinteadent Peter Richards, C. 8.. of Chatham Dockyard, visited Woolwich Dockyard to day. _ The Terrible steam-frigate, Captain Hope, C. 8., left Woolwich at 9 15 A.M. to day, for Greenhithe, to havo her compasses adjusted by Captain Johnson. The Enterprise and Investigator are now in a for ward state, and the 15th of January next is pained for their leaving Woolwich on the searching expedi tion. The greatest anxiety is manifested for their early departure, as every day is now of consequence. ROYAL ARTILLERY REGIMENTAL SCHOOLS. WooLwrcu, DEc. 27.—The annual examination of the Royal Artillery Regimental Schools, attended by upwards of 500 boys and girle, took place on Monday last, the 24th inst., by order of Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Downman, C. 8., K.C.11., Commandant of the garrison._ Colonel F. Campbell, Royal Artillery, presided, and the following officers were present, and evidently much gratified with the proceedings :—Lieutenant- Colonel Reid, C. 8., Royal Engineers ; Lieutenant.. Colonel Bell, Royal Horse Artillery ; Brigade Major Bingham, Captain Tylden, Deputy Assistant Quarter master. General of Artillery ; Captain Anderson, Captain Burrows, Captain Radcliffe, end Captain Wingfield, Royal Artillery. The examination of the boys (upwards of 300 in number) was conducted by the Rev. G. B. Tuson, chaplain, Royal Artillery, and the promptness and intelligence with which the answers were given showed that their religious education, as well as their instruction in the less important subjects of geography, English grammar, history, and arithmetic, had been carefully attended to. The girls (about 200 in number) were examined by the Rev. M. R. Scott, and at the conclusion the Rev. G. B. Tuson, in a brief though energetic address, expressed the great satisfaction he felt in being able to make a most favourable report of the state of the Regimental Schools, and bore testimony to the zeal and efficiency of the schoolmaster and his assistants. The prizes, consisting of articles of clothing and instructive books, were then distributed by the Gallant Colonel, who said that he should not fail to report to the Commandant the very creditable manner in which the children had acquitted themselves, and that he was sure such a report would be received by Sir Thomas Downman with the utmost satisfaction. The national anthem was sung by the children, which closed the proceedings. RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. CAMERON'S STEAM COAL AND SWANSEA AND LOUGHOR RAILWAY. A special meeting of this company was held yester day at the office, Moorgate-street, for the purpose of considering and confirming certain resolutions passed at the former meeting. Mr. E. G. NN inthrop in the chair. The CHAIRMAN briefly stated the object of the meeting, and said that the proceedings were merely of e formal character, in compliance with their deed of settlement. On the motion of Captain NORTHCOTE, seconded by Captain FISHER, a resolution was unanimously passed confirming the call of 21. per share beyond the 61. per share already called up. Mr. SMALLBONE stated thet those who had paid the call of 11. per share some time ago would be allowed that amount when they paid this next call. On the motion of Mr. lIALLLTT, seconded by Mr. BARHAM, the resolution authorising the directors to proceed with the construction of the branch line from the collieries to Llanelly was also unanimously con firmed. In reply to questions it was stated that contractors were ready to construct the branch line of 2i miles in length, for 4,5001., and open it in three months for traffic, on condition that one third of the money be paid in cash, and the remainder in twelve months ; eo that they would have the line in operation nine months before it would be necessary to pay the entire sum for its construction. The Duke of BEAUFORT was disposed to allow the line to pass over a part of his property on advantageous terms to the company. Allusion was made to the recommendation of the committee of the South Wales Company to extend the line to Carmarthen, m hich would E nable the company, by means of a short branch, to join that line and convey their coals to Swansea, where they would have a good market, as well as to Llanelly-. An opinion was expressed that if the shareholders would cooperate in a friendly spirit with the directors, the company would be out of all its difficulties in the course of twelve months. The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman and directors. HIGH TIDES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES. Sir,— A letter has recently gone the round of the papers in which the owners of property and inhabitants on the banks of the Thames are alarmed by a pre • dieted " extraordinary overflow of the tide, so that the probable height at London- bridge will be 30 fvet," on the 29th or 30th inst. The alarm may become a false one; for, although the writer has correctly described that one cause of such overflow will arise from the remarkable coinci dence of both the sun and moon then being at their closest approximation to the earth, and thereby greatly increasing the great tidal wave, yet there must be a far greater cause than planetary influence only to au-tain that alarming prediction ; namely, there must be a powerful gale of wind from the south-west for many days or hours previously, and the wind must suddenly shift from that quarter and continue to blow with violence from the north and north-north-west ; whereby, in the first instance, an immense body of water will be forced from the Atlantic Ocean into the North Seas, and, in the second instance, that excess will be driven down the German Ocean, and, before it can obtain vent through the narrow channel between Dover and Calais all our northern coasts, and especially those most contiguous to the Thames, would feel the worst effects. All these causes must, however, be simultaneous and co-ope rate ; and therefore, unless at the present time, whilst these remarks aro being written. a strong southwest wind is prevailing in the Atlantic, and unless to morrow or following day a similarly powerful wind from the north or north-north-west shall prevail in the German Ocean, the single planetary cause of in- creasing the tidal wave—as very properly explained by Mr. Gearing—will not of itself produce the alarm ing effect which he predicts during the ensuing spring tides; but his statement, as well as this explanation of cause and effect, will also apply to the spring tides in the course of the next fortnight, at new moon, al though with less effect. And the owners of property along the banks of the Thames ought to be upon their guard, should the next new moon be preceded by the strong winds before alluded to. I am, Sir, your most obedieat servant, Margate, Dec. 26. Joust Boys. The match of tennis between Mr. Tompkins, of the Brighton Tennis Court, and his son, from London, to which we alluded last week, came off at the above court on Monday. The match was the best of fivo sets, Mr. Tompkins, sen., giving halt fifteen for a bisque, and winning the match after four well-contested sets, which lasted two hours and a half. There was a brilliant assemblage to wittll ss the play, including several ladies. Among the spectators were Lord Suffield, Mr. W. Bowyer Stn3 th, Mr. E. 11. Cole, Sir 11. Ileux, Mr. W. Ford, Colonel the lion. G. Cathcart, Mr. C. Derby, Mr. C. Craven, Mr. Le Bas, Captain Fyers, Mr. V. Ford, Captain Baines, Mr. H. Ford, Mr. Key, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Hammersley, Mr. 11. Dering, Mr. Egerton Ford, Mr. G. Rush, Mrs. Bowyer Smyth, Miss Meux, Mrs. Baring, Miss Ilammersley, Mrs. Woodruff, and Miss Baal:l.—Brighton Gazette. PUBLICATIONS. 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This Family, Theatri!•a', Sporting, and Licensed Victu allers' Journa' now exceeds 10,000 sale every week.--Order of any Newsman, or send six postage stamps to the "Era" office, 3, Catherine-street, Strand. ALMANAC FOR 1851 CHRONOL , Shrove Tuesday Feb. Ash Wednesday Easter Sunday , Low Sunday .March .April ;CAL NOTES. Holy Thursday. Whit Sunday..., Triuity Sunday. Advent Sunday, SAVINGS' BANKS. The enclosed circular and form of return has just been sent to the trustees of every savings' bank : (Extract from the Act 7th and Bth Victoria, chap. 83.—Section 5. " And be it enacted that provision shall be made in the rules of every savings' bank that every depositor therein shall once in every year, at least, cause his deposit book to be produced at the office of the said institution, for the purpose of being examined.") (Circular.) National Debt-office, Dec. 17. Gentlemen,-1 am directed by the Commissioners for the Reduction of the National Debt to call your immediate attention to the provisions enacted in the above section of the Act 7th and Bth Victoria, chap. 83, and to suggest to you the importance, now that the 20th of November has passed, of appointing, by advertisements, two or more specified days on which the depositors should be required to bring in their books to be examined with the ledgers of the savings' bank under your management up to the 20th of November, 1849 ; and two or more managers should make arrangements so that they may themselves per sonally examine and compare the depositors' books with the entries in the ledgers. I am further directed to request that the result of such examination may be transmitted to the Commis sioners drawn out on the enclosed form. I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, S. Hmusm, Secretary. [Here follows the form of return.] PASSPORTS IN FRANCE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES. Sir,—After the able and effectual exertions you have made to put down the passport nuisance, and after the remarks made on you in the Galignani of this day, and the National of yesterday, in which papers some doubts are thrown out on the accuracy of your statements relative to passports, I deem it but justice to state the following facts On my arrival at Boulogne on Thursday last, I was informed by a commissionaire that I must pay 3f. for a passport. Doubting the accuracy of this state ment, I inquired, on arriving at the Hotel de Londres, of the landlord whether such was the case, stating, that from our newspapers it appeared the nuisance was abolished. His answer to me was, that a pass port ought to be got, that the expense was only 31., and that measures would be taken in time to render passports unnecessary, but as yet they were not matured. Not quite satisfied with this explanation, and feeling confident that the Times had good grounds for its statement, I walked over to the railway station, inquired for the chief of the police establishment, and put the question to him, " Whether it was neces sary to have a passport ?" His answer was, " They were quite unnecessary." This was confirmed by the event. Our party—three persons and myself, with four servants—were never, in any manner on our route, troubled on the subject. After dinner thesame day, at the Hotel de Londres, the commissionaire came to us in the room, stating, " Gentlemen, — I am come to inform you that 3f. for each passport will be required." When informed by me that I had seen the head of the police, the commissionaire laughed, and acknowledged that he was aware that no passports were required. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Paris, Dec. 25. M. P. GREAT COATS ON FURLOUGH.—At this inclement season of the year, the only one during which furloughs aro granted to soldiers, it striae& us as a peculiar and unnecessary hardship that they are not in many regi ments allowed to take their great coats with them. In the protracted and tempestuous passages from different parts of England and Ireland the soldier (generally a deck passenger) is exposed in a thin red jacket to the wintry blast and rain, a privation unknown to the sailor, who is always well protected in a pea-coat. The seeds of consumption and of other disorders are fre quently laid by this in the young soldier, and (to say nothing of humanity) the trifling saving of the great coat's wear and tear to the Ordnance; to whom it be longs, is more than counterbalanced by the loss to the service in enlisting a recruit to replace the man, whose health may have been ruined, as above stated. We think, also, that in our humid climate, where, in the Emerald Isle particularly, rain falls without cessation for several days, the soldiers should be permitted, nay, compelled, to wear their great coats when off duty and out of barracks.—United Service Gazette. THE DRAMA AT WINDSOR CASTLE.—The perform ances will take place at Windsor Castle prior to Easter. Julius Casar is to be represented on the first occasion. THE COSMORAMA. The views under this old established name are among the "sights " worth patronising by the folks liberated for the time being from the toils of busi ness. The exhibition in Regent street has the merit of being, perhaps, the oldest in the metropolis, some thirty or forty years having passed away since it first invited the public to gaze through its illusive aper tures. The subjects continue to be the same as those we have before eulogised, consisting of Venice, Rome, St. Peter's, Athens, Jerusalem, Switzerland, Dams• ehatka, and the Egyptian deserts. The painting of these views is admirably adapted for the enlargement to which they are subjected by the glass media through which they are surveyed, and in some cases are really clever and spirited works of art. They are not in all cases simple pictures, but certain dioramic effects are introduced—such as the flame flickering at the crater of the burning mountain—the water fall ing in the Alpine scenery, &c.—which materially enhance the interest. The unobtrusive character of these fluctuating accessories gives an air of natural and inartificial truthfulness which works of this mimic class too often want. THE PANORAMA. Probably none of th e paintinis;hich have been successively exhibited in groups within Mr. Burford's pleasant circles in Leicester-square, are so fraught with interest as those which are now on view. Since the last holiday time the Valley of Cashmere has been introduced as a subject, and nothing could have been more felicitously chosen. The scenery so vividly described in the enchanting pages of Lalla Rookh is represented in all its natural beauty, and a transcript of one of the most varied spots on the surface of the earth presented to the spectator, who has hitherto enjoyed but an ideal perception of its true aspect. The pencil of Mr. Burford has never been more suc cessfully employed than in realising the external fea tures of this delicious locality, and while it affords a pleasing variety of character, contrasted with the former subjects which have occupied the same apart ment, it merits the warmest panegyric as a work of art. The artists of this establishment stand alone in the execution of these circular scenes, long habit having given them a key to the true methods of achieving upon the "round" effects both pictorial and deceptive. Of the ruins of Pompeii nothing new is to be said, for this view has long since ceased to be a novelty. Nevertheless, the records of the City of the Dead, depicted after certain drawings derived from a personal visit to the exhumed streets, are of undecay ing interest. Travellers are seldom envied more than when relating the impressions they experience during a saunter thrcugh these singular twins, which are invested with all the sentiment of the grave without its repulsiveness, and unfold a surface of national characteristics which for 2,000 years were simple matters of history. The skill of the artist establishes the best possible idea of the present state of the city, and the actual appearance of its streets and architec ture; therefore a visit to this section of the Panorama is as instructive to the mind as it is pleasureable to the mere sense of curiosity. The view of Switzer land challenges an equal amount of commendation, and kindles sympathy upon the same grounds. Both are representations of great artistic merit, and worthily justify the celebrity which has for so long a period belonged to the name of Burford. PANORAMA OF THE OHIO. Mr. Banvard, the painter of the immense panorama of the Mississipi, which lately attracted so much notice, has opened another of somewhat similar di mensions at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. The sub ject is the River Ohio, with the craft that crowd its stream, and the cities, towns, and villages that adorn its banks. This is a very interesting painting, and it bears upon it the impress of correctness in regard to delineation. The scenery is of a beautiful character, and must strike a European who nas never visited the shores of America with no little wonder and admiration. Cincinnati, the Queen of the West, and the largest inland city of the United States, forms one of the most prominent objects in the pa norama. The ♦arious changes of eifect that are in troduced, such as ;the alternation of day and night, the burning of a forest, a white fog, &c., give in• creased interest to the scene. This painting displays more freedom, and a finer idea of colour, than Mr. 13anvard's former panorama of the Mississippi, and will, we have no doubt, prove a great attraction during the forthcoming season. THE ROCHDALE SAVINGS BANY.—During the last week the trustees and managers of the Savings Bank were devising some plan to set on foot a subscription, to meet the claims of the poor depositors; but there is great di ffi culty in succeeding satisfactorily in this way, as the sum to be raised is so enormously great. It is no easy matter to raise 60,0001. by a subscription, and the attempt has something in it very discouraging. Yet to meet these difficulties is better than to hold out false hopes to the depositors. One Manchester paper is hold ing out a forlorn hope that Mr. Haworth has some property invested iu Leeds. It also hashes up for its readers every week a cock and bull story about some boxes having been removed from the Savings Bank, but all the while keeps back what would explain the whole affair. The late Mr. Johnson, father of Mrs. George Haworth, lived at the Savings Bank. This gentleman died about last May, and left three daughters, viz , Mrs. G. Haworth, Mrs. Brigs, and Mrs. Wallis. His (Mr. Johnson's) furniture was divided amongst his three daughters, and taken from the Savings Bank at separate times, as two of these daughters do not live in the town. One of them lives at some distance, and most likely her share of the furniture would have to be sent by " rail." At one of these removals, the writer of this paragraph saw a lurry at the door of the Savings Bank, which took off chairs, tables, and boxes. No one for a moment can imagine that these boxes were filled with gold, and thus publicly sent away.—Man chester Guardian. A GAMEKEEPER SHOT.—A little before one o'clock on the morning of Christmas-day, Robert Orphan, one of the Earl of Lonsdale's gamekeepers, at Lowther Castle, in Westmoreland, was shot by a poacher, at a place called Bessy Gill, in his Lordship's preserves, near Lowther. It appears that Orphan, with four others, were out watching, but at the time the keeper was shot his companions were not near him. In the wood, at a distance of about fifteen yards, the keeper saw the poacher, who, on recognising him, immediately shouldered his gun and fired, without any struggle between them, and instantly ran away. By the light of the moon, the keeper was enabled to see the poacher raise his gun to his shoulder, and crouched to the ground, but the greater portion of the shot lodged in his left thigh, the right side of his breast, his head, and right eye, which was entirely shot out. He was soon after wards found by his comrades, and removed home to Lowther Village, where he now lies, little or no hope being entertained of his recovery. About six o'clock on the same morning, the constables at the village of Eamont Bridge, Crispin Pharoah and James Slee, succeeded in capturing Robert Nelson, John Vickers, and Thomas Ferrer, all notorious poachers from Penrith, who had two guns, several pheasants, and other game, in their possession. They are now in the House of Correction, at Penritk, and were to be brought up before the magistrates, charged with shooting Orphan, on Wednesday. SouTnemrToir, DEC. 27.—The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamship Iberia, Captain Burney, with the usual Peninsular mails, left this day. She took out a full cargo of general n4erchandize and a few pas sengers. The Peninsular Company's steam-ship Euxine, Captain Evans, will leave on the 29th ins?., for Constan tinople, &c. The Royal Mail Company's steam-ship Trent, Captain Clark, will leave on the 2d January, with the West India mails. A "prophetess" who has been victimising the country people of Devonshire has resorted to a novel plan to impose on customers. She sells whole copies of Homer's " Iliad," in Greek, as cabalistic volumes, con taining the secrets of destiny.— Western Luminary. JUVENILE CLOTHING. THE YOUTH'S department is replete with a most choice assort ment of Tunic Dresses, Spanish Dresses, Hussar, and habit Snits, Prices— 12s. Gd., its. td., 235., 285., 225. LADIES' RIDING HABITS Made with full train, exquisitely trimmed, and cut with the most consummate taste. Prices-31., 3/. les., 41., 4/. 155., 51. Ss. PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL LIVERIES. In this important department the saving is truly wonderful. Pages and Postilions' Suits. Prices-265., 325., 385., 445., bOs. Footmen's Grooms', and Coachmen's Salts. Prices-355., 505., 655., 755. N.B.- -Any garment purchased at these establishments, and not meeting with perfect approbation, will be immediately exchanged, or the money returned. Messrs. L. H YAM and COMPANY, Merchant Tailors, Woollen Drapers, and Manufacturers of Clothing, tie Pantechnetheca, 86, OXFORD-STREET, and 36, GRACECHURCR-STREET, London. Detailed and Descriptive Prize Lists maybe had on application; or will be forwarded, post-free, to all parts of the kingdom. T 11 z REGIS TERED SYRIAN P A L E T 0 7, 379, OXFORD-STREET. EVERT SIZE, IN ALL COLOURS, READY FOR WEAR, AT MESSRS. SWAIN AND CO.'S