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T HE ROYAL CALEDONIAN ASYLUM. Incorporated For Supporting and Educating the Children of Soldier; Suitors, and Marines, Natives of Scotland, who have died or been disabled in the service of their country ; and of indigent Scotch parents resi dent in London, not entitled to parochial relief. The TWIRTY-SECOND AN.NIVERSARY FESTIVAL of this Charity will take place at the London Tavern, Bisliopsgate-strei en SATVxDAY, 10th June. His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEITCH and QUEENSBERRY, K.G K.T., President of the Institution in the Chair. STEWARDS. Six Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, Arthur Anderson, EE.q., M.P. K.T. William Ewart, Esq., M.P. The Most Noble the Marquis of Alex. Oswald, Esq., M.P. Huntley, K.T. John Auldjo, Esq , F.R.S. The Most Noble the Marquis of James Tulloch, Esq., F.R.S. Queensberry Captain Lamont, R.N. The Right Hon. Viscount Drum- Captain H. H. Lindsay lanrig, M.P. Lieut. Colquhoun, R.N. The Right Hon. Lord Saltorm, Jas. A. Simpson, Esq. K.C.8., G.C.H. Charles Forbes, EFq. The Right Hon. Lord Dalmeny George Forbes, Esq. Lord James Murray George Lindsay, Esq. Sir Charles Forbes, Bart. Chas. Sutherland, Esq. Sir H. Campbell, Bart. Hector Rose, Esq. Major-General Sir James Cock- El. Edward Antraus, Esq. barn, Bart. William Dallas, Esq. Major-General Sir W. L. Berries, Henry Auldjo, Esq. C. 8., K.C.H. !Neill Malcolm, Esq. Lient.-General Sir D. Leighton, Mungo Gilmore, Esq. K.O B. Duncan Finlayson, Esq. Geneve Sir John Macleod J. 11. Macrae, Esq. Colonel Sir Duncan M•Dougal, Charles Black, Esq. C.B. Wm. James Maxwell, Esq. The lion. Sir George Rose, K.T., William Imrie, Esq. F.R.S. A. Stewart, Esq. The Bev. John Cumming, D.D. !J. Walker, Esq. The Chisholm it. Lindsay Leckie, Esq. Lieut.-Colonel Wm. Blair David Gordon Laing, Esq. Colonel Wm. Mure, M.P. Hugh Stark, Esq. Colonel Hugh D. Baillie Geo. Virtue, Esq. James Matheson, Esq., M.P. Patrick Robertson, Esq. Wm. Forbes Esq., M.P. Dinner on Table at Six o'clock. Tickets, 20s. each, to be had of the Stewards ; of the Directors; ai the Bar of the Tavern ; and of the Superintendent, at the Instltu. tion, Copenhagen-fields, Islington CHARLES RENTON, Superintendent and Secretary. EXHIBITION of ETTY'S PA 'Nil N GS, '4 • STUDIES. &c., in aid of the formation of a NATIONAL GALLERY of BRITISH ARP, is NOW OPEN daily, from Nine till dusk, at the Society of Arts, John-street, A delphi. Admission, Is. ; Season Tickets, ss. An impression of " Mercy Interceding for the Vanquished," en graved by Mr. G. T. DOO, will be presented to subscribers of IL Is. lIIIRSUANT to a DECREE of the HIGH . COURT of CHANCERY, made is a cause LAKE v. O'HARA, the Creditors of WARWICK, late Viscount LAKE, of Aston Clinton, in the county of Buckingham, and of 76, Gloucester place,l'ortman-square, in the couitty of Middlesex, who died on the 24th of June, 1848, are forthwith to come in and prove their debts before Sir Was. HORNE, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers in Southampton-I:landings, Chancery-lane, London, or in default thereof they will be excluded the benefit of the said Decree. CHESTER. AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. Direct Communication between LONDON and DUBLIN, Three, Times a Day, •ia HOLYHEAD. In consequence of notice from the Postmaster-General, an Extra Mail Train will, on and after.the 19th instant, leave Chester at 10 25 p.m. daily, on the arrival of the 5 p.m. Express Tiain from London,* arriving in Kingston about 530 a.m. A Train will also leave Holy head at 1 35 a.m., in connexion with the Steam-packet leaving Kings town at 7 p.m., arriving in London at 1 p.m. The Daily Communication will be as under : Arrive at Kingstown About 10 30 p.m. 5 30 a.m. 11 15 a.m. Leave London. 9 0 n.m. *5 0 p.m. 8 45 p.m. Leave Chester. 2 55 p.m. 10 15 p.m. 3 45 a.m. Leave Kingstown Leave Chester. (Dublin Time). 830 a.m. 5 15 p.m. 11 0 p m 11 0 a.m. 9 35 p.n. 4 50 a.m 7 0 p.m. 6 30 a.m. 1 0 p.m A mail Train will leave Liverpool at 9 p m., in connexion with the 10 25 p.m. Train from Chester, and a Train will leave Chester for Liverpool at 4 50 a.m., in connexion with the Boat leaving Kings town at 7 p.m. Arrive at London. *N.B. No Express Train at 5 p.m. from London on Sundays By order, J. 0. BINGER Superintendent's Office, Chester, June 9, 1849. PASSENGER FARES REDUCED TO HAMBURGII. THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S splendid and powerflil first-class STEAM SHIPS are appointed to leave— The Custom-house or Tower, for— HAMBURGH, carrying her Majesty's Mails, every Tuesday and Friday Evening. Chief Cabin, 31. ; Fore, 21. From Blackwell Pier, for— ROTTERDAM and the RHINE, carrying her Majesty's Mails — Every. Wednesday and Saturday, at Halt-past Ten, Morn:ng. The Ocean, 20 ; the Giraffe, 23 ; the Rainbow, 27. Chief Cabin, 11. 58. ; Fore, 15s ; ANTWERP and the RHINE—The Soho (newly decorated), every Thursday, at Ten, Morning. Saloon, 11. 10s. ; Fore Cabin, I/. OSTEND—In Ten Hours, every Wednesday and Saturday Morn ing. 23, at Three ; 27, at Six. Chief Cabin, V. 4s. ; Fore, 18s. The Railway Trains leave Fenchurch-street Station for Blackwell every. Twenty Minutes from Eight, Morning. From Brown's Wharf, Poplar, for— EDINBURGH—The Clarence, thi; Evening ; the Leith, 23; the Trident, 30, at Ten, Evening. Chief Cabin, 2/. ; Fore, 11. 2s. 6d. An Omnibus is provided, and will take passengers to Brown's Wharf from 37, Regent-circus, at Half-past Eight, calling at 35, Leadenhall-street. From St. Katharine's Steam Wharf, for— HAVRE—E very Thursday and Sunday, at Eight, Morning. From Hore's Steam Wharf, Wapping, for— NEWCASTLE—Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Eight, Night Chief Cabin, 11. • Second, 12s. irom London-bridge Wharf, for— BOULOGNE—The Albion and Harlequin, every Tuesday and Sunday Morning. 24 and 26, at Three, Morning. Saloon, 12s. ; Fore Cabin, Bs. CALAIS—Every Thursday and Sunday Morning. 21, at One ; 24, at Three ; 28, at Seven, morning. HULL—Every Tuesday and Friday, at Eight Morning. YARMOUTH—Every Wednesday, and Saturday, at Four Af ternoon. RAMSGATE—The Little Western, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at Ten Morning, calling at Blackwall at a Quarter to Eleven. Chief Cabin, ss. ; Fore, 4s. ; Children, 3s. NEWHAVEN (BRIGHTON) and DIEPPE—Every Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday. To secure Berths, for Freight, and for Bills, containing hours a departure, fares, &c., apply at the Offices, 71, Lombard-street; 37, Regent-circus ; and 35, Leadenhall-street. ERTS.—Highly Desirable FREEHOLD and COPYHOLD ESTATES, beautifully situate, immediately contiguous to ALBANS, comprising atout 400 ACRES of Superior ARABLE, MEADOW, BUILDING, and WOOD LAND, being the first portion of the Valuable Estates of Stephen Smith, Esq. -- lifiEß. PHILIP PAGE will SELL by AUCTION, at the Pea Hen Inn, St. Albans, on FRIDAY, 6th July, at one o'clock, In Lots. The ST. STEPHEN'S FARM, consisting of 100 Acres of Capital Land, with Farm House and Homestead, good Partridge shooting, Trout Fishing in the immediate vicinity, and Fox Hounds within six miles—the Wood Land, known as the Hollows (an excellent cover for game, and the Land adjoining, known as The Vineyards, abutting on the Hemel Hempstead Road—the Farm House and Homestead close to St. Michael's Chuxh, and about 24 Acres of Valuable Accommodation or Building Land adjoining. Also some superior Meadow Land, at the back of St. Michael's, adjoining the River ; and an extremely eligible Estate of 46 Acres of highly productive Laud, nearly abutting upon the Town, close to Kings bury Turnpike. The Auctioneer respectfully requests the attention of the public to the above valuable and truly desirable Property. The projected Branch Line of the London and North-Western Railway runs close by the whole of the property, touchkg one or two lots, and the Company having purchased the New Hcuse Estate, the Station (it is presumed) will be erected between St. Michael's Church and the River. Particulars and Conditions of Sale (with Plans) may be had at the principal Inns in the County; of Messrs. Thompson and Debenham, Salter's Hall, London ; of Messrs Longmore and Sworder, Ilertford ; of Mr. Bendel, Land Age.t, Sec., 2.5, Gresham street, London ; at Garraway's ; and of Mr. Philip Page, Land and Timber Surveyor and Estate Agent, St. Alhans. FABLES for the FANCIFUL, No. I. THE SPARROW AND THE GOLDFINCH. One day, while in my garden-chair I sat, Two plumy people joined in friendly chat. The facts were these, as far as I coul I see, A goldfinch perched upon my cherry-tree; Soon after which, a lowly sparrow came, 'Presuming he'd a right to do the same, And having neared his neighbour, inch by inch, " Chip," said the sparrow, " Twittle " stud the finch. A pause ensued, as oft it does with us, But soon the sparrow broke the silence thus ; " I often wonder, sir, indeed I do, IA by I'm viewed as so much less than you ; In vain do I endeavour to eng,ge, I've never been considered worth a cage; But as for you, wherever you may fly, Mankind regards you with a curious eye. Pray what's the reason you are valued so, Is it your song, or what, I wish to know ?" " Nay," said the well-dressed goldfinch, " I presume, 'Tis not my song, but my superior plume ; . 'Tis true, my friend, I've learned to sing a little, But scarcely any more than 'twittle, twittle.' You may depend, Sir, 'tis the way I'm decked-- Respectable appearance gains respect; Look at my golden wings, my scarlet cap, You see I'm quite a gentlemanly chap ; If you could wear my coat you'd shortly know To w➢at extent appearances will go." Here ceased the entertaining conversation, While I myself supplied. THE APPLICATIDN. Since personal appearance goes so far, I'll more than ever prove what Moses are. Moses and Son's famed Mart is just the place To furnish fashions of superior grace ; The fit of Moses, true to half-an-inch, Will prove the language of the golden-finch. Whoever may in sees' dress be decked, Will meet with honour and with due respect ; And this assertion nobody will mock, ()n viewiroc Messrs. Moses' summer stock; And thus conclndes my unassuming fable, Which I've improved as well as I was able. LIST OF PRICES. IMAM! MADE. me w spring, and Summer Wrappers from 40 8 6 The Bulwer, Pacha, Paletot, and every descrip tion of light OA' er-c0at5........ ........ 1 2 6 Cloth Over Coats, of a light texture, and hand somely trimmed .. • • do. lined with 5i1k....D0. 1 8 0 Do. do. superior quality . •••• • • • IIS 0 Jean and Holland Blouses— • ..... 0 2 9 Fancy Victoria do. .......• ...... ........ 0 4 0 ....... ••••••••• 0 4 6 Tweed d 0... ...... •• •• . Dress Coat .... •• • • .... Frock Coat Spring and Summer Trousers ...• .......... 0 4 0 •• • • Doeskin and Buckskin d 0....... Spring and summer Vests in every variety— 0 1 6 Black and Figured Satin Vests. •..••••• • .. • • 0 4 6 Black do., superior quality .... .......... 09 6 White slarcella Vests Men's Black Cloth Vests .................. 0 3 6 d Summer Vests— 0 0 10 Boy's Spring a n • Boys' Hussar and TUme Suits• 0 0 154 0 0 Men's Fishing Ceats in great vs e y • • MADE TO MEASURE. Paletots made from a variety of material, fitt . ed . i 0 for Summer wear ••..•• • • • • • ..... • • 1 1 8 Do. very elegantly trimmed .••• • • • Superior Cloth of a light textUre.• 1 15 0 Ditto ditto lined with silk.. •.•••• •• •• • • 2 2 0 Ditto Dress C0at............• ..... • ••• • • • 1 12 0 0 Superfine Frock do. •. • 1 15 0 Fancy Doeskin Trousers. • 0 16 6 Black do. ••••••• • • • • • •: •................. 0 16 0 Best do• ••• • • • ••• • • •.. • •• • • ....... ..... 1 6 0 Black Cloth Vests ••..•• .. • • 0 8 6 Best de. 0 13 6 Splentid Satin 0 14 6 • • ..... ••• .. 0 18 6 Hussar and Tunic suits ••••• • • • .• Superfine do. .. •• •••••••••••• •• • • • • • • • • • • 1 15 0 Men's White Marcella Vests.. ••••• • • 07 0 Fishing Coats in endless variety from 0 10 6to 1 16 0 Elegant Dressing Robes in great variety •••• • • • • from 0 16 oto 5 0 0 • Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for 11. I Os. • The new book, entitled the "Great Fact," with ftill directions for Self-measurement, can be had ou application, or forwarded, post tree, to any part of the kingdom. Notice —lhe Shawl and Parasol Department are now replete with every novelty of the season. Observe—Any article purchased, either ready made, or made to measure, if not approved of will be exchanged, or the money returned. E. bioRES anti SON, Tailor., Woottenurupers, (tout er al , H atters, Hosiery, Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minories, and 83, 44, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London; all communicating with each other, and forming one vast Istablishment. _ _ Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public against imposition ; but having heard that the untradesman-like falsehood of being connected with them, or " 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 house in or ont of London, except their Branch Establishments, 36, Far gate► Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; aril those who require cheep and genuine clothing, &a., should call at or send to the fdiaories and Alidgate, City, LOIIdOU ; or either of Dram* Establiebasents, as above. DEFERRED ANNUITIE! By the )peration of the same princip'es, the loelety is enabled to afford to the public a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta geous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual, by the con tribution of a very small annual, monthly, or weekly saving, may se cure either a comfortable provision for himself in advanced age, or, at his option, a large sum of money, or a policy to his family at his death ; while by giving to the purchaser, at any time, the power of borrowing two-thirds of all previous payments, it removes all risk of forfeiture from inability to continue premiums, besides affording an ample resource during sickness and want of employment ; and should the purchaser die before arriving at the stipulated period, two thirds of his payments will be returned to his representatives. The following Table is a specimen of the great and varied advan tages which the judicious application of a small saving caa secure through this Society. .ENEFITS 11. PREMIUMS To secure 1 on attAln- Annuity£lo 10 0 ingtheage Cash •• 82 10 0 of 65, the Polley.. 97 8 6 1 option of Secured on al 65, by an Ai 2/. 128. ttaining the age of maul Premium of Payable Payable Payable Anna- in one for Dis hZ ally. sum. rarity. -1 CE 14. 'Annuity Cash. I Policy. s. 20 47 16 C 30 26 15 11i 40 13 19 1j s. d £ s. d. 19t 11 01466 0 0 221 0 0 261 0 0 115 8 0 136 6 0 s. d. 29 010 11 30 019 6 40 1 17 3 £ s. d. a. d. 10 0 10 0 0 0 16 7 1 7 3 11 27 3 11 19 4 10 Immediate Annuities are also granted by the Society on liberal terms, as will be seen by the hollowing extracts Trout toe Tables, showing the annual amount of annuity upon every 1001. deposited : Age 50, £7 Ss. I Age GO, £9 14s. 3d. Age 70, £l4 2s. 2d. The Annual Report, with Tables of Rates, &c., may be had at the Office, or any of its Branches in the Country; or, on application, will be forwarded post free. W. S. B. WOOLTIOUSE, Actuary. _BOND'S PERMANENT MARKING INK. The original, and by far the best, requiring no preparation, offers the surest means of protection for every variety of household linen and wearing apparel, against loss or mistake, for which reason be careful to as k for the genuine article, prepared by the inventor, JOHN BOND, 28, Long-lane, West Smithfield, City. Sold by most Chemists, Stationers, and Medicine Venders. Price Is. a bottle. Just published, price 55., Bvo. in cloth, 'FHB RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIC TURES of the URETHRA, in all their varieties and compli cations. With practical observations on the use and abuse of instru ments in the treatment of urethral diseases, showing that the unne cessary employment of instruments is a frequent exciting cause of stricture, and that a want of practical knowledge and manual dex terity in their use, when necessary, is the source of most of the se vere, long-protracted, and Complicated cases of that disorder so fa tally prevalent , _ By F. B. COURTENA " The eperation of introducing a catheter through an impermeable stricture is, without doubt, the most difficult in the whole range of surgical operations, and demands all the prudence, science, and skill of a master. The art can only be acquired, and that gradually, by frequent practice."—Liston's Operative Surgery. Published by 11. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street ; and may bo bad of all booksellers in town or country. --- o n e A bel the worry are desolately desola l tely sin A gle, andtithe ()tit l e; sapposiag them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a 3.lnse et right detenrine the former, and miscalculated hopes em- Vtter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un but the truth lies deeper. Physical in ca p ac i ty, eac:llPbrr°osikrengliurhrYealth, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tlement. HMO= and justice demand that health shouldform an item in the compact; it alone dignifies e the alli r auce Blightedh es if eglect wound more sorely than p overt y misfortune . Reader, these surmises concern you, proict re re ed D ia r. ife ? IlLrVe. in E h RWE 2 L v L e 'S ie. ll , t i tle . viF , MOIRS "On Single and Ma r ried 3ach (by vest, in stamps, ls. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively ref ined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered DY misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining h he e y e a b re ov o e rre thePl ' They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity , but or the cl oset perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom together, ara r eu ed 4ehi as c a r agonistlc to the empyrical trash put forth on disgraee to the by unquali fi ed authors, which alone or tittle publicati:ns age. Furthermore, two other claim your attention (same price is. each, by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How t o b e Happy " not merely pamphlets, but equal in . They are quantity a library volume, nor are they the m he ere w e h p e he e m w e ee ral hi s e cri pf b e b s l :lir existence, t t h en e ce ho , ur h , w bu th, t the an d stu p d o y stu e o f n th t e o a th uth is Oe ob servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's law. and to keep always on the "gunny side of the way." The above works may be had of - W i e w st ; S e tr axv and alh ; ° Or direct (by post or I S 9 h . e c ne erhhill ood, 2 ; 3, K P ahi ate e r h n , c 4 s s t 7 e , r 147, Fleet-street • Mann, mayli .h p e i aeit conferred geh t with beet; epersonally,adau other wise) Prom en t oyenuip auther ), (w o h: Any mornings bcoksoU•ri, NEW WORK BY TIM AUTHOR OF " NOTES OF A RESI. DENCE IN -- -- Nearly yreadO DI R y, in 3 vols. post Bvo I P ~ 111 NEST ALTA; A A TALE of the ITALIAN REVOLUTION. By the Author of " Notes of a Residence in Italy." Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornhill, Lendon ; and James 11`Glashan, 21, D'Olier-street, Dublin. GRAND FLORAL AND FANCY IiETE, patronized by her MAJESTY, in aid of the ROYAL. ASYLUM of ST ANN'S SOCIETY, for Children of those once in prosperity, at Hanover-square Rooms, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY next. Contributions gratefully received by E. F. LEEKS. Secretary. 2, Charlotte-Row, Mansion House. Mr. Leeks has much pleasure in acknowledging 5/. forwarded For St. Ann's, with I. S. C.'s wannest wishes. - Ill • -- ' itlr ( t0 : , ,, .. t ~, . , ril ( A ri 4 - .-, i l k ~..; , T : ! "`44 e N°.17,702.] LONDON, WEDNESDAY g a „L I , . 114 Elsa HELL GWYNNE TAVERN and CHOP HOUSE, Bull Inn-court, Strand, for Luncheons, Dinners, and Suppers, Three Doors East of the Adelphi Theatre, and opposite Adam street. Messrs. ARCHER and HOLT most respectfully invite their friends and the public to patronise the Nell Gwynne Coffee room, which has been fitted up in the style of the period in which she lived. Visitors to the Theatres, Citizens, and Gentlemen connected with Somerset House, and the Banking Houses in the vicinity, will find the Table d'Hote, which takes place at Half-past Five p ecisely, the most comfortable and reasonable in the metropolis.—Fish and Joints, 2s. per head. Hot Joints until Eight, and Suppers anti. One o'clock. Private Dining-rooms excellent Beds, superior Wines and Spirits, fine Ales, and Barclay and Perkius's Stout. N.ll. An Entr.,nce al.() from Maiden lane. EAT AT TR ACTION. —The magi-Id - Icent Jew Hail, at the Bazaar, 58, Baker-street, Portman-square, REINED ti the Public THIS DAY, at Twelve o'clock, for Sale in aid of the Funds of the Royal General Annuity G will be 01 the Fancy Society. June 19, 1849 ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. A Lecture on Floral Botany, by Thomas Graham, Esq., M.8.C.5., on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at Hall-past Three.—Lecture by Dr. Bachhoffmr on Master's Patent Process of Freezing, &c., in which the formation of Ice in a red-hot vessel will he shown.—A Lecture on Character, with Musical Illustrations, by J. Russell, Esq. f every Evening at Eight o'clock.—Lectures on Experimental Philoso phy.—The Microscope.—The Dissolving Views include Scenes in Van Diemen's Land, from Original Drawibgs taken on the sp.)t by J. Skin ner Prout, Esq. ; also a new Series of Dioramic Effects, by Mr. Chilsle.—New Chromatrope.—Diver and Diving-bell. Open 'daily from Eleven to Five ' • and in the Evenings ( Including 'aturtlity) It Half - past om Seven till tlf-pastTen. Admission, Is,—Schools, half-price.—The New Catalogue, la. THE COUNTRY MARKETS. HULL, JUNE 19. Messrs. Taylor and Bright's Circular states :—The ge neral tone of trade during the past week has Leen firmness, without any great stroke of business having resulted, owing mainly to the paucity of arrivals and the general disinclination to offer landed parcels at this season of the year, holders _pre ferring to risk the " chapter of accidents " rather than take the present current rates obtainable for the little offering from shipboard. The exception to the foregoing remarks may be found in barley, which, from its previous low rates, has at tracted the attention of speculators and wholesale dealers in the interior; our comparatively large import of the week has thus been run cff on fully the terms of last market day. The weather during the past week has been fine, but on the whole the season is backward • the scarcity and high price of potatoes and other esculents makes the consumption of wheaten flour very great. There was only a moiierate supply of wheat again to-day from our own farmers, and very little .foreign offering; prices of all descriptions must be written is dearer, but the amount of business do:ie is not large. Fine qualities of foreign are comparatively scarce. For barley we experience a continued demand, at least for grinding qualities, which are being taken off quietly by interior buyers for their local autumn trade. Beans are dull sale, and the turn lower; with little inquiry for peas, except blue ones, which seem scarce. The chief de mand for Indian corn is for Ireland. Very little business passing in linseed ; the actual transactions are quite insignifi cant, arid the bulk of the import is for crushers' account. For linseed cakes we don't alter our quotations, but they are fully as dear as last reported. Oui-quotation is obtainable for rape cakes ; but we know of no hilliness in rapeseed. Although the transaetions'in bones are limited, prices are fully up to last week's mark, and supply doe; not get beyond demand. _ The following are the present prices of graiii:— 8. 5.- ' s. s• Wheat, English, red 43 to 45 Peas, white and yel. 25 30 Do. white 45 48 Do. grey ..., 24 26 Dant zic . and Ko- Linseed, Black Sea 39 —4l nigsberg .. 48 50,D0. Petersburgh ... 34 39 Pomeranian and Do. Riga& Arc4ngl. 35 —37 Hamburgh . 44 -- 46 Do. N.434otherg • ... 82 36 Danish, Holstein, & Per ton. Friesland Russian and Odessa 36 40 Do. fine foreign.= 6l 5s Oats, English Do. Danish ..... ....., 14 16 Rapeseed 261 to 30/ Do.Friesland l6 18 Rape cakes ...85s 0.1 Do. Russ. & Odessa 14 16 Tares, English oos —00 s Barley,malting '24 26 Do. foreign '2os —26 s Do. grinding........ 20 2z Guano 6/ to 0/ lOs DBeans 2B .... 32i Rye,3 Buttes, m les, el d0... a 102 s 6d to ON 03 o. foreign ...... IPSWICH, JUNE 19. Our millers felt rather more inclined to do business to-day ; the finest samples of wheat improved is per quarter ; other qualities at last week's. prices. Spring corn of all descriptions at our last quotations. Malt dull sale. Flour steady. PUBLICA TINS. 1 1 HE EDINBURGH REVIEW, No. ADV ERTISEMENTS intended CLXXXl. for insertion are requested to be forwarded to the Publishers before Tueslay, the 26th; and BILLS bY, Thursday, the 280, instant. London: Longman and Co., 39, Paternoster-row. • Mit. W. TYRONE POWER. This day is published, in 1 vel., post Bvo., with Eight Illustrations in tinted lithography and Two Wood Engravings, from Drawings made on the 'spot, price 12s. cloth. (Q KETCHES in 'NEW ZEALAND, with PEN Li and PENCIL. By W. TYRONE POWER, D.A.C.G. From a Journal kept in that country from July 1846 to June 1848. London: Longman, Drown, Green, and Longmans. 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Her Majesty and the Prince Consort last night dined with the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk, at their residence in St. James's-square, the birth • place of George 111. The company invit e d b y t h e Du k e an d D uc h ess to meet her Majesty at the banquet arrived in the follow ing order:— The Marchioness of Westminster, accompanied by her son, the Eat 1 Grosvenor, Lord and Lady John Russell, the Marquis of Granby, Sir Robert and 11,ady Peel, the Duke and Duchess of Buecleuele Sir Edmund Lyous, Barr., G.P.B , the C anitess of Ellesmere, Lord Foley, and the Dukebf Wellington. Her Royal .liighness the Duchess of Kent arrived pr: cisely at eight o'clock, attended by the Lady Augusta Bruce and Sir George Coupr. Her Royal Highness was received in the entrance hall by the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk and the Ladies Mary and Adeliza Fiizalan Howard. The formal reception of her Royal Highness was scarcely completed when the Queen's carriages drove up to the mansion. Tne Duke and Duchess of Nor folk, with the Lady Adelize and Lord Edward Fitzelan Howard, were immediately in attendance, and on her Majesty and the Prince alighting they were received by the noble host and hostess with the most profound de monstrations of affection and respect. The Queen took the arm of the Duke of Norfolk, an d pro cee ded t o th e drawing-room, folloWed by_her - Royal Consort, on whose arm leant the Duchess, the Lady Adeliz t following in the rear with the members of the royal - suite. As the Queen entered the mansion, the fine band of the Royal Horse Guards Blue, under the direction of Mr. Tutton, played a few bars of the National Anthem. At a quarter•past eight o'clock her ,Majesty, resting on the arm :of the Duke:of Noreolki`.lncered the ben- - quetting-room, Prince Albert litidisak ther - Dtichesi' of - Norfolk, the other guests following in succession. At the table her Majesty the Queen sat upon the right hand of the Duke of Norfolk, the Duchess of Kent sitting upon his Grace's left. On the right of the Queen sat, in the order named, the Prince Consort, the Duchess of Norfolk, Lord John Russell, and the Countess of El lesmere. Upon the left of the Duchess of Kent sat the Duke of Wellington, the Countess of Desert, the Duke of Buccleuch, and Sir Robert Peel. • The Marquis of Granby faced the noble host, having the Duchess of Buc clench and the Marchioness of Westminster respectively upon his right and left. During the banquet the band performed the following selection of music, specially chosen by Mr. Tutton, with immediate reference to the-well known appreciation of the royal guests for the compositions of the great com posers whose names are appended in the annexed pro gramme : Overture, " Camp of Silesia" Meyerbeer. Introduction and Chorus, "Antigone" ▪ Mendelssohn. Waltzes, " Anglesey" Tutton. War March of the Priests, " Athalie" • Mendelssohn. Chorus, "Amide" Scherzy from the Septett Beethoven. Immediately after the dessert had been placed on the table, the Duke of Norfolk rose and proposed " The Queen." The Noble Duke simply, but emphatically, pronounced the two words, without preface or addition, and the company, rising, drank the toast in silence. Her Majesty having bowed her acknowlA.dgments, the Duke rose again, and proposed " Prince Albert," in like man ner, and his Royal Highness having made a similar ac knowledgment, the Duchess of Norfolk conducted jthe Queen, accompanied by the Duchess of Rent and the rest of the lady guests, into the noble rooms forming the saloons of Norfolk House. The banquet was succeeded by a grand ball, for which invitations were issued to about two hundred leading members of the aristocracy. These later visitors began to arrive shortly before ten o'clock. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester ar rived about ten o'clock, attended by Lady Georgians Bathurst and Colonel the Hon. H. T.. Liddell. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge and her Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz came shortly afterwards, at tended by Lady Augusta Cadogan and Mr. E. St John Mildmay. At ten o'clock her Majesty, the Prince, and the guests proceeded to the ball room, an apartment of compara tively limited dimensions, on the ground floor of the mansion, but the apparent extent of which was greatly increased by the erection of an orchestra for St rauss 's baud, at the upper end, in the garden, the musicians being skilfully disposed amongst the shrubs and flower ing plants, a spec;es of impromptu conservatory; and through this vista again was to be seen all the remains of the orginal old Norfolk House, in which George 111. was born, and otherwise historically memorable. It is row disused, or used only as an auxiliaty for domestic purposes to the mansion in St. James's-square, and which is about some few hundred yards in advance of it. The whole frontage of the old building was splendidly illu inn pa in oninnrnA n 2 The ball was opened with a quadrille, her Mijesty leading off with Lord Edward Fitzalan Howard, and the Prince Consort dancing with the Lady Mary Fitzalan Howard. This quadrille was followed by a waltz, in which h(r Majesty danced with Prince Albert, the Lady Emily De Burgh with the Hon. Percy Herbert. knacks quadrille folhwed, in which the Queen again danced, on this occasion honouring the Marquis of Granby with her hand, the Prince Consort dancing with Mdlle. de Flahault. Her Majesty subsequently danced in the Stradella quadrille with the M irquis of Kildare, the Prince Con sort taking the hand of the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Mechlenburg Strelitz, and Prince Richard Metternicla that of 11Idlle. Olga de Lechner. London, June 20, 1849. No. 1. No. 2. " Samuel W. Blackall, Esq." No. 3. In the " Gubz,l ic quadrille, her Majesty honoured Lord Alfred Paget with her hand. The Queen afterwards danced with the Earl Grosvenor, and from the moment her Majesty entered the ball-room until midnight, the period at which she took her departure, the Queen omitted to dance but once, and that when a polka► was played. " Samuel W. Blackall, Esq. The Queen and the Prince, accompanied by their royal relatives, left the ball room at five minutes after mid- _..-. night; and very shortly afterwards her Majesty and her R val Consort, having taken an affectionate leave of their noble host and hostess, left Norfolk House for Buckingham Palace. The other royal visitors left shortly after the Queen, but the festivities were kept up by the general company until a much later hour. Lon]) JOIIN RUSSELL.—We regret exceedingly, in concluding our notice of this brilliant festivity, to be obliged to state that Lord John Ruitell was seized with a fainting fit in the ball room, about eleven o'clock, and carried out insensible. His Lordship speedily revived when brought into the open air, and shortly afterwards left, in company with Lady John Russell, for his man. sion in Chesham-place. The Noble Lord, it will be re .. collected, some eight or ten years since, suffered from a similar attack in the House of Commons. We sincerely hope, therefore, that nothing serious need to be appre hended from the present affection. His Lordship, at the moment he was seized lAst evening, was engaged in an animated conversation with the Countess of Wilton. 1 L G%~ //~ ..i , [PRICE SD. TO THE SECRETARY OF - THE METROPOLITAN REFORM ASSOCIATION. Sir,—On Monday the 18th, was a prolongerland remark - able passage of arms between the Member for Sheffield and the Irish representatives. As usual, Irish heat was not a match for English phlegm ; and the single assail ant had the palpable mastery. The position of the Irish was lesble to begin with. When men have placed themselves in the situa'i of capital criminals, and a Government from motives of kindness has intimated, perhaps irregularly, that the intention was to spare their lives, there is nothing romantic, nothing attractive, nothing which as the world is constituted rallies cup• part and popular feeling, in their countrymen turning round on the Government and throwing its moderation into its face, in the guise of asserting that the Govern ment has new p..rtid with its power over the ermine's. It is clear that- under such circumstances, any and every Government must resist, and any and everybody who does not wish to hold up the case as a warning to future Governments, must aid it in its resistance. Nothing is worse policy, than for a division 3r party to put itself in the position of those whom nobody can please. There may certainly be such positions; but it is policy to keep out of them. There can be no 'acces sary and inherent reason, why the moderation of a Government taking a step in the progress of civilization, should not have been received with content if not with gratitude, by those who from any kind of associations were interested in the event. On Tuesday Lnrd Lincoln , brought forward the subject of Vancouver's Island. Great Britain is looking about for places to send its overflowing population to, as Noah did when he found more descendants than could live comfortably within the timbers of his ark. And at this moment an island of vast extent, and possessing many valuable qualifications of soil, climate, harbours, and nattirai productions, is turned over, nobody can teli whf, to a Company - whose god is - a bear-skin, and which knows no use for earth or water, except to nourish vermin that have furs. It is as if an English landlord were to determine to live upon his polecats. If such a landlord were found, it would surely be doubtful policy in a country hard pressed for land, to take a new district and add by Act of Parliament to his pre serves. The Government was deprived of the opportunity o replying, by the House being counted out. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, AN OLD REFORMER. MR. ROEBUCK AND MR. FOX. The following correspondence has take❑ place on the subject of the altercation in the House of Commons on Monday night:-- "Junior United Service Club, Tuesday, June 19. " Sir,—Having been requested by Mr. Fox to demand from Mr. Roebuck a retraction of the word falsehood,' as applied to an expression of Mr. Fox's in the Howe of Commons last night, and having been referred by the latter g, ntleman to you, I have to request that you will inform me wheih-r you are prepared, on the part of Mr. Roebuck, to withdraw that expression, he having expressly stated last night that he only did so in a Par liamentary sense. " I have the honour to be your most obedient, `` SAMUEL W. BLACKALL. " The Hon. M. F. F. Berkeley." "Admiralty, June 19. "Sir,—On the part of Mr. Roebuck, I feel that after the public denial which that gentleman had given on a former occasion to the same accusation as that made by Mr. Fox, that Mr. Roebuck can only retract the word falsehood' as applied to Mr. Fox's expressions, on that gentleman withdrawing the imputation which he cast on Mr. Roebuck, of being the ' hired advocate of rebels.' " I have the honour to remain your most obedient, " Ili. F. F. BERKELEY. "Junior United Service Club, June 19. "Sir,—ln reply to yours I have to state on the pert of Mr. Fox, that not having been in the House of Com mons on Friday night, nor seen the report of the debate, he was not aware that Mr. Roebuck had already pub licly denied being the hired advocate of rebels, and that had he known it he would not have repeated the assertion. " I trust that the word falsehood' as applied to Mr. Fox may, therefore, be withdrawn, as requested in my letter of this morning. "I have the honour to be your most obedient, " SAMUEL W. BLACKALL. "The Hon. M. F. F. Berkeley." No. 4. " Adthiralty, June 19. "Sir,—ln reply to your rote containing Mr. Fox's assurance that he was nut aware of the denial already wauu uy 1)11. ibueuuci, .vusua Luinpunieu or, arm that had he been aware of such denial he should not have repeated the assertion, cn behalf of 3lr. Roebuck I have no hesitation in withdrawing the word falsehood' as applied to Mr. Fox in the heat of debate. chase the honour to remain your most obedient, "M. F. F. BERKELEY. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. By the Trafalgar we have news from the above sta- tion to the 19th - of April inclusive. Affairs in the in terior are quiet, and the native police were doing duty most faithfully and effectually. The inhabitants of the colony were iu the highest state of excitement at the pro posed intention to send convicts thither. The feeling runs so high against it, that it is surmised the attempt to carry into force the order in council will be attended with unpleasant consequences. The Governor was at Cape Town. The following officers were passengers by this ship:— Captain Brown, 53d, Captain Kennedy, 46th M.N.L; Lieutenant Cooper, ditto; Lieutenant Crosdaile, 61st; Quarter-master Peel, 53J, Queen's. Passed the Enterprise, of Falmouth, water-logged, dismasted, and abandoned; had apparently been so some months. Her Majesty's ship Hercules sailed from the Cape for England April 17. Pietermauritzbourg had been visited with a❑ awful storm of thunder and lightning, which had done con siderable damage to property. The Trafalgar spoke the Vernon, Prince of Waler, Tudor, and Queen—all for London. ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. The first sailing match of the present season of this club, came off on the Mersey, on Saturday last, for two prizes. Many of the members of the club, including Thomas Little ale, Esq , the Commodore, and most of the officers, and a large party of ladies, attended on board the Royal Adelaide steamer, engaged, with a band of music, to follow the match. The following yachts were entered to contend, and the sailing was admirable throughout, with a fine breeze from the N.N.W. : Enigma, 25 tons, R. B. Preston, Esq. S2abird, 30 tons, 11. Melling, Esq. Jilt, 19 tons, H. Lowe, Esq. llebe, 15 tons, F. Horner, Esq. Ranger, 12 tons, T. W. Tetley. The yachts started from the Commodore yacht, the Queen of the Ocean, abreast of Rock Ferry, and sailed round the Bell buoy and back, a distance of about 28 miles. At the usual signal, the yachts started, the Ranger having an advantageous start; the Enigma fouled the Seabird on the starboard tack, and might have been prevented re criving any prize at all if the owner of the Seabird had made the usual protest. After a well contested race the yachts arrived at Rock Ferry in the following order of time:— Hebe ...... u .. 1 .1 H. M. S. znigma d ... t . ii . e . . R .. o 1, o Its.ngcr 15 seconds ! .....tt the g e e r E w n wort 3 28 30 Enigma m t the e taking firs t pr i t z h e e , It was a time race, 301. value, by only purse of 10/. The • Seabird yacht, Ibe carritd away h er bob stay, to the H on . S ecre t ar y, and in the middle of the race lost a ma n overboard, who, his anxiety in setting a topsail, lo s t hi s f oot i ng: by, in great exertions of the crew and the handiness of the yacht in stays, his life was very fortunately preserved. This threw her out of all chance of the race, and she declined the contest. The Jilt also got disabled by carrying away the jaws of gaff. The prizes were delivered on the quarter-deck of the steamer to the wieners by the Commodore, in suitable and complimentary terms. Both gentlemen made suit able and feeling replies in acknowledgement. The ladies kept up the spirit of dancing with the gentlemen, and the company disembarked at seven o'clock, after being highly gratified by the day's excursion, and the polite attention throughout of the Commodore, officers, and stewards of the club, was the theme of much admiration on board the steamer. THE SIEGE OPERATIONS AT CHATHAM.—The 17th Regiment of Foot, under the command of Lieutenant- C o lonel Stoyte, now stationed at Canterbury, has been ordered to march thence on the 22d inst., to arrive at Chatham on the 23d, in order t- take part in the grand siege operations at that place on the 30th inst. The regiment consists of 39 officers, 64 non commissioned officers, and 750 rank and file; total all ranks, 853 strong. Yesterday morning, shortly b e f ore f our o ' c l oc k, the Golden Lion Tavern, Wardour-street, Soho, the property of Mr. J. IL Smith, w as di scovere d to b e on fire. The inmates were immediately aroused, and for tunately succeeded in effecting a safe retreat. The engine of St. Anne's perish was quickly on the spot, followed by several others of the London Brigade and West of England Company. No time was lost in setting the engines to work, and owing to the exertions of the firemen the flames were confined to that portion of the premises in which they originated. Fortunately Mr. Smith was insured in the Sun Fire-office. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH KENT-STREET. - This church was consecrated yesterday by the Lord Bishop of Winchester. The church is in the early English style of architecture, and is built of brick, with Bath-stone dressings. It affords accommodation for 600 adults and 200 children. The Rev. J. 11. Simpson is the incumbent. ~~ RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, JUNE 19. STocK EXCHANGE —The transactions to-day were as follow :—East Lancashire, 174—Lancashire and Yorkshire (B. and B.), Fifths, 4 dis.—Ditto, 321. Shares, 74 dia.—Ditto, Halves (London and Bury), 11% dis—Caledonian, Preference, I l Great Northern (London and York Extension), 1% dis.—Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Che shire (late Chester and Birkenhead), 14% —London and North- Western, 129—Ditto, New Quarters, Vs. 3d. p.—Midland, Halves, Is. 3d. dis.—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (Extension, Nos. I and 2), 5% dis. (G. N. E. Purchase, 6 per cent, till 1850), 3%—Dutch Rhenish, 61. 13s. 9d.—York and North Midland, Preference, 6 per cent., 3% dis. MANCHESTER, JUNE 19. STocK EXCHANGE.— The transactions to-day were as follow : Manchester and Birmingham, (t.:), Quarters, 3 p.—Manchester, Shef field, and Lincolnshire Eighths, 4%—Eastern C ount i es, B%—East Lancashire, Quarters, ' 4 s 4—Edinburgh and Glasgow, 42%—Lanca shire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 3% dis.—Ditto (West Riding Union), 4% dis. —South-Eastern and Dover (No. 4), Thirds, 6 11-16. BIEN! INGIUM: JUNE 19. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The transactions to .day were as follow : Chester and Holyhead, 1736—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 61.15. 3d.—Shropshire Union, 23fi dis. ARRIVAL OF MESSRS. MARTIN AND (YDOLIERTY AT COVE.—The Government steamer Trident arrived in our harbour at four o'clock yesterday morning, havin g on board Messrs. John Martin and Kevin Izod O'Do herty, who were immediately transferred on board the convict ship Mount Elphinstone. It is believed that the latter vessel will be detained in Cove until the Govern ment is in a position, by the adoption of the special Act of Parliament at present being hurried through the House, to send out the other state prisoners, without en countering any constitutional objection. We ure happy to bo in a position to state that both gentlemen are in excellent health and the b?st spirits; and are determined to meet with manly fortitude the sentence which the Government appears resolved to enforce.—Cork Exa miner of Monday. [ADVERTISEMENT ]—Dreadful Wounds in a Leg soundly Cured by Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—Mr. Henry Gray, typographer, residing at No. 6, Temple-lane, City, states, that he suffered the most excruciating pains in his leg for a con siderable time, occasioned by an accident,which he unfortunately met with; two deep wounds formed in his leg in consequence of it, and although he tried various lotions and ointments, yet all were found entirely uselc.s. He was then recommended by a friend to use some of Holloway's Ointment and Pills, which he did, and in six hours he was greatly relieved, and in about eight days the wounds were soundly healed. Sold by all Drug gists, and at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, London. Mr. Hineks bad an interview w4ll Earl Grey yester day at the C9l9nial-office. METROPOLITAN COUNTIES AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. 27, RE GE NT-STREE r, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON. Incorporated Pursuant to Act o Parliam nt. LIFE ASSURANCES to meet every contingency; also 1 nnuit'es, immediate and deferred. he payment of fixed sums to th Assur dat any specified age, or to their Representatives in 'case of death before that age. Credit given for half the premiums for the first five years. Three fourths of the Profits divided amongst the assured, and Loans granted, repayable by instalments. ENDOWMENTS, given to each child of a marriage a certain sum on attaining the age of 21, and also the return of the whole of the turn paid 'for the same at a given period. ' RAILWAY TRAVELLERS assured, by ONE single payment of 10s. for every 1001. Medical Referees remunerated for their reports, and the usual Commission allowed on the introduction of business. Prospectuses, with the rates, the Annual Report of the Society, and all information, may be obtained at the office, or of the Agents in the Country. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Manager, G UARD.LAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSUR, ANCE COMPANY. No. 11, LOMBARD-STREET, at the Entrance of the Old Posi office, London. DIRECTORS. JOHN DIXON, Esq., Chairman. JOHN MARTIN, Esq., M.P., Deputy-Chairman. 7enry Hulse Berens, Esq. Lewis Loyd, jun., Esq. rancis Hart Dyke, Esq. George Lyall, Esq. sir Walter R. Farquhar, Bart. Stewart Marjoribimks, Esq. hornson Hankey,juu., Esq. Rowland Mitchell, Esq. ran Harvey, Esq. James Morris, Esq. rolm G. Hubbard, Esq. Henry Norman, Esq. ;eorge Johnstone, Esq. Henry R. Reynolds, jun., Esq. rohn Labouchere, Esq. John Thornton, Esq. 'ohm Loch, Esq. James Tahoe'', Esq. TORS. a • nnel Jones Loyd, Esq. Thornton, Eso. 3avies, Esq., F.R.S. A.77Di A.. W. Robarts, Esq. Henry Sykes ACTUARY—Griffith • _ In the LIFE DEPARTMENT, Assurances may be effected at 'ow Rates without participation in the Profits; or at moderate Rates with participation in one moiety of the Profits every seven years. At mch of the three Septennial Diviskats which this Company has made, the Bonuses amounted to about 1 per cent. per' annum on the sum assured, or about 27 per cent. on the amount of premium received; Ind the whole amount of Reversionary Bonus allotted by the Corn :any exceeded 530,000/. LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro dded such Policies shall have been effected a sufficient time to have attained in each case a value not under 501. in the FIRE DEPARTMENT, a Return of profit was declared ,sn the 6th of June, upon the premiums received on all Policies which had been in force seven years at Christmas 1848, and the same s now in course of payment daily (Friday and Saturday excepted), f.etween the hours of ten and three o'clock, at the Head Office ; and also by the Agents in the Country Districts. Notice is hereby given, that Assurances which expire at Midsum mer must be renewed within fifteen days, at this office, or with Mr. Sams, No. I, St. James's-street, corner of Pall-mail; or with Company's Agents throughout the kingdom, otherwise they become void. GEORGE KEYS, Secretary. SEA, FIRE, LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE ; United with the PORT OF LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated (arm:ant to Act of Parliament, April 22, 1847. Admitted to Lloyd's by Vote of the Committee, January 15, 1848. Amalgamated pursuant to Re o utions dated February 5, 1849. Offices : 31, CORNHILL, LONDON. with Powers of Extension reserved to the CAPITAL Proprietors under the 16th clause of the i£loo,ooo Deed of Settlement), In Shares of Twenty Shillings each, all pa d ; affording the security of a large actual paid-up Capital, constantly augmenting. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES. M IRlNE.—Lhnited risks in and upon vessels of the first class al Lloyds. FlRE.—Reduced premiums on buildings erected in conformity with the Building Act, 7 and 8 Vic., c. 84, proportioned to the diminu tion of risk secured by the provisions of that statute. LIFE.—The unmixed mutual system in its purest form—whole profits bei►ig divided among the Assured, without tho Pntailmeni of a y risk. The operation of this department also exteniin4 ILAILIVA V A C.O [DENT en Nt PENSA.TI ON, at moderate Pro• miums ; and GUARANTEE for assuring the fidelity of persons in situations of trust and confidence on the Annual Payment or a stipulated rate per Cent., either in connexion with Life Assurance, or diitiect therefrom. Forms of Applica'ion for Provincial A gencies in those towns of the United Kingdom where none have been already appointed may be obtained from the Head Office as above. AUG. COLLTNGR EDGE, Managing Director. London, June 9, ! 849. rVATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU RANCE SOCIETY. 26, Cornhill, London. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This'lnstitution embraces important and substantial advantages with respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuties. Policies issued by this Society have a twofold advantage :—provi sion for the family of the Assured, and an augmenting pecuniary available resource to himself, if needful, whilel iving. The Assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense, or for f4 dare of the Policy, two-thirds of the Premiums paid. DIVBION OF PROFITS. The continued prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors at the Annual Meeting, hell on the 10th of May, 1848, to decl Ire a sixth bonus, varying from 27 to 65 per cent. on the Premiums paid II eack Policy effected on the profit scale. EXAMPLES. Perma- Sum the I ,t P 1,4 Annual Policy Bonus in nent Re- Assured Age. -_-... 2 Pre- taken addition Bonus in auction of may bor .; ~J mium. out in to Sum Cash. Annual row on Assured. Premium Policy. ........ £ e. 4. £ s 6. £ s. d. £ s. d •..... 1837 276 14 3 128 14 3 21 7 2 593 6 8 _ 1838 251 18 10 il5 14 8 18 12 8 543 17 9 1839 226 6 0 102 15 1 16 2 9 194 8 16 .. X £ s.d. 1840 178 0 082 14 2 12 14 11 445 0 0 60a 1000 74 3 4 1841 174 0 078 3 4 12 3 0 395 11 1 {1842 147 4 2, 65 IS 10 10 2 4 346 2 3 1843 99 18 4' 44 8 4 615 11 2 96 13 4 1844 62 6 81 27 13 4 4 4 0 147 4 5 PER QUARTER, Wheat 39s to 52s Beans Barley ... Oats l6s to 2101 alt . .... ... Rye .... . 21s to 24s1Flour, per sack ... 38s to 41s AVERAGES FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 16, 1849. Wheat . Barley Oats ....... ... ... . po „ ON. Cd. Beans .. Peas .. LIVERPOOL JUNE 19.—Our Corn Exchange this morning was well attended, and wheat and flour met a steady sale, at an improvement on last Tuesday's prices of Id to 2d per bushel on all qualities of the former, and 9d to is per barrel on American flour. Sack flour moved more freely, but was not dearer. Having a good show of oats and a limited demand, the price gave way Id to 14d per bushel. Oatmeal 0d per load cheaper. Egyp. tian beans brought full prices, with a fair sale. Barley and peas supported late rates. The decline of 6d to Is per quarter on Indian corn on Friday was recovered to-day, and there was a fair sale to Irish buyers, at the full prices of this day se'nnight. LEEDS, JUNE 19.—There still continues a better feeling in the trade, and fine fresh wheats must be quoted Is to 2s per quarter dearer than last Tuesday, with a good demand. There is also more doing in spring corn, but without alteration in value. DALKEITR MEAL MARKET, JUNK 18.—At this day's market there were 96 bags oatmeal, 5 of barleymeal, and 2 of pot barley ; sales ready ; oatmeal down 6d per bag on the first and second prices ; barleymeal 6d up on the top. Oatmeal, per sack, of 280 lbs. First Second Third imperial •• ••• ••• 28s Od 27s 3d 25s Od • Barleymeal, per. ditto ... 193 61 194 01 —s Od Peasemeal ••• • .•• ••• —s Od —s Od —s Od Flour ... —s Od —s Od —s Od Pot barley ... 22s 6d —s Od —s Od CORK, JUNE 18.—Flour—Firsts 14s ed to 14s 6d; extra 15s; seconds, 13s 0:1 to 131 6d; households lOs to 12s; thirds, Ss to 10, per cwt. Oatmeal 13s Od to Os; Indian meal 9s 3d to 9 6d; wheat meal, lOs Od tolls per cwt. Indian corn 8. lOs to 8/15s per ton. Bran 410 s to 415 s per ton. Hay—Farmers 44s to 465; average COs; dealers 45s to 48s; average 45s Od per ton. Straw—Farmers 3 s Od to 43s Od; average O0s; dealers Oos Od to 00s Od; average Oos Od per ton. Bread—Wheaten loaf 6d to 6d; household loaf 5d to 50 per 41b. Fresh butter, 8d to 9d per lb. Eggs —3s 10d to 4s Od per hundred. Coals— Newport 15s; Lydney 16s; Landore 15s; Best Neath Culm 14s per ton. Tallow 40s 6d to Oos per cwt, Whisky, 25 o. p., 6s Od per imperial gallon. Meat —Beef 4d to 7d; mutton 5d to 6d; veal Sid to 7d; pork 4d to sd; bacon 7d to 8d; sausages 6d per lb. Hops 43z lox per cwt. Bangor slates 312 s 6d to 315 s per top. Bark—Barbary 8t to 81103 t..-,i s 141 to 0/ ; Fre n ch 7110 s; Engna. paper lon. rieece wool r Hemp 31/ to 36/ per ton. Fish— Scotch herrings I7s to 18s; red ditto 26s to 28s per barrel ; Newfoundland 1W lOs to 121 per ton. Timber—New Memel 4/ lOs; old scarce; red pine 3 15s; yellow pine 31 per ton; deals, first quality, 201; second quality 171 per 120. Hides—Market lOs to 14s ; salted lls to 14s per cwt ; calf skins lid to 24d; market lid to 2d per lb. Potatoes, white 14d to 15d; Minions 19d to 20d; Guano— Peruvian,. 11/ to 11110 s; Ichaboe 91 per ton ; Tar—Archangel, 19s per barrel. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BETTING AT MANCHESTER.—TuEsDAy. TEE NORTEMIBERLAND PLATE.-3 tc (t)-4 to 1 agst Executor, (0-10 to 1 main, (t)-10 to 1 agst Tom Tit, (O— at), ut Cossack. 1 apt, Mahon, 11.95 t Legerde •Nothing dune THE LIVERPOOL Cup.-9 to 2 agst Essedarius -10 to 1 agst Woo!Mob, (0-10 to 1 agst Montague -14 to 1 agst Sylvan, (r)-15 t o 1 a gst Lady Masham,(t). GOODWOOD STARES.-11 1 0 1 agst Plaudit, (0-15 to 1 agst Tophan a , (0-15 to 1 agst Fernhill, (t)- 20 to 1 agst Chanticleer, (t)-20 to 1 agst Clermont, (t). Even on 14 agst the Field, offers to take sto 1 about Duke of Richmond's lot. GOODWOOD Cur.-7 to 2 agst Tadmor, (t)-4 to I agst ettnezini. ST. LEGER.—Even on the Flying Dutchman. 10 to 1 agst any other. DEBBY, 1850.--1,000 to 50 agst Italian, (0-1,000 to 0 agst Pitsford, (t)-1,000 to 40 agst Cyprus, (t). CRICKET MATCH. THE COUNTY OF SURREY (WITH RILLYER AND BOX) . _ AGAINST ENGLAND. • This match was not only resumed yesterday at Lord's, but brought to a conclusion. The attendance of specta tors was far more numerous than we had expected. One of the chief features in this match was that in the second innings of " Surrey" the last three wickets scored 56 runs. There was, too, an absence of any very long hands on the part of either eleven in this part of the game. Surrey had eight wickets down for 56 runs, in which amount was a portion of the runs of the ninth batsman. At the close of the match the score stood thus:— SURREY.. FIRST INNINGS. ...133 . ••• ••• • ••• ENGLAND-..FIRST • INNINGS. SURR ItY-SECOND INNINGS. Martingell—st Chatterton, b Lillywhite Brockwell—e and b Wisden... Hißyer—not out ... Box b Wisden . Chester-_b Wisden N. Felix, Esq. c Mynn, b Wisden Sewell —b Wisden • C. Hoare, Esq. b Lillywhito ... • Heath— b Wisden Sherman—b Lillywbite W. Hammersley, Esq.—b Lillywbite Byes, 8; w, 1; n b, 0 Total ... ENGLAND—SECOND INNINGS. Dean—not out A. Hagyarth, Esq.—c Chester, b Brockwell Chatterton—c Box, b Chester . Pilch—b Chester ... Parr—not out ••• .•• ..• ••• R. T. King, Esq.—b Brockwell A Mynn Esq.—c and Brockwell.. •• Clarke—b Billyer C. Esrom, Esq.—b Brockwell Wisden—c Brockwell, b Chester ... B 1, w 1, n b 1... ... Total All England won by two wickets. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Captain John Macdougall (1836), who paid off the Vulture steam-frigate some time since, from China, after two and a half years' service, has been appointed to command the Hogue, 60, screw two-decker, at Sheerness, to be fitted out for sea service, with a complement of 560 officers and men. Lieut. W. R. Rolland (1841) is appointed First Lieutenant to the Rogue. The Lords of the Admiralty proceed to Woolwich this day to inspect the Grappler, iron steam-vessel, Com mander Lysaght, in dock at that port. APPOINTMENTS. Captain—John M.Dougall, to La Hogue, at Sheerness. Lieutenant —R. Y. Rolland, to La Hogue. Master—G. H. K. Bower, to L't Hogue. Commander —John Cheere, to the Coast Guard vatrvice. Lieutenants—G. A. Hire, to command Cornhill Coast Guard station, vice Mr. T. C. Hodgson, removed; J. B. Clarke, from Shoeburyness Station to No. 62, Tower, vice E. Smith, resigned. Surgeon—Thomas Tait, to the Ranger, 8, fitting at Devonpurt for the coast of Africa. Mates—G. J. Morrell, to the Excellent, gunnery ship at Portsmouth; G. T. M. Purvis, Osborn Masks, H. Hathorn, J. W. Armstrong, W. Spark, J. Carnegie, to the Royal William yacht for rank, having passed their examinations for the rank of Lieutenant. Naval Cadet—H. A. St. John Mildmay, to the Prince Regent, 92, in the Mediterranean. TIIE PEACE MovamENT.—There are at present 1,132 petitions (signed by 204,205 persons) lying on the table of the House of Commons, praying the House to promote the formation between the British Go• rernment, and other Governments of the world respective] y, of such treaties of arbitration as shall bind the partis Is to refer all international disputes that may arise to tb .e deeisiop of wrbitralors. COURT CIRCULAR. The Queen and Prince Albert took a drive yesterday in an open carriage and four. Lieut.-Colonel the Lion. C. B. Phipps, Equerry in Waiting, attended on horse back. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited her Majesty yesterday at Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family took their accustomed walking and pony exercise yesterday in the garden of the Place. The Queen and Prince Alb, rt honoured the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk with their company at dinner yes terday evening, at Norfolk House, St. James's. Her Majesty was attended by the Countess of Desert, Lady in Waiting; Lord Csmoys. Lord in Waiting; and Lieut.- Colonel the Hon. C. B. Phipps, Equerry in Waiting. His Royal Highness was attended by Lord George Lennox, Lord in Waiting, and Colonel Bouverie, Equerry in Waiting. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent also honoured the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk with her company at dinner last evening. Her Royal Highness was attended by Lady Augusta Bruce and Sir George Couper. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, ac companied by her Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Sirelitz, and attended by her Lady in Waiting, honoured the Duke and Duchess of Nurtolk with her company in the evening. By command of the Queen, Mr. Herbert Smith had the honour of submitting for the inspection of her Ma jesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, on Monday, a portrait of the late Sir Humphrey Davy. Mr. Perry and Mr. limns had an interview with the Commissioners of Railways yesterday, in their office of the Board of Trade, on the subject of the Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland. Mr. John Wood, Chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue, had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday in his official residence in Down ing -street. Dispatches were received yesterday at the Colonial office from the Governors of the North American pro vinces. _ - THE ARMY.—A report was current at the clubs yesterlay that Major-General d'Aguilar, C. 8., would be appointed to succeed Lieutenant-General Sir Willoughby Cotton, G.G.8., as C o mmander-in -Chief at Bombay, and Major-General William Rowan, C. 8., would be ap• pointed to succeed the late Lieutenant-General Sir Ben jamin d'Urban, G.C.8., as Commander of the Forces in Canada; but we have not been able to ascertain if it can be depended upon. No officer has yet been named as Ccloud of the 51st Light Infantry, vice d'Urban. On the 18th inst. an inquest was held at the South ampton Arms, Camden- town, by 11. M. Wakley, Esq., deputy-corner for the county of Middlesex, upon the body of Mr. James Bardele, of Stephens , mews, Gresse-strect, Tottenham-court-road, who died from the depression of the nervous system with crisypelas in the head. The i n quiry was instituted i❑ consequence of the unfounded rumoar,in circulation as to the cause of death, and after a patient investigation and examinatio❑ of the medical attendants, the coroner exprested himself perfectly satis• tied with the result, as it would be also to the friends of the deceased. The jury immediately returped a verdict accordingly. 11 bin a newspaper is introduced at the breakfast table, what a copious source of conversation arises for the rest of the day. A man may give a very able ac count of an estate without the least detdze of purchasing and the v.hole family may dispute ou the merits of an entertaioment, wltich not one of the company means to partt.ke of. It is possible to compassicutJe the dis tresses ohm orphan family without contributing sixpence , o their relief, and even to read of the cures performed by a " famous syrup" without rieiri!ig to tastr , a drop of it. Conversation and action are oiitr,rent things, and if a newspaper furnishes the former it is doing much - . To appreciate the true value of nowspaptrs, we have only to suppose that they wen , totally to be discontinued for a month. We turn with Inirt-or from the frightful idea We deprecate s u c h a s h ock to the circulation of t, - .ble talk. It would operate more unfavourably than the gloom of Nov.-tuber is said, by foreigners, to operate on the nerves of Englishmen, and there would bz, nothing hut recounts of sudden deaths, wh:eh had happened in the interval, with the deliberate opinion of the coroner's jury, " Died fur want of intelligence'. , " "Let,us praise newtpapers,' says Dr. Johnson. " One of the principal amusements of the idler is to read the works of those minute historians, the writers of news, who, though contemptuously overlooked by the com posers of bulky volumes, are yet necessary in a nation whero much wealth produces much leisure, and one part .of the people has nothing to do but observe the lives and fortunes of, the other." MARYLEBONE THEATRE. For the leading idea of the Witch Wife Mr. Spicer has been indebted to Mr. Ainstvortn's " The Lancashire Witches," and has, moreover, adopted the localiqes and some of the characters introduced in that popular ro mance. The play is, however, by no means a mere dramatised version of the novel. Its plot is altogether new, and manifests considerable skill in construction, while in another point the drama &tiers materially from the romance, inasmuch as it does not include the diabolic machinery of which Mr. Ainsworth made such effective use. M. Spicer's witchcraft is nothing but a " delusion and a snare;" and his " Witch finder" an ordinary villain who employs, for purposes of private vengeance, the blindness of popular superstition and the forms of perverted justice. The Witch Wife has the the singular merit of possessing a simple and yet efficient plot. Mathew Hopkins, the witch finder, loves the heroine of the drama, who bears the somewhat masculine name of Cecil Howard. The lady spurns the suit, and Hopkins vows to take a bitter revenge upon her disdain. Meantime, a student, who has been for some months a guest of her uncle, Sir Gerard Mole, passing under the assumed name of Marchmont Needham, leaves Pendle Matter House for London, and in the shack of a sudden departure, dis covers and reveals a mutual love in, and to, Cecil Howard. While Marchmont is away the young lady perpetrates an unlucky frolic, in masquerading. together with a few hoyden friends, in a sort of witches' sabbath, upon Malkin Tower, a favourite resort, it was supposed, of the sisterhood of the broomstick. Their revels are interrupted by Hopkins, who arrests Cecil, and has her thrown into prison and arraigned on a charge which the existing state of the laws made almost equivalent to condemnation without trial. The forms of trial are nevertheless gone through; but just before sentence is pro nounced, Marchmont not only returns, but comes armed with a parchment nominating him Lord Chief Justice of England. He takes his seat upon the bench, rebukes the judges, pardons the accused, and proclaims that the cruelties practised under the name of " witch finding" are for ever at an end. Some difficulty yet exists to the usual happy termination of dramatic WO ings, in the stigma of witchcraft that still hangs over Cecil; but this is at last removed by the late repentance of Hopkins, who is brought back dying from the injuries inflicted by the mob, and recants all the accusations he had laid to her charge. The drama is written in blank verse, and contains many passages of a high order of poetry, which received _fall justice by the delivery and acting of Mrs. Nlowatt and Mr. Davenport in the characters of Cecil at.d Marchmont Ncahatu. Mr. Wray also depicted with much truth and ta - cefulness the mixture of grief and imbecility in the octogenarian uncle, Sir Gerard 11(1e. The play was admirably mounted, and the scenery the last act, which represented a court of justice, generally excellent. ST. JAMES'S TDEATRE.—MR. MITCEELL'S BENE FIT.—The benefit of Mc. Mitcuell, the spirited lessee of this theatre, to whose exertions we are indebted for ha%ine. naturalised among us the most refined drama in Eurepo, that of toe t rench stage, anu wno curing use last season has delighted every lover of music and of the drama, by estahlishine ' the most delightf u l o f a ll amusements, the French Opera Comique in London, takes place this evening, on which occasi, n Rossini's opera, Le Comte Ory. composed expres-ly for the French opera by . the Maes . ro, in MS, will b.: produced fur the first time in this country in its otiginal form; Mademoiselle Charton, and MM. Octave and Zelger, support the principal characters. After the opera Madame Cinti Damoreau will appear for the only time in public this season, and will sing a scena ccm posed expressly for her by her sm, and a romance in which she will accompany herself on the pianoforte. M. Tetard, the most hutnourous of French comedians, will • appear in the Vendetta, ani:Lafont, who has come over from Paris expressly for this occasion, will appear for the first and only time this season as Le Chevalier Jullicn, in Les Extremes se touchant, in which delightful vaudeville Madame Doche will sustain the character of La Comiesse Rosine. :Such a programme is quite unique, and proves the anxiety of Mr. Mitchell to provide for the amusements of those numerous patrons whom his own merits have gained for him. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN THE OLD KENT-ROAD.— Last night, at a few minutes before nine o'clock, a fire broke out in the extensive range of premises belonging to Messrs. E. Clarke and Co., japanners and patent table-cover manufacturers, in Neat street, Coburg-road, near the Lord Nelson Tavern, Old Kent-road. The property was of considerable extent, occupying an area of several acres. The flames originated in the printing. shops, a range of buildings about 50 feet long, in which a vast quantity of valuable property was deposited. The whole of the workmen had left the premises in charge of the private watchman, who perceived a dense mass of black smoke pouring forth from the lower floor of the printing-houses. The watchman raised an alarm, but before any assistarce could arrive flames shot through the windows and the roof, and ascended so high into the air as to threaten with destruction the whole of the house in Neat-street, Barnham-place, &c., the numerous occupants of which commenced throwing their furniture out of the window. A mounted police-officer was instantly sent to town to call the en gines, and as soon as possible several of the Brigade, West of England, parish and private engines reached the scene, when the firemen found the whole of the printing houses in a blaze', and that the destructive element bad extended to a small factory belonging to Mr. Barnham, a rug-factor, and to the stables: The engines were im mediately set to work from the canal and other com manding positions, by which means the firemen were enabled to prevent the flames from extending to the stoles, frames, drying-houses, and trimming-shops, but although the firemen laboured incessantly it was nearly eleven o'clock before the fire could be extinguished. The premises and their contents were insured in the West of England Fire-office, but the neighbours, who are serious losers, were not insured for a single penny. ROYAL MILITARY AcADEMY.—WooLwics, JIIIIII 1-----Anex a m cl i a n s a s ti o o f n th o e R of the ,y G ai en si tl i e l m it aarniAedem Cadet:;fonning the pract ical place this morning in the Hall of thatins t tit t ut e nt in ardof the took Royal Arsenal. Shortly alter ten o'clock, Examiners, consisting of . Major-General .. KC B • Major-General Sir Hew Ross, Burgoyne, • . Sir John . IC.C.E; Colonel F. Campbel l, R .A. ; C olo nel H. W. W. I).Dundas, Jones, Colonel W. B. CB.; General R. J. J. Lacey, Lieut.-Colonel R . Har and Major Walpole, assembled in th e H a ll . practical artill e ry was co nducted by Gordon, Co. Mejor- Dixon, and that i n f ort ifi cations by CaptainTdl hngeCaptain ji 1 1 V °b exam inati on e M in 1:.E.; and the answers to the various questions were given in a very sat i s f actory manner. Shortly after twelve o'clock, Field Marshal the Marquis of Anglesea entered the Hail, attended by his Aide-de camp, and took his seat with the Board of Examiners. The examination having concluded, the Master-General rose and said—that he was present toaiay with far diffe rent feelings than those be had hitherto felt; for from the moment he was placed in the high position he at present held, he had heard nothing but the most distressing re ports of the tyranny of the seniors and the idleness of the juniors. It made him feel like Fa/4a9; who said that he could not march through Coventry at the head of his company; but new be was ready to march at their head at any time and at every time. The Noble Marquis con• eluded by saying that he felt juotified in adding another week to the duration of their vacation. The Master- General then proceeded to p resent the : prizes to the suc cessful students, accomp an yi ng each presentation with • few suitable words. H is L ordship then retire d. SERIOUS ACC IDENT TO C OLONEL H UTCHINSON . On Monday forenoon, about 10 o'clock, a very serious accident occurred to Colonel Hutchinson, of No. 1, Upper Brook-street, Grosvenor-square, by which he re ceived a compound fracture of the left leg, and which took place under the following circumstances:—He was in Hyde -park, near Cumberland -gate, Oxford-street, on a spirited y oung h ors e, and was in the act of riding to wards one of the regiments of the Guards , which was then going through the usual evolutions, when, on the report of the guns, the animal shied and then ran away. Every effort was made by Colonel Hutchinson to stop his horse, but without success, and the animal fell, with the gallant Colonel undermost. Ile was assisted up, when his left leg was found to be broken, upon which he was immediately conveyed home, and was promptly attended by Sir B. Brodie and other medical gentlemen, by whom the leg was set, and who have every expectation that amputation of the limb will not be necessary. It was stated at his residence last night that he was going on as favourably as could be expected. NEWSPAPERS. (From Eli za Cook ' s Journal.) Every man, when he awakes in the morning, finds that th 3 reflections suggested by the preceding day have been, if not wholly obliterated, at Ica,t suspended by sleep; that new topics of conversation are wanting, and that surprise is on tip-tee for new calls. A family would often drink the tea of Lethe, and eat the toast of taci turnity, were they not happily relieved from torpor of thought, and immobility of tongue, by the entrance of a newspaper. It is possible,tindeed, that the weather might furnish a brief subject of debate, but the wind must blow a hurricane, and the rain descend in torrents, to be worth more than a moment's conversation. When the news paper appears, however, all Europe is united to refresh the languid memory, to quicken the dull thoughts, and give expedition to the communicative tongue. No publication surely was ever so fertile in sources of reflection to those who choose to think, or of conver sation to those who prefer the more noisy business of talking. I~ 4