The Sun. — London, England, 1849-03-07 00:00:00

-;-;- .~,,~~;. ~ ~ ~~~~~, _yam, ='~ _ :~ -,... - C i t tl , - . . . 4 r * lyi ,: , FA Inept i ltiS .44p „..-- -- 011• 1 1 - ... ni-- - 1 - -!, ..„.,.., , ) -le b‘,l", -1- ....._____: • 2 -,..),,,,,,, /. iki .: , --4 tf ..',„l i t ~, \,...-• 7' - 7 , .;1'`'i,* , ,,, ,—?, I' i , ,- ~.:-) vo ....„:,_, t, . e ...., \ e 1.-; E4r 1 15.-c e9 - iii - ',.~ Vii ' '-e i'! ' p_ t ; l7 .4.; 9 , e :*.„ , -,. )IEO ~.r -.- --- . ____.— z. 0 , • , _ ~~ ts% rivor fr..m 2'3El hwil ON the STATE and PROSPECTS of the LABOURING CLASSES. rro' L Vl,s It+Wyd i.ruu,,ht January, 1849. The Committee of the SOCIETY for the IMPROVE3ENT of the CONDITION of the LABOURING CLASSES feel unwilling to allow the opening of a new year, under such unparalleled circumstances as the present, to pass over without offering to their subscribers, and the gentry, clergy, and middle classes of England generally, a few Words of congratulation and of caution. The grounds of congratulation will be obvious to every one —that a Year of convulsions to Europe generally should have elapsed in England almost without any serious alarm, and that this general tranquillity should have been preserves! during the pressure of muck ?rant of employment, poverty, and privation, may well excite a feel ing of gratitude, and lead us to prize more deeply those institutions Which have thus "weathered the storm ;" and, above all, that spirit of religion, which, even partially and imperfectly diffused as it Is, has yet shown itself, though in weakness, the best controller of na tional perturbations. a But, besides these general grounds of thankfulness, the Committee oases much case to congratulate their subscribers on the progress Made in their own more immediate work in the course of the past Year. Not only has the gracious patronage of her Majesty and her Royal Consort encouraged and enabled them to commence a new Work of magnitude and importance—the Model Lodging-house for Families, which will shortly, it is hoped, rise from the ground in the immediate 'vicinity of St. Giles's—but the example already set be gins to be extensively followed. Within the last few months the Com mittee have had the pleasure of witnessing efforts of a kindred na ture, and most of them confessedly in imitation of those carried on by this Society, made or planned in several populous and important Places. In the great parish or St. Anne, Soho, the rector sad a parochial committee have completed and opened a large lodging-house, in Which excellent accommodation is provided for as many as 136 per sons of the industrious classes. Adjoining to this, in st. James's, Westminster, the rector, with a Parochial committee, is employed on a similar undertaking. At Edinburgh and Glasgow model lodging-houses have been opened and further efforts in the same direction are contemplated. In the city of Bath a similar work has recently been undertakers by the clergy and a local committee, and there can be no doubt of its SPeady and complete accomplishment. At Brighton, a lodging-house for the working-classes is planned, and measures for its establishment have been taken by several of the Clergy, At Macclesfield the same object is engaging the attention of the inhabitants, and a measure of this kind is now in progress. Several other movements of the same description, in other tots ns, are in va . rions stages of maturity. Nor ought we to forget—though an entirely independent move orient—the recent opening of the Metropolitan Buildings, near Old St. Pancras Church, in which excellent lodgings are provided for as Many as 110 families of the industrious classes. Observing all these effolls of benevolence, commencing nearly at the same time, the Committee feel that there is abundant ground for congratulation; and that it is hardly too much to hope that at no very distant day the wants and comforts of the town labourers throughout England may be generally, or even universally, regarded with interest. Turning to the.agricultural districts, the Committee feel that the Only way in which these can be effectually attended to, is by tke active co-operation of the landed proprietors, the clergy, and gentry, in the important work of raising from ignorance, destitution, and discontent, a large proportion of the labourers of Great Britain, With this view, the Committee are happy to be able to state, that hay ng prepared plans and speci cations for several kinds of agri cultural cottages, they have received, since the month of June last, ' no fewer than 184 applications for copies of them; the greater part of which applications have been made by gentlemen who avowed tneir intenaon of immediately beginning to raise, in their ressective neighbourhoods, better dwellings for the agricultural poor t an those Which have hi herto teen so common in our villages. The Com • Inittee have a:so issued a plan for a Village Lodging-house, adapted for unmarried agricultural labourers, quarrymen, and miners, and they have the sati fact on of knowing that, in various places esseci ally at Brampton-park, near Huntingdon, and at Tuneridge-wells, t is sort of dwelling is now in course of erection. The Committee also receive most gratifying account, of the efforts raking in different part of the country to improve the dwellings of the poor, among the foremost of which they must place the recent erection of a considerable number of excel ent cottages at Ampthill Bud other villages, by his Grace the Duke of Bedford, who is about to extend the same system of improvement over the whole of his large property. Yet, while giving utterance to these congratulations, the Com- Mittee.feel compelled to add some words of caution. They fear that certain erroneous notions, which have long been prevalent, are still entertained in many quarters as to the expediency and propriety of all or any such attempts to ameliorate the condition of the poor. It Seems still to be thought by some, that to render the labouring classes comfortable is to encourage their increase—that to encourage their increase leads to the growth of pauperism—and that pauperism is " the devouring evil which threatens to swallow up all the pro- Iserty of the country." A moment's glance at the statistics of the present century may atiffice I. dissipate some of these illusions. The population of England and Wales, in 1817, was 11,349,750; . I th n e l s B u i n 7 theexpended in 1817 on the relief of the poor was 6,910,9251 . population had grown to at least 17,000,000, but the Sam expended on the reli f of the poor in that year was only 6 . 2 09,7851. Thus, in 1817 the pauperism of the k in g dom was e q ual s) a levy of more than 12s. on each person ; in 1847 it did not amount to 7s. on each. lii 1817 a sum of 6,910,9251. was raised on rateable property of the value of 52,000,000/. In 1847 the suns cf 5,298,78:5/. was raised on Property valaed at 67,000,0001. Thus, in 1817 the rateable property of the country had to bear a levy of 2s. Bd. in the pound, while in 1847 that levy was reduced to Is. 7d. Bence, whatever allowance we may make for the stricter admi nistration of the poor-law, or for the reduced price of the necessaries of life, these few figures will show how ungrounded is the alarm e ntertained by some, that pauperism is an ever-increasing evil, which Must, sooner or later, swallow up all property. To take a contrary view, is it not a striking fact, that a property tax of only 7d. in the pound yielded, in 1847, more money than was expended on the whole pauperism of England and Wales ? These few facts are adduced solely to quiet alarm, arid to restore confidence. The Committee feel assured that nothing is now wanted to raise the English labourer, generally, to a position of moderate comfort, so far as his physical wants are concerned, but an increase : f. hope and confidence —hope and confidence on the part of the i s ni e PloYor and proprietor, and the like feeling on the part of the 'ootirer. It is to be feared that a sentiment of despair, naturally leading to rec klessness, is the principal cause of much of the improvidence and Vi ce Still prevalent among the working classes. If the labourer is not only poorly fed and clothed, and wretchedly lodged, but sees also : rosect of improvement, even in the vista of years, who ean won er P if the least temptation, either to sensual indulgence or to reek- Z 5 engagements, proves too mach for his stability ? To imbue a "'an with self-respect, or thoughtfulness for the future, it is clearly essential that hope should brighten the prospect. It is but too pro able that most of the improvident marriages which occur among the poor arise from the utter absence of all hope that marriage shall ever be anything ease than improvident. The man who has known the comfort of a decent home, and can look forward to the posses sion of such an one, will not be very likely to throw himself wilfully " I to Poverty and wretchedness. Bence it may be safely regarded as one of the surest safeguards against rash and imprudent marriage, to give the young labourer some knowledge of the comforts of a respectable home, and to afford hilts a prospect of acquiring such for himself, by the exercise of in dustry, prudence, and frugality. The Committee wilt not further enter into details, or press their convictions with undue confidence. But they may surely beg, with out blame, the attention of the gentry and ;middle classes to the signs of the times, and to the vast importance of rendering the con dition of the labouring classes as comfortable as their natural posi e !tie 11 will allow. Everywhere the spread of knowledge and education Clothing the working classes with power. That power they have ti acds and are using, in various parts of Europe, to overthrow those a _ Itholn they consider to have wronged or oppressed them. In Eng and, happily, there exists no real ground for such complaints. But 'yea the ordinary sufferings of poverty, if not soothed by sympathy, arid alleviated by the hand of wealthy benevolence, may be some titles mistaken for the inflictions of injustice. Hence the Divine Warning and counsel can never be more seasonably applied than at th is; Moment :—`• The poor shall neve r c e ase out of the land ; there fore I command thee, saying, thou shalt open th in e hand wide unt o t hy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy in the land." In conclusion, the Committee would add a few words on their Cwn immediate concerns. The work entrusted to them becomes dally of increasing importance. Their correspondence with all parts oi England rapidly extends, and appeals are continually made to theta :Which involve an increased expenditure. The principal work, too, in London —the Model Lodging-house for Families, now about to be citllltnenced, will require an expenditure of at least 8 , 000 /., while little more than 5,0001. has yet been subscribed for that purpose. O n every ground, therefore, the Committee would earnestly ask fa 1 ,7 1. new and enlarged contributions. No other society, they believe ef tray be safely asserted, devoting itself to the physical necessities t i l e t ,he Poor, has embarked in so extensive and necessary an under "aing as this in which they are engaged. They desire to do some thing to to ameliorate the condition of the whole labouring population the kingdom ; and few and feeble as their efforts have yet been, t hey still find encouragement to hope that, by perseverance, and w ith the blessing of Him " who judgeth the cause of the poor and heel lY," even this great work may in a measure be accomplished. Signed for the Committee, ASHLEY, Chairman. ri Most Subscriptions. " -gost Gracious Majesty the Queen and his Royal Nigh bi_liiess p rince Albert .. . .. .. .. £3OO 0 0 ii;r Majesty the Queen D•Wager .. .. • • • • 150 0 0 Tlz e , rt ,„ o .Yal Highness the Duchess of Kent .. •• 100 0 0 it "°Yal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester • .. 50 0 0 tir light H on. s pencer .. .. .. .. 110 0 0 Th. ..usePh Copley, Bart., 2d don. • • • • •• • • t t a' ...ictit Hon. Lord Fevershiun .. • • • • 116.7•5et0, Esq., M.l'. • • • ' • ' .. .. 100 0 0 Hi;,. Holland • • • • ' • • • • • " 100 0 0 In . t•raee the Duke of Bedford • • • • • • • • 100 0 0 .. 100 0 0 4 8 ortal .. .. .. • • • • • . .. 100 0 0 I( c Z niO3 Barclay and Co. • • • • • • " st 0 E q. • • .. :: :: .. lOO 0 0 -i...b e_ ! n mitii, •• 100 0 0 `▪ I,g Willoughby Dc Eresby .. 100 0 0 ' l.l ond, by L. Sullivan, Esq. .. • • .. .. 100 0 0 Total to Jan. 1, 1849 .. . • £5,663 3 6 The H Donations since received : .4, " Dr. Ellerton £25 0 0 Mrs. Hugham £2O 0 0 It H. F ri end •• 50 00W. P. Angell, Esq. i 5 0 Ir • • Cooke, Esq. .. 50 C Mrs. Scheel .. 20 0 A AJOr Cruiksbank • • 5 0 C ‘llss Cath. Stuart .. 2 0 0 .f.'_••• Der Nisbet • • 5 0 ( E. W. M. L. .. 5 0 0 r• .r 40 C Major Little .. 10 0 • • d,.. . ; . aver, Esq. . 5 0 ( ',ady Murray 2 2 0 4 . : c almer, E sq . .. 50 ( AT. Jennings, Esq. .• 10 10 0 „fl• Eradshaw,Esq. Wilkinson, Esq. .. 5 0 0 Williams, and annual sabscriptions will be received by Messrs. 17..1111ains. Deacon and Co., Birchin-lane ; Messrs. Herries, Farqu lri and Co.. St. James-street ; Messrs. Coutts aid Co., Strand; p in e ""rs. Strahsn, Paul, and Co., Temple-barHatchards, 1t.' 1411 - 11 3' ; Seeleys, Fleet-street and Hanover-street ; and Nisbet, s Thers-street ; or by the Secretary, at the office, 21, Exeter-hall. ROYAL LOCHNAGAR WHISKEY, avi as eupplied to her Majesty, Prince Albert, and the Nobility, ng had immense sale since its patronage by the Queen and the , r inee Consort, has now been tested by the first judges, and pro utluneed to be the finest and purest Spirit ever introduced into Eng 411c1. Testimonials to this effect are received daily by the sole Con signees. WHITING and ROBERTS, CIIURCII-STREET, MILL BANK, WESTMINSTER. This Whiskey is now to be obtained at all the first Spirit Merchants and Dealers in town and country retail, _ln bottles, sealed with the Royal Arms, labelled, and the corks branded 4 0YAL LOCHNAGAR WHISKEY. WHITING and ROBERTS having been informed that unprinci ' t i ed persons are offering an inferior article to the trade as the ROYAL L OCHNAGAR WHISKEY, publicly announce that by virtue o f their contract with the ROYAL LOCHNAGAR DISTILLERY the Pnaine spirit cannot be obtained from any other house in London M MEDICAL ADVICE. ESSRS. LUCAS and CO., Surgeons, 60, g ur . Newman-street, Oxford-street, continue be DAILY CON H. , gED on all diseases of the generative system,comprising syphil i.;_gonerrhma, secondary 'symptoms, and those deplorable disorders `lting from early indulgence and excess. Their Successful treat ruth.. nlic based upon upwards of thirty y ears' p ractical ex p erien ce , Soi l ; guarantee for their promptitude and skill to those who are suf lalfrona any of these complaints, and in most cases one personal b e ; 'Jew only is required to ensure a sound and pe rmanent cure. A N g edition of the "Control if the Passions," with coloured engrav- Nes' Price 2s. Gd., a street, at the Author's residence, GO, i i''' , .. , an -street Oxford London. Attendance daily from , ' La , the Morning till Eight at Night. On Sundays from Tel till e, 014 111 ,,„ustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. `s 4 YSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA- It s* ~. CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. .nitiox enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or T b 'post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. In postage stamps, HE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on t timi the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex leithlG indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, qum,„•vinarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain clis- L:r cations. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and ford.„ 4 ,RRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox -21, paternoster - row London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, Pite ui :Knnoster-row ; Hannay , 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; 1na..:2 33 , Titehborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden -.Kroft. erg it , • ... treats of the anatomy and physiology ef the re-productive p 2 and is il lustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. 10411::::,1;.wtree akn ats ess of , the consequences resulting from excessive indul atki"thd their lamentable e ff ects on the system, producing mental nervous excitement, and generatireincapacity. p ..ca by Three Explanatory Engravings. th e Aa'r 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in th4 ri , r narY or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for te....!`eatznext. This section is illustrated Seventeen Coloured _ "PA b„ AAT Iv. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease Viss_. Bll hPle application, by which the danger of infection is ob tr% Tlais important part of the Work should not escape the -..a.. er's otice. r 0.... „ dim,. ' , • Is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its the The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and , w hole subject critically and philosophically inquire d into. I.:nitCoaDIA L Hams or STRIACI7II is exclusively employed in treat !ZlT:Joons and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 115. and 335. per ' , LT .,. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic t 4 ,,,wY, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symP pe, 8, er aPtIOLIS, and the abuse of mercury, I Is. and 335. per bottle. ee4, 7 ' PQrifYing Specific Pills, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 1 is. par box, a t i „,:7 reinedy for gonorrhcea, gleet, stricture, and chronic inilamma res_ o f the bladder. Consultation fee, if by totter, 1/. A minute Ge t f the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. yu • - cti acketsi, La advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by du e , ~,11 , 0 f ee, j., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in attex 'en tar , ' at 19 , Berners-street, Oxfbrd-street, London, from Ele- Two. and Five to Eight; on Sundays from Eleven to One. rldlng.)n but did not nter, which 3th tilt, hag 133 cases of n landed Antwerp to . Palmyra, Dyson, Sr. y. Bombay; dgers, Care Arid. from Vew Sruth Ryan, Bon:l -uck, Buenos or, Stokes, )uth Wales; ns; r.-Sl,l. Jo• uckingharo, DAY) Os; Clover o 1/ 94 per demand. to 31 133 tw, 11 35 to e dull. to 31 123 ; 2s to 118$ Ls. )11 continues vance of 6c l turitius sold and 6 . 1 to 15 it 37s to 405, gal likewise lid to good 1,390 bags mid brown of fully Is Havanosn 14s in b e nd; 6d, and 800 to low grey ather dearer %siltation in 19,132 hhtls tees at ail ;gal, Havan [so larger. !d readily la 'y and mid- IT native at Luently s old, Mock of Brt ut of Ceylon n on the 191 11,170 purls mid white; ;aken in 5$ h spirit, at !i per seat• 'enang Nut' cases Mace ...,... cwt on the es last week E2VERAii R, G.C./3., renowne d ostume ha' r of Sinde: it the Oh the mai ?rs of stone , barbarian s a), and the them pro' nt publish• and have genius, of rative caps' Lnce of one qualities in en the Con' again as heroic and ,le. .hly dravin in the styl e H. 8., ba s • the abo ve rughing b i s tor. He 0 ter of those epicted by Tinton, the. crying 130 ' Si r Charles vi (I have the Indira h as pro ved hal 1 -straw lerally be' pier motto !ten of t he 1. Captain Majesti og ,cent. ger otel, whe re icing to asi the specs"- 6E0 05 g i be societyyed We°. as holde n era! bo i " 5.°9 air. ribers nd vrhio bad who ately en s ul ealr Durio( it funde d 11 tuurcesi ralsbes ° as filf Dg w bo ber, „ id. of 011 o vviq mars') ° usble re' eceivable ided >h e )ild iS 1 9 low aged 1 bbourne- :ell. _.., ___— ---- William , school- linslar, ;t son of 11 , Lake Dav id LING of No. 1 , 12 ; nintY ices. N0.17,612.i n0 LONDON, WEDNESDAY E E s„. 6 'CONTRACT for RICE. Office of the Director• General of the Medical Department of the Navy, Somerset-place, March 6, 1849. The Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do hereby give notice that on TIIESDAY, the 20th instant, at One o'clock, they will he ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying and delivering into the Medical Stores at her Ma jesty's Victualling-yard, at Deptford, :VI such quantities of EAST INDIA RICE, as may from time to time be demanded, for twelve calendar months certain, and further until the expiration of three months' warning. A sample of the Rice, together with the conditions of the contract, may be seen at the said Office. No Tender will be received after One o'clock on the day of treaty, nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for kim duly authorised in writing. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admi ralty, and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for Rice," end must else be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied by a letter signed by a responsible person, engaging to become bound with the person tendering iu the sum of 2001. for the due performance of the Contract. PUBLIC - ROADS BILL. At a Meeting of several Trustees and Creditors of Turnpike roads, held at the Commercial Inn, in HasEngden, on the lst day of March, /849, to consider the details of the above 11111, and the pro- Priety of adopting proceedings by petition or otherwise in respect thereto; JOHN lIOYLE, Esq., in the Chair. After passing several resolutions, expressing disapproval of certain classes of the Bill (which the meeting were infcrmed had been with drawn), a deputation WAS appointed to attend at the Home-office on Saturday, the ad day of March, 1849, to have an Interview with Sir George Grey, preparatory to the introduction of a new Bill in lieu of the one withdrawn ; and it is purposed to hold a future meeting at the Palatine Hotel, in Manchester, so soon as any specific informa tion in regard to the new Bill can be communicated. By order, JOHN HOLGATE, Solicitor, Rochdale, Secretary to the Meeting. B ANK of AUSTRALASIA. (Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1835). 'London Office, 8, Austinfriars, March 7, 1849. The Court of -pn•.* ectors of the Bank of Australasia hereby give notice, that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Propriatoor.s , will be held at the OfflA of the Corporation as above, on Tmuasnai, tLe sth day of April next, at One o'clock precisely, for the purpose of Electing a Director in the room of Charles Barry Baldwin, Esq., M.P., resigned. By Order of the Court, WILLIAM MILLIKEN, Secretary. CHESTER and HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. Notice is hereby given, that the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at the Office, 61, • oorgate-street, in the City of London, on FRIDAY, the 16th day of March new next ensuing at One o'clock in the afternoon. This Meeting will be made Special, in order to determine on the expediency of raising additional Capital by the creatiou of New Shares under the powers of the existing Acts, and of a Bill whichhas been introduced into Parliament for the purpose. To authorise the Directors to exercise the powers of the Company of borrowing money on mortgage, and to confirm the purchase of the Mold Railway. The Chair will be taken at One o'clock precisely. ANDREW G. GIFFORD, Secretary. Offices, Cl, Moorgate-street, London, March I, lii49. N.B. The Transfer-books of the Company w:11 be Closed from FRIDAY, the 9th of March until after the Meeting. People's Edition, price 2s. Gd., D R. DICKSON'S FALLACIES of the FACULTY. " This work has at last been fairly praised and abused into fame." —Tait's Magazine. Also, by Dr DICKSON, REVELATIONS on CHOLERA. Price is. Gel. Simpkin and Marshall, Stationers-court; C. Gilpin, 5, Bishopsgate. street Without ; and all booksellers. EVEN THOUSAND EXTRA COPIES of the OBSERVER were sold on last Sunday, March 4, which contained more than six of the Observer folio columns of the news from India—of the sere and surrender of Moulton, with the names of the lamented officers killed and wounded. The Observer •f March 4, has been four times reprinted, and copies will be kept on sale at 170, Strand, all this month of March. The extensive sale of the Ob server commences at five o'clock on Sunday morning. The Observer is 40 folio columns, price 6d. Monday's Edition, best for the country and abroad, at Four, Monday Afternoons. - TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. BOW-LANE, BROMLEY, MIDDLESEX, 1 1 0 be LET, on Building Leases, for a Term of I_ Ninety Years, Two very desirable Pieces of FREEHOLD LAND (land tax re 'earned), containing about Nine Acres, situate on the east and west sides of Bow-lane, near the East India Docks, in the parish of St. Leonard's, Bromley, Middlesex. Particulars of the terms of letting, ILA every ether information may be obtained of Messrs. Belton, Merriman, and Dunning, soli2l - 25, Austinfriars ; or of Mr. Mason, 24, Lime-street, surveyor to the estate, where plans of the property may be inspected. EMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA- Not ce is hereby given, that the VAN DIEMEN'S LAND AGRICULTURAL CONIPA T . are now able to SELL their FREE HOLD LANDS in any quantity, and that every Purchaser of not less than Eighty Acres will be entitled to a Free Passage to the Colony. The peculiar advantages enjoyed by Settlers on the Company's Lands are fully detailed in a Printed Prospectus, which may be •htained at the Company's Offices, 6, Great Winchester-street, London. T HE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. Lectures explaining the Art of Magic by Mr. ghaw, with illustra tions, changed every week, daily at a Quarter to Feur, and every Evening at Nine.—Dr. Ryan's Lecture on the Chemistry of the Breakfast Table, daily at a Quarter to Three o'clock.—Dr. Bach hoffner's Illustrations en Astronomy, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at One o'clock.— Lectures on the Ventilating of Mines, &c., by means of the Steam Jet.—A View in ;he Gold District •f Cr. lifornia is a!ded to the New Dissolving Views.—New Chrome trepe.—Machinery and Models explained, &c., &c.—The Music is directed by Dr. Wallis. Open diily front Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including aturday) ftom Seven till Half-past Tea. Admission, Is,—Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue. Is. T HE NICOLL.—R F•GENT- STREET and CORNIIILL. " Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not expressed in fancy— rich, not gaudy ; For the aparel oft proclaims the man." THE spirit and meaning of the above quotation may with justice be applied to The NICOLL, a patented I'aletot or outer coat, adapled for a variable climate, by means of a novel and most ingenious contrivance, whereby it can be converted at pleasure from a warm to a light garment, or vice versa. The wearer's personal appearance is moreover im proved, and he possesses a most gentlemanly and graceful gar ment for either cold or warm weather ; not only this, but the inner lining, when detached, can be worn alone, and forms a most com fot ta+ le reading or dressing Jacket ; and though the tout ensemble is rich In quality, yet it retains a moderate cost, such varying from one aid a half to three and a half guineas, but can be had in London only of the Patentees, H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 120, RE GENT-STREET, and 22, CORNHILL. FOREIGN WOOLS.—" At the recent Wool Sales, the whole of certain qualities of Foreign Wools, after some competition, were nurchased for Messrs. Nicoll, the extensive Woollen Drapers and Clothiers of Regent•street and Corihill. They are all marked for Gloucestershire, as in that county the mills are situated wherein the raw material will be converted into the beau tiful fabric known as the Nicellian Cloth, a species of ntanufact,re Introduced by the flrm from whore it derives its ■acne."—The Sun. WOOLLEN BUYERS and CONSUMERS are reminded that Messrs. NICOLL were the first, and continue to be the only, house in the United Kingdom that ever offered to the buyer and consumer, for cash payments, the saving of all the several profits of the in termediate grades that continue to exist between the wool growers and themselves. As will be shown by the above extract from one of the public journals, the wool used in the manufacture of the Nicollian Cloth does not leave Messrs. N.'s po-session until it is produced in the piece ready for sale, either by their Agents, or themselves at the Whole sale Warehouse, 120, REGENT-STREET, and afterwards when made up into the fashionable and Patented garments known as the NICOLL, the REGISTERED PALETOT, and NICOLL'S MORNING COAT, all of which can be purchased singly of the several recognised Agents, as also of the Patentees. H. J. and D. .N ICOLL, at their Retail Ware-rooms, 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, aid 22, CORNHILL. LONDON. THE REGISTERED PALE TOT (6 and 7 Viet., Cap. 65) of Nicellian or Llama Cloth, as adapted for the approaching Spring by Messrs. NICOLL, who are the ORIGINAL INVENTORS, aid continue to be honoured with the patronage of their Royal High nesses PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE GEORGE of CAMBRIDGE, PRINCE EDWARD of SAXE WEIMAR, his Grace the DUKE of WELLINGTON, and all others distinguished in rank and fashion, the Court, the Pulpit and the Bar. The above is now produced in the richest and best manner, con taining all the now and patentei improvements for the extremely moderate price of Two Guineas, to be had In London only of 11. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, or 22, CORNILILL. UNDER the SH &DOW of the GRASS HOPPER (22, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange) may be seen the City Depot for the NICOLL, the REGISTERED PALETOT, NICOLL'S MORNING- COAT,: and other garments, with some portion of each of the beautiful fabrics daily exhibited In the spacious warerooms, 114. 116, and 120, Regent-street, as not only these last-named premises, but also those in Combat, are the property of one and the seine fires. - II y a des agents pour la yente de ces articles brevetes dans toutes les principales Tulles de l'Angleterre et des colonies qui ont des as sortiments prets a etre examines. ANOVELTY. —There has l a t e ly b een reg i stere d an article that cannot fail to find a place in every Gentle man's wardrobe, as it effectually provides for a long-acknowledged want therein. The said novelty consists in a body garment some what in the form of a dress-coat— that is to Say, it can be worn without any distinct infringement of the laws of cos tume recognised in society upon ordinary dress occasions ; but yet the garment is more especially intended fur morning wear, as a Riding er Walking Coat ; and as, for such exercises, each will maintain his own idea as to the requisite ease necessary for its fit, the inventors, in order to insure the full convenience of their patrons, will keep ready an extensive graduation of sizes, Fe that a selection can be made proportionate with the nature of exertion or the wearer's own taste—thus at once obviating any annoyance arising from the butter not immediatelely comprehending what is wanted. Although composed of the NICOLLIAN CLOTII, yet a most moderate price is charged, viz., Two Guineas for NICOLL'S MORNIACi COAT, as that is the name given to the said novelty, and which can be had in London only of H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and 22, CORNIIILL. TO THE COUNTRY TRADE, &c.—Such re spectable houses as may be disposed to add to their present trade the very important addition of a first-rate connexion, consisting of purchasers of first-class Goods, principally PALETO 15, Sec., can effect their object by applying for terms, Sze. to the under-men tioned, who will duly forward same, with fullest particulars, in the event of there being an opening for an agency in the town from whence they write.—H. J. and D. NICOLL, WHOLE SALE and COUNTING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT, 120, REGENT STREET, London. A R R I A G E. NI One half the world are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a sane of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em- S:tter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret en camp-losing hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should sot be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and justicedentand that health should form an item in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes er neglect wound mere 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. each (by post, Is stamps, Is. 6d. each). Lot ne Imaginati vely refined, er prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle curiosity, but far the closet perusal of those more 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 th e age. Furt hermore, two other dttle publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—and to keep always on the "sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, Paterncster-rew ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street • Mann, 39, Cornhill; Nelson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) from the author (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and evenings), 10, Argyll-place liegent-etrect; and all 00104093111 NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU RANCE SOCIETY. 26, Comb!11, London. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This Institution 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, while living. The Assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense, or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the Premiums paid. DIVIsION OF PROMS. 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PREMIUMS To secure 1 ion attain- Annulty.£lo 10 0 ing the age Cash .. 82 19 0 of 65, the Policy.. 07 8 6 option of 4 . 1 n 3. n a ü ble 2.-: ally. £ s. d. 20 010 11 30 019 6 40 1 17 3 Payable Payable in one for Die sum. parity. s. 4. a. d. 10 0 In 0 • 0 16 Y 1 7 3 11 27 3 11 19 4 10 granted by the Society on liberal allowing extracts from the Tables, tufty upon every 1001. deposited :- 14s. 3d. 1 Ago 70, £l4 2s. 24. 3s of Rates, &c., may be had at the le Country ; or, on application, will S. B. WOOLUOUSE, Actuary. PROMOTER LIFE ASSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY, 9 , Chatham-place, Blackfriars, London.—Established in 1826. Subscribed Capital, 240,0001. DIRECTORS. The Right Hon. W. G. Hayter, Robert Palk, Esq. M.F. Jelm Louis Prevost, Xsq. Charles Johnston, Esq. Samuel Smith, Esq. John Towgood tremble, Esq. Le Merchant Thomas, Esq. John G. Shaw Lefevre, F.R.S. TRUSTEES. John Deacon, Esq., John G. Shaw Lefevre, Esq., r.n.s., and Charles Johnston, Esq. This Society effects Assurances in every variety of form, and on most advantageous terms, both on the bonus and non-bonus systems. The Premiums, without participation in the Profits, are lower than those of most ether offices, whilst these on the participation scale hold out the prospect of a handsome addition being made every Five Tears, to the sum assured. The holders of Equitable Policies can secure their bonuses at the approaching division on tke best terms with this office. Prospectuses, with tables of rates, and all farther particulars, may be obtained at the °Mee. M. SA.IPARD, Secretary. VICTORIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. 18, King William-street, City. Established 1838 musTzEs. Benjamin Hawes, Esq. I Charles Baldwin, Bsq. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq. The Directors solicit attention to :hell' new Prospectus Almanac for the present year, in which the peculiar advantages offered by the Company to Assurers are fully explained. On Policies taken out for the whole term of life, one-third of the premium may remain unpaid till death, or one-half may remain on credit for five years. Extended permission to travel or reside abroad is granted, and a new scale of extra premiums for foreiga risk; is published. - Four-fifths, or 80 per cent. of the profits, are appropriated to As surers entitled to share therein. Advances are made to Assurers on assignable property or income, and also on the guarantee of most undoubted personal sureties. WILLIAM RATTRAY, Actuary and Secretary. TIC DOLOREAUX CURABLE. TOOTHACHE. Instantaneous relief from these excruciating complaints may be had by using JAMES'S Celebrated AGTILIA.N TINCTURE for TIC DOLOREUX, TOOTHACHE, PAINS in the FACE, GUMS, &c. [IMP•RTANT TESTIMONIALS.] "Liverpool, Dec. 13, 1848. "To Messrs. Carson and Co, "It is with much pleasure I comtnunicato the great efficacy of your Astilian Tincture' for the Tie Dolereux and Toothache, it having cured my wife of the former In a few minutes after the ap plication. She suffered dreadfully for some time, and coald get no relief till your tincture was applied. (Signed) " 14, Rathbone-street, Toxteth-park." "To Messrs. Carson and Co., " TIIOMAS GUY. " Liverpool, Dec. 14, 11148. "It is with feelings of gratitude that I inform you of the won derful cure effected by the use of ' James's Celebrated Astilian Tincture' for the Tic Doloreux aid Toothache, prepared by you. " My wife had been suffering the most excruciating agony for three weeks, night and day ; she tried everything that we thought would be of any service, but all in vain ; she was then recommended to try your Tincture, which she did, and in four minutes after the application she was quite cured. (Signed) "54, Oliver-street, Windsor." " WILLIAM REID. " Liverpool, Dec. 23, 1841. " Gentlemen,...After six months' experience in its sale I have found your Astilian Tincture' to be all but uniformly successful in the care of Tic Doloreux and Toothache ; indeed o , dy one case of failure de I know of in that time. Although generally averse to such things, yet you may, if you choose, make public use of this.—l remaiu yours, faithfully, " THOMAS LOWE, "Dispensing Chemist, 38, Islington, and 40, Norton-street. "?.S.—Tou may send Ls another three dozen of the smaller size. " To Messrs. Carson and Co." Prepared by Carson and Co., St. Anne-street, Liverpool, solo pro prietors, front whom it may be had, or through any of the Wholesale Houses in London, Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, &c., and retail from any respectable Medicine Vender throughout the Kingdom. In Bottles, at 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and ils. each. TO TEMPLE-BAR. Pardon, I pray ! thou venerable bar, I'm deep in debt, as poets often are. Yes ; when I look at thee and my arrears, I find that I am over head and ears. But never mind, I'll manage to defray, The debt which hitherto I've fulled to pay : In other words, my muse's ready purse Shall liquidate the debt by means of verse. Illustrious gate thou long bast had to stand, The boundary-mark et Fleet-street and the Strand ; Nor can I think that ever thy removal Will meet with the majority's approval. The statues of Elizabeth and James Will still remind us of their royal names ; While in thy western niches we shall view Thy Charleses number one and number two. I often thick, famed bar, while gazing at you, And mutely conning each illustrious statue, What different articles of dress were made When either of those noted monarchs swayed. MOSES AND SON'S ATTIRE Was quite unknown, When Charles, or Bess, or James enjoyed the throne. No stylish samples of improvement's march Then passed beneath thy famed elliptic arch. No MOSES then in splendid garments clad The English gentleman, adult, or lad. THE HATS OF MOSES Then, thou noted gate, Were never known to decorate the pate. Inferior Hats to MOSES' decked the crown, When those famed sovereigns laid their precepts down. THE BOOTS - AND SHOES, Thou, celebrated bar, Were not at elflike those ot MOSES are; Far, far inferior fashion la Id they got, And far inferior firmness—had they not? FURS, SHAWLS, AND HOSIERY, Such as MOSES show, Were never then adopted-0 dear, no. If Queen Elizabeth's stone statue there, Had but a tongue, and reason to compare, 'Twould tell us frankly—bearing out my view, That ladies never dressed as now they do. MOSES and SON, 'twould say, surpass them far, On viewing what they were, and what they are And thus have I improved on Temple-bar. LIST OF PRICES. IZADI MADE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles • • from AO 9 Ixi Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ••• • • • •• • .... 1 5 ti • ..• 0 15 0 Bulwer .............• • Shooting Coats. ..... .....................• 0 8 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers ••••••• • • • • • • • • 4 6 Doeskin ditto ..... ................... . 012 6 Antamn and Winter Vests Dress Coats ........... .......... • • Frock do. • • . Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits .. 0 16 6 MAD* TO YOMIVOIL. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style from Al 6 0 Milled cloth Coat ........ ......... ..... • . • • 2 2 0 Tweed Trousers • ••.. • • .......................... 0 9 Tweed Wrappers ..... . New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles • 16 6 Doeskin Trousers.. •• • . Best, er Dress•• ••••• • • • • • ..... ........ • • . • ... 1 6 • Dress Coats •• • • Best quality . . Frock do. ...... ••.. • • •••• •••••••••• • • • • • • • • 1 15 0 Best quality .. •• • • ...... Cassimere Vest ........ • • ..... ....... • • Satin, Plain er Fancy •• Hussar and Tunic Suits ••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 • 0 Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for 11. 16s. A mew work, entitled " The Treasury of Taste," containing a de tailed list of prices for each department, with full directions for self measurement, may be had en application, or forwarded post-free. Notice.—The Shawl Department, 35, Mlnories, is now replete with every novelty of the season. Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred the money returned. Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public against imposition ; but kayo learned that the untradesman-like falsehood of being connected with them, or " It is the sane concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. T•ley have no connexion with any other house in or out of London, except their Branch Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; aid tbose who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &0., should call at, or send to either of their Branches, or to the Miseries and Aldgate, City, London. E. MOSES and SON, Tailor*, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Batters, (Jesters, Furriers, Boot and Sh oema k ers, and G enera l O u tfitt ers , f or Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minerte?, and 87, 4, 86, and 86 Aldgate, City, London ; and their Branch Establish ments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad ord, Yorkshire. Take Notice.—This Establishment Is closed from corset Friday. till sunset Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve o'clock. Several first rate Cutters viinr.edtoilotta;uZicfCOttntri;apply on TricidaY MOnlings, RS Ton o'clock. THE COUNTRY MARKETS. HULL, Marten 6. Messrs. Taylor and Bright's circular states—We had more firmness in the wheat market during the past week, and sup plies of good conditioned foreign red have been taken off pretty freely at fully late prices, wholly to consumers. The supply of barley of all sorts being in excess of demand, the trade has ruled dull. Other articles without notable variation in value. For to-day's market we had a small supply of home-grown wheat, which met free sale at last week's prices perhaps the turn in favour of the buyer. Foreign was al'o in better supply, and we experienced for it a good consumptive demand. Barley only dull. A good sale for new beans if in condition. More passing in oats at late rates. Peas quite neglected. The linseed market is firmer, and cakes not quite so good to buy at late quotations. No transactions in rapeseed. Rape cakes go off pretty well. No Peruvian guano on: the market, but a cargo daily expected. There is some goc.d Ichaboe on sale. The following are the present prices of grain : 11. Wheat, English, red 40 to 43 Peas, white: and yel. 27 31 Do. white 44 46 Do. grey Dantzic and Ko- Linseed, Black Sea 39 41 nigsberg ... 48 50 Do. Petersburgh ... 34 39 Pomeranian and Do. Riga & Archngl. 35 —37 Hamburgh . 42 —44 Do. Konigsberg .... 32 —35 Danish, Holstein, & Per ton. Friesland ... 40 —42 Linseed cakes, Hull 717 s 0,1 Rua-ian and Odessa 38 40 Do. fine foreign Oats, English. ..... 14 —l6 Do. inferior foreign Si' 105 Do. Danish.... .. 13 —l5 Rapeseed, per 10 qrs. 261 to 281 Do. Friesland l4 17 Rape cakes. do 90$ Od Do. Russ. & Odessa 14 —l6 Tares, English oos —00 s Barley, malting 26 —2B Do. foreign 25s —38 s Do. grinding.. ...... 21 — 2 3 1 Guano 51 to 9/ 5s Beans 32 —34 Bones do 97s 6d to 00s Od Do. foreign ...... 27 32 i Rye meal 6/ IPSWICH, MARCH 6. We had an extreme heavy market to-day for most grain. Farmers were compelled to submit to decline of 2s per quar ter upon wheat. Fine barley at about last week's prices; the sale was heavy ; lower prices were tak en f or i n f er i or qualties. Oats dull. Beans and grey peas,peas, Is lower. Boiling 2s cheaper. Malt very heavy sale. Flour looking downwards in price. PER QUARTER.! FEE QUARTER. Wheat 39s to 48sßeans Barley .... 2ls to 30s Peas, 24s to 30s Oath l7s to 2101 alt ...... .... ..... 48. to 54s Rye AVERAGES FOR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH 3, 1849. Wheat '.. ......... ... 803 quarters at 4 4.. 6d. Barley Oats Beaus... ..••• 6 0 ~ 28s. Ild. Peas „„......... LIVERPOOL, MARCH 6.—The arrivals of oats and oatmea from Ireland, and of malt coastwise, still conti nue lib era l , b ut of other ar ti c l es th e supp li es are trifling. F rom f ore i gn ports ti ere are only moderate quantities of wheat and Egyptian beans ; but rather large of Indian corn and Sour. The ex ports in the same time amount to 1,052 quarters of wheat, 7,104 quarters of Indian corn, 1,240 barrels of corn meal, 329 sacks and 3.032 barrels of flour. The trade has been rather firmer for wheat, and several parcels of good useful red have been taken to hoist over, at the extreme prices of that day. Flour was likewise fully as dear, w ithout any particular improvement in the demand. Oats and oatmeal were in very slow request, and prices barely sustained. The transactions in barley, b eans , and peas continue on a very small scale, and without any change in the currency. Indian corn is in fair request, and 6d per quarter dearer. At this day's menet there was a fair attend ance of dealers, but in consequence of the discouraging reports from Mark-lane and the continued fine weather. they conducted their purchases with great caution. Wheat met a limited re tail sale only, at a decline generally of Id, and in some in stances, 2d per 701 b on prices of this day week. Flour was extremely difficult of sale ; Western Can a l was in vain offered at 25s 6d per barrel, and Irish was quite neglected. Oats were id per 451 b lower, and a slow sale; as was oatmeal, without any change in value. There was no change in the value of barley, but I n di an corn and Egyptian beans were each 6d per quarter cheaper. Peas quite out of request, and the value nominal. LEEDS, MARCH 6.—There was a good supply of wheat at market to-day, and many captains having brought samples, the trade ruled dull. Both wheat and barley must be quoted is per quarter lower than last Tuesday. In eats and beans no alteration. DALKEITH MEAL MARKET, MARCH s.—The following are the prices at this day's market:— Oatmeal, per sack, of 280 lbs. First Second Third imperial .. „.. 26s Od 25s 6d 25s Od Barleymeal, per ditto 21s Od —a Od —s Od Peasemeal —s Od —s Od —s Od Flour ..„ -„. —5 Od —s Od -a Od Pot barley ... —s Od —s Od —s Od There were 151 bags of oatmeal, and 15 ofbarleymeal at this day's ma r k e t. S a l es d u ll ;. oatmea l d own 9d per bag ,on the top, Is on the current price, and Is 3d on the lowest quality. RAILWAY SHARE AIARKETS. LIVERPOOL, 111,tRcn G. STOCK Excnascs. —The market opened with a more favourable aspect this morning, but became fiat afterwards, and closed rather dull. There was neither much inquiry nor much business at the second meeting.—The sales are—Birkenhead, Lancaster, and Chester (late C. and B.), 271. 10s, 6 per cent., 1849, 15 %--Caledonian, Pre ference, 7 per cent., 11%, ex in.—Lancashire and Yorkshire, Fifths, 2 3 4 dis.—Ditto, Fifth Shares (tato West Riding Union), 4 dis.— Lancaster and Carlisle, Thirds, I p.—London and North-Western, 137 ex div. c.—Ditto, Fifths, p. ex div.—Ditto, 401. Shares (L, and M.), 13% p. ex div.—Ditto, Quarters. New. p. ex in. —Ditto, Quarters (0), 8% p. ex In.—Ditto, (oddarsneld and aratieltester), 275(—Ditto (Leeds and -Dewsbury), 45 &in.—Manchester, Shef field, and Lincoln, 101. Preference, 10%—Midland Stock, 32% c. ex div.—Ditto, New halves, 7 dis.—Newcastle and :,Carlisle, 100% Reading, Guildford. and Reigate, % p.—Scottish central, 25% Skrewsbury and Chester (late N. W. M.), 101 Preference, guaranteed 8 per cent., ISLA—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (G. N. E. Pur chase), 6 cent., guaranteed, LA dis. c.—Boulogne and Amiens, 9%. MANCHESTER, Maacti 6. STOCK Excirawoa.—The sales are—Leeds, Fifths, 2% dis.— North Staffordshire 2 15-16 dis.—Clitheroe (No. 1), 6%—Grimsby, 201. Shares, 11 dis.—Newcastle, Preference, par.—Birkenhead,. 221. Shares, 6yt, dis —Sheffield, Preference, 107 , 9 —West Riding Union, dis.—Shetheld, and :Lincolnshire, 13% dis.—Shropshire Union, 2% dis.—Wharfdale, 2 7-16 dis. BIRMINGHAM, AIARCII 6. STocs Excnaprox.—The sales are —Caledonian, 33 5 4—Birmingham and Stour Valley, 11%—Chester and Holyhead, 13%—North Staf fordshire, 56e. 3d. dis.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham, Preference, 21s. Bd. p. YORK, m Aac , 5. ST•OL EXCIIANOIS —The business transacted to-day was as fol ewe : —Great Northern, 11 Shellield, Rotherham, aid Goole, N. di y., guaranteed, 5 per cent. s%—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (G. N. B. Purchase), 7%. GLASGOW" kisuce 5. STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The followi ng are to-day's transactions : Aberdeen, Preference, 525. 6d..—Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr, 24% —Dundee and Perth, 24—Edinburgh and Bathgate, 71. 11s.— Great North of Scotland, 4s. 3d. "THE GUARDIANS OF TYE HOLBORN AND CHEL SEA UNIONS v. DaouET."—On Monday application was made at the Judges' chambers, Sergeants'-inn, to Mr. Justice Patteson, by Mr. Ballantine, on the part of Mr. Drouet, of Tooting, to remove the indictment found against his client from the Central Criminal Court into the Court of Queen's Beueh, on the ground that an un fair prejudice had been created in the case, and that frcm the state of his health death might be produced from the excitement which might arise from his being placed at the bar of the Old Bailey. The rule nisi which had been obtained was argued at length by Mr. Ballantine. Mr. Petersdorff, with whom was Mr. Duncombe, appeared to show cause against the order being made absolute for the issuing of the certiorari. The Learned Counsel having concluded their arguments, his Lordship said, under all the circumstances he was of opinion that there was no ground for the removal, and that the writ ought not to issue. lie should therefore discharge the applica tion. Order nisi discharged accordingly. THE CAPE OF GOOD llorE.—By an arrival off Brighton we have Cape of Good Hope papers to the 23d of December, which is a few days later than the previous advices. There is, however, nothing of much importance from the colony, the Governor being strenuously occu pied in reconoiling the conflicting interests arising out of the late hostilities on the frontier. The frontier ac counts are considered very satisfactory. Sir James Carnegie, Bart., had an interview with Sir George Grey at the Home-office yesterday. LIBERATED CONSCIENCES.—FREEDOM OF CON SCIENCE AND THOUGHT.—The medical theory of James Morison, the Hygeist, was not only the greatest triumph in medical science, but further established the liberty of thought and conscience throughout tl e wcr:d on all subjects. It was, in short, the force of truth its sting the strongholds of error and prejudice. James Mor:son, the youngest son of Alexander Morison, Esq , was born at Bognie, in the county of Aber deen, in the year 1770. The family has been long known as one of great affluence and respectability, and the subject of this brief sketch was the second brother of John Morison, late Member for Banffshire. In early life he studied at the Uni versity of Aberdeen, and afterwards at Hanau, in Germany, being intended for the mercantile profession. After finishing his studie., he resided at Riga, as s merchant, and subsequently in the West Indies, where he acquired considerable West India property. Having suffered much from ill-health, he was obliged to leave that country and proceed to Europe, seek ing from change of climate a restoration to health. About the year 1814 he settled at Bordeaux, where he resided in great respectability. He died at his residence in Paris on the 3d of May, 1840, aged seventy, and was buried in the family vault at Kensal-green. We cannot do better than transcribe the fol lowing interesting particulars given by himself in the " Mori soniana," republished by his Eons and successors A thirty five years' inexpressible:suffering, both of body and mind, is an event, too, whi c h f a ll s li n t t o the lot of few, if any at a ll. H a d it pleased God to have called me out of this world eight years ago, I should have died as another man, and been forgotten, and the world could have reaped no benefit from my case and misfortunes, nor from the favourable effects produced by the same means on my children. This is a guarantee to the world not often to lie met with, and a convincing proof of the motto prefixed to this advice, that ' health and old age are within the reach of us all.' "—For the remainder of the biography, see the abridged " Morisoniana," price 6d. [ADVERTISEMENT.] —Another Proof of the Effi ciency of Holloway's Ointment and Pills for the cure of Bad Legs.—Mrs. Mandeville, of Stretton, suffered for nearly three yews with fearful sores in her legs. Notwithstanding the vari ous medicines of which trial was made, the ulcerations grew worse, and for some months she was unable to stand ; at length it was decided that Holloway's Ointment and Pills should be used, and these excellent medicines soon worked wonders, for in a few weeks all the wounds were healed, and the use of her legs so perfectly restored, that she is now able to walk several miles a day with ease.—Sold by all Vendors of Medicine, and at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, London. [ADVERTISEMENT.]--DEAFNESS AND DEFECTIVE Vl sioN.-39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly. ,Newly invented Spec tacks, Powerful Telescopes, Opera an d Race Glasses, kc.-- Patronised by their Majesties the Queen Dowager and th e King of Hanover, their Graces the Nuchess of Hamilton, the Dowager Duchess of Bedford, the Archbishops of Canter bury, York, and Dublin, the Dukes of Devonshire, Norfolk, Ar gyle, Marlborough, and Manchester, Bishops of Exeter, Lincoln, Cork, Kilmore, and Kildare. Messrs. S. and 11. Solomons, Oculists and Opticians, have invented Spectacle Lenses upon a new construc tion. Immediately they are placed before imperfect vision, that mist and dulness which appear before the eyes is at once removed, every object becomes clear and distinct, the most aged defective sight be comes bright and brilliant, and is brought to its youthful, natural, and original state. Also the most powerful Achromatic Telescopes, Opera Glasses, Invisible, and all kinds of Acoustic Instruments, for relief of most extreme deafness. Caution.—Not connected with a person putting up the same name in their immediate neigh bourhood, nor in any part of the country. To prevent mistakes, be cautious and observe—Only:to be had At 39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly, opposite the Uric Hotel. EXAMPLES. Perma- Sum the 4 Annual 'Policy Bonus 1/1: vent Re- Assured tge. Pre- taken addition Bonn in duction of may bor mium. out in to Sum Cash. Annual row on Assured. Premium. Polley. X a. <I.I Xa4.X a. d. a. d. 1837 262 14 3,121 15 11 20 0 0 543 17 9 .£ Ze.d. 1838 237 15 6 108 16 4 17 7 6 494 810 60 1000 74 3 4 1839 211 18 6 1 95 16 9 14 17 7 445 0 0 1840 163 8 4' 75 IS 10 11 10 8 395 11 1 1841 159 3 4 71 5 0 10 19 i 346 2 3 1842 132 2 6 58 17 6 8 19 10 296 13 4 1843 84 11 SI 37 10 0 5 14 2 247 4 5 DEFERRED ANNUITIES, By the operation of the same principles, the Society is enabled to afford to the public a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta geous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual, by the con tribution of a very small annual, monthly, 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 tim Judicious application of a small saving caa secure through this Society. I. BENEFITS Secured en attaining the age of 65, by an Annual Premium of 2/. 12e. S ll N 9 MARCH 7, 1849. ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. ROME ClRCUlT.—Chelmsford, March 6. CROWN SlDE.—(Before Mr. Baron PARKE.) William Wars 19, was convicted of ft•loniously setting fire to a stack of wheat, the property of Samuel Bentley, at Aldham, and was sentenced to be transported for 15 years. CIVIL SIDE. Mr. Justice Wightma❑ dieposi d of a few common jury cases, none of which presented any feature of in terest to the public. OXFORD CIRCUIT:— Oxford, March 5. Though Mr. Baron Rolle sat till ten o'clot k on Sa. turday night, 16 prisoners remained for trial this morn ing. At eight o'clock this morning Mr. Baron Platt took his seat in the Crown Court, and before him were arraigned seven of the prisoners, who were charged with the most:serious offences; and before Mr. Sergeant Tal fount, who sat in the Nisi Prius Court, the rest were taken. Mr. baron Rolfe did not appear in court to day, having left town yesterday. it is said, for the Nor folk Circuit. The prisoners arraigned before Mr. Ser geant Talfourd were all disposed of before three o'clock. CROWN COURT.—(Before Mr. Baron -PLATT.) FORGERY.—AIbert Bidden Alison, a very respectable. looking young man, about 25 y ars of age, was charged with baying forged and uttered a counterfeit note fur the sum of 10L, purporting to be a note on the bank of Messrs. Alexander and Co., of Ipswich, on the 21st of June last, at Ixworth, in Suffolk, with intent to defraud one J. Wiseman. Mr. Carrington and Mr. Skinner appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. W. H. Cooke for the defence. We have not space for the details today. The prisoner was Acquitted. Mr. Baron PLATT, alter observing that the jury were probably right in not feeling it safe to convict on such tainted evidence as that of King, imme diately directed that the prisoner should be dis charged ; but on its being intimated that the prosecutors meant to proceed on the other indict menta found against him, it was arranged that the mat ter should stand over till to-morrow morning at nine o'clock. The prosecutors having, howe►er, a few mi nutes afterwards declared their intention not to offer any evidence on the other indictments, a verdict of Not Guilty was taken on all of them, and he was at once discharged. The case occupied upwards of 15 hours. The Court adjourned at half-past twelve till nine tomorrow. [PRICE SD. A Board of Admiralty, consisting of the Hon. Cap tain M. F. F. Berkeley, C. 8., M.P., Captain Lord John Hay, C. 8., M.P., and the First Secretary, G. li. Ward, Esq., M.P., attended by Colonel Owen, C. 8., the De puty-Adjutant-Gem ral of the Royal Marine Corp, paid an official visit to Chatham Dock ..ard and the Royal Marine Barracks yesterday. The Admiralty stuam yacht Black Eagle, Master Commander B. Cook con veyed the board to and from Gravesend. APPOISTMENTS.—Surgeon—James Booth (1838) to the Thetis, 26, iu the Mediterraneav, vie- Donelly. Nrate—John George Bolle au to the Caledonia, 120, at De.vonport. Naval Cadets—Hugh Campbell and Fre derick R. Hardic:ge to the Caledonia. SII CHARLE -; NAPIER'S SQUADRON. All doubts with re,p , ct to the safety of the St. Vincent. 120, Captain S. C. Dames, fltg-ship of Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Ni,pier, K.C.8., are now at t at rest by the ar rival of the Peninsular packet. She left the fl ig-ship, with the Sidon, 12, steam-frigate, Captain Henderson, C. 1.1., and the Polyphemus, 4, steam-stoop, Commander R. B. Criawford, and the Plumper, 12, screw-sloop, Com mander M. Nolloth, and the Recruit, 10, screw-sloop, Commander Ctaeroft. The Powerful, 84, Captain the Hon. R. S. Dundas, C.B , left Gibraltar for Naples. to be under the orders of Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker, Bart., G.C.8., on the 24th February. The Vanguard, 80, Captain Rich, left Gibraltar on the same day, for Duvonport, to be paid off. The Harlequin, 12, Commander Beauchamp Seymour, had left Gibraltar for Madeira, to return to Lisbon, there to remain until further orders. The Stromboli, 6, steam-sloop, C omman d er L or d A. W. Beauclerk, had left Gibraltar with dispatches for Portsmouth, and may be hourly expected. • The Rifleman, screw-schooner, Lieut. Commander Crofton, had also left Gibraltar for Portsmouth, but has not yet arrived at the latter port. THE ARM Y. We have a mournful satisfaction in giving insertion to the following extract of a letter from an old brother officer of the late gallant Colonel Brookes, of the 24th Regiment, who in a few sentences pays a most honour able tribute to the character of his departed friend:— " I cannot express to you my feelings upon, hearing the news of the death of my highly -esteemed and valued friend, and when I think of his unfortunate widow I am doubly grieved. The serious loss experienced by the 24th is dreadful. He was always desirous of going to India to see 'some glorious service,' as he called it. A thorough soldier he was, and a thorough gentleman in the performance of his duties. lam confident he headed his regiment in gallant style, and he has fallen as he always at heart desired." All officers upon leave at home will be directed to re join their regiments at once; but no orders had been issued yesterday for any regiments to prepare for em barkation to India. We can hardly believe, however, that the services of additional troops in that quarter will not be required in the present state of affairs. The first five regiments for service are the 26th, 41st, 49th, 75th, and 87th. COURT CIRCULAR. The Duke of IN . enington had un interview with Lord John Russell yesterday. Lieut,- General Sir Charles James Napier had also an interview yesterday with the Noble Lord, at his official residence in Downing-street. A deputation from St. Saviour's, Southwark, headed by Sir William Molesworth, M.P., and Mr. Alderman Ilumphery, M.P., and consisting of Messrs. Thomas Bailey, Thomas May, William Lee, Henry Williams, Joseph Newsom, and William Downs (Churchwardens), Messrs. J. Thwaites and M. Lindsay (Overseers), and Mr. 11. Sturmy (Vestry Clerk); and also a deputation from St. Mary's, Newington, consisting of Mr. Haywood (Churchwarden), Messrs. Pigott and Field (Overseers), Nlessrs..Mills and Mary (Guardians), and Messrs. Waite, Kingdon, and Hern (Ratepayers), had an interview with air George Grey yestsrday, at the Home-office. A deputation from shipowners respecting the Steam Towage Act, consisting of Mr. M. Forster, M.P., Mr. A. Mitchell, Mr. W. Harnett, Mr. J. Hamlin, and Mr. James J. Frost, had an interview with the Right Hon. H. Labouchere, yesterday, at the office of the Board of Trade. A deputation on the suhjcct of county expenditure, consisting of +ll.. Henry, M.P., Mr. W. Brown, M.P., Mr. Townley Parker, of Cuerdon Hall, near Preston, Mr. Newall, of Rochdale, Mr. Roberts, of Rochdale, and Mr. John Livesey, of Preston, had an interview yes terday with Lord John Russell. Mr. J. Reynolds, M.P. for Dublin, had also an interview with Lord John Ras , sell yesterday. A deputation, including Mr. William Burette'', Mr. Peter Hardy, and Mr. E. W. Cobb, had an interview with the Right Hon. H. Labouchere yesterday. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council sat yes terday, and resumed and concluded the hearing of an ap ppal from the Court of Arches, "Craig v. Ferns')." Thy Lords present were—the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Bishop of Londun, Lord Brougham, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Cornwall, and the Judge of the Admiralty Court. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BETTING AT MANCHESTER —TUESDAY. MANCHESTER STEEPLECHASE.-4 to I agst Venom (t), 4 to 1 apt Alfred (t), 4 to 1 agst Princo Georg,? (t), g to 1 agst Rover (t), 8 to 1 agst Victim (t), 8 to 1 agst - Rochester (t), 10 to 1 agst Sir Henry (t). About twelve expected to run. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.--7 to 1 agst Lugar, 7to 1 agst Canezou (taken freely). NORTIIAMPTONSIIIRE STAKES.-11 to 2 Egst The Tartar, 8 to 1 agst Loupgarou, 11 to 1 agst Velox (taken freely). CHESTER CUP.-1$ to 1 agst Joc-o'-Sot (t), 18 agst Halo (c). 2i to 1 agst Inheritress, 30 to 1 agst I o'-day-Boy, 40 to 1 agst The Tartar (taken to 500 PUGILISM. J. WELSH AND C. MALLETT, YOR 251. A-SIDE.— These Borough lads settled their bantam contest yes terday, at Woking-common, twenty-one miles from the metropolis. The men are well-known to all ring-goers as two good specimens of Bst. 71b. boxers, Welsh by his defeats of many fistic aspirants, his only defeat being by the celebrated Massey, while Mallett has distinguished himself by defeating Larkins, Robinson, and a few out siders. The issue of the contest was scarcely ever in doubt. Welsh's superior skill in the use of his digits enabling him to take the lead, and set at nought the de termined rushes of his opponent. In the latter part of the contest, Mallett, every chance being out, became shifty, but in vain, and at the end of about two hours, Welsh was hailed the victor, with very few marks of his having been engaged in so protracted an engagement. The betting was 6 and 7 to 4 on Welsh, ehich increased to 2 to 1, 5 to 1, and any odds you pleased, as the affair progressed. MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT,—During the past week there has not been so great an amount of business transacted as for some time previous. There has been a general disposition on the part of buyers to hold their orders as much as possible, expecting that in a little time prices would give way to some extent. This feeling, together with the disastrous news from India and the unpropitious aspect of foreign affairs generally, consi derably influenced the market yesterday. Though it canot be said that any actual reduction was submitted to, yet there was evidently an easier feeling in the market, and but little business was transacted. There is con siderable excitement at present in Macclesfl, Id, occa sioned by a dispute between the masters and the opera tives as to wages; a general strike has beon spoken of, but has not yet taken place. CENTRAL AMERICAN MAILS.—The Lords of the Admiralty have sanctioned an alteration in the contract of the Royal West India Mail Steam-Packet Company, by allowing the Honduras and Central American mails to be conveyed direct fr.itn Honduras to Jamaica, instead of being convoyed to the latter place by way of Havaneah. This will be a great convenience to the company as well as to the mercantile world, inasmuch as the transship ments of cochineal and other valuable merchandise will not be so numerous as at present. The new arrange went will commence during the ensuing summer, as soon as tho vessel which is now building for the com pany expressly to run between Belize and Port Royal is completed. SOUTH AUSTItiLIA.—By the barque Roman Em peror, which left Adelaide, South Australia, on the 9.h of December, and arrived at Madras on the 22d of the same month, we learn that sheep farmers of South Aus tralia were much distressed, having drawn bills at high rates against wool shipped, whieh fetched much lower e prices than they anticip a t e d. C op p er ore had also f a 11n depression in price, owing to the a r r i va l o f news of the _ in the home market s; thi s , t oge ther with the strike o f the miners, had caused a fall in the value ofßurre Burra shares from 230/.to 1401. per share. The Emperor _of Austria has just creat t e h d e t o he rd l e i r o ing i. of the Belgians a Knight Grand Cross of St. Stephen. Under Prince Metternich no sovereign created by a revolution obtained such a distinction. The Ban Jellachich has r n e n e v e e i r. BANK. ', received the Order of th e Guelphs from pORRERY.f the I“ng'ofh Hae North British Mail of Friday says ,st serious system Of robbery, —con nected with the " A branchmat serious s)'stem Of ribbery, con nected wlth the branch of the British Linen Comp any's Bank in this city (Glasgow) was discovered yesterday. The parties implicated in the transaction are, we believe, the ac countant, three tellers, and a cheque c l er k . One of the number died in September last, and another a few days since. It is rumoured that the discovery of the fraud arose in consequence of some disclosures made by the latter on his death-bed. There can be no doubt that the system has gone on for several years—we believe since 1845—undetected, in consequence of all the per sons by whom it should have been checked being com promised and interested in its continuance. The amount of money involved is variously 30,0001." stated at from 20 , 000 /. to Sir Robert Peel's school at Tamworth was opened on Thursday last, and in order that parents may have the opportunity of testing the system, tickets of gra tuitous admission for boys not on the foundation have been issued. Mr. Moreton, an American printer, died lately in Paris. Ile has bequeathed 40,0001. to be given as prtmium to and body who shall succeed in coast a machine capable of striking off 10,000 copies a news paper within an hour. '~ "~ March 6. His Lordship having taken his seat at the above hour, proceeded to try the remaining prisoners, and when all the rest had been disposed of, directed Wm. King, who had pleaded Guilty yesterday morning to eight indict. ments, charging him with uttering a number of forged notes, and who was the principal witness against Alison, to be called up for judgment. The prisoner had given his evidence yesterday with as much coolness and tact as any man could possibly give it, and appeared to be a person of considerable natural sharpness and ability. In sentencing him, His LORDSHIP said, the prisoner's life presented a sad example of the evil effects of idleness and licentiousness. Had there been in his case no circumstances of mitiga tion, his sentence would have been transportation for life; but under the peculiar circumstances in which he was placed, that sentence would be mitigated to trans portation for 10 years. MIDLAND ClRCUlT.—Northampton, March 5. Thomas Tollington, aged 68, a farmer of very respect able station and appearance, was indicted for a rape, on the 23d of July last, at Warmington, near Oundle, in this county, upon Elizabeth Wilmot; and the case lasted until nearly eleven o'clock at night. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty. There was another indictment for a misdemeanor in the form of an assault, arising out of the alleged chasing about in the brewbouse, upon which, after a very dis tinct intimation upon request of the opinion of the Learned Judge as to what ought to be done, The Learned Counsel intimated to the jury that he should offer no opposition. NORTHERN CIRCUIT.—York, March 5. The commission was opened here on Saturday with the usual ceremonies. Their Lordships attended Divine service at the Minster yesterday. CROWN COURT.—(Before Mr. Justice COLERIDGE.) Wm. Bramall, aged 25, was charged with haying uttered forged Bank of England Si. notes at Whitby, on the 2d of August last. Mr. Phipps and Mr. Liddell appeared on behalf of the prosecution; and Mr. Overend and Mr. Price for the defence. The jury found the prisoner Guilty. Sentence de ferred.—This case occupied nearly the whole day. CIVIL SlDE.—(Before Mr. Baron ALDERSON.) In this court one or two undefended causes having been disposed of, an action for work and labour done, and for goods sold and delivered by a railway contractor, in which witnesses were called for the defence to dispute the value of the work done, occupied the whole day. The case possessed not the slightest interest. POLICE INTELLIGENCE. GUILDHALL. Yesterday a powerful young man, named James Cowell, a slaughtersean, was charged with assaulting Robert Hetherington, of Bridgwater-court, Fleet-street, whereby his life was in danger. It appeared in evidence that a fierce encounter had taken place, on the morning of the 27th of February, between the prisoner, who was driving cattle, and the plaintiff, in the course of which the latter fell upon the pavement, and received serious injury at the back of his head. A certificate from Mr. Altred Smee was put in, showing the man to be in great danger in consequence of the injuries he had received. Alderman SALOBIoNS said he could not take bail on so serious an assault, as the charge might resolve itself into one of murder. The prisoner was then removed to the Compter. BO tV-STREE EXTENSIVE EisznEzztumENT.—Yesterday Henry Ed ward Russell, a cleric in the service of the directors of the Westminster Fire and Life Insurance-office, in King street, Covent-garden, was brought oefore Mr. Jardine for final examination, charged with embezzling divers sums of money amounting to 8001., received by him for and on account of his employers. The prisoner also held the situation of collector of the paving rates for the palish of St. Margaret's, Westminster. Afer some further evidence the prisoner was fully committed for trial. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. PROMOTIONS. Lieutenant to the rank of Commander—Edward Her rick (1815), First Lieutenant of the flag. ship Victory, and who, like that ship, served under Nelson at Tra falgar, and subsequently distinguished himself in other actions. Lieutenant Baldwin A. Wake (1837), late first of the Albion, 90, to the rank of Commander. Lieutenant Thomas A. B. Spratt (1641), also to the rank of Commander. APPOINTMENTS. Master's Assistants —G. A. F. Wilson, to the Athol troop-ship at Woolwich; Charles Guy, to the Janus steam gun-vessel for Gibraltar. The Rodney, 92, Captain Edward Copier, C. 8., is dismantled, and will be put out of commission at Ports mouth to-morrow. The Sul erb, 80, Captain Purcell, was towed to Spit head yesterday morning, and saluted the Port-Admiral. She will remain at that anchorage until the retirement of the Court from the Isle of Wight, after which she will proceed to Cork to relieve the Ganges, 84, Captain Smith, which ship is to rest and proceed to rc-inforce the Mediterranean squadron. The Sappho, 16, Commander Michell, was towed from Portsmouth harbour to Spithead yesterday morning, whence she is under orders to sail to-morrow fur Ber muda with a mail. The Dauntless, 22 guns, steam frigate (screw), 560-horse power, was huultd into dock, at Portsmouth, on Monday, to be fitted as tin ad vanced ship. The Janus steam-vessel, Lieutenant Powell, will sail in a day or two for Gibraltar. If appearances may be trusted, very little improvement has been effected in the Janus, even by giving her better engines than the rotary ones of Lord Dundonald. Her progress appears of the snail species, and unless she improves by use, or has some further alteration made, she is not likely, even under favourable circumstances, to reach Gibraltar under three weeks' passage. Her, tender is ready for her, so far as such a thing can be made ready. It is difficult to say to what purpose she can be applied. However, they are well matched. The Phoenix steam-schooner will be taken out of Portsmouth harbour this morning by the officer of the steam-factory department, to try a new screw of less pitch than the present one, at the measured waters in Anglesea Reach. FIRST LORD'S LEVEE.—The following officers at tended the third levee for the season of the Right Hon. Sir F. T. Baring, Bart.:—Vice Admiral Sir John A. Ommanuey, K.C.8.; Rear Admirals Lysaght, Sir W. 11. Dillon, K.C.H., J. Hollingsworth, and Gordon Falcon; Captains E. B. Tinling, E. H. Butterfield, J. N. Nott, J. 11. Booth, J. J. T. Newell, G. Mowbray, T. Henderson (late of Sampson); Commanders H. A. Story, A. W. Hill, E. Herrick (just promoted), J. Roche, F. Dixon, J. S. Hand, R. M. Robertson, John Cheese, W. N. Powell. John Wharton; Lieutenants Thomas Hodg kinson (First Lieut. of the Excellent), A. Mellersh (First Lieut. of the Superb), A. Kynaston (late Flag- Lieut. to Sir G. Seymour), S. Woolridge (formerly Commander of the Spy), J. Gordon, E. Wylde , J. Robertson, and W. C. Saunders. Royal Marines — Lieut.• Colonel Willes (late in command of the battalion at Waterford). SENIOR NAVAL LORDS' LEVEE.—The following offi cers had interviews yesterday with Rear Admiral Deans Dundas, C. 8., M.P.:—Rear Admirals Lysaght, Hol lingsworth, and Falcon; Captains F. T. Michell, C. Clarke,Hal sted; mnaa doLambndrs Hand, eret,G.B. R. Maxwell, Manners, ivolfGe: Dixon,Hal Rowlett, R. Roche, T. G. Drake; Lieutenants E. R. Power (late Commander of the Locust), Freestul,E. King, C. R. Dunlap, E. Scott, Cawley, H. Smith, A. J. Burton, Wylde, E. K. Barnard, La Touche; Master G. 11. K. Bower ; Paymasters and Pursers, W. Pinhorn, J. E. Autey, W.B. Pearce, W.Reeves, J. Mallard, W. Grant; Clerks, A, F. Ileullani, J. '. MONEY and COMMERCIAL N t rvvs. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. The sales of Cotton at Liverpool yesterday were esti mated at (*rem 2,000 to 3,000 bales, and consist of about 2,000 American at 3-3-d. to Gd., 4,000 Surats at 31-d. to 4d., 40 Sea Llande at Sid to 11d. The market closed heavily, and prices were something lower for all kinds, except Surats, Egyptian, and Sea Islands, which remain firm.—Railway Shares were quiet. The folloaing is a report upon the state of the metal trade in England, as drawn up by Mr. William Short:— " Early in the month a large business was done in Welsh Bar Iron at 5L 10s. per ton, free on board, in Wales, and the price then advanced to 6L per ton, at which there has been a moderate amount of business. Makers and dealers are now firm at 61. to 61. se. per ton. Staffordshire Iron has been advanced 1/. per ton. The demand for holes and sheets is considerable. In Scotch Pig Iron at Glasgow a large business has been. done. About the middle of the month the price of mixed Nos., ordinary brands, re ached 535.; but the last few days, chiefly in consequence of numerous Prompts falling due, it has declined to 521. per tun, at which a- vela' parcels have been sold. The American Mail is anxiousl look, d fur, in the expecte ..pon of orders from the United States, which may ma terially affect the market. Foreign Iron is without alteration. English Copper was, on the 13th inst., ad solaced id. per lb. on illeathing, and 4/. 10s. per ton on Cake and Tile, at which rates the article continued in much request ; and on the 2d inst. another advance of same amount was declared by the copper houses. English Tin has been iu good demand, and has been advanced 51. per toa." 'I he American ad vices seem to afford satisfaction ge nerally, and there is an appearance of a brisk trade with Europe during the spring, accompanied by a fair share of general prosperity. In Quebec a petition had been drawn up by the in habitants, upon the subject of the railway to Halifax, and the following is a copy -: " _Humbly showeth— " Thiit your petitioners have never ceased to view, with the most Heel) , and profound interest the project of a railroad to connect the city of Quebec with Halifax, regarding it as of the greatest importance not only to this city and district and to this province, but also to the neighbouring provinces, and as an undertaking of na tional concern. " That the very able and clear _report of the commissioners appointed by her Majesty's Government, to survey the proposed trunk line of railway, appears to establish its practicability beyond the reach of doubt; and that your petitioners consider it to be their duty, and that of all the inhabitants of the North American provinces, to give their aid to this magnificent under taking, by all the means and influence in their power. " That your petitioners feel that they can hardly esti mate too highly the important advantages which. as is clearly and powerfully shown in the Commissioners' report, this undertaking holds out to the mother-country and to Canada, by encouraging and facilitating a continued flow of emigration to this pro vince—by the increased commercial advantages it will afford—by greatly facilitating the military defence bf the province in time of war—and by thus ensuring to us the continuance of the powerful protection of the mother country, and strengthening and confirming in every way our connexion. • Where'bre, your petitioners pray that your Honour able Rouse will take into your grave and favourable consideration this great project, on which depends, as your petitioners believe, the preservation of these pro vinces as British colonies." The English Stock Market is again rather dull, and with scarcely any change in prices. The state of the speculative account will now be the chief thing looked to as regulating time-dealings from this period to the 13th iust., and probably as Railway Shares are temporarily rather neglected, ther e wou ld b e i nvestments in stock were foreign politics less uncertain. There is an idea also that the account is " Bullish," and certainly the large buying transactions for time up to the date of the last settlement, and since, in the face of a very fair supply of money stock, would seem to justify the impression. There is, nevertheless, too much difficulty in ascertaining how the operators get in and out, to allow of a confident opinion at pre sent. Consols have been 91i for Transfer, and Account being now 911 There is very little doing for present Transfer, and the price is even rather firmer than for Account. Exchequer -bills have improved to 445. and 458. premium, and India Bonds to 535. and 565. premium. Bank Stock is worth 193 to 195. In the Foreign Market the dealings have been confined to a few of the Securities. Mexican have touched 261 to 27i ; Peruvian 50 to 51 ; and Brazilian, New, 821. Buenos Ayres hare been 27; Austrian Stock has been done at 72 ; and Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents. have been 49 to 4. The Railway Share Market is very quiet, and there is no change of any moment in the quotations. On the whole these are firm, and in one or two instances, the York and Berwick, for example, rather better. BRITISH FUNDS THIS DAY AT ONE .O'CLOCK (From the Official List.) Bank Stock per Cent. Reduced Annuities 3 per Cent. Consols Anus.. New 3 1 4 per Cent. Atlas. Long Annuities, Exp. Jan. sth, 1860... Do. 30 Years, Expire Jan. 5, 1860.. 8% India Stock Do. Bonds, 10001 ... .• Ditto under 1.0001 Consols for Account Exchequer Bills. 2d. March- Juno. I,OOW. 5001. PRICE OF FOREIGN FUNDS AT ONE O'CLOCK. Austrian Bonds, 5 per Cent..... Brazilian Bonds, 5 per Cent Ditto New Bonds, 1829 and 1839 82 1 Buenos Ayres Bonds, 6 per Cent 27 Mexican Bonds, 1846, 5 p er C ent i s —•- Ditto for the Account 27 27% 267 i 27 Peruvian Bonds, 6 per Ce n t 5O 51 Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch per Cent.,l2 Guild 49 49% Ditto 4 Der Cent. Certificates 79% 'fits INESS DONE IN RAILWAY 811A1tE8 AT ONE O'CLOCK RAILwATE Pam. Pica SaAas. Caledonian Ditto, Quarter Shares L 1 14..... 43k to -- . Ditto. New 101. Preference 10 unties n., 5 per ct. No. 1,64 13s. 4d IA p to cashire Do., 6 per Cent. Preference Quarter Share. 614 7% to East tiricolnshire .».. 25 Gt. South. & West. (Ireland) 45 Great North of England 100 ......Z2x.d.... to -.- Great Western 100 Ditto, Half Shares Leeds and Bradford 5O .....102% x.d. to ...... Lind., Bright., & South Coast 50 ...... 35 3 / 4 %... to -- De. Preferential, 5 per Ct., 50 ..... 51 ..... to London & North Western.. IOO 137 x.d.,.. to London and S. Western-- 50 .. 38% x.d. to 39 Do., New Scrip, 1848, Pref. 7 per Ct. on Deposit and 5 per Ct. on Calls ... 5 6 ....• to , Stanch. Buxton, & Matlock 4 % 1 34%... to . Ilanchr, Sheffield, and Line.100 Do., New 10.. Preference.. 10 ..... 11 .. to 10X Midland.. . lOO ..... . 82% x.d. to 83 Ditto. 501. Shares-- Midland, Birm., and Derby...100 ..„ Norfolk Ditto Guaranteed 5 per ct 20 North British .. .. ... ...... .. 25 Do. Quarters 6 14...... 3 1 4 North Statlordshire... .. Reading,Guildtd.,& Reigate 12% 13,4 to Royston and Hitchin ..... -3%...... 3% to Scottish Central hropshire Union... - .. 2% to South Devon .. South Eastern Ditto, No. 2.' Ditto, No. 3. Ditty, Registered No. 4.... 10 Ditto, Scrip No. 4.. Vale of Neath Vilts,Somerset,&Weymouth 40 ... fork, Newcastle, and Ber w i c k 25 ... 25%ex.d to Do. Original New & Berick 25 ... 255, 4 ex,cl to Do. and Newcastle Exten. 20 ......18% x.d to 19 Do. G. N. E. P ur . or P ref. 8 ... _7% to S York and North Midland .. 50 ... 49% ex.div to Ditto East and Vr estßiding Extension .... 25 ... 24y4 ex.d to FOREIGN RAILWAY& Boulogne and Amiens 2O .. —g% to -- Namur and Liege . 2O ...... 7)...... to Northern of France 13 ...... 11l ..... tO -- Rouen and Havre MINES. Australian ......... .......... 5 is - AL ... K.5. 3 / 4 ...... to .... Australasia .................. .. 40 .. 25 3 / 4 ...... to .... COURSE OF Affoter,lnm ...• •..... 12 2 Litto, at sight • • .... 12 0 Rotterdam .• • • •• • 12 2 14 Antwerp• • •• •• 25 65 Ilamburgb •• •• •• 11 • 13 • 13 12.34 EXcIiANGE. atbraitax•• ••..•••..... 1 Leghorn .............. 32 60 Genoa .......... • • • • • 26 0 Milan .. • • ..... .: • : Venice .. .. Naples .... .. •• .. •• • • 39 Palermo, peroz.... ~ .. 117% ganicileoldoldri.coin .. 0 0 0 Measina ....., ~ ...... lis Lisbon „.............. 42% 0p0rt0.... ...... ••• • •• 22% Rio Janeiro ...... •• • . Buenos Ayres .. ••• • • • New York,2ldayesight Philadelphia .... • • • • •• -- al Go s u ri ari za.r . fa x, P 2 117 ois 9 i r ,o o rt re r ug i silver in bars .. •• .• • • 0 a o sp s anis ew h n D o o ll u ani bloo . as .. 0 00 ... .. 04 100,4 Aitona .. • • • • Vat'ls, 3 dayesight .... 25 25 Ditto, 3pa onths •• 25 50 ' Marseilles • • •• •• •• 25 50 BOUrdeaUX .• • . 25 b+l Frankfort on Maine.... 121 Petersburgh, Sil. ltble.. 3t4. Vienna, effec, n 0.... • • 11 29 Trieste, 30 Madrid• Cadiz .. . ilil ............ , 4 ;zi Barcelona .• .......... SOUTHAMPTON, MARCH 6.—The Peninsular and Oriental Cornpan)'s st, am-ship Iberia, commanded by Capt. Burney, li.N., with the mails frona Gibraltar, Spain, and Portugal, arrived this af ternoon at five ° Aa fisarilclinigl were—Gib ra l tar, Feb. 25; o'clock.ca, Oporto 2, Vi go 3. H er freight packa ges o f specie, 15 boxes eggs, 10 m diz 26 1 ; 1 er dates Lisbon, r ol e dleeches,l7 packages 711 half-ch ea t s o f oranges, 4 comprised ditto lemons, 11 barrels of dates, and 18 packages of sundries. THE ARBITRATION MOVEMENT,--LEISt evening • numerous meeting o f t h e i nha b itants of Farr i ng ors Ward was held in the British School-rooms, Harp alley, Farringdon-street, to adopt a petition to Parlia ment in favour of Mr. Cobden's motion for fixed treaties of arbitration to settle international disputes, instead of war. Mr. Fry took the chair. The petition having been read to the meeting, its adoption was moved by Mr. Mc. Cou, in a resolution to that effect, which, h av i ng been seconded, was unanimously carried. Thanks were passed to the chairman, and the meeting separated. PORTS AT THE CArE Or GOOD HOPH.—An order appears in last night's Gazette, rescinding one made in ftcp caber, whereby the ports in Waterloo-b a y an d E ast ndon, at the Cape of Good Hope, We re or d ere d to b e free ports.