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~/~L ..d"'----?--Z- COURT CIRCULAR. WINDSOR, SATURDAY. The Queen and his Royal Highness took their usual early walk this morning, and bis Royal High ness the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the younger members of the Royal Family, walked in the Home-park and Slopes. The Chevalier Bunsen, Viscount Clifden, and Capt. F. Seymour left the Castle this morning. The dinner party this evening is expected to include her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent and her Royal Highness's Ladies in Waiting. The Queen's Private Band attended in the Castl• yesterday evening, and performed the following pieces : Overture, "Die Najaden" W. S. Bennett. Pot Pourri, " Ein Feldlager in Schlessien" (first time) Meyerbeer. Marsch, "Der Gruss im Alpenlade" Hubner. Air, " Fra Diavolo" Auber. Prinz Victor Polka Weckert. METROPOLITAN COUNTIES AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 27, REGENT STREET, WATERLOO -PLACE, LONDON-. INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT. TRUSTEES. Peneer IT. Walpole, Esq.,M.P.I Richard Spo Henry Peter Faller, Esq. M. oner, Esq., M.P. Edward Vansittart Neale, Esq. DIRECTORS. Sarautlbriver, Esq., Whitehall. Henry Peter Fuller, Esq., Piceadilly. John Palk Griffin, Esq., Ironmonger-lane, Cheapside. Capt. Hon. G. F. Ilotham, RN., United service Club, and Brighton. Edward Legh, Esq., the Lilies, Lewisham, Kent. Edward Lomax, Esq., St. John's-wood -park. Samuel Miller, Esq., Lincoln's-inn. E. Vansittart Neale, Esq., South Audley-street. Sir Thomas Newby Reeve, Richmond, Surrey. William Studley, Esq., Brixton, Surrey. William A. S. Westoby, Esq., nyde-park•place. The LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of the Society em braces : Assurances upon single or joint lives, contingent survivorship, er tke survivor of two or more lives. Endowments of widows and children. Immediate, deferred, and survivorship annuities. The payment of fixed sums to the assured at any specific age, or to their re resentatives in case of death before that age. Premiums may be paid yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly, or upon ho half premium plan for the first five years. Loans granted on an entirely ne v principle. RAILWAY ASSURANCE I)IOIARTMENT. All persons, of whatever class, travelling by RallWa u in Great y ritale and Ireland, assured In the event of loss of life by accident 'whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of 10s. per cent., it one single payment, for the whole period of life. EXAMPLE.-1 person may by one single payment of 5/. assure to !Ms family or ethers the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his losing his life ley railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CIIIROIJX, Manager. N0.17,562.] LONDON, MONDAY EVENING S 1,1 JANUARY 8, 1849. N 9 [PatcE SD. WEST INDIA MAIL. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. APPOINTMENTS.—Commander J. M. Langtry, from the Sheerness coast guard district, to the Ryde district, vice Talbot, promoted; Lieutenant W. W. Eyton has been appointed to the coast guard service. OBlTUARY.—Master.—Jeremiah Ryan (1842), an old, efficient, and highly-respected officer, who had been in the Falmouth packet service for many years, and who is now borne as master of the Penguin, died on the 30th ult., at the Royal Naval Hospital, Stonehouse, after a short illness. TESTIMONIAL TO MN. ROEBUCK. C ONTRACTS for RUM, SUGAR, COCOA, and TOBACCO. Deparistent of the Comptroller for Victualling and Transport Services, Somerset-place, Jan. 6, ISO. 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 THURSDAY, the 10th instant, at One o'clock, they wdl be ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Con tract for supplying and delivering into her Majesty's Victualling Stores, at Deptford, the undermentioned articles, viz. : When to be delivered. The produce of the British Poe- Gallons. sessions and not less than half Ralfin 3weeks RUM 50,000 to be the produce of the British and the re Possessions in the West Indies, mainder in 3 SUGAR (the produce of the British l'os-is Tons. weeks after is wards. COCOA •• • Half in s. fort night, &the 10 1. remainder in a fortnight afterwards.' TO COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN ! ! ! IMPERIAL HOTEL, HUDDERSFIELD. All the elegance, comfort, and convenience of a Modern Club II ouse will be met with in the above Hotel, without the slightest deviation from the customary.mle of commercial charges. JAMES T. WHINEY, Proprietor. FINANCIAL REFORM. On Thursday evening the Reformers of Bradford, 'Wiltshire, presented to J. A. Roebuck, Esq., a token of their respect. A public dinner was held at the Swan Hotel, which was attended by many of the most respectable inhabitants of Bradford, as well as by several of the electors of Bath. Mr. Wilkins, of Bradford, presided, and upon the removal of the cloth, the usual toasts were proposed and responded to. Mr. Rolf, Secretary to the Bradford Rerortn As sociation, then presented Mr. Roebuck with a piece of wool dyed cloth, of Bradford manufacture, upon which was embroidered, in gold letters, the following : —"Presented to John Arthur Roebuck, Esq., by the Reformers of Bradford, Wilts, as a token of respect for his manly conduct in the House of Commons." The CHAIRMAN upon the subsidence of the entlut siastie applause which followed the presentation, read an address, and proposed " The health of J. A. Roe buck, Esq., the able and consistent advocate of the peoples rights," which was drunk amidst loud and YORK NEWCASTLE, and BERWICK RAILWAY. TYNE ;DOCKS. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. The Directors are ready to receive TENDERS for the entire com pletion f the above Docks, and the Works connected therewitk. rlans, Sections, and Specifications of the Works, and all Information on the subject, may be had on and after Monday, the Ist day of January, 11149, by applying at the (Mice of Mr. Thomas E. Harrison, Engineer to the Company, Pilgrim-street, Newcastle upon-Tyne. The Directors will meet at tkeir Office, in York, on Monday, the 224 January, at Twelve o'clock, for the purpose of Letting the Works, and all Tenders must be delivered to the Secretary, at York, before Ten o'clock on that day. Tho Directors do not bind themselTes to accept the Lowest Tender, and ample secarity will be required. SUNDAY. The Queen and his Royal Highness and the younger branches of the Royal Family walked this morning in the Home Park. The Superb, 80, Captain Purcell, is under the hands of the dockyard people, alongside the pitch house jetty at Portsmouth. It is supposed that some of her channel-wall planks will have to be taken out, as in the wake of the channel-bolts they are much rent and shattered. Her Majcsty and the Prince and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Royal Household attended Divine service in the private chapel at the Castle. The service was performed by the Hon. and Rev. C. L. Courtenay, who also administered the Holy Communion. TOBACCO (Virgidd) .. ••.••• • • GEORGE HUDSON, Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Driver, steam-sloop, Commander Johnson, sailed on Saturday evening from Portsmouth for Plymouth, taking down a draft of men from the Excellent for the Apollo, troop-ship. After delivering these men, the Driver (should the easterly wind continue) will proceed to the chops of the channel to afford provisions and water to any of the homeward bound vessels that may require assistance. York, December 14, 1848. Tbcre was no addition to the Royal dinner party. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge visited her Royal highness the Duchess of Glouces ter on Saturday at Gloucester House. Mr. Samuel Martin, M.P., had an interview with Sir George Grey on Saturday at th e Home Office. Dispatches were received on Saturday at the Colo nial Office from the Governor of Gibraltar. continued applause. Mr. ROEBUCK then said, I hope my friends of Bradford will accept the grateful thanks which I now ARGUS LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 39, THROGMORTON-STREET, BANK; And 14, PALL-MALL. THOMAS FARNCOMBE, Esq., Alderman, Chairman. • WILLIAM LEAF, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Richard E. Arden, Esq. John Humphery, Esq., Ali. M.P. William Banbury, Esq. Isupert Ingle4y, Esq. E dward Bates, Esq. Thomas Ke ll y , Es q ., Alderman. .. nortas Camplin, Esc'. Jeremiah Pitcher, Esq. Janes ChM, Esq. i Lewis Pocock, Esq. AUDlTORS—Professor Hall, M.A. ; J. B. Shuttleworth, Esq. PHYSICIAN—Dr. Jeaffreson, 2 Finsbury-square. Sneneow-L.W. Coulson, Esq., 2, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry. Co/ism:rise ACTUARY—Professor Hall, M.A.,of King's College. STANDING COUNSEL—Sir John Romily, M.P., Solicitor-Generv i . SOLICITOR —WiIIiam Fisher, Esq., 19, Doughty-street. ADVANTAGES 01 ASSURING WITII TIIIS COMPANY. In addition to a large subscribed capital, Policy holders have the secur ity2 4t ; ff of an Assurance Fund of more t han a Quarter of a on, and an Income of 65,0001., annually increasing, arising fro m ..ho issue of upwards of 6, 000 Mid "' BONUS. OR PROFIT BRAIWEL Persons Assuring on the Bonus system will be annually entitled to 80 per cent. of the profits en this branch (after payment of five 7early Premiums) ; and the profit assigned to each Policy may be ' l aded to the sum assured, a: applied in reduction of the Annual pre- Warn NON-BONUS, OR LOW PREMIUM B RANCIT. ahe Tables ow the non-participating princinlo afford peculiar ad- Vantages to the assured, not offered by any other Office—for where e object,is the least possible outlay, the p a y ment of a give* sum , Secured to the Policy-holder, on the death of the Assured, at a r - Quced rate of Premium. ......nPHI7I , IB TO ASSUER XIGO. WHOLE TERM. A ge. One Year. Seven Years. W Profits.' Vithout Profits. ......____ - -- 2 .,2 .£0 17 8 £0 19 1 £ 1 15 10 £1 11 10 " 11 8 12 7 25 5 20 7 41 - 1i• 16 9 30 7 214 10 50 1 14 1 1 19 111 4 6 8 4 0 11 GO 6 0 10 3 2 4 3 17 1 6 12 9 _ , of the " Whole Term" Premium may remain on credit ter t seven years, or one-third of the Premium may rem ain for life as a tiPun the policy at i per cent., or may be paid off at any time Without notice. Claims paid in one month after proofs have been approved. E. BATES, Resident Director. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. 26, CORNIIILL, LONDON. Capital £508,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. 2' .olicies issued by th is Society have a twofold adv anta g e : —Provi 0n for the family of the Assured, and an augmenting pecuniary ;am iable resource to himself, if needful, while living,. The Assured feat ; on all occa s i ons , th e power to borrow, without ex p ense or f re of th e policy, two-thirds of the premiums paid. D ivision of Profits Annual. Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates. Increased facilities for travelling. Examples of Bonuses already Declared, and Options. A Penna.. Stun the A v . .1.4 Anneal Policy Berms in! sent Re- Assured --''' E Pre- taken additiee i Bonus in duction of may her co ' 'ilium. out in to Sum Cash. Annual row of ......... Assured. Preniluin. Polley. —_---- —_ --- -- X s. 4. £ s d. £ s. d. £ s. 4. 1837 2G2 14 3 121 15 11 20 0 0 543 17 9 A _ £ A B. 4 . 1838 237 15 6 1 08 16 417 7 6 494 611 ow 1000 74 3 4 1839 211 18 695 16 914 17 7 445 6 0 1840 163 8 4 75 15 10 11 10 9 395 11 1 1641 159 3 4 71 5 0 16 19 8 346 2 3 1842 132 2 6 58 17 6 8 19 10 1296 13 4 ..---_____ 1843 84 11 8 37 10 0 514 2 247 4 5 Pro spectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the office, or ed any of its bran c h es i n t h e coun t r y ; or, on applicati • . will be for art Post free. W. S. B. WOOLHOWSE, Actuary. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSUR x,. „ ANCE R COMPANY. .+, LOMBARD-STEET, at the Entrance ef the Old Post. office, London. • DIRECTORS. JOHN DIXON, Esq., Chairman. ;en T 3 MARTIN, Esq., M.P., Deputy-Chairman. F rancis Tilulse Berens, Esq. - .:ewis Loyd, jun., Esq. !ancis Hart Dyke, Esq. George Lyall, Esq. Sir R. Farquhar, Bart. Stewart Marjoribanks, Esq. ..tri..4,44,,nasioarynllya? E ke s y q ,.j mi., Esq. Rowland Mitchell, Esq. James Morris, Esq. ~,.I.or . Hubbard, Esq. Henry Norman, Esq. ` ge Johnstone, Esq. John Thornton, Esq. Ohl _Loeb ahou ch ere, Esq. Henry R. Reynolds, jun., Esq. ' 4 . v ....sq. - ames Tulloch, Esq. , • iT • Rebarts, Esq AUDY__ R 5. . Samuel Jones Loyd, Esq. lenry Sykes Thornton. Esq. ACTUARY—Griffith Davies, Esq., F.R.S. low T h —the LIFE DEPARTMENT, Assurances may be effected at ~,,.Inates without participation In the Profits ; or at moderate Rates e".t Participation in one moiety of the Profits every seven years. At the Bonuses the three Septennial Divisions which this Company has made, assured, amounted to about 1 per cent. per annum on the sum w u led, or about 27 per cent. on the amount of premium received ; the Whole amount of Reversionary Bonus allotted by the Com rale exceeded 530,000/. vrt d 2, " AXS granted on Life Policies to the extent of th eir values, pro 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 vn the 7th of June, upon the premiums receive d on all Policies i nch had been in force ' seven years at Christmas 1847, a nd the same ,now in course of payment daily (Friday and Saturda y excepted), also the hours of ten and three o' clock, at the Head Office ; and . 5 0 by the Agents in the Country Districts. Not is hereby given, that Assurances which expire at l Chri i st- I nas must be renewed within fifteen days, at this office, or with . r. nan , s, No. t, St. James's - s treet, corner of Pall-mail; or with t he , einpany's Agents throughout the kingdom, otherwise they become Veld. GEORGE KEYS. Secretary. MEDICAL, FROM 600 TO SOO THANKS. THE, above will he given to any Party who can as soon as possible procure legally an Eligible Medical APPoinnuent or Partnership for a Young Gentleman, who has bee n Lot' some years in the active, private and public, employment of his Profession, and who can be highly recommended. He is a Member °!., Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, a Protestant , and married. .11e strictest secresy may be most implicitly relied on. Address, " Medici's," care of Jo , nston and Co., Eden Quay, Dub • None but principals need app';. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, &ND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. COW Edition, enlarged to 195 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or h , nest, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 64. in postage stamps, THE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the inAnnities and decay of the generative system, from ex ,ive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, "‘„ t h„ remarks on Marriage, end th e means of obviating certain die leftuncstions. Illustrated by 26 Colored Engravings. Ey R. and f ord i :ERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, IS, Berners - street , Ox -Bstreet, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, Taternester-rew ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 151, Oxford-street ; Zit, 23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden -street. Peat I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive lang, and is Ill us t ra t e d by Six Coloured Engravings. AS.T 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessiveindul- L e nce, and thei r l amenta bl e e ff ec t s on th e system, producing mental Z . T u b odily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. trated by Three Explanatory Engravings. til ; 41a 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in in utrY or secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured •En trarings. ,_resty IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease Vi 1 simple eppticatien, by which the danger of infection is ob- '""ed• This important part of the Work should not escape the e ader's notice. ?Al m tuu T. is devoted to th e consideration of marriage, and its The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and — 1 whole su bj ect critically and philosophically inquired into. ? :al ConniAL BALM or SYnseetas is exclusively employed in treat ,Zguillorvous and sexual d e bility, i m potence, /cc., 1 s. and 335. per e ; The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic t om e , Y, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary syntp p„.L'. e ruPtions, and the abuse of mercury, Ils. and 335. per bottle. et t :.;;;: Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 94., 4s. 6d., and I is. per box, a tl. - ,"‘ raMedy for gonorrhoea, gleet, stricture, and chronic Unlearns ...". N . the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 11. A. minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. sehir, ack ,eb, with advice, to be had at the Establishment only, by 4," „the fee 11., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten v 'ally at 19, Bersers-street, Oxford-street, London. frost ICle ''A till T wo, and Five to Eight ; on Sundays from Eleven to One. L 0 V E is the leading feeling of the human " breast. More exalted than mere passion , it sears h i gh s h o v e ba t m s .r other impulse of nature, and m Is is not only ,. stronger than avarice, its :" e engrossing even than a bition. o man s exempt from al tuence, or can avoid its swa3 ; and business, pleasure, philo- Z ,,PhY, and divinity itself become neglected under the enthralling ve t er of LOVE which, unlike most things, increases in intensity W h h t hne, until it receives tho sacred consumation of marriage. en /mien does not take ph.r,e, howeve m r, this passion, this lervour, this golden tid e of the :wiliest feelings becomes a deadly Pelson in the heart, which so,: darkens, as it before bright •all things up on earth. How is it that men, of most UTl iiUtteablik habits, will change at the very altar, and after a life „zsiaepspent in the fulfilment. of every engagement, snap the very con t,asinder which should be most binding to an honourable mind? ;LIS the effect of conscienc e . Th e Lover, by enervation of early ritS, Or the results of secret disease, knows himself to be 4ualitied and dares not enter a state which has been by Divine Law for tke fulfilment of important l 2 l s. The w retched condition of sach a being must su b seq ue n tly b e k ,7, 3 rd Measure d eplorable! Loving and be l ove d, ho entails the , e rniser able disappointments on the object of his choice, and upon hnt~slf a desolation the most horrible, when the simple possession of ,nai\ol attributes would change the scene, and yield to both a life of att,, t r o e . c . l heliPiness. The subject is interesting, and deserves the fulle st of ell , Those desirous of invtigatin it will in& tho ' , nel Most satisfa c t ory information in the little work entitled lllastrat3ed LF-PRBSERVATION, 2b f and c u._ orty coloured engravings on the anatomy, physiology, i0n,.', 1 '`•,,,7es of the reproductive orgs.as ; with practical observe ;._" secret infirmities of youth and maturity, resulting frone --J uaints, excesses, or infection. I) eeior f By SAMUEL L,VMEIST, M.D., Ildinbu r : b — " e ,eielne, Matriculated Mciaber of the University of m ember nit L icentiate of Apothecaries' Mall, London, Honorary T his treat he London Ilospita' Medical Society, &c. nine}, neglectedise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and tainedh the of medical practice, and the author having ob sionai „„ ek h:ilest medical honours, is a guarantee for his profes haent o il eri e t nce, which has reference almost solely to the treat , es diseases. REVIEW OF 'ME WORK. c% pljr": Ir , el. t on the Infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are - o - 's in the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but mortal nee ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the i ortal wh o timely with a mentor t o from the gulf ~n t ol l which such meets scenes must pamge him 1 In snatch him the book before us :„.., c h it Monitor is to be found, cOculated to warn and instruct the ~mg, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al 'ea,lY tutored by the vices of which it treats. it is written in a style ofrsesterly precision and lucidity, blending the offprooundest truths of Prod"PhY and physics with the loftiest precepts morality, It is Is UCtiOn calculated to confer a vital benefit, physically and morally, r° u pon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemioasaess and P r ietY. A father may trust it in the hands of his boy. fly on . aught innocence the book is not, of course, needed ; but wherever laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breathing in these Page, is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of _a__llicssnmit.4,lly4 blended with the practical advice a a writer on medicine." The ngdom Magazine. Paternweslrk laaY be had price 23. Gd., o ent mad Richards, 52, vet., . street, ii ow , Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Sta.rie, Tichborne ru,,,_., _ayraarket; Gorden, 146, Leadenhall-street ; Mansell, 115, ro W en " t r cst ; or, free by post, for forty-two stamps, from the author's Ay letters dill may be consulted on these disorders personally, or —, ''. l Y, from Ton to Two, or from Five tcEiglit. al. BEDFORD-SCIIIARE,,LONDOX. All the articles to be exempted from the Customs' Duties. Samples of the Cocoa (not less than 211)5.) rust be predaced by the parties tendering, and samples of the Sugar and Tobacco, together with the Conditions of the Contracts , may ti No seen at the said office. Tendet will be received after One o'clock in the day of treaty, aor ay noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him, duly authorised in writing. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary if the Admiralty, aid bear In the left hand corner the words "Tender for )1 and must aloe be delivered at Somerset-Place, and those for Rum, Sugar, and Cocoa must be accompanied by a letter. signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become bound with the person ten dering in the sum of 251. per cent. on the value, for the due perform ance of the Contracts. PPUBLIC NOTICE.-EIGHT NEW LIGHTS. —The only good Lights in the world —they only need knowing to be admired. The Diamond Lamp is the only Light that really gives satisfaction, its equal is unknown ; its superior will never come.—The Vertical Diamond Lamp surpasses the Cared Lamp of France in every respect.—The Pearl Candle Lamp with detached cup, &c., is worth a hundred other Candle Lamps.—To sell the ordi nary Candle Lamps is now impossible.—The public have long enough been pestered with such rubbish.—The Star, the Golden, the Glass, the Ring and the Reflecting Gas Burners surpass all others beyond comparison. The Metropolitan Light Company her Majesty's domi nions with Light supply.—The Public will have nose other. The whole of the New Lights are constantly burning at the Com pany's Establishment, 447, West Strand, RICrIARD CLARK, Resi dent Manager. fIAWES'S CANDLES, s d. and Sid . p er lb. ; Waxed-wick Moulds, 6)4 cl.; Composite, Si% d., 10d., and le% d; Wax Candles, Is. ; German Wax, Is. 2d. ; Fine Wax, Is. id. ; Transparent Wax, Is. 9d. • lest Wax, 2s. Id. ; Sperm Candles , 18.6 d. and Is. 7d. Metallic, 'I% d. and 834 d. ; Mottled i•ap, 60s. and 645. per 1121bs. ; Yellow, 485., 545., and 60s. ; Windior Soap, Is. 4C per packet ; Brown Windsor, Is. 9d. ; Rose. 25.; Almond, 2s. 6d. ; Sealing Wax, 4s. 6d. per lb. ; Sperm 011, 7s. 61. per gallon; Solar 35.3 d. Seal, 4s . ; Argand, or Veget able, 4s. 6d. For ' Cash—At DAVIES'S Old Established Warehease, 63, St. Martin's-lane. Export or Grocers' and Oil-shop Goods at lower prices. PROUT, 229, STRAND. " No. 208, Piccadilly, London, October 19, 1847. • Sir,—lt is now three and a half y ears since I was sorely afflicted with Rheumatic Gout, the suffering from which induced me to try all the proposed remedies that extensive medical experience could devise, without obtaining any satisfactory relief from pain. During one of the paroxysms a friend advised me to try BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, observing that he had in some severe cases taken them himself, and they proved very successful. I in stantly adopted his advice, and to my joy the excruciating torment soon began to abate, and a few boxes restored me to health, since which I have had no return of the complaint. " I trust you will give publicity to my case, that suffering humanity may know how to obtain a remedy for this distressing disease. " I am, Sir, your obedient humble servant, " MICHAEL NASMYTH." T 0 MR. The above testimonial is a further proof of the efficacy of Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, which afford speedy relief to those afflicted with gout, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, tic doloreux, pains in the head and face, and all analogous complaints. The never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have secured to then' a celebrity unequalled by any medicine of past er present times. They not only give relief in a few hours. but re store to perfect health in an inconceivably short space of time. They are equally speedy and certain in lumbago, sciatica, pains in the head er face, and indeed in every rheumatic or gouty affection : in fact, such has been the rapidity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this medicine, that it has astonished all who have taken it ; and there is scarcely a city, town, or village in the kingdom but contains many grateful evidences of its benign influence. Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London, and, by his appoint ment, by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, strand, London," im pressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. BOTOLPH T HE BELLS OF ST. A NEW YEAR'S NOTION. 'Twas New Year's Eve—the last of last December— Between eleven and twelve, if I remember, When merily the bells of Aldgate Church. Told us the year had left us in the lurch ; In other words, they rung with pleasing din, The old year out, and then the new year in ; And being rather sleepy at the time, I closed my eyes and dreamt about the chime. I fancied I was taken, unawares, Slap through the gates, and up the steeple stairs; And having reached the bell loft in the steeple, Methought the bells could talk like " other people." The treble bell, while up and down it7swung, First in the octave wagged its iron tongue : " Brethren," said he, " excuse your little brother In rising first—we understand each other. I beg to drop a hint which you'll discuss, Touching that mart which faces us; The Warehouse opposite, we know full well, Like Aldgate steeple, long has ' borne the bell And certainly this year before it closes, Should hear a first-rate peal in praise of MOSES." " That's right," said Number Two, " we can't do less, On looking at their quality in DRESS. A very wise suggestion, Brother Treble, And one which we'll adopt without a quibble. MOSES and SON a merry peal shall hear, For what they've done in trade the by-gone year. Ring ! Brothers, ring ! do justice with your clappers, To Dress-coats, Frock-coats, Trowsers, Vests, and Wrappers. " Well done," said Number Three, " you're coming out; I quite agree with what you've talked about, Much might be said in praise of this and that Mart, But I'm inclined to tch upon TH ou E HAT MART. MOSES in Hats and Caps are truly eappors,' And hence we'll advertise them with our clappers." " Decidedly we will,' said Number Four, " 11l lend a hand to publish such a store ; Nor do I think that any will refuse To ring the changes on THE BOOTS AND SHOES. From what we view, on looking from our steeple, MOSES' prime Shoes are valued by the people." This was responded to by Number Five, Who felt assured that MOSES still would thrive. And in addition hoped they'd nor demur, In giving one round peal for MOSES' FUR. " You need not be afraid," said Number Six, Our peals of praise shall shake these stones and bricks ; And, doubtless, we shall all of ns agree In praising MOSES' FIRST CLASS HOSIERY. They've sold such famous goods throw.hout the year, That really we are bound to applaud them here. " MOSE6' PRIME OURF [TS," Said the last but sue, An equal credit to the Mart have done." " Well," said the Tenor. " I am pleased to know That all my brothers value MOSES so. I quite agree with all of you, and, therefore, We'll set to work without a why or wherefore." Then off they went, quite glorying in their theme, And I awoke and found it was a dream. E. MOSES aid SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to their low lists of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) at 755., lower If required. The list caa be had en application, or seat post free. Notice.-1 New Department far the sale et Parasols aid Chil dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Mlnsries. E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort in the it. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved 01 by the public. Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Ss. 6d. to 21s. The Doeskin, or Elastic LIST Coat, frorn • • .. •. 17s. Od. to 325. OF PRICES ILEART MADE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles from 40 9 6 Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every deseription of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed •• •• • • ••• •... I f 0 The Premier. ••••••••••"•• • • • • • • • • • • • • Bulwer ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • ........ •••••• • • • • • • 1 0 II 1 4 * Shooting Coats...• ••••••••••••••••• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • I 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers .• ••.••••••••• • • •• •• • • • 4 6 Autumn aid Winter Tests .. •••••• • • • • • • ••• • • • Dress Coats Frock de. .........................................1 4 • Boys' Mussar and Tunis Suits •. . MAPS Te MEASURE. Aninran and Whiter Coats, in all the newest style rom Li 6 • Milled cloth Coat .. Tweed Trousers - ••.. • • •••• .- - • tweed Wrappers . ...... ••••••• • • • • • • .... • a 10 • New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles • • .... • 16 Doeskin Trousers •••• .. . ....... • ................ 1 2 0 1 6 • Zest quality .. •• • • ...... .................... 215 0 Best quality .. ••••••••• • • • . • • • • 3 3 Canisters Test ••• .. •• • • • • •••••••••••••••••• .. •• • • • • • • • .. 0 I 6 Satin, Plain or Fancy •• •••••••••••••• • • • • • • •• • • •• • 12 0 Hussar and Tunic Suits .. ••••••• • • • • • • ••••• • .- • • 1 9 • Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for 11. 16s. N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique, end the workmanship and materials are such as to command univer sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo derate. E. MOSES aid CAN, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters, Rosters, Furriers, Boot aid Shoemakers, and General Outitters. for Ladies aid fleadernen, 154, 155, 156, aid 157 Miseries, and 63, 14, 115, aid 66 Aldgate, City, London. Oliserve.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the mosey returned. Castimi.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to goad the !While against impostors, but have learned that the nntradesman like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the same concern, bas been resorted to in many instances, rind for elivins reasons. They have se connexion with any other - house in or out of London; and those who desire genuine and cheap clothing, ice.. should call at, or send to, Miseries and Aldgate, City, Lend's. Notice.—No business transacted at this establishment fl' van set Friday, till sunset Saturday, when basilica is resumed till twelve o'clock. A R K I A CT E. Lin One half the wend are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes elm- Itter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret an eostprosing harry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and justice demand tkat health should ferns an item in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or neglect wound more sorely than poverty er misfortune. Reader, if these surmises concern yea, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vole., is. each (by cost, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively relined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hirdered oy mieinterpretation of their etipposed contents, from obtaining them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle curiosity, but ter the closet perusal of these mere deeply interested, to whom they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth en the above subjects, by miqualifled authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the ago. Furthermore, two other .ittlo publications claim yoar attention (same price ls. each, by post IS. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be nappy." They are not merely pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribbiings of the hour, but the study of the author's life, who ewes his present existence, health, and position to this ob 3ervance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do state others as he would be done unto—to live after nature's laws—sad to keep always on the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, Paterncster-row ; Carvalhe, 14T, 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 ant evenings), 10, Arail-place Regent-street; wad gal Pokl6lloiihi THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. Lectures on the Cultivation of the Voice, and on the Art of Sing ing, by G. Clifford, Esq., with various Illustrations, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at Two o'clock, and on the alternate Eve nings, at Eight.—On the Electrio Light, by Dr. Bachhoffner on Tues day, Thursday, cad Saturday Evenings.—On Chemistry, by Dr. Ryan, with brilliant Experiments, daily, and on tho alternate Eve nings.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with curious new effects, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at Two, and on the alternate Evenings.—/few Series of Dissolving Views.—New Chromatme.—Microscope. — Diver and Diviag-bell.—Working Models explained.—The Must, is directed by Dr. Wallis. Opea daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Tea. Admission, lialf-price.—The New Catalogue, Is. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, 1849. Nominations for the Newmarket Handicap. Sponge, 4 yrs—Fernhill, 4 yrs—Valentina, 4 yrs- 7 Landrail, 4 yrs—lrish Jig, 3 yrs—Andalusian, 3 yrs— Bon-mot, 3 yrs—Canezou, 4 yrs—Glutton, 4 yrs—The Cur, aged—Mrs. Taft, 4 yrs—Chicot, 3 yrs—Footstool, 6 yrs—Flycatcher filly, 3 yrs—Tiresome, 3 yrs— Sesostris, 4 yrs—Vasa, 3 yrs—Clerk of the Council, 4 yrs—Good Boy, 4 yrs—Amazement, aged—Sword player, 4 yrs—Bacchanalian, 4 yrs—Remembrance, 4 yrs—Slug, 4 yrs—Peep-o'-day Boy, 5 yrs—Watchdog, 5 yrs—Cockermouth, 4 yrs—Minto, 4 yrs—Retail, 3 yrs —Burghley, 3 yrs—Radetzky, 5 yrs—Mirmillo, 5 yrs— Backbiter, 4 yrs— Corsican, 4 yrs—Lamb's-wool, 4 yrs —bl f, by Touchstone, out of Mickleton Maid, 3 yrs— Hornpipe,4 yrs—queen Mary, 5 yrs—Hagley,4yrs—Ti siphone, 4 yrs—Skudar, 3 yrs —Cosachia, 5 yrs—Pelham, 3 yrs—Westow, 3 yrs—Sylvan, 4 yrs—Woodcraft, 4 yrs —The Sheriff, 4 yrs—Roscius, aged—Finvaragh, aged —Keraun, 4 yrs—Paladin, 4 yrs—Jane Eyre, 3 yrs— Wanota, 5 yrs—Sagacity, 5 yrs—Do-it-again, 4 yrs— Lady Bangtail, 4 yrs—Silver Eel,: 5 yrs—Truica, 4 yrs —Sir Peter Laurie, 5 yrs. Weights to be published on the 18th or 19th inst. EPSOM SPRING MEETING, 1849. The Two-year-old Stakes of 10 Soya. each, &c. Mr. J. S. Douglas's b f by St. Francis out of The Nob's dam—Sir G. Heathcote's b or br f by Astracan out of Lady Sarah—Mr. Jackson's Career—Sir J. Hawley's Epoch—Mr. Treen's Buckler—Mr. Dixon's Kathleen—Major Martin's b c by Charles XII. out of Best Bower's dam—Duke of Richmond's Officious—Mr. Gordon's The Wren—Mr. Gratwicke's Sidesaddle— Lord Clifden's Sicyon—Mr. W. Sadler's Sister to Ante lope—Count Bathyany's Valentine—Mr. W. Stanley's br c by Charles XIL out of Cowslip—Mr. E. R. Clarke's b c by St. Francis out of Lightning, by Drone—Mr. Magennis's The Secret—Mr. Greville's Brighton and Bullfinch. EPSOM SUMMER MEETING, 1849. The Woodcote Stakes of 10 sovs. each, Ste., for two year olds. Mr. Douglas's b f by St. Francis, out of the Nob's dam—Mr. G. T. Bulkeley's Virtue—Mr. E. Jones's Cal mac—Sir G. Heathcote's b f by Lanercost, out of Coun tess—Lord Chesterfield's f by Don John, out of Lam poon—Mr. G. Barton's Lady Godiva— Sir J. Harley's Epoch—Mr. B. Green's Michael Brunton—Mr. Gordon's The Wren—Major Martyn's b f by Middleton, out of Elflock—Major Martyn's b c by Charles XIL, out of Best Bower's dam—Lord Exeter's c by The Provost, out of Silistria—Mr. Gratwicke's Countess—Mr. Ewbank's Macready—Mr. Gratwicke's Sidesaddle—Mr. Magen• nis's The Secret—Mr. E. R. Clark's The Old Commo dore—Mr. E. R. Clark's b c by St. Francis, out of Lightning—Lord Clifden's The Beau—Mr. Greville's Brighton. Nominations for the Grand Stand Plate. Idle Boy, 3 yrs—Canezou, 4 yrs—Plaudit, aged— Eagle's Plume, 4 yrs—Cockermoutb, 4 yrs—Trap, 4 yrs —Sampson, 4 yrs—Marlbrook, 3 yrs—Cymba, 4 yrs— b c by Lanercost, out of Countess, 3 yrs—Sis. to Ridi cules Mus, 6 yrs—Do-it-again, 4 yrs—Lady Bangtail, 4 yrs—Springy Jack, 4 yrs—Alpheia, 4 yrs—Blaze, 4 yrs—Backbiter, 4 yrs—Swiss Boy, 4 yrs—Deerstalker, 4 yrs—Swordplayer, 4 yrs—Tisiphone, 4 yrs—f by Mu ley Moloch, out of Gusulan's darn, 4 yrs—Silver Eel, 5 yrs—Ballinafad, 5 yrs—liagley, 4 yrs—f by Emilius, out of Flycatcher, 3 yrs—Fernhill, 4 yrs—Sylvan, 4 yrs —Self-defence, 4 yrs—Gard,nis, 4 yrs—Skudar, 3 yrs— New Forest Deer, aged—Cheerful, 3 yrs—The Tartar, 5 yrs—Attraction, 4 yrs—Footstool, 6 yrs—Tiresome, 3 yrs—Clarissa. DEATH Or ROBT. WM. BRANDLING, ESQ.—This gentleman died at Brussels on the 30th of December, aged 74. He was ono of the Justices of the Peace for - - the county of Northumberland, and he possessed in the fullest degree that gentlemanly bearing and generous conduct which hare ever been the characteristic of the Brandling family. One whom from the first he warmly supported in his early efforts, and was a chief means of bringing into public notice, was the celebrated George Stephenson, of whoie claims to the invention of the safety lamp for coal mines in opposition to those of Sir H. Davy, Mr. Brandling was the untiring advocate, and, in 1817, acted as secretary to the committee, of which his brother, C. J. Brandling, Esq., was chairman, to procure the presentation of a testimonial to Mr. Ste phenson. In the affairs of the coal trade, from the large stake he and his family find in coal-mining, he took a prominent and active part, and for many years was the chairman of the united body of coal owners on the Tyne, Wear, and Tees, and was repeatedly examined before Committees of both Houses of Parliament as to the practices, usages, and regulations of that important trade. In 1821, ho succeeded Alderman Joseph Forster as one of the receivers of the Greenwich Hospital estates in the North of England. In 1835, he brought before the public the project of a railway between Gateshead, South Shields, and Monkwearmouth, which was carried into effect, and is still known by his name as the Brand ling Junction Railway. It continued an independent line, until incorporated in the Newcastle, York, and Ber wick Railway, being bought by that company in 1845, of which it is a most important link, connecting as it does, three of the largest towns in the northern counties, and the outlet for the produce of an extensive and 'valu able coal- field.—Newcastle Guardian. THE LITE ALLEGED ROBBERY OF THH Ex-KING OF THE FRENCH'S JEWELS.-It will be in the recollec- Lion of the public that in the case of the alleged robbery of the jewels belonging to Louis Philippe, and other members of the dethroned Monarch's family, from the Palace of Neuilly, during the late revolution, on the charge of robbery being withdrawn on the part of Louis Philippe by Mr. Bodkin, who conducted the prosecu tion, Mr. Weels, an inspector of Customs, on the part of the Crown, took possession of the property, on the ground that the jewels were of foreign manufacture, and had been smuggled into this country without pay ment of the legal Customs duty, and on Saturday last a general order passed the Board of Customs, and was communicated to the parties interested, that the jewels will bo given up on payment of the regular import duty. Now, as has been stated by the parties who appeared on behalf of Louis Philippe and other members of the ex- Royal Family of France, that the jewels were worth 40,0001., and, on the other hand, that Mons. Baptiste, the jeweller, who also attended from Paris on the part of Louis Philippe, stated that though they were not Louis Philippe'. jewels, yet they bore so striking a resemblance to them that no one but a jeweller could discover the difference, it may be fairly assumed that the jewels in the present case aro of equal value with those lost. Therefore, as imported manufactured jewel lery is liable to a duty of 20 per cent. upon the value, and if they are worth the amount stated, they will, of course, be liable to a charge of no less a sum than 8,0001. THE DEATHS or CHILDREN Hy FIRE.-012 Satur day an inquest was held by Mr. W. Payne, at St. Bar tholomew's Hospital, on the body of Mary Ann Nolan, aged five years. It appeared by the evidence of Mrs. Howell, of 6, 'Thomas-rents, Half Moon-street, Bishops gate, that on Tuesday afternoon she was alarmed at hearing dreadful screams in the house, and on going to one of the rooms, the deceased came running to her in one sheet of flame, which, after some difficuly was ex tinguished, and she was taken to the hospital. The mother had left the deceased and brother at home, and as they had been very short of food she had given them a piece of bread to eat. The boy had toasted his and the deceased was about to do the same, when, in reaching the toasting-fork, her clothes ignited. As usual, no guard was placed to protect the children from the fire, and the mother had not left them two minutes. The deceased was attended by Mr. Savory, the house surgeon, with frightful burns on the face, neck, and arms, from the effect of which she died on Friday. Tho jury re turned a verdict of " Accidental death." THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS IN CHESHIRE, JAN. 4.—About the crops very few observations must suffice; the ground is hard as adamant. Weather of this kind will prove beneficial, notwithstanding its severity; and as to the wheat plant, the only thing to be hoped tor is a covering of snow. The dry frost will enable the low cou n t r y f armers t o ge t o ut their manure, and this in itself will be a boon; for the exceedingly mild and moist weather has, of course, retarded such operations. We have now had three rather severe nights of frost. Monday night the thermometer was as low as 24 deg., Tuesday about 20 deg., and Wednesday night 18 deg. Our glass was, however, in a somewhat sheltered situation, and we have no doubt that much lower quotations will come to hand. The wind is now south-east by east; but in tr u th it h as had a veering tendency during . the last three days that it is difficult to report. We anticipate a conti nuance of frost—Man chester Courier. SOUTEAM2TON, JAL 6.—The Royal Mail West India Company's steam-ship Thames, commanded by Captain Abbott, with the usual mails, in charge of Lieutenant Thomas Strover, R.N., Admiralty agent, arrived this day, at one o'clock, A.M. Her dates of sailing were—St. Martha, Nov. 19 ; St. Juan de Nicaragua, Nov. 24 ; Chagres, Nov. 28 ; Carthagena, Dec. 1; Jamaica, Dec. 8 ; St. Jago de Cuba, Dec. 5 ; Demerara, Dec. 5 ; Tobago, Dec. 6 ; Trinidad, Dec. 7 ; St. Vincent, Dec. 8 ; Barbadoes, Dec. 10; Grenada, Dec. ; St. Lucia, Dec. 11 ; St. Kitts, Dec. 13; Antigua, Dec. 12 ; Nevis, Dec. 13; Martinique, &c., Dec. 11; Porto Rico, Dec 13; St. Thomas's, Dec. 15 ; La Guayra, Dec. 17 ; Port Ca bello, Dec. 5 ; Fayal, Dec. 28. No communication in consequence of bad weather. The freight brought by the Thames consisted of 679,403 dollars on merchants' account ; gold dust, 1,600 ounces •, British coin, 5841. 7s. ; bullion, 27 packages ; platina, two packages ; tierces of coffee, two; barrels of ditto, 34k; barrels of ginger, 16; and general cargo, consisting of tobacco, one bale ; indigo, 34 bales; arrowroot, five barrels; sarsaparilla, 130 bales ; succadees, eight boxes ; 29 small packages and 72 bags of pimento; two bales of cocoa; two cases of tortoiseshell, &c. The Thames brought thirty-four passengers, wered,vi Dr. and Templeton, ndlrs. Captainßowerbank, s o Messrs.ngs t s w o u hm t o he r an Burrows, R.A., &c. Our usual file of Jamaica papers have come to hand. In the House of Assembly the Militia Bill had passed, notwithstanding that a motion was made to throw it overboard, but its advocates succeeded in carrying it by a considerable majority through the House. The engrossed Bill to appoint commissioners for superintending the buildings belonging to the public, and for appropriating the grants allotted thereto, was read the third time, and passed. A proposition was made by Mr. Anderson that the message sent down by his Excellency the Governor, with the report of the Educational Board, be printed, but on it division it was lost, only three voting for it. MARTINIQUE AND GUADALOUPE.—By recent ad vices from Martinique, we learn that the braves citoyens of that republicanised colony are, even now, in a state not one whit better or less discouraging than when the fatal standard of their vaunted Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite was first displayed amongst them. Numbers of the inhabitants have fled, num bers are still departing, from the fearful disorder and insecurity attendant on the new system, seeking a home under Governments more congenial to the civilised feeling of the age. The Commissary General Perrinen is on the eve of being superseded in the administration by Admiral Bruat, of Otaheite notoriety, who will be invested with the additional powers of Governor General of the French West Indies, and Naval Commandant of the station. We find it stated in a published dis patch of the Director of the Interior that " this decision of the home Government is the natural consequence of Citizen Perrinon's election to the duties of a representative of the people in the National Assembly, he having himself put it to be decided by the Minister whether he could be of greater utility to the service by remaining at his post or by returning to France." Other causes, however, are assigned in letters we have seen for his recal. It is said his conduct during the elections at Martinique and his interference against the liberty of the press have had some influence in hastening the change. The Commissary-General of Guadeloupe, Citizen Gatine, has been already superseded. The new man is named Fieron, a captain, we believe, in the navy. The departure of a good many of the inhabitants is attributed to other causes than the alleged unsettled condition of Martinique. GOTERROR HIGGINSON.—The Antigua Observer mentions a rumour in that island, to the effect that his Excellency Governor Higginson is shortly to re linquish the Government of the Leeward Islands, his Excellency having been appointed to succeed Sir Charles Fitzroy in the Government of Australia, this latter being about to retire. Governor Higginson will be temporarily succeeded by. Lieut.-Governor M'lntosh, of St. Kitt's, who is at preeent sojourning in Antigua. THE WEATHER.—The Trinidadian states that the weather in Trinidad has been dry and delightful. " Weeding," it says, "is going on wherever the pro prietora have money to pay the labourer the paltry sum of two bits, or 101 sterling per task, or per day ; and we understand the people, in many parts, continue to work in the expectation or hope of getting paid at some future time. Money is very scarce, an d o f course very dear ; credit is very low, and business ruinously dull. The old order of things is fast giving way, and, we trust, will, in the course of time, be succeeded by a better." The cane crops in the various islands are represented as being exceedingly fine, and from which a good return is anticipated. But not withstanding this favourable state of things, sickness was very prevalent, and at Barbadoes several deaths had occurred amongst the military. The two states of Costa Rica, and Nicarragua Spanish main), have declared war against each other. REVIEW OF MARKETS. (From De Cordova's Mercantile Inielligencer.) We have on many occasions called the attention of the home readers of this paper to the rapid progression of this island towards certain ruin. We used every means in our power at the commencement of this year, and while the Parliament was in session, to lay before the British people the effects which had already followed in the train of the law of 1846, and which would continue and increase if the recent system of legislation were not altered with respect to the colonies. Instead of hearken ing to the appeal which was made in one general cry from these islands, the policy of thu British Govern ment manifested itself in a refusal to listen to or believe our complaints, and an obstinate determination to continue in the same fatal course. The only expression of apology or excuse for this conduct was that the Minis , try, though they could not deny the existence of great distress in the colonies, fully believed that a continuance of their policy would have a most beneficial effect in these islands, and would tend to the restoration of confi dence, the amelioration of our condition, and the re sumption of cultivation on improved principles. Not one of these idle prognostications has been verified. People of all classes and opinions combine to represent Jamaica in the most depressed and depressing light which it is possible even to suppose—and, in doing so, they have not in the most remote manner infringed truth. Agriculture, commerce, and the improvement which depends on the success of these, are not only completely at a stand, but have dwindled into the state of insignificance which is the precursor of total annihi- lation. There is one fact which it is out duty to notice, and which proves, more than anything we could write, the fearful crisis of affairs in Jamaica. The value of our exports for the last Parliamentary year did not reach 200,000/., while the imports exceeded 1,100,000 L; thus showing a balance of trade against us of 200,0001., with an increase of expenditure over our income of 60,0001. for the year. In connexion with this appalling fact, it must be borne in mind that the same disadvantage has attended us for some years, and that it is utterly impossible that so impoverished an :island as this is can sustain so enormous: a deficiency. Instead of the resumption of cultivation prophesied by the Whigs, we have ex perienced a further abandonment of estates—and who can wonder at this circumstance, when sugar is at 13s. the hundred pounds ? What then has: caused the depression in the value of our principal staples ? The low price of the article at home. To what is this to be attributed ? To the admission into the British markets of foreign sugar, produced in slave-holding States at one-fourth of the cost in Jamaica. And yet the Ministry, in the face of all this, has declared its in tention to abide by the law of 1846; an enactment which ruins England's colonies, where England has abolished slavery; which gives a powerful impetus to the slave trade, and entails, in a tenfold degree, accumulated misery on its victims; and which builds up the fortunes of foreigners at the expense of English subjects, whom it subjects to starvation. We feel that further remarks would be superfluous. It has availed nothing hitherto to speak of the wrongs of the colonists to our fellow sutijects in England. It has availed nothing ; tho plead ings of humanity, the suggestions of prudence, the counsels of policy, the scorn of the world—" nihil con• senses bonorum oninium." We can only leave to the care of the British people the cause of justice towards tilt colonies. We have laid before them the facts of our condition, and shown to demonstration that they have caused it. The coming session of Parliament will be either the commencernt nt of the era of our regeneration, or the final period of our history. The business of the past fortnight has been extremely dull. The most inactive month of former years shows an immense contrast with the present approach to Christmas, dreadfully to our disadvantage. Formerly, the beginning of December was lively in Kingston, from the presence of country merchants laying in thtir Christmas supplies, and from the extension of city pur chases. Now we are as dull at Christmas as at Easter, as idle at Martinmas as at Michaelmas. nouri.—Receipts continue in excess of the demand, and prices are consequently depressed. 200 and 450 and the demand extent Th e demand of aboutiis I ,0 barrels Baltimore, of late arrivals , have been taken at 32s per barrel. The stock is ample, tending downwards. 0 1 0 barrels rirsels ext i r l e a m ve ely be d e u n ll. ma S de Sales to l6tot e slow, and, notwithstanding the continued high value I / America, no advance is likely to take place here. I BREAD.—PiIot continues at our last que .. ' • iat , ons with tmo,i a heavy supply still at market. Retail , - es arethe only transactions. Crackers are scarce i'he Minx, Lightening, Charon, Monkey, Advice, Zephyr, and Torch, are complete in the engineers' de partment at Woolwich. PORTSMOUTH, SUNDAY.—Saturday being the day ap pointed for the funeral of the Earl of Auckland, late First Lord of the Admiralty, as a tribute of respect the Admiralty flag was hoisted half-mast at the different flag-staves in the dockyard. The ships and vessels in harbour had their ensigns half-mast, and by orders of the Lieutenant-Governor Lord Fitzclarence, the union jacks at the different flag staves of the garrison, South sea Castle, Szc., were also hoisted half-mast. SUNDAY ' FIVE o'CLOCK.—Light And variable easterly wind, with thick foggy weather. THE SQUADRON OF EXERCISE.—Advices to the 30th ult., from Lisbon, give no news of Sir Charles Napier. He had neither put in there nor been spoken or seen by the Iberia packet. The Polyphemus steam-sloop, Commander M'Cle verty, was the only . British man-of-war at Gibraltar on the 27th ult. The Prince Adelberg, of Bavaria, has been a guest of the Governor of Gibraltar some days, and left for Tangier on the 25th ult., under a salute of 21 guns from her Majesty's steamer Poly phemus. The Harlequin, 12 gun-sloop, Commander Seymour, was the only British man-of-war in the Tagus on the 30th ult. French—The El Dorado and Caiman steam frigates. STEAM RESERVE.—We may state with some confi dence that the Admiralty have decided upon forming a reserve of steam-vessels at Devonport, on the same plan and under the same arrangements as they have got to gether a very efficient reserve of steam-vessels at Ports mouth, and that, in the course of a few months, we shall have ten or a dozen frigates and sloops there ready for commissioning at the shortest notice. A captain of the royal navy to superintend them afloat, with a small staff, will be appointed. Mr. Atherton, the chief engineer at Woolwich, decidedly the best, ablest, and soundest, as he is the most experienced engineer in her Majesty's service, has already been appointed to form the engineer establishment at Devonport, which will rank number one of that department of the Admiralty. TESTING of ANCHORS.—The Admiralty have ordered that the unserviceable anchors at Woolwich, Chatham, and other dockyards, are to be sent to Portsmouth for Mr. Owen to try his testing experiments upon them. Commander Crawford starts to-day (Saturday) from Southampton to join his command, the Polyphemus. steam-sloop. This appointment was the last official act of Lord Auckland, who, on conferring it, shook the gal lant officer by the hand, and inquired if he were eligible for post rank.—United Service Gazette. PASSED CLERKS.—A correspondent of the Hampshire Telegraph has written the following letter to that paper : —" it is with great surprise and regret I find, on look ing at the official navy list, corrected up to the 20th of December, 1848, that there are 254 passed clerks in the service. May I ask what the Admiralty intend to do for these gentlemen ? for nearly one-half of them are now out of employment. How are they to live ? Some may not have a home to be received at, and others, out of feeling for their parents, do not like living upon them now that they have arrived at an age when they are considered able and old enough to provide for themselves. Still the Admiralty appoint a clerk's assistant to nearly every ship commissioned. Would it not be better that such appointments be done away with for at least three years, or until the Admiralty have been able to clear the list of passed clerks by promotion, and provide for the unpassed clerks and clerks' assistants now serving. Why should the promotions be confined to nearly one line of officers?—l mean the mates, for they are now promoted after serving one year in that rank, and a great many before the expiration of that period. It would be doing a great service to the passed clerks if the Admiralty appointed them (after being six weeks out of active employment) to the different guard ships at the home ports, for service in the various offices in the dockyards, with their pay of 51. per month, until they are able to provide for them by promotion or ap pointment to sea-going ships ; for then passed clerks would have something to keep themselves without being a burden to their friends." MOVEMENTS.-The West India Mail brings the:follow ingt-The Wellesley, with the Commander-in-Chief, the Earl of Dundonald, expected at Bermuda from Halifax; Scourge, Bermuda; 'mum, receiving ship, Commodore Bennett, Port Royal, Jamaica ; steam-sloop Vixen, (Jenner) left Jamaica on Dec. 5 for Port-au-Prince; schooner Bermuda (Lieutenant Jolly) lett Jamaica on the 7th for St. Jaun de Nicaragua; Electra, at Maracaibo; Alarm (G. G. Lock, C. 8.), on passage to Halifax from St. Jago du Cuba; Tricomalee (Warren) and Helena (Do Courcy), Barbadoes ; Viper, brigantine (Lieutenant Bernard) arrived at St. Thomas on the 15th ult. from Porto Rico on passage for Barbadoos; Hound (Wood), Vera Cruz. At Lisbon, Dec. 24, the harlequin. At Gibraltar, Dec. 27, Polyphemus, which sailed on the same day for Tangier. TIIE MERCHANT NAVY.-(From Friday's Gazette.)- A list of all the Masters and Mates in the merchant service who have, since the 30th of Nov. last, voluntarily passed an examination and obtained certificates of quali fication for the class against each assigned, under the regulations issued by the Board of Trade. Masters.-G. Barnas, Ist class cert., North Britain, of Newcastle ; 11. Burn, 3d, Jullindur, London ; R. Lonsdale, 2d, Dorothy, Newcastle ; W. Pollard, 2d, Perseverance, Newcastle ; J. Cook, 23, Fanny, New castle ; E. Smith, 23, Othello, Newcastle ; J. Taylor, 3d ; M. K. Johnson, Ist, Tay, Miramichi ; J. Sargent, 2d, Henrietta, London ; W. Thorns, 2d, Triad, Kirk aldy ; J. Blyth, 3d, Rover, London ; T. J. Thomas, 3d, Jullundur, Newcastle ; G. W. Jackson, Ist, Ac hilles, Peninsular and Oriental ; 'l'. Carlyle, Ist, Har vest Homo, Liverpool ; S. Kelly, let, Earl of Liver pool, Liverpool ; R. Jackson, 2d, Edwin, London ; W. Weatherhead, 3d, Ruby Castle, Newcastle ; J. Work, 2d, Sunbeam, Stockton ; T. C. R. Gill, 2d, H.M. ship Stromboli ; J. B. Rennie, 2d, John Mitchel, Glas gow ; J. W. Miller, 2d, Samuel Enderby, London ; C. Young, 2d, Symmetry, London ; W. Crick may, 3d, Heroine, London ; J. Mackellar, 3d, Conquering Hero, London ; J. Douglas, Ist, John Mitchell, Glasgow ; P. Scott, 3d, Eaglet, South Shields; W. Lister, 2d, He roine, London; J. W. Smith, 2d, David Malcolm, London; J. Bugle, 23, London, London; A. Anderson, 23, Tory, London; C. H. Fretwell, 2d, La Bonne Mere, Liverpool; D. Smith, Ist, Dudbrook, London; R. Gordon, 3d, Ro bert and Isabella, Newcastle; T. Knox, 2d, Thetis, North Shields; G. Simson, Ist, Majestic, Glasgow; R. Winter, 23, Brunette, London; R. Codner, 2d, Persia, London; E. Montgomery, 3d, Susannah, London; W. Deane, Ist, Apolline, London; A. Cowie, 2d, Good Suc cess, Bombay; T. Williams, 2d. Magnet, London; C. 11. Bampfylde, 2d, Severn, London; E. Gooch, 2d, Bom bay, London; W. Campbell, 2d, Wansbeck, Newcastle; J. Lonsdale, 2d, Hewson, Newcastle; I'. Bremner, 2d, I'acha, London; 11. Luke, 23, Marmion, Liverpool; J. A. Barton, 23, John Line, Loudon; R. Harland, 2d, Mariner, London; R. L. Jonei, 23, Saghalien, Liverpool; A. W. Mitchell, 81, Ringduve, White haven ; R. T. G. Howe, 2d, Kt nt, London ; T. A. Orfeur, Ist, Tribune, Great Yarmouth ; W. Robson, 2d, Agenoria, Newcastle; C. F. Lambert, 23, Mary Ann, London; R. 11. Newby, 23, Orestes, Southampton; J. M'Ewen, 3d, British Empire, North Shields; J. W. Lock, 3d, Nautilus, London; R. I. Kirby, 2d, Veracity, London; L. Dickman, 2d, Veracity, Lon don; R. Milne, 2d, Dement, London; A. Stewart, Ist, Satellite, Liverpool; W. W. Stewart, 2d, Satellite, Liverpool; G. 0. Hall, 2d, Theron, Newcastle; W. Lu cock, 3d, Thomas and Mary, Newcastle; R. Foster, 3d, Conference, Newcastle; W. J. henderson, Ist, Pember ton, Liverpool; G. 11. Corbett, let, Levantine, Loudon; J. Dobbio, 23, Diana, London; A. Boyle, 23, Tulloch Castle, London; W. Caig, 2d, Warree, Liverpool. MATES.-W. Summerfield, 3d class cert„ Edwin, of London; 11. R. James, 20, Hindostan, Glasgow; T. Noble, 2d, Duncan, Leith; J. W. Buchanan, 2d, Ganges, Kirkaldy ; A. M'Callan, 23, Earl of Balcarras, Bombay; J. Hall, 3d, Jessie, Banff ; R. W. Commins, 3d, Hash , I enny, London. Le FUNEIAL OF THE LATE MR. EDWIN YARNOLD, OF THE PAVILION THEATRE.—The mortal remains of this gentleman were consigned to their last resting place yes terday, its the Beaumont Cemetery, Mile-end-road. The mournful eortege was attended by sorrowing rela tives and several members of the theatrical profession. Mr. F. B. Neale, the stage manager, was unable to attend from severe indisposition. The deceased, who was a good father and a kind husband, will be much regretted by a numerous circle of friends in the profession, and in private life. DOWGATE WARD.—The Lord Mayor has issued his precept for holding the wardmote, and taking the election for an alderman in the room of the late Alder man Johnson, at Tallowchandl,rs'-hall, on Thursday, the 11th inst., at eleven o'clock precisely. OW ' in the having resigned, the only two candidates field are Mr. B. IV. Carden, citizen and cutler,l and Dlr. Both candidates J. Filcher, merchant, and lane u r s t s h t t e i l l i a e l edadteo.ubt of the election falling Upon the Mr. Geor ge Marsh Is at Monsell Bay, Ca pe _ _ On the first day (-) a appointed president magistrate 0 t J nuar ' mreediscajnitdtli Regent-road Bridge h wn or ) to , foot-passengers, with- , Manchester, was t-ro .... _ jvcrpooi mail, 1 °tat the payment gt %By tco j., desire to return them for the beautiful present they have made me. Ido not think, however, that I have . , only to return thanks. I will go a step further, and say that, being a public man, I hope the gentlemen present will not think I am about unduly to occupy their time, if I discuss for a few moments the great political questions which now agitate the country. It must be plain to everybody that this country oc cupies a ♦ery remarkable position. Whilst all Europe is ringing with revolution, destruction, and disorder, in England we have perfect peace. What cause, then, fur the difference between this and other countries ? The first great cause is, that the circum stances in which the people of this country stand are markedly different to those in other countries ; and the next cause is the thorough downright good sense of the people of this country themselves. Incited to every species of folly as they have been, they have not yielded to them as other nations have.— (Hear, hear.) They have already fought their battle of freedom, and they have gained so many advantages that they will not risk the many blessings they have to thank God for, by seeking the remainder through violence and disorder. And I advise the working men of this country, in particular, to give no ear to any one who would wean them from their peaceful and great constitutional aims, but to re member that every incitement to violence is offered by a real enemy, or what is almost worse, a very ill judging friend. We all knew, indeed, that incite ments have been made, but the smallness of the num: ber who have yielded to them have marked the solid sense of the great mass of the people of this coun try. The magnificent spectacle offered to the world by the people of this country is a proof that they deserve the franchise which we Reformers are desirous to obtain for them.—(Cheers.) But if we are to gain that right, it must be by a cordial co-operation. The Learned Gentleman then explained his views on further Parliamentary Reform and education, and alluded to the unhappy condition of Ireland. In reference to financial economy, Mr. Roebuck went on to say :—Mr. Cobden, as you are all aware, has brought out a budget. —(A voice : " And a very good one it is.") Yes, it is good, and none can do harm by repeating the figures of 1835. In round figures there were between eight and nine millions more expended in 1848 than in 1830. (Hear, hear.) This has been done by a Reform Par liament, this increased expenditure has been brought about by the very gentlemen who called themselves the Reform Administration, and blamed the Duke of Wellington for his want of economy.—(llear, hear.) Now where is the change that has taken place between 1830 and 1848 in this country ? What has changed ? We are peaceable in England. In Ireland there is quietness, such as it is called. We have peace in our colonies. Not so in the East Indies ; but then the people of that country pay for their own wars. What 'then is the difference by which this increased expenditure has been created? Is any man here happier ? Not a bit. It is clear then that the differ ence is not caused by the people. The cause is that there are fastened upon this country the dependents and connexions of half a dozen reigning families, sub servient to whose wants are the colonies, the army, the navy, the ordnance : and all the other departments of the public service are made instruments for their advantage. There is nothing more done, but there is more expended. Unfortunately Mr. Cobden has not shown how this expenditure has arisen. I recollect that, in 1835, I requested the Administration to do cei tain things in reference to Canada, but was re fused. There were then 2,000 soldiers in the colony, but the Minister of the day thought that the colonies mu-t be ma le to fear us before they would love us ; and the 2,000 soldiers were consequently increased to 14,000—(1Iear, hear)—and the expenditure was, of course, increased in a corresponding ratio.— (Elean) Instead of governing Canada in peace, as they might have done, they ruled it with a large army, and at this present moment they are obliged to do in 1848 what I asked them, and they refused, to do in 1835. In fact, we have now—as was observed to me by the best authority upon the colonies no three weeks ago--we have now Canada governing herself.—(Hear.) We have our colonies in all quar ters of the globe ; and if Mr. Cobden had run his finger over them, and noted down all the con nexions and dependents of the reigning families con nected with them, a very curious book it would have made, and would be highly illustrative of aris tocratic dominion. We want an Administration which shall embrace within its sphere the experience, the intelligence, and the virtue the representatives of the people may evince, and not be the mere appanage of a few families—an Administration which, though it may not be prepared to go beyond the people's ex pectations, would be willing to consult the people's will and to yield to the people's demands.—(Cheers.) That thorough broad kind of Administration which shall have the people for its foundation, and the ad vice and intelligence of all the people for its buttress —not composed of nurslings, scarce fit to come from their mother's bosom, but men of thought, stedfast, honest, practical men, who will bring with them what they learn out and in their own business, and apply it in conducting the business of the public. We want not a red-tapist Administration, but an Administration composed of men from the people ; men of mind, and whose intellects are the topmost intellects of all. This time is coming. I see around me the horizon brightening. I have come down from the north, from those palaces of workmen, those great marts of in dustry, with my mind full of hope, because I see hope in those who are so well able to foretell the future by the progress of their own individual wealth. They are full of hope for the future, and I now beseech my fellow-countrymen to compel the Go vernment to carry on the affairs of the nation as we carry on our own private business, efficiently and economically ; expending when expenditure is for the benefit of the country, but withholding, as with an iron grasp, when individual interests are only to be satisfied. If the people are united and wish it, the Government must concede, no matter whether Sir Robert Peel or Lord John Russell he in office.— (Hear.) I have now to thank you for the generosity of your dealing towards me. I have often thought, when not in direct communication with my fellow-countrymen, what could induce them thus to desire to meet me. I thought that in what I have done my conduct has been honest if not very wise, and that it is in that sense you have been pleased to express your approba tion of an honest course.—(Great applause.) If you will allow me I will now thank you heartily, not only for the beautiful present you have made me, but for the honour of inviting me to come among you to-day, and to assure you that, in whatever relation I may hereafter stand towards you, or should I again by any chance become a representative of the people, that course which you approve now shall be still pu! . : sued by me ; and by an example of honesty Ishwuivril endeavour, not only to win approval, but filling to others that the people of this coun try are f w con d uc t, mark their approval of an hone st course Gentleman no matter how humble the talentsjoby honesty may be supported. The I • • resumed his seat amidst loud /top 13ggaend Cobden, and The " Health of Messrs..(l,l4_moeuse of Commons," the Reform Members of t e h re sitilb4el Which that uently proposed. and several other toasts, After some further conversation, the meeting sepa rated. ThunguTE TO THE LATE LORD GEORGE e House of Assembly of Jamaica, in 't b ß it E t U rl in e T g L i s sci 7th ult., unanimously agreed to a: series ls of resolutions, expressiveirreparable b regret s t h f felt o f the b y the wh ole island on learning the d eath of this la mented iaci nobleman , s taliied in and also of the such a bereavement. The resolutions were unanimously passed, and h re quested to convey them i n the mostte Speaker acceptable was ma n n er to the Duke of Portland, father of the lato nobleman. The Luminary states that an attachment has been issued against the Rev. James Shore, by the Ecclesias tical Court, f or contempt of court, and for the costs arising oat of the suit against him by the Bishop. I t so, Mr. Shore will b e shut up in a prison for preaching the gospel, that being the contempt of court, although the Luminary does not say so.—Exeter Western Times. THE WEATHER AND THE PARKS. EXTRAORDINARY NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS. The parks were yesterday visited by many thousand persons, and the frozen water was at one time literally crowded with skaters and sliders, many of whom, as will he seen from the subjoined official reports, paid very dearly for their intrepid conduct. ST. JAMES'S PARK. The ice on the ornamental water in the enclosure averaged from an inch and a half to two inches in thick ness. The snow which fell during Saturday had the effect of making it extremely rotten and unsafe. The Royal Humane Society, in order to prevent persons from venturing upon the ice, had boards marked " dan gerous" placed round the water, and the icemen cautioned the people that it was hardly strong enough for a single man to pass over. Notwithstanding this, from 1,400 to to 1,500 insisted upon going on to the frozen water, who for some time were amusing themselves by skating and sliding, but about half-past eleven o'clock a man named Thos. M'Manus, of 3, St. Luke's-place, Bunhill-row, fell through the ice into seven feet of water. One of the ice men went to his assistance with a breaker ladder, lent the machine broke, and the man, with the iceman, nearly perished. They were, however, rescued by another ice man, and having been taken to the marquee in the Park they were placed in a hot bath, and, with the aid of sti mulants, recovered. About the same time David Hud son, aged 14, of 17, Vine-street, Millbank; and James Marshall, of 36 in the same street, fell into a hole in the ice, and were for some time clinging to each other until the iceman put off and rescued them; they were also similarly treated. At twenty minutes past twelve Ed ward Lewis, of 11, St. Ann's-street, Westminster, broke through the ice into deep water. The breaker ladder was instantly taken to the spot by iceman Cox, but the man on getting there also fell through the ice, and it was a long time before they could bo got out. They were taken to the tent, where Mr. M'Cann, surgeon, of Par liament-street, and his assistant, Mr. Hurd, were in at tendance. They immediately had the patients stripped, placed in hot baths, and by unremitting attendance they recovered. At the same time Thomas Leary, of 13, Duke street, Piccadilly, fell through the ice, and was saved by the Humane Society's men. The next case, which was for some time considered a fatal one, happened at half-past two o'clock, when Joseph Conway, of 8, Angel-court, Hay market, broke through a part of the ice surrounded with water. Deputy-superintendent Godfrey, with icemen Hiles and Pavey, went to his assistance, but upwards of ten minutes elapsed ere they could reach the man, and when they got him into the ice machine he appeared dead. In getting him to the tent Pavey, the iceman, also fell beneath the ice, and some minutes elapsed before he could be rescued. When that was accomplished they were both taken to the tent, arid Mr. M'Cann, on feeling Conway's pulse, found that die was fast ebbing. He was instantly placed in hot water, and by continued friction over the body and the aid of stimulants, at length recovered. About three o'clock the scene which occurred can scarcely be desert - red. The work was too much for the icemen. and Mr. M‘Cann, Mr. Hurd, and Mr. Superintendent Williams were obliged to work like labourers in saving the lives of the skaters. John Shaw, of 7, Rochester-row, Pimlico, aged 20 years, having brokeu through the ice, was got out at great risk to the icemen; when Mr. James Clarke, of 6, Gillingham-street, Vaux hall-bridge-road, fell through into seven feet of water. He immediately sank a: low as his chin, but by " tread ing water" succeeded in keeping himself from going under tl.e ice. A man teamed Perry, on seeing his dan4eroui condition, eud-avoured to rt ach him with a hand line, but the ice broke, and be became also im mersed. In getting him out the poor fellow dislocated his shoulder. Ile was instantly taken to the tent, and placed, first in a warm bath, and afterwards in bed. Owin g ; to the rotten state of the ice, the breaker ladders, as fu;t as they we re placed on it, fell through, and Mr. Clarke's head could just be seen above the surface. The crowd on the bank, expecting that every minute would be his last, cried out " Save, oh ! save him." Iceman Martin, after many fruitless attempts to reach the man, at length got to within five yards of him, when the ladder overturned, and Martin's right arm became entangled in one of the lines. By a desperate effort, he succeeded in liberating his arm, and whilst up to his neck in water managed to push his " breaker ladder" to Mr. Clarke, and then laid hold of his coat collar and pulled him into his machine; the clapping of hands and cries of " Bravo" from the spectators on shore i n seeing which were quite deafen ing. The sledge having been launched, both parties were taken upon it and removed to the tent. Clarke, who had been in the water twenty minutes, was in a very exhausted condition, but owing to the exertions of Mr. M'Cann and Mr. Superintendent Williams, he re covered during the afternoon, and expressed his obliga tions to the society's men. THE REGENT'S PARK. The ice on the ornamental waters in this park did not exceed three inches in thickness, notwithstanding which about 12,000 persons ventured on during the day. About four o'clock the skaters were greatly alarmed by an immense portion of the ice giving way, when from sixteen to twenty persons were precipitated into the water. The cries of those in the water, and those on shore, for assistance were pitable in the extreme. The whole of the icemen, with Deputy Superintendent Chitty, put off with breaker ladder, sledges, and drags, but the moment they came near the place the ice broke, and the whole of the men, with the exception of Chitty were in the water. He having got a chopper cut away the ice and succeeded in getting the sledge to the spot, and took several on board, whilst iceman Smith, N 0.28, got three persons out by means of a hand-line, all of whom were removed to the tent, were every attention was paid to them by Mr. Norton, the surgeon, and they a ll recovered. Amongst the persons rescued were George Dozell, of 86, Park-street, Oxford-street ; Thomas Higham, George Whitburti, of 11, Bridport street, Bryanstone-square ; Robert Prest, of 36, Moor street, Edgeware-road ; Mr. Beck and a lady, of 3s, Bedford-place, Russell-square. From the fact of so many persons being in the water at one time, it is extremely doubtful whether some have not perished, This suppo sition is strengthened by the fact of a boy's cap being found in the water, and a lad of 14 years of age haying been in q tired of er. THE SERPENTINE. The number of skaters on the ice over the Ser i p o en w ti n ne river was, during the day, about 2,000, and the i f e o e l abo l u t persons were immersed by the b:caking of the four o'clock:—George Andrews, of 15, Geeotrg_osweii. Pimlico; Edward Horner, of 15, Brewerltrde 13aysvvaier; road; Edward Thomas, of 21, Moscorecerer. I s quare; Miss John Spencer, of 14, Farm-street, Be e o . s treet, were saved bY ice- Orford, of 21, Moscow-road. aaltlte taken ntion to f from man Meskell with the line. Mr. Williams and other of c D ie NT POND. receiving-house, and receiveiadT_lTit.ehhyorewbeerset THE day, The About 1,000 skat idents occurred. ventured on the fr oze n P'),l l ce LO NG WATER. ers and sliders during thezewa:a 7: lE w i t eout meeting with ail accident ice being good here during the al.)" ,ortance. From 500 to GOO persons the death of M Li DEATir or COLONEL CONOLEY, onettnsn sent, at o th , u n n e whichand respected Members for • e r ni — en N a V nt e .c r o e i g o r n e e t i tt:stteleenitoevidn,near Dublin, on Thursday C o nolly, the county of Done gal , melancholy event night: Colonel Conolly oc curredthayteit his Admiral Sir Thomas Pak wa h s the eldest son of the lieu. of Conolly on 9 am, and assumed . the name inheriting Thomas Conolly, of ca g the estates of the nigh . t Hon. and waslBls9t etown. ll e was born in 1716, married, ' in of Chambro Ponsonb iiatrokeCrattes7net.ellesst a daughterresident landlord," says the Zublin Barker , Packet, " Colonel Conolly was deservedly beloved by a num erous tenantr y , to whom his active benevolence justly endeared him. Ile was unceasing in his attention to their welfare, and spared neither trouble nor expense when the object wes the advancement of their interests, or the promotion of that happiness and content which, amid every turmoil and disturbance, always creditably distinguished his largo estates." On Wednesday morning Mr. Nelson Lee received from Mr. William Batty , prop rietor of Astle y 's Amphi theatre, a splendid silver snuff box, with the following note :—" Astley's.—My dear Sir,—Allow me to beg your a cceptance of the accompany in g trifle, as a slighmit. a m c knowledgment for your atte ntion to my pantoe, " wishing you a happy new yea r and many._ returns. 80. Tua ATTORNEY-GENERA L AND HORSIIAM ROUGH.—We understand that the memorial touching the conduct of the Attorney -General and his friends i n reference to the petition against his son's return for the borough of Horsham (so me strictures upon which ap • peared in our paper in the month of September last), is about to be forthwith presented to the Benehers of the Hon. Society of the Inner Ternple,--John Bull, / / it ;_ .17 . • -- , • o; 4' •• I • ASS Olt' c —4 0211 - -• '4 R. - • . or 4111 :: tlx • Ai y. •".• • t fi ttr, -4, 4 r z 4ftito AtuguiTtP.,,, •• .‘ ••-- • - (2'