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In Groat Britain takes away 17s. 6d. out of every 20s. paid in taxation.' Ti,.,,,,,.T.,._,,,, Tt,ET.0,0,,, T A NT ,a_ and GENERAL LIFE As,i: P......- .. _ _- 27, REGENT-STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, L,..,N,.0N INCORPORATED PUBSITANT TO AC i! •F PARLIAMENT. At lie present day, when RailvJay il.r.vel'inz has become almost universal, protection against the pecuniary loss to whiel the families of sufferers from the accidents incidental to it aro exposed, is one of the requirements of the age. To meet this genefal feeling, this Society affords to all persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in Great Britain ant Ireland, the epportunityof insuring against loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of 10s. per cent., in one single payment, for the whole period of life, thereby rendering unnecessary the payment of Annual Premiums, as in ordinary Life Assurance. EXAMPLE.—A person may by one single payment of 5/. asspre to his faintly or others the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his osing his life by railway travelling in Great Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CAMRO (IX, Manager. * * Prospectuses and Forms of Proposal, and all information may be obtained personally, or OR application by letter, addressed to the Manager, at the Oftlces of the Society, Ne. 27, Regent-street, Water loo-place, London, or of any of the Local Agents. A R G US LIFE ASSURANCE COMP ANY, Pl 39, TIIROGMORTON-STREET, RANK; And 14, PALL-MALL. THOMIS FARNCOMIIE, Esq., Alderman, Chairman. WILLIAM LEAF, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Richard E. Arden, Esq. iJohn Ilumphery, Esq., Ali. M.P. William Banbury, Esq. I r upert Inglelay, Esq. Edward Bates, Esq. Thomas Kelly, Esq., Alderman. Thomas Camplin, Esq. .Jeremiah Filcher, Esq. James ulift, Esq. !Lewis Pocock, Esq. AUDITORS—rrOLSSOr Hall, M.A. ; J. B. Shuttleworth, Esq. PHYSICIAN—Dr. Jeaffreson, 2 Finsbury-square. SURGEON—W. Coulson, Esq., 2, Frederick's-place, Old Jewry, . . . CONSULTING ACTUARY—Professor Hall, 31.A.,0f King's College. STANDING COUNSEL—Sir Joha Rotr;ly, M.P., Solicitor-General. SOLICITOR—WiIIiam Fisher, Fsq., 19, Doughty-street. ADVANTAGES OF ASSURING WITII THIS COMPAN f. In addition to a large subscribed capital, Policy holders harp the Security of an Assurance Fund of more than a Quarter of a Million, and an Income of 65,000/., annually increasing, arising from the issue et upwards of 6,000 Policies. BONUS. OR PROFIT BRANCH. Persons Assuring on the Bonus system will be annually entitled to 80 per cent. of the profits on'jhis branch (after pad meat of fire yearly :Premiums) ; and the profit assigned to each Policy may be added to the sum assured, o: applied in reduction of the Annual pre mium. NON-T . :ONUS, OR LOW PREMIUM lIRANCII. The Tables on the non-participatin; principle afford peculiar ad vantages to the assured, not offered by any other Oilice—for where the object is the least possible outlay, the payment of a given sum Is secured to the Policy-holder, on the death of the Assured, at a re duced rate of Premium. PREMIUMS TO ACcrtz lc Xll4O. I 'WHOLE TERM. Age. One 1 ~tr. 'Seven Years With Profits. Without Profits. 20 £0 17 8 £Ol9 1 £1 15 10 £1 11 10 30118127 2 5 5 2 0 7 40 1 5 • 1 6 0 3 0 7 2 14 10 50 1 14 1 1 19 10 4 6 8 4 0 11 60 3 2 4 3 17 • G 12 9 6 0 10 One-half of the " Whole Term" Premium may remain en credit or seven years, or one-third of the Premium may remain for life as a debt upon the policy at 5 per cent., sr may be paid ofr at any time Without notice. Claims paid in one month after proof.; have been approved. E. BATES, Resident Director. ATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSI7II.I.Nr,'E SOCIETY. 26. CORNIIILL, LONDON, Capital LSOO,OOO. Empowered by Act of Parliament. Policies issued by this Society have a twofold alvantage : —Pray:- Mon for the family •i the Assured, and an auqmenting pecuniary available resource to himself, if needful, while living. The Assu‘.l has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or f_ feiture of the policy, two-thirds e the premiums paid. Division of Prodts Annual. Assurances for terms of years on the lowest possible rates. Increased facilities for travelling. Examples of Bonuses already Declared, and Options. Perma- Sum the ! Annual Policy Banns In! vent Re- Assured Age. 0 :,„1 . Pre- taken addition Bonus in duction of may bor .,. m mium. out in to Sum Cash. Annual row on Assured. Premium. Policy. --- X s. 4.1 £3d.X s. d. s. d. 1837 262 14 3.121 15 11 20 0 0 543 17 9 X s 41 1838 237 15 6 108 16 4 1 7 7 6 1494 8 19 X '. . 60 1000 74 3 4 1839 211 18 695 16 9P 14 17 7 1445 0 0 1840 163 8 4 75 15 101 11 10 9 1395 11 1 I 1841 159 3 4 71 5 () 10 19 8 1346 . 2 3 I 1842 133 2 6 5 ' 17 6! 8 19 10 296 13 4 L 1843 84 11 8 37 10 0 514 2 '247 4 5 Prospectuses, with tables of rates, &c., may be had at the office. er any of its branches in the country ; or, en application. will be for warded post free. . W. S. B. WOOLIMUSE, Actuary. REWSBURY and BIRMINGHAM RAir,WAY COMPANY. CALL of 21. per SHARE on CLASS A and CLASS B SHARES. In pursuance of a Resolution of the Board of Directors, passed this day, the holders of Class A and Class B Shares in the Shrewsbury and Birminhaai Railway Company are required to pay a CALL of 21. per Share on their respective Shares, in Two Instalments of 11. each; the First Instalment to be paid on or before the 31st instant, and the Second Instalment to be paid on or before the 31st of llarch next. WM. ORMSBY GORE, Chairman. GEORGE KNOX, Secretary. London, 3, Margate-street, Jan. 3, 1849. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. - - A. Lecture on the Popular Subject of the Electric Light, by Dr. Bachhof fn ron Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Eveaings.—Po pular Lectures on Chemistry, with brilliant Experiments, by Dr. Ryan, daily, and on the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day.—First Exhibition of an entirely new Series of Dissolving Views in Mexico and Switzerland, with historical descriptions.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with very curious new effects, Mornings and Eve nings.—Microscope at Oao o'clock daily.—New Chromatrispo.— Diver and Diving-bell.—Working Models explained.—Musie di rected by Dr. Wallis. Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including haturdav) from Seven till Half-past Tea. Admission ls.—Sehools ,lialf-price.—The New Catalogue, Is. T HE NICOLL, REGENT- STREET and CORNHILL. The NICOLL.—This is the Trade Mark and distinctive Title given to a Patented OUTER COAT, or PAI,ErroT, in which there is a double use and purpose ; in other words, the same garment can be used as a warm Winter .Outer Coat, and again converted into a light Walking Paletot, by simply removing a warm interlining, which is attached or detached easily, and in a manner most novel and ingenious. The NICOT.L, or the Two Garments (above-mentioned) incor porated in One, is charged at the moderate price of Three Guineas. Indeed, if the contemplated Sale of Thousands be not effected, the Patentees will lose rather than be fairly remunerated by the low prices new quoted. _ _ _ Messrs. NICOLL are the Originators and Sole Proprietors of the deservedly well-known REGISTERED PALETOT (6 and 7 Vic. cap. 65) of Llama Cloth. and they continue to be honoured with the patronage of their Royal Highnesses 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. MEMBERS of the CLERICAL, LEGAL, LITERARY, and MEDICAL PROFESSIONS will, it is presumed, readily concede - their patronage upon this New and Patented Invention, as also Merchants and Railway Traveller', who are subject to colds, &c., arising trom the fluctuations in a climate like that of Great Britain, IT here, even in the most settled weather, at this season, a warm coat ie universally used during mornings and evenings, but at mid-day, fr can the active habits and avocations of all classes, a light Walking P:tictot is indispensable. ..RAILWAY TRAVELLERS will find great convenience In its Pc tkot Protector, which effectually preserves from loss tho railway ticket, loose cash, &c., besides a peculiar comfort for Night Travel ling,. which must be seen and worn to be appreciated. Tito Country Agents for the New Patents are the same highly re spectable firms wh• have of late years held the appointments direct from the Patentees in London. CAUTION.—The NICOLL —Any person or persons using the Same, or a similar title, or trade mark, whereby the Public may be deceived, will be proceeded against, as by in,;unction of the High Court of Chancery, &c. ; as also by the infringement of the principle claimed in the Royal Letters Patent, granted to the unlersigned, which mainly consists in the adaptation of the linings of Coats, Paletots, &c., to a separate use and purpose, &c. (Signed) IL J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 11G, 120, Regent-street, and 22, Corn.bil'. London, Dec. 1, 1848. ri 0R T Y-E IGIIT and FORTY-NINE -IL' Another most eventful year Has ended its disturbed career. Time's clock has struck —the act is o'er, And Forty-eight is now no more. Scarce had the dawn of Forty-eight Been signalled by the dial-plate, When round all Europe, like a cloud, Dread elements were seen to crowd. Not only did our own blest isle Lose, for a time, its peaceful smile ; Not only did the Briton hear, The fearful note of " Caner sear ;" But every throne was seen to rock Beneath the social earthquake's shock. The mighty nation of the Gaul (A scene more terrible than all), Beheld a king forsake his throne, And seek a country not his own. Ah ! hapless France! thy land hath been A terrible—a fearful scene! Adown thy streets where armed men rode, Thy people's blood hath freely flowed; While nearly all the civil world In dread confusion has been hurled. Few years have seen events so great, Se marvellous as Forty-eight ; But happily we still retain Victoria's unmolested reign. Though civil broils awhile were heard, Oar realm is now no long, stirred. Peace is restored—Britannia smiles. And order reigns throughout the isles. Commerce and trade once more revive, And promise speedily to thrive. MOSES and SON rejoice to say That still their Mart retains its sway ; While palaces and thrones decayed, They still were monarchs of the trade. MOSES and SON, amid the stir, Are firmer than tbey ever were; And like Victoria, they can say, They grow in confidence each day. Nor have they ever had to fear The changes of the by one year. MOSES and SON, in Forty-eight, Have met with favours more than great ; And multitudes have lent their aid In every branch of MOSES' trade. They feel their gratitude is due For trading favours ever new. And action—better far than word— Shall liquidate the debt incurred. MOSES and SON, the coming year, In brighter coleurs will appear ; While all their energies combine In signalising Forty-nine. Their efforts to exceed the past, Throughout the ensuing year shall last. They could a trading tale disclose Surpassing far what you suppose. The capital at their command Shall place them on a hieher stand; A thousand benefits shall show Thanks for the favours you bestow. MOSES and SON will prove to you What trading enterprise can do. While quality and price combine To claim your aid for Forty-nine. In all the garments you may wear, rnst ro ovs anemants shall be brought to bear. debt ar d l %OinNthtwehyouhladvtehnuosw to def pay The And doubtless All efforts will be ensuing year mutual here. While MOSES thus would study you, Your daily favours You'll MOSES and SON reanestryeonuerwa.id, And trust you'll patronise their trade. " Consult yourselves," they 4, BaY, and come For garments at a moderate sum. And grantink whaa 'favourin ai g reply. t you've gn'd in year, gone by, You never found them once contemn The trust which you reposed in them ; And when the present season ends, Still, still will MOSES prove your friends. And coming to a climax here, near, They wish their patrons, far and A happy and a prosperous year. E. MOSES and SIN, Tailors, Weollendraiers, Clothiers, Hatters. Hosiers, Fnrriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outatters, (pi Lames and Gentlemen, 154, 115, 156. and 157 Miseries, and sg, 84, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London. Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, er made to mea.. mare, if not approved ef, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the money returned. Calltila.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the public against imposters, but have learned that the nntradesraam like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the came concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for ohvieos reasons. They have no connexion with any other bons* in or out of 1,010411; and those who desire geanine and cheat. clothing, &0., should call at, qv send to, Mineries and Aldgate, City, London. Netice.—No business transacted at this establishment from sun- Get Friday, till amulet Saturday, when btusines is resumed till twelve 'OWL No. 17 , 559 • ji LONDON, THUE SDAY G T HE POST-OFFICE LONDON DIRECTORY FOR 1849, Being the Fift'eth Annual Publication, is now publishing, in 2,000 Royal Octavo Pages, price 363 The fol',wing arc some of the principal contents : —Oficial Direc tory —Street Directory—Commercial Directory—Trades' birectory —Law Directory—Court Directory—Parliamentary Direetory—P. , - tal Directory—City Directory—Conveyance Directory—Banking Directory, &c., &c. This Edition of the Work has been most favourably noticed in the metrovAitan journals. For Reviews, see Times, Nov. 33th. 1848 ; Morning Herald, Nov. 30th ; Morning Post, Nov. 30th ; 3lorning Chronicle, Dec. Ist; Sun, Nov. 30th ; Morning Advertiser, Dec. 2.1 ; Spectator, lice. 2d; Atlas, Dec. 2d ; Weekly Dispatch, Dec. 3d ; Globe, Dec. sth ; John Bull, Dec. 9th ; Britannia, Dec. 9th ; Hera path's Railway Journal, Dec. 9th ; Literary Gazette, Dee. 9th. Kelly and Co., , f:` and 20, Old Boswell-court, Temple-bar; and all Booksellers in Town and Country. PROVIDE against FROST.—DE FRIES'S DRY GAS-METER is never affected by Frost or Time, and may be hired at a trifling expense of all Gar Companies who supply meters to their customers. Nearly 30,000 have been sold, and the first judges of the day have pronounced them to be unequalled, while the patronage of Government, the public, and of oil the London and most of the provincial companies, confirm the fact. N. D EFRI ES begs to state that, in addition to the large meter he recently con structed for the Royal Italian Opera House,Covent-garden, upon the order of the Chartered Gas Company, and which passes 0,000 feet of gas per hour, he has been honoured by that Company with the addi tional order for the meter for the New Houses of Parliament, which is calculated to pass 10,000 feet of gas per hour, and to supply 2,000 lights, and has been universally pronounced to be the most superb and effective measuring machine ever constructed. It will remain for public inspection for another week at Messrs. Glovers, 168, Drury-lane. Testimonials may be obtained at either Factory-10, Hampstead•read, or 67, Saint Martin's-lane. . „ Caution.—To avoid deception, observe DEFRIES' name upon the Badge. FI RISTMAS FESTIVITIES. The gaiety that reigns supreme at the social re-unions of this period of the year irduces the fair and youthful to be more than usu ally desirous of shining in personal attraction, while the rich luxuri ant tress, the clear and transparent complexion, and the pearly set of teeth form admirable trophies of the inestimable virtues of ROWLANDS' INIkCAStzAR OIL, ROWL ANDS' KALI - DOR. And ROWLANDT ODONTO, or PEARL DENT ITRTCE. The patronage of royalty throughent Europe, and their general use by the aristoera^y and, the elite of fashion,.tegether with the confir mation by experience of the infallible efficacy of these creative and ranovatin: specifies, have characterised them with perfection, and given them a celebrity unparalleled. As presents for both sexes none can be morgrecommendatory, or more now in general use. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. Some are offered under the implied sanction of royalty, and the Government Departments, and similar attempts at deception. The only Genuine of each bears the name of " ROWLANDS' " preceding that of the. Articles on the Wrapper or Label, with their Signature at the feet, in Red Ink, thus A. ROWLAND AND SONS. Sold by them at 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by respectable Chemists and Perfumers. Just oubllshecl, price 55., Rvo., in cloth, THE RATIONAL TREATMENT of STRIC TURES of the URETHRA, in all their varieties and compli cations. With practical observations on the use and abuse of instru ments in the treatment of urethral diseases, showing that the unne cessary employment of instruments is a frequent exciting cause of stricture, and that a want of practical knowledge and manual dex terity in their use, when necessary, is the source of most of the se vere, long-protracted, and complicated cases of that disorder so fa tally prevalent. By F. B. COURTENAV, " Ti's operation of introducing a catheter through an impermeable stricture is. without doubt, the most difficult in the whole range of surgical operations, and demands all the prudence, science, and skill of a master: The art can only be acquired, and that gradually, by frequent practice."—Liston's Operative Surgery. Published by H. Bailliere, 219, Regent.street ; and may be had of all booksellers in town or country. HE BEST APERIENT and ANTIBILIOUS MEDICINE for general use is FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEA.LTII, which effectually relieves the stomach and bowels by gentle relaxation, without griping or pr , stration of strength. They remove head-ache, sickness, dizziness, pains in the chest, &c., are hiAly grateful to the stomach, promote digestion, create appetite, re lieve lancour and depression of spirits ; wile to those of full habit and free livers, who are continually suffering from drowsiness, heavi ness, and singing in the head and ears, they offer advantages that will not fail to be appreciated. This medicince has for many years received the approval of the most respectable classes of society ; and in confirmation of its effi cacy, the following letter has been kindly forwarded to Mr. Front, with permission to publish it, and if requisite, to refer auy respect able person to its author " To Mr. Prout, 229, Strand, London. " llesvitree Exeter, April 24, 1844. , " STR,—I feel pleasure in being able to bear my strong and unsoli cited testimony to the excellence of your Frampton's Pill of Health,' which I consider a most safe, efficacious, and very su.serior ge neral medicine. The widow of an officer, an elderly lady, and near relative of mine, has used them—very rarely having re course to any other medicine for a long period of years. She has recommended them extensively, and in one instance in which she induced a person to adopt them, and supplied the first box herself, they have proved of extraordinary efficacy. I think th,it, perhaps, there is scarcely any other of the many patent medi cines before the public of equal value as a friend in need ;' certainly none possessed of superior claims. I shall be happy on all occasions to give them my individual recommendation; and am, Sir, Tour obedient servant, * * * *.,, Sold by T. Prout, 229, Strand, London. Price ls. 1344. and 2s. 91. per hoz. Also by the venders of medicines generally throughout the kingdom. A , ;1( for FRAMPTON'S PILL of HEALTH, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on the Go vernment Stamp. Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured EnrraYire2 on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQU'ALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, &ND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. New Edition, enlarged to 196* pages. Just published, price 2s. (id., or . • b, best. direct from the Establishment , 641. in postage stamps. TEIE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex 'e9sive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, with remarks on Marriage, end the means of obviating certain dis -uallfications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. ley R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, IS, Beiners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Alithors: sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 15t, Oxford-street; Starie,23, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; and Ciordon, 146, Leaden hall-street. PART I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Exgravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting fro; excessive iildnl ser_ce, and their lamentable effects en the system, producing mental Ind bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. l'AnT 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary er secondary form, and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease by a simple appicatien, by which the danger of infection is ob viated. This important part of the Work should not escape the eader's notice. PART Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its fifties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and 'he whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tag CORDIAL BALM OS STICACUM is exclusively employed in treat ne; nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11 a. and 335. per bottle, The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp ems, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, I Is. and 335. per bottle. rerrY% Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 91., 4s. Gd., and lie. pdr bor:„ a certale remedy for aonerrhcca, elect, strictr*c, and chronic intlamms ten of the bladder. Censnitstion fee. if hr letter. li. A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in so3lety. Sg. Packetr, with advice, tw be had at the Establishment only, by which the fee, 'l., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten dance daily at 19, forcer s-street, Oxford-street, Londan, fit 'cu rer, till Tern, and Five to Eight ou Sandays from Eleven tn ore. A A E. IA One half the world are desolately single, and the otter mpposlaa them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a izinse of right determine the former, and miscalculatei hopes esn sitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea if caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un amenrresmg hurry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, And broken health, are the great hindrances to demeste happiness and social content. The dowry should net be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and jiNtice demand that health should form as item In the compact: it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes er 'eglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Bender, if these surmises concern yen, procure Dr. COLVERWELL'S little IEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is. each (by soot, in stamps, Is. 6d. each:). Let no imaginatively refired, er prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, ror be hindered ov misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining t.em. They are not intended certainly for mere Idle cario,7lty, but or the closet perusal of those mere deeply interested, to whom troy are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on ithe above Eutlocts, by unqualified authors, which alone or . wether, arc a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other ittle publications claim your attention (same price Is. each, by post Is. 64.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and A.vold," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely g , mphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the anther's Vie, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do unto others as he o - auld he done unte—tc live after nature's laws—anti to keep always ae the sunny side of tt.a we," The above works may ho bad of ?herwcod, 23, raternc,Tcr-row ; Carvslhe, 147, Fleet - , trent • "'atm. Cornhill ; Nalson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other wise) from the anther (who may be cor'erred wit's personally, rrrain,;s and overdue's), Id. Argyll-plaea Fogeot-s5-eet; end al Booksellers , L 0 V E is the leading feeling of the human breast. More exalted than mere passion, it soars high above every other impulse of nature, and is not only stronger than avarice, but mere engrossing even than ambition. No man is exempt from its influence, or can avoid its away ; and business, pleasure, philo sophy, and divinity itself become neglected under the enthrallfng power of LOVE, which, unlike most things, increases in intensity with time, until it receives the sacred consummation of marriage. When union does not take place, however, this passion, this fervour, this golden tide of the manliest feelings becomes a deadly poison in the heart, which now darkens, as it before bright ened, all things upon earth. how is it that men, of most un changeable habits, will change at the very altar, and after a life time spent in the fultilmen, of every engagement, snap the very con tract asunder which should be roost binding to an honourable mind? It is the effect of conscience. The Lover, by enervation of early habits, or the results of secret disease, knows himself' to be disqualified, and dares not enter a state which has been instituted by Divine Law for tke fulfilment e important ends. The wretched condition of such a being must subsequently he beyond measure deplorable Loving and beloved, he entails the most milerable disappointments on the object of his choice, and upon himself a desolation the most horrible, when the simple possession of natural attributes would change the scene, and yield to both a life of unalloyed happiness. The subject is interesting, and deserves the attention of all. These desirous of investigating it will find the fullest and most satisfactory information in the little work entitled SULF - PRESERVATION. illustrated by forty coloured engravings on the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the reproductive organs ; with practical observa ions on the secret infirmities of youth and maturity, resulting front solitary habits, excesses, or infection. By SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., Doctor of Medicine, Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, &c. This treatise is the result of a long course of study in a peculiar and much neglected branch of medical practice, and the author baying ob tained the hiqhcst medical honours, is a guarantee for his profes sional experience, which has reference almost solely to the treat ment of these diseases. ROYAL ( FR ,, EE -R HOSPITAL, 1)- , titute diseased persons are admitted on application, with out letter of accommodation or other preyminary form. The Weekly Board earnestly entreat the aid of the benevolent to enable them to meet the numerous applications made at the Hos pital, as they regret to state that from want of funds they are daily compelled to refuse admission to many most urgent and distressing canes. Contributions received by the Treasurer, John Masterman, Esq.; M.P., Nicholas-lane ; also by Messrs. Contts and Co. ; Drummond and Co.; [terries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; :,4mith, Payne, and Co.; Glyn and Co.; Jones Loyd and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Denison and Co. ; Williams, Deacon, and Cs. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street ; Master man and Co. ; and at the Hospital. Cast-off apparel, Male, and Female, 'will be gratefully ackaow ledged. By order of the Weekly Board, EDW. RICE, D.D., Chairman. TO CONTRACTORS for PUBLIC WORKS. NORFOLK, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, and HUNTINGDON- SHIRE. The COMMISSIONERS for the DRAINAGE of the MIDDLE LEVEL of the FENS will MEET early in MARCII, 1845, to receive TENDERS for the Deepening, Widening, or otherwise Improving about 100 Miles in length of the Rivers and Drains within the Middle Level, extending from Upwell, in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, to and beyond Whittlesey Mere, in Huntingdonshire, together with the setting back and repuddling of Uanks, the removal or underpinning of Bridges, and the erection of new Bridges, Sluices, Pen Sluices, Tunnels, Culverts, and other Works authorised by the " Middle Level Dramage Amendment Act 1848," and Acts therein recited. The plans awl specifications Inlay be: seen on application to Messrs. Walker and Burgess, Civil Engineers, 23,1 Great George street, Westminster, on and after the 10th of January next. The Contract Ls to be for the execution of the works for a gross sum, which, together wits the time within which the Contractor will undertake to complete the works, must be stated in the Tender. The Commissioners are most anxious to have them completed with all possitile dispatch. Tenders, under seal and indorsed " Middle Level Tender," to be addressed and delivered to George Game Day, solicitor, St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, on or before the Ist of March, 1849. Ample Security ITO' be required. The Commissioners do net bind themselves to accept the Lowest Tender. GEORGE GAME DAY, Clerk to the said Commissioners. St. Ives, Dee. 26, 1848. . . .. :. FAULTLESS NIGHT LIGHTS. THE NEW PATENT ALBERT NIGHT LIGHTS are the best, cleanest, most simple and safe, clt cleat, and economical In Boxes at 6d., containing 8, 10, or 12 Lights, to burn 9,7, or 5 hours each. To be used in the Albert Lamps, at ad., GI, 9d., or Is. each. Sold retail by Grocers, Oilmen, Lamp Dealers, and Chemists every where. PIHE ALBERT NIGHT LIGHTS are the best. Price Gd. per Box . Sold everywhere. THE POST-OFFICE ROBBERY ON THE GREAT-WESTERN RAILWAY. (From the Western Luminary.) At the Guildhall, Exeter, on Tuesday morning, Henry Poole, and a man who refused to give his name, were charged with opening the mail-bags in their transit from Bristol to Exeter, and with ab stracting several letters, registered letters, and par cels therefrom. Mr. Turner appeared to watch the case on the part of the prisoner Poole, and Mr. Scoble Willesford for the man without a name. Mr. Barlow, one of the directors of the Great Western Railway Company, stated, that he was a passenger last night by the mail train from London to Exeter, and that on the train reaching Bridge water, the guard came to him and stated that the. mail bags had been opened; that they had been per fectly safe at Bristol, but that, on getting to Bridge water the mail-guard had discovered that the car riage had been opened and the fastenings of the bags cut. He was satisfied from this information that the robbery, if any, must have been committed by some one in the train, and that whoever had committed it must be in the train still. He therefore gave directions that every door should be immediately secured: there were very few passengers, and these men, who got in at Bristol, were sitting together in a first-class carriage. Mr. Andrews, a solicitor of Modbury, was in the same compartment, but quite upon the other side of it, and the door between him and the prisoners was shut and the blind down. Having satisfied himself that these must he the men who had cut open the bags, he caused them to he searched, but nothing tending to implicate them was found on them at that time. At Taunton he had them removed into the waiting-room, and the carriage was searched more particularly, when, under the seat on which they had been sitting, a handkerchief was found containing thirteen or fourteen parcels, taken from the mail-bags, and all directed to parties in the west of England. In the carriage-pocket two crape masks were found, which ho apprehended bore evident marks of having been freshly made; there was also a black cap well calculated for the purposes of disguise. There had since, he understood, been found a pair of false moustaches, which it was of some importance to notice, because it was possible they might be found to bear upon a similar robbery of the up mail train, which had happened on the same night. He gave the prisoners into custody of the superintendent of the Plymouth police, who was a passenger by the train; and, on reaching Exeter, they were immediately handed over to the police. Joseph Rhynheart, the guard of the down mail train, stated that on reaching Bristol a report was made that the bags of the up-train had been opened between Exeter and that place. The practice was for the mail-guard to remain in the carriage with the bags between Bristol and London, both on the up and down journeys; but between Bristol and Exeter he rode in the sorting carriage, which was a separate compartment, with the sorting clerks. On reaching Bridgewater, the mail-guard called 'his attention to the fact that the mail bags had been opened, and on going into the carriage he saw that many of them were tied up in a different way from that in which they were usually sent from the Post-office ; the original fastenings had evidently been cut, and pieces of the string were strewn about the floor of the car riage ; other pieces of precisely the same description were subsequently found upon the carpet in the carriage where the prisoners had been sitting. Mr. Clarke, the night superintendent at the Taunton station, proved that he,searched the carriage in which the prisoners had travelled at Mr. Barlow 's request, and found under the seat a number of letters and parcels, which he handed over to Mr. Gibbons, superintendent of the Plymouth police. Mr. Gibbons produced the parcels, which were, with scarcely an exception, of a bulky character, and such as were likely, from their appearance, to con tain valuable property. When he first searched the prisoners at Bridgewater, he found a gold watch and money on each, but nothing to connect them with the robbery. The mail guard having been obliged to go on to Piyinouth with the bags, and other evidence being necessary to complete the case, the magistrates re manded both prisoners until Saturday. Mr. Mountford attended on the pert of the Post , office authorities. The prisoner Poole was for some time in the service of the Great Western Railway Company as a guard; the other man is entirely unknown. None of the property plundered from the up-mail has yet been found. One of the registered letters stolen from this mail, it is stated, contained 4,0001., and the loss, so far as at present known, unquestion ably amounts to much more than that sum. Colonel Moberly, the secretary of the Post-office, and Mr. Peacock, the Post-office solicitor, were engaged the whole of yesterday morning in arranging plans for the full development of the affair. ST. MARY'S SCILLT.—WRECH WITH Loss OF LIFE.--The Swedish brig Charlotte of Stockholm, E. Stranvitz, master, of about 350 tons burthen, from Got tenburg for Monte Video, with deals and balk, was to• tally lost on Meledgan, one of the Scilly Islands, on the 25th instant, at 4 A.m., when the master, chief mate, two men, and one passenger were drowned. The remainder of the crew, ten in number, were observed from St. Agnes Island, at daybreak, on Meledgan, which is an uninhabited island, with a colour flying, and where they had erected a tent. They left Gottenburg on the 19th instant, and made St. Agnes light about 2 .L. 51., yester day, but could not weather away the rocks, the wind having veered from S.E. to S.W. blowing a gale. The names of the men who have been saved are C. L. A. Tn enson, second mate; seamen, A. Nilson, A. Ander son, A. Borjerson, Z. Mattison, Z. Stromberg, A. Ja cobson; A. Jehansson, (cook) leg slightly hurt; W. Legor, boy; all of whom have been provided with cloth ing and every comfort, by T. J. Buxton, Esq. Swedish Vice-Consul, at Scilly, and will be forwarded to their homes in a few days. Drowned, E. Strauvitz, master; H. 0. Olbert, N. Yanson, seamen; Carl Linfeltz, boy; Carl Thornssen, passenger. Yanson's body was picked up by the crew and left on the island. The survivors were rescued by the crew of the pilot boat Active, who approached as near as possible to the Meledgan Rock, and cast ropes by means of stones attached to the rn, which they fastened round their bodies, and jump ing into the sea were hauled on board. It is feared that but little of the cargo will bo saved. Portions of the wreck have been washed on shore at St. Mary's.— Cornwall 1 :oyal Gazette. GALLANT CONDUCT.—AS the Mersey, Tranmere boat, which left the Tranmere slip for Liverpool, on Thursday, at half-past one, was putting some of the crew of the Iron Duke on board that vessel, one of them slipped his foot, fell into the water, and sunk, being upparently quite unable to swim. One of the crew of the Mersey, Joseph Kane, the gallant fellow who has already res-ned 13 or 14 lives from drowning, immediately jumped into the water with the end of a rope in his hand; but finding that this impeded him, he let go the rope, swam towards the spot, and, getting hold of the drowning man, held him above water till a rope was thrown to him, and both were drawn safely on board. A few coppers were collected for the gallant fellow by one of hie comrades, but he is well deserving of some more substantial reward.—Liverpool Standard. AMERICAN NEWS. LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY. By the arrival of the steam-ship Canada, we have received New York papers to the 20th of December, being seven days later than the advices received pre viously. The proceedings of the American Congress do not. contain any news that is likely to interest the Euro= peen reader. Mr. Miller, of New Jersey, had moved in the Senate a resolution, calling on the President for information concerning any correspondence had with the Government of Spain concerning the pur chase of Cuba. After some discussion, Mr. Miller consented to allow his resolution to lie over. Another project has been started for a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama. A Bill is pending in Congress for giving the contract to the parties for carrying the Pacific mails for 20 years, at 265,000 dollars per annum, and on being secured to them, the projectors offer to construct the railway. It is be'ieved that the Congress will not at its pre sent sitting effect any changes in the tariff, although efforts may be made to in crease t h e d u ti es on iron and some other articles of import. It seems, however, that with the next Administration will come certainly a reconsideration of the whole tariff policy, and its adjustment, as it is hoped, upon a basis at once per manent and satisfactory to A mer i can c i t i zens , w ith ou t material detriment to reven ue or i mports f rom o th er countries. The gold excitement sweeps the entire Union. Scores of ships are advertised to leave the several ports of the United States. At New York alone thirty vessels, from barq.kgs tons to ships of A9OO tons,were:preparingre their departure for the - g — old region. Such was the haste, and so eager the desire, to finger the precious metal, that as much as 175 dolls. had been Aid for a passage to Charges from New York, although that port was not more than half the distance to the gold regions. Respect ing the mines, accounts continue to be received fully confirming previous reports as to the immense supply, and plenty of gold in California. It has been tested by the United States authorities, and found genuine. At the same time, rumours are afloat respecting lawlessness and violence in the country near the gold diggings, and as there is no settled go vernment in California, scenes of terror and bloodshed are dreaded. It is said that the Mormons have laid claim to a large tract of the gold territory in California, and make a demand of 30 per cent. duty on all gold taken therefrom. This step will, no doubt, lead to troubles between them and the newly arrived emigrants. This arrival brings late Mexican news. An extra session of Congress had been called. Don Luis Gueras had succeeded Senor Otero, as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the lattdr having resigned on the 13th of November. The Secretary of the Treasury had obtained a loan of '200,000 dollars. A change in the tariff continues to be advocated, so as to re duce the duties on imports, but, a t the same time, prohibit the entry of goods similar to those which can be produced in Mexico. It was generally be lieved that Paredes had effected his escape out of Mexico by the West India steamers sailing to Southampton. The news from the insurgents at Cerra Gordo is deplorable. Bustamente has dis patched a force against them from Querotoro, but they took refuge at once in inaccessible fastnesses, losing only a few killed and wounded. A few Irish emigrants, supposed to be detective police, had met with rough treatment at New Orleans, for having, it was said, taken part in the prosecution of the Irish insurgents. They were named Harris, Kavanagh, Ford, and Kearnes. It took some diffi culty on the part of the New Orleans police to relieve them. The following are extracts from the American papers : BALTIMORE, DEC. 19.—Advices have been received here from Merida to the 11th of November. It is stated that General Baum has been arrested, tried, and shot, for treason, in having connived at the escape of Paredes from the country. The United States schooner Flirt was at Laguna— all well. Quite a fearful collision occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, near Harper's Ferry, on Sunday, between the passenger train and a burden train coming down. The locomotives and cars were mashed to a terrible extent. There ought by this time to be some mode adopted whereby these collisions can be avoided. There can be no excuse for them. Fortunately tin this case, no lives were lost. George Law, Esq., one of our oldest and most esteemed citizens, died yesterday. The old men are dropping off rapidly. There is still no sign of cholera, or anything resem blind it. The Silas Richards is still detained at qua rantine, though all on hoard are perfectly healthy. The rumours of cases of cholera on board and in the city are all fabulous. Mr. John Hardy, a young butcher, engaged in killing yesterday, was gored to death by a bullock that acci dentalh, broke loose whilst being drawn to the ring. RICHMOND, DEC. 19.—New Orleans papers of the 11th inst. announce the death of James Landis, an eminent and influential merchant of that city. There is no other news of importance. CINCINNATI, DEC. 19.—We learn .by arrivals here that the rivers above St. Louis wore closed on the 14th inst., and navigation suspended. Most of the boats en gaged in the Upper Mississippi t ra d e , a bove the rapids, had been withdrawn or laid up. PITTSBURG, DEC. 19.—There is 7 feet 6 inches of water in the channel, and th e r i ver i s i n g ood boating order. News from Venezuela, November 20, announces the surrender of Maracaibo to General Paez, and the adhe sion of Truxillo and Mends to his side. He has gained several advantages over Monagas. The news is not fully credited, but seems probably t rue . The Ohio Legislature still unorganised; there is danger that it will break up i n con f us i on . No fears of revolution are entertained. A ssurances have been re ceived that interest on the state debt will be punctually paid in any event. The next dividend is due in January, and has been provided for. _ _ From the Pacific intelligence has been received of a horrid massacre by the Indians at the Ice Islands, but no details are known. Two English ships of war had gone to inquire into it. (From the New York Weekly Herald of Dec. 20.) GENERAL TAYLOR AND HIS CABINET.—We are almost inundated from all quarters with articles, suggestions, communications, and letters, relative to the materials of the new Cabinet to be selected by the President elect. We have already given a number of names of those who were most prominent in contributing their aid to the great victory lately achieved by the people. But we do not think it necessary or useful to recommend particular individuals for particular departments in the present crisis of public affairs. In our opinion, the Cabinet under General Taylor will not be such a political conclave as the politicians generally suppose. General Taylor will be found a vary different man from General Harrison—a very different man from Captain Tyler—a different man from any who have preceded him in the Presidency since the days of General Jackson. •We believe that the President elect will choose his Cabinet from the best names and the most efficient statesmen he can get; but if any individual of his Cabi net, or even the whole of it, should attempt to rule the roast, or to upset the general principles he may lay down for the guidance of his Government, he will at once get rid of them, as easily as General Jackson did, and will appoint a new Cabinet, if necessary, every six months. The responsibility of the Cabinet, as wisely regulated are ee placed , duties attached by the Constitution, rests upon the President's shoulders. The members of the Cabinet are only the heads and re sponsible of the several veral de m pa e r r t e m ly en fo ts r o t v h e e r d v i ch e i hrg c a hth e o ey f to their respective offices. Should it happen that any of the subordinates of General Taylor do not concur in his general views and measures of government, we have not the slightest doubt but he will remove them with the same ease and promptness as General Jackson did dur ing the eight years of his administration. NEWS FROM LA PLATA. Our dates from Buenos Ayres are to the Ist October, up to which time we have files of the British Packet, from which we learn that Mott Alston Pringle, Esq., ha s bee been appointed coinhtaerdlesctoonn, S. sulf c. or the Argentine Republic, to reside From Monte Video, to the 3d of October, w e h ave Re counts. Affairs seem remarkably quiet, now-a-days, in this part of the world. Since the English and French Governments have given up their special missions to Rosas as hopeless cases, we have heard but little of the doings of this chief. The papers are devoid of news of any kind, being pretty nearly all filled with details of European affairs. INDIANA U. S. SENATOR. --G . OY. Jame s Whi tcom b , Democrat, is elected to the United States Senate, to take the place of Edward A. llatinegan. The New Orleans Picayune contains an announce ment of the marriage of Major W. W. S. Bliss to Miss Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of the President e l ect . The Hon. Ambrose H. Sevier, it is understood, has been nominated by the President as Commissioner on the part of the United States to run the boundary line between this Republic and Mexico. The Senate will, no doubt, confirm the nomination. DESTRUCTION OF THE - PARK THEATRE BY --- FIRE. We have to chronicle the total destruction, by fire, of the Park Theatre, New York. This took place on Satur day evening (December 16), about a quarter past six o'clock, an hour before the time appointed for the per formances to take place. About that time smoke was seen to issue from the rear part of the establishment which butted on Theatre-alley, a small street running in tho rear of Park-row, from Beckman -street. The an- S JANUARY 4, 1849,, 7-- nouncement was made immediately that the Park Theatre was on fire ; and in a few minutes afterwards the smoke poured from every window and skylight in the building. Soon a flame shot forth from the windows, and in an inconceivably short period of time the whole building was enveloped in fire. When this occurred the scene was frightful. The dark heavy clouds which were hurried across the firmament by a strong easterly wind, reflected the illumination and lighted up the city so fully that a person could read ordinary-sized type at a distance of half a mile from the scene of the confla gration. Crowds of persons, far and near, attracted by the glare, hurried to the scene; the fire-bells pealed the alarm, and the whole metropolis was in a state of com motion rarely equalled. The firemen were on the spot with their accustomed and praiseworthy alacrity, and in less time than we have taken to write this much of the narrative, as many as forty streams of water were being directed on the burning edifice. But human effort seemed to be of little avail in stopping the progress of destruction, and in about half an hour the burning raf ters were visible. All hopes of saving the theatre were then abandoned, and the firemen directed their attention to prevent the adjoining houses in Ann-street, Beekman streA, and Park-row, from being destroyed. Accordingly they left the theatre to a fate which they felt tbemselvea powerless to avert, and threw water on the property most in danger. Their efforts were crowned with suc;• cess. The flames communicated to Earle's Hotel, ad joining, the rear of which was partially destroyed. The most of the bedding was safely removed, though the other furniture was considerably broken, and the whole building was flooded with water. The damage to the furniture was fully insured. The injury to the house is probably 2,000 dollars, which was insured. The fire also communicated to Clarke's House, which sustained trifling damage by fire, though the furniture was considerably injured by water. They are both five story houses, which was the cause of their taking fire so quickly. The Park House, a five story building, was at one time thought in imminent danger, though by the exertions of the fire men it sustained very trifling damage. The Fountain House, adjoining the east end of the theatre, took fire, but was extinguished without material damage. In one hour and three , quarters from the time the fire was dis covered the flames were subdued, with a loss of property to the amount probably of 60,000 dollars. It is twenty eight years since the Park Theatre was burned. There were several reports about the origin of the fire; but it is now ascertained, beyond a doubt, that it originated by one of the young ladies belonging to the ballet, who, in looking at some bills hanging near the prompter's box, pushed several of them against one of the gas lights, when they instantly took fire, which communicated to the adjoining scenery. Instead of pulling down the whole bundle when they first took fire, she ran from them, and before another could reach the spot, the scenery was in flames, and beyond the power of hu man aid. COMMERCIAL NEWS. NEW YORK, DEC. 19. Cotton—The sales of the morning are 400 bales, at steady prices; Upland, middling fair to fair, 6gc to 6ic; New Orleans and Mobile fair to fair, 6i-c to 7c. Flour, &c.—Western canal flour is a shade firmer, and no fair brands can be had under 5 dolls 31i. Sales of 2,000 bbls at 5 dolls 31Ic to 5 dolls 37ie, for ordi nary to straight brands, Oswego, Rochester, and Mi chigan; and 5 dolls 62ic to 5 dolls 75c for pure Genes see. Southern Flour is quiet, at 5 dolls 25c to 5 dolls 60c. Sales, 200 bbls Georgetown at the former figure. W heat dull, Genessee at 130 c, Western, 106 c. Corn is iii fair request, with sales of 10.000 bushels at 60c for new fiat yellow, and 63c to 64c for old nixed Western. Rye and oats remain as before, with small sales. Ashes—Sales of 100 bhls Canadian Pots, in bond, were made at 6 dolls; and 50 to 75 bbls American pots and pearls, at 6 dolls to 6 dolls 25c. The market closed firm. Bees'-wax—Further sales of 1,5001 b yellow, at 21c, cash. Freights-20,000 bushels of corn were engaged in a British vessel to Liverpool, at 6id, and 3,500 bushels in an American vessel at 6d, bagged by shipper ; 3,000 bushels were engaged for Glasgow, at 7d. There was a good inquiry for engagements of corn to Ireland, for which 9d was offered, and 10d asked. Bacon was en gaged to Liverpool, at 30s ; 1,200 barrels of meal at 2s; beef, in barrels, at 2s 6d; and bread, at 2s. Fruit—The sales comprise 7,000 boxes bunch raisins, on private terms; 800 ditto at 1 doll 40c to 1 doll 50c ; 1,000 halves an d quarters, at 75c to 42ie; 1,000 layers on terms not transpired; 500 boxes new Messina lemons, at 2 dolls 76c; 750 boxes oranges, at private bargain, and 400 kegs and half kegs Malaga grapes, at 4 dolls 75c to 2 dolls st)c. Indigo—We notice sales of Madras, in lots, at 77itc, and Caracas, at 80c. Lead was firm, at 4 dolls 25c. Sugars—We notice sales of 300 boxes brown Ha rennet', at 41c to sc, and 170 hhds Surinam, for refining, on private terms. Provisions--Sales of pork, in 400 to ~500 bbls, includ ing mess, at 13 dolls to 13 dolls. 25c, and prim - e at 10 dolls to 10 dolls 25c. A small lot of prime now mess was sold at 14 dolls. The market closed firm. Beef— Sales, 75 tcs mess were made at 18 dolls. A small sale country mess, to arrive, was made at 10 dolls 15c. Lard continued dull, and quotations nominal. Tallow—Sales of 5,0001bs were made at Sic. Rice—To-day has been quiet, and no sales of moment are reported. Quotations range from 3 dolls to 3 dolls 25c per 1001bs. Sherry Wines—The sales of wines this morning, though tairly attended, brought low prices, so much so as to have the greater portion withdrawn. Annexed are the: prices 6 mos :-3 casks superior pale sherry, 60c ; gold, 65c; 6, pale, 65c; 3, brown 80c; 3, pale, 127 c; pale Amontilla, per Desdernona, 85c; 3, brown Sherry, 50c; gold, 521 c; 10 qr casks port, bb the Royal Agricultural Wine Company, per Heroinds, 73c to 75c; 5 octaves Madeira, Phelps' brand, now lauding, 75c. NEW YEAR'S GIFTS TO PRISONERS CONFINED IN WIIITECROSS-STREET PRISON, AS ALSO THE CITY PRISONS, BY THE LORD MAYOR.—On New Year's day, by the order and gift of the Honourable the Lord Mayor, .Sir James Duke, M.P., the prisoners confined for debt inWhitecross-street Prison, to the number of 200, re ceived: a [gratuity in thel s u b s t an tial s h a pe of, to each prisoner, lib. of beef, 11b. of potatoes, 11b. of bread, and 1 pint of porter, in addition to which there were several other minor gifts from the civic companies and others, which are annually distributed, at the discretion of the Governor, among the poorer classes of prisoners. In Newgate, the Compter, and other City prisons, a similar allowance of beef, bread, and potatoes, was distributed to each prisoner, the gift of the Lord Mayor, the distribu tion on Christmas-day being at the expense of the She riffs, Alderman Finnis and J. G. Goodhart, Esq. The City prisons are the only criminal prisons in the metro puha where any delairture from the ordinary allowance is permitted either ou Christmas or New Year's-day. LIVERPOOL BANKRUPTCY COURT, MONDAY.—RE J. PAGE HEILLY.—This bankrupt again appeared before Commissioner Perry. The grounds of opposition to him were—that the act of bankruptcy was his own; that he had entered into injudicious speculations in building a large house at Litherland; that his expenditure was dis proportioaate to his means; and that he had removed his furniture in contemplation of bankruptcy. The Commissioner said at first that he would suspend the certificate for two years, but on Mr. Pemberton's appli cation, seconded by Mr. Yates, the solicitor for the cre ditors, he suspended the certificate for twelve months, and reserved to the Court the right of acting as might be thought proper at the end of that period. Protection would be granted him for three months, and, at the end of that time, if lie behaved himself properly, it would be further extended.—Liverpool paper. MISS BREMER'S NEW WORK " THE MIDNIGHT Sus."—The Britannia, in its review of the Christmas books of the present season, observes—" In contrast to the story of Mr. Dickens, we have a tale by Fredrika Bremer, in which the trials, the characters, and the inci dents of domestic life are brought before us with exqui site truth and feeling. Of all her tales, The Midnight Sun' is likely to be the most popular in this country. In delineating the struggles of the heart, Miss Bremer is unrivalled. She gives us human beings with all their faults and all their defects ; and a great part of that fas cination which her pen exercises over us arises from the interest we feel in that development of character, and that gradual moulding of it into shapes of purer good as it is tried by suffering, and purified and elevated by love. Certainly, the most eloquent of all Miss Bremer',; tales, a more appropriate book for the season, as helping to nourish kind thoughts, could not be issued."—Britannia. ROYAL ARSENAL, WOOLWICH, JAN. 3.—The lengthened trial of the 8-inch gun of 65 cwt. from the Low Moor Foundry in Yorkshire, by firing two hollow shot at one time, on Captain Chads' principle, is now concluded. After firing 10 rounds, with charges of 231 b. of powder each round, and two hollow 56-pounder shot each time, the gun appeared perfectly sound on being examined. The result of the experiments being so successful, the authorities decided on having the gun tried with solid shot, commencing with a charge of 201 b. of powder each round. The gun stood the first and second rounds with 201 b. of powder and two solid shot of Galb. each in a most remarkable manner, but on the third round being fired with a similar charge, it burst, and did not leave' as much of the carriage on the platform as would have lighted a moderate-sized fire, the frag ments both of the gun and the timbers being dispersed in all directions. Several large splinters struck the new two-gun battery erecting by Mr. Kerrige with his com position, but they did not appear to have injured it. ) The result of the experiments with the 8-inch gun confi dence a most satisfactory nature, and will give grea x t n „ o to gunners, as affording. proof of the d ete c that the which these guns can be used safety,with are perfectly safe for the introduction of `napntaii; Chads' principle with hollow shot. HOLIDAY 'VISITORS TO THE BRITI SH MUSEUM DURING THE CHRISTMAS WEEK. — F rom the c i ) t aepiaplerares turns of the attendan ts at the visitors nc that during t h e four days the l e u n set r i a mw ' as open in Christmas week, the number of persons who visi ted the itnhse-tintuutmiobernasmounted to 37,260, of which , on , Tu r esday, w ere 12,875; Wednesday , 14,435 ; rhurs day, 2, 231 ; and Friday, 779 ; in all , 37,260, which, con sidering the shortness of the days and the inclemency of the weather, is a much larger number than usual. [PRui SD. SPIRIT of the PUBLIC JOURNALS FROM TITS MORNING PAPERS OP TIIIS DAY. TIMES.—The difficulty- which we recently pointed out as inherent in the relations between the President of the French Republic and his Ministers had already occa sioned a modification of the new Cabinet within a few days of its formation. It is clear that the difference which arose between Louis Napoleon and his late Mi nister of the Interior, M. Leon de Malleville, sprang from the undetermined nature and limits of their re spective duties and powers. The President resented the notion, that he was to surrender the whole direction and patronage of the great Ministerial departments to the Secretary of State, and showed symptoms of a natural jealousy in the selection of the subordinate officers of the Government. The Minister, on the other hand, chose to assume, as we had anticipated, an amount of authority at least equal to that of the Ministers of the Crown under the late dynasty. These conflicting pretensions wore fol lowed by a rupture. The loss of M. Leon de Malleville's services is considerable to a Government which has not many men in it as ready and efficient as he was likely to prove. But this incident has raised a question of far greater consequence than the resignation of any indivi dual Minister. It shows that Louis Napoleon does not intend to content himself' with a titular dignity or the nominal direction of a Government to be carried on by others in his name; and that if men are ambitious to ' serve the state they must also serve him, and lay their account for a due submission to one who, whatever may be his political abilities, rests his authority on tradi ditional claims, which have received in his person the recent sanction of five million votes of French citizens. We know not what the effects of this personal policy may be upon the destinies of France and of Europe, but it may immediately be foreseen that the posi tion thus assumed by the President will prove a - _heavy blow and great discouragement to numberless ambitions, and especially to those of the highest order ; that it will alienate from (his Government men too proud or too eminent to servo the mere creature of a popular caprice; and that it will ere long lay the foundation of an Opposition as active and as unscrupulous as that which at last allied itself to the mob in order to overthrow his predecessor. It is, there , fore, to be apprehended that his Cabinet will continue, as it has begun, to lack the services of the first and most experienced statesmen of France, and that they will be come the critics and the assailants of a system of Go vernment to which they are not disposed to yield a ready obedience. In proportion to the power exercised by the President is the responsibility he assumes; and in the present state of the affairs of France, when any Goverment must fall short of the extravagant expecta tions raised in many quarters by his election, he thus places himself in a situation in which that amount of success which commands the gratitude and veneration of a nation is all but impossible, whilst the whole burden and disgrace of failure sad disappointment will rest upon his own person. The course he appears to hare chosen is the boldest, and according to the theory of Republican Government, as we understand it, the most constitutional, but it is by far the most dangerous, and it creates difficulties which it would, perhaps, have been more prudent to have avoided.; A struggle between the head of a Government and his Council of Ministers is a formidable addition to the struggles which must occur between the Government and a popular As sembly, and to the struggles which have occurred, and may occur again, between the Government, backed by the Assembly, and a popular insurrection. The secret of nll political strength is union between the principal elements of political power. Where tho powers of a state aro divided by incessant contests and indefinite pretensions, they serve rather to check and thwart each other than to promote the public good and to resist their common enemies. They are, to use a common, but significant expression, pull ing different ways ; and in any country—but especially in a country like France, already torn by frightful collisions and emancipated from the reverence for authority—it is only by an intimate, faithful, and practical union between the head of the Government, the Ministry, and the Representatives of the people, that public order can be maintained, the law administered, and the great duties of the State performed. Of such an union we see in France no signs. In the highest stage of the new structure of the Republic the rupture and difference of opinion:which has already caused the resig nation of two Ministers is pregnant with important con sequences for the future. The same causes which in duced M. Leon de Malleville to resign office will deter statesmen, to whom he has been accustomed to play a secondary part, from accepting it. They will seek' to regain the ground they may have lost in the closet of the President by :Parliamentary warfare, in which he can take no direct part, and the real pos session of power will still be contended for • with. all the art and all the ardour 'which are displayed in public assemblies; and the power of a President, chosen by universal suffrage, will be controlled and crossed by the influence which private talents or ambition may ac quire in a body emanating from the same popular source. The present Assembly is no longer a fair repre sentation of the people of France, or a fair element in that Government which has been completed by the elec tion of a candidate whom the majority of that Assembly disliked and despised. All parties, except a few of those members who will drop from the rank of legislators to the nothingness from which they sprang, and lose at orce their tricolour sash and their daily income—all parties are impatient that the Constituent Assembly should give way to the body which ought to succeed it, in obedience to the provisions of its own constitutional enactments. It is therefore hardly worth while seriously to discuss the spirit in which this present Assembly has re cently been actin , . If it is to cease from its labours with dignity, and to leave the country not unmind ful of the services it has rendered, the sooner it dissolves itself the better. The vote which cut away two-thirds of the salt duty, or nearly two millions sterling from the revenue of France, was, under all the circumstances, as mischievous and factious a vote as could be passed. Undoubtedly the removal of a duty as oppressive to the poor man as that upon salt, would be a most laudable measure for a Government, and it would deserve to figure in any enlightened system of fiscal reform; but tor a legislative body simply to cut off an important branch of the revenue, without an attempt to provide fur the consequent deficiency, and this at a moment when the whole financial resources of the state are no toriously inadequate to meet the current and extraordi nary expenses of thO year, is simply an act of absurdity, which, if repeated or persisted in, would render the management of the public finances impossible. An Assembly capable of such acts ought to be held respon sible for the consequences, but in the French Assembly re, such responsibility can be assessed on the authors and supporters of the proposal, and the Government suffers the whole weight of the evil it sought in vain to avert. ADVERTISE) .—We very much admire the arrange ment, by virtue of which the Cobden Budget and the Peace Congress principles will appear in company with each other in the House of Commons, as friends and brothers, prepared to stand up together and share alike iu the treatment which they will receive at the hands of our legislators. Mr. Cobden will, at the instance of the Peace Congress, propound a great and mighty principle, viz., " That, the settlement of international disputes by arbitration, rather than by appeals to the sword, is highly desirable;" and as the representative of the dis satisfied tax-paying population, he will be prepared with a practical measure of reform, one portion of which in cludes a diminution of our military and naval expendi ture. These two portions of the labour to which Mr. Cobden is now pledged, will greatly aid each other. A principle is the right basis of a good and sensible prac tical measure, which, in its turn, serves to illustrate and prove the value of the principle to which it stands related. 'With these views of the matter, we think it augurs well for the success of Mr. Cobden, that such active efforts are now being made for the purpose of ex pounding the arbitration principle throughout the coun try, and that everywhere the principle is so readily ad mitted and cordially adopted. Gentlemen well fitted to expound this principle have for some time been, and are still, traversing the length and breadth of the country; and wherever they go they gather crowded and most re spectable meetings, which they never fail to convince of the folly and the ruinous expense of the appeal to brute force for the settlement of international disputes. We are glad to observe that these meetings arc always turned to a good practical account. Large deputations ere delegated to wait on the Members for the place in which the meetings are held, to express to them the con victions at which they have arrived, and to request those Members to give their support to Mr. Cubdeu's motion. This looks like doing business, and indicates the opera tion of the same good sort of management that gave suc cess to the movements of the Anti - Corn - law Lea g ue . Among the most recent indications favourable to the proposed diminution of our military and naval forces, we may notice the fact, that the men in b man navy have just received notice , paid off immediately; th x e ch re e a q s u o e n r s . sd a c s w a B 111 o ranee, thu igteheadt tfhereythwe"step being the state of the E announcement in times National A be re d f nearly one half.o this we A Committeeadd the the standing arm t having soon been appointed to inquire m. Bi „ eu , in bringing u p , into the state of the fin ancesng , &f• "it seems impracticable the report, after force t hi s year (1848)," said— " but that which to reduce the eff was ect s iv i e w possible in 1848, will, w e h ope, s 4 be possible in 18f9; and, I hasten to add, that thi s re . duction is imperatirel y: nec essary, as it in vo l ves the sal isagegdootod tail g ul f e o rs r h u manity ration or whenruinef,toautor finances. financiersl are t obliged sled Parliament that e ar is too expensive, and th a t `'the h orro rs ofitsbloody play" wan ton to something cheaper, and, as the result will show, muc h better. Every case in which a nat i on either ' re duces or altogether lays aside its military force, must exert a most beneficial influence on the military prepa rations of some other nation, and it may There can be no dou bt that it would soon be found an immense relief to every country, to be able to say the necessity for arms has ceased; our enemies have laid aside theirs, and we can do without ours. The occasion would be received everywhere with avidity, and the re- stilt would be in no country much more needed and wel cern() then in our own. For, as it has been most truly said by a most effective organ of these principles, " the enormous taxation which war entails is absolutely crushing down the industrial energies and resources of the people, hindering the development of commerce, and exhausting the earnings of labour, and not unfrequently endangering government itself, by making it the instru- REVIEW OF TOE WORK. La'Mert on the infirmities of Youth and Maturity.—" There are scenes in the drama of life which are acted with no spectator but 2onscience ; and of these the result is ever disastrous. Happy the mortal who meets with a timely mentor to snatch him from the gulf into which such scenes must plunge him ! In the hook before us such a monitor is to be found, calculated to warn and instruct the erring, without impairing one idea that can vitiate a mind not al ready tutored by the vices of which it treats. It is written in a style masterly precision and lucidity, blending the profoundest truths of philosophy and physics with the loftiest preeapts of morality. It is a production calculated to confer a vital benefit, physically and morally, upon all who are tempted from the rigid path of abstemiousaess and propriety. A father may trust it in the hands of his hey. Ity utt t aught i nnocence the h oo k i s not, of course, needed ; but wherever laxity has prevailed, the tender yet awful voice breathin: in these Pages is likely to prove as strikingly beneficial as the admonitions of a lietn work with the practical advice of a writer on medicine." —U nited Kingdom Ma gaz i ne . The may be had price 2s. 6d., of Kent and Richards, i 2, Paternoster-rove; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street; Static, Tichborne sf reet, RaYnsarket ; Gerdou, 146, Leadenhall-street; Mansell, 115 Feet-street; or , f ree by pest, , for forty-two stamps, from the author's residence, wke may be consulted on these disorders personally, or by letter, daily, from Ten to Two, or from Five toEight. REDYORD-54)174.118. LONDON. THE SCOTTISH HOSPITAL. Yesterday, at one o'clock, a quarterly court of the governors and supporters of the Scottish Hospital was held in the hall of the corporation, Crane-court, Fleet-street, to receive the reports for the last quar ter. The Chisholm (treasurer) in the chair. The minutes of the meeting of St. Andrew's day (Nov. 30) having been read and confirmed, Major ADAIR, the secretary, stated that there bad been since relieved 236 destitute Scotch applicants, who received 2161. 10s. 6d. The annual account of the Kinloch Fund was next produced. The receipts amounted to 2,1191.85. 10d,, including 3931. 3s. 9d. stock sold; 1,623/. dividends, and 1081. ss. Id. balance in hand. After paying all expenses, there remained a balance in hand of 55/. 10s. Bd. The following alterations of bye-law No. 12, after a lengthened discussion,!were agreed to :—" That the children of Scottish parents entitled to relief, be un derstood to denote children under twelve years of age, and natives of Scotland, not under seventy years of age, always excepting such cases of necessity or sickness submitted to the relief committee ; that no one should be eligible for the permanent pension who has not resided five years in London, and that a residence of not less than two years in London should entitle an applicant to casual relief." The report of the building cammittee, which re commended the erection of a corporation hall, or asylum for Scotch destitute persons, &c., was next presented and adopted, and the building committee was requested to endeavour to obtain a site suitable for such a structure. Thanks were voted to the Chairman, and the Court broke up. PERUVIAN BONDS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Mn.:EDlTon,—ln the note which I had the honour to address you, and which appeared in your columns an the 3d, headed " The Peruvian Government and the Bondholders," there is a printed error which re quires to be rectified. The nate, as it appears in The Sur, says, " and at the suggestion of these gentlemen, an article was superadded;" whereas it should have run, and at the suggestion of that gentlenunt (meaning Mr. J. D. Powles), an article was superadded to the proposals about to be submitted to the bondholders, providing for the nomination of commissioners to receive the bondholders' money, for the benefit of the bondholders. Whatever glory belongs to the suggestion appertains exclusively to Mr. J. D. Powles, who, of course, had no personal interest in the matter, and who, if the commission for the handling and dandling of the large amount annually payable to the Peruvian bondholders on the present arrangement were offered to him, would, with his usual disinterestedness, refuse it. A FRIEND OF JUSTICE. Thursday, Jan. 4. WHERE ARE THE POLICE ? _ TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SlR,—They say we have a large and effective police force in London. Where are they ? They are never to be found when wanted. To-day I walked behind a great sturdy filthy beast of a fellow from near Leicester. square, a considerable distanca along Piccadilly, and could not see a single police•constable to point the man out to. He was a disgrace to humanity, and in a state next to perfect nakedness, and altogether the most disgusting object I ever saw in a civilized city. What are the police about that could permit such a naked wretch to traverse the streets of London at two o'clock in the day, to the disgust and horror of every female—numbers of whom I saw pass him, and whose feelings I will not attempt to describe.—l am, Sir, &c., Jan. 3, 1849. A FRIEND TO DECENCY. RAILWAY PROPERTY—NA TIONAL PROPERTY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SU! Sia,—Your able advocacy of the interests of rail way proprietors against the " Bears" of the Stock- Exchange has earned for The' Sun the gratitude of all lovers of fair dealing. Will you, therefore, allow me to congratulate my brother railway proprietors, through your universally-read columns, on the steady and healthy advance already made, not only in the market value of the railway stock of the substantial lines, but also in the increase of traffic of both goods and passengers ? To take one prominent example. The Railway Record had lately a copied paragraph, stating that the traffic returns of, the York and Ber wick Railway for the last six months, as compared with the same period of 1847, had increased more than those of any other line. This is remarkably true ; the increase is both large and steady. For the last week the returns are-1847, 10,8271.; 1848, 14,155/. ; being an increase of 3,328/. for an increase of line to the extent of little more than 30 miles ! Such an example, coming from a thickly-inhabited part of the country, studded as it were with hives of industry, is most encouraging on all accounts, but particularly as affording some evidence both that the stock of established railways must again advance shortly to something like its real value, and, what is nationally more important, that the manufactures and commerce of the country are gradually returning to a state of prosperity. Allow me to suggest that the market value of all kinds of property must be greatly enhanced in this country before the Ist of January, 1850 ; for the immense accession of gold which the United States are obtaining from New California will operate for such advancement throughout the world, and nowhere so speedily as in this kingdom : this operation is as certain as that water will flow downwards. All persons, therefore, who have property of any kind, land, stock, or goods, should " hold bard;" let them wait but a few months, and as sure as I hold a pen they will put 25 per cent. more in their pockets. " There's a good time coming, boys," and girls too — patience now is a golden virtue. OBSERVER. Manchester, Jan. 1, 1849. P.S.---Things look brighter here than they have done at any previous time these last two years. REPORTED CASES OF CHOLERA AT LEAMINGTON PRIORY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RUN. Sin,—As chairman of the Board of Commissioners for regulating and improving the town of Leaming ton Priors, in the county of Warwick, at a meeting of that body holden this day, .I . am directed to inclose you the accompanying certificate of the resident medical practitioners of this place, and of the regis ter of burials of this district, and to express to you the earnest wish of the Commis s i oners t h at an imme diate contradiction should be given to the statement referred to in such certificate, as not the slightest foundation exists for the report.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant, G. A. CUNDALL. Leamington, Jan. 2, 1849. TO THE UONOURABLE COMMISSIONERS CONSTITUTING " THE GENERAL BOARD OF HEALTH." We, the undersigned medical practitioners, resid ing within the parish of Leamington Priors, in the county of Warwick, having had our attention_ directed to a statement in the Times newspaper, reported the 2d January instant, of " cases of cholera as the Ist of January, 1849," wherein it is set for t h ber 0 _ follows :--." In the country : Loamingtoo, nuilino, ; cases, 7 ; deaths, s—do hereby certify t h a t ur t , a is t h a t we Registrar. at are n otice single case of cholera has come under . within the parish of Leamington and that unaware of the existence of a I I I i i t i.t c o h n - , a _ La.b g . ; Raelnpnhioii,. North Arnold, such report is wholly incorrect aril_gu_n_fo.unded. Samuel l d j t h . is j i: a d ff d re ay sun of , J m an D yary, B r i . Jones,i‘i . surgeon D . l‘Tl1 Henry ' C' man ; R. M.D. ; J. M. Cottle, M.D• . ..1) . A . . r cy I3oulton ; H. Goode , L Starr, M.D. ; Busby, surgeon i‘Rl‘ll...ElDE...:B.Wii:or.ni b; Middleton, l o T w h ,0A1m..0 M•D• . surgeon NGv e i i t a j i e n o 11 i ni i C a l ti Henry Homer, Watson Thomas Ebbage ; John Prichard; W. IN ;J. Penn Clarke. RICHARD CR 0 Y D bi I C )14eir case, I certify that no death from cholera has been i registered within tae parish of Leamington Priors. c , .._.—............_____ TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. the SIR,-1 am anxious to correct an error in whatnto otherwise a faithful report of the proceedingA the Bow-street, urt:ler the Copyright of Designs At . the which app eare d i n your paper of Saturday, th ,;. Ur_ ult. The defendants are improperly dt-scribe, m ha stead of Galli e , Mill er, an d C o., i t s h ou ld h av r I hat Marr, Gallie, and Co., who describe thems( g wa t s, o t f type-founders in London, Edinburgh, and Du, h ow ,. This correction is particularly necessary, 114uratei similarity of names should lead persons unacqt with the trale to connect the respectable fi linen. Miller and Richards, type-founders, in Edinbuupon with this transaction.—l am, Sce., Inl7 ROBERT BESLEYU Fann-street, Letter Foundry, Dec. 30. .lit ANNEXATION Or UPPER . CALIFOENII.-With atll, ference to a recent general order of the Board of C , tome, communicating au order received by them frill. the Lords of the Treasury, of the 12th preceding , vv the copy of a letter from the Foreign-office, intimati. __ that Upper California is to be deemed a p art of t!:n United States cf America, the Collector s and Conmcts trollers of the Customs at the several p orts and plat throughout the United Kigdcm, as well as the prod, cipal officers of the department at the port of Lond, lich have received a further intimation, signifying tha, the with the ports of Upper California , viz., Monterey.er on Diego, and San Francisco, bo included in the rett e rendered to the Inspector - General of imports and :" I ' .- ports, and to the Registrar-General of shipping, u4rts the head of the United States, instead of Mexico, ° before. aanS