The Sun. — London, England, 1849-12-29 00:00:00

BLACK SHOWER.—AIong various parts of the braes of Angus and Mearns we have heard of late that a black substance has been noticed, and which, it is supposed, has fallen from the heavens—so great in some pi:sees that it could be shovelled up like a thin coating of snow from the ground. The sheep had, in many cases, their fleeces quite blackened by it‘—l3rechin Advatiscr. TilE WEATHER.—SuI OITICE, DEC. 29. rffERMoDIETER, Lowest, 16; iiighost, 27; Noon, 32. BAROMETER, 29.57. WIND W.N.W.—fine frosty weather. THEATRE ROYAL. DRURY -LANE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. JAMES ANDERSON. The Lessee respectfully begs to submit the following scale of Prices of Admissicn for public approval:— Private boxes, 31. 31., 21. 12s. 6d., 21. 25., 11. Ils. 6d., and 11. is. Stalls, 55. each. s. d. s. d. FIRST PRICE. SECOND PRICE. Boxes - -4 0 Boxes - 2 0 Fit - - - 2 0 Fit - - - 1 0 Lower Gallery - 1 0 Lower Gallery - 0 6 Upper Gallery -0 6 I No Half-price to Upper Gallery. THIS EVENING, Will be presented, by her Majesty's Servants, The Play of THE STRANGER. The Stranger, Mr. J. Ander son ; Mrs. Haller, Miss Laura Addison. After which (3d Time) a New Grand Historical, Metaphorical, Allegorical, and Diabolical Pantomime, by the author of " Bluff King Hal," to be called HARLEQUIN and GOOD QUEEN BESS ; or, M EERIE ENGLAND IN THE OLDEN TIME, " Then the ladles with large naffs, tied round about their necks so fast, Would gobble up a pound of beefsteaks for their breakfast. 0 1 the golden days of Good Queen Bess, Merry be the memory of Good Queen Bess."—Old Song. The Overture and Music entirely new, composed by Nobody knowswho, assisted by Mozart, Bishop, Rossini, Ware, Handel, Rod w,ll, Haydn, and the Ethiopian Serenaders. The Rounds are the composition of a select Circle. The Catches are by Locke. The Ballet Department under the superintendence of Madame Louise. he Scenery painted by Messrs. Bruning, Jones, Wilson, C. Adams, and Assistants. The Properties, Magic Tricks, and Transformations invented and executed by Mr. W. Blamire. The Costumes by Mr. Palmer sad Miss Biggs. The extensive Machinery by Mr. Adams. The whole produced under the Direction of Mr. T. Thompson. ImmoateLs. Christmas, Mr. 5. Jones; The Spirit of John Rich, Mr. Darcie ; The Spirit of High Tragedy, Mr. J. Parry; The Spirit of Punch, Miss Eunice; Spirit of Mother Goose, Gulliver, Baron Munshausea, &e., &e., by &c., MORTAL{. Good Queen Bess, Mr. R. Homer ; Anty Robsart, Mr. G. Watson ; Mer Lovely Babby, Master Butter ; The Great Earl of Leisester, M. Deulin ; The Little Earl of Essex, Mr. Henry • The Unspeak able Lord Burleigh, Mr. Johnson ; The Rasher L ord Bacon, Mr. Barry ; The Smoky Sir Walter Raleigh, Mr. Manderson ; The Dancing Lord Chancellor Sir Christopher Hatton, Mr. Chapin° ; Maids of Honour, Pages, Beefeaters, Guards, Morris Dancers, Jesters, Wildmen, Dragoons, and other Bores, by the rest of the company. CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR, - - Bat although he comes in snow, he still hopes to meet with a warm reception—but where is he going ? Why, to pay his yearly ♦isit t• the klpirit of John Rich, in the GHOSTLY CITY OF DEPARTED FUN. This etty is composed of the Tombs of the by-gone Pantomimes— * Who's dat knocking at der door ?"—Come and see—" J. Andersen's lay Joe, John." and " I am Rich," that's more than every one can say ; we wish they could—How to make a Pantomime ?—" that is the question"—but the answer, it is hoped, will be satisfactory— Peer Tra-ge-dy meets with no clemency, se we fly by night" to A SPLENDID HALL IN THE PALACE OF GOOD QUEEN . BESS. We now some to Historical Facts, therefore, as the Clown at Astley's would say, " Let us be serious." It is an historical fact, that the Earl of Essen loved, or pretended so, Good Queen Bess, therefore he hated the Earl of Leicester, and thence arose a conspi racy—Sir Walter Raleigh fears his pipe will be put eut—Baeou gets quite in a frizzle, and Lord Burleigh shakes his head—but there's nothing in that, whatever they may say to the contrary. It is an historical fact, that Good Queen Bess was assisted at her toilet by many of her noblemen, therefore the GRAND PROCESSION OF THE TOILETTE • • - is Introduced, in whlck the Royal Wig the Royal Ruff !! the Royal Blushes I ! and the Royal Petticoat 11 1 ! will make their first appearance on any stage, and trast to the " usual Indulgence of a British Public." These are followed by ---..-- - --..... __ .... GOOD QUEEN BESS en deshabille, as she Is represented in a picture at Hampton Court. —What comes next will certainly follow—and then will be seen GOOD QUEEN BESii in all her royal splendour.—lt is an Historical Fact, that Good Qifeeu Bess, Like " Young Susan"—" had lovers so many that she scarcely knew upon which to decide"—and it is an Historic/. Fact that the following were a few of them. TIM REJECTED ORES: Philip of Spain, Princeitupert, Prince of Sweden, Duke of Injoa, Prince Alenton, Marquis of Winchester, the King of Sweden, Menu of Navarre, Archduke Charles, Earl of Arundel, Sir William Pickering, Charles Blount, and the Earl of Arran. (toed Queen Bess appoints a meeting of these " wonderous proper men" at Kenilworth, tat declares, that oa her way, " A hunting she will go" —and having got on the " High Horse," the story gallops on to CUMNOR HALL BY MOONLIGMT—WiIson. " Coming events cast their shadows before "—" Rest thee, my darling "—tetchy, ketchy, ketchy—" Put out the light, and then "—enter the Earl of Leicester on his way to Kenil worth—Ho stops at Love's half-way home, the Robsar Arms—" Oh, Susanna," or rather " Oh, Amy!"—lt can't be said, "he 'hakes no bones about it "—They part, " more in sorrow, than in anger," but, " being gone, Amy is herself again "—that is to say, a rather jealous young lady, who in her " deep despair," introduces her Lovely Gabby, to whom she sings the following pathetic stanza : " Come my babby, come along with me We'll go to far-famed Kenilworth, Your naughty dad to see." And so they do. KENILWORTH CASTLE As It appeared on the Occasion of Good Queen Bess's Royal visit. For further particulars inquire of Sir Walter Scott. It is an histori cal fact that Good Queen Bess paid the Earl of Leicester a visit, and paid the piper." This, his gorgeous fete, half ruined him ; there fore we pity his fate, but must admire his wondrous generosity. for all he ever hoped for in return was—half-a-crown. The Earl fore stalls Shakspere, ley discovering " that the course of true love never did run smooth," for here he meets with some twenty " competi teurs," and to him they do come " petit ours," for they prove per fect bears, or, more properly speaking, bores. A Lovers' Quarrel o n a grand scale, a sort of " tiff for the million," takes place, which, although beginning in love, ends in war, and the total destruction of THE SPANISH ARMADA ! By Warner's Fulminating Blow-up—Tragedy has now done his worst, and Rich finding that even Rich must become poor if war continues, proposes a " Peace Congre.s," and brings all to a close by making them all change their clothes — The Earl of Leicester puts on the motley garb of Harlequin, M. _ Demlin. Lord Burleigh that of Pantaloon, M. J. Denlin. '1 he Earl if Essex that of Clown, Mr. C. Stilt, Aid Amy Robsart dons the Robe d'Amoar of Columbine, Madlle. Theodore. ♦ll we have further to say for Good Queen Bess is—TiYat Regina, and off she goes." " Welcome, Old Friends, 'tis long sinew we met I" " Here we are !" " How are you?" PRESF.EVE IS D PICKLE WAREHOUSE, AND RAILWAY OFFICE. Cupid and Clevrn—Batter and Butterflies—Hungarian Knock-'em- Downs, and German Toys—War to the Knife, and Terrific Explo sion—Railway Offices to Let—Pantaloon becomes Tenant —Shares at a Discount—Clown Co As Accoiripts, and Railway Kiag in Tribu- lation—Change to INTERIOR OF CATACOMBS ! SIMPSON'S DIVAN AND TAVERN, Strand. The most a,proved way of Cooking a Goose—Clown makes himself Welsome—the Waiters at Fault—a Transformation—Clown Tinseled —Calf's Head for One—A mitten Wanted—Save the Credit of tho Eitabliahnient—Police! Pollee !—and Change to EXETER FIALL. Meeting of the Peace Congress—How to — get up a Row—Prosylites Beware —Humbug the Order of the Day—Embracing at a Premium, and Domestic Tab'ean of the happy Family, POULTERER'S AND SHOP TO LET. stick no Bills, in caso you should Kill Sweet William. A DOWNRIGHT "NORBY DANCB." Heads Win the Prize. SINE uniFIEL L). Pota'oes all !lob —Toil and Buy—Three real Epping Sausages, and Bread, for One Penny—A Mad Ball—Pork versus Tabbies —A Re port for Enlarging Smithfield Market—Holloway's Purifying Pills— New Tariff—Gin Greatly Reduced—Warrantedsot to Produce Spon taneous Combustion—Puff, the Order of the Day—Punch and the City Norlisnee—Go It, Bricks—and Sudden Transfoi matlon to A SALUBRIOUS SPOT. STREET AND LODGING-HOUSES. What will be seen here is of little use to those who have no eyes. —" Lend me your ears"—" Oh, what a falling off, my countrymen, w so yea, and I, and all of us, fell down."—Shakspere. BED-ROOM IN LODGING-HOUSE, Comfortable Quarters—Lola, and the Gallant Son of Mars—Clown's Notion of Warm and Convenient Arrangements—Good Night—Late Visitors—A Troublesome Customer—Mr. Walker, an Intruder — Novel Mode of Expelling same—A Stormy Night—Clown and Pan taloon in Great Alarm—lncantation Extraordinary—and General Chamber Polka. CHARING-CROSS AND STRAND. What's to be done ?—Buy the Lady's Newspaper. FROST Irma ON THE THAMES. Ise Soup—Temperance Hetel, IFrost. —N.B. Iced Champagne— Oh, the Roast Beef of Old England I —Sports of the Glaeearum— " Flaisirs d'iliver—Clown wants some Fish, but can only get Skate, which he finds rather tough ; it won't go down, though he does. FATHER THAMES' RETREAT, • 1 Tiddyball's Alley, In the middle of the Thames, with Brass Door and Gingerbread Knocker. General "Meeting of the Waters"—The Alarm—Summoning of the City Abominations—Arrival of the Resident Director of the " Silent Highways"—Fearful Resolve—Marshalling of the /forces—Grand Attack, and Tableau of Interest. SOUTHAMPTON WATERS, WITH TESSEL Fur Cali.ornia or anywhere else. GRAND MOVING DIORAMA, designed and painted entirely by Brunning. Illustration of Her Most Gracious Majesty's Visit to Ireland, showing the following points of Interest :—Departure for Osborne —Passing Cowes and approaching the Needles—The Itoy-al Yacht passing through the Fleet at Portsmouth—The Eddystone Lighthouse —Passing the Land's End at Sunset—The Royal Squadron by Moonlight—and Arrival at Queen's Town. Three cheers and a hundred more Scene the Last. THE PALACE OF PANTOMIME. Stage Manager, Mr. James Andersen. Acting Manager, Mr. W. Bennett. Treasurer, Mr. W. Dunn. Musical Director, Mr. G. 11. Rodwell. Leader of the Band, Mr. J. W. Thirlwall. Ballet Mistress, Madams Louise. Scenic Artists—Messrs. Brunning, Jones, Wilson, C. Adams, and Asilitants. Decorative Artist, Mr. W. Biamire. Machinist, Mr. W. Adams. Stage Director, Mr. T. Thompson. Prompter, Mr. C. Melville. Costumiers, Mr. Palmer and Miss Biggs. Box-book-keeper, Mr. J. Povey. THEATRB ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Mr. B. Webster, 1•1 e Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton. THIS EVENING, . . Will be performed an entirely new aid original Play, entitled Ti LOVING WOMAN. Wieltert, Mr. Howe; Rosen, Mr. C. Kean; Hermann, Mr. J. Wallack; Max, Mr. H. Vandenhoft; Ottillia, Mrs. C. Kean. To be followed by a now Lyric Dramatic Sketch, entitled KING RENE'S DACGETER. King Rene, Mr. James Wallaek , Ceunt Tristan, Mr. C. kiwi; Sir Geoffrey, Mr. Webster ; lolanthe, Mrs. C. Kean. To conclude with THE NINTH STATUE; or, The Jewels and The Gem. Principal characters by Mr. Munyard, Miss I'. Horton, Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, and Miss K. Fitzwilliam. THEATftIi ROYAL. Under the direction of Madame Colette. THIS ETZEING Will Ye performed a new domestic Drama, called THE WILLOW COPSE. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed ford, 0. Smith, Worrell; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar. After which FRANKENSTEIN ; or, The Model Man. Franken stein, Mr. Wright ; the What is It ? Mr. P. Bedford; Zaraiel, Mr. 0. Smith ; Otto of Rosenberg, Miss Woelgar ; Tiddlewinea, Miss E. Chaplin ; Agatha, Miss Ceveny ; Undine, Miss E. Harding. To conclude with a new slippery sketch called MRS. BI NBITRY'S SPOOFS. Mr. Hlghbnry Barnes, Mr. P. Bedford; Bob Twinks, Mr. Wright ; Job Smith, Mr. 0. Smith; Mrs. Banbury, Mrs. F. Matthews; Mrs. Highbury Barnes, Miss Brooks. EOYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the Management of Madame Vestrii. Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews. THIS EVENING, Will be performed NOT A BAD JUDGE. After which THE ISLAND OF JEWELS. To conclude with A PRACTICAL MAN. D •ese Boxes 55. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, la., No half-price to any part of the house. All applications for Private Boxes mast be made to Mr. Aileron, 15, New Bond-street. PRINCES 4'S THEATUE. Mr. J. M. Maddox. Solo Lessee and Manager. THIS EVENING, Will be performed a new and erigjaal comic Opera ealled MINA. Principal characters by Messrs. W. Harrison, Weiss, Cord, Wylie.; Mrs. Weiss, and Miss Louisa Fyne. To eonclude ssith KING JAMIE ; or, Harlequin and Magic Fiddle Harlequin, Mr. Bologna; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo; Clown, Mr. Flex more ; Columbine, Miss Fawcett. .A.sTuars ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty. Tilts EVENIN(,, Mr. BITTY has great pleasure in announcing that he has suc ceeded in engaging Mademoiselle ANOELE, from the Hippodrome, Paris, and who le the first Equestrian of the day, with her highly trained Sto'ds, " Senora" and " Bertram." Mademoiselle Angels is the same Lady that rode the celebrated English Steeplechase Mare, Angela" over t wenty-elght feet of water. She will make her ap pearance at Astley's Amp g. This Evening. The performance will commence at a Quarter to Seven, with a new Grand Spectacle of THE KNIGHT OF THE EAGLE CREST ; or, The Tourney of Love, in which Mr. N. T. Hi cks will appea r . To be tcelowed by a brilliant disp la y of Batty 's peerless scenes of the Circle, supported by the accomplished artistes of the establish ment. To conclude with a grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime, by Nel son Lee, called HARLEQUIN YANKEE DOODLE, uho came to Town upon his little Pony. Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. THE SUN, COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SCHOOLS for ORPHAN and NECESSITOUS CHILDREN, Wansted. Pkriosi—His Royal Highness the Duke of C AMBRIDGE, K.G., &c. PassinixT—JOHN 3fASTERMAN, Esq., M.P. A General Court of this Institution was held at the London Ta vern, This Day, December 28, John Masterman, Esq., M.P., in the Chair, at which an ELECTION of FIFTEEN CHILDREN took place. At the close of the pole the result was declared as follows : SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. SOTS. White, Edmund Horner . 6222 Williams, William Robert . 4490 Rowe, Arthur . . . 5890 Jones, Thomas . . . 3902 Harris, Frederick Richard . 6605,Merry, Frank Edward . 3i55 Stockdale, Frederick . . 5326 Carter, Alfred . . • 2941 Ridley, William John . 49551 GIRLS. Cooper, Caroline . . 4835 Woolley, Jane . • EWil)l, Louisa . . . 3982 Hauxwell, Anne Bacon, Susannah Harper . 3712 Tweddle, Jane Ain . UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. . 3617 . 3386 . 3206 BOYS. Stevenson, John . . 2200 Patten, Richard Granger . 707 Hacker, William . . 1459 Nash, Henry Newton . 659 Parkins, William James . 795 Owen, Thomas Henry . 6il Goldfinch, George Arthur . 753 Whittall, Charles James . 205 Load, Louisa Georgiana Dutton, Emma . . Bless, Annie Mary . Standfield, Edith Jane GIRLS. . 2858 Harper, Elizabeth . . 2790 Burch, Emily Jane . . 2530 Jeremy, Ann Adelaide . 1103 . 923 . ISI 1 0 COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS DRIVING. Your particular attention is called to the very high prices paying at Commercial Inns for Corn ; also to the small illegal measures too frequently in use, by which your horses are wrongfully deprived of their daily food. Oats, at sd. per quarter peck, being 535. 4d. per quarter. „ at 4d. f t 9 t 425. Bd. „ *Beans, at 12d. ft 128 s. Od. „ „ at 10d. 70 ~ 106 s. Bd. „ Average London Market prices, ending Dec. 11, 1849 : Oats, per quarter, 17s. 11d. Beans, If 28s. Od. Tou are respectfully solicited to examine the measures, and when found not legally stamped, to give notice to the Inspector of Weights and Measures. * Beans being split, increases the quantity, although the same small measure is given out. F RENCH PLAYS and OPERA COMIQUE, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. Mr. MITCHELL begs respectfully to announce the following ar rangements for the ensuing Season of French Performances at the St. James's Theatre:— ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE OPERA.—MdIIe. Charton, Mdlle. Dehauser (pupil of the Conservatoire, Paris), M. Chollet (of the Theatre de ]'Opera Cemique, Paris, his first appeaarnce), M. Lac (Premier Tenor of the Theatres Bruxelles and Ghent, his first ap pearance), M. Nathan (Premier Besse of the Opera Comique, Paris, his tiTst appearance), DI. Quilly Leroy (pupil of the Conservatoire, Paris, his first appearance), Mdlle. Guichard, M. Buguet, M. Chateettfort, M. Boyer, M. Dezvaux, Madame Mancini, Cott', &e. FOE THE COMEDY AND TAL'DYILLE.—M. Samson, of the Theatre Francais, Paris (his first appearance is this country) ; Mdlle. Denain, M. Reviler, Mdlle. Nathalie, (artists of the Theatre Francais, Paris) ; Mdlle. Dejazet (who has accepted a farewell en gagement in this eountry); M. Lafont, Mdlle. Figeac (of the Theatre Du Taudevllie) ; Mdlle. Page (of the Theatre du Varietes) ; Constance (of the Theatre du Gymnase) ; Madlle. Baptiste (of the Theatre de ]'Odeon). An Engagement is also entered into with the niftiest Trage dienne, Mdlle. Rachel, with whose performances the season will terminate. Mr. Mitchell begs further to mtbmit an outline of the general arrangements :—The Yiettion will commence on Monday, January 7, 1850, by the production of a New Opera, is Three Acts, entitled " Ls Tal d'Andorre," produced in Paris at the end of last year, and since performed at the Opera Comique, Paris, more than 100 nights, and at the principal Theatres of France, with the greatest success. The Music by M. F. Halevy ; the Libretto by M. De St. Georges, Witk the following distribution of the principal characters:—Stephan (jeune chassexr des Pyrenees), M. Lac ; Le Joyeux (capitaine de milice Francais* et recruteur), M. Chollet, who has obligingly undertaken the part for the more effective production of the Opera ; Saturnia (garde-peche du Gave), M. Quill,' Leroy ; Jacques Sincere (vieux cheerier), M. Nathan (their first appearance in this country) ; Theresa (fermiers du ♦al d'Andorre), Mdlle. ulchard ; Georgette (cousins de Stephan), Mdlle. Cotti ; and Rose de Mal (servant* de Theresa), Mdlle. Charton. The second pre ductioa will be Harold's celebrated Opera, in Three ♦ota, " Zampa," in which U. Chollet will personate the character of Lampa, as originally performed by him at the Opera Comique, Paris. Subse quently will be given, a new Comic Opera, in Two Acts, entitled "Le Cald," by the popular composer, Arabroiss Thomas. And also, Amber's last new Opera of " flaydee," the character of Heyde* by Mdlle. Chartea. Other productions will be selected from the following :—Jeaanot et Colin, Nicol* ; Le Rot d'Tvetot, Adolphe Adam ; Le Cheval de Bronze, Auber; Le Macon, Auber; Le Sirene, Amber; Lally et Qui salt, .Nio ;La Perruche, Clapisson ;Le Talet de Chasabre, Ca rafe; Uae Pole, Mehul ; with an occasional performance of smite of the most popular operas produced last season. According to present arrangements the representation of the Opera Comique will be limited to the months of January, February, and March, terminating the season before Easter. At the re-opening of the Theatre, after Easter, en Monday, April 1, M. Samson (of the Theatre Francais, Paris) will have the honour of making his first appearance in this country, and will per form with Mdlle. Denain (also of the Theatre Francais) in several of the most popular Comedies of the French state ; and subsequently M. Regnier and Mdlle. Nathalie (both artistes of the Theatre Fran cais) will appear in several of the most modern and suseessful Come dies recently produced in Paris. At the end of May, Mdlle. Dejazet, whose re-appearance at the Theatre des Varletes, after a severe and protracted indisposition, has bee - attended with her accnstomed and anrivallea suecees, will ap pear in several new vaudevilles, as Le Marquis de Lauzun, Le Mou lin II Paroles, La Jeunesse de Lully, The performances of Comedy and Taadeville will be supported by M. Lafont (of the Theatre des Tarietes), Mdlle. Figeae, Mdlle. Con stance, Mdlle. Page, Mdlle. Baptiste, M. Armand, M. Loon, mad a namerous company. The engagement of Mdlle. Rachel will commence at the end of Jane, by her appearance in M. Scribe's new play of " Adrienne Leeouvreur," a production which has excited more than ordinary admiration ; Mdlle. Rachel wi'l also perform, for the first time, in Dumas' celebrated play of " Mademoiselle de Bede-Isle ;" and a new Petite Comedic, in One Act, entitled " Le Mohican de Lesble," by Armand Berthet ; and by the occasional representation, each for one night only, of the classical Tragedies of '• Phedre," " Les lierases," " Andrei:twine," and " Bajazet," the season will terminate. The ORCHESTRA will be composed of the same eminent pro fessors engaged for the opera last season, including Tolbeque, M. Bourotte, M. Deloifre, M. Newsham, M. Barret, M. Baumann, M. Pilot, M. Vaudreland, M. Remusat, Y. Lazarus, M. Nicholsea, M. Larkin, M. C. Harper, M. T. Harper, M. Campanile, M. T. Wright, &e. Director of the masis and Chef-d'Orchestra, M. Charles Hanssens. Sabscribers of the past seas , na are solicited to make known their desire of renewing their subscriptions on or before the Ist of January next. Arrangements for season subscriptions may be made at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street ; Mr. Sams's Library. 1, St. James-street ; Messrs. Andrews's, New Bond-street ; Libers and Hoolthain's, Old Bond-street. The Box-office of the Theatre will be opened on the Ist of January. wATtki AT LONDON isisLOOE. Tats DAT —Yorning, 4 min. after 1 j Evening, 29 mn. after I To-Mouton—Morning, 65 min. after 1 I Evening, 21 win. after 2 1 bienin it .".lam LONDON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1849. Divers cruel and ignominious punishments have, from time to time, been abolished—the rapidity of their abolition being proportioned to the humanising progress of civilization. Thus, the farther a nation becomes removed from the days of barbarism, the less are its laws characterised by harshness and fero city. Thanks to the beneficent permission of the DIVINITY, and to the lovely influences of Religion, the statute-books of a land like England are no longer tarnished by those savage and sanguinary evidences of power which are compatible only with an ignorant despotism, and would be wholly incongruous if ad- mitted as a part of the constitution of an enlightened commonwealth. Catapults and battering-rams are happily not more obsolete, as weapons of warfare, than the rack or the scavenger's daughter, as instru ments of criminal correction. The sling and the crossbow have fortunately been not more entirely abandoned, as military projectiles, than the wheel and the thumbscrew as vehicles for the infliction of torture. Even where the brutal decrees of a preced ing age have, through a sentiment of contemptuous indifference, been retained upon the records of the Legislature, as in the ordinations relating to the highest crimes cognizable by the State, the heinous crimes of leze majeste, the execrable sternness of those decrees is, nevertheless, virtually paralysed and impotent. The dregs of society may still, it is true, be vomitted forth at intervals from the moral cloaca of the metropolis to exult in the contortions of a strangled assassin, but the ruffianism of the community can no longer feast upon the agonies of an embewelled traitor, or listen with fiendish satisfaction to the shrieks of some wretch expiring at the in the midst of the blazing faggots heaped together by the fangs of fanaticism. The bowstring and the basti nado, the gridiron and the cauldron of boiling oil, the cucking-stool and the spiked collars have gra dually fallen into desuetude as the guardians of politi cal authority, and survive only as among the para phernalia decorating the more sombre recesses of medieval romance. Men have at length recognised that bloodthirstiness is not more detestable in the governed than in the governor, in the insulated unit of the population than in the government which is the representative of the population in the aggre_. gate; and hence it has come to pass that ears are no longer nailed to the pillory at Charing-cross, that noses are no longer split open to the bone on the scaffold at Tower hill, that the smoke and stench of auto• da-fes no longer poison the atmosphere of Smith field, and that the felon, according to the poetical patter of JERRY JUNIPER, is no longer applauded as " A merchant of capers gay " as he dangles from the noose, dancing the dance of death under the crossbeams at Tyburn. We have grown less bluff and stalwart, it may be, as a people, but we have grown, at the same time, more humane and forgiving. While congratulating ourselves upon the gentleness infused into the laws of England, we still have lamentable reason to bewail the perpetration of much cruelty in various professions and in numerous sec tions of the community. So long as the triangle is capable of being erected in the vicinity of the camp or the barrack, so long as the lash is permitted to descend upon the shoulders of our seamen, upon those backs which have never yet turned towards the foes . 1.4. * - '4 4 -'7l',T,' . .mr -',,/. ~ ...t -..--7 f. . ' O,F 07V1•;1,- 4....,, c- 47 - - * * 14.: ' 'N . 1 " • ~-, -** .., , , • . ~"•:.,. ~::•:;•,11.4.,....., - 1 - ~,,,% ~- _ . ,- . .;+ , , .....iz . .,.. ; , ..,, , , 4 , ;,,,,,, ' "'• !',••• , - • '''. . 1 ''' ; '• 1 •1 -. .. 4 !,,-:.:, krt , ':;., 1 ,, F, -- '4Wgal .• ,w ,,i..i , - , :lit. A ~,,,i.--.. LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29, 1849 of Great Britain, so long as corporal punishment is inflicted upon nearly marriageable girls at our charitable (!) institutions, so long will there remain ample room for improvement, and an exi gent necessity for amelioration. It is but too frequently the custom of nations and generations to vaunt their superiority to all surrounding nations and all antecedent . generations, it matters not in what, in benignity, intelligence, vigour, or civilization. As with others in this parti cular, so to an extraordinary extent is it with our selves. We imagine as a nation that whether in benignity, intelligence, rigour, or civilization, we are the first and foremost ; the same likewise is our most self-sufficient impression in regard to this be yond all preceding generations. Yet, in boasting of our benignity, but little thought is given to those mean and execrable punishments retained to the pre sent, amongst us even in our most benevolent institu tions, and our most chivalrous professions; not re flecting that our ancestors would have blushed to employ the same ignominious means of correction had they attained a similar state of prosperity, knowledge, and civilization. Even in the most elementary writings upon the training systems advisable in the education of children, or in the instruction of our military or maritime de fenders, it is insisted with all possible emphasis that flogging, besides being disgraceful to those who inflict it either retributively or correctively, is most prejudicial and irrational, most ineffectual and even brutalising. In the excellent volume of Mr. STOW*, a gen tleman eminently qualified to pronounce en opinion upon a subject of this character, it is decidedly main tained that " corporal punishments tend to harden or break the spirit." Having studied most profoundly the science of education, he arrives at the conclusion that nothing can be more barbarous than the employ ment of the rod, the cane, the rule, or the ferule. He says : " In Scripture parents are commanded to use the rod of correction, and ' not to spare the child for his much crying.' This, of course, is a command to parents, not to schoolmasters. We admit, however, that when a parent delegates his power to a guardian or schoolmaster, he may, if he chooses, in common with other authority, delegate also the divine right to chastise; but the school master possesses no inherent right in himself to do so. The parent, of course, is not commanded to whip when there is no occasion for it, neither must the master; and it is a question whether the literal rod is always to be used, or the ferula, or cane, or ruler, or kick with the foot, all of which are common in schools. It is evident that the mere sensation of bodily pain is not punish ment, unless it is understood to be so; for how much pain will a boy sustain from his companions at play without a murmur, certain punishments being the for faits of the game; and, therefore, he suppresses his torture with the utmost heroism. The understanding of the punishment must be present, or the mere sensation of bodily pain is no punishment to him. Instead, there fore, of passing into the understanding, through the physical department of the human being, we prefer punishing as well as stimulating by the higher sensibili ties of our moral nature." Beyond this he pronounces the practice of physical castigation to be nothing less. than a slovenly way of performing the delicate and responsible duty of tuition. Instead of waiting to investigate a fault, o r to reason with the culprit, or to remove an intellectual incapacity or a moral obliquity of vision, the teacher, according to the old blundering system of corporal punishments, draws forth the instrument of torture, and does the very reverse of appealing - to the understandings of his pupils. What was negligence on the part of the child before becomes confirmed into a vice under the hardening influence of stubborness. Besides which, the things that should be rendered loveable are made detestable in the eyes of childhood by the brutality of an obtuse and barbarous custom. Talk as we may, then, of our advancement in civilisation, and of our progression in humanity, we have ample cause for shame at our short• comings, and for anguish at the qualms of our national conscience. While the Protectionists are holding meeting after meeting, at which the approaching ruin of the coun try and a national bankruptcy is predicted—while Mr. CONDEEI is fulminating threats and menaces, at Leeds and Bradford, against all who venture to differ in opinion from himself—a still, small voice has been heard from the Midland Counties, which we venture to affirm will have far greater effect on the public mind than the Jeremiads or roarings to which we have alluded. It is a letter from a landlord to his tenantry —from one who, after full consideration, and after accurately weighing the comparative advan tages and disadvantages of a free trade policy, deliberately abandoned his former opinions, and afforded as complete a proof of the sincerity of his convictions as ever was exhibited by the leader of a powerful party, the Minister of a great nation. When Sir Roam PEEL decided on bringing for ward the repeal of the corn-laws be was well aware of the inevitable consequences of the measure. He knew that it would effect the dissolution of his party, of those who had previously followed his counsels and obeyed his dictates with a blind and im plicit confidence, that it would sever former ties and connexions, and convert admiring friends into inveterate and unscrupulous foes. He knew that it would lead to the downfal of his Cabinet, and bring his legitimate opponents, with whom he had been so long engaged in the contest for office, into place and power. He was not, however, deterred by such considerations. Boldly and man fully he proclaimed the change, and sacrificed his own party predilections and party interests to what he believed to be calculated to promote the prosperity and happiness of the community i n ge neral. _ _ We have already alluded to the admirable address which the ex-Premier has just addressed to his immediate tenantry on the present state and prospects of agriculture so far as they con cern the existing relationship between them. Although some years have elapsed since the destruction of monopoly, and the abolition of the bread-tax, causes have been in operation during that period which render it impossible to calculate accu rately the results, or to fix the allowances which the owners should make to the cultivators of the soil. Sufficient has, however, appeared to render it certain that there is no reasonable prospect of a restoration of the abandoned policy, and to show that " the effect of the recent changes of the la w, in respect of the free import of the main articles of subsistence, will be to maintain a range of low prices in average season:, and to pre vent very high prices in seasons of dearth. In other words, their effect will be to ensure, so far as legisla tion can ensure it, cheapness and abundance of food, as the ordinary rule, to diminish the risk of scarcity, and to mitigate the suffering from it should it unfor tunately occur." Such is the opinion of the Right Honourable Baronet, an opinion in which we fully and cordially concur, and if his judgment be well founded, it must convince even the most sceptical that thO Act of 1846 is " ir- ' revocable," and that " neither the present nor any future Parliament will consent to reimpose duties upon the main articles of human food, either for the purpose of protection or of revenue." The questions at issue, then, between landlords and tenants must be decided according to the present state of the law. The losses that will fall on aagri culturists must be fairly and equit a bly a pp or ti one d between the parties interested. The proprietors of land cannot evade or get rid of their just share of the responsibility, or endeavour to cast the entire burden ,upon the shoulders of the tenant farmers. At the Protectionist gatherings it has been admitted that there is still an ardent com petition for land, and that rents are fully maintained notwithstanding the general depreciation of the price of every description of produce. The Right Honour able Baronet wishes to show that he does not take such erroneous views, but that he is prepared to enter into equitable arrangements with his tenantry ; and he indicates the principles upon which a final settlement will be effected when the fitting time arrives for that purpose. He will " not refer merely to the diminished price ; of one article or another, but will take into the account all the considerations that fairly enter into the question, will try to estimate the effect of recent legislation, and of improved means of conveyance in reducing not only the price of produce but the cost of production also—and will compare the disadvan tage to which the tenant-farmer may be exposed from competition with producers in other countries, with the ' benefit which he may derive if he has ordinary skill and capi tal from the abolition of the duties on. many articles which are, or may be, profitably consumed ' upon a farm." He does "not undertake to make a general and indiscriminate abatement of rent, but aided by good advice, will consider the special case of each farm, and the circumstances under which it was entered upon ; and in the instances in which he shall be satisfied that there is a fair claim for an abatement of rent, he will make it with much greater pleasure in favour of an old and improving tenant than in favour of a stranger." But Sir ROBERT PEEL is not satisfied with making these fair and encouraging promises, be does not post pone to a future time the assistance which he feels bound to render to his tenantry. He is ready at once to co-operate with them " in preparing to meet, not foreign competition only, but that competition with domestic skill and capital which will be at least as formidable to those farmers who are insensible to the rapid progress of agricultural improvement and neglect to keep pace with it." He proposes, then, in the case of all tenants of more than ten acres of land who shall, on or before the Ist of February next, pay the Michaelmas rent and discharge any former arrears, "to set apart 20 per cent. of the last half-year's rent, and to apply the amount forthwith under the general direction of his agent, but in concert with the tenant, in such improve ments as may be most beneficial to the farm." He " will give a preference to drainage, the removal of unnecessary fences, and the means of preventing the waste of manure; on this expenditure no return will be required from the tenants. The same course will be taken with regard to the half year's rent, which will be due at Lady-day." If additional drainage should be requisite he will " exe • cute the work, the tenant drawing the materials and paying four per cent. on the outlay, and will consider favourably any proposals that may be made for effecting other permanent improvements. In cases of longer duration than a year he will con sent to release the tenant from his engagements on his giving the same notice that would be required in the case of yearly tenancies. And to any who are desirous of improving their farms, and wish for the additional security of a lease, it will be granted if the skill and capital of the tenant be considered satisfac tory, or a written agreement will be entered into, stipulating for reimbursement on account of inex bausted improvements." Such are the proposals of Sir ROBERT PEEL to his tenantry, and it cannot be denied that they are emi nently fair and just. We trust that the example will be widely followed. To English landlords, to all who are inclined to act equitably towards those who are connected with them in such a relationship, we would emphatically say, " Go ye and do likewise," and you will have a happy, and contented, and prosperous tenantry, able to encounter any competition, home or foreign, to which they may be disposed. In our notice of yesterday we chiefly alluded to the political bearing of this letter, as showing how vain and unfounded are the empty imaginings of the Pro tectionists, who fondly hope that the Legislature and the country may again be deluded, as in former times, with the idea that British agriculture cannot flourish unless guarded and hemmed round with a t variety of re strictions. This day we have commentedlen the goodly example shown by one who formerly occupied the high position of first Minister of the Crown of this mighty empire. He has by this address afforded the most powerful testimony that he is fully aware of the "duties" as well as of the "rights" incidental to the possession of property, and that he is as ready to dis charge the former as to enforce the latter. His pro posals will form an admirable topic to be introduced at the various agricultural meetings that may still take place previous to the meeting of Parliament, and constitute an admirable answer to the vague and empty declamations of those landlords who may en deavour to show that the recent legislation can only affect the tenant-farmers, and that their own class should pass scatheless through the ordeal. THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. The National Assembly on Thursday passed, by a majority of 321 to 263, the Bill for the reorganiza tion of the Garde Mobile. They are to be reor ganised as a French battalion of Chasseurs. The Minister at War proposes to give to the new corps the title of Chasseurs of Algiers, the Committee that of Chasseurs of Paris. The Minister of Public Works is to attend on Monday befora the Committee on the Paris and Avignon Railway Bill. The Patric contains the following,:— " If we are well informed, the Minister of Public SVo:ks has submitted to the Council of Ministers a Bill relative to the railway companies, who are applying for a prolongation of the time fixed for their privileges. A general law will, it is said, grant to all these companies, without distinction or preference, concessions for 99 years, i❑ exchange for a sum to be paid by each to the state, and which shall be fixed in proportion to the im portance of the capital of the company, and the number of years, to be added to its present concession. The sum to be demanded from the companies will be the six hundredth or the five-hundredth on the capital for each year of the prolongation of its concession. The compa ❑ies in question are six in number, viz., the Northern, Strasburg, Bordeaux, Nantes, Vieraon, and Marseilles. The amount of the sums they will have to pay to the State, if all accept the conditions, will be 45 millions or 54 millions, according to the bases which may be adopted. The following is the detail:— Sums to be paid to the State Companies. Companies. Capital of Length of f of a 1 according to basis 1 sissoo. Northern-160,000,000 38 yrs. 16,266,626 19,520,000 Strasburg..l2s,ooo,ooo 44 yrs. 11,458,315 13,750,000 Bordeaux.. 65,000,000 28 yrs. 7,691,643 9,230,000 Nantes .... 40,000,000 31 yrs. 4,333,290 5,200,000 Vierzon .... 33,000,000 40 yrs. 3,245,000 3,933,294 Marseilles., 20,000,000 33 yrs. 2,199,996 2,640,000 Total 45,194,8 7 1) 54,273,294 It is added that up to this time thine is such a great difference between the demands of M. Bineau and the offers of the directors of three of the lines, that it may be considered probable that the Minister will cane down to the fraction of a seven-hundredth, in order to secure the adherence of the companies to the con ditions of the Bill ; this seven-hundredth part would put to the charge of the companies and produce to the State as follows : Northern ... 13 942,831 f. Strasburg 9,821,405 f. Bordeaux •• • •• • ... 6,592,847 f. Nantes ... ••• ... 3,714.282 f. Vierzon ... 2,781,425 L Marseilles . . 1,885,712 f. Total 31,738,502 f. In order to fulfil their engagement, the companies will be authorised to issue to the amount in bonds, the in terest of which are at 5 per cent., and the sinking fund will be guaranteed by the State, and paid out of the net produce of the lines before any dividend is allotted to the shareholders. Immediately after the passing of this Bill the Minister of Public Works will present to the Legislative Assembly special Bills either by special motives to improve the situation of some companies, or to concede branch lines to several who propose to the Government to execute them on their own account, under the sole condition of a prolongation of their grant to ninety-nine years. In this case grants of money may be made them by the State. We know not how far the account of these negotiations between the Minister and the companies is well founded, but we must admit that at the first view such bases would constitute for the benefit of the companies conditions at least exorbitant; and we shall, therefore, reserve to ourselves to watch and examine the project." The River Plate question was to come on for dis cussion in the Assembly on Thursday, and several of the journals urge the Government not to ratify the treaty made with Rusks by Admiral La PZEDOUR, but to fit out an expedition against the Argentine Re public. The Presse, however, continues to protest against any expedition being sent to the aid of the Oriental Republic, and can see no reason for not ratifying the treaty entered into by Admiral La PRBDOUL The Journal des Debats also advocates the ratifica tion of the treaty. It says— " Since the treaty signed the 29th October, 1840, by Admiral blacken, and which has been faithfully exe cuted by Roses, we have not had any direct quarrel with the Argentine Republic. The actual cause of difference arises solely from the support which we give to the gar rison of Monte Video, and also from the alliance, offen sive and defensive, existing between Roses and Oribe. For sake of establishing peace we have never demanded other than to maintain the independence of Uruguay; while the claim of Rosas has been to withdraw this province from the preponderating influence of foreigners. Nothing more, then, is necz2sNary than that intervention should cease on the one aide as well as on the other. Rosas never has ceased to so propose, and Admiral Pre dour has accepted the principl e of th e tr ea ty, w h ose rejection or sanction will be implied in the division on the credit now demanded." Intelligence from Martinique and Guadaloupe have arrived to the end of November. In the former colony the elections at Fort-de France have been altogether in favour of order and conciliation, the list of the Conservative party having been elected by a large majority. 9. scene of disorder was attempted on the occasion of a banquet offered to M. BISSETTB, but it was promptly put down. It appears to have been got up by the democratic party, who detest that gentleman. M. BRUAT, the governor of Martinique, passed the troops of the garrison in review, and after wards gave a grand dinner to the civil and military authorities. During this banquet the ultra party of St. Pierre assembled under the windows shouting out " Five le Gouverneur !" The mayor of St. Pierre and the head of the staff, hastened to put an end to this compromising ovation. The Courrier de la Martinique, the journal of the moderate party, has been cited before the tribunals for attacks made against Bauer At Guadaloupe all was quiet; the Governor, M. FABRB, distributed at a public ceremony a number of decorations and recompenses to the per sons who had distinguished themselves in putting down the late revolt. BUSINESS DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT THE LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE. DEc. 23. Boulogne and Amiens, 7 3 4—Central of France (Orleans and Vierzon), 13w—Dutch Rhenish, 1 1 4—Orleans and Bourdeaux, 3% Paris and Rouen, 22 1 / Rouen and Havre, 91,41. SPAIN. Madrid journals of the 21st have arrived. _ _ _ _ It is stated in some of them that, if nothing of a painful nature should occur in the QUEEN'S health her interesting position will be officially announced on the 14th of January next. A Madrid letter of the 21st states that in the Chamber of Deputies on that day M. SANCHEZ SILVA made a violent attack on the Minister of the Interior, M. SARTORIOUS, for influencing the elections so as to fill the Chamber with his own creatures. To this the Minister warmly replied, and concluded by cha racterising the assertions of M. SILVA as calumnious, and declaring that he would not dare to repeat them elsewhere. This caused an explosion of murmurs, and the Minister proceeded to give explanations, which he had not concluded when the post closed. It was feared that a duel between him and M. SILVA would be inevitable. The directors of the Aranjuez Railway Company have made a call upon the shareholders to pay up the remaining instalments on their shares, the last instal ment being due on the 10th of April next. The works are to be proceeded with immediately. MADRID Boisi, Dsc. 21.—The funds have maintained yesterday's prices. The Three per Cents were done at 301, and 9-16 cash, and were '7 1-16 buyers, and 7-16 sellers at the close ; Five per Cents. were done at 13, and were 12j, buyers at the close; Coupons were done at 8, and were 7i buyers at the close ; Passive Debt, 3 15-16 buyers, 4 sellers. Exchange on London, 50 50. MONEY and COMMERCIAL NEWS. CITY, QUARTER TO THREE. The sales of Cotton at Liverpool, yesterday, were estimated at 10,000 bales. The market closed very firm. —Railway Shares continued to decline in value, and the market closed very heavy. The anticipation which we formed that the Bank of England would have over seventeen millions sterling in its coffers before another week elapsed, has proved cor rect; the weekly statement to the 22d instant, now before us, showing rather more than that sum. Next Saturday we shall doubtless have to record a further addition. The active circulation, on the other hand, does not ex perience any addition, and a slight increase of advances upon other securities, &c., seems to have been provided for by the extra amount of public deposits, which now stand wry high, though soon to be reduced by the usual periodical payments. Compared with the previons week, the following changes have occurred : Notes Issued ... ... ... 30,284,630 Increase ... ... ... 147,170 Rest ... ... ... 3,114,159 Increase ... ... ... 2,567 Public Deposits ... ... ... 10,263,704 Increase ... ... .., 733,718 Other Depesits .... ... ... 9,488,580 Decrease ... ... ... 440,285 Seven Day and other Bills ... 1,069,234 Increase ... ... ... 18 Government Securities .. No alteration. Other Securities ... ... .. 10,860,565 Increase ... ... ... 57,147 Notes ... ... ... ... 12,481,220 Increase . . ... ••• 296,660 Bullion ... ... ... ... 17,080,642 Increase ..: ... ... 89,381 Active Circulation ... ... 17,803,410 Decrease ... ... 149,490 The Foreign Exchanges were yesterday afternoon negotiated on the principal Continental cities at firm rates. Paper at 90 days was taken on Antwerp at 25 67f to 72f, on Paris at 25 65 70, on Hamburgh at 13 12 to 12k, on Trieste at 11 30 to 35, on Amsterdam at 12 2i to f, and on Frankfort at 1211 to 122. The amount of bullion exported from London this week is 198,825 ounces, all in silver, and principally to Dunkirk and Holland. The accounts received this morning from the manu facturing districts are of a very cheerful character. At Leeds, Manchester, Halifax, &c., an excellent business is doing, and much more than usual during the Christ mas week. There has been a very fiat market again for Public Securities, arising from continued stiles, which are still attributed to the Scotch banks. It would be most pleas ing to learn that the extra requirements of trade were, as we have no doubt they are, the motive of these sales. Consols have been 96k, then 95k, and are now 96 to f. The New Three and-a-Quarter per Cents. have realised 97i to I, and the Three per Cents. Reduced 96} to 95k. Long Annuities are,Bi. Exchequer-bills are 59 to 60; and India Bonds, 88 to 90 premium. The foreign market is affected by the decline in Con sols. Spanish Five per Cents. have receded to 19 and 181, and the Three per Cents. to 38f. Mexican have been 29k to f. Equador are 3i i, Brazilian 88k, and Portuguese Four per Cents. 36. Dutch Two-and-a- Half per Cents. have been 561. Peruvian have risen to 55f and 56. There is no improvement in Railway Shares. On the contrary, they are all lower. ONE CLO-41* G PiC_C;En OF . HlTltill i 17ND,`S O'CLOCK. PRICES. 3 For Cent. Reduced Arms 9 6 1% 1,4 95% 95% New 34 per Cent. Anna-- 9 7 .:01% 97 k Long Anns. to expire Jan.l860 :udia Bonds, 1,000/. .......• Ditto under 1,0001.. . Consols for Account 9 6 14 85% 95% Exchequer Bills. 14d.:Es 2d 1,000/. June 6O 5) p 61 p 5001. June - ..... .... 58 p Small. June PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS. ONE CLOSLN• O'CLOCK. PRICES. Brazilian Bonds Equador Bonds PA& 8% Mexican, 5 per Cent. 1846, with Coupons— Ditto, Ex Jan. Coupons ... 29 % 14 2911 Ditto, Account Peruvian Bonds, 4 per Cent Ditto Deferred Portuguese 5 per Cents. Ditto, 4 per Cent. Spanish 5 per Cent. 1840 lB% 18% Ditto, Account Ditto, 3 per Cent Dividends on the above payable in London. Dutch 21% per Cent.. 12 Guild. .. 86% 56% PRICES OF BUSINESS DONE CLONING tcAILWAY SHARES. P.A.I.D. AT ONE O'CLOCK. PRICES. Aberdeen Do. Preference Amber. Nott., Bosten, and Eastern Junction 6 3 4...... % % Ayrshire and Galloway.. 7% Belfast & County Down 28 ...... Berks & Hants Extens. (Gt. West. Per.s per ct.) 6 - Birmingham and Ox ford Janet., calls duly paid, or with a guaran. 20 Do, without guarantee 20 Binning, Wolverh'ton, and Dudley, calls duly pd, cr with guarantee 10 ..... Do. without guarantee 10 Birming.,Wolverh'pton, and Stour Valley 131. 14s ... ... Birkenhead, Lancashire, and Cheshire Jun 0.... 20 1 Bristol and Exeter 92 ... .. Ditto, Thirds Stickinghamshire Caledonian Ditto, New 10/. Pref... 10 - Ditto,Clydesdale Juin 50 Chester and Holyhead... 50 ...... Ditto, Preference ls Clarence Do. Ist Class, 6 per Ct. 10 Do. 2d Class, 5 per Ct. 10 ...... Do. Government Loan, 4 per Cent. Direct London & Ports mouth Dublin and Belfast June. 40 ..-.. Dundalk & Enniskillen 27% - ast Anglian, 25/., L. & E. and L. and D... ... 25 Do. 18/., E. & H.... 18 Do., 3/. 10s., Pref... 3% ..... - Ditto, 7L 175., 7 per Cent., Preference... 2 . .... Eastern Counties........ 20 ...... 634 ... „,„ Do. New, Gua. 6 per ct. 10 ...... 11% ll% Ditto,Extension, 5 per Cent., No.l 6/.135. 4d.... 3 4 p 3i P Ditto ditto, No. 2...61. 13s. 4d... par Do. North. & Eastern, 6 per Cent. Ditto. 5 per Cent.... 50 Do. New 43 Eastern Union, Class A (late E. U . Shares) 25 Ditto, Class A, ditto.... 6 •••• • • ..... um. Do., Class BSi C 25 - Do. Scri (6 per cent.) 20 .. East Lancashire Ditto, New Ditto, New Quarters 6 1 4 .. -- Do., 6 per Cent. I're ference Queers ... 6 1 A ...... ••• .. East Lincolnshire ...... 25 Edinburgh and Glasgow 50 Ditto, Half Shares ... 25 .. Edinburgli . and Northern 25 Ditto, Newport — Exeter.Yeovil, & Dorch 2 sm — Exeter and Exmouth... 21s. Glasgow, Dumfries, and Carlisle tilasgow,Kilmar., & Ayr 50 ...... Do. Preference Consol. - ...... .• • ••• ... Gloucester & Dean Forest 11 'mat Northern Do., ? ft A Deferred ... 121%...... Do., %B 6 per Cent... 7% — .. Do., 5 per Cent. Pref. IO ...... 7% 7 % Great South. and West. (Ireland) Great North of England 100 ...... Ditto, New, 40/ 4O Ditto, ditto B 5 Ditto, New, 301 3O Ditto. New 15/... .15 — , .. .. _ _ , Great Western 100 Ditto, % Shares 5O - seg. • 27 Ditto, !,‘ Shares Ditto, Fifths ..... ...... 20 Ditto, New 171........ 15 ... .. 6..... ..... ...... 6% Hull and Selby .. ...... 50 ...... Ditto, Half Shares ... 25 ...... 47 1 ,4 Do. Quarter Shares... 12% — ..... .......... Lancaster and Carlisle... 50 Ditto, Thirds Lancashire & Yorkshireloo Ditto, ditto , Ditto, 1 4 Shares ...... 49 ... .. Do. Quarters .... ..... 23% — .• - Do. Fifths... ........ ... 10 - Do. Thirds ..... . 16%..... -. DO: New Guaranteed 6 per Cent .......... 10 Ditto (Huddersfield and Shetf.).. 5O •• Do. (W. Riding Union) 10 .. ... —. .. 2% Do. (Preston & Wyre) 25 Do. l h Shares (A)... 10 Leeds and Bradford 5O 100 Leeds and Thirsk Do., Prefer., 6 per Ct. 3 1 ,4...... Do., do. No. 27% — •••• — Do., do. N o . 3 5 ~.... ... ........ .. Do., Pref. Qua r , 1849 9 •••••• Liverpool, Crosby and Southport. London & Black wa11...11/. 60. 3d... London, Brighton, and South Coast... .....100 Do., New Si., guaran teed 6 per Cent 100 Do.Guaraut. 5 per et.. 9 ...... Do. , .Prefer. 5 per cent. 50 Ditto ditt0...... 1852 50 .. ... Lundonand Greenwich 1211584 d... ... ..... . Ditto, Preferene. .. . 20 ...... London and N. Western 100 107% 108% 107% 108 Ditto, New Quarters.. 12 Ditto, Fifths 7 ... .. 7 .. Do. 401.Shares(L.M.) 35 — Do. 10/. (M. I& B.) C. 1 ...,.. 1 3 / 2 % l% Lond.& S. Western .....100 ..... Ditto, New 501....... 42%...... Do. New 401. 34 - Do., New Scrip, 1848, Pref. 7 per Cent. ... 5 Londonderry&Coleraine 25 . — ....... — Do. % Shares ~... 5 Londonderry and Ennis killen 25 ...... •- Do. 1 ,4 Shares Lowestoff, guar. 4 per ct 20 _ Ditto (6 per ct.) _l3 ...... .......... ~ ..- Mancheaei,BuxtOn,and Matlock 5 ..... Manchester, Sheffield, and Linc , 9lll4lgro 10 0 Do. Quarters (No. 1) 25 Ditto ditto (No. 2)... 25 D 0.% Shares (No. 3) 124 — Do. New 101. Pref lO •••••• Ditto, Gt. Grimgby ... 50 ••••• • SO 000000 Ditto ditto . 00000 .... 20 Ditto ditto Ditto Sheffield and Lincolnshire ...... ... 25 . Do., Grimnby Dock... 25 ..... Do. Manchester and Lincoln Union..... 41.25. — Mt had ........ ...... ...Itx• ~ 43 th.. ......... Do. Consolidated Pref.loo -• 7 D0.,,d0., 501. Shares 30 ... .. 7 6% Do. Birm., and Derby 1( 0 Do. Consol. Bristol and Birming., 6 per ct.... 100 123% ...... .. 123 % Ditto,Brist. & Glocatr. 42 — Ditto ditto .... ...... 221.75...... Do.,ErewashVal.,Pref. 50 - Ditto, Leisest.& Swan nington, 8 per ct. guar.100 Midland Great Western Irish Middlesbro' and Redcar, 6 per cent. guar. Newcastle and Carlisle.loo Do. Quarters Newmarket _ . Do. Extension Newport, Abergaveruay, and Hereford 6 .•..•• •••••• Newry and Enniskillen 7 N ewry, Warrenpoint, and Rostrevor Norfolk . ........ —lOO Do. New 201. Do. Guaranteed 5 p ct. 20 Do. Guaranteed spc. 5 Do. do. Waveney Val. 2 ...... Northern Counties Union 4 m• North British ... .... ... 25 ..... ..... ........ Ditto, Halves .. Ditto, Quarters Ditto, Thirds .... .. .. ili .. Ditto Preference North Staffordshire ... 17% 7 14 .north Wales North- W estern . 13%...... .— Oxford, Worcester, and -- 431 i . . Wolverhampton ...... 60 - Reading, Guildford, and Reigate Royston and Hitchin ... 4% - ..... ...... ... Scottish Central Scottish Midland Ditto, New Shrewsbury and Birm l2 - Ditto ditto, Class B. 8 - •• Ditto, New Guaranteed 8 - ••• ..... Shrewsbury and Herefd. 6 ...... - Shrewsbury & Chester (Nor. W. Wm.) lB - ••• Ditto Halves ... ditto 9 ...... Ditto Oawestry ... - 18% - Ditto Now Do. 8 per Cent. Pref lO - ......... •-•• .3hrepshfre Union - -outh_ Devon Jo. Preference South Staffordshire Bl South East.un Do., N 0.2. - .. ....... - ..• D.., No. 3 ........ ..... 30 - Do., Registered No. 4 10 - Do. ' Scrip No 4 - ifiuth Wales South Yorkshire, Don (.aster, and Goole ...... 12 - 'lssifield, Rotherham, & Goole (N. Div.) Gua ranteed 5 per cent. ... 16% - Do. do (Sou. Div.) ... 5 swans. & Loughor & Ca meron's Stm. Coal. ... 7 - .•• ... ........ . raw Vale Extension ... 8 - ..• •.. ....... • [Dames Haven Dock and Railway ..... ... 17% - trale of Neath -. .. lO Waterford and Kilkenny 20 . - .. Waterford and Limerick 47% -. iii aterfd,W afrd,W icklw and Dublin - ........ Wear Valley 6 per Cent. Guaranteed ... .. ...... 50 - .... Do. do. do. ... 25 - Do. do. d 0:... 15 ..... - ..4 West Cornwall ..... -.. 6 ... - -. N hitehaven & Furness 18 Windsor, Staines, and South Western ..... ... 14 ...... - Wilts,Somerset,& Wey mouth Fork, Newcastle, and 1 6 % Berwick. ...... ......... 25 ...., Do. Newcastle Exton. 20 - .. •••••••••*" i% Do. G.N.E.Freference 8 Do. Hartlepool Dock .... and Railway .. 100 ...... .-- --... York and North Midland 50 ...... 17% 16% .. 0:t ..• Preference ...... 10 FOREIGN RAIL WAY b. Angle, Italian (late Ita- ..... lien and Austrian).... 5%...... •" 7% Boulogne and Amiens... 20 ..... 7% %... ..... .• Central of France (Or- 04 leans and Vierzon)... 20 - Demerara ....... ..... ...... 17% - ........... -.. 0.,„ •• Dutch Rhenish ......... 8 ... - East Indian ............... 3 1 4 - .... Ditto ...... ..... ....,.... 20 - •••• Great Indian Peninsular i - Do. Do. ... _....105.. .... Louvain 4la Sambre ... 7% - Luxembourg - Ditto - ..... ..0 Madrid and Valentia... 2 - ...• Namur and Liege ...... 20 ... .. - Northern of France l4/. 85... - dis . Orleans and Bordeaux.. 7 ...... - ... ..... .. .... Paris and Orleans ...... 20 ..... - .... ...... Paris and:Rouen 2O ....... - .• ••• ••• ..... Paris and Strasbourg - . - ...... ...... Rouen and Havre ...... 20 - .. ~....... ••• ~.... Sambre and Meuse ..... Strasbourg and Basle - Tours and Nantes l3 - Tournay, Jurbise, Lan den, and Hasselt ...... 20 West Flanders 8%.• ... .-- ............... MINES. •••• Anglo-Mexican ....„, Asturian Mining Corn... 15 - ............ .. . 0 . Au5tra1ian.................. 4 - .... ....... ..• ..,... Bassora Mange ... . ... 28s. Blaeuarvon Iron & Coal 60 - ••• ..... •••••.• ....... Bolonos Scrip ...... .... - - ............... 0. British Iron .. .. - ............... 0 . Brazilian Imperial - ............... BrazilianCoeftes&Cuiaba 30 - ........... .. -.- Do. St. John Del Rey 15 - .... ........... . 0 Cobre Copper General 2O - ........ .. ..... ..... Real Del Monte, Unreg. - - .. ............ .0 Do. Black Debentures - - ..... .... ..., Do. Red Ditto ... - - ............... .0. Santiago de Cuba... lO - ... ......... 0 4 1 4 United Mexican 28% ib l / 4 ;;!‘ JOINT STOCK BANKS. .... Australasia . 4O British North American 50 Colonial Commercial of London 20 London Joint 5t0ck...... 10 1714............. London & Westminster. 20 National Prov. England. 35 Ditto New ..... -.... 10 National of Ireland 22%...... .... ....... .•-• ...- Provincial of Ireland Ditto, New ..... ..... 10 ............... A LLOYD'S SHIPPING—(THIS LONDON, DEC. 29.—Wind at n o o n W.N.W., tev'wll , breeze and fine clear frosty weather. in; LIVERPOOL, DEC. 28.—Wind N.N.E. ; it is bic iv i i gale.—Arrd. Wenham, Wylie, Balti more; Croker, New York. from WHITSTABLE, DEC. 28.—1 t is blowing very on N.N. W.—The Midge, of London, o n en t er ing, r'," the the West Bank. The Chanc e , o f S un d er l an d, en 10 d Margaret, of Fav ers h am , have ' been in contac t, - both have received some damage. ..trOng, HARTLEPODL, DEC. 28.—1 t has been blowing ' 1 "; be` gale from N.—The Cato, of Aberdeen, sunk ryd anchors; crew saved. Her masts, bowsprit, Ye r ,."., 11 ' ho e have been washed up. The Eglantine, of Wbilu , " lost her bowsprit, having struck on the pier. , no IIP DEAL, DEC. 28.—Wind N.N.W., streng.ace 6 ".0 14 —Arrd from the River an d a ld. K a therine, Sic" Forbes, Sydney, New South Wales. r iot OFF DOVER, DEC. 28.—Wind N.N.W. - "`" Schartle, New Yrk for Bren. her barn/ BRISTOL, DEC. o U.—Wind em N.E. fresh.—re" Lotus, New Orleans. . P. l, PORTSMOUTH, DEC. 28.—1 t blew heavy g a l i wit' last night and to-day from N.N.W. to N.N. E ' p, %.' snow and sleet, and tremendous squalls. At sevenfd tN a heav y gale at N. by W., with ev er y a pp ea rance " continuing. gs l, BRIDLINGTON, DEC. 28.—1 t has blo w n a llegi f ; fl isi . at N.W., with a h eavy sea, s i nce yesterday 03°— —About 100 sail are in the bay. Of _ 1° ; LOWESTOFT, DEC. 28.—During the whole t ; night and to day it has blown a heavy gale at gee N.N.W. with h eav y snow - s t orms .—Th ere is $ 'erg riding in the South Roads. ~,„c II DUNBAR, DEC. 28.—The commercial r- Andrews, to Cromarty, was ran on shore yester day North Berwick, in a sinking state. frot o ' NEWCASTLE, DEC. 28.—1 t blew a s trong gal° 0 0 0 to N.N.E. yesterday, and c on ti nues to-day, With storms and a terrific sea on the bar and coast. MARKET NEWS.—(THIS DAI.I , COVENT—GARDEN. bo o Our market to-day was well su ppli e d wi lh Oetl e : Fruit and Vegetables for the ti me o f year' 00 . rally speaking, the demand ruled steady. In ;001 we have not the sli g ht es t change to cog o English Fruits—Pine Appl es , 4 s t o 6s ; 34 , 1 tburg il Alexandria Grapes, i s to 5 s 6 d ; Bl ac k 9-11— ostiP i Grapes, 38 6d to 4 s 6d p er lb ; P ears , 5 s to 10" o ltiV Apples, 2s 6d to 3 s 6d per h a lf- s i eve; A pp l e s for e° 10 01bo : ' 2s to 35 6d per bushel; Filberts, 70s to 75s P er to 10; Foreign Fruits—Bl ac k H am b urg h G ra pes, to Sit White ditto, 6d to 94 per lb; Spanish Nuts , pe e ' Walnuts, 3s to 6s ; Bra z il N u t s , 3 s to 45 Pt r o; Oranges, 3s t o lO s ; L emons , 5 s to 10 5 per lu o; so lo colons. Nuts, 5s to 6s; Spanish Chesnuts, 3s "),„ to Almonds, Si to 6s per peck ; Sp a ni s h Onions, I * - 5 i r ; 6d per bag. Vegetables—Cape Brocoli, 4, t° b e so:, dozen bundles; Cauliflowers, 2s to 4s per doseli i , sci Turnips, 9d to ls ; Carrots, 2 s 6d t o 4 s; Greenot. doS e o , 2s; Leeks, 9d to Is; Parsley, Is to Is 6d P e pol o bunches ; Onions, 25 64 to 3s 6d per bushe l ;bOO% radish, is 6d to 38 ; Celery, is to Is 3d I° 9( 1; ° ls White Cabbages, 6d to 8d; Savoy ditto, 6d t° , 0 0ts, , Red ditto, is 3d to is 9d per dozen; Brussels DP,; 6d to is 9d per half-sieve; Endive, is 3d t ° ' o !di d score ; Red Beet, Is to is 6d; Parsnips, i t ;l t , t,lf. dozen ; Mushrooms, 9d to is per pottle; to is 6d; Jerusalem Artichokes, is to ls 6 " r 011' sieve; Small Salad, 2s to 2s 6d per dozen fifslt i jb; Sage, 2s 6d to 3s per dozen bunches; Corn u t r 3d to is ad per half sierra; SllallQts, id to - GERMANY AND THE NORTHERN STATES. BAVARIA. Before adjourning for the vacation, the First Chamber of Bavaria adopted the amnesty as sent up from the Chamber of Deputies. On two previous occasions it had refused to do so, and it was feared that a serious conflict would arise between the two Chambers ; but, on the recommendation of the Ministry, the First Chamber yielded. The Augsburg Gazette declares that there is no truth in the statement recently made, of Bavaria having adhered to the protest of Austria against the convocation of the German Parliament. DEN MARK. We learn from Copenhagen that Count SCHOLTBN, senior general of the Danish army, has been arrested, and is to be brought to trial, for certain acts com mitted by him as Governor of the Danish West In dian islands. Among other things, he is accused of having, by arbitrary and despotic acts, caused the revolt of 1848, and of having subsequently, without the KIRG'B authorisation, emancipated the blacks from slavery, and accorded them more privileges than they demanded. ITALY. Intelligence has been received froma Rome to the 20th, and although it is probable that the Porn will return during the course of the next month nothing certain is known on the subject. The Roman cor respondent of the Parii Conititutiannel (a journal which, from its Ministerial connexions, is likely to be well informed on the subject) says— " Nothing more is known concerning the return of the Popo. It is perfectly decided on in principle, but the period, although it appears near at hand, is still node• termined, since his Holiness has taken to the Bth January to fix the day. Meanwhile the apostolic palace of the Vatican is being got ready, as it is there that the Pope will reside. The cardinals aro beginning to re turn to Rome ; yesterday, Messeigneurs Clarelli and Pianetti arrived here, and workmen are at present busy in repairing the apartments which Cardinal Lambruschini occupied at the palace of the Consults, and which have just been given up by the staff, who were lodged there, to the Cardinal's agent. A move ment has just taken place in the expeditionary army of the Mediterranean. The first division, which occupied the Comarea and the Roman castles, has returned to Rome, and has been replaced by the regiments of the second division hitherto quartered here. The 20th and 66th regiments of the line are in a few days to proceed to Civita Vecchia, where vessels have arrived to take them away, the latter to France, and the 20th, it is said, to Algeria. The army will in this way undergo a re duction of about 5,000 men, including the sick, the con valescent, and those who have finished their time." The Jourigal des Dagats publishes a letter from Rome of the 20th, which says,— " Counts Gabriel and Louis Mastai, brother and nephew of the Pope, arrived here the day before yester day from Portici. Their return adds to the probability of his Holiness's speedy arrival, the precise period of which is not yet, however, known. It is said that the return depends on the conclusion of the loan, which does not appear to have been altogether arranged. The city is in expectation, but calm, except amongst the richer merchants, where much disquietude exists. The only news from Portici that may be accepted without reserve is the announcement of the approaching departure of Cardinal Antonelli on a mission to the four Ca tholic Courts. He is to be accompanied by Mon• seigneur Della Ports, who has just passed a year in France and Belgium, The post of Secretary of State, left vacant by the absence of Cardinal Antonialli, is to be confided to Cardinal Lambruschini. A rumour has just been circulated of the death of Monseigneur Cor boli. This prelate was incontestably the one of all the Roman Court most belonging to progress sad the future. Although still a young man, he had already filled, with distinction, very difficult posts. Partisan of a customs' union for the Italian states, he had visited the Courts of Tuscany and Piedmont in the second year of Pius IX., to induce them to acquiesce in this plan. The war of independence prevented its being carried into execution. Count Rossi thought highly of the political capacity of Monseigneur Corboli. Since the campaign of Vicenza this prelate remained a stranger to public affairs. His death was occasioned by an affection of the lungs." The Osservatore Romano of the 19th devotes a leader to the subject of a new secret society, called " Societi Christiana," the object of which is to un dermine the Catholic religion. The organisation of this society is founded upon a constitution of 33 articles. Persons of different creeds are admitted into the society. Every neophyte is bound to swear on a dagger and crucifix that he will always live a Christian and defend his religion with his blood The head or regulator of the society is to be blindly obeyed, " because he alone knows the ultimate end, and what is to be done to obtain it." Every member of the society has a right to assistance from his brethren. If he be imprisoned for the cause he is to receive succour, defence, and protection. If he be sick he is to receive medical treatment at the hands of the society ; if he die his family is to have a right to assistance. No member is to betray the names of other members. Such is an outline of the organia tion of this new society, which appears to be fast spreading in the Papal States. The Porn himself has been compelled to do that which himself and his partisans denounced as one of the greatest sins that the Republicans could commit, and from the commission of which MAzZINI abstained. He has laid violent hands on the goods of the Church. Unable to return to Rome without money, he has been compelled to apply to the Jews of Paris for assistance, who naturally refused to advance money to the persecutor of their Roman brethren except upon unexceptionable security, and Pius had none such to offer save the property of the Church, and accordingly his HOLINESS has hypothecated the pro perty of the convents of Rome as security for the repayment of a loan of 6,000,000 scudi, and the priests and cardinals denounce him in consequence as a Socialist, a PEOUDHON, a MAzzucl. COURT CIRC ULAR. WINDSOR, FRIDAY. The Queen and Prince Albert walked this morning in the Slopes. The Royal Family took their usual airings. His Royal Highness Prince Albert went out shoot ing this morning, attended by Lord Alfred Paget, Colonel Hon. C. B. Phipps, and Colonel Bouverie. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Nemours paid a visit this morning to her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prnce Albert, and partook of a luncheon with the Queen and Prince. There is no addition to the royal dinner party this evening. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, and the Princess Mary, and his Serene Highness Prince Frederick of Hesse, dined with her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, on Thursday, at Gloucester House. Her Serene Highness the Duchess of Saxe-Weimar, with Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, met the royal party. Lord Monteagle had an interview with the Com missioners of Railways yesterday, at their office in the Board of Trade. Dispatches from the Governor of Gibraltar were received yesterday at the Colonial-office. Music IN BERLIN.—BaIfe is in Berlin, superin tending the rehearsal of his opera of the Bondman, which is to be produced forthwith. The Berli❑ papers are loud in their praise of the English composer. otatoes, Per hush , 6 s to 8s p NXI Turkey Duch., Is 8(1 ; Roasting 7s Od to Btrndoor Butter, 1 to 14s 01 ditto, 83 450.1; n 3i Oct ; to 2s 6d; Is od ; Widgeons Beef, fr Veal, 3s pox. 81bs. Beef, frl Veal, 3s 2 The pri from 6FI loaf. Salmon, Brill., 3s ( 4d to 10,1; Soles, 6d t 4 Haddocks, Crimped S Shrimps, I 11 6d per Pearls, 16! bushel; Fl, per d2zen. Market 1 721 b, lid t, 801 b to 8811 ditto. 961 b to 4d. 6 ; Horn I 65 6 1; Run 33 Od to 4s SMITIIFII ditto, 31 01 load. A m C UMBER] ditto, 3/ O load. Trac WIUTEC] Clover, ditt, load. Sup' BAN: IN THE This haul to ask for tague Smith in the army The grow incurred a v consequent and which tamed. The bank morning. H in Charles•a I lived in a furniture for Mr. Scott fo the acceptor of them. M Shackell, for A division o I had known WAS tried foi at one time. St. James's. I was in a Falkner, bri know. Shat said what? tion to me, asked the t said that tt and wished I Morton if yc to satisfy m bills with me my memory at Messrs. person namr for me in my lion; he had now owes m Morton next had made an fled it was c I then advano iron safe in n and gold, but Morton the❑ amount, and it. I said I He then bro then advance both the b was to ha gave an him: the sec( it 600/. altog when I got Morton's, w I in conseque❑ fraudulently at Hatchard' Smart, who 1 gambler, I I house to Hato I had known a gambler; b the same in i in Bennet-str some money had discount would intro& me some mot name of Law Smart and Li Hot rl. I tol Morton. L " standing it with him. a Scott I s' lAwrenee. Cross• exo citor—My f I was then 1 ness I took him 751. a customers, ti due to my ceeded to 3001. and 4 allowed in, collected it for it. Fot of my own, what my fa (rhe exams BO' Two rest and Dixon sist Ants, ail charged wi Tney wei morning, p manner of ' shouting m policeman vuaical, tl sarcastic re The consta of their in glass of br to go horn which the f Instead of through B turned inti efforts at s; Were aeSelj The VIVQ