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HOSPITAL for CONSUMPTION and DISEASES of the CHEST. PATRONS. Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. His Reyal Highness the Prince ALBERT. The SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY I)INNER will be held at the Alllion Tavern, Aldersgate-Strect, THIS DAY (Wednesday) the id instant. BENJAMIN DISRAELI, Esq., M.P., in the Chair. STEW The Marquis of Ailesbury The Earl Cadogan The Earl of Mexbirrough The Earl Howe The Earl of Ellesmere The Lord Churchill. The Lord Viscount Beresfortl The Lord Viscount Chelsea The Lord Ashley, M.P. The Lord Dudley Stuart, M.P. The Lord Bishop of Ripon The Lord Feversham The Right Hon. Sir Robert Adair, G.C.B. William Addison, Esq., Thomas Newland Allen, Esq. Robert Attenborough, Esq. Mr. Auguarde Benjamin Austen, Esq. David Danl., Esq., F.R.S. John Ball, Esq. William Barker, Esq. Rev. R. W. Baxter, B.D. Robert Baxter, Esq. Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P. Israel Darned, Esq. Henry Barnett, Esq. Benjamin Baynton, Esq. Joseph Bebb, Esq. Philip Bennet, jun., Esq., M.P. William Beresford, Esq., M.P. Rev. G. E. Biber, LL.D. John Biddle, Esq. ARDS. George Hill, Esq. William Augustus H i llman, Esq. James Thomas Horne, Esq. William Hogge, Esq. Rev. W. H. Howard, M.A. J. Hunt, Esq. Sir Robert H. Inglis, Bart, M.P., F. R.S. Rev. Sir S. Clarke Jervoise, Bart. Thomas Jackson, Esq. William Jeaffre.son, Esq. W. S, Johnson, Esq. Lieutenant-General Sir Ed. Ker rison, Bt., M.P., G.C.B. Robert Keats, Esq. Thomas Laycock, Esq., M.D. Thomas Lowndes, Esq. Robert Lush, Esq. Charles Lushington, Esq., M.P. C. Manners Lushington, Esq. Captain William Lyon. The Yen. Archdeacon Manning George I. Martin, Esq., M.D. S. D. Martin, Esq. Captain Mason, R.N. The Hon. J. T. Leslie Melville Rev. Robert Monro, M.A. Rev. Robert Montgomery, M.A. George Moore, Esq. Rev. Erskine Neale, M.A. T. Marsh Nelson, Esq. Benjamin Oliveira, Esq. C.I. the lion.G. Douglas Pennant, D. J. Bischoff, Esq. Rey. Henry Hlissett, M.A. M.P. Sir J. Somerset Pakington, Bart., Thos. Ward Blagg, Esq. M.P. John J. Bowie, Esq., M.D. ItQV. Henry Padden, B.A. Thomas Broadwood, Esq. George Paton, Esq. W. Dc Capell Brooke, Esq. Rev. Thos. Penrose, D.D. Robt. Fred. Browne, Esq. Claude Perring, Esq. Rev. Fred. G. Burnaby, B.A. John Peters, Esq. Sydney Burrard, Esq. Jonas Hall Pope, Esq. Charles Burrows, Esq. Captain Porter. R.N. Charles Buxton, Esq. Bulkley J. M. Pried, Esq. Edward Byas, Esq. Capt. Geo. Thos. M. Purvis, R.N. Rear-Admiral Sir Augustus W. Richard Quain, Esq., M.D. J. Clifford, Bart. C.H. Rev. Thos. Randolph, M.A. Geo. Bow nas Carr, Esq. Robert Ranking, Esq. Rev. Chas. Causton, M.A. Joseph Rey onlds, Req. D. B. Chapman, Esq. Abraham W. Roberts Esq. R. Adam Christopher, Esq., M.P., G. Hamilton Roe, Esq., M.D. F.R.S. Philip Rose, Esq. R. Clarke, Esq. J. D. Watts Russell, Esq. Richard I'. Cotton, Esq., M.D. Sir John Shelley, Bart. Thos. Eras. Crew, Esq. Sir John Shaw, Bart. Rev. Geo. J. Cubitt, M.A. Major-General Salter, C.R. William Cubitt, Esq., M.P. , Philip Sa'omens, Esq. George Cursham, Esq., M.D. (Bell Salter, Esq., M.D. Col. the Right lion. G. L. Daw- ( Major-General Sandwith son Darner. M.Y. George Sedgwick, Esq. J. Itamphylde Daniell, Esq., M.D. Thomas Shapter, Esq., M.D. R. Pereeval Daniell, Esq. W. Simpson. Esq. William Dansey, Esq. Rev. Peter Spencer, M.A. William Day, Esq. Edward Speer, Esq. John Deacon, Esq. Henry Spicer, Esq. John De Gex, Esq. Francis Hoare Spragge, Esq. Major-General Delamott E. James Squibb, Esq. Jasper De St. Croix, Esq. Samuel Scott, Esq. Rev. Alldersey Dicken, D.D. J. P. D. Stephens, Esq. Rev. A. Houston Douglas, M.A. Robert Stephenson, Esq., M.P. Rev. Chas. Driscoll, M.A. F.R.S. William Drutnmond, Esq. Alex. J. Sutherland, Esq., M.D., Captain Du Cate, R.N. F.R.S. William Edgar, Esq. J. A. Symonds, Esq., M.D. Richard D. Edgecumbe, Esq. Rev. Ralph Tatham, D.D. Neil Benjamin Echnonstone, Esq. T. Terrett Taylor, Esq. Th om as EmblinC, Esq. T . Bowman Tennant, Esq. Rmmott, Esq., M.D. Theoph. Thompson, Esq., M.D., Rev. Ed. C. Evans F.R.S. Willi a m Evill, Esq. S. Westcott Tllke, Esq. Rev. Sir Henry Foulis, Bart. Harrington Tuki, Esq. Sir Henry Fletcher. Bart. The lion. Lieut.-Colonel E.R. Sir Robt. Fitz-Wygram, Bart. Wilbraham Sir Charles Forbes, Bart. Sir John Eardley Wilmot, Bart. William Forgusson, Esq. Thomas Wakley, jun., Esq. John Findlay, Esq. • John A. Walker, Esq. Charles Finder, Esq. Rev. Will. Wall, M.A. John N. Foster, Esq. W. 11. Walshe, Esq., M.D. William Fowler, Esq. William Waring, ?:sq. Rev. J. Hammond Fisk Rev. Geo. Leigh Wasey, M.A. John Forbes, Esq., LLD., F.R.S. Alfred W. Waugh, Esq. George Forbes, Esq. Alfred Wilson, Esq. Francis Fuller, Esq. C. J. B. Williams, Esq., M.D., Fred. Fuller, Esq. F.R.S. R. Cooper Gardiner, Esq. Rev. Thos. Willis Mons. Guizot Rev. Benj. Winthrop, M.A. Elliot Grasett, Esq. William Withal', Esq. Alfred Griffin, Esq. Neville Wood, Esq., M.D. Fras. Seymour Haden, Esq. Basil T. Woodd, Esq. Henry Hallam, Esq., F.R.S. Edwin Woodhouse, Esq. Luke J. Hansard, Esq. Mr. Sergeant Wrangliam Joseph Owen Harris, Esq. John Wright, Esq. Sir John Hare Philip Wroughton, Esq. William Harvey, Esq. C. Baring Young, Esq. An annual subscription of three guineas constitutes a governor, or a donation of 30 guineas a life governor. Subscriptions and donations will be thankfully received by the Treasurer, J. Labouchere, Esq., 20, 73irchin-lane ; by Messrs. Bar clay and Co.; Cocks, Biddulph, and Co. ; Coutts and Co. ; Drum mond and Co. ; Glyn, Halifax, and Co. ; Hankeys and Co. ; Berries, Farquhar, and Co. ; Ransom and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Messrs. Hatchards, Piccadilly ; Messrs. Nisbet and Co., Berners street, Oxford-street ; and by the Secr PHILIP ROSE, lion. Sec. OSBORN P. CROSS, Sec. Brompton, May 1, 1849. HOSPITAL for CONSUMPTIO:N and DISEASES of the CHEST. The Seventh Anniversary Dinner will be held THIS DAY, at the Albion, A ldersgate-street. BENJAMIN DISRAELI. Esq., M.P., in the Chair. The Stewards are requested to be in attendance to receive the Company at Half-past 'ive o'olock, Dinner on the Table at Six pre cisely. PHILIP POSE, Hon. Sec. OSBORN P. CROSS, Sec. Brorapton, Wednesday, May 2, 1849. N ATIONA.I. LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU RANCE SOCIETY. 26, Cornhill, London. Capital £500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages With respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuties. Policies issued by this Society have a twofold advantage i—provi *lon for the family of the Assured, and an augmenting pecuniary available resource to himself, if needful, whilel iving. The Assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense, or for feiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the Premiums paid. DIVISION OF PROFITS. . . The continued prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors at the Annual Meeting, held on the 10th of May, 1548, to declare a sixth bonus, varying from 27 to 65 per cent. on the Premiums paid en each Policy effected on the profit scale. EXAMPLES. Penna. Suns tke 4.4lAnnual ;Policy Bonus in ' nentite. /assured Age. 14 P,l Pre- taken addition IBelauslu duction of may bor = : nnyan. out in to Sum Cash. Annual raw en cn Assured. FTeraillm. Polley. ------7------ I a. 4.1 £ a d. £ 5..d. 1 X a. 4. l 1837 262 14 3121 15 11 20 0 0 1543 17 9 1836 237 15 6108 16 4 17 7 6 1494 6 10 60 100074 s 34 1839 211 IS 61 95 16 9 14 i 7 7 1445 0 0 1840 163 8 4, 75 15 10 11 10 9 395 11 1 1841 159 3 4 1 71 5 0 10 19 8 346 2 3 1842 132 2 6 1 58 17 6 8 19 10 1296 13 4 1 1 1843 64 11 61 1 37 10 6 514 2 '247 4 6 DEFERRED ANNUITIES. By the operation of the same principles, the Society is enabled to afford to the public a plan of Deferred Annuities far more advanta geous than any hitherto offered, whereby an individual, by the con tribution of a very small annual, monthly, •r weekly easing, may se cure either a comfortable provision for himself in advanced age, •r, at his option, a large sum of money, •r a policy to his family at his death ; while by giving to the purchaser, at any time, the power of borrowing two-thirds of all previous payments, it removes all risk of forfeiture from inability to continue premiums, besides affording an ample resource during sickness and want of employment ; and should the purchaser die before arriving the stipulated period, tw•- thirds of his payments will be returned to his representatives. The following Table is a specimen of the great and varied advan tages which the judicious application of a small saving calf secure hrough this Society. I. BENEFITS 11. PREMIUMS To secure on attain- AnnuityXlo 10 Ingtheage Cash 82 le 0 of 65, the Policy.. 97 II 6 option of Secured •n attaining' the age of 65, by an Annual Premium of 21. 12s. .4 I ttnu ity. Cash. Policy. R G - - Payaltl• Payable' Payable Annu- in on• for Dis [ ally. sum. ,parity. 1 2 X s. d 2 s. d £ s. 1 . 20 47 16 6 394 11 0 1 466 0 0 30 26 15 10 21 0 0261 • 0 40 13 19 5 115 I 01136 6 0 £ s. d. 0 is 11 0 19 6 1 17 3 a. 4.4 a. d. 1• 0 10 1 11 I 0 II 7 1 7 2 11 27 3 11 19 4 10 Immediate Annuities aro also granted by the Society on liberal terms, as will be seen by the following extracts from the Tables, showing the annual amount of annuity ttpon every 100/. deposited : Age GO, £7 Ss. I Age 60, S 9 14s. 3d. I Ago 70, £l4 2s. 2d. The Annual Report, with Tables of Rates, ticc.. may bo had at the Office, or any of its Branches in the Country ; or, on application, will bo•forwarded post free. W. S. I. WOOLHOUSE, Actuary. THE MERCHANTS and. TRADESMAN'S MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. 6, Chatham-place, Blackfriars. TRUSTEES. JOHN MACGREGOR, Esq., M.P. Qualles Harris, Esq I Jeffery Smith, Esq. David Fergusson, Esq. I Thomas How, Esq. "DIRECTORS. CUAIRMAN—JOHN 3PGREGOR, Esq., M. John Carter, Esq.. South Molton-street. Francis Edwards, FAA., Westbourne-tearace. Hyde park. David Fergasson, Esq., Eastcheap, and Champion-park. Thomas Flow, Esq., Eastcheap, and Gordon House, Turnham-green. Benjamin Hooper, Esq., Seething-lane. Henry Larchtn, Esq., Ratchff. Daniel 31Tarlan, Esq., Fenchurch-street, and Sydenhanr. Nark Pinkerton, Esq., Upper Seymour-street, Portman-square. Tor ASSURANCES on Lives and Survivorshlps. Aie, and for the Endowment For granting ANNUITIES for Old of Children. All the Profits belong to the Members. N• Personal Liability to the. Assured, Policies indisputable , except in cases of Fraud. GEORGE THOMSON, Manager. THOMAS MUSGRAVE, Secretary. ytCTORIA LIFE A SSURANCE COMPANY. 111, King William-street, City. Established 1836. TRUSTEES. Ch a rles Baldwin, Esq. Benjamin Hawes, Esq. Thomas Nesbitt, Esq. 4 . The Directors solicit attention to their new Prospectuffereds Almanac by the the Present year, in which the p eculiar adTantages o '" (2°Ht lmtlOY to Assurers are fully explained. On Policies taken out for the whole term of life, one-third of the promium may remain unpaid till death, or one•half may remain on .. .credit for five years. Extended permission to travel or reside abroad Is granted, and a new scale of extra premiums for foreigi risks is published. Four-fittlis, or SO per cent. of the profits, are appropriated to As surers canthled to share therein. Advances are tra d e t o A ssurers on ass i gna ble property or income, and also on the guarantee of most undoubted personal sureties. WILLIAM RATTRIT, Actuary and Secretary. A a R I A G E. A the other _A i l One half the world. are desolately single, an d _, ~,. g eaPPostag them married , questionably contented. Diffidencee e '____ sen se of right determine the fernier, and miscalculated hopes st Isittarthe latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea_ ... of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regre t tn tsunproslag harry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tlement. Honour an dinsticederasuad that health should form an item In the compact; it alone digaoles the alliance. Blighted hopes er neglect wound more sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if 'these sin -miss& concern yea, procure Dr. CIILVERWELL'S little .SlE2 , lO'llB "On Single and Married Life," pub. In 2 vols., le. 'each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered Liy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining theme. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but for the closet perusal of those mere deosly interested, to whom they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on the above =Meets, by unqualified authors, which alone or together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other ilttle publications claim your attention (same price Is. eack, by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are not merely Pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they tho llo...) ephemeral scribblinga of the hour, but the study of the author's life i-e, owes his present existence, health, and position to this oh- No.. wee of the nunitnns he would inculcate-10 do unto others as he °Xlmtd be done nates-to live after nature's laws—and to keep always on the "Sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternester-row ; Carvalho, 14T, Fleet -street • Mann, ZI2. 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As to wines, other than c , _ m' ly that the duty ;h em may be 10. _at -half ; and they have no doubt, as in the case _th brandy, that increased consumption would prevent any diminution in revenue. Should the result prove otherwise, your Honourable House should reflect, that 'Neinkind must drink as well as eat; and common sense suggests that if it were just and wise to take off all duty on corn, and a variety of manufactured articles which we can produce, and on the production of which, our whole population is mainly dependant, it would be far wiser to lessen the duties on wine, which we cannot produce; and that such reduction would be more likely to effect that reciprocity in free trade or commerce, which all other devices have hitherto failed to accomplish. Added to this, your Honourable House, indisputably constituting the best versed in Scriptural reading of any legislative assembly in the world, should also reflret that Scripture, which seldom speaks of temporal things, not even to recommend the union between Church and State, so far varies in its course, when recommending a mode rate use of wine, as distinctly to say, " A little wine is good for all men." From this " little," however, all but the rich are unhappily excluded by high taxation; while the poor, according to another passage in Scripture, ap plicable to the use of wine, are fain, after the toil and labour of the day, " to gladden their hearts," by having recourse either to ardent spirits or strong beer; the first of which maddens the mind, and alike tends to fill our gaols and lunatic asylums; while beer, though preferable for those destined to out-door labour, is notoriously pre judicial to persons of sedentary habits, or such as live by mental acquirements. Your petitioners humbly submit that your Honourable House should also bear in mind that the lowest price at which genuine wines can now be retailed is 2s. a bot tle for those of foreign, and Is. 6d., for those of colonial growth; whereas, were the duties altered as already mentioned, foreign wine could be sold at Is. 6d., and colonial would soon fall below a shilling, and so become attainable by the poor. It would then be available for what it is known to be, namely, the best of medicines in cases of ague and low fever, and to which, it need not bo stated, the poor are more exposed than any other class of society. It would doubtless, also, in many instances correct the vicious and selfish practice of solitary drunkenness, too common among heads or fathers of families, enabling them instead, to gladden their own hearts and those of their wives and children, by partaking of so wholesome a stimulant with their social meal on the day of rest. Your petitioners therefore humbly pray that your Honourable House will be pleased to grant the reduction of the duties on all wines imported into the United Kingdom. And your petitioners will over pray. [PRICE SD• MR. JOHN O'CONNELL. It has pleased Mr. John O'Connell, in the plenitude of his wisdom, to move that Mr. John Joseph Lawson, the printer of " a newspaper called the Times," be ar reigned at the bar of the House of Commons for breach of privilege. Mr. Lawson's alleged guilt consists in the fact that Mr. John O'Connell's speeches are not reported at length in the columns of the journal in question. Now, it appears to us that, considering the language of the sessional orders with regard to the publication of the reports of debates, Mr. John O'Connell's mode of seek ing redress is of the most Hibernian description. He accuses us of yielding too implicit an obedience to the sessional orders as far as he is concerned. What if we should not report him at all? The world would not be much the loser; the Times would be infinitely the gainer; and the orders of the House of Commons would be implicitly obeyed. Thus all parties would be satis fied. The sessional order in question is one of those ridiculous anomalies which are so peculiarly suited to the meridian of dear Old England. The greatest pains are taken to construct galleries for the accom modation of the reporters of the various newspapers. The presence of this body of gentlemen is just as ne cessary to the proceedings of the House as that of Mr. Speaker; nay, we doubt if the absence of even that learned functionary would be so great a loss as that of the reporters. But more than this, in the Upper House, but the other day, an animated conversation occurred, in which more than one Noble Lord complained of the false system of acoustics on which the House had been constructed. In many cases it is an impossibility for the reporters to record the proceedings of the Upper House, in consequence of this defect of construction, and the Peers had the good sense to notice and regret the defi cient nature of the accommodation afforded to the regis trars of their proceedings. Even in the Lower House we recollect many occasions on which the presence of the reporters was referred to in the course of the de bate, and the integrity and ability of their reports mentioned in terms of the highest commendation. We remember, in particular, one passage from the speech of an Irish Member during the debate on the income-tax in 1845; but that Irish Member was a very different sort of personage from Mr. John O'Connell. " Can; there be a greater injustice," said Mr. Sheil, " than to tax in the same propertion the First Lord of the Treasury and the gentlemen who report his speech on the income-tax in the gallery of this House?" Thus much of Mr. Sheil's speech would be sufficient to prove our point; but we are tempted to add the next sentence, rather as a compliment to Mr. Sheil than to the body of which he is speaking. " There are men," continued he, "in that gallery of liberal education, and of minds em bellished with every literary adornment, who by great labour, by great wear and tear of body and mind, acquire an income which falls within the range of the tax, al g classt ocommensurate which some wi t o h f the e e a fi b r i s - t i t ui h it e o yn u o g i rn h theEit England gi useful f hn r a o e is m , se obbfeeialno g ed." So, then, it seems at times the sessional order is clean forgotten, and justice is sometimes rendered oven on the floor of the House to the unwearied industry, to the nice discrimination, and to the great judgmeet with which the corps of Parliamentary reporters discharge their duties to the House and to the public. Consider for a moment what would be the effect if the system of reporting suggested by the modesty of Mr. John O'Connell were once adopted. We should ourselves be curious to ascertain what is the percentage of the readers of the Times who do more than read over the Parliamentary summary, as a guide to the speeches in which they are each especially interested. tOf course, those of the foremost men in the House upon noticeable occasions aro read and re-read. We are nut, of , course, speaking of these exceptional cases, but of the average stock of Parliamentary debates. With the best inten tions and the suost superstitious reverence for the wis dom of the knights and burgesses of England, it cannot but be so. This is a busy country. We can tell Mr. John O'Connell, who probably never troubles him self to read any speeches but his own, that to follow the discussions of the two Houses, from their meeting to their prorogation, is in itself a laborious and a not very agreeable pursuit. As it is, matters are bad enough, but, were the system of stereotyping senatorial breath once adopted, the result would be that the debates in Parliament would never be read by any individual in his right mind throughout the length and breadth of Eng land. This is no idle hypothesis, no vain assumption on our part. In Germany Mr. John O'Connell's system has been adopted, and the result has been what we have described. It falls, perhaps, more in our way than in that of most persona to have such matters brought under our notice. We have heard many complaints from Germans of the evil arising from the method adopted in their assemblies of giving the speeches of mem bers in extenso, without any exercise of discrimina tion. In England we give such prominence to a topic of debate as it deserves, and a Member is reported ac cording to the value of the opinions he delivers. We do not profess to satisfy the vanity of individuals, but to give, within such limits as our space permits, a faithful record of all that is of public interest or value in the proceedings of Parliament. If Mr. John O'Connell is not a wise man, nor an eloquent man, nor a discreet man, that is no fault of ours. Let him say things worthy of being recorded, and we will record them; but we cannot undertake to sacrifice a column of much more valuable matter in order to find room for a corresponding quantity of erambe repctita upon Irish affairs. The public has been favoured with all Mr. John O'Connell's favourite arguments many hundreds of times already, and has pro nounced upon them no dubious sentence of rejection and disregard. Why should our columns be made the me dium of inflicting upon the empire a repetition of matter to which all men have agreed to turn a deaf ear for the future ? As far as regards Irish debates generally, we are in the recollection of the readers of the Times if what Mr. :John O'Connell stated yesterday in the House of Commons be or be not the fact. " The most trivial English debate," said he, " upon the most pass ing subject of the day was faithfully reported; but, let a subject of the deepest interest to the people of Ireland be brought forward, and they found the debate slurred over, and the speeches of Members mangled or misre presented." The phrase of " construing through a brick wall" used to be applied in our younger days to the persevering German commentators who endeavoured to extract sense out of the disjointed choruses of such flisecuhlyt• ileu:,o of nor alike ke do es Mr. nature. Although the files of the Times for the last half-cen tury are thus in fiat contradiction of his ridiculous asser tion, he does not hesitate for one moment. We will make om him a safe pledge. Whenever he shall utter matter worthy of record he shall never have reason to com plain of being loft unreported. Meanwhile, he would not du amiss to reflect upon au unusually sagacious remark dropped by himself in the course of his indignant appeal to the House,—" It might be said that he thought too much of himself and what he said." Wo have no just cause of complaint against the tone adopted by the other speakers in the course of the discussion, with one single exception. Mr. G. Berkeley was so cruel as to suggest that Mr. John O'Connell should for the future send his speeches to us instead of making them in the House. Now, this shifting of painful burdens upon the shoulders of other men who have done nothing to merit the in fliction is scarcely evidence of a generous mind. When Mr. G. Berkeley proposes to favour us with literal transcripts of the orations in question, instead of listening to them in his own proper person, we would remind him of Baillie Nicol Jarvie s exposition of the golden rule of practical ethics :—Let A du to Bas he would have B Rio to him, and the product will bo universal felicity.— Times. ------- TO THE SECRETARY OF THE METROPOLITAN REFORM ASSOCIATION. Sir,—On Monday the 30th of April, the Poor Laws (Ireland) (Rate in Aid) Bill was read a third time and passed, with a majority of 129 to 55. On Tuesday the Ist of May, the Member for Dum fries (Mr. Ewart) made his motion for the abolition of the punishment of death. The subject was of increased interest from the circumstances of the times. It is plain that public opinion is gathering fast, and the subject must be set at rest; and the question is, how. A practical suggestion which seems capable of exten sion and improvement, is that a state of punishment should be prepared for criminals in whose cases circum stances may in the actual condition of things prevent the application of death, and see whether some thing cannot be produced to which the public, upon experience, shall be willing to entrust the repression of crime in its deepest dye. Experiment upon second-rate murderers as in corpora viii , and perhaps also upon the guilty, of crimes which have with great hesitation been taken out of the category of death punishment, such as violation and house- burning; and see what the promise is, with respect to the final re pression of the whole black list. There needs no great delicacy with respect to crimes like these; especially the first, which is said to have doubled in frequency since the removal of capital punishment from it. Secretaries of State may boast; but the known truth is, that transportation though declared to be for life, has not the necessary terrors in the public eye. There is no doubt it may be made bad enough; but the badness is not trusted. There are indistinct ideas afloat of emancipists who keep their carriages abroad, or come home to brave those they have in jured here. And though it is certain thees are the ex ceptions and not the rule, the effect is destructive upon salutary terror. It there must be murder, there must be punishment bearing some ade quacy to its repression. Death has hitherto been tried, as the cheapest and most efficacious. If a substitute is to be found, it must have as many as possible of the attributes of death. There must be a punishment from which, as from the hangman's grasp, there shall be no return; save only the single chance of the future proof of innocence. Except far this chance, the criminal should as nearly as possible be annihilated. An island prison in the ocean, where the inmates should be confined to the regimen of something between a monastery and a poor-house, would seem to be the thing to start with. And there ought to be no remission or return but by an Act of Parliament. If the cry is raised of interference with the prerogative of the Crown, precedents may be found where the prerogative has been voluntarily deputed tor the public good. It the Crown had all the prerogative which could be exercised up to the moment which answers to the drawing of the hangman's bolt, it would have nothing to complain of. Either make a punishment which, with the single exception of innocence discovered, shall be as decisive and irremediable as Imaging, or else hang on. Public men will of course go halting between two opinions, till the accumulation of general feeling drives them to some practical decision. It has been heard urged, that the experiment of raising the scale of punishment in the way proposed, would be derogatory to the dignity of murder. Murder must have a bed for itself, and therefore you must not try to make another bed to fit it. This is certainly a wide departure from•the times, when the scaffold was a bed that fitted all crimes, down to starring woman's shoplifting; but it does not therefore follow that it is exact. To insist on it, seems to be refusing the practi cal step which gets over obstacles. The dread of the public at present is, that no punishment shortof death can be found suilliciently strong for murder. The dread of the objectors is, that murder should lose pre-eminence. Mr. Ewart's motion was lost by 75 against 51. A considerable improvement on the last, which was 192 against 66. _ I am, Sir, your obedient servant, AN OLD REFORMER. London, May 2, 1849. THE RAJA or SATTARA.—Yesterday a ballot wall taken at the East India-house on the following question —viz., " That this Court is of opinion that the treaty concluded by the Bombay Government is 1819 with Pertaub Singh, Baja of Sattara, and subsequently renewed with his brother and successor, the late Appa Sahib, conferred upon and guaranteed to those princes the he reditary sovereignty in the principality of Sattara; and this Court being further of opinion that the heirs and successors to those princes, whether by adoption or in right of blood, are intitled to the inheritance under the terms and conditions of the said treaty, this Court con siders it to be right and necessary to record its opinion, that no case has been made out to justify the annexation of th, said principality of Sattara to the British terri tory." At six o'clock the glasses were closed and delivered to the scrutineers, who reported that there were— For the question .. Against the question ... 116 ... 297 Majority against the question... 201 BIRTHDAY OF THY Duns OF WELLINGTON.— Yesterday, agreeably to the usual custom, a numerous party of gentlemen met at the Albion, to celebrate the birthday of the illustrious Duke. The chair was occu pied by Mr. Field, who was supported by Mr. William Cubitt, M.P., and assisted by the stewards and their se- cretery, Mr. If. Graves. The dinner was served in the usual complete manner by Messrs. Staples, and the hilarity of the evening maintained till a late hour, after paying due honours to the health of the illustrious Duke. His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by Lieut.-Colonel the Hun. A. Gordon, honoured the Duke with a visit at Apsley-house, to offer his congratulations to his Grace on the auspicious return of his natal day, which completes his 80th year. COLLIERY EXPLOSION AT AGECROPT.—An alarm ing explosion took place on Monday morning, at the Agecroft new coal mine, the property of Messrs.. Knowles. The mine is situated about a quarter of a mile from the highway to Bolton, and near the Man chester and Bolton Railway. The depth of the shaft is about 900 feet. It appears that there are two mines at present in working condition, and in both of these mines, we understand, 80 or 100 men and boys are em ployed. otyheed:, "Four - t io i o n t w m h i i n eh e.” the l a t e se ci e d m en occurred l s t o'clock yesterday their safety that about yesterday morning the colliers had descended to their work, and, as usual , had c arried with then ' lamps; but it appears to be their practice, after examin ing the mines with th ese lam p s in the mornin g when they begin wor k, to la y aside all p recauti ons , and use naked candles. A boy, named Richard Puke, about eight o'clock, took his candle to an old working, in which a quantity of carburetted hydrogen had collected, and an immediate explosion was the consequence. The report was heard at the foot of the shaft, and every ex ertion was made to facilitate the escape of the men who were employed in the various parts of the mine, and who had, of course, been much alarmed by the explosion. It was ultimately discovered that a joutb, named Jacob Barker, had been killed by the explosion, that his brother, I srae l Barker, was seriously jured and that Price himself had been severely burned about the head and face. John Barker, the father of these two lads, with some other men, was employed behind that part of the mine where the explosion took place, and had to make their escape through the sulphur, but with, the exception of having been much shaken by the explosion, and having inhaled a considerable amount of sulphurous vapour, they escaped uninjured. We understand that the Messrs. Knowles compel the colliers in their employ to use the " Davy" lamps, but the practice appears to be entirely confined to the examination of the pits in the morning, after which they work with exposed can dles; and to such an extent does this system prevail, that they are in the habit of leaving the mines when they find any accumulation of explosive gases, rather than give up the candle for the safety lamp. The body of Barker wits removed to his father's house, at Pendlebury, where it now lies awaiting the coroner's inquest.—Manehester Examiner and 'limes. A deputation, consisti n g of Mr. R. Ormsb y Gore, M.P., Mr. John Ftolliott , M .P., Colonel Percival, tuid Mr. A. Leiroy, had an int e rview with Lord John Russell yesterday. A deputation, consisting of Lord Bernard, Mr. W. Fagon, Major Ludlow Beamish, and Sir Denham Norreys, had also an interview wigs. gito Noloh Lord yesterday. N°. 17 660,3 LONDON WEDNESDAY „A A r zi N 3 . MAY 2, 1849. A LDERMANBURY WINE STORES, No. 18 JOHN MOUNT, AGENT FOR READY MONEY ONLY. The value of Wine as the best stimulant to roan is notorious, and even Scripture recommends its moderate use to all men, but exces sive taxation precludes it from all but the wealthy. To mitigate this evil as much as possible, the Proprietor of this establishment, by con tenting himself with s profits for ready cask, can offer the most genuine Port, Sherry, Lisbon, and Marsala, at 245. per dozen, and which wines, the public should know, could now be retailed at a shilling a bottle, but for the enormous duty. The Port and Sherry are imported by most respectable shippers, and the Lisbon and Mar sala, as well as the higher qualities of Wines enumerated below, are obtained from the very first houses in the trade, and are offered at the following prices : Superior l'orts from the wood Crusted ditto .• .• . . 2Ss. 30s. 345. 30s. 365. 425. 445. 488. 28s. 308. 365. 425. 48s. . 325. 38s. 445. . . 455. to 60s. Sherries, including Amontillado Madeira, direct from the Island East and West India do. . . . Superior Clarets and other French Wines, according to ..... • 28s. to 725. quality . . Champagne 425. 48s. 545. and 665. This last is of the very best quality, and if a three dozen case be taken, 645. only will be charged. Sparkling St. Feray . . ...... 48s. Moselle, Hock, and Rhenish . . . . 3Gs. to 725• Cape (Red and White) ..... . . 18s Pipes, Butts, Hhds., Quarter-casks, and Octaves, charged in the same proportion. I)ozen orders will be executed in all parts of London free of car riage. Slagle bottles are sold on the premises after the same rate, or will be forwarded into the country as samples on receipt of a post office order, or stamps, including Bd. for basket, booking, &c. Orders to be addressed to Jobe Mount, Agent, 18, Alderinanbury. N.B.— A Petition for lowering the exorbitant duties on wine lies on the premises for signature, a copy of which is inserted in the body of our paper. IV ELL GWYNNE TAVER N and CHOP .LI HOUSE, Bull Inn-court, Strand, for Luncheons, Dinners, and Suppers, Three Doors East of the Adelphi Theatre, and opposite Adam- street. Messrs. ARCHER and HOLT most respectfully invite their friends and the public to patronise the Nell Gwynue Coffee•room, which has been fitted up in the style of the period in which sho Visitors to the Theatres, Citizens, and Gentlemen connected with Somerset House, and the Banking Houses in the vicinity, will find the Table d'Hote, which takes place at Half-past Five precisely, the most comfortable and reasonable in the metropolis.—Fish and Joints, 2s. per head. Hot Joints anti' Eight, and Suppers untl. One o'clock. Private Dining-reoms. excellent Beds, superior Wines and Spirits, fine Ales, and Barclay and Perkins's Stent. N.B. An Entrance also from Maiden lane. PEGG'S ROYAL YORK HOTEL' BRIGHTON. HARRY PEGG respectfully announces (more particularly to those who have not been in the habit of frequenting Brighton) that his house is delightfully situated at the bottom of the Old Steyne, in one of the most pleasant, quiet, and central parts of the town, it com mands au extensive view of the ocean, yet not s• near as to be an noyad by the winds that so continually blow from the south-west quarter ; it stands near the Chain Pier, and will be found most con venient for travellers to and from the Continent. The House is large and commodious, and the suites of apartments are such as to suit every class of society. To the patrons and friends of this establishment the Proprietor begs to state, that since the last season he has considerably embellished and Improved the interior of the house, and it will now be found not interior t• any similar establishment in the kingdom. The Cuisine is so well appointed as cannot fail to please the most fastidious taste. The Wines are of th• first and finest description, and the greatest possible moderation is strictly .served on all the charges. Families boarded on the most ecosomical terms by the week or month. ANGEL HOTEL, ABERGAVENNY. THOMAS VAUGHAN MORGAN, in returning his sincere thmks to those Comirercial Gentlemen who have so kindly sup ported him since the death of his father, begs to inform them and others that the greater part of the house has been fresh painted, papered, and re-furnished. As the whole of the Mails and Coaches stop at his house, it offers a convenience not afforded by any other inn in the town. A Show-room for Patterns. horses and Gigs or Phietons let by the Week or Month. May 1, 1849. OCIETY of PAINTERS in WATER COLOURS, The Forty-fifth Annual Exhibition is NOW OPEN, at their Gal lery, 5, Pall-mall East, each day, from Nine till Dusk. Admittance, Is.—Catalogue, Gd. GEORGE FRIPP, Secretary. H E ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. The Collection of Models of Agricultural Implements has been greatly increased by additions deposited by the Royal Agricultural Society and other scientific parties. The use of these M•dels, as well as all others in the Institution, is explained from day to day.—Lec tures by Dr. Bachhoffncr on the Ventilation of Mines, &c., by means of a Jet of Steam, daily at fw• o'clock, and on alternate Evenings.—Lecture on Chemistry, daily at half-past Three, and on alternate Evenings.—The Micr•scope.—The New Dissolving Views include Scenes in Van Diemen's Land, from Original Drawings taken on the spot by J. Skinner I'r•ut, Esq.—New Chromatrope.—Diver and Diving-bell.—The Music is under the direction of Dr. Wallis. Open daily trona Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including -aturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten. Admission, la.—Schools, half-price.—Th• New Catalogue, Is. LILIZA COOK'S JOURNAL. 4 On SATURDAY, MAY the sth, 1849, will be Published the First Number of ELIZA COOK'S JOURNAL, a:Weekly Periodical, Price Three llalfpence, containing Literary Matter of Information and Amusement. The aim of this Journal will be to instruct and to please—its Prin ciples the advancement of Social Happiness and Mental Intelligence. Essays and Arguments adapted to general interests and improve ments—Reviews of New Works—BlograPhical Notes—Occasional Articles of Practical Import—the Fireside Story—The Voice of Song breathing lu homely Love and Sympathy, and a frequent page for our young friends, will torus the various features of the projected serial, which will be dedicated to all who possess the spirit of pro gression and love of their kind. Published by J. 0. Clarke, No. 3, Raquet-court, Fleet-street, where all communications for the Proprietor, and Advertisements icr the Monthly Parts may be forwarded. THE EMIGRATION NOVEL. 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London: Smith, Elder, an Co., G 5, Cornhill. HISWICK MEETING. 1.....) A Full Report, with List of the Prizes, will appear in The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE and AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE. The Gardeners' Chronicle is edited by Professor Lindley, and may be ordered of any News Agent, price Gd., free by pest. /SHE REGISTERED SYRIAN PALETOT. IL By Messrs. SWAIN and CO., Coart Tailors, 379, Oxford- street. This celebrated OVER-COAT for the Spring has been introduced in the lightest textures of material from the costly wools of Syria ; the exclusive use of which has been secured by Messrs. Swain and Co., and manufactured into the Paletot universally known as the choicest article of the kind extant. The Local Agents ter its sale in the British Empire are — Mr. M. lietstein, Bristol. Messrs. Si. and S. Smith, Manchester. Messrs. G. and W. Clarke, Bury St. Edmund's. Mr. J. Hollingsworth, Birmingham. Mr. W. White, Edinburgh, Mr. John Whitty, College-green, Dublin. Mr. Charles Saxelby, Shrewsbury. Mr. Hubback, Berwick-on-Tweed. Mr. R. Tinhorn, Newport, Isle of Wigl t. Mr. J. Johnson, Ashton-under-Lyme. Mr. Davison, Sheffield. Mr. R. Wilson, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Mr. John Crisp, Norwich. Mr. F. Bare, Ipswich. Mr. W. S. Bevin, Chester. Mr. Whitmore, Stockport. Mr. T. S. Wright, Northampton. VARICOSE VEINS, WEAKNESS, &c. HUXLEY'S SURGICAL CAOUTCHOUC ELASTIC STOCK INGS, KNEE-CAPS, ANKLETS, &c., stand unrivalled for their efficacy in all cases of varicose veins, weakness, sprains, &c. They are drawn on with the facility of an ordinary stocking, affording equal and permanent pressure in every part. They are less expan sive and more durable than any stocking yet produced. HUXLEY and Co., particularly solicit the inspection of the profession. Directions for self-measurement forwarded, and the article sent by post. HUXLEY and CO., 5, Were-street, Cavendish-square. " A Country Practitioner.—Huxley's Surgical Stockings : We constantly use them, and find them thoroughly efficacious."—Vide Lancet, Notice to Correspondents. LEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE is universally allowed to be the most Piquant and the Richest in Flavour of any Sauce in use, and for Fish, Gravies for Roast Meat, Steaks, Game, &c., or a zest for Curries, Soup, Cold Meat, it is entirely unrivalled. The unparelleled success of this Sauce having induced imitations, purchasers are particularly requested to see that the name of LEA and PERRINS are upon the Label and the Metallic Capsules, as also to read the Testimonials (which are enclosed with every bottle) from the residence of Royalty, the principal Club Houses and Ho tels in London, Edinburgh, &c. &c., and from private Families in the country. Sold by the proprietors, Lea an/ Perrins, 6, ♦ere-street, Oxford street, London, an/ 6i, Broad-street, Worcester ; Messrs. Barclay and Sons, Messrs. 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The Proprietors of this Dentifrice pledge themselves that its effi cacy is presen ing and embellishing the TEETH, far surpasses any thing of the kind ever yet offered to the public, and has, in conse quence, obtained its selection by her Majesty the Queen, the Court, and Royal Family of Great Britaio,*and the Sovereigns and Nobility throughout Europe.—Price 2s. 9cl. per box. CAUTION.—To protect the public from fraud, the Hon. Commis sioners have directed the Proprietors' name and address thus, •• A. ROWLAND and SON, 20, Ilatton-garden," to bo engraved on the Government stamp, which is affixed on each box. hold by the Proprietors, and by Chemists and Perfumers. Just published, price 55., 8y.., in cloth, ruHE RATIONAL - TREATMENT of STRIC 1_ 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. COURTENAY, " The 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 11. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street ; and may be had of all booksellers in town or country. illustrated by 26 Anatomical Colostred Engravings on ti teed. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. how Edition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or I,v post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamp., THE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex ...essive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, whh remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis ln,lifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravißgs. By H, ant L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox for,l-street, Loi,don. Published by the Authors : s,id by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; S' . .arle, 23, Titchbonie-street, Haymarket; and Gordon, 146, Leaden _ Pa' 1. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive organ., and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul gence, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental and bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative ncapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PAST 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form, and centaisus explicit directions fc,r their troatmeet. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured PART IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease by a simple applicatien, by which the danger of infection is ob viated. This important part of the `York should not escape the eader's notice. PART Y. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and the whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. THR CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is exclusively employed in treat- Ing nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 11 v. and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitic remedy, for purifying the blood in cases of infection, secondary symp toms, eruptions, and the abuse of mercury, lie. and 335. per bottle. Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, Is. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 1 is. per box, a certain remedy for gonorrhoea, elect, stricture, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Consultation fee, if by letter, 1/. A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. 51. Packets, with advice, to be had at the Establishmeet only, by Which the fee, 11., is saved. Messrs. Perry, Surgeons, are in atten anee daily at 19, Bereers-street, Oxford-street, Londea, iron, Ele ven till Two. and Ylve to Eight nu Sundays from Eleven to Ono. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. BRISTOL, MAT 1. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The share market was Arm to-day. sales are—Great Western, 171. Shares, 3 clls.—Taff Tale, 131. LIVERPOOL, MAT 1. _ STOCK EXCHANCM—The transactions to-day were as follows : Caledonian, Preference, lie. 3d. Eastern Countios, K c. Lancashire and Yorkshire (31. mild L.), Fifths, 41. Is. 3d.—Ditto, Halves (L. and B.), 13 1 ,4 dis.—London and North-Western, 131 Ditto, New Quarters, 3/. 163. 3d. p.—Ditto, Quarters (C.), 3 p.— Manchester, Sheffield, sad Lincolnshire, Preference, 10X—Ditto, (Sheffield and Lincoln), 14% dls.—Midland, 67k—Ditto, Halves, II 4 dis.--York, Newcastle, and Berwick (G. N. E. Purchase), 6 per cent. till 1850, 3 dis. 7 York . and North Midland, %35. NAVAL INTELLIGENC E. MALTA, APRIL 16.—The departure of the Locust steamer for Genoa this morning enables me to an - nounce the arrival of her Majesty's ship Hibernia, with Sir William Parker's flag flying, of the Caledonia yesterday, which vessel is to receive the Vice-Admi ral's flag, on the departure of the Hibernia, expected to leave in about ten days, and of the brig Frolic, from Beyrout, on Saturday last. The Spartan is also expected from Venice in a few days. There is a report here of a serious quarrel at Genoa between the English and French captains of men -of. war. The Locust has dispatches for the English Captain, the Right Hon. the Earl of Hard wicke. PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 29.—The following are the promotions and appointments during the past week (from the Hampshire Telegraph) : PROMOTIONS. Clerks—Edwin C. Davison, and William Hickman, to the rank of Paymaster and Purser. APPOINTMENTS. Captain—Thomas L. Massie, to the Cleopatra. Lieutenants—E. A. Porcher, and W. B. Elphin stone, to the Cleopatra. Master—J. T. Davis, to the Cleopatra. Second Masters— Samuel Braddon, to the Myrtle ; and Robert Smith, to the Cleopatra. Paymaster and P urser —R o b er t Loney, to the Cleopatra. Mates—John Leach to the North Star ; R. H. Burton, to the Excellent; and H. M. Bingham, to the Cleopatra. Clerks—A. W. Chimmo, and Frederick Leina, to the Cleopatra. Midshipman—R7t. Gresham, to the Excellent. Naval Cadets—The Hon. R. Moreton, to the Cleopatra. Master's Assistant—WT. Paynton, to the Cleopatra. Coast Guard—Commander John Henry Norcock, to be Inspecting Commander of the Skibbereen dis trict; and Mr. Peter Chown, Master, R.N., to com mand the Scattery station. Lieutenant George Williamson (1807) has received the out-pension of Greenwich, in lieu of Commander Farrant. We have before noticed the claims of the Semaphore veteran, and are glad that the First Lord has admitted them by his benevolent act. The Arrogant, 46, auxiliary screw steam-frigate, Captain R. Fitzroy, was paid wages in advance yes terday, and took on board her powder and shells. This morning, at half-past ten o'clock, she got under weigh, under canvass alone ; but, the wind being very light and variable, sufficient way could not be obtained on her to give her steerage. She was consequently obliged to be anchored, about a quarter past eleven o'clock, close to the Horse-shoal, while the steam was got up, the funnel hove up, and the screw shipped, when she was again got under weigh, under steam only, but with her topsails loose and sheeted home. This was about one o'clock, P.M. After steaming outside the Knab-light, a breeze having sprung up, she made sail and damped up steam. She was lost sight of soon after five o'clock, standing to the southward, with a fine breeze, close hauled on the starboard tack, for Cork. The Confiance steam -tug vessel arrived to-day from Plymouth, with supernumeraries. Wind, W. by S. Moderate breezes and fine weather. e e r r , A f r i o aj m e s tt 's h y e sloe stplß in I n e g s - , d o %; morning, from Portsmouth, on the came in this Bombay, December 21, 1848 ; 24th. Her dates are vll6l,oraplit,aAinPilitl. lastLß27. -, 50, Captain N. Cor • the flag-ship Southampton, Commander F. T. Brown y Cape of Good Hope, Fe A br p u r a i r l ) l , 2 l. l, l A B t 49 o3 ; e S c t. ap H e e N, le .e n r a e , March 6 ; and Fay ai steam-sloop Geyser, 6, m c Filmer. The Ringdove broug ht up inSound, After Sir a orum th a e nder G she wll go up Hamoitze After unshipping her powder do and stahletsetdeatmhe-vfleagsselofDreoe, 4, aster to be paid off. Her Dockyard—Thel artizans of the yard are breaking the graving slip onTuesday, to ex amined. Tr A packet-brig Seagulhlawyeas her taken eop i p nt e o r Majesty ajest y is s yesterday. sloo p Heroine took her ordnance s tores onboard up her Majesty's ship San Josef, at a contract pri ce of Her 7s. 9d. per ton. Her admeasurement is about 2,500 tons. The merchant-brig Rhodes, of Newcastle, 245 tons register, Captain Mullen, which put into Ply mouth on the 24th, with loss of foremast, carried away in severe weather experienced in the Atlantic on Good Friday, has a jurymast which was rigged in the following manner :---The original mast broke about seven feet from the deck, and in the after part of the stump a deep groove was cut to receive the temporary spar, a spare topsail yard, 36 feet long. The heel being first placed in its socket, the head of the spar was lifted from the deck by a tackle fixed to the main stay. When, by this moans, it was raised a certain height from the deck, the force of the cap stan was exercised upon a rope which ran forward to a top-block on the larboard cathead, and thence through another block at the head of the spar to the starboard cathead, where it was fastened. This readily brought the spar upright, in which position its bead was fixed to the dead-eyes on either side by runners, thus con verted into shrouds, and its foot by three bands of five-eighth chain firmly wedged to the stump of the foremast. The canvass hoisted on the jurymast was a lower studdingsail rigged on a yard made of a top gallant studdingsail boom, worked with tacks and sheets in the usual w a y. On the mainmast they carried a square mainsail and a trysail, taking a double reef in the latter, and easing it up when the wind blew fresh. The Rhodes was laden with nine keels (about 200 tons) of coal, and 30 tons of rail way tram iron, for St. John's, New Brunswick. During the first gale she lost her bowsprit, foremast, and mainmast ; had her decks stove, knightheads started, and became l ea k y. In t hi s shattered condi tion, with her temporary mast and insufficient canvass, she sailed through a heavy sea an indirect course, from 50.33 north and 23.25 west, on the 6th instant, to the port of Plymouth, on the 24th, of more than a thousand miles. Wind, S.S.W., strong breeze. PORTSMOUTH, MONDAY.—The Myrtle steam-tender, under the command of Acting-Master Samuel Braddon, formerly of the Comet, sailed this morning with about thirty eupernumaries to join the Cleopatra at Sheerness. Mr. Braddon has been just appointed to the Myrtle, vice Balliston, appointed to the Elfin. The Confiance, Plymouth steam -tug, Mr. Martin master, sailed with upwards of sixty newly-entered men to join the Cleopatra, 26, at Sheerness thi s morning. The Plumper screw-schooner, Com mander Nol is ordered to have her armament re duced to the same character as the Reynard's. Another frightful accident occurred at this port to day. As a ,party of men in he employ of Mr. ot , Bushby, the contractor for the n or the joint terminus of the London and Brighton and Lond on and South-Western Railways at Land port , were en - t en gaged in pulling down a house standing ou the site of the intended structure, they excavated too much of the foundation of a wall of the tenement before they tried to take it down; consequently, although warned of the impropriety of their proceedings by their fellow workmen, one of whom told them not to peck any more as he went down the ladder, they went on with the work, when on touching the wall to throw it outwards it took an opposite impetus, and fell inwards, burying four men in the ruins of the lower part of the house. Their names aro Connor, a labourer; Simms, a bricklayer; White, a stonemason; and Harwood, a labourer. The accident took place at about a quarter to seven o'clock this morn ing. The poor creatures were dug out of the ruins in about a quarter of an hour, and speedily conveyed to the Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gosport Hospital, where their respective cases met with tbo promptest attention; the two first named, however, sustained such frighful injuries in such a multiplicity of ways, that life was despaired of from the first. The wall was on the second floor of the building. Harwood's hip was dislocated. Wind S.S.E., light breezes and fine weather. PLYMOUTH, APRIL 28.—Her Majesty's sloop Ring dove; 12, Captain Robert B. Miller, was inspected yes terday in the Sound by Captain Sir Thomas Maitland, of the flag-ship Impregnable, 104, and her crew went through the great gun exercise. She came into har bour to-day and unbent sails; her crew will be paid off on Friday. About Her Majesty's steam-tug Confian ce , M r . W m . M ar ti n , master, sailed this afternoon for Port smout h. Her Maj es ty' s Ship S an J ose f.—Th e l ast o f t hi s s hi p , her keel, w ill b e ta k en out of dock on Monday next. all, upl; tht men hu,s, 3, finishnd commencedb heroy s , o h n have been e operations b 3 e o e tnh i e n i sgt . a o g n e d ti e ,A :li 13 breakingtt . 5,0 d nhern will Wind—N.V., light breeze. PORTSMOUTH, TUESDAY. The Plumper steam schooner, Commander Nolloth, landed her 25 cwt. guns yesterday afternoon, and is to receive carronades of the same calibre in their stead. The Reynard, Commander Crr croft, is also to have carronades instead of her pre sent 25 cwt. guns, and also to land her after-pivot gun, which was, in the late gale, found to be too much for her. The Plumper has retained both pivot guns, so that her weight of metal will not be at all reduced by the exchange. The Elfin dispatch-boat for the Queen, Acting Master Balliston commanding, is expected here from Woolwich this evening. The ship Constantine will leave Deptford to-morrow for this port, to embark draughts of the sth and the 15th Foot for the Mauritius and Ceylon. The latter detekh ment, from the 15th depot at Brecon, will arrive at Gos fort on the 4th, via Reading and Basingstoke. The freight-ship Apollino leaves Deptford for the Isle PLYMOUTH, of Africa, e 3 d 0. he er y of Wight o n th e 4 t h , to em b ark a draught o f t h e 97 t h re I Regiment for H a lif ax . Fa vourite, 14, C omman d er Al exan d er M urray, from the Coast e s Al t e a r j d e a s : morning from Portsmouth. She scaled guns to-day in the Sound, and is ordered up Hamoaze preparatory to being paid off. Among other vessels which took shelter here last week in consequence of the northern hostilities was the Hol stein brig Zampa, Captain Groot, which brought passen ger from Laguna Captain Wortermann, late of the brig Fortuna. The circumstances connected with the loss of this vessel must prove interesting to masters of ships bound to Mexico and California, for which coasts so many charters are now taking up. The following is translated from an authentic account published in A I Monitor, at Mexico, Feb. 3:— " On the 20th of October last the German brigantine Fortuna was wrecked on the coast of the island of Santa Maria, between the rivers of El Fuerte and Sinaloa. Through the efforts of the supercargo, captain, and crew a great partof the cargo was saved; but the vessel was en tirely lost. The cargo was bound to Guyamas, the nearest port whence assistance could be obtained; and at the instance of the supercargo the Government of Guyamas immediately sent away the captain of the brigatine Hawavan Carlota with his vessel and a few large boats, which returned with a portion of the cargo on the 28th of November. They started again on the 2d of Decem ber, and collected the greater part of the remainder. On the 31st of December, at eight in the evening, the mate received a communication ashore from the Administrator of Revenues of El Puerto, Don Francisco Chavez; and at half-past eight, before the mate could deliver the message on board to the captain, or that they could con sult together on the subject, a party of cavalry and in tautry, consisting of forty men, armed with carbines and lances, fell upon the people ashore when quietly takiug their supper, fired at and pursued them into the sea, which offered the only refuge from this murderous attack. Three men were killed, viz., the principal stevador of the port, Thomaso Deano; the carpenter of the Fortuna, Frederica Trimpf ; and one of her crew, Juan Carteus; and two wounded—an Indian named Capeto and Manuel Jellerias. The assassins then took possession of the few things that remained ashore, and the vessel set sail the next day, the 14th of Decem ber, for Guyamas, where a protest was drawn up at the request of Senor Don Juan A. Robinson, United States' Consul, and certified copies thereof delivered to the Go vernment of Sinaloa and to the General of Division, Don Juan Pablo Anoya, who, it is hoped, for the honour of the Mexican nation, will speedily discover and bring to justice the perpetrators of these atrocious acts." The Fortuna's cargo, with which she left Valparaiso on the 26th August, consisted of wine, brandy, cocoa, and dry goods. The wind was S.S.W. when she went ashore, and Captain Wortermann attributes her loss to the incorrectness of his chart, an English publication. After the protest was noticed the Captain went to Ma saltan, thence to San Bias, where he crossed the couti tinent to Vera Cruz, and then took passage in a ship to Laguna. The Nautilus three-masted iron steamer, Captain Par son, came in here this morning for water. She has been hired by the German Government, through the Prus sian Consul-General in London, to lie off this port and give warning to all Germau merchants vessels entering the Channel of the renewal of hostilities by the Danish Government. Wind southerly, light breeze, and fine weather. WooLwicu, MAY I.—The Elfin steam-vessel came round to Woolwich from Chatham on Saturday, and was tried up and down the river several times. She left Woolwich again this morning for Portsmouth, to be employed as a dispatch boat betwixt that port and the Isle of White, under the charge of Mr. Balliaston, who is to command her. The Buzzard steam-yacht, built at Pembroke, arrived at Woolwich yesterday, having been brought round to the river to be fitted with her engines. The Magicienno steam-vessel was taken under the shears to-day to have her jury masts taken out, pre paratory to her being taken to Deptford to be fitted with ner engines by Messrs. Penn. The Gladiator steam-frigate is under the shears in the basin, to have her guns and gun carriages put on board, and will soon be ready for sea. PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS. From the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons. j MONDAY, APRIL 30. - - POOR-LAWS (IRELAND —RATE IN AID) BILL. Order for Third Reading; read ; Motion made, and Ques tion proposed, "That the Bill be now read the third time." Amendment proposed, to leave out the word " now," and at the end of the Question to add the words "upon this day six months :"—Question put, " That the word ' now' stand part of the Question." The louse divided: — MAJORITY—AYES, 129. Abdy, T. N. Gibson, T. M. Palmerston, Via. Acland, Sir T. Granger, T. C. Parker, John Adair, It. Shafto Greenall, Gilbert Pilkington, James Aglionby, H. A. Grey, Sir G. Pinney, W. Anderson, Arthur Harris, Richard Plowden, W. H. Armstrong, Sir A. llastie, Alexander Power, Nicholas Armstrong, R. B. nestle, Archibald Price, Sir:R. Ashley, Lord Hay, Lord J. Pryse, Pryso Bagshaw, John Hayter, W. G. Held. Colonel Baines, M. T. Henry, Alexander Reynolds, John Baring. Sir F. Heyworth, Lawrence Rice, E. It. Barnard, E. G. Hindley, Charles Rich, Henry Beckett, W. Hobhouse, Sir J. Robartes, T. J. A. Berkeley, Captain Howard, Lord E. Romilly, Sir John Bernal, Ralph Jervis, Sir John Russell, Lord J. Birch, Sir T. Keppel, George T. Rutherford, A. Boyle, Colonel Kershaw, James Salwey, Colonel Bright, John Kildare, Marquis of Slaney, Robert A. Brotherton, J. Labouchere, Henry Smith, J. B. Brown, Humphrey Lacy, Henry C. Somers, J. F. Brown, W. Lascelles, W. S. Somerville, Sir W. Busfeild,Williana Lewis, Georger, Stanton, W. H. Bunbury, Edward Lushington, C. Strickland, Sir G. Butler, F. S. iii‘Gregor, John Talfourd, Sergeant Carter, John B. Maitland, Thomas Tancred,;ll. W. Clay, Sir W. Mangles, R. D. Tlaicknesse, R. A. Clay, James Masterman, J. Thompson, Colonel Cobden, It. Matheson, Colonel Thornely, T. Craig, W. G. Maule, Fox Trani, George Denison, W. J. Melguud, Viscount Trelawny, J. S. D'Eyncourt, T. Milner, W. M. Villiers, Charles Divett, E. Mimes, It. M. Vivian, J. H. Drummond, Henry Mitchell, A. T.' Watkins, Colonel Duncan, George Molesworth, Sir W. Wawn, J. T. Inincuft, John Morison, Sir W. Wellesley, Lord C. Dundas, Admiral Morris, David Williams, John Dundas, Sir David Mostyn, E. M. Willyams, 11. Ellie, John Mulgrave, Earl Wilson, James Evans, John Norreys, Sir 1). Wilson, 3latthew Evans, William O'Brien, Joha Wood, Sir Charles Fagan, William Forster, M. Fox, W. J. Oog'Cieo,unsore, .Feargus Wyld, TJ,;ailime.ss. Paget, Lord A. Tufhell, 11. Freestun,:Colonel Pakington, Sir J. S. Bellew, It. M. MINORITY-NOES, 55. Alexander, N. Dunne, F. P. Maxwell, J. P. Arehdall, Captain Fagan, James Monsell, IVilliam lialdock, E. 11. Ferguson, Sir R. Muflings, J. R. Bankes, George FfoMott, J. Newport,tViscount Bateson, Thomas Fitzpatrick, J. W. Nugent, Sir l'erey Bentinck, Lord H. Fox, R. M. O'Brien, Sir Lucius Beresford, William Gladstone, W.E. O'Connell, J. Bernard, Viscount Gore, W. R. 0. Paeke, C. W. Blake, Martin J. Granby, Marquis of Flumptre, J. P. Bourke, Richard S. Grattan, Henry Rawdon, Colonel Bromley, Ro b er t Greene, John ..: &rope, G. P. Brooke, Sir Arthur Grogan, Ed w ard Spooner, R. Buller, Sir J. Y. Hamilton, G. A. Sullivan, Michael Chichester, Lord J. Herbert, 11. A. Taylor, T. E. Cochrane, A. Hill, Lord E. Young, Sir John Conolly, Thomas Borman, Edward Corry, 11. Keogh, William MUMS. Crawford, W. S. 31'Naghten, Sir E. Jones, Captain Dawson( T. V. Meagher, Thomas Castlereagh,_Vis. Disraeli,ill, Manners, Lord C. TUESDAY, MAY 1. PUNISHMENT OF DEATH. Motion made, and Question put, " That leave be given to bring in a Bill to repeal the Panishment of Death." The House divided:— MINORITY-AYES, 51. Adair, Hugh E. Fox, W. J. . O'Connell, John Adair, it. Shaft° Gibson, Thomas M. Pilkington, James Aglionby, 11. Greene, John Pryse, Pryse Anderson, Arthur Hemer, Sir J. Robartes, T. J. Barnard, E. G. Ilardeastle, J. A. Salwey, Colonel Blake, M. J. Harris, Richard Scholefleld, William Bright, John Ileadiam, Thomas Slaney, It. .1. Brothertou, J. Henry, Alexander Smith, John B. Clay, James Heywood, James Strickland, Sir G. Cobb°ld, J. C. Heyworth, L. Thompson, Colonel Cobden, Richard Ilobhouse, T. B. Thompson, George owan, Charles Horsman, E. Thornely, Thomas Crawford, W. S. Lennard, T. B. Trelawny, J. S. Devereux, J. T. Lushington, Charles Willcox, Brodie l)'Eyncourt, C. T. Meagher, Thomas Williams, John Divett, Edward „ Masterman, John TELLERS. Ellis, John Mowatt, Francis Ewart, William Fagan, William O'Brien, J. Nugent, Lord. FARES REDUCED TO TIAMBURGII, Passengers walk on board to all except Hamburgh Steamers. THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S splendid and powerful first-class STEAM ,HIPS are appointed to leave — The Custom-House or Tower, for— 11.k.MBURGIE carrying her Majesty's Malls, every Tuesday and Friday Evening. Chief Cabin, 31. ; Fore, 21. From Bla4_wall Pier, for— ROTTERDAM anti the R=E, carrying her Majesty's Mails— Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Ten, Morning. The Ocean, Saturday ; the Giraffe, Wednesday ; the Rainbow, Saturday, 12. Chief Cabin, 1/. 56.; Fore, 15s. ANTWERP and the RIIINE—The Venezuela (newly decorated), every Thursday, at Ten, Morning. Saloon, 1/. 10s. ; Fore Cabin, I/. OSTEND—In Ten Hours, every Wednesday, and Saturday Morn ing. 9, at llalf-past Two; 11, at Four ; 16, at Six ; 19, at Eleveia ; 23, at Two. Chief Cabin, 11. 43.; Fore, 18s. The Railway Trains leave Fenchurek-street Station for Blackwall every 20 minutes from Eight Morning. From Brown's Wharf, Poplar, for— EDINBURGH—Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Ten Evening. The Leith, Saturday ; the Trident, Wednesday, 9 and 23 ; the Cla rence, Saturday, 12 and 26. Chief Cabin, 21. ; Second Cabin, 11. 2s. Gd. _ _ . . An Omnibus is provided to take passengers to Brown's Wharf from 37, Regent-circus, and 35, Leadeahall-street. From Ilore'sSteant Wharf, Wapping, for— NEWCASTLE —Saturday, May 5, and every following Wednesday and Saturday, at Eight Evening. Chief Cabin, 11.; Second Ca bin, 12s. From It. Katharine's Steam Wharf, for— PIAVRE—Every Thursday and Sunday, at Eight, Morning. From London-bridge Wharf, for 13OHLOGNE—The new steam-ship Altdon, every Thursday Morn ing. To-morrow, May 3, at Ten ; 10, at Three ; 17, at Eight. Chief Cabin, 12s. ; Fore, Bs. CALAIS—Every Thursday and Sunday Morning. To-morrow, May 3, at Ten ; 6 and 10, at Twelve soon. HULL—Every Tuesday and Friday, at Eight Morning. YAIIMOUTH—Every Wednesday, and Saturday, at Four Af ternoon. To secure Berths, for Freight, and for Bills, containing hours o departure, fares, &c., apply at the Offices, 71, Lombard-street ; 37, Regent-circus ; and 35, Leadenhall-street. TO the MONTH of MAY Shining, smiling, flowery May, Listen to my humble lay, Fondly doth my eye discern Tokens of thy glad return ; Now are nature's prospects seen, Decked with newly spreading green All is charming, all is gay. Shining, smiling. flowery May. Happy month 1 thy welcome reign, With its ever pleasing train, Scatters pleasures here and there, Pleasures which the many share ; Even in the crowded town, Thousands hail thy blooming crown, And to thee their honours pay, Shining, Smiling, flowery May. While thy trees aid flowers assume New attire on leaf and bloom, We prepare a change of dress, Suited to thy loveliness. Daily now is MOSES' Mart Filled with things in every part, Won by MOSES' choice display, Shining, smiling, flowery May. I myself have lately been To this busy trading scene ; And with pleasure did I scan Dress designed on such a plan. Trowsers, Coats, and Waistcoats, too, Really beautiful to view, Here were bought for little pay, Shining, smiling, flowery May. Hats and Caps and Boots and Shoes, Such as none could well refuse, Showed what MOSES' Mart can do, When thy month appears in view. May the preparations made, Add to Messrs. MOSES' trade, And with this I close my lay, Shining, smiling, flowery May. • LIST OP PRICE . P.ZLDT WADS. Men's Spring, and Summer Wrappers.. from .1 0 II 6 The Dulwer, Pacha, Paletot, and every descrip tion of light Over-coats ••• • • • 1 2 6 Cloth Over Coats, of a light texture, and hand somely trimmed •• 1 1 0 Do. do. lined with :silk. 1 De. do. superior quality •••• • • • • 1 18 0 Jean and Holland Blouses.. ••..•••• • • • • .. 0 2 9 Fancy Victoria d 0... •• •• .. Tweed d 0... • • ...... •• • • 0 4 6 Dress Coat Frock Coat 9 •• • • • ...... ••••• • • • .. 1 0 0 Spring and Summer Trousers • • .. El 4 0 •• .• .• 0 • 10 ..... every : •. .a r . I . e . t . y . 0 00 1 94 6 Doeskin and Buckskin d 0....... • • Springßlack Ii W B h a c it k e da l Marcella FiguredcsSue Summer n V oer e Vests Satin n Vestsa . i Vt . Y . n . .. t Spring and Summer Tests— Men's Black Cloth Vests ••••••••••• •• •• • • • Boy's 0 3 6 Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits. Men's Fishing Coats in great variety 0 4 0 MAIDS TO ILZAJOJEZ. Paletets made from a variety of material, fitted for Summer wear ...... • Do. very elegantly trimmed ...... ••• • •• I 8 0 Superior Cloth of a light texture... ...... 1 15 0 Ditto ditto lined with silk.. •• •• .• 2 2 0 Ditto Dress Coat.. • • •• •••• • • • 1 12 0 Superfine Frock do. •••• • • • ......... B e st do. ••••• • • • • • Fancy Doeskin Trousers. •••• ••••.•• • •• • • • 016 6 0 15 Black Cloth Tests •••. • • . •• •• .... .6 0 0 183 6 Best do.. • • • • • • • ....... . 0 14 6 Sp l e ndid satin Test...• • • • • • • • • • 0 18 6 1 6 0 H us sar and Tunis snits 15 0 Superfine do. •• • ..... . . II 7 0 Men's White M arcella Ves s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fi s hing Coats in endless variety from 0 1 0 6 to 1 16 0 Elegan t Dressing Robes in great from 0166 to 5 0 0 va riety • • • • • • • • • • " • • Five Minutes notice. Mourning to any extent omplete for 11. 10 s. A Suit of Clothes c Fact," w ith full directions The new book , e ntitled the " Great be bad on application, or forwarded , p ost for Self-measure ment, can tree, to any pa rt of the kingdoms ar tment are low replet e with N o tice -7 he Shawl and r ar aSol Dep every novelty of the season. ready made, or made to article purchased, either Observe —Any hanged, or the money retuned.measure, if not approved of willbeex nenaaperi, Clothiers , natters, E. bit)kE.S and SON, Tailor., W k and General Outßtter, Hoalerc, Furriers , Bo ot and Shoemakers, and 86 .Aidgate,s, 154,C 155, 156, and 157 Minoriea, d :ers, as. 94, S 5 th a nd forming one vast London ; all communic atin g with each o er, Establishment. et having to guar d the public Caution.—E. Moses an d Son regret heard that the un ra e t d sman-like against imposition ; but having f a lsehood of being connected with them, or " It is the same c oncern, for obvious reasons, has been resorted to in many instances, andwith any other house they beg to state that they have no connexion 36, in or out of London, except their Branch Establishments, Far gate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thorntoia's-building , s Bradford, Yorkshire; and Cu &e., es° who require cheap an d g enuine clothing, s h o uld call at. or solid to the Minories and Aldgate, City, London ; or either of the Branch Establishments, as above. Take ,otlea.—This Establishment is closed from sunset Friday , bill Sunset Saturday, when busine ss is resumed till twelve o'clock. MANCHESTER, MAY 1. STOCK EXCIIANGE.—The transactions to-day were as follows : London and South-Western, Preference, 14 p.—North Staffordshire, 41. A n. dia.—Dover (No. 4), 6 15-16 dis.—Leeds, Preference, 11 % Sheffield (No. 2), 9—Eastern Counties, 8— Grimsby Docks, IW4 dis. BIRMINGHAM, MIT 1. Srocs EXCEIANGE.—The following are to-day's transactions : Chester and Holyhead 17—Eastern Counties, Sy—North Stafford shire, 41. 3s. 9d. dis.—Shrewsbury and Birmingham (A), 51 6s. 3d. dis.—South Staffordshire, 4 1 / 4 die. YORK, Apart 38. STOCK EXCHANGE —The business transacted to-day was as fol lows :—Greut Northern, 10 I; —Y•rk, Newcastle, and Berwick (New castleExteusion), 15—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 5. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TINE, MAY 1. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The business done in the Stock Exchange to. day has been as follows :—Caledonian, Preference, 11%—Chester and Holyhead, 16%—Ditto, Preference, 5 per cent., 13—Eastern Counties, New, guaranteed 6 per cent., 1071—Newcastle and Car lisle, 100—North British, 14—Wear Valey, 58 —York, Newcastle, and Berwick Extension, 1414—Ditto (G. N. E. purchase), 5. SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—The season at this favourite place of summerwe resort, we perceive, com jmoezn, cpeasi painted dt byM the panoramic picture of the Townßeport speaks highly of a a t n d a F i gohrttr affordse ofFortress B a v d a a s -t Monday y on in his best style. The Storming of the Castle by Picton's di Ferris,k Janua r yuow m, a i nsd scope for pyrotechnic disp lay , which, no doubt, the genius of Southby will not fail t o profit b y . 0E 4:1 9 i n tParalyzed,Pills.ir e ADVERTISEMENT.]—To Pers --kaptryaoredfinaery letter r e fr y em Ho e ll e o p w te a i y n 's com manding Hampore Forces, Rohilcund, In vi l d ' l e a li 1849. To Professor Holloway • Sir —I deem that your wonderful Medicines ought to ' be niad take the liberty of reporting a miracu l o us e been n cure under , om h a e n e i n h g a d b ent ire ly limbs eye.quite of her legs from the hip joint. Herwere ap.. wi t w Y o own ye years s paren tly quite dead, and without the slightest feeling, . t but by the use of your Ointment and Pills, she is restored. Signed, E. F. Ferris. Sold by all Vendors of q i. t lle e dic at Professor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, ii.enne,dnand ESCAPE FROM BEING BURIED ALIVE.—A fe r4 w days ago a young woman, after suffering from cholera l f or s e this the last use twenty-four hours, apparently died at Brokeboy. H er friends placed her in the coffin, and they wore on the point of carrying the body to the churchyard, when she rose from her narrow tenement, burst asunder her core assemblage and formed one of the living s r MAJORITY-NOES, 75. Abdy, Thomas N. Heald, James Peel,:Sir Robert Baldeck, E. 11. Heathcoat, John Plowden, W. H. Berkeley, Captain Herbert, Sidney Portal, Melville Blackall, S. W. Hildyard, T. B. T. Prime,,Richard Brooke, Sir A. Hope, A. Pugh, David Campbell, W. F. Howard, Lord E. Richards, Richard Clive, Henry 11. Jervis, Sir John Romiily, Sir John Craig, W. G. Keogh, William Sanders, George Dalrymple, Captain Lacy, 11. C. Sibthorp, Colonel Denison, J. E. Lewis, G. C. Somerville, Sir W. Drummond, Henry Lewisham, Vise. Spooner, Richard Duff, James Littleton, E. R. Stafford, Augustus Inincuft, John M'Taggart, Sir J. itansfleld, W. R. C. Dundas, Admiral Maitland, T. Stanton, W. S.l Dunne, F. I'. Martin, C. W. Sullivan, Michael Du Pre, C. G. Maule, Fox Thicknesse, Ralph Ebrington, :Viscount Monsen, William 'I ownley, R. G. Evans, John Milner, W. 31. Turner, George Ferguson, Sir R. Mitchell, T. A. Verney Sir 11. Fordyce, A. D. Morris, David Watkins, Colonel Granger, T. C. O'Connor, Feargus Wawn, J. T. Greenall, G. Ogle, S. C. Wilson, James Grey, Sir George Owen, Sir J. Wood, Sir Charles liaggltt, F. R. Packe, C. W. Trxiams. Basile, Alexander Palmerston, Via. Tufhell, lleury Hawes, Benj. Parker, John Bellew, R. M. MRS. TROLLOPE'S NEW NOVSL.—TIIE LOT TERY OF MARRlAGE.—Marriage, being the great end and aim of feminine existence, naturally forms a promi nent feature in the story of every heroine, but our great artist iu pen and ink, Mrs. Trollope, has given . it, in her new work, the impor tance it deserves, by making it a subject instead of a feature. She cleverly produces it in every light in which it can be exhibited, and brings forward its objects, advantages, and results with v. graphic force that is no l ess instructive thnn amusing. In The Lottery of Marriage" Mrs. Trollope has produced a picture of our social system full of new , and striking p or traits, in a narrati ve that for felicity of construction. and originality of idea, equals the most successful of her former efforts.—Eveningpaper. THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION. — Letters for her Ma jesty's ships Erebus and Terror, Enterprise and I nvest ' ga tor, employed up on the Arctic Expeditions, will be in t i m e to be forwarded b y the North Star, if sent to th e S ecre tary of the Admiralty on or before Saturday the ith of May. DUTIES ON WINE. 'ro the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain arid Ireland, in Parliament assembled. Thu humble petitio❑ of the undersigned inhabitants of London and Westminster atd their vicinities. That your petitioners, viewing with regret how the high duties on wine not only impede trade, but ren der this best of stimulants totally unattainable by the poor, and even by those of moderate fortune, humbly play that, as no duty exists on home-made wines in England, and, as our best malt liquor is only subject to a tax of two pence the gallon (regulated by the duty on malt and hops), so the duty on our colonial wines should, in no instance, exceed such an amount. Indeed, inasmuch as colonies require bounties on pro• duction to draw population into them, and our domestic exports are proportionally augmented by its increase, it becomes a serious question if any duty on colonial wines should exist at all, or, at least, if it should exceed that of hoer, particularly as the whole amount of duties collected on colonial wines has never amounted to more than 50,0001. per annum; while the duty on hops and malt exceeds 5,000,0001., and if one were substituted for the other, the national revenue would not be diminished. Your petitioners humbly call the attention of your Honourable House to the fact, that since it has been ge nerally known what excellent wines can bo produced in Australia, many industrious German settlers have emi grated thither. Foreign emigration would, doubtless. for the same reason be promoted among numerous useful settlers from southern Eu ro p e, who look, in quitting been accustomed. Added to this, all such emigrants would take with them the knowledge relating to the silk worm, the cultivation of the olive and other fruits, which their native land, for congenial wsioi soon which, settlements, dispensewfaintahn w num h tih e n r e.c e rne t e l a i : e see y sda. could profitably follow that laboinfretnogawgleidchtothaecyt hada nd ry would greatly add to the future exports of our souther' colonies.itySooufr maintaining Africa, w litehreo large t h vine stau d i i s n ga army, advantage ously costs point out also, reeiatk_d by the should be t grk,win England a a f t force, cultivated, mAiroedpcn tolnieooier,dotpseihuuowiitlnrdtga ei)v snt(esslT, distilled arlsp, n deetvracui d suie( ecdriacmisotbjeafomtiut, than possessionsolt asl t colonialyo. ei observe, tet attach h wines, e ini r ' eg v c e e dit : oe t °ro that, r inasmuchor British as oohne aseertafnle%d'ine li h ion of has been notori t,ltiileYso l v u o y a g u d l i r e ie i t e p p t slavelabour, and ex perimentst ere have never been made, from how far wine, or spirits distilled it, might not create , more profitable exports than Your petitioners also verily believe that if colonial wines were taxed no higher than the ordinary beverage of England, no measure would so much tend to force zuch European countries as refuse an equitable recipro city in commerce, to follow our example, especially as they would foresee that in the future import of wine, we could soon do without tiara. R OY©L MISSISSIPPI PICTURE,' EGYPTIAN HALL. BANVARD'S great PAINTING having returned from WINDSOR CASTLE, where it has been exhibited, by command, to her Majesty the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal Family, is NOW OPEN to the Public at the usual hours, at the Egyptian Hall. Morning, Half past Two ; Evening, Half-past Seven. Admission—Lower Seats, 25.; Gallery, Is.