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~- -~ ~// ~!/G s' _~-~ ~ ON the STATE and PROSPECTS of the LABOURING CLASSES. January, 1849 The Committee of the SOCIETY for the IMPROVEMENT of the C ONDITION of the LABOURING CLASSES feel unwilling to allow t he opening of a new year, under such unparalleled circumstances as the present, to pass over without offering to their subscribers, and the gentry, clergy, and middle classes of England generally, a few Words of congratulation and of caution. The grounds of congratulation will be obvious to every one—that tYear of convulsions to Europe generally sho uld have ela p sed in ; ' , gland almost without any serious alarm , and. that this general _sranquilsity should have been preserved during the pressure of much Tsant of employment, poverty, and privation, may well excite a feel ff of gratitude, and lead us to prize more deeply those institutions Which have thus "weathered the storm ;" and, above all, that spirit of religion, which, even partially and imperfectly diffused as it is, ,ea yet shown itself, though in weakness, the best controller of na tional perturbations. But, besides these general grounds of thankfulness , the Committee oave much cause to congratulate their subscribers on the progress made in their own more immediate work in the course of the past Year. Not only has the gracious pat rona g e of her Majesty and her Royal Consort encouraged and enabled them to commence a new Rork of magnitude and importance—the Model Lodging-house for F amilies, which will shortly, it is hoped , r i s e from the g round in the immediate vicinity of St. Giles's—but the example already set be gins to be extensively followed. Within the last few months the Com !suttee have had the pleasure of witnessing efforts of a kindred na ture. and most of them confessedly in imita tion of those carried on "y this Society, made or planned in several populous and important Places. In the great parish of St. Anne, Sohn, the rector and a parochial c ommittee have completed and opened a large lodging-house, in Which excellent accommodation is provided for as many as 136 per ions of the industrious classes. Adjoining to this, in At. James's, Westminster, the rector, with a Parochial committee, is employed on a similar undertaking. At Edinburgh and Glasgow model lodging-houses have been opened and further efforts in the same direction are contemplated. , In the city of Bath a similar work has f ecen tl y been undertaken by the clergy and a local committee, and there can be no doubt of its speedy and complete accomplishment. At Brighten, a lodging-house for the working-classes is planned, and measures for its establishment have been taken by several of the vl ergY. At Macclesfield the same object is engaging the attention of the inhabitants, and a measure of this kind is now in progress. Several other movements of the same description, in other towns, are in va taus stages of maturity. Nor ought we to forget—though an entirely Independent move runt—the recent opening of the Metropolitan Buildings, near Old St. Pancras Church, in which excellent lodgings are provided for as many as 110 families of the industrious classes. Observing all these efforts of benevolence, commencing nearly at the same time, the Committee feel that there is abundant ground for congratulation; and that it is hardly too much to hope that at no Very distant day the wants and comforts of the town labourers throughout England may be generally, or even universally, regarded With interest. Turning to the agricultural districts, the Committee feel that the Only way in which these can be effectually attended to, is by the active co-operation of the landed proprietors, the clergy, and gentry, In the important work of raising from ignorance, destitution, and discontent, a large proportion of the labourers of Great Britain, With this view, the Committee are happy to be able to state, that having prepared plans and speclecations for several kinds of agri- Cultural cottages, they have received, since the month of June last, no fewer than 184 applications for copies of them, the greater part of Which applications have been made by gentlemen who avowed their Intention of immediately beginning to raise, in their respective neighbourhoods, better dwellings for the agricultural poor t• an those which.have hitherto been so common in our villages. The Com mittee have also issued a plan for a Village Lodging-house, adapted - for unmarried agricultural labourers, quarrymen, and miners, and they have the sati faction of knowing that, in various places. especi ally at Brampton-park, near Huntingdon, and at Tunbridge-wells, tiOs sort of dwelling is now in course of erection. The Committee also receive most gratifying account- of the efforts Making in different part. of the country - to improve the dwellings of the poor, among the foremost of which they most place the recent erection of a considerable number of excellent cottages at Ampthill and other villages, by his Grace the Duke of Bedford, who is about to extend the same system of improvement over the whole of his large property. Yet, while giving utterance to these congratulations, the Com raittee feel compelled to add some words of caution. They fear that certain erroneous notions, which have long been prevalent, are still entertained in many quarters as to the expediency and propriety of all or any such attempts to ameliorate the condition of the poor. It scents still to be thought by some, that to render the labouring classes comfortable is to encourage their increase—that to encourage their increase leads to the growth of pauperism—and that pauperism " the devouring evil which threatens to swallow up all the pro l'ertY of the country." A moment's glance at the statistics of the present century may Sliftice to dissipate some of these illusions. The population of England and Wales, in 1817, was 11,349,750 ; the sum expended in 1817 on the relief of the poor was 6,910,9251. In 1847 the population had grown to at least 17,000,000, bat the aunt expended on the relief of the poor in that year was only 6 .208,785/. Thus, in 1817 the pauperism of the kingdom was equal to a levy of more than 12s. on each person ; in 1847 it did not amount t o 7 s. on each. la 1817 a sum of 6,910,9251. was raised on rateable property of the value of 12,000,0001. In 1847 the sum of 5,298,7851. was raised on Property valued at 67,000,0001. Thus, in 1817 the rateable property of the country had to bear a levy of 2s. Bd. in the pound, while in 1 847 that levy was reduced to Is. 7d. Hence, whatever allowance we may make for the stricter admi nistration of the poor-law, or for the reduced price of the necessaries of life, these few figures will show how ungrounded is the alarm entertained by some, that pauperism is an ever-increasing evil, which roust, sooner or later, swallow up all property. To take a contrary view, is it not a striking fact, that a property tax of only 7d. in the pound yielded, in 1847, more money than was impended on the whole pauperism of England and Wales ? These few facts are adduced solely to quiet alarm, and to restore I Confidence. The Committee feel assured that nothing is now wanted to raise the English labourer, generally, to a position of moderato comfort, so far as his physical wants are concerned, but an increase el hop e and confidence —hope and confidence on the part of the employer and proprietor, and the like feeling on the part of t he l abourer. It is to be feared that a sentiment of despair, naturally leading to recklessness, is the principal cause of much of the improvidence and Vice still prevalent among the working classes. If the labourer is got only poorly fed and clothed, and wretchedly lodged, but sees also no Prospect of improvement, even in the vista of years, who can wous ler if the least temptation, either to sensual indulgence or to reek -1555 engagements, proves tco mach for his stability? To imbue a l oan with self-respect, or thoughtfulness for the future, it is clearly essential that hope should brighten the prospect. It is but too pro bable that most of the improvident marriages which occur among the poor arise from the utter absence of all hope that marriage shall over be anything eSse than improvident. The man who has known the comfort of a decent home, and can look forward to the posses lion of such an one, will not be very likely to throw himself wilfully tcpoyerty and wretchedness. Hence it may be safely regarded as one of the surest safeguards against rash and imprudent marriage, to give the young labourer some knowledge of the comforts of a respectable home, and to afford 11 ) 11 1 a prospect of acquiring such for himself by the exercise of in naetry, prudence, and frugality. The Committee wilt not further enter into details, or press their eOnvietions with undue confidence. But they may surely beg, with out blame, the attention of the gentry and ;middle classes to the COIN of the times, and to the vast importance of rendering the con dition of the labouring-classes as comfortable as their natural posi tion will allow. Everywhere the spread of knowledge and education is clothing the working classes with power. That power they have used, and are using, in various parts of Europe, to overthrow those Whom they consider to have wrong ed or oppressed them. In Eng land, happily, there exists no real ground for such complaints. But even the ordinary sufferings of poverty, if not soothed by sympathy, arid alleviated by the hand of wealthy benevolence, may be some times mistaken for the inflictions of injustice. Hence the Divine Warning and counsel can never be more seasonably applied than at this moment :—" The poor shall never cease out of the land ; there fore I command thee, saying, thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy in the land. In conclusion, the Committee would add a few words on their own immediate concerns. The work entrusted to them becomes daily of increasing importance. Their correspondence with all parts of England rapidly extends, and appeals are continually made to them which involve an increased expenditure. The principal work, too, in London—the Model Lodging-house for Families, now about to be commenced, will reqaire an expenditure of at least 8,0001., while little more than 5,0001. has yet been Subscribed for that purpose. O n every ground, therefore, the Committee would earnestly ask for new and enlarged contributions. No other society, they believe it may be safely asserted, devoting itself to the physical necessities of the poor, has embarked in so extensive and necessary an under taking as this Its which they are engaged. They desire to do some thing to ameliorate the condition of the whole labouring population Of the kingdom; and few and feeble as their efforts have yet been, they still find encouragement to hope that, by perseverance, and Ivith the eedy,'ebleSSing of Him " who judgeth the cause of the poor and even this great work may in a measure be accomplished. Signed for the Committee, ASHLEY, Chairman. Subscriptions. tier Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and his Royal high ness Prince Albert .. .. .. £3OO 0 0 her Majesty the Queen Dowager .. .. . • .. 150 0 0 Rer Royal litglmess the Duchess of Beat .. .. 100 0 0 her Royal highness the Duchess of Gloucester .. 50 0 0 The Right Hon. Earl Spence r • • • • •• 100 0 0 Mr Joseph Copley, Bart., 2d don. • • •• • .. 110 0 0 The Right lion. Lord Fev e r sham .• • • • • • • 100 0 0 15 . M. Peto, Esq., M.P. • • • • • • •• .• 100 0 0 . 100 0 0 Rev. E. Holland • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 100 0 0 His Grate the Duke of Be dford • • • • • • 100 0 0 kiss .. Messrs. Barclay and Co. • • • • .• • • • • 1 00 0 0 .. .. .. .. .. .. 100 0 0 4 o smos .. 100 0 0 Abel Smith, Esq. • • •. • • .. .. 100 0 0 Lord Willoughby De Eresby .. .. .. A Friend, by L. Sullivan , Es q . • • • • .. a 6 .. 100 0 0 Total to Jan. 1, 1849 • • £5,663 Donations since received :-- The Rev. Dr. Ellerten £25 0 0 Mrs. llugham •• £2O 0 0 A,. Friend . • .• 50 00W. P. Angell, Esq. 2 0 0 b 5 0 .... 11. Cooke, Esq. .• 80 0 Mrs. Schad.. ' 1 major cruikshank •• 50 0 Miss Cath. Stuart .. 20 0 A., per Nisbet • • bOOE.W. M. L. 0 0 .• i 0 0 r• T. .. 40 f Major Little .. 1 C• Saver, Esq. •. b 0 ( .. ady Murray .. 10 2 10 0 2 0 A. Palmer, Esq. •• 501 \V Jennings, Esq. •• A. R. Uradshaw,Esq. IS 0f 1. Wilkinson, Esq. .. 50 0 Donations and annual subscriptions will be received by Messrs. ) Villiams, Deacon and Ca., Birchin-lane ; Messrs. Berries, Farqu har, and Co., St. James-street ; Messrs. Coutts aid Co., Strand Ueasrs. Strahan, Paul , and Co , Temple-bar and by Hatchards, Picadilly ; Seeleys, Fleet-street and llKnover-steet ; E titer N isbet, 'tellers-Az:At ; or by the Secretary, at the office, r 21, all. THE MOST DURABLE OUT-DOOR PAINT EVER INVENTED. CARSON'S ORIGINAL ANTI-CORROSION PAINT, specially pa t ro nised by the British and other Go vernments, the lion. East India Company, the Principal Dock Coin- Panics, and other public bodies, Sz.c., is particularly recommended to the Nobility, Gentry, Agriculturists, Manufacturers, West India Pro prietors, and others, it having been proved by the practical test of More than sixty years to surpass all other paints as en out-door pre servative. It is extensively used for the protection of wooden houses, farm and other out-buildings, farming isiplements, conservatories, P an-paling, gates, iron railings, iron hurdles, copper, zinc, lead, brick, stone, old compo, and stucco fronts, and tiles to represent stating. The superiority of the Anti-Corrosion to every ether paint for out door purposes may be easily inferred from the simple tact, that its Itso has been always most strenuously opposed by colour manufac turers, painter , , oil and colourmen, and others interested in the sale of common palate. It is also very economical, any labourer being able to lay it on. Colours—White stone, light stone, drab or Portland stone, Bath Stone, light and dark yellow stone, light and dark oak, light and dark lead, light and dark chocolate, bright and dark red, black, and brown, 345. per Cwt. ; invisible green, 50s. , bright green, 60s. ; deep green, 60s. ; and blue, 60s. per cwt. ; in casks 28 lbs., 56 lbs., and 112 lbs. each. Oil and Brushes. • The Original Anti-Corrosion Paint is only to be obtained of WALTER -CA (Successor to the Inventors), 15, TOKEN- MotiSE-YARD (back of the Bank of England), who will show be tween 400 an d 500 Testimonials receives from the Nobility, Gentry, aid Cler g y, who have used the Anti-Corrosion for many years at their country seats. A Copy of the Testimonials will be cent on application. No Agents.—All orders are particularly requested to be sent direct Illustrated by 26 Anatomical Coloured Engravings on Steel. ON PHYSICAL DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA CITY, AND IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE. Drew Edition, enlarged to 196 p a g es. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or by post, direct from the Establishment, 3s. 6d. in postage stamps, THE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical W ork on the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex eessive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate use of mercury, With remarks on Marriage, end the means of obviating certain dis qualifications. Illustrated by 26 Coloured Engravings. By R. and L. PERRY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, 19, Berners-street, Ox ford-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange, 21 , Paternoster-row ; Hannay, 63, and Sanger, 150, Oxford-street ; Starie, 53, Titchborne-street, Haymarket ; and Gordon, 146, Leaden hall-Areet. PAST I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive Organs, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings. PAir 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 incapacity. Illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings. PAST 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in the primary or secondary form , and contains explicit directions for their treatment. This section is illustrated by Seventeen Coloured Engravings. PLAT IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Disease by a simple application, by which the danger of infection is ob viated. This isaportant part of the Work should not escape the header's notice. ream V. is devoted to the consideration of marriage, and its duties. The ceases of unproductive union are also considered, and the Whole subject critically and philosophically inquired into. Tin coalman Hann or STatecust is exclusively employed in treat thg nervous and sexual debility, impotence, &c., 13s. and 335. per bottle. The Concentrated Detersive Essence, an anti-syphilitie ru, e m s, for purifying the blood in cases of irifeCtiol2, secondary eruptions, and the abu se of mercur y , 1 ls. and 335. per bottle. Tterry'. Purifying Specific Pills, 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 115. per box, a tartan remedy for gonorrhea, gleet, stricture, and chronic inflamma tion of the bladder. Consultation tee, if by letter, 11. A minute retail of the case is required : age, habits, and position in society. 1,, . Packets, with advice., to be had at the Establishment wily, by :Web the tee, 1., is saved. Messrs. Perry , Surgeons , are in atter.- ante daily at 19, Berners-street, Oxford-street, London, trom hie vim till Two, and rive to Eight; on Sundays from Eleven to_One. lons The 221. on). P. Lin ocic, 041' . and r • r • - , V\ - 4: : ; 11. \ . II ,f.!. • A Irr T =lx /ZS _ v x 'it _ ) •':; #4 ; N; • ▪ • 7 • - TA. •:•,• • ••-• • `t. \7 : 7, A14,-• ; , , ..•'"5/ • N 0.17,617.3 LONDON, TUESDAY 7:VENING S Ny MARCH 13, 1849. T HE LONDON INDISPUTABLE LIFE POLICY COMPANY. INCORPORATED BT ACT OF PARLIAMENT. Upon the Principle of Mutual Life Assurance, the Whole Profits belonging to the Assured. No. 31, LO3IBARD-STREET, LONDON. TRUSTEES. J. Campbell Renton, Esq., M.P. Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. I Richard Malins, Esq., Q.C. James Fuller Madox, Esq. William Wilberforce, Esq. DIRECTORS. William Mama, Esq. John Atkins, Esq. John Dangerfi(ld, Esq. Hobert Henry Forman, Esq, John Hamilton, Esq. James Fuller Madox, Esq. John NI atthews, Esq. Charles 0. Parnell, Esq. AUDITORS. ISamuel Field, Esq. William Ghrimes Kell, Esq. MEDICAL ADVISz:R. • Benjamin Phillips, Esq., F.R.S. BANKERS. Messrs. Spooner, Attvrood, and CO. MANAGER. Alexander Robertson, Esq. The 'POLICIES are INDEFEASIBLE and INDISPUTABLE, :be Company being prohibited, by the 54th clause of their Deed of Constitution, which is duly registered in terms of the Act, from dis puting a Policy upon any ground whatever. The ltates of Premium are calculated upon Carlisle mortality, and are as low as a due regard to complete security will justify. HALF PREMIUM SYSTEM. —Bv this plan only one-half of the premiums, with interest of the retained halves, is required to be paid for the first five years--the retained halves, being payable at the convenience of the assured, or allowed to continue, to form a deduction from the claim on the Policy ; and as the As surance may be relinquistied at any time without payment of the retained premiums, this scheme enables a party to assure for the first five years at little more than half the usual rate, and to discontinue a Policy at about one-half the usual sacrifice. WHOLE WORLD POLICIES are granted, whereby the security of a creditor, holder of a Policy, continues unimpaired, although the assured life should go beyond the prescribed limits. Sums are assured payable to the parties themselves on attaining a specified age, or at their death, whichever shall first occur. PARTNERS HIP POLICIES are granted, whereby ajoint assurance effected by partners, at the charge of the firm, secures the capital in vested. On the death of either, the survivor is benefited by retain ing the whole capital, ani the representatives of the deceased obtain their share without having to wait until it can be recovered from outstanding debts. There is no extra charge for residence beyond 85 degrees of the equator. No Admission or Entrance Fees are required, nor is any charge made for the Policy beyond the amount of the Stamp. Claims are payable within three months after proof of the death of the assured life_ _ The usual Commission allowed to Solicitors, ' and also to persons, approved by the Board, who extend the business of Life Assurance in connexion with this Company. George Cumming, Esq. Jamles Turner, Esq. METttOPOLITAN COUNTIES AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 27, REGENT STREET, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON. INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO ACT OF PAELIAMENT. TRUSTEES. Spencer H. Walpole, Esq., M.P. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P. Henry Peter Fuller, Esq. Edward Vansittart Neale, Esq. DIRECTORS. Samuel Driver, Esq., Whitehall. Henry Peter Fuller, Esq., Piccadilly. John Palk Griffin, Esq., Ironmonger-lane, Cheapside. Capt. Hon. G. F. Hotham, RN., United Service Club, and Brighton. Edward Legh, Esq., the Limes, Lewisham, Kent. Edward Lomax, Esq., St. John's-wood-park. Samuel Miller, Esq., Lincoln's-inn. E. Vansittart Neale, Esq., South Audley-street. Sir Thomas Newby Reeve, Richmond, Surrey. William Studley, Esq., Brixton, Surrey. William A. S. Westoby, Esq., llyde-park•place. The LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of the Society em braces : Assurances upon single or joint lives, contingent survivorship, or the survivor of two or more lives. Endowments of widows and children. Immediate, deferred, and survivorship annuities. The payment of fixed sums to the assured at any specific age, or , to their re resentatives in case of death before that age. Premiums may be paid yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly, or upon the half-premium plan for the first five years. Loans granted on an entirely new principle. RAILWAY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT. All persons, of whatever class, travelling by Railway in Great Britain and Ireland, assured in the event of loss of life by accident whilst so travelling, at the moderate premium of 10s. per cent., in one single payment, for the whole period of life. EXAMPLE.—./. person may by one single payment of 5/. assure to his family er ethers the sum of 1,0001., to be paid in the event of his losing his life by railway travelling in Crew Britain or Ireland. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Manager. OARRIAGE FREE.—Families resident in the country, whose consumption of TEA is considerable, are par ticularly invited to the Establishmeat of MANSELL and CO., Wholesale Tea and Coffee Dealers, 2, Bucklersbury, Cheapside. When the order is for 6lbs. in weight and upwards, the carriage is paid direct to the house, and the lowest wholesale price is charged ; thus the frequent addition of accumulative profits is saved. MANSELL and CO., Bucklersbury, Cheapside. rrHE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC LL INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET. Lectures explaining the Art of Magic lsy Mr. ghttre, with il lustrations, changed every week, daily at a Quarter to Four, and every Evening at Nine.—Lecture on the Chemistry of the Breakfast Table, daily at a Quarter to Three o'clock.—Dr. Bach hoffner's Illustrations on Astronomy, ➢Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at One .'clock.—Lectures on the Ventilating of Mines, &c., by means of the Steam Jet.—A View in the Gold District Si Ca lifornia is a 'ded to the New Dissolving Views.—New Chroma trope.—Machinery and Models explained, &c., &c.—The Music is directed by Pr. Wallis. Open daily front Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Tea. Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price —The New Catalogue, Is. TIC DOLOREAUX CURABLE. TOOTHACHE. Instantaneous relief from those excruciating complaints may be had by using JAMES'S Celebrated ASTILIAN TINCTURE for TIC DOLOREUX, TOOTHACHE, PAINS in the FACE, GUMS, &c. [IDIPORTANT TESTIMONIALS.] " Liverpool, Dec. 13, 1345. " To Messrs. Carson and Co, "It with much pleasure I communicate the great efficacy of your 'Astilian Tincture' for the Tic Doloreux and Toothache, it having cured my wife of the former in a few minutes after the ap plication. She suffered dreadfully for some time, and could get no relief till your tincture was applied. (Signed) " 14, Rathbone-street, Toxteth-park," " THOMAS OUT. " Liverpool, Dcc. 14 , 1843. "To Messrs. Carson and Co., "It is with feelings of gratitude that I inforra you of the won derful cure effected by the use of ' James's Celebrated Astilian Tincture' for the Tic Doloreux and Toothache, prepared by you. "My wife had been suffering the most excruciating agony for three weeks, night and day; she tried everything that we thought would be of any service, but all in vain ; she was then recommended to try your Tincture, which she did, and in four minutes after the application she was quite cured. (Signed) "b 4, Glider-street, Wiidsor." " WILLIAM REID. "Liverpool, Dec. 23, 1848. ' " Gentlemen,—After Six months' experience in its sale I have found your Astilian Tincture' to be all but uniformly successfel in the cure of Tic Doloreux and Toothache ; indeed only one case of failure de I know of in that time. Although generally averse to such things, yet you may, if you choose, make public use of this.—l remain yours, faithfully, " THOMAS LO WE, "Dispensing Chemist, 38, Islington, and 40, Norton-street. "2.S.—You may send me another three dozen of the smaller size. " To Messrs. Carson and Co." Prepared by Carson and Co., St. Anne-street, Liverpool, solo pro prietors, from whom it may be had, or through any of the Wholesale Houses in London, Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, &c., and retail from any respectable Medicine Vendor throughout the Kingdom. In Bottles, at 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 11s. each. r hUE FABLE of the FARTHINGS ; Or, a HINT from the MINT. Two farthings of perfectly different dates Met together—so fabulous story relates ; The one had been coined in the reign of Queen Anne, And the other was formed on Victoria's plan. It appears that they met in a box which contains The different coins of the different reigns : When thus the old farthing saluted the new— " Good mornin::, Victoria, how do you do?" "Quite well," said the one with the Vic. in its name, ' '• And all in the nice order--hop you're the same." " Well, I feel rather dull, but I think for alt that, That you are so bright, we can have a nice chat." " I thank you," said Vic, " for your compliments, Anne, And I'll try to oblige you as well as I can ; I've thought since I seen you what different scenes Distinguished the reigns of the couple o: Queens. Queen Anne," said the newly-coined farthing, " would stare At the wonderful change brought about here and there. My owner one day, as he often had done, Made a call at THE DRESS MART OF MOSES AND SON, And chancing to drop from his pocket, I gazed, Till really I could not help feeling amazed. Such a warehouse I never expected to scan ; There was nothing like that in the reign of Queen Anne. The suit which my owner purchased there was one Which honoured the Warehouse of MOSES and SON ; And I know not a Lord in the Court of Queen Anne, Was ever attired on such a choice plan. y l ls i h ii , ch an w d e t r i e lo b ro o u u g g h h l t r a p t r t i l m ie e tlme, • TIIE HATS AND THE BOOTS Were novel, and st You must own," said the Fadge, " that your own noble Queen Swayed England when nothing so stylish was seen. THE _ELEGANT FURS Which I also beheld Could never be equalled, or never excelled ; The beautiful goods which I happened to scan Would have highly delighted your mistress, Queen Anne; 31y wonder is this," said the new to the old, " That the price is so low for the articles sold." " I've been highly delighted to hear you," said Anne, " And ;'ll try to amuse in return, if I can ; But pray don't expect me to do as you've done — You had the advantage with MOSES and SON." LIST OF PRICES. READY MADE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles.. from £0 9 6 Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed .. •• • • • 1 5 0 Shooting Coats ...................... ..... 0 8 6 Autumn and Winter Trousers •• •• •• 0 4 6 Doeskin ditto .. •• . ..... ............. ...... 0 12 6 Autumn and Winter Vesta .. •• •• • • •••• • • • • •"• ° 2 • Frock do. Boys' Hussar and Tunic Suits 0 16 6 MADE TO MEASURE. Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the newest style from £1 6 0 Milled cloth Coat . ...... ....... . ••••••••••• Tweed Trousers . 0 9 6 Tweed Wrappers ....... •• • • •• •• • • •• •• • • •• 0 18 0 New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles— ...• 0 1 6 6 Does kin Trousers...... •• •• •• • • •• •• ................ 1 2 0 1 6 0 Dress Coats •• .. ...... •• •• • • •• .............. 1 12 0 Best quality •• . ........ •• •• •• •• •• •• • • 3 1 1 3 5 0 0 •• •• • Fancy 0 12 0 Hussar and Tunic Suits .. ••..•••• • • • • • • •. 1 8 0 Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice. A Suit of Clothes complete for li. 16s. A new work, entitled " The Treasury of Taste," containing a de• tailed list of prices for each department, with full directions Ibr self measurement, may be had on application, or forwarded post-free. Notice,—The Shawl Department, 155, Minories, is now replete with every novelty of the season. Observe. —Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea sure, if not approved of, will bo exchanged, or if preferred the money returned. Caution.—E. Moses and Son regret having to guard the public against imposition; but have learned that the tuitradesman-like falsehood of being connected with them, or " It is the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. Tney leave no connexion with any other house in or out of London, except their Branch Establishments, 36, Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Bradford, Yorkshire; ass tnese who desire genuine and cheas clothing. firm., should call at, or send to either of their Branches, or to the Minories and Aldgate, City, London. E. MOSES and S€)N, Tailors, Woollenorapers, Clothiers, flatters, fiestas, urriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for ~adios and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 Minories, and 83, .34, 85, and 8G Aldgate, City, London ; and their Branch Establish ments, 36 ' Fargate, Sheffield ; and 19, Thornton's-buildings, Brad ord, Yorkshire. Take les.— This Establishment is closed frcsn sunset Friday, till sunset Saturday, when business is resumed till twelve o'clock. Several first rate Cutters wanted for London and Country ; apply Tuesday Mornings, at Ten O'clock. ANWELL COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, 11 lL MIDDLESEX. Principal—The Rey. j. A. EMERTON, D.D. Twelve Years Curate of Hanwell. The Quarter will commence on the 26th instant. JOHN CLATER BRODIE, Deceased.—All Persons having any claim against the Estate of Mr. John Clater Brodie, deceased, late oi No. 79, Long•acre, in the parish of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, in the county of Middlesex, Artists' Co lourman, are requested to send the particulars of such claim to me the undersigned, or to the Executrix and Executors, at No. 79, Long acre aforesaid ; and all Persons indebted to the Estate are requested forthwith to pay such debts either to me, the undersigned, or to the Executrix and Executors, at 79, Long-acre aforesaid. THOMAS ROBEKTS, Solicitor to the Executrix end Executors, 17, Spring-gardens, Whitehall, West minster, March 12, 1849. GRAVESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL WAY, and STAR and BLACKWALL PACKETS. Railway and Boat included in one Payment. Fares, to or frOrn London. Fore Cabin and Second Class Railway, ONE SHILLING; Saloon and First Class ditto, ONE SHILLING and SIXPENCE. To or from Illackwall or intermediate Piers, Fore Cabin.. No other Packets call at the Grays, Greenhithe, and Partied Piers. FROM TERRACIf PIER, GRAVESEND. Week Days, at 7, S%,* 9%, 11%, 1,3, and 5. Sundays, at 8%, 11%, 1,3, 5, and 6%. FROM BRUNSWICK WHARF, BLACKWALL. Week Days, at 9 20, 10 40, 12, 1 20, 2 40, 4, and .5 20.* Sundays, at 9 20, 10 40, 1 20, 3 20, 5 20, and 6.* Observe These are the times of the TRAINS leaving Fenchurch street. Passages marked * are run direct, the Packets not being per mitted to stop at Piers or for Boats. Omnibuses from Fenchurch-street Station to all parts of London every quarter of an hour. BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 41.45. ; Six Months, 21. 15s. ; Three Months, 11. 15s. ; to be had of the Collectors on board the packets ; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend ; or of Mr. Saunders, Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall. Passengers' Luggage conveyed to and from the Packets and Rail way, at the Brunswick-wharf, without any charge. The charge for Porterage at Fenchurch-street is ld. for small parcels, and 2d. for large parcels. March 1, 1849. CHESTER and HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. Notice is hereby given, that the Flalf-yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at the Office, 61, oorgate-street, in the City of London, on FRIDAY, the 16th day of March new next ensuing at One o'clock in the afternoon. This Meeting will be made Special, in order to determine on the expediency of raising additional Capital by the creation of New Shares under the powers of the existing Acts, and of a Bill which has been introduced into Parliament for the purpose. To authorise the Directors to exercise the powers of the Company of borrowing money on mortgage, and to confirm the purchase et the Mold Railway. The Chair will be taken at One o'clock precisely. ANDREW G. GIFFORD, Secretary. Offices, 61, Moorgate-street, London, March 1, 1849. N.B. The Transfer-books of the Company will be Closed from FaIDAT, the 9th of March until after the Meeting. ;WHO IS TO BLAME. This day is published, price One Shilling, WHO is to blame for the War between Denmark and Germany. London : Effingham Wilson, publisher, 11, Royal Exchange. THE NICOLL.—REGENT-STREET and CORNHILL. " Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not expressed in fancy—rich, not gaudy ; For the aparel oft proclaims the man." THE spirit and meaning of the above quotation may with justice be applied to The NICOLL, a patented Paletot or outer coat, adapted for a variable climate, by means of a novel and most ingenious contrivance, whereby it can be converted at pleasure from a warm to a light garment, or vice versa. The wearer's personal appearance is moreover im proved, and he possesses a most gentlemanly and graceful gar ment for either cold or warm weather ; not only this, but the inner lining, when detached, can be worn alone, andforms a most corn fot table reading or dressing Jacket ; and though the tout ensemble is rich in quality, yet it retains a moderate cost, such varying from one and a halt to three and a half guineas, but can be had in London only of the Patentees, H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, 12S, RE GENT-STREET, and 22, CORNIIILL. FOREIGN WOOLS.—" At the recent Wool Sales, the whole of certain qualities of Foreign Wools, after some competition, were nurchased for Messrs. Nicoll, the extensive Woollen Drapers and Clothiers of Reg( nt-street and Cornhill. They are all marked for Gloucestershire, as in that county the mills are situated wherein the raw material will be converted into the beau tiful fabric known as the Nicellian Cloth, a species of naanufacti.re introduced by the rrm from whom it derives its name."—The Sun. WOOLLEN BUYERS and CONSUMERS are reminded that Messrs. NICOLL were the first, and continue to be the only, house in the United Kingdom that ever offered to the buyer and consumer, for cash payments, the saving of all the several profits of the In termediate grades that continue to exist between the wool growers and themselves. As will be shown by the above extract from one of the public journals, the wool used in the manufacture of the Nicellian Cloth does not leave Messrs. N.'s possession until it is produced in the piece ready for sale, either by their Agents, or themselves at the Whole sale Warehouse, 120, REGENT-STREET, and afterwards when made up into the fashionable and Patented garments known as the NICOLL, the REGISTERED PALETOT, and NICOLL'S MORNING COAT, all of which can be purchased singly of the several recognised Agents, as also of the Patentees. H. J. and D. NICOLL, at their Retail Ware-rooms, 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and 22, CORNIIILL. LONDON. THE REGISTERED .PALETOT (6 and 7 Vict., Cap. 65) of Nicellian or Llama Cloth, as adapted for the approaching Spring by Messrs. NICOLL, who arc the ORIGINAL INVENTORS, and continue to he honoured with the patronage of their Royal High nes,es PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE GEORGE of CAMBRIDGE, PRINCE EDWARD of SAXE WEIMAR, his Grace the DUKE of WELLINGTON, and all others distinguished in rank and fashion, the Court, the Pulpit and the Bar. The above is now produced in the richest and best manner, con taining all the new and patented improvements for the extremely moderate price of Two Guineas, to be had in London only of H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, and 120, ItEGENT-STREET, or 22, CORNIIILL. UNDER the SHADOW of the GRASS• HOPPER (22, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange) may be seen the City Depot for the NICOLL, the REGISTERED PALETOT, NICOLL'S MORNING COAT,: and other garments, with some portion of each of the beautiful fabrics daily exhibited In the spacious warerooms, 114. 116, and 120, Regent-street, as not only these last-named premises, bat also those in Cornhill, are the property of one and the same firm. The following agents have a large variety of goode for inspection, viz.:—Messrs. Wareing and Son, New-street, Birmingham ; Messrs. Dawharn and Son, Bold-street, Liverpool ; Messrs. 31acdona, Moles worth-street, Dublin ; Messrs. Christie am? Son, George-street, Edin burgh. y a des agents pour la vente de ces articles brevetes dans Mutes les principales villes de l'Angleterre et des colonies qui ent des as sorthnents prets 8 etre examines. NOVELTY.—There has lately been registered an article that cannot fail to find a place in every Gentle man's wardrobe, as it effectually provides for a long-acknowledged want therein. The said novelty consists in a body garment some what in the form of a dress-coat—that is to say, it can be worn without any distinct infringement of the laws of cos tume recognised in society upon ordinary dress occasions ; but yet the garment is more especially intended for morning wear, as a Riding er Walking Coat ; and as, for such exercises, each will maintain his own idea as to the requisite ease necessary for its fit, the inventors, in order to insure the full convenience of their patrons, will keep ready an extensive graduation of sizes, E 0 that a selection can be made proportionate with the nature of exertion or the wearer's own taste—thus at once obviating any annoyance arising from the cutter not immediatelely comprehending what is wanted. Although composed of the NICOLLIAN CLOTH, yet a most moderate price is charged, viz., Two Guineas for NICOLL'S MORNI,G COAT, as that is the name given to the said novelty - , and which can be had in London only of H. J. and D. NICOLL, 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and 22, CORNHILL. TO THE COUNTRY TRADE, &c.—Such re spectable Muses as may be disposed to add to their present trade the very important addition of a first-rate connexion, consisting of purchasers of first-class Goods, principally PALETO FS, &e., can effect their object by applying for terms, &o. to the under-men tioned, who will duly forward same, with fullest particulars, in the event of there being an opening for an agency in the town from whence they write.—H. J. and I). NICOLL, WHOLE- S \LE and COUNTING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT, 120, REGENT STREET, London. VYEBROWS, MuUSTACHIOS, and WHIS. KERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers, a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a most delightful, fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triangular bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at (s. ; double the size, Ts. ; and double this size, 1 Is. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con mining testimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes' Advice on the Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, &c." By post, 4s. 6d., 7s. 84„ and 125., for money orders only. Sold wholesale only at Gemstone's Herbary, Highgate, near London ; and by Messrs. Barclay and Son, Farringdon-street ; Sanger, Oxford-street; Messrs. Butler and Co.,Cheapsido Fisher and Toiler, Conduit-street; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, 68, Cornhill • and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. and R. Raimes, Leith-walk ;_for Manchester, eresehe and Son, Adver tiser-effice. street. street, York, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the GE. NERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the COMMISSIONERS of the METROPOLIS TURNPIKE ROADS, North of the Thames, will be held at the COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE, No. 22, Whitehall Place, on MONDAY, the 26th clay of MARCH instant, at One o'Clock in the afternoon precisely. •By order of the Commissioners, • J. L. PANTER, Chief Clerk. Metropolis Roads Office. 2nd March, 1849. THE REGISTERED SYRIAN PALETOT. By Messrs. SWAIN and CO., Court Tailors, 379, Oxford- 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. rireflE REGISTERED SYRIAN PALETOT. By Messrs. SWAIN S and CO., Court Tailors, 379, Oi.ford• The local Agents for its sale in the British Empire are— Mr. John Hollingsworth, New-street, Birmingham; Messrs. Mog ford and Antwiss, Castle-street, Liverpool ; Messrs. S. and S. Smith, Cross-street. l‘lancliester ; Mr. Charles Saxelby, Shrewsbury; Mr. George MINISOII, N,rfolk-street, Sheffield ; Mr. W. S. Bevin, Ches ter ; Mr. Robert Pinhorn, Newport, Isle of Wight; Mr. John John son, Ashton-under-Lyne; Mr. Whitmore, Stockport; Mr. Thomas Hubback, Berwick-on-Tweed ; Mr. Ralph Wilson, Gray-street, New castle-on-Tyne ; Mr. William White, Edinburgh ' • and Mr. John Whitty, 8, College-green, Dublin; sole a g ent far Ireland. Now ready, in one vol. post Svo., cloth, THE ATTRIBUTES of the SOUL from the Cradle, and the Philosophy of the Divine Mother, detecting the False Basis or Fundamental Er ror o f t h e S c h oo l s , an d developing the perfect Education of Man. By ROBER 1' PEMBERTON, Esq. London: Saunders and Otley, Conduit-street. AVIES'S CANDLES, sd. and bid. per lb. ; L 5 Waxed -wick Moulds, 6%d.; Composite, 8%c1., 10d., and 10%d; Wax Candles, Is. ; German Wax, ls. 2d. ; Fine Wax, le. bd. ; Transparent Wax, Is. 9d. ; Best Wax, 21. Id. ; Sperm Candles, I. Gd. and Is. 7d. Metallic, 7%d. and B%d. ; Mottled *sap, 60s. and G4s. per 1121bs. ; Yellow, 485., 545., and 60s. ; Windsor Soap, Is. 4d. per packet ; Brown Windsor. Is. Sd. ; Rose, 2s. ; Almond, 2s. 6d. ; Sealing Wax, 4s. 6d. per lb. ; Sperm 011, 7s, 6d, p er g allon; Solar 35.3 d. , Seal, 4s. ; Arond, or Vegatahrt 4s, Bd. , For Cash—At DA S'S Old Established Warehouse, 63. St. Martin's-lane. EVort or Grocers' and 011-shop Goods at lower prices. LAIR'S 6 4- OUT and nnEumAT,m Copy of a letter from Mr. J. J. Wilson, Chemist; mina gar, " To Mr. Thomas Prout, " 14th June, 1847. " Sts,—Having suffered most dreadfully for the last six years front repeated attacks of the gout, and receiving no benefit from the best medical advice I could obtain, I was induced about six weeks ago to try a box of Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills. When I commenced taking them, which was in the afternoon, my feet and elbows were very much swollen and inflamed : I was suffering the most intense agony'. I had that night sound and refreshing sleep, and awoke in the morning comparatively free from pain; and before I had finished the box, I never was better in my life : they have not only entirely removed the gout, but have also very much improved my general health. I have since recommended them to four individuals, who have suffered much from gout and rheumatism • and tl'ey all speak highly of the benefit they have received from them. If you think my case worthy of insertion among the many cures effected bY your wonderful medicine, you are at perfect liberty to publish it. " I am, Sir, yours respectfully, " J. J. WILSON." The above testimonial exhibits tho never-failing eff ec t s of this valuable medicine which affords to the af fl icte d with gout , rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, and all analogous complaints, speedy and certain relief. They require neither confinement nor attention of any kind, and invariably prevent the disease attacking the stomach, brain, or other vital part. Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint ment by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Milt, 229, Strand, London," im pressed 'pen the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the Genuine Medicine. Y MARKETS. acial 1 le port rch, it statement of the quantities of of London from the ports in 349, to the 10th March, 1849, FINANCIAL REFORM. ST. PANCRAS. Yesterday afternoon a meeting was held in the Veatry room of this parish for the purpose of taking into con sideration the present movement in favour of financial and organic reform as proposed by Mr. Hume and Mr. Cobden ; Mr. Healy, churchwarden, in the chair, sup ported by Lord Dudley Stuart, M.P., and several of the more influential ratepayers of the parish. A letter was read from Sir B. 11:d1, M.P., stating that be fully concurred in the objects of the meeting. but re gretted that a serious illness, which had deprived him of the use of one of his eyes, prevented him from being present on the occasion. A letter from Mr. Hume was next read, expressing his, regret that the nature of his Parliamentary duties rendered it impossible for him to attend the meeting. Mr. HOWARTH, barrister, proposed the first resolu . . tion :—" That the present sy n stem - of taxation in this country is both unjust in principle, and oppressive in operation, pressing with disproportionate severity on the poorer and middle classes; and the expenditure of this taxation is wasteful and unscrupulous, and requires a thorough revision. This meeting, therefore, resolves to co-operate with the Liverpool Financial Association, and other similar bodies, in their efforts to effect a reduction of the expenditure at least to the standard of 1135." Mr. GOODWIN seconded the resolution. . Lord D. C. STUART said he was glad to have this op portunity of addressing the meeting, as he thought it de sirable that he should express to them his views and sentiments upon this most important subject. It would not at all surprise anybody who knew him to hear that the object of this meeting had his full and entire con currence.—(Hear, hear.) Ile was deeply persuaded that the most necessary thing for the people of this country to accomplish was a reform in our finances. —(Hear, hear.) He believed that was what they par ticularly wanted. It was this that the interests of the country demanded. The people desired less taxation, and they had a right to have less, and they had also a right to possess more power.—(Hear, hear.) There were two objects which had brought hiin to this meeting, and they were all assembled here because they wished to for ward those objects. He was here not for the pur pose of moving or seconding a resolution—because he did not think such a duty was required of a Member of Parliament—but to hear an explanation of their wishes and intentions, and to let them know what his own views were. He was happy to say he fully concurred with them in their opinions upon the subject of financial and Parliamentary reform. It was his intention to do all in his power to lessen the burden of taxation at present imposed upon them, and to give them those rights which they were justified in de manding, and the possession of which would, he was quite sure, be conducive to the interests of the country. Financial and organic reform were both required. Or ganic reform meant reform in Parliament. They wanted Parliamentary reform because it was by means of that alone that they could gain financial reform—that they could obtain a diminution of the burthens which weighed upon them. What they desired was cheap go vernment and the means of giving support to their wives and children, and to secure to themselves that degree of competence which every man ought to have the power of enjoying. It was only by reform of this kind that they could possibly obtain the object they had in view ; for unless the House of Cotemons fully and efficiently represented the people they would not be able to stand against those persons whose interest it was to main tain and defend corruption. The House of Commons should be a full and free representation of the people, and in order to promote so desirable an object it was necessary to have recourse to such mean► as they were now adopting. It had been said that it was only by agitation out of doors that anything good had ever been accompli,hed. But he must observe that if the House of Commons were to be a free representa tion of the people, let all the people contribute towards it, so that no undue influence should be used to induce a man to vote against his conscience, and there would be no necessity for agitation out of doors. The people wanted one thing and the House of Commons wanted another. The people demanded a diminution of our taxes, and they were met by opposition from a majority in the House of Commons, who falsely say they represent the people.—(Hear, hear.) Fully concurring, as he did, in the opinion as to the necessity for financial reform, and as he had proved by his vote for Mr. Cobden's motion, he would plainly state that if they wanted finan cial reform they must never leave off agitating for Par liamentary reform. Let them do all they could to rally round Mr. Hume in order to help him to support the views of Mr. Cobden. Let them take care no intimida tion was ever used towards electors. Let them take care that the Members who represented them should not by length of time forget the promises they had made to them on the hustings. Let them have such men as would insist upon a shorter duration of Parliament. Supposing the most extended suffrage to exist, and the size of electoral districts to be all that could be desired, yet there was some reason to suppose that Members, in the course of seven years, might not see the necessity of supporting all those measures which they had advocated on the hustings.—(Hear, hear.) Of all dangers to which the people could be exposed, the greatest %as that of being lithely represented in Parliament. Look at what had occurred in France during the last year. Louis Philippe had large majorities, but aid they pro perly represent the interests of the people? No, they deceived the people—and caused it to be supposed that they were satisfied when they were not so. But those majorities did not prevent the sovereign from being hurled from his throne, and the country from being brought to a state of revolution. He would say to the Government of this country, " Beware lest you fall into a similar error." If you allow the duration of Parlia ments to continue as at present, there would be danger of disasters similar to those which had occurred in France. Let the Government place confidence in the people. They have never yet deceived them, and never would, if they gave them the power which they ought to possess. Let them have a free government. The English people were far too wise to wish for anything that would produce confusion and anarchy. Every Englishman liked to see those burdens removed from others which pressed heavily upon himself. Financial reform was required; but, in order to obtain financial reform it was necessary, as he had already ob served, to lay hold of Parliamentary reform. Finding them engaged in the good work, and having the honour of addressing so numerous and respectable a meeting, it was a gratification to him to have this opportunity of saying lie was thoroughly with them upon this question, and he would not flinch from doing his part towards assisting to carry out their objects.— (Cheers.) Some confusion here arose from the fact of a man in the body of the room demanding the right to propose an amendment, on the ground that he was a rate-payer of the parish, and, after he had mounted the platform, con fessing that his name was not on the list of rate•payers. A loud cry was instantly raised against him; but there were many persons who defended him. The result was, that he was thrust by force of arms from the platform, amid cries of " Shame, shame!" on one side, and ex pressions of indignation against him on the other. The resolution was then put and carried unanimously. Mr. HILLIER moved the second resolution " That this meeting approve of and support the measures of reform proposed by Mr. Joseph Hume, M.P., in June last, namely, household suffrage, vote by ballot, trien nial Parliaments, and electoral districts, but look forward anxiously to the period when the increasing intelligence of the ago will extend the right of voting to each male adult not convicted of crime." Mr. HETHERINGTON seconded the resolution, and COM plained that the House of Commons, as at present con stituted, was not a proper representation of the people. Amongst the Members there were 251 relatives of princes, 41 placemen, 89 soldiers, 11 sailors, and 72 lawyers.—(A laugh.) They should get rid of the pro perty qualification, so that they might, if they thought proper, send such a man as himself to Parliament.— (Laughter.) Not that he was ambitious of the honour, but he had no doubt he should be a very fair exponent of the wishes of the people.—(Cries of " You would do very well, Hetherington.") The rezolution was carried unanimously, and the fol lowing was also adopted:—" That a petition be presented to the House of Commons by Lord Dudley Stuart, and that his Lordship be requested to support the prayer of it." Thanks were then voted to Mr. Hume and Mr. Cobden, " for their earnest endeavours to check the lavish expen diture of the public moneys, and to restore to the people their just preponderance in the Commons' House of Parliament." After this the meeting separated. COURT CIRCULAR. OSBORNE, MONDAY. The Queen and Prince Albert took their usual early walk in the grounds at Osborne this morning. The Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal rode, and the younger members of the Royal Family walked in the pleasure-grounds. There was no addition to the royal dinner 'party yes terday. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, accom panied by Prince Ernest of Leiningen, arrived in town at half-past eleven o'clock yesterday morning, from her residence, Frogmore House, near Windsor. Her Royal Highness was attended by Lady Fanny Howard, Baroness de Speth, and Sir George Couper. Prince Ernest was attended by Mr. Sparr. Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians and the Duke and Duchess de Nemours, and also the Prince of Ho henlohe Waldenbourg, visited the Royal Duchess in the afternoon, and partook of a dejeuner with her Royal Highness, at her residence, Clarence House, St. James's. The Duchess of Kent left town at half-past three o'clock, on her return to Frogmore House. • Governor Sir George Anderson had an interview with Earl Grey yesterday, at the Colonial- office. Mr. Dodd had an interview with Sir George Grey yesterday. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Gregg had also an in terview yesterday with the Right Hon. B.Lronet, at the Home-office. The Hon. Captain Berkeley, RN., and Capt. Wash. ington had an interview with the Ruilvvay Commissioners yesterday, at their office in the Board of Trade. Mr. Thiel Pratt had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday. Mr. Traill had also an in terview with the Right lion. Baronet, at his official resi t deuce in Downing-street. [PRICE SD. HAYMARKET THEATRE. Last night the tragedy of Othello was played with the principal characters reversed—that is to say, the floor was acted by Mr. Kean, logo by Mr. Wallack, Desdemona by Mrs. Kean, and Emilia by Miss Laura Addison. As might have been expected from the style of Mr. Bean's recent acting, he made especially prominent the tender and pathetic side of the Moor's character. The address to the Senate, and all those earlier scenes in which love for Desdemona is to he exhibited, were given in the best possible spirit. The courteousness of the noble warrior was rendered with easy grace, and the indications of deep affection were evident without being exaggerated. During the in terview with lago, Mr. Kean most excelled where Othello is still in a state of doubt. The intense sor row of his countenance when suspicion was first awakened, and his honest clutch at a hope, when he exclaimed, " I do believe that Desdemona's honest," were touching in the extreme. The return to sorrow in the last act, when rage had done its worst, and he had only to mourn for its consequences, was exquisitely pathetic. It was surprising that one fine touch was overlooked by the audience. This was an acknowledgment of a participation in the attempted murder of Cassio, expressed in the look by the mono syllable " Ay," and illustrated by Mr. Kean with a movement of countenance in which sorrow and shame were finely concentrated. The devotion of Desde mona to her husband, and her agony of grief when her fidelity was suspected, were, of course, finely rendered by Mrs. Kean, who, moreover, " looked" the character to perfection. Miss Laura Addison brought back to the stage the stormy Emilia, whom Mrs. Kean had removed, and the energy, which she cer tainly did not lack, called forth all her peculiarities of declamation to a striking degree. Mr. Wallack's lago is . infinitely better than his Othello. Both cha racters are mere conventional interpretations, but the " ancient" gives less scope foi extravagance than the " noble Moor." A new farce, by Mr. Stirling Coyne, c all e d S e parate faintenance, concluded the evening's entertainment, amid roars of laughter. It is wondrously extravagant and improbable, but Mr. Coyne has the knack of uniting extravagancies and improbabilities with a spirit of genial " fun" that renders them most palatable. A husband and wife who lead an existence of small bick erings agree to divide their house between them, the large central room in which the action takes place being cut in two by the seam of the carpet, so that each may possess a half. The emancipated husband talks of amusing himself at the Casino, and the "femme libre," to awaken his jealousy, entertains asmall party of female friends, dressed as young officers. Finally both pretend to commit suicide, and a most comical scence is produced by each mistaking the other for a ghost, and confessing his and her peccadillos. Of course, the scene leads to a discovery and a recon ciliation. The reader has only to fancy Mr. Keeley in a perpetual state of annoyance, Mrs. Keeley as a lady standing up for her rights, and Mrs. Humby as a housemaid, half-stupid wonderment and half-cun ning, to be aware of the perfect manner in which this little farce was performed. The house was crowded. TO THE LADULS. This lady had the following letter inserted in the "Times" news. paper on Aug. 7, 11146. Reader, remember, this letter was put bit the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me. " Mrs. Weekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this oppor tunity of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstone, of the Herbary, High gate for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com pletely restored the hair on her head, after using itabout four months, and the whole of her hair is much stronger and more luxuriant than lever was before the baldness appeared. " Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to;the virtues of Mr. G.'s Regenator, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase an 11s. bat* if they were as certain of its 'virtues as she is, from ex perience, not only in the restoration and production of hair la abund ance, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume iti far beyond any to ha taste. She will feel a pleasure in ans werin g an y lady of respectability to the above fact:.-3, Swan-street, Borough." In eases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, ate w drops on the crown of the heat occasionally. every week, will pre vent the hair from coming away with the comb, make it strong, aid prevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A few drops ea your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the hair brilliancy, causing it to curl. The most delicate ladies may use this delightful product of the nest aromatic kerbs and flowers with confidence ; its refreshing odour removes headache and makes it a most necessary companion to the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pour tea or twelve drops on the erown of the head ; if very bad, repeat it every quarter of an hour. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces hair on ehildren's heads in a few apppgcations. If ised on infants' heads, it has such a peculiar cooling iniYuenee on the brain as to pre vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.—See pamphlet of testimonials. Alllettere addressed to William Grimstone, Herbary, I3issl gate. A • 1 R I A Gr E. L. : One half the world are desolately single, and the other supposing them married, questionably contented. Diffidence, or a sense et right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes em la:tter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret un cornprosiug harry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity, and broken health, are the great hindrances to domestic happiness and social content. The dowry should not be the only marriage set tlement. Honour and justice demand that health should form an item in the compact; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or aeglect wound mere sorely than poverty or misfortune. Reader, if these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life," pub. in 2 vols., Is. each (by post, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively refined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining them. They are not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but far the closet perusal of those more deeply interested, to whew they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth on the above subjects, by unqualified authors, whieh alone or together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other tittle publications claim your attention (same price is. each, by post Is. 6d.) called " What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid," and " How to be Nappy." They are not merely pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this ob servance of the maxims ke would inculcate—to do unto others as he would be done unto—to live alter nature's laws—and to keep always an the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be had of Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street • Mani, 39, Cornhill ; Nelson, 457, West Strand; or direct (by post or other wise) from the anther (who may be conferred with personally, mornings and _evenings), 10, Argyll-place Wont-Wed; azd all Isoolo4olll, THE COU The following is the off corn, &c., received in th. Essex, from the sth Mai both inclusive a— -'- , . .... 2 , ) ..: .c . a . , F : 1 2 0 ..= 5: 73 irl 6) 6) 2. 4 p`7 l ; o r:ti P. 4 P. 4 -..... ---- .---- --- Colchester llarwich 144 1050 70 . I Leigh Maldon CHELMSFORD, MARCH 9.—We had an extremely dull trade in wheat, the better samples barely maintaining last week's prices, and inferior qualities being is lower. All else without alteration, with little doing in anything, business being much impeded by the rush in the market hall to get at the courts. Wheat, white, old 46s to 525; new 45s to 51s; red, old 403 to 475; new, 39s to 465; barley, 28s to 31s; chevalier 29s to 325; grinding 23s to 28s ; oats 17s to 245; malt 56s to 60s; chevalier 58s to 625; peas, partridge 31s to 345; white 3h to 345; dun 29s to 335; beans, tick, cew 24s to 275; old 27s to 31s; harrow ticks, new 25s to 28s; old 28s to 32s ; mazagan, new 22s to 25s ; old 26s to 28s per qr. COLCHESTER, MARCH 10.—Wheat, white 44s to 525; red 40s to 46s ; barley 26s to 30s ; beans, mazagan 22s to 24s ; middle and small 26s to 345; peas 28s to 32s per qr. HADDINGTON, MARCH 9.—The following are the prices of grain at our market to.•day : Wheat. ... 50s Od Barley. Oath. Beans. 348 6d 124 s Od :AA Od First Second Third ... 45s 10d .. 40s Od 30s Od I las lid 29s id 263 Od 159 Od 26s Od Total quantity of Wheat in' market :;00 qrs., '92 sold Do. Barley do. 157 qrs., 145 sold Do. Oats do. 774 qrs., 574 sold Do. Beals do. 168 qrs., 145 sold KIRKALDY, MARCH 10.—The following are the quotations up to this date : . ..... Wheat. First 49s Od Second 46s Od Third 3Bs Od Barley. Oats. Beans. 1 Peas, 29s Od 20s 6d —s Od I—s Od 28s Cd 19s Od —s Qd I —s Od 21s 6d 145 6d —s Od —s Od Oatmeal, per bait- of 28(ilbs. imp.: 26s to OOs. GLASGOW, MARCH B.—Provisions—Cheese, 35s to 42s Od per cwt ; retail, 4hcl to 5d per lb. Skim milk, Os Od to Os per cwt. Country fresh butter, 10d to lld per lb ; Irish pow dered, in lumps, 9d to 10d; country powdered, wholesale, 81d to 9d. Country eggs, 10d per dozen ; carried hen ditto, 6s 8d per hundred, or 9d per dozen. Hens, 2s 6d per pair; ducks, 2s 6d. BERwicK, MARCH B.—Wheat, 43s 4 d ; barley, 25s 7d ; oats, 18s 6d ; rye, 2ls 4d ; beans, OOs Od ; peas, 00s Od ave rage per imperial quarter. K xL so, MARCH 9.—Wheat, o ld, OO s t o 00 s ; ditto, new, 30s to 36s Od; barley, new, 17s to 20s Od; ditto old, Os Od to Os ; potato oats, Os to Os Od ; ditto new, 13s to 14s 6d ; com mon oats, Ils Od to I4s ; ditto new , O s Od to Os Od ; peas, 21s to 22s Od; beans, 21, to 228 per boll of six imperial bushels. 11wwwx, MARCH S.—Wheat, new, 32s Od to 37s Od; ditto old, 34s Od to 38s Od ; barley, new, 17s to 21s; potato oats, 14s Od to 15s Od ; common oats, lls to 14s Od ; peas, 27s Od to 283 Od ; beans, 27s Od to 28s Od per boll •of sit imperial bushels. STIRLING, MARCH 9 .—Wheat, foreign, 25s to 28s Od; ditto home, Os Od to Os Od; ditto di tto new, 21s Od to 21s; barley, per boll of 6 bushels, Os Od to Os Od ; ditto new, 13s Od to 20s 3d oats common, Os Od to Os Od ; ditto new, 8s thl to 13s Od ; ditto Flemish, Os Od to Os Od ; ditto ditto new, Os Od; malt distillers, 35s Od to 381; ditto brewers, 3730 d to 39s ; beans, per boll, Os Od to Os Od ; ditto new, 11 sOd to 15s Od; pease, 14s Od to Os Od ; flour, new, per sack, 37s to 8s ; ditto common ditto, 25s Od to 26s Od ; oatmeal, per load, Os Od to Os Od; ditto new 25s 6d to 28s ; ditto per peck of 7lbs, Sid to Os Od ; fresh butter, per lb. 8d to 9d ; eggs per dozen, 9d to 10d ; hay per ton, 423 to 455. PERTH, MARCH B ..—:Wheat, 40s Od to 47s Od; barley, 20s to 25s Od ; oats, 16s to 18s ; peas and beans, 24s Od to 25s Od per quarter. Oatmeal, per sack, 26; to 28s. FALKIRK, MARCH 8 —The supply of grain in this day's market was 912 bolls; wheat at 185 Od to 22s Od per boll ; barley, 17s Od to 21s Gd ; oats, 13s 6d to 1516 d; beaus, 13s Od tol6s Od per boll ; oatmeal, Os to O s per load. COAL MARKET Buddle's W. Hartley 14s 6d Carr's Hartley Chester Main ~ . 13s Od East Adairs .. 12s Od New Tanfield l3s 6d North Percy Hartley l3s 6d Rayensworth'sW.Hart 13s 6d Walker's Primrose Wylam West Hartley Wall's End, &c. .-YZSTEfDAT. , - Brown's l3s Odl Framw ell Gate ...... 14s 6d Hedworth ...... l2s Od Hilda l3s 6d Percy Bensham l3s Bd, South Killingworth Eden Main Lambton Primrose Belmont lss 3cll Hetton 165 3d Haswell l6s 3d Jonassohns l3s Od I,ambton ............. 165 01 Shotten ...... lss Od Benson l3s 9d South Hartlepool l4s 6d Thornley Trimdon ... 13s 94 Whitworth ............... 12s 9d Adelaide Tees Denison l4s 6d Seymour Tees Tees . ..... 16$ Od The Bishops Tees . 16s Od West Hetton l4s 3d Bartley Nixon's Merthyr Ships at market, 203. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. BRISTOL, /Linen 12. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The market remains firm, with an upward tendency in prices, though hut little actual business has been done. LIVERPOOL, Mascm 12. STOCK EXCHANGE. —The share market was dull and heavy to-day, and few transactions have taken place.—The sales are—E as t ern Counties, 10%—L anca shire and Yorkshire (late M. and B.), Fifths, %dis.—llitto, 321. Shares (late !Extension), 6% dis.—London and North-Western, 136 ex div. —Ditto, Quarters, New, 5% erin. M anchester, Sheffield and Lincoln, 42—Ditto ( N la e t w e cas Gr tl e e a , t an G d rim ß s e b r y . and Sheffield, 25% dis.—Ditto, 201. Shares, 11% dis.—Midland, New Halves, % dis.—North Staffordshir e, 3 die. — Scottish Central, 25% —South-Eastern (No. 4), Thirds , 7 Ber wick (Extension, Nos. 1 and 2), % dls.—Ditto (G. N. E. Purchase), 6 per cent. guaranteed, Is. 3d. p.—Tork and North:Midland, Pre ference, guaranteed 6 per cent, till 18b0, par. MANCHESTER, Dimwit 12. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Eastern Counties, 10 9-16— Leeds, Fifths, 2% Thirds, c. -- Sheffield and Lincoln, 15-16 c. dis.—Leeds, Preference, 134 la—Grimsby Docks, 14% die.—Sheffield, Preference, 11—Leeds, P reference, 11% —Shef: field, Old, 41. YORK, MARcR 10 Broca Excuaxaz —The business transacted to-day was as fol lows :—Great Northern, 111. 3s. 9d.—North British, Quarters, 3% —North Staffordshire, 144—North - Western,s%—York, Newcastle, and Berwick (G. N. E. Purchase), El. Is. 3d. THE MURDER OF MISS JEFFERIES.--BRISTOL, MARCH 12.—The remains of this unfortunate lady were this day interred in the Bristol Cemetery at Arno's Vale, about a mile from the city. It was stated, it will be remembered, that a man had conveyed away some boxes from the premises of the deceased on the Satur day morning, in company with the accused. The fly driver, who did so, has at length been discovered by the police, and he states that at the time when ,the prisoner left Bristol with h. r plunder she was alone, and had no person with her. Tho driver states that he took her and her boxes up to St. Michael's-hill, where she was stand ing on the pavement, apparently looking out for a fly. She then went to a greengrocer's shop, and called for a band-box she had left ; after which he drove her to the Stop-gate, on the Gloucester turnpike-road, where she got out, and went by way of a lane leading to hdr father's house. The Dean of Carlisle had an interview with Lord John Russell yesterday, at his official residence in Downing sU oet, ,4 z_ d ADELPHI THEATRE. A new drama, by Mr. Tom Parry, entitled the Nop Pickers, was produced here last evening, and, combining, as it does, the whole strength of the Adelphi corps, every member of w hi c h i s a d m irably " fitted," we need not not add that it achieved a re gular Adelphi success. It will, we opine, become more popular than even the Harvest Home of the same author. The scene is laid in the hop grounds in Kent, and the hop-picking scene, with which the first act concludes, is one of the most beautiful scenes that has ever been exhibited even at this theatre. The plot is as follows : Herbert Raynham (Mr. Boyce), the son and heir of General Raynham (Mr. Lambert), is in love with an orphan girl, Hester Layton (Miss Woolgar), residing with Letty Little (capitally acted by Mrs. Frank Mathews), a robust old maid, but who fancies herself to be in a most delicate state of health. He has, however, for his rival Maurice Graveling (Mr. H. Hughes), a hop farmer, who is the guardian of Hester. Brian Cullum (Mr. 0. Smith), a returned transport, arrives upon the scene at this stage, and recognises in Graveling a former fellow-prisoner, and in Raynham the son of a man who had tyrannised over him when a soldier. Graveling had in early life been convicted of embezzlement, and having suffered the punishment allotted to him, had become reformed, and was living as an honest man until discovered by Cullum, who extorts money from him by threatening him with exposure. lie also aggravates his jealousy of young Raynham, and taking advantage of a personal altercation between them, he stabs young Raynham in the back with a knife belonging to Vivian (Madame Celeste), the brother of Letty Little, who had only recently re turned from abroad. Vivian has gone to the assist ance of the wounded man, and is discovered near his supposed victim, and the weapon is recognised by all as having belonged to him. Vivian is accused of the murder—he escapes and seeks refuge in a barn, where he overhears Maurice and Brian conversing of the murder, and thus discovers the real criminal. Brian is left asleep by Maurice, who fires the barn as he quits it in order to destroy Brian, the only witness of his guilt. Brian and Vivian, however, effect their escape, the real culprits are handed over to justice, and young Raynham, who has recovered from his wounds, receives the hand of Hester. There is an underplot, in which Wright is the principal cha racter, and in which he is more droll, if that be pos sible, than ever. General Raynham has a daughter, Florence (Miss Taylor), an heiress with two fortunes, and Mr. Restless Wriggle (Wright) determines to fas cinate her. Her servant, Crotchet, having heard of the vanity of Wriggle, writes a note to him, and Wriggle, imagining it is from the mistress, forthwith considers himself as the husband of the heiress with two fortunes. In order to obtain admission to Rayn ham Castle he disguises himself as a housemaid, understanding that such a functionary is wanted in the establishment, and he is installed in office and set to cleaning grates. Our readers can imagine the fun of this scene, the very actors themselves are con vulsed with laughter, and it was evidently with the greatest difficulty that Miss Ellen Chaplin (who acted Crotchet) could maintain sufficient gravity to faint, which it is her duty to do in this scene. The look of blank astonishment of Wright when he discovers that Crotchet is the writer of the letter, and not Florence, was worthy of Liston. Paul Bedford as Thomas Tray, or, as he calls himself, T. Tray, peripatetic vender of tea and teetotaller, but who occasionally gets drunk, was capital. His finger-post scene, in which in a drunken fit he mistakes the finger-post for the door of his domicile, was a magnificent bit of drollery, and his scenes with Joey Groats (Munyard), a lover of ale, are first-rate ; they go through the whole temperance controversy after a most amusing fashion. Thomas Tray, however, at length is made happy, when Letty Little consents to become Mrs. T. Tray. The piece was admirably acted. H. Hughes, as Graveling, was full of power, and 0. Smith revelled in the character of Brian. His making up was superi o r to anything that even he has yet done, it was perfect. :Madame Celeste as Vivian was most pathetic and true to nature, and Miss Woolgar was most interest ing as Ilester. The piece ins admirably put on the stage, and the music by Mr. Alfred Mellon was pretty and appropriate. The success was complete, and the piece was announced for repetition by Madame Celeste amidst the enthusiastic applause of one of the most crowded houses that has ever been witnessed even at the Adelphi. FRENCH PLAYS. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. A pleasing one act opel4,byAubei, entitled Acteon, was produced here last evening with com plete and deserved success. The scene is laid at the country seat of the Prince Aldobrandini, in ItalY• Aldobrandini (Buguet) is married to Lucrezia (Madlle. Charton), and has removed her to his country residence, to separate her from a certain Leonie (M. Couderc), whose frequent visits at the Aldobrandini Palace have excited the jealousy of its noble master, those visits being, as he imagines, intended for Lucrezia. During her sojourn in the country Lucrezia amuses herself wit Dianah anainting, d and, among other subjects , she paintsher Nymphs, but she wants a model for Actzeon. The jealous Prince sees an ill-meaning in this, and, truth to say, one woul d ima g ine that his suspicions were not altogether u nfounded, for Leoni visits the country seat in various disguises. His voice i s heard singing without, and the Prince is furious, but it is only a poor blind man singing. Leonie has assumed this disguise in order to gain admittance to Lucrezia. In this scene Couderc sings a romance, which is of exceeding beauty, the melody is exquisitely flowing. This is succeeded by a trio, admirably given by Mademoiselle Charton, Couderc, and Buguet, which is a perfect gem. At length the blind man discovers himself, and the Prince is outrageous against his wife, when Leonie at once quiets him by asking the hand of his sister in marriage, to whom, and not to Lucrezia, these visits were paid. The picture is still without its Acta3on. The music of this trifle is sparkling and agreeable, completely Auberish in short. Portions of it, however, are of a serious character, and of u high order. As an exam p le we may men tion the grand awn for Mademoiselle Charton, which was exquisitely rendered by that lady. Con; derc was in excellent voice and did full justice to the part of Leonie, and M. Buguet as the jealous prince sung and acted admirably. All three Were called before the curtai❑ at the conclusion of the cpera. The performances concluded with Adolphe Adam's opera of Le Chalet, with which many of our readers must be already well acquainted, it having, as " The Swiss Cottage," had a great run at the Olympic during the Vestris reign, and having been revived with equal success at the Lyceum during the Keeley dynasty. The house was well and fashionably attended. 1,1/ CEIJM THEATRE. Planche's dramatic musical trifle, A Romantic Idea, bids fair to become a standing favourite with the play-going public. The " idea" is well conceived, and equally well carried out. Mr. C. Mathews, as the student, was, as he is always, the very essence of light comedy, and the applause he obtained was richly deserved. The King of the Peacocks, as we pre dicted on it s fi rs t representat i on, h as di s tanced all its competitors ; it is now the only remaining one of the late Christmas festivities. Planche, the successful author, is remarkably happy in fitting his Characters to the company of this—the acknowledged leading theatre in England for vaudeville, light comedies, and fairy extravaganzas. Although this burlesque has been repeated upwards of seventy consecutive nights, the applause still bestowed upon it is unbounded—a high tribute to all the talented artistes concerned. The house last night was crowded by a distinguished and fashionable audience. SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE. Last evening Massinger's tragedy of The Fatal Dowry was revived and played for the first time,for some years at this suburban theatre. The represen tation was completely and deservedly successful, the tragedy being produced with all that correctness of style and attention to the stage appointments for which the mana gemen t of Sadler's' Wells is so noted. The principal characters were sustained by Mr. Phelps, Mr. G. Bennett, Mr. Marston, Miss Cooper, and Miss St. George, with much ability and care. At the con clusion Mr. Phelps was called for, and received the applause of a house crowded to the ceiling. STRAND THEATRE. Last evening we visited this little theatre for the purpose of witnessing an amateur performance, the pieces announced for representation being The Afer chant of 'Venice and Tobin's Honeymoon. Although we ought not to be severe in our remarks upon the efforts of amateurs, yet some of those concerned last evening have so often strutted upon the stage that they scarce have any claim to shield themselves with such a title, we will just touch upon the performances of one or two. The Merchant of Venice we shall dismiss in a word or two. The gentleman who did Shylock has evidently mistaken his forte ; it is comedy, not such parts as Shylock, or the like, that he must study. The Honeymoon was by far the best piece played. Mr. Mowbray made an excellent Duke Aranza, and the ladies must receive our meed of praise, especially Miss Love, who made her first appearance since her return from the provinces. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY. Although several horses are quoted for the Northamp tonshire Handicap, The Tartar only was really in favour! On him the outlay was so liberal, that before the close 3to 1 was taken freely. Pyrrhus, of course, suffered trom this movement; he was not mentioned. If we refer to a marked improvement in Peep-o'•Day Boy, we shall have said all that is necessary of the Metropolitan Han dicap. Joc-o'• Sot and Halo were not backed for much money for the Chester Cup, but severally advanced two or three points on the previous quotations; Chanticleer, Geraldine, Blucher, and John Cosser were in some favour at a slight improvement. The few transactions on the Newmarket Handicap and Derby do not offer any room for comment. Closing prices:— NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STARES. 3 to 1 agst Mr. J. D. Bay's The Tartar, 5 yrs, 7st 91b 8 to 1 agsi ak ird e . n Hawley's Fernbill, 4 yrs, 6st 81b 9 to 1 aget Mr. Gregory's Loupgarou,3 yrs, sst 21b 12 to 1 agst Mr. Bell's Velox, 3 yrs, sst 31b 16 to 1 agst Lord Euston na Watchdog, 5 yrs, 6st 51b—taken 30 to 1 agst Mr. E. R. Clark's Giselle, 6 yrs, Est 121 b —taken METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. 100 to 15 agst Lord Eglinton's Lugar, 3 yrs, 4st 10lb— taken and offered 10 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou, 4 yrs, Bst 11b -taken and offered 14 to 1 agst Mr. Green's Flatcatcher, 4 yrs, Bst t 15 to 1 agst Lord Howth's Peep-o'-Day Boy, 5 yrs, Bst 71b—taken 16 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Loupgarou, 3 yrs, sst 21b 18 to 1 agst Mr. S. L. Fox's Executor, 5 yrs, Bst 31b 20 to 1 agst Mr. Gordon's Do-the-Boys, 3 yrs, sst—t NEWMARKET HANDICAP. 5 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou, 4 yrs, Sat 71b 14 to 1 agst Sir J. Hawley's Fernhill, 4 yrs, 6st 101 b TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES. 4 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Uriel—taken and after wards offered 4 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Honeycomb—taken CHESTER CUP. 13 to 1 agst Mr. F. Clarke's Joe o' Sot, 5 yrs, 6a 11lb 16 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Halo, 5 yrs, 755101 b 22 to 1 aget Mr. Merry's Chanticleer, 6 yrs, 9st 91b —take 25 to 1 25 to 1 agst Mr. Grevillo's Geraldine, 6 yrs, Est 121 b—taken 30 to 1 agst Mr. Nolan's Blucher, 4 yrs, 7st 81b—t 33 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley's Cossack, 5 yrs,: 9st llb—t 40 to 1 agst . Mr.Eddison's John Cosser, 4 yrs, 7st 21b —taken 40 to 1 agst Lord,Howth's Rathmines, 5 yrs, Est 101 b 50 to 1 apt Mr. M. Blake's Ballinafad, 5 yrs, 7st 21b 50 to 1 ugst Colonel Peel's lodine, 4 yrs, 6st 81b 1,000 to 15 agst Colonel Peel's Taffrail, 4 yrs, 6st 121 b DERBY, 1849. 3 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Flying Dutchman 7 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Tadmor—taken 100 to 6 agst Lord Stanley's Uriel 26 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Strongbow—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. Watts's Chatterer—taken 50 to 1 agst Mr. W. Jones's Magician—taken to 100/. 50 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Indus DERBY, 1850. 1,000 to 20 agst Mr. Watts's Tordesillas—taken 3,000 to 45 agst Mr. Jaques's Mildew—taken ASSOCIATION FOR THE EQUALISATION OF POOR" RATES.—Yesterday evening a meeting was held at the King's Arms, Palace-yard, to take into consideration measures for equalising the rates for the maintenance of the poor ; Lord Nugent presiding in consequence of the illness of Mr. Wakley, M.P. The chairman having addressed the meeting, Alderman Sidney, M.P., pro posed the first resolution, which condemned the work ing of the present poor-law, and stated that though the average rates of the parishes of England and Waled amounted to Is. 6d. ,in the pound, some localities were g their from attention e e 6 t d t . e and n te ,l s O e s m . , some and e t u rsaidns whichthat he clearly would wer e in England t ee3 a f, n olf d f3ros l 7 V r po a ma l 6i e dd s .3t l sao. 3 r , so 2 t 0 7 ; 40s5 p . a ;s r it i ar9 s on h n ipd e a s d pa riw in f showed what reason there was for complaint. There f 2 flr: 3 02 O r 8 7 Ipsa. i d dt to 25.; a r 2 s sr t . e a; i2ldsao. 858 r tp a o i s t ehide 3s.; soaef rate of from 4s. to 265. 6d. Manchester, in 1837, paid 35,0001. for the maintenance of its poor, and in 1847, 125,0001., and under a system which produced these gross inequalities could the Government be surprised that the people were clamorous for a Parliamentary in quiry. This resolution, and several others of a some what similar ,tenor, were agreed to, and at a late hour of the evening the meeting .separated, after a vote of thanks to the chairman. FIRES IN THE. ClTY.—Shortly after one o'clock yesterday morning the family of Mr. Greenall, of the Britannia Arms, Bishopsgate-place, were placed in great danger, from the outbreak of a fire in the lower part of the premises. By the exertions of some passersby and the police, timely information was forwarded to the Jeffries-square and other city fire-stations, and after a short time the foreman of the A district reached the spot with brigade firemen, and also the West of England. Water; had, in the (meantime, been got ready for the use of the firemen, but it was with the utmost difficulty e a n me r o t c i m e r , happen e d on e that the loss, a very extensive on e, was confined to th e lower portion of the premises. The calls e was unknown, but but Mr. Greenall is in the Licensed Victuallers' Com pany. Ironmonger street, St. Luke's. T he flames bad firm hold of the stock and a very doubt f u l case a pp eared at on ce of arresting th a e ny. A premises seceofn iud fire,r. Scott,ab ou t s th g e re s g , the progress of the fire. However, the firemen succeeded in tneir eflbrts, but not until considerable loss and da mage. Insured in the Phoenix Fire -office. Reports of several other fires in the metropolis were received, but all of slight consequence, except the above. WESTERN. — l A ST d A t N p C u E tatio S n SIGNAL, ON connected wi th ON THE SOUSE . the North-Western Great Western, an d the Eastern A ge Counties Railways, wore at the Kingston-on-Thames station yesterday, t o m i nutely inspect the new distance signal which has been fixed up there, said to be the in vention of Cornelius Stovin, Esq., general manager o traffic on the South-Western Railway. The signal-man went through the various changes of the apparatus,which appeared to be performed with great ease, and with but comparatively little trouble to those working the ma chine, although the crank turned was full 600 yards from the coloured signal. The transitions from white to green, and from green to red, were effected almost in s t an t a n e ously, capable of announcing danger beyond the aforesaid distance at least three-fourths of a mile. This signal has now been i n constan t use , when required, at the Kingston station for the last Rix months, and has never failed. It has undergone several important alter ations and improvements since its erection, under the o bservation of the inventor; so that at l eng th it has been found to be so far complete, that the company have d e ' termined on fixing similar signals at all the stations on their line where such may be deemed necessary. RECORDURSIIIP OF WOEINGHAM.—The Recorder.. ship of Wukiughaita, Berkshire, rendered vacant by the death of J. Jeremy, Esq., has been conferred on George Clive, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister -at-Law, and Judge of the Southwark County Court. POSTAL REFORM IN BELGIUM.—The Chamber of Representatives at Brussels on adopted, f the Bth inst., a resolution in favour of a unifor m rate of postage of ten centimes (one penny) for p repaid and 20c. (twopence) for unpaid letters throughout Belgium. The Commiseio On money orders to be one per cent. -_, of 2, Of