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R. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square.—Open (for Gent] , men nly) from 10 till 10, containing upw,rds of one thousand In, eels and preparations, illue:ating every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, Ste. Lectnres delivered at 1?, '2, 4, and half-past 7, by Dr. G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S. ; and a new and highly-interesting series of Lectures is now in course of delivery y Or. KAHN, at a quarter past 8 p.m. precisely. Admission, One Shilling. Catalogues containing Lectures as delivered by Dr. Kban (gratis). DELIVERY of LETTERS.—The Postmaster- General, anxious to promote rapidity and correctness in the delivery of letters, has, for po'stal purposes, divided London and its environs into ten districts, each to be treated, in many respects, as a separate town; and to render this arrangement effectual, he earnestly requests that every means may be taken by the public for causing letters to be directed according to the district for which they are intendel. Initials will suffice, and for the house at which this notice is left the initials are W. C., the district being the Western Central. In the direction of a letter, these initials shculd be legibly written in a separate line, and should in all cases end the address, thus : JAmEs TIMMPSON, Esq , 500, High Holborn, • W.C, Or, whin the letter is from the country, thus : JA mss THOM MON ; Esq. ' 500, High Holborn, - London, 4mong other means of inducing this practice, it is ang gested'that, when convenient, each resident of the Western District should add the name of the district, or the initials. to his own address inside his letters when writing to his corre• spondents, and on his address card. Also, that if in busi ness, he should give the name of the district, or the initials; in the heading of bills or invoices, in advertisements or lacards, and on any article of manufacture which may bear kis address. Correspondents not attending to the above arrangement, should be requested to use the initials in reply. Information as to the district in which any locality is in cluded may be had at any receiving -house in London and its environs, or at any head post-office in provincial towns, at all of which alphabetic lists of streets, &c., will be kept for reference. The British Postal Guide, which can be procured (price 6d.) at any head post-office, will hereafter contain a similar street list showing the district initials : and like information, the Postmaster General is assured, will be given in the London Post Office Directory for the year 1857, in the part headed " Street Directory " The following additional information may prove useful : TABLE OF DISTRICTS. Names. _Eastern Central District Western Central tistrict Northern District North Eastern District.... ...... Eastern District South Eastern District Southern District South Western District Western District North Western District . .. Initials. E. C. W C . S W. N. W. If the initial letters be thus regularly appended the depart: *tent will be able to assort with facility and correctness the 'wintry letters, according to their respective districts, before they reach London in the morning. By a recent improvement about 60,000, or fully one-third, of such letters are already so assorted with as much correct ness as circumstances allow - a change which has greatly ex pedited ti e delivery; and it is hoped that, if the previeus assortment with full facility for correctness, can be extended to all, this advantage, seconded by other improvements now ila progress, will eventually secure to the public the benefit of a further and imporrant acceleration of the morning deli very throughout London. By command of the Postmaster-General. ROWLAND HILL, Secretary. aeneral Post-office, Dec., 1856. T EEE MONS UNITED COLLIERIES COMPANY (Limited). Capital One Million, in 100,000 Shares of 10/. each, deposit 2/. per Share on Allotment. TRUSTEES. ral Grace the Duke of Wellington. The Right Hon. the Earl of Albemarle. B. S. Thornton, Esq:, Banker, Birchin-lane. T. M. Weguelin, Esq., Governor of the Bank of England. DIRECTORS. Lieut.-General the Right Hon. Lord James Hay, Chairman. Te Right Hon. Lord Viscount Bury. Lieut.-Col. the Right Hon. Lord Arthur Hay. Baron Gudin, Chateau Beaujon, Paris. William Gladstone, Esq., (Messrs. Thomson Bonar and ea.), Old Broad-street. J. Fortescue Harrison, Esq., Cambridge-square, Hyde. park, Robert William Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street. Alexander Miller, Esq., Ashford-house, Middlesex. Arorrons—(To be appointed at the first General Meeting). RASHERS. {Messrs. Williams, Deacon, Labouchere, Thorn- In London ton, and Co., Birchin-lane. Messrs. Hankey, 7, Fenchurch-street. In Mons iMessrs. Guillochin, Sons, and Co. In Paris Messrs, Charles Laffitte and Co. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Smith, London. Monsieur Dolez, Avocat, Mons. BROKERS. Messrs. Joshua 'Hutchinson and Sen. Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce. SECRETARY—T. B. Preston, Esq. Temporary Offices No. 46, Moorgate-street. The object of this Company is to develops the resources of certakt collieries, situated in the most central and best portion of ills well-known coal basin of Mons, in Belgium. They elleaprise two distinct sections, of which part is already in 1.41 working oper ,tion, and the remainder consists of concos lions from the Belgian Government, granted on condition that the coal shall be worked. The unworked concession, known as " Bonne Victcire, situated at Asquillies, and those applied for, severally called Mons Nimy" and " Gblin," occupy an area of 18,000 acres; .°-;(; well-ascertained coal seams run through their whole eAlent. The collieries in full work are five, viz., " Bonne Veine," it Bonne Esperance," " Seize Actions," " Ste. Cecile," and " Midi du Flenu." They comprise an area of 2,000 acres, with the right of working sixty two seams of coal. It is cal elliated that their produce could be largely increased, within four years, at an outlay of 20,000/. (See Engineer's Report.) The plant and other works are ample, well constructed, and substantial ; the engines now at work give an aggregate power °f 939 horses. These ccllieries are now yielding a minimum bet profit of 40,0001. per annum (see Report), and it is agree , ' that a preferential interest of ti per cent. per annum on the 'capital now to be raised shall be tue first chargo on these returns. The confidence of the vendors of the working Collieries iu the success of their new undertaking is further shown by their agreeing to accept in part payment of their property 2 0,000 shares (representing 200.(1001.) denominated t: shares, 'Srhich, though considered as paid up, are only to receive di vidends in proportion to the amount paid up on the A shares offered t) the public. The remainder of the purchase money, Consisting of 254,0001., is to be paid in cash, out of the first funds of the Company, at any time within two years from the incorporation of the Comp thy Two-thirds of the above 20,000 shares will be annulled should the new concessions, 'et:Rarely to expectation, fail in yielding coal of a good com -oercial quality, and this proportion of the shares in question 'Will not be handed over to the sellers until such produce be ealised. The coal is generally of a semi-bituminous quality. It i s leaded at the several pit-mouths into the waggons of the northern Railway of France for conveyance to Paris and the towns and manufactories along the line, at which there is a 41 'eat demand, and also into those of the Haut et Bas Flenu ltailway (which traverses the collieries of the district, and c onnects them with the net-work of the State Railways of Bel !him) for the supply of the towns and the extensive manufac turing districts of Flanders ; the greater proportion of the : °4 ,, 1 ) however, is conveyed by the Conde Canal, on the banks „," 1 , Which there are extensive sheds, where the boats are loaded . :,!le existing facilities for transit will be furthe r extended b y railway now in construction between Mons, Haumont, 411 d Maubenge. The constant demand by railways, iron- Taro,rks, gas-works, and for other manufacturing and house ' ho ld Purposes , is more than sufficient to absorb , at all times, the ntraost produce of the collieries. At the request of the Directors, a detailed report on the P r esent state of the collieries at work, and to be worked, was tePared by the eminent French Civil Engineer, Mr. F. N. tldot, which report has been confirmed by Mr. H. Gain, a 7%1 mining engineer of great experience. Subsequently Mr. C harles M.'nby, C.E., was deputed to verify the statements made. majority of the Directors have also lately made a personal visit to the collieries, and having taken every mean s eatiesy themselves of the soundness of the undertaking, aAd the truthfulness of the above reports, they now feel justi d In inviting the investment of capital in the Association. the capital of the Company i s di v id e d into 100,000 shares ot oo/, each, which are sub-divided into two classes, viz., A d eferential Shares, and B Free Shares. The deposit will be Per share, and the first call of 2/. per share will be due on --ge let June, 1857. The vendors consent to waive their claim to any dividend ZI their B shares till 6 per cent. shall have been paid on all e A shares, thus infect giving to the A shareholders a pro -1 c ent.ial dividend to the amount of 6 per cent. ; and in the !ve nt ,of the winding up of the Company's affairs, the amount „ i"Lk on the A shares will be repaid to their holders before Cy Payment is made (At the B shares. ' Oividends will be paid half-yearly at the Company's bankers 72 , onden, Mons, and Paris, upon whatever amount may be d 'up on the several shares. 4 The administration of the Company's affairs in Belgium is 4r .., e ,fnilY provided for. The various reports alluded to in this prospectus have been ,s.v,llited, and may be obtained on thenappli at the Com e office, as also a chart, showing positi,n of the tellieries and the new concessions. APplicatious for shares must be accompanied by the bank ;ts/I',receipt for a sum equal to oue pound upon every share shar es for. Th e d e posit will forthwith be returned on such tee applied for as may not be allotted. ' 6ll7 aS of application may be obtained at the brokers' td. at the offices of the Company, 40, Moorgate street. Bach a p p li can t f or Sh ares w ill be required to pay into one oi the Bankers of the Company, one pound (11.) per Share, 4 11 the numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment of the eposit of 21., in exchange for which a vo u cher will be ve n• In the event of the Directors allotting less than the t hole • Pr lated number applied for, the amount paid in will be appro c, towards the deposit of (2/.) per Share payable on those kijontted Should no allotment be made to the applicant, the s p ° , l3 3 , ledged at the bankers' will be forthwith returned free • eattrge. FORM OF APPLICATION FOB SHARES. To the directors of the Mons United Collieries Company (Limited). , fa ettlemen,—Having paid into the hands of Messrs. , the Bankers of the Company, £ to your c redit, I request that you will allot me s hares of 10/, eac h in the capital th ereo f . I a p gr re ce fe t r o en a t c ial cep A t Bch shares, or any less number that may be allotted to me, NY the remaining deposit, to execute the articles of asso cation or a printed copy thereof when required, and in all Companies reects to conform to the provisions of the Joint Steck Act, 1856. In the event of my Winn- to perform ; I '7 of these stipulations I agree to forfeit the deposit now -441 by me to your Banhors, and authorise you to cancel the allotreeut. I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, Nam ,- . in , ............ Profeszion or occupation Date Residence in full Placo of business, if any 0 . 20,130.) MONT BLAN C.- ARRANGEMENTS for CHRISTMAS : —TO-MORROW (Friday, December 26), Afternoon at Three; Evening at Eight; Saturday Afternoon, Dec. 27, at Three; Monday, Dec. 29, Afternoon at Three; Evening at Eight ; Tuesday, Dec. 8, Afternoon at Three; Evening at Eight.— Egyptian, Hall, ficcadi ly. RUSSIA —Its PALACES and its PEOPLE.— GREAT GLOBE, Leicester-square.=-A new and magnificent Di°KAMA, in forty Immense Tableaux, of RUSSIAN SCENERY, with novel scenic effects ,and the sites and scenes of the memorable events of the late Campaign. The Ural Mountains, Nijoi Novogorod during the fair. Panorama of St. Petersburg and Mr scow, Corona tion of the Can* in the grand Cathedral of th • Assumption. Ex planatory Lectures at three and eight. Admission to the whole building, Is. MR. W. S. WOODIN'S OLIO of ODDITIES, with New Costumes and v .rious Novelties, Yocal and Cha racteristic, will be given during the Christmas Holidays, in the Polygraphic-hall. King Williain•atreet. ('haring-cross. Opening Night, FRIDAY, Dec. 26th. First MORNING PERFORMANCE on SA. 'ORD IY, Dec. 27, at Three. Private Boxes and Stalls may be secured without extra charge, at the Box-office. the Polygraphic Hall is being entirely redecorated. t FtGYLL ROOI\I6.—LA URENTS CASINo, — ll Great Windmill-street, St. James's.—The above elegan ooms are now open every evening for the winter season, with aurent's celebrated Orchestra. Principal Cornet-a-piston, M. oulcourt. The Proprietor begs to inform the public that this rashionuble place of resort ha• been entirely redecorated daring the ecess. Doors open at half-past eight, commence at nine. A.dmis o, one:zhillina. ADAME TUSSAUD'S BAZAAR, Baker street, Pprtman-square. Full-length portrait models of DOVE. PALMER and ROBSON are now added to the exhibition. AdmittancN Is. ; extra rooms, 6d. Open from eleven till dusk, and from seven to ten. Brilliantly illuminated at eight o'clock. GENERAL TOM THUMB has arrived. This American Man in Miniature, undoubtedly the smallest in the wor -intelligent, sprightly, educated, perfectly to rnmetrical in all big inesort.ons, and graceful beyond belief, will. hold THRI'E PUBLIC LEVEES each day, fur a short ti .e only, at the REGENT GALLERY, Quadrant, Regent. street, commencing on BOXING DAY, 26th Dec. lie will appear in a great variety of NEW CHA RACTERS and COSTUMES, SONGS, DANCES, GRECIAN STATUES, , &c. His MINIM URE QUIPAGE will promenade the streets daily. The General was honoured with the patronage of her Majesty and he elite of fashion in 184 . _ . PARTICULAR OTICE. Ladies and families who can conveniently attend the early morning Levees ifrom 11 till 1 o'clock) will incur moth less inconvenience from the crowd than by visiting the later Levees. Hours of Exhibition—from 11 till 1 ; 3 till 5 ; and 7 till 10 o'clock Admit. sion is., without regard to age. Reserved :tails, 2s. ; Children, la A WIDOW LADY, thoroughly acquainted with the routine of Housekeeping, is desirous of an engage ment as D .mestic Companion to an el terly or invalid Lady or Gen tleman or Widower with young children, where ane or m re servants are kept. A comfortable Inane the chief con-k'eratien. Unexcep tionable references given. —Address C. G., bars. Powell's, 4, Trinity street, Blackheath-hill. INVESTMENTS in BRITISH MINES.—F u II particul int of the most important Dividend and Progressive Mines will be found in the Fourth Edition of BRITISH MINES CONSIDERED AS AN INVESTMENT, recently published by J. H. MURCHISON, Esq.. F.G.s., F.S.S., price 3s. 6d.; by post. 4s. Mr. MURCHISON also publishes a QUARTERLY REVIEW of BRITISH MINING, giving the position and prospects of the Mines at the end of each quarter, t he dividends paid, &c. The Review for the quarter ending 30th Sept. last contains a Map of the Bassett district, price Is. " The hook will be found extremely; valuable."—Observcr. " A valuable little book."—Globe "A valuable guide to investors "—Herapath. "A useful little volume,"—Morning Herald. • "Of great value to capitalists."—Sunderland Times. " Parties requiring information on mining investments will find no better and safer instructor than Mr Murchison."—Leeds Times. "One of the most valuable mining publications which has come ander our notice, and contains more information than any other on the subject of which It treats."— Derby Telegraph. " Tothose who wish to invest capital in British Mines, this work is of the first importance."—Welshman. "This work enables the capitalist to invest on sound principles; it •8, in truth, an excellent guide " Plymouth Journal. Copies of the above publications can be obtained at Mr. Murchlson's offices, 117, iiishopsgate-street Within, London ; and rellabl, infor mation and advice will be given at any time to these who may re quire it. T HE GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1837. Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament. 62, King William-street, London. Capital, 1,000,0001. • DIRECTORS. George Bonsfleld, Esq. I Chas. Hindley, Esq., M.P. T. challis, Esq., Alderman, M.P. James Pilkington, Esq., M.P. Jacob Geo. Cope, Esq. Thomas Piper, Esq. Joseph Dawson, Esq. Thomas B. Simpson, Esq. John Dixon, Esq. The ►tight Hon. Chas. P. Villiers, Benjamin Edgington, Esq. M.P. John T Fletcher, Esq. Edward Wilson, Esq. The CfP , IST %1 AS Fire Renewal Receipts are now ready, and may be had on application at the Head-office of the Company, or of any of its agents throughout the country. Losses by Explosion of Gas made good by the Company. In the LIFE DEPARTMENT FOUR•FIFTHS of the PROFITS divisible by the Company's Deed of Settlement, allowed to Assurers; and the Company transacts all business relating to Life Assarances, Deferred Ahnuities, and Family Endowments, on the most liberal terms consistent with sound principles and public security. No charge for Stamps on Life Assurance Policies. LOANS cra•.ted on personal security. and the deposit of a Life Policy to be effected by the borrower. To all. Agents, Solicitors, Auctioneers, and Surveyors, a liberal allowance is made. By crier of th.lfloa-d. THOMAS PRICE, Secretary. A.D. 1720. OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First), For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES. OFFICE'S—ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. BRANCH OFFICE-29, PALL-MALL. Octavius Wigram, Esq., Governor. Gems Pearkes Barclay, Esq.,dub-G , vernor. Sir John William Lubbock, Bart.. Deputy-Governor. DtaxcToxs. my Bainbridge, Esq. mond S. P. Calvert, Esq. nn Garrett rattley, Esq. ward Maxwell Daniel, Esq lliam Davidson, Esq. ,xamier Drum F.sq. Hon. John T. Lrslie Melville. Henry Nelson, Esq. Edward Howley Palmer, Esq. Sir John Henry Pelly, Bart. Alexander P, Provost, Esq. Abraham George Roharta, Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq. William Soltan, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq. Thomas Tooke, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. muel Solly, Esq., P.R.S. lye allowed for payment of FIRE mas will expire on the 9th January. may be effected with this Cor- versdale Wm. Orenfell, Esq. (,hert Amadeus Heath, Esq. .'illiam Tetlow Hihhert, Esq. ~ .tewart Hodgson, Esq. ancelot Holland, Esq. Charles John Manning, Eso. lIEDICAL IiEFFREE—Sa NoTICE -The usts' , l fifteen clm PRE Ii lUMS faijing due at Christi FIRE and LIFE ASSUR aNCE ratinn on advantageous terms. I:. the Life Department, assurances are granted with participation i • profits. or, at lower Premiums, without such participation. The Reversionary Bonus on British Policies has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the suns assured, or 48 per cent upon the Premiums paid. Equivalent redactions have been made in the Premiums payable Y those persons who preferred that form of Bonus. The future division of Profit will take place every Five years. Any scm not exc-eding 15,000/. may he insured on one life. This Corporation affords to the Assured Liberal Participation in Profits—with exemntion from the liabilities of partnership. A rate of Bonus equal to the average returns of Mutual Socie- ties—with the guara . ntee of a large inv , sted Capital Stock. The advantages of modern practice—with the security of an Office whose resolrces have been tested by the experience of nearly a Century and a-half. Royal Exchange, London. JOHN A. HIOHAM, Actuary and Secretary. G 13 A R 7 ASSURANCE No. 11, Lombard, DIREC FRANCIS HART DYKE, HENRY HULSE BEREN. John Dixon, Esq. Sir W. M. T. Farquhar, Bart. Sir Walter R. Farquhar, Brt. Thomson Hankey, Esq., M.P. John Harvey, Esq. John G. Hubbard, Esq. John Labouchere, Esq, John Loch, Esq. Stewart Marjoribanks, Esq. ADM' IRE 9N 1J Lire COMPANY, [-street, London. 3TORS. Esq., Chairman. 'S, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. John Ilartin, Esq., M.P. Rowland Mitchell, Esq. James Morris, Esq. Henry Norman, Esq. Henry R. Reynolds, Esq. John Thornton, Esq.. James Tulloch, Esq. Henry Vigne, Esq. _ A. W. Robarts, Esq. I Henry eer S e y t ic a e ry s Thorn ton Esq John Henry Smith, Esq. ' Lewis Lloyd, ju o n e . o , r E g s e q keys, Samuel Brown, Esq., Actuary.. ' _TFE DEPARTMENT,—Under the provisions of an Act of Par lament, this Company now offers to future insurers Four-fifths of he Profits, with Quinquennial Division, or a Low Rate of Premium a-ithout participation of Profits. The next division of Profits will be declared i n J une, 1860, when di participating Policies which shall have subsisted at least one year t Christmas, 1859, will be allowed to share in the Profits. At the five divisions of Profits made by this Company, the total reversionary Bonuses added to the Policies have exceeded 913,000 . At Christmas, 1854, the Assurances in force amounted to upwards of 4,240,0001.; the Income from the Life Branch in 1854 was more than 200,000/. ; aria the Life Assurance Fund (Independent of the Guarantee Capital) exceeded 1,700,0001. FOREIGN RISES.—The Extra Premiums required for the East and West Indies, the British Colonies, and the northern parts of the United ,tates of America, have been materially reduced. INVALID LIVES.-- -Persons who are not in such sound health as /could enable them to insure their Lives at the Tabular Premiums, inav have their Lives insured at Extra Premiums. LOANS granted on Life Policies to the extent of their values, pro vided such Policies shall have been effected a sufficient time to have attained in each case a value not under , 501. ASSI GNMENTS OF POLICIES.—Written Notices of, received and registered. MEDICAL FEES paid by the Company, and no charge will be made ior •olicy Stamps. Notice is hereby given, That Fire Policies which expire at Christ as must be renewed within fifteen days at this office, or with Air. m sanis o. 1 St James's•street , corner of Pall-in 11; or with the Company's ai.nts throughout the kingdom, otherwise they become Void. - - Losses caused by Explosion of Gas are admitted by this Company. OYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road. Patron— fhe QUEEN.—Fouuded 1828. The sick poor are admitted on their own application alone; no re commendation is required. :wring the past month the following number received the benefits of this Charity, either as out or in-door patients, on their personal pplieation : Week ending 7th November ...... 2,154 Ditto 14th November.. • • 2,043 Ditto 21st November ..•• 1,972 Ditto 28th November...." 2,309 29th and 30th November .......... 269 Total in November •• •• • • 8,747 ~f which 2,775 were new cases, the remainder (still under treat , ment) having been admitted previously. The clergy of all denominations have unlimited acoess to the patients. Heavy expenses are Inevitably incurred in affording such eaten 4ive relief. The Committee, therefore, earnestly entreat the aid of the public. I he management of the Hospital is in the hands of 30 Governors, early elected from the general list of subscribers, at the Annual General Meeting in January. A Board is held every Thursday, at I o'clock (Rev. J. B. Owen, Chairman), to conduct the business, when any subscriber may attend, if so disposed, the Board being at all times desirous of receiving suggestions or giving explanation. 'The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on volun tary contributions and legacies, which are received by the Treasurer, John Masterman, Esq., M.P., Nicholas-lane ; also by Messrs. Contts and Co. ; Drummoid and Co.; Herries and Co ; RaIISOU) and Co. ; , rt. ,1 Co. girl Glyn pod Co. ; Vv r illiara'. Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Ber net's-street ; Musterman and Co.; and at the Hospital. Clotl3iDg for the destitute patients will be thankfluly received. By order, J. B. OWEN. M.A., chairman. N E. S E . ,o zE, / / 7 . , • f ( Vi • Tr • • Trol • ail ' 3r4i oiN - 144.17* 4I 4 4 111 - 441" ,, •. ri ft r 4 . 44 • 1 , 1.1 ) - Xl9, • ;, * „ , 4 , -it „ 4 " A t (4 6 c t, • I s • ' p..' •< , A+ 6 - .40 , tft , ' p 4) • va • k'/ -oijs, VA. VeAfii - r 2 LO D HU liSDA EV EN 1 G DECEMBER .25, PUBLICATIONS. MR. jEAFFRESON'S NEW NOVEL. Now ready at all the libraries, in 3 vols., TSABEL : the Young Wife and the Old Love, By the uthor of "Crewe Rise," &c. -7 ' • Isabel' is a novel in which the anther maintains the good post tion his first work obtainel for him."—Examiner. .. 3 he present work, we are satisfied, wi 1 keep up the popularity of Mr. Jeaffreson's pen. It abounds in clever sketches of society."— John Bull. *. An excellent novel."—Obsorver. Hurst and Blackett, Publisher., 13, Great Marlborough-street. NEW WORK BY JACOB OMNIUM. PP is day is published. feap. Svo., price 45., LETTERS on the PURCHASE SYSTEM. By JACOB OMNIUM. Bralbary and Evans, 11, lloaverie-street. ZADKIEL'S ALMANAC for 1857, price 6d., post-free. CONTENTS : National Loss and Humill ,tion ! The Moon-struck Philosophers, and the true motion of the Moon ; not round the Earth, as they teach. Answer to Sir David Brewster's attack on Astrology. The origin of Idolatry, &c. FnlBlled Predic tions of the Peace, &c. London : Piper, Stephenson, and Spence, Paternoster-row. ZADICIEL'S EPHEMERIS for 1857 and 1858 ; price Is. AMERICA and ENGLAND.—The Restoration by the People of the United States to the .British Sovereign of the Ship RESOLU FE at Cowes, Dec. 16, 1856. Dedicated by permission to her Most .Iracious Majesty.—PAUL and D' )11IINIC CtiLNAGHI and CO., 13 and 14, Pall-Mall East, publishers to her Majesty, beg to announce that they will chortle publish an EN GRAVING of the above subject, from the painting by WILLIAM SIMPSON, the artist f the celebrated Sketches at the Seat of War. Her majesty has graciously granted facilities towards the painting of the Picture, which will include portraits of all the personages con cerned in this very important and unprecedented event. The moment selected for the action of the Picture is that in which Captain llartstein, having d• livered, in ever memorable language, the message of goodwill with which he had been charged by his countrymen, received her Majesty's emphatic reply, "Sir, I thank yeu.'' /he En raving will be published at the followitr , prices :—Prints,-, 31. 3s. ; proofs with title, 81. ; proms before titre, 81. Bs.; artists' proofs, very lim ted in number, 12/ 12s. Subscribers' names for copies of the plate (which will be de livered strictly according to the order of subscription) . are solicited 1.3. Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co., 13 and 14, Pall-Mall East, publishers to her Majesty; and Messrs. Lloyd Brothers and CO , Ludgate-hill. The Third Edition. Just Published, Dries 55., by post, free, s s . 6d ON TRUE & FALSE SPERMATORREI(EA, with the View of distinguishing the Imaginnxy from the Kea) Sufferers under thiS disease, and Correcting of wide-spread Errors in relation to their Treatment and Cure. Translated from the German of Dr. PICKFORD. "Dr. Fickford is known to English readers by his frequent practi ,al contributions to German medical literature. This is the first time, be informs as, that he has addressed himself to the noa-medi• eel reader. We trust this may net be the last, if be shall letect and 'ther equally flagrant evil which It may be in his power to cor "ect."—London Medical Gazette. " The tribe of Quiet Sympathisers,' , fl • Medical Friends,' aro mercilessly esposed ; and if this boot could find its way into the hands of those whin stiffer from the com elaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would lm saved much needless suffering of body and mind,, and what is of Less importance, though it is that which the quacks most prize— much money ......This volume is well qualified to put 'an end to the empirical system of treating Spermatorrhcea, and to place the treat 'nen: upon a more rational ant pbyitolozical basis. St is, therefore, likely t, do much good."-5. edical Circular. l•ondon H. Ba:uera, 21°. I.Ceqent-mtrotr. To HOLDERS OF POLICIES IN THE EQUITABLE LIFE ; OFFICE. BONUS SECUED. Those per•ons who will be entitled to Bonus Additions to their Policies. if they survive the 31st December. 18 9, are informed that such additions mar be secured at the HAND-IN-HAND LEFF OFFICE, upon most favourable terms, which may be ascertained upon application to the Actuary. Parties wishing to avail themselves of this arrangement are respect ully requested to signify the seine without delay, in order that the requisite number may be obtained and the scheme adopted forth with. By order. RICHD. RAY. Secretary. Hand-In-Hand Fire and Life Office. I, New Bridge-strect, Blackfrlars, London. COMMERCIAL BANK of LONDON, Lotl:bury, and 6, ITetirletta-street. Covent-garden. Subscribed Canna], 1,500,0001. Paid .up Capital, 310,000/. Guarantee Fund, 71,0001. DIRECTORS. MARK HUNTE ft, Esq., Chairman. JOHN SAVAGE, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Charles Butler, Esq. Jonathan Irtpkinsen, Esq. Edwa d bitillingtleet Cayley, William Jackson. Esq.. M.P. Esq , M.P. Sir Joseph Paxton, M.P. 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Wells, Stone, and Davidson, Dr. Maccoun and Dr. Otis), who brought to Portsmouth the Aictic ship Resolute to restore to the nation as a gift from the United States, was given by the Mayor and Corporation at the Portland Hotel, Sonthsea. Mr. Chas. Crasweller, Mayor of Portsmouth, presided, He was supported by Major-General Breton, the Lieut.- Governor ; Col. Ey re, commanding the Royal Artillery in the South-West District ; Col. Foster, commanding Royal Engineers ; Mr. Crosskey, United States' Con sul-General for the district ; Chevalier Pappalardo, Vice Consul at Portsmouth ; the Rev. J. P. M`Gbie, Vicar of, Portsmouth ; Mr. B. W. Carter, J.P. ; Capt. Harris, R.N., of her Majesty's ship Illustrious ; Capt. Barker, R.N., of her Majesty's steamship Retribution ; Captain Richards, R.N. ; Lieutenant-Colonel Parke, Royal Marine Artillery ; Lieut.-Col. Wright, Assistant Quar termaster-General ; Major Nelson, Brigade Major; Capt. Tester, Aide-de-Camp ; Dr. Domville, R.N., formerly surgeon of the Resolute ; Mr. J. W. Ashby, R.N.; Lieut. Malcolm, R.N.; Capt. Evelegb, Mr. W. G. Chambers, &c. There were about 30 members of the town council present ; the total number of the company being 65. The dining room was elegantly equipped with suitable flags and devices, and the tables ornamented with some beautiful flowers from the conservatories of Sir George S'aunton, of Leigh Park. The b an d o f t h e 22d Regiment, under the direction of Mr. Wallace, way in attendance. On the removal of the cloth the t Na-t of "The Queen," 'fon vied - hrthat of - "Thir President of the UnittdStatlft,'' was given by the MAYOR, and greeted with enthusiasm. "The Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal family," by Alderman BRiIIBLU, was also acknowledged in a becoming manner. • The DlAiou then rose to propose the toast of the evening. He said—lt will be is the recollection of all present that H.M.S. Resolute, under the command of Capt. Kellett, accompanied by H.M.S. Assistance, com manded by Sir E. Belcher, left this country in the early part of 1852 for the purpose, of exploring the Arctic re gions, and the whole world, as well as the British na tion, fondly hoped that they would have been successful in their search for Sir Jahn Franklin and his crew. I need not tell you how sadly they were disappointed. I need not inform you—for it is patent to you all—that the Resolute was abandoned amid the, ice of the Aro ic regions, and that she was found in a most extraordinary manner by our American brethren some 1,200 miles from the place where she was left hard and fast in the icy rock— (eneers)—that this ship, the Resolute, has been purchased, repaired, and refitted by the American Government ; and that by a special vote of Congress she has been sent to this country as a; present to the nation. (Cheers.) May this legal act of Congress receive in this country a corresponding mark of profound respect and esteem ; and may it tend to cement with increasing effect the beneficial friendship which has so long existed between these two powerful nations ! (Cheers.) Allied as we are in blood, in language, in manners, in commerce, in science, and in arts, we hold both nations as brothers, end long may they exist in peaceful fraternity. (Cheers.) We are honoured this evening with the presence of Captain Hartstein and his brother officers of the United States navy, who ha►e navigated to this country the Resolute, now in Ports• mouth harbour. We hail their presence here this even ing as the official representatives of the United States with the greatest pleasure and satisfaction. I propose to you, gentlemen, "Captain Hart tein and the other offi. oers of the Resolute," with a hearty welcome, and three times three." Full justice was done to the toast. Captain HARTSTRIN, on rising, was greeted with pro. longed cheering. On its subsiding he said—Mr. Mayor and gentlemen, for your kind expression of good feeling towards my country, myself, and the other officers of the Resolute, I sincerely thank you. We have been sent to your shores on a mission of friendship —(loud cheers) —and we have met with a brother's welcome—(renewed cheers)—for which our thanks are due to all. I most cordially express those thanks to the municipal authori ties of this city, who are among the first in the generous competition to offer us the hand of greeting and howita lity. (Cheers.) And let me express the earnest hope that the union of our flags on this festive occasion may prove emblematical of the feelings of our re Tective coon tries for all coming time. (Cheers.) I again thank you for the manner in which you have drunk our healthy, and hope every success may attend this city in its cimunerce, and its citizens in all their undertakings. Prolonged cheering followed this terse address. Captain Hartstem concluded by proposing "The Health of the Mayor and Corporation of Portsmouth, and fitICOJSS to their commerce." The MAYOR returned thanks. Alderman STIGANT proposed "Tae American Consul and Vice-Consul for the district, Mr. Crosskey and Chevalier Pappalardo," which was received with the warmest cordiality. Mr. CROSSLEY returned thanks, and in doing so paid a high tribute to the meal and assiduity of his colleague, Chevalier Pappalardo. Ile said, from the lengthened period that he had had the honour of being American Consul at Southampton and places adjacent, he had had an opportunity of forming an opinion of the English character, and therefore he wars not at all surprised at the manner in which they had received the pledge of affection on the part of the government and people of the United States. (Cheers.) Although it kad fallen to the happy lot of America to inaugurate this auspicious event in the annals of nations, he had no doubt that had the relative positions of the two countries been changed England would have done just as they (the Americans) had done—(loud cheers) ;—and she had no greater wish than for some opportunity to occur wherein she could prove that she was not to be excelled in such acts even by her first-born daughter, America. (Cheers.) Eug.and must rejoice in America's prosperity, even as America rejoiced when she heard of the increase of British pros perity and the extension of the British empire in legiti mate directions. The world was large enough for both nations to fulfil their respective destinies without coming into confl►ct with each other. (Cheers.) The East acemed peculiarly England's sphere of action, while the West would appear to be the sphere in which America, rather than England, should exercise the influence which the Anglo-Saxon race had never failed to exer cise among a semi-barbarous people or over un developed countries. At all events, it was their duty to cherish the present kindly feelings existing between them, to avoid all talk of war, and to be chary of each other's honour and feelings as they would of their own, for hard words too often led to hard blows. (Cheers.) When he heard the possibility of a war between the two countries, the idea appeared to him to be so unnatural that he found himself repeating, with the transposition of a few words, an old nursery rhyme, as familiar on their side of the Atlantic as on this, and it might not be inap propriate on the present occasion to repeat them : •` Let dogs delight to bark and bite, " For God hath made them so; " Let Turks and Russians growl and fight, " For 'tis their nature to. "But Anglo-Saxons should never let " Their angry passions rise, "Their great big hands were never made " To tear each other's eyes." (Cheers, and laughter.) He (Mr. Crosskey) recom mended both English and American mothers to adopt this version in teaching their children, as a war between England and America would be so dire a catastrophe that it would be execrated by all lovers of their kind ; it would be a violation of the first principles of nature, and in disobedience of the law of the Great Ruler of the Universe. (Cheers.) The MAYOR proposed "The Navies and Armies of the United States and Great Britain." Enthusiastic plau dits greeted the toast. Lieut. C. H. WELLS, First-Lieut. of the Resolute, in returning thanks, said he did not consider that the Ameri can officers of the Resolute were strangers iu a strange land ; had it been otherwise he should have experienced no little embarraQsment on an occasion of this kind. He felt him self peculiarly fortunate in being able to visit England in the Resolute on an occasion which would become histo rical, not only on account of its being a pledge of good feel,ng from a son towards a parent, but also from the way in which they had been received by her Majesty Queen Victoria—(loud cheers)—and, he might add, by the people of England generally. (Cheers.) He had not words to express the gratification he felt at the sincere —he might say national—welcome he had received on reaching the shores of England, and he should carry away with' him a thou9and agr-eable merai;rialf, of Eng. land and Entlisinen, (Prolonged cheering.) It bad been his good fortune on more than one occasion to meet with army and navy officers of England, and he had in. variably received from them—and he spoke the senti ments of every American naval officer—the utmost kind ness and hospitality. (Cheers.) It had been his good fortune to meet with a great number of them in Ports mouth, and he bad now visibly before him one, Colonel Eyre (of the Royal Artillery, who at opposite to the gallant speaker)—whom he bad the pleasure of knowing in China ; it tended to make him feel quite at home when he found himFelf surrounded by persons whom he had had the pleasurd of meeting before. (Cheers.) Mr. CEOSSKEY then rf aponded for the American army, and Major General BRETON returned thanks for the British army. He assured them that he felt highly sensible of the handsome and enthusiastic manner in which they had received the toast. Captain Hems, R.N., of her Majesty's ship Illus trious, acknowledged the toast on behalf of the British navy. Ile regretted that the Commander-in. Chief (Vice- Admiral Sir George Seymour) was unavoidably absent, as he would have done greater justice to the toast. He trusted that the nations would always be united, as they were bound together by Cle strongest commercial in terests, and by those ties of blood which ought never to be severed. (Cheers.) Mr. W. H. GARRINGTON, in proposing the health of Vice-Admiral Sir George Seymour, said nothing would have prevented the attendance of the .Admiral upon so happy an occasion, but the recent death of a near and dear relative. (Hear, hear.) Captain BARKER, of her Majesty's steamship Retribm tien, acknowledged the toast on behalf of the Pori Admiral. Dr. E. J. SCOTT proposed "the .health of Major. General Breton, Lieutenant-G2yeraor of Portsmouth." He said—During the period of this distinguished and gallant officer's residence among them his urbane and courteous demeanour and the benevolent manner in which he had identified himself with all the local chari• table institutions would be greatly remembered by them. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) That was not the arena fcr him (Dr. Scott) to d►late upon the gallant general's services to his country, but he would wish to draw their attention to the manner in which he performed his duties during the late season of gre3t responsibility. When so many of cur gallant soldiers embarked from his district his indefatigable zeal and untiring attention during that period were such as to merit the warmest admiration. (Loud cheers.) Major-General BRETON, in returning thanks, said— They had certainly had some rather hard work to do, but he must not take more credit to himself than was his due. (Hear, hear.) He had throughout received most valuable assistance from the navy, from the adqiirals downwards; at all times, and in all seasons; indeed in season and,out of season, and when he could not have, expected it. With their aid and that of the other local authorities, especially the railway companies, they bai been enabled to do what they otherwise could nolj have done. He could not conclude without testifying to the kindness and hospitality which the sick and wounded had received from the inhabitants on their return to their native shores. (Cheers.) Alderman OWEN proposed " The!health of Mr. henry Grinnell," of New York, project9r, at his own explense, of the American Arctic expe,dition in search of Sir irohn Franklin. Dr. OTIS, of the Resolute, respasidod. He said be was happy, in the unexpected absence of Mr. Cornelius Grinnell, to thank them on behalf of his distingOished countryman. The distance between England and Ame rica was not so great that common sympa t thies could not be interchangei. (Cheers.) Sir John Franklin left the English shores on a mission of science in Which Americans were equally interested, and when, •after years had passed, tidings came that the gallant Sir John and his companions were imprisoned in the Polar k )ne, and that the British Government had sent expedition after expedition to their relief—when the noble Lady Franklin had thrown her fortune and influence into the cause of aid and rescue—the spirit of sympathy wzscam municated to the American people ; it was taken up and embodied by the merchant prince to whom ,they had just done honour, and carried out with a generous zeal and energy of which Americans might well be proud. (Applause.) Captain RICHARDS, R.N., proposed "The health of Dr. Kane of the United States' Navy," which was grTetod with the warmest approbation. He gave a revi4w of the doctor's Arctic perseverance, and regretted that the state of his health compelled him prematurely to disc,m tinue his exertions. Mr. CROSSICET acknowledged the toast on behalf of his absent countryman, Dr. Kane, who, like himself, was a Philadr.dphiap. Alderman G. SHEPPARD gave the last toast—" May the natural link between the United States and Great Britain never be severed." Ire said, the United States stands conqpicuous—a mighty nation growing in all the essentials of greatness, still in the vigour of youth, earnest in the cause of progress ; her ships and her commerce found in every port and country of the world ; her agents spread far and wide for the extension of her com mercial greatness ; thus as a nation affording a brilliant exemplification of the fact that, where in infancy the spirit of freedom is implanted, there will be energy and strength of purpose in after years. (Cheers.) This concluded the toast list, and the Mayer and most of the company left, it being near midnight. THE GREAT NORTHERN AND THE 092 if TEE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE. The following documents have been forwarded to us for publication :-- The Great Northern Railway, Secretary's office, King's•cross Station, London, Dec. 24. Sir,—ln return to your two letters of the 19th and 221 inst., forwarding espies of resolutions passed ny the committee of the Stock Exchange on those dates respec tively, I have, as instructed, to transmit copy of a minute of the Board of Directors of this company at their meet ing yesterday.—l am, sir, your obedt. huoible servt , (Signed) J. R. MORATT, Secy. Geo. Webb, Esq., Secretary of the Committee of the Stock Exchange. The Great Northern Railway, Secretary's-office, King's-cross Station, London. Extract from the minutes of the proceedings of the direc tors at a meeting of the board held on Tue.day, Dec. 23.1 Read letter of the 19th Dec. from Mr. G. Webb, sec• retary of the Stock Exchange Committee, transmitting copy of a resolution naesed by that committee on the 19th inst. as follows : "Resolved, that transfers of Cie shares and stock of the Great Northern Railway Company and of those other companies connected therewith lie verified at the office of the company previous to the delivery of the Fame." Read further letter of the 22d inst. from Mr. Webb, forwarding copy of another resolution of the committee on the 22d inst. as follows : "The committee having re ceived evidence that the Great Northern Railway Com pany have refused to register transfers of stock acclin panied by coupons, officially signed by the regis.ering clerk of the company and by the secretary, for which stock certificates of due reg istration in the names of the sellers have been issued by the company's secretary, Resolved unanimously That there being no security to the public under the circumstances, the committee will not recognise any further transactions in Great Northern Railway Company's stocks or shares, nor of the stocks or shares of those other companies connected therewith, and order the name of the Great Northern Railway Company and of such other companies be struck out of the official list of the Stock Exchange so long as such transfers shall remain unrecognised." At the desire of Mr. Denison, the chairman, the secre tary explained to the board the course of examination pursued with every transfer sent in for registration sub • sequent to the discovery of Redpath's frauds, and stated that in these cases in which discrepancles, fraught with euspioion, were discovered in the accounts of the parties transferring, they or their brokers had been written to, and the cause of delay in passing the transfers explained, and further time asked for, so as to afford opportunity for the thorough examination necessary to decide whether such transfers wore entitled to be registered, begetting, unavoidably, much delay, and that such explanation of the delay generally satisfied the parties interested. The secretary further explained that it was only in such cases of considerable doubt and difficulty that the great delay !alleged to have occurred had taken place, though of eourse there was, inevitably, interruption in carrying on the current business, the books and docu ments, and the clerks conversant with them, being con stantly !require(' by the solicitors in preparing for the prosecution of Redpath ; but that he, the secretary, is not aware of any ground for asserting that the company intended, or even contemplated, refusing finally to ac knowledge transfers when the parties were duly regis tered in the books, and had sent in or lodged at the office proper stock certificates with the transfer ; that on the contrary, in several instances when he, the secretary, had the advantage of personal explanation with proprie tors, he impressed them with the opinion that all stock properly acquired, and duly registered, must, in good faith, be recognised. In support of that statement read letters he, the seers t-.1 leddre,secl rianton ant] MeNtro. Smith and zi n.;, Me aro. Mulien, Maranon, and C Mr. M. A. Barnes, and to several other parties • and also letter rJoeived from Messrs. Field, Son, and Wood, APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED. EA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops, and all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad, md by its tonie,and invigorating properties enables the stomach to o , Adectly digest the food. The daily useof this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe guard to health. 'zold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrins, 19, Fenchurch-street, London, and 68, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer chants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce. 14.11.—T0 guard against imitations, see that the names of "LEA and PERRINS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. THE Pxuberance of the feelings, amid scenes of gaity, induces the fair and youthful to shine to advantage under the gaze of many friends, and therefore to devote especia attention to the duties of the toilet. It is at this festive season that ROWLANDS' MACASgAR OIL, For creating and sustaining a luxuriant head of hair; ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, For rendering the skin soft, fair, and blooming ; and ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pearl Dentifrice, For imparting a pearl-like whiteness to the teeth, are called into in creased requisition, to the attainment of those porsonal advantages so universally sought for and admired. Beware of spurious imitations ! ! rhe only genuine of each bears the name of " Rowlands" preceding that of the article on the wrapper or label. Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. CANCER HOSPITAL, London and West Brompton.—Secretary's Office, 167, Piccadilly.—This Institu tion has been established exclusively for the treatment of the poor afflicted with cancerous diseases. Out-door patients to attend at 167, Piccadilly, on Tuesdays, at 2 o'clock. In-door patients are admitted at the Brompton Esta . lishment, for one month, and for a longer period if recommended by the ,t edical officers. The number of per sons under treatment as in or out-door patients have averaged for the last three years about 400 cases each pear. Since the foundation of this Hospital in 1851, 1,799 poor persons, suffering under every form of this dreadful malady, have received the benefits of this Charity. A Weekly Board manage Its affairs, and every informa tion connected with the Institution may be obtained on application to the Secretary. Contributions to enable the Committee to continue this erect work of benevolence are urgently solicited, and may be Paid to William Loxham Farrar, Esq., the Treasurer, 66, Lincoln's inn -fields; Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand; and at the Secretary's Offices, 167, Piccadilly. By or,ler. W. J. COCKERILL, Seeretary. M 56. _ c 7/ › ~/ [ PRIOZ 4D. STAMPED bl 3. the stock and share brokers of Warnford-court, 'she had acted extensively for Redpath, in explanation of transfers •l stock delivered by them tG the parties above named. Read also letter of the 224 November last to Mr. Slaughter, of the railway department of the Stock Ex change, and the secretary stated that in accordance' therewith he had responded to numerous applications from proprietors themselves (',he signature being neces sary) in verification or otherwise of the stock for which they claimed to be registered, and that generally he had been able to afford satisfactory replies to them. After discussion, and Mr. Leech, the solicitor, having been called Upon for and given his opinion on the subject, Resolved, ," That the company have noC refused to register transfers of stock accompanied by coupons or certificates officially signed by the registering clerk of the company and by the secretary, nor have they any intention to decline to register transfers of stock for which certificates of due registration in the name of the seller have been issued by the company, unless there is ground to believe the holder of such stock has been party to any fraud in the manner of obtaining it." , (Signed) J. R. MOWATT, Secretary. George Webb, Esq., Secretary of the Committee of the Stock Exchange, London. (() STEAM PLOUGH. The following letter has been.achlressed to the Editor of the Times :-- — Sir,—Sinee - the Royal Aricultural Society's meeting at Chelmsford I have quietly waited the issue of events, cul tivating my own farm with the application of steam power. But now,.the award of the society, other circpmstanceq, and the publication of a letter in yours of yesterday signed " J. A. C ," call upon me, I think, to speak once. I deny entirely. Mr. John Fowler's claim to the first effi cient application of steam to the tillage of the soil, and, in confirmation of this &pill, I append the following notes from my journal of daily occurrences, which can bo sup ported by the letters at length : "March 19,1855.-Date of my first patent for the trench log and subsoiling plough applied to steam, " June 26.—Tried the trenching plough, with horses, on the clover ley. "July 23.—Went to Carlisle, where I met Mr. Allen Ransome and Mr. Joh❑ Fowler, who, treating my project with some incredulity, nevertheless nudes took—the former to build me a 7-horse power engine for 2151., the latter to make me the windlass and tackle which I described as ne cessary, for 801. each, allowing 24 per cant, discount for cash, and promising to deliver in October. "Oct. B.—Tackle not ready, Mr. Fowler thinking so little of the project that he had only just been to Ipswich to give the order to Messrs. Ransoroe ; he promises it in a fortnight. " Oct. 13.—Engine started from Ipswich. "Oct. '43. Messrs.\ Rausome's receipt for the money ; who, in answer to my inquiry about the tackle, say that they aro making some for Mr. Fowler, but do not acknow ledge me as giving any order. " Nov. 7.—Mr Fowler hopes to start the tackle soon. " Nov. 24.—Mr. Fowler states that the windlass had been tried, but found incomplete.' "Dec. 7.—Tackle not ready; Mr. Fowler pleads that it is not his fault ; promises to send a man to assist me with the tackle. • " Dec. 12.—Tackle sent from Messrs. Ransome's. " Doc. 13.—Received the tackle, but no man came from Mr. Fowler. "Dec. 17.- First trial of steam cultivation at Woolston. Sent Mr. Fowlor a check for 781. Success as a first trial complete, though the anchors I had received from Mr. Fowler were bad, and required to be substituted with others differently constructed. " Dec. Fowler acknowledges the receipt of the 781., and proposes to send a man with a steam gauge to try a few experiments, and put me up to a few little matters.' " Jan. 8, 1856.—Mr. Fowler patents his windlass for steam ploughing. "Jan. 8.--11 r. Fowler's foreman comes down here. Ho is of no service to me. My anchors had all been altered, an.l the implement was in fall working order, being only obstructed by the frost. 1 allow him to make such trials as ho pleases._ _ _ "Jan. 9.—This day the mode of shifting and elevating the plough by a pedestal moved by a screw, racket and pinion, or other mechanism, was discussed Ify me and a friend in the presence of Mr. Fowler's foreman. "Jan. 11.—Patented the pedestal principle and turning bow. " Jan. 16.-3lr. Allen Ransom° came here to see me, and rode across the land where the steam-engine and plough had been at work, and where the engine and plough were now standing frost bound. "Jan. 16.—Date of Mr. Fowler's patent for ploughs. "Jan. 18.—Mr. Fowler's foreman leaves. "Jan. 21.—Mr. Fowler proposes to come down, but my experiments bad ceased for a time. "Jan. 30. Visited the Society of Arts on the invita tion of Mr. Ransoms and Mr. Fowler. " Feb. 4.—Discovered that Mr. Fowler was taking out patents for steam ploughs. Feb. 19. Messrs. Itansotne send me in a bill for the tackle they had made to Mr. Fowler's order. See Oct. 23, 1355. They charged 1311. is. " Feb. 23.—Messis. Ransorne, on receiving my refuasl to pay, will refer to Mr. Fowler. ' 1 1'0).29.-111r. Fowler sends an account amounting to 1691. ; acknowledges that he has received 781.; states that he is the rest out of pocket, and asks me to pay half this deficiency. "March s.—Second visit to the Society of Arts, where I heard Mr. Ransome assert, in the presence of Prince Albert, that the honour of effecting the first stage in the desirable object of steam tillage was due to the inventor of the steam tile-draining machine." I might abridge this, but I prefer sending it complete. Now, I ask, on this evidence, what claim has Mr. Jelin Fowler to the Royal Agricultural Society's prize ? It is true he may be supported in the council by the presence of Mr. Allen Ransom° ; bat what delicacy of feeling does Mr. Allen Ransoms show in being present at all at a meetinz cof the society to decide a matter in which ho is known to be a person so completely interested? Just about the same as when he stated (at the Society of Arts on the sth March, 1856) what he know to be fal , e, that the honour of eff,.cting the first stage in the desirable object of steam tillage was due to the inventor of the steam tile-draining machine (Mr. John Fowler). At thls very time he knew that Fow• ler's plough was untried, for it was not made, and he had seen mine frost bound, and he hal seen it work.. But enough of this. I ,ssert distinctly that I do "turn over" the soil iu such a way as to produce 40 btishels of wheat to the acre, on an average, on tha poorest cold clay land ; and this at a much less cost than I can an average crop with the common plough. lam not confined oven to tolerably level lands. I can cultivate hilly, uneven, irregu• laxly shaped fields; in fact, all sorts and kinds of fields whatever. I further assert that Mr. John Fowler (in conjunction with Mr. Allen Ransoms) has supplanted me in the matter. I know that he in July, 1855, at Carlisle, treated my no tion with incredulity ; but how, in Jan. 1836, could Mr. John Fowler, in common honesty, with the evident inten tion of patenting an invention to supplant me, under the pretext of putting me up to a few little mattere, abuse my hospitality and confidence by sending down his foreman to be on my premises for ten days, to watch my operations, and report results to him, and then come iu as my main opponent at the Royal Azricultural Society's meeting for the prize at Chelmsford ? I do not boast of my hospitality, but I do claim that, such as it is, it ought not to be abused in such a style as this. For, without the invention discussed at my tahle on the 9th Jan., and patented on the 11th, his plough cannot go at all ; the Royal Agricultural Society have received notice of this infringement. I may say here that as to previous inventions I had seen none, and I had heard of none but what had been decided failures. Ido rot wish to enter upon the general question as to whether my implement does or does not comply with the conditions as to turning over the soil ; but I do maintain, from the most indisputable evidence, that my poor cold clay land does at a less cost on my system of mixing and pulverising the soil, without any extraordinary applica tion of artificial manure, produce at least eight bushels of corn per acre more than it would under the old system every year. Ido not say one word as to the how, and when, or the where, but such is the result. I maintain that we in this country want to produce a quarter of corn to the acre more than we have done, and that my system and the steam implements therewith connected show the way to do it. I should have been glad if the time of the officers of the Royal Agricultural Society could have allowed a little more than 30 minutes at the most to have investigated the merits of my implements; am willing to allow the experiments of a small farmer t o abide their decision. but, as it is, I And now, sir, in order to test the sinc erit y of my argu ments and assertions, lam ready with the implem ents ex hibited by me at Chelmsford to farm cold clay lands, hilly and uneven, for four years, against any steam - cu ltiva ting implements exhibited at Chehnsford for a prize, or, it' necessary, for a wager of 5001., the conditions to be these —the land to be billy, clayey, and uneven ; no manure whatever to be used ; the horse-power not to exceed tit• ordinary seven-horse engine manufactured by Ransome's ; and that the total produce, cost, and condition of the land at the end decide the result. • I am, Sir, your obedient servant, WILLIAM SMITFI, Woolston, Bletchley Station, Dec. 19. coroner, mofedthaenininorthsotf Augustnir co mmenced so long MURDER.—Mr. Blackburn, the Leeds borough last. The agoon M a so theod a latterY last part inquiry related to the death of John labourer from the county of Mayo, L. i ' n a er aged 30, a of Burns took plane at the Mendacity -office al". The death the night of the 25th of August last, Y - office, Leeds,. on a blow inflicted by another Irishman, from the effect.; of Riley. It appears that the deaaa ~,1 Lua u, named James over to Leeds for the hay ''''' and his brother came harvest, an d l odge went to , with a woman named Bridget Allan, street. On Sunday, the 20th ` a n, Riley's-court, I. ork together, and is returnin h of July, they had been out a og u th b r, number of Irishmen w7i owe they had to pass throbgh row in the street. They ° Were indulging in an Irish a few minutes after did 8° with, ut molestation,. but Riley rushed into they bad got to their ' lodgings James the house, and witbout an y provoca tion struck the deceased over the bead wi th a heav y wooden stool h e had withhim. The stool was b roken in two by the blow, and the deceased's skull was seri ously fractured. Riley immediately left the house, leaving the deceased senseless upon the floor, weltering in blood. The deceased was conveyed to the Mendicity office, where Mr. Radcliffe, surgeon, attended him. He lay in a state of unconsciousness for five weeks, and then expired. From the evidence of Mr. Ratcliffe and other witnesses there was no doubt that the blow from the stool was the cause of death. Riley having absconded the inquest was adjourned from time to time, in order to aff.)rd an opportunity for his apprehension. Hitherto e La.; e!tl ie.l k1et,:.',,,0. aid the oorontr, n , ;t (iN-tn , ng a iattler i,.djouinuitlt n,e , —ary, the inquiry was (nosed on Monday, when a verdict was returned of " Wilful Murder against James Riley," N ENV SPA? ra relerie : W e • •tesee-.;. sereee . : l -,:f*Xet TH D p, OF LO (1 7 ;•oia ace Times.). The drainage' of London ought certain Kfro effected completely at last. Never has a woW. been ithe subject of longer and freer discussion for ybars sanitary reformers, architectural and artistic projectors, have made it a principal feature in all plans. What was the use.of well-built houseeS: if a huge cesspool kept them unhealthy ? Wh at was the use of landsomit thoroughfares if the great thoroughfare of all was 'a - diTch of liquid mud, bor dered with unsightly warehouses and crazy pi ers , and overhung perpetually by a black cloud of smoke from the chimneys of Lambeth and Roth.er hithe ? The Metropolitan Board of Works was, constituted principally to deal with this great ques tion, and for more than a year past whatever assi duity it has shown has been devoted to the task. We have had plans that were insufficient, and plans that were inadreiss;ble. One project has been summarily rejected by the Chief Commis sioner, and another has met the violent though natural opposition (.f the dwellers on the Kentish bank of the stream. The latest stage of the busi ness is that which is explained in the interview between the deputation of the Board and Sir B. Hall on Monday last. It will be remembered that the first plan failed to fulfil the conditions prescribed by the Legislature —namely, that the sewage should be carried to a point from which the flow of the tide would not bring it back within the metropolitan area. By the amended plan it was proposed to discharge it so near to the pleasant little settlement of Erith that the inhabitants, headed by Sir C. Eardley, carried their remonstrances to the Chief Commissioner. The result of these discussions was, of course, to raise the question whether the sewage might not advantageously be carried to the mouth of the river s or even along the Essex Marshes to a distinct - poin t on the coast. However, the Board has not felt it expedient to recommend so gigantic an en terprise. Captain Burstal, the Government engi neer, made a short time since certain suggestions to the Board, and these it was determined to adopt. Mr. Thwaites accordingly brought up on Monday the new plan. The outfalls are to be 15 miles below --endon-bridge. At this point the river is still of-iiVieyate width and depth, and the right bank is studded with a sucoessiou of villages * for many miles below. Even Gravesend will ndt be beyond the unhealthy and unpleasant influences of such a scheme. The whole of the sewage, which is now discharged along a distance of many miles between Hammersmith and Woolwich, will be poured out at a single spot. When we reflect on the state of the river between the bridges, its colour, its consistency, how offensive it is at all times, how absolutely sickening at low water and during the summer months, we may judge of the prospects of the people living at the terminus of the main drain, 15 miles below London. The filth of 3,000,000 people is now distributed along some 10 or 12 miles of river, and at any point the effluvia are shocking, and the water is foul to the last degree ; we may therefore naturally conclude that to discharge the whole of this at one spot is simply to work at the formation of a shoal or bar of ordure, which will make the neighbourhood uninhabitable, and the very passing up or down the river a service of dan ger. In fact, it seemed to be felt, both by the Com missioner and the deputation, that the discharge sewage into the bed of the river o w f a t s h a e rnereinterodpyo , a l stas bad as the actual evil. The Beard of Works recommended the plan because it fulfilled what was required—it actually drained London. It recommended nothing further, because it shrank from incurring great responsibility and expense. the Legislature fal intended s ; The 15 miles e below-bridge faiat teffectsth the sea would effect it more completely, and obviate °litithe destruction of the intervening villages, but the 'cost, it is well known, will be enormous, and some higher power must therefore intervene and autho rise the expenditure. This being the state of things, Sir Benjamin Hall again resolves on rec nisideration. He reminds the deputation that Captain Borstal did not re commend an outfall of 15 miles below London bridge, but merely declared that this would be the nearest point at which by any possibility the out f dls could he made in compliance with the provi sions of the statute. The plan, therefore, com plies with the provisions of the act, but it does not follow that it cannot be improved. "1 think it extremely desirable," says the 0 lief Cemneissioner, "that in a work of this enormous magnitude we should have the very best advice and counsel that can be procured." His scheme is to refer the last plan of the Beard, together with all that preceded it, to three engineers, one military, and two civil, who will report on the subject. generally. As these gentlemen need adopt no particular plan, but may combine the features of any or all, or devise a new schenieeoftheir own, it is evident, that practically the matte is taken out of the hands of the Board ;altogether. The three referees, who, we are as sured, will be men of the highest reputation, will no doubt agree on a plan, which may be widely different from that of the official engineer, but which, whether it agree or differ, will no doubt be accepted by the Board of Works. _ _ It must be plain from these facts that the drain age , 1 a_.ondon is, after all, about to be decided upon by Parliament, and by no other body. The assem bly over which Mr. Thwaites presides is not strong enough for the work. The enterprise grows in im portance the more it is contemplated, and is so great a national question as to demand the assent of the Legislature to every detail. The Board cannot borrow the inoney for this immense project with out the assistance of Government, Government ca nnot give its assistance without the sanction of Parliament, "and I am quite sure," says Sir B. Hall, "that Parliament will desire, before any such sanction is given, that the whole question shall be considered in the manner I have now sketched out :" that is, by the Government referring the whole matter to en gingers appointed by itself, and, in fact, acting practically as if the Metropolitan Board of Works had never come into existence. The whole of this affair gives us a proof of the om nipotence of Parliament, and how impossible it is for any delegated assembly to breathe the same air as the great council of the nation. Some people have complained, perhaps with reason, that the House of Commons is occupied too much with de tails, anti it has been suggested that local and pri vate bills should be decided ou by inferior legis latures, bearing to Parliamen t the s ame relation that the State Legislature s o f America bear to i cannot teatdee decid©, i d t e, mayana deliberat eul u tAi leas exe cute aud. Con gress. The present case is a practical answ er t o such a project. We fin d that a secon dary assembly cannot ni a l i el l ol d ldl( t i ' hat, its but o at whatever cost of tim under the e or trouble, every question of imp ortanc© must come i m mediate examination of the House o f C ommons . it: , nsget sewage a a g g e e of Sir cannot B. be the House of C o mmons, therefore, we look of for the long de la y ed s olution this difficulty. it is easy to see that the engineers he speak s of will be asked to say F wh ro e m the t r he o l l e nal carried l to a point on o r near the ocean, anti to report what will be the cost of such extended works• It is evident that the q uestion of expense' must be foremost in the inquiry. Thus, then, stands the matter :—Parliament has decided that Lende l I shall be drained. Professional examination has, , Proved that au outfal l 15 miles below bridge will effectually do t • his For such a work, therefore, th e may be taxed con sistently with the of Parliament. But the inhabitants the river banks below Lon dam demand of . that the sewage should be carried to the sea, '' while the London ratepayer says that this will cost 1 • um more than he ought fairly to be called on to pay, The two questions then are, whether the public shall be ;;ratified by an outfall generally at the sea ; and, if this be decided in the affirma tive, Who shall pay the extra cost ? Believing that probably Parliament and the country will de mand that the Thames shall be wholly rescued from Pollution, we think that members in the next ses sion will have to decide on the second matter. Shall London pay for sewers all the way to the German Ocean ?—shall the two counties which the river divides pay for all below the 15-mile point ? —or shall the extended works be at the cost of the country at large ? There is much to be said on all these questions when the time comes. We are now, however, at an earlier stage, and just begin ning to feel some hope of a practical result by find ing that the whole subject is to be considered by Parliament, as used to be the custom in days when the Metropolitan Board of Works was not yet i n being. - The payment of an entrance fee at the Bourse has, it appears, been positively decided on, workmen having been engaged on Saturday in putting up the turnstiles by which the receipts are to be ehecked. The entrance is to be If. each person, or 150 f. the year Ly sub.crip tion, for the hours from one to three. Frost three to five the charge is to be 50c. H t o le c l o wa, u y r ' e s pe [ e A. rl ip es y s Eu r T e i m sß e mz e N s Td fo — r h and E I e i l l y lB Vaughan, of Portsea, re s p ec tf ully and grate f u lly informs Professor Holloway th at h e was su ff er i n g for many "' years with an invet era t e scurvy ; Yell 'pots appeared on the face and hands, accompanied 00fiutmseuenryty. with distressing lan guor, weakness of the legs, foetid breath, days without hope and nights without sleep, the distemper only aggra vated by medical ad v i ce , when providentially he was induced to o bt a i n Prof essor Holloway's medicines, by the aid of which he niiraculowly regained health and strength in a very ,hort time.—Sold by all medicine v,,t,,10r, 1:A - cog-hoot the world, at Professor Holloway's E,tabitsuwent, 244, Strand, London, and 81, Maiden laue, New York; by A. Stamp, Constantinople; A, Guidicy, Smyrna ; and E, Muir, Malta.