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MET ROP 0 LITAN COUNTIES and GENKRA.L LIFE A-ISURANCE SOCIETY, 27, Regent etreet, Waterloo-place, London. Capital, 100,0001. TRUSTEES. Rt. Tin. Spencer TT. Wal pole, M. V. Richard Spooner, Egg:, MP. Henry Peter Faller, Egg. • lE. Vdnsittart Neale, .Esg Life Assurance business transacted in all its branches. N.B. The bonus declared ^t ttr:s last division of profits averaged 33 per cent. on all the premium , : paid. F. FERBUSON CAMROUX. Manager. DELIVERY of LETTERS.—The Postmas'er- General, anxious to promote rapidity and correctness in the delivery of letters, has, for postal purposes, divided London and its environs into ten district 4, 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 intended. Initials will suffice, and for the house at which this notice is left the initials aro W. C., the district being the Western Central. In the direction of a letter, these initials should be legibly written in a separate line, and should in all cases end the address, thus : JAMES THOMPSON, Esq., s(lo,'High Holborn, W.C. Or, when the letter is from the country, thus : JAAtzs Tuomrsmr, Esq., 500, High Holborn, London, W.C. Among other means of inducing this practice, it is sug 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 corm , gpondents, 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 placards, and on any article of Manufacture whieh may bear his address. Correspondents not attending to the above arrangement, should be requested to use the initials iu 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 is the London Post Office Directory for UM . year 1857, in the part headed " Street Directory." The following additional information may prove Useful : TABLE OF DISTRICTS. Names. l3astern Cenfral District Western Central District Northern District North Eastern District N. E. . Eastern District South Eastern District Southern District Seuth Western District S. W. Western District W. North Western District . . If the initial letters be thus regularly appended the depart sent will be able to assort with facility and correctness the tountry 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 ])edited the delivery; and it is hoped that, if the previous Assortment, with full facility for correctness, can be extended to all, this advantage, seconded by other improhments now in progress, will eventually secure to the public the benefit eta further and important acceleration of the morning deli very throughout London. By command of the Postmaster-General. ROWLAND HILL, Secretary. General Post-office, Dec., 1856. ir r iaß MONS UNITED COLLIERIES COMPANY (Limited). 411 - eaPital One Million, in 100,000 Shares of M. each, deposit 2/. per Share on Allotment. TRUSTEES. The Grace the Duke of Wellington. 'The Right Hon. the Earl of Albemarle. If. S. Thornton, Esq:, Banker, Birchin-lane. T. M. Weguelin, Esq., Governor of the Bank of England. AWIDOW LADY, thorqughly acquainted with the routine of Housekeeping, is desirous of an engage ment as Domestic CoMpanion to an elderly or invalid Lady or Gen tleman or Widower with young children, where one or m re servants are kept. A comfortable home the chief con , ideratien. Unexcep tionable references given. —Address C. G,, Airs. Po well's, 4, Trinity street, Blackheath-hill. DIRECTORS. Lieut.-General the Right Hon.-Lord James Hay, Chairman. The Right Hon. Lerd Viscount Bury. Lieut.-Col. the Right Hon. Lord Arthur Hay. Baron Gudin, Chateau Beaujon, Paris. William Gladstone, Esq., (Messrs. Thomson Bonar and Cs.), Old Broad-street. J. Fortescue Harrison, Esq., Cambridge-square, Hyde- Park. Robert William Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street. Alexander Miller, Esq., Ashford-house, Middlesex. ArDITORS—(To be appointed at the first General Meeting). COMMERCIAL BANK of LONDON, Lothbuty, and 6, Henrietta-street. Covent-garden. Subscribed Caeital, 1,500,0001. Paid up Capital, 310,000/. Guarantee Fund, 71,0001. DIiECTOR. - MARK HUNTER, Esq., Chairman. JOHN SAVAGE, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. Charles Butler. Esq. Jonathan Hopkinson, Esq. Edwa d tillingfleet ' Cayley, William Jackson. Esq.. M.P. EN , M.P. Sir Joseph Paxton, M P. John Alfred Chowne, Esq, Robert Stacey Price. Esq. George Clive, Esq Herbert Taylor, Esq. William t oop , T. Esq. Joseph Thompson. 1 sq. Charles Hill, Esq. Joseph Underwood, Esq. Thomas Winkworth, Esq. Manager. Mr. Alfred Richard Cutbill. Accounts of parties received and kept on the plan generally adopted. by London Bankers. Parties having current accounts with this Bank have the advan tage of transferring any surplus balance to a deposit account bearing interest ; and sums of money are teceived on deposit f om nartles not keeping current accounts. The r te of interest allowed is 1 per cent. under the minimum rate of discount of 'he Bank of England, the deposit be ng subi, ct to 10 days' n• tire • t withdrawal. The age , ,cy o• country and foreign banks undertaken on such terms as may he agreed upon. Purchases and sales o• British and Fore'gn Securities, &c.. effected, div,dends received, and eve' y de-cription of banking business trans acted. Letters of Credit are granted on the principal cities and towns In Europe and elsewhere. No Christmas-boxes or other gratuities are allowel to be taken by the officers of the Bank. . _ A. B. CUTBILL, Manager. OCKS'S CELEBRATED READING SAUCE, which Is so highly esteemed with Fish, Game, Steaks, soups, Grills, Gravies, Hot and Cold Meats, and unrivalled for gene ral use, is sold by the most respectable dealers in fish and sauces. J. and C. Cocks, Reading, sole Manufacturers. • APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED. EA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE _4 SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops, Ind all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad, and by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to , erfectly digest the food. l'he dailiuseof this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe guard to health: Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrino, 19, Fenchurch-street, London, and 68, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay end Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and reer lhants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce. N.8.----To guard against imitatioms, see that the names of "LEA end PEIIRTNs" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle INVESTMENTS in BRITISH MINES.—FuII particulars 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.5.,F.5.5., 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, the dividends paid, &c. 'flue Review for the quarter ending 30th Sept. last contains a Map of the Bassett district, price Is. " The hook wilt be found extremely valuable."—Observer. " 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. " To these who wish to invest capital in British Mines, thi s wor k is of the first importance."—Welshman. "This work enables the capitalist to invest on sound principles; it e — e P a luy bem o e u b t theiJournal.obtained atl Mr. Murchison's Copies of "icaidtieon" s, in truth, ellepnutbl o ffi ces , 117, itishopsgate-street Within, London ; and reliable infor mation and advice will be given at any time to those who may re quire it. CANCER TIOSPITAL, London and We s t Brompton.---Fecret ary's Office, 167, Piccadilly.—This Institu tion has been e,tablished 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 patient, are admitted at the Brompton Esta . lishment, for one month, and for a longer period if recommended by the 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 3 ear. Since the foundation of this Hospital in 1851, 1,799 poor persons, suffering under every iorm 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 vreat wor k o f b enevo l ence arc urge ntly solicited, and may be paid to William ; Loxham Farrar, E q., the 'freasurer, 66 , Lincoln's tl"slcscsad's'ille;:utts and Co., tdratei ; and at the Secretary's Offices, 167, By order. W. J. COCKERILL, Sweaty. 3' OYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray, squu-road. Patron._ The QUEEN.— Founded 1828. The sick poor are admitted on their own application alone; no re commendation is required. ' , urine the past mouth the following number received the benefits of this vitality, either as out or in-door patients, on their personal p.licat on : Week ending 7th November 2,' 54 Ditto 14th November.... • • 2,043 Ditto 21st N ,, etriber .... • • 1,972 Ditto 28th November....., 2,309 29th and 30th November . 269 To tal e in as N es o , v t e h m e be re r nl . t . ie . r (still B74l under treat. I which 2,775 were new nent.) having been admitted previously. The clergy of all denominations have unlimited access to the patients. Heavy expenses are inevitably incurred in affording such exten ..ve reliof. The Committee, therefor., earnestly entreat the aid of the public. management of the Hospital is in the hands of 30 Governors, early elected from the genersi list of subscribers, at the Annual General Meeting in anuary. A Board is held every Thursday, at i o'clock OWN . . 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. Coutts and Co ; Drummond and Co.; Berries and Co. ; R ansom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Glyn and Co. ; Jones Loyd and C o. ; Barclay and Co.; Denison and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurne , , and Co. ; Nisbet an d C o. , Her ners-street ; Masterrnan and Co.; and at the Hospital. Clothing ter the d e stitute patients will be thankfully rece i ve d . By order, J. B. OWEN, M.A., Chairman. BANKERS. nes_ars. Williams, Deacon, Labonchere, Thorn. In London ton, and Co., Birehin-lane 1 / 4 Messrs, Haukey, 7, Fenchurch-street. in mOlB (Messrs. Guillochin, Sons, and Co. In Paris Messrs. Charles Laffitte and Co. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Armory, Travers, and Smith, Loudon. Monsieur Dolez, Avocat, Mons. BROKERS. Messrs. Joshua Hutchinson and Son. Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce. SECRETARY—T. R. Preston, Esq. Temporary Offices No. 46, Moorgate-street. The object of this Company is to develops the resources of certain collieries, situated in the most central and best portion I/ f the well-known coal basin of Mons, in Belgium. They ecaprise two distinct sections, of which part is already in ' Working operation, and the remainder consists of comes 4.7etri from the Belgian Government, granted on condition wuat the coal shall be werked. _ The unworked. con cession, known as " - Bonne Victeire,' rtUated at Asquillies, and those applied f o r, severall y called ;`,.Mons Nimy" and " Ghliu," occupy an area of 18,000 acres ; well-ascertained ooal seams run through their whole e ttent. The collieries in full work are five, viz., " Bonne Veine," „: ▪ Bonne Esperance," " Seize Actions," " Ste. Cecile," and Midi du Henn." They comprise an area of 2,000 acres, /Pith the right of working sixty-two seams of coal. It is cal- Voted that their produce could be largely increased , within 4 ,7 11 r years, at an outlay of 20,0001. (See Engineer's Repor t .) '`ne plant and other works are ample, well constructed, and s ubstantial ; the engines now at work give an aggregate power of 939 horses. These collieries are now yielding a minimum a ct• profit of 40,0001. per annum (see Report), and it is agreed uint a preferential interest of 6 per cent. per annum on the ' 4 .1 1 44 now to be raised shall be the fi rst charge on these k eturns. The confidence of the vendors of the working Collieries in ,the success of their new undertaking is further shown by heir agreeing to accept in part payment of their property 20,000 shares (representing 200,0001.) denominated B shares, tyhich, though considered as paid up, are only to receive di- M.dends in proportion to the amount paid up on the A shares c frered to the public. The remainder of the purchase money, Consisting of 254,0901., is to be paid in cash, out of the first ( ands of the Company, at any time within two years from the incorporation of the Company. Two-thirds of the above 20 ,000 shares will be annulled should the new concessions, contrary to expectation, fail in yielding coal of a good 'com reercial quality, and this proportion of the shares in question 'will not be handed over to the sellers until such produce be . 'realised. The coal is generally of a semi-bituminous quality. it i s laded at the several pit-mouths into the waggons of the N orthern Railway of France for conveyance to Paris and the awns and manufactories along the line, at which there is a meat demand, and also into those of the Haut et Bas Flenu tailway (which traverses the collieries of the district, and gonnects them with the net-work of the State Railways of Bel fillin) for the supply of the towns and the extensive manufac ;tiling districts of Flanders ; the greater proportion of the however, is conveyed by the Conde Canal, on the banks ""; Which there are extensive sheds, where the boats are loaded. Z , he existing facilities for transit will be further extended by t he railway now in construction between Mons, Haumont, and. Maubeuge. The constant demand by railways, iron btOrks, gas-works, and for other manufacturing and house- ' L aid purposes, is more than sufficient to absorb, at all times, 1 : 1 0 'utmost produce of the collieries. At the request of the Directors, a detailed report on the resent state of the collieries at work. and to be worked, was t r ePared by the eminent French Civil Engineer. Mr. F. N. I Mot, which report has been confirmed by Mr. H Gain. a % , cal mining engineer of great experience. Subseque ntl y Mr. 'harks Manby, C.E., was deputed to verify the statements made. A majority of the Directors have also lately made a Personal visit to the collieries, and having taken every means t° S atisfy themselves of the soundness of the undertaking, a reports, a nd the truthf u l nes s o f the above they now feel justi tieel in inviting the investment of capitol in the Association. The capital of the Company is divided into 10,000 sha-vs If 101 each, which are sub-divided into two classes , viz , A p referential Shares, and B Free Shares. The deposit will be 4 N ,‘ per share, and the first call of 21. per share will be due on O Ist June, 1857. The vendors consent to waive their claim to any dividend • ontheirß shares till 6 p er cen t. s h a ll have been paid on all ,the Ashares, thus in fact giving to the A shareholders a pre ' ferential divid en d to the amount of 6 per cent • and in the P event of the windin g up of the Com y's.alfair s . ' the amount paid on the A shares will be repaid an to their .11'olders before any payment is made on th e B shares. Dividends will be paid half -yearly at the Company's bankers Irt London, Mons, and Paris, up on whatever amount may bo Paid up on the several shares. The administration of the Company's affairs in Belgium is carefully provided for. The various reports alluded to in this prospectus have been Printed, and may be obtained on application at the Corn- Pany's office, as also a chart, showing the position of the collieries and the new concessions. Applications for shares must be accompanied by the bank erst receipt for a SUM equal to one pound upon every s h are applied for. The deposit will forthwith be returned on such shares applied for as may not be allotted. Forms of application may be obtained at the brokers' and at the offices of the Company, 40, Moorg,ate-street. Each applicant for Shares will be required to pay into one of the Bankers of the Company, one pound (10 per Share, on the numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment of the d eposit of 21., in exchange for which a voucher will be t h r ea. In the event of the Directors allotting less than the Whole number applied for, the amount paid in will be appro. Priated towards the deposit of (2/.) per Share payable on those . allotted. Should no allotment be made to the applicant, the 41 °Iley ledged at the bankers' will be forthwith returned free Of chug,. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR MARRS. To the directors of the Mons United Collieries Company (Limited). Gentlemen, —Having paid into the hands of Messrs. the Bankers of the Company, £ to your C redit, I request that you will allot me preferential A ' , hares of 101. each in the capital thereof. I agree to accept !Itch shares, or any less number that may be allotted to me, ' 4 pay the remaining deposit, to execute the articles of asso ciation or a printed copy thereof when required, and in all other respects to conform to the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1856. In the event of my failing to perform an y of these stipulations I agree to forfeit the deposit now kid by me t o your Bankers, and authorise you to cancel the Qlotiment. I !.71), Centlem.on, 7o , Tr obedient serrirt, NaLuc in full Profession or occupation,,, Date Residence in full Place of /maims, if any ,~.~ . 20,1.:9, MON T 'BLANC TO-NIGHT (CHRISTMAs EVE). RUSSIA —Its PALACES and its PEOPLE.- olt EAT GLOBE, Leicester-square.— A new and magnificent 1) 0 , AM t. In forty immense Tableaux, of RUSSIAN S ( 7ENERY, with novel scenic effect' , a :d the sites And scenes of 'he memoratle events of the tate The Ural Mountains, Novog ,rod during the fair. Panorama of St. Petersburg and Moscow, Corona tion of the Ca a* in the u , and Cathedral of th • Assumpti •n. Ex amatory Lectures at three and eight. Admission to the whole building, Is. • . AN' R. W. S. WOODIN'S OLIO of ODDITIES, .111. with New Costumes and v ,rious Novelties, Vocal and Cha racteristic, will be gives during the Christmas Holidays, in the Poly ,ranhie-hall. Ring William•street. Charing-cross. Opening FR'DAY, Dec. 26th. First MORNING PERFORMANCE on SA URD AY, Dec. 27,,at Three. Piivate Boxes and Stalls may be secured without extra charge, at the Box-office. Ihe Polygraphic Hail is being entirely redecorated. RGY LL ROOMS.—LA URENT'S CASING t, Great Windmill-street, St. James's.—The above elegan ooms are now open every evening for the winter scissor, with aurent's celebrated Orchestra. Principal Cornet-a-piston, M. onlcourt. The Proprietor begs to inform the public that th•e Ishionale p ace of resort ha been entirely redecor.ned during the cm. I►oers open at half-pan eight, commence at nine. Admis •on • me [IR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, ai F 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-squara.—Open (for Gentlemen sly) from 1U till 10, containing upwirds of one thousand models ,ad preparations, illust:zting every part of the human frame in •.aith and disease, the race of men, &o. Lectures delivered at 12, 4, and half-past 7, by Dr. G. Szrrcitv, F.R.G.S. ; and a new and 'ahly-interesting series of Lectures is now in course of delivery Ksurr, at a quarter psst 8 p.m. precisely. Admission, One 4 .hilling. Catalogues containing Lectures as delivered by Dr. Khan (gratis). GENERAL TOM TIIUMB has arrived. This American Man in Miniature, undoubtedly the smallest in the wor 4—intelligent, sprightly, educated, perfectly s 3 mmetrical in all his proportions, anci graceful beyond belief, will bold THREE PUBLIC LEVEES each day, for a short tia,e only, at the REGENT GALLERY, Quadrant. Regent. streef; - commencing on BOXING. DAY, 26th Dec. Ho will appear in a great variety of NEW CHA RACTERS and COSTUMES, SONGS, DANCES. GRECIAN STATUES, &c., &c. His MINIATURE t.QUIrAGE Will promenade the +treets The General was honoured with the patronage of tier - Majesty and the elite of fashion in 1841 , PARTICULAR ^ OTICE. —Ladles and families who can conveniently attend the early morning Levees (from 11 till 1 o'clock) will incur much 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. Admission Is., without regard to age. eserved Stalls, 2s. ; Children, la. k NEW AND IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE. 'atent Office steal of Oreat Britain. Diplome d'Ecole de Pharmacia Pharmacies de Paris. Imperial College of Medicine, Vienna. TRIESEMAR No. 1, 2, and 3, prepared in the form of a lozenge, devoid of taste or smell, and can be carried in the waistcoat pocket. sold in tin cases, divided into separate doses, as administered by Valpeau, Lallemand , Roux, Ricord, Bre., Sce. TRIESEMAR No. 1 is a Remedy for RE LAXATION, SPERMATORRIICEA, and all tee distressing consequences arising from early abuse, indiscriminate excesses, or too long residence in hot climates. It has restored bodily and sexual strength and vigour to thousands of debilitated individuals who are now in the enjoyment of health an d the Functions of Manhood; and whatever may be the cause for DISQUALIFICATIONS for MAR RIAGE, they are effectually subdued by this Wonderful Discovery. IRIESEM AR No. 11., effectually, in the short space of three days, completely and entirely eradicates all traces of Gonorrhoea, both in its mild and aggravated forms, Oleets, St r i ctures , Irritation of the Bladder , No n-rete nt i on o f Urine, Pains o f th e L o i ns an d Kidneys, and tho se disorders which Copaivi and Cubebs have so long been thought a ation antidote for, to the lain of the health o f a vast port i o n of the populn. TRIESEMAR No. 111., is the great Continental Remedy for Syphilis and Secondary Symp toms. It also constitutes a certain cure for Scurvy, Scrofula, and all Cutaneous Eruptiong, removing and expelling in its course all corrup tions and impurities from the vital stream, as altogether to eradicate t e , i s a Physician i r i e s a ti t t s u lN t i Mercury , a, i fold w hi e, and expel it with the insensible perspiration ' through the medium of the pores of the skin and urine, and is a never - railing ren;edY 'or that class of di-orders which ur.iixtunately t h i oen Englishof t t.h alle t i i i i i e ev r i iaarsbalepflareilstiaruien ' the world cannot restore. Price ils., or four cases in one for 335„ which saves 11s., and in 5/. cases, whereby there is a saving of 1/. 12s. To be had wholesale and. retail in London, of Derby and Gordon, 140, Leadenhall-street ; }'rout, 229, Strand; Hannay and Co., 63, Ow:a-street ; Sanger, ',6 0, Oxford 4,lrect. HUMAN FRAILTY ; a p °Pul • Medical work, price Is., post free, beautitullyilinstrat e d p!:.,t, .• ,4th 100 engraxings, It ',..;iv es • iv - • e.rir pre,ent:dir , i.npulinient• ~ pet -t or state, also showing the dreaatui • . enteric, iiito the ti' and syphilis, and the belie' ,08Utts from early abuse, gonorrlicea, examination of the sr , ..ts arising from the chemical tests and microscope, with ...:rmatoza, by the author's newly-constructed row; and from e uwertui lenses,—Piper and Co., 23, ratornoster . P.ll agent* for the sale ofilrlesemar." W.t_--, ~iU~ - -, ~~ ~f 3, 4 c 4,2 • 4. ji . . .•• .. • 7 11 1 6 0 4t: l - 4 ;4 . 1 7‘. . ' 0 , 4 , , V . .AM ' 1t , _- N • , Ati)/V J1,71.• M rya 110 + ' 0/ 4 1)1 4:6 jaff" ',llritzfr ~~~ [PRICE 4D. STAMPED 5j5. proposer and seconder of tha resolution that they should adopt his, as it nearly embodiod what they had said. It was no use going to Parliament fora new bill, unless a different principle was introduced. It was of no use asking the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take off 93. in the pound now, because he could not do it without putting it'on something else, which would touch their pocket to the same extent. As regarded the arbi trary assessment of the income tax, he did not see how that was to be got over, as it was impossible to be otherwise than arbitrary with men who returned them selves at a smaller amount than they received. So the subject was beset with difficulties, though he did not think it so oppressive as many people supposed. The MAYOR asked whether Mr. Wilson would move his ss an amendment, if the Toyer and seconder of the reso ution would not adopt it? Mr. WILSON thought he should, but would withdraw it if it did not go down. ' The MAYOR said the resolution itself departed from the term. of the requisition. Mr. WILSCRI -suggested that it ahoulti be put to the meeting whether they would consider the subject in a larger view. . Mr. WELLS said the first object of the meeting was to get kid pf the war tax, but by Mr. Wilson's proposal they would get is. in the pound instead of 7d. Mr. CRUSO hoped that the meeting would adopt the resolution. Mr. WILSON explained that , the effect of his proposition would be that a - professional man, with an income of 603/. a year, would pay-sixpence in tho pound, and that tradesmen, with incomes of 3DOt. a year, would also pay sixpence hi the -pound. 'lncomes not exceeding ,150/. would be exempt altogether. . - Mr..F. W. PLOWSIGHT asked why Mr. Wilson would tax a small tradesman with an income of 200% a year, and not a clerk having the same salary ? - Mr. WILSON replied that the tradesmen would pay on 5(7. Mr. MOYSE said, having heard the observations of the mover and seconder of the motion, he was disposed to think that they had taken the best course, and it was very advisable that the meeting should come to one decision. Lynn, as a port, ought to look very much to the bearing of the income tax on themselves and their shipping. He would cite a case of his own which would show the way in which the income tax bore heavily on the shipowner. A few years ago he lost a vessel, and making his next year's re turn before the special commissioners he wrote this matter off some 2,5001. He was then ccolly told that ha had lost nothing in income—that it was capital, and that there fore no reduction could be made. The next year the throe other ships belonging to him were insured, and one of the items in his schedule handed in was for insurance. He was then told that the insurance was to secure his pro perty and not to increase his income, and, c msequently, could not be taken off. He knew it was said that laws are made not only for the protection of the man of property, but for the protection of trade generally. There was a great deal of truth in that, but it did not convince him that the man who gained his living by labour should pay the same as the man who bad it from property, either real or any other. He did not think it advisable to tie themselves to minutite. Let them get rid of the war tax. He believed it was quite true that the Government delayed ratifying the treaty of peace on purpose to get two years double income tax. It was for them and the country generally to make such an appeal to the Legislature that they dare not keep on the tax, and he defied any Prime Minister of England to hold his place against so strong a feeling as now appeared to exist in the country ou this matter. He had great plea sure in moving "That a peti• t ion, embodying the foregoing resolution, be prepared by the Town Clerk for signature, and that the members for the borough and the western division of the county be re quested to support the same in Parliament." Mr. WALES seconded the motion. Mr. WILSON suggested the removal of the last clause of the original motion, as to the total repeal of the tax ou trades and professions. (No, no.) The MAYOR then put both resolutions, which were unanimously adopted. A vote of thanks to the Mayor, moved by Mr. W. WIGG, seconded by - Mr. MASTERS, and acknowledged, concluded the business. The meeting then separated. CIRENCESTER. A public meeting. of the inhabitants of Cirencester has just been held at the Town Hall, when a memorial was adopted, praying that the war tax of 9d. in the pound be abolished from the sth April, 1837, and that further in quiry be made as to the practicability of substituting a bona fide property tax is lieu of the present income tax. EDINBURGH. A meeting of the merchant Company of Edintitirgh was held on Friday; Mr. C. Lawson, Master, in the chair. Mr. JAMES RICaARDSuN, in moving resolutions on this subject, described the er; g in snd history of thn tax, es imposed by Sir R. Peel in 1812, and successively continued for periods of three years, till Mr. Gladstone passed a bill continuing it till 1860, in order to enable him to carry out other important financial measures. In 1851, however, a change was made on the tax, when Mr. Gladstone pro posed that it should be doubled during the existence of the war, and should so continue for a year after the 6th April subsequent to the ratification of the Treaty of Peace. In 1855 a further addition was made to the tax by the present Chancellor of the Exchequer, but upon the same condition. Here there was a matter of bargain with the community. Now, the Treaty of Paris was signed on the 30th March, 1856, but the ratifications were not exchanged till the 27th April. It was reported that there was an in tention of taking advantage of those few days to still con tinue the tax for another year, and it was to meet that that a general movement throughout the country had arisen. Now, they would not press the Government to do what the finances of the country would not ad mit 'of. Tho revenue of the present year was eighty seven millions, while that of the last year of the peace was fifty-four millions. Now, he did not ask for so low a state of our armaments as existed before the war — (hear)—but all the reduction he proposed in his resolutions to ask was somewhere about seven and a half millions, and there was at least an ample margin between the fifty-four and the eighty-seven millions to accomplish this, as well as other reductions that the community called for. Mr. Richardson concluded by moving a series of resolutions on the subject. Mr. MACFAILLAN seconded the resolutions. Mr. BLACK, M.P., said that if they did him the honour of intrusting to him their petition to Parliament, he would not only be happy to present it, but to support it to the bust of his power. He was not surprised that there was so strong an opposition to the tax, because he looked upon it as of the most oppressive and inquisitorial character, and he must say that if it were possible they should have it re moved root and branch. Mr. Black referred to the recent Amendment Act for giving back to proprietors the tax upon the sums paid for repairs and rates, but the Act, he _ . . said, was so ill-worded that he feared many Commissioners would feel themselves unable to carry it into effect. The tax, he remarked, was full of inequalities and injustices; they could not make it just ; while it was the source of great immorality. But they could not refuse to pay the expenses of the war, and for himself he would rather ray the whole tax for another year than hang it up longer with all its painful circumstances. After some further discussion, the resolutions of Mr. Richardson were unanimously agreed to. INCOME-TAX —ln consequence of the receipt of a re quisition numerously signed the Mayor cf Devonport (Mr. Watson) assembled the inhabitants on Monday evening at the Town-hall, and, in taking the chair, stated that he quite agreed in principle with the present move ment against the additional 9J., which was a war tax, and which ought not to be continued at a time when the people bad a right to expect the blessings of peace. The tax bore heavily on the civil servants of the Crown, s o many of whom resided in the borough. Dr. Rowe said a that, although the co untr y bad hitherto submitted to the b ur den cheerfully, the tim e had arrived when it be came n ecessary to show the Ch ancellor of the Exche quer that they were impatient. He moved, "That it is the 0 Pl • of this meeting that th e increased income-ta x now n levied opinion has greatly aggravated i ts p revious ine q u alities, d that it therefore should be lessened at the earliest possible po li r t i ed Al th e e gjl:nry resolution, t bayingh i e t period in accordance with the pledge ' seconded,Clncello Chancellor t isi he r. E s x y c m he o q u u s e s r u .; was carried unanimously, as were others for th e d raw ing up.a petition, &c., proposed by Mr. C Oram, Mr. Rattenbury, and Dr. Tripe.lark, banker, Mr. lin e th r ee towns of Plymouth, Devonport, and St pbatically pronounced against this9nehoase have now em tax. EAST KENT.—Sir Edward Dering, one of the membersfor East Kent, has is sue d au a d dress to his r nstitu sincere ents, in which he s a y s,— " It is with fee li n gs o f of my regret that I have t o inform you that the sta te health will prev en t me from attendin g to my the approaching mentary . duties during the early part of _ men d e d me session. My medical advisers have recommended cold w inds of spring to seek a warmer climate until thePerlis. on the point . of have passed away, and I sus therefo re e ntish , Gazette, adverting embarking for Egypt." The "all g those who have lately to this address, observes that peara a n n ce d . struck with his alteredap. seen Sir Edward have b g er. e g e n fm s m an attack in his wind pipe.ii throat ,ei a - n u d ir . 111 hie medical until the spring. One of Sir visiting a warmer c limate . accompany him, and we are quite men recommend his Edward's friends Eat will Kent wilt readily accept th e . sure the electors of for his temporary absence from his apolo g y he offers . and will rejoice to see him return Parliamentary duties, with renewed health and strength." lAE.kk 13, WEDNESDAY EVENING ; DECEMBER .24, 1856. PUBLICATIONS. THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION. Last night a public meetTeg Was held, at the London Mechanics' Institution, Southampton-buildings, tor - the purpose of considering the propriety of supporting the project of Dr King and Lieutenant Bedford Pim fur a new laud and sea expedition in the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River in search of further traces of the missing expedition. Mr. Doulten, - a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works, occupied the chair, and, b% ving introduced Dr. King, that gentleman gave some 'uit'aer explanation of the manner in which they pro osed to carry out the search, which, he said, mut end successfully. Lieutenant Pun next addressed the meet ing in a speech which was loudly applauded, observing that they had no desire any one should hold up his hand in favour of the project unless convinced of the necessity of a further search, on the grounds of humanity, consis tency, and a desire to preserve Our, national honour and maritime supremacy from this smallest stain. He de scribed that part of the plan referring to himself, enlarg ing upon the use of dogs for sledging purposes ; and pointing out the proposed route Of ship and sledges, Le said difficulties, no doubt, would have to be encountered, but long 'experience in the polar regicins had consider ably lessened the dangers, which could, many of them, be avoided by common foresight. He himself was of opinion that it would be only necessary to approach the Equitnaux with a little circumspection to extract from them the thrilling story of our countrymen's sufferings, and to induce them to tell at what village the Sur- ' vivors would be found. There could be no doubt the natives in the vicinity of the magnetic pole knew, every partidular about the missing ships. • Lieutenant Pim then detailed' his personal experience iof the E -quimaux, shoeing that they were not of a war tilts disposition, And adducilit the fate of Lieutenant Barnard, who viai killed, tii : galther with 57 men, women and children of the Esquice 4 e x , py an,inroad of the Kon chin Indians, as a proud of the 'unsuspicious character of the natives with whom he wouliziltaN'to deal. He spike in very grateful terms of the American officers at Ports mouth, who had brought the old Resolute to this country. They were, every one of them, real good +snows, and. he was sorry Capt. Hartstein could not be present that evening, but the banquet at Portsmouth prevented him. He could not too strongly condemn the large, cumber. some expeditions hitherto sent out, citing the abandon. moot of the £vs vessels, and the return of the Reso lute. Two more ships welts floating about in the ice— and if we were not quickly in the field, he should not be surprised to hear of the 4 French bringing one to England and perhaps the Danes the other. He did not hesitate to say that such an event would be a very great blow to our maritime greatness, and make us the laughing-stock of Europe. For his part he could not bear the idea of leaving his forlorn countrymen in the lurch, and he loved his country too much to see her losing her proud name, and the confidence of those whom she might hereafter have to send on en terpris's of danger. The resolutions approving the project were carried unanimously. IA 0 , 41 E-TAX AfEETIaI.M. LYNN. (From, the Yorwich lifeicury,) A public meeting convened by the Mayon, pursuant to a requisition numerously signed. was held in the Town-ball, on Thursday evening, to consider the propriety of petition ing Parliament for the remission of the income-tax, in April, 1857. The MAYOR presided, and after the Town-cierk.had read the . notico convening the meeting, in opening the proceed ings observed that in consequence of the requisition so numerously and so respectably signed, which was presented to him a few days since, he had considered .it his duty to call the town together to consider the subject of the repeal of the increased incosna tax. Upon that subject probably there would be little, if any, diversity of opinion. As ro garded the war itself, for which the tax was ,imposed_ on the country, there perhaps was some difference of opinion. They all could, he was sure, feel gratified at the extremely cheerful manner in which the pecuniary burdens of the country were generally borne; but the war having happily celsed, it became perhaps desirable to. ascertain whether the burdens of the country might not be lightened, and be thought the step which the promoters of that meeting had .... _ - taken was perfectly correct. 'Undoubtedly there were ob ligations which it was quite right thoy should be prepared to discharge; but he thought ft would very likely be found that when the financial state of the country was laid be fore parliament, the government would be found to be . in,a Poilitipu which -wonlii,fairly justify the country is asking for a reduction of this tax. Arr. J. D. THENP moved the first resolution : in doing so, ho observed, he certainly should not have appeared amongst them if gentlemen could have been found to take part in the proceedings ; but they had so much difficulty in procuring speakers, that he had no alternative. He must, therefore, claim their indulgence as to any remark which he might make. They had lately had a conference as to a constant water supply and drainage. However necessary the latter might be for - the benefit of the town, he con. ceived there would be no difference of opinion that the question they were met' to discuss was a far more impor tant one, involving, as it did, the drainage of their pockets; The middle class had been a goect rich cow for several seasons; and he thought the time had arrived when they must endeavour to rid themselves, partially, at any rate, of a most grievous impost. He should not detain them with any observations upon the principles, or history, or operations, of the income-tax ; bnt he might state that the resolution which he should submit for their adoption, con templated in the first place the reduction of the pment tax from 16d. to 7d. in the pound, the original suni- 7 -or, in other words, the remission forthwith of the warlta X. So long as the necessity for it existed that tax Was cheerfully Paid ; but as the war had ceased, and the national ex penses were diminished, it was felt to be an inteleiable burden. The resolution also proposed the modification or readjustment, by a graduated scale or otherwise, of the whole system at an 'early period, and, if passible, the total abolition of the tax in 1860. He for one was not pre pared to ask the Government to do an impossibility ; and in that view of the case, he was strengthened by the opi- Rion of one of their excellent county members. He strongly urged the propriety of not asking for more than they could justly demand. He (Mr. Thew) thought they could not too strongly reprobate the method by which it had been attempted to saddle them with another year's double tax ; it was in his opinion a subterfuge unworthy the govern ment of a great country. The understanding at the time of passing the acts by which the tax was incres.eed was that they were to continue in force for one year after the termination of the war, and no longer. But he trusted they would that night show their unanimous determina tion not to submit any longer silently,.and without remon strance, to such an oppressive charge. Mr. Thew then read the resolution he proposed for their adoption, which was as follows :—That the present enormous charge of I id. in the pound, levied on incomes, is most oppressive and un just. That a reduction of the tax to its original amount of 7d. in the pound ought to take place from and after the sth of April next. That the present system of levying the income tax by taxing permanent and preeirious incomes alike, is manifestly unjust, and leads to a general and systematic evasion. That the despotic and inquisitorial mode of assessment is repugnant to the feelings of Englishmen, and has been submitted to from time to time under the impression that the tax was only for a temporary purpose. And that this meeting hereby pledges itself to use every legitimate means to obtain a more equitable adjustment of the tax, or the total repeal of it upon trades and professions." Mr. H. WELLS seconded the resolution. He claimed their indulgence while he entered very briefly into the question before them. He should simply go through the resolution which had been read to them, remarking on the various points therein brought forward. In the first place, it was laid down that this tax was unequal, despotic, and inquisitorial. Now, he felt that there was no one who paid the tax but would feel the justice of the character so as. cribed to it. This tax was not only unequal, despotic, and inquisitorial, but it was unjust and uneven in its assess ment. The farmers were assessed at half their rents. Now, could they imagine anything more positively absurd than to assess a man upon half his rent? But the grossest in. justice they bad to complain of was, that it taxed alike the income of the professional man and that of the man who derived his income from the Funds or from landed property. When a professional man died, who had an income of say 3001. a year, that income died with him, But when a man died whose income was derived from the Funds .or from landed property, his income remained for those whom he left behind. It was a well-known fact that injustice begat evasion, and it was certain that there was an enormous amount of evasion under this tax. They only need look into the public prints, and they would find, day after day, notices from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the effect that he had received from A. B C. or A. S. S. certain amounts which they bad forgotten to return to the income tax, those being men whose moral principles were such that they could neither forego the temptation of withholding a certain amount of the tax, nor persist in retaining it in their grasp. He (11r. Wells) proceeded to remark on the manner iu which the Govern ment of this country had endeavoured to carry on the war tax through another year. The treaty of peace was signed on the 30th of March, 1856. The ratifications of the treaty of peace were not exchanged until the 27th of April, owing to the distance of some of the contracting parties. To all intents and purposes the peace was concluded in March, and previous to the sth April ; and they must also remem ber that the tax was to oontinne during tke war, and one year after the termination of the war, and that that one year was to be reckoned from the first sth of April that occurred after the ratification of peace. Now, mark how important a matter it was to them that the peace should be concluded before the sth of April. He believed it was a well-known fact that peace had already been arranged in February, but the Government were not at all in a harry to get the matter settled before the sth of April. But, whether so or not, the treaty of peace ma signed on the 30th of March, the ratifications wore ex changed on the 27th of April, which was fixe i for the cal culation of the year after the conclusion of the war. Now, to all intents and purposes, if the tax con tinued up to 1867, they would have it for one year after t he war ; but the Go vernment availing themselves of the twenty-one days, cal culated from the sth of April, 1857, and therefore they would have the advantage of paying the double income tax for two years instead of one. He did not wish to use any harsh terms, but he must say that looked very much like a fraud ; at any rate it•was a peace of successful chicanery, to say the least of it. It was but a poor return for that patriotism which was shown during the war, that Govern ment should condescend to do an act which, to say the least of it, was dishonest, and contemptible; and in the words of the resolution, he asked them, were they not de termined to use every legitimate means to obtain a reduc tion and equitable adjustment of this tax, or the total repeal of it on trades and professions? Mr. WILSON said that before the resolution was put, he should like to make one or two observations. He agreed almost entirely with everything that the mover and seconder had said as to the inequality of the tax. He did not particularly feel the injustice of it, and he looked upon it as permanent ; but if it could be modified so as to meet the general views, he did not 'think it would be so unpopular as it was. He should like to propose some resolutions, which, if they introduced the principle of graduation, or led the public mind to think the subject was not absolutely unapproach able, would enable him to consider that he had done some good. His own feeling was, that the resolution should go for the reduction of the tax to the amount fixed by Mr. Gladstone's act, passed iu 1853, and by which the tax for 1557 was to be sd. in the pound, and to cease altogether in 1860. He should like to propose this resolution :2 " That it is the opinion of this meeting that from and after April, 1857, the tax to be levied on property and income shall be at the rate of ls. in the pound, subject to the fol lowing exemptions :—That the first 3001. in the incomes of professional men shall be untaxed ; that the first 1501. in ' all incomes of men in trade, annuitants, or persons having a life interest only in their property be untaxed, from which it follows that incomes of not exceeding 1501. be free." This shoe pinched most severely the man whose income was from 1601. to 2001. a year, and as taxes were levied for the most part for the protection of personal pro perty, it followed that property should pay rather more than the poorer class. He thought what he had proposed would be accepted as a great boon by the country. At all events, if too principlJ of graduation was once in troduced, it would be so generally approved of that another session would not pass without the tax being ' made equitable and just, which it was hot now. If it was the will of the meeting, he would suggest to the The SEC )ND PART is now ready, price 10s. 6d , of BURKE'S HISTORY of the LANDED GENTRY of ENGL t NI), SCITL AND, and THELAND. To be completed in a single volume, uniform with -"The Peerage," divided into 4 Parts, price 10s. 6d. each. Hurst end Blackett, Publi,hers, successors to Henry Colburu, 13, Great Marlborough-street. INTERESTING CHRISTMAS PRESENT. 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RACE BETWEEN JOHN SIMMONDS (OF BERISONDSEY) AND JOHN HALL (OF WALWO/tTH —These pedestrians are by no means unit no.vn, as they have often distin guished themselves in well-conte'ted sprint races. Being known, therefore, as a couple of fleet runners, the fact of their having to contend created much interest among their respective friends. The meeting, as announced, took place in the enclosure belonging to the Lord Auck land, Battersea. The distance was 150 yards, and after the course had been got in readiness, and the proper officials appointed, the pedestrians came to the scratch. Hal, who was allowed choice of sides, placing his com petitor on his right hand. Both are remarkably well made smart young fellows, and from their appearance, it was apparent that they had paid due attention to their training d uties. The betting was in favour of Simmonds, his friends freely offering the olds of 6to 4. After some little manoeuvring the start was effected, the lads dash ing off in a manner that excited the admiration of their partisans. The lead at starting was obtained by Hall, but as they came bounding along Simmond's superiority gradually became apparent, and at the finish ho won a well•contested race by to o yards. SPLENDID RUN WITH THE HEYTHORP HOUNDS.—On Saturday last the meet was at North Aeton ; drew the gardens and spinniee blank ; Dean Hill Covert and the osier bed blank ; went on to Dunstew Gorse, also blank ; th en trotted away for H aw k H ill, where Rey nerd was f oun d at home, an d b rea ki ng cover, ran at once to ground at Irondown. Return i ng b ac k to try Hawk Hill aga i n, met another fox close to the covert, and aw a y h e went in good style for Great Tew and Hobb's Hole, where he r an into a drain. On going along for Worton Heath, the sly un was seen coming , out of the d ra i n again, and the hounds were soon put, on the ev en t, mendous pace along the hollow under Worton Heath, over the br oo k, and nearly to B ' arton ; then to the left the on nigree adjoining Covert, o vert, field, also very near di ao b iu l a r n . k l i wothsn t crossing Great to Seagrave s ' s G orse ; where he was lost. Back aga i n an d awa the varmint went at a tee y to Worton H eat h , which was drawn blank ; then to C Tew, a fox tame ou t of the plantations, and away he bounded at a rippi ng p ace over Sandford Brook, leav irre: ';:ittedford-park to th e l e f t, then along San df or d Roots' a 'held, leaving Glympton Heath t o t h e r i ght, d own for Barton, through Barton Grove, and aerose the Oxford and Deddington turnpike-road to Rousham shinnies, through Rousham Park, taking the River Cbsrwell like a duck close by Mr. King's; here names and men were brought to a stand-still, many pre ferring to go round by Heyford to fording the river ; however, about 20, with more pluck than the others, soon forded the river, which was very deep and running rapidly ; the next obstacle was the Great Western Rah way, which was, however, more easily managed, a bridge being near to cross over ; after crossing, • a check was exti,;rieLGed !TC a, :,iwrt thli,-, bp; bc,:nt, t•eirig, pi c k e d ,):, avain, away Rqnard well:: straight up the fields for Camleott, and on to Middleton S:oney, where• he coaled the park walls, and, evening approaching, the hounds were whipped off, after a brilliant run of 40 minutes. —Oxford Journal. COLONIAL GOLD COMPAIVY. Yesterday an adjourned meeting was held at the Lon don Tavern, Bishopsgate-street ; Mr. Morris in the chair. The CHAIRMAN said they might remember upon the last occasion it was con-idered desirable to wind up, and a special meeting was called under the 77th clause of the deed of settlement, and a resllution passed that the company be forthwith dissolved. In conformity with the deed it wa , .: necessary to hold two meetings, at which three-fourths must agree to the winding up of the com pany. There was another provision in the deed em powering the shareholders to appoint a new bawd of directors, for the purpose sf winding up or to continue the present board in office. He (the chairman) would move the following resolution :—" That the company be and is dissolved on the 23'd of December, 1856, but with out prejudice to the provisions contained in the deed of settlement dated the 15th of January, 1853, and coati nuing such deed in force, so far as circumstances will permit, until the affairs of the company shall be fully wound up." Mr. A. IsAAcs seconded the resolution. Mr. H. T. TAYLOR wished to know what claims were against the company, and what the assets were likely to amount to, so far as the directors could judge? Mr. J. TAYLOR, 'jun., could hardly be expected to state the value of the machinery, or what it would fetch. Itlwas valued at cost price at 13,7811., and the liabilities were estimated at 1,0391. They had about 3001. at the bankers, and had no debts or liabilities in this country, Under such circumstances he did not think there was a possibility of a call being required, but he hoped they would have something to divide. Ihe resolution was awn, unanimously adopted. A Proprietor wished to know the present expense and the probable time required for finally winding up. Mr. J. TAYLOR, jun., said at present there was only ace secretary and clerk to pay, and they would be stopped as soon as possible. A resolution was then unanimously passed Lai oon tinuirg the present directors in office until the affairs of the company are wound up. A complimentary vote to the chairman and directors termitlated the proceedings. , EOLMB - UBll MINING COMPANY. Yesterday a special general meeting of proprietors was held at Mr. Crease's offices, Gracechurch-street ; Mr. FILCHER in the chair. The statement of accounts showed an outlay in mine cost from July to October of 4,5361., and ores sold 2,5241. The total balance against the mine was 2,0571. Mr. CLEASE read a report front Captain N. Seccombe, which stated :—"That looking at the improved state of the mine since the meeting in March last, the increased amount of ore that had been discovers f, together with the facilities for more extensive operations by opening a communication from Hitchen's engine shaft at the 160 fathom level to the main lode, I think there can be no deubt but with perseverance it will become a paying mine. We sold on the 18th inst., 182 tons, which rea lised 1,9591." The CHAIRMAN said the directors had suggested a plan which he hoped would prevent for some time the neces sity of calling upon the shareholders every month for money. He then read a resolution by which it was pro posed to authorise the directors to raise by way of loan any sum not exceeding 4,0001. Mr. WARTON considered it a very satisfactory mode of relieving the shareholders. Several ether proprietors having expressed a similar opinion, the motion was unanimou , iy adopted. Captain SECCOMBE, in reply to questions, stated that for the ensuing six months he expected the returns would be about 1501. a month short of the cost, and after that time the mine would be iu a paying condition. The duchy bad recently grated them a very valuable addi tion to the sett, by which they would be able to work their must promi-ing lodes to great a , lvantae. Mr E. CREASE—A n d we are n ot bound by the lease to put up any machinery. (Hear.) The CHAIRMAN said the next resolution he was sure would be carried unanimously. Mr. JAMES then moved, and Mr. CUMBERLEGE se• conded a resolution, accepting the grant of the piece of land by the Duchy of Cornwall. Carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the pro ceedings. LIBE AIAG COgPA NY. Yesterday a special general meeting was held at the offices, Moorgate-street, to consider whether the com• pany should be dissolved and a new one formed ; J. M. Riddell, R•q., in the chair. The CHAIRMAN observed that since the last meeting it was upon consultation considered better to have a deed of a.signment to the prese:lt directors, as trustees in trust to form a new company, to carry out the resolu tions then proposed for dissolving the present one. He had been assured that if it was brought out under the Joint-Stock Companies Act, 1856, it would be very de trimental to the interest of the shareholders, as shares could not be transferred except by stamps f deed. It was, therefore, intended to re-form the company under the present charter, with a capital of 40,0001., in 40,000 shares-25,000 to be ordinary shares and 15,000 pre• ferential, to bear interest at 101. per cent. ; one ordinary share to be given for every five shares in the old com pany, and the holders of every 25 scrip to be compelled to take one preference share, upon which ss. should be paid on allotment, ss. in April, ss. in July, and ss. in October. _ A lengthened discussion bavinr, ensued, the motion was eventually carried. Some formal bu4iness having been transacted, the proceedings terminated iu the usual manner. LADvErmsnmENT.l—The greatest happiness of a journalist is to introduce to his readers some new discovery calculated to benefit that vast portion of our fellow-creatures which has the strongest claims upon our' sympathies. 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The 101bs. and 121bs. carriage free, ry.t rcceipt. of pc...:,-,,f1„, orol.cr„ bArry do 17,;:,21-7 4i , a C.,., 77, litegeut-oix:,:i, L u :.ii,,.: ; Fortuuni, Mtvon, and Co., Purveyors Lo her Majesty, Piccadilly ; also at 60, Glacechurch-street ; 330 and 451, Strand; 4, Cheapside ; 68, Cornhill ; 49, Bishops gate-street; 55, Charing-crow ; 54, Upper kaker-street ; 6 and 160, Oxford-street! Z 7 zz2 SPAPE I THE INCOMI? TAX GRIBP:A.ZYCZ. griiioy.t tc * . (Peorn the Horning Post.) . Tre fee_-lirg against the ittcoine ties ex.lijhits self in larger eattusion and spe a k s in loader Vow ..• A fa 11: 1, every day, the traders and the m an ucturers,iik e : tale the towns being foremost iu numbers, and in ik k i S energy, in complaint, and organised opposition. , This, at first sight, seems singular, for the traders and manufacturers are the class which, above all others, is enabled to escape, and does escape, that full pressure of the tax which is borne by th e land, s and by the possessors of professional and fixed in comes, It was distinctly shown. in the progress of the inquiry conducted by the Income Tax Com mittee, that none• of our trading towns, neither Manchester, nor Birmingham, nor Leeds, nor any of that class, either paid upon, or were assessed to, an amount approaching anywhere near—we may say, not within one-half—of their real in comes, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer it was well known did not deny the fact that the Govern ment was aware of the fact, and did not dare en force a true assessment, lest the attempt should break down the tax. Knowing this, one is somewhat surprised that this should be the class to cry cw t a u r mi yl explaintanc world,e at to, and b ne em w . a h t a lt wt rhasis atnthEdhe b e ne zah e tl a h rgc anohdd g u ia o bi out the first and th e l ou d est aga i nst th e b ur d en of the impost. A littl e exam i nat i on o f th e mone h:itignadfgsaournroandnitushea:iedtnuctriihra r p a o t i e nt of to in w te h r i e c s h t t t l i i l e at lan a k ke o s f manu facturing class feel at this moment in a peculiar degree, and in au exceptional manner, the pressure of taxation. In this country there is a far larger proportion than in any other of men who, accumulators of capital, prefer obtaining profit from it by loaning it tq the operative conductors of trade and menu factureatoengaging personally in the details them selves, and to such a pitch has the organisation of - credit been carried that .the greater part of the commercial transactions are conducted by two separate parties in conjunction—the dealer in money and the dealer in produce. Nor is the practice confined to the larger and more important s classes of bu:siness—it 'extends arid is applied equally to the retail trading al our towns, and even villages. The manufactures, the exports, the im ports, and the daily sales by retail overthe counter, all rest upon the basis of a huge ramified system tf• credit; and it is evident therefore that the terms of all mercantile contracts under such an organiea thin will depend upon, and be regulated by, the rate of interest at which money is loaned by capi talists to the conductors of enterprise. Every raising or lowering of the rate must produce a cor responding influence upon the conditions of com mercial enterprise ; and if any circumstances should occur that are productive of large or violent oscil lations during the currency of an enterprise, in which the dealer in money and the dealer in pro duce are jointly concerned, it is equally clear that the one or the other will eufler a loss as the oscil lation is in a downward or an upward direction. Of the two, however, the dealer in produce is always liable to the most injurious loss because the degree - in which he loses—especially if the margin of calcu lated profit was in the first instance narrow—may bring his net returns below the first outlay, while the money-dealer only loses by not getting the ad vantage of the rise—a negative loss as compared with the loss of the other. For some months past the course of events in the money market has been adverse to the dealer in produce to a most extraor dinary and unusual degree. Violent, sudden, and extensive fluctuations in the rate of interest have de teriorated the value of that property and securities, contracted their credit, and converted fairly-calcu lated profit into absolute loss ; and this in a period exhibiting, characteristics which might fairly have been expected to exclude all such irregularity, commerce being, though flourishing, in a steady routine condition, neither distended by speculation, nor in danger of collapse from exhaustion. Indeed, such has been the nature of the fluctuations, and such their origin, that no caution would have suf ficed to secure the trader against their injurious action. Place it once in the power of au oligarchy, holding council and making edicts iu secret, to de ermine the rate of interest, and all security, all certainty; all steadiness of commerce, in a country where commerce is conducted upon credit, is at au end. This is the case here in England now. The commercial world have just felt, nearly to the full, the evil the power is capable of creating, and they tre still staggering under the blow. Is it sur prising that people thus suffering should begin to cry out, and should apply themselves to shake from their shoulders what they conceive to be the least firmly fixed portion of the burden they bear ? A tax professedly temporary, and in part actually expiring, has the appearance of being less of a fixture, and of being more immediately removable by a sudden exertion, than an institution like the Bank Charter, and hence it is that the traders of our towns are more disposed to attempt to relieve themselves by an attack upon the income tax than by laying siege in form to the Bank and its machinery. - Whether it is, however, the ono or the other that is destined to bear the brunt of the attack which justifiable discontent will urge onward, we warn _ the Chancellor of the Exchequer that he will find it henceforth impossible to maintain both. If he be bent upon maintaining intact the bungling ma chine which Sir R. Peel permitted Lord Over stone and other large money dealers to foist upon him, he must make up his mind to surrender for ever the privilege of retaining those elements of high and productive taxation which have so of ten _ ea_ served the country in her hour of noenedvineed The coun trybr cannot, and will not, we ar e c the two species of pressure —that which is caused of the s by ta t t h e, e a t b a d xa t t b io a n t taxation of profits imposed by the Ban k n order to get gold o w f h i p e r h ofi r ts esu fo l results from the P t u h r e P t °' e w n b t into its q u c e o s t ff i e o r b s —ofinthics°- exi stent operation. The le Bank Charter must come o n, we apprehend, in t he ensuing session of Parlia ment, and must be thoroughly discussed and abso lutely disposed of one way or the other. It is not safe for such a commercial nation as this, with our transa ctions largely—cnormonsly, we may say— increasing at decreasing profits, •to sit from one year's end to the other upon such a barrel of gun powder as the Bank Charter, with no other secu rity against an autumnal explosion than the hope that no Government would again be so foolish as in future to lot a fire burn up to the point of 1817. STATE OF TRADE. MANCHESTER, DEC. 23. o osn n aptgl e imema a on t ef. I n co tt o n cloth a eoasiderableol somewhat ht the "busines s efmo ra rh market by t n h i e d n ware , e s t for th upon all kinds of fabrics, and a' • ki an advance over last week's rates. ellers are advance of Id. u houses some large clearances have been made alarmed at the gb rapid oeoi This being, gs bespeaks, rtbihs but that t have of ft h sa manufacturers h n r e a a t wl t s h ep material. n a t stateeai the i;aei. A t many a da y t there are no present symptoms of a reaction, and there i should go up so as to make the trade a a fear lost cotton not. so as to stop the operations o f th one of great risk, if home trade houses have at length c e manufacturer. The goods, and are consequently buyingemmenced looking after the continued activity of at some disadvantage, having apparently taken shi ppersthe m for the last fortnight spiunerg have been askincr an by surprise. For yarns over the rates of Friday ?est. advance of id. to id. pa lb. them by the upward This advance, fog upon emir been freely given, but it se of the cotton-market, has not while something betwe en h as been obtained here and there, readily paid. At the en last and preeen t rateenhda:abLern day last an immense terms current Fri d ay on a The demand has proceed bus i ness could have b een do ne . and foreign , proceeded from buyers for all markets, home . and the t rade is in healthy state. Such a bugling, " close on the eve of Christmas, has not been known for many years The circular of * M essrs. John 'Sing and Co. says : tFrom Tuesd ay l as t to the close of t he week we continued o have a s t eady deman d f o r nearly all kinds of goods, and a fair amount of business Was done at gradually hardening prie-s. Yesterday and to -day, however, owin to the es ex ettement in Liveipool and the consequent high g er pric of yarns, a further advance of 3d. per piece on shirtinga and -..adapoll a ma and 10: per piece on Jaconets is asked, but so far without success, and the business of the day is con sequently much restricted. LEEDS, DEC. 23. There has been a good demand for !sloth in the publio markets this m orning, and, in proportion to t he been sold. e quaatity offered for sale , more than average quantity h The stocks in the halls are much lower than usual at this seaso n of the yea r, and ar e not at all in excess of the de last Tuesday, buyers acting with mand. Prices continue very firm. The woollen market at Huddersfield was scarcely so as s f ictauvitron. The demand for spring goods and theprospect of the trade generally ° After Ch ristmas . much more demand fir abrgisook dtaddeaayi tured in this district may be expected t h i , sh o es w a g e t i v os e of r ds , cs is active , uf,, Prices of both cloths and wools remain steady. r_—__ LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.—A. fatal accident occurred at the railway station, Louth, Lincolnshire, a few days ago, under distressing circumstances. The Rev. Wm. Mason, vicar of Bdsby, near Alford, was standing on the platform with one of his daughters, w a iti ng for a passen ger train, by which he intended to return home, wben'an engine, rushing through the station, caught the rev. gentleman by his coat, which was a long one, and, the cloth becoming entangled in the crank connecting the driving wheels, he was dragged down, whirled iever times round, and then dashed upon the platforM. He was taken up quite dead. The rev. gentleman was in his 58th year, and has left a numerous fatal'. THE ROYAL BRITISH BANK.—At the Court 'of Bank was declared under the estate of the r uptcy yesterday a first di v id en d of ss. 6.). British Bank in the pound on debts amounting to 380,0001., and th e assi g nees have Royal not retained anything to meet legal or other expenses. It is expected that a further dividend will be declared in about six weeks. Credit is given to the assignees and their solicitors for the promptitude exhibited in dividing the funds in hand, and, bad not Chancery proceedings interfered, 103, would have been before this distributed.