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'4 l / 1 10..414ii ' ;',es— .. . , .. , .. . .., . ..,.. .. . , .. ... . . .. . . . . .._ . .. . . ~~c c__ N NOVEMBER, O 22, 1844. No. 16,303 LONDON, FRIDAY RNING en to upon arred PRICE sd. (Eveing Sun) THE SUN is Published EVERY MORNING it FIVE O'CLOCK, in Time for the EARLY TRAINS and TOWN DELIVERY; is Publivhsd in Time a SECOND . for the ;AFTERNOON TRAINq gut a THIRD EDITION a l SEVEN O'CLOCK, f or POST, containiv PARLIAMENTARY and all other NEWS in LONDON stp to that Rout. A COMMON 4 IBM, Maven. GJUNCIL, hoden in the Chamber of the Guildhall of the City of London , cn Thursday, the 21st day of November,lB44. andße:olved,—That tb? thanks of this Court are eminently due, are hereby preserved, to the Right Honourable Sir William rl.ay, Baronet, lat 2 Lord Mayor of this City, For the abili ty, energy, and zeal displayed by him in discharging the various duties ofchief magistrate. For the discriminating judgment which characterised his ad. Ministration of the law, whereby he combined moderation with vigour, and unifornly tempered justice with mercy. For his firmness in maintaining the rights and privileges of all orders of the corporation, and in preserving the franchises of the Ireernen and liverymen of this City. For his c ourteous attention to the members of this Court, and for his p r omptitude in convening, and his impartiality in presiding over, all their meetings. For the ready and cheerful assistance and support he has at all times rendered to the various charitable and benevolent institutions Which Adorn this City. rat For the manner in which h e up h e ld t h e character of the corpo. ion for h o spi ta li ty, judiciously blending with the dignity and splendour of his official banquets the liberaity and urbanity of social life. F or the indefatigable zeal and sound discretion which charac. ionised Lordship's condu c t on th e occas i on of h er most grac i ous I v 4 tY s visiitt to open the New Exchange, which obtained from his verogn a signal mark of her royal approval in conferring ; P° l l him a title of h onou f able distinction, which it is the earnest " 4 ()this fellow.citizens that he may long live happily to enjoy. MERE WETH ER. G IBBS, mAyon. C COMMON uUNCIL, holden in the Chamb ( r A of tl e Guildhall of the City of London, on Thursday, the 4 1st day of November, 1844 t Il e.olved, , That the cor di a l th an k s o f th i s Court be presented 2410, Lieutenan t - Colonel Cox, and the officers and gentlemen of the e raourable Artillery Company, for their efficient services 38 the rd of honou r t o her most gracious Majesty Queen Victoria on 4 , 03 r , aus p i cious and m emora bl e v i s i t to th i s City to open the New a 1 Exchange on the 28th day of Octob e r l as t. po A nd this Co urt has sincere pleasure in availing itself of this op tunitY to c on the r g the Comany on distinguished honour conferred on Honourable them by Artillery the appointment of Of' ~,Royal Highness Prince Albert as Captain-General and Colonel attac)) an cient a co rps, animated alike by their devoted loyalty and h ,rt,l.rnent to their Sovereign, as by their genuine love of British MEREWETHER. pi1,(4„.00D FURNITURE AT MODERATE PRICES. FOX, 93, Bishopsgate-street, Within, cAt,esPectruny invites the Public to inspect the stock of a t ' l '''RT and UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE and BEDDING, "_1 estalslishment, consisting of every requisite for the Mansion cottage or a quality, fashion, ma . terial, and workmanship net eorerpassed, and offered at prices scarcely exceeding those 44, 7 11 7 Charged for showy but unsubstantial furniture. d Co , a Most complete an beauiful collecon of Chimney, ier, Oth er 0 n ' O le Glasses, Decorative Painting, ti Paper-hangings, P and sonabierna. ce M ental Embelli s hments, a t th e most moderate and rea kttpe, Par tl• P a ris. requiring really good articles, will find at Thomas Fox's t egeou " 40 extensive and various as to afford every facility for advan first-ra93. nte::2lecu at prices as low as are po ss ibly com p a tibl e w i t h "°P4Rate-street Within. ILTS, SOMERSET, and WEYMOUTH D aces RAILWAY. lof the Company —Tr Wilts; and Great Western Station, Paddington. aaa Int - eseu,ooo/., i n Shales of 501. each, Deposit, 21. 10s. to y tile on Shares eac at h Share. o me - a - a Fur per Cent. per Annum, Snara hteed on the hY the Great Western Railway Company. i., PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE. Aorozobu tHAIstataar—WALTER LONG, H E 9., G.,M M.P.PE,I. Awe ! . s " Sir Edmund, Bart. Ludlow, H. G.. , Y, Sir He nJo Macdonald , Captain . taskertille ni, V. hskell, the Rev. William Bennett, L! --'' • 'yeas.' Esq. Matravers, la William, Esq. t enn _ .. , L ie ttnu,,!_'!? Rev. Henry 14,..1 11 e r ie. , th e ya w Admiral 3 a f f i i i l d es m , a J y o , h p e a N it Y le i t lli st am . , J E oh sq n .: Esq. Olivier, Colonel ittl'aiteice,rl%illiani Bird, Esq. Cerr a , -;. Henr y, Eve, ion. Pain, George, Esq. en, . i.ea, Johnifieney Fol., M.P. Phipps, Colonel a0t0r,,.. F. ~.8 Cla r `• Clar k 4h ° E t' q. k T homas "q• P P h h i i i p l p ip s s , , T J h o o h n n ia L s ed H y el a e r , d E , Esq. Powell, Alexander, Esq. CooPe'r ,f, . Edward, lE:sq. Ravenhill, John, Esq. ~d.h.:°nds, Ezekiel, Esq. Rooke, Captain ...7 h Eremite aoac.ph, E.I. P., Esq. Samborne, Samborne . I.k,,laer, the Rev. Canon Scobell, Captain G. T. R. N. ha, M. a k aq Sheppard, George, C/Nhhe, Major -. Go I )1431is 44si nitli Je's EHulbert,William, Esq. E Esq.sq . ,_ er i ' W. ' G. sEes,q., shql..P.l Slade, Sheppard , Frederick W m Sloper, G. E. Esq. :trlc°Hteenthe Rev. Thomas ;let t : ry, E'q. s S t m a the , i i t e h o , m h, William,Rev AI f r E ed sq. ley, Richard, Esq. Stancomb, John, Esq. .10 4 .. lie e, Sir Hugh, Bart. Squarey, Charles, Esq. Roll b'l°nae, Right Hon. Henry oed, Robert, Esq. M.P. Thring, Tnring R th e e e. RlV G . 0 . _D r s ... %ho b d, Sir Alexander, Bart. 'pining. Theodore, 1. - . q• .'°i•ner, Rev John Trieder, Charles, Esq. IlhaseY, Ambrose, Esq., as p. Tyke? T. P., EaEsg.• Jacob, John Henry, Esq. Xnatchbull, W. P., Esq. Wald, John, 9 i'•°cke. Wadharn, Esq. William, q to is I L e m E b E. e qs r . t . , Esq, c -e. F. A. 2, Eso Lo .•• a• Per, Sir Ralph, Bart., M.P. Wyndham , ‘ ,\N V V%)h r i ni t d de h h a a m n a William C R h e a .. 1 . H . ENGINE RR—I K. BRUNEL, Esq. i al Landed Pro. This Company has been formed by the principal Prictors, Manufacturers. and others, interested ianrithe prosperity of to which the in. the Counties and of the towns tarough tended Railway is to pass. It is projectedorfonrethe purpose of con necting the great agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing with dist ricts and towns o f Wiltshire and Somcrsetshire, each other, there w.ihtohletheof m it tons o w fD h ° rchester, Weymouth, and Bridp or tevery part . of the Kingdom ,and , by meas of Junc tion with the G rea t W estern Bailway, and with other lines, either alr eady existing or ab ou t to be immediately constructed. from o effect the a b ove purposes, it is proposed to construct a line the Great Wester?, Railway. from the neighhoorkaod of C NI, b ° --a'n, through Melksham (with branches to Devizes and s,raa ir 1,,, - 'rtl) to Trowbridge and Westbury, whence one line . passes t•°°gli Warminster, and the Valley of the Wily, to Wilton an Y eovil y, and the other diverges to Frome, Bruton, Castle Carey. , il, Dorchester, Weymouth and Bridport. 'he length of the direct line, from time Great Western RaPway, la Salish nrY, will be 37i miles ; from Melkeham to Devises, seven f r,rsitles; from Stayerton to Bradford, two miles; from the poii)it too ~e ol e tion at to (which is 15: miles from Corsh , am enty. .. yds thirty-two miles , and from Yeovil to Weymouth,_tw ... irsorrnenrniles. The distanceo Bridport will be about ten mites e main line between Y ovil and Dorchester. I°A most important mineral district, providing coals to all to t a ke ; . _':',ihi and surrounding country, is within eight miles of F wil is i l he 1, it is certain, that a very extensive and profitable trade . l '!'eu'e d to the whole line by constructing a coal branch line Somerset_ eh r i ' , 4t e to Racistock (near to which some of the principal Som for the ra,,,,neklef:elltiuerriinesit adrisetrskitturted, yielding an abund int supply for this railway will pass), as well as for all the towns through f wh m ic a h P of tlie 1,44 of this Company. which measure is consequently to or al The l ine has been most carefully surveyed and laid down, by t-..r,r1..,8. iritiarneli34ndteethheiprincipal landowners, with very few excepa i the The and are known to be anxious for the success Pu T ,4 l l h ntrY is for the most part unusually favorable for the gre i- ' g ° f a Railway•• the works are extremely light upon the cheap r ea. - nient of it, an ' the construction of the line will be as t txc ed ti all Which has been yet known of a similar extent,—not t a r d e: tN (' ‘ '.ll ! an average of 11 " 01 . per mile; with easy gradients,. adapted to economical working in connexion witht r h o e visfo nai "t ern Line, and the Board of Trade expressed their p ~,., .Clairoval of this undertaking on public grounds. sai tt " e u a l of the revenue have been prepared, from a very accurate kel , :a reful investigation, of the present local traffic; and, after al i.etu-t!unge deduction of every doubtful source of trade, 4 4 may, be confidently estimated to produce a return e to t _ e the f a d en p u er 4"Z:ast on the proposed eapital, which has been proved, h ae ih r , h °o of the Great Western Directors, who have assumed it tuap a n - te ' a 'ia of a recommendation to their proprietors for the Pmis:l:e ..'":l‘ting traffic along the main and diverging .lines? corn atao; 'e I,ndePendently of passengrs, extensive supplies of corn, amah'faa`tie, coal, timber and other goods, for the agricultural . and faciliti,setUinß wants of 'the district, and would, by the increase vey an l and diminished cost of transport afforded by Railway con : eild la ?he very greatly enlarged. The sea-ports of direct exp is direct rolutr:se•attoetrii,negc. a fo:suphra trade with all parts of the world. Weymouth, too, is phl:cnenerieissoiratnedds:o from all quarters, and in ;leit,ntaeli_nrieitrilOatii..S.eady thateom ptahneyl,ine should he worked by the Gr eat ot.er either under lease, or by suchthe two 1,1,4:°, s as may be mutually agreed upon between thiq they •. The Great Western Railway Company have agreed . ter .Y Will, in consideration thereof, guarantee to the Proprie °, tour tha t a , . Per Cent. per annum, upon the paid up capital ; an d d I . _nen Increase of one.half Per cent. in proportion, to any dividen ;,: ii bePer cent. upon their own stock, exceeding eight per cent., 1y,..,_0 raYable to the Proprietors of the Wilts, Souaerset, and N,,,,v..,Hic.h acdaepti,ollitorll t,)le. rlaoi.sed ~ , , ,,. .e u h Railway, in addition to tho guaranteed rate. in 30 000 shares of 501. each, upon and no further call wt . usly to obtaining the 4et of Incorporation per share will be paid upon subscrip t be made prelim , arid on Interest, at the rat. °it the d epnait • (441. per cent • per annum will be allowed f the line - u..ratit . and if r " ~ f t h uait Gt i rt e a up eldisaiti‘edirdnue InR) Benda l calls wa r , :y d ucroimegp provided th n e y. construction under the o I the Aet should the proprietors, Without deduction. Application may be llso to the S n Saunders, at the Company's Office, Troy; bridge ; is...Per:klaniCtor. or Bristol stations ; or to any the Great Western Railway Company, at Z'no w iere the .. I v i en it . wi an Solicitors. must be of tilt following L/nexeeptionable references mu parties applying for shares are not personally n or locally interested in the line. Lond imarxeits. tritt°,n--Messra. Glyn, Halifax, and Co. ~.?.! and Baths—Messrs. Miles, Hanford, and Co. ; The West tei::Zunralancl Rank ; Stuckey's Banking Company. anti jo•••••"10arit. Y's and Everett; Messrs , W. B. Brodie ` , ars,* • 21,ixein'ter--Messrs. Everett and Ravenhill. a5r0nae.......--Messrs. Hughes, Locke, and CO. .401,1,4,,tuckeY's Banking Company ; the Wilts amid Dorset Rank. 14,14, nle---The North Wilts Bank. trad,"arn--The North Wilts Bank. Br nto nn yhepticld—The North Wilts Bank. Mallett—Stuckey's Bankin ea,..ecStuckey's Banking Compan g y. Company, yi:,lii arey--Stuckey's Banking Company. Rank Messrs. Edmund and John Batten ; the Wits and Dorset rehe,, nrid -er---Messrs. R. R. and H. Williams. Z;:.,Port-.-Gundry and Co. ; R. R. and H. Williams, ,::6°Utli—Eliot and Pearce, 6 Ileilisa-Gundry and Co. SOLICITORS. tOtl(loll.....Messrs. W. 0. and W. Hunt, 10, Whit, hall. Bristol and Bath—Messrs. Osbornes, Ward, and Ct. Wilton—Johu Swayne, Esq. arrni ster—.3. E . Phelps, EN. lievizes—Messys. Tugwell and Meek. Pr°lne—sAlfaed Whittaker, Esq. Tjowbridgsa--Messrs. E. Bush and Son. alelksaan—llsfessrs. Awdry. Dradfe•rd---Mesiirs John Bush and Son. bh *Mon Mallett—Arthur C. Phipps, Esq. r lton•—l iarry Russ, E sq. "" atle Carey—H arry Russ, Esq. 11- --Mes s rs. Newman and L yon. Biqa a. orchester—Messrs. Stone and Symonds,. 'sPort--Messrs. Templer and Son ; K we Y r a oUthM H essrs. enning and AndreNiwsc hall, Esq. . 10 ti 1-Inse I tegis--aG. D. O'K e l ly Templer, Esq. COr nalittee of FORM or APPLICATION. 'I /Management of the Wilts, Stoerset, and Weymouth Railway Company, uf!':lllest that you will allot to me ghats of Fifty hiiiigo% each in the proposed Wilts, Somerset, and Veymouth an d WvaY CoMpany, on the terms and conditions of the Pospectus ; t`ii:lndertake to Pay the Deposit of 2!. 10s. each .hare, and l' „ e4 larY Deed e when required , bated th e day of 184.4 (Name) (I'll / 4 4 ° l ' 41)04e) ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED i x AL L THE THREE PAPERS, Morning Neon, and Night, thereby insuring a TOWN eazd COUNTRY CIRCULATION, at ONE CHARGE. PORTSMOUTH EXTENSIONof theBRIGII TON and CHICHESTER RAILWAY, with a Branch to unite with the South-Western Railway at Fareham. Capital 9.80,000/., In 5,600 Shares of 50/. each ; Deposit 2/. 10s. per Share. The DIRECTORS of the BRIGHTON and CHICHESTER RAILWAY COMPANY, with the sanction of their proprietors, have caused survey► to be made, and are taking the requisite mea sures to apply to Parliament in the ensuing session for powers to extend their line to Portsmouth (with a branch therefrom to unite with the South-Western Railway at Fareham), in order to corn. plete the coast line of railway from Brighton to Portsmouth, which, with a railway now making from Brighton to Hastings, and a conti. nuation thereof, projected from thence to unite with the South. Eastern Railway at or near Ashford, will complete a line of coast railway from Dover to Portsmouth. The distance from Chichester to Portsmouth is about sixteen miles, and the branch to Fareham about seven miles, making tege. ther twenty-three miles ; the country is well adapted, and offers no engineering difficulties, to the formation of a railway ; and the proposed extension was always looked to by the promoters of the Brighton and Chichester Railway as an object to be carried out by them, as they foresaw that they must, in going to Chichester, sur. mount the chief difficulties in forming a coast line by crossing the j two navigable tidal rivers the Adur and the Arun. The Directors of the Brighton and Chichester Railway Com. pany have well considered the various projects for the formation of railways to Portsmouth, by routes between the London and Brighton and the South-Western Railways ; and they feel con vinced that, whichever line may be sanctioned by Parliament, the extension of the Chichester line to Portsmouth and Fareham can. not fail to protect the interest of the Proprietors of the Brighton and Chichester line. The execution of the works, with a double line of rails, in. eluding Parliamentary and all other expenses, will cost 280,0001., according to an estimate made by Mr. Rastricka, the engineer of the Company. It is intended to take powers in the Act to let on lease or sell the Extension Line, when made, either to the London and Brighton Railway Company, to the South-Western Railway Company, or to any other Company or party, should any such arrangement be deemed advantageous to the Shareholders. The Directors have great satisfaction in stating, that they have received from the inhabitants of Portsmouth strong assurances of their approbation of the proposed extension being made by the Brighton and Chichester Company, which was communicated to them by the resolutions of a public meeting, held at Portsmouth, upon the requisition of nearly 3,000 persons. The opening of an extended coast line, taking over it, as this line must do, the great proportion of the traffic from London to Portsmouth, will ensure such an extensive revenue that a return must be produced sufficient to pay a very satisfactory interest upon the capital subscribed. The Dircctors have submitted their views, as regard; the pro. posed extension, to the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, and fully expect that the strength and justice of their case will ensure a favourable report from their Lordships, the ap proval of the Government and the public, and the sanction of Par, liament. Further particulars may be obtained from, and applications for Shares may be made to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, 4, Dean.street, Tooley-street, London-bridge. Form of Application for Shares (which may be had of the Secre. Lary) To the Directors of the Brighton and Chichester Railway Com• parry. I request that you will allot to me -_ Shares of 501. each in the Brighton and Chichester Extension Line to Portsmouth ; and I agree to accept such Shares as may be allotted to me, and to pay the deposit thereon, and to sign the Parliamentary Contract and Subscribers' agreement when required. Dated the day of ---, 1844, Name Residence Trade or Profession By order of the Directors of the Brighton and Chichester Railway Company, FRED. OTLEY, Secretary. Brighton and Chichester Railway-office, 4, Dean.street, Tooley. street, Nov, 19, 1844. JOHNSON'S PATENT BEDSTEAD.—The Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, are invited to inspect the MUTABLE IRON FOLDING-HINGED BEDSTEADS, which may be used with or without mattress or holster, and converted into a sofa in a few moments. For hotels, schools, lodging-houses, barrack-rooms, they will b e f ound the most completeof fered to the public. and article ever Can be had only of E. Johnson, Patentee, It Piccadilly. "WINTER OVER COATS, Messrs. BURCII and LUCAS Albert)(late W J TBPA respectfully le invite gentlemen to view their new and fashionable assortment of PATENT and BEAUFORT BEAVERS, FANCY VESTINGS, TROUSERINGS, &c., for the approaching season ; the style and cut of every garment are guaranteed equal to any of the first houses at the West-end, at prices in unison with the economy of the times, feeling confident that gentlemen who may do them the honour will be perfectly satisfied with any garment that leaves their establish ment. A large assortment of Great Coats kept ready made in all the different and most approved forms, agreeable to the prevailing taste ; being made under the superintendence of the proprietors, they are enabled to speak confidently as to their superiority over all gar ments of a slop description, the )vhich are entirely excluded from this establishment. 52, King William-street, London-bridge, opposite the Statue. CATVDII:S burn v% iti _tit snuffing, like the finest wax, and are cheaper, in proportion to the light given, than the commonest tallow ones. They are sold by respectable dealers throughout the country, at or under One Shilling per lb., and wholesale to the Trade by EDWARD PRICE and CO., Belmont, Vauxhall; and Palmer and Co., Sutton-street, Clerkenw el I. Purchasers must insist upon being supplied in the shops with " Price's Patent Candles," or they are very likely to get some of the imitations, on account of the greater profit afforded to the dealer by these latter. EASE IN WALKING, WILLIAM BADDELEY, of 130, STRAND, is induced to give publicity to his much admired ?HE PARED LEATHER (so noted for extreme SOI•TNESS and DEKA 9ILITY), in consequence of the patronage he has received, and the general satisfaction given by him in manufacturing the above into BOOTS, &c., on his peculiar fitt , ng prieciple of combining elegance with ease. An extensive assortment of best made articles always ready on sale. Established 50 years. No t''o, Strand, corner of Waterloo-bridge, London. SILVER SUPERSEDED, and those corrosive and injurious Metals, called Nickel and German Silver, sup planted by the introduction of a new and perfectly matchless ALBATA PLATE. C. WATSON, 41 and 42, Barbican, and 16, Norton Folgate, aided by a person of Science in the amalgamation of Metals, has succeeded in bringing to Public Notice the most beautiful Article ever yet offered ; possessing all the richness of Silver in appearance, with all its dura bility and hardness—with its perfect sweetness in use, undergoing, as it does, a Chemical Process, by which, all that is nauseous in mixed Metals is entirely extracted—resisting all Acids—may be cleaned as silver, and is manufactured into every Article for the Table and Sideboard:— Fiddle. Table Spoons and Forks, 161. Gd. doz. Desert Ditto .. Tea Spoons ...• • • Sugar Tongs ls. 3d. Threaded. 30s. 255. 12s. Gd. 3s. King's. 3.53. 28s. I3s. 6d. 31. 6d. C. WATSON begs the Public will understand that this Metal is peculiarly his own, and that Silver is not more different from Gold than his metal is tYom all others—on its intrinsic merit alone he wiskes it to be tested, and from the daily increasing eulogiums lie re ceives, lie Is convinced that nothing can prevent its becoming an article of universal wear. C. Watson's handsomely Illustrated Catalogue and Price Currant Is just published, and Families who regard economy and elegance should possess themselves of this useful Book, which may be had Gratis, and Post Free, from the above Address. STAR PACKETS. Qrayesend and London, by way of the Blackwall Railway, avoiding the dangers of the Pool, and saving one hour In time. ONE PAII-I.ENT THROUGHOUT, MXPENCE and NINEPENCE, Boat and Rail included. From Terrace Pier, Gravesend, Halt-past Nine. One, Two, and Five. On Sundays, Half-past Nine and Five. From Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, Eleven, Twelve, Thre, and roar. , tuidays, Eleven and Three. The Trains start one quarter of an hour before each of these times. N.B. Passengers' luggage conveyed to and from the Trains at B ackwell, without charge. Roff's Wharf, Woolwich, Quarter-past Ten, and Quarter-past Twelve, returning from the Terrace-pier every Evening at Half past Else. Twelve, Six, or_Three Months' Tickets, available in all the Packets of the Star and Blackwall Companies, at the undermentioned rates, to be had at the Star Offices and of the Captains on board the Packets :—To or from Bl ckwall, Twelve Months, 51. 54. Six Months, 31. 3s. ; Three Months, 21. 2s. Star Office, Gravesend, Nov. 18, 1844. ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION. The PROTEOSCOPE, a II•Nr apparatus for exhibiting OPAQUE OBJECTS in Nature and Art, showing continued novelties. The PHYSIOSCOPE, BY Dr, 0-ELECTRIC MACHINE, DIVING BELL and DIVER, DISSOLVING VIEWS, &c., &c. Dr. RYAN'S LECTURE daily, and in the Evenings of Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, Professor BACHHOFINER'S varied Lectures abound in interesting experiments. Is.; Schools, Half-price. A New Edition of the CATALOGUE, containing Three Hundred additional Works of Art, &c., since the last revisal, is just published price is. SIR W. BURNETT'S PATENT The cheapest and best process for the Preservation of Timber, Canvas, Cordage, Cotton, Woollen &c. Licenses granted to Noblemen and Gentlemen to use the Prepara tion ; and to others for the purposes of Trade, en advantageous, terms. Hydraulic Apparatus and Tanks, for the expeditious preparation of the above materials, at the principal station Millwall, Poplar, nearly opposite Greenwich. Numerous Specimens and Testimonials may be seen, and every in , formation obtained at the Office, No. 53, King William-street, Lon. don-bridge. NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNIIILL, LONDON. Capital .£500,000. Empowered by Act of Parliament. DIVISION OF PROFITS. The steady success and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the Directors, at the last annual investigation declare a second Bonus, averaging 60 per cent. on the amounts In♦ on each Policy effected on the Profit scale. EXAMPLES. Vtr - e F Premium. Bonus Bonus in g gem= d 4 added. Cash. o 0 W 4 5 f a. d.I s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. .£ s. ds 11837 170 9 3 77 5 1 12 3 9 346 2 3 801000 74 3 4 'lB3B 144 2 2 64 5 6 9 16 4 296 13 4 1 11839 116 16 0 51 511 711 9 247 4 5 The division of profits is annual, and the next will be made in De cember of the present year. This institution odors many important and substantial advan tages with respect both to Lite Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasions, the power to bornw, without ex pense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid, (sec table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his interests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Sec. NOTICE is hereby given that the ACHILLES LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION has been UNITED with the GREAT BRITAIN MUTUAL LI ASSURANCE SOCIETY ; and the Holders of Policies effected with the said Achilles Life Assurance Association are hereby requested to pay the renewal Premiums on such Policies at the Office of the Great Britain Mutual Life Assurance Society, No. 14, Waterloo-place, London. E. GILBERTSON, Secretary. GREAT BRITAIN MUTUAL LIFE AS SURANCE SOCIETY, 14, WATERLOO-PLACE, PALL-MALL, LONDON. THE CHISHOLM, Chairman. WILLIAM MORLEY, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. GREAT ADVANTAGES OFFERED TO POLICY-HOLDERS BY THIS INSTITUTION. A large and immediate accession of Assurances by the transfer of the Policies of the " Achilles British and Foreign Life Assurance Association." The whole of the profits divided annually among the MEMBERS, after payment of five annual premiums. An ample guaranteed Capital, iii addition to the fund continually accumulating from Premiums, fully sufficient to afford complete security. Credit given to MEMBERS for half the amount of the first five annual premiums, without security. Credit allowed to MEMBERS for the whole of the first five annual premiums, on satisfactory security being given for their payment. Transfers of Policies effected and registered (without charge) at the office. Claims on Policies not subject to he litigated or - disputed, except with the sanction, in each case, of a General Meeting of the Members. , ::!.( , ,.trelfiel y low rate of Premium, with ou t part i c i pa ti on i n th e up the difference between the Reduced Rates and the Mutt". ....- once Rates ; and thus becoming Members of the Society, and entitled to a full participation in the Profits. Extract from the Reduced Scale of Rates, for an Assurance of 1001. Full parti Annual Premium. X s. d. 1 0 9 1 2 9 1 5 6 115 9 3 3 5 A g e. I One Tear. !Seven Tears. I Wilole Life. 4 s. d. £ 8. d. 1 1 6 1 13 11 133 2 2 1 1 7 6 2 14 4 2 1 6 4 1 11 3 17 0 6 8 3 iculars are detailed in the Prospectus. A. R. IRVINE, Managing Director. L IFE ASSURANCE AND ANNUITY SOCIETY. AUSTRALASIAN, COLONIAL, AND GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE and ANNUITY SOCIETY. Capital 200,0001., in 2,000 Shares. DIRECTORS. Edward Barnard, Esq., F.R.S. Gideon Colquhoun, Esq. Robert Brooks, Esq. Charles E. Mangles, Esq. Henry Buckle, Esq. Richard Onslow, Esq. John Henry Capper, Esq. William Walker, Esq. SECRETARY—Edward Ryley, Esq. The fallowing are specimens of the premiums charged by this Com pany for the assurance of 1001. Age. 20 30 T 40 1 50 60 An. Prem. I .£1 10 3 I X 2 0 7 I X 2 15 3i X 4 1 15 I LO 3 9 This Company offers the advantages of the guarantee of an ample subscribed capital—of permission to retain one-third of the premium in their own hands (the portion so retained, with interest upon it, being deducted from the policy when it become a chtim),—of ascend ing, de.,centling, and other scales of premiums,—aud of participation in the profits at the end of every five years. TO EMIGRANTS, TO TILE AUSTRALASIAN COLONIES, assured for the whole of life, this Company offer the permission to proceed to, and reside in, any of those colonies without extra I!re mium, and to pay their premiums there. For residence inNew Zealand, a moderate extra premium is charged. In Sydney, a Board of Directors, anti Agents in all the principal settlements—Bankers in the colony. The Bank of Australasia (in• corporated by Royal Charter, 1835), No. 2, Moorgate-street, London. ANNUITIES. Annuitants participate in tile profits of the Company, and receive a rate of annuity much more favourable than raw be granted by ally Company making Its investments wholly in England. is enabled securely to grant th ese f avoura bl e t erm s from the advan tage it possesses of investin g a p or ti on o f it s funds at a high rate •f interest. Tile Company INDIA. Tables of Premiums for Assurances on the lives of officers engaged in civil, or in naval or military service in the East Indies and China, may be seen at tlao Offices of the Company. Calcutta AGENTS IN INDIA. Prospectuses and full particular Messrs. Boyd, Beeby, and Co. Madras - Bombay Messrs. Ritchie, Steuart, and Co. Ceylon c a e n s d o C f o t . h • Messrs.smay he Company, No. 126, Blshopsgate-street, corner of Cornhill. e A had tit 1 1 1 1 : 3 0 ' dill, VICTORIA LIFE T A . ,,S fa S E U Es. RANCE COMPANY. Sir JAMES DUKE, Alderman, M.P., Chairman. BENJAMIN HAWES, Esq., Deputy Chairman, BENJAMIN BARNARD, Esq. CHARLES BALDWIN, Esq. Peculiar advantages are offered by this Company. Thus— Parties assuring the lives of others may make their policies secure, notwithstanding the life assured may go out of the limits of Europe, without the necessary permission of the Directors having been pre viously obtained. Credit of half the premiums far the first five years allowed on po licies effected for the whole term of On Policies of five years' standing, half the amount paid, after the first year's premium, may be borrowed thereon by the Assured. Advances are also made to Assurers on real or undoubted personal security, for terms of years, repayable by instalments. Attention is particularly requested to the detailed Prospectuses of the Company, which may be obtained at the Office, Is, King William street, City, or by letter, addressed to the Secretary. WILLIAM RATRAY, Actuary and Secretary. LONDON, EDINBURGH, and DUBLIN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, (. 1- iariotte-row, Maitslon-hipuse, and 114, Cliatocery-laue, London. ttt,s. KEN NETT I:1 N 4 ; , si , i4ltl). Esq., Chairman' BENJAMIN WILL, Esq.. Deputy Chairman. Alexander Anderson, Esq. James Hartley, Esq. John Atkins, Esq. John M'Clutlie, Esq. James Bidden, Esq. I John Maclean Lee, Esq. Captain F. Brandreth. J. Mannaduke Itosseter, Esq. 11. 11. Cannan, Esc: AUDITORS. Robert E. Alison, Esq. MEDICAL ADVlSER—Marshall Hall, M.D., F.R.S., L. and Z. SECRETARY—John Emerson, Esq. SOLICITORS—Messrs. Palmer, France, and Palmer! THIS IS TIIE ONLY COMPANY who aro bound not to dispute any policy, artless they can prove that it was obtained by fraud; and for this purpose the Company have, by a clause iu their deed of constitution, unhesitatingly deprived themselves of the pow er of objecting to any policy, unless they undertake to prove that it was obtained from them by fraudulent misrepresentation. TIIIS IS THE ONLY COMPANY who give to the assured on the mutual principle, the whole of the mutual accumulations, and also guarantee the sums assured. THIS IS THE ONLY COMPANY who bind themselves to pay the full amount of the policies, although the debts for which they were effected shall have been liquidated before the claims arise. THIS IS ALMOST THE ONLY COMPANY who grant in favetn of creditors whole world policies, whereby the debt is secured, although the debtor should go beyond the limits of Europe, TRIItNNIAL ASCENDING SCALE TO ASSURE 4100. First 1 Second Ti ird Fourth Remainder Age. Three Yrs.lThree Yrs. Three Yrs. Three Yrs. of Life. ----.......--- X e. d. Xs. d. X s. d. 4 .. 4. 25 •••• • 1 2 7 1 9 9 116 11 2 4 1 2 11 1 9 9 119 6 2 9 3 219 0 a 8 45 •••••• 2 1 0 214 10 3 8 8 4 2 6 410 3 11 1 4 10 9 5 10 6 6 10 1 7 , 0 ..., .. 4 811 517 4( 7 8 9 814 2 10 2 7 BY THE lIALF PREMIUM PLAN only one-half ,;17, - ,7- miums for the first seven years is required, the other half being able at the convenience of the assured; thus allowing a quo be continued for seven years at one-half of the usual rate, or to be dropped at one-half of the usual sa , ritlee. Prospectuses and schedules are forwarded free of expense. ALEX. ROBERTSON, M an 3"r• HEARTBURN, &c.—Certain znd immediate relief in the hours of business, by night, or on a journey is given by the Pure Alkaline Preparations of Br-CA RB ONATE' of SODA and POTASS, compressed into Pills by Brockedon's Patent Process. They furnish au ever ready and instant remedy to those painful diseases of the digestivo organs, Heartburn, Sick-headache, Indigestion, &c , produced by Acidity. Sold wholesale by Barclay and Sons, Farringdon-street ; and b y every Chemist and Druggist in the United Kingdom. Price One bhilling per Box, or to Family Bozo, Ilalt-a-Crown. SCOTTISH (WIDOWS' FUND) LIFE ASSURANCE. Constituted by Act of Parliament ; Instituted a.n. 1815. PRESIDENT —The EARL of ROSEBERY, K T. Capital accumulated and invested upwards of 1,450,0001. : annual . . revenue upwards of 220,0001. The Directors are now empowered to grant assurances for fixed sums, without any claim on the part of those in right of the policies to participate in the s ur pl us f un d or pro fi t o f t h e S oc i e ty. T HERE is no office in Scotland, and very few in England, which can compete with this Society in respect either of the amount of insurances effected annually and the num ber of policies issued, or of the advantages afforded to the members insured, whether participating in the profit fund or not. The total amount of sums insured since the Society was esta. Wished is nearly six millions and a half sterling. The amount insured during the last seven years has, on an ave. rage, been upwards of half a million annually. The amount offered for insurance in one year alone was upwards ' of 790,000/. One of the leading characteristics of the Society is, the liberal, punctual, and simple manner in which the claims are settled, combined with the very great care bestowed by the Directors (with the advice and assistance of the medical officers) in the selection of lives. Instead of affording every facility to parties to join the Society, and afterwards throwing all manner of unnecessary obstacles in the way of settlement when the claim emerges, the Directors proceed upon the opposite principle of being most cau tious and particular in their inquiries before admitting them mem bers to the benefits of the Society; but after being admitted they are entitled to all the advantages which the Society affords to each class of insured respectively, and when the claim emerges, no un. due delay takes place, and no difficulties which can be avoided are interposed to prevent an easy and expeditious settlement. Forms of proposals and every necessary information may be ob tained at the head office, Edinburgh, 5, St. Andrewsquare; or at any of the Society's agencles.—Edinburgh, October, 1844. JOHN MACKENZIE, Manager. OFFICE IN LONDON, 7, PALL-MALL. HUGH APKEAN, Agent. THE LONDON MARBLE AND• .STUNE WORKING COMPANY, Esher-street, frolywell -street, Milbank, Westminster (established 1821), are enabled, with their PATENT MACHINERY, to execute Chimney Pieces, Monuments, Tablets, Slabs for Furniture, and every description of such Work, with an accuracy, rapidity of execution, beauty and durability of Polish, and reduction of cost, which cannot be obtained elsewhere. The Public are invited to inspect their extensive SIIOW-ROOMS, containing the largest stock in this country. The Trade suppled with every description of Rough Slab Blocks, or Scantlings; or Blocks sent to the Works cut to order. Please to be accurate in copying the Address, to prevent imposi tion, the Company having no connexion with any other Establish ment but that in Esher-street. ' LICENSED VICTUALLERS' PRO TECTION SOCIETY. The eleventh anniversary dinner of this efficient Society took place on Wednesday evening, at the White Conduit House, Pentonville, and when we say that it was, as a demonstration of strength, more successful than in any former year, no less than 400 members having sat down to dinner, we but faintly record the grand display—the mass of intelligence—the con centration of capital and industry, assembled on the occasion. The dinner exceeded—can there be higher praise ? —any previous effort of Mr. Rouse : every delicacy was laid under contribution—the wines were excel , lent—perhaps it would be difficult to palm bad wine upon licensed victuallers—and the general sitisfac tion exhibited, the good feeling evinced throughout, furnished the very best proof that his " good things" were properly appreciated. Alfred Head, Esq., a partner in the well-known firm of Charrington, Head, and Co., presided, and he was ably supported by the brothers Messrs. Char rington, and by Mr. Edmonds, chairman of the So ciety. Among those present we observed Mr. C. Bleadon, Mr. Wicker, Governor of the Incorporated Society of Licensed Victuallers; Mr. Findley, Chairman of the Asylum ; the past Governors of the Incorporation, Messrs. Bryson, Keasley, Walters, &c. ; the past Chairmen of the Asylum, Messrs. Vousley and Sten nell ; and Mr. D. W. Wire and Mr. J. Duncombe, solicitors to the Licensed Victuallers. Toole shone in his usual capacity of toast-master. After the removal of the cloth, the Benedictus was ably given by Messrs. Shoolbridge, Young, King, Hill, and Ransford, under the direction of Mr. Lloyd. The CHAIRMAN then gave as the first and most loyal toast in a company of Britons, her Majesty the Queen, and he was quite assured such a toast re quired no preface from him, as their own hearts would give the best response to it. The toast was of course enthusiastically received. The other loyal toasts were then given in suc cession. The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the toast of the evening. It was his pleasing duty to call their attention to the fact that it was the eleventh anni versary of the Society which they were met to cele brate that evening. The objects, the principles of the Society were too well known to those present to require him to enumerate or expatiate upon. The statistics of the Society would best evince the progress it had made in public estimation. In its first year of existence it had enumerated only 500 members, and it had no less than 70 prosecutions to contend with. But in the last year the subscribers had increased to 1,500, while the prosecutions had diminished to 36.—(Hear, hear, and cheers.) But the surveillance of the Society was not confined merely to prosecutions ; it kept also a watchful eye over the proceedings of the Legislature, and where that power seemed to press against the interests of the trade, there they were prepared to meat and combat it.—(Hear, hear.) this was no mere matter of charity. It was a question vital to their interests, and knowing it to be such he was convinced that they would do all in their power to add to the strength by contributing to the funds of the Society.—(Great cheering.) The Secretary, Mr. SMITH, then read the list of subscriptions, in which the names of the principal distillers, brewers, and publicans appeared for sums of 5 and 10 guineas, the total sum being, perhaps, about 200 guineas. The result was received with loud cheering. Song (Mr. Lloyd)--." Oh, doth not a meeting like this make amends ?" Mr. DULLEA then rose to propose the health of the Chairman. That gentleman held a high and honour able position in the trade as a partner in one of the eldest and most respectable firms. He had not only given them his countenance that evening, but had with a truly generous feeling put his hand in his pocket and contributed munificently to the aid of the Society. In a meeting of " soul and song" like that, wiTh 14tigi - Of i die i — il.e^fig proud, therefore, to give them " The health and pros perity of Alfred Head, Esq., and long life to him."— (Tremendous cheering.) The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks. The pros perity of the Society was ever his first wish, and though he had felt considerable hesitation in comply ing with the wishes of those gentlemen who had requested him to fill that high office, the hesitation arose simply from the knowledge that many indivi duals were more qualified than he to fill it satisfac torily; but to none would he give precedence in an honest and sincere desire to further the interests of the Institution. He thanked them for the honour done him, and would drink all their good healths.— (Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN then gave "The Trustees and Com mittee of the Society." The best proof that the funds were placed in good hands, was the success that had attended their undertaking. Mr. EDMONDS returned thanks for his colleague and himself; it had ever been their endeavour to fur ther the interests of the Society, and he was well pleased that the daily increase of members amply corroborated the success of their efforts. He was glad to refer to an excursion taken during that year, which had realised an ample profit, and what was cer tainly of greater importance, had been to the satisfaction of all who had participated in it. A Bill had been intro duced during last session which materially affected their interests, but he was happy to inform them that, owing to the efficient resistance given it, it had been most signally defeated.—(Loud cheering) He could assure the gentlemen present, that while they en trusted any share of power to them it would be exerted for the best interests of the trade.—(Cheers.) Comic song, by Mr. King. Mr. T. li. BROMLEY, in a speech of great effect, proposed " The health of the Treasurer and Secre tary," to which these gentlemen made suitable replies. bong—" Peggy Gray." Mr. HuonEs proposed " The solicitors of the So ciety, Messrs. Hobler, Wire, and Duncombe." Mr. D. W. WIRE, in returning thanks, said that it was the duty of his Learned Friend, as junior counsel, to open the pleadings, but as his modesty induced him to decline, it became his (Mr. W.'s) duty to return thanks for the honour conferred upon himself and his Learned absent Colleague. He would leave his Learned Friend to gather rip the more minute details of the case, and proceed at one to speak to the general principles which animated this Society. He felt always glad to meet them, because he met in them a body of men distin guished for their moral virtues, their social intelli gence, their patriotism and love of humanity.—(Hear.) Lately he had attended the anniversary of some reli•• gious societies, who fifty years ago scarcely numbered as many supporters, yet now they had their agencies in all parts of the world, and were spreading the seeds of civilization, of freedom, and of liberty over the world.—(Hear, hear.) So it was with the Societies originating with the licensed victuallers. First, a few obscure, and at that time despised individuals, originated a school, which at first only admitted twelve children ; now it annually educates 150— (Hear, hear)—a Society that had erected a palace for their home, and seated virtue and religion as their guide. They had projected a newspaper, the profits of which were devoted to support the young and to cheer and bless the old. As the trade advanced, and had grown wealthy, its charities expanded, and soon a palace for the distressed and aged brother was erected—in which, safe from the future storms and vicissitudes of life, those who had been shipwrecked, but not lost, were safely anchored, to go out no more until they reached a haven of eternal peace.— (Cheers.) In connexion with these two great So cieties the paper had flourished, because it was ever the advocate of right against might—of the oppressed against the oppressor—of knowledge against ignorance —of religion against infidelity; and it was a proud thing to say, it never contained anything which could raise a blush upon the cheek of modesty, or which should shut it out from the happy homes of virtuous Englishmen.—(Cheers.) The example thus set by the licensed victuallers of the past and present times had had a happy influence ; the origin of the Societies was like a mountain stream swelling from its summit—small clear, but shining ; yet, advancing onward in its course, it received kindred streams, until on its mighty, bosom it bore and distributed the fruits of peace, order, and civilization through the community.— (Cheers.) He would now allude to the Society whose anniversary had called them together this evening. It was the youngest child of the licensed victuallers, and, like many younger children, it had experienced a double share of its parents' affection, and it had grown into strength and maturity like a young Hercules.—(Applause.) Its necessity was proved by the fact that till its institution the trade were subject to the harassing, vexatious, and degrading attacks of the informers.—(Hear, hear.) The So ciety had destroyed that infamous race, and taught the magistracy of the land that there did reside amongst the licensed victuallers as a body an inherent virtue, characteristic of the strength and moral wealth which was found amongst the middle classes of ________........ this country. In this respc 4i tit had done good; but its influence was great in protecting trade interests, and in preventing unfair encroachments upon its pecuniary interests.—(Bear, bear.) In their own position each resembled the beautiful figure of the poet ; they were then "distinct as the billow," but when their trade was attacked, or their charter needed support, then they were " one as the sea," in its might, its grandeur, its utility; but not in its destructive power.—(Hear, hear.) He again begged sincerely to thank them for the revered mark of their kindness, and assured all that it would ever be his duty and his pleasure to promote and advance their interests—to defend their rights, and to induce others to follow their noble example.—(Loud applause.) Mr. DUNCOMBE followed, and cited several cases which have been successfully contested at the Quarter Sessions by publicans, against whom informations were laid by the police. In an eloquent and telling speech the Learned Gentleman predicted that his and his Learned Brother's labours in the follow ing year would be much more easy than during the last, and added, that these happy results could only be imputed to the exertions and influence of the Pro tection Society.—(Cheers.) Mr. J. J. iioNna gave " Dr. Sheridan and the Press." Dr. SHERIDAN said his highest honour on this oc casion arose from the fact of his connexion with the Morning Advertiser. He thanked them for the power they had placed at his disposal, and, while he con tinued to wield it, they might rest assured it would always be devoted to the cause of justice and common humanity.—(Cheers.) The CuArtimAN then proposed the Chairman, Trustees, and Committee of the Licensed Victuallers' Incorporation, and success to their School, which was suitably responded to. The Licensed Victuallers' Fire and Life Assurance Company was then given, and Mr. Walters returned thanks. The CHAIRAtAN then said that he must crave a bumper to one toast especially deserving their atten tion. That toast was the Ladies, and, in saying so, he was sure it was a sufficient passport to their best wishes. The toast was drank with much enthusiasm. The company then separated after having spent a most delightful evening. PATENT PARAGON CAMPIIINE LAMPS. The perfection of these Lamps over the Vesta has been happily attained by the invention of two parallel flat rings —a larger and a smaller forming a cone round the margin of the wick, which cause a rapid reverberation of air against the flame—thus condensing every particle of volatilized vapour, it is free from smoke or smell, having perfect combustion, and in full action, emits a light equal to 16 wai candles. C. Watson's Warehouses, 41 and 42, Barbican, and 16, Norton Folgate, will contain, throughout the season, all the most elegant recherche and new patterns, comprising Or-molu, China, Glass, and Opal. Old Oil Lamps fitted with the Paragon Head for 21s. And the Paragon Apparatus applied to the Vesta for 6s. The Spirit analysed and recommended by Dr, tire, is delivered in screw cans by C. Watson's carts, at 4s. per gallon. 41 & 42, BARBICAN, and 16, NORTON FOLGATE. lAILWAY CONVERSATION II)"Two gentlemen" met in the Liverpool train, And of humour they seemed to possess a rich vein ; Their converse partook of the news of the day, And questions and answers quite filled up the way; They talk'd of the weather, the crops, and the trade, And versatile talent they quickly display'd. They talk'd of Prince Albert, the Queen, and her trip, And mercantile matters they likewise let slip:— " Oh! Hyam," said one, without question or doubt, " Is firmly established all England throughout ; For at Birmingham, Liverpool, London, and Leeds, I hear that his system bravely succeeds; Whilst Manchester, Bristol, and Glasgow likewise, Are daily the scenes of his mighty supplies!" " 'Tis strange," said the other, "and hard to believe, What efforts like his can attempt to achieve ; And the ' mind' that can wield such a mighty design, Is worthy the favours the public assign! Why the men he employs in his vast occupation, To Ten Thousand amount at a fair estimation ! And full Sixty Thousand depend for support On these popular places of fame and resort !" The fact is established beyond contradiction, And must bring to all a most certain conviction, That Hyam derives every chance that arises, And proves he can sell at one-half the trade prices! 8,000 Waterproof Wrappers, of the most fashionable materials, reps Oa. 6d. each. Observe—All garments at this establishment are marked the price in plain figures, from which no abatement is made. Any article exchanged, which is not approved of, or the money returned. L. lIYAM, Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, Pantech netheca, 36, Gracechurch-street. READY-MADE DEPARTMENT. 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Further practice is deferred we are informed, u n til Th urs d ay. , The Hornet, 6, Lieutenant-Commander Miller, is hourly expected at Spithead, as a fine wind is blow and she left Port Royal four days before the Griffon, since arrived, and gone to Sheerness to be paid off, The Salamander steam-sloop, Commander A. S. Hamond, was at Otaheite on the 15th of July. The Sappho, 16, :Commander the Hon. G. Hope, was cruising in the Mozambique Channel on the Ist of September. The Spiteful steam-sloop, Commander Maitland, was in dock undergoing repair at Bombay on the 25th of September. She had scraped her copper, and done some damage to her bottom, in ascending the river Min, Chusan. The Iris, 26, Captain Mundy, arrived at Hong- Kong on the 27th of July from England. The Dwarf steam-tender, Lieutenant-Commander Chamberlain, went out of harbour, and steamed round the Spit-buoy this day to try her screw pro peller. The Agincourt, 72, Captain Bruce, flag of Rear- Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, Commander-in- Chief, was at Hong-Kong on the Ist of August, at which data the Pelican, 16, Commander Justice, and the Wolverine, 16, Commander Clifford, were also at Hong-Kong, freighted with specie for England. The Thunderbolt steam-sloop, Commander Broke, was at Simons's-bay on the 15th of September. She arrived two days prior, in company with the bitt.,,u, nosa - nquet, sailed from the Cape de Verd Islands for Ascension, on the Ist ult. The Fox, 42, Captain Sir H. Blackwood, left Rio for the Cape on the 31st of July. The Eurydice, 26, Captain Elliott, sailed from Halifax for Anti g u a on th e 3d i nst.; and the Pique, 36, Captain the lion. M. Stopford, the same day, for Barbadoes. The Scylla, 16, Commander Sharpe, sailed for Port Royal from Halifax on the 9.7 th of October. The royal yacht has been dismasted, and had her funnel unshipped, and her alterations will be pro ceeded with instanter. We are informed she will have a false keel of six inches added, and her rudder widened. It is reported, notwithstanding, that she will never be used again by her Royal Mistress, who has ordered another vessel to be built. _ _ Mr. Dent, of Devonport dockyard, who has filled the office of secretary to the Admiral Superintendent for several years, is appointed storekeeper vice Jessep, who has retired on full pay, after fifty years' service. The Sparrow ketch came into harbour from Spit head yesterday. The Mercury tender returned yesterday morning from Chatham, having taken seamen gunners for the Eagle, JO, Captain Martin. About eight this evening a man of war anchored at Spithead, but the darkness prevented her being made out. She is believed to be the Champion, 18, Com mander Clavell, from the South American station, with a large freight in dollars on board. The will of the late William Wall, Esq., of this city, has been proved in the Prerogative Court of Can terbury, by the executors, the Rev. William Ellis Wall, of Wheatfields, Powick, and Edward Jones Williams, Esq., of Enfield, Middlesex. The personal property was sworn to be under 80,000 k The landed estates of the testator (subject to a jointure to his widow) are strictly entailed on his son, Mr. Ellis Wall. The testator has also, besides her jointure, left a pecuniary legacy to Mrs. Wall, out of which, we understand, 2001. will be paid to the Worcester Infirmary, and 1501. to the Dispensary, as well as other sums to particular friends, in compliance with a request of the late Mr. wall.— Worcestershire Chronicle. CORONER'S INQUESF.—An inquest, adjourned from Monday last, was yesterday held before Mr. Wakley at the Prince of Wales' Inn, Frederick-place, Hampstead road, on the body of Isabella Thompson, a girl of about seventeen years of age, the daughter of a respectable baker carrying on his business at No. 21, St. James's place. It appears that she was found dead in the kitchen about a quarter-past eight o'clock on Friday evening last by her brother, who had seen her alive and cheerful a short time previously. her father and mother were both from home at the time, the former not being absent altogether more than half an hour, as wore all the other members of the family, with the exception of two young children who had been left under her charge, and with whom she had been seen playing with apparent good temper by her father before he left and the brother above-mentioned, who was employed in tke bakehouse. From the evidence of Mr. Collins, surgeon, of Mary street, it appeared that the deceased met with her death from the effects of oxalic acid, not less than half an ounce being found in her stomach, the contents of which were analysed by Dr. Guy, of King's College, in con junction with Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins stated, that, after a very careful post mortem examination, he could find no traces of disease of any kind, and that she was not in a state of pregnancy. He was of opinion that she died from the effect of an enormous dose of the poison men tioned. The brother and sister of the deceased, both of whom were in sad distress, stated that oxalic acid was kept in the house for the purpose of cleaning straw bon nets, the sister being by trade a bonnet-maker. The deceased had been in the habit of purchasing it, but it could not be ascertained that she had bought any latety, nor was any portion of the quantity known to be in the house missing. No bottle or paper of any kind which might cause suspicion was found near the deceased, nor would the fact of her having died by poison have been discovered but for the post mortem examination. It ap peared that she was on good terms with the whole of her family, that she was of a rather stubborn and sulky disposition, but that nothing had occurred to exasperate her, except that she had been desired to carry out some bakings by her father, an office of which she had often expressed her dislike. There was nothing to throw any further light on the subject, and the jury, after a short consultation, returned a verdict to the effect, that she had died from taking oxalic acid, but that there was no evidence to prove what was her state of mind. In the course of the investigation Mr. Wakley stated, that he had frequently met with cases of suicide in which the party had evidently determined on and perpetrated the deed within the space of two or three minutes, and in the absence of any apparent motive. He mentioned also the case of a woman who took oxalic acid in mistake for Epsom salts, and fell dead on the instant. __ • THHE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC RlGHTS.—Yesterday a preliminary meeting was held in the Council Chamber —the Lord Provost in the chair—for the purpose of considering the propriety of forming an association for the protection of public rights of way and footpath and places of recreation ; and a Committee was appointed to consider what steps should be taken in reference to the subject, with instructions to report to a subsequent meet ing the result of their inquiries and deliberations. Edinburgh Advertiser of Tuesday. THE ROYAL NAVY. The boisterous state of the weather, though by nc means unusual for the time of the year, has caused ut to be apprehensive for the safety of the vessels com posing the experimental squadron. If ever there was an Admiralty who exhibited an incapacity for office, the present is th a t One, for their whole course of pro. ceeding has bee n mar k ed by the m os t decided proof. , f imb ec ili ty, and in nothing hth more conspicuously display e d th an in their a at been rrangeent; with these ves se l s . Wh at set of mai but t•;:e,l,selve, would have ever thought of acting as they have (Ina. They had the brigs fitted by the riggers and the men belonging to the Ordinary, apparently for the sake of economy, in the spring of the year. They deferred commissioning them all the summer, for no apparent reason whatever, until the greater part of the seamen, whom they had all the time been recklessly payin g on and turning adrift, had been driven by hard iieces+ity to shift for themselves. They then commissi.niai them, when the men had got scarce in the autum n : and lastly, sent them to sea for trial in the begoo!iii of the winter, when the weather was ino,t to turn out, as it has done, boisteriius and sti Tiny. Agair;, with respect to the guard-ships, have their proct.edingc: been a whit more reasonable ? They were ordered to. be prepared for an experimental summer cruise. The were ready for sea th e b eg i nn i ng ofJune. After:be: o,l y y delaying six weeks at the outer roadstead s of their respective ports, which would have been much better. employed in cruising, the French attack Tang,rie,rs, and having left the Mediterranean withoUt an ade- quate force, our Admiralty are compelled to send the Caledonia to Gibraltar as a reinforcement. The St_ Vincent is then sent to Plymouth, fbr .w hat earthly purpose no one can conjecture, where she lies three months, and then returns to Spithead, never having been at sea the whole time, except in pas , ing from one port to another. The Camperdow n is in the meantime sent to Portsmouth, and it is then disco vered that she is too crank to be an efficient three_ decker. How it is that this was not found out last year has not been explained. Orders are then given that she is t 3 be stripped and paid off, and her officers and crew transferred to the Queen. This is accord ingly done, and by the time the latter vessel is ready for sea, the end of September arrives. She is then sent to sea ? No !—to Plymouth. Well, then ti'• two proceed from that port on a trial cruise? Nu such tiling ! They come to Portsmouth again ! to make a parade of our strong naval force in the presence of the French squadron attending on their monarch, to augment which strong force all the steamers that can be collected are gathered together. As soon as this bustle is over the experimental squadrons are sent to sea—hear it, Englishmen—in the latter end of October, to cruise for two months, with every pro spect of severe and continued gales, with new and un tried crews, in new vessels, and all overnmsted. suppose the Admiralty did not calculate on the return of the little French cutter, and her spying out " the nakedness of the land." If this conduct be not proof positive of insanity, or at any rate of a want of com mon sense, we know not what will be considered suf ficient. We do not mean to say that our naval offi cers and seamen should not be "inured to hard gales;" on the contrary, we are advocates for their having a great deal more practical experience, and think the ships on all stations should be kept much more upon the move than they have been of late years, to keep their hands in ; but knowing as we do that the sea service of our officers has been for a long period al most purely th eore ti ca l , we do strongly object to the mad project of risking 4,000 lives and half a million of property, at the most hazardous time of the year, for no purpose that we or any one else can under stand. It is high time for an alteration. —Hampshire Independent. MARYLEBONE SAVINGS' BANK, 7G, WELBEC K - STREET.—EstablithedJuly 5, IMO. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF PROGRESS, AT SPECIFIED PERIODS, DURING THE LAST SEVEN YEARS. Sums invested with Open Deposit National Debt Accounts. C omm i ss i oners. On Novemb er 20, 1838 £11,278 £196,334 1839 11,935 223,153 1840 12,680 253,167 1841 ..... 13,004 266,407 1842 13,349 285,382 1843 14,130 31,,496 / 844 ...... D. FINNEY, Secretary and Actuary. - - ATTEMPTED QAPTIIR M OF GAMBLERS. —Consider able commotion was caused on Wednesday by an attempted capture of gamblers, in the neighbourhood of Leicester square, by the police, under the direction of the superin tendent of the C division of police. To effect an entry into those dens of infamy, the police have generally to resort to stratagem, in order to prevent an alarm being given ; but, although their plans are usually well organ wed, they were not successful on this occasion, in ef fecting their object, for before the caption and breaking ' Fe inmates we et , t . au question adjoins Mr. T-44CC3- / ter-aqua:vs, and it appears that the gamblers, having by some means received intimation of the intended visit, lust no time in beating a retreat by taking to the roofs of the adjoining houses, from which they rushed into the lower apartments, to the great terror of the occu pants, and gained the open street. One of the fellows had a narrow escape, by dropping on to the skylight of the Panorama, but fortunately he did not fall through, otherwise he would, probably, have been killed on the spot ; as it was, he broke several squares of glass, and did considerable damage, Ile then clambered up the circular roof of the building, and jumped into the win dow of the adjoining house, which was open at the time, and ran down the stairs into the shop (a bonnet estab lishment), where he encountered three young women, who demanded his business, and by what means he en tered the premises. The man offered a sum of money if they would allow him to escape, but, seeing a crowd collecting in the street, he suddenly pushed them on one side, and got clear off, by taking to his heels and running at his utmost speed down Bear-street. The exact num ber of the inmates was not known, but the police in this instance totally failed in their object, as the whole of the parties succeeded in eluding their vigilance. PAROCHIAL ASSESSMENTS.—PARISII OF HAMMER SMITH.— Wednesday no fewer than GO appeals against a poor-rate in the parish of Hammersmith were appoixted for hearing, at a special petty session for the Kensington division of the county of Middlesex, held at the Holland Arms Tavern, High-road, Kensington, at which were present Mr. L. T. Flood (chairman), and Messrs. Frere, Prance, Tubbs, Scott, and Percival, county magistrates. Nlr. Bodkin, M.P., appeared as counsel for the appel lants, :and Mr. Ashurst for the parish. On the cases being called on, a lengthened discussion took place be tween Mr. Bodkin, Mr. Ashurst, and the magistrates, from which it appeared that a now assessment of the whole of the rateable property in the parish had been recently made by a committee of the inhabitants ap pointed in public vestry, which it was contended, on the part of the appellants, was made upon nearly the rack rent, and that in many instances the assessment was unfair, unjust, and illegal, and that, eons( quently, the rate ought to be quashed. Eventually an understanding was come to between the parties, and it was arranged that a competent person should be appointed by the Poor-law Commissioners to survey the troperty in dis pute, whose decision shall be final, the expense of the survey to be defrayed by the appellants. Both parties appeared satisfied. HER MAJESTY'S STAG-HOUNDS.—SERIOUS ACCI. DENTS.—A large field attended the meet on Wednesday morning, which took place at Dawley Wall (near Hil lingdon) in the full expectation that Prince Albert would have honoured the gathering with his presence. His Royal Highness's brother, however, the reigning Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, not arriving at Windsor Castle till the afternoon, the frince Consort was neces - sarily absent. The celebrated " Hampton Deer," which was selected for the day's wort, had not been hunted during the past season. Upon the last occasion (now two years since) of the " Hampton Deer," being hunted, the place of meeting, being near Uxbridge, it was taken, after a tremendous run, in the Regent's Canal, near Primrose Hill. Upon the deer being uncarted yester day, at Pole Hill, it went right away for the feeder of the Ruislip reservoir, doubling to the left towards Icken ham, then round to Ruislip, leaving the village to the left, and then back again over the same line of country to haves (where the Earl of Rosslyn mounted a fresh hun ter, which was there in waiting for his Lordship), leaving West-end to the left, and on through Colonel Grant's park to Dawley Lodge. It then made for the West Drayton station, and thence to Iver, where it doubled back and crossed the Great Western Railway between the T wo Bridges, taking away to Ritchin g ' s Park, Colnbrook, and Horton, in towards Staines, near which town it was taken, after a run of one hour and three quarters, at a steeple-chase pace, over upwards of twenty miles of country. The horse of a gentleman who regularly at tends the hunt, in taking a blind hedge from out of a field near West-end, about a mile from Harrow, fell into a ditch on the other side, and its neck doubling under him, its death was instantaneous. Its rider fortunately escaped unhurt. The horse, which was a favourite and highly valuable animal, has been hunted with the royal buck-hounds during the last seven seasons. Another gentleman, in taking the hedge from another part of the same field, was thrown, and sustained a compound fracture of the thigh bone, besides other injuries. He was conveyed to the nearest public-house, which was above a mile from the spot where the accident occurred, and medical aid speedily obtained. Several other acci dents took place during the run, but we have not heard they were attended with any very serious results. SPIRITS IN BOND.—The attention of the Board of Customs having been drawn to differences between the strength of several casks of rum, as ascertained at one of the outports, and that found on their removal to London under bond ; and as it would appear that this difference had arisen in consequence of the samples thereof having been taken without removing the casks from the position in which they had remained undisturbed for a consider able period at the port of importation, orders have been issued that the officers at the several outports do govern themselves by the practice observed at this port in such cases—viz., immediately prior to drawing samples for delivery, or for any revenue purpose, to require all casks of spirits, of whatever description, to be broke". up or removed from the places where they have been stowed away, and to have them rolled over and made up for re gauging and re-trying the strength. Copies of this order have been furnished to the collectors and con trollers at all the ports of the kingdom for the informa tion and government of themselves and the aeon of the various departments under their control.