The Sun. — London, England, 1844-08-26 00:00:00

'Pr - GRAVESEND STAR PACKETS -FURTHER REDUCTIOIt OF FARES. SIXPENCE AND NINEPENCE, Boat and Blackwall Railway included. From the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, Daily Sundays included) at Ten, Eleven. Twelve, Three, roar, Six, and Half-past Seven . Frora the Terrace Pier, Gravesend, At Seven, Half-past Niue, Half-past Twelve, Two,* Four, Six, Seven, and Eight. • On Sundays at Five instead of Two. Farg—Fore Cabin and Se MI: 1.-class Carriage, Sixpence; Saloon and First-class Carriage, Ninepence. Star Moe, Gravesend, July 10, 1844. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSION from LONDON to BATH, BRISTOL, TAUNTON, and EXETER, and balk, on MONDAY, September 2, 14 44, and following days. The Directors of the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY have determined to afford to persons desirous of visiting BATH, BRISTOL, TAUNTON, or EXETER, an opportunity of so doing, by means of the following "EXCURSION TRAINS," at 'Winced Fares : Special Trains will leave London for Bath and Bristol on Mon day, 2d September, at 7 o'clock, A.m., and on Friday, 6th Septem ber, at 3 o'clock, P.M. Returning from Bristol and Bath to London either on Wed megday, the 4th September, at balf•past 7 o'clock, a.m., or on Saturday, the 7th September, at 4 o'clock, P.M. Special Trains will leave Bath, for Taunton and Exeter, calling at Bristol, and starting thence half an hour later on Tuesday, 3d S eptember, at 8 o'clock, A.m., and on Saturday, 7th September, at 5 o'clock, P.M. Returning from Exeter to Bristol and Bath either on Tuesday, 3d September, at 4 o'clock, P. m., or on Friday, Uth September, at half-past 7 o'clock, a.m. Tile ileduced Fares will be, for these Excursion Trains, Ist Ciao% 2d Class I- M( I M to Bath and Back Bath to London and Back.. London to Bristol and Back Bristol to L on d on and Back ...... 30s. 23e. Itrfrol to Exeter and Back Lte'er to Bristol and Back ... _ B ath to Exeter and B a ck E xeter to Bath and B ac k The Tickets will enable Passengers to travel by any of the Et. °Melon Trains, Up or Down. By this means, parties may travel frotn London to Exeter or -Minton, by taking the 7 A.M. Train from London, on the Mon day, to Bristol ; proceeding thence to Exeter or Taunton, on Tues. daY morning. They can remain at these places until Friday morning, when they will return to Bristol, and reach London by the Saturday Evening Train, from Bristol. Further particulars may be obtained by application at the Pad dington, Exeter, Taunton, Bath, or Bristol Stations, where Tickets an to be obtained ; and for any number exceeding twenty, taken by one individual, an allowance of 1 s. per Ticket will be made. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. - AB SCONDED. on Saturday night last, taking with him about Two Mildred Pounds, In Notes, Gold, and Silver, GEORGE SCOTT, aged about twenty-three years, rather sallow complexion, grey eyes, dark curly hair, sharp features, of somewhat muscular and propor tionate frame, high cheek-bones projecting under forehead, and pro- Minent mouth ; has a slight mark on the chin, and is about five feet Sine inches in height ; usually wears dark clothes. Wkovever will give information to Mr. Wood, "Weekly Dispatch" ? 1 . 1 , lee, Fleet-street, that may lead to the apprehension of the said . ' e o„jga Scott, shall receive the above reward. W ednesday, Angust 14, 1844. .44 LION COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND POSTING - HOUSE, BOTTOM OF BRIGGATE, LEEDS. P r o BE LET, all that old-established and well tach,„ frequented HOTEL, with the stables, yard, and tap-room at t'e thereto, in the present occupation of Mrs. Lee, who is declin clini„nainees. The house contains large and spacious commercial, plint “g, and sitting-rooms ; lofty bed-rooms, kitchen, and waiters' h o ,___ ePacious yard, lock-up coach-houses, stabling for any number and a tap-room adjoining the house, and is replete with j ue T: other convenience calculated for carrying on an extensive and d ee ritive trade, and altogether presents a fine opening to any person fowl of entering the business, it having been successfully carried by the present occupier and family for a number of years, being c 7,..ted near the Railway Station. Coaches and omnibuses leave the very hour. The fUrniture and fixtures will have to be taken at —' e jt valuation. !' o r Particulars, inquire on the premises, or at C. J. Oliver and Son's, N'Velsers, Talbot-yard, Briggate, Leeds. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, TBE SOLD, PURSUANT to a DECREE of . the HIGH COURT of CHANCERY, made in a Cause of 9. SANDERS, with the approbation of Sir GIFFIN WILSON, Nottingham oe Masters of the Court, at the George the Fourth Hotel, , on SATURDAY, the 14th day of September, 1844, at T hree o'Clock in the Afternoon, in Lots, 4 ,;,`,' F REEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of a piece of Land, situato in ir . t, Parish of St. Mary, Nottingham, late in the occupation of Daniel M ss s and Gardens thereto, situate at Basford „ , and two c.. 1 the County of Nottingham, in the occupation of Thomas Walker r i d another, and also a piece of land at Basford, in the occupation of r.Carey. 1 •: 11 ", ted particulars may be had (gratis) at the said Master's Chain -4'll. al Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London; of Messrs. et „,?"" 8 on, Son, and Weatherall, King's Bench-walk, Temple, Solicitors ; FiddeYPaper-buildings, Temple, Solicitor ; of Messrs. Cann "n Sanders, Nottingham, Solicitors ; and of Mr. Snowball, Liver- Pool, Solicitor, and at the place of Sale. JOHNSON, SON, and WEATIIERALL, Inner Temple. k3II FORD near STAINES. Fifteen Miles from Hyde-park. a u FERIOR FARM, MANSION, and GROUNDS, TITHE. FREE, and LAND-TAX REDEEMED. ESSRS. ADAM MURRAY and SONS beg te announce that they are directed to SELLby PRIVATE N- ONTIt ACT, very eligible FREEHOLD ESTATE, in a dry and healthy 'fit:ation, and genteel neighbourhood, about three miles from ... In ", and seven miles from Windsor, comprising a neat, gentle 7aly Mansion, with attached and detached domestic offices, r e asure.ground s, pa dd oc k , wa ll e d ga rden and hot-house, green fish -pond, double coach-house, and six-stalled stable, and r e • 3' convenience for the comfortable residence of a family. The : lo u se contain s a d raw i ng - room an d a di n i ng -room, of good dimen. n,„' library, nine spacious and cheerful bed-rooms, housekeep er ' s zoo zr. entrance-hall, butler's pantry, large kitchen, and cellaring. Big„ c l 7. an excellent FARM, let on lease, which expires 25th sow n ext, containing 228 Acres of productive arable , me adow, other'-"suiutarebileind, with a c onvenient farm-house, barns, stables, and a gricultural buildings and labourers' cottages, toge ther with several Copyhold Cottages and Gardens. further For panic ti, „ , 21. •nnly to Macare A dem Mtorrfty snul Surveyors and Land-agents, 47, Parliament.street, London, sr Whom cards to view the estate may be obtained. SIR W. BURNETT'S PATENT. The cheapest and best process for the Preservation of Timber, Cordage, Cotton, Woollen &e. 4t Licenses granted to Noblemen and Gentlemen to use the Prepare ; ant to others for the purposes 01' Trade, on advantageous, term s. 11 -t h Ydraulie Apparatus and Tanks, for the e x p editious p reparation of • *boys materials, at the principal station Millwall, Poplar, nearly ‘Pp9site Greenwich. . n Numerous Specimens and Testimonials may be seen , and ever y in ,ation obtained at the Office, No. 53, King William-street, Lon don.-bridge. LEA. and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. _ . _ Prepared from the recipeOfaiobleman in the county. ,_ Great Western Steam-ship, June 6, 1844.—The cabin of the .tr,:at Western has been regularly supplied with 'Lea and Perrins' i v o leestershire Sauce,' which is adapted for every variety of dish, f: t tttirtle to beef—from salmon to steaks—to all of which it gives le nt w ous relish. I have great pleasure in recommending this excel %lA , I ' an ee to captains and passengers for its capital flavour, and as %t accompaniment of its kind for a voyage. Sold (Si gne d) " JAMES lIOSKEN." Cett e Wholesale lay the proprietors, Messrs. Lea and Perrins, Wor vi„„,r; Messrs. Barclay and Sons, Farringdon-streetthe prin -4,1741 oil and Italian warehousemen in Loudon ; and retail by the v endors of sauces. FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. Tilt hard substance obtained by pressure from the 11 1 , T , Crude Cocoa-t Oil, la an essential ingredient In CO COMPOSITE L . COMPOSITE CANDLES; and, as EDWARD PRICE and U, hold the Patents for this process, and grant no . licenses under t follows, either, that the imitation Composite Candles are ir• - 1 different en from the Patent ones, or, that the are tho Patts : the first is generally the case, but to imitators protect • at!elvei; against the possibility of the other, EDWARD PRICE tiers hereby engages to pay a reward of Fifty Pounds to any g , "J pressing other person, who may give such information respecting a u , t ies Cocoa-Nut Oil, as shall lead to their conviction. The l ki l n e Of the informant will be kept strictly secret, and he need not a Prominent part in the proceedings, as all that E. P. and Co. Qire is the first clue to the discovery of the infringers, which they l ist ! then follow up for themselves. , This advertisement is being pub hed In every newspaper of any circulation in the United Kingdom. • Candles are NW so wellknown to the Public, that it is hardly to state her O e that they burn more brilliantly than the best ur Land give so large an amount of light, as to be cheape r, takin g 1 4 i nto account, than the commonest Tallow Candle s . The y may 1i n „ 41 ,, most of the respectable Tallow Chandlers throughout the ..e,,,"Prt; but purchasers must insist on being supplied with 41.Z,teE'S PATENT CANDLES," otherwise they arc liable to be ..7 1 ved with some of the imitations, all called, like the real ones, I,2alPosite." Those parties, really in the trade, who do not yet ir' s , P them for sale, are informed that they can purchase, of the Pa- Or of Palmer and Co., Sutton-street, ClerkenwelL any quan -10.,r ▪ ',' large or small, at the wholesale price ; and t h a t allowances are li in an incr eas ing ratio, to parties taking to the amount of 501., Is r ,;' 1501 , or 2001., at a time; and a v e r y lar g e allowance indeed to sit i . .es taking so l arge a quantity as to enable them to become whole- Ittents for an entire district. ..:e l luont, Vauxhall, 24th July, 1844. TIIE NON-IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT. The passing of such a remarkable Bill Has furnished a subrct fur many a quill Some regard such an Act as a national boon, Which is certain to bring about good, very soon; And others are quite disappointed is learn, 'I hatthe statute for debtors has taken this turn. With regard to ourselves, we shall never regret, For, to tell you the truth, we are deeply in debt ; Yes, yes, an amount most enormous we owe— And but for thi; Act, we to prison must go. In fact, we can scarcely tell what would be done With mighty insolvents like MOSES and SON. The reader, no doubt, will be struck when he hears That MOSES and SON are so much in arrears. But let us explain. The amount that we owe Has nothing to do with our capital —no. 'As " gratitude's debt" which we thus have contracted, Through the liberal manner the public have acted, A vast .. debt of thanks" Is the , debt" that we owe, For favours which millions of patrons bestow. And this is a " debt" which we never can pay— Ent mark I We will do all we san to defray, And if this is effected, what more can be done, Ily honest insolvents like MOSES and SON ? For the convenience of parties residing from town, on app l i cation, ee ti "g for self.measurement will be forwarded post free. al hoiat• READY MADE. 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Coats in every variety from 0 lit 0 I‘,..veteen ditto, seven pockets ii t er rag ionic 0 S 6 , C 44411 ' di tto, with silk facings, collars, and cuffs 4 4 ,olarette coats in every shape, handsomely trimmed I 10 0 ii",:ollnense stock of Blouses 0 3 6 cal!tec y eas 0 2 6 Bi k - e lrero and Persian ditto, in every variety 3s. to 8 6 satin vests 0 A 6 ditt o,ir , i_. cloth ditto ...--..uti! trousers „ 0 9 0 Trigie milled d 0 11 0 ' Mat v a y t se es, . 1 4y of summer ditto al °4 ‘‘lar' god' 1 • 0 thttd * d ----p...... •..•........ 00000 . •.•.. 0000000 .... ••.. 00000 1 4 0 tr in g MADE 're MEASURE. y COLAs in the most approved style . 1 ,.._ eteen ditto, ditto, seven pockets 1 3 0 w -- egd .- coats, trimmed with silk 0 16 11 unere, fine Saxony 1 3 0 -'llnalarette New and improved article, warranted water t'itlaau f, trim med with silk, collar, cuffs, &c.... , nt vests, 7s , each, or three for ...tr,flriere vests, in choice patterns A1i11i7,u41.3 adapted for the season t victoria, and plain doe :au qualitY West of England ... ........ .... 0 17 0 1 3 11 Pee Black~ are _ .. ........ • 1 6 0 ! ... 4c0 7 0000000000 ........ 00000 ..........• • poclai il.itto,'Qi. O m ... a .. . ' manufactured... 2 15 0 It , •aat „ .... 3 1 15 :3 00 z. .. 4 . tuf 0 acturid ... .............................•......................... w Siou,.,„,alf ._ --" any extent can be had at five minutes' notice, at the kens. s following prices s— to__, uits,dr,ns coat, vest, and trousers. from 1 16 e I . dt tta, jackeZ. vest, and trousers , from 0 18 0 nt IL"ra n 7 ,-11 , ny' article purchased or ordered, if not approved &changes, or the Money returned. 0 7,1 11. .„%.,_e—E. MOSESSON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail Inch es - __,"raPars, Outfitters, And General Wareh ousearien, 154, liii- Ce4.`" 4 , e 6. Aldgate,City, opposite the Church. tia t - i x.---E • Moses and Son are obliged to guard th ' publi c e a -rakositien, having learned that the untradesmanlik ba t .._s'. at being connected with them, or it's the same concern, 'th e rm resorted to in many instances, and for o b v i o us reasons. liad th have no connexion whatever with any other establishm ee T n t, en k ,„_"!e who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to js . i . . t ....tinPalfltMeut, &c.) call or send to, 161, ''P . .t . l . te . the Church. Minories, or 86, A idgate, 21, 4 , 5 No business transacted at this Establishment from sunset on "VQ . W 1 guss e t on Saturday, when business is resumed . till twelve Cashlire wanted. No premium required, THE never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have secured to them a celebrity unequalled by any Medicine of past or present time3.2;They not only give relief in a few hours, where the patient has been driven nearly to madness by the excruciating tortures of tnis disease, but restore to perfect health in an inconceivably si -, ort space of ime. They are equally speedy and certain in rheumatism, either chronic or acute, lumbago, scat ca, pains in the heal or face, and Indeed for every rheumatic or gouty affection; in fact, such has been the rapidity, perfect ease, arid complete safety of th's medicine that it has astonished all who have taken it, and there is scarcely a city, town, 4 r village in the kingdom, but contain! many grateful evidences of its benign induen e. The following case selected from anion; those with which the pro prietor has been favoured, is submitted to the public : TO MR. PROUT, 2'29, STRAND. Hurst, Sussex, Nov. 6, 1143. Sir,—l have the pleasure t o inform you that a erson holding an °theist situation, noticing in one of my bills that 1 was agent for Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, was induced to try them; he sent for a box, and had only taken them one day befo e he found wonder ful relief. The second day he was able to walk without his crutches, and on the fourth day was completely cured and able to perform his ordinary occupation. Previous to this he was generally laid up every year for several weeks, atter leeches and fornentations had been applied, and medi cine, taken to no purpose. I have obtained the above statement from a personal interview, and have sent this for publication if you think it worthy, and - shall be most happy at any time to satsify any party desirous of ascertaining its authenticity.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant, THODI AS WYBORN, Chemist. Sold by Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London, and by his appoint ment by all respectable medicine vendors throughout the United Kingdom. Price is. nil. per box. Ask for Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London," impressed ti r e s ic h i li ,. e Government Stamp attixed to each box of the genuine IrPiErt"'"" ~~,.~5~ C ' . . . .. ''. 1 - - ~,,,t •,.. ' 11 • ,:r4 .. . .. . 4... , ~ Ady.7 7 4:14 ; ~ . . . _ _ ___ •C': :. /, !. , . t a ' : k: 1 ..2'.' l _A t . f . --- 14 . ; * 1 IP '' ' „ ~,, ~..0. T 1 X" • j i . , .. s4e i . ; • . , • . . . ~. . ' _ .•• - , . . •.i.,( i.j ~-, • r' l ,...'''''' ...--,..‘ ',- - ' , . k - k7,. /14 4**-4- ', - ' , •: V i l-4 ?:1 4 1 1 .1roLi , .7 I K... • . . «e• - to C:, . • ... . . . 3, 'rl . , r 1 N.A elii + '"/ 4 :'• ' ,-.-. t ..- ' - -' - - 11 /1 1 1 + ----- 0 t_ . . 1. 4 14 • \ '• 1 460 -4 .: *.''''' - ' 4 .D it ~• ...7,;:, ,1,,4, DU, AT!, t4,„ , !11,hrs .if ipiXl ,4, -- o '3 :, ' -1,--',.., • - "--T i Wik , ~,,,,,, 4 ,. 0, , . _.\;, } .. (, /..-_,--- ~2:, - t,,;,.*:- - V -.O'Z THE HARVEST. Since our last, the weather has been peculiarly favourable for the harvesting of grain, and it may be presumed that at the close of the present week very little wheat will remain outstanding. The earliest opportunity is always embraced for removing this grain from the field after it has been cut ; perhaps in our uncertain climate very properly so, but it is en tirely un ques ti ona bl e th a t th e quan tity o f grain slightly deteriorated in quality by over much caution, suljects the grower to a vastly greater loss than would have accrued from risking the chance of a more favour able opportunity; in other words, by confiding more on the wisdom of Providence. Thus for in stance, every day or night previous to the 16th and 17th instant had produced some rain more or less in quantity, nevertheless no inconsiderable breadth of land was cleared of wheat on those days, which grain if brought to market immediately would be deterio rated in value to the amount of three or four shillings per quarter, nor will it be so good as if it had remained in the field till the Monday or Tuesday following. The harvesting of barley is proceeding forthwith ; some fields have been cut ; where there is a sufficient bulk of straw there will also be an ample produce of grain, but by far the largest portion of the crop is de ficient of both the one and the other.—Norfolk Chronicle. The harvest fields in the neighbourhood of Wake field, during the past week, have assumed a busy asi,ect. The weather remained fine until Thursday, when occasionally slight showers of rain fell, but not sufficient to stop harvest work. Yesterday, the wea ther again was fine, and a great deal of wheat of fine quality was housed. A few days mire fine weather in this quarter will bring the harvest to a close.— Leeds Times. The greatest activity has prevailed throughout the past week in gettinc , in the harvest. Tha wheats hav ing generally ripened very rapidly, the abundant sup ply of hands has consequently been found of value, Much wheat has been carried, and the hars4st season will now be short. Quality as well as quantity cha racterise the present harvest.—Cambridge Chronicle. A correspondent, dating from Drumcondra, county Meath, on Monday, writes as follows :—" We are just commencing our harvest here, but have, as yet, had very broken weather —every second day wet. If, however, dry weather would not set in, all would be well, as no damage, as far as I can learn, has yet been done in this part of the country. Our meadows are short; all other crops are an average."—Northern TVhig. . _ _ The weather for the last few days has been most favourable for harvest operations, which in conse • quence are carried on with great activity. There is every prospect of the crops being gathered in a good condition, and of a pleasing wind-up to the harvest ing, a result on which we congratulate ourselves and the country at large.—Cork Examiner. The harvest in this neighbourhood has been pro gressing favourably. Previous to the rains of last week the wheat was in a forward state, and in many instances ready to be garnared. The wet weather caused temporary suspension of operations, but thin week, though some showers have fallen, no material obstruction has been felt. The crops everywhere looked well, and on some farms were remarkably fine. —Leicestershire Mercury. The wheat crops were never perhaps more weighty in ear than this season. An ear from the farm of Mr. Woodhams, of Stanmer, was counted, and found to contain ninety-one grains.—Brighton Herald. In some parts of the East-Riding are to be found fields of hay not yet led, next to which are corn fields already cut. The wheat harvest in this district is becoming general, and should the weather continue favourable, there is little doubt but the crops will be above the average, and in excellent condition. In some parts of Lincolnshire the cutting of barley has already commenced ; some of it, however, is as yet too green, and of coarse quality. A few days more fine weather, and no doubt a very great portion of the wheat will be secured.—Hull Advertiser. CARLISLE.—The farmers' hopes for fine weather are still " deferred," and they are heartily tired of rain, which has fallen in large quantities since our last, daily, with the exception of Sunday. On that day expectation rose high ; the weather seemed to have taken up ; the sky was clear, the sun shone bright, and the mercury in the barometer had risen and continued to rise during the day. Everybody was delighted ; it was summer again ; and yet there was withal something suspicious in its appearance, the change had come so suddenly—it seemed like many other bright things, too bright to last. It has not lasted. Rain, rain, rain has pitilessly pelted the crops with a perseverance perfectly provoking. There have, how ever, been intervals of fine weather, of which due ad vantage has been taken. A good deal of hay has been got, and grain has been cut, though not to any large , xtent. The weather wise confidently predict that a favourable change is on the eve of taking place ; if their prophesy prove true, the reapers will be busy in this neighbourhood Rignt deskYfor iberoAr for some time past, as been wit, windy, comparatively cold for the season of the year, and altogether unfavourable both for the crops and the harvest field. Hitherto, how ever, the crops have sustained no injury, a circum stance best indicated by the steady prices and settled state of the provincial grain markets, which will speedily evince a change should the crops become affected, either by the inclemency of the weather, or through any other cause.—lbid. The weather has been rather unsettled of late. The harvest, however, is progressing pretty quickly. A vast quantity of grain has been cut during the last and present weeks. Mr. Sykes, of Salthouse, has suc ceeded in stacking some oats, the produce of one field, in excellent condition. The demand for reapers last week was very great, and wages were 2s. 9d. p er play; but this week they are not quite so high, 2s. Gd. being the maximum. Wheat is a fair average crop, and the other kinds of grain take off much better than could have been expected from the long-continued drought. —Lancaster Guardian. The barley harvest is now in full operation in this neighbourhood, and many acres have been housed in excellent condition during the past week. The early sown is very fine both as to quantity and quality.— Hampshire Independent. INVERNESS.—Taking our station on the Castle-hill we can observe reapers busy at every point of the compass. Before the end of the week, if the weather, which is somewhat moist, hold favourable, a goodly array of stooks will cover not a few fields aro un d o u r northern metropolis. Yesterday Mr. Smith, of Messrs. Lawson and Smith, had a field of early Sibe rian oats next the nursery cut down. They yielded well and were quite ripe. About Redcastle barley harvest is commencing, and it will, we are told, be general in 'about ten days. In that district the crop is not in any way injured by the heavy rains. Straw is light, but the ear is remarkably well-filled—parti cularly as regards wheat and barley. The oat crop generally will be ready for the sickle in the course of fourteen days. Turnip and potatoes are about the average crops. At Petty field potatoes of good quality were used more than three weeks ago. Harvest is not so far forward as might be expected in this parish and the adjoining one of Arderseir. The crops, how ever, are good—very little lodged—and coming for ward steadily. Mr. Young, of Tain, had 20 shearers at work on Tuesday week. Capt. Munro, Coul Cot tage, cut down a field of barley of twenty-five acres on Thursday last, at which no less than 250 shearers were employed. From Strathspey we learn that some barley has been cut, and that a general harvest may he expected in about a fortnight. The oat crop is a ; rood one, but it will require a considerable time yet to ripen. Unless the potatoe crop in that quarter is touched by frost—too often the case—it will be one of the best for years. Our correspondent says, that, taking the crops as a whole, they will be just about in average—nothing below, as was feared during the period of drought in summer. The Inverness market is stocked with fruit of the best description. Great quantities of gooseberries, &c., find a ready sale as soon as they are brought to town.—lnverness Courier. THE DUKE OF MODENA. — Letters from Modena announce that the Duke was taken exce e di ng l y ill on the night of the Gth, at his villa of Cottajo. Physicians were sent for in all haste. EYES.—Optical Improvements to enable persons at an advanced ag e e plio t er o ffeo r c e ft a ed d xitsrt vv einm it e l et i n ea se , and to discrimi nateohject for wi r with S. and B. Solomons, ,and Small Acoustic Instruments ess deafness, &e. Messrs. Opticians, 39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly, have invented Spectacle Lenses, &c., of the greatest transparent power. The valuable advantage derived from this invention over the Spectacles now in common use is, th a t i nstea d o f v i s i on b ecom i ng stra i ne d , heated, weakened, and in numerous cases seriously in jured, it is preserved and strengthened, and very aged persons are enabled to employ their sight at the most minute occupation, and can see with those Lenses of a much less magnifying power, and that which is a matter of the greatest consequence is, that they do not require the frequent changes to further helps. Also, Achromatic Telescopes, Opera Glasses, Microscopes, Invisible, and all kinds of Acoustic instruments for relief of extreme deafness. Caution.—Messrs. S. and B. Solcmons, Opti cians and Aurists, are not in any way connected with a person of the same name in their immediate neighbour hood ; nor in any part of the country. To prevent mis takes, be cautious, and observe—Only to be had at 39 Albemarle-street, Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. [ADVERTISEMENT.] —THE TURN OF Li re.— C URE EXTRAORDINARY BY HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. —A respectable woman, aged forty-seven, named Graham, residing in Scotland-road, Liverpo ol, w a s in th e most critical - and dangerous state for nine months, being sometimes almost choked with phlegm, with shortness of breath, palpitation of the heart, together with a general derangement and debility of the whole system. Her life was in the greatest danger when she commen ce d the use of these miraculous Pills, which restored her to the highest state of health in five weeks. They are the finest medicine in the world for females of all ages. Sold ( a l so Holloway's Ointment) at Professor Holloway's e stablishment, 224, Strand (where advice may be had gratis), and by almost all respectable vendors of medi cine throughout the civilised world. , 41.4."0. LONDON, MONDAY VENING SUN, AUGUST 26, 1844. THE SUN is Published EVERY MORNING at FIVE O'CLOCK, in Time for the EARLY TRAINS and TOWN DELIVERY; a SECOND EDITION (Evening Sun) is Published in Time for the AFTERNOON TRAINS and a THIRD EDITION at SEVEN O'CLOCK, for POSY, containing PARLIAMENTARI and all other NEWS in LONDON up to that Hour. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED in ALL THE THREE PAPERS, Morning Noon, and Night, thereby insuring a TOWN and COUNTRY CIRCULATION, at ONE CHARGE. ROYAL COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS. The EXHIBITION in WESTMINSTER HALL will CLOSE on SATURDAY, the 31st instant. Exhibitors are requested to send for their Works during the week following, viz., from the 2d to the ith of September. C. L. EASTLAKE, Secretary. ROYAL POLYTECIINIC ,E INSTI RIMENT, TUTION. CAPTAIN WARNER'S EX In consequence of the DESTRUCTIVE EXPLOSION off BRIGH TON, the Directors of the ROYAL POLYTECHIC INSTITUTION yield to the generally expressed wish that Dr. RYAN should adapt one of his Lectures to the subject of EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. 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BURGESS' ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES, Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London. JOHN BURGESS and SON, being apprised of the numerous en deavours made by many persons to impose a spurious article for their make, feel it Incumbent •n them to request the attention of the public, in purchasing what they conceive to be the original to ob serve the Name and Address correspond with the above. The gene ral appearance of the spurious descriptions will deceive the ua. guarded ; and, for their detection, J. B. and Son, submit the following cautions:—Some are in appearance at first sight, `• the genuine," but without name or address ; some " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies," and others " Burgiss's ;" and many more without address. John Burgess and Son, having been many years honoured with such dis tinguished approbation, tbel every sentiment of respect tewards the public, and earnestly solicit them to inspect the labels previous to purchasing what they conceive to be of their make, which they hope will prevent many disappointments. _ BURGESS' NEW SAUCE, for general purposes, having given such great satisfaction, continues to bo prepared by them, and Is recom mended es a most useful and convenient sauce ; will keep good In all climates. Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London. The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse. EXECUTION OF MARK SHER WOOD. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, AUG. 23.—This day, at noon, the wretched culprit, Mark Sherwood, con victed at our late assizes for the wilful murder of his ife, suffered the extreme penalty of the law, on a drop erected in the middle of the race-course circle on the Town-moor. The concourse was immense, pro bably owing to the long period that has elapsed since such a mournful proceeding was enacted in his dis trict. He was formerly a private in the Royal Artil lery, and from long servitude received a pension. H e then became very dissolute in his habits, and whilst residing at Hull, his first wife was found in her apart ment dead, almost burnt to a cinder, and her guilty partner lying by her side in an insensible state of in toxication. It was considered that she had met her death from some accident, but owing to the similarity of the demise with that of the unfortunate creature for which act he has so justly forfeited his ex istence, and other circumstances which have since transpired, it is too strongly feared that she also fell a victim to his murderous purpose. On re-marrying he came to reside in Bland ford. street, in this town, where it appears he gained a subsistence by working an illicit still. His de bauchery was still of the worst description, both living a most violent life with each other. The night prior to the sacrifice of his victim, viz., on the 12th of last March, he pawned some f his apparel for a trifling sum, in order to procure drink, and a serious quarrel ensued between them. A. niece of the unfor tunate woman happening to enter their apartment at the moment, attempted to pacify them, but of no avail. the following morning the relation went to call her aunt uj, when Sherwood answered that she had gone out. Several hours afterwards, in the middle of the day, the niece went again, and after knocking at the door some time, and receiving no answer, the assist ance of neighbours was gained, and the door forced, when the poor creature was found lying on her side, bleeding from several wounds in her throat, quite dead, and her guilty destroyer prostrate on the floor, in a state of complete insensibility from the effects of After his condemnation, uuu Ln.lato ._ the doomed cell, he showed no disposition to spend his few remaining days in a contrite manner, but through the humane efforts of the worthy chaplain, the Rev. L. Page at last succeeded in bringing his mind to a proper state fitting the awful change he was about to undergo. On Thursday afternoon the miserable man, in an swer to interrogatories put by the worthy pastor, ad mitted that he was prepared to die. He then partook of the sacrament, and at an early hour retired to rest. He slept rather more soundly than a man in such a situation would have been thought to do, and shortly before six o'clock this morning he rose and partook of a hearty breakfast. He then craved the indulgence of being allowed to smoke a pipe, which was granted, and at nine o'clock the Rev. L. Page again joined him in earnest prayer. He made the following confession to the Rev. Gen tleman :—" He stated that he entirely denied all pre meditation in the committal of the deed ; that he slept with his wife during the night, and that she got up once to know,. (as she said) how the cursed still was going on. In the morning when he arose he partly dressed himself, and put on his great coat, and while lathering his chin for the purpose of shaving, his wife recurred in irritating language to the quarrel of the preceding night—and this, together with her gross and indecent conduct before him, so excited and en raged him, that in the moment he suddenly turned round, seized and threw her down, and with the razor which he held in his hand he made several gashes on her throat; after which he drank the spirits to excess to destroy himself, when it overpowered him, and he fell down at the place where he was found. He fur ther stated, that with respect to the death of his first wife, he denied all participation in it, and said that the reports against him about it were all false." Shortly after twelve o'clock the sheriffs and under sheriffs arrived, when the miserable being was de livered over to them by the governor for execution. He was then placed in a kind of covered break or van, accompanied by the minister, governor, fand wardens, and which proceeded, in slow time, ol lowed by a mourning coach, containing the sheriffs, to the Moor, escorted by a strong body of police. On arriving at the drop he, for a moment, looked around at the mass that was assembled, there being upwards of 20,000 persons present, and was as soon conducted under the fatal beam. Some few seconds delay took place through the rope not being properly adjusted, during which time the wretched criminal stood with the most unflinching fortitude. At length the bolt was drawn, and, after a few brief struggles, he had ceased to exist. The body hung the usual time, viz., one hour, and was then cut down, placed in a shell, and removed to the gaol for interment. EXTRAORDINARY DEATH OF --- - MISER. A protracted investigation was gone into before Win. Carter, Esq., the Coroner for Surrey, at the Jolly Farmers, in the parish of Horne, near Godstone, as to the death of George Murray, aged 60, a well known eccentric character, who has for many years travelled about that part of the country, which took place under very singular circumstances, and led to the discovery of an amount in money which, although he was known to be of a very penurious disposition, he was never thought to possess. The magistrates of the county having been in formed of the particulars connected with his death, and the large sum of money that had been found upon him, immediately communicated the facts to the co roner, who forthwith issued his warrant for the in quest. Upon the jury viewing the body, it was found to be in a loathsome state of filth. The flesh was ac tually covered with living vermin; his shirt, such as it was, must have been worn for months, while his outer garments were but a bundle of rags. Mr. Lane, the churchwarden of the parish, stated that he had known the deceased for seven or eight years, in consequence of his having travelled that part of the country selling tapes, thread, and other trifles. lle was in the habit of sleeping in barns and stables, or any other place where he could get shelter, and usually cooked his dinners under hedges, having means to light a fire for that purpose. About the middle of the day, on Monday week, witness (who is an extensive farmer) was passing through one of his fields when he saw the deceased sitting under the hedge. Ile (witness) knew that he had been ailing for some time, and crossed the field to ask him how he was, when he replied that he felt very ill. It was found that he was unable to walk, and a constable was sent for, who procured a chair, in which he was conveyed to a barn on the farm of Mr. lluggitt, in which he said lie had last slept. He was here pro vided with nourishing food, and Mr. George Chap man, of Lingfield, surgeon, was sent for. In formation was also sent to the relieving officer, and arrangements were made for his ad mission into the union workhouse. Mr. Chapman prescribed for him, and ordered what was necessary, which was supplied to him in the barn. During the following day it rained heavily, and it was not thought prudent to remove him, especially as he refused to go into the union ; he, however, had mutton• broth, arrow-root, &c., during the whole time he remained in the barn. At the end of the week he was again questioned whether he would go into the union, but he persisted in refusing. The CORONER observed that it seemed strange a man in his state should prefer a barn to a place where he would have been taken much better care of. Mr. Chapman said he had advised his removal, for the place where he was was unfit for a man in his state of health. Witness continued—When he appeared so positive about not going to the workhouse, he was asked who would take him in in the filthy state he was ? when he said he thoug►ht Mr. Cooper (a large farmer in the neighbourhood) would, though lie had refused him a short time before. It was therefore determined to take him to Mr. Cooper's barn ; but as it was sup posed he had some property, it was suggested by the constable that he (witness) should take care of him. After a great deal of persuasion, he said that he had 71., which he produced. The CORONER-But was that all he had ? Wit ness—Oh, no ; with great hesitation he " fumbled" in his breeches-pocket, and at last produced an old dirty bag, nearly fill of gold ; it was counted in his presence by the constable, and contained ninety-eight sovereigns, three half-sovereigns, 45., and 1111 A great deal of surprise was expressed in the court at this announcement, the state of the miser being fresh in the memory of the jury. Witness added, that after this he got from his waistcoat-pocket a 51. note, and the whole he handed to the constable. He then said he would go to Mr. Cooper's, for which purpose a cart was provided, in which he was placed, and propped up with pillows and straw. Having said that he felt quite comfort able, the horse went on for a few paces, and, upon the driver turning round to look at the deceased, he found that he had fallen back and was quite dead. Mr. Chapman said the deceased, when he first saw him, was labouring under severe bronchial affection ; and his death, no doubt, arose from natural causes. It was absolutely necessary to advise his removal, as the place he was in was too cold for the state of his health. The coroner and jury having remarked upon the extraordinary facts which had been elicited, a verdict of died from natural causes was returned. It is said that the deceased has some half-sisters, who may yet be living, and who will be entitled to this property, should they hear of his death, but it is thought this is not the whole he was possessed of, as he was considered to be too cautious to carry the whole about with him. DISASTROUS FIRE IN SURREY. Throughout the whole of Saturday and Friday night, the hitherto quiet village of Horsham, Surrey, presented a scene of the greatest excitement in con sequence of a fire of a most destructive character breaking out in the extensive premises belonging to Mr. Nightingale, farmer, situated in about the centre of that village. When first perceived the flames were raging in the barn, a large building, nearly 70 feat long, by 25 feet wide, and which was filled with un thrashed barley, the produce of 9f acres. Fire once communicated to an article so inflammable, of course its progress was unusually rapid, and very speedily the entire building was one broad sheet of Are, which shot up into the air a considerable height, completely illuminating the horizon. Some idea of its extent may be formed when we state that it could be dis tinctly seen from Richmond, nearly ten miles distant. The barn being surrounded by numerous other build ings, it was not long before a range of stabling be came ignited, and was quickly razed to the ground. Fortunately the horses were all extricated, but not without great difficulty. The flames next comtnuni cated to the bullock-sheds, and from thence to the cart and agricultural implement house on the oppo site side of the waggon way. The whole of these buildings were blazing away most furiously, and for some time the destruction of the farm-house, granary, and chaise-house, appeared certain, there being very little space of ground between them. The Esher oilln Lay iktilr uleu illlivu and Walton engines LON. vavnr or.; v ,,,L; e n o t n li fy n c i o p n iz yg f nient supply of water, the pump in the yard, failed, and they were compelled to work from a pond a long distance off. Nevertheless, they were of great assistance, and to them may he ascribed the safety of several other buildings. The heat thrown out by the conflagration was so intense that the inmates of the houses on the opposite side of the turnpike-road were obliged to keep throwing water upon the fronts of their buildings to prevent them from becoming ignited. The inhabitants willingly lent their assist ance, many of them working at the engines the whole of the night, for it was not until twelve o'clock on Saturday that they left the premises, and at five o'clock, when our reporter left, the ruins were still emitting bodies of smoke. A deal of barley was got out after the fire was somewhat abated, but it is greatly damaged, and it is feared will not be fit for malting. The origin of the fire is unknown; it is hardly possible that is is the work of an incendiary, as Mr. Nightingale is universally respected through out the village. his loss will be covered by an in surance in the Sun and Royal Exchange Fire-offices. STATE OF TRADE. ENGLISH WOOL MARKET, LEEDS, AUGUST 23. We have not to report any alteration in this branch of trade this week. Sales are steady, prices firm, and the manufacturers are all very fully employed. FOREIGN WOOL TRADE, LEEDS, AUGUST 23.—We p have no material change progress g n r o e t s i s e e steadily,in the and foreign woolrices are firmly support e d. trade this week. Sales WAKEFIELD WOOL MARKET, AUGUST 23.—During the last week we have had rather less inquiry for Combing Wools—what sales have taken place are at old prices, at which holders are very firm. Blanket Wools continue to be scarce at market, and in good demand at late prices. Yoga WOO L MARKET AUGUST 22.—There was not much busin ess d one i n t h e mar k e t t o -d a y, the , show being small, and the prices asked being higher than the buyer seemed willing to give. What sales were effected were done at rather lower figures than last market. LEEDS.—There is nothing new to report of the state of as o vl u b, l r ez m ne ol r ia k t e hi t tn s ,g . s T, whilstbh e eals, beavers, rh p s' e p o om f t a g enl o od o t d bh s sa, t s o abn t ed h e e ont c hi l i o evr t e h l halls goods calculated f or the winter trade. Pricesy heavy arefor s teady, and the stocks un - u l sually Business is v ery brisk in the warehouses. There have been a good many wholesale buyers in the town this week, who have bought freely, particularly heavy winter goods. lIECKMONDWIKIi BLANKET MARKET, AUG. 22. glad On to i‘ i r o e n p d o a r y t favourably th e there was of thea good n o this attendance ailc e ni\ o \ f rae i r n ka e er r te c ' hants, but few samples shown, most of the good. to dma anu t f i a le ct a u z s d b an ei c n e g w e a i s ig n a o g te , s i o BRADFORD MARKET, TuunsDAy.—The favourable change in the weather appears to have inspired con fidence that the harvest will be well secured, and the prospect for the home trade being generally favourable, somewhat more has been done in the Piece Market than last week, and prices very steady. There is about an average business doing in the Yarn Market, and at prices the same as for several weeks past. In Wool there continues a dullness, which may, in some measure, be attributed to the very full supply now in the market, and the consumers buying only for immediate use, ansAythEevcEuNrirNeant.—plrviceesboaffveerhnado inducement to more spirited doings, les A s i d l o N h e ig uEsT in l' cloth this week, esp ec i a ll y w ith th e prin ters, who, finding the supply now fully adequate to the demand, are become shy in their purchases, and in consequence lower rates are current, say 2d. to 3d. a piece, and to - d a y ar rn k u et ch is g th re e y m e a lo rk th et fr c o lo m ses the he r a a v t i e l s y o a u t rr th en at t differenceanything b i u n t t b h o e v uy a a l n u t e . There decline. iks'ktiahn°dcu3ognof though the busi ness d o i ng i n I re l an d. I :) ra f sh o te t wr h ee e Is m not The home trade is in a most unsatisfactory state. Yarns are without any decided change, though we think there is not that eagerness to purchase that has for some time past been the case.—Lceds Mercury. BRISTOL SUGAR MARKET, AUGUST 23.—A few brands of middling and fine Antiguas have constituted the chief attraction in the market this week. These have brought from 603. to 685., being very sug ar continue n eg l ecte d , an d f ormer full prices ; bu t the low and middling descrip tionsrates are o r with raw difficulty supported ; the transactions of the week do not exceed three hundred casks. Bengal and Mauritius are quite neglected. Rum has been in pea r l ly at improved rates.—Bristol every puncheon offering has good h3ieeeree ti d t ra e yk m .e a e n demand, andn h d e tnrea A stoppage has taken place on th e C o logne and Aix-la-Chapelle Railway, through a heavy way Record. Dispatches for the Governor of the Mauritius were sent off from the Colonial-office on Saturday evening. RAILWAYS IN SUSSEX. Mr. Rastrick and numerous assistants are now busily engaged in setting out the lines of railway from Brighton through Lewes to Hastings, and from Shoreham to Chichester ; and as soon as these preli minaries are completed, the earthworks will be imme diately commenced. The Adur is to be passed by means of a pile-bridge ; and we hear that Mr. Ras trick promises to open as far as Worthing in May next. We also understand, f rom goo d authority, that the line from Hastings to Lewes is likely to be opened to the public in May or June next. Once more we may be permitted to congratulate our townsmen on the prospect of speedy completion which these railways now present. We all know how greatly the value of property at Brighton has been already raised by the London and Brighton line; or, if there be those not yet aware of the fact, they need only inquire of any house-agent or auctioneer in the place what relation the rents and pries now ob tained bear to those which were procurable before the railway was made. At this moment the demand for large houses is, we believe, beyond all precedent, when compared with the corresponding period of any former year; and, judging from present appearances, there can be little doubt that the season which is just com mencing will be one of great prosperity. Nor will the benefit be confined to Brighton. Our friends in East and West Sussex generally will participate in the gain. Mr. Paithfull, it may be recollected, made the startling statement at a meeting held lately in Hastings, that until the new railway was projected, he—one of the leading solicitors at Brighton—had never visited that place • nay, what was more extraordinary still, that one of the most influential noblemen (Lord Gage) in East Sussex, had also never seen it. Can any man imagine for a moment that this would have been the case if a railway had existed ? In a national point of view, too, the early com pletion of these coast lines is of immense importance. If the madmen who constitute what is called the " war party" of France should unhappily succeed in their efforts to embroil the two nations, the facility of conveying troops from point to point along the coast will, combined with harbours of refuge, be among our most important means of de fence ; and the evidence on this point given by Sir Willoughby Gordon before the Parliamentary Com mittee cannot be forgotten. There is little doubt that the branch line about to be made to Chichester will, at an early period, be continued to Portsmouth; and we hope that the Eastern line will in like manner be extended to Dover. When this is done there will be an unbroken communication between two of the most important points on the southern coast. —Brighton Gazette. Tin n SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY.—In addition to the information we gave in our last, as to the contracts being taken for nearly all the line from Exeter to Newton, we are now enabled to add that preparatory steps are being taken for the commencement of the road at the Plymouth end. During the past week men have been employed in sinking shafts on the ground adjoining Mutley in order that the nature of the strata may be ascertained, prior to the contracts being offered. On Saturday last a tine ship, of upwards of 1,000 tons burden, commanded by Captain Taylor, entered Catwater, laden with Ame rican timber, having on board, as we are informed, 1,400 loads for the purposes of the railway. The timber will be deposited pro tem. in Hooe Lake, and it is generally rumoured that it will be prepared at this port and shipped by barges for Teignmouth, Dawlish, Starcross, &c., as it is wanted. If this be the case it will give employment to a great number of men. The contractors are under heavy penalties to finish a considerable portion of the works by February next. Mr. Gill, the chairman of the directors, with other members of the board, have been during the past week in Ireland, in order personally to inspect the atmospheric railway, new in operation in that country, as the question of the propriety of adapt ing it to the South Devon line, will shortly be discussed by the directors : —Plymouth Journal. TENDURY.—The quantity of rain which has fallen of late, accompanied with boisterous winds, has proved injurious to the hop plantations, many poles having been blown down ; but still there is not so much harm done as might have been anticipated. It is expected that in this neighbourhood there will be be ei ng!? than a&am i g,% . rp i y„ quality of excellent. "barley and other crops, it is feared, will be light.—Ten Towns' Messenger ALARMING FIRE.—On Saturday forenoon, between ten and eleven o'clock, a fire was discovered in a stable at the rear of the Two Bells public-house, facing White chapel Church, in the occupation of Mr. C. Vanderstein, jun. The stable adjoins the back of the premises of Mr. Banks, the extensive sugar-baker, Osborn-street, Whitechapel, where it was that the fire broko out. At this spot inside the bake-house is the large stove which is used in the manufacture of the sugar, and it is sup posed that the iron tires which passed through the wall were red-hot, and thus caused the wood of the stable to ignite. The pro g ress of the fire was very rapid, as the workshops of Mr. Bradley, undertaker, also caught. Fortunately there was a plentiful supply of water, and the parish engine, with those from Wellclose-square and Jeffrey's-square, quickly arrived. Several buckets of water were promptly thrown over the devouring element, which was soon got under. The damage done was not very extensive. llad the fire occurred during the night, a most disastrous destruction of property would have been inevitable. The sugar-baker's was burnt down about eleven years ago. IRISH CHARITABLE BEQUESTS ACT.—The ob noxious principle of this Act—the right of interference with Catholic doctrine and discipline—has been retained, and the modifications of detail in the provisions of the measure, as originally introduced, leave that vicious principle untouched. As we had all along anticipated, a feeling of extreme hostility against the Act prevails amonst the Catholic prelates and clergy, not one of whom had been consulted regarding a measure so vitally affect ing the charitable bequests of the Catholics ; and this sentiment, we have reason to believe, extends amongst those portions of the hierarchy who have been remark able for their unwillingness to take an active part in political movements. Several letters, indignantly de nouncing the hostile provisions of the Act, have been published. Indeed, we may go so far as to anticipate that the Catholic clergy will avoid communication, and decline all co-operation with a board to be constituted under such circumstances. There is no remedy but an extensive modification of the A ct.—Dublin Evening Pest. HEROIC CONDUCT OF A YOUNG NAVAL OFFICER. —A few evenings ago, as Mr. Walpole, a mate of the Collingwood, lying at Spithead, was coming on board from a yacht, a little after twelve o'clock, and when within about fifty yards of the vessel, his boat, which was very small, upset. It was blowing rather fresh at the time, and being encumbered with his pea jacket, he would inevitably have perished, but for the heroic con duct of Mr. Roderic Dew, a brother mate. This young gentleman, who had taken his place on the watch shortly before the accident occurred, on seeing a man in th - e water, instantly jumped overboard, and swam to his as sistance. Mr. Walpole was nearly exhausted when he reached him ; and the sea being very rough, it was not without the greatest exertion he succeeded in bringing him in safety to the ship. Mr. Walpole, so nobly rescued from an untimely death, is a scion of the noble house of Orford. This incident, unsurpassed as it is in true bravery, might have gone unrecorded, if accident had not brottght it to the ears of the gentleman who has fa voured us with this account of it.—Sunday Times. NEW ROYAL EXCIIANGE.—On Saturday work men commenced placing the bells in the belfrey of the tower of the new Royal Exchange, of which there are to be fifteen. There are seven of them on the grounds, which weigh above 38 cwt. The bell which is the lightest weighs 4 cwt. and 26; lbs. This is B flat, and the cord bell to it weighs 6 cwt. and 27 lbs. The whole of the bells will weigh above 80 cwt., and will be at the Ex change in the course of the next week. The contractor for them, Mr. Mead, will superintend the placing of them. It is expected that they will be in their several positions in the course of ten days. The mechanism of the clock will then be put up. To-day the stonemasons will begin to lay down the flag-stones outside the build ings, under the direction of Mr. Collingshaw, the super intendent of the works. The first stone will be laid down opposite the Wellington testimonial. The opera tion will take place in about three weeks, by which time the external front of this magnificent structure will have been cleaned down. From the appearance of the inte rior, and the progress of the encaustic painting, the probability is that• it will be about the middle of October that the merchants will be able to be admitted for the transaction of business. TESTIMONIAL TO A. CLERGYMAN.—IIOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION, &c., AT BROMPTON.—On Saturday the building committee of this valuable institution held a meeting at the board-room in Great Marlborough street, when it was determined to proceed at once as ra pidly as possible towards the completion of the building, and tenders for such sections as were agreed upon were received and adopted for that purpose. As a testimonial to the worth and merits of the late Henry Blunt, the respected rector of Upper Chelsea, the friends of the Rev. Gentleman have determined to purchase a bed in perpetuity in one of the wards, which it is proposed to name after the deceased. It may be remembered that Mr. Blunt himself died of pulmonary consumption ; the compliment is therefore as appropriate as it is deserving. It is the intention of the committee of management to hold another fancy fair on behalf of the building fund. 1 %YORKSHIRE JURORS.—" I remember," says Lord Eldon, in the Anecdote Book, " Mr. Justice Gould try ing a case at York; and when he had proceeded for • about two hours, h e observed, Here are p ly eleven jurymen in the b ox; where is the tw elfth ?" Please you, my Lord," said ono of tho eleven, " he is gone away about some business; but ho has left his verdict with me." NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORNHILL, LONDON. Capital X 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, to declare a second Bonus, averazing 0 per cent. ou the amounts Invested on each Policy effected on the Profit scale. 1 " Premium. .1 ..'-,' i GO 100$ i X s. d. EXAMPLES. Bonus added. £ s. t 1837 170 9 3 74 3 4 1838 144 2 2 1839 116 16 • Bonne in Cash. X N. d. 77 5 1 64 i 6 51 8 11 .7' 4 '' 0.5 E 1 X s. d. 12 3 9 9 16 4 1711 9 o rg. s P . c. ) o =°'4s ".4 ) cig 91:' X 8. (18 346 2 3 296 13 4 247 4 6 The division of profits is anneal, and the next will be made in De cember of the present year. This institution offers realty important and substantial advan tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all oecaslues, the power to borrow, without ex pense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid, (see table) ; also tke option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his interests to reset other conveniences or necessity. Assurances tbr terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, See. G REAT BRITAIN MUTUAL LIFE AS 61TRANC1 SOCIETY, 14, WATERLOO-PLACE, LONDON. THE CHISHOLM, Chairmen. WILLIAM MORLEY, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. PECULIAR ADVANTAGES OFFERED TO POLICY-HOLDERS IN THIS INSTITUTION. An extremely low rate of Premium, without participation in the Profits, bat with the option, at any time within five years, of paying up the difference between the Reduced Rates and tho Mutual Assur ance 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., for One Year, Seven Years, and the whole Term of Life. Annual Prennun Age. I One Tear. £ s. 1. 1 0 9 1 2 9 1 5 6 1 15 9 3 3 5 Seven Years. I Whole Life. X b. d. X G. d. 1 1 6 1 13 11 133 2 2 1 1 7 6 216 4 2 1 6 4 1 11 3 17 0 6 8 3 lculare are detailed in the Prospectus. ♦. It. IRVINE, Managing Tall part) BRITISH MUTUAL SOCI 17, NEW BRIDGE-STI DIREC John Atkinson, Esq., Well-street, Hackney. Joshua Burgess, Esq., Park street, G rosy enor-square. G. Goodwin, Esq., F. 8.5., F. S. A., Pelham-crescent, Brompton. Capt. C. Twisleton Graves, Army and Navy Club. Nutter Gray, Esq., Hackney. Joseph Filetll, Esq. Director. LIFE ASSURANCE ETY, tEET, BLACKFRIARS. 'TORS. Thomas Hamber, Esq., Barns. bury-park. John Lodge, EN., Portman street, Portman-square. Robert Remmett, Esq., Temple, John Richards, jun., Mayor of Reading. George Alfred Walker, Esq., St. Jamee's.place. AUDITORS. BANKERS. Metsrs. Waterman and Co., Nicholas—lane, Lombard.street. PIIVIICIAN. Richard Hopkins Alluatt, Esq., M.D., F.S.A., Parliament-street. SURGEON. Robert Gruel= Shute, Esq., Mecklenburg-square. STANDING COUNSEL. Harris Prendergast, Esq., Lincoln's Inn. Joseph Brown, Esq., Temple. SOLICITOR. Edward Smith, EN , 5, Chancery. lane. SURVEYOR. John Barnett, Esq., Chancery-lane. CONSULTING ACTUARY. William Ratray, Esq., King William.street, City. THE GREATEST PRESENT BENEFIT, AND THE GREATEST FUTURE ADVANTAGES to those who attain the average duration of life are secured to the assured in this Office, a combination of advantages presented by no other in London. This Society is strictly a Mutual Assurance Society. The principle adopted in the distribution of the profits is pecu liar to this office, and is at once safe, equitable, and favourable to good lives. The surplus is reserved for those members who sur vive the period at which their premiums with accumulated interest at five per cent. shall amount to the sums assured, and may Ye re ceived in cash, or applied in the reduction of the future premiums or to the increase of the sum assured. An ample Guarantee is secured by a temporary subscribed Capital to be paid off as soon as it may be deemed expedient. The Premiums are deduced from the Government experience, and are accurately adjusted to the several ages. At early and initiate use they are auout unc.kuurtii offices. - . All the objects of Life Assurance may be effectually accom plished at this Office, and generally the Directors are prepared to receive Proposals of any description involving the contingency of human life. More fully to extend the advantages of this Society, it is deter mined to establish Local Boards throughout the kingdom. Every facility and information afforded on application at the °Dice, 17, New Bridge.street, Blackfriars. CHARLES JAMES THICKIE, Resident Secretary. PUBLICATIONS. To be completed In Twenty Numbers, price One Penny each, on the 31st August, with the Magaz ines, Part 1., price Sixpence, and No. 1., price One Penny, with a splendid Portrait of the Author, THE FEMALE BLUEBEARD. By EUGENE SUE. Author of the " Mysteries of Paris," the " Wandering Jew," &c. Each number will contain Two splendid Illustrations, by eminent artists. London :W. Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; and all Booksellers in England, Ireland, and Scotland. INSOLVENCY, BANKRUPTCY, and ABO LITION of IMPRISONMENT for DEBT. LORD BROUGHAM'S EXPLANATION will be found in GIL BERT'S EDITION of these new Acts. The price, including the Acts verbatim, his Lordship's Explanation, the Composition Act, and a copious Index, by a Barrister, is only 6d. ; or postage free, Bd. Also, THE NEW POOR-LAW AMENDMENT ACT. The particular attention of the Clergy, Churchwardens, Overseen, &c., is solicited to this important Act, with ceplow Index, by a Bar rister. Price only Is. ; or postage free, is. 4d. Be particular in ordering the genuine copyright editions, published by J wales Gilbert, 49, Paternoster-row, Loudon ; and all Booksellers. " CHRONOTHERSIAL CURE." FALLACIES of the FACULTY, with the Principles of the Chronothermal Cure. People's Edition, enlarged, price 2s. 6d. " Really a very singular production. It tells us something new In every page, and tells it well. Half-ft-Crown never can be better spent than in the purchase of it, nor a few leisure hours in the read ing of it."—Church and State Gazette. Simpkin and Marshall, 5, Stationers'-court; and J. 011iTier, 59, Pall-mall. THE PHYSIOIOGT OF THE PASSIONS. " What passions hurt the body, what improve ; Truths as refined as Athens even heard." The Fiftieth Thousand. Forty Engravings, price Is., by post, 18 . 6 d., ON CHASTITY—its Abuses and Diseases—On Matrimonial Eligibility and Unfitness—On Infelicitous and Unproductive Unions—Curiosities of Medical Experience—Law of Divorce, &e. By R. J. CULVERWELL, M.D., M.R.C.S. "Of human ills and frailties I discourse, Those taught by nature and by art acquir'd. Of griefs conceal'd, and disappointments keen, "Which young and gentle—the matured and sage— The lonely and the mated—all sustain ; In kindly spirit herein counsel's given, Ilow health, how hope, how happiness to gain." Sherwood, 23, Paternoster-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street ; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street ; Mann, 39, Cornhill ; and the Author, 21, Arundel-street, iltraud.—At home daily till Two : Evenings, Seven till Nine. LA MICRT ON DEBILITY, NERVOUSNESS, AND ALL DISORDERS ARISING FROM EXCESS, &c. " He who if, pleasure's downy arms Ne'er loot his health or youthfulcbarms, A hero lives, and justly can Exclaim, in me behold a man i" Just - published (In a sealed envelope), Tenth Edition, price Its. 6d., or sent by post, free, to any address, 3s. 6d., QELF-PRESERVATION : a Popular Essay on 17 those concealed disorders originating in youthful excesses, and terminating in Nervous Debility, Local and Constitutional Weakness, and all those Sinkings, Anxieties, and Tremors, which afflict the Weak, the Sedentary, and the Delicate. With Practical Observations on Marriage, and on the Anatomy, Physiology , and Diseases of the Reproductive Organs, with plain Directions for their perfect Restoration. By SAMUEL LAMERT, Consulting Surgeon, 9, BEDFORD-STREET, IsEIIFORD.SQU A RE, LONDON, Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary Member of the London Hospita 1 Medical Wociety, Licentiate of Apothecary's Hall, London,&c. " The various positions of Lover, Husband, and Parent, the In herent privileges of mankind, are frequently marred and prevented through the follies and frailties of early indiscretions. To such, among others, this Essay addresses itself ; and by its perusal many questions.may be satisfactorily adjusted that admit of no appeal even to the most confidential friend."—Stafford Gazette. "The design of this work will be tolerably obvious from its title, and we cordially recommend the author and his book to all who are adiering from nervous debility and general weakness."—Wakefield Journal. Published by the Author, and sold in London by S. Gilbert, 51 and 52, Paternoster-row; Starie, 23, Tichborne-street, Quadrant, Regent street; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford - street; Noble, 114, Chancery lane ; Gordon, 146, Leadenhall-street ; and by all Booksellers. At home every day till Three, and from Five till Eight. TRAVERS TESTIMONIAL. We stated a few weeks ago the proceedings at the flail of Commerce, at a meeting of merchants, bankers, and trailers, assembled for the purpose of doing honour to the memory of the late John Travers, Esq., the qualities of whose heart and intellect had gained for him the warmest affection and highest respect of all wh3 knew him. It was upon that occasion referred to a Committee to consider of and report to a future meeting the best and most lasting mode of testifying the sense enter tained by all of his worth, so that posterity, by con templating his many public and private virtues, may be led to imitate his example. Subsequently a meeting took place, Sir George Larpent, Bart., in the chair, when it was resolved unanimously that the most suitable and most lasting testimonial to perpetuate the name and worth of Mr. Travers would be to found a scholarship in connexion with the City of London School, to be given to the boy whose merits and character, upon a strict exa mination, should be deemel the most worthy, and that such boy should be called the Travers' scholar, and proceed either to the University College, or King's College, London, as the parent or guardian of such boy might determine. A great number of the highest names in the City appear in the subscription-list, as might ba expected from the exalted merit of the individual whose virtues it is intended to commemorate. The list is open at the following establishments : Messrs. Grote, Prescott and Co., Threadneedle- street; the London Joint-stock Bank, Princes-street; Com mercial Bank, London ; Messrs. Robarts and Co.; and Messrs. Denison and Co., Lombard-street; also by D. W. Wire, Esq., Hon. Sec., St. Swithin's- lane. GRAND FETE AND FANCY FAIR. It is expected, should the weather prove propi tious, that the fancy fair, to be held on Monday and Tuesday at the Surrey Zoological Gardens, for the benefit of the Licensed Victuallers' School, will be the most brilliant and numerously-attended fete that has ever taken place in those beautiful grounds. The attractions provided by the managing Committee for tht entertainment of their visitors are so varied, that we must direct the attention of our readers for the enumeration of them to the advertisement, which will be found in another part of our paper. We cannot, however, omit noticing the principal feature of the fete—namely, the fancy fair, to which the wives, daughters, and female relatives of the members of the institution have contributed a great variety of ele gant and costly articles. The Morning Advertiser informs us that the family of Mr. Wicker, the Go vernor, have sent in, amongst other things, two large models of a boy and girl of the school, by Mrs. Eady ; a figure of Flora, by Miss Wicker; two pair of ele gant toilette bottles, by Mrs. Mitcheson. A splendid collection of articles has been contributed by the daughter of Mr. Oliver, of the Duke of Clarence, near the Surrey Gardens, consisting of reticules, caps, cases, &c., and an exquisitely-wrought model of " The old woman who lived in a shoe." Amongst the miscellaneous offerings are some handsome watch pockets, from Mr. Green, of Bow; several tasteful and ornamental articles from Mrs. R. B. Hughes, of the Princess of Wales, Queen's Elms, Chelsea ; toge ther with a large and diversified collection of draw ings, vases, music,' ornamental pens, pen-wipers, ap pendages for the work-table, perfumed sachets—in short, an infinity of those graceful works with which female ingenuity loves to promote the causes of charity. CAJANI'S ANATOMICAL WAX WORKS. We were admitted on Friday to a view of those ad mirable works of the great Florentine Academician, Ludovico Cajani, now exhibiting in Mr. Leach's ex hibition-room, 10, Rathbono-place. They are accu rate and beautiful representations of all the organs and tissues of the human body, and to be appreciated they must be seen. The principal figures are a Venus de Medici, and a half figure, displaying the most im portant dissections, and the organs in their relative po salons. On removine file iategpments of the head uie,7. - ufii,%chia is separamz and horizontal sections, exhibiting the vessels, convo lutions, divisions, and the two substances of this organ. The muscles, glands, nerves, and vessels of the face are next shown ; then the interior of the mouth, with the larynx, pharynx, &c.; then the superficial and deep-seated muscles of respiration—the heart, lungs, and great blood-vessels, the muscles of the ab domen, with the viscera and their appendages. Each of the viscera is represented by a se parate model of exquisite nicety, and these are all placed in their true situations, being remov able, one after the other, for the more perfect exami nation of the whole. These exact models are well adapted to convey such a knowledge of the human body as every rational person must desire to possess, presenting one great outline of its wonderful mecha nism and complicated relations. This instruction, so useful and satisfactory, is thus afforded without the disagreeable incidents of the dissecting-room, and without any accompaniment which would offend the fastidious. The structure and functions of the living machine are further illustrated by numerous anatomical diagrams and preparations, of which Mr. Leach availed himself in a neat and comprehensive lecture upon physiology, which drew forth the ap plause of a respectable and gratified audience. Many of his observations were valuable as respects the pre servation- of health. In pointing out the functional relations of different organs to one another, he showed how much pain and disease men might avoid, if they only understood so much of their own structure as was here displayed. It is to be hoped that he will attract that degree of public attention, to which his ability as a popular lecturer, and the inappreciable value of his collection, are entitled. DERBY AND ST. LEGER CLUBS. The following is the reply from the Home-office, to a communication requesting information as to the legality or illegality of Derby and St. Leger Clubs : " Whitehall 19th August, 1844. " Sir,—l am directed by Secretary Sir James Graham to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, and to refer you for the information which you are de sirous of obtaining, to the Act prohibiting lotteries. Any person offending against the statute is liable to be proceeded against as therein directed. " I am, Sir, your obedient servant, H. MANNERS SUTTON. " Mr. Charles King, White Hart, 276, Oxford-street." In observing on this letter, the Sunday Times says :—" Notwithstanding the illegality of these clubs, we think that, on an application to the Attor ney-General by the defendants, under the 46 Geo. 111., c. 148, s. 59, he would stay the actions, because that statute provides that all actions for the penalties must be commenced by the Attorney-General, and we do not think the 6 and 7 William IV., c. 66, which gives half the penalty to the informer, dispenses with the necessity of obtaining the Attorney-General's per mission to bring the actions. It may, however, be open to doubt; therefore, once more we say, petition Parliament on the sth of September." PROPRIETY OF INSERTING IN THE POLICE GAZETTE DESCRIPTIONS OF BODIES FOUND.—OR Saturday an in iequest, held by Mr. T. Wakley, M.P., coroner, at the Swan public-house, Fulham-bridge foot, on the body of a man, name unknown, about forty:two years of age, ear Thames, which was found floating in the river Putney-bridge, on Tuesday last, some clothes n aving been found on the towing-path at Barnes c the the passing pre vious Friday, the jury lamented that sine on NoNfltihche Poor-law y the Amendmentexpense of f c g t there g was l n i e o i t f y un t o d afrdoem rschr' P r t o r n e ?se the se bodies ro.fwpearhisonys- coincided with fo untdh the jury u th ry e in n fo r that m at opinion, on i n t a h n e d G suggestedernnie,u tethpaetlitefeie Gazette,insertio n of fi which c h ipublished tuitous,w _of its present contents. The "Found dead in the water; otuhlrdeebteimaes;rewaetepin, public benefit , insel:tion an s d being would gr b a j e ury y re ruesteufrunledthan many diot of came er there there was no evidence to bo a dy v show." THE the or the numerous THE - _compounds con stantly announced for promoting the growth or reproduc tion of the hair, few survive, even m name, bey on d a very limited period; whilst Rim\l and Macassar Oil," with a reputation u nparalleled, is still on the increase in public es timation. The singular virtues of this successful invention for restoring, preserving, and beautifying the human hair, arc too well known and appreciated to need much comment. The very facts of the high and distinguished patronage it enjoys, its general use in all countries, together with nu merous testimonials constantly received in its favour, are au thorities which stamp its superior excellence and title over all attempts of a similar nature. Being universally preferred, its consequent great demand excites the cupidity of un principled shopkeepers, who vend the most spurious trash as the " genuine" Macassar Oil : whereas the genuine article is wholly the invention and property of A. Rowland and Son, and the amalgamation of its costly exotic materials renders abortiveany attempt to discover its component parts—thus proving' the imposition of all other articles bearing the title of " Macassar Oil." The genuine article has the words " Rowland's Macassar Oil" on the wrapper.—All others are fraudule counterfeits! ____ M. Van de Weyer, the Belgian Minister, transacted business at the Foreign-office on Saturday. No. 16,233. PRICE sd. . 1111 - - 77 , . -' he tea olu the to [a' of