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PRICE SD. sian ott a 0 4 , .ery March better 1 , nett leer de W s , n will Q 14 otiv 5 b l og h SUTHEIII illl "idDund gGraeri the as, Dk' uke sq of Sutherland' ~ 31. P P. for the ',aunty, CAITIINE: forge Traill, Esq., M.P. NAIRN The Right Hon. the Earl of Cewnor. ROYAL NORTHERN LUNATIC ASYLUM. the REPORT by the COUNTY COMMITTEE, as presented to .BGeneral Meeting of Subscribers, held within the Castle of Inver , upon the 14th November, 1845. Ttie increasing prevalence of lunacy through the county of Inver n7,n d the obligation upon the local authorities, to confine at the Ztic se of the parish of domicile, all persons thus dangerously , compelled this project as a matter of ordinary prudence, and apart from all consideration of general philanthropy. Accordingly, n the Annual County Meeting of the 30th April, 1843, the project tl a . a ‘ submitted to the public. It was resolved to endeavour to afford `nn fit of the Institution to all the northern counties, standing, ::bey did, under circumstances of equal necessity and a Committee ""M_lilanointed to solicit subscriptions on this enlarged and general ~__"ong. They commenced their duties ; but circumstances for some were adverse ; and they had the deep misfortune to lose, almost ;Lute outset of their labours, one of their most influential, zealous, ii,;lll.lued numbers, by the sudden death of Mr. Fraser, of Newton. j 1 7 111 1 , J alive to the true benevolence of the Undertaking, he was to Period of`a assistace of his example and of his energies up erected, his death; and that melancholy event naturally ~_`"tied, for a time, the exertions of those associated with him in the it seemed Thus the project rethained in temporary abeyance. But .2:Med soon evident that unless active measures were again re pVl t o o, there could be no reasonable anticipation of a successful public meeting of the heritors, magistrates, and clergy, was I Tted accordingly, upon the 10th day of December, 184'4, and the tt e ,r s sitY of an immediate canvass was admitted, and pressed upon a4 A cling Committee. They undertook the task. The funds at that ih."altiounted to 1,5001., and to-day they stand on the list as 4,7001. rill is almost entirely the result of private contribution ; for § er 2he parish, that of Dornoch, in Sutherland, has entered a sub it,puon, and only one public bode, the Caledonian Bank of Inver given a contribution ;—the parish of Dornoch has taken one 1 1 7, of 21/. ; the Caledonian Bank has given a subscription of one h„;:qad guineas. Apart, indeed, from these two sums , the contri have4tions been entirely from the hand of private be n e volence. 4 town and neighbourhood of Inverness have given most liberally, v m _ n lany of the districts of the county with an equal han d. Under ~:: /.trifling exceptions, the Committee have, as 3 et, bean prevented S everal their solicitations throughout the northern counties. "al, however, of the most influential proprietors of the north are thatthe contributors ; and this circumstance warrants the hope L L the canvass Which is to be immediately commenced may be sue it;', 7 1111 . The Committee, through two of their number, have applied Vtlbscriptions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and %L a r'n, confining, unless in one or two instances, their application to i' n ..7 t eonnected by birth, or profession, or trade, with the northern They regret to say that they failed in many quarters i o ere they had the best reason to anticipate success ; but, again, k Me,Were instances where the claim of enlarged benetolence , apa r t any local feeling, was willingly admitted. There were indi • vIT, nals who appeared to consider it a privilege to have an opportunity 7 c ontributing to an object tending so obviously to alleviate the erles of the poor. ki :noh, then, is the amount of the realised funds, and inch is the ti;rike from which they have been to a very considerable d eg ree de -141 . The Committee have no hesitation in stating to the sub taert their belief that the subscription will be soon con siderabl y '' - 'ttiteti. An Important addition may be reasonably anticipated ~"ne northern counties, and the result of an influential communi t" with India may be looked for with confidence. In closing this ;1 4. the subject, the Committee 'have to m ention that,whilst in- A dsl am, they had the advantage of co mmunicating with the Lord Locate upon the proposed scheme;--that his Lordship, became 1472. 11. a subscriber, and that he obtained for the Institution the Yee t of the royal patronage. It is hoped that such royal counts te ve e ntay be the jt means neoft assisting have n e t t h r e a ted In subscription ny directions e,it t 6 1111 , 6 , the undertaking nug with an additional Pe interest and importance, and s ntees to the public an efficient const i t ution and mana g ement tSnirlng as it does that that constitution shall receive the approval ohs high officers of the Crown. i t have made it their endeavour ono obtain the hest as to the site of the proposed Institution. They have s h eet bested the assistance of Dr. Malcolm, of Perth, a gentleman @rot ;Tit in the treatment of the insane, and whose opinions were ma t7M during an extensive continental tour amongst similar institu- Preparatory to the erection of Murray's Asylum, in the neigh kgrilood of Perth, with which he has been from its e rection, and intimately connected. He selected four sites as eligible—one o'fie property of Mr. Bane, the proprietor of Culduthel ; another that of Mr. Mackintosh, of Raigmore ; a third at the Hut of sealth, on the estate of Inshes ; and a fourth on the lands of ,•;tthese proprietors, Mr. Baillie, of Culduthel, the Committee have fi Z. in communication ; but the terms of feu demanded by him are i n - :Le impracticable, and therefore the site upon his p ro p ert y adjoin the Quarry, and close to the marsh with the Raigmore lands, is eft If: Of the question. The Committee have also communicated with t 8 Mackintosh, but without any result—that gentleman requiring (‘Lmow from them the amount of feu that will be given, and the i;' ,rriittee naturally enough begging to be inform ed what is to be ; and here the negotiation stands with Mr. Mackintosh. Of it will be the dutj of the subscribers immediately to open n inunication with Mr. Robertson, of lushes , a nd Mr. Emilie of l 4, 4 ; a ntr, and thereafter to select .from those equally eligible sites which may be obtained upon the most eligible terms. en these circumstances of realised flinds and anticipated incr ease, me Committee have considered themselves r e q uired to delay ti, ' l onger the commencement of the Institut ion. The necessity for trection is every day forcing itself upon their att ention. The num- Of lunatics confined at the expense of t he several parishes is every Z ayi ncreasing, and the operation of the New Poor-law Bill must arily add to the number. That Bill directs a course by which si llotant parishes may be compelled to the humanity of providing accommodation for their lunatic poor ; but it affords no timtance towards securing such accommodation. The more stringent obligation upon parishes, the more important to them should be the erection of a local and inexpensive Institution, such as that pro --re• This is obvious, and will un doubtedl y force itself upon the ~rstanding of all s uch burdened parishes. , 1 • 41 Committee, i mpress ed with these important considerations, s, _ u t i L 'unt their proceedings to the general subscribers, and suggest without any delay the necessary steps should be taken for the e.,a nlsation of the Asylinn. !Y cannot close the account of their proceedings without ex- Vt k ng the obligation under which the Institution is placed to cc gentlemen in the south connected with this part of the country. C 4 o `" aa llow, Mr. Leith, formerly inspector of the Caledonian Banking iii, m 7PanY, most efficiently assisted the canvass ; and in London the 1 1 -.2 beneficial office was with equal liberality discharged by Mr. Cokenzie American merchant, and by Mr. Macgregor, of Cheap -40. To Mr . Young, of The Sun newspaper, the cause is eminently I ,...ebted, for the liberality with which he uniformly admitted the liV a arY advertisements In a free and prominent access to the co of his important journal. Reported by • W. IT. COLQUHOLTN, Convener of the County Committee. 4 ,, Total amount of subscriptions as at this date 4,6731. 13s. General Meeting of the Subscribers towards the erection of a "riati c MIN him at Inverness for the benefit of the northern w iT linties, called by advertisement, held on the 14th Nov., 1845, , LIANE FRASER TYTLER, Esq., Vice-Lieutenant of the County, Chairman ; 11 e Chairman having addressed the mee tin g , moved the following I ntion, which was unanimously agreed to : a del, te following noblemen and gentlemen be now appointed nittee with power to them to nominate' from their own number Mt Committee, for the manage ment of all matters connected the erection and establishment of the Northern Lunatic Alb,._nl. and, in particular, to draw up rules and regulations, to be Nr ; i nit s ted to a General Meeting of Subscribers, to be ‘ held at In on the earliest day in January next that the Committee may Colquhoun, convener." INVERNESS-SHIRE. kltscatintas of 501. AND 1 SUBSCRIBERS UNDER 501. N 'o sq 5.8. ... 1.4 N ht I t i P on w . l 41 4 3 - t ß h D e s' Earl of Sea- V. Provost il. C Sutherland iguh° 'E " fhe J. M. Grant, Esq., of Glenmoriston N i ttißht Hon. Lord Saltettn J. AL Grant, Esq., Joint-Convener k ~ Licht Hon. Lord Lovat of the county ~_- Bailey, Esq., M.P. for the Thos. Ogilvie, Esq., ditto c—Ynty J. B. Fraser, Esq., of Reeliek ~Morrison, Esq.. M.P. for the D.Grant, Esq., of Bught u,"llrgh . A. Forbes, Esq., of Culloden "ill . Fraser Tytler, Esq., of Bal- J. Ross, Esq., Berbice Cottage pi n IDr. J. I. Nicol 4 s Mackintosh Patrick; Grant, Esq„ Ballifeary ' 4 . Baillie, Esq., of Culduthel. C. Waterston, Esq., manager for the Caledonian Bank ,J. Mackenzie, Esq., banker 'Alex. Forbes, Esq., chemist. Sir j ROSS AND CROMARTT. • o, • R. Mackenzie, Bart., of Sir Hugh Fraser, of Braela n g well, ncatwell K.C.B. The non. Mrs. Stewart Mackenzie, D. Davidson, Esq., of Tullech, , Of Seaforth ''• SI , Convenor of the county lei4atheson, Esq., of Achany, T. Mackenzie, Esq., of Ord ~ • John Ilay Mackenzie, Esq., of T . .nalllle, of Redcastle, M.P. , Cromartio ,liackenzie, Esq., of Applecross, Dr. J. Mackenzie, Kinellan A "LI% for the county D. Kennedy, Esq., of Bogbain '• Matheson, Esq., of Ardintoul. , George Cameron, Esq., Sheriff , Substitute, Dingwall. LANDSHIRE. James Loch, Esq., M.P. George Gunn, Esq., factor for the Duke of Sutherland. :SS-SHIRE. Sir G. Dunbar, of Hernpriggs, Bart., and J. Gregg, Esq., She riff-Substitute, Joint-Conveners of the county. • TSHIRE. Gen. Sir J. Rose, of Holme , X.C.B. 111. Davidson, Esq , of Cantray Wm. Mackintosh, Esq., of Geddes J. A. Grant, Esq., of Viewfleld Gen. Gordon, of Lochdu. Resolved further, that the above Committee c ontinue in office till t he 30th of April, 1847. 4 The Mackintosh moved that the thanks of t his meeting be ten- OW to Messrs. Mackenzie and Coiquhoun for the exertions th e y "Id made in procuring subscriptions for this Institution ; and that :eknowledgments be also offered to Mr. Leith , form erl y ins p ector of t l'e Caledonian Bank, now in Glasgow ; to Mr. Young, of The Sun 4 "Y's Paper ; Yr. Mackenzie, American merchant ; Mr. Macgregor, ,•, 'neapside, all of London, for the effi cient assistance they afforded 'ne deputation in their canvass in these cities ; which motion was S econded by the Rev. Mr. Clark, and unanimously agreed to. On the motion of the Rey. Mr. Clark, the thanks of the meeting "ere also unanimously voted to the County Committee, who had tltherto conducted the business of the proposed Institution so successfully. The meeting resolve that these resolutions be published in the In 'rerness newspapers. WM. FRASER TYTLER, Chairman. The thanks of the meeting were unanimously voted to the Chair 14E1, for his conduct in the chair. WM. N. GRANT, Interim Secretary. BURGESS' ESSENCE of ANCIIO V 1 E Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, London. JOHN BURGESS and SON, being apprised o f the numerous en A ' 4 4 , ours made by many persons to impose a spurious article for then' tnake, feel it incumbent on them to request the attention of the Public, in purchasing what they conceive to be the original to ob terve the Name and Address correspond with the above. The gen, e 'al appearance of the spurious descriptions will deceive the un- Itharded ; and, for their detection, J. B. and Son, submit the following e autions:—Some are in appearance at first sight, " the genuine," but Without xame or address ; some " Burgess's Essence of Anchovies," d others " Burgiss's ;" and many more without address. John ,„_"urgess and Son, having been many years honoared with such die "Ftlished approbation, feel every sentiment of respect towards the Public, and earnestly solicit tkem 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 be prepared by them, and is recom mended as a most useful and convenient sauce; will keep good In all Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the Savoy-steps, Loudon. The Original Fish-sauce Warehouse 'ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL preserves and reproduces the Hair ; prevents It from falling °IT or turning grey ; restores grey hair to its original colour; frees it rr on't scurf and dandruff, and renders it soft, silty, curly, and glossy facts abundantly proved by innumerable testimonials, which are °Pen for inspection at the proprietors. As a mild stimulative, cor rective, and preservative agent, ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL has the exclusive patronage of the several Sovereigns and Courts of ZUrope, and with rank, fashion, and discernment, supersedes all Preparations of professed similar import. A small pamphlet accom panies each bottle of Rowland's Macassar Oi l, wherein important mitts anci advice will be found on the culture of the hair of infancy, and on its preservation and beauty through the se veral sta g es of Marian life. CAUTlON.—Unprincipled shopkeepers, for the sake of gaining a trifle more profit, vend the most spurious trash under the title of 'Macassar Oil." It is therefore imperative on purchasers to see that Me words ROWL .kND'S MACASSAR OIL, are in two lines on the wrapper of each bottle, and on the inside of t lkit wrapper nearly 1,500 times, containing 29,028 le tters. ee 3s. 6d., 7s. Family Bottles (equal to f ou r small), 10s. 6d., and uouble that size, 21s. per bottle.—Sold by the Proprietors, A. ROW LAND and SON, 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. *** All other Macassar Oils are Fraudulent Counterfeits. TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND, LONDON. Doncaster, September 26th, 1844. 8111 ,—The following particulars have been handed to us with a their publication, if you should deem them worthy of such. J. BROOKE and Co., Doncaster. Elizabeth Brearley, residing in Duke-street, Doncaster, aged • b etween forty and fifty, was severely afflicted with Rheumatism, and confined to her bed for a period of nearly two months, with scarcely the power to lift her arm ; she was signa ll y benefited after taking two doses of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and after finishing two boxes was quite recovered.' The above recent test'monial is a Turner proof of the great efficacy of this valuable medicine, which is the most effective remedy fur Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Tic Doloroux, Pains in the !lead and Face, often mistaken for tooth-ache, and for all Gouty and R heumatic Tendencies. It is also gratifying to have permission to refer to the following gentlemen, selected from a multitude of others, whose station in se T . , l etY has contributed to advance this popular medicine in public It. Mandan, Esq., Coroner, Doncaster ; the Rev. Dr. 'omberg ; the Chevalier de la Garde ; Mr. Miskin, brewer and Taltster, Dartford ; 31r. Richard Stone , L u ton ; John J. Giles, Esq., j i tnleY ; Mr. Inwood,. Perbright ; William Courtenay, Esq., Barton Stacey, near Andover Railway Station, Hants. ; all of whom have received benefit by taking this medicine, and have allowed the Proprietor tke privil-ge of publishing the same for the benefit of the afflicted. Sold by Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London ; and by his appoint !lout by all respectable Medicine Vendor hroughout the United Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe 14 336. 01.5,.a.ma and address of " Thomas Front, 229 , strand , Lond oon," d u on the Goverment Stamp affixed to each hex of the 1111 1 1 aii MM..% CLASGOW via FLEETWOOD and Alt- DROSSAN, every MONDAY, TUESDAY, TinnteDAy, and INIDAy, by the new Iron Steamers, " HER MAJESTIC" and ' ROYAL CONSORT," 700 tons and 350 horse Tower. The above Ships leave Fleetwood, on the arrival )t*the trains that leave Euston-square, London, at 7.30., 8.45., or is. *.M. Passengers can be booked through to Glasgow in London. Carriages taken by the 8.45 train only. Further particulars racy lie had at 8, fit. ; 0: the Universal-office, Regent-circus, London ; or of the Agents, Won): and Co., Fleetwood, and 11`Kean and Lament, Glasgow. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ROYAL Pub YTEUHNIU INSTITUTION, Lectuses for. this period of the year, by Dr. Ryan and Professor Bachoffner in CHEMISTRY and NATURAL PHILO SOPHY will be illustrated by interesting and brilliant experiments. A Lecture on the PREVALENT DISEASE in POTATOES will be delivered by Dr. Ryan, and also on the ATMOSPHERIC RAIL WAY, by Professor Bachoffner, a Working Model of which, car rying several persons, is exhibited daily. The additions to the OPAQUE MICROSCOPE, DISSOLVING VIEWS, and C H ROM A TROPE are very effective. The PHYSIOSCOPE. Submarine Ex periments by means of the DIVER and DIVING BELL. Among the various additions to the Working Models is loleittan's NEW AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE, for ascending and de scending Inclined Planes. A magnificent Collection of TROPICAL FRUITS. Mr. Dowse, the celebrated Flute Player, will take part in the Music, conducted by Dr. Wallis. Open from Eleven to Half past Five, and from Seven to Half-past Ten in the Evening. Admission, One Shilling. Schools, Half-price. riIHE MAMMOTH HORSE -MR. CARTER, the Lion King, respectfully informs the nobility, gentry, and the public, that his Mammoth Morse is now entirely recovered from the effects of the late accident, and that he will be Exhibited for a w days only at the EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly, from 11 A.m. 9 p.m. Admission Is. The thousands of ladies and gentlemen who have recently seen this remarable animal, have expressed their admiration and astonishment at his wOnderful size and perfect sym metry. This remarkable horse is 20 hands in height, and weighs 2,5001b5. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY On and after the Ist January, 1846, an additional ThL - d Class Train will run daily (Sundays excepted) between Paddington and Bristol in both directions, Down at 10.30 A.M., Up at 6.30 A.M. The stoppages at the intermediate stations may be seen by refer ence to the time - bills. Third Class Passengers, and Horses will no longer be conveyed between Paddington and Bristol by the 2.15 P.M. Down Goods Train; or by*the 2 P.M. (10 p.m. from Bristol) Up Goods Train. Third Class Passengers between Exeter and Swindon will be con veyed by the 5.15 P.M. Train, instead of by the 2 P.M. Goods Train, as heretofore. From Bristol to Exeter Third Class Passengers will continue to proceed by the 2.15 P.M. Goods Train, as at present. The usual Passenger Train, from Bristol to Bath, at 6.30 ♦.M., will NOT be discontinued. By order of the Directors, CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary. Paddington, Dec. 29, 1845. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. CALL FOR SECOND INSTALMENT OF 21. 10s. PER SHARE, ON 251. HARES, MAKING 51. PAID. The Directors of the Great Western Railway having resolved, at a meeting held this day, to call, under the provisions of the Acts of Parliament, for an instalment of 21. 10s. per Share on 251. Shares, notice Is hereby given, that the Proprietors are requested to pay on or before the 20th day of January next, to any of the undermen tioned bankers, the said sum of 2/. les on each of their respective 251. Shares, viz. : London—Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co. ; at the Great Western Railway Office, 29, Gresham-street, City. Bristol—Messsrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. ; Messrs. Baillie, Ames, and Co. ; Stuckey's Banking Company ; the West of England and South Wales District Bank. Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool. Cheltenham—The County of Gloucester Bank. Reading—Messrs. I. and C. Simonds and Co. By order of the Board of Directors, CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary. London Terminus, Paddington, Dec. 4, 1845. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. CALL FOR ELEVENTH INSTALMENT OF 51. PER SHARE, ON 1001. SHARES, MAKING 65/, PAID. The Directors of the Great Western Railway having resolved, at a meeting held this day, to call, under the provisions of the Acts of Par liament, for an instalment of 51. per share on 1001. shares, itetice is hereby given, that the Proprietors are requested to pay en or before the • th day of January next, to any of the under-mentioned bankers, the said sum of 51. on each of their respective 1001. shares, viz : London —Messrs. Glen, Halllfax, Mills, and Co. ; at the Great Western Railway Office, 29, Gresham-street, City. Bristol—Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. ; Messrs. Baillle, Ames, and Co. ; Stuckey's Banking Company ; the West of England and South Wales District Bank. Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool. Cheltenham—The County 01 Gloucester Bank. Reading—Messrs. I. and C. Simonds and Co. _ _ By order of the Board of Directors, CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary, London Terminus, Paddington, Dec. 4, 1845. L EEDS AND CARLISLE RAILWAY COMPANY. Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of Shareholders of this Company, will take place at the London Tavern, Bishops gate-street, on AiONDAT, the sth of January, 1846, at One o'clock precisely, to lay before the Proprietors the terms of the amalgamation which has been agreed to with the Yorkshire and Glasgow Union Railway Company, and the general state of this Company. By order of the Committee of Management, C. LOCOCK WEBB, Secretary. Gresham-rooms, Basinghall-street. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. CONTRACT FOR WORKS. Notice is hereby given that the Directors of the South Wales Railway Company will receive, in WEDNEsDAY, the 11th February, 1846, at Twelve o'Clock, at their Office, No. 449, West Strand, London, tenders for the execution of the three several contracts, extending from the river Lougher, through Swansea to Neath, being a distance of about fourteen miles, and comprising tunnels and a large amount of earth work ; li.ewise of several contracts in the neigh bourhood of Nesygol t, comprehending also a tunnel and other im portant works. Drawings and specifications will be exhibited at the respective offices of the resident Engineers at Swaasea, and at New port, on and after Monday, the sth January, 1846, and printed forms of tender may be had at the same places, or at the Company's office in London. The Directors Will not consider themselves bound to accept the lowest or any tender. They request the parties to attend at the office of the Company in London at two o'clock on Wednesday, February l I th, 1846. By order, N. ARMSTRONG, Secretary. South Wales Railway Office, 449, West Strand, 22d December, 1845. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. First Call of 21. 10s. per share, making, with the deposit of 21. 10s., 51 paid. Notice is hereby given, that, pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of Dictors, the Proprietors of Shares in this Company are required to pa y the second i ns t a lment of 21 10s. per share, oor before the 22d day of January next, to any of the undermentioned Bankers: — London—Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co. Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool. Manchester—Messrs. Jones. Loyd, and Co. Bristol and Exeter—The West of England and South Wales Bank. Caraiff—The National Provincial Bank of England. Carmarthen— M essrs. David Morris and Sons. Swansea and Neath—The Glamorganshire Banking Company. All Calls net paid on or before the 22d January next, will be charged with interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum. By order, N. ARMSTRONG, Secretary. South Wales Railway Office, 449, West Strand, London , December 22, 1845. MIDLAND RAILWAY.-NOTTINGHAM and LINCOLN, and SYSTON and PETERBOROUGII RAILWAYS. TO TIMBER MERCIIANTS—CONTRACT FOR SLEEP! R 1 The Directors are prepared to receive TENDERS for 150,000 SLEEPERS, to consist either of sound Baltic timber, or of sound well-grown larch. Length, 8 ft. 6 in. If of Baltic timber, the sleepers must be cut either of a triangular form out of balks 13 inches square, with the arrisses taken off, or of a rectangular form, of the scantling of 8 x 5%. If of larch, they must he of not less area at the smallest end than 10 x 5, half round, measured within the bark. The Tender must be for not less than 20,000, to be delivered at the following places :- 70,000 at Gainsborough. 25,000 at Boston or Spalding. 20,000 at Wisbeach. 35,000 at Syston, or on any part of the Melton Canal between Syston and Melton. One-half on or before the Ist of March, 1846 ; the remaining half on or before the Ist May, 1846. The Tenders must be delivered to the Secretary not later than Ten o'clock on MONDAY, the sth of January, on the morning of which day they will be taken into consideration. By order, J. F. BELL, Secretary. Derby, 16th December, 1845. GRAND UNION RAILWAY. ISSUE OF SPALDING AND BRANDON JUNCTION R LWAY SHARES. Notice is tereby given, that the Shareholders of the Grand Union Railway who are desirous of taking shares in the Spalding and Bran don Junction line, are required to send in the original scrip for re gistry on or before the 6th of January, 1846. The scrip must be accompanied by a letter, signed by the owner with his name in full, his occupation, and residence,stating the quan tity of scrip, and the respective numbers sent in for registry, together with the name of a party In London to whom reference may he made as to responsibility, otherwise it cannot be received. A receipt will be given for the scrip deposited, and at the expiration of two days (if the holder be considered sufficiently responsible by the Directors) it will be returned, together with a letter of allotment for the Spalding and Brandon Junction Railway shares. The allotment will be in the proportion of one share for every five of the Grand Union Rail way scrip. Application must be made on or before the day above named, otherwise no claim for the Spalding and Brandon Junction shares will be recognised. The deposits will be payable at the several Bankers specified on the Letter of Allotment, on or before the 15th of January, and the Deeds will lie for signature as under, when the Bankers' receipts may be exchanged for Scrip Certifleates. London—At the Company's Offices, 78, Cornhill, and at the Offices of the Norfolk Railway Company, Guildhall-buildings, from the sth to 20th January, 1846, inclusive, between the hours of Ten and Five o'clock. Nottingham—At the Offices of the Grand Union Railway Com pany, St. Peter's square, Friday, 16th January, 1846. Leeds —At the White Horse, Saturday, 17th January, 1846. Manchester—At the Albion Hotel, Monday, 19th January, 1846. Liverpool—At the Angel Hotel, Tuesday, 20th January, 1646. As it is understood that Parliament will meet on the 22d January, the time for payment of Deposits and execution of the Deeds can on no account be extended. The Plans, Sections, and Books of Refe rence were deposited with the Board of Trade and the several Clerks of the Peace on Saturday, the 29th N o vember, and all necessary arrangements have been made for obtaining an Act in the ensuing session of Parliament. By order, 78, Conihill, Dec. 24, 1845. ALFRED BEESTON, Secretary. LEEDS and anand AMALGAMAT EK D i d GLASGOWCARLISLEUNION RAILWAY CGM PANY. The SHAREHOLDERS in the LEEDS and CARLISLE RAIL WAY COMPANY are hereby informed, that the new Deeds will lie for signature at the following places and hours hereafter mentioned ; viz : Hull—At the Vittoria Motel, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Leeds—At the offices of Messrs. Atkinson, I)ibb, and Bolland, on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Orley—At the offices of Edward Barret, Esq., on Monday, Jan 12, between tile hours of Eleven and Four. Darlington—At the offices of George Allison, Esq., on Wednesday, Jan 14, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Newcastle upon-Tyne—At the Queen's Head Hotel, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, between the hours of Eleven and Four. York—At the Black Swan Hotel, on Thursday, Jan. 8, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Carlisle—At the Bush Hotel, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, between the hours of Ten and Four. Glasgow—At Carrick's Royal Hotel, on Friday, Jan. 9, between the hours of Ten and Four. Edinburgh—At the Royal Hotel, on Saturday, Jan. 10, betwen the Hours of Ten and Four. Manchester —At the Moseley Arms Hotel, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Nottingham—At the White Lion Hotel, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Ipswich—At the White Horse Hotel, on Friday, Jan. 16, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Bristol—At the White Lion Hotel, Broad-street, on Monday, Jan. 19, between the hours of Eleven and Four. Exeter—At the New London Hotel, on Tuesday, Jan 20, between the hours of Eleven and Three. Those shareholders who ha — e not forwarded their scrip to the offica of the- Company are further informed that it will be necessary for them to bring their scrip for the purpose of being stamped when they sign the deeds. B 7 order of the Committee of Management, C. LOME. WEBB, Secritary. L ONDON and BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY. NOTICE. The following Reductions in - the Fares of Passengers, and the Rates for Parcels, between London, B rmingham, and, Liverpool, will take place on the Ist of. January, 1846 . LONDON TO LIVERPOOL. Fares of Passengers. By Express and. Select Trains —• • . • • from 473. to 455. By other Trains, First Class.. Do. Second Class . ...... :... from 31s. to '!27s. From LONDON to BIRMINGHAM the Reductions will be Fares of Passengers. By Express and Select Trains, First" Class.. • • ....from 275. to 255. By Mix.d Fast ditto ditto ..... from 235. to 20s. Ditto ditto Second Class • • • ...from 17s. to 14s, The Fares for Intermediate Distances will be Reduced in pro portion. The Rates for small Parcels, not exceeding 121bs. weight, will be reduced between London and Liverpool, from 25. 6d. to 2s. ; and be tween London and Birmingham, from ls. 6d. up, and Is. 3d. down, to Is. each way: By order, R. CREED, Secretary. Office, Euston-station, Dec. 24, 1845. EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY. The Public areinfoimed that the following ALTERATIONS in the arrangenient of 'the . PASSENGER TRAINS will come into operation on the lst:January, 1846, viz.:— CAMBRIDGE LINE.—DOWN TRAINS. Two additional Trains,. consisting of First, Second, and Third Class Carriages, will leave London for Hertford and intermediate Stations, at 10.30 A.m., and 1 30 P.m. respectively, every day except Sundays. The Trains leaving London for Hertford at Twelve o'clock Noon, and 4.30, and Seven o'Clock Evening, will consist of First, Second, and Third Class Carriages, and not First and Second Class only as heretofore, and will stop, if required, to take up or set down passen gers at any of the intermediate Stations. The 2.30. P.M. Train from London to Ely and Intermediate Stations will have First and Second' Class Carriages attached, in addition to Third Class, as at present. UP TRAINS. Two additional Trains of First, Second, and Third Class car riages will leave Hertford for London at 10.45 A.M., and 2.30 P.M. respectively, stopping, if required, at any of the interme diate stations. The 8.15 and 9.15 (not 9.30, as heretofore) A.m., and 12.30 P.M. &ulna will take First, Second, and Third Class Passengers, and not First ani Second Class only, as at present, and the 9.15 train will, if required; stop at any of the intermediate stations between Hertford and London. The 9.30 A.M. train from Ely to London, and intermediate sta tions, will hereafter consist of First, Second, and Third Class carriages. The Mail train, heretofore arriving in London at 5.22 A.M., will be due at five o'clock. • • •- COLCHESTER LINE.-DOWN TRAINS. The 7.30 A.M. Train frera-London will be discontinued, !Mira Class Carriages being attached to the 2.30 A.M. Train. The One o'Clock P.M. Train from London will consist of First, Second, and Third Class Carriages, and goods 'will be discontinued to be sent by this Train. The 1.30 P.M. "train from London will be discontinued. and a Train at 2.15 substituted. The Train leaving London at Three o'clock will be EXPRESS, stopping at Romford, Brentwood, and Chelmsford, and arriving at Colchester at about 4.30 o'clock. The 6.30 P.M. Train from London to Brentwood, and intermediate stations, will have Third Class Carriages attached, in addition to First and Second as at present. UP TRAINS. The Six o'clock P.M. Train, from Colchester, will consist of First, Second, and Third Class Carriages. The Seven o'clock F.M. Train from Colchester will be discon tinued. The Six o'clock P.M. Train from Colchester on Sundays will be dis continued, and a Train substituted to leave Colchester at 5.30 P.M. A considerable Reduction will take place, on the Ist of January in some of the Short Fares on both lines. For particulars, see Time Bills, which may be had on application, at any of the Company's Stations or Coach-offices in connexion with the Company, on and after the 20th instant. _ By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary. Offices, Shoreditch Station, London, Dec. 23, 1845. HARWICH RAILWAY and PIER COM PAM: (with Branches to Thorpe le Soken and Alresford). MANAGING COMMITEEE. Sir ROBERT PRICE, Bart., M.P., Chairman. Martin Stutely, Esq. Charles Sturgeon, Esq. R. Borman Fisher, Esq. James R. Croft, Esq. William Downes, Esq. John G. Wilson, Esq. Ertotramt—Joseph Gibbs, Esq. SOLICITORS. London—Thomas Jones Mawe, Esq. Colchester—William Salmon Cooper, Esq. The Committee beg to announce that it is their intention to pro ceed to Parliament in the ensuing session, and that the standing orders to the present time have in all respects been fully complied with. The share list will close on the sth day of January next, previously to which forms may be had and applications will be received, accom panied by references to d banker, or person of known responsibility, addressed to the solicitors in London or Colchester, or to the brokers already advertised. By order, 4, New Bridge-street, Dec. 23, 1845. T. PRICE, Secretary, 4;1, TUNT, 57, STRAND, LONDON.-WEL LINGTON BOOTS, made to Measure, ONE GUINEA. su )., perior workmanship, the finest French leather, very durable, and pleasant for tender feet.—Cash on delivery. IMMENSE SALE OF LAMPS AT PIALF-PRICE, CA K and COMPANY, 447, West Strand, beg to announce that they intend making extensive alterations in their establishment, and, in consequence, are compelled to dispose of a large portion of their immense and excellent stock of lamps. The stock consists of the New Light, Clark's Patent Camel Oil Lamp (the best oil lamp ever made), Solar Lamps, and all other oil lamps. Young's Vesta Spirit Lamp, the Gem Spirit Lamps, Oil and Candle Chandeliers, Candelabras, and Ormolu Candlesticks, and richly cut Lustres; Palmer's Magnum Candle Lamps, and every description of Palmer's and Clark's Candle Lamps that can be required. In fact, their immense variety provides a choice for all, and gives all satisfac tion. The whole will be sold considerably under the usual charges. The reduction in prices commence Tuesday, 16111 December, and will only continue one month, or perhaps less. rlease write down Address, CLARK and Co., 447, WEST STRAND, the Immense Lamp Depot. AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, TIIE CHURCH. A B. SAVORY and SONS, Goldsmiths, 14, • Conditll, London, opposite the Bank, have finished a few splendid Pieces of PLATE, suitable for presentation to Gentlemen connected with either of the above pursuits or professions, to which they invite the attention of Committees who are In search of valuable testimonials for such occasions. CHRISTMAS ANECDOTE. TOASTS. A company of friends, on Christmas Day, Were drinking toasts together, so they say; Some toasted to companions o'er their glasses, And some proposed " A Health to all good Lasses ;" Some drank to Queen Victoria on her throne, And nothing scarcely did they let alone. At length a worthy gentleman got up, While in his hand he holds a " sparkling cup." And thus, midst breathless silence, he proposes A hearty toast—to whom ? Why, Messrs. MOSES. " The toast (said he) which I propose to you " Is one to which we must full justice do ; • " I feel assur'd I should not do my part " Unless I drank success to MOSES' mart : " Look ! look ! (quoth he) at MOSES and his SOY, " Consider what a deal of good they've done. " There's not one gentleman in all the room " Who is not drest in MOSES' choice costume ; " Hence I with confidence propose (said he), " That we should drink this toast with three times three." With this the gentleman resum'd his chair, And all approv'd of what he'd stated there. But stop ! you've not heard all the anecdote ; A gentleman of literary note, Took out his pocket-book, and pencill'd there A song—and sang it to a well-known air. 'Twas quickly done; and as it is not long, We beg to give a copy of— THE SONG. Let us toast the success Of the monarchs of dress — E. MOSES and SON, of the City; Let no one he mute, (For each has a suit), Bat let us all join in the ditty. Many savings we've won By MOSES and SON, Many capital bargains we've made They deserve to be prais'd, While triumphantly rais'd To the loftiest post In the trade. May MOSES and SON, (As they ever have done) Win the pnblic in one mighty host ; And at each Christmas season, May all have good reason To propose their success with a toast. A s. d. ____ _ _____ Tleaver Taglionis ....... ...................... from II 8 6 Chester LI Ads or Codringtons ........................ 11e 6 LIST OF PRICES. READY MADE. D : Orsays, Att.°ls, I em - broke, and every description of Bcys' Winter Coats in every style ..............from • 8 6 Winter treasers, lined ...... .................. 0 4 6 Doeskin, •• • • 0 10 6 Dress Coats, edged .. •••• • • • • ....... . ..... ........ 1 0 Foil Collar Test Double-breasted . ....... .............. 0 2 6 Boys' Hussar and Tunic suits.... Ditto, Winter rousers. .. ........... ..... • • 0 3 0 Ditto, ditto Vests ...... ......................... 0 I 6 XADB TO MICABIiBI. Winter Coats, in every style and shape, handsomely 1 5 0 Milled cloth Great Coats, velvet collar and cuffs •• •• 112 0 Tweed Wrappers .... • • Ditto Trousers .. • ....... ......... ..... ..... 0 8 6 Winter Trousers, in all the new patterns •• . ...... •.. 0 12 0 Doeskin ditto. ..... ....................... ..... •. • . 0 10 6 Best quality, or dress do ....................... •• .. 1 6 0 Dress Coats Ditto, best quality made ............ ••••••• • • • .• • • 2 15 0 Frock Coats.. •••. • . • . .....................• ••.•• • • • 1 13 0 Ditto, best quality made .. Cashmere Vests.— • • Satin do., plain or fancy ...................... •• • • 012 0 Boys' Hussar and Tante suits ..... .......... ..... 1 6 0 Great Coats .•• • .. The New Work, entitled the " Monarch Mart," with full directions or self-measurement, may be had, on application, " Post Free." Istroarawr.—Any article purchased or ordered, if dot approved of exchanged, or the money returned. observe—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Wholesale and Retail Wodlien Drapers, Outfitters, and General Warehousemen, 154, Mino ries, and 86, Aldgate, City, opposite the Church. N.B. No business transacted at this Establishment from sunset on Friday till sunset on Saturday, when business is resumed at twelve o clock. CAuriox.—E. Moses and Son are obliged to guard the pablic against imposition, having learned that the untradesmanlike false hood of being connected with them, or its the same concern, has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no connexion whatever a ith any other establishment, in or out of London, and those who desire genuine Cheap Clothing'sheuld (to prevent disappointment, &c.) call or send to 154, Illaories, or 85, Aldgate. opposite the Church. RHEUMATISM. --All those suffering. from Rheumatism, Chilblains, Lumbago, Tie-DoloreuX, Cramp, Sprains, &c., will find immediate relief and a speedy cure by using CORRALL'S EMBROCATION. The great and increasing demand for this novel Embrocation induces tee proprietor to introduce it more generally to the public, satisfied that one trial alone win be sufficient to convince the most sceptical of its superiority over an other articles offered for similar purposes. Sold In bottles at Is. I 25., and 2s. 9d. each, by the Sole Pro prietor, George Richardson, 12, Norland-place, Notting-hill, and by his appointment by Barclay and Sons, 95, Farringdon• street ; and J. Sanger, 150, Oxford-street. Orders, by post, directed to the Proprietor, promptly attended to. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MANY OF THE NOBIL I'T. ALLEN'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, prepared by Thomas Allen, late of Mile-end-road, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and Licentiate of the Apothecaries' Co m p an y , and a p u p il of the lat e eccentric and ce l e b ra t e d John Abernethy, Esq., F.R•S. ; twenty-two y ears a prin cipal Surgeon to St. Bartholo mew's Hos p ital. During a practical trial of twenty years , these rills have been found an i nva l ua b le remedy in n m digestiveindigestion, organsliv e and obstructions, a s l ugg i s h r, and bilious compl a i n t s. F or action of the liver and bowels, which occasions more or le ss the fol lowing symptoms, viz., heartburn, giddiness, acidity, headache, sickness, spasms, and flatulent distentions of the stomach and bowels, drowsiness and dimness of sight, an uncomfortable sensa tion experienced at the pit of the stomach soon after eating, with a Boling of a weight of oppression, appetite impaired, breathing diffi cult, tenderness about the region of the liver, bowels irregular, some times obstinately costive with languor and depression of spirits. In boxes at Is. 1%d., 2s. 2d., and 4s. 6d. Sold by Mr. Allen, jun., Chemist, 24, Gritfton-street, Fitzroy-square, Barclay and Sons, Edwards, Dietricbsen. and Hannay, S anger , Sutton, and Co., London; and the principal malaise yonder' through out tie kingdom. Agent for Mile-end, Mr. Willow, Druggist, U NIVE R SAL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Capital 100,000/., in 5,000 Shares of 201. per Share.. Deposit 10s. per 1001 . Shar es , i n accor d ance with the Act. • • (Provisio , lally Registered.)! Under the Management of a Provisional Committee. CONSULTING ClllMlST—Profesor Ryan, M.D., LL.D., Royal Col lege, Portsmouth, and Royal Polytechnic Institution. ENGINEER—Henry Francis, Esq., Patentee, 40, Elizabeth-street, Eaton-square. BANKERS—Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co. Sot.icizos—J. F. W. Fesenmeyer, Esq., 23, Bedford-row. SECRETARY—Mr, William Nicholson. Oftices of the Company and W or ki ng Factor i es , 159, Drury-lane. The Company is formed for th e purpose of carrying'out, more ef fectually working, and brin g i ng i ato genera l see, an invention Se cured byletters patent for an improved manufacture of gas. The apparatus is so portable it can be fitted up on any descrip tion of bhildlng, even at a kitchen range, without affecting the do mestic arrangements; and the fire used in ordinary in generating the gas will be ample to produce steam for warming the most extensiVe premises. • The most eminent engineers and chemists watts in opinion that the invention is not only practicable and free item smell or annoy ance, but by this valuable patent is secured the. manufacture of a pure and superior gas, not only on new, but sound; scientific, chemical, and mechanical principles, whi c h h ave b een hitherto overlooked in the common modes of manuf ac t ure ; b es id es. this gas possesses more of the illuminating power, and will burn longer, than that now in use, in the proportion of 40 per cent. in favour of the invention. The patent method is applicable so lighting generally, but more especially small towns, villages , lighthouses, colleges, churches, dock yards, theatres, public offices, prisons, barracks, railway stations, manufactories, printing-einem madhouses, beaPitags. and "lOW's. &c., and warming the buildings, without extra expense_ ./ The benefits which would accrue to l i g hth ous es, aeckyaide; and, numerous localities, where the ordinary pis 'Cannot be conveyed without the formation of many new Acts and Cimfirnies, or at im mense expense, would be sufficient to nbtarn for this Company the• most prominent and prosp erous position. - The great saving to th e consumer, the =all The o frNmilvegtll- site for the erection of th e apparatus, the 07ap li e tty of its working, and the brilliancy of the gas, will insure the adoption of the invention throughout the kingdom ; and although the public can be supplied at a price which will defy competition, the Company can confidently hold out to those disposed to become -shareholders a return upon their capital of not lesa.than fifty per cent.. • • • The Company being, Air advanced, will be inasituation, when fully registered, to take contracts immediately. Applications for shares, in the usual firm, to be made to, and further particulars obtained of, the Solicitor, and also the Secretary, • at the Company's offices, where maybe seen.the apparatus at work, and the brilliancy of the gas exemplified. --- NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE . ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY, 26, CORIMILk I,4NDOIT. Capitalfh4o l ,ooo. - Empowered by Act of Parliament. This institution offers important and. substantial advan tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without ex pense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid, (see table); also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of hi , interests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates. DIVISION' OF PROFIT':. The ssceess and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled the blrectors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a third Bonus, varying front Su to 75 per cent. on the premiums paid on each Policy effected on the Prat scale. V,T A MPLES. itg y o p 5 26R so r t 2 Pr°mum • . Bonus Ben's in h$ 9l' 2 g added. Cash. • 5 fa• 1537 £l9l 13 £B7 13 5 £l3 17 1 £395 Il A A s. d. 1838 165 13 • 74 13 10 11 8 6 346 2 3 681101 74 3 4 1839 138 13 6 61 14 3 9 210 296 13 4 1840 89 0 0 41 13 4 6 I 247 4 The derision of profits is =anal, and the next will be reads in De cerni)er of the present year. F. FERGUSON CA_AIROUX, See. ASV FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. .2../ (Completely Registered under the Act 7th and Bth Viet., cap. 110). Offices, Nos. 5 and 6, Chancery-lane. Subscribed Capital, Five Millions Sterling. TRENTEES. The Right Hon. the Earl of Devon The Right Hon. Lord Cottenham The Right Hon. the Vice Chancellor of England The Right Hon. the Lord Chief Baron The Right Hon. Sir Herbert Jenner Fust (Dean of the Arches, &c.) William Wingfield, Esq. (Master in Chancery) Richard Richards, Esq., M.P. (Master in Chancery.) DIRECTORS. (The * denotes a Director of the Law Life, and the t a Director of the Legal and General Life Insurance Society.) Bethell, Richard, Esq., Q.C. t Bigg, Edward Smith, Esq., Southampton-buildings Boodle, John, Esq., Davies-street, Berkeley square * Brown, Anthony, tsq. (Chamberlain of London) Budd, Thomas William, Esq., Bedford-row t Chichester, J. H. R., Esq., Lincoln's Inn. * Chisholme,lVllliam, Esq. Lincoln's Inn-fields * Clarke, Thomas, Esq. (Solicitor to the Ordnance) Cox, John, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-fields Jortin, Lee, Esq„ Lincoln's lan-fields Kinderley, George Herbert, Esq., Lincoln's Inn Lee, John Benjamin, Esq., Dean's-yard, Westminster t Lyon, James Wittit, Esq., Spring-gardens t Rose, the Hon. Sir George (one of the Judges of the Court of Bankruptcy and Master in Chancery) t Simpkinson, Sir Francis, Q- 0 - * Smedley, Francis, Esq„ (High Bailiff of Westminster) t Tatham Meaburn, Esq. Lincoln's Inn-fields Tilson, Thomas, Esq , Coleman-street • Twiss, Horace, Esq., Q.C. (Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster) Tyssen, John H. D., Esq., Manor Offices, Hackney • Vizard, William, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-fields White, Edward, Esq. (Auditor of the Duchy of Cornwall) Wilde, Edward Archer, Esq., College - hill tWing;Thomas, Esq., Gray's Inn-square. Auntioits. Bailey, Charles, Esq., Stratford -place Bockett, Daniel Smith, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-fields Broderip, Francis, Esq., lincoln's Inn Scadding, Edwin Ward, Esq., Gordon-street. ARCHITECTS AND SURVEYORS. Thomas Bellamy, Esq., - Charlotte-street, e d ford -sq uare George Pownall, Esq., Bedford-row. Sacanrear —Edward Blake Beal, Esq. Souctroas--Messrs. Edward and Charles Harrison, 19, Bedford-row principal s h s e rs s . s C hl o e ut as ts tahnodseCoomf otherpthaeny. Insurance offices. The advantages to the insured consist in the The terms a ß re AN i generalL— magnitude of the capital responsible for losses, and in the known character of the Trustees, Directors, and Proprietary. The Board is prepared to receive proposals for fire insurance. LONDON, EDINBURGH, AND DUBLIN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 3, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house, London. The success which has attended the system of Assurance pursued by this Company is illustra , ed by the fact, that at the General Court, held en the 9th day of July last, there was declared A REDUCTION OF 25 PER CENT. on the current year's premiums of all participating policies opened on or before the 9th day of February, 1841. Thus, a person aged 40, who opened a policy for I,ooolin A s. d. February, 1841, at an annual premium. of. •..• • • ... .. 32 10 0 Is called upon to pay this year only ............ ...... 24 7 6 And if this abatement be applied to pay the first year's premium of an additional policy, the party will be further assured to the extent of .. ................... ••..• • .. 215 9 4 Proportionate benefits accrue to policies on all ages. Copies of the report of the last investigation of the affairs, contain ing a full exposition of the principles and practice of the Society, and any other information requi re d , may be o b ta i ne d by applyi ng per sonally, or by letter, at the h ea d -office, or any o f the agencies. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT. RICHARD SPOON ER , E sq ., M.P., Chairman. BENJAMIN IFILL, Esq., Deputy-Chairman. DIRECTORS. The Hon. Frederick Pon son b y J am es Hartley, Esq. John Boyd, Esq., M.P. K enne tt Kingsford, Esq. Alex. Anderson, Esq. Jo h n Ill'Gufile, Esq. John Atkins, Esq. Jo h n M. Lee, Esq. Captain Brandreth J. M. Resseter, Esq. " II H Carman, Esq. F. Harrison, Esq. Win. Wilberforce, Esq. • MEDICAL ADVISERS. SECRETAR Y —H. Kift, ESQ. Marshall Hall, M.D., F . R .S. ; Alex. Anderson, Esq., F.R.C.S. AUDITORS—R. E. Alison, KNI• SOLICITORS— Messrs. Palmer, France, and Palmer. ALE.T• R OBERTSON. Manager. . . PUBLICATIONS• 0 LBURN'S UNITED SERVICE MAGAZINE fer JANUARY, 1846. 2. On the Military Feeling, coNTENTs :- 1. The Submarine Pro eller or Archimidean Screw. B. The Military Britain. 3. Ziela, the Battle Field of Vent, Vidi, Tici. 'lnstitutions, and Instruction of Great 4. The Curiosities of War; a Discourse upon the Ancient Fortifica tions of England. 5. Memoirs of an Old Sailor. 6. The Evil Eye. 7. The Cabool Captives. By Captain Airey, 3d Buffs. 3 n Bth theßegiment. Recruiting 9. An Incident in Basque Roads. By 14. 0 10. The Surprise. An Incident of the late War. 11. Remarks on Egypt and the French Expedition of 1798. By Constitution of our Indian Empire, No. 3. Colonel Napier. 12. A Sketch of hurburra, and the Arrival of the Khafalak. 13. Observatieas upon Infantry Drill. By Brevet-Major Sparks, of the Irmy. 15. Experime n t a l S q uadron. 16. Petition from the War Ve terans. 17. Atta c k on Borneo Pirates. IS. Lord Ranel ag h and the Defen ce of the Co u ntr y. 19. Affairs of India. Stations of the Army and l'"vy—Promotions and Appointments— with all the Professional News of the Month. H. Hurst, Publisher, 27, King William-street, Strand. Paternity —Ph enomena : Elegant Pocket Edition, price Is., by post DR. CULVERWELL ON MARRIAGE, o f Gestation—On Maternal Influence—On rimonial Eligibility and Unfitness—Laws of its HINDRANCES and OBLIGATIONS. " Ti be or net to be, that is the question."—Shaksptare. infelicitous and unproductive Unions — Curiosities of Medical Experi ence, Cases, &e. fee. Also Companion to the same, price Is., by pmt Is. 6d. CIASTITY ; its ABUSES and DISEASES (72 Engravings). 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Perry and Co., surgeons ' may he consulted, as u sual, at 19, it e rners-street, Oxford-greet, Londm. daily, and at 106, Duke-s cet, Liverpool, every Thursday, Fridby, and Saturday ; land at 10, St. Jonn-ednesdaystreet, Deansgate, Mars j eer, on Mondays, illefidaye, and Ws. THE NEW COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL The following are the gentlemen returned as repre sentatives of the 25 wards in the Court of Common Council for the ensuing year, who will be presented to the Court of Aldermen on Plough Monday for approval. From the list it will be seen that the great majority of those returned are advocates of free trade:— Aldgate Ward, returning B.—Alderman Humphery, M.P. (Liberal), and Messrs. Lake (deputy), Whiteside, Freeman, Massey, Fisher, Jerrum, Clifton, and Salter; the majority in favour of free trade. Aldersgate Ward, returning B.—Alderman Sir Peter Laurie (Conservative), and Messrs. Lorkin, Godson, De Jersey, Stacey, Mawe; Norris, Wood, and Sharwood; four Conservative and four Liberal. Bassishaw Ward, returning 4.—Alderman Farneothb (Conservative), and Messrs. Friseley (deputy), W. B. James, W. Lester, and T. Britton (the majority Con servatives). Billingsgate Ward, returning B.—Alderman Sidney (Conservative), and Messrs. Curling, Knill, Old, Bower, J. Johnson, Roberts, *Phillips, and *Williams (the ma jority in favour of free trade). Bridge Ward Within; returning B.—Sir C. Marshall, - Alderman (Conservative), and Messrs. Pewtress, Low, Chadwick, Knott, Hill, J. G. Cope, H. Matthews, and Weathman (the majority in favour of free trade). Bread-street Ward, returning 8.-L--Alderman W. Hughes Hughes (Conservative), and Messrs. Bridge, W. Lawrence, Poland, Hawtry, Maughan, Duncan, Dignum, and !Laurie (the majority in favour of an alteration in 4,he novn-lavis). • :Bishopsgate Ward, returning 14.—Alderman W. T. Copeland, M.P. (Conservative), and Messrs. Stevens (deputy), Peacock (deputy), W. Johnson, J. Capper, T. Tagg, it. Ashley, H. Pullen , Jones, Bennett, W. Jones, R. Thomas, J. 11." Carr, and J. Cbarlan (the greatest portion in favour of free trade). Broad-street Ward4returning B.—Alderman J. Mus grove (Conservative), and Messrs. Conley (deputy), Ju pp, Gadsden, White, Foster, Warton,. Mariott, and *Baker (the majority Conservatives). Candlewick Ward, ileturning 6.—Alderman Sir Geo. Carroll (Liberal). Juia Messrs. Evans (deputy), Bond, Dakins, Towse, Blades, and *T. R. Kemp (all Liberals). Castle Baynard Ward, returning B.—Alderman S. Wil son (Conservative), and Messrs. Hicks (deputy), Farrar, Moggeridge, Hoppe, Rownson, Adlard, Collingwood, and Baily (the majority in favour of free trade). Cheap Ward, returning B.—Alderman W. Thompson, M.P. (Conservative), and Messrs. Brooke (deputy), Fen ning, E. Watson, B. Hardwick, Hickson, Oliver, R. G. Pead, and Phillips (in politics about equal, but the majo rity in favour of free-trade). Cordwainers' Ward:—Alderman T. Wood (Liberal), and Messrs. Mundell.(deputy), Lott, Taylor, Joyce, Jol life, and Crouch (the majority in favour of a repeal of the corn-laws). Cornhill Ward, returning 6.—Sir John Pirie, Alder man (Conservative), and Messrs. Harrison, Coster, Ran dell, Waterloo, Harriss, and *Hunter (the majority Conservatives). Cripplegate Ward Within and Without, presided over by Alderman T. Challis (Liberal), returns 16 members to the Court.—ln the Within Ward, Messrs. Smith, Brown, Hoole, Last, . Brass, Cash, Barnard, and *Ben nock, all "free- traders," were returned; and in the Out Ward, Messrs. Dixon, Gilbert, R. L. Jones, Sadler, J. Johnson, Eldred Reos, and Medway (all but one in favour of a repeal of the corn-laws). Coleman-street, returning B.—Alderman W. Hunter (Conservative), and Messrs. Allen, W. S. Hale, Hall, Bracher, Davies, Johnson, Phillips, Perkins (the ma jority Conservatives)... • Dowgate Ward, returning 6.—Alderman J. Johnson (the Lord Mayor, Conservative; Messrs. Brown, *Kibble, White, *Harker, Prior, and Cousins (the majority are Conservative, but in favour of the removal of the re strictive duties on corn). Farringdon Ward (Within), returning 14.—Alderman T. Kelly (Conservative), and Messrs. Westwood (deputy), Pritchard, Ratter, Hayward, Holt, Bonsor, Virtue, Ashurst, Eagleton, Wheelton, Hartley, Ridley, M'Laughlin, and *Blake (out of the 14, 8 are returned as free-traders). • Farringdon (Without), returning 16.—Alderman Sir J. Duke, MP. (Liberal), and Messrs. Obbard, Bedford, Burn, Williams, R. Taylor, Charles, Harding, Edkins, Stokes, Barnard, Anderton, Isherwood, Buckmaster, Hodgson, Prendergait, and *Lynch (11 out of the 16 re turned are in favour of free trade). Langbourne Ward, returning - B.—Alderman Sir J. Key (Liberal), Messrs. Unwin, Frodsham, Dixon, Howard, Adamson, Snelling, J. Collinson, and Shaw (the majority being Conservatives). Lime-street Ward, returning 4.—Alderman C. Fare brother (Conservative), Messrs. Cork, Carson, Mitchell, and Simpson (the majority Conservatives). Portsoken Ward, returning B.—Alderman G. F. Moon (Conservative), Messrs. Wright (deputy), Danford, Kilby, Jutsum, Parker, M'Kenzie, Christie, and Hay ward ; all of whom itre in favour of the repeal of the corn-laws. . Queenhithe Ward, returning 6.—Alderman J. K. Hooper (Liberal), Messrs. Gone (deputy), Tyler, Sykes. Curtis, Acocks, and *Rathbone (of mixed politics, but all in favour of a repeal of the corn-laws). Tower Ward, returning B.—Alderman Lucas, M.P. (Conservative), Messrs, Finnis, Briggs, Selson, Aitche son, Redhead, Maitland, Young, Turnbull, and Capel (the majority opposed to repealing the corn-laws). Vintry Ward, returning 6.—Alderman Sir W. Mag.. nay (Conservative); Messrs. Elmes, Marsden, W. 1). White, J. King, Sprague, and Lepard (the majority Con servatives). Wa'brook Ward,' returning 6.—Alderman M. Gibbs, Messrs. Watkins, Hale, D. W. Wire, Dawson, Condor, and Williams (the majority are Liberals). New members. THE MILITIA. The letters which we have lately published of the Secretary of State for the Home Department and of the Secretary at War, leave no doubt of the intentions of the Government as to the enrolment of the militia for immediate service ; and as the subject excites consider able interest no doubt through every county in the empire, as well as amongst the British army, the corn • missioned portion in particular, we detail a list of the several regiments intended for enrolment, together with some important facts'for the consideration of our readers, who must not treat the matter with any degree of levity, as it relates in a meat measure to every person in the kingdom, without any distinction whatever. It must be understood that the militia will not on this occasion be raised, as incorrectly reported a short time since, by beat of drum, but according to the old system of ballot or process, which no one above the age of 21 need flatter himself that he can avoid. It appears that of the number at first enrolled in a single district —say Sussex—one-third will be called on for duty for three years, when they will be discharged (each man having the option of volunteering into the line), and will not again be required for at least six years. It is understood by those conected with the militia, that Government have not determined upon enrolling that body through any fear of war, but with a view of affording the Canadas, New Zealand, and other portions of the colonies additional military force. The following is a correct list, with the head-quarters of Commandants and Adjutants:— Royal Anglesea, Beauruaris—Colonel, Lord Dinorben; Adjutant, Captain Jones. Bedford, Bedford—Colonel, Sir J. Osborn; Adjutant, Captain Leech. Royal Berks, Reading—Colonel, J. Blagrave; Adju tant, Captain Purvis. Royal Brecon, Brecon—Colonel, F. Chambre; Adju tant, Captain Isaacson. Royal Bucks, Wycombe—Colonel, Lord Carrington; Adjutant, Captain ,Grove. Cambridge, Ely Colonel, F. Pemberton ; Adjutant, Captain Sebborne:' Royal Cardigan, Aberystwith— Colonel, W. E. Powell; Adjutant, Captain Webb. Carmarthen, Carmarthen—Colonel G. R. Trevor ; Adjutant, Captain Davis. Carnarvon, Carnarvon—Colonel, J. E. Nanney; Ad jutant, Captain Chapman. Cheshire, Chester—Colonel, H. Cholmondely; Adju tant, Captain J. Errington. Duke of Cornwall's Rangers, Torpoint—Colonel, Earl of Mount Edgecurnbe; Adjutant, Captain Fitzgerald. Cornwall and Devon Miners, Truro—Colonel, vacant; Adjutant, Captain Jenkins. Royal Cumberland, Whitehaven—Colonel, Hon. H. Lowther; Adjutant, Captain Pennington. Royal Denbigh, Wrexham—Colonel, R. M. Biddulph; Adjutant, Captain E. Jones. Derby, Derby—Colonel, Lord Waterpark ; Adjutant, Captain F. Dineen. East Devon, Exeter—Colonel, Earl of Fortescue ; Adjutant, Captain Holman. North Devon, Barnstaple—Colonel, Lord Poltimore; Adjutant, Captain Ridgway. South Devon, Plymouth—Colonel, Earl of Morley; Adjutant, Captain Fisk. Dorset, Dorchester—Colonel, Earl Digby; Adjutant, Captain Hyatt. Durham, Barnard Castle—Duke of Cleveland; Adju tant, vacant. • • East Essex, Colchester—Colonel, 11. J. Conyers; Ad jutant, Captain Ames. West Essex, Chelmsford—Colonel, Sir J. Tyrell; Ad jutant, Captain Russell. Royal Flint, Mold—Colonel, P. L. Fletcher; Adjutant, Captain J. Roberts. Royal Glamorgan, Cardiff—Colonel, Marquis of Bute; Adjutant, vacant. Royal (South) Gloucester, Gloucester—Colonel, Earl Fitzhardinge ; Adjutant, Captain Worthington. Royal (North) Gloucester, Cirencester— Colon(1, T. 11. Kingscote ; Adjutant, C-tptain Bradstock. North Hants, Winchester—Colonel, Earl of Wiltshire; Adjutant, Captain L. B. Parkins. South Hants, Southampton—Colonel, Sir W. Pollen ; Adjutant, vacanc.! Isle of \\Tight, Newport—Colonel, P. W. Scott ; Ad jutant, vacant. Hereford, Hereford—Colonel, Earl Somers ; Adju tant, Captain Jones. Hertford, Hertford—Colonel, Marquis of Salisbury ; Adjutant, Captain Goodes. Huntingdon, Huntingdon—Colonel, T. W. Vaughan ; Adjutant, Captain Green. East Kent, Canterbury—Colonel, Sawbridge ; Adju tant, vacant> I West Kent, Maidstone—Colonel, Sir J. Shaw ; Adju ' tant, Captain Eley. Ist Lancashire, Lancaster—Colonel, Tempest ; Adju tant, Captain Wilkinson. 2d Lancashire, Liverpool—Colonel, Earl of Derby ; Adjutant, vacant. 3d Lancashire, Preston—Colonel, J. W. Patton ; Ad jutant vacant. Leicester, Leicester—Colonel, Duke of Rutland ; Ad . jutant, Captain H. Hamber. North Lincoln, Lincoln—Colonel, Viscount Alford ; Adjutant, Captain F. Kennedy. South Lincoln, Sleaford—Colonel, Earl Brownlovv ; Adjutant, ♦acant. Royal London—Colonel, Alderman Sir C. Hunter ; Adjutant, Captain T. Tatham. Royal Merioneth, Dolgelly—Colonel, G. H. Vaughan; Adjutant, Captain ♦nwyl. Royal East Middlesex, Hampstead—Colonel. T. Wood; Adjutant, vacant. Royal West Middlesex, Uxbridge—Colonel, Right Hon. G. S. Byng ; Adjutant, vacant. Royal Westminster, Middlesex, Brentford—Colonel Viscount Chelsea ; Adjutant, Captain J. Blagg. Royal Monmouth, Monmouth—Colonel, T. Lewis ; Adjutant, Captain J. J. Kane. Montgomery, Welchpool—Colonel, vacant ; Adjutant, Captain, Gilder. West Norfolk, Norwich—Colonel, Earl of Orford ; Adjutant, James Powley. Northampton, Northampton—Colonel, vacant ; Ad- jutant, vacant. Northumberland, Alnwick—Colonel, Earl of Beverley; Adjutant, vacant. ___ Nottingham, Newark—Colonel, L. Rolleston ; Adju tant, J. Barton. Oxford, Oxford—Colonel, W. G. Langton ; Adjutant, Captain S. Dudley. Pembroke, Haverfordwest—Colonel, Owea Owen ; Adjutant, Captain Owens. Royal Radnor, Presteigne—Colonel, J. Barnes ; Ad jutant, vacant. Rutland, Oakham—Colonel, Hon. W. M. Noel ; ad jutant, vacant. Shropt-hire, Shrewsbury—Colonel, E. Gatacre ; Ad jutant, vacant. Ist Somerset, Taunton—Colonel, Earl Powlett ; Ad jutant, vacant. 2,1 Somerset, Bath—Colonel, Sir T. Lethhridge ; Adjutant, Captain R. Bussell Stafford, Stafford—Colonel, Earl of Dartmouth ; Adjutant, vacant. \Vest Suffolk, Bury—Colonel, Earl of Euston ; Adju tant, vacant. East Suffolk, Ipswich—Colonel, H. B. Bence ; Adju tant, Captain Reckham. Ist Royal Surrey, Richmond—Colonel, J. B. Delass ; Adjutant., vacant. 2d Royal Surrey, Guildford—Colonel, T. C. Onslow ; Adjutant, Captain T. Pyner. Sussex, Chichester—Colonel, the Duke of Richmond ; Adjutant, Captain Smith. King's Own, Stoke Newington—Colonel, Earl of Dal housie ; Adjutant, Captain R. Berford. Queen's Own, Bethnal-green—Colonel, Earl of Wilton; Adjutant, vacant. Warwick, Warwick—Colonel, Earl of Warwick ; Ad jutant, Captain Fitzgerald. Westmoreland, Appleby—Colonel, Earl of Lonsdale ; Adjutant, Captain Bennett. Royal Wilts, Marlborough—Colonel, Sir J. C. Hob house ; Adjutant, Captain Price. Worcester, Worcester—Colonel, T. 11. Burd ; Ad jutant, Captain Smith. Ist West Yorkshire, Leeds—Colonel, R. F. Wilson ; Adjutant, Captain M. Richardson. 2d:West Yorkshire, Ycrk—Colonel, W. Markham ; Adjutant, Captain A. Graves. 3d West Yorkshire, Doncaster—Colonel, G. Cholmley ; Adjutant, Captain Rawson. York North Riding, Richmond—Colonel, Cradock ; Adjutant, Captain J. arter. York (East)—Colonel, Colonel E. Grinastone ; Ad jutant, Captain J. Bell. In Scotland there are 15 Regiments, and in Ireland 38. RAILWAY SHARE MARKETS. EDINBURGH, DEC. 24. STOCK EXCHANGE.—The sales are—Ayr and Galloway, 38s. —Edinburgh and Northern, 675. —Ditto, Newport, 235. —Ditto, Lochgelly, 30s.—Forth and Clyde Junction, 40s.— Glasgow and Dundee Junction, 41s. 6d.—Glasgow and Les rnahagow, 59s.—North British, Halves, 57i—Ditto, Exten sion to Carlisle, 43s.—Perth and Cried' Direct, 358. 6d.— Scottish South Midland, 40s. lIULL, DEC. 96. • The Exchange is closed until Monday next. What private transactions hare taken place, have been mostly at the highest prices paid in London on Wednesday. YORK, DEC. 26. Our Exchange is closed, and consequently no lists will issue until Monday next. Nevertheless, there are many buyers of York Extensions, Newcastle and Darlingtons, and Brandlings, at an advance on our last quotations. London and Yorks and Berwicks are also sought after. There is, in fact, a decided improvement at this moment in the aspect of affairs, and a brisk demand for most of the better descrip tions of stock. PRINCESS' THEATRE. Mr. Maddox, eschewing burlesque extravaganza, has this year possessed himself of the Key of the Kingdom of pantomime, and has unlocked the said kingdom, and displayed its treasures to the great entertainment and delight of his numerous patrons. -This, the first pantomime ever produced at the Princess's, and likewise, if we mistake not, the first pantomimic production of Mr. Emden, is so excel lent, that we hope that gentleman will continue to explore the unknown regions of the kingdom, the key of which he has discovered, and "report progress" at the Princess's every Christmas. The introductory scenes of the Key 0.1 the Kinf.rd,,in, or harlequin and Fairy Blue Bell, are laid in the great capital of the great kingdom of the king of Great Gumption (Mr. S. Smith), who rules over the vast regions compre hended within the territories of the Isles of Skvaria. Great Gumption is all powerful and all learned, and all vast, but there is another more powerful than he, Dan Cupid bight, and to him even Great Gumption is compelled to pay allegiance. He loves, but alack! his love is not returned ; he, however, obtains possession of the person of the lady, and having brought her to his kingdom, has ponderous gates to his kingdom erected, and a ponderous lock made, and a ponderous key forged, with which he locks up his kingdom, so securely, as he things, that he may bid defiance to the powers of the world to release his captive. The forging of this key, with which the pantomime opens, is a very excellent scene. But Love laughs at locksmiths, and Prince Fogle, the affianced of the captive lady, the Princess Prettyface, by the assistance of theFairyßlueßell, obtains a magic saw, which will saw through the ponderous gates. The enchanted grotto of theFairyßlueßell, which forms the second scene of the pantomime, is a marvel of exqui site taste and colouring. The next scene is before the ponderous gates, and there is a vast deal of broad bur lesque in this scene. One hit at the F. M. (funny man that he is) was loudly applauded. Great Gumption finds one of his soldiers smoking a short pipe, and in order to mark his dis pleasure thereat takes the pipe from the delinquent and smokes it out himself. The fourth scene is a bird's-eye view of the kingdom of Great Gumption, and is a beautifully fanciful gem of art. Here the transformation takes place, and we have Mr. Harvey as Harlequin, Miss Bullen as Columbine , Mr. 1. Hill as Pantaloon, and Flexmore, most active, hu morous, and flexible of grotesques, as Clown. There was of course a cry among the gods for " Hot Codlins," but Flexmore, to his credit be it spoken, refused to comply, but instead he played "Auld Lang Syne" upon a penny trumpet, and certainly it was one of the most laughter-moving performances that can well be imagined. The tricks are good, and the harlequinade is well kept up, the whole concluding with a scene of the most dazzling brilliancy, the Fairy Home, where of course all are made happy. The house was crowded to suffocation, and the applause was throughout hearty and continuous. The Earl of Ducie has, it is said, disposed of Woodchester Park, the magnificent family domain in Glou cestershire, to an opulent merchant. The consideration money is stated to have been 160,9001. It will be recollected that the estate was submitted for public competition, but the highest sum that was bidden for the property was considered beneath its value. WAKEFIELD BOROUGH ELECTION.—At the very earnest solicitation of the Free Trade party, backed by a most numerously signed requisition, Daniel Gasket!, Esq., of Lupset-hall, has finally determined to become a candidate for the representation of Wakefield in the event of a disso lution of the present Parliament.—Leeds Mercury. FIRE IN THE JUNCTION DOCK.—OR Friday night, at a quarter to nine o'clock,•a fire broke out on board of the brig Royal William, Captain Kruger, belonging to Messrs Priest and Son, shipowners, of this port, winch. but fur the prompt attendance of a large body of police and several fire engines, might have been attended with an enormous lose of property, owing to the extremely crowded state of our docks. The fire originated in the after - cabin , and is supp os e d to h a ve been occasioned by the over-heating of the stove. happily it was discovered before it had made any great progress ; and by the promptitude with which t he engines from the different stations were brought to bear upon it, the flames were extinguished. before any part of the deck was con sumed. In fact, it was not suffered to extend beyond the interior of the cabin, to which as much injury was done by those employed in extinguishing the fire as by the devourhig element. Great exertions were made to remove all vessels in the vicinity of the fire to a safe distance, and, had it been found necessary, preparations were made for scuttling the Royal William. The lire was wholly extinguished, and every apprehension of danger removed, by ten Adrertiser of Friday. FREE-TRADE MEETING AT EXETER.—A free trade meeting was held at Exeter on Wednesday evening. Now, as the Western Times observes, Christmas-eve is a time of social gatherings in Exeter, and it was about the most unpromising evening of the w h o l e year for a public meeting; notwithstanding, about 800 persona were present, which shows th e p er f ect i nocu l at i on o f the city w i sh free trade doctrines. Resolutions in favour of free-trade were enthusiastically agreed to. DREADFUL CALAMITY. (From the Liverpool Mercury of Friday.) It is seldom we have been called on to detail the cir cumstances of a more disastrous Slid melancholy event than that we are now about to place on record, asiatata been attended by not only a great sacrifice of human life, but a vast amount of property. What renders it still more appalling is the fact, that the unfortunate parties who constitute the sufferers are individuals moving in the humble ranks of society ; and even those whose lives have been miraculously preserved have been deprived, not only of a place of shelter, but of all they possessed in the shape of furniture or clothing. The premises where the fatal occurrence originated are known as the Liverpool and Harrington Water works, and run from Sussex-street, down Water-street, to Rock-street. The works are very extensive, com prising various buildings necessary for carrying on the operations of the company, and on the west side was a large iron tank, capable of holding about 250,000 gallons of water. It was 25 yards in length, of proportionate breadth, and 19 feet in depth, and adjoined some small houses on one side of Rock-street, occupied principally by working people. It appears the tank was constructed for the Waterworks Company, by the proprietors of the Hawarden Foundry, in Wales, and had only been finished a few days ago. Yesterday morning several of the men connected with the works attended for the purpose of filling the tank, and the engine was set to work for the purpose. The process of filling was continued up to half-past one o'clock, at which time it was about two-thirds full, when the event took place which we are about to describe. From a statement we obtained from one of the suf ferers, named Simpson, it appears that he was sitting down to dinner with his wife in an upper room, when he heard a loud noise, which he could only compare to the roar of artillery, and immediately aft-rwards, before he had time to recover himself, the house seemed rent asunder, as if by some convulsive shock : the front and back walls of the building fell with a tremendous crash, carrying chairs, beds, and other articles of furniture along with them into the street, and himself and wife were prostrated on the floor. They succeeded, however, by the assistance of parties below, in reaching the ground in safety. By this time it was ascertained that the tank belonging to the works had burst, and the houses and other buildings adjacent were rapidly filling with water. Even in the streets some persons were up to the middle, and pieces of timber, articles of furniture, &c., were being carried rapidly away by the force of the stream. Such was its impetuosity, that several large pieces of wood were seen floating doe n Hill-street, as though driven by the current of a rapid river. The house next to the one we have been speaking of was occupied by a family named Deveney, and here the work of destruc tion was carried to a fearful extent, nearly the whole of tt'e f..rily being bais.,u in the :nine of ahathaiqtiltage.a. Deveney, with his son and daughter-in-law, were got out with great difficulty, as were also several others who lodged with them. The parties were immediately con veyed to the Northern Hospital, several with legs and arms broken, but all more or less injured. A woman named Catherine Gibson, who lived as ser vant at Mr. Porter's public-house, Rock-street, went into the cellar to draw some beer, when a torrent of water rushed in, and filling the cellar overwhelmed her. She was taken out shortly afterwards quite dead. No sooner had the accident been made known than a body of the police force, together with some other men under the direction of Mr. Dowling, were set to work at the ruins, with a view of clearing away the rubbish, and, if possible, extricating several unfortunate individuals who were said to bo missing ; and we need scarcely add, that they performed the task nobly, one or two sufferers being taken out of the rains, who, but for the praise worthy efforts of these mese would undoubtedly have lost their lives. Amongst others were two or three children, who were injured, although not seriously. After a considerable portion of the loose timber and materials had been cleared away, a strict search was made in a cellar under Deveney 's house, and near the fire-place was found the body of a child, but owing to the features being so much disfigured by bruises, it could not at that time be recognised. The body was conveyed to a public-house in the neighbourhood. Near the same spot the body of a woman was shortly afterwards disco vered. Several persons having stated that they observed signs of life, she was conveyed to the Southern Hospital; it was, however, ascertained on her arrival there that she was quite dead. The whole of the houses in Rock-street were more or less injured by the water forcing itself into the founda tions, which was not astonishing, when the weight of water is considered. It appears that the tank burst, as it were, simultaneously, two of the sides separating asunder, portions of which were found in the Company's yard. Two men belonging to the works, Davies, en gineer, and Owen, a fireman, and also a boy, were se verely injured by some building materials which struck them while on duty at the works. Mr. James Lawrence, Chairman of the Watch Com mittee, was in attendance shortly after the accident, and rendered essential service; and too much praise cannot be awarded to Mr. Dowling, Superintendents Quick, Leverett, and Inspector Thompson, for their efforts in trying to extricate the unfortunate sufferers who were buried beneath the ruins. An old lady who lived in the house occupied by Simp son (or Smith) is said to be missing ; but up to ten o'clock last evening, although the workmen continued their operations in clearing away the rubbish, no traces of her bad been discovered. Since writing the above, we have again visited the scene of desolation, and a more heartrending one it has seldom been our lot to witness. Crowds are thronging to the spot, and this dreadful calamity seems to have spread a gloom over the whole town—to have damped the joyousness and hilarity of this usually festive season. The first shock, which is described as resembling a clap of thunder, seems to have been heard about a quar ter before two o'clock, and was immediately followed by a lesser one, more resembling the noise of heavy waggons. The first, there is no doubt, was the bursting of the im mense tank, and the second the falling of the ruins. We can easily imagine the degree of consternation by which all the inhabitants of the neighbourhood were suddenly overwhelmed The loud roaring, as of thunder, fol lowed by the deluge of water and tumbling frag ments of the houses in which they lived, whilst they themselves were thrown prostrate to the ground, must have brought to the minds of the victims more forcibly than ever the idea of the final consummation of all things. In fact, to a late hour last evening, the people had scarcely recovered the full possession of their con sciousness at the dreadful scene they had witnessed, and their miraculous preservation, whilst some of their neighbours had been less fortunate, seemed to have an overpowering effect upon their minds. The houses which have suffered most are those occu pied by Deveneys and Smith. In fact, they have been completely riddled. The back wall has been swept clean through the apartments, on the first and second stories of each house, carrying with it the whole of the furniture and front wall into Rock-street. The tank was at the back of these two houses, and, being raised upon brick-work to the height of about twelve feet, was on a level with the second stories of the houses. The foundation of the public-house of Mr. Porter, which stands at the corner of Rock-street, has with the immense flood sunk considerably. Mr. Berry's house has also sunk, and both have been so much shattered by being undermined by the water, that it is expected they will have to be pulled down. Mr. Porter had a very narrow escape. As soon as he heard the crash, and found the water gushing into his house, he seized his children and ran to the door, but tke street was so flooded that he dared not leave the house. His cellar was immediately filled with water, and Catherine Gibson, the aged woman who lost her life, was attend ing, it appears, to the cooking of the dinner. The yard of the Water-works presents a ruined as pect. The strong massive iron of which the tank was made seems to have been shivered, if we may so speak, to atoms. Pieces of it were forced through the houses into Rock-street on the one side, and nearly into Sussex street on the other, whilst the bricks were strewn about in all directions. One ponderous piece of the tank had fallen into the yard, at a considerable distance from where it was originally placed ; but, in general, it was spread about, comparatively speaking, in small portions. Even the gate was torn from its hinges by the severity of the shock. The house of Mr. French, so far as we could learn, has suffered less than the others. The property bolongs to Mr. Jones, of the firm of Jones and Jump, contractors ; and it is but justice to Mr. Jones to say that he did all he could to mitigate the sufferings of the poor people, by offering them the use of one of his empty houses in the neighbourhood, where, at least, their property would be protected. Persons who saw the torrent of waters rushing down the streets, describe it as like a river, when it came down Water-street into Chester-street, and thence down Hill street. The streets were so thoroughly swamped that the stones were scoured out of them. The parties in the Southern and Toxteth Hospital are the following : John Deveney, sawyer, Rock-street, aged 60, con tused head and face, in addition to wounds on other parts of the body. George Deveney, aged 15, concussion of the brain, and various severe contusions. George Simpson, aged 7, fractured leg and contusions. Ann Deveney, aged 49, fractured arm, and contusions on the chest and head. Thomas Simpson, aged 46, contusion of the head, legs, and other parts of the body. Elizabeth Simpson, aged 8, fractured thigh, and severe contusions. Ann Deveney, aged 24, severe contusions, brought to the hospital in a state of collapse. Joseph Deveney, aged:27, severe contusions all over the body, brought to the hospital in a state of collapse, and remained, together with the last person, in a state of insensibility for some time. Friday evening IV held _ riday evening Mr. Bedford, the Coroner, an inquiry, which occupied several hours, at the Feathers, Dean-street, Westminster, to inquire into the death of Bridget Haslet, aged 76 years. It appeared in evidence that deceased was very feeble and infirm. Deceased lived at 34, Gardener's-lane, and on \Wednesday last, between twelve and one o'clock, she was attacked by a fit, when one of the lolgers went into her room to her aid. About six the same evening the landlord's atten tion was attrbeted by a cry of " Fire :" He imme diately rushed into deceased's room, and found her en veloped in flames. As soon as the 41ames were extin guished she was removed into the Westminster Hospital, where it was ascertained that her injuries were of so ex tensive a nature as to leave no hopes of her recovery, and she never rallied, and died about three the next morning (Christmas -day). The supp os iti on was that she had b e en leaning over the mantel-shelf (a strong propensity to which she always had), and thus suddenly ignited her clothing, by which she became fearfully burnt. Tho jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death." ALCHINTOUL EST ATE.—The trustees of Lord Fife have purchased this estate for 70,000 t This, with the other extensive possessions of that family in Banffshire, will give them a large influence in the county , inverilfle Courier,